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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
2
The Indiana legislature struggles over a proposed primary law amid pressure from Gov. Ralston and lawmakers. Taggert’s shifting stance highlights party bossism and the ill ease of replacing conventions with primaries. Critics warn of higher costs and extended campaigns, fearing eventual tinkering and lasting political strain.
Charles W. McClure died at his Gallatin home on March 20 after two years of heart trouble. He was 71, a longtime merchant and community trustee, with services held in Michigan City and burial in Door Village. Henry Markel, born in Germany, died at Westville in his 80s after three years of declining health. funeral at Westville M E Church. Elizabeth Allen, born in 1838, long Indiana resident, left a large family. Two survivors, including three sons and three daughters. Public notices credit M C News for funeral details.
A reprint of excerpts from letters follows an editorial by Charles E. Martin of the Westville Indicator. Presidents A Miller of New Orleans Great Northern and M H Smith of Louisville and Nashville express interest and congratulations noting the article as very interesting.
The obituary recalls a lively zest for life and cites Pastor Shepherd's funeral sermon. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the M. E. church with burial at Clinton chapel cemetery.
Geo W Stevens president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Richmond writes in reply to an editorial by Charles E Martin editor of the Westville Indicator Westville Indiana. He acknowledges reading the piece with interest and thanks the editor for sending the enclosing copy of the third.
Samuel Rea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad writes acknowledging an editorial by Charles E. Martin of the Weaville Indicator noting very salient advice and appreciation for the courtesy. A. M. Schoyer vice president of the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh Chicago also expresses gratitude for the editorial calling it timely and well written. A prominent Chicago railroad man lauds the piece as music to the ear.
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