Local political notes from Fountain County and national echoes
The item laments Fountain County politics with a Republican tilt and mentions McKinley’s presidency, a U S Treasury surplus, and elections in Saint Louis. It notes calls for a Ste Central Committee meeting in Indianapolis to accept a resignation and choose a successor, and criticizes Theodore Roosevelt’s civil service appointment to the Navy post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guney
Ste Central Committee
Irtumapolis
Theodore Roosevelt
The
Naver
Teddy
New Tax Law on Life Insurance and Building Loan Stock
The article warns of a public uproar as new tax rulings on life insurance and building and loan stock unfold. It details assessor challenges, questions on paid up policies, non for feitable policies, and stock valuations, noting exemptions for associations and potential for running stock to be taxed as personal property.
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Fountain County
BN Sessor
Board of Tax Commissioners
Persona Im Building
Joan
Free Silver Fades From Chicago Mayoral Race
The free silver issue faded after a public sentiment shift last fall. In Chicago the topic drew limited support as the mayoral race moved on, with no clear momentum toward a decisive stance or victory for silver advocates.
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Chicago
City Elections Show Democratic Gains Across States
Reported results from April 6 indicate Democrats won mayoral races and narrowed Republican majorities in several states. Chicago elected Carter Blarkson mayor. Wisconsin split towns. St. Louis chose a Republican mayor amid overall Democratic gains. Denver elected an Independent Republican. Michigan towns split between fusionists and Republicans. state ticket favored Republicans with Judge Long winning the Michigan Supreme Court by about 40 000. In Cincinnati and Canton Ohio Democrats won mayoral seats. Rhode Island Governor Elisha Dyer received a large plurality, while Republicans swept the assembly.
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Qatan
Inptanavonis
Ity
Frown
Ohio
Tlllinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
Arkansas
Carter Blarkson
Wis
St. Louis
Denver
Cal
Judge Long
Supreme Court
Cincinnati
Canton
Rhode Island
Elisha Dyer
Rhodesland
Assembly
Powers Notes Fail to Move Greece Amid War Clamor
Athens reports show identical warnings from the powers to Greek Foreign Minister Skouzes had little effect. Newspapers say the moves lack value as Greece doubts the powers' agreement. The city remains calm though placards urge war and military parades fill the streets.
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Athens
M. Skouzes
Greece
Indicted Pipes Firms for Sherman Law Violations
A U S grand jury returned a true bill against six cast iron pipe companies Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Works Addyston Pipe and Steel Company Louisville Dennia Long & Co Howard Harrison Iron Company Anniston Pipe and Foundry Company and South Pittsburg Pipe Works for an unlawful conspiracy to fix output and prices across 38 states and territories. Also noted are missing person concerns about Mass Hoan Deltwar of Akron Ohio last seen by Sasjushanna River bank with hat and gloves found later. authorities fear possible suicide.
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United States Grand Jury
Liz
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Works
Addyston Pipe and Steel Company
Louisville
Dennia Long & Co
Howard Harrison Iron Company
Anniston Pipe and Foundry Company
Anniston
Ala
South Pittesburg Pipe Works
South Pitwburg
Teon
Aden Delmar
Alston
Millrerrr
Mass Hoan Deltwar
Akron
Bate
Governor grants respite in electric chair case
April 8 report states Governor Bushnell refused to commute William Flaas’s death sentence. A dynamo failed at the penitentiary delaying the execution. The governor then granted Flaas a respite until April 21, the planned date for William Wiley’s electrocution in Cincinnati for murder.
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Mortover Haas
Co.cuars
Baushnall
William Flaas
Nave
Govn Dushnell
William Wiley
Cincinnati
Throat Coughs and Scott's Emulsion Claim
A newspaper ad touts throat cough remedies and Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as nourishing and healing. It claims the cough stems from throat irritation and promises to enrich the blood, tone nerves, and prevent lung trouble. Free book offered. priced 50 cents and 1.00.
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Scott
Local and Regional Briefs From Indiana and Nearby States
Multiple short items report a fatal streetcar accident in Monare Indiana where Mary McAlar collapsed on track. insurance agents in Indianapolis propose policy taxation changes. Lancaster Baldwin faces bribery trial. heavy rains threaten Knox wheat crops. diphtheria outbreak at a Wryemster jail. John Rinker postsmaster for 40 years dies. Dunkard ministers conference in Lodiana. Diamond Oil drills a new well near Montpelier. Wabash holds Young People's Union session. Dr William Hastings dies from heart trouble. northern Episcopal deanery convocation in Marion. Stephen Lyons arrested in Cass County for counterfeit dollar incident. a tramp found in a Khart dive. George M Bonner advertises gold watch giveaway for kind words in Hebron.
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Neten
Dunkard Ministers’ Conference
Lodiana
Portland
Diamond Oi Company
Montpelier
Ind
Young People's Union of the
United Brethren Church
Wabash
Lod
Willian Hastings
Greetingaville
Episcopal Diocese of Indians
Marion
Stephen Lyons
Cass County
Logansport
Lnd
John Delome
George M. Bonner
Idvertiaes
Hebron
Grant's Tomb Dedication Draws Massive City Visitants
Officials anticipate up to 1,000,000 visitors to New York City for the Grant's Tomb dedication on April 27. The police department and hotel managers foresee enormous crowds as preparations intensify for the national event.
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Mads
New York
New York City
Grant
General Grant's Tomb Parade Involves Global Naval Fleet
The article notes a parade with General Grant's tomb procession and a naval display. Admiral Bunce's squadron will lead with ten vessels, along with five revenue fleet ships and 11 lighthouse fleet ships. Italy France and Spain send one warship each, England may send two, and President McKinley will review after the land parade. The Grant Monument association gains park approval to move General Grant's body to a new tomb in secrecy at night.
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Toma
United States
Admiral Bunce
Revenue Fleet
Italy
France
Spain
England
McKinley
Grant Monument Association
Park Commissioners
Hhe
Guardian of Elisha Pangle Finds More Gold and Guns
Lt. Pangle guardian of Elisha Pangle the lunatic reports a search of the old man's place uncovers additional firearms beyond the first 15, plus a large valise containing a small firearm and $50 in gold. Authorities suspect more money hid in the barn or house and will continue the search.
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Elisha Pangle
Delphos
Derries
Pangle
Ef Lima
Harrison and mayoral race vote totals in Chicago report
The article notes 1806 figures for McKinley vs Bryan and this week’s mayoral contest showing Harrison with 147000 votes and other candidates totaling 145000. It remarks that the current turnout fell short of November’s election.
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H Harrison
Chicago
McKinley
Bryan
Harrison
Consul General Lee Denies Incivility Claim
Havana April 8 Consul General Lee says he was treated with courtesy on every visit to the captain general removing misapprehension about incivility. General Lee asks that the error be cleared up and that courtesy was shown. Demand For Reparation Tanaier Morocco April 7 United States Consul Burke demands reparation from the Sherifian court after a Moorish soldier threatened to shoot Vice Consul Castleton at Laraiche indicating the U S will seek a heavy victory in the matter.
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Havana
Lee
Tanaier
Morocco
Washington
United States
Burke
Castleton
Laraiche
Brilliant social event in Baltimore wedding season
The wedding of Auiss Ida Cathrine Gary daughter of the postmaster general to Francie Eusard Pegram occurred yesterday in Baltimore in a splendorous society affair with bridesmaids and daughters in attendance. Postmaster Bound robbed Rockaway post office burglars bound him and his daughter as thieves looted the store and post office of about 22 000 in notes checks 35 in stamps and 70 in cash. United States Minister McKenzie in Lixa Peru shows improvement and doctors see chances of saving his life.
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Baltimore
Auiss Ida Catherine Gary
Francie Eusard Pegram
Punch Bere Cate
Bray Ie Air Teee
Rockaway
William Carrick
Misa Mary Carrick
McKenzie Bettar
Lixa
Peru
United States
McKenzie
Rucklen Sarnica Saate Salve Advertisement
An old style sale ad promises the best salve for cats, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and other eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, priced at 25 cents per box. For sale by Lee Allen.
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Rucklen Sarnica Saate
Lee Allen McH
Traveling Men Find Carter's Cascara Pills Essential
A veteran traveling salesman praises Carter's Cascara Pills for digestion after hurried meals. He carries one pill after each hearty or rushed meal and claims they remedy indigestion dyspepsia and a torpid liver. Price 25 cents. Sold by Lee Allen.
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Carter
Lee Allen
Wabash offers through first class sleeping car service
The Wabash Railroad along with connected lines announces a through first class and tourist sleeping car service from Chicago daily at 10:00 a.m. via St. Louis to Little Rock Malvern Springs Austin San Antonio Laredo El Paso Los Angeles and San Francisco. Direct Mexico connection at Laredo. Inquiries to Wabash agents. G. P. A. S. Crane St. Louis and A. Palmer Chicago office.
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Texas & Pacific Railway
International & Great Northern Railroad
Southern Pacific Railway
Southern
Chicago
St. Louis
Little Rock
Malvern
San Francisco
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