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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
1
State legislature moves to cut salaries in Marion County to curb expenses. Officials describe the measure as a targeted economy drive. Local leaders express mixed reactions to the proposed reductions and budgetary impact.
Senator Thornton leads a drive in the general assembly to cap county officer salaries by replacing base pay with fixed allowances plus clerk costs. Bills target auditors and treasurers with large net gains previously, while proposals also seek to aid the blind and reform registration laws. Gary seeks second class city status with park plans.
Chicago wheat opened May at 1435 per bushel today, a quarter cent above yesterday's high and a new long term record. July opened at 126, up over yesterday but fell back to Thursday's level as trading began. Liverpool notes sharp U S advances with wheat up nine cents and flour up twenty four cents in early markets.
Jan 15 Indianapolis report notes Sen Cratic floor leader backs repeal of the salary act linked to Lake County. Van Nuys predicts success and notes general trend against salary increases and new offices this session. Recorder bill was pushed through legislature but not yet passed by the house.
Paris and Berlin report mixed results as German forces gain ground near Vregny east of Crouy while flooding disrupts French riverside communications. A German victory claim centers on the Vregny Plain with 14 officers and 1,150 men captured. Russians push toward East Prussia reclaiming villages between Mlawa and Prasnysz as center battles intensify along Nida. Miss Bertha Backes visits Vincennes for a short stay with friends.
Rome dispatch reports a growing casualty list from the central Italian quake. Estimates place dead and injured between 25 000 and 50 000, with Avezzano at about 20 000 victims and Sora alone counting around 1 000 dead or wounded. King Victor Emmanuel directs relief as 30 000 soldiers mobilize to the worst hit zones. Medal awards announced in New York honor Brieux Burbank Carnegie and Anne Morgan.
Washington reports detail testimony before the interstate commerce committee on how American packers influence global meat supplies. Alfred Onion’s alleged statements about cutting British meat threaten shipments to neutrals, while McKellar cold storage bill faces Swift & Co. opposition. Alvini Wney arrives in city on furlough after time in the car.
Washington reports a strong protest from Britain over Carranza’s decree seizing oil properties in the Tampico district. The British ambassador notes attacks on oil operations and asserts British oil outputs are used by England for the war effort.
Reports from Premier Salandra indicate widespread damage in the Lire valley with estimates of 30 000 dead and 100 000 wounded as troops deploy and hospitals convert public buildings to aid victims. An American embassy cable in Washington cites about 15 000 killed and similar numbers seriously injured with no Americans reported among the injured.
In Indianapolis on January 15 a Senate bill by Senator Fleming proposes that automobile license fees be paid to county treasurers instead of the secretary of state and would lower the fee to five dollars. In the House Representative Follmar introduces a bill to abolish township advisory boards and county councils.
Chicago January 15 The federal government with police and Justice Department backing will investigate alleged vote buying in Illinois congressional districts including the one that sent Joseph G Cannon Republican to Congress C A Karch federal district attorney for the Danville district stated before leaving Chicago for Danville.
Terre Haute Ind Jan 15 May or Donn M berts under federal indictment with one hundred twenty five others charged against the government in election frauds today discharged from office every one of his official family Funeral services over the body of Herbert Bellville who died Thursday afternoon will be held at the home 1004 east Van Trees street at o'clock Saturday Burial will be made in Gas Mi stery Mr Bellville was a member of the Christian church
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