State accounts probe spurs talk of new estate controller office
A committee examining state officer finances suggests creating an estate controller to centralize transactions between departments. It warns only honest men should hold it, while condemning other offices as filled by rogues, noting public anger over taxes and the cost of new offices. A Calumet postmaster, Louis A. Bryan, is cited in a stamp scandal as an example of government overreach and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geltizan
Local satirical notes on politics and weather in Porter County
The column mocks imminent nominations and elections with humor about Ade Crumpscher and a mock goat for sacrifice. It cites Judge Paulus on tax ferrets, county politics in Porter and LaPorte, sleet storms near Chicago, railroad woes among Indians, and mentions candidates Bowser Bell and J. M. McGill with light praise for NeGill.
Senator Tiltman Seeks Roosevelt Probe Sparks Debate
The five member Senate contemplates investigating President Roosevelt urged by Senator Tiltman. Commentary notes amusement and potential diversions, while recognizing cities have both good and bad points as the proposal unfolds. A fragment references Michigan City papers describing a drunken woman's conduct on the street last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Tiltman
Roosevelt
Congress
Teddy
Michigan City
Storms, Hanly Face Impeachment Pressure in Special Session Talks
The piece discusses pressure on Gov. Hanly to call a special session to impeach Storms, with Storms and his attorneys steering toward a court appeal. The situation pits Hanly's reform stance against Democratic and party dynamics as Tanis looms as a setback. Carter previously ruled the law unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storms
Hanly
Tanis
Supreme Court
Carter
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An advertisement offers a reward of one hundred dollars for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents per bottle. It cites endorsements from West Triax and Kinnan & Marrin wholesale druggists in Toledo, Ohio, and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Triax
O. Waxptnc
Kinnan & Marrin
Hall
The Value of the Average Citizen in a Strong Nation
An editorial argues that a strong nation rests on the average man rather than geniuses. It praises honest, hardworking citizens who love family and community and warns that leadership comes from common sense guiding the ship of state through storms.
A Healing Gospel Praise for Electric Bitters by Rev J C Warren
The Rev J C Warren pastor of Sharon Baptist Church Belear Ga extols Electric Bitters calling it a Godsend to mankind He describes recovering from a limp back stiff joints and a near collapse after weak health He credits two bottles with lifting him to walk three miles in 50 minutes and feeling able to walk more The remedy is touted for weakness stomach liver and kidney complaints and sold at 50 cents under guarantee by E T Scotts Drug Store
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J.C. Warren
the Sharon Baptist Church
Belear Ga
E. T. Scott’s Drug
Postmaster Holds Mail After Ads Claim Niles Woman
Advertisements in Detroit and Chicago papers claimed Mrs. C. E. Lewis of Niles owned a business valued at 850000 and sought a suitable husband. The post office held about 1000 letters addressed to her after she failed to claim mail, and a Chicago forwarding request triggered a postal investigation. Authorities in Washington were notified and an official inquiry is now underway.
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Detroit
Chicago
C. E. Lewis
Niles
Msn
Smith
Washington
Two Fatalities Reported In Michigan City Incidents
Simon Farah died yesterday after a fatal injury at a car factory in Michigan City where a trip hammer crushed his arm. Dr. Orva Harris aged 21 died Friday night of heart disease in Boose Grove where he kept a dental office.
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Simon
Farah
Michigan City
Orva Harris
Boose Grove
Prophecies for 1906 Grimly Forecast Global Turmoil
Ip May Happen 1906 predicts desolation in Russia and Turkey, czar and sultan assassinations, race war in the South, volcanic eruptions, deadly storms at sea, earthquakes, uprisings in Europe, and hot, deadly summer. It also envisions strong religious revival in the US and England, US world power leadership, and Pennsylvania corruption probes.
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Spar Gter
Iere
Russia
Turkey
Czar
Bucata
Pelee
Papacatepeti
California
Philippines
Spain
Europe
Spangler
Christ
United States
England
Pussylvania
Credit and court statistics for 1905 in Michigan City
Geo Lnk, circuit court clerk, releases 1905 statistics from circuit and superior courts. Civil filings totaled 220 with 174 disposed. Administration and citizenship papers issued, foreclosures, adjudged of unsound mind, marriage licenses, and criminal cases are itemized with counts and court sources.
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Geo. L'nk
Circuit Court
Circuit Courts
James H. Stubbs
Indiana Bureau of Statistice
Superior Court
Michigan City
Obituary and Social Notes From Michigan City Area
Mrs. John Glass of Chicago visited Mordsy at her parents' home Mr and Mrs Seberger. Mr and Mrs Vogier spent Sunday with relatives at New Carlisle. Mrs Robert Boone, in precarious condition, and her infant son are reported as doing nicely. Mrs E H Lasder and daughter called on friends here Monday. Mrs Stephen Halladay of Michigan City spent Tuesday with Mrs Wm Hackett. Mr and Mrs Herman Lkienety of Holmesville celebrated their second wedding anniversary with a large crowd, supper served, all report a fine time. John Zobel, staying with his brother in law John Morman, is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. Roy Orval Witte died Tuesday Jan 23 of pneumonia after whooping cough. funeral Thursday at 2 at the house and burial at Bratty's Corners. Relatives from out of town attended the funeral: Mrs Gao Fearne Wm Ritenour Olyse Wella Chicago Mrs Desilver Norie South Bend Mr and Mrs E F Witte Mrs Gust Kerel Mrs Lewis Schwark Mrs Adolph Kresel Michigan City Samuel Ritenour and daughters Eta and May Michigan City. Pallbearers were four little boys Earl Snyder Eldie Bardur Eldie Curran Johnie Moher. Those little lips will kiss no more, eyes shine no more, the heart beats no more. Mrs Martin Booth entertained the ladies of the Larkin soap club at her home last week. Mrs C E Pratt and daughter spent Sat and Sun in Laporte. Mrs John Wolford was seen on our streets last week. We can sell your Farm, Business, City and Village property. Write for particulars, send stamp for reply. Streeter & Boyer Lansing Mich.
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John Glass
Chicago
Mordsy
Seberger
Vogier
New Carlisle
Robert Boone
Sen
E. H. Lasder
Stephen Halladay
Michigan City
Wm Hackett
Herman Lkienety
Holmesville
John Zobel
John Morman
Roy Orval Witte
Bratty’s Corners
Gao. Fearne
Wm. Ritenour
Olyse Wella
Desilver Norie
South Bend
E. F Witte
Gust Kerel
Lewis Schwark
Adolph Kresel
Samuel Ritenour
Eta
May
Earl Snyder
Eldie Bardur
Eldie Curran
Johnie Moher
Martin Booth
Larkin Soap Club
C. E. Pratt
Laporte
John Wolford
Mortgages for Sale Offers and Risk Warnings
An advertisement touts mortgage options with various principal amounts and rates while warning against banks and dishonest clerks. It claims to provide loan leads and references, noting a married woman and her husband, a bank collapse, and losses, and invites inquiries for par and accrued interest with details on request.
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Art
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New Durham
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Westville Directory
B. W. Hollenbeck
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Laporte County
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Weatville
J. N. Kelly, M.D
F. P. Herrold
Cor. Plane and
Walnut
Bank OF Westville
E S Smith
Amenzo Mann
Undertaker
WPRQ
Hotel Westville
Fairview Farm
Laporte Directory
Frank E. Osborn
Andrews Bank
Alain St
Laporta, Ind
Fi R. Liddell
Andersonacco
Crawford's Crockery Store
Ira J. Burch
J. Vene Dorland
Scott Block
Laporte and
Stephen Zeltner
Maple City Bakery
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