Taggart on Taxes and City Appraisal Flaws
Auditor Tom Taggart argues no tax increase needed as current assessments undervalue property and omit taxable personal property. He cites blocks like Berkshire Life lot and the Inalls block to show 50 percent or less valuation, suggests legalizing a new appraisal to raise the tax base by about 20 million and reduce levy accordingly.
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Charles RE. Coffin
S. Meridianst
Berkshire Life Insurance
Inealls
Anoum
Married in Weagihn and a Spirits Chita Christened
Neighbors in Weagihn discuss General Carroll's wife’s claimed insanity and his spiritualist ties to Mrs. Stryker. They recount a spirit marriage for his dead son, a Niagara christening, and ongoing plans by some friends to investigate the affair.
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Niagara
New York
Sup
Gen. Carroll
Wempsey & Carroll, Stationers
Carroll
Stryker
Brooklyn
Chaplan
Niagara Falls
Best Girl Trust Reported At Adrian College
Adrian Mich Jan 16 Spl 1 The college features not in the catalogue include a best girl trust among students. Men swear secrecy and monopoly on escorting a girl for a month with fines and coal shed confinement until released by faculty. At month end partners swap partners. The trust is said to be flourishing. Mayfield Ky Jan 16 Spl The heavy rain sends Apple Creek out of banks sweeping two houses away with no lives known. Indiana weather forecast: rain then cold.
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Adrian College
Adrian
Mich
Mayvrenp, Ky
Apple Creek
Indianapolis
Sodom
Lao Lory
Dreathe
Aly
Bila
Sam Hill
Jimtown
Divelin
Danies
We Party
Tts
Harrison
Felers
John C
Meal Estate Transfers Record of Property Conveyances
A list of transfers including F J Jones to A A Stone for parts of Blake's sub 61 valued at 45 500, M C V Parks to M G Hildebrand for parts of J M Ray ueusise's sub 1159 valued at 3340, Johnson to Taggart lot 2 sub lot 2 Drake and Mayhews adit for 12, B Wadsworth to W L Smith lot 19 Eisners sub lot 21 Fletcher's 3rd add valued at 600, Eldridge et al to W J Miller lot 4 14 Fletcher Js N E add 900, Miller to W L Miller lot 47 Gibson Ss sub bik 23 Johnsons heirs add 1, Crouse et al to Aultman Walker Co lots 44 G B Mil wards sub syr 19 Johnsons heirs add 1, Aultman Miller Co to H J Prier some 1 900, N W Rector et al to E Sith lot 309 McCarty's Std W side add 3100, conveyances total 9477.
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F. J. Jones
A. A. Stone
Blake’s
M. C.V. Parks
M. CG. Hildebrand
J. M. Ray Ueusise
Johnson
WJ. Taggart
Drake & Mayhew
B. Wadsworth
W. L
Aultman, Waler & Co
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G. B. Milward
Johnson’s
Aultman, Miler & Co
H. J.prier
N. W. Rector
E. Sith
McCarty
Side
Reform Is the Word Eyre Bill Against the Pluck me Stores Puritsing
Long legislative report notes Senator Byrd from Brazil introduces a bill to curb the muck-me system of stores. It bans wage payment in currency other than U S by law, prohibits trading contracts with specific shops, and forbids coercion to trade at any place with penalties including fines and imprisonment. It also describes school book trust bills, state printing, and a revolving fund to finance books, plus election, debt buyups, and labor statistics measures.
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Greorge LB. Ayrd
Brazil
Byrd
Unite States
Representative Plessants
Jearborn
Ohio
Switzerland
Senate
A. W. Andrews
A.M. Kennedy
Henry L. Hudson
Bureau of Statistics
Peele
Bireau of Statistics
Balis
Statistician of
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania University
Indiana Bureau
United States
Hubbell
House
Hudson
Marion
Bureau of
Fragmented Screed From a Landlady Harassment Letter
A jagged historical-text fragment depicts a resentful letter from a man to a landlady. He rails at extortion, mocks editors, and claims subscription conflicts, mentioning a legislative committee on phraseology and his publisher’s disputes while recounting petty grievances and humorous asides.
Inaugural Ball Controversy Weighs on Harrison Visit
Dispatches report mixed chatter about President Harrison and his wife at Movey's inaugural ball with ministers split on the event. Boston evangelical leaders urge removing festive liquor and advocating a dignified reception. Obituaries note Robi Smith's Virginia birth and Virginia-born farmer’s death. Bargains in boots and shoes offer clearance pricing at a local store.
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Denison House
Gen. Harrison
Harrison
Washington
Jefferson City
Indianapolis
Francis
Boston
Slugger Sullivan
Salemn
Indiana House Reorganizes Amid Row Over Rules and Pay
The Indiana House of Representatives opens in session with Speaker Chase presiding and Rev. Dr. Hines delivering a blessing. A fault line over rules provokes clashes as Republicans push a minority report while Democrats seek to control the agenda. Clerks, printouts, and seating arrangements dominate forenoon business, with debate over vote explanations and legislative supplies. A funding resolution for Purdue agricultural work passes, and a contentious clerical staffing dispute follows. NewYork-based tensions echo as reporters note happenings amid the ongoing early session.
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House of Representatives
Indiana
Barrison
Hines
Cleveland
Newkirk
House
Waa Nat Aathet
Ciolen
Tields
Freeman Keller
India
Stina
Nelson
Maviess
Iss
Editors In Session Showcases Indiana Republican Editors
In session at the Denison house, Indiana Republican editors gathered led by Hyman of Indianapolis Herald and M. C. Garber of Madison Courier. John Butler of this city spoke on unjust Democratic apportionment, singling out Judge Mitchell and Senator Turpie, while Eliott amused as the convention’s funniest man with a satirical read on state Republican editors.
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Additori? Association of Indiana
Hyman
Indianapolis Herald
M. C. Garber
Madison Courier
Gen. Read. Williams
Warsaw Indiaman
W. S Lingle
Lafayette Courier
A. Wilson
Lafauette Courier
Republican State Committee
Denison House
John Butler
Judie Mitchell
Juga
Whitaker
Morgan County Democratic Committee
Turpie
W. Dudley Troulke
Dwin
Varn Republican
Joseph Packard
New Albany Tribune
A. A. Smith
Greencastle Times
J. A. Katy
Kokomo Gazette-Tribune
W. W. Wagner
Vernon Banner
S. Water
Lafayette
J. J. Larimar
Lawrenceburg
J. W. Ruff
EL Welty
Valparaiso
H. S. Dagsxett
Anderson Herald
Gil S. Stormont
Princeton Clinton
Eliott
Benjamin
Legiant Klijah
Lodka
Israel
Elopement and crimes span Canada and Indiana
Toronto man hunts his wife after she fled with a Barrie shoemaker, while diverse notices report thefts, drownings, insanity, a saloon robbery claim, and a reformist bill push. A Cincinnati suit alleges bigamy with wives in multiple cities.
Clairvoyant Madame Storey at Covid Opera House
The noted English clairvoyant Madame Storey arrives in the city offering life readings in trance, detailing past present and future, naming calls and ages, resolving lovers quarrels. Also promotes the Fevotian Luck Charm with parlors at Covid Opera House Block Farlors i aya 17.
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Cail
Covid Opera House
Farlors i Aya
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