Indiana News Briefs From March Reports
IndianaPolls Inc reports total legislative expenses 91503 with senate 37000 and house 54503. Salaries for 150 members total 54000, saving 5000 in senate and about 12000 in house from last session. Goshen Miss Mary Dewey, claiming service in an Ohio regiment as Chas Dewey, seeks pension after a war wound. Decatur Wm Nofrey, of Monroe, imitates distant brass band sounds via phonograph-like effect, medical experts unsure how.
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Indiana Items Lit by Turmoil and Progress
Gov Napo leon Hovey clashed with the State auditor over executive power. a court decision looms. A Richmond household reported mysterious electricity lighting tacks, stove, and gas. Henry Poe fabricated an assault tale to impress his sweetheart. A Crawford county town Petronia rises with roller floor plant plans. A smokeless fuel factory is set for Washington with 50 tons daily at $4.50 per ton. Several local feuds end with fines after repeated assaults. A Howard county farmer shares his wealth with his wife and elopes, while a parole plea unfolds. Indiana University president D S Jordan heads to Stanford for $10,000 yearly. A Brazil man dies rich in gold. Lincoln mother’s grave to become a resort site near Lincoln Junction. Indiana pavilion at the world fair will showcase state talent and fine woods. Republicans fuse control from Democrats in Indianapolis. An inhaling device for consumption is patented by Dr. A F Henry.
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Indiana News Roundup Reflects Fire, Finance and Fame
A wide collage of Indiana tales. Willard Wayman, asleep in his father’s store at New Castle, loses $60. W P Pearce dies on a Kokomo train after overexertion. Reports detail fires in Daviess County, rising land values in Lake County, and a Martinsville revival tally. Other items cover race tracks improvements, postage stats, post office profits, and notable deaths from Johnston to Barrett.
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Noble County
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Washington D C Correspondent Reports Congress Chaos
From the capital a correspondent notes three weeks after Congress released its grip that no clear view exists of pernicious legislation or the amount wasted. Secretary Noble cites a 3,000,000 steal in an Indian bill, with attorney fees likely to favor Republicans. A plan to man the navy with convicts appears, while Ingalls writes letters arguing the Bloody Shirt is dead. Nevada senator Stewart hints at Democrats overtaking Republicans.
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Cranks Would Raise His Salary and Pension Him For life
Washington dispatch notes that presidents receive about 137 dollars daily plus a furnished residence and staff, while critics argue for bigger pay and post term pensions. It cites past presidents’ expenditures on dinners, receptions, and society life, contrasting republic ideals with lavish Washington hospitality.
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Local church bell altered amid tone restoration attempt
The bell on the Methodist church was removed this week and a large crack cut out with a saw in hopes of restoring its old tone. Cedar trees at Maple Hill cemetery were trimmed this week, affecting the grounds nearby.
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