Indiana Lawmaking Then and Now Echoes of the First Assembly
A nostalgic piece recalls Indiana’s early legislature, from 1816 statehood to the rough log capitol era. It highlights legislators riding to Corydon, living in log hotels, using bearskins, chewing long creens, and paying bounties for wolf hides while recounting quips about their governance and memories now faded.
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Indiana
Geo. Pleasants
Siulor
Harrison
Orydon
Assembly
Wesley
Tia
Niles
Christopher Warrison
Secretary of State
Hari
Magee
State House
Joe Brown
Dolar
Dubois ‘County
Corydon
Danville
Henry Johnsons
State Capitol
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Berkshire Dies in Ohio
Judge Berkshire of the Indiana Supreme Bench died Thursday afternoon after a two week illness that began with severe pneumonia. He was elected to the high court and served until his death. Funeral services planned at Vernon with the Supreme Court adjourning in his honor. A family gathering will be held Saturday to decide further actions.
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Berkshire
Supreme Bench
Ded
Nowra Varnes
Ind
John
Indiana
Versailles
Ilo Nu
Island
Tsoyukin BS
JL Vernon
Supreme Court
Dudee Barkshire
Haveling
Sius House
Ferencon
Longfellow Death and City Happenings in Cam- Inde
Obituary notes Henry Watterson reception with Gov Hovey and Wallace. Funeral train for Sherman stirs city. labor unrest talks on eight hour day and new pay ax. Knight of Pythias event in Tomlinson hall supports temple. various births deaths marriages listed. Detective captures green goods racket suspect at Union station. Mayor’s lighting plant and raided louses law clarified.
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Longfellow
Cam- Inde
Mass
Gem Sherman
Hendthaler
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati
J. G. Teward
Pyildas
Benny A. Loren
Straw Board
Noblesville
White River
Henry Watte
Grand Oper
Sarah Atkinson
Phairsday Cyveni
Tiyes
Henry Watterson
Éduh
Gov. Hovey
Gen
Lew Wallace
Mulv Ssune
Robt
D. Burdette
de W. Riley
Union Station
Summitville
J. A. Tendmere
Jai Hare
Sullivan
Philias
Tomlinson Hall
Maj
Mrs. JR. Ross
P. Temple
Birtus
Nick
Bridget Quinn
Lizzie Driesbach
Thomas
Jennie Donohue
Weave
E. Mitchell
Caroline Weed
J. and
Bertha Cornett
Joseph and
Ginta Beagle
Thomas and
Lucy Wallace
Frank
Mrs. Sattele
Mrs. Ansted
Henry and
Nora Hamilton
Whitsy
Duaris
Costello
Maple St
Sarah St. Clair
Pure Drinking Water Ad Promotes Second Water Driven Well
An advertisement urges readers that drinking water should be absolutely pure not polluted by strawboard juice or surface water from a dug well. It promotes having a second water driven well made by Charles Krauss at 2205 Mendian Street, telephone 163.
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Charles Krauss
Mendian-st. Tel
Indiana Senate Struggles Over Fees And Salaries
Long session in the Indiana Senate and House features heated debate over the fee and salary bill. Senators Griffin and others spar over pay for auditors recorders and treasurers as lawmakers push to fix salaries for county officers amid a rainy day of political theater.
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Deaks
Mr. Kelleher
Griffin
Paulor
Bliss Necuomy
Miss Craterr
Kelley
Welleher
Ty. Farkers
Marion County
Flood Threatens Springfield Areas Amid Record Rain
A chaotic weather scene unfolds with heavy rain starting at dawn, flooding streets and threatening schools in Springfield Illinois and Springfield Massachusetts. Telecommunication wires fail as rain and wind lash the region, while authorities warn of moving residents and preparing to evacuate if needed.
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Springfield
Illinois Springfield
Paneer
No. Schoal
Yermonut St
Powne
Cros
Funeral train bears veterans home in rain
The Sherman funeral train arrived at dawn, crowds gathered as veterans uncovered their heads and sang Bearer My God to Thee. The slow journey resumed westward after the service, with a vast crowd lining the route despite a downpour and earlier delay.
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Atlante
Prreseric
Bel
Sherman
Barvismore
Mitaiz
Ov Pattison
Sivf
Trains Collide in New York Tunnel Killing and Injuring Many
In New York City a New Haven train collided with a sleeping car train in a foggy tunnel. Ten bodies recovered by 1 PM including the engineer. six more believed trapped amid extensive fire. Dozens injured, signals ignored by both engineers, heavy mist hampering rescue. Names and details of some victims and injured reported.
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New York City
New York
New Haven
Pourthave
Tuanel
Supt
Thompson
Taras
Doin Sehechield
Whatte Gvercemai P.O. Couldred
Hynu
Uncertain Treasury Return Shrouded in Speculation
Feb 20 report from Washington notes ambiguity over Foster's possible return to the treasury portfolio. Observers say little is known beyond general speculation as the president prepares to name a candidate to the Senate.
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Foster
Vasiisivros
Treasury
Senate
Wilbur Opera Company Concert Tour Planned
The Wilbur Opera Company plans a 32 week engagement starting in Minneapolis before performing in nearby cities. The Fress club Vol 2 offers an entertainment featuring Leonia-Waileees, Musici Leathers, Pret Biller and Anardette with Promsto Minneapalis travel amid a rain soaked backdrop.
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Wilbur Opera Company
Minneapolis
Wilbur Company
Iseed
Leonia-Waileees
Limerick Bishop Ill. Various International News
The era reports the ill bishop of Limerick and ongoing satire of Parnell by bishops. The Prince of Wales plans a summer Ireland visit while Valencia earthquakes unsettle Treland. Eugenie travels San Remo from Paris as troops in Beleum quell strikes. Gillon and O'Brien move to Galway jail. Empress Frederick departs for London. A pre dawn quake at Prebbary damages homes. Gladys Knowles receives £5500 for breach of promise. Shure, aul.
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Limerick
Parnell
Prince of Wales
Ireland
Eavilwptake
Valencia
Eugenie
San Remo
Paris
Beleum
Gillon
O'Brien
Galway
Treland
Prederick
Germany
London
Prebbary
Yassie Braver Duncan
Bes
Gladys Knowles
Shure
Complaint over dog shooting near Blackford and Michigan
Residents in the Blackford and Michigan area accuse Police Sergeant Lowe of shooting a large black dog and leaving the body at the Fifth Presbyterian Church steps near schoolhouse No. 8. They cite hardship on children who cannot relieve themselves before recess and seek the Board of Health’s views on school rules and access.
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Blackford
Michigan-sis
Lowe
Fifth Presbyterian Church
Board of Health
Indianapolis News
Myron W. Reed
Denver
Reed
Spiceland
Ind
Dawson
Mr. Reed
Columbus Man Hid Child After Divorce Trial
In Columbus Indiana on February 20 a couple’s troubled marriage ended in divorce and custody to the husband. The wife, once lively and loved, traveled to Indianapolis St Louis and Chicago to regain the child and money. The husband, jealous and suspicious, hid the daughter and later sued the Pennsylvania Railroad for 85000. He then tried to reach Lincoln Nebraska but missed his train after the railroad issue. The mother returned seeking the child and learned he had hidden the child in a convent near Omaha before leaving town.
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Columbus
Ind
Thomas” Hart
Julia
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Chicago
Penneylvania Railroad Company
Lincoln
Neb
Henin
Nebrassya
Oninaha
Streetcar hold-up in Newark ends with bold robbery
A man called Coleman Gray known as Stucky boarded a Newark streetcar and shot Conductor Louis Anderson after he objected to smoking. He then forced passengers to surrender belongings, escaping with about 250 in preenbacks after collecting a “big pile of booty.”
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New York
Coleman Gray
Helfer
Stucky
Newark
MM. d
Louis Anderson
Ben
Who May Succeed the Late Secretary Sidon in Washington
A report notes Lyster of Ohio as a potential successor after Sidon’s death, with mention of a call to New York by the president for a surprise. The item appears in a cluttered wire-service style clipping with weather and local notices also present.
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Sidon
Washingtos
Lyster
Ohio
Windam
New York
Features of Svolating Lips Lead In Chisago Billiard Tourney
A collage of odd sports notes from Hatley leading a Chisago billiard tournament. a cock fight in Indianapolis and Merre Banie hinds planned within two weeks. Hale Slasher fight postponed due to low attendance. Anteca the 11-year-old stallion by Electioneer tied to a Lexington event. Chicago talk shows control searches next Saturday. Dixon and Juffy offered 4000 to fight here. politics and league disputes thread through as McCarthy and others weigh withdrawal from national agreement.
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Hatley
Indianapolis
merre_Banie hinds
Ciy
Simi Coy’s
Anteca
Lexington
Chicago
Troy
Crib Club
Dixon
Juffy
Pheleaere
Anson
Wittsburg
Indians near Pine Rides lynch child, fires burn in Mo
A chaotic report cites Indians hanging a child by the heels from a tree near Pine Rides. In Missouri a flouring mill at Shannon, Butler, burned Thursday causing large losses. Local grocers Corder Bros and Kulla & Co closed. Earlier a lynching near Battlefield killed Ben Pierce. A Rutland man received a long prison term for prohibitory-law offenses. Je nnie McCormick of New York, deaf and blind, died.
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Pine Rides
Anthony Donster
Lient
Casey
Fir Meade
Shannon
Butler
Corder Bros
Kulla & Co
St. Joseph
John Bull
Ben Pierce
Battlefield
Miss
Geo. F. Kibling
Rutland
Jennie McCormick
New York
Parlor Goods at Elders Der Brown Dental Parlors
New offerings attract patrons seeking high quality gold fillings and partial sets without plates. Elders Der Brown’s artificial teeth are natural looking and guaranteed first class with personal attention. Gas and vitalized oil used for extractions.
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der. Brown
Bose
Wears That Mr Gauss Faces Heated Lighting Dispute
A heated dispute over city lighting bids and rewritten specifications pits Alderman Charles Gauss against the lighting committee and city staff. Aldermen accuse improper readvertising and skip of board approval, while city officials caution legality and authority. Jealousy-related vitriol also appears in a Cleveland incident.
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Alderman Smith
Chas. Gauss
Gauss
SUN
Perrott
Colmcilman
Thusus
Harry Smith
Cerk
Alderman Blackwell
Maud
Bailey
Trusier
Garis
Phipps
Gass
SLY Hats Sale Announcement
Danbury Flat Co advertises a sale of straw hats at 1.19 dollars over the weekend. The notice promises spring style hats at affordable prices and directs readers to 28 West Street.
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Danbury Flat Co
W. Wesh.st
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