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A Sun report details Indiana lawmakers facing delayed pay as vouchers fail to be approved. Treasurer D Sherrick says $500 figures loom. Speaker Marshall and Assistant Clerk Wellman stall. Republicans vow to press for funds next session. previous appropriations varied from 60,000 to 115,000 though much was spent on clerical needs and new laws.
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D. Sherrick
Tule
SUN
Marshall
House
Wellman
Boyd
Barry
Hellman
Putnam County Statesman
Adjourning Motion Saves Gerrymander Bill Battle
Speaker Marshall amid chaotic debate ruled the adjournment carried thus preserving the reapportionment measure for passage. Democrats roared as Republicans pressed for concurrence while votes and procedural traps sparked a rowdy session marked by accusations of chair error and political maneuvering.
Gun Wets Out 100 Soon At Gen Foster Grave Salute
Corporal John Taylor and Harry Graft of Battery A were injured at Crown Wil on Friday by a premature explosion while firing a salute over Gen Foster's grave. Taylor rammed a powder charge when the gun exploded tearing his ramrod from his hand and breaking bones. Graft burned his thumb while preventing air from reaching the charge. Both were treated by Dr H L Jones and Taylor returned home to Capitol Ave. George Roach of Company K fainted as the artillery began firing and required help on the streetcar.
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Harry Graft
Crown Wil
Foster
Taylor
Te Hanil
H. L Jones
George Roach
Artllery
Shortridge Girls Beat State Normal in German House Gym
Shortridge high school girls basketball defeated State Normal 17 to 8 in a Saturday morning game at the German House Gym.
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Shortridge
Shortridge High School
Gymnaaur
Mornig
New Liner Advertisements On Seventh Page
Read all listings on the seventh page for property for sale and rent. Includes dogs, nurses, barbers, cutters, makers, room rentals, family needs, houses for rent, and collectors. Notices are terse and styled as help wanted and rental ads.
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South Alde
Gaga
Inama
Lez
Judge Alford Rules Knowledge Not Essential in Pure Milk Case
Criminal judge Alford held that the state need not prove the defendant knew the milk was adulterated to convict Daniel Jackson, a 4 ink dealer accused of selling impure milk. The case is set for trial soon, with plans to appeal to the supreme court if a verdict is against Jackson.
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Alford
Daniel Jackson
Jaengen
Jackson
Supreme Court
Deadlock as lawmakers fail to reach track elevation agreement
Reports describe a stalled conference committee on a track elevation bill. Representatives and senators, including Thompson and Matas, argue for and against the plan. Meetings yielded no compromise, with speculation that no committee report will be issued and the bill may die in deadlock.
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Pos
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Mummers
Fehliet
Pri
Boy Drowns in Tot Canal Near Brighton Beach
A boy about 12 years old fell from a raft onto a canal bank near the Polar Ice plant at Brighton Beach. He grabbed a rope, lost balance, and went into the water. A bystander who could have helped refused to wade in. Workers recovered the body about two o'clock to the canal shore.
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Harry Murrell
Fifteenth-st
Auout
Brighton Beton
Polar Iee Company
Hurrell
Immense tusks of mammoth elephant on display
The largest elephant tusks ever imported to the United States are shown in the Starr piano company window at the Newton Claypool building on N Pennsylvania St. They weigh 67 pounds, valued at 1700 dollars, and measure about nine feet long. Source notes suggest the original elephant was massive and young.
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United States
Starr Piano Company
Newton Claypool
N. Pennsylvania-st
Africa
Comstock-Cheney Ivory Company
Ivorytown
Conch
Increase of six cents wage scale dispute at Kokomo
In Kokomo Indiana on March 7 it was reported that miners and operators held a secret session to agree on a wage scale. Operators refused to pay more than six cents, aiming to close the joint convention that night. The piece also notes expected heavy construction in Kokomo with new factories, business houses and homes. A local ad promotes diamond rings and a jeweler at 110 Monument Place.
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Springfield
Kokomo
Ind
Maret 7
Longhaired Ulrey Narrates Subterranean Senate Tale
The senate session features Longhaired Ulrey telling a long, raucous anecdote amid yawns and interruptions from Senator Fortune. The debate turns to pay for senators including Wood’s $20,000 request and a graft accusation by Senator Lawler, with calls for postponement and a humorous distraction dominating the morning.
Unknown man killed by Big Four train at Best crossing
An unidentified man was struck by Big Four Train No 11 at the Best crossing of the Chattanooga division near noon on Saturday. The body was sent to the city morgue for identification. The engineer and fireman claim the man walked onto the tracks deliberately. The victim wore a dark coat, white striped trousers, and a heavy brown mustache. Bert B. Dildine, coat maker, did not recognize the man.
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Chatinnatl
W. A. Walker
Bert B. Dildine
Thim
Jeta
Ind Wecht
Free Kindergarten to Get New $50,000 Building
A three story brick and stone building to cost $50,000 will rise at Twenty third and Alabama streets after a building permit was issued. The current school at 1947 NM. 11 Mmois st is moving to support a training program for Kindergarten and primary teachers. The project aims to honor the late W. Nyd Jackson and completes a $30,000 fund drive with $5,000 still needed.
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Mmois St
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Figo
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Noe
Appropriations Not Yet Passed By Legislature
The conference committee on legislative appropriations was still reviewing the estate amendments Saturday and likely will not reach agreement until Monday. The Senate trimmed Sayre's pet name and re-committee discussed it.
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Sayre
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Speculation on Roosevelt Running Mate in 1904
Washington discusses President Roosevelt's preference for a midwest running mate. Rumors center on Hanna or Fairbanks as likely choices, with Hanna’s past opposition to Roosevelt’s nomination noted and Fairbanks repeatedly considered but not pursued. The piece traces political maneuvering as Minnesota Governor Van Sant and others weigh possibilities for McKinley’s successor.
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Midble West
Ohio
Indiana
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Fairbanke
Mckinley
Ain
Am Allison
Bliss
New York
Manne Wu di
New Catholic Church Planned for North Indianapolis
Plans are underway for a new Catholic church on the northwest corner of Twenty eighth Street and Northwestern Avenue. The frame building will seat about SW, with excavation to begin in two or three weeks. It will be about three miles from the nearest Catholic church and will be under Rev. James J. Carrico of St Bridget's parish.
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St Bridget's Parish
Hens Strike Knocks Egg Supply in Town
For four days hens refused to lay as a cold snap chilled production. Grocers faced egg shortages with express orders sold out. Retail prices stood at 2 1 2 cents per dozen while wholesale was unlisted. Prices have fallen seven cents since December.
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Bo Bearce
Jndland
Express
Parry Company Sued Over Injury at Plant
Elmer E Browne and ally filed a $6000 suit against Parry Manufacturing alleging a rope entanglement caused the loss of three fingers while operating a cutting machine at the Parry plant last October. Other items mention new pianos and unrelated notes.
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Elmer E. Browne
Nest
5. C. Bowne
Parry Manufacturing Company
Parry
Capitol City Restaurant Flouts New Law on Alcohol
Still selling liquor at the House restaurant in the southern Capitol area despite a dry Senate and a recent anti drinking bill from Congress. Manager Yangon openly disobeys the law though penalties are unclear. absence of a speaker and public buildings committee leaves enforcement uncertain. Senators express indignation upon learning of the violation.
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Capitol
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Congress
Tha Yengon
House Reaetaurant
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Geaston
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Democrats Prepare Ward Campaign Smokers Meet
The Democrats of the ward plan an informal smoker at Little's Hall on Eastern Ave and Washington this Saturday night. They expect a lively discussion outlining ward work and campaign plans for the city section.
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Ward
Eastern Ave
Washington
Genser
Woman Takes Morphine Overdose Fatally Unclear Motives
Mrs Liztle Stephenson, 3, residing at 1185 West Street, attempted morphine poisoning on a Friday afternoon. Dr Karehmer arrived and after 11 hours of treatment she was declared out of danger, though she could not explain why she took the drug, saying she felt despondent.
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Liztle Stephenson
Westst
Karehmer
Haunted minister may move from late rector residence
In Columbus Indiana Rev Charles Trak Lewis pastor of St Pauls Episcopal Church may relocate from the late Calimeon Transister residence amid reports the house is haunted. Neighbors say strange nightly noises and footsteps occur when no person is present. A brief weather forecast for Indiana includes clearing skies and cooler temperatures over the 36 hours ending March 8 with a fall in wind and rain expected.
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Charles Trak Lewis
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Indianagoria
Bo Me
Indiana
Lanai
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