Indiana University requests funding for medical center expansion
The Indiana University School of Medicine asks the Indiana legislature for 50 000 for land for the Robert W Long hospital and 25 000 more annually for the medical school and hospital bringing total support to 100 000 a year. The report outlines plans for a major medical education center with a new hospital and buildings for research pathology and outpatient services along with a pharmacology toxicology lab funded at 8 000.
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Indianapolis
Indiana University School of Medicine
Robert W. Long Hospital
University Medical School
Better Roads Convention Adopts Indiana Road Reform Plan
The Indiana better roads convention in Indianapolis approved resolutions backing a state highway commission and road classification into main county and township roads. A state road fund from property taxes and vehicle fees would finance maintenance, with a legislative committee of one hundred to push a suitable bill drawn by the Indiana Good Roads association and experts from a state commission.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Indiana Good Roads Association
Clarence A. Kenyon
Frank E Gavin
Indiana State Bar Association
Marcus A. Sulzer
Madison
Addison
Harris
Roa
Indiana Centennial Book Prep Moves Forward in Indianapolis
The Indiana centennial celebration committee met in Indianapolis to select articles for a 100 page book planned for January publication. Funds will come from member subscriptions with book sales expected to cover costs. copies will be shared with legislators. Governor Marshall was briefed on plans, Dr. Frank B. Wynn led the session, and notable attendees included William Lowe Bryan, W. E. Stone, Lew O. Bannon, James A. Woodburn, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Marshall
Frank B. Wynn
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Lew O.bannon
Corydon
James A. Woodburn
John E. Hollett
SS. E. Smith
Richmond
Albert O. Lockridge
Greencastle
Daniel Waugh
Tipton
I. Newt Brown
Franklin
A. A. Adams
Oz McMurkle
W. H. Sanders
Marton
Indiana Farmers Favor Road Reform Says Purdue Expert
Professor G J Christie of Purdue told the Better Roads Convention in Indianapolis that 73 percent of about 800 farmer respondents opposed the current Indiana road building system. He also reported 82 1 10 percent felt the present method of road repair funds is not economical.
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Indiana
G. J. Christia
Purdue University
German House
Indianapolis
Christie
State accounting board releases complete report on funds owed
W A Deharity, chief of the public accounting board, presented Governor Marshall with the full accounting department report since its 1910 establishment. Total money owed to municipalities and the state from former and current officials amounts to 1 627 684 35 with 1 044 412 83 charged to officials and 583 221 52 as constructive charges. Field examiners conducted 4 178 examinations at a cost of 112 423 13, with 445 515 87 of total charges adjusted. The board oversees 6 691 offices including boards commissions bureaus and institutions.
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W. A. Deharity
Public Accounting Board
Marshall
State Board of Accounts
Apple Growers Face $10 Million Annual Loss at Purdue Course
Indiana apple growers attend Purdue University sessions in December 2014 to learn how neglect costs the state up to 10 million dollars yearly. Government census data show 5 764 821 bearing trees yielding 2 759 542 bushels. better care could raise returns to about 11.6 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Indiana
Purdue
W. M. Richards
C. G. Woodbury
Indiana House Approves Omnibus Pensions Bill
The Indiana House advances an omnibus pensions measure after debate on broad retirement benefit provisions and retirement system funding. Details remain under review as lawmakers seek balance between public employee needs and budget constraints.
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Indiana
House
Wall Street loans drain interior banks of 723 million
Washington reports that New York City banks move vast sums to Wall Street every day, with 723 million dollars of interior bank cash loaned out or deposited in big money lending banks when rates rise. The pattern reverses when rates fall, as funds return to interior banks. J B Niven testified on 32 large New York banks backing stock exchange lending and collateral.
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Washington
Wall Street
House Money Trust
New York
Street
J. B. Niven
Niven
New York City
Stock Exchange
Supreme Court rules 65 percent contracts illegal in coal case
The Supreme Court held that the 65 percent contracts between railroad coal companies and independent mines violated the Sherman act. It also found that attempts to block a competitive road via Temple Iron violated the law, while dismissing minor combinations without prejudice. Justice Lurton cited Standard Oil and noted abnormal contracts that restrain trade are illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Lurton
Temple Iron Company
Congress
St. Louis Terminal Association
Swift and Co
Taft Leaves London Ambassadorship Vacant After Reid Memorial Events
President Taft decides not to name a successor to Ambassador Whitelaw Reid in London, leaving the post vacant until March 4. The embassy will operate through the British embassy in Washington and Secretary Knox, as Mrs. Reid accepts a British warship and its convoy to Portsmouth while the Reid memorial service is set in Westminster Abbey. The king deputes Prince Arthur of Connaught to attend the service as his representative.
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London
Taft
Asquith
Reid
Westminster Abbey
Washington
Wilson
Taft Monday
Whitelaw Reid
Knox
Miss Helen Gould Engaged to Finley D. Shepard
Announcement from New York says Helen Miller Gould will wed Finley D. Shepard of St. Louis. Shepard, in railroad work most of his life, and their romance began last March during Miss Goulds Missouri trip along the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain systems.
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New York
George J. Gould
Helen’ Miller Gould
Finley D. Shepard
St. Louis
Finley QD. Shepard
Helen Miller Gould
Miss Gould
Fifty Die in Chinese Fight in Amoy
In Amoy China on December 19 fifty persons were killed in severe clan fighting. Government troops were called but order was only partially restored amid the urban turmoil.
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Amoy
China
Consul General Merou Resigns From San Francisco Post
Henri Merou, consul general of France in San Francisco for over six years, announced Monday that he has tendered his resignation effective January 1. He plans to depart for Europe soon after.
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San Francisco
Henri Merou
France
Europe
Seven Die as Lake Shore Coal Train Hits Street Car
Seven persons were killed and seven injured when a Lake Shore coal train crashed into a street car at the Center Street crossing in Ashtabula Ohio on December 19.
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Ashtabula
Lake Shore
Center Street Crossing
Predict Russo-Chinese War Outcome Hinted in Berlin Dispatch
Berlin on December 18 reports a Chinese charge d affaires Doctor Wang predicting war between China and Russia if Russia persists with its Mongolia demands. He warned that Russia must desist or face conflict, outlining tensions over Mongolia and opposing moves from both powers.
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Berlin
China
Russia
Wang
Cunless
Mongolia
Balkan War Battle Off Tenedos Swallows Five Ships
Official dispatch from Constantinople reports a fierce naval engagement off Tenedos with heavy losses. Greeks lose a cruiser and two torpedo boats while Turks lose a cruiser and a destroyer. Greek fleet withdraws. Peace talks face delays as demands include surrender of key fortresses and Crete annexation with indemnities.
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London
Tenedos
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Turkey
Scutari
Adrianople
Janina
Europe
Tchatalja
Greece
Crete
Balkan
Balkans
Terra Nova sails to reach Scott polar party from Christchurch
The Terra Nova left Hut Point bound for Ross Island to bring back Captain Robert F. Scott and the British expedition members who have been missing since March. There is speculation about their fate as the ship heads south for the far Antarctic search.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
Ross Insland
Antarctic
Robert F. Scott
South Pole
Scott
Hut Point
Ross Island
Elgin Butter Board Abolishes Quotation Committee
In Elgin Illinois during the annual meeting the Elgin board of trade dissolved its quotation committee after a dissident faction bolted. The move occurred before any government suit for dissolution had been served on its officers.
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Bolt
Elgin
United States
Elgin Board of Trade
Flynn Heads Secret Service Chief in New Appointment
Washington December 19 William J Flynn of New York was named chief of the United States Secret Service Tuesday by Secretary MacVeagh of the Treasury Department. He succeeds John E B Wilkie who previously led the service.
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Flynn
Secret Service
Washington
William J. Flynn
New York
United States
MacVeagh
The
Treasury
Department
John EB. Wilkie
Hearst Produces Letters On Archbold Standard Oil Probe
William R Hearst testified before the senate campaign investigating committee revealing new letters tied to John D Archbold and Standard Oil. He said he did not know the originals and showed copies sent by John Eddy of London detailing possible loans and financial dealings with former Senator Foraker and former Representative Sibley.
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Washington
Senate Campaign
William R. Hearst
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Senator Clapp
Mr. Hearst
Clapp
Philadelphia
Aldrich
Pen- Trose
Archbold
New York
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Indiana Brevities and Local Notices Digest
Noblesville farmer Henry Klotz owes his life to his dog after a bull in his barn yard charged him. The collie fought the animal allowing Klotz to escape with minor injuries. Cambridge City favors a state highway commission and uniform auto taxation. South Bend and surrounding areas report drug arrests and guilty pleas amid a broader probe. Spencer reports a woods accident injuring George Modrell. Evansville dedicates St James church. Fort Wayne notes Mizpah Temple election of Arthur F Hall as potentate. Indianapolis boiler makers killed by underground tank explosion. Vincennes arrests Orin Schantz sought on fraud and forgery charges. Peru reports a Bell operator strike settlement. Laporte handles forged check arrest of Charles Sperlinsky with grand jury action looming.
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Noblesville
Henry Klotz
Klotz
Porto Rico Judge Resigns Amid Family Murder Case
Washington reports United States judge Paul Chariton resigns while his son Porter Chariton awaits Italy surrender decision over a two year old murder in Lake Como Italy. Also Taft names Carl Alsberg to head the bureau of chemistry succeeding Harvey Wiley.
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Washington
Paul Charlton
United States
Porto Rico
Chariton
Porter Chariton
New Jersey
Lake
Como
Italy
Supreme Court
Taft
Carl L. Alsberg
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Austin
Tex
State Bank
Kyle
Ralph Guinne
New York
Quake Shakes Helena Area Hits Nearby Mines
An earthquake tremor was reported near Marysville and Bald Butte in Montana. Two shocks were felt in the Helena district around December 19, rattling Bald Mountain and nearby mining camps. Local crews investigated after the quake.
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Wientana
Helena
Mont
Marysville
Bald Butte
Bald
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Helen Gould
Finley Shepard
St. Louis, Mo
Tenedos Island
Elgin Butter Board Acts
Hearst
Campaign Fund
Cambridge City
Earl H. Crawford
Wayne
Fayette
South Bend—Brotherhood
South Bend
Harry Seigel
Raymond Holycross
Lloyd Runyan
Boonville
Sherman Simpson
Ben Dorsey
Lloyd W. Colp
Joseph J. Klaer
L. A. Kolupa & Co
Solomon Neimer
Spencer
George Modrell
Peden Woods
Evansville
St. James’ Methodist Episcopal Church
W. R. Halstead
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Arthur F. Hall
Mizpah Temple
Mystic Shrine
E. H. Merritt
John Murphy
Earl Britton
Britton
Vincennes
Orin E. Schantz
Hamilton
Eldorado, Il
Liberty
Sheriff Line of Liberty
Peru
Bell Company
Laporte
Charles _ Sperlinsky
Milwaukee
Wis
Sperlinsky
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