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January 23, 1926
The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
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The first speed law in Indiana, enacted 111 years ago by the Borough of Vincennes, prohibited galloping horses in streets with a $5 fine. It was enforced until 25 years ago, now overshadowed by automobile regulations.
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HAD FIRST SPEED LAW 111 YEARS AGO
VINCENNES, Ind., Jan. 23.—The first speed law in Indiana was enacted 111 years ago by the Borough of Vincennes, patriarch of Indiana cities, and it said:
"If any person or persons shall gallop any horse, mare or gelding in any street within the borough, every person so offending shall, on conviction, forfeit and pay the sum of $5 with costs."
Until 25 years ago there were frequent convictions under the ordinance.
Today the horse is forgotten in the press of automobile regulation.
VINCENNES, Ind., Jan. 23.—The first speed law in Indiana was enacted 111 years ago by the Borough of Vincennes, patriarch of Indiana cities, and it said:
"If any person or persons shall gallop any horse, mare or gelding in any street within the borough, every person so offending shall, on conviction, forfeit and pay the sum of $5 with costs."
Until 25 years ago there were frequent convictions under the ordinance.
Today the horse is forgotten in the press of automobile regulation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Speed Law
Vincennes
Indiana
Horse Galloping
Historical Ordinance
Automobile Regulation
Where did it happen?
Vincennes, Ind.
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Location
Vincennes, Ind.
Event Date
111 Years Ago
Story Details
The Borough of Vincennes enacted Indiana's first speed law 111 years ago, prohibiting galloping horses in streets with a $5 fine and costs. Convictions were frequent until 25 years ago, when automobile regulations superseded it.