Hat bill fails to pass in Indiana House
In Indianapolis on February 8 the Indiana Senate and House acted on several bills. The Senate passed measures allowing the Ft Wayne School Board to levy taxes, expanding waterworks support, and permitting donations to educational institutions. The House rejected a theater bill and approved a liberalized special verdict law. A bill let Trustees construct waterworks and levy 50 cents per $100 for funding.
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Crete and Greece Proclaim Union as Tensions Rise
A dispatch from Canea reports Crete unites with Greece, signaling possible cabinet crisis over annexation. Berlin notes many German papers expect Greece versus Turkey war. Candia’s island status and Greek mass sentiment toward war heighten risks as Greek ships evacuate Christians and Turkish plunder ends.
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Athens
Canea
Crete
Greece
Cremation and burial plans for late George W. Klin
The remains of George W. Klin were cremated in Washing ity on Tuesday. They will be taken to Evansville and scattered at the graves of his parents. The last rites will be performed by Hon. John Gilbert Shank, per the deceased's wishes.
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George W. Klin
Evansville
Ased
John Gilbert Shankhe
River and Line Will Be Reached In Latest Ohio River News
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River rising rapidly with the edge at Front and Main curb. The river stood 42 feet, up 7.2 feet in 24 hours, and is expected to reach the danger line of 35 feet, possibly 30 feet by noon Wednesday as ice determines the gorge outcome. The Wabash ice remains restrained.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Evansville
Ohio River
Wabash
Township Officers Term Extended Amid House Debates
River dispatches relay town news and political maneuvering in the House. Bills on apportionment and joint ditches spark anticipated clashes as Democrats push ideas and Republicans brace for amendments. Ice hazards and river forecasts threaten boats and property, while a local minstrel show rumor ends with a product advertisement plea.
Spring Stock Sale Offers Ladies Shoes and Kids Goods
Two tables of odds and ends from multiple departments move to clear room for spring stock. French Kid Vici and Pebble Goat outfits in broken sizes offered at half price or less. Also Boys Knee Pants 20 cents, Cassimere pants, Mens hats 25 to 50 cents, other goods added daily, prices no object to dispose of surplus stock.
Governor Mount Advocates Restructuring State Judiciary
Governor Mount proposes drastic economy by cutting eight unnecessary circuit courts and curtailing superfluous districts and public expenditures. He questions extending the Appellate Court and calls for ending special pay for special services. Hood's Sar s parilla is advertised as a blood purifier amid the public debate.
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Indianapolis
Mount
Leo
Pension Agencies Reduced to Nine and Detroit-Indianapolis Link
The number of pension agencies drops from eighteen to nine to cut costs. Indiana's office in Indianapolis processes about 71,140 pensioners and roughly 11 million dollars in yearly disbursements. Merging Detroit with Indianapolis would raise totals to 216,145 pensioners and 18 million in disbursements, requiring added clerks.
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