District Attorney Declines to Prosecute News Editors
The district attorney has announced no charges will be brought against the editors of the News. Officials cited insufficient evidence and legal concerns, stating the matter will not proceed to trial. The decision shifts focus to potential internal reviews and editorial standards.
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President meets governors amid tariff talk in Washington
March 5 report from Washington notes President receives Gov. Hughes of New York and Gov. Quinby of New Hampshire inviting him to Lake Champlain exercises on July 7 and 8. He says his tariff policy will be brief and aligns with his inaugural address. Senatorool was also invited and accepted.
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Indiana Governor Demands Major Budget Cut in 1910 1911
Governor Marshall warns legislature to trim at least $700000 from the appropriation bill to fit within projected state income for 1910 and 1911. He cites a $643000 excess over estimated income and potential $1 million shortfall if tax revenue falls short, urging reductions in nonessential building and institutional expenditures. He notes deficits and cautions against delays or a special session.
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Man Who Shot Boy Sentenced to Workhouse
Charles F. Weaver a former special officer at the Four railroad yards was sentenced by Judge Pritchard after pleading guilty to assault and battery with intent to kill Samuel Gollo, 19. Weaver received the maximum penalty six months in the workhouse and a $10 fine despite trial proceeding interruptions. Witnesses described Weaver seizing the boy, demanding a revolver, and striking him, while Weaver denied the revolver and assault details.
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Purdue 15 Upheld By Vote Of The Senate
Senate Democrats attempted to block a large appropriation for the Purdue University experiment station but failed. The body was divided on the funding. a move to cut the request to 50 000 was tabled and the measure passed.
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Inheritance Tax Bill Passes House in Friday Vote
The Bethymer inheritance tax bill passed the House 52 to 38 on Friday. The McInnis measure to repeal the sheriff's in and it fees act, previously vetoed by Han, cleared with a 1 to 19 vote on February 4.
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Governor Extends Bill Deadline to Saturday Evening
Gov. Marshall, at the senate's request, allowed bills to be received until Saturday at 6 p m. The senate extended its thanks to the governor for the extra time.
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Thornton bill passes House amid senate amendments
The House accepted senate amendments to the Thornton fourth class cities bill after Marion county delegates tried to send it to conference. Opponents warned the measure would cost Indianapolis 500000 by freeing the Water company from bridge duties over the canal. Thornton defended the bill and chided Marion county for past inattention to business.
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Youngster Forged Sister’s Name in Fraud Note
Clarence A. Parsons aged 2 pled guilty in criminal court to forging his sister Cora P. Silver’s signature on a $259 note. He obtained the money from W.A. Dillman and was sentenced by Judge Pritchard to the Indiana reformatory for two to 14 years.
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Women petition Taft against wine at White House events
LATENEWS reports in Columbus Indiana and other cities that women aid societies and clubs sign a petition to Mrs Taft asking her to avoid serving wine at public entertainments at the White House. Other items include a Mich made murder confession, a New York sugar trust verdict, Manila search for Lieut King, a peaceful end to a street railway strike, and Taft naming Oscar Straus ambassador to Japan.
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Officer Struck Prisoner and Hospitalized in Odd Run of Bad Luck
Bicycle policemen joke that Albert Gibney brings hoodoo to the squad as three months pass without incident until he moves from bikes to motorcycles. Elmer Hall Briday fights a prisoner fleeing a saloon, breaking the man’s right hand. William McKes of Pittsburg causes more trouble near 2½ South Delaware Street, leading to arrest.
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Washington Inauguration Harsh Weather Strands Tens of Thousands
Washington crowds endure bitter cold with thousands stranded and without shelter after inauguration day. Ten thousand visitors face exposure amid halted telegraph and transport services. Three deaths linked to exposure. nearby farmers and travelers lack food and money due to weather. In New York the big storm disrupts trains and telegraph, with 4000 snow shovelers resuming efforts and many trains delayed. Three trains carry the Seventh Regiment as relief attempts continue.
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Man Appeals Habeas Corpus From Sing Sing Murder Case
Albert T Pat appears before the New York Appellate Division in Brooklyn for a second time this week to argue habeas corpus seeking release from Sing Sing. He challenges Governor Higgins for replacing a death sentence with life imprisonment for first degree murder in the William Mesh Rice case from nine years ago. Patrick was brought from Sing Sing by a state detective. Judge Jenks with Justices Gaynor Burr Woodward and Rich presided.
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Ex President Roosevelt to sail for Africa in March
Ex President Roosevelt announced from Sagemore Hill that he will depart New York on March 23 for Naples aboard a Hamburg American liner on his Africa trip. He said he would speak no more for the press, be in private life, and noted he has no secretary to answer thousands of letters and telegrams.
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Chivalry Not Forgotten Here Says Actress
MISS FAY BAKER of the Forepaugh Stock Company at the Majestic Theater recalls Indianapolis streetcar civility. She notes polite men yielding seats to women, contrasting with St. Louis where a man often takes a seat and a woman struggles to reach a strap. Her observation highlights lingering chivalry in the city.
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Change Votes to Pass the Phone Bill
The telephone merger bill passed the senate by 18 to in an unexpected shift. Senator Durre persuaded Pelzer to switch, Wood corralled Proctor and Powers, Irkman arrived late to rally for the measure. Opposition list included Beal Bingham Clark Farrell Grube Hawkins Kimmel Kling Lambert McCarty McCullough Moore Orndorf Parks Patterson Rouse Shafer Strasige.
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Driver Exceeds Speed Charged In Police Court
John Pursell demonstrator for the Indiana Automobile and Carriage company was fined $1 and costs in police court on a speed violation. Motorcycle Policeman Gibney testified Pursell was driving % miles an hour on N Capitol avenue. Pursell, who claimed expertise on speed, said he was not exceeding seven miles an hour.
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Medical Gage Will Put Through Under Pressure
Senators Kistler and Bland pushed labor bill for medical cadence on all trains. The senate passed the measure under suspension of the order of business amid opposition notes against the bill.
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