Senate Inches Toward Passage of Tomlinson Bill
In a mood of rising optimism supporters of the county option law claim victory prospects as Senator Proctor forecasts 27 senate votes for the Tomlinson bill, surpassing the required majority. Anti saloon league leaders caution may yet unfold as a two week session remains.
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L. W. Henley
Friends of the
Tomlinson
Senate
House
Lsten To
Con
Proctor
Pelief
Loretta Ashley Sues Preacher Husband for Divorce
Loretta A Ashley files suit for divorce from Jackson C Ashley a preacher alleging repeated moral misconduct with other women and visits to places to be shunned. She cites two children, Geeil age two and Merrill age a, claims $2000 inheritance used for education, and notes separation since December 26 1908 with incidents at Tuscola Illinois and Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta A. Ashley
Jackson C. Ashley
Ashley
Geeil
Jreare
Merrill
Sie
Tuscola
Ill
Mrs Christinia Settle Sent to Grand Jury on Perjury Charge
In a tea UE court session on Saturday Mrs Christinia Settle was bound over to the grand jury on a perjury accusation. Prosecutor Fred Bonnifield testified regarding a revolver reportedly involved in a fatal quarrel with her son-in-law Aus Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christinia Settle
Grand Jury
Steamboat Starin Ravaged by Fierce Gale and Grounding
The steamboat John H. Starin ran aground off Bridgeport after a night of 60 mph winds and high seas. Crew of 22, cargo valued around 10000, passengers canceled due to storm. Rescue efforts by the Sarah McWillians and others succeeded though lifeboats and dories faced repeated swells. Stewardess Alice Bouton collapsed from cold and exposure and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital.
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Starin
Starin Line
New Haven
New York
Alice Bouton
Sarah McWillians
Dories
Millionaire Barker Named in Tillotson Medical Bill Suit
Mrs. Edna D Tillotson sues Charles B Barker over charges for physician services attended by Tillotson. The lawsuit centers on a bill claimed by Barker as a creditor and plaintiff in a High Street court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna D. Tillotson
Charles B. Barker
Tillotson
Liability Bill Clears Senate After Amendments
The liability bill passed the senate on second reading after discussions over a missing enacting clause and changes by Senator Kane. Attempts to strike or undermine key provisions failed as Kane's amendments were rejected and the measure advanced 38 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Kane
Karne
Pearson
Cummings to Lecture on Columbus in Caleb Mills Hall
Boston scholar Thomas Harrison Cummings will present Columbus, the Dreamer and Man of Destiny, at Caleb Mills hall on Monday night February 22 under Knights of Columbus auspices. A music program and moving pictures precede the lecture with fifty Knights serving as reception committee.
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Thomas Harrison Cummings
Boston
Columbus
Caleb Mills Hall
Knights of Columbus
Cummings
Genoa
Guardian Named for George J Mast by Wife
Probate records show Judge Ross appointing Mrs. George J. Mast as guardian for her husband of J. Mast Heating Company located on Massachusetts Avenue. Mrs. Mast posted bond for 16000 dollars. Mast reportedly retired from business several months ago and has since been unable to operate.
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Ross
George’ J. Mast
Governor urges depository law to force monthly state settlements
Gov Marshall proposed the Kistler and Garrard bills to require county treasurers to settle with the state monthly rather than semi annually. He warned that without action the state may need bonds to cover cash shortfalls, noting counties have already advanced funds month by month to keep the state solvent. Democratic leaders delayed the bills, prompting a sharp rebuke.
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Marshall
J. C. Biliheimer
John Reed
Kistler and Garrard
General Assembly
Gov. Marshall
Woman Foils Thefts At City Grocery
Two men entered Mrs. Maggie Hoyt's grocery at 701 Maxwell Street on Friday afternoon and demanded food then money. They seized a purse from the table but fled when she reached for a revolver. The purse held a small amount of money.
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Maggie Hoyt
Maxwell Street
Funeral Service for Mrs Harriet Cotton Held at Home
The funeral of Mrs Harriet Cotton will be held at 8 o'clock Saturday night at the residence 18 Hamilton Avenue. The church services and burial will follow.
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Wight
Merchants association accounting bill passes House 75 to 8
The Merchants' association uniform bookkeeping and public accounting bill clears the House by 75 to 8 with seven Republicans and one Democrat voting against. Salaries on new positions drew some opposition. The Mendenhall three mile road law was repealed 67 to 2 amid farm opinion and strong lobby pressure.
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Merchants’ Association
House
Brown
Shafer
Fitch
Switzer
Wickey
Kliver
Connelly
Sicks
Sweeney
Talbott
Mendenhal
Three Mile Road
Indiana
Thornton
Representative Sweeney
Tees and Salaries
Girl and baby placed in Salvation Army home
An 11 year old mother and her infant are housed in a Salvation Army home after a Sun notice drew five family offers. Major Escott selected the first applicant, providing the girl with board, clothing, and $1.50 weekly for herself and child.
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Major Escott
Salvation Army
Sun
Banks Obtain Relief From Depository Law
The senate passed a bankers bill allowing banks accepting public deposits to post bonds for only half the maximum bid instead of the full amount. Senator Springer defended the measure, arguing banks should not secure the full deposit amount. The bill faced no opposition and would make county gravel road bonds secure up to the reduced amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Springer
Lucid Peaches on Pals Police Make Arrests
Police report arrests after a break in at a barn in the southern part of the area. The incident involves author noted as Lucid and mentions a person named David. The wording is garbled but indicates criminal activity and police action.
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David
Representatives Honor Memory of Sophia Frey
The Indiana House of Representatives paid tribute to Sophia Frey known as the little old apple woman dying this week. A two member committee drafted resolutions to convey condolences to her son M. B. Frey of Indianapolis. The letter recalls Frey’s courteous manner and public regard since Hendricks era and notes the vacant chair in the statehouse corridor.
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House’ of Representatives
Sophia. Frey
Walls
Allen County
Gonveyel
Wells
Culbertson
Jefferson County
Indiana
Thomas A. Hendricks
Statehouse
Robbed of $280000, She Quietly Told the Police
Mary Williams an ordained elder in the Power Church of America told police on Saturday she was robbed of $280000, with a later report of $160000 stolen previously. She claimed a Great Prophet entrusted funds to a Baptist preacher who was to pass it to her, but the thief beat him to it. She was locked up on insanity charges after resisting transport to the matron.
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Mary Williams
Power Church of America
No One Man Power To Control Afar Pate Bill Passed
A bill to remedy gaps in the law governing agricultural societies has passed. It would grant authority to regulate societies and outline power to appoint or oversee a governing body. The measure aims to clarify control mechanisms and ensure orderly operation.
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Pate
Two Perigh N Fire At Hotel Finan Claims Two Lives
A blaze at the Hotel Finan in Michigan destroyed the building at 3 am. Two men died Dusty La France aged 3 of Blind River Ontario and Feter Eno 45 of Cheboygan. Several hoarders were rescued with difficulty.
Judge Forces Guardian to resign over trust violation
Probate Judge Ross compelled Jesse E. North guardian of Everett and Mildred North to resign for breach of trust. William May appointed guardian. the children heirs to 240 acres in Ohio. North had received 50 dollars from an oil firm for a pipeline easement and sent funds to an Indianapolis attorney who advised delivering it to a surety company. The case exposed mismanagement and led to potential removal action against North.
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Ross
Jesse E. North
Everett
Mildred
William May
Chldren
Ohio
North
Indianapolis
W. A. Bastian
Prscygens Ne Oh
Bastian
Roma
Neo
Surety Company
Anger of Wife Rides as She Glances at Him
On the witness stand Mrs. Hackney testified that her husband James Hackney deserted her and took dishes and bed clothing. She said she had worked all winter and supported him while he lived apart, and that he left after she refused to return home.
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James Hackney
Sister Notices Funeral After Death of Cecilia Wren
Cecilia Wren, 14, died after appendicitis surgery at St Vincent's while her sister, 12, suffered nervous collapse. Mary E. Wren, fearing disclosure, arranged the funeral at Scanlon & Sons chapel 1227 E Washington Street. Services set for Monday at Holy Cross church. friends asked not to call at 123 S Arlington Avenue.
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Cecilia Wren
Mary E. Wren
Scanlon & Sons
E. Washington Street
Cecilia
St. Vincent's Hospital
Holy Cross Church
S. Arington Avenue
Culver Naval Cadets Win Federal Training Ship Aid
Culver Naval academy at Lake Maxinkuckee will receive a United States training ship as a result of a bill passing both houses. Indiana created a naval militia and the Culver cadet battalion will receive federal encouragement without state funding, with potential wartime provisioning and equipment.
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Culver Naval Academy
Lake Maxinkuckee
United States
Culver
Indiana
Actress Evelyn Wellman in Suspected Poison Attempt
New York reports actress Evelyn Schwarts Wellman, 19, attempted suicide by swallowing poison. Early details indicate she is in critical condition at a city hospital as investigators review circumstances surrounding the incident.
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New York
Evelyn Schwarts Wellman
Desres
Henry W Marshall case heads to jury after defense wins
Henry W Marshall and Harry Brunaugh trial concludes with defense denying any conspiracy to defraud. Attorneys argue lengthy defenses as the jury nears verdict around 5 p.m. Judge Pritchard expected to instruct the panel.
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Henry Marshall
Harry Brunaugh
Pritchard
Ryan and
Spaan
Henry W. Marshall
Western Construction Company
Brunaugh
Hooton
Baker
Marshall
Wagner 15 Made General Agent of Indiana National
Everett Wagner has been appointed general agent for all agencies of the Indiana National Life Insurance company, a leading Indianapolis firm. Previously he was vice-president and general manager of Meridian Life and Trust, where in seven years insurance in force grew from under $1 million to over $10 million.
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Everett Wagner
Indiana National Life Insurance Company
Wagner
Indianapolis
Meridian Life and Trust Company
Blackmailer to Grand Jury in Police Court
John D. Allen told a tale of his mother traveling to aid him after a mistaken lead dollar from Alce Brown led to his arrest for blackmail. Detectives observed the exchange at Miss Brown s home as Allen sought 25 to cover his mother s expenses. he was sent to the grand jury.
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Henry W. Marshall
Michael Ryan
Henry Epnan
Hooten
Frank Baker
Mr. Hooton
John D. Allen
Alce Brown
S. Senate Avenue
Miss Brown
Brown
Allen
Lang Jury
Sergt. Barmfuhrer
Kinney
Barmfuhrer
Allen Warren
Fireman Accused of Practising Fraud
Edward Shattuck a stationary fireman was arrested Saturday by Patrolman Repp on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly went to the city market claiming employment by Miants Heat and Light and secured provisions for his family. Investigation showed he was not employed there.
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Edward Shattuck
Repp
Shattuck
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George J Mast
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George W. Wickersham
Sophia Frey
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