Trio of Good Ones To Visit Europe for Monetary Accord
President McKinley names Senator Wolcott Chas J Paine and ex Vice President Stevenson to a commission to negotiate an international monetary agreement with Europe. The special act authorizes five or more commissioners to represent the United States at an international monetary conference. The group will meet in Washington for organization and a preliminary conference within days.
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President Melkinley to appoint Roberts sub treasurer
Washington notes describe the outbound pace at the White House reception as Senators Platt Hanna and Quay met the ailing president who received 50 Buffalo teachers. Luis H. Roberts was chosen to be sub-treasurer in New York, a position he previously held under President Harrison.
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P. P. AJ
White House
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Hanna
Quay
Buffalo
Luis H. Roberts
New York City
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Jiarrison
Bolerd Backed Water and Park Board’s Split Over Funds
The Board of park commissioners replaced its attorneys Smith and Korbly and moved to spend funds without council appropriation. Mayor Taggart and Controller Johnson opposed, while a secret meeting led to the discharge. The board then sought a $5,000 transfer from laborer construction to the emergency fund, bypassing Johnson’s recommendation.
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Smith & Korbly
Taggart
Johnson
Indianapolis Weather Forecast for April 14
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cooler temperatures with rain, then clearing and fair weather. Tuesday brings a strong northeast to north wind up to 38 mph. noon temperature around 61 and 2 pm around 58.
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Indianapolis
Death of Arthur W. Robertson at 34 in Indianapolis
Arthur W. Robertson of 117 N. Alabama street died Monday night of Brights disease at age 34. He was unmarried, lived with his father James Robertson, spent time in Chicago, and was prominent in Republican politics. He was well known in Indianapolis and leaves many friends. Undertaker Whitsett has charge of the remains.
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Robertson
Chicago
Indianapolis
Whitsett
Public Safety Office Relocated in Court Basement
The department of public safety moved its office from the courthouse basement to rooms once used by the mayor. Mayor Taggart has occupied the safety board rooms, citing convenience and a private space for consultations.
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Court House
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Rock and Rye Farm Claim by Harry Adams
Harry Adams, famed yarn-spinner, boasts a 180 acre farm he calls rock and rye. He says 120 acres are stone while 60 acres are rye, and he mixes the two to create his signature blend.
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Harry Adams
Bicyclists Fined for No Lights and Speeding
Harry Munsell became the season’s first rider to pay the city for riding without a lighted lamp. Walter Hamilton followed suit for riding too rapidly. Each paid a $1 fine plus costs in police court on Tuesday.
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Harry Munsell
Walter Hamilton
New Police Station Plans Adopted by Board of Public Works
Details of a proposed police station and court building outline a central roll call room flanked by stairways and offices for the superintendent chief of detectives and prosecuting attorney. The design includes Gamewell telephone rooms, stables, morgue, prison blocks with open-air court, and a third floor tier for youthful and insane prisoners.
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the Woods
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Turkey
Game Called Off as Wet Grounds Halt Cleveland Hoosier Tilt
The Cleveland and Indianapolis baseball game, set for Tuesday afternoon, was canceled at 1 p m due to wet grounds. No makeup date was announced.
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Indianapolis
Irvington Republicans Nominate Town Ticket
Irvington Republicans met on Monday night and nominated a town ticket for trustees in districts one and four, clerk, treasurer, and marshal. James L. Kingsbury, James M. Risley, Frank Elston, Simeon Frazier, and James Brookman named. a resolution calls for improvements only with majority property-owner approval.
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James L. Kingsbury
James M. Risley
Frank Elston
Simeon Frazier
James Brookman
City Life Divorce and Crime Items Highlight Local Court
James A. Cambridge seeks divorce from Flora May over alleged visits to wine rooms. George Halcott also files for divorce from Alina citing unchastity. Olleman case heard by Judge Warvey as Spaan denounces defendant. Insanity cases include Millie King and Don Hogan. George Schnieder’s past injury linked to current insanity. Briggeman and Cassin bound over for embezzlement and robbery tied to bogus leases for United States wringer Co. Bartender Charles Thompson arrested for shooting at Oklahoma Road House. Diadem Patent Flour touted as superior with a money back guarantee. Driven wells offered 40 cents per foot. Frank Butts, 133 Indiana Ave.
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Flora May
George Halcott
Alina
Olleman
Warvey
Spaan
Mr. Olleman
Millie King
George F. Schnieder
Don Hogan
Charles Briggeman
Joe Cassin
Grand Jury
United States Wringer Company
Charles Thompson
Herman Goetz
Haughville
Oklahoma Road House
Carl Ross
Thompson
Road House
Indiana seeks state court action over Vandalia funds
Attorney general Ketcham plans to sue Vandalia railroad and receiver Malott in Marion county or another state court to recover about 2,000,000 owed to the state for school funds. The petition argues state power to demand accounting and questions of charter provisions and constitutional concerns. Also, John Geednecht sues for 8,500 damages claiming fraud and misrepresentation in a deed transfer involving Ertel and Mary Ertel.
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John Ertel
Mary Ertel
Weavers
Goodnecht
Eirtel
Gootrecht
Ertel
Tribute to Daniel Voorhees at Indiana State Capitol
State honors Daniel W Voorhees as his coffin lay in state beneath the Indiana Capitol dome. The Big Four train carried the body to Indianapolis station with a large escort and a funeral cortege through Meridian Street to the capitol. A choir sang Nearer my God to Thee as relatives viewed the casket, and the rotunda and capitol were richly draped for the solemn tribute before the body was taken to Terre Haute.
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Daniel W. Voorhees
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Terre Haute
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W. HH. Hawkins
D. F. Allen
Dustless oats and shop ads at local outlets
Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats advertised. China Closets listed at Wm. L. Elder's. Dentist office at Stewart Place corner Illinois and Ohio. Henley Bicycles open all night. Gus Habich advertised at 62 West Market Street with a $75 item.
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Ohio
Henley Bicycles
Gus Habich
W. Market St
Tax Board to Tax Paid-up Life Insurance Policies
The Indiana State Board of Review reaffirmed its decision to tax paid-up and cash surrender life insurance policies after a hearing at the state house. A. J. Beveridge led policy holder objections arguing the tax is triple taxation and unlawful, while Edward O’Kryan and Greene Smith defended the policy value as taxable property. Governor Mount and Governor Pingres observed the proceedings.
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Chicago
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Michigan
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City ambulance driver anger at speed restrictions
Dr Max Bahr of the City dispensary criticizes police orders limiting ambulance speed. He recalls saving William Carter after a severe injury and argues urgency is essential when transporting the wounded, contrasting with other city vehicles that speed through streets. He warns patrols may delay life saving care.
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Bahr
William Carter
Carter
Theodore Moss Sues Manager Palmer for 24085
Theodore Moss files suit in the New York Supreme Court seeking 24085 from theatrical manager A M Palmer. Palmer contends the amount is due on promissory notes and checks over the past year.
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New York
Theodore Moss
Supreme Court
A. M. Palmer
Rice famine sparks deaths in China and US civic shift
The report notes rice crop failure in parts of China causing starvation deaths. In Lambertville New Jersey a Democratic mayoral era ends as a Republican wins by 238 votes. The North British Insurance Co plans a Chicago based American branch. Society circles in New York react to the marriage of Ellicott Fitch Shepard, Vanderbilt heir, to Esther Potter. she once sang with DeWolf Hopper.
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Lambertville
N. J
North British Insurance Company
London
Edinburgh
America
Chicago
New York
Ellicott Fitch Shepard
W. H. Vanderbilt
Esther Potter
Indiana Attorney General Moves in Three-Cent Fare Case
The Indiana attorney general W A Ketcham positions the state’s interest in federal court cases over the three-cent car fare and Vandalia school fund matters He will file a plea Wednesday to exclude Charles S Wiltsie from the suit arguing that an injunction against Wiltsie harms the state and that state courts hold jurisdiction Hearing on the plea and a temporary restraining injunction for the street car company is set for Thursday at 9 o'clock in Chicago Judge Showalter telegraphed to wait for Wednesday due to court scheduling
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W. A. Ketcham
Indianapolis
Vandalia School Fund
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Charles S. Wiltsie
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New York
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Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Charles S. Wiiltsie
Marion County
Wiltsie
Showalter
Chicago
Woods
Shackling Prisoners Prepares 376 Men for Transfer
A somber morning at the reformatory saw 376 inmates marched to the dining room after breakfast to collect personal effects before shackling. Riveting of leg chains by fellow convicts followed as men, old and young, faced fate with grim smiles and quiet tears. One aging prisoner bid farewell to Warden Hert, asking him not to forget him.
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Warden Hert
Senate reads treasury duties ruling over Dingley retroactivity
In Washington the senate reviewed a treasury secretary edition of retroactive duties tied to the Dingley act amid a West resolution challenging the rules as unauthorized. The issue paused to Wednesday as Davis plans to move toward arbitration treaty on Thursday. In San Francisco Coblentz Pike & Co. wholesale liquor dealers collapsed with liabilities around 100000 dollars, assets barely covering debts.
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West
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
San Francisco
P. P.ia
Coblentz, Pike & Co
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