Thornton Bill Seeks City Cost Cuts for Public Works
State representative Michael C. Thornton of New Albany proposes a drasticCity Fourth class cut in city government payrolls led by abolishing the city judge post and shifting duties to the mayor saving about 5600 per city annually. He cites New Albany cases of overstaffing and possible misuses while noting broad support from citizens and some opposition from politicians. The measure, tied to Rooseveltian policy, has stirred legislative debate as churches and civic groups announce events amid a looming political shakeup.
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Democrats Eager For Good Record In Indiana Legislature
Democrats in the Indiana general assembly seek a strong reform agenda to appeal to voters in 1908. They plan careful, merit based bills aimed at shifting the political balance and forcing Republican lawmakers to respond, presenting a serious effort rather thanpure party posturing.
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Indianapolis Humane Society First Annual Report Highlights Growth
The Indianapolis Humane Society releases its first annual report showing over 300 members from business and professional circles. Two city inspectors, Allen Smith and 8. P. Axtell, worked full time on complaints. 2020 cases were reported and investigated. 72 horses and mules were euthanized and 40 ordered out of service. The society notified 224 horse owners to improve care. 140 dogs and 20 cattle were removed from cruelty. Inspectors arrested 128 offenders, with fines totaling 60. The treasury ended with 966.85 receipts, 716 balance, and praise for Chief Robert Metzger’s aid.
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Pneumonia Fatal After Exposure In City Hospital
Frank Little, a black man picked up on a public highway after lying in severe weather, died Saturday morning at 1:30 at City hospital. Cause of death listed as pneumonia due to exposure. Little had escaped from the county infirmary and was overcome while wandering.
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Physician Shot by Burglar at Townsend Home
New York physicians report Dr Charles Wilmot Townsend fatally shot by an intruder who entered through a dining room window at the Townsend home in New Brighton Staten Island. Mrs Townsend states the burglar fired when Townsend moved in bed. Police note no thefts and link to a prior case involving Charles I Spier.
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Reforming Reform The Machine Plan in State Politics
A heated battle grows over the Roemler bill offering a comprehensive primary system with strict penalties and state wide application. Senate factions push to kill or amend it to weaken its teeth while Roemler and allies demand full enactment. Politicians fear a primary upheaval that would curb machine influence in both parties and alter county and state officer elections.
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Cafe Thrown Open at Woman's Exchange in Knights building
The Woman's Exchange celebrated its opening in the basement of the Knights of Pythias building at Penn sylvania and Chiosis. The Glenalba cafe offers a large dining room and four private rooms with daily hours, plus a salesroom featuring baked goods and confections. Managers E. Kate Carman and Annie L. Irwin plan catering and menus, while consignors handle goods on a 10 percent commission and debt free, with work by women at home.
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A Doctor's Sleep and Coffee Insomnia Causes
The piece argues that a bad stomach causes insomnia and that caffeine from coffee or tea worsens nervous troubles. It promotes Postum Food Coffee as a drug-free alternative, citing a Georgia physician claiming relief from Nervous Dyspepsia after quitting coffee. It references a booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Poawler Found Dead In Hotel In Cincinnati
W E Poawler aged 55 was found dead from asphyxiation in a room at the Imperial hotel Cincinnati. Indications point to self inflicted death with motive tied to failing to obtain money from a Newburgh New York brother whom he telegraphed and poor health given as context.
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Fright for Lover Grace Bowers
Grace Bowers of 23712 Indiana Ave attempted to take her life on a Friday night by inhaling chloroform and aconite while Ollie Westfield, a friend, left to fetch water. She sent for Westfield and, during his absence, made a second attempt. Doctors Studers and McElroy at the dispensary saved her.
The Foreman of the Thaw Jury
The photograph shows Deming B. Smith the first juror sworn in the Thaw murder trial and foreman of the jury. Do the stern features indicate immovable character or a more sympathetic nature under stress, amid anxious women surrounding the juror in the jury box.
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Gas Price Fight Rages Over 60 Cent Gas Proposal
Ferdinand Winter of the Indianapolis Gas Co told a senate committee that 60 cent gas for heating and illumination cannot be produced profitably in Indianapolis. He argued the Cox bill would wreck the company and that government price limits violate constitutional rights, citing historic costs and franchise protections. He compared city and national pricing, noting Cincinnati’s lower fuel costs and stating no other firm could sustain 60 cent gas.
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Woman Takes Paris Green Poisoning Death at Acton Home
Mrs Henry Shipp aged 60 died after taking Paris green Friday at her home four miles north of Acton Medical examiner Dr J H Dearman treated her for two hours Undertaker Wilson did the burial arrangements Coroner Dr G A Petersdorf was notified to investigate the death
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Zero at Chicago Cold Wave Reports Low Temperatures
A cold wave gripped Chicago as the thermometer fell below zero early this morning. From midnight to 10 am the mercury ranged from 2 degrees below zero to 2 degrees below, then rose to 1 degree above zero.
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