Democrats Hope to Preserve County Local Option Law
Indianapolis July 21 democratic strategists weigh a split legislature to save the county option from repeal. Dry Democrats push for a Democratic majority in one house, Republican in the other, aiming to shield the local option law while pursuing Kern for U S Senate. Senate math remains tight with several doubtful seats and hopes pinned on joint-ballot majorities.
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Veterans recall old days in trenches under Cuban sun
Richmond hosts the upcoming annual state encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans with 289 official delegates and 150 from Indianapolis camps. The Denver Brown camp prepared to welcome about five hundred veterans who served from 1898 to 1902, many recalling trench nights before Santiago and tropical sun battles. The group, formed from bonds in the Spanish War, now numbers 29 Indiana camps and over 2,500 members.
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Indiana
Affinity causes insurance death suspicion in Dayton
Dayton police detain T. L. Davis on suspicion of causing Mrs. Elizabeth Yocum's death to gain her insurance money. Yocum, formerly of Richmond, lived with Davis after divorcing Aaron Yocum. She died after a short illness in a Dayton hospital as investigators probe Davis's role and seek the insurance records at the New Windsor hotel.
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City Council Passes Vehicle Tax Act With Contract Vote
The council approved a city vehicle tax ordinance after lengthy debate, despite protests from automobile owners and street concerns. A contract with tax ferret W E Lowe was approved for 30 percent of collected taxes, replacing the prior 20 percent, with other measures including street repairs and a new water and gas service review. The meeting also planned hosting for Municipal League visitors and street improvements, plus requests for a drinking fountain and extra funds for a West Side hose house.
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Summer Heat Grips Trans Missouri With Record Temperatures
Omaha dispatch notes a blistering heat wave across the Trans Missouri country on June 21 with highs near 90 to 100 degrees. Wheat crops suffer while corn grows well amid the heat.
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Another Indication Crops Roasting in Northwest Heat
Minneapolis June 21 report shows Northwest temperatures reaching 109 at Minot 102 at Bismarck and 108 at Miles City triggering concerns as crops roast under intense heat.
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Blood evidence links couple to Seattle murder in Portland
June 21 Portland detectives link a trunk blood clue to the murder of William A. Johnson of Seattle. Johnson’s wife and a man identified as A C Powers were arrested after arrival from a suburban resort. A blood stained suitcase and a blood covered room, with a blood soaked blackjack, support a theory of drugging, beating, shooting, and strangulation.
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William A. Johnson
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Vancouver
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Powers
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Alaska
North Puyallup
Wheat Takes Jump In Minneapolis Market Report
Wheat advanced five cents a bushel today in Minneapolis as heat and drought concerns push prices higher. Traders noted tight supplies and uncertain rain prospects raising near term risk for spring wheat and milling grades.
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Minneapolis
Weather: State fair tonight and Wednesday
Local forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with continued high temperatures.
Heat Death at Freight Depot Claims Levi Routsom
Levi Routsom, 67, died after heart trouble brought on by heat at the Pennsylvania freight depot where he went to secure household goods. Coroner Bramkamp issued the death finding and the body was moved to his home near Larsh's mills. Survived by widow, one son, and five daughters. Funeral Thursday at the residence with burial in Covington, Ohio.
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Fatal Joy Ride claims two in Los Angeles crash
Samuel Elmore, a wealthy Astoria salmon packer, was killed in a collision between his car and an electric vehicle in Los Angeles. A young woman riding with him also died instantly. Elmore’s wife reportedly lies ill at the Hotel Maryland.
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Maryland
Richmond welcomes league members in holiday session
Mayor Zimmerman greets visiting league members in a city business session held this afternoon. He extends a warm welcome and hands over city keys as souvenirs, noting strong civic spirit and hospitality.
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City Hall program and Municipal League delegates arrive
Tonight's program includes city government talks at City Hall led by Mayor Knotts and other officials from Richmond Crawfordsville and Logansport. Delegates to Indiana Municipal League gather for a large Richmond welcome with civic improvement discussions and notable speakers.
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Thomas Co. Knotts
Gary
Lemuel Darrow
Laporte
Mrn
M. F. Johnston
Richmond
Findley P. Mount
Crawfordsville
Thompson
Supt
Charles Jordan
Wm. A. Bond
Attorney-at Law
W. W. Zimmerman
George A. Yoost
Wabash
Logansport
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Rudolph Leeds
Harvey Brown
A. Kennepohl
George Matthews
A. Blickwedel
R. Schillinger
R. Newman
Hans Koll
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McNary
Joseph the League
Thomas T. McNary
Second Presbyterian Church
Zimmerman
J. Fred Vance
Huntington
Supreme Court
Milo Freightner
F. M. Kistler
Findlay P. Mount
William A. Bond
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