Federal judge rules front-foot paving violates due process
Federal judge Baker holds that street assessments must reflect benefits and damages, not front-foot frontage. James Charles seeks injunction against Marion for Washington street paving, claiming $5 to $10 per front foot ground value versus $3.50 paving cost. Appeals likely. injunction may delay work for months as Barrett bonds limit relief. Policymakers expect statewide impact on Indianapolis style front-foot assessments and possible legal clashes between federal and state courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
James Charles
City of
Marion
Washington St
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Charles
Grace's New Dean to Assume Charge Next Week
The Very Rev Roger H Peters of New Albany will arrive in Indianapolis next week to become dean of Grace cathedral He preached his fare well sermon as rector of St Paul's New Albany last Sunday He was appointed to the post by Bishop Francis Peters known for practical Christian work and Louisville Newsboys Home work He is Kentuckian by birth with ties to Gen Roger Hanson His career spans Kenyon College Sewanee and ordination by Bishop Dudley and service in Louisville Oakland Lexington and New Albany Since 1892 he has been rector of St Pauls New Albany under his leadership the congregation built a new church structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger H. Peters
New Albany
Indianapolis
Grace Cathedral
St. Paul's Church
Francis
Peters
Newsboys
Louisville
Christchurch
Roger Hanson
Orphan Brigade
Stone River
Kenyon College
University of the South
Sewanee
Tenn
Dudley
Lotisville
Oakland
Cal
St. Andrew’s Church
Lexington
St. John’s Church
St. Paul’s
Tax receipts show county increase and yearly totals
County treasurer reports tax collections rose by 197973.10 for the year while June 1899 receipts reached 1 284 93 49 compared with 1 408 097 78 in 1898 an uptick of 123 205 29 for six months December settlement 1898 stood at 1 607 875 64 against 1 082 643 45 in 1898 an increase of 74 767 81 for the last half of the year Total 1893 collections were 2 292 768 13 and 1869 were 2 490 741 23 Treasurer Schmidt notes delinquencies hold steady and prompt payment has improved this year Apportionment of county and city taxes not yet made
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Climax in Spanish domestic affairs looms in Madrid
In Madrid on December 2 1920 a climax in Spain's domestic affairs appears imminent as tax protests grow in number and intensity with women joining the demonstrations. A Madrid newspaper notes 240 commercial organizations refuse to meet their taxes and predicts December will be decisive in Spain's history with many leading figures believing the monarchy is lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Impare
Spain
Great American University Promoted By Methodist Leaders
Methodist college presidents met Friday afternoon to discuss the Great American University concept. Bishop Hurst led the session as delegates reported nearly five million dollars raised, signaling strong support and momentum for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist College
American University
Jishop
Hurst
Beiter Bedding Grand Jury Reports on County Poor Farm
The grand jury adjourned until Monday after hearing McGowan and witnesses Somerville and Taylor from Fletcher's bank. They examined 264 witnesses and submitted a final report for the November session. They found the county poor farm in good condition overall except beds and ventilation in the male insane ward. Bed clothing should be changed more often and an air shaft added. Foster Parker was released for lack of evidence after being charged with stealing cheap jewelry at the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGowan
Somerville and Taylor
Fletcher’s Bank
Pugh
Carpenter
John McClosky
Wright St
Foster Parker
Fair Grounds
Mrs McCord Seeks Divorce Over Harsh Household Abuse
Eucy A McCord petitions for divorce from Thomas B McCord claiming they lived in the same house for months but not as husband and wife. She alleges he tears her clothes spits tobacco juice on her throws grease on her and damages dishes and flowers.
Man Exhibits Power Over Heart and Nerves At Local Show
Frank G Gandall of Minneapolis demonstrated extraordinary control over his nervous and muscular systems at engine house 13 on Friday night. He reportedly dilates and contracts his pupils, stops blood flow, and can halt or slow his heart at will, with witnesses confirming pin thrusts through tongue and arm without bleeding. The performer claimed the feats are voluntary and that pain can be avoided, with several tests including a self hypnotic state and balance on two chairs. The event drew a skeptical yet impressed audience including a country doctor who acknowledged the act as fact rather than curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Gandall
Minneapolis
Engine House 13
Flo
Dr. L. Loop
Dr. Loop
Gandall
Gandalf
Toop
Ne “Ard
University of Minnis
England is Alarmed by Methuen Perilous Position
London dispatch reports Gen Methuen missing for over 24 hours raising alarm that Boers may have cut his line of communication. Rumors say he fights toward Kimberley to relieve the city while cronje and de larey force move to hem him in. Modder River station seen as site for bridge reconstruction and reinforcements brought in. Canadian troops rushed to Belmont after arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Methuen
Berlin
Delarey
Orange River
Cronje
Methuen
Kimberley
Medder River
Modder River
Cape Toawn
Deaar
Belmont
Armed Mountaineers Head to Frankfort Over Goebel Commission
Kentucky riots flared as a crowd of rugged mountaineers from Johnson County heads toward Frankfort to block Goebel from receiving the gubernatorial commission. Democrats and Republicans keep wary, with air trains bringing visitors to witness the count and state election commissioners meeting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Goebel
State House
Johnson County
State Commission
Bradley
Williamsburg
Cape Colony Situation Around Rosmead Junction Update
An official dispatch dated December 1 reports Gen. French reconnoitered to Rosmead Junction in concert with Gen. Gatacre in northern Cape Colony. he then returned to Gatacre. No change in conditions in northern Cape Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Colony
Cape Town
French
Gatacre
Northern Cape ‘Colony
Rosmead Junction
Northern Cape Colony
Piteous Wailings Of Nora Kelley In Police Court
Nora Kelley, long a chronic drinker, stood before Judge Daly pleading to avoid the workhouse. She clung to hope of mercy as Matron Gregoire supported her wan, tottering frame. Her repeated disturbances lead to police wagon visits, but she rarely pleads guilty, instead offering unfocused excuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Kelley
Recruits for Boers Move for Passports at State Dept
Gustav Theilkuhl, alleged Transvaal recruiting agent, again sought 990 passports for as many men at the state department. Assistant secretary ill conferred with Secretary Hay and refused the request. Theilkuhl says recruits are for business and mining, not fighting, and claims two expeditions have left the U S with a third of 900 men set to sail December 21 on a chartered vessel for the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gustav Theilkuhl
Transvaal
State Department
Hay
Theilkuhl
Duchess D'Uzes
United States
Two Couples Seek Marriage Licenses in County Clerk Visit
Cupid Friday morning James Y Heininger and Joseph E Linahan applied for licenses. Heininger sought to wed Margaret Draper while Linahan accompanied him for the affidavit. Later Linahan returned seeking a license for his intended bride Lisy Rosa Draper, sister to Margaret, making a potential double ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Y. Heininger
Joseph E. Linahan
Heininger
Margaret Draper
Isnahan
Fate
Linahan
Charity meeting with social settlement talk in Indianapolis
The annual meeting of the Charity organization society will be held at English's Sunday evening. Prof Forrest of Butler College will discuss conditions for social settlement work in Indianapolis. The University of Indianapolis glee club will provide music. Prof Graham Taylor of Chicago will deliver the principal address on the social settlement idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Organization Society
Forrest
Butler College
Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis
Corrected British Casualties at Modder River
London Dec 2 The corrected tally of Modder River losses lists 76 killed 394 wounded and seven missing as of Tuesday The figures reflect the latest official casualty update from the British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Modder River
Anti British Allegations from Pretoria Letters
Belgians report shocking British actions in the veldt with lancers dragging fleeing burghers and injuring wounded. The letters claim kaffirs were used in front ranks to shield charging troops and that British soldiers were drunk half the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Pretoria
Indianapolis 36 Hour Weather Outlook Dec 3
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for showers Saturday night followed by colder conditions and fair weather Sunday. Temperatures: 7 am 37, noon 45, 2 pm 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Imperial Guild Opens Indianapolis Offices in Majestic Building
The Imperial guild fraternal insurance society moves its headquarters from Hammond to Indianapolis and will open offices in the Majestic building on Monday led by William A. Stolts. The one year old group with about 1,000 members operates two councils in Indianapolis and plans six to eight new councils within three months, with new councils forming in Hammond Marion and Crown Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Guild
Fraternal Insurance Society
Hammond
Indianapolis
Majestic
William A. Stolts
Marion
Crown Point
Bound to Have 2 Divorce
James W. Larned won a divorce on his cross complaint from wife Louisa on Saturday after three years of separation while still living in the same home. He had provided for her throughout. Louisa threatened to go to New Jersey for a separation if none was granted here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Larned
Louisa
New Jersey
Ming Will Marry In Peking On Christmas Day
Probate commissioner Walker attends the wedding of Lin Ming Chaun and Mai Jui in Peking China on Christmas Day Ming Chaun studied at DePauw University for two years before going to China Walker’s parents were missionaries to China and the celestial spent much of his time at their Indiana home during schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Walker
Lin Ming Chaun
Mai Jui
Peking
China
DePauw University
the Celestial
Indiana
Local boy William Claybrook held as insane esteeming himself as famous criminals
William Claybrook, age 15, colored, was arrested by Patrolman Jordan Wriday and declared insane on Saturday. Former bell-boy at the Denison until last Tuesday, he believes himself to be Tom Taggart and Jay Gould and resides at 1319 Linden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Claybrook
Jordan, Wriday
the Denison
Tom Taggart
Jay Gould
Lindenst
Typographers Strike Shifts. St Louis Signs Syracuse Scale
President Donnelly of the International Typographical Union received telegrams Saturday morning announcing that St Louis photo engravers had signed the Syracuse scale for one year. Friday night Omaha typothetae capitulated, and the strike appears broken. St Paul has adopted the new scale without trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
International Typographical Union
St. Louis
Syracuse
St. Paul
Textile Wage Increases Across U S Mills Reported
The Toilers Elgin Illinois raises wages to 1892 scale voluntarily. In Fall River Massachusetts cotton manufacturers announce a 10 percent wage rise beginning December 11. Philadelphia upholstery weavers walkout of about 800, closing 26 mills. Iron molders in five Pittsburgh foundries strike for $3 a day. if not granted, two other foundries may quit. Kansas City women refuse to make overalls for 48 cents a dozen, new pay 65 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Sca
Kansas City
Toy
Exhibition draws big interest in Indiana poultry show
Secretary Tarkington of the Farrers association reports growing interest in the annual exhibit of poultry pigs dogs and pet stock at Tomlinson hall Dee 11 to 4. A special one and one third railroad rate and a long entry list are expected to draw many visitors from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarkington
Farrers Association of
Indiana
Tomlinson
Dee
Father fined for letting 13 year old skip school in Hay's Court
In Squire Hay's court Saturday Seven Shipman was fined five shillings and costs for allowing his 13 years old son to stay out of school. He was given five days to send the boy to school or face consequences but did not heed. The child's mother is dead and the boy has been allowed to run wild. They live at 108 S Noblest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipman
Hay’s Court
Brown Bound Over in Outrage Case
Sheldon Theodore Brown was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of outraging a 11 year old girl, Anna Brennen, after a Friday session in police court. Bond was set at 3.0. The defense and the child’s mother tried to persuade the judge the child was a war, but the court accepted the prosecution’s account.
Eight Hundred Surrender to Lieut Monroe and 50 Men
Washington dispatch reports Bayonbong surrender to Lieut Monroe and 50 American and native scouts on Nov 28. The 800 insurgents under Gen Canon yielded with 70 Spanish and a few American prisoners, while Aguilaldo’s pursuit hard on his heels and Bayonbong named as a former capital and advancing seat of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Monroe
Washington
Bayonbong
War Department
Manila
Payonbong
Nueva Viscaya
Canon
Otis
Aguinaldo
Tarlac
Death of Lieut Col John Brereton at Santa Tomas
Gen Otis reports the death by self harm of Lieut Col John Brereton in Santa Tomas on a Saturday. A New Jersey native, he entered the regular army from West Point in 1817 and served in the Spanish American War with Company G, 24th. He was wounded at San Juan on July 1, became a major of volunteers on November 3, and later served as collector of customs at Cienfuegos from December 11 to May 11, 1899. He was lieutenant colonel of volunteers and assigned to the Thirty third infantry, went to the Philippines, and left a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
John Brereton
Santa Tomas
New Jersey
Leutenant
Weel Point
Spain
San Juan
Cienfuegos
Thirty-third Infantry
Philippines
Pioneer case asks large damages over unlawful firing
Charles Collier sues C H W Otte for 1500 dollars and 500 exemplary damages over being discharged from the Indianapolis chain and stamping company after owing a $28 grocer bill. Lawyer Dowling says no Indiana precedent matches, and the suit argues whether malice can justify firing. If upheld, it affects many employees and could allow creditors to bar workers from employment. the case may go to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Otte
Marion
Collier
Otte
Indianapolis
Henry M. Dowling
Colier
Indiana
Otto
ColHer
Dowling
Supreme Court
Marion County prize ear of corn sets county record
Beech Grove farmer H. M. Gerlach shucks a corn ear ten inches long and ten inches around at the large end. The one pound nine ounce car features a white variety on a red cob with grains five eighths of an inch long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
H. M. Gerlach
W. EF. Churchman
Beech Grove
Susan B Anthony Guest Of Honor at Sewall Home
Susan B Anthony will visit as guest of Mrs May Wright Sewall during the week of December 5. She is active in the National American Woman Suffrage Association business committee, with other out of town members expected. A suffrage convention will be held at Plymouth Church with events on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
May Wright Sewall
National American Woman's Suffrage Association
Miss Anthony
Pierce
L. Keteham
J. M
Judah
Joseph Milburn
Burs. Sewall
Milburn
W. P. Fishback
Lew Wallace
McMillen
O. L. Wade
C. Behymer
Wulschner
John W. Kern
W. W. Benson
T. Wagner
W. F. C. Golt
Fletcher
Eliza Barnett
A. B. Grover
Joseph Beck
C. E. Merrifield
A Race for a Place in Carpenter Unions
The race for walking delegate of the carpenters unions is underway with nominations by union 281 on Friday night and by the German union 60 on Saturday night. Ex-officials H. E. Travis Homer Smock and John Walker were named by union 281, with Charles Newman expected from union 60. Election is the first Wednesday in January. Union 281 elected officials Smock White Good Shaffer likely to return. Three conductors and several for corresponding secretary race as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Unions
Union 281
Harry C. Decker
H. E. Travis
Homer Smock
John Walker
Charles Newman
Union
Smock
White
Good
Shaffer
John Pruitt
Old 446
S. R. Cook
Hamilton's Automobile Trust Seeks Indianapolis Capitalists
George A. Hamilton of Buffalo New York promotes an automobile manufacture trust at the Grand with capital stock of five million dollars. He is seeking interested Indianapolis capitalists to join the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Trust
George A. Hamilton
Buffalo
N.Y
the Grand
Hamilton
Indianapolis
Try Our 15c Dinners at Plaza and Grand Hotel Cafe
Commutation tickets priced at 1.25 for 1. Meals offered at Plaza restaurant 38 Monument Place and Grand Hotel Cafe. Centa highlights value with 15 cent dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza
Monument Place
Grand Hotel
Centa
Three Men Killed In Denver Sewer Cave-Ins
In Denver, two cave-ins during sewer excavation at Thirty fourth and Downing avenues Friday night killed George P. Holtz C. A. Carlson and Henry Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Thirtyfourth
Downing Aves
George P. Holtz
C. A. Carlson
Henry Nelson
Methodist college presidents assign morning and evening services
At the Denison meeting of Methodist college presidents assignments were made across churches. Rev John F Goucher of Woman's College Baltimore leads Meridian Street Church in morning and addresses union preachers meeting Monday. Other sessions feature Rev J R Day Syracuse, Rev L K Marlin Baker University, Rev H A Gobin, Rev W H Hickman, Rev J E Martin and others at Central Ave Fletcher Place Half Place Broadway Madison Ave and Grace Church venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Meridian St
John F. Goucher
Woman's College
Baltimore
Roberts Park Church
J. R. Day
D. D
Syracuse University
Central-ave
L. K. Marlin
D D
Baker University
Chas. W. Lewis
Fletcher-place
H. A. Gobin
Fusnas-place Church
Half-place
W. H. Hickman
Broadway
Madison-ave
John E. Martin
Hanna Will Remain National Committee Leader
Washington December 2 Assistant Post Master General Perry Heath says he believes Senator Hanna will stay head of the national committee after the convention, though he may not take charge of all details as in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Perry Heath
Hanna
National Committee
Woman sues for divorce after alleged shovel attack
Catherine Larne sues Charlies for divorce alleging he struck her with a shovel and kicked her, causing her to spit blood, and then deserted her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brutel
Catherine Larne
Charlies
Two Big Sales On Saturday Morning Reported
Ida B and William S Bar sold the old Harrison homestead on N Meridian near Blacherne to Herman E Martens for 3000. Edward B Porter executor of the estate of the late Eliza S Yohn hag Yohn property sold at the northwest corner of Vermont and Delaware for 21000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida B
William’ S.bar
Harrison Homestead
N. Meridian St
Blacherne
Herman E. Martens
Edward .B. Porter
Eliza S. Yohn
Yohn
Vermont
Delawa
Zener
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John V. Kern
Kern
Barrett Law
Indiana Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
I. M. Johnson
Will
The
Great American University
Tulane Pauners
Strawmyer &Nilius
Hdzee
Dusiness Data
England
Judge Daly
Elgin, In
Fall River
Mass
Aggie
Col. Brereton
Orient
Charles Collier
C. H
Decker
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