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Indianapolis
Bupley
Pawpald
Uccay
New York Law Extends Suffrage to Property Owners
A recent New York law grants limited suffrage to women in towns who own property. They may vote on propositions affecting taxpayers or public matters, not for or against individual candidates, aligning with suffragist goals.
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New York
Supposed Equity Clash Over Wifes Earnings Law
The State Supreme Court decision says the wifes earnings belong to the husband and damages for reduced earning capacity go to him. Proponents argue the ruling shocks justice yet will slowly spur reform. Organized anti suffragists unintentionally stir sympathy for the cause as injustice comes to light.
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State Supreme Court
Cuba and United States faced with looming annexation choice
The piece argues Cuba’s rising annexation sentiment and U S reluctance to admit it clash with a self imposed pledge against annexation. It warns of consequences for markets, agriculture and sugar policy as Porto Rico and Hawaii gain prominence, making Cuban annexation increasingly likely within a year.
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Cuba
United States
Spain
Congress
Havana
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Wilison
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Wilson
West Indies
Porto Hico
Florida
California
Pacific Islands
Secretary of Agriculture
Philippines
Ministry of War
Ministry of Agriculture
Germany
Russia
Africa
Telegraph taxes reveal UK post office losses claim
A Senate style debate report notes a twelve year loss of 1.4 million pounds in the British telegraphs under government operation, about 3 million dollars annually, questioned as a warning against US government control of telegraphs.
Gov Durbin outlines nonpartisan state institution policy
The address at Lafayette stresses nonpartisan management of Indiana institutions under business principles. Durbin argues for merit based state service, rejects partisan influence, and cites Governor Harrison as an advocate of efficiency. Treasury officials and bankers expect the stock market panic to not derail overall prosperity. Smoke cameras are used to enforce ordinances, with photos serving as court evidence. Russell Sage quips he saw it coming.
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Lafayette
Durbin
Indiana
Harrison
Bcret
Treasury
From Hither and You Enlightened Life Funny Exchange
The piece gathers quips and light banter from a variety of sources including Puck Brooklyn Eagle and Chicago Tribune. Jokes range from marriage talk to a novelist resisting dramatization to a bridegroom’s warning about funerals. The tone is humorous and observational with quick swaps and wry set pieces.
Indiana Educational Council Meets at Denison Hotel
The Indiana Educational Council, a 25 member group of college presidents superintendents and teachers, discussed a report on training high school teachers. It urged college education subject specialization and supervised practice teaching. The report and resolutions will go to the Teachers Association. W H Glasscock of Bloomington elected to replace G W Neet of Valparaiso.
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Indiana Educational Council
Denison Hotel
T. A. Mott
Richmond
A. L. Kelso
State Normal
Adelaide Baylor
Wabash
Hester
Evansville
Chester Lane
Fort Wayne
W. H. Glasscock
Bloomington
George W. Neet
Valparaiso
Burglar sighting at Progress clothing store and smoke at pawnbroker room
Last night in the business district Washington street a burglar alarm startled the public after a man was seen inside Progress clothing store with lights out. Police found the store manager who said he had entered and left by a side door. A separate fire alarm cited smoke from the pawnbroker storeroom at 119 West Washington street where moth prevention sulfur was burning.
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Washington Street
Progress Clothing
West Washington Street
Child Saving Agent Appointed
Miss Mary Carmichael of Brookville was yesterday named an agent of the state child saving department. At the board meeting the appointment was approved and referred to a committee led by Dr Mary A Spink and Mrs Margaret F Peelle. The board noted funding limits on the number of agents.
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Mary Carmichael
Brookville
Childsaving Department
State Board of Charities
Mary A. Spink
Margaret F. Peelle
Miss Carmichael
Charities Board
Logansport Traction Company plans line to Logansport
Announcement that the Logansport Traction Company may begin condemnation proceedings in counties along its potential route from this city to Logansport. It notes John Blair McAfee of Philadelphia has pressed to finance the road if a private right of way is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport Traction Company
Logansport
John Blair McAffee
Philadelphia
Federal grand jury case ends with juror death
Federal authorities report a man who faced law violations is dead, ending a case slated for grand jury review. The U S marshal disclosed that a petit juror summoned for duty died after selection by the jury commission.
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Grand Jury
Jury Commis
Indianapolis Southern Route Inspection Faces South Side Objections
The Indianapolis Board of Public Works toured the proposed railroad route along the White River, Belt Bridge, Pogue's Run and McGill Street, led by J B McGettigan. South Side property owners pressed concerns on value depreciation and route control, while Father Gavish and others urged opting for existing tracks to avoid new lines.
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Board of Public Works
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
J. E. McGettigan
Jeep
Herpick
South Side
Southern Avenue
White River
McGelligan
McGettigan
Indianapolis Southern
Ray Street
South Street
McGill Street
Louisiana Street
Morris
Wilkins
Bay
MecGauley
McCarty
Merrill
South
Morris Street
Pogue's Run
Pennsylvania
Chestnut
Pogue
Bill" Flynn
Bill
Parry
Mr. McGettigan
Flynn
National Starch Works
Residents oppose Indianapolis Southern Railroad right of way
About one hundred South Side citizens and property owners met at Hobson's Hall to block a proposed right of way into the city. The gathering, limited to invitees, formed a committee and passed a resolution Protest centered on safety, property values, and opposition to grade crossings and further track expansion in the residential district.
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South Side
Hobson's Hall
Merrill and
West Streets
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
John Agnew
Mr. Agnew
John Rail
Joseph Dugan
John Shea
Rat
Board of Works
Louisiana Street
Illinois Street
White River
Indianapolis Southern Railroads
Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company
Building Statistics Show Surge in April City Constructions
The April building activity among 21 principal cities rose sharply with 9,890 permits for 57.6 million dollars, up from 5,746 permits and 18.76 million last year. New York, Minneapolis, Chicago lead gains. three cities show declines: Washington, Allegheny, and Cincinnati.
Interest in Birds Review by Indianapolis Audubon Society
The Indianapolis Audubon Society met in the Commercial Club rooms to review school work on birds. Miss Wilson of School No. 2 showed drawings by pupils who, after a bird lecture, protected a robin’s nest and a Haughville boy who returned the nest and eyes to the site. The next meeting is the first Friday in June.
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Indianapolis Audubon Society
Commercial Club
Wilson
Haughville
Remains of Late Judge Hayden Funeral Details
Funeral services were held for the late Judge Hayden at his Washington residence at 4 20 PM yesterday. Rev Dr Hamlin of the Church of Covenant officiated. The remains will arrive in this city tomorrow and be conveyed to the First Presbyterian Church for services before interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Judge Hayden
Washington
Dr. Hamlin
Church of Covenant
First Presbyterian Church
Crown Hill Cemetery
Death of Mrs BE D Bryant at 20 West Michigan
Mrs E D Bryant aged sixty one died yesterday evening after ten or twelve weeks illness at her residence 20 West Michigan street. Her husband E D Bryant is uncle of Mrs Thomas Taggart.
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E. D. Bryant
West Michigan Street
Thomas Taggart
Girl Dies At Home From Clothes Fire Accident
A girl died at home after her clothing caught fire while she was alone. Firefighters arrived but could not save her. Investigations are expected to determine the cause and any precautions for preventing similar tragedies.
Tragic Nebraska fire claims Minnie Franke at home
Eleven year old Minnie Franke died from severe burns after a fire at her two room home on Raymond Street. A volume of flame trapped her as her sister Annie fled across the street. Neighbors and a huckster helped pull Minnie from the blaze before firefighters arrived. Authorities suspect coal oil was used to start the fire to prepare for washing dishes.
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Minnie Franke
Nebraska
Minnie
Ferdinand Kloetzke
Kloetzke
Raymond Street
Annie
Mrs. Franke
Loor
Mrs. Kloetzke
City News Items From Flagstaff to Meridian Streets
Local notes report visits by C O Robinson of Flagstaff and Judge Hadley ill with rheumatism. A music roll bearing Edith Farley was found on Washington Street. Indiana University trustees via agent W T Hicks seek about $50,000 land sale in the county. An illustrated sermon on Pilgrim's Progress is set for tomorrow at Seventh Presbyterian Church. The State Medical Board will discuss osteopathic licenses next Wednesday. City officials dispute school enumeration figures. Railway mail service changes a through pouch dispatch to New York. State Board of Health inspectors visit Anderson and Kokomo plants. Bodies arriving from San Francisco for Pvt Edward Mitchell, killed in China, are awaited. MT H S athlete Fred Yeaton sets a remarkable hammer throw. Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds services at Universalist Church. Meridian Street elects new officers for the Morrow League.
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C. O. Robinson
Flagstaff
A. T
North New Jersey Street
Hadley
Supreme Court
North Alabama Street
Edith Farley
Washington Street
Indiana University
W. T. Hicks
R. V. Hunter
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Ny Fair
Doubting Castle
State Medical Board
George Wolf
White
Railway Mail Service
Indianaplis
New York
Harry
State Board of Health
Anderson and Kokomo
Edward Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell
West Indianapolis
San Francisco
United States
China
Fred Yeaton
Newby Oval
Central Woman's Ristian Temperance Union
Willavech
Universalist Church
New Jersey
Fifteenth Streets
Morrow
Marion Crossley
Universalist
Manchester
Ind
Morrow le
Meridian Strtes
Surprise Birthday for Mr Wald by Center Camp No 126 A
A pleasant surprise was given to Mr and Mrs O R Wald at their Union Street home Tuesday by members of Center Camp No 126 of A the occasion marking Mr Wald s birthday. A musical program followed with Mr H C Maass presenting a fine writing desk on behalf of the group. Numerous couples attended including Mr and Mrs H C Maass Mr and Mrs Robert Laborn Mr and Mrs A V La Mr and Mrs HM Marshall Mr and Mrs Robert Bean and many others.
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O. R. Wald
Union Street
Center Camp
Wald
H. C. Maass
Robert Laborn
A. V. la
HM. M. Marshall
Robert Bean
Jacob Zimmerman
A. ©. Moore
J. FP. Winglein
J. H. Hill
John
William Mackey
Clifton Parker
Park Board Approves Tree Rules and Park Plans
Indianapolis Park Board adopts rules governing planting trimming and removal of trees on streets and public places requiring permits from the city forester. The board also weighs standpipe and shelter house bids, considers Riverside Park land purchase, water supply, and San Jose scale control with funding and staffing decisions deferred.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Park Board
Thedianapolis
Indianapolis
City of
Riverside Park
Garfield Park
Power
Johnson
Water Company
San Jose
Mayor Taggart Returns From Chicago Medical Stay
Mayor Thomas Taggart came back from Chicago after treatment and will stay in the city for several days.
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Mayor Taggart
Thomas Taggart
Chicago
City contract awards and action notes for street work
A historic public notices list awards contracts to Hoosier Construction at 5.53 per lineal foot for block pavement on Eleventh Street from Central to College. Various gravel, cement, and brick work on Nevada, Temple, Palmer, Senate, Sixteenth, Woodlawn, Linden, Rural, Tentis, Capitol, Meridian, and other streets. Several items marked action deferred or rescinded. totals include multiple estimated costs and one appraisal order.
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Hoosier Construction Company
Eleventh Street
Central Avenue
College Avenue
Nevada Street
Main Street
Hillside Avenue
Temple Avenue
Tenth Street
Palmer Street
Ringgold Avenue
Leonard Street
Itimatea
Senate Avenue
McCarty Street
Ray Street
Sixteenth Street
Illinois Street
Delaware Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Shelby Street
State Avenue
Cora Street
Snofs Street
Capitol Avenue
Linden Street
Minnesota Street
Pleasant Run
Newland Avenue
Mammechusetts Avenue
Tentis Street
Eee Rere
Isabella Street
Whell Street
Roache Avenue
Ourtlan
Wright Street
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