Autumn Field and City Hall Debate on Indiana Political Law
A fragment discusses autumn scenes and a controversial Indiana law limiting political activity by Bollea officers and other public employees. It notes some cities operate under partial versions of the law, while others face penalties up to 500 dollars and six months in jail for violations during elections.
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Indiana
Washington
Bollea
Madison
Edfords Frankfort
Crawfordsvilla
Brazil
Huntington
Ani Goshen
IL McCormack
Cohimbus
Coimbus
McCormack
Ie. Daviess Couc
A. Atarier
Ag. Hopkins’ Point
Terre Haute Debates Brick Street Paving Debate
The Terre Haute city discussion centers on using brick streets with concrete foundations or without. Reports say authorities favor durable pavement though costly and noisy, with several cities testing the method and officials noting its limited alternatives.
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Terre d “Haute
Local debates over property prices and government budgets
A fragment discusses real estate costs and high taxes in Indiana towns, criticizing push for high rates and secret caucus influence in Washington. It references Haycock of Indianapolis, a former jetty clerk, and a local Dunkville administration examining historic county management and courthouse deterioration.
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Washington
Cocanon Council
Hoomington
City Wall Plan Abandoned Draws Council Rejection
Local council refuses to transfer funds to Bink ingi fund as plans for a city wall are abandoned. Community officials cite shifting priorities and budget constraints. Residents call for clearer timelines and alternative fortification measures.
City Hall Debates Over Levy and Sinking Fund Vote
Council debates replacing the Helphinstine resolution with Costello measures to place the city hall sinking fund in a time deposit or use it to extinguish the city debt. The six to three defeat of Helphinstine prompts the Castello resolution's passage and outlines for paying outstanding warrants totaling 7085 while earning interest on funds.
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Hall
Costello
City Hall
Ilo
Pinelin
T Peoples Bank
Hopkins
Shelphinstine
Ity Hall
Placf
Reagan
Alexander
Keller
Mr. Keller
Fifth Ward
Lies
Strie
Herald
Ying
Colello
Baen
Amendinek
Stnne ii Yenne
Monster Pumpkin Grows in Brazil Home Garden
Samuel Bond of Brazil reportedly raised a giant pumpkin weighing a2 pounds and measuring six feet one finch in circumference, a remarkable garden yield noted last year.
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Samuel Bond
Brazil
Cosmetic label request conflicts with safety guidelines
Box label proposes skull and crossbones imagery. state chemist requires warnings. Communication notes that hazardous contents may be present and labeling must follow safety standards for toxic products.
Publicity as a Crusade Targeting Toxic Cosmetics
A Indianapolis News report cites H B Barnard state chemist warning that cosmetic preparations containing corrosive sublimate face sale bans in Indiana unless labeled with poison skull emblems. He says many products are poisonous if ingested and that manufacturers may withdraw them rather than display symbols, reducing women’s use.
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Indianapolis News
H. B. Barnard
State Board of Health
Indiana
Ward
Barnard
Iti
City finances and patent medicines in state campaign
A Democratic critique argues Republican control of Washington finances was minimal since 1898, noting only brief ties and a 10 month period with power split. Indiana health officials plan publicity campaigns and chemical analyses of patent medicines, aiming to expose alcohol content and adulteration in many products.
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Washington
Indiana
State Board of Health
Laboratory of Hygiene
Ma .Barnard
Bardnard
Oyster samples show no borax after lab tests
The chemist reported eleven oyster samples collected by Mr. Barnard in Indianapolis contained no borax. He noted dealers appeared to heed the warning and have kept borax out of the oysters.
Marriages of Interest Reported in Washington Area
A series of weddings and engagements are noted. John A Veale of Washington and Miss Clara Hancock of Indianapolis married after a brief courtship begun at the state fair. Robert Kuhn and Maud Smith wed at East Walnut Street with Rev. J W Baker officiating. Frank Lehigh and Emma Garaghan plan to marry October 26 at St Simon's and then tour the East. Joseph Klee and Florence Lauby announced their engagement with a wedding set for October 24 in Washington. Frank Garaghan and Ducey Schwing of Evansville to wed in Evansville October 25 and then honeymoon in the South before settling in St Augustine Florida.
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Indianapolis
John A. Veale
Anderson Veale
Clara Hancock
Washington
Veale
College Avenue
Robert Kuhn
Miss Maud Smith
Dora Smith
East Walnut Street
J. W. Baker
M. FE
Kuhn
B. & O. Southwestern
Horace A. Smith
Jordan's Station
Frank Lehigh
Emma Garaghan
St. Simon's Church
Garaghan
Was
Baltinmierve
Lehigh
The
Gould System
Joseph Klee
Florence Lauby
Miss Lauby
Louis Lauby
Court House
Mr. Klee
Theodore. Klee
Mill Street
Frank Garaghan
Ducey Schwing
Evansville
Augustine
Florida
Woodmen Unveil Monuments Amid Large Community Turnout
A large crowd attended Woodmen of the World unveiling ceremonies at Vealey Creek cemetery and Norris monument. Several hundred gathered in the morning with at least 100 visiting Woodmen from Evansville Monroe City Oakland City and Buckskin taking part. About 400 Woodmen joined the parade at 1 pm.
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Woodmen of the World
Vealey Creek Cemetery
Coan Monument
Norris Monument
Evansville
Monroe City
Oakland City
Buckskin
Bid results for gravel road project in Washington township
Bidders meet the Washington township call for 25.20 miles of gravel road work sold to John D. Moore & Co. for 66 956 dollars. Moore & Co. cut the bid to 66 071.75 dollars, far below the estimate, with further reductions to 62 775. others dropped out as spirited bidding continued at the county courthouse sale.
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Washington
Washington Township
John D. Moore & Co
Odon
Court House
John D. Moore
Harry H Crooke
J. Ma. Winklepleck
W. C. Garten
Gother
Theodolt de ' Anderson
Vincennes
Amos Musselman
Newberry
Bugaboo
Madison Township
Buncombe Road
Anjos Musselman
Newberg
Terre, Haute
Abia
Prospective Coal Mines Plan in Northern Vi County Area
A Kipler Coal Company representative in Linton seeks options on about 2000 acres near Plainville and Binora with 500 more needed for a mine plan of six to eight shafts. Last year five holes were drilled. vein nearly four feet thick at 35 feet depth. Locals and operators show interest. McNeely brothers form a company leasing the McCarter farm idle line, signaling renewed activity in nearby Odobn.
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iKipler Coal Company
Linton
Plaingilke
Plainville
Binora
Daviess County
3 $Odon
McNeely Brothers
Dan and
John McCarter
McCarter
Five Smiles
New Company to Resume Work East of Odon Shaft
The shaft near Odon, forty feet deep, is mentioned as a long ongoing project. The new company plans to begin work immediately after a year of active operation for the fine.
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Odon
Fire roars through tent injuring Samuel Lent in Loogootee
A gasoline lamp explosion at a Loogootee tent near a shooting gallery injured Samuel R. Lent, who since moved from Shoals. Lent suffered severe burns to face, arms and legs after the blaze consumed the canvas and spread flames. Doctors treated him while local officials arranged transport to his Shoals home. his prognosis remained poor.
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Samuel R. Lent
Shoals
Loogootee
Lent
Het
Tils
Jin
de Robinson
di Braxton
Dr. Strange
W. K. Penrod
Loogcotes
Ong
Enneéss
Ganhlers
Bedsford
Washington
Toot
Rootee
Loogootee Cutting Affray Leaves Man Wounded
In Loogootee a barrow knife attack occurred after a drunken quarrel between Nicholas Lewis and Nicholas Brown. Brown received three severe cuts to the left side and faces possible death. Lents, a local resident with barber shop work history, was arrested and held as the investigation continues. Brown, about 35, has a wife and two children.
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Nicholas Lewis
Washington
Nicholas Brown
Brown
Lent
Lents
Ife
Temple Court
Kidwell & Gray
Verdict for defendant in Wayne Edwards rail case at Vincennes
Wayne Edwards of Daviess County sued FE T & T Railway Co for 4000 damages claiming a conductor struck him on a train. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after evidence showed Edwards intoxicated and provoking the conductor. Edwards’ father William Edwards lived in Veale township.
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Wayne Edwards
Daviess County
FE & T
Vincennes
Edwards
Folwards
Lake
Eol Wards
William Edwards
Uve
Veale Township
Mr Axtell Retires From Local Gas Company
Thomas J. Axtell has retired after sixteen years of service with the local gas company. He remains vigorous at seventy and plans to focus on private business, while passing duties to younger staff.
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Thomas J. Axtell
Bist
Mr. Axtell
Detective Tracks Colonel Traylor In City Chase
A New York detective searched the city Monday evening for Colonel Traylor also known as G. B. Porter, a noted confidence man who reportedly fled New York with $20 million in jewelry. The sleuth vows a merry chase as the pursuer and pursued move through the latest chapter of the case.
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New York
Colonel Traylor
G. B. Porter
New York City
A ‘Merry Chase
Court opens in Kes county circuit with varied cases
The Kes county circuit court began its October term with Judge Houghton in attendance. Trials include a disturbance case in Reeve township, fines for a minor, and several continuances. Witnesses and jurors appeared as prosecutors pursue charges while other suits move to venue or await trial. Senator Cyrus E. Davis visited court and indicated plans to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress.
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Kes County
Jdge
Houghton
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloon
Devipss County
la Ant
Congress
Illinois land purchase near East St. Louis by We MéBride
Thom B Graham and John We MéBride bought 162 acres in Washington County Illinois forty five miles from East St. Louis on a Failroad route to that city. We MéBride will move onto the land after completing a crop at the Swan pond Graham farm. Moving date set for next fall.
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Thom
Graham
John We MéBride
Swan Pond
Washington
East St. Louis
Bride
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