State reform bills spark battle in legislature
The Union reports on a tax ferret bill seen as graft by opponents seeking a state monopoly with the auditor at the helm. It notes Senate passage of Moore temperance bill 29 to 18, favored by Governor Hanly, strengthening Nicholson law and liquor control, with Sullivan county Senator Thralls voting no.
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House
Hanly
Sullivan County
Senate
R. T. Thralls
St. Louis
Seeos
Selon
Committee On Elections
Representative Branch
Parke
Vencer
Secretary of State
Heinge &T.ae
Giles
Newhouce
Moran Sineriar Court
Annerie
The Commercial Club Formed in Sullivan County
A new Commercial Club was organized last week in Sullivan bringing enthusiasm and energetic business leaders to the town. The club will focus first on solving the water supply issue, believed essential to Sullivan’s growth, and seeks full citizen backing for its efforts.
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Sullivan
Sullivan County
Commercial Club
Lincoln Birthday Anniversary Reflected In Party Loyalty
The article recalls Abraham Lincoln as emancipationist martyr and praises his courage and convictions. It notes the 96th birthday observance next Sunday and describes how his legacy now garners broad respect. It links his teachings to the political party that honors him today.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Elijah Frakes Dies at 51 in Farmersburg
Elijah Frakes died Wednesday at his home in Farmersburg after a long battle with facial cancer. He was 51 and leaves a wife and nine children. Funeral services were held Thursday at Moore cemetery with Elder William Barbie officiating.
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Elijah Sees
Farmersburg
Moore Cemetery
William Barbie
Frakes
Graysville Defeats Sullivan In Narrow High School Tilt
Graysville beat Sullivan 15 to 8 in a Friday night high school basketball game. Sullivan’s lineup included Chas Asdell and Ralph Willis, with Graysville featuring G Garland and Burton among others. Referee George Bicknell officiated.
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Sullivan
Chas
Asdell G
Garland Conner
Ralph Willis
Cargie Burton Ray Willis
Hamilton Burton Ray Boone
Jesse Harris
Taude Bell
Bruce Badger
George Bicknell
Quiet Indiana legislature delights veterans and Governor Hanly
Warren G Sayre of Wabash says this is the quietest session he has known as Indiana lawmakers push temperance and other measures. Governor Hanly's firm stance on the Nicholson law remonstrance amendment drives Moore bill passage while plans for rail, hospital, and school reforms advance in both houses.
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Moore
Guirl
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Indiana
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Ways and Means
Woman's Prison
Senate
Indiana Reformatory
Committee For Amendment
Confusion ties Fox hounds near Caledonia and bridge
The fox crossed north of Caledonia toward the bridge while the hounds moved along the ridge. They followed a fence line for about a half mile and later tracked toward the north as Elmer Hill's dog near the bridge drew Old Rat into pursuit along the ridge.
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Elmer Hill
Old Rat
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