Taft urges federal charter for interstate commerce and trust reform
President Taft sends Congress a comprehensive message on interstate commerce and anti trust legislation. He calls to curb holding companies and stock watering, proposes a federal charter for interstate firms, limits state control, strengthens the interstate commerce commission and seeks a five judge federal court of commerce for appeals. He also urges tighter railroad control and liability law updates.
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Taft
Congress
Call of Commerce
Washington
Court of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commission
Marion County Seeks Change in School Revenue Flows
County Auditor Sahm complains of ongoing excess payments from Marion to other counties. He cites a report showing Marion spent 148 495 on school revenue while receiving 95 489, and urges legislation to retain funds locally. Other counties listed show varied payouts and receipts.
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Sahm
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Maarion County
Marion County
Lake County
Adams
Brown
Clark
Dubois
Vanderburg
Vigo
Jahm
Portteus Receives Praise Upon City Council Retirement
Theodore Portteus retires as city councilman after Jan io and earns wide praise from friends. Edward J. Hocker lauds his honest earnest effort and faithful efficient service, noting Portteus earned the regard of Indianapolis citizens.
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Theodore Portteus
Jan
Edward J. Hocker
Indianapolis
Pinchot Dismissal Sparks Insurgent Clash In Washington
Washington awaits decision on Gifford Pinchot chief forester dismissal as insurgents rally to Pinchot. Taft risks split with Roosevelt followers as Ballinger Pinchot dispute exposes policy rift and possible resignation. Congressional aides report heightened tensions after Pinchot letter to Senator Dolliver.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Pinchot
Dolliver
Senate
Wickersham
L. R. Gravis
Taft
Roosevelt
Aldrich
Cannon
Congress
Ballinger-Pinchot
Forestry Service
Ballinger
Bac
Elba
Hale
Maine
Trains Stalled by Blizzard Strands Service in Montana
In Helena Montana on January 7 a severe eastern Montana blizzard continues halting Northern Pacific traffic. Two westbound passenger trains trapped between Livingston and Columbus amid drifts. A rotary snowplow and a relief wrecker derailed. Passengers remain fed and safe.
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Helenia
Mont
Montana
Northern Pacific
Livingston
Columbus
Workman Falls Into Pit at Shelby Street Roundhouse
August Wolf of 5 Walnut Street was seriously injured Friday when he fell into a turntable pit at the Big Four roundhouse on Shelby Street. Blinded by steam from engines, he was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with hip and head injuries.
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August Wolf
Big Four Roundhouse
Shelby Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Walnut Street
Democrats Put Trust in Leaders for Party's Future
Thomas Taggart arrived from French Lick and praised Burr McIntosh's performance while declining to seek the Democratic state central chairmanship. He endorses the 13 committee members as capable to handle party interests and calls for unity without personal aims. S. B. Fleming also notes E G Hoffman will not run due to his law practice.
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Thomas Taggart
French Lick
Burr McIintosh
Mississippi
McIntosh
Taggart
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
S. B. Fleming
Ft. Wayne
E. G. Hoffman
Hoffman
Fireman Dies in Fire at St Charles Street Barbershop
St Louis January 7 Henry Tasche a fireman was burned to death and six others were injured in a blaze that began in a barbershop beneath the Cambridge and Farnum hotels on St Charles street Guests in the hotels rushed into the street in their night clothes as panic followed the fire.
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ST. Louis
Cambridge
Farnum
St. Charles Street
Henry Tasche
Wagon overturns. driver killed on Massachusetts
Charles Dunn, living on Indiana Avenue near White River, was killed Thursday afternoon when a moving van he was driving tipped over at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Twelfth Street. His head was crushed as the wagon rolled.
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Charles Dunn
Massachusetts Avenue
Twelfth Street
Dunn
Indiana Avenue
White River
Mrs Watters Dies After Milk Wagon Accident
Mrs Clara Watters died Friday at City Hospital from pneumonia following injuries after being struck by a milk wagon at Illinois and Washington streets on December 19. She lived at 1845 Belmont Avenue. The investigation found the wagon driver not at fault and no arrest was made.
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Clara Watters
Illinois
Washington Streets
Th City Hospital
Belmont Avenue
Paroled Woman Faces Juvenile Court Action
Mrs Kate McCotter on neglect charges for two small daughters after parole from the state prison. Gov Marshall had granted parole amid concerns of intoxication. case details indicate ongoing juvenile court action and public welfare involvement.
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Pudge Stubbs
Kate McCotter
Smale
McCotter
Gov. Marshall
Nicaraguan Crisis Shifts Government Leadership
The report notes President Josh Madriz becoming head of Nicaragua and facing pressure from revolutionary leader Gen. Juan Estrada. It includes scenes of El Castillo fort, Managua forts, and Zelaya’s halted private project as Madriz aims to stabilize the turbulent state.
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Josh Madriz
el Castillo
Leonard Groce
Leroy Cannon
Managua
Nicaragua
Thig
Zelaya
Joss Madriz
Nicaraguan Congress
Juan Estrada
Lawson Praises Taft Message Sparks Stock Market Warnings
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston comments on President Taft's message predicting Federal incorporation and anti trust moves will impact stocks. He urges Roosevelt supporters to back Taft and forecasts sharp market shifts as investors prepare to react once details are reviewed.
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Republic
Roosevelt
Congress
Taft
Washington
Helbut
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Jan
Republican Committee Sets Date for Precinct Primaries
The Republican state central committee met in Indianapolis to fix a date for precinct primaries. Members favored meetings within two weeks and a district convention around January 2, with Beveridge supporters pushing for earlier dates, while the body urged two weeks notice as standard.
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Republican State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Natural Gas for The City From West Virginia Fields
Huntington W Va Jan 7 plan to pipe gas to New York and other cities from West Virginia fields. Standard Oil would take over United Fuel Pittsburg Columbia Gas Cincinnati Ohio Fuel Supply Cleveland holdings worth millions and include most independents except Interstate Pittsburg. Pipeline to Hamilton Indiana exists and gas may reach Indianapolis and Chicago with no major delay.
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Huntington
W. Va
New York
West Virginia
Pany
United Fuel Company
Pittsburg
Columbia Gas Company
Cincinnati
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Cleveland
Interstate
Indianapolis
Chicago
Hamilton
O. Indiana
Indiana
Our First Remnant Sale at Sage & Som
A local discount notice announces a remnant sale offering men's suits and overcoats made from all wool remnants at 12376. Z. Sage & Som, located at 8 W. Washington St, promotes Ipsesure quality and value for shoppers seeking bargains.
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Z. Sage & Som
Washington St
Fast train wreck near Northeast Pennsylvania
Passenger train No. 2 on the Lake Shore was wrecked at Northeast when it crashed into a construction train. Reports say three killed but not verified. Wires are down, lines of communication cut, and the town is blocked from the outside world.
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Pittsburg
Lake Shore
Northeast
Fuel and Food Sought for Impoverished Indianapolis Family
A sympathetic neighbor asked the Salvation Army to aid a W Merrill Street family lacking coal and food. Major Escott ordered immediate coal and groceries, appealing for coal donations or money to buy it. The Salvation Army and Charity Organization Society call for help as city families face need.
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Salvation Army
W. Merrill Street
Littl
Escott
Major Estott
Baldwin Block
Organization Society of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Architect Allegedly Shorted Coke Load Leads to Arrest Warrant
Marion Traylor an architect at 199 Park weighed a coke shipment in 50 round lots and claimed the load was 80 pounds short of a ton. A warrant followed for Frank Higgins and he was arrested Friday by Officer Green with a witness present.
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Marion Traylor
199 Park
Frank Higgins
Green
Traylor
Insurance Against Bomb Explosions Gains Chicago Attention
Chicago Jan 7 Insurance against bomb explosions emerges as a new feature in the insurance business. The state insurance commission examining fire insurance regulation heard that several businessmen have insured properties against explosion damage since the gamblers war began, a point raised by A F Shaw testifying for Lloyds of London.
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Chicago
State Insurance Commission
fMnos
A. F. Shaw mm
Lloyds of London
Cave-In at Procter Gamble Soap Works Kills Man
A cave-in at the Procter Gamble soap works in Cincinnati on January 7 killed one man and injured four others. The deceased is identified as Pead.
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Cincinnati
Proctor Gamble Soap Works
Mystery in Death of Laura McKinney Investigated
Coroner Blackwell probes the death of Laura McKinney twenty at the home of her mother 147 West Vermont street an autopsy shows death from an operation Mother Mrs McKinney testifies but offers little detail indicating the physician Dr J B Thomas denies involvement and says he only filed the death certificate the coroner plans further inquiry to identify the operator involved elsewhere in the case
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Laura McKinney
Vermont Street
Blackwell
J. B. Thomas
Shelbyville
Ind
Miss McKinney
Thomas
Smoters Wills Probated Together in Same Day
Two sisters Samantha G. Davis and Martha J. Green died within 17 days of each other and had wills probated on a Friday before Judge Ross. Both estates valued at $30,000, each leaving half to Orpha G. Null and the other half to the children of Osee Logar. Executor named is John R. Tomlinson.
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Ross
Samantha G. Davis
Martha J. Green
Orpha G. Null
Kimball Denies Threat Rumor Over Janitorship Loss
Martin Kimball, rejected for a janitorship by the Shank administration, says a false report spread that he might threaten others. He notes his long political activity with Bill Davis, states he is capable of earning a living, and urges the public to stop talking about the claim.
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Martin Kimball
Shank
Bill Davis
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