Singer Case on Eligibility Tests Senate Precedent
A heated debate in the Indiana legislature centers on James M. Singer of Versailles and his eligibility for a Senate seat. Analysts argue the case could set a crucial precedent for future elections, noting past contests, including 1886 shifts and recent disputes over admissibility and certificates. Republican leaders vow a strict review, while Democrats urge careful consideration amid political maneuvering.
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James M. Singer
Versailles
Senate
Assembly
United States
House
Singer
W. A. Guthrie
Harrison
Vigo County
Turple
Lawler
Supreme Court
Guthrie
Gilbert
Youngest Indiana legislator Adolph Decker visits Evansville
Evansville native Adolph F. Decker, age twenty three, serves as the youngest member of Indiana's sixty third General Assembly. The Evansville attorney will introduce a bill to fund a state deaf and dumb school in Evansville with $5,000, while backing Marshall for speaker and coordinating with fellow First district Republicans Schroeder Parrett and Harley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph F. Decker
Evansville
General Assembly
Decker
Vanderburg County
Maxim
Representative Decker
Indianapolis
Vanderburg
O. R. Lubring
Gibson
Knox
Luhring
Marshall
Schroeder
Parrett
Harley
Carroll
Ate
Candidates for Speakership Reserve Seats on Floor
A lobby chatter reveals candidates for speaker securing floor seats, with Kirkman joking about a seat beside Statesman. The piece notes strategic moves by Sayre, Shideler, and other Eleventh district figures, plus a plan to fund township market places and a visit by Charles Shiveley with Governor Durbin’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Kirkman
Kirkman
Marion
Eleventh
Peru
G. A. H. Shideler
Warren G. Sayre
Wabash
Shideler
Sayre
Grant County
Charles E. Shiveley
Richmond
The
Indiana Reformatory
City
Jeffersonville
Durbin
Subscriptions Exceed Fund Goal For Technical School
George W. Brown announces a public list of subscribers to the technical school fund. The canvassing committee seeks an additional 4000 after appraisers’ report. Notable gifts include H J McGowan and G F McCulloch of Anderson at 10000 each, Fletcher Hines and others with 5000, Mrs L S Ayres 3000, several 2500 and 1500 donors, plus firms like Kingan & Co and M E Ingalls. Subscriptions also come from Indianapolis Saddlery Co and Atlas Engine Co employees among others.
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George W. Brown
H. J. McGowan
G. F. McCulloch
J. A. Brunt
Anderson
Fletcher Hines
W. 8S. Hubbard
Cena B. Yandes
John i. Vajen
Ford
Charles Mayer
G. A. Schnull
Louis Hollweg
The
Indianapolis News
de Water Company
M. E. Ingalls
Indianapolis Saddlery Company
Atlas Engine Company
National Malleable Castings Company
J. A. Rink
J. K. Sharpe, Jr
Dr. Ice, Light
A. M. Sweeney
A. Kirshbaum
A. M. Robertson
Courtland van Camp
Arthur Jordan
Crawford Fairbanks
W. E. Hayward
A. H. Nordyke
Indianapolis Brewing Association
Union National Bank Opens With Roses Sent to President Richards
The Union National Bank opened at 9 am with a gift of three American Beauty roses to President Richards. Forty-two visitors admitted sending them, with Mrs. Richards later revealed as the sender. Bank officers reported a strong first day with many new accounts and favorable deposits.
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Union National Bank
Richards
Will Edmunds Buried Here After Nogales Death
The body of Will R. Edmunds son of William Edmunds of 304 North Illinois street died Saturday in Nogales Arizona of pneumonia. He was formerly in the wholesale shoe business with his father on South Meridian Street. He was about twenty five years old and leaves a widow and one son.
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Will R. Edmunds
William Edmunds
North
Illinois Street
Nogales
A. T
Mr. Edmunds
South Meridian
West
Paving Question Dominates Commercial Club Talk in Indianapolis
Clarence A. Kenyon of Hoosier Construction outlines paving theories and materials. He argues there is no perfect pavement and criticizes asphalt as unsatisfactory while praising bituminous waterproof macadam and wood blocks for repairs. He describes Barrett law benefits and the city’s funding debates, noting political interference and the single-property owner issue in street improvement decisions.
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Commercial Club
Clarence A. Kenyon
Indianapolis
Kenyon
Hoosier Construction Company
Fred Herron
Asphalt Trust
Paris
Aeaanene Tt
Virginia Avenue
Residents oppose street resurfacing tax plan in church talk
In a speech, a speaker condemns funding street resurfacing from general funds, urging abutting property owners to bear costs. He cites Milwaukee, Buffalo, and St. Louis as warnings and urges action before a legislative change. The discussion includes potential paving materials and the political risk of higher levies.
Seaton Hatter Sells Dunlaps Hats and Travel Tickets
Seaton offers Dunlap hats and travel tickets in Pennsylvania and Vandalia with round trip fare and one third on December 24 25 31 and January 1. Return by January 2. Reduced rates for teachers and students going home for vacation. Offices at Illinois and Washington streets corner and Union Station.
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Illinois and
Washington Streets
Union Station
Rail fare sale and vacation student rates announced
Via Co H and D Ry offers one and one third fare round trip with tickets sold December 24 25 31 and January 1 and final return January 2. Similar rates for students and teachers with proper certificate. Also advertising oats clothing and groceries from local merchants.
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Janes
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Express
Sayres Indianas
Dre Goodies
Earth
J. C. Sipe
Ali
Glove Store
East
Washington St
Badger Furniture Co
Coats
Norfolk
Innnapolis
Louisville
Methodist Ministers’ Meeting
Bookwalter
Rawle
Moore
Oldham
Evans
de Pauw University
Criti
Wulchner's
Office of Justice of the Peace
Thad M. Talcoctt
South Bend
Talcott
Kirkham
Thirteenth District
de Haven
Morton
Kokomo
Statesman
Charles E. Shively
C. A. Kenyon
Dr. Lyon
Washington Street
Meridian Street
Milwaukee
Buffalo
St. Louis
Olive Street
J. Kenyon
Otto Stechhan
Seaton
Dunlap’s
Pennsylvania
Via Co. H
D. Ry
Chicago
Monon
Menter, Rosenbloom & CO
Penn
Capital Razor and Supplies
J. E. Bodine & CO
Ohio St
Herrington
E. Market
Techentin & Freiberg
E. Washington St
Mrs. Austin
Ocean Steamers
25S Co
West India
Madiana
Caribbees
Martinique
St. Kitts
Bermuda
Sao Juan
Ponce
St. Lucis
Demrara
Santiago
Havana
A. E. Outerbridge & Coo
Broadway
New York
A. Ahern
Quebec
Canada
Thos Cook & Son
South
Clark St
Bliss, Swain 8&Co
Stevenson
Spaulding & CO
Silversmiths and Jewelers
Jackson Blvd
Corner State Street
Kipp Brothers CO
South Meridian Street
the Starr Piano Company
Indiana
Pennsylvania Street
Wand S
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
Union Made
Excelsior
Xmas
Turkey
Reller’s
Ardmore
W. H. Roll’s Sons
Joseph Taggart
Sander & Recker’s
Sander & Recker Furniture Co
K. Washington St
Merchants’ Association
Garland
Willig’s Furniture
Washington Stree
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