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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
4
The Westville Indicator outlines publishing terms and deadlines, discusses Judge Crumpacker's Goebelism speech, political commentary on Indiana figures, and reports on O. W. Dunn's new trial, with reflections on temperance, fire safety, and municipal affairs in the region.
Darrow basal outlines a busy tenure with law practice mayoralty duties and interurban puzzles. He notes Laporte's waterworks contract is set aside by the supreme court leaving all parties in limbo as he stays active, attempting to justify his salary.
At the Laporte meeting of new Republican county central committee members a vote of thanks was given to retiring chairman C B Simmons who agreed to hand over duties. P O Small was named the new chairman and pledged to unite the party. Michigan City to decide the vice chairman. A J Hickey remained secretary and J W Crumpacker treasurer. No opposition arose and the gathering remained cordial.
A long column notes Laporte County residents pursue gold mines in Canada and western states oil drilling in Kentucky Ohio and Texas big farms and Mexican navigation firms while eyeing many other ventures. Local news also covers a Florida fishing colony and a GOP election in November. A Michigan City incident ends with fines for three men after a barroom ruse and a Blue Ribbon Club fraud suit involving Odell and cigar maker C L Feht ee.
A sprawling local column discusses poll taxes, horse economy, and party politics in Indiana. It mentions Gus Grieger of Hanna, sheriff prospects, William L. Taylor’s gubernatorial bid support from the Medical Journal, and potential Republican delegates like Nat Gill and Nat Vanatta. It notes delays on Northern Traction and Theodore Roosevelt speculation by H B Brown of the Northern Indiana Normal School.
The piece notes harsh winters in Michigan City with a robbery involving liquor and tobacco. It also reports a supreme court decision stating failure to pay alimony is not contempt, limiting legal consequences for delinquent or deserted spouses.
The Indiana District met at Kendalsville and backed Roosevelt for president, Penfield for governor, and New for national committeeman. In Michigan City, Supt. Cowgill declines re appointment for health reasons while others discuss a $15,000 roller coaster project, an opera house, and a cafe. Hydrants freeze and Westville’s fire system stays ready as Ellsworth E. Weir buys a Ford with chauffeur. The La Porte Michigan City line traffic resumes slowly, and ice cream plans loom for next summer.
The Hik fraternity at Michigan City will formally dedicate their new quarters Muar. No casualties, as yet, reported from a similar event at Valparaiso lately, and the Michigan City boys doubtless feel encouraged to go ahead.
Wheat climbs above one dollar a bushel as crop prices rise, with farmers urged to plant and harvest amid buoyant markets. Other farm goods also see price movement as agricultural commodities trend upward in the season.
Congressmen Crumpacker announces the appointment of Elitor James Gilbert as postmaster at Indiana Harbor. Gilbert will oversee postal service operations and community mail delivery.
Classified notice selling Carman potatoes grade no 3 at one cent per pound by James Flood. Price and quantity limited by offer.
Willis E Beal of the Waporte Herald is elected vice president by the Inland Press Association meeting in Chicago. The association includes newspaper publishers from several states.
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