Oklahoma Statehood Hopes Rise Amid Omnibus Bill Push
Washington letter reports delegates Flynn Rodey and Smith pushing the Omnibus Territorial bill toward House action, seeking Oklahoma Indian Territory statehood with two or three possible reps. Mentions coalition with New Mexico and Arizona, plus broader Republican Democratic support and Cuba reciprocity context.
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Forged His Own Name in South Bend Draft Case
William McGill of South Bend was arrested for forging his own name on a $100 draft sent to him by mail. He endorsed and cashed the check before the rightful McGill appeared, causing trouble. The wronged McGill retrieved about $70 from his deposit after acknowledging the act and returning the funds.
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Indiana Officials Alarmed by Smallpox Spread
Indiana health officers fret over smallpox spread and insufficient funds to combat it. They condemn San Francisco officials for suppressing bubonic plague facts and criticize physicians displaced for insisting on honest disease reporting. The resolution accuses the San Francisco mayor and California governor of removing health board doctors who pressed to fight the plague openly.
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Claypool High School Commence Program
Claypool High School opens its schedule with a student piano solo section featuring Second Mazurka by Goddard and others as part of the commencement program.
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Goddard
Indiana Oak Doubted as Best In Market Value
Indiana oak is claimed to be the best in the market with buyers from London and Liverpool and other continental markets offering four to eight dollars more per thousand for Indiana oak than for other U S grown wood. The note hints a financial incentive for forestry defenders to value immediate monetary worth.
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Liverpool
United States
Timber Regulation Prompts Statewide Ruling
In the raising of certain kinds of timber in this state a new rule is being considered. Officials discuss how to balance forestry with land use while protecting environmental and economic interests.
For Sale 300 Acres Land Near Silver Lake
For sale 300 acres of good stock land with running water year round orchard 7 room house and bank barn located 4 miles south of Silver Lake Indiana. Price 30 dollars per acre. Call or write Jonx H Frory North Meschester Indiana Old or Rex.
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Indiana
Scheme in Indiana Seining Plan Proves Impractical
The State Fish Commissioner’s attempt to seine northern lakes to remove carp gar dogfish and other objectionable species failed after one day of official seining netting only nine fish. Seven were black bass and were returned to the lake. The project is expected to be abandoned.
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Indiana
Wheat crop outlook declines in state May bulletin
State statistician Johnson in Indianapolis forecasts a 20 to 30 percent drop in the May wheat crop due to cold and dry March and April and little snow. Early sown wheat may meet hopes, but late wheat likely yields at most half a crop. Oats plantings exceed recent years and corn acreage will be above average.
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Indianapolis
Pointers to Dog Owners on Local Dog Tax Rules
The notice warns dog owners to report all owned dogs to the assessor and pay the dog tax. Penalties include fines from 5 to 25 dollars for noncompliance, 10 to 20 dollars if the assessor neglects duties, and up to 100 dollars for false statements. A dangerous dog may incur 10 to 50 dollars fine, and possessing a dog without a tax receipt is a misdemeanor with fines up to 10 dollars.
Rev F M Kemper Delivers First Sermon In Wabash
The Rev Francis M Kemper, recently transferred from Richmond, preached his first sermon in Wabash to a good sized congregation. He is described as 35 to 40, a good talker, and well liked at prior appointments. The Richmond Item notes the departure leaves sincere regret among Tahmah residents.
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