Public Deposits and the Interest on State Funds
The Indianapolis Star urges a uniform interest rate for public deposits and argues against distributing funds by county bidding. It favors a law that allocates deposits by banks’ financial strength to avoid political favoritism. It warns that monopoly risks and public benefit favor wide fund circulation over pursuing higher interest receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
the Star
Herald
Ew Bank
Iself
Bodlic
Sam Dotel
Stop Army Riots by Forbidding Uniform Wear Off Post
A newspaper argues for a regulation banning wearing the army uniform away from an active post to curb riots by enlisted men. It cites Salt Lake City near Fort Douglass where intoxicated soldiers disrupt streets, abuse women, and provoke fights, urging officers to require uniforms be doffed off duty to deter such misconduct.
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Regular Army
Department
Army
Salt Lake
Fort Douglass
Indiana General Assembly Faces Busy 1907 Session
The 1907 Indiana General Assembly is set to convene soon with expected focus on public funds interest, railroad fare reform to two cents per mile, regulation of private banks and insurance firms, and higher saloon licenses. Controversy rises over labeling requirements for blended whisky under the pure food law, while Hearst ends his Indiana independence ties and national leaders steer strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana General Assembly
United States
Department of Agriculture
City weighs end of free samples as transit fare debate swirls
A dated note describes a Monday council vote restricting sample distributions of medicines and groceries, hinting at a January 1 fare era that will force residents to walk or pay for rides. The piece references favored travelers and the changing city rules on street distributions.
Street corner patent medicines labeled as fakes warned
The article argues that patent medicines sold on street corners are fake or harmful and urges the council to enforce prohibition and apply the law to their sellers, calling for wiser action.
Debating Public Depository Law and Bank Profits
The column argues that the public depository bill should prioritize honest banking of public funds over high interest gains. It warns onerous terms could deter banks from handling funds, undermining the law's purpose and risking graft in the current system.
Western Beef Clubs Reorganize to Outsmart Beef Trust
Out west beef clubs multiply to rebuke extortion by the beef trust. Fourteen members share a two year old heifer sliced into fourteen portions, rotating cuts to each member. Slaughterer’s pay comes from the hide horns and hooves. clubs report savings of 6 to 14 cents a pound, with Kansas townships hosting sixteen clubs and eighty four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Trust
Kansas
Alaska's New Island Emerges From Bering Sea
In March reports described a volcanic island rising from the sea in the Bering. Hunter L L Bales observed a rugged formation about 900 feet high and three miles long, with lava streams and surrounding seas filled with dead fish. The island lies fifty miles west of Dutch Harbor between the Bogoslof Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bering Sea
L. L. Bales
Mr. Bales
Dutch Harbor
Bogoslof Islands
Roosevelt Third Term League Platform Critique
The Press prints the Roosevelt Third Term League platform arguing the president may be the only trustworthy choice. The piece casts doubt on the premise, asserting many brave and honest men exist and that a republic needs other viable candidates, not one indispensable leader.
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Roosevelt
League
Nlp
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Maine's Easy Divorces Spark Clergy Action
Hartford Times reports Maine leads in easy divorce with one breakup per six marriages. Clergy in the Pine Tree state push restrictive rules on remarriage for previously divorced individuals, noting Maine, New Hampshire, and Indiana as generation givers of liberal divorce.
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Maine
Pine Tree
New Hampshire
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Our Antiquated Constitution
The Indiana Supreme Court decision makes securing ratification of constitutional amendments nearly impossible at general elections. A constitutional convention is urged to draft a modern constitution that fits current times and activities, as the present one is said to belong to the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Times
Supreme Court of Indiana
Washington Is All Right In 1906 Progress Report
Civic pride grows as Washington shows a generous share of prosperity this year. The outlook for 1907 is encouraging and urges residents to pull together, sidetrack critics, and aim for a record year in building up the town. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Washington
Old Town
Death by own action praised by followers of lager sode teachings
The article notes Adam Offner of New York City shot himself, while a South Bend Times report cites Dr. Buckley calling Ingersoll a promoter of death by own action. It depicts belief that life ends by suicide is justifiable for those who have outlived usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Times
Pound
Robert G. Lagersode
Adam Offner
New York City
Buckley
Ingersoll
Murder at Vernon Ends in One Dead and One Charged
Charles Tharp is killed by Elija Covert in Scipio near North Vernon after a dispute over fencing to a cemetery road. Covert, a wealthy farmer, is jailed on murder charges after surrendering to local police. Fifty three shot struck Tharp after he accused Covert during a fence alteration quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tharp
Elijah Covert
Scipio
Jennings County
North Vernon
Tharp
Covert
Suddith
Gautier
Vernon
Quail Season Nears End Amid Law Change Talks
Indiana closes its open quail and squirrel season next Monday as farmers push for a five year ban on quail hunting off private land. Southern counties remain plentiful while northern areas face strict enforcement and reduced harvests despite favorable habitat. Squirrels are plentiful but require landowner permission to hunt on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiiana
Case Dismissed In Southern Indiana Railroad Dispute
Petitioners John D. Moore & Co. of Greene County sued the Southern Indiana railroad over gravel freight rates from Elnora to Odon and Union Switch. The case was dismissed on motion of the petitioners after a conference with W. T. Abbott and W. P. Radley. A settlement out of court reportedly lowered the rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Moore & Co
Greene County
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Railroad Commission
S. J
Elnora
Odon
Union Switch
Faith & Faith
W. T. Abbott
W. P. Radley
Mrs Dora Manning Dies After Rheumatism Attack
Mrs Dora Manning wife of James Manning and daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Pettit of Elmore township died Thursday morning from rheumatism. She was about twenty six and a member of the Methodist church. Her marriage to Mr Manning came about a month ago and her death shocks the Elmore township community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Manning
James Manning
H. J. Manning
Elmore Township
Mr. Manning
Manning
W. T. Pettit
The
Methodsat Church
Wall
Hart Township
Promae Murphy
Albee Reardon
Aasitariam
Mainefrvet
Argnalstaare Tite
Keg Cosaeetiogn
Sanila Rtsy
Dr J F Parks Leaves Durness County For West Point Farm
Dr J F Parks long time Veate township resident moves to West Point Minnesota with George Rutledge after buying a large farm. He served one term representing Durness county in the state legislature and was a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Parks
Veate
Petersberg Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Miss Nette Beck of Petersberi visits with Miss Della Yarbrocek and attends events in the city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nette Beck
Petersberi
Della Yarbrocek
Elnoma Girl Marries Walter McKee in Paris
A ceremony in Paris joins Miss Hianche Diton of Elnora and Walter McKee of Paris in a marriage witnessed by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarriage-Ijeenee
Aris
Walter McKee
Paris
Miss Hianche Diton
Elnora
Local Resident Dies of Pneumonia on East Fourteenth Street
The Ave's week’s off non of And rew Baumert of east Fourteenth street died Sunday from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Baumert
East Fourteenth Street
pneumoLis
Washington Post Office Wins Extra Carrier in January
Postmaster Faith announces Washington city post office will hire an additional carrier starting January 15 to improve mail service. John N. Barber to serve as substitute while McCafferty leaves for Salt Lake City. The move raises carriers to five, may require rerouting, and hinges on revenue stability and higher pay for postal staff.
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Washington
John N. Barber
John McCafferty
Salt Lake City
Utah
Frank I. Sefrit
Charles C. Feagans
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Congress
Department
Carriers union head predicts raise vote at session
E. J. Gainor of Murcle, vice president of the National city Letter Carriers' association, attended several days and left convinced that an increase will be voted at this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Gainor
Murcle
Natonal
Associaton
Seeing Sights in St. Louis in Divorce Case
Stella Young aged 23 says she eloped with Fred Young after divorcing her husband. She claims he is a horse thief and an ex-convict wanted in Rathmond. She had him arrested in St Louis on a center charge and alleges he would desert her if released. Mrs Young says she and Young fled Washington after divorce in a stolen buggy sold for 27 dollars in Miraele. Police report Young has a three year prison record.
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Stella Young
Fred Young
Desmond
St. Louis
Rathmond
Center
Young
Washington
Miraele
New A C H Officers Elected for 1907 by Ancient Order
At the gathering of the Ancient Order of Hibernians on Sunday the following officers were elected for 1907: John A. Sitnott president Patrick O’Neill vice president C J Ward recording secretary C A Kidwell financial secretary John P Smith treasurer R L Wills sergeant at arms Cornelius Haffy sentinel John T Harris marshal and Thomas Walsh Edward Raymann William Heffernan George A Walker John T Harris standing committee. A large initiation is planned, likely in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Sitnott
Patrick O'Neill
C.J. Ward
C. A. Kidwell
John P. Smith
R. L. Wills
Cornelus Haffy
John T. Harris
Thomas Walsh
Edward Raymann
William Heffernan
George A. Walker
John T.harris
Small Pox Case Reported Near Montgomery Farm
A small pox case is reported on the Hopkins farm three miles south of Montgomery. Booker family of four is quarantined with symptoms present in one member. The patient was in the city last Saturday and likely contracted the disease there. A doctor was called on Christmas Eve and precautions are in place to prevent spread. No other nearby families show symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Montgomery
Booker
Marshall
Boy Dies of Broken Heart Over Christmas Separation
Four year old Madrris Elfrish died at Evansville home after a week with diphtheria. Doctors say his death was hastened by the loss of his little sister who died a week earlier, leaving the boy devastated and longing to join her at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold
Madrris Elfrish
Evansville
Tragic Cottage Fire Claims Child Near Hazelton
A child fatally burned playing near a stove in a Hazelton area. Draft from the stove ignited the dress, despite Mrs Hill rushing to aid and extinguishing flames after the dress caught fire. The mother sustained severe facial and breast burns and remains in serious condition. The pupil was the daughter of John Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
Army Deserter Surrenders at Vincennes Station
Nathan L. Fox, an eight pistol army deserter from near Wheatland, gave himself up at the Vincennes recruiting station on Monday. He had been at Jefferson Barracks six days when homesickness struck and he returned home to see his wife. Private detectives had pursued him earlier, but he fled into hiding before eventual capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan L. Fox
Wheatland
Vincennes
Wood Fox
Jefferson Barracks
Cha
Fox
Indiana Leads Nation in Hickory Lumber Output in 1905
A Department of Agriculture bulletin shows Indiana produced 15,138,000 feet of hickory lumber in 1905, 14.8 percent of all U S output, leading the nation in that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Indiana
United States
Martha Denby Dead Widow of Charles Denby
Mrs Martha Pitch Denby widow of the late Charles Denby died at Evastialie Dowpt in China where he has served as American minister. The obituary notes her death occurred on a Wednesday and mentions a period of mourning and memorial arrangements.
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Martha Pitch Denby
Charies Denbs
United States
China
Hearst Teague in Indiana and political shifts noted
A garbled report mentions Hearst Teague in Indiana and references to political roles and changes. It hints at connections to Chicago and discussions of governance, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors.
Independence League planned for Indiana counties
Richard Isherwood, Hearst manager, met with William Walsh in Indianapolis to map a statewide Independence League. The plan calls for county branches first, then district groups, and a future state committee with headquarters in Indianapolis. Isherwood to direct from Delphi office.
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Chicago
Richard Isherwood
Hearst
Thdtana
Bagllah
Isherwood
Walsh
William Randolph Hearst
Indianapolis
Independence League
Indiana
York
Indianapolia
Delphi
Effort Grows for Public Depository Law Fight
A Indianapolis bar group met with Governor Hanly and Republican leaders to push a strict depository bill. The plan would require banks handling public funds to post securities or bonds as collateral. Opposition from bankers and some treasurers aims to block or delay the measure, with debates over security types and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Bar Association
Goodrich
Republican Committee
Hanly
Indianapolis
Doctor Wall Marries Misa Murphy in Secret Wedding
Dr Charles T Wall of southeast Fifth street and Misa Arminda Murphy married secretly. The ceremony occurred in Louville with the couple returning to Washington the same day. The bride is daughter of the late Proma Murphy. the report notes plans for a future residence and practice.
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Charles T. Wall
Fifth Street
Misa Arminda Murphy
Loutaville
Misa My
Boride
Washington
Sera
Effingham
Til
Hastings Firm Witnesses Mayor Unite Couple
Elmer E Hastings of Hastings Alea Hastings observed the mayor while on his way home and signaled Ruspeil to join. The two immediately wed and departed to begin married life in the town.
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Elmer E. Hastings
Hastings, Alea & Hastings
Weddings Of Interest In Washington Area On Christmas Day
Several couples in Washington and nearby celebrated Christmas day with numerous nuptials. Frank McGehee wed Miss Beaale B Price at the tribe home south of the city at 4 PM in a ceremony by Rev J M Douglass with wedding supper and plans to settle on Campbell avenue. Alva Ragle married Miss Liddie Prosser of Barr township at the Baptist parsonage, they will reside at 604 Cosby street where he bought property. Samuel Clark and Miss Anna Butts wed in Vincennes with Juist Welsert officiating. John Kramer and Glenora Dagger married in Vincennes. Kramer is son of Jacob Kramer of this city. Miss Bartha Riddle married J F Wolaman of Linton. the ceremony held in Bloomfield. Claude Adkins and Beeste Lea Crawford wed at 3:30 PM in Sandborn. Rev Kyle Brooks presided. they will live in Bicknell.
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Frank McGehee
Beaale B. Price
Southwern
Imm
J. M. Douglass
Presbyterian Church
Campbell Avenue
Washington
Daviess County
Alva Ragle
Liddie Prosser
Barr Township
Baptist Parsonage
A. M. McQuire
Cosby Street
John Kramer
Glenora Dagger
Bicknell
Vincennes
Justice E. A. Baecher
Kramer
Jacob Kramer
County Clore Wallace
Claude Adkins
Sandborn
Mim Beeste
Lea Crawford
Odon
Kyle Brooks
Powell Crawford
Bynum to Return to Indiana After US Law Revision
W D Bynum announces completion of the six year revision of US laws and will leave Washington to return to Indianapolis to resume his legal career. Congress faces a colossal task to implement the revision and may require extra sessions or night readings of the revised statutes to finalize legalizing legislation before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Bynum
United States
Washington
Indianapolis
Congress
Kellogg Convicted in Indiana Land Fraud Case
After a seven minute deliberation the jury found Ulyssea B Kellogg guilty in the Tippecanoe circuit court on a land swindling charge. If sentenced, Kellogg faces two to fourteen years in the Michigan City penitentiary.
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State of
Indiana
Ulyssea B. Kellogg
Tre
Tippecanoe
Kelloggs
Michigan City
Rose-Black nuptials announced for Elmore town
Charles Rows and Miss Roby Black of Elmore township will be married at Elmore Sunday. Both well known in Elnora. Rows is son of W. H. Rows entering the grocery business with his father. Miss Black is the daughter of W. H. Black, merchant of Elnora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rows
Roby Black
Elmore Township
Elmors
Folka
Elnora
Rosa i
W. H. Rows
Miss Black
W. H. Black
Marchant
Death of Winfield Sooty Lane miller of Kaes county
Winfield Scott Lane fifty years old prominent miller died of pneumonia Sunday morning at Edwardsport. He owned an interest in the large rolling mills at Decker his birthplace and in late years managed mills at Quinby and other plants in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winteld Scott Lase
Kaes County
Edwardsport
Milla
Decker
Qiney
Saliiven
Bastett-Kuhn Mlevatar Coargaay
Sta Viaewn Ee
Hoffmann Buys Property in Van Buren for Cottage Move
Mrs Stella Hoffmann purchases four cottages on Hlafrna Street in Van Buren. Sims plan relocation to Sixth and PUR akronta, with Sine moving to Washington.
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Mra
Stella Hoffmann
Sims
van Buren
Ehtp
Hlafrna Street
Washisatom
Knapp County Board Meeting Discusses Budget Items
The Knapp County board convenes to evaluate departmental budgets and proposed allocations amid ongoing fiscal matters. Officials consider grant requests and staffing impacts as part of a broader financial review.
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