Saloon regulation bill differences in Senate
Indianapolis reports intense interest in liquor policy as a saloon regulation bill moves. Senator Proctor introduces a measure expanding the one saloon per 1000 population limit, while the Fleming bill remains similar. committee substitutes it for Fleming. Proctor and Crumpacker amend accounting and county official salaries, with additional debates on child labor and a potential new penal farm under Scott county.
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Senate
Proctor
Fleming
Indianapolis
Senate Committee On Publiq
Rartals
Crear
St. Lane
Lake ‘County
Crumpacker
Gavity
National Guard
Thornton
Scott
Boards of Commissioners
Allen
St. Joseph
Vigo
Lake
Marion
Marion County
Anan County
Joseph
Lake County
Governor Backs Gift for Indiana University Hospital
Governor Marshall urges acceptance of a proposed gift to Indiana University from Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Long. The endowment includes property at Illinois and North streets and part of City Square valued at 125000 and 75600 dollars. The plan creates a hospital to aid the needy and for medical student instruction, with annual maintenance pegged at 25000 dollars and future state funding required.
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House
Senate
Marshall
Robert W. Long
Indiana University
Clara J. Long
Ernor
Long
Illinois and
North Streets
City Square
Indianapolis
Board of
Indiana University School of Medicine
Clarket Street
Senate Avenue
General Assembly
State Treasurer's December Balance and Receipts
The December statement of Oscar Wadley shows a state treasury balance of 2 688 746.98 at month end with November 30 balance 234 668.32 and December receipts 2 487 184.82. Disbursements for December were 1 033 106.16 leaving varied fund balances including General 206 799.88 Benevolent Institutions 398 659.45 State Dapt sinking fund 239 211.54 Schools revenue for tuition 1 934.25 College fund age.
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Oscar Wadley
The
Treasury
State University proposals stir debate on property disposal
Plans discussed for the Indiana University School of Medicine site at Market Street and Senate Avenue. A state land block bounded by Meridian, Pennsylvania and St Clair streets could host a new institution if the General Assembly approves disposal. Governor’s transmitted proposal urges legislative guidance on selling state university property.
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Indiana
University
Market Street
Enate
St. Clair, Park
Indiana University School
Cine
Senate Avenue
Senators Shively and Carleton Form Tax Increase Opposition
A trio of Democrats led by Senators Shively and Carleton have formed a coalition to oppose all bills raising salaries, including the auditor's pay raise. The report notes the effort is part of a broader tax increase stalemate.
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Senatora
Shively
Carleton
Reciprocity treaty between United States and Canada announced
The reciprocal tariff agreement on food products live animals and key commodities was released in Washington and Ottawa. President Taft sent the treaty to Congress with a message urging confirmation. The plan cuts duties and free trade for many items including grains dairy products fish eggs poultry cattle and more.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Ottawa
Taft
Congress
State Department
United Stestates
BSA
United’ States
Uni States
Comms
Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan Nearing Death In City Home
Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan, a leading Roman Catholic prelate, lies dying at his city home with physicians in attendance. The aged clergyman, who turns eighty on February 20, is fully resigned to the end and doctors say his life cannot be prolonged.
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Philadelphia
Ryan
America
Fis
Pacartaus
Federation foes organized labor at miners convention
A faction at the United Mine Workers convention condemns organized labor. A substitute measure is rejected by a vote of three to one, underscoring division within the federation as it faces internal disagreements.
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United.Mine. Workers’ Convention
de- Gap
Meration
Iine Acoven
Abont
Journal of Commerce Bares Subidy Offer to Support Ship Legislation
Alfred W. Dodsworth testified before a house committee that the Journal of Commerce received a $100,000 offer from an unknown man to publish pro subsidy content in exchange for 1,000,000 copies of the paper. The offer included a $10,000 upfront check and a $90,000 upon publication, which was rejected. Dodsworth said his brother, editor John W. Dodsworth, will be recalled to explain why he did not enlighten the committee earlier.
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Washington
New York Journal,of Commerce
House
Alfred W. Dodsworth
Dodsworth
Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin
John W. Dodsworth
Journal of Commerce
John W
Paynter Eliminates President from Lorimer Debate
Washington report notes Senator Paynter of Kentucky removing the president from the Lorimer case discussion. He stated the matter is judicial and rejected claims the president sought Lorimer’s unseating. Paynter aimed to rebuff press insinuations of presidential influence.
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Lorimer
Kentucky
Washington
Senate
William Lorimer
Illinois
Senator Paynter
Paynter
Mine Workers President Defeated in Iowa Vote
T L Lewis declares he is returning to the mines after losing re election as president of the Mine Workers to J P White of Oskaloosa Iowa The tellers report shows White 98934 votes Lewis 12190 in a strong cheering outcome at the convention in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
T. L. Lewis
Mine’ Workers’ Convention
J. P. White
Oskaloosa
White
Lewis
The Schools of Western Canada
A descriptive overview praising western Canada’s educational expansion in Calgary and Alberta. It notes 4,228 pupils in Calgary, 46,000 provincial school enrollment in 1909, 970 schools with 1,323 departments, and 1,096 rural and urban districts. It highlights agricultural education and rising farming fortunes, including Adler’s Strathmore ranch with a wheat crop record, and urges contacting a Canadian government agent for literature.
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Western
Canada
Calgary
Alberta
Western Canada
Adler
New York
Strathmore
Invariable Assumption About Scandal Touches Society
In a dialogue Miss Cayenne laments the dread of relatives in scandal and notes the only compensation lies in rapid publication about one as a member of the most exclusive society.
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Miss Cayenne
Castoria Advertisement Cautions Parents About Signatures
Vintage warning to mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature of Lyasaroo as the product has been in use for over 30 years. Promotes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, with the assurance that it is the kind you have always bought.
Man shoots wife then wounds self after dispute over washing
John Alfrey a 27 year old Pennsylvania freighthouse employee went to his in laws south of the city and urged them to return home with him. Back at his home he shot his wife twice as she did washing then killed himself with a final gunshot. Mrs Alfrey is recovering.
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John Alfrey
Pennsylvania
West Side
Alfrey
Frank Kennedy
Cement firm sues railroads over coal rates at Bedford
E W Shirk as receiver for United States Cement Co sues Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern and Southern Indiana roads for 14000 alleging overcharges on coal from Linton to Bedford. Courts ruled for the cement company and the property was sold to C E Voris for 181000 to syndicate minor stockholders. After expenses and 115000 in preferred claims, first funds go to Midland Cement bonds.
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Bedford
E. W. Shirk
United “States Cement Company
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Southern Indiana
Linton
State Railroad Commission
C. E. Voris
Crawfordsyle
Midland Ce- Ment Company
Supreme Court Upholds Verdict Against Unlicensed Doctor
Richmond reports doctors applaud the state Supreme Court ruling upholding a verdict against Lida W. Hazlitt for practicing medicine without a license. The case followed evidence from the parents of a Newcastle girl named Mays, whose death at Hazlitt’s sanitarium prompted investigation into the facility.
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Richmond
Supreme Court
Lida W. Hazlitt
Hazlitt Sanitarium
Cowboy Captures Rampant Steer in Rushville
John Carr, 19, a Texas ranch hand, grappled the enraged steer as it charged. He twisted its neck to subdue it while others restrained the animal. Horns were removed and the steer was led to the stockyards for shipment.
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Rushville
John Carr
Texas
Declares Ordinance Void In Delphi Case
A Delphi trial concerns whether city ordinances governing train speed are legal after a fatal Wabash Railroad collision. Gret zinger seeks $10,000 damages for the death of her first husband Conductor Beedle. The case, involving the Delphi regulations, may occupy the court for several days.
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Kokomo
Gretzinger
Wabash, Railroad Company
City of
Delphi
Beedle
Plea of Ignorance in Hungarian Society Embezzlement
Ignatz Takasch pleaded ignorance as he admitted embezzling 600 dollars as treasurer of the Mayyar Hall association in South Bend. He faced a proposed sentence of two to fourteen years in a state penitentiary after stating the funds were sent to his parents in Hungary.
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South Bend
Mayyar Hall
Ignatz “Takasch
Hungary
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound touted in ad
Sikeston Missouri reader Mrs Dem a Bethune reports relief after seven years of monthly illness and paralysis like symptoms. The advertisement claims widespread success curing female complaints including displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities and nervous prostration. It urges others to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sikeston
Dema Bethune
Wrecking crew leaves no trace after devastating crash
A witness recalls a severe 20 minute wrecking spree described as the worst smash up seen, leaving no sign behind. The remark calls out an observer as an idiot and labels the crew as souvenir huters.
Distrust of Flying Machines Quoted by Richard Croker
In New York a dinner audience heard Richard Croker voice skepticism about aviation. He warned that if "the least thing goes wrong" a flying machine could fail badly. A Londoner noted a relative humorously remarking on a son who bought a flying machine while crutches were used by others.
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Richard Croker
New York
Easy Change When Coffee Is Doing Harm
A woman writes from an unspecified location about the harmful effects of coffee on health and daily life, expressing concern and seeking guidance. The fragmentary note hints at personal impact and a desire for easier, safer routines amid coffee use.
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