Attorney General Opinion on County Judge Terms
The attorney general’s clear opinion states Judge Fremont Alford’s term ends with the new appointee. It asserts Judge Pritchard’s term should begin November 17, and urges no lawsuit. The piece notes cost of living rises and mentions rising prices of briar pipes.
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C. W. Miller
Marion County
Fremont Alford
Criminal Court
Miller
Pritchard
Alford
Ford
Muller
Secretary of State
Judge Alford
Uniform divorce laws gain momentum from national congress action
The national congress on uniform divorce laws met in Philadelphia with delegates from 27 states and DC, plus church representatives. It adopted only part of its panel’s recommendations, weighing grounds for absolute divorce and annulment, aiming to reduce cross state groundless divorces and safeguard legitimacy disputes.
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National Congress
Philadelphia
Congress
Washington
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Indiana Railroad Commission to investigate wreck
The Indiana Railroad Commission intends to investigate the Baltimore and Ohio wreck in northern Indiana where a death toll nears sixty. It notes the commission’s power to probe rail accidents and issue preventive recommendations, criticizing railroad safety neglect as driven by stockholders’ interests over humanity.
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Indiana
Baltimore & Ohio
Lfe
Indiana Railroad Commission
Woodville
Railroads face scrutiny as commission probes accident causes
The railroad commission will thoroughly review the present crash, checking company claims against real causes and recommending safety measures. Gov Folk targets lobby influence, aiming to curb lobbyists from blocking reform. The public seeks transparency to prevent future incidents and justify official actions.
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Callroad
Platt Separation Highlights New York Senator in Vacation Fuss
The New York senator Thomas Collier Platt and his wife have separated by mutual consent after a public quarrel. The ongoing marriage troubles have dominated press attention, drawing unfavorable focus on his senate career. The writer suggests a change is needed and notes a fish trade deal forming, lacking trouble with suckers.
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Aga
New York
United States
Thomas Collier Platt
Platt
Senate
Atill
Money in elections and political power in the era
A discussion on how wealth influences political office seeking, noting that rich bidders win offices for gain or honor, harming equal opportunity. It criticizes campaign money as bribery, cites officials and media examples, and contrasts reform rhetoric with practices in journalism and politics.
Fighting the Lobby Misuse Bill Aims to Silence Agents
Joseph W Moe of Massouty drafts a Missouri bill to curb lobbying with a public notice requirement. The text forbids legislators from private contact unless through committees and demands universal written notices to all members with twenty five copies filed with the secretary of state. Violators face misdemeanor charges and possible imprisonment. The piece notes October’s odd timing and questions enforcement, suggesting Indiana consider Folk’s measure and recalling a prior session’s backlash. John 0 and the public eye remain unsettled.
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Joseph W. Moe
Massouty
Vork
Missouri
General Assembly
Indiana
Folk
Fragmented musings mix politics sport and literature
A long jumble of notes mentions calling out the militia to hunt a figure named Jesse Doe, gains and losses of various figures, quail and grouse hunting misadventures with a dog, and anecdotes about fishing rods, deer migrations, and literary figures like George Bernard Shaw and Marie Corelli. It reads like a mosaic of 19th century clips with scattered named entities and places, rich in tone but loose in focus.
Don't You Care A Poem Of Maternal Comfort And Loss
A fragmented verse recalling a mother’s soothing touch on cold winter days and the ache of loss. The speaker reflects on memory, grief, and gratitude as a preacher, a community, and a son respond to hardship. Footnotes hint at newspaper prose blurred by OCR.
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Nore
Pairbanke
Washington
Mother
Money in politics draper paid for office claim
Eben S. Draper Massachusetts lieutenant governor allegedly paid 49120 to win a two year term. The article notes the term salary is 4000 and criticizes excessive political spending. Two reasons are given for the alleged misconduct.
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Eben S. Draper
Massachusetts
General Weather Forecast Rhyme Warns of Shifting Skies
An old style weather verse critiques forecasts that promise fair or warm weather, noting that any hint of rain or cold snaps should prompt readers to prepare. The piece playfully urges caution in relying on meteorological prose and emphasizes the truth of changing conditions.
Connersville praised by Franela Roots at hotel meetings
Hon Franela Roots touring Connersville says the city is a leading manufacturing town with many factories and home ownership among workers. He notes a new motor car company will operate there and urges reform in selecting the next house speaker to avoid corporate influence. Names several Indiana figures attending functions and lists hotel registrants such as E P Moore and F C Henderson.
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Franela T. Roots
Connersville
Claypool
Trust
Indiana, Bankers’ Association
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Mr. Root
Itn Mze
Evon
Roots
Mg Trust Company
Denison
Creation of Woman The Hindu tale of Twashtri
A translated ancient account describes how Twashtri forged a woman from many elements after attempting to create man. The tale recounts the woman sent to man, his complaint of her chatter and time consumption, and Twashtri restoring the balance by returning the woman while the man laments dependence and longing.
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Thera Wan x
Tima
Twashtri
Twashtil
Tecan
Ner
Chicago Recort-Herald
Harriman Rail Plan Echoes Inquiries On Transcontinental System
The Prospect piece notes Harriman’s push for a continental railroad network and suggests testing Little Sam’s approach to gauge feasibility and profitability, reflecting the era’s rail expansion debates and Philadelphia Inquirer commentary.
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Ind
Mutvar
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Wabash
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Clinton
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Sullivan
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W. AM. Broopy
Grand-F. C. Henderson
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Muncie
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Mecca
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Rushytie
English
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Bloomington
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Bouth Bend
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Greansburg
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Mitchell
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Rockville
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Pettis Dry Goods ¢ Co
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