Gas pumping bill sparks battle in Indiana Senate
Indiana lawmakers continue fight over the Kirkman gas pumping bill as supporters warn of gas shortages in dozens of towns while opponents lobby in the senate. Other action includes school supply contracts debated, a new state school commission proposal, and a heated clash over tipping and dentist licensing. The week also sees memorials for Senator Burns and votes on pensions, voting machines, and an elevated railway plan for Indianapolis.
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Union fundraising underway to aid Indiana Railway strike
The Central Labor union in Elkhart Indiana on February 21 began raising subscriptions to aid striking Indiana Railway employees. Rumors that some workers would return were denied by the strikers.
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Oldest Physician in Southern Indiana Dead
Evansville ind feb 21 dr james co patten aged 76 said to be the oldest practicing physician in southern indiana is dead at his home at francisco gibson county he had practiced medicine in the same town for 53 years he was in the union army.
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James Co. Patten
Indiana
Francisco
Gibson County
Evansville Flood Reaches Historic High On Wabash
Evansville Indiana reports the Ohio and Wabash rivers rising rapidly Friday night. The river stood near forty feet, five feet above danger, with forecasts of three to four more feet. Hundreds evacuated to temporary homes as corn losses climb and stock fears grow. Navigation remains severely limited.
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Wabash
East Mt. Carmel
Ohio
Coal Miners to Convene in Brazil for Annual Election
The Eighth district United Mine Workers miners in Brazil Indiana call a March 6 convention to elect officers. They will later meet operators for a new scale starting April 1. James Campbell is expected to be elected president, with no anticipated trouble in reaching a settlement with operators.
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United Mine Workers
James Campbell
Chicago and Southeastern joins Big Four system in receiver sale
Anderson Indiana February 21 Chicago and Southeastern known as Harry Crawford's road is now part of the Big Four system. The property was sold at receiver's sale with John T Dye bidding in the Big Four at 1 010 000 dollars. The Pennsylvania had a bidder present to cover bonds held by its company. Although owned by Big Four the road will be operated separately with its own officers.
Narrowly Escaped Lynching in Evansville Skating Night
Two Negroes narrowly escaped lynching near Evansville Indiana on a skating night. One man called a woman his sweetheart and attempted to hug several skaters. White bystanders gathered and the men fled before harm could be done. Police seek the fugitives.
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Six Wolves at Large Terrorize Brazil Residents
Six large gray wolves belonging to the Dice of Death Co. escaped from their cage in Brazil Indiana and roamed the town early Wednesday. Citizens and company members work together to recapture the ferocious beasts as schoolchildren stay home for safety.
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Dice of Death Co
Indiana to honor George Rogers Clark with second statue
In Indianapolis on February 20 the house republicans voted to pass a bill selecting Geo Rogers Clark for the second Indiana statue in statuary hall at Washington. An attempt to substitute Benjamin Harrison was defeated.
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Vermillion Claims Wife Deserted Him In Conspiracy
Indianapolis February 20 William H Vermillion jailed on wife complaint for giving poisoned candy now says she deserted him without cause and that current trouble is part of a conspiracy to remove him.
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Indianapolis
William H. Vermillion
Indiana brewing agent located in England after embezzlement case
James Coad of Gas City Indiana, agent for the Indiana Brewing association in Marion, who vanished last November amid embezzlement charges, has been found in Cornwall England and located abroad.
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Marion
Ind
James Coad
Gas City
Indiana Brewing Association
Cornwall
Eng
Milk Trust Abandoned in Indianapolis
An attempt to form an Indianapolis milk trust with Chicago and Milwaukee capital failed. Polk's creamery refused to join and the option held by the Indianapolis Pure Milk Co. expired this week.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Polk’s Creamery
Indianapolis Pure Milk Co
German demands payment and Venezuela ships dispute deepens
Washington reports that Germany requests immediate £5,500 payment under a February 13 protocol to lift the blockade on Venezuelan ports. Bowen refuses, noting payment due March 15, while German actions delay ship returns and aid Castro’s revolutionaries. Port of Spain to receive ships, and Venezuela races to arm Coro ports amid German stance.
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Germany
Washington's Birthday Observances Across Cities
Across Rome New York Mexico City and Chicago Americans marked Washington's Birthday with varied observances. Embassy reception informal at the U S embassy. New York held services at the Sons of the Revolution church and a patriotic mass meeting at Carnegie Hall. Chicago pastors preached on Washington's life theme.
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New York Festival Chorus
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Chicago
George Washington
America
Tragic Drowning near Tallahassee Claims Four
Four people perish when a wagon sinks in dark flat woods south of Tallahassee on Saturday night. Three white children and a Black man named Austin drown. Jefferson Johnson and his wife survive after their wagon and team stray into deep water.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Austin
Jefferson Johnson
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