Burlington Avenue Street Improvement Sparks City Council Clash
The Burlington Avenue project dominates a brief city council session marked by a heated exchange between Fiedler and Johnston. Johnston reads the Street Committee report arguing the new method taxes the whole township and risks unfairly burdening property owners. Fiedler challenges the report and seeks to refer it to the streets committee. The session ends with adjournment after debate over the report and its funding, highlighting concerns over cost, legality, and potential lawsuits.
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Fiedler
Johnston
Burlington Avenue Street
Burlington Avenue
Farrel
Committee On Streets
Hetherington
Burlington Ave
River Road
North
New Patrolman Harley St Clair Joins Police Force
Harley St Clair added to the metropolitan police force to fill the vacancy created by J C Frohm's resignation. He began work Sunday evening and will serve on trial, receiving a regular place if he proves capable.
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Harley St. Clair
J. C. Frohm
Metropolitan Police
Board
Bound Over For Trial In Circuit Court
John Angleton was bound over to circuit court under a $300 bond after a hearing in Justice Reed's court. The charge was preferred by Miss Martha Gates. Angleton was present with his wife, to whom he had recently married.
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Martha Gates
Angleton
Burglary Foiled at Peak and Kaddler Carriage Shop
An attempted burglary occurred Sunday night at the Peak and Kaddler carriage shop located at 514 North Street. The break-in was unsuccessful. no injuries or details on suspects were reported.
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Peak & Kaddler
Senate Overrides Veto Passes Three Court Bills
The Texas Senate overrode governor vetoes to pass three court bills after division in committee. The Linton bill cleared 29 to 15 with controversy over passage methods and meth ods. Gary bill also 29 to 15. Morgan and Clay/separate courts bill passed 28 or 29 to 26 with Moore providing majority. Sewer bonds bill then passed 41 to 1 allowing cities to issue up to 2 percent bonds for sewers with a Pearson amendment.
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Marshall
Senate
Linton
Bland
Gary
Morgan and
Clay Counties
Putnam
Owen
Moore
McDowell
Kirkman
Pearson
New County Infirmary Head Takes Charge
George Beck assumed duties as county infirmary superintendent succeeding Fred Homburg who resigned due to ill health. Beck, a long time farmer, is expected to be a capable appointee. Also in town, hair and blood found on the Wabash bridge prompted a police inquiry, later ruled dog hair by Coroner Miller, ending the mystery.
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George Beck
Fred Homburg
Beck
Wabash Bridge
Miller
Clerk Reports Filing by Hankee in AOe County
A clerk files a report noting that Hankee has submitted documents in AOe County. The record confirms the filing event and the county authority handling the matter.
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Hankee
Horses Escape Not Stolen From Barn Discovery
Disappearance of a team of horses from Chris Jeanerette’s barn Sunday night sparked belief of a bold theft as police sent notices to nearby cities. The horses later located in the East End had escaped by breaking from the barn door. a barn dog woke the driver who pursued them.
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Chris Jeanerette
East End
Congress Nears End Amid Disorder and Bills Passed
Washington March 1 amid confusion the House pressed to close its session. A contentious rule change to allow one day a week for committee calls sparked debate as final conference reports on army naval and fortifications appropriations were agreed and sent to the president for signature.
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White Mountain
Forest Reserve
House
Senate
U.S
Captured at Detroit Panhandle brakeman Charles O Neel
Panhandle brake man Charles O Neel was captured in Detroit yesterday and will be brought back for trial after waiving extradition. Authorities allege on the last pay day he drew his money sold his household furniture and deserted his wife with no funds.
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Government Road
Massachusetts
Charles O’neel
Panhandle
Detroit
Indianapolis Grants Franchise To Improve City Telecom Access
City council approves a two year effort granting a local franchise to enhance independent telephone lines. The move aims to reduce toll charges and improve message access across Indianapolis.
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Tribune
Indianapolis
Democrats Caucus Battles to Save County Option Bill
Indianapolis March 1 Democrats in the Senate caucused to save the Tomlinson county option repeal bill as Sen Springer moved to postpone it indefinitely. Durre, a Republican repealer, protested while Stotsenburg raced in to prevent the bill’s destruction with Lt. Governor Hall aiding in delay. Support rested on amendments or a straight license fee proposal challenging a veto by opponents.
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Tomlinson
Durre
Stotsenburg
Hall
Senate
Bby County Optionis
Gonnerman
Tilden
McCarty
Fleming and
Proctor
Presbyterian church event to aid school library
An evening entertainment at Lucerne’s Presbyterian church promises merit and success. Music, piano, and violin performances will showcase talent for the benefit of the school library.
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Lucerne
Frankie Neil and Kid Bebee Fight To Draw In Schenectady
In a ten round bout tonight Frankie Neil and Kid Bebee from Philadelphia fought to a draw. Neil led the early rounds, but Bebee rallied in the final three rounds to split the decision evenly.
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Associated Press
Schnectady
N. Y
Herg
Frankie
Neil
Packy McFarland to fight Leach Cross in New York bout
By Associated Press Chicago March 1 Packy McFarland has signed articles for a ten round fight with Leach Cross set for March 23 in New York.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Packy McFarland
Leach Cross
New York
Bald Wins Bout Over Wallace In Eight Rounds
Matty Bald defeated Eddie Wallace in an eight round win over ten in Brooklyn tonight. Wallace surged late, turning the fight in the last two rounds, but Bald held on for victory in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Matty Baldwin
Boston
Eddie Wallace
Brooklyn
Wallace
Fighters Under Arrest in Connection With Fake Prizefights
Chicago march 1 Associated Press reports Harry Forbes former bantamweight champion William Forbes his brother and Edward Dunne were arrested on suspicions of ties to fake prizefighting games.
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Associated Press
Chicago
aMrch
Harry Forbes
William Forbes
Edward Dunne
Pudler Burns Wins South Lightweight Title Bout
In Baltimore on March 1 Pudler Burns of Baltimore defeated Tommy Lowe of Washington in a fifteen round decision to claim the light weight championship of the south.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
M. D
Pudler Burns
Tommy Lowé
Washington
South
Chinaman's Whistle Triggers Police Call After Dinner
John O'Donnell and a companion failed to pay eighty cents for a chop-suey meal at Yu Long To's restaurant. The proprietor chased them blowing a shrill emergency whistle, drawing a crowd and police. O'Donnell and R. G. Britt were later jailed on intoxication charges.
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John O’donnell
John O'Donnell
O'Donnell
R. G. Britt
Iowa Children Erect Two Monuments for Senator Allison
Des Moines reports Iowa school children will raise funds to memorialize Senator William B. Allison on his eightieth birthday. Half a million pupils contribute ten cents each to fund two statues with a pedestal in Des Moines and another in Washington. Legislation already provides ten thousand dollars for the local pedestal. statues rely on subscriptions.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Wm. B. Allison
Junken Faces Mob Fear as Murder Case Heads to Des Moines
Des Moines officials prepare for possible mob violence after John Junken confesses to killing Clara Rosen of Ottumwa. Associates Saunders and Jim White are named as present in the crime. Detained suspects will be examined. Junken seeks counsel and may fight for liberty as applications to move the case are filed. The Ottumwa singer’s murder has prompted interstate legal action.
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Des Moines
John Junken
Clara
Ottumwn
Tomorow
Court of Ottumwa
Elks Social Dance Set for Next Thursday Evening
The Hiks host a members only social with drum and piano music. Admission for members costs twenty five cents while ladies enter free, and the event will be informal.
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Hiks
Son Kills Father in Kansas Farmhouse Shooting
In Garden City Kansas on March 1 Samuel Nite, living with his mother at a farm, shot and killed his father John D Nite in the night. A coroner's jury exonerated Samuel saying he acted in defense of his mother.
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Associated. Press
Garden ‘City
Kas
John ‘D." Nite
Samuel
Fire Ruled From Wires At Panhandle Conductor Home
Wires caused a morning fire at 1413 High Street the home of Panhandle Conductor Hughes. Fire alarm woke occupants who were alerted by smoke. Firemen arrived and the blaze was extinguished shortly after. Minor damage reported to the residence.
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Panhandle
Bard Hughes
Farewell Party Held For Local Student Group
An informal gathering marked a cheerful farewell for a local student group. Participants included several named individuals, with M noted as one of the attendees during the night at a designated venue.
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