State Tax Rise Aims at Funding Administration Costs
The article argues the levy increase funds growing state administration costs under the Democratic party, not debts. It cites past Republican debt payments, rising commissions and boards, higher department salaries, and larger legislative expenses as the main drivers behind higher taxes to support education and public services.
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Washington Democrat
Nances
Marshall
State Board of Accounts
Severa
Army of Field Examiners
State Finances Face Large Borrowing and Rising Costs
The text notes Indiana government borrowing from Indianapolis and Chicago banks at favorable rates to cover running expenses. It cites loans totaling $460,000 and $509,000 and forecasts another $500,000 to $1,000,000 before taxes, while criticizing Democratic plans for direct primary laws and costly statehouse annex and constitutional convention proposals.
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Indianapolis
Bankas
Chicago
Indiana
Bloomington Water Works Failures Spur Sale Plea
The Bloomington Star argues municipal ownership failed to deliver water reliably. It urges selling the plant to a corporation to end taxpayer burden and eliminate the unwieldy municipal debt.
Questionable bill on Jennings county court house move
The Washington Democrat reports a United Press story about a bill for a Jennings county court house removal election allegedly signed by Governor Ralston but never passed by the House. It notes the bill introduced by Mark Storen now a U S marshal and criticizes Democratic legislature and administration for perceived duplicity.
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Washington Democrat
United Press
Indianapolis
Ralston
Court House
Jennings County
Mark Storen
United States
House of Representatives
Democrat
Loss for Indiana Farmers From Wheat Price Drop
Washington city statisticians estimate Indiana wheat farmers face a total loss of 6 450 000 dollars this year at an average 61 dollars per farmer. With 104 273 wheat growers and 43 000 000 bushels produced, prices fell fifteen cents per bushel while taxes rose.
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Washington City
Indiana
Engineer Burns From Escaping Steam at Local Brick Plant
Clyde Taylor, engineer at Lawhead Brick and Tile works in Loogootee, suffered severe chest and arm burns after a boiler boiler tap failed during a daily boiler blow off. He was enveloped by escaping steam in the morning incident.
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Clyde Taylor
Lawhead Brick and Tile Works
Loogootee
Estley
Taylor
German aviator reaches 24606 feet in flight near Leipsic
The article compares Heinrich Oelerich’s 24606 foot altitude with earlier records by Birdmen and balloonists, noting risks, historic feats, and the rapid progress in airplane control amid Bastille Day celebrations by French aviators.
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Herr Oelerich
Paris
Indiana taxes rise under reformers promise relief
The Port Wayne News argues Indiana's six month tax haul rose by 861636.13 over last year with inheritance tax adding about 300000. It predicts a temporary state loan over one million to cover current expenses and criticizes reformers for raising salaries and taxes while promising further laws to crush public enemies.
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Port Wayne
Indiana
Rtcte
Fire Marshal Distorts His Stance in Editorial Reply
In a letter W E Longley state fire marshal rebuts editorial claims. He cites bulletin 33 noting a harsher view that homeowners should prove innocence after fires and that suspicion should fall on the owner rather than the public officer. The paper questions his meaning.
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W. EE. Longley
United States
Europe
Taxes rise as Indiana counties report midyear state dues
The June state settlement shows a total for ninety two county treasurers with Howard county paying 53404.67 for the first half of 1914 versus 45090.98 in 1913. The overall state revenue increased by 461056.13 due to higher levy and property valuations. Local taxes are expected to rise accordingly.
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Indianapolis
Luther
General Assembly
Howard County
Columbus
Indiana
Robbing the State Controversy Highlights Indiana Outrage
A dramatic letter denounces a supposed interpolation of laws into the state statute without legislative passage. It accuses officials of raising salaries and taking money under the color of law, calling it one of the grossest outrages in Indiana.
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Indiana
Mrs. T. J. Lafferty Dead in Lindsay California
Mrs. T. J. Lafferty sister of Martha Bandy of Madison township died in Lindsay California.
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T. J. Lafferty
Sys
Martha Bandy
Madison Township
Lindsay
California
Debate on Primary and Constitution Shape State Campaign
Voters hear discussion of three leading questions in the state campaign the primary the constitution and the economy. Attendees warn that approving the extra two million in costs would push economy to the fore and fuel further extravagance while opposing the primary and constitution schemes gains steam.
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Campuign
Andicense
Panama Canal to Open for World Commerce on August 15
Secretary of War Garrison announced Thursday night that the Panama Canal will open to global trade on August 13 with likely the first vessel passing being the war department steamer Crile taba at Colon.
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Panamas Canal
Panama Canal
Great Waterway
Crietaba
War Department
Colon
State treasury paid off 750000 but for a dead horse
After settlements by 76 of 92 Indiana counties the state board of finance announced it had paid 750000 of the state indebtedness. Of this total 600000 went to a dead horse loan and 200000 to a temporary Chicago loan repaid with interest totaling over 15298457. Taxpayers face higher taxes as Democratic leadership boosts valuations and imposes more licenses.
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Bloomington Star
Indiana
Bloomington
the Star
State Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
Indianapolis
State Board of Finance
Ralston
Vollmer Remembered as Civic Leader and Devoted Parishioner
Henry Vollmer of Washington, Indiana, longtime grocer and businessman, died at 63. He served on the city council, the school board, and the bank, aided St. Marys Catholic church, helped found its parochial school and organ, and was honored by the Business Men's Association for his public service and charity.
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Jochum
Mr. Vollmer
Henry Vollmer
Anthony Kocher
John Dosch
John W. VeCarts
Alf Cahel
George Godwin
N. G. Read
Henry F. Vollover
UN Business Mens Association
Washington
Indiana
Vollmer
Eit’ Comedd
Tre Cea Dees
Dadana
Voll Mer
Cits
Vien Volker Spor Petica
Henori Fo Vollmer O
Dingelbe
Hanger
Pruesia
Joseph Feunt
Efe
Hanover
William of
Isce
America
Cineinneth
Ohta
Perdinend Hochnares
Millane Center
Vollmer Suntary
West Malin Street
Lave Sears
State Bank of Washington
Farming Properties
Fke
Immortal Committee of Ten
Ehoirs
St. Marys Catholic Church
Core Returns From Indianapolis On Tax Board Hearing
County Auditor Core returned from Indianapolis where he represented Daviess county before the state board of tax commissioners. He said local assessments on household goods farming implements and automobiles are below state average, and he expects no tax increases. He faced questions from the state board about the reasons for the county’s decrease.
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Core
Indianapolis
Daviess County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Daviess Counts
Democratic state auditor report errors raise questions
The 1912 and 1915 auditor reports list net general fund expenditures with large discrepancies between the net totals and the sum of itemized expenditures. The paper cites specific miscalculations of 1 332 236 31 in 1912 and 1 665 458 94 in 1915 and demands a satisfactory explanation from democratic officials.
Fragmentary note on civic service and character
The text recalls a citizen and official marked by humility and uprightness. It highlights education shaping his conduct in public life, noting his long city council tenure and his steady, considerate service for the city.
Despondent Knox Coal executive dies by suicide
Wansazer Paris, former general manager of the Knox Coal company in Bicknell, Indiana, shot himself with a $2 revolver at the Edge of Town after walking along Main Street. He died at 11 30 oclock. He left a note citing despondency tied to gambling, with no family troubles noted. Paris, about 45, father of seven, had recently been recalled as a thrifty man and well regarded locally.
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U.S
Paris
Wansazer
Knox Coal Compa
Main
Indian Creek Bridge
Brennan Grove
Knox Coal Company
Bicknell
Washington Sharpshooters Record at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Company 1 lift team returned from Fort Benjamin Harrison after a state rifle shoot. Cameron Greenwood had the best score, the only member to make the regional team. National meet qualification failed for the squad. practice for Camp Perry, Ohio, continues. The state militia encampment at Fort Benjamin Harrison starts August 16, with Company F aiming for at least forty men.
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Fort Benjamin Harrison
Cameron Greenwood
Camp Perry
Ohio
Harriman
F. L. Snider
Child Scalded to Death in Vincennes Play Incident
Two year old Alice Skidmore daughter of Mr and Mrs George Skidmore of Vincennes died after falling into a bucket of boiling water while at play. The tragedy ends a household known to local residents.
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Alice Skidmore
George Skidmore
Vincennes
Overheated Worker Stricken at B. and O. Southwestern Shops
Randolph Ragsdale of 104 West Oak Street was seriously ill after overheating while working at the B. & O. Southwestern shops Wednesday evening.
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Randolph Ragsdale
West Oak Street
Southwestern
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