Indiana_Governor Goodrich Defeated Excise Tax Bill
Indiana scene closed a long legislative session marked by a failed excise tax aimed at funding Goodrich’s political machine. Democrats, led by minority leaders, blocked measures while Republicans pushed pet bills, promising economy but facing voter skepticism and delayed appropriations.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
James P. Goodrich
General Assembly
Senate
Vrais Wi
Joseph Mr. Cravens
Noor
Indiana General Assembly
House
Homnus Bros QUT Crescent Navigation Deal
By a deal Crescent Navigation Co of Evansville buys Rounds Bros Owensboro wharfboat and motor boats Inquirer and Messenger. Crescent retires its boats and runs the purchased craft on scheduled trips at 25 cents round trip. Rounds Bros have Golden Girl and Jumbo and plan nightly summer excursions with dancing. Two lines serving Rockport and Owensboro split the trade, a losing proposition for all involved.
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Crescent Navigation Co
Evansville
Rounds Bros
Owensboro
Wave
Inquirer and Messenger
The
Navigation Company
the Inquirer
Eounds Bros
Golden Girl
Rockport
Wanted to Marry at Court House Night
Deputy Clerk Langley woke to a knock from Herbert Eilert 25 and Sylvia Huser 23 both of Grand View seeking a marriage license at 10 o clock. He issued the license and the couple wed by Reverend Diehl at their home.
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Langley
Herbert Eilert
Court House
Sylvia Huser
Grandview
Rev. Diehl
Purdue Orchard Demonstration Near Chrisney
An expert from Purdue University will conduct an orchard demonstration at Cecil Jones farm four and a half miles northwest of Chrisney next Monday March 12. Free instructions and a dinner by the Bloomfield Parent-Teacher Club. If bad weather, event moves to Bloomfield school building. 7th and 8th graders will be excused to attend.
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Purdue University
Cecil Jones
Chrisney
Bloomfield
Flood Warning Issued As Waters Raging Across Lowlands
The U S Weather Bureau warned of ongoing rising water levels after the river reached a dangerous stage. Backwater covered sloughs and low-lying lands as farmers moved livestock to safety.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Spencer county cows lead in February dairy test results
Spencer county cows dominate the February standings in the Warrick county dairy testing program. Ten of the top fifteen cows are Spencer county entries, with five from Warrick. J. S. Pattie of Ohio township led the list with seven cows placing across multiple positions, and Blue Bell the Holstein topped milking figures. The article notes Purdue university and the USDA backing, calls for broader adoption of selective breeding, and highlights potential county-wide gains from improved farming practices.
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Warrick County
Spencer County
A. A. Byers
Boonville
Purdue
United States Agricultural Department
Purdue University
J.S. Pattie
Ohio Township
Blue Bell
Jersey
James M. Abshire
J. C. Glaeckmean
Hatfield
F. W. Feldwersh
Good Roads Lecture Planned at Hatfield by Prof. Martin
The Good Roads Association of Luce township arranged for George E. Martin professor of highway engineering at Purdue to speak on Good Roads at Hatfield on Friday March 16. He will illustrate the talk with stereoptical views and invites all to attend.
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Good Roads Association
Luce Township
George E. Martin
Agricultural Department of
Purdue University
Hatfield
Martin
Land 18 Bought for County Farm Near Roexport
The Spencer county board of commissioners approved purchasing the Albert Parker land for the county farm. The tract sits about one mile from Roexport on the traction line, containing forty seven acres. Old county orders totaling 154.30 were cancelled. They also ordered railroad warning signs at all public road crossings on rights of way. The Lincoln Way resolution set to memorialize the Lincoln route from Lincoln City to Vincennes with counties endorsing the project.
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Board of County Commissioners
Albert Parker
Roexport
John G. Rimtidt
GC. L. Hammond
Ida
John Huffman
Schaeffer
John Fella
C. Hep
Wm. Bretz, Sr
Board of Children’s Guardian
FL W. Thomas
Lincoln Way
Lincoln City
Indiana
Vincennes
Illinois
Ralston
Joseph N.cravens
Jesse W. Weik
Lincoln ‘City
Dale
Jasner
Ireland
Orwell
Algiers
Petersburg
White River
Monroe City
Perry County
Spencer County
Dubois County
Pike County
Knox County
Board of Commissioners
North Rockport to Host Co operative Grocery Venture
Workmen at Connor putton factory and north end residents plan a co operative grocery store in Rockport. They aim to sell 150 shares at 10 dollars each, capitalization 1500 if all sold, otherwise 1000. A board of directors and officers were elected, store location pending, profits to be dividends to shareholders.
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Connor Putton
North End
Rockport
City primary yields light turnout with mixed party tickets
The Rockport city primary proceeded Tuesday with minimal voter interest. Candidates hesitated to run while some names appeared on ballots despite protests. Party tickets were formed and precinct committeemen chosen for three wards with candidates listed for mayor clerk and council seats.
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Rockport
Waieb Vie Dies
Deim
W. Wallace Spain
Wim. E. Martin
Roy Shrode
Henry J. Vawter
Robert Luckado
Thomas W. Sivale
Fred Rimstidt
Chas. A. Wilburn
Alvin Be Branch
James K. Snyder
Steve
Connor button factory lights up with American flags
The Connor button factory in the north displays patriotic fervor with interior decorations and a large flag planned to fly from the roof. Factories and workers rally around the America First slogan urging loyalty to the United States.
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America
Connor
Cutters
Senate filibuster blocks Wilson action on seas
President Wilson laments Senate filibuster by eleven senators led by La Follette and Stone that halted crucial measures to protect American lives and property on the high seas. White House statement notes Congressional impasse and calls for an extra session to change Senate rules.
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Wilson
Senate
Lafollette
Stone
Congress
White House
House of Representatives
First Papers Filed by Henry H Grobreter Citizen Intent
Henry H Grobreter appeared at the county clerk office on Wednesday to declare his intention to become a U S citizen. He took out his first papers at age 51. He came to America with his parents as an infant two years old and they died soon after arrival. He does not know his original ship or German origin of his parents.
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Henry H. Grobreter
United States
America
Mr. Grobreter
Germany
New Suits Filed Huffman vs Spencer County Board
Civil docket records show Benjamin F Huffman sues the Spencer county Board of Commissioners while Edwin H Schriefer and Simon Grass et al initiate a suit to quit title. The actions seek judicial relief in land title disputes.
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Benj. F. Huffman
Board of Commissioners of
Spencer County
Edwin H. Schriefer
Simon Grass
Governor veto blocks Spencer Warrick circuit split
Governor Goodrich announced veto of the bill creating Spencer Warrick court circuit on Monday night. He offered no reasons, but Republicans in Spencer county opposed the measure while Warrick and Perry counties backed it. Voters across the counties showed divided sentiment, though a large majority in all counties favored the proposition.
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Goodrich
Spencer-Warrick Judicial Circuit
Spencer-Perry
Spencer County
Warrick
Perry
Spencer
Mrs Lydia M Cissna Dies in Silverdale Neighborhood
Lydia M Cissna wife of Joseph Cissna died at her Silverdale home last Friday March 8 at 445 p m She was born in 1848 aged 68 years 7 months 8 days Funeral services were held March 5 at the home conducted by Rev J L Battram and interment followed at Shiloh cemetery.
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Lydia M.,cissna
Joseph Cissna
Silverdale
J. L. Battram
Shiloh
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Republican Machine
Chambers
Hazen
van Auken
Culbertson
Bush
Elsner
Homnus Bros
Co-Operative Store
Cissna
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