Free Pasteur Institute for Rabies Urged in Indiana
Dr William G Wegner health commissioner of St Joseph County advocates a state funded Pasteur institute in Indianapolis to treat all rabies bites free. He proposes a 25 cent dog tax to fund the hospital and support the state health board laboratory, arguing many cannot afford current $200 treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Pasteur
William ‘G. Wegner
St. Joseph County
St Joseph County
State Pasteur Institute
Wegner
State Health Board
Delays in Physician Death and Birth Reports
Reports of deaths in March April and May and births in December last year have reached the state health board. Physicians face possible legal action for late reporting, with the board to decide. Long distance phone and telegraph were used to gather July statistics required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Statistica
Board
Charles A. Carter
Department of Atatletics
State Board
Official valuation figures show statewide property increase
The state board of tax commissioners completed the final valuation figures and turned them over to the state printer. The figures show an actual total increase of $6,778,786 over last year across all eight property classes after incorporating changes from hearings on appeals.
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State Board of Tax Commission
Atiow
School Board Approves Levy Increase to 60 Cents
The board of school commissioners at its meeting voted to raise the tax levy from 58 cents to 60 cents, affecting all city property as the revenue is allocated for exclusive use by the district.
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Board of School Commissioners
Elty
Indiana Divorce Rates and Civil Cases Rise in 1909
The Indiana circuit and superior courts report 4194 divorces in 1909 with breakdowns by spouse and cause. Civil case filings reach 31,420, 931 sheriff sales occur, and naturalizations surpass 1908 figures. The Tax Board investigates New York transportation firms linked to Indiana railroads.
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Circuit and Superior Courts of
Indiana
Circuit and Superior Courts
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Germany
Russia
Holland
Drexel Breaks Air Record Near Lanark Scotland
J Armstrong reports that Drexel the American aviator soared to a world altitude of feet before landing two hours later twelve miles from Lanark Scotland. The barogram will be sent to Kew Observatory for verification as crowds call the feat the sensation of the aviation meeting.
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Lanark
Scotland
Drexel
Kew Observatory
London
Robert “A. Brookins
Asbury Park
N. J
Benjamin Prinz
Interlaken Field
James Flemming
Prinz
Carlist Leader Ban Sparks Peaceful Warfare Debate
Fragmentary notes indicate Don Jaime, alleged Carlist pretender to the throne in Spain, addressing Carlists on a Friday. The text hints at tension between calls for peaceful methods and the idea of banning or punishing opposing factions.
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Sebastian
Spain
Jaime
Pauperism is Indian peril in Gore inquiry at Sulphur
Witnesses before the Gore congressional Indian land investigating committee warned that selling Indian lands in Oklahoma and turning the $30 million proceeds to the Indians and state would flood the area with paupers within ten years. Cecil A. Lyon, Republican national committeeman of Texas, testified about his financial stake in the old McMurray contracts disapproved by President Roosevelt in 1908. Chickasaws testified they would pay up to 28.25 percent in attorney fees to McMurray for land sale within a year.
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Sulphur
Okla
Gore Congressional Indian Land Investigating Committee
Oklahoma
McMurray
Ettorney
Roosevelt
Lyon
Belgian Exposition Fire Kills Two. Dozens Hurt
A blaze at Brussels expo grounds panicked crowds and caused two deaths and about forty injuries. Officials report most casualties occurred as visitors fled in fear and chaos. Investigators assess cause as a major incident affecting the wounded and displaced.
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Brussels
Paris train wreck kills many schoolgirls on vacation return
An excursion train of 1200 passengers collided with a side freight at Saujon due to an open switch. About 34 killed and 80 injured, many fatally. Rescue efforts rushed to Bordéaux hospitals with doctors. an investigation into responsibility is ordered. Most victims were returning schoolgirls.
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Paris
Saujon
Bordéaux
Troops Rush To Fight Northwest Forest Fires
Army soldiers are dispatched to aid in extinguishing fires across Idaho Montana and Washington areas including Coeur dAlene Lewis and Clark Wallows Glacier National Park and the Flathead Indian Reservation. Officials say troops will aid to the limit of available forces as fires threaten life and property.
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Washington
Northwest
Interior Department
Forest Service
United States
Coeur d’Aletie
Idaho
Lewis and Clark
Mont
Wallows
Colville
Wash
National
Flathead ‘Indian’ Reservation
Montana
Glacier National Park
Leonard Wood
Army
Missoula
Rioting in Columbus Ends Night With Casualties and Arrests
Rioting resumed in Columbus Sunday night with a fatal shooting and multiple injuries. Police incited by mobs clashed near Shiller park Mohawk. 5,000 gathered, with three rioters arrested. Conductor Gallagher and a woman identified as Anna were detained after gunfire. Emmet Hoover was wounded in the leg during the melee.
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Columbus
Marshall
Shiller Park
Mohawkck
Evans
John J. Gallagher
Saint Clair Avenue
Jack
Gallagher
Anna
Emmet Hoover
Miners Clash Over Illinois Agreement At International Convention
At the Indianapolis session of the international convention of miners President Lewis urged harmony while discussing the Illinois compromise. The report on the strike situation drew boos as he cited paying an extra 1 1/2 cents per ton to support the Peoria agreements. Secretary Perry opposed Lewis and urged fighting the Illinois strike until operators accept proposed terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Lewis
Hisses
Llinois
Perry
Illinois
International ‘Union
Cure for Seven Year Leg Condition Found in Cuti cura Remedies
A man describes a seven year painful leg skin condition that worsened at night and cost him weight and sleep. After unsuccessful medical treatment he used Cuticura Remedies and reports complete disappearance of the irritation with six month no recurrence. He thanks the products and will recommend them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awife
H. “White
B. Cabot St
Philadelphia
Peculiar Abbreviations Lead to Humorous Clerical Slip
A lawyer accustomed to abbreviations such as exors and admors ended up reading a Bible lesson as I see men as trustees walking, after switching careers to the church. The gaffe amused parishioners and highlighted odd legal shorthand in a church setting.
Nipped In the Bud Cartoon Dialogue
A humorous Boston Herald clip sketches a moment where The Minister refuses cucumbers at tea while Little Tommie jokes about tummy aches and a playful remark about "mamma" taking something.
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Tommie
Boston Herald
Fragmentary Dialogue About Nun and Daughter
A garbled excerpt shows a character asking a nun town why she became angry and whether he had seen her daughter. The reply claims he has seen all the sights of the Diace.
Mystery on a Treasure: A Mysterious Note Exchange
A cryptic passage hints at discreet behavior and secret life. The text includes quotes about a maid who knocks before opening drawers and reflections on doing what one has to do rather than what one likes.
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D.M. Cratk
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William. A. Wegner
Kiger & Co
Bird
Nature
Scarborough & Co
J.D. Adams & Co
Steel & Draper
Thornton-Levey Company
Globe Printing Company
Lord
Abe Ae
Transportation Cos Saece
John. W. McCardle
State Board of Tax Commissioners
New York
Astounds
Carllat
Don Salm
Cecil Lyon Tella Gore
McMurray Contracta
Ujon
Armour. & Co
Chicago
Thomas G
Traction
Mme
Bernhardt
Asa
Thomas L. Lewle
Lega Mass OF Humor
Pele
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