White River Floods Hit Low Bottom Lands
Reports from Daviess and Knox counties say White River rises rapidly at Maysville and Hazleton with gauges at Decker showing fifteen feet. Poles, Wabash and Patoka rivers also flood downstream, while Mississippi valley portions overflow. One man, D. Rude, drowns after a boat capsizes on White River near Worthington. he leaves a wife and three children.
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Maysville
Daviess
Knox
Elmore
Plain Anite
Hazeltown
Decker
Gibson County
Mississipa
Dariens
D. Rude
F. Messick
White River
Worthington
Messick
Rude
Jeaven
Senator Taylor Laments Greed Over Family Joys
The quote attributed to Senator Bob Taylor rails against money worship and greed. He says he would rather share playful pleasures with his children and protect their happiness than hoard wealth or chase gold, condemning the hawklike greed that harms families and stifles song.
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Bob Taylor
Disappearance of surplus reports prompts House committee inquiry
The Indiana state house basement theft of mix tona surplus departmental reports triggers a House Ways and Means committee discussion. Unknown parties reportedly sold the books to Indianapolis Paper Stock Co with the committee seeking the sellers. In Other Days. New York population rises to 4 455 685 per health report dated Feb 26 1905.
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Indiana State House
Indianapolia Paper Btock Company
New York
City of
Thomas Darrington
Brueville Robbery Suspects On Trial In Indiana
Evansville Ind Feb 25 Washington Cox and Charles Murph charged with robbing the Bruceville poor office are arraigned before United States Commissioner J W Wartman. In default of $1000 bond they are jailed in Indianapolis. Dr J N Harty gains AAAS fellowship for public health hygiene work. Edward Swango awarded 4750 in Monon railroad damages after fall that cost him both legs two years ago.
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Evansville
Ind
Waash-rogton Cox
Charles Murph
Bruceville
Indiana
United States Com
J. W. Wartman
Indianapolis
J. N. Harty
Bedford
Edward Swango
Swange
Hie
Bonaparte Holds To His Former Opinion on Whisky Labeling
In a February letter to President Roosevelt Attorney General Bonaparte urges court decision on labeling whisky under the pure food law. The opinion responds to Dr F L Donslap's communication from the Department of Agriculture supporting a labeling stance.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Roosevelt
F. L. Donslap
Department of Agriculture
Whisky naming and labeling sparks Pure Food Law debate
Dr. Dunlap argues neutral whisky products may be misbranded if colored or diluted. The attorney general asserts only true neutral whisky or redistilled forms meet Pure Food Law standards. Court ruling could alter administration of the law if previous opinions are overturned.
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Dunlap
Mppeneral
Abe
Br. Dunlap
Ednoral
Votes To Stay Dry In Morgan County Front
Morgan County voted to remain dry with a two year restraint on licensed saloons. Untaxed margins show a quiet electorate preferring prohibition in four of seven townships. Ray Township stood apart with a narrow anti liquor verdict. Crabb and Youth were cited in precinct outcomes. Spanish tycoon Juan Laddeta noted in a brief unrelated line.
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Martinsyite
Ind
Morgan County
Ray
Martinsville
Udry
Novelty Cowfare Dinner Features Themed Costumes
Guests attended a novelty dinner with costumes representing personages such as Sapts Clana in a white beard, Aurora as What to Eat, Winter with aliver dust, Electra with an electric lantern, Spring with springs, Autumn with leaves, George Washington in a white wig, Martha Washington with powdered hair, and Nocturne wearing a gold coronet and crescent moon.
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Ecolora
Saya
Aurora
Electra
Spring
Pariah School of Psychic Research Investigated
Fragmentary account describes a so called Pariah school exploring mind reading mental suggestion at a distance and related phenomena. It notes medical men as members and references investigations into such claims.
Strange Light Seen Near Otterbien Church
Reports spread in Steele township near Otterbien church of a strong light appearing over two months. Residents say the light moves at times and intensifies when observed, with a loud flash and no lasting effects. Some fear a supernatural cause while others joke it may be a northern lark or tied to a past local incident.
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Otterbien Church
Steele Township
Washington and Newherry
Lizhd
Amendments to Liquor Bill Move Remains in Senate Debate
Minority senators Patterson and Fare rel flip on a minority report and back amendments urged by Proctor and allies. The aim is to craft a new bill form, removing the roadhouse feature and changing town and city designations. The shift follows fears about advancing a majority report for indefinite postponement and liberty reports for passage.
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Senate Committee On Public
Senatore Patterson
Farerel
Proctor
Ta Sithir
Senate
Euch
Missionary Tea at First Baptist Society Meeting
The Ladies Missionary Society of First Baptist held a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs ULM McGuire’s home. The program featured vocal music, a recitation, and a short address by Rev B M Medutre praising missionary work amid a practical mite offering. A light refreshment followed the program.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
Ulm McGuire
Mra T
Allen
Norma Allen
Rey
McGuire
Clrel
Helen Allem
Emergency hospital action promised next week
A local upheaval over hospital provision prompts a city committee and council to push for an emergency plan. Doctors on the committee advocate four or five rooms and a caretaker, with decisions awaiting the next county commissioners meeting.
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Hem
Ring Council
Princeton Hotel People Refuse to Feed Election Boards
Local hotel operators and several merchants refuse to provide meals for township election boards citing no county appropriation. Trustees report some pay attempts failed and volunteers are sought to cover catering duties as temperance groups vow to fund the boards if needed.
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Princeton
Pelaosun
F. Aragelyan
Braselton
Valuable Suggestion For Eye Strain In Reading
A historical notice promotes an optical parlor offering refractive correction for eye strain from prolonged reading. It promises modern methods, guaranteed satisfaction, and free examination. The ad invites readers with blurred print or headaches to seek services.
Welf the Jeweler S Hints of Witchcraft in Medieval Tale Middle of the Black
A fragment from a historical piece presents Welf the Jeweler amid whispers of witchcraft in a narrative set in the middle ages. The text hints at dark craft elements within a landscape described as black and foreboding.
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Welf
Them
Middle
Black
Urgent Legislature In Senate and House Deliberations
The article reports Democratic members of the Senate debating amendments to a school funding bill and a tax or ward reform proposal. It notes conference discussions, potential veto threats, and actions by committees as the House prepares to consider related measures.
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Sun H
Senate
Norbing
Garrard
Eburt Byl
Nowser
Bur
Monan
House
Aspoints
Convention of Socialists in Indiana Names Delegates and Elections
The Indiana Socialist Party state convention will open in Marion Hall on the same day as the gathering of delegates. Delegates from Marion and other areas will be present, with officers to be chosen and possible reimbursements announced. The current secretary is reportedly performing satisfactorily amid ongoing campaign activity.
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Socialist Party of Indiana
Altgiuion
Merson Hall
Arate
Gardinet
Pier Gerd
Etmgm
Teanetesary
Dasferris Ld Valx
Wasis Marion
Owen
Striek
Public park push at Washington meeting sparks sale bid
Big crowds at the Masonic hall hear a call for a public park east of East Twenty First street, with 40 acres buyable for 200 dollars an acre. The group aims to back a petition to the city council to purchase the land for park use, boosting local industry and housing in a bid to attract factories. Committees from all five wards prepare signatures to present to council.
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Ius Chy
Masonic Hall
Washington
East Twenty-First Street
Commercial Club
Po' Leon
Marstown
Farant
Commeretal Cin
Ciera Exbridge
Weeting
Petition for Knox County option election to be filed
The article notes a plan to file four petitions for an option election in Knox County next week. It mentions Young Jack as a lecturer at the Grand Theater and references the county commissioners court scheduled for next Monday. It also reports rising water in Chicago and evacuation city lines, plus a stalled food stage in Cincinnati.
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Knox County
Jack
Grand Theater
Saint Alealy
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