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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1900

Page

5

Taxation of Quasi Public Corporations Discussed In Detroit

Frederick N. Sudgon of St Louis discusses taxation of quasi public corporations at the 18th annual American Economic Association meeting in Detroit. He argues current methods create chaos and risk ill conceived legislation. explores value, mileage apportionment, and franchise issues across railroads utilities and other property. Includes critique of state assessments and calls for uniform standards and clearer revenue attribution.

Frederics Judson Flere United States Vativety Missouri Michigan St. Louis Civeuit Court Tennessee New York Weiter R. 4. Seligman Columbia University B. Hill Arte T. Eddy Chicago W. R. Rinley The Massachusetts Istitute of Technology Sini Othe

Night Session Sparks Debate on History Writing

Dr Tamed F Rhodesles addressed Astorian attendees at the Central Methodist church during the joint session of the American Economic Association and the American Historical Association. He urged careful sourcing and warned against premature generalizations while outlining how new and older facts shape historical writing. Mayor Maybury welcomed the crowd of 350 as President Richard Bly of the American Economic Association presided and presented a paper on competition and its benefits.

Tamed F. Rhosles Central Methodist Church Rhodes Eggleston Rhoilesven Mssneh Omibgs i Varias Maybury Richard T. Bly American Economic Association Bly

Drowning of Forty Nine Skating Children Near What Cheer

A midwestern telephone operator report from What Cheer to Des Moines claimed forty school children had drowned when skating on a pond near the fair grounds around 9 PM. Attempts to verify by telephone were hampered, with messages to Ottumwa and other points seeking confirmation.

Burlington Towa Washington Lows Posywer St. Po Eootiom Des Molnes Des Moines Oxkuloosy Ottumwas Chece Childre

Mystery Blonde Woman In Mason Building Shot Wounded Leader Aboard

Indianapolis reports a mysterious shooting at the Mason building where William TH. Smythe, secretary of the Grand Lodge and Grand Council, was wounded. He described a blonde woman entering to use a phone before firing. Police and doctors rushed to the scene. Smythe's condition is serious, with details awaiting his son and further investigation.

Indianapolis Indy Dee William TH. Smythe Sher Grand Masonic Lodge Grand Council Knights Templars of Indiana Wag Sling Smythe Lewis A. Coleman Masonic Tainess Bir. Smythe Coleman Mr Smythe Sever Lunes Bhuer Smythe Pr. Hodges Foud Joseph W. Rob Masonie Loraite Robb Kimer Smythe Fisher Wom Mt Haul Smyttyy Genues Munk al Faye Tome Gneatlonad Srugabe Wott of Public Works Tok Barrisum Street Wabash Railway Company Sentinel Company Uneal Journal Company Thomas Street

Death on the rails near Muniee station

A man was found dead along the tracks about a quarter mile west of Muniee station at 10 p.m. He had no identifying details at report time and investigators were unsure how the accident occurred. The body was found near the Whitley county line. local authorities in Allen county did not investigate the incident.

Muniee Her Belin Whitley Allen

A Corner in Beans and Market Rumors

A garbled legal economic note notes beans prices and supplier concerns. The fragment mentions Vitcarg, Dee Aas, Katear novels, and a company amid price discussions. It references government actions and consumer pricing but the text is too corrupted to identify specifics.

Vitcarg Katear Alaert Dickinsel Dwt Pelige

Pat Crowe Disguised as Woman in Chicago Case

Chicago police press an ongoing hunt for Pat Crowe, the Omaha kidnapper, seen recently in Chicago possibly masquerading as a widow in Englewood. Detectives trace Crowe via clues from a Grover Street cottage renter named D. I. Conaney, with officers renewing intensified searches across the city and suburbs.

Chicago Pat Crowe Songhi United States Eddie Cudahy Omaha Chivago Stewart Avenue Stoven Crowe Ayideave Englewood Storén Ash Bar Crowe Grover Street D. I. Coaney Connor Cat Crowe

Believe Pat Groves En Route To Europe

Boston police say evidence suggests Pat Crowe and another kidnapper sought by Boston authorities are aboard the steamer Michigan bound for Liverpool. A Nantasket watchman reported sighting a stranger fitting the description of Crowe, offering a reward to aid boarding a foreign vessel.

Pat Groves Europe Boston. Nee Boston Pat Crowe Cudahy Warren Michigan Liverpool Crewe Knapper Onuiba

Sold Crowe 4 Horse Omaha Sale Report

Nel Dee 27 Daniel Huis living northwest of the city sells a bay pony at Pacific Junction to the Kidnappers. The seller’s description of one man matches Pat Grote, Barris, as the buyer. Grote will be taken to Pacific Junction tomorrow to identify the horse.

Omaha Daniel Huis Fimits Pacific Jhunellon Mi Dee Pat Grote Barris Pacific Junction

White Pigeon Bank Closed by OCC At Stockholders Request

The First National Bank of White Pigeon Michigan was closed tonight by order of the Comptroller of the Currency after a telegraph from a National Bank Examiner indicated the board of directors had unanimously requested the action. The bank, last examined September 28, 1900, showed assets of around $105,028.

Washington Dee Mich National Bank Examiner W. Soldes

Fragmented OCR News Note on the Colombian Revolution

Unclear OCR text references Colombian Revolution with mentions of government forces, enemy advances, and various named terms. The readable fragments imply a battle or retreat, but key names, dates, and places are distorted or missing.

Arrest Detained in Parricide Case Involving Nobte Killing

DactEvhral Arbaugh and accomplices were arrested and charged with murder in the August fatal attack on Georgy W. Nobte. The crime occurred in a yard where a family quarrel led to the assault. a reward of 50 was offered for the killer’s capture.

Georgy W. Nobte Eliba

New Points Raised Election Bill For Primary Penalties

Sub Committee on the Indiana primary election commission meets to finalize a bill. It adds penalties for buying and selling votes and may emerge in a few days. The panel discusses penalties for primary officers and candidates, and how to apply the law to smaller communities. canvassing boards and voting machines are also addressed.

Indianas Polis Primary Election Commission Corp

Retail Grocers Association Forms Territorial Citywide Union

The Retail Grocers Association organized a new citywide union after a meeting last night. Members including William Kayeor EW Sui and Charles WL Merer ranked as leaders, with a committee to plan by laws and future meetings.

Wayne Beigil Rovers Don Beluvier William Kayeor Sui Charles WL Merer Jeskowianon Sachs Ummig

British Proclamations in South Africa Prompt Mixed Reactions

Reports from Cape Town and London describe Kitchener claiming Boer checks in Cape Colony while Boers resist. Proclamations at home spark debate over peace terms and a new Star of Africa knighthood. Dispatches note winter movements, De Wet’s hoped surrender, and Colville’s Gibraltar command fallout.

Lond South Africa Kilchner Cape Colony DetVet Victoria St Is Btar of Africa Vrimity Tamaraland

Rand Rapids Merchant Fails Amidst Debts

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bankruptcy or failure involving a Minnesota or Michigan merchant, with names like Frederick and Waraburg or Waesburg from New York. The document references a principal creditor and a substantial stock covering an amount near 10007 dollars, indicating a financial collapse or insolvency proceeding.

Mhiald Stich Frederick Waraburg HL BR Chatin New York Waesburg

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