Tax debate highlights county debt and tax levies
In Martin county a tax levy of 80.65 supports a sinking fund to pay debt, while Daviess county shows lower taxes after Republicans reduced indebtedness. The piece argues Martin should mirror Daviess to restore financial health and voters should demand responsible fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Martin County
State Statistician's
Daviess County
Indiana
Daviese
Sulivan
Fsu
Light Plant Trustees Resignations Explained
The piece defends the voluntary resignations of Henry Aikman and Hugh McKernan from the electric light trustees board. It denies that they were hounded or forced by criticism and asserts they left the position upon viewing the situation as it appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Aikman
Hugh McKernan
Board of
Electric ‘Light Trustees
Public concerns on city light plant management and politics
The piece discusses the electric light plant board turnover, praising Aikman and McKernan for resigning and criticizing lingering politician appointees. It also notes editorials, temperance talk, ice business profits, and political commentary about Taggart and LaFollette, plus a judge nomination in Greene and Sullivan counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hght
Neg Aity
Almos
Coneil
Aikma
Democratic City
Light Board
Equnell Fae
Rngrees
Aikman
Afr. McKernan
Farmer optimism counters political strife in Indiana
The Chicago Post urges farmers to remain hopeful amid wheat shortage fears and rising export demand. It notes Thomas Taggart's influence in Marion County politics and critiques a Greene-Sullivan circuit nomination process as a constitutional misstep, while highlighting temperance trends and labor actions.
Prohibitionists Attack Republicans as Indiana Laws Stand
A prohibitionist speaker rails at the Republican party on Main and Third Thursday night. He claims all temperance legislation in Indiana arose from Republican legislatures and that only their laws restrain liquor traffic. He warns third parties hope to defeat Republicans. The piece mentions Senator La Follette and criticizes his lectures as sensationalism. It notes John A. Riddle of Linton denouncing the Sullivan convention in his acceptance speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator LaFollette
The
Herald
Indianapolis Star
Washington City
LaFollette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Indiana
Republian
Sullivan
John A. Riddle
Linton
Fuldge
Ingreetance
Daviess County Economy Taller Than Knox and Sullivan
An analysis shows Daviess County runs its government more economically than Knox and Sullivan despite similar tax rates. Taxable values and county levy totals reveal Knox spends about 13 000 more and Sullivan about 11 000 more than Daviess, with Daviess owing no road repair debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Knox County
Sullivan County
Knox
Daviess
Sullivan
Hearst Cartoon Targets Taggart and Democratic Power
The piece notes county Democrats opposing him call him a set of political comoroments while a Hearst cartoon lampoons Thomas Taggart as a gambling leader of his era. Alonzo Greene Smith insists Taggart will not resign from the national chairmanship, claiming vindication by Judge Bus Kirk and noting the casino in French Lick was harmless and aimed at separating money from those not entitled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
French Lick
Taggart
Judge Buskirk
Democratic National Committee
Army of the
Has-Beens
Riddle
Trip
Hearst
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Party
Pluto
Alonzo Greene Smith
Mr. Smith
Bus Kirk
Good roads urged for Pike county farmers
An Indianapolis style letter argues for road improvements to save money and time for farmers. It cites horse and wagon losses, high horse prices, and starch of bad roads as justification. The piece promotes using local cinders and proper grading to build cheaper, durable Pike county roads with honest spending and full daily labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork Co
Mia
Pike County
Pike
Sravel
Rock Roads
Argument for Good Roads in Pike County
A Petersburg Democrat letter argues for direct taxation and practical road work in Pike County. It condemns ineffective supervisor led “work” and urges graders, culverts, and graded dirt roads with paid labor for a full day’s effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Philadelphia Selected by Elks Lodge for Next Year
The Branch lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks chose Philadelphia as the convention city for next year during Wednesday’s Scot affair, marking the city as the host for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Pioneer Resident Dead in Vincennes
Mrs Daniel Elliott aged eighty four longtime Knox county pioneer died Wednesday in Vincennes from Brights disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Elliott
Knox County
Vincennes
Bright
Earthquake Devastates Socorro New Mexico Town
A severe quake and at least fifty two tremors since Sunday morning have shattered Socorro New Mexico. The School of Mines buildings are cracked and most homes damaged or destroyed forcing residents to flee. Ed Fink reports widespread panic, railroad disruptions, cracked bridges, and rising hot springs amid suspected volcanic activity near Socorro.
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Socorro
N. M
School of Mines
Ed Fink
el Paso
Texas
Santa Fe Railroad
Fink
Hugh
Magdalena
M Mountains
Winckler
Socorre
Attempt at death by morphine at Globe hotel
Mrs. I H Farrington reportedly attempted suicide by taking between one and a half and two grains of morphine at the Globe hotel around 11 pm. Dr. Holder gave an antidote and she soon recovered. She claimed cruel treatment by her husband and said she wrote a farewell note, which was not found. The couple recently moved from Oakland City. her husband is a painter with Pointer Paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
If. H. Farrington
Globe Hotel
AL .H. Holder
Hysterleaf
James Jordan
Holder
Wittin
Parringtons
Oakland City
Pointer Paint Company
Mose Fielder
Indiana Wheat Crop Set to Exceed Forty Million Bushels
Indiana likely to post a record wheat harvest this year with estimates from Joseph H. Stubbs chief of the bureau of statistics showing a crop surpassing 40,000,000 bushels on about 2,160,000 acres. Preliminary reports indicate a possible 44,000,000 bushels, marking one of the largest crops in twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Joseph H. Stubbs
Bureau of Statistics
Statistician
Wheat Crop Yields and Acreage Fluctuations Through the Years
The record compares wheat harvests from 1899 to 1905 noting 51 million bushels in 1899, 44 million in 1992, a 1900 crop near 8 million from 2.6 million acres, and 1904 a small crop due to acreage. Last year and this year show higher yields and larger acreage, with this year's area about 31 percent above last year.
A Strange Woman Stirs Curiosity Near Mauckport
A 40 year old woman seen near Mauckport Harrison county thirty five miles southwest of New Albany rides a pony with camping gear two guns and a pistol rumor says she camps in the woods at night followed by about six dogs. She refuses to reveal name or residence and appears well supplied when buying food or supplies. A similar sighting near Weat Point Kentucky caused much speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauckport
Harrison County
New Albany
Prohibition Speakers Planned for Loogootee Event
Ransom Pope of Elngra and Second district prohibition party chairman arranged a speaking event in Loogootee for next Wednesday July 25. State chairman C E Newlin of Indianapolis and AL Crim of Crawfordsville will speak, with Professor Hawes of Ada mble as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee Tribune
Ransom Pope
Elngra
Prohibition Party
C.E. Newlin
Indianapolis
AL. Crim
Crawfordsville
Hawes
Law Firm Changes Name in Petersburg
The firm Dillon & Ely Petersburg becomes Ely & Greene after Thom as H. Dillon’s death. Virgil R. Greene, formerly of Washington DC, joins as junior partner. Greene is a Republican. Ely serves as Democratic chairman of Pike county central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon & Ely
Petersburg
Thomas H. Dillon
Ely & Greene
Ton
Virgil R. Greene
Washington, D. C
Greene
Ely
Pike County Central Committee
New Live Stock Inspector Post Created at B& O Southwestern
The B. and O. Southwestern Railway will establish a new live stock inspector position at the stock yards. G. W. Pendrey, currently a contracting agent in the freight department, will be appointed to the post. The office had existed years ago but was abolished in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & O. Southwestern
G. W. Pendrey
Protests Over Nomination to Mutual Life Trustees
Samuel Untermeyer counsel for the International Policyholders Committee protests to the New York state superintendent of Insurance in Albany against proposed trustees of Mutual Life Insurance Company. The objections target nominees from the policyholders organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Untermeyer
International —_Policyholders’ committee
State Superintendent of Insurance
Albany
N. Y
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Campaign Begins Against Noncompliant Corporations
Attorney General Wade H Ellis filed suit in Cincinnati Common Pleas Court targeting foreign and domestic corporations not complying with Ohio law, marking a campaign during business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Lourt
Cincinnati
Wade H, Ellis
Ohio
Keith and Walker couple wed in quiet ceremony
Oliver M. Keith a carpenter and Mrs Hannah E Walker were married Wednesday evening. This is Keiths second marriage and Mrs Keith’s third. His first wife is dead and she was separated from her other husbands by divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver M. Keith
Hannah E.walker
Keith
Divorves
Survey of Kentucky ground waters by USGS
The United States Geological Survey will investigate groundwater in a large Bluegrass region of Kentucky. The project will span most of the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Bluegrass
Kentucky
Petersburg Man Dies After Neck Gland Operation
John T. Lewis of Petersburg died in Evansville following an operation for an enlarged neck gland. His body was sent back to Petersburg for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Lewis
Petersburg
Evansville
State board halts Homecoming Week fair ad plan
At an Indianapolis meeting the executive committee of the state board of agriculture decided not to advertise the state fair as Home-Coming Week. The move ends proposals to mark a special observance linked to the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
state board of feri+ culture
Indianapolis
Insane Inmate Halts Roof Standoff at Dunaling Asylum
An inmate at the Dunaling asylum, identified as M1, mounted the roof for eight hours before a deliberate ruse by an attendant induced him to descend. The incident ended without further violence and the man was returned to custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunaling, M1
Monopoly of traffic stirs coffee trade in Illinois Central grip
The Illinois Central has secured a monopoly of the coffee traffic in the territory tributary to New Orleans. Other roads threaten a rate war in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Farmer Dies While Assisting Hayload in Pike County
Richard Lee, a prominent Pike County farmer, collapsed and died of apoplexy while atop a hay stack helping a farm hand unload hay. The incident occurred during work on the farm and authorities were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lee
Pike County
Buys Farm Pastor J W Baker In City
The Rev J W Baker pastor of the First M E church of this city buys a farm. The notice identifies the clergyman and his purchase in a local community item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker
M. E. Church
Purchase of Tih Marhay Farm Near Orleans
A buyer has acquired the Tih Marhay property near Orleans with Arty acres noted in the farm. The deal confirms continued agricultural use and expanded farming capacity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Farmer Demands Money in Vincennes Police Station Row
Andrew Purcell, a local farmer, allegedly accosted Police Superintendent Fuller at the Vincennes police station and demanded $25 for debts over two of Fuller's horses. A heated exchange followed as Purcell claimed the debt and threatened action, while Fuller denied owing anything and accused Purcell of owing him. Officers Woods and Fuller reportedly separated the men after the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Vincennes
Andy Purcell
S.o
Woods
Purcell
Davie county court adjourns as Helena Zinkana case heads list
The June term of the Daviess county circuit court adjourned Friday. Barton death noted by the bar with eulogies. The court heard several verdicts including Meredith cases and a $10,000 malpractice suit sent for change of venue. The grand jury filed its final report with about fifty indictments and around 200 witnesses examined.
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Daviess
Ette Cult
Hoon
Daviess County Bar Fada
Hoor
Gaylord
Barton
Dieco
A. J. Padgatt
Ja I
John v. Spencer
Bar
Lfe
Davieas
Martin County
Helena Zinkana
B. & O.southwestern Railway Company
Eleventh Street
Fhia City
Meredith Rogal
Mra
Pacinda McDonald
Merediths
Bowman
DeMotte
Rankin
Owon
Sullivan County
Prohibition Meeting Held in Elnora and Platoville
State Chairman C. E. B. Newlin and A. L. Crim led a prohibitionist gathering in Elnora on Thursday at 2 o clock with speeches by Vincennes candidate for congress in the Second district and Crim for secretary of state. Ransom Pope presided. Speakers traveled to Platoville for a 4 o'clock meeting followed by an evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Newlin
A. .L. Crim
Elnora
Vincennes
Congress
A. L. Crim
Ransom Pope
Platoville
Pastor M C Clark Accepts Call at Larkman's Creek Church
The Rev. M. C. Clark will depart Friday morning for his appointment at Larkman's Creek Church nine miles south of Washington where he has accepted a pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
M. C. Clark
Larkman’s Creek Church
Washington
Robert Harris Named Principal of Cannetbures Schools
Robert Harris has been appointed principal of the Cannetbures schools, signaling leadership changes at the district level and a new educational direction for the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harris
Cannetbures
Multiple Birth Announcements Across Families
Notices list several newborns including a son for Mrs James A Gill, a son for Mrs John Sehied, a daughter for Mrs Franklin Roy Stull, a son for Mrs James Allen, twins a daughter and a son for Mrs William Martin, a son for Mrs John Kehoe in Terre Haute, a daughter for Mrs Charles Kidwell, a con for Mrs L. Horrall on Portersville road, and a son for Mrs T F Spink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
James A. Gill
Scheid
John Sehied
Stugl
Franklin Roy Stull
Allen
James
Martin
William
Kehoe
John Kehoe
Terre Haute
Kidwell
Charles Kid- Well
Horrall
L. 3. Horrall
Portersville Road
Con. Spink
T. FL Spink
List of Letters in Washington Post Office for Week
Advertised letters remaining for week ending July 17 include Mrs Rosa Wooyen Mrs Julia Crawford Mrs Ida Hill Mrs Eva Lamb Mrs Cora Steers Mrs Lidzie Stephenson and men Burley Browning R L Evans W L Seltig Master Frank Walker Oltie Walker. One cent charge for advertised matter. Postingster E C Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Office
Wooyen
Rosa Crawford
Julia Hill
Ida Lamb
Eva Smith
Cora Steers
Lidzie Stephenson
Burley Browning
R L Evans
W.L. Seltig
Frank Walker
Oltie Walker
E. C. Faith
Legal Notices from Divorce and Partition Dockets
The record lists several case names including ASSER versus GASSER for divorce and BILLINGS versus DANT with partition action. Names include HARRY FITTS WIRT, MARY WIRT, LEONARD BACHEN, DORA BRACHEN, OLIVER KEITH WALKER, HANNAH E WALKER, JOHN W BILLINGS, MARY DENT and others. Proceedings reference divorce and partition actions in unspecified jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Bachen
Leonard
Dora Brachen
Keith-Walker
Oliver Mr
Hannah E. Walker
Billings
Dant
John W., Billings, Et al
Mary‘ Dent
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Central Ice Company
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Greene County
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Davifss County
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Pike Road
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Providence Journal
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