Wage law case in superior court faces appeal to supreme court
Weekly report notes the wage law case in superior court on a motion to quash a writ of mandate with potential appeal to the supreme court. Prosecutor Edwards and Bagot Ellison and Bagot appeared for the state, Winter of Indianapolis represented the glass company, which claims the law is unconstitutional and improperly polices powers. The argument centers on whether the law is special legislation not applicable to all employees of a class and whether the legislature alone may determine its prerogatives.
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Ryan
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Edwards
Company Held Responsible for Smoke and Noise Damage
In Richmond Indiana on April 14 the Panhandle railroad faced a lawsuit from Catherine Walsh and Bridget Stanton over smoke and noise from the tracks. A demurrer by the company was overruled and the court held the railroad responsible for damages.
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Richmond
Ind
Catherine Walsh
Bridget Stanton
The
Panhandle Railroad
Hen in window dyed chickens bid day and night quarrel
A druggist in Elkhart displays a hen with a brood of 20 chickens dyed in Easter colors. The hen keeps red and brown chicks away, favors violet, and gathers faded colors under her wing at night while morning disputes continue. In Brazil Indiana miners prepare for a coal district labor meeting as 3,000 miners are out. Richard Cochran of Clay City was fatally struck by an E and I train after driving into its path.
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Elkhart
Ind
Brazil
Clook
Richard Cochran
Clay City
Ward begins sweeping changes at Chicago & Southeastern
Lebanon Ind April 14 C M Ward the newly appointed general manager of the Chicago and Southeastern railroad has launched a broad clean up shifting veteran staff and bringing in southern replacements Ward previously from Louisiana has already made several changes leaving remaining workers in suspense about their future positions
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Lebanon
Ind
C. M. ‘Ward
Chicago & Southeastern Rail
Ward
Louisiana
Shelbyville land deals lure factories new cigar plant
Shelbyville based Commercial club plans recruit Baker cigar manufactory of Connerville and seeks site for Conroy and Hardeck furniture factory expected to hire many workers.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Commercial Club
Baker Cigar Manufactory
Connersville
Conroy & Hardeeck Furniture
Gas Map Work Progress in Blackford and Grant Counties
Hartford City Indiana April 14 Natural gas supervisor J C Leach is having a gas map prepared for Blackford and Grant counties and will visit each well owner He faces resistance from oil men who seek to invade the gas field On Trial for Murder Princeton Indiana April 14 William Roya stands trial for the November shooting of Simon Skora at Skora's Evansville hotel He claims the revolver discharge was accidental.
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Leach
Hartford City
Ind
J. C. Leach
Blackford
Grant Counties
Princeton
William Roya
Simon Skora
Evansville
Skora
Richmond Rail Plan Faces Conference With C N W Chief
Richmond officials say a railroad committee will meet Monday with President Crossley of the Cincinnati and Northwestern to discuss a possible railroad line into Richmond. The move aims to connect the city with broader regional rail networks.
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Richmond
Ind
Crossley
Cincinnati & Northwestern Railroad
A Fine New Church in Grace Episcopal Plan
In Muncie Indiana on April 14 the Grace Episcopal Church congregation announces plans to erect a new church described as one of the finest in the state. The project signals a major local religious development with substantial community impact.
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Muncie
Ind
Grace Episcopal Church
Indiana News Roundup: Murder, Markets, and Muncie Sales
A mixed Indiana page notes Dunkirk farmer John Lucas killed by a falling tree, Franklin city council pursuing water and light issues, Muncie to hold a rummage sale, and a planned $100,000 hotel for a nearby town. Other items include bank plans in Sullivan, labor strikes at Cabel Co and Hendricks County indictments, Bryan to speak at Valparaiso May 4, religious group splits, and local civic notes from Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Crawfordsville, and Bloomington.
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John Lucas
Dunkirk
Tis
Franklin
First National Bank
Sullivan
Hanged man Harry Williams dies for Varcoe murder
Toronto report states Harry Williams executed by hanging after being convicted for the murder of J. E. Varcoe during a burglary at Varcoe’s Queen Street shop and home. About 70 people witnessed the eight foot drop, with most onlookers medical students. Williams gave no verdict on guilt. The case includes disputed identity and alleged aristocratic family ties.
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Williams
Henry Williams
Joseph Curtis
Joan E. Varcoe
Queen St
Varcoe
Curtis
Illiams
A Rebel Lion Breaks Out in Corean Interior
A rebel lion has broken out in the interior of Corea near Seoul, causing alarm as authorities seek its capture. The incident, dated April 14, highlights unrest and unusual disturbances within the region.
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Seoul
Corea
Japan May Object Over Kodjedo Pact With Corea
Dispatches from Seoul report a secret Russia Corea agreement pledging not to alienate Kodjedo islands at Masamo harbor, controlled access to Corean Straits. Given Kodjedo's strategic value, Japan is unlikely to tolerate this pact.
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Yokohama
Seoul
Corea
Russia
Kodjedo Islands
Masamo Harbor
Corean
Kodjedo
New Klondike Report Shocks Galena
Galena Kansas erupts in excitement as gold ore assaying from 14 to 81 dollars per ton is found within two miles of the city limits. Denver prospectors buy hundreds of acres nearby and residents forecast a mining camp of at least 60,000 people within 30 days.
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Galena, Kas
Galena
Denver
Rumors On Aguinaldo In Manila Questioned By Officer
San Francisco April 14 Lieut George H Knox Seventh Infantry from Manila says there is little basis for rumors Aguinaldo is in Manila He adds capturing him would make a martyr and worsen native sentiment If he is not hunted the Macabebes may assassin/kill him
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San Francisco
George H. Knox
Seventh Infantry
Manila
Aguinaldo
Knox
Dynamite Stops Sidnaw Fire Threat on Sidnaw Street
A blaze in Sidnaw Michigan menaced the single main street of the 600 resident village. With no fire engine the town feared destruction until a two story building in the fire line was blasted with dynamite, halting the flames and saving Sidnaw.
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Marquette
Mich
Sidnaw
Fie
Bank Liable for 250000 in New Stock Case
A federal court rules the stockholders of the First National Bank liable for $250,000 in new stock issued in 1890. The dividend to stockholders valued at half the new stock was not paid in cash, with $125,000 issued to directors as trustees.
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Little Rock
Ark
First National Bank
Altgeld to Speak in Albany on Jefferson Birthday
John P. Altgeld will visit Albany to speak at a Jefferson birthday celebration. David Bennett Hill hosts the event at his home Wolfert's Roost in Albany. Hill also plans to speak, with unconfirmed rumors placing Altgeld as a guest at the gathering.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
David Bennett Hill
Wolfert
Albany
N. Y
Altgeld
Jefferson
Mr. Hill
Train chase maims boy foot in New Street incident
Willie Henschel of 2003 New Street was playing ball on Singleton Street near the Belt railroad when a train passed. He ran after it and his foot became entangled with a wheel car and other debris, resulting in the amputation of several toes. Dr. Morris Gedbla treated him.
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Willie Henschel
New St
Singleton St
Willie
Morris Gedbla
Kit
Coburn Allen Takes Second in Indiana Oratorical Contest
Coburn Allen of Indianapolis won second place in the Indiana high school oratorical contest held in Richmond on Friday night with his speech on Benjamin Franklin. Walter Eggemeyer of Richmond won first honors on Charles Sumner, while Miss Bessie Umphries of Portland placed third with a talk titled The New Chivalry. A reception and dance for visitors followed at the Pythian temple as judges from Purdue Indiana University Chicago University lectured on manuscript and delivery.
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Indianapolis
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Benjamin Franklin
Walter Eggemeyer
Charles Sumner
Bessie Umphries
Portland
Pythian Temple
J. W. Coulter
Purdue
S. B. Harding
Indiata University
J. Scott Clark
Chicago University
Henry
Rushville
Bundy
New Castle
William Crane
Dayton
Runaway Freight Engine Wrecks in Chillicothe
A B and O S W freight locomotive ran away after the engineer and fireman jumped to avoid a siding collision. The locomotive traveled four miles before the front-end brakeman stopped it. Both men died from injuries sustained in the crash.
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Chillicothe
Snyder
Fred Uhrig
Store Chock Full Rum Mage Sale Attracts Crowds
A crowded store could not admit more shoppers during the rum mage sale on Saturday evening. Husbands of assisting women will aid in selling. Hardware from Hildebrand, apparel from Union laundry, shoes from Mr. Cooper and Frohmeyer Schrader, flowers from New York store, chairs from Kipp Bros. Proceeds up to Friday night reached 635 dollars with a target of 2 000 dollars. An attempted shoe theft was thwarted by an officer.
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Hildebrand Company
Union Co-Operative Laundry
Mr. Cooper
Frohmeyer and Schrader
Charles Pearson
New York
Kipp Bros
Lawyers plan swift Supreme Court motion on Kentucky governor case
In Louisville, April 14, Gov. Beckham and Gov. Taylor lawyers conferred and will rush to Washington to seek a Supreme Court hearing within ten days. Both sides want a prompt disposition. Taylor supporters say he will vacate if the court rules against him or lacks jurisdiction.
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Louisville
Louis McQuown
Gov
Beckham
Bruce
Taylor
Washington
Supreme Court
George H. Scripps Dies in San Diego at 86
George H. Scripps, longtime press association treasurer and early Civil War volunteer, died Friday in San Diego of stomach trouble. He lived in Rushville Illinois and worked with the Detroit News, Cincinnati Post, Cleveland Press, St. Louis Chronicle, Kansas City World, and Omaha News among others. Cremation will be in Los Angeles with interment in Rushville.
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George H. Scripps
Scripps- McRae Press Association
Rushville
Detroit News
Cincinnati Post
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St. Louis Chronicle
Kansas City World
Omaha News
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Los Angeles
Rushville, UL
Senator Chilton Ill Illness Reported at Tyler Texas
Senator Horace Chilton is seriously ill at his Tyler Texas home after returning from Washington two weeks ago with the grip.
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Austin, Tex
Horace Chilton
Tyler
Tex
Washington
After the Banquet Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad
A health warning style ad extols Cascarets Candy Cathartic to prevent stomach misery after heavy eating and drinking. It promises a morning feeling better if a tablet is taken before bed and notes prices and availability from druggists and mail order. The copy emphasizes genuine Cascarets and cautions against imitations.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Can
New York
Paine's Celery Compound Restores Nerve Vitality
Tired and overstrained nerves gain strength and vigor from Paine's Celery Compound. The product claims to make nerve fibre and nerve force restore bodily health.
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Paine
City Markets Provisions and Grocery Prices
A detailed list of smoked meats and prices including hams, bacon, sausage, pickled meats, lard, and fresh pork loins. Vegetables feature onions, potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, greens, and fruits cover strawberries, apples, oranges, cranberries, and honey. Nuts, candies, teas and spices, canned fruits and vegetables with varied brands and bulk sizes.
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Jc. Link
Weber Wurst
Indiana
Tierces
Baltimore
Florida
Sir Papore
Imperial
Young Hyson
Johnson
Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure Promoted by Local Druggist
George C Morrison, druggist at South and Virginia in Indiana, sold 100 bottles of blood medicines in March 87 with 18 as Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. The ad claims impurities in blood and urges Hoyt's Blood Cure for spring health, offering cures for stubborn conditions and smallpox prevention, priced at one dollar per bottle.
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Geo. C Morrison
South and
Virginia-are
Indiana
Hoyt
Knave
King
Comprehensive 19th Century Market Prices List
A dense catalog of prices across categories including fish and game, oysters, seeds, hides and leather, tallow, salt, oats, flour and feed, oils, cheese, eggs, butter, live poultry, coal, drugs, and related commodities. Contains itemized costs per unit or per quantity, with numerous named goods such as pickerel, white fish, cod, halibut, mackerel, clover varieties, Timothy hay, buckwheat, linseed oil, lard oil, and various coal brands. Includes ranges and per-unit rates for rural and urban trade.
Notice to Voters of Marion County on Liquor Licenses
The subscriber informs voters in Marion County Indiana that at the May term 1900 he will apply to the Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities not exceeding five gallons at a time. The business will be in a fronting north room on Morris street, first floor of a two story brick hall, lot 11 in a subdivision of part of lot 3, railroad company's addition, Indianapolis Center County Indiana. Also requests table privileges in the same room. Albert Schr. A second notice to voters of Fourth ward Cel ship that he will apply at May term 1508 for a similar license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with premises described in the block and North additions.
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Center Ship
Marion County
Indiana
Board of Commisigoners
W. Pearist
Inapolis
Center Township
Marion
Board of Commissioners
State of
Columbia Avenue
Columbia Ave
Ninths St
A. Fletcher, Jr
Tion
Indianapolis
Ter Township
Jacob L. Bonnett
Leas
Morris-st
Railroad Company
Center County
Albert Schr
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