Indiana Swine Breeders elect officers and seek more fair awards
The Indiana Swine Breeders association convention discussed increasing state fair hog awards from three to five. Bruce Hillyer was elected Chester White president. Arthur Thomson vice president. W B Horton secretary treasurer. Other officer elections followed for Ducro and Poland China groups.
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Indianapolis
Indiana’ Chester White Swine Breeders’ Association
State Board of ‘Agriculture
Indiana
Swine Breeders’ Association
Chester White Organization
Bruce Hillyer
Attica
Arthur Thomson
Wabash
W. B.horton
Rushville
L. D. Stewart
Tipton
Indiana Duroc Swine Breeders’ Association
George W. Bartley
Switz City
E. K. Morris
W. G. Riley
Thorntown
Poland China Organization
Arthur Stewart
Greensburg
W. E. Furnas
Westfield
Justices of the Peace
Indiana State Bar Association
Ebvansville
Board of County Commissioners
Henry Buente
Indiana Library Association
Mark L. Sontag
Evansville
Library Trustees’ Association
William J. Hamilton
Public Library Commission
Lafayette
James D. Hills
Indiana Fair Managers’ Association
John‘ ‘Isonbarger
North Manchester
A. B. Carter
Carmel
H. C. Vanway
Shelbyville
Fred Terry
George Montgomery
E. G. Bilby
Lawrenceburg
G. R. Kemper
Osgood
Thomas Grant
Lowell
Bloomington
Kempton
John
Harlow
Chicago
Seymour
Indiana legislature opens with reform bills and child hygiene plan
The Indiana General Assembly begins its seventy-first session after Gov James P. Goodrich's message. Bills proposed include official weighmasters rules, railroad real estate leasing oversight, Sunday motion pictures, and a child hygiene bureau to be led by Dr Ada Sweitzer with county commissions.
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Indianapolis
Tediana
James P. Goodrich
Goodrich
John 8. Allridge
Anderson
Indiana
Senate of the
United States
House
Senate
Board of Trade
Public Service Commission
State Board of Health
Board
Ada Sweitzer
State Board
United States Children’s Bureau
John N. Hurty
Randolph County to Build Randolph County Hospital
Indianapolis reports Randolph county plans to convert the Hetty Vorhis Home for Aged Women into the Randolph County Hospital. Trustees deeded the home to the county commissioners, with a proposed 240 acres and funds to buy a site and erect a new facility. Opened fall 1915 but few elderly residents used the home in its first years.
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Indianapolis
Randolph County
Hetty Vorhis
Board of Countty Commissioners
Randolph County Hospitak
Vorhis
Teh
State highway commission approves bill for highway plan
The state highway commission, Republican committee, and legislative bodies approve a highway plan draft. Luke W. Duffey, senator from Marion County, submits the measure to L. W. Henley, secretary of the Republican state committee, for printing and distribution to lawmakers.
County officials adopt highway measures at Lafayette road school
At Lafayette the County Surveyors Association and County Highway Superintendents Association held their fifth annual road school. They adopted resolutions urging passage of the state highway commission bill and stressed road school importance at Purdue University as part of the state highway improvement plan.
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Indianapolis
Purdue
University
County Surveyors’ Association
County Highway Superintendents’. ‘Association
Lafayette
Indiana University Opens Emergency Hospital for Girls
Influenza troubles at Bloomington prompt IU authorities to open an emergency hospital for girl students in the student building. Announcement says there is no need to close the school.
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Indianapolis
Indiana University
Bloomington
Suffrage Day January 18 Planned in Indiana
The Indiana suffrage movement schedules Suffrage Day on January 18 to raise funds for the legislative program of the Woman's Franchise League of Indiana. The plan, announced by the state organization, aims to support ongoing efforts for voting rights.
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Indiana
Sarubey
Woman’s’Franchise League of
May Erect Memorial Colosseum in Indianapolis
A committee representing the General Memorial Association of Indianapolis informs Mayor Charles W. Jewett the group will back the plan to build a Colosseum named Liberty Hall as a World War memorial for Marion County heroes both living and dead who served in the conflict.
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Indianapolis
Indiainapolis
Liberty Hall
Marion
Lumber Dealers to Meet. 8-The Retail Lumber Dealers
Indiana association plans a meeting of lumber dealers with emphasis on trade issues and industry updates for members. The event aims to discuss market conditions, supplier relations, and potential statewide initiatives in the timber trade sector.
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Association of ‘Indiana
Indiana 1917 Fire Losses Rise Eighth in Nation
The 1917 Indiana fire loss report by the National Board of Fire Underwriters shows total fire costs of 5 734 777 dollars up from 4 374 492 in 1916. Strictly preventable fires cost 1 864 621 dollars, partly preventable 2 843 792 dollars, and not clearly attributable totals 1 026 364 dollars. Indiana ranks eighth among twenty states in fire losses. The average claim paid per fire in 1917 was 372 41 dollars versus 817 89 in 1916. A second item notes Indianapolis chamber committee withholds market highway approval and supports state highway control under a state highway commission. a letter will be sent to Washington.
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Liberty
Joan
Tee
Se -Sherehan
Seventh
Federal Reserve District
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Cook County
Ilinois
Crawfordsville
J. G. Collicott
Indianapolis
Collicott
Montgomery County
Lafayette
Purdue: University
Purdue
Army
Vincennes
France
Baris
sGermany
Evansville
Germany
Grand ‘Army ‘of the Republic
Soldiers -and -Sailors
United States
Indianasiotis
Austin
Scottsburg
Horace Ellis
G. R Piety
Austin’ Schools
Ta Va
Lee Craig
Ellis
Bend
National Bank
Detroit
Studebaker Corporation
South Bend
Newcastle
Elliott
Brazil
Clay County Health Commissioner
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Toledo
Ind
ABO Clation
Were
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Industrial ‘Association
Good“Roads Committee
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Committee
Washington, D.C
Highways Industrial Associatera
James B. Goodrich
Indiana General Assembly
General Assembly
War Department
Union
Liberty Guards
Reid
Stansbury
Congress
Road school ends as Marion county highway chiefs meet
The fifth annual road school at Purdue marks a landmark gathering of county highway superintendents. Marion county attorney Emsley W Johnson urged abolishing township roads and moving duties to the county board of commissioners except for state controlled highways. Indianapolis reports no coal price cut expected before April 1 per Alex Risatrov who hails from Philadelphia.
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Indianapolis
Purdue University
County
Emsley W. “Johnson
Marion County
Alex Ristratov
Philadelphia
Indiana Gov Goodrich urges reforms and constitutional changes
Governor Goodrich praises Indiana’s war record and proposes a broad program. He calls for a nonpartisan live stock sanitary board, a state conservation commission, tax overhaul with exclusive assessment power, a statewide highway law, abolition of elective attorney general, and reforms to education, women's labor, and pension laws. He warns of ongoing costs and urges economy and efficiency.
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Supreme Court
General Assembly
Industrial Board
Arthur T. Cox
Lake County
Denver’s hold up: a gentleman bandit’s late spree
A 19th century robber known as a gentle manly cracksman plagued Denver last summer and for two months. He used polite manners and a gun to rob locals, sparing a soldier whose uniform he deemed protection. Police seek the elusive thief as townsfolk adjust their routines.
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Denver
Mackinaw
Uncle Sam
Breezy Bubbles Porcelain Money Circulation Claim
Fragmentary item notes money said to be made in circulation among a certain group. The text suggests a mood or claim about porcelain money, but details and context are unclear.
Akron Wife Appeals for Husband’s Return Amid Love Letter
A local Akron resident sent a letter to the wife of another man urging separation. The wife forwarded the note to Summit County court officials seeking action to locate the husband and compel him to answer alleged support charges related to the separation.
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Akron
Summit County
Rosinger Claim Appears, Bank Skepticism Not Believed
A fragmentary note reports Rosinger referenced a bank skepticism claim but offered little verifiable detail. The text is incomplete and provides no clear assertion or outcome.
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