Reform wave and anti saloon action amid Indiana legislature
An informal house poll shows limited support for repealing the county reform law, with Democrats predicting two more years will trigger repeal. Artman defends action against arbitrary measures while Morgan and Marshall clash over a bill to suspend rules. A senate resolution urges stone use for the Indianapolis post office, and Westfield anti saloon league petitions for a home for inebriates funded by liquor licenses. Adjournment set for Monday morning.
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Senate
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Arman Accused Of Unfair Rulings In Recent Sessions
Artman faces charges of unfairness from old Statesman forces who claim viva voce votes favored them. They say divisions were mishandled when the speaker ruled voting had already occurred, delaying proceedings on Friday afternoon.
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Artman
Baby Bringer Scheme Reported From Sheridan
Chief-clerk Essman of the house records a pencil written communication from B F Whitaker of Sheridan. The proposed marriage license bill would require a $50 deposit to earn 4 percent interest and pay the principal and interest to the first child at 21. If the child dies early, funds go to parent. if no children are born in five years, the money and interest go to the school fund.
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Essman
House
B. F. Whitaker
Sheridan
Amusing Legislative Mixups Highlight Week in Assembly and Senate
The article recalls light moments as Speaker Artman questions resolutions before reading them while a page drops from a barrel of lithia water in the cloakroom. In the Senate President Gilbert experiences a brief lapse as a senator tries to present a bill, prompting a quick correction and resumed reading.
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Lithia Water
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Gilbert
Senate
Kentucky Mass Debate Marks Senate Session
The Kentucky Senate passed Parks' bill to raise recorder bonds from 2000 to 4000 with no opposition. It also approved a measure exempting agricultural society property under three acres from taxation if used only for agricultural purposes. A Finley-Taylor dispute sparked sharp exchanges between Brooks and Stillwell as talks on juror verdict rules drew Brooks’ criticism of Kentucky's leadership. The bill was set as a special order for Wednesday.
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Lawrence County
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Stillwell
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Taylor
Indiana House Debates Stone for New Post Office
The Indiana House considers appointing a candidate for the new post office project. A vote or formal decision is pending as members weigh the merits and potential appointment.
No Gas No Pay Bill In House Fight
The house corporations committee will report favorably on Passage's bill to allow gas customers to recover prepaid amounts if gas is not furnished. The Statesman gang plans to oppose it, with Statesman, chair of the natural resources committee, suspected of favoring gas interests. They may seek to move the bill to natural resources or block it with amendments.
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Statesman Gang
Statesman
Natural Resources Committee
Artman
Corporations Committee
Roberts of
Jefferson
Unrest in Turkey Sparks Insurrection Across Regions
Vienna reports escalating turmoil in Turkey with 200000 males ready to join a Macedonian rebellion. Brigands plunder Christian property as Bulgarian Servian and Greek communities form secret societies to end Turkish rule amid rising anarchy.
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Turkey
Salonica
Bagoczi
Budapest
Bride Fatally Wounded in Bayonne Wedding Incident
A wedding breakfast in Bayonne France ended in tragedy when the groom produced a public safety item and fired injuring or killing the bride. A priest described the shocking scene as the bridegroom grieved and stated the mood was one of grave tragedy.
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Bayonne
France
Indian uprising reports easing in Indian Territory
Dispatches from the Indian Territory dated January 26 suggest reports of a large uprising are greatly exaggerated with most incidents described as peaceful and people at work.
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Kansas City
Indian Territory
Store Robbed in Brazil Indiana Theft Hits Secondhand Shop
Brazil Indiana January 26 Frank McBride's second hand store was robbed Friday night of watches revolvers and jewelry valued around 100 dollars.
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Brazil
Ind
Frank McBride
Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old health ad references relief for nasal congestion and headaches using a combination laxative and quinine tablets. It markets Bromo as a remedy for head cold symptoms and includes brief instructions and cautions typical of period remedies.
Extra Session Hints in Taft Philippine Report
The Taft Philippine commission report to Congress urges legislation granting the islands a peaceful development role. It notes land ownership, liquor regulation, and native attitudes while signaling possible early extra sessions after March 4. The Spooner bill is recommended and several figures discuss conditions in Manila and native allegiance.
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Manila
United States
Root
Commission
Mob Threats After Murder Charge In Indiana
In Orleans Indiana on Sunday January six a man named Thomas Condra shot Miss Della Gilliam at her sister’s home near Abbydel. Gilliam died Friday. Condra was arrested on shooting with intent to kill and rearrested for murder amid talk of lynching.
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New Albany
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Retta Burkhart
Martinsville
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Alby Bell
Thomas Condra
Condra
Uncle Tom
Little Eva
Shelbyvelle
Opera
Orleans
Ind
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Edw. Lashbrook
Abbydel
Miss Gilliam
Extortion Plot Targets Mishawaka Manufacturer
A Mishawaka executive received a red inked threat demanding 5000 in banknotes placed in a box on the St Joseph river bank. The note warned of death and dynamite if refused. Chicago and local police shadowed two approaching suspects who fled. A similar Christmas Eve loss is linked to the same scheme.
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Mishawaka
Ind
St. Joseph
Cudahy
Chicago
Water works to be dismantled in Chirubusco city
CHURUBUSCO Ind Jan 26 The water works and electric light plant will probably be dismantled as the town cannot support it The city will relinquish control Feb 1 Jacob Rapp Kosciusko county has a novelty in corn Every grain is encased in a husk like the outside but finer in texture The first red fox seen in this part of the state was caught north of here They were once plentiful.
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Churubusco
Ind
Jacob Rapp
Kosciusko County
Assassin Kills Luxembourg Governor in Belgium
An unidentified man named Schmetder assassinated the Governor of Luxembourg in Ardor Belgium on Saturday and then killed himself. The incident occurred during a reported attack by an unknown assailant with the governor later dying from his wounds.
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Belgium
Schmetder
Xirby
Luxembourg
Paine's Celery Compound Praised By Senator Dwyer
The testimonial from Senator Edward M. Dwyer extols Paine's celery compound as an effective non patent medicine. Dwyer credits it with health improvements after other remedies failed and notes its adoption by physicians and high standing in Chicago. The piece urges use to combats nerve fatigue and related ailments.
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Dwyer
Chicago
Senate Chamber
General Assembly
Springfield
Edward M. Dwyer
Washburne
West Town
Illinois State Senate
City Markets in Indianapolis Post Provisions List
A dense price catalogue from Indianapolis dated January 26 lists varied provisions. Smoked meats, hams, bacon, sausages, and pickled meats with assorted prices. vegetables including potatoes, beans, onions, cabbage. fruits such as apples and oranges. nuts and candies. canned fruits. fish and game. oysters. seeds. hides and tallow. flour and feed. dairy and eggs. live poultry. coal and related commodities.
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