Democratic claims of state tax waste amid Franklin county increases
A critical piece arguing that Democratic statements inflate public spending concerns and misstate the role of the State Tax Board. It contends Republicans face higher levies, bond borrowing, or higher taxes, while noting Franklin county assessments rose up to 15 percent with accompanying debate over appraisal versus assessment and the board’s influence on levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peanklin
Democratic Green
State Tax Board
Martin
Bnet
Ceurteil
Franklin County
Franklin
State Board
Indiana
Tdemocrat'a
Ode to May and Political Rumors in a Damaged Text
A fragmented verse laments damp cold days and coal trade woes while hints of political maneuvering surface. References to Texas figures Bailey and a Democratic vice presidential ticket mingle with chatter about Debs and the Socialist ticket.
Masonic Elevations And Club Visits Noted In Local News
Maxwell Chapter RoA in MA elevates John RF Baye Monroe and Eh McCready to Past Master. Mrs A Fick entertains Minerva Club members from Indianapolis. Mayvie Like visits Miss Daisy Hamilton and Mrs Holly Hall in Lewisville. Health Coffee praised as quick real coffee imitation. Dr Shoop based on grains malt nuts. Lewis Ashworth and H L Stephens active in Fayette store interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RF. Baye
Job. Monroe
Eh. McCready
Maxwell Chapter
Roa. MA
Nist
A. ©. Fick
Minerva Club
Indianapolis
Fick
Adieurbee
Mayvie
Daisy Hamilton
Raton
Ohio
Holly Hall
Lewisville
Indiana
Shoop
Lewis Ashworth
Connersville High Graduates and Suit News
Complete list of graduates with theses and residences is published alongside news that Conwell Merrell and wife Fannie L Merrell are involved in divorce and her suit seeking a guardian for his affairs. Court actions include Merrell claiming cruelty and a separate suit for insanity along with the divorce case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
Pheehiss
Pellawing
Cara Bertseh
Hejien Brown
Cora Brown
Lena Brown
Ethel Butcher
Cecil Rigor
Andrew Jackson
Everton
Lucy Hedges
Citr
Mary Kurtz
Earl Horsley
Claire Moffett
Clarence Graef
Trans-Siberian Railway
Earl Marlatt
Ernest Marlatt
Regina Mettelbolehn
Are
Louise Whellar
The
Berenice Mood
Cleopae Shi
Anashville
Pyouh Sherr
Iet
Theendences
Adquina
Gladys Rienisa
Rome
Edward Caine
Cits Worry Griffen
Indiana
Walter Tones
Robert Purns
Waterloo
Mazie Miller
Princess
Cladys Lockhart
America
Plainti
Conwell Merrell
Fannie Be. Merrell
Conner, Conner & Chrisman
Merrell
Anna Merrell
Trains Claim Indianapolis Man After Family Quarrel
Elmer Tucker, fleeing a Sunday quarrel with his father at 1114 Olive Street, Indianapolis, rode on a freight train and was run over west of Merchants Bridge. He survived initially but suffered a severed arm, a crushed skull, and severe injuries. he remains at City Hospital with a likely fatal outcome. His mother is at home, prostrate, and regrets the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Elmer Tucker
Merchants Bridge
City Hospital
Tucker
Olive Street
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Youthful Look
Advertises Parisian Sage as a guaranteed dandruff remover and hair tonic. Promises younger appearance for men or women of any age. Bottle costs 60 cents with money back if it cures dandruff or scalp itching. Claims luxurious, bright, invigorating hair and urges purchase from Green Bros. Made in America by Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bros
America
Giroux Mtef. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Pain relief pills claim quick headache cure
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets promising relief from headaches and pain in about twenty minutes. The product comes in a package of 26 tablets with a price of 25 cents, sold by Lewis Aabworth.
Clergymen Across Cities Leap to Catholicism Says Doran
Philadelphia May 12 Fifty Episcopalian clergymen in cities from Philadelphia to Fond du Lac are set to renounce Episcopacy as a step to Catholicism according to Dr Alvah H H Doran former Philadelphia Episcopal minister. He cites the open pulpit and a propaganda group the Companions of the Holy Saviour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rome
Alvah HH. Doran
New York
Chicago
Fond du Lic
Wisconsin
United States
Companions of the Holy Saviour
Doran
Tragic family quarrel ends in teen’s death in Indianapolis
George Tucker at Rugsgell wind stacker plant learns of son Elmer Tucker’s accident. Mrs. Tucker at home on 1174 Olive Street is devastated after news of a Sunday trip to Connersville to see a very ill mother. Elmer, nearly sixteen, had been unemployed, last working for the National Candy Company in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
Elmer Tucker
Rugsgell
Indianapolis News
Tucker Ogar
Ehmer Tucker
Indianapolis
National Candy Company
Big Machine on Way to Amarillo Texas
A new eight ton traction machine built by Wainwright and Son was shipped to Amarillo to test a 25 000 acre plowing contract. A F Gerling travels to oversee work expected to plow 120 acres daily with 20 machines ready by September first. The project will hire about 100 more workers and features the self loading unit which crawled onto a flat car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wainwright & Son
Amarillo
Texas
A. F. Gerling
West
Gerling
Wainwright
Evidence Points to Incendiary Death in Gunness Case
May 12 Laporte reports a body partially identified by three rings, including a diamond from first husband, suggesting Mrs. Belle Gunness and children were burned in an incendiary fire. Some doubt remains as a corpse could be staged. Court actions in Indiana proceed with venue change for a separate case. Dr. Shoop remedies advertised in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Derbyshire Brothers Reunite in Nome Visit
Dr. Alderman Derbyshire and his brother Dr. E Derbyshire met in Nome Alaska after over twenty years. The elder Derbyshire returned from Washington where he urged swift passage of legislation aiding Alaska. A promotional note for Dr Shoop's medicine is also mentioned with a trial offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Derbyshire
Nome City
Alaska
E. Derbyshire
Jor. al. Derbyshire
Washington
County Commissioners Allowances Listed for April Term
The board approved numerous allowances to trustees, merchants, and officials including John M Carter, George B Riesromer, HC Culbertaon, W Mazeay, McKenna and Son, Conner and Lewis, and others. Entries cover poor funds, asylum items, clerks, janitors, and public works expenses with varied payments and adjustments. Miss Theresa Peck accepts a position at the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
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Board of County Commissioners
John M Carter
George B Riesromer
Cocketair
Marana
Benedict
Culbertaon
Whippie
Chance A
Mazeay
AE Bilhy
Turkenkoph
Asylum
Deas
Braun & Kent
AH Reiman
McKennao & Son
Holberg & Co
Occa
Phil Joseph Co
H Sherry
Conner & Lewis
Conpereville Lum
Smith Stave Co
OH Meyers
Daisy McClouda
Win
David Hice
Zella Ostheimer
George Oatheimer
Chitwoon
Coringu
J L Kennedy
Cyrus Detreys
Clauge
KA Durance
Cyrus Jettrey
M Holberg
Haydon Lewhead
Reeder
Fuidings
Edwarde & Murray
Nat Gas
Corkins Chemical Co
Union Teleco
Hooeter Printing Co
the Courier Co
Murray
County Naseseor
Thames
Bridges
Lestie Jeffrey
Bridge East Side
Lam Co
Kuetl Hanson
Springer
Bromstel & Willsins
Lydia & Hall
Clayton Lambert
Aetitigos Civeee
Fries & Sone
Theresa Peck
the Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
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Vo-Day
Fannie L. Mierrell
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Guardian
Edna Pfaffin
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Portia White
Louise Snider
Susan Hnl
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Lyons Station
Harry Logan
George Starr
Chicaie University
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Ter
BIG Machine
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Farmers & Merchants Trust Co
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L. T. Bower
G. F. Thiebaud
F. B. Ansted
T. F. M. Tatman
Connersville Lumber CO
McFarlan Hotel
C. E. Thompson
E. Everett Hamilton
Heinemann
Mrs. Belle Gunness
Ion
Woman and Chitdren
Kelle Gunness
Meds Sorenson
Lanripiere
State of Indiana
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Wo. Price
Rushvile
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