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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
2
E Martin, editor and publisher, notes weekly publication every Thursday in Westville Indiana. Subscriptions are 1.00 yearly in advance. Advertising rates are available on request. Professional cards cost 3 per year or 3 for six months. All copy must reach the office by Wednesday noon.
Alfred J. Link announces his candidacy for the La Porte County circuit court clerk position, subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention.
Rev William J Kerby warned that distrust among American workers and attacks on leaders threaten the social fabric and pave the way for socialism. He urged stopping the loss of confidence in laws, ballot, and jury justice to curb socialist influence. A violent stabbing at 204 Rush Street left three injured, victims refusing full details as police hunted the assailant Wirnczynski Kapukioski.
Mrs David Reach walks from New York to Chicago passing through the county and reports rising stamina after 600 miles on a raw food diet. She claims increasing endurance with no exhaustion and notes stronger back and waist muscles despite tiring first days. The case concerns assault and battery with intent.
Judge Gallaher of the Laporte circuit court holds that the act of a husband pushing his wife down a flight of stairs does not constitute sufficient grounds for divorce. The ruling emphasizes the need for clearer statutory grounds and sets a precedent for similar cases in the circuit.
Judge Cornelius Handford annuls Leonard Olson's U S citizenship papers in a Tacoma case, citing his admission as a socialist and proponent of constitutional changes. Lawyers warn the ruling could revoke citizenship papers for foreign-born applicants with similar views, and its breadth could affect advocates of initiatives like the initiative referendum and recall.
The treasury department under Secretary MacVeagh, praised by the Democratic House committee, reduced annual costs by 2.5 million dollars a year, about 10 percent, while handling a 10 percent rise in business for a net 20 percent gain for taxpayers. Fraud prosecutions, higher collections, and overhauled tax and customs operations improved accuracy and reduced fraud, with internal revenue receipts reaching a record 222 million dollars last year.
The article reviews Taft’s labor stance during his early presidency, noting enacted laws on postal savings banks, workers compensation, and employers liability. It cites Roosevelt’s praise, Taft’s intervention to aid injured federal workers, and labor support for Taft’s policies as a trusted ally of wage earners.
The article notes annual savings of millions in treasury, mints, and related services through mail use, improved paper handling, and tighter printing practices. It cites a 1 801 abolition of unnecessary positions, most in Washington, and asserts vacancies were filled to avoid layoffs. It defends Taft against claims of using government employees for political gain.
A club member recalls a crash in rainy Midlands streets with the Honorable Jimmy. Their car skidded and crashed into a village post office, knocking down the postman. Jimmy then leapt from the vehicle to confront the situation and aid those nearby.
An Illinois letter requests reward for the person who fired a second shot after Rex was shot during an animal damage incident. The writer notes no fault found for the initial action and mentions G. M. Gillet of Coburg, Indiana.
Ford as the lightest economical cars. 73,000 new Fords this year with lighter bodies. Models include two passenger runabout at $600 five passenger touring $700 and delivery car $710. Michigan City Ford Motor Agency West 4th Street Michigan City Ind.
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