Distillery cattle assessment sparks state board inquiry
Joseph Tanning, chair of the Democratic city committee, appeared before the State Board of Tax Commissioners to challenge Vigo county cattle assessments on Crawford Fairbanks and Rosenbaum Bros. distillery cattle. The board questioned the weight and value of two year old cattle and noted the Vigo figure, 6000 head at $180000, seemed high versus other counties. The governor pressed for clarity as beef cattle prices rise. The board ordered transcripts from the county auditor and assessor. Banker Monyhan of Orleans appealed the government bond assessments, with two other Orleans banks similarly treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
City ‘Committee
Joseph T.anning
State Board
Terre Haute
Crawford Fairbanks
Rosenbaum Bros
Chicago
Fanning
Vigo County
Martin
Monyhan
Orleans
Giant Brooks Locomotive for Witness Central Railroad
The Brooks locomotive works near Dunkirk New York will soon produce the largest locomotive in the world for the Witness Central railroad. The freight engine weighs 830000 pounds with tender and delivers a drawbar pull of 52000 pounds, surpassing the Great Northern’s top engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
WN. Y
Brooks Locomotive Works
Titness Central Railroad
Brooks Works
Great Northern Railroad
Moneter
Great Northern
Photos of Hoosier roads to be shown in Paris
Acting director M O Eldridge seeks Indiana road photos for a Paris exposition exhibit. Governor Mount will collect and forward pictures to Washington and prefers 8x10 or 11x14 prints. Structural work images like iron and stone bridges are also requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Department of Agriculture
M. O. Eldridge
Kept Silent 12 Years Tied to Robe Theft Case
Harry Berking, colored, jailed 80 days and fined $20 after police court for stealing a lap robe from A M Williamson. Twelve years earlier he assisted Judge Cox move, and the judge long believed Berking stole property. Berking offered no words until Tuesday when the case concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Berking
A.M. Williamson
Cox
Girl Quiets After Frightful Chloroform Incident
Davis Rock an inmate was reported to have given chloroform to a girl at 333 W Market. Dr Loop rushed to the scene early Tuesday morning as the girl, who had met a man in a park, fainted then revived claiming she inhaled the gas to scare the man.
McLean Gathers Delegates for Governor Nomination
The Post reports John R. McLean has enough pledged delegates to nominate him for governor on the first ballot. The tally accounts for favorite son votes by county, with extra delegates remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
the Post
John R. McLean
Lily Weds Again Secret Jersey Marriage Reported
The Phoenix reports that actress Mrs. Langtry secretly married Hugo Gerald de Bathe in Jersey on July 27. He is son of Sir Henry Percival de Bathe and father of Lady Crossley. The newly married couple are unnamed in further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Phoenix
Fragmentary historic note on bottle medicine cure
A damaged fragment mentions a medical bottle and its supposed cure. The legible terms reference a medical product and generic claims of healing, without clear names or dates. The text is too fragmentary to identify a specific person or event.
Republican City Nomination Campaign Begins
Candidates for mayor and city officers faced a fundraising session at the old City dispensary on Tuesday. Each candidate paid at least 10 15 and 25 dollar assessments for expenses as preparations for the convention continue under John L. Griffiths as presiding officer. Committee members warned precincts to vote by ballot and maintain fair credentials. The pros held a kickoff in Alabama and New York with speeches from several candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City
Dan’ Randell
Erk
Servant of the People
John L. Griffiths
Griffiths
Logsdon
Republican City Committee
John Ruckershaus
Joseph Hogue
Robert Bryson
Prohis
Alabama
Train’s Missing Bicycle Stirring Stroudsburg County
George Francis Train, father of Mrs Gullater, reports a bicycle stolen from a boarding house in Stroudsburg County. He urges pursuit with a lighthearted plea invoking “stop thief” and a $100 bicycle, noting the theft occurred on a holy day and promising to wipe the tale from the map if found. Authorities have yet to locate the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Relief Vessel McPherson Sails for Porto Ricans With Added Donations
The US Army transport McPherson departed New York at 4 p m on a relief mission to San Juan loaded with 1 200 000 pounds of government rice and beans plus voluntary food and clothing contributions gathered after Secretary Root's appeal. The Evelyn of the New York Porto Rico Steamship Co will follow, sailing Friday from Brooklyn to Ponce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Army
McPherson
San Juan
Col. Jones
Root
New York & Porto Rico Steamship Company
Evelyn
Brooklyn
Ponce
City faces five hundred thousand dollar deficit in assessments
Experts hired by the Columbus city council spent two months reviewing county auditor and treasurer street assessment books to determine a city deficit. They found illegal assessments shifted to the city, missed charges on some property, and occasional failure to collect legal assessments. No falsification or irregularities were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Plunger Howard Sought in Denver Millionaire Fraud Case
A warrant was issued in San Francisco on August 15 for Argyle Howard a noted race track plunger accused of defrauding Willard R Green of 250000 and conspiring with three others to murder Green for which Howard allegedly paid 20000. The quartet fled to Australia after securing the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Francisco
Argyle Howard
Willard R. Green
Denver
Green
Howard
Australia
Mauna Loa Quiet After Eruption Ends
Reports from Honolulu dated August 8 and San Francisco dated August 15 say Mauna Loa’s volcanic activity has ceased. Observations link eruptions to a superstition about a black pie Pele seeks to expel from her domains, with various marvels attributed to native beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
Cal
Mauna Loa
Pele
Meat Prices Climb at Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago August 15 meat prices at the stock yards continue rising. Packers foresee further advances as retail steak costs have jumped from about 1s to 1 and 22 cents per pound, with dealers reporting difficulty obtaining prime meat for trade demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Stock Yards
Man Overcome by Heat While Working on Massachusetts Ave
G Stonderegger, a street car company employee, collapsed from heat Tuesday noon on Massachusetts Avenue and was taken to City hospital. He later returned home in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stonderegger
Massachusetts Ave
Diaz to Attend Chicago Fall Festival Ceremony
A letter from President Diaz of Mexico confirms his plan to attend Chicago's fall festival and witness the post office cornerstone laying, as reported from Chicago on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Diaz
Mexico
Stalls Sold at New Poutines Market Auction
A fragment describes stalls sold on Tuesday at 2 J. Dudley for an average price, with unclear figures following. The text is damaged and yields few concrete details beyond the sale and seller name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Poutines Market
J. Dudley
Festival to Feature Hundreds of Young Singers in Indianapolis
An Indianapolis festival will present a chorus of adult singers and hundreds of girls from city Sunday schools. The production includes 40 leading roles and numerous drills for boys and girls. Magnificent scenery and rich oriental costumes will be flown in for the event with rehearsals starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Man With Two Hearts Reported In Brooklyn
New York paper reports Hy rerice from Brooklyn describes Wi King who allegedly has two hearts one normal and one on the right side of the chest both functioning normally according to a doctor. The strange condition is noted as a freak in the human body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hy Rerice
Brooklyn
Wi- King
King
Armament Rush Aids Mexican Campaign Against Yaquis
Immense shipments of arms and ammunition are moving from Mexico City to Sonora for Yaqui conflict efforts. Three more regiments of rurales are ordered to aid regular troops under Gen Francisco Ramirez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Mex
Mexico
Sonora
Francisco Ramirez
Indians Placed Under Guard at Minas Prietas
One hundred fifty Yaqui Indians employed by the Grand Central mining company at Minas Prietas quit work on Saturday and began to leave the camp on Monday when arrested by Mexican authorities. They are now under strong guard as confidence grows that authorities can hold them on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermosillo
Mex
Nogales
Ariz
Grand Central Mining Company
Minas Prietas
Engineers and Firemen Hear Union Grievances on Promotions
Superintendent Zion of the Union railway hears grievances from engineers and firemen who demand broader recognition of seniority for promotions and other benefits. They urge breaking in new or repaired engines by the same engineers, claim post charges should not lead to suspension during investigations, and request that day workers off long enough be replaced by the oldest night man. A verdict by Zion and the jury is expected after several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Zion
Union Railway
Zion
Millionaire Mackay Plans $500000 Long Island Wedding Gift
New York August 15 John W Mackay the California cable king has purchased a vast Long Island estate to house a grand country mansion for his daughter Indlaw later Mrs Clarence Mackay. The project will cost at least 500000 as a wedding present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Mackay
California
Long Island
Indlaw
Clarence Mackay
Indianapolis Council Examines Chicago Elevated Tracks
The Indianapolis council railroad committee with City engineer Jeup started evaluating Chicago elevated railroad conditions on Tuesday. They reviewed pre elevation conditions and enforcement methods and planned a tour over many elevated tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis Council, Railroad Committee
Jeup
Healer Francis Schlatter Arrives in Indianapolis
A small man in black with brown hair and a Vandyke beard, described as Francis Schlatter the divine healer, and his wife of eight months, appeared on Kentucky Ave Tuesday afternoon. Police had allowed them to stay on a quiet street corner since arriving Monday evening while they reveal their purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Ave
Francis Schlatter
Indianapolis
Clash at Paris over Dreyfus case wounds many
A serious demonstration in front of Libre Parole on Tuesday afternoon left many wounded as Dreyfusites clashed with antis in Paris. Race between factions reflected mounting tension surrounding the Dreyfus affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dreyfus
Libre Parole
Senator Stricken as Hayward Fights Dying
Brownsville Neb Aug 15 Senator elect M L Hayward was struck by apoplexy Tuesday and is dying at 56. He was chosen after a 68 day deadlock and is described as very wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Neb
Hayward
All Pet Animals Ordered Killed In Altoona
The Board of Health in Altoona Pennsylvania has ordered the killing of all cats dogs and other pet animals. The action follows suspicion that pets are assisting in spreading smallpox in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Board of Health
City Life: Local man fined for assault and court actions
Joseph Tingley of 1222 Yandes Street was fined ten dollars and sentenced to 30 days by Judge Cox after a recent head injury incident. Bertha Gray appeared before the grand jury from police court on charges of receiving stolen goods from her husband, George Gray, who was under arrest for burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tingley
Yandes St
Cox
Bertha Gray
George Gray
Austrian Rail Official Arrested for Spying
Vienna August Moostig, an Austrian railway official, was arrested Monday for delivering Austrian army mobilization plans to Russian and French emissaries. He has confessed his guilt, with the case unfolding in Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Moostig
Increase in pay sparks wage requests for Big Four engineers
All of the engineers of the Big Four road are contemplating a request for an increase in wages. Passenger engineers get $3.15 a hundred miles and freight engineers $3.75.
Who Is He Unknown Man Found Dead at Kennedy House
MARION Aug 15 an unknown man about 40 was found dead at the Kennedy house Monday evening. He stood five feet ten inches, weighed around 150 pounds and wore a blue serge suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, C
Kennedy House
Iowa Democrats to name state ticket Wednesday
Ida Lyons Anna and Alphonse Johnson drowned Monday at Herron Bay Alabama. No confirmation of Samoa outbreak from Washington. Bruno Kirves of Dayton Ohio to be electrocuted Thursday in Columbus. Milwaukee street railway offers four cent fare if franchise extended ten years. British officers in New Orleans negotiating for mules for possible Transvaal war. Fifteen inmates escape Caddo Parish jail by tunneling. three recaptured. Martin J Wiley Chicago engineer shot by wife after alleged abuse. Albert and Tom Johnson of Cleveland negotiating with London officials for electric rail between Brighton and London. Naval constructor Hobigon in Hong Kong says three Spanish gunboats raised from Manila harbor will be worth 610000 when repaired. John Francz Charleston arrested for killing his child. mother died after denying aid. Oceanic steamship at Belfast preparing for maiden trip to New York. vessel 704 feet long 64% feet wide 49 feet deep. Two street cars may run through one of her funnels.
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Iowa
Ida Lyons
Anna
Alphonse Johnson
Herron Bay
Ala
Samoa
Washington
Bruno Kirves
Dayton
Columbus
Milwaukee Street Railway
New Orleans
Transvaal
Caddo Parish
Louisiana
Martin J. Wiley
Chicago
Monday
Albert and
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
London
Brighton
Hobigon
Hong Kong
Manilas Harbor
John Francz
Charleston
W. Va
Oceanic
Belfast
New York
Funne
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice
Births list includes Ora and Virginia Pierson girl and many others with addresses. Deaths note Robert Krug and Mary Messersmith among entries with ages and causes. Marriage licenses list Manless Mooney Narcissus Miller Ward Bell Nellie Reed Henry McLane George Bryson George Dickson Blanche Pickerlli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Virginia Pierson
N. Delawarest
Jesse and
Nellie Millikan
Blaine Ave
William and
Ida Kneale
Germania Ave
Chas
Katie Sumner
Chadwickst
Rose Schlotz
Sheffield Ave
J. W
Sophia Sims
Indiana Ave
John and
Emma Britz
Nebraska-st
R. and
Mary Vetter
S. East-st
George and
Lizzie Buschoff
Church St
Leo and
Susie Wright
E. Lincoln St
Maggie Mack
Carson-st
Mike and
Magdalena Heimer
Newat
Chris and
Rose Hebble
S. Delaware
Albert and
Minnie Rebenreich
Manless Mooney
Narcissus Miller
Ward Bell
Nellie Reed
Henry McLane
George Bryson
George Dickson
Blanche Pickerlli
Return of baggage checks at Indianapolis Union Station
A fragment notes handing railroad baggage checks to an agent of Frank Bird Transfer CEO at the main exit of Union Station in Indianapolis to save time in delivery of baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Frank ‘Bird
Union Station
Linens and damask remnants in striking bargain sale
A vivid notice of a clearance showing large linen and toweling discounts over four weeks. Damask remnants priced from fractions to a dollar, with bleached crash and cotton crash remnants also advertised. Household goods include Turkey red damask, porcelain lined jars, fruit jars and related canning equipment from Buck Sunanés, Ball Bros, and Dugdale made items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emden
SPECIAL PRICES ON MUSLINS SHEETINGS AND SHEETS
Advertising copy lists bargains on muslins sheets and pillow cases with multiple items and prices including bluing ammonia coffee sardines and rice. The notice emphasizes “Special Prices” on textiles and related goods with assorted yard wide muslin sheetings and bleached options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Dusky Litigants Visit Squire Smock Court
Edward Dorsey 60 sues Ward Bradford over a harness replevin after Dorsey took back a horse Bradford sold. Bradford paid only 50 cents on a $2.00 note. Dorsey seeks payment and the harness. Justice Smock keeps the case open for further testimony Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Dorsey
Hahness
Smock
Mortgage Recorded By Central Union Telephone Company
W. L. Chapman, secretary and treasurer, records a new mortgage of $200000 to secure $500000 of 20 year bonds. The issue planned is $6000000, bonds to be marketed in Boston. Recorders in 36 counties record the mortgage simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Chapman
Central Union Telephone Company
Boston
For Rent and Wanted Classified Notices Dense Listing
A crowded classified page lists multiple for rent and wanted items. Furnished and unfurnished rooms with prices and locations appear alongside job-like wants for a girl to cook or sew and a nurse helper. Stolen buggy harness and tackle are noted with a reward and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Pennsylvania
E. North
Bath
New Jersey
Alabama
S. Illinois
Park
N. Hast
North
N. Illinois
W. Market
N. Pine
New York
Virginia
West
T. 8. Riggins
Paw Paw St
City
Two More Contractors Agree to Union Carpenter Labor
William Kattan and Son announce a building project on Court Street between Pennsylvania and Delaware. Kautlawski and Son pledge to hire only union carpenters, pay the 30 cent per hour scale, and work eight hours daily. A Carpenters' union committee and Column club officials will meet Tuesday night to seek a peaceful settlement. Garfield park fireworks, postponed from Aug. 4, set for 5 PM Tuesday with a band concert on the Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kattan & Son
Court St
Pennsylvania
Delaware Sts
Kautlawski & Son
Carpenters’ Union
Garfield Park
Indianapolis Market Report for Aug 15 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Indian apolis store market notes cattle receipts around 600 with 3 000 hog shipments and 700 sheep on Tuesday. Prices show activity with higher quotes for good to prime steers and heavy packing hogs. cattle, calves, veal, bulls, cows and sheep ranges listed with typical regional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Arket
Fawr
Ccceeen
Grain and hay price report for August markets
Market bulletin lists daily and weekly results for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay. Prices show No 2 red wheat 68 to 69 cents per bushel, No 1 white corn around 32 cents, mixed colors, and No 1 Cenaihey hay at 8 to 9 dollars per ton with varied grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Timothy
Prairie
Cenaihey
Shiel & Co Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report
Indianapolis August 15 1899 good receipts market strong and 100 higher. Prices quoted for mixed lots 12 to 150 average 4.50 to 4.95 dollars, 160 to 180 average 4.80 to 4.85 dollars. Cattle market strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. KR. Shiel & Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Lodge And Society Notice Of Regalia And Flags
Notice advertises special prices on lodge and society costumes regalia Tansee and flags offered by The Webber Burtoma Co at 120 Pennvala Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge and Society
St. Ae
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Witness Central
Hoosier
Lily
R Hugo Gerald de Bathe
George Francis Train
President Diaz
Akron
Abe
Aggie
Macon
Abe West
Mondaiow
Guthrie
O. T
W. Jobe
Pawnee
Mabel Payton
Winfield
M. L. Hayward
City Life
Robert Krug
W. Pearl-st. Mary Messersmith
Station St. Mary Dagey
Greer
Leon Smythe
New York-st
Ella MacMannes
Massachusetts-ave
Willam Bell
Oliver-ave
Joseph Faulkner
Wilcox-st
Helen Boehmer
Marlowave
Buck Sunanés
Marson
Ceseeenseereeeennee BC
Dugdale
Tor Bey
Acorn
Pillsbury's
Japan
Rio
THE
WM. H. Block CO
Union
City Grain Meerket
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