Landowner Builds 27 Mile Farm Railroad in Jasper County
B J Gifford owns about 30 000 acres the largest land owner in the state asks the State tax board to value his road at state level though local assessment stands at 60000 dollars The 27 mile line moves crops to market costing just over 100000 dollars with older equipment including 1600 dollar engine and 7 box cars 9 fiat cars at 100 each The road employs local workers only and training of youth was noted J T Walker and F B Webb seek franchise assessment for Combined telephone and telegraph company Evansville board will decide if a franchise can be taxed as with the Indianapolis street railway company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Gifford
Jasper County
State Tax Board
Gifford
Fiat
J. T. Walker
F. B. Webb
Combined Telephone and Telegraph Company
Evansville
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Bar patron fined for drunkenness and wife assault in police court
Ira Roach was fined five dollars for drunkenness and ten days for assaulting his wife in police court. A witness said he slapped her knocking glasses off and her pipe from her mouth. she said he kicked struck and choked her. Mrs. Shane and Mrs. Lloyd faced assault charges amid a hallway dispute over a washtub. Shane was discharged.
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Ira Roach
Alvira Shane
Anna Lloyd
E. Washington St
Lloyd
Shane
Harry Coquelle
People’s Ice Company
Fred Brown
Caonquelle
Brown
Charles Graham
Ida Gordon
Gerber
Graham
Prospect St
Bought a Stock of Liquors
Thorntown saloonist John Smith wandered to the city clerk's office on Monday with a $20 bill claiming a drunkenness fine. He used a false name to delay his bond, offered $2 to stay the bond, and had his wife’s watch used as collateral. He seeks the bondsman to learn his true name and says his wife knows nothing of the matter.
Broad Ripple Steamboat Captain Bound Over After Accusation
Hiram Barnes a Broad Ripple steam boat captain waived examination Thursday and was bound over to the grand jury under a $1000 bond after being accused of criminally assaulting young Bessie Kimbell.
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Hiram Barnes
Broad Ripple
Little Bessie Kimbell
Favorite Prescription claims cures for woman's diseases
The ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as superior for treating female ailments and tumor cases. A testimonial from Mrs. Shopshire of Ballou Ohio describes her mother’s ovarian tumor shrinking after using the medicine, with significant improvement after three bottles. The ad also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for biliousness.
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Dr. Pierce
Shopshire
Ballou
Shelby Co
Ohio
Church Plans Escort Service for Young Women
Chicago August 1 A Congregational church votes to supply escorts to single women who attend services. The plan arises from lonely unmarried women and the pastor coordinating with local young men to provide escorts beginning Thursday night.
Navy Maintains Precept Language In Schley Inquiry
The Navy Department declines to alter the precept for the Schley court of inquiry. Admiral Schley was informed of the decision after objecting to the term disobedience and a department reply outlining why the change cannot be made was made public Thursday afternoon.
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Washington
Navy Department
Schley
Long
Socialists Near Adjournment After Constitution Adopted
The socialist convention was to adjourn Thursday night after a day spent drafting a constitution. Discussions on locating the national headquarters included Chicago Cleveland and St Louis. A temporary national committee and secretary were to be named with states to appoint their own committeemen as a full body selects a secretary. The Socialist party was named. Resolutions urged union unity and independent political action, appropriated 209 for organizing Porto Rico, and condemned prejudice against Negroes among laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Socialist Party
Porto Rico
Compromise Talks Surface in Pittsburgh Steel Strike
President Shaffer said no new developments emerged on the steel workers strike. Rumors spread that negotiations seek a compromise with the trust, with conservatives favoring Morgan's ultimatum and ending the strike, while radicals warn this would betray amalgamated associations and spark a major labor clash or a retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Shaffer
Morgan
Amalgamated Association
Millionaire Thoma A Scott Seeks Release From Boston Jail
Thomas A Scott, noted millionaire promoter and broker, appeared in court with a petition for release from Charles Street jail after 169 days. He had refused to settle two $5,000 notes and faced contempt of court over his stance against certain Boston note brokers.
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Boston
Thoma ‘A. Scott
John W. Gates
Charles St
Scott
Shortage Rumors Hover Over Phillips Books in Chicago
Rumors spread in Chicago financial circles that Phillips' ledgers show discrepancies of 450000 or 100000. The tangled books are blamed for the shortage with some saying funds were diverted by a single employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Holmes Expense Report Highlights Police Judge Run
Ira M. Holmes a police judge candidate reports 3 small campaign expenses totaling 35.50 including printing ad and cigars. A Waverley Bicycle Company worker, Will Walters aged 23, injured by a finger nail incident. Mrs A Jewell suffered facial and hand burns from a Wednesday gasoline explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira M. Holmes
the Freeman
Will Walters
S. Eastst
Waverley Bicycle Company
A. Jewell
Nentucky Ave
Goodrich Chosen State Chairman After Unanimous Vote
At 2 45 p m Thursday Goodrich of Winchester was chosen to succeed Republican state chairman Hernly by a unanimous vote. Hernly previously gave a rousing speech and the state committee endorsed his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hernly
Goodrich
Winchester
Publican
Bridge Collapse Near Washington Street Crowd Sends Crowd Panic
Five brace rods broke under the Washington Street bridge as circus crowds passed. Supt of Streets Herpick repaired damage before the evening show. He warned the structure would have held with precautions but cautioned further breaks were possible.
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W. Washington-st. Bridge
Ington-St. Bridge
Herpick
Gray-bearded man seeks Moses image in quartz rock
A mysterious gray-beard entered the state geologist Blatchley’s office on Thursday asking for a magnifying glass. He peered into a clear quartz rock fixed to a bone and claimed to see Moses. He urged finding a photographer to enlarge the biblical vision while Blatchley looked for a clear likeness or flaw in the stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray-Beard
State Geologist
Blatchley
Moses
Secret remonstrance may be kept from public view
I P Wiser holds power of attorney for 1706 ward 4 voters and the remonstrance filed against liquor license may be kept secret by county commissioners. Auditor's office reported Thursday afternoon no filing yet if on file it is being concealed. Mgr Kiser said filing would be kept secret if possible amid signer reticence. Commissioners hear liquor license applications Monday.
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I. P. Wiser
Mgr. Kiser
Record-keeper declines to name garbage shack removal date
Herpick refuses to discuss removing the English hotel’s garbage shanty. Officials say records are missing from the office and were reportedly kept in Herpick’s pockets.
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Herpick
Township assessor weighs tax on German house property
Township assessor Jefferson has not decided on taxing the German house property while committees from societies plan to persuade exemption. Propylaeum ladies decry the tax on their building. W F Moore announces mayoral bid and will file for ballot. He opened headquarters in room 804 Stevenson building with a telephone installation. Moore calls his candidacy serious.
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Jefferson
Propylaeum
W. F. Moore
Fanning
Moore
Stevenson Building
Free X Ray Examinations Offered at Tomson Medical Institute
Specialists at the Tomson Medical Institute offer free X ray examinations for all patients who visit the Stevenson building within the next four days before Aug. 6. The regular fee is five dollars but is waived for this limited period. prompt action advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomson Medical Institute
Stevenson Building
Tomsop Medical Institute
Do Not Neglect Yourself Inquiries On Health Concerns
A list of common health questions asks about nervousness digestion constipation appetite morning taste couching flesh loss blood spit fear of consumption headaches liver and kidney troubles heart flutter memory issues and general fatigue. It reflects midcentury self diagnostic prompts urging readers to seek care.
Disgraced Baker Gottfried Scheuppert Dies by Drowning
Chicago August 1 The body of Gottfried Scheuppert a baker was found on the north beach Thursday Investigations indicate he attempted to assault Mrs Mary Hansen s four year old daughter The disgrace is believed to have driven him to take his own life by drowning
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Chicago
Gottfried Scheuppert
Scheuppert
Mary Hansen
Pie union targets price hike in Chicago sales plan
Chicago reports a pie price plan that would raise wholesale pie to 16 cents and leave retailers with only one cent profit per piece if cuts continue. The piece notes the shift from traditional 12 cent pies to a 16 cent model and hints at industry resistance.
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Pie Union
Chicago
McKinley Named Assistant U S Attorney for Northern California
Benjamin McKinley a San Francisco native and nephew of President McWinney has been appointed third assistant United States attorney for northern California in a federal judicial appointment announced today by the Justice Department.
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San Francisco
Benjamin McKinley
McWinney
United States
Northern
California
Anti-Tammany Leaders Eye Reed for Mayoral Ticket
Austin Fox of the New York junior bar says anti-Tammany factions seriously consider Thomas B Reed to head their ticket in the upcoming mayoral campaign in New York this fall.
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New York
Austin Fox
Thomas B. Reed
Dr Rowler's I5x Tract Promises Travel Relief
A travel aid praised as a boon to travelers. The I5x tract of Wild Strawberry is claimed to cure dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. It is described as pleasant to take and perfectly warmness.
Cincinnati and Return Special Trains Event
Cincinnati and return excursion priced at $1.25 aboard the C., H. & D. with two fast trains on Sunday Aug 4. The 6:30 am train runs express. the 7:16 am train stops only at Ruskville Connersville and Hamilton. Return depart Cincinnati at 6:20 pm. Also listed is a Cincinnati versus Pittsburgh baseball game.
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Ruskville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Pittsburs
Old Boat Wins at Breton’s Point Regatta
Columbia, the old cup defender, won a Thursday vacant race at Breton’s Point Rhode Island, crossing the line about two and a half minutes ahead of the improved Independence.
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Lumbia
Independence
Colorado Excursions Via Monon Route Tickets on Sale Daily
Tickets are on sale daily to September 10 for Colorado excursions via the Monon route. Final return limit is October 1. For details, contact local ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Monon
Excursion to Michigan City Rochester Ind Sunday Aug 4
Out of town trip priced at $1.00 departs Indianapolis at 6 30 a m reaches Michigan City at 6 00 p m and Rochester at 9 0 p m return times noted.
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Indianapolis
Sandusky
Illinois-st
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Michigan City
Rochester
Ind
Indiana Dental College Ad Listens for Patients
Indiana Dental College at S. W. Corner Delaware and Chiosis invites patients from 8 30 a m to 3 30 p m for all kinds of dental work.
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Indiana Dental College
S. W. Cor
Delaware and
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething
An early 西 advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup to soothe teething children and ease gums pain wind colic and diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
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Thorntown
Ness
First Congregational Church
Phillips’ Office
Holmes
AY Ohaes
Styles
Michael
Moore Is
HI. B. Nathan
Dongola Oxfords
Simon Pink
East Washington Street
Peles
People’s Credit Clothing Company
West Washington Street
Stevenson Buidling
M. Minois Street
Rink
Usiness Universit
Penn
Bleck E. J Heeb
Vories
Susiness Collegehools
Monument Place
Baldwin's
Sandusky, O
W. B. .Aig
Wood's Stable
Czar Reed
Vonnegut’s
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Laves Lafayette
Columbia
Breton's Point
R. I
West
Ywheeler
A. B. Meyer & Co
Portland
Central Printing CO
Deat. Hoyle
E. Ghrigst
Ott
Warner
Ade and
Stuckmeyer
Prospect and
Laurel Sts
Madison Eve
Dburilop Sts
Renes Physielen
Walline
Beceme
Ely
Efech & Permanent
S. Ddres
San Freasico
Cal
Gloan Drug CO
Weukinz Tea
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