Indiana Laws Overview Senate and House Bills
A summary of Indiana legislative actions up to March 6 outlining emergency clauses, new state boards, city and town incorporations, tax and public work measures, railroad and utility regulations, court schedules, school funding, and bonds. It notes specific bill numbers and aims such as establishing an appellate court, creating a state health board, reforming street lighting, and authorizing roadway and park projects.
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Senate Hills
Cauon
Justices Courts
United States
Supreme Court
State Board of Health
Westport
Pine Village
Warren County
Fisher's Statler
Hamilon
Osgood
Lepley County
Anget
Lafayette Union Railiay Company
Northern
William Moehiering
Reid
Frm
James Ancergon
Bank of
Williamspor
Metropolitan Police
Terre Haute
State Board of Agriculture
State Agricultural and Industrial Board
Alien
Rea Resort
ag _Michigantows
Pipton Prasiy
Werdens
Ats Bouttenel Gecendgents
General Assembly
Sta Eet
Indiana
Boards of
Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Co
Mississippi Street
Statehouse
Greenrike
Fioyd County
Carpentersville
Putnam County
Southern Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Veterans, Sons of Veterans
Military Order of the Laynal Legion
State of
Pisinfield Reformatory
Boards of County Commissioners
Ballad County
Atate
Perry
Scotteburg
Scott County
State Normal School
Indianapolis
Pavlion
Gcliman
Cummon Council
Troy
Perry County
Hammond
Lake County
John W. White
Clay County
Commercial Bank of Brazil
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Madison County Joint Stock Agricultural Society
Madison County
Indiana Reform School For
Plainfield
Auditor of State
Rush County
Fairview Academy
March
Senate
Indianapols
Hovey
House
Congress
Housee
Purdue University
Samuel Williams
New Garden Township
Wayne County
Coffin Bank of
Richmond
de Bonis
Jefferson County
Rush
Shelb
Union
Fire Department
Evansville
Supreme Court of Indiana
Circuit Court
Hoouse—Hills
Protestant Episcopal Church
Institution For the
Institution
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Messaga
Eighty Gold Witnesses and a Pasha’s Tax Tale
A New York Journal item recalls Palestine under a corrupt government where ten percent crops tax is unpaid until valued. An English land dispute leads to a demand for eighty witnesses, later hinting at bribery. the secretary advises counting sixty witnesses upstairs and twenty stayed, enabling justice for the Englishman.
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Palestine
Holy Land
N. Y. Journal
Under Water Hundreds Isolated In Mississippi Floods
The region around Pickens Mississippi remains cut off since last Saturday as rains continue and the Big Black river rises to levels not seen before. Bridges are washed away including the Illinois Central track, with massive property loss and at least ten thousand dollars in county bridge damage estimated by Capt. R. Stutts. Nearby Nashville and Enterprise report flooded streets and submerged railroad lines, seven miles of floodwater advancing toward daily life and delaying traffic for days, with 1871 flood as a benchmark.
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Pickens
Miss
Big Black
Yazoo City
PR. Stutts
Board of Supervisors
Nashville
Tenn
Quitman
Enterprise
Mobile
Ohio
New Orleans
Australians boast of growth and trade in Melbourne
An Australian in the United States extols Australia and Melbourne claiming rapid growth, grand streets, and growing trade rivaling world powers. He describes Melbourne nearing a half million population with magnificent buildings and strong railroad links as Australia aligns with Britain and expands its empire.
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Melbourne
Australia
Sun
Oklahoma claim jumper tarred and feathered after dispute
A sketch from Champion City Hoomer describes a claim jumper who resisted a running out. He was tarred and feathered by local men, and the following day a near sighted sportsman shot him, mistaking him for an ostrich.
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Oklahoma
Hoomer
Lizzie and Emily discuss a looming murder trial verdict
Emily and Lizzie converse about a murder trial verdict with half mourning worn due to anticipated guilt. The fragment suggests social commentary on reaction to justice and betting on outcomes. Loades Purch.
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Emily
Lizzie
The Ministering Angel Priscilla and De Smith
The exchange depicts Miss Priscilla learning of Uncle George's death from De Smith, who laments the loss of affection Henry's passing cannot replace. The dialogue reflects themes of mourning and familial ties reported by the New York Sun.
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Youunsg de Smith
Priscilla
George
Mr. de Smith
Henry
N. Y. Sun
Irish Doctor Chides Brandy Use in Old Friend
An Irish doctor reproves a friend for liberal brandy use. The friend boasts he has drunk since boyhood and is sixty. The doctor retorts that if he had never drunk it perhaps he would now be seventy.
Notable Dispute Over Club Leadership
A tense exchange reveals unease with Biggs Pigely within the One-For-All club. Members push back on his involvement while a suggestion to elect him chairman sparks debate.
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Biggs -Pigely
One
Boggs
Yankee Blade
Lion Tamer Crushed By Lion At Paris Hippodrome
A renowned lion tamer Seets was fatally mauled at Paris hippodrome during a drill for a Nero attraction. He tripped while pursuing a stubborn lion, which then lunged, knocked him down, and ripped him before aides forced the animal back. Despite swift medical aid, he died.
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Hippodrome
Paris
Seets
Lontamer
Heated Kansas House Session Ends With Rule Fight
The Kansas assembly faced a riotous final session as Speaker Elder and Rep Douglas clashed over a police reform report. Prohibition enforcement efforts were criticized and the governor's discretion over state police withdrawal was supported after a moblike uproar and brief gallery chaos.
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Kansas
State House
Elder
Matchett
Douglas
Star Chamber
Farmers’ Alliance
Rice
Rieet
Aerial Railway Receives Springfield Incorporation License
The Davy Electric Suspension Co. granted a license to incorporate in Springfield to build an aerial railway for freight and passengers in Chicago under J. W. Davy patents. Capital stock is 1 000 000. Promoters include George W. Cole J. W. Davy W. W. Shrader and L. W. Bryan. They claim a transportation revolution modeled on in-store cash delivery devices.
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Davy Electric Suspension Co
Chicago
J. W. Davy
George W. Cole
W. W. Shrader
L. W. Bryan
Springfield
Commission Recommends End of Koch Method for Consumption
A six member medical commission in Madrid reports in favor of total suspension of the Koch method for treating consumption. The panel found no cures achieved by the method.
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Madrid
Wisconsin legislature weighs cheaper prayers for Madison clergy
The retrenchment committee considers reducing pay for Madison clergy who open sessions with prayer. Last legislature cut the price to £100 per prayer. now a proposal sets at ten dollars per week.
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Wisconsin
Nadison
MacDonald Seeks Fresh Chance in Frontier Elections
Sir John MacDonald vows to contest frontier county elections that opposed the Canadian government if courts allow a fresh vote. He expects to win back several seats as the fight resumes.
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MacDonald
Frontier
Sir John MacDonald
President Harrison Refuses to Pardon John C. Eno
The president declines to grant clemency to John C. Eno, a case connected to the New York Bank matter. Officials emphasize the decision follows proper legal review and maintains accountability.
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John C. Eno
Harrison
New York Bank
Congress Completes Key Bills Before Adjournment Sine Die
The Fifty-First Congress adjourned sine die after approving conference reports on the reorganization of the army and deficiency measures, the copyright and legislative appropriation bills, and the public building funding for Clarksville Tennessee. The session also advanced miners safety laws and weighed Chinese restriction expiry dates. President Morton adjourned the Senate after a brief address.
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Washington
SeEx .Rgz
Clarksville
Tenn
Mittchell
Judiciary Committee
Morton
Senate
House
Reed
Congress
Ink Stands and Spittoons Exchange in Arkansas House
In the Arkansas house of representatives on Tuesday the debate led to an exchange of ink stands spittoons and injurious articles between Representative E. C. Mitchell of Boone and H. C. Head of Little River. No injuries occurred though several members were splashed with ink and tobacco juice.
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Arkansas House of Representatives
E. C. Mitchell
Boone
H. C. Head
Little River
Belgium Cabinet Backs Household Suffrage Movement
The Belgian cabinet endorses household suffrage, a reform that would raise eligible voters from 130000 to 730000. Liberal factions remain unsatisfied with the concession and seek further changes.
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Belgium
Agreement Reached on Newfoundland Question
The Paris Temps reports negotiations between France and England have produced an agreement on the Newfoundland issue. The accord will be presented to the French and English parliaments by week’s end for approval.
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Newfoundland
Paris Temps
France
England
Crop Stats Report Large Corn Output
Government crop statistics estimate about 542000000 bushels of corn in the latest season. The figure highlights strong yield potential across key growing regions and supports expectations for steady supply into the next quarter.
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Ee Iat
Indiana lawmakers pass and veto varied reform bills in 1857
In Indianapolis the senate and house advanced city and state reforms, approving a charter amendment, a toll on state claims after a $769,000 federal tax, and several budgets. Gov. Hovey vetoed the mine inspector and gas inspector bills, which voters later overrode. A Columbus divorce case ends with Peter Kellar granted a divorce from Rosanna after a long marriage.
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Ekansas House of Representatives
Speaker Elder
Indiana Legislature
Columbus, Peter
Kellar
Wfe
Rosanna
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