Move to adopt commission form of city government discussed
Richmond Indiana May 6 discussion grows on commission government as a proposed change to city charters. Indiana Municipal league convention in Richmond June 21 23 will feature expert John F. MacVicar Des Moines in charge of streets and public improvements. Committee members include Mayors Darrow La Porte Harper Madison Durgan Lafayette and several civic leaders.
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Richmond
Ind
Indiana
Indiana Municipal League
John F. MacVicar
Des Moines
America
MacVicar
Darrow
Laporte
Harper
Madison
Durgan
Lafayette
Cranfordeville
James 5
Stevenston
Bedfor
William H. Bartel
Airman
R. O. James
Indianapolis
John J. Harris
Bloomington
IL. Becker
Hammond
L. Darrow
S. L. Shank
James D. McDowell
Vincennes
House of Mystery Practices Bared
MISS MARY HOPP testifies before Magistrate Breen alleging abuses by Pierre Barnard known as Oom the Omnipotent. She recounts seeking treatment for a weak heart and being told he was near the deity in the Tankrit faith, gaining control over her and enforcing a secrecy oath to prevent disclosure.
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New York
Pierre Barnard
Oom
Zell Hopp
Breen
Barnard
Dom
Rail bill optimism rises as leaders eye passage
Washington May 6 Leaders in the House show a better frame of mind about passing the railroad bill. Amendments have strengthened the measure, though the bill’s changes are hard to recognize. A final House vote is expected next Tuesday, with Senate Republicans united to push administration measures, aiming for a form acceptable to President Taft.
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Washington
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Taft
Commerce Court
House
Senate
Feaur
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Cummins and
Dollivers
Towa
Clapp
Minnesota
Birtstow
Kansas
Beveridge
Indiana
Brown and Burkett
Nebraska
Crawford and Gamble
South Dakota
Boral
Idaho
Bourne
Oregon
Dixon
Montana
Nelson
Taft Returns From 2200 Mile Tour Without Clear GOP Support
President Taft, weary after a 29 hour rail journey, returned to Washington to push the railroad bill. Washington experts view the trip as not a clear political win as Republican foes gained time in Congress. The westward swing included Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and St. Louis amid tepid receptions. A second item notes a sale pitch from S. J. Singer & Sons offering custom wool suits at wholesale prices with a price match guarantee.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Middle West
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
West
S. J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
Pimpites and skin troubles eased by poslam cure
Skin irritations spring up with blotches itching spots and fever blisters. Poslam is advertised to stop itching from first application and purportedly cure eczema acne herpes and other conditions. Available for 30 cents at local drug stores with a free sample offer by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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H. J. Huder’s and Weber Drug Co
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
Taft Will Not Attend Florida Ship Launch in Brooklyn
President Taft will not attend the launching of the United States battleship Florida at the Brooklyn navy yard on May 12. He will stay in Washington to confer with Congress on administration measures. The plan change was decided Friday.
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Taft
United States
Florida
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Washington
Congress
Brave Admiral McGaila Dies After Medal Bravery
Santa Barbara May 6 Rees Admiral B H McGaila U S N noted naval fighter awarded a congressional medal for bravery in the Spanish American War died Friday of apoplexy He was born in Camden New Jersey in 1844 and entered the U S Naval academy in 1911 Boy’s skull fractured Anderson Ind May 6 five year old son of Mr and Mrs C A Cotton Terre Haute sustained a fractured skull Thursday when a chair fell from a second story window He may recover.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Rees
B. H. McGaila
Camden
N. J
U. S. Naval Academy
Anderson
Ind
Cart
C. A. Cotton
Terre Haute
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Gertrude Leo
Pierre A. Bernard
Zella Hopp
Wickersham
Great Eastern Rugs
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Drop Head
Biko
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Serges
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