Lanterns and lighting debate in notes and comment
The column discusses street lighting issues in the city, urging better lighting service to avoid mud and damage. It mentions the possible visit of The Gentleman from Indiana and praises Congressman Miers for courteous gestures toward Booker T. Washington during the Washington inaugural ceremonies, noting political criticism from opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Five
Miers
Bloomington
Washington City
Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
Local Interest Notes on Politics and Oddities
The Terre Haute Star notes Frank J. Cannon of Salt Lake City faces disfellowshipping by the Mormon church as a possible first step in a senate bid. The Louisville Courier Journal mentions an elderly man aiming to box with Osler to prove him wrong. Kalamazoo reports a doctor finding pin in a patient’s appendix. Grand Rapids mocks women as queer creatures. Elihu Root declines a Panama Canal post at $100,000 a year to pursue law. Madisonville cites a loyal editor amid political tumults.
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Frank J. Cannon
Salt Lake City
Senate
Terreu Star
Kalamazoo
Grand Rapids Herald
Elihur Root
Panama Canal
Terre Haute
Kentucky engineer to supervise drydock construction
A Kentucky engineer has been detailed to supervise the construction of a drydock. The note questions how a Kentucky Colonel could be useful in this matter, reflecting editorial quips from the era. The piece also cites Senator Depew paying $900 for a Washington room to view the inaugural parade, with further commentary on access to the President regarding legislation.
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Kentucky
Spencer
Depew
Washington
Chauncey
Terre Haute
New Law On Highways Signed Amid Budget And Hospital Debate
Indianapolis March 9 The codification commission’s highway bill has been signed by Governor Hanly allowing public votes on road improvements. Other action includes a surplus fund transfer to schools, raised county superintendent per diem, and a veto threat on a new Jackson Scott judicial district. A southeastern Indiana hospital site battle pits Seymour and North Vernon against Columbus with cost estimates favoring Seymour. Governor Hanly plans to appoint the hospital location panel next week as G A R encampment races begin in Madison with J M Barlow pitching a tie strategy.
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Indianapolis
Codification Commission
Hanly
Carl Wood
Jackson
Scott Counties
Fountain County
Columbus
Seymour
North Vernon
Bedford
Southeastern Indiana
Ingang
Springer
Bartholomew County
Baltimore & Ohio
Indiana
Southern Toads
Wood
Néwhahne
Newhouse
Miller
Varied Politico Legal Notes and Local Tragedy Headlines
A Marion county grand jury returns indictments in a corruption probe while Seagost C A Baker of Marion is not charged. Other items report a Moscow Gazette reaction to interior revolt, a Colorado gubernatorial deadlock hint, a chicken theft suspect’s suicide, a drowning, and the death of Indianapolis mayor John Caven at eighty one.
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Marion County Grand ‘Jury
Seagost C. A
Indianapolis
John Caven
Doan's Kidney Pills Earn Local Enthusiasm
Local readers praise Doan's Kidney Pills after a East North Street case where a relative suffered back and kidney pain, nighttime urinary issues, and fatigue. The testimonial claims kidney function improved and backache eased, with Foster Milburn Co. listed as US agents. Also advertised are Hollister's Bushy Mountain Tea and Lindeman's Pharmacy supplies.
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Izen
Doan
E. Shepard
East North
Hoosier
Dean
Woan
Foster. Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Woan's
Indiana Governor to Fill Railway Commission Seats Amid Scramble
Indianapolis March 9 Governor Hanly faces a flood of applications for the new railway commission seats. Dr Samuel N Quillin and Eben H Wolcott are among bidders with Democrats favored for two slots. The commission pays 2500 a year and includes a secretary candidate C B Riley of the Indiana Grain Dealers association.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
Railway Commission
Samuel N. Quillin
Linton
Quin
Eben H. Wolcott
John Clare
New
Albany
W. J. Wood
Evansville
C. B. Riley
Indiana Grain Dgalera’ Association
House
Senate
Strike at a steel mill stalls East Chicago plant
In Hammond Indiana on March 9 1000 plus workers walk out at the East Chicago Republic iron and steel mill with the plant nearly idle and guards posted as officials refuse to consider a fifteen cent per diem raise. Some unions plan to return workers will be replaced by nonunion labor if needed. Local coverage also notes Indiana master plumbers convention officers elected and a separate robbery in Goshen where Jacob Whitehead was knocked down and robbed of 100 dollars.
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Hammond
Ind
East Chicago
Evansville
Indiana
A. B. Werkhoff
Lafayette
Byron Haddersley
Wayne
Bastione
W. Lane
Nxt
Indianapols
Goshen
Jacob Ww. Whitehead
New Paris
Atgre
Bargains in Farms and City Property Auction
Real estate listing offers multiple farms and city properties for quick sale. Includes 5 to 6 room houses, large lots, river bottom land, orchard and truck farm areas, rail switch proximity, and easy terms. Locations near Washington and other towns, with prices ranging up to 24 000 and per acre rates. Includes farm acreage, timber, cultivation, and building details.
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van Troey St
Weashington
Washington
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Osler
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Indiana G. A. R
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Madison
J. M. Barlow
Plainfield
Agsa Hustler
D. M. Tackett
Irgland Jerome Musser
Nee
GAR
Br” Dtersbure
Moscow Gazette
Michael Maravic
Gaz Tte
Ayer
Col
Joint Conference of the General Assembly
Jesse A. McDonald
Vicksurg
Iss
Aubmit
John Dolan
Ithis
Washington People
Hollidter
Batiste
Jcors
Marion County
Bureau of Public Printing
Thant
Great Republic
Indiana Plumbers
S. Eist
Fereed Smith & Artar
2Nd St
Icd
Geo. N. Engert
the. Jeweler
Main St
Ser
Tony Ny
hrvat—Brazikar
Pink’s
Sopera House
Krane Green Leseco
Archer Ord Garlos
Walker & Norris
All Grocers
William L. Brown
Temple Court
Shreeiey,s
Pba
Tinner
Kenairet
Hallet Davis Piano
Main St. Opera House
Iano
Cameron Hyatt
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