New York Legislature Pushes Broad Insurance Reform Plan
Albany February 2 The legislative Investigating Committee presents a sweeping report urging removal of old directors and a new deal in the insurance business for New York State. It calls for eight bills covering corporation law penal code general legislative law insurance law and director election reforms.
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Serippa-McRae Preng Association
Albany
Armetring
Legislative
Senate
Rogers
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York Offo Insurance Company
Qq Mutual Life Insurance
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Mutual Reserve Insurance' Company
Sherrick Gase Comes Up In Preliminary Motions
Sherrick former auditor of state faced a pair of preliminary motions in a criminal case charging conspiracy embezzlement and grand larceny of state funds. Special Judge J B McCullough was delayed due to a prior commitment in another court. He appeared in court with counsel Adrion C. Harris, in otherwise good spirits and health.
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David B. Sherrick
J. BE. McCullough
Sherrick
Wis
Adrion C. Harris
Split in Miners Union Shifts Pittsuburg Offices
Dissension splits the miners union in this district with dissenters backed by President Mitchell set to open new headquarters while District President Dolan and the old executive board remain at the current offices handling district business. Mitchell has returned to New York and predicts a strike in the bituminous field. Dolan sees no strike necessity.
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Scripps-Melise Prenx
Pittsburg
Mitchell
Dolan
New York
New Pines
Wuladiner
Glegemelt Brook
N. Minot
Btegemele Bros
Buva Nativa Herbs
W. Wash
Public Service Graft in Bank Case in Federal Court
The Vigo County National Bank suit against George E. West and others was heard in federal court on Thursday. It seeks 31500 from Terre Haute Pipe Line Service Co, with Gustav A. Conzman as user, alleging borrowed funds to promote the company were not repaid after dissolution. The bank was to receive 5000 for supplying pipes in streets for heat, grit, and refrigeration, part paid to the city but not returned.
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Charles A. Andrews
Vigo County
Boy Charged in Knife Stabbing Trial
A Chicago youth named Claude Stelting, a reportedly quiet boy of 13, faces trial for stabbing William M. McTurney after a restaurant dispute. The state outlines a history of arrests and alleged attacks by Stelting, including prior stabbing attempts and other offenses, as evidence of apattern of violence.
Jefferson Life Insurance Co of My Manipolis Incorporation Plan
The Jefferson Life Insurance Co of My Manipolis seeks state approval to operate with $1000 capital, using Newton Claypont offices. It will offer subscripts with 30 percent paid in, invest funds in bonds and deposits, and require a $5000 deposit with the state. Incorporators include C P Williams, Rolla Mainak, W A Harty, A H Wood, and others.
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Jeferson Life Insurance Co
Manipolis
Hay
Newton Claypont Fanding
L Lg
C. PL Williams
American Clintral Co
Rolla Mainak
W. A. Harty
A. H. Wood
Ymall
Crate D. Browne
J.C. Perry
Sabu
Rely
Genege M. Cobb
Herbert Malpas
Ray Elder
Scott
McCray Declines Run in Seventh District Race
Franklin McCray announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for Congress in Indiana's Seventh District. Rumors of opposition to Jesse Overstreet fade as primaries near, with Caleb Denny and others uncertain about entering. Local political maneuvers over port surveyor Rothschild and Overstreet’s influence shape expectations for the race.
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Franklin McCray
Congress
Dy Raymond L. Hale
Indiana
Jesse Overstreet
River
Tsrenet
Caleb 3. Denny
Indianapolis
Criminal Court
Jcupe Woltram B. English
Mr. McCray
Denny
English
Stanlyux
Wrorstreet
Overstreet
Ann 1
L. G. Rothschild
Frank D. Stalniker
Cangressmian
Cveratteat
McCray
Marion County
Mecray
Denny Ban
Orignis
Peace and faction stir Indiana politics and court cases
The article notes rising factional strife within parties across districts including Seventh and Eleventh, with potential candidates and national figures referenced. It also reports a sensational divorce case in Marion circuit court involving O Leary and allies, detailing accusations of beer consumption at home and custody aims, plus various local political maneuvers and candidate considerations.
George Washington Biography Fragments From an Unknown Source
Disjointed notes reference George Washington with Mount Vernon residence and Virginia ties. Mentions lineal descendants none, nurses 88 son, surveyor, principal business knocking George Jr. education with militia, no poker, twice president, farewell address author, remarks on a butte field unprinted.
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Mount Vernon
George Jr
United States
Butte Field
Outbreak Threat Against Foreigners Ignored by Press
Manila reports Chinese address receivers warn of an attack on foreigners planned for Keb. The Seripps McFine press application notes a Saturday outbreak date being circulated, though details remain uncertain and unverified.
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Seripps-McFine Press
Manila
Dark horse may decide Indiana attorney general race
Rumors from reliable sources say a yet unnamed dark horse candidate from the Seventh district could derail James Bingham’s bid for attorney general at the April Republican state convention. The machine and anti machine factions reportedly unite to push the dark horse as others like George Gamble and Dean of Marlow, and Hingham’s strength is questioned as plans progress.
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James Bingham
Munele
Iidiana
Bingham
Grits
Dean
Marlow
Tg Sui “Ennalder- Ing
George Gamble
Logansport
Hingham
Wald
Dark Horse
Juvenile Court in Indianapolis draws national notice
The Indianapolis juvenile court has gained national prominence as letters flood in seeking information on its procedures and practices. Inquiries come from Harvard sociologist Rogers and Indiana University economist Weatherly, with requests for copies for teaching. The Massachusetts Civic League seeks 20 copies to aid plans for a similar court in its state.
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Juvenile Court
Indianapolis
Xenerndi Yates
Rogers
Ponless
Harvard College
J. G. Weatherly
Indiana University
Massachusetts Civic League
Split Merger Lawsuit Gusts Purdue Medical School Move
A filed suit seeks to enjoin the transfer of Central College of Physicians and Surgeons to the Medill College of Medicine Indiana and Purdue universities. Plaintiffs accuse a merges move of violating statutes and pledges to John Purdue, alleging loss of positions and client consultations for faculty and students.
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Siman T. Scherer
Pr. Chiartes
Sowder
Storkhotders
Central College of Physictank
Surgennt
Thet College
Broughtelt
Whit Anthortt
Purdue
Scherer
Sonder
Purdue University
Vals
Indianapolis
Central College
Taridite
Cuban Guests Welcome Nichola Longworth at Mariano
The Sun Havana reports Mr and Mrs Nichola Longworth received cordial welcomes on arrival. They sat in a car for a quarter hour to the wharf as crowds gathered. Consul general delegation and American officials greeted them aboard Mascotte. Edwin V Morgan and Mr Longworth then went ashore and went to Mariano, the home of Minister Morena.
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Sun
Havana
Cuba
Nichola Longworth
Legation Stiff
Congressional
Palace
Edwin V. Morgan
Longworth
Palma
Mariano
Morena
Aimed at Oil Pipe Lines in House Debate
Serlonn VeRne Prenx Annociation in Washington introduced a bill to make oil pipe lines common carriers and subject to Interstate Commerce Law restrictions. The measure goes to Greensburg as Gov. Hanly shifts plans from Greenfield to join village commission talks on a new state institution site.
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Serlonn-VeRne Prenx
Washington
Rhinack
Kentucky
Greensburg
J. Frank Hanly
Veterans Push for Higher Pensions at Mexican War Meet
Fifty Mexican War veterans gathered in Washington for the Mexican Veterans Association annual convention. They demanded Congress raise pensions, seeking up to 5 million dollars in additional aid.
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Washington
Mexican Veterans’ Association
Fresh air boosts state health in January report
Secretary De M Hurry of the State Board of Health cites improved health in January due to favorable weather allowing outdoor activity. The record shows 3988 deaths, down from 209 the prior year, with typhoid fever unusual but present. smallpox cases in Allen County totaled 87 with no deaths. Respiratory illnesses like influenza and bronchitis were common across towns as Dr Hurry urges outdoor activity to sustain health.
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de M. Hurry
State Board of Heath
Allen County
Wayne
Hurry
Burnett Funeral Held for Seth Burnett at Nisinte Name
Seth Burnett age 57 died from injuries received August 19 when his car collided with a locomotive at Linerty street and Union Railway tracks. Funeral held Thursday at Nisinte Name near Valley Milla. Frank L. Steen involved in the incident.
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Seth Burnett
Nisinte Name
Valley Milla
Murphy Must Pay in Saloon Case Plea
Martin Murray, saloon keeper at OS Woshington, pleaded guilty to selling liquor on Sunday and was fined in police court. Testimony cited a prior fight at Murphy's saloon with Murray allegedly throwing a man into the street. The assault and battery charge was dismissed.
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Maartin Murray
Occidental Mayors Inspection of Hotel Property Ahead of Condemnation
Occidental Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter and the Hoard of Public Works inspected the hotel property on Thursday to assess its condition. A hearing on condemnation proceedings against the owners was set for Friday, with Building Inspector Wiaterrond reporting the inspection.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Public Works
Board
Suspects tied to railroad thefts and hunting arrests
William Hines, 14, arrested by Detectives Gerger and Larshon W. Washington for possible involvement with Russell Bell and William Woods in railroad thefts. Hell and Woods appeared in police court. Wynnes sent to juvenile court for a tell. On Sunday, Joe Gehring, Henry Gehring, Don Wehlage and Peter Andrews were arrested near Oldenberg by Deputy Gama Warden Martin for hunting. fines listed. Also anAdvertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes purification of blood.
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Hines
William Hines
Gerger
Larshon W. Washington
Russell Bell
Willam Woods
Hell
Woods
Wynnes
Joe
Henry Gehring
Don Wehlage
Peter Andrews
Oldenberg
Gama
Martin
Quiet gambling plea in police court at Imperial Hotel
In a Sunday incident Captain Hyland and several locals faced charges for gaming in a small room above the Imperial Hotel. Arguing players, led by Arorge Mrandt, pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars and costs. One man named Brant also paid fines for aiding a gambling house.
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Arorge Mrandt
Imperial Hotel
Hyland
Costa
Kaming
Hrandt
Coata
Mrs Hoch Faces Threat as Husband Hangs in Chicago
Chicago report details guard precautions as Emily Hoch allegedly urged suicide pact with Johann Hoch on eve of execution. Hoch denies intent to kill himself, claiming hope for salvation, while jail officials fear possible dramatic act by Hochs wife during last visits.
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Scripps-MecRay Prea Association
Chicago
Johann Mock
Emily Flaeh
Hoch
Whitman
Fischet-Hooh
Johann Hoeh
Mrs Taggart in France letters stir custody debate
In a Marseille villa Mrs Grae Culver Taggart writes to a Cincinnati friend claiming her two boys could choose their custodial parent under the law. She criticizes the handling as unfair while seeking to keep the matter private. Nurse Miss Braney plans to return to Pennsylvania in months.
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Scrippas Meline Press
Cincinnati
Marseille
France
Grae Culver Taggert
Foreign trade boom could top four billion this year
Washington February 22. The foreign commerce of the United States in the first seven months of the current fiscal year totaled 1,702,425,800 dollars, averaging about 250 million per month. If this pace continues, the yearly total would exceed 4,000,000,000 dollars, a record in the history of U.S. foreign trade, with gains in both imports and exports, more pronounced in exports.
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Washington
United States
Indiana Postmasters Named by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt sent the nearritions of Indiana postmasters to the senate. Names include Walter Neible Adventure Vie t Nam BE Peck Remington Frank Dillon Roehrster Demas Jr Notes South Bend John W. Elam Valparaiso Robert W. Nelson Warsaw.
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Indiana
Washington
Roosevelt
Walter Neible
Edvnture
Viet Nam BE
Peck
Remington
Frank Dillon
Roehrster
Demas Jr
South Bend
John W. Elam
Vaiparaiso
Robert W. Nelson
Warsaw
Robbers Demand 2 Hold Up City Dispensary at Market and Bloom
A garbled report describes two highwaymen forcing entry at a city dispensary on Blooming ton and Market streets at 2:30 a.m. They produced a revolver and demanded $2 in small bills from Cir. Huta, who surrendered his remaining money and was released unharmed.
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Cir. Huta
Terne
Bloomington
Market Sts
Hla
Robbers Continue at Work Burglaries Shock Local Family
Burglars entered the home of Charles Paul at 229 E Michigan Avenue while the family was away on Wednesday evening. Silverware and jewelry valued at 719 were taken. A porch climber was spotted in a room on the second story of the Sisters of By Joseph Industrial School, 23 S Alabama Street, by a servant at 10:00 PM Wednesday. The burglar fled via an open window and was gone before police arrived. No trace was found.
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Charles Paul
Michigan
Sisters of By. Joseph Industrial School
S. Alatama
St. Byx
Soroner
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