Lawmakers Push for Complete Election Statute Overhaul
The piece reports on calls in the General Assembly for a full re enactment of election laws including primary rules and election dates. Senator Kent Keller and a committee of Chicago citizens seek a comprehensive reform amid broad dissatisfaction with current statutes and proposed codification in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Fegular
Kent
Keller
Senate
Anséue
Chicago
Senate Elections Committee
Aelier
Bos
Keller Ee
Elections Committee
Algo
Jury Trials and a Fatal Gas Explosion in Marshall
County court held four jury trials with verdicts of not guilty in three cases and one dismissal. A fatal acetylene gas explosion at the Warren D. Cole home near Paris killed Florence Cole, 18, with the wrecked house described as almost destroyed. Marshall churches form a Provident Association to aid the poor, electing Chas. M. Sullins as president and inviting community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson
Robert Garver
M. Garver
W. Fredenberger
Big Four Ry
Homer Walls
Claude Whitkanack
W. D. Engles
Peter Chambers
Daniel Siverly
Warren D. Cole
Paris
Florence
Cole
Isva- “Cous *the-Coles
Marshall
Marshiall
Awa
D. A. Rutmet
Marshall Provident
Chas. M. Sullins
the Herald
Light Fixtures Recovered After Court Standoff
The Photoplay Company sought recovered electric light globes from a discharged theater employee. The matter was pursued in Esquire Craig's court with recovery actions initiated at the Marshall Candy Kitchen yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Candy Kitchen
Esquire Craig’s Court
Illinois Livestock Report Highlights Scarcity and Price Drop
A government livestock report shows there were 1 450 000 horses in Illinois, down from 4 482 000 five years earlier, with the average value dropping by more than five dollars. Cattle sheep and hogs have declined as well, a trend reported across Illinois and the nation. In Robinson a post office fight over the postmaster job continues after President Wilson named N J Highsmith, with Senator Lewis pressing to have editor Mr Lewis of the Robinson Democratic newspaper appointed instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Arai Ss
Robinson
Wilson
N. J. Highsmith
Senate
Lewis
Robinson Democratic
Highsmith
Sunday School Survey Planned for Clark County
County association will visit every Sunday school on January 30 to collect a complete report and pledge for county and state work. The executive committee, meeting February 8 in Marshall, will use the reports to map the year's plan. superintendents are urged to prepare their reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Commit ‘Tee
Marshall
House election bills face uncertain fate in closing special session
The House election commission reported out all election bills except one general Chicago registration. Republican leaders predict most measures will be defeated when they come to consideration. The House may end its business today, closing the second week of the special session. Senator Glacktry of Chicago urged Governor Dunne to seek federal aid for Poland war sufferers. the resolution was postponed until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Chicago
House’ Election Commission
House
Glacktry
Dunne
Rey
Casclay
Charleston
Willard Huppert
Neal Hollenbeck
Detroit
Packard Automobile Company
Neal
Butsonvillé
Lawrenceville
Uthls
John
Jury for March Term List of Names Read Aloud
A jury panel for the March term is listed with numerous surnames and initials. The fragmentary text names individuals such as Alfred Dolson Darwin Hillard Lewis Fox Davin Horton and Patchett among others, indicating a courtroom or panel roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idee
Rutter
Cire Gierk
Swern
Bell
Siamies
Au ‘Lewis
Alfred
Dolson
John Basys
Darwin
iMag
Hillard
Lewis
Fox
Davin Swim
Stobhdon
Justin Horton
Prowett
Urn
Howard
Athey
Patchett
Inp
Donovan
Ae Ty
Blankéthekeor Martinsaes
Rom
Forty Times Round the World Clem Beal’s Travel Odyssey
Clem Beal, longtime traveling salesman for an Indianapolis grocery house, now lives on an Indiana farm after years on the road. He estimates about 999,000 miles traveled by rail, boat, and automobile, averaging 34,000 miles annually, with 87,000 miles by automobile and still rising. He married Miss Layton of West Union area, and he reflects on the many journeys and the one cautious guess related to his racing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Béal
Indianapolis
Layton
West Union Vicinity
Indiana
Revival services announced at United Brethren church
The Rev Newton Rog er Settle will lead revival services at the United Brethren church on Tuesday. A lay leader from Bright will have charge. A deceased resident Oliver Wednesday is survived by his wife and several relatives. Funeral details and local notices follow with limited legible fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
ceReata
Oman
Oliver
Fae
Florence ‘Turner
Iprotheér
Joseph
Douslag
Thomas” Kirby
Patts
Olver
Charges Against Chal Hamill In Grand Jury Indictments
The Terre Haute Tribune reports indictments allege Chal Hamill sought Democratic party control. Claims say Hamill influenced grand jurors and drafted indictments while conspiring with Earl Houck to prosecute prominent figures to gain political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers Hamill
Democratic Party
Fred W. Gros Claude
Henry Q. Adams
Nevins Tartahip
Terre Haute
Grand Huey
Earl BE. Houck
Hamill
Grand Army Installation Officers Named for Year
The W. B. Archer Post G A R installed officers for the new year. Albert G. Dow was named commander and Amos L. Howerton senior vice commander. LaFayette Neal also served as senior vice commander with Charles White as surgeon and E H Baird as chaplain. John R. Dow became adjutant and L. G. Archer quartermaster with N. B. Whitcomb officer of the day. Hezekiah Kibby led as officer of guard, Samuel Prevo as sergeant major, Stephen L. Mitchell as quartermaster sergeant. Delegates to the state encampment were Jacob Iraker and Samuel Prevo with alternates Charles White, E. H. Baird, and L. G. Archer. mustering officer listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Archer
Albert G. Dow
Amos L. Howerton
LaFayette Neal, Sr
Charles White
E H Baird
John R. Dow
L. G. Archer
N. B. Whitcomb
Hezekiah Kibby
Samual Prevo
Stephen L. Mitchell
Jacob Iraker
Samuel Prevo
E. H. Baird
False alarm on Annie Franklin and Frank Port marriage report
Reports in Paris, Terre Haute, and St. Louis claimed Miss Annie Franklin and Frank Port of Grand Rapids wed. Later accounts say the tale was a misreport. the couple had not met as claimed and personal plans remained unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Annie Franklin
This
Frank Port
Grand Rapids
Mich
Marrie
Franklin
Real Estate Transfers Noted in Martinsville Area
Robin H Brown sells land in 249-12 to James A Morton for 1821 dollars in Martinsville. Geo EB Burkett transfers lots 7 and de to James Rush for 1 dollar. Michael Snyder transfers land in 11-11-13 to Carl H Web Fight for 150 dollars. Benj J Duran transfers land in 231-13 to Eliza A Nicholson for 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin H Brown
James A Morton
Geo EB Burkett
James Rush
Duncan’s Ad
Martinsville
Michael ¢ ‘Snyder
Carl H Web- Fight
Benj
J. ‘Duran
Eliza
A Nicholson
Coal Operators Coming Test in Clark and Edgar Counties
The eastern syndicate has been taking options on coal lands in Clark and Edgar counties and sent a drift to Paris for testing in Clark. Three more drills will soon be put to work in Clark county as part of the exploration effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Edgar
Paris
Clark County
Marriage Outlined for Casey and Darwin Couples
Marriage notices list Glaanoon Emmett Burris Johnson and Anna Hopen Casey. Leon S. McClintock and Grace Mc Daniel Casey. Elda Mumford and Flossie Beasley Casey. Charley Raisner Darwin and Neoma Craig York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Burris
Johnson
Anna Hopen
Casey
Leon S. McClintock
Grace McDaniel
Elda “Mumford
Flossie Beasley
Charley Raisner
Darwin
Neoma Craig
York
No Telephone Merger Vote Defeated in Annual Meeting
At the Peoples Mutual Telephone Co annual meeting last Saturday the proposal to merge with the Wabash Valley company was rejected 70 to 13. Officers elected were Adam Imle president, Miss Hester Shipp secretary, and directors William Fraker Dan Neff and Harry Meurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples’, Mutual Telephone Co
Wabash Valley‘company
Adam’ Imle
Hester Shipp
William Fraker
Dan Neff
Harry, Meurer
Debate Over War With Mexico Divides Opinion Across Nation
The piece argues against immediate U S military action in Mexico despite calls from some leaders to invade. It cites German and Austrian outrages and the Maine incident as examples, endorsing Car ran za’s crackdown with U S support rather than a full army intervention. It suggests Wilson is prudent in testing restraint before sending troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mexico
Wood
Teddy
Germany
Austria
America
Dia
Italy
New Orleans
United” States
Spain
Maine
Harbor
Havana
Jima
United States
Carranza
le Soy
Villa
Wilson
Fco
Conracs
Adenysicdl
Une Ysometanty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ting
Optaisiias
Hiss Rae
Evd Baybinger
Nik Af
Wm. H. Harrison
Geo
Onieas
Berg
John. Baldinger
Peter B. Lemon Vorhees
John Devery
Spittler
Ross
George
Thigley
Ogle
Samuel Thompson
Uria
Rose Ulrey
Emanuel Dehl
Mogtousa
Howard C. Phillipe
Riel ‘Mahon
Sarah Smith
Mary
P. Hollowell
Evaline
Teale
Ean
Enna
Angier
Ynetion
Peng
Ieee
Chal Hamill
Grand Army Installation
Waite Cadet
Boriays
Appaiandene
Gerning
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!