Payroll twice monthly for railroad workers takes effect
The state requires all businesses to pay twice monthly starting May. First payday is May 15 for April work, second on May 25 for the first fifteen days of May. Payrolls travel by train on the third and eighteenth to arrive in Baltimore by the sixth and tenth. Clerical staff will face a surge in workload and may need more personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. & C. Southwestern
Motive Department
Baltimire
General Ofice
Baltimore
Mevhenic
Edwards Sues to Recover One Thousand Dollars Damages
Jeptha T Edwards and Rebesca M Edwards sue William Chattin for breach of covenants in a deed Dateline December 1 187X involving property in northwest quarter section 2 township 7 north range 7 west They seek 1000 in damages claiming coal leases beneath the ground are being removed by coal operator Kidwell and that the deed conveyed fee simple and valid leases of the coal The plaintiffs claim damages amount to 1600 Attorneys Mattingly Myers represent the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeptha T. Edwards
Rebesca M. Edwards
William Chattin
Chattin
Nath
William Kidwell
Mattingly & Myers
Flooded Homes Reported in Indianapolis Relief Effort
Police record shows about 6,000 homes damaged by recent flood in Indianapolis. The general relief committee says 3,200 families have received aid, with rogs plan assisting additional households. Surveys confirm the initial estimate of 6,000 homes destroyed, leaving roughly 1,500 families without relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
General Rélief Committee
Star
Community relief funds needed for continued aid
Text notes that many people were cared for by relatives or could care for themselves through relief efforts, while others abandoned wreckage. Remaining 1,000 require continued aid, with an estimated $100,000 more funds needed. A public schoolroom collection is planned to boost fundraising for the relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Committee
Body of Drowned Operator Recovered at Allendale
Vincennes Ind April 16 The body of G W Thomas operator for the Big Four at Allendale was found in a cornfield near the Big Four railroad bridge below St Francis The clothing caught on drift sand saved the body from further washing away Thomas had been missing since March 28 after attempting to cross the water covered railroad and was carried away by the current De lour and Chirk found him near the Big Four bridge and will claim the 350 reward offered for the finding of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Int
G. W. Thomas
Big Four
Allendale
St. Francis
Thomas
Messrs
Deloura
Chirk
Big Four Bridge
Hoy
Beveridge to Address Progressives in Washington
Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge may be invited to address the progressives on changes of representatives. Roosevelt had been invited but could not attend. Beveridge is in Washington preparing a life of John Marshall and is believed to consent to speak to the party’s representatives, stirring activity in the halls of legislation.
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Washington
D.C
Albert J. Beveridge
Coleonel Roosevelt
Eddre
Beveridge
John Marshallitt
Etpito
Y Representatives
Ast
Leg ‘Sida
More Talk About New Railroad
A Martin switch extension to coal lands near Fy cemetery may open a mine this summer. Monon directors discuss expanding from Sullivan county to Freelandville Wheatland crossing B & Q Southwestern line, later extending to Evansville. A St Simon's division holds a market at Geyer Gill's shop on East Main Street Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell Monitor
American Coal Company
Martin
Monon
Little Joint
Sullivan County
Freelandville
Bicknell
Wheatland
Southwestern Railroad
Evansville
Geyer & Gill’s Tinning and Plumbing Shop
East Main Street
Ledies
St. Simon's
Nugent Defendant in Suit on Note
Thomids Nugent is the defendant in a suit filed in the Daviess circuit court by H Murphy and J M Winderlider. They claim Nugent gave them a promissory note for 500 dollars on August 23 1912 payable at Seymour National Bank within sixty days and that 293 92 remains unpaid. Judgment is asked for 300 dollars. Hastings Allen Hastings are the attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomids Nugent
Daviess Circuit Court
H. €. Murphy
J. M. Winderlider
Nugent
Seymour National Bank
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
B and O and B&Q bridge work restores river traffic
The article notes progress on the White River bridge and river crossing resumed traffic between St Louis and Cincinnati. Trains will run across the river via ferry at Lawrenceburg while bridge work continues, with service in Indiana division extending to Lawrencetown and beyond by week end.
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White River
Uinais
St. Lo
Medora
Indiana
Lawrenceta
St. Jianis
Lawrenceburns
Here
Aycock Receivership Fees Fixed by Court
Judge Rochford of the superior court fixed the fee for George E Feeney receiver for the T B Lacock Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis and his attorneys at 25000. Feeney will receive 7500 and Ryan Ruckelshaus and Henry Wirrum his attorneys 7500. Testimony on the value of services varied with witnesses proposing 16000 to 15000 for the receiver and 10000 to 12000 for attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochford
Superior Court
George E. Feeney
T. B. Lacock Manufacturing
Copmpens
Indianapolis
Feeney
Ryan & Ruckelshaus
Henry Wirrum
Artexs
Aquille Q. Jones
Judge Fixes Attorney Fees for Receiver's Work
Judge Redford set attorney fees at what he deemed fair for the services involved. Feeney served as receiver for about six months, with the amount reflecting the work performed and the responsibilities handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redford
Mr. Feeney
Pope Pius X In Worsening Health Amid Pneumonia Fears
Rowe reports Pope Pius X remains critically ill with fluctuating symptoms. Doctors note fever around 104 degrees, a left chest consolidation suggesting pneumonia, and intensified bronchial sounds signaling careful observation of the Pontiff's general condition.
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Marehlafava
Vatican
Mrs Henry Schmidt Dead at Cincinnati
Word received today announces the death at 10 30 this morning of Mrs Henry Schmidt at her home in Cincinnati. She was mother of Mrs S C Eskridge of East Walnut Street and of Arthur Schmidt a local druggist, along with five other children surviving. She was seventy seven, in poor health for some time, and her husband died about a year ago. Funeral time has not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmidt
Cincinnati
S. C. Eskridge
East Walnut Street
Arthur Schmidt
Ice Factory and Electric Works Progress at Bichknell
Bichknell Indiana April 16 four carloads of machinery arrived Tuesday for a new plant in progress along with rails for the rail plant. Work on the new light plant is being rushed to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bichknell
Ind
Trains to Run Vincennes to St Louis After Flood Work
An 1800 car flood repair effort near the fie long neenites trestles advances slowly with men and dump ears clearing debris. Officials expect the line to resume Vincennes to St Louis trains this week as contractors finish drains and bridge work at White River, enabling service and bridge access to Washington.
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Cunker
Vincennes
St.Louis
Tily
White Tiver
Washington
Letting of Baptist Contract Postponed to April 26
The letting for the construction of the new First Baptist Church at Walnut and East First streets has been postponed to April 26. The delay stems from contractor issues and railroad uncertainties.
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First Baptist Church
Walnut
East Firat Streets
WAC
Railroad Saat
Drilling Resumes on Wuertz Farm Oil Well Three Near Washington
Drilling at oil well number 3 on the Dave Wuerte farm south of Washington has been resumed. The well is about 300 feet deep and drillers expect to strike oil near 1,000 feet. The other two wells on the farm remain unchanged. Felterland was in town from Plainville to pay taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Wuerte
Washington
Tariff Bill Debate and Wilson Visit Highlight Capitol Minutes
The piece outlines the tariff bill under debate aiming to tax luxuries and raise revenue, criticizing wealthier interests like Rockefeller. It notes President Wilson’s active leadership and a terse, minute-by-minute account of his Capitol visit from cabinet to White House in about thirty-three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weffrow Wilson
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Puitille
Wei Nient
Wilson
Hig
Coneres
White House
New York State Inheritance Tax Outlook Increases
New York state will collect between 3 million and 4.9 million dollars from the estate of J. P. Myreau, based on preliminary estimates from the state controller's office. The total estate is projected near 100 million dollars, with the tax rate set at one per cent if paid within six months, while timing affects the final amount. An 11 month old baby, Arch Waller, of Grand Avenue, died Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albags
New York State
J.P. Myreau
Baty
and Mirs
Arch Waller
Grand Avenue
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Eady
Edwards
Avveridge
B. C
Aycock
Pope
ICE Factory and Electric Works
Fie Long Neenites Faurdey
Wuertz Farm
W. Feltherland
Houday
Plainville
Clyde He Tavenner
Mary
Wryshington, D. Co
John D. Rockefeller
Sugsy Trust
Wooten Trust
Unger
Gassae -Wilson
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