Moot court stunt ends in simulated murder
College sophomore Lawra Simons staged a pretend murder in a university library as part of moot court preparations. He fired a revolver at Samuel Dargon a colored student, then revealed it was a trial setup. Simons seeks an insanity defense as prosecutors prepare to try him next week.
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Engineer seeks vacant Washington lot for skating rink
Bruce Murphy, an engineer with the B. and O. Southwestern railway, seeks a vacant Washington lot to erect a skating rink. He lives in Seymour where two roller skating rinks flourish as the craze sweeps the country.
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Bruce Murphy
B. & O. Southwestern Railway
Washiton
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Legislature Debates Special Orders and Insurance Bill
The Senate and House plan to consider key measures this week as special orders. Major items include Senator Roemter's veterans registration bill, Hawkins anti trust bill, Wood's constitutional convention proposal, Farber's insurance department bill, and Hogg's railroad commission powers increase. The insurance bill sparks partisan tensions amid Governor Hanly's influence, with reports of bargaining for future congressional placements.
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Senate friction over governorship and marriage vow remarks
A Bluejacket News item reports Senate leaders clashing with the governor over uncooperative tactics amid integration debates. The piece also recounts editor C. J. Howell's Thanksgiving 1906 marriage to Miss Benlah Upton of Welch, praising her virtues as they plan lifelong companionship.
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Bluejacket News
Aged Blacksmith Dead in Washington
Thomas C. Meredith a longtime blacksmith died in Washington after a 1904 accident at the Corning shop left him with lasting injuries. Born in Washington seventy seven years ago he served in the Civil War and is survived by a widow. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the residence with burial at Oak Grove.
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Washington
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Oak Grove
Ten Gents Is Enough on Train Ticket Penalty
The text argues against a stiff penalty for passengers failing to buy tickets. It urges reducing the extra charge to a nominal amount, suggesting ten cents or one fourth of the fare as fair. It notes situations with no ticket agents and the need for reasonable enforcement.
Arthur Farm Sold in Harrison Township for 2700
Edward Ward bought the John Arthur farm of ninety acres in Harrison township paying thirty dollars per acre. George Allen was fined three for intoxication and is jailed.
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Edward ‘Ward
Harrison Township
John Arthur
George Alien
Sanitary plan urged to clean up Washington garbage
Alfred Johnson, a Third ward councilman, pushes a waste collection plan for Washington. He urges an ordinance requiring families to place slops in rear alley barrels to prevent filth, sickness, and soil contamination. Mayor Hale and former Mayor Russell support systematic garbage hauling.
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Third Ward
Washington
Halemark
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Johnson
Young man’s horse runaway on Troy road near Van Trees
Riley of East Van Trees Street hired a horse from a Washington silversmith. The horse bolted Sunday evening and ran about three miles along the Troy road before it could be stopped. The rider kept the horse in the road with only minor damage to the vehicle.
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Washington Sliveryman
Troy Road
Governor Hanley Faces GOP Rift in State Legislature
Report from the Cincinnati Enquirer describes Governor Hanly’s friction with his party. It notes Senator Mattingly from this city has influence, while the Senate and House show sudden shifts against the governor, with insurgent opposition emerging after a period of calm.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Senate
Hathcoth- Farberee
Revolt Rumors Shake Governor’s Support in Legislature
Reported open revolt splits governor’s followers as publican allies waver. Senator Mattingly, once a reform staunch, is shown divided while Washington’s Senator Ungly emerges as a key defecting member amid party tensions and criticism over the governor’s proposed measures.
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Mattingly
Hank
Hastings Heads Indiana House Supply Office
The Indianapolis Star profiles M Hastings principal clerk of the Indiana House, noting his wide knowledge of house procedure and duties. He runs a large staff and a fleet of pages, arriving before 10 and leaving after 5, with a legal background and ties to Washington.
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Oregon moves to curb railroad influence with compulsory passes
Oregon undertakes to curb railroad influence by making passes for officials compulsory rather than private. The Baltimore and Ohio company wag es for detectives on that system raised about 10 percent effective February. Weather forecast notes warmer tonight and Tuesday with colder day ahead.
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Baltimors and Obiorai Company
Washington 39 Bedford 15 in basketball rout
Washington High School overwhelmed Bedford 39 to 15 on Saturday night. Emry led with eight field goals, Quill and Stucky contributed key scores, while Parker Allen and Jones starred for the Washington squad. Referee William L. Jones received universal praise.
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Md. Tilted Subtly on Sunday With Shared Drinks
The Maryland scene shows a subtle tilt on Sunday as drinks could be secured by friends near the waterfront. Details are fragmentary but point to a social gathering with casual hospitality.
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