Lawyers Challenge Tax on Loan Associations Before Board
Lawyers for Government building and loan associations confront the county board of review over taxing capital stock and seek to block lists of stockholders. A planned appeal to the state board may prompt injunctions as suits hinge on the Satterwhite decision and state power to compel disclosures. James T. Brooks testifies that railroad valuations and depression skew taxation, urging careful appraisal beyond book costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Gus
Mason
W. H. Bosson
Court House
Auditor’s Office
Government Building and Loan Association
Association
Asso
State Building and Loan Asso
H. T. Conde
Browder
Jerry
A. Jeremiah Beveridge
Gen. Ketcham
Kerry
Beveridge
State Board of Review
Supreme Court
Satterwhite
Ferns
Ketcham
Scott
State Board
James T. Brooks
Pennsylvania Railway System
Tax Commission
Indiana
P.ft. W. and
Pennsylvania
Panhandle
Commission
Road taxation proposal echoes calls for fair rates
The speaker argues for transparent bookkeeping of each road and provisional tax adjustments. If a railroad has a good year it can pay higher taxes, while poor years deserve reductions. The aim is to shield railroads from constant railroading by officials and secure tax relief until times improve.
California Professor Sleeps in a Coffin for Health Claims
Prof Henry Krause of Oakland California eats no meat and sleeps in a coffin with a pine board bed. He says the hard couch improves health and that the coffin aids focus on the future, while admitting he would go naked if possible. He admires Captain Von Schmidt who endures the elements on the Oakland Estuary.
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Oaxnanp
Cal
Henry Krause
Krause
Capt
von Schmidt
Oakland
California
Loves the Stage Better Than Her Home and Husband
Frederick Roberts sought his runaway wife at the West Brighton station claiming she joined a Bowery concert hall. Detectives found her in the West End casino green room where she works as a burlesque chorus girl named Ella Burton. She warned him off and threatened arrest if he continued chasing. Roberts left crying.
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New York
Frederick Roberts
Madisonave
West Brighton
Roundsman
Dooley
Bowery
Vachris
Roberts
Ella Burton
Ambassaor Eustis remarks questioned by Chronicle
The Chronicle comments on Ambassador Eustis denial of recent remarks about Canada. It argues his denial cannot keep him in the post if the reported opinions were true, noting the laughable nature of the incident and questioning the attribution.
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Londox
the Chronicle
Ambassador Eustis
Eustis
Canada
Died While Trying to Find His Way Home in Texas
The body of Capt. Stephen Y. Balke, exiled from Cuba in 1868 for filibustering, was found in a Magregor area cornfield near Waco. He had earned a living as a mechanic and was en route to Crawford when he became lost and famished. The Times in London notes Cornell’s rights in the Cornell Leander case and praises Cornell’s rowing endurance.
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Waco
Tex
Stephen Y. Balke
Cuba
Magregor
Crawford
Cornell
London
the Times
Sportsman
Harry Williams
George Bennett Armorer Suicide in New York
George Bennett aged 45 an armorer with the Second battery committed suicide by cutting his throat on Friday morning in New York. He previously served with the Washington Grays and saw action in the Chilean war.
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New York
George Bennett
Washington Grays
The English Elections Begin in London
London reports the general election opening on Friday for members of the new Parliament. A large number of the members of the old Parliament are expected to be returned without opposition.
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London
Dempsey Dies En Route to Oregon
Ex champion Jack Dempsey arrived in Vancouver frail and near death on Friday en route to Portland. He was a physical wreck and had to be carried from the train to a steamer.
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Dempsey
Vancouver
B. C
Jack Dempsey
Pugilist
Portland
Ore
London Talks to Dublin Opens by Telephone
London and Dublin communications via telephone were opened on Friday. The note mentions Our Java and Mocha fresh roasted daily by Goffen, with Geo. R. Popp listed at 31 N. Pennsylvania Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dublin
Loxpon
Java
Goffen
Geo. R. Popp
N. Fennsylvania St
City Faces Noise and Traffic Protests Over Wheelmen
Citizens from the outskirts petition the mayor to curb traffic and noise from wheelmen and saloons near parks. Downtown saloon owners echo the complaint as Nicholson law breaches are alleged. Pedestrian safety concerns rise from bicyclists speeding through city parks despite an ordinance draft.
Veteran pleads for free license after war record found
Issac D Plew, an old veteran, sought a county free peddling license citing the recent act. Deputy Hughes found red ink battle names on his discharge papers, noting Plew served under Black Jack Logan at Fort Donelson and Shiloh, lost an eye at Donelson, reenlisted, and remained through the war, asking if he deserves the license.
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Issac D. Plew
Hughes
Plew
Fort Donelson
Champion’s Hill
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Black Jack
Logan
Donelson
Rebs
Co. Eighthinds Infantry
Skirmish Near Remedios Leaves Marine Officers Dead
In Sebroucal near Remedios province Santa Clara a Borbon marine detachment clashed with insurgents. Captain Gonzales Lopez and a sergeant were killed in the engagement. Details were not received.
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Havana
Borbon Marine Infantry
Sebroucal
Remedios
Santa Clara
Gonzales Lopez
Marine Infantry
Town Tali and assorted local notices in Huaughville
A collage of brief items reports The Good Citizenship League of Huaughville pursuing slot machines Patrolman Al Duty 39 W Morris Sr hospitalized with lung fever Gov Matthews named honorary member of American Fish Society Sanitarian Wynn proud of his English bicycle Lawson Harvey administrator sues J B Green for 605 for services of late physician Alhambra Club No 1 Indianapolis incorporated to promote independent politics Harry Iromer president R H Brown secretary Indiana territorial centennial committee meets Sept 25 with 27 of 30 members accepting appointments Democratic editors form sub board led by A W Clark Greensburg and I R Strauss Rockville Brutus and several marriage names listed plus victims and ages Dratus Martha Kennedy 25 phthisis pulmonalis Bernice Daly 21 typhoid Paul Stone 2 meningitis Marriage license Wm J Richwine Myrtle Barnett Sheriff Stillwell and witnesses before Judge Baker in Jackson County discuss wheat levying case with U S government seizure and stay of decision Sept 6.
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Good Citizenship League
Huaughville
al Duty
W. Morris Sr
Gov. Matthews
American Fish Society
New York
Sanitarian Wynn
Lawson Harvey
J. B. Green
Alhambra Club
Indianapolis
Harry Iromer
R. H. Brown
Indiana Territorial Centennial Commission
Lake Maxinkuckee
A. W. Clark
Greensburg
I. R. Strauss
Rockville
Brutus
John
Sophie Striggo
Christ
Katie Takole
Chas
Annie Nelson
Asa
Irene Hay
Harry
Mary Lane
May Hardin
Fannie Wilson
Peter
Mrs. Yager
Dratus
Martha Kennedy
Bernice Daly
Paul Stone
Wm. J. Richwine
Myrtle Barnett
Stillwell
Jackson County
Baker
U. S
Lemon Tonic Laxative and Rest Spring Tonic Ad
A brief 19th century style advertisement notes Lemon Tonic Laxative offered in a large bottle for 60 cents and Rest Spring Tonic praised as a priceless value to ladies. It reflects period tonic product promotions and gendered health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trylt
Lemor
Tryit
Colored people mobilize for school integration in Chambersburg
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania on July 12 colored residents protested the school board after a denial to place colored teachers in charge of colored schools. They censured the board, hired counsel to admit colored children to white schools, and formed a protective league pledging support for pro Negro candidates. A campaign fund will back the pledge with Franklin County’s large black vote shaping political pressure.
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Chambersburg
AA Colored People's Protective League
Franklin County
Goat bites whiskers in Limerick hillside tale
Laborer Patrick Feeney naps on a hillside above Limerick when Mrs. Mary Burke's goat, sparking a comic fracas, bites off several hair from Feeney and injures the animal. Feeney throws a rock, breaking a leg. he seeks to sue for the stolen whiskers as officials advise humane society involvement.
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Patrick Feeney
Carnegie
Limerick
Mary Burke
Feeney
Kelly
The
Humane Society
Population figure cited for Indianapolis by letter carriers
The letter carriers census gives 157,506 served by carriers, excluding North Indianapolis, Mapleton, and the eastern annexation. Including this extra territory and uncounted children could push total population toward 175,000 to 181,000, with infants largely not counted and several neighborhoods omitted.
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Sahm
Indianapolis
Mapleton
Children
Tie
Haughville
Brightwood
Mt. Jackson
Irvington
Labor Day Parade Set for Indianapolis State Event
Labor Day events in Indianapolis will be state wide with every Indiana union invited. Delegations from Anderson and Vincennes and other points are expected for a morning parade featuring floats from various trades. A picnic will follow with President McBride of the American Federation and Henry Smith speaking alongside numerous athletic events and a balloon ascent.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Anderson
Vincennes
McBride
American Federation
Henry Smith
Smallpox Cases Reported in Cleveland Family
Smallpox cases emerge in the family of David Reece in Etnaville with five infections and one child death. Neighbors attended the funeral unaware of the disease.
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Cleveland
David Reece
Etnaville
Coroner Rules Natural Cause In Carter Case
Coroner Cartor's report on Brice M Carter shows no poison in the stomach per Dr Crose. verdict: death from natural causes. Eaglen case: death from pistol shot wound inflicted by Chris Zimmerman. West Newton infant found June 20: death due to suffocation and neglect immediately after birth.
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Cartor
8. E. Crose
Brice M. Carter
Silas Eaglen
Chris Zimmerman
West Newton
Castor
Noordland Arrives After Collision Near Antwerp
The Red Star liner Noordland arrived from Antwerp after a collision with the oil tank steamer Deutschland on the voyage out. Noordland’s deck was splintered and 80 plates damaged. CHRIS ZIMMERMAN IN JAIL. Weather forecasts for Indianapolis predict fair conditions for the next 86 hours ending 8 p m July 13 with Friday night and Saturday clear.
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New York
Red Star
Noordland
Antwerp
Deutschland
Indianapolis
Defender's Defects After New York Sail
Bristow July 12 The Defender will not take another spin until she goes to New York. Capt. Half says Thursday's sail brought out defects which must be remedied before she is tried again.
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Bristow
R. T
New York
Half
The Same Old Story Yokoyama July 12
Seven hundred Chinese attacked Hsinchu island for mosa on July 10. Two hundred Chinese were killed and many captured. The Japanese loss was 11.
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Yokoyama
Hsinchu Island
Formosa
Golden Santos coffee roaster ad at 31 N Pennsylvania
25 cts 25 cts 25 cts Golden Santos coffee fresh roasted every day advertises George R. Popp at 31 North Pennsylvania Street with pricing and product emphasis.
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Santos
Geoge R. Popp
N. Pennsylvania-st
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder awarded gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. The display promises no risk in using SUN and directs to Office 19 E Ohio Street.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Ohiost
Rally for the Lord Thousands Attend Christian Endeavor Meeting
Boston July 12 The third day of the Christian Endeavorers convention opened with ideal weather. Morning and afternoon sessions drew thousands to 30 city churches with an estimated 20 000 participants. Delegates residents and workers filled prayer meetings rallies and business sessions as banners honored strong society gains. San Francisco will be the meeting site in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Christian Endeavorers’ Convention
Mechanic’s Hall
Endeavor
Pennsylvania
Assiniboine
Canada
San Francisco
Woman Wounded by Bullet Survives in Semi Conscious State
Irene Saler of 6 Fletcher Ave lies at home with a bullet in her brain. Her pulse is rapid and weak, she speaks only briefly, and drifts between awareness and semi consciousness. Doctors note the rare case of surviving a bullet to the brain while detailing a similar historical instance.
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Irene Saler
Fletcher-ave
Bryan
Sun Psportes
Irene
Chase of bicycle thief ends in city nab
Early Friday morning Berner Cooper and Herman Niesteady rode into the city on a tandem from Crawfordsville in three hours to seize Walter Johnson, a colored man who had borrowed Cooper's bicycle the previous night. Johnson had left his own wheel at Crawfordsville depot to be sent over. Johnson says he rode the borrowed bike to save his own on hilly roads and to see the country.
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Berner Cooper
Herman Niesteady
Crawfordsville
Walter Johnson
Cooper
Johnson
Niesteady
Armour denies beef trust blames cattle raisers
New York July 12 Phil Armour on his way to Europe told a reporter there is no beef trust. He said cattle raisers are to blame for high prices by holding cattle at levels that force packers to pay unprofitable prices for stock, causing prices to rise.
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New York
Phil Armour
Europe
It Lets Mort Out in Quiet Court Dismissal
The Mort Woods case in criminal court was dismissed with no findings. Missing papers remain unfound and court attaches present at the hearing had no knowledge of the documents whereabouts.
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Mort Woods
King Oscar Visits German Emperor Aboard Hohenzollern
July 12 reports King Oscar visiting the German emperor aboard the Hohenzollern in Stoenhelm. The US cruiser Marblehead saluted the king as he made passage through the harbor in the morning.
Quiet but Serious in Elkhorn Mining Regions
Cuanneston West Virginia July 12 The condition of affairs in the Elkhorn mining regions is still serious but as yet no outbreak of consequence has occurred It is only a question of time however when the troops will be necessary.
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Cuanneston
W. Va
Elkhorn
Carpenter Oscar Hundson Struck by Train Near Baychester
Oscar Hundson, an 80 year old carpenter, was killed instantly when struck by a train on the New Haven Hartford line near Baychester on Friday morning. The item includes a brief advertising line for Leman Laxative and a spring tonic.
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New York
Oscar Hundson
Carpenter
New Haven & Hartford
Baychester
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Taggart
Sam
Rally For
the Lord
Boston Town
Willi
Phil
Mort
Wmn
L. Elder
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