Frenzel and the School Board Roasted in Weard Investigation
A legislative inquiry report from January 23, 1895 details the Indianapolis school board’s escalating debt from 1889 to over 700 thousand dollars, raised via high rate borrowings. It accuses a banker-president and associates of steering land purchases at inflated prices and securing undue profits through note payments and favored terms.
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Thos, Moore
Messrs. Bobilya
H. C. Pettit
Geo. C. Gregg
Chas. F. Remy
Tar Sun
House
Weard
Indianapolis
Frenzel
Commission
Gas Trust Tax Exemption Question Sparks Council
The council debated a plea from Consumers Gas Trust for tax exemption claiming charitable service to 18 000 consumers as gas pressure drops. Councilman Allen disclosed stock in the company drawing 30 percent, objecting to a committee seat though his objection was overruled. An ordinance approved bond refunds and city bills while a street name change and banana peddling ban were acted on.
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Consumers Gas Trust Company
Gas Trust Company
Ryan
Cooper
Young, Allen and
Allen
Ife
Fort Wayne-ave
Central-ave
Ures
Nye
Cramer
Newby
Leyden
Baker
Gifford
Senate
Nicholson
McDonald
Watson
Mr. Bessonies
Park Improvements and Sanitary Efforts Highlight Meeting
The Woman's sanitary association met at the Propyleum Tuesday morning. Mary Lucy Johnson urged park improvements and urged cooperation with the city park commissioners. She also called for banning garbage dumpers on river banks to keep water clean and scenery intact.
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Woman's Sanitary Association
Propyleum
Mary Lucy Johnson
Park and Inspection Committee
Washington
Indianapolis
City Board of Health
Lester McClelland
Stubbs
Helen B. Fielman
Board of Health
Health Board
Marion club election nears with four tickets in field
Four tickets vie in Marion club election on Wednesday from 4 to 9 pm. Principal clash pits regulars led by Chas Bookwalter against independents headed by George Harvey backed by Dr Robt Oliver. Controllers Trusler alleged to pull wires as campaigns turn fierce. Warwick Ripley anchors business men ticket as Harry Smith rises in independent race.
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Marion Club
Chas. Bookwalter
George Harvey
Pres. Trusler
Robr.t. Oliver
Truster
Bookwalter
Heeler
Warwick Ripley
Will
Harry Smith
Ex Judge Walker Opposes New Superior Court
A poorly attended Bar association meeting Monday discussed Senator Kern's bill to create another county superior court. Judge Lewis C. Walker told Tus Sty on Tuesday that the bill should not pass, noting crowded courts but deeming a new court unnecessary and expensive.
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Walker
Deoesn
Bar Association
Kern
Lewis C. Walker
Tus Sty
Senate
Supreme Court rules U S patents expire with foreign patents
The U S supreme court held that American patents expire when the corresponding foreign patent has already been issued. In the Bate refrigerator company v Sulzberger case Justice Harlan wrote the opinion. The ruling affects patents valued at about 600 million dollars, including many Fidison patents.
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Washinevon
U. S. Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Bate Refrigerator Company
Sulzberger & Co
Bate
U.S
Fidison
President heads to Potomac on lens Violet for duck hunt
Washington March 5 The President with Dr O Reilley and others left at 10 o clock Tuesday on the light house tender Violet for a duck hunting trip down the Potomac. Secretary Carliste stays behind planning a visit to Kentucky for a sick brother.
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Congress
Washeton
O’reilley
Potomac
Violet
Carliste
Kentucky
Fitzsimmons Says Friends Robbed Him Threatens New Show
Bob Fitzsimmons told reporters in Baltimore on March 5 that trusted men have robbed him and nearly ruined his finances. He plans to disband his show at week’s end and start anew with Martin Julian leading. He added Captain Glorias withdrawal as backer won’t affect the Corbett match.
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Balimore
Bob Fitzsimmons
Martin Julian
Bob
Capt
Glorias
Corbett
The
Statesman
Senate
Big Mike Sweeney
Mike
Vail
School board meets in calm session with bids and appointments
The board heard Dr W B Clarke's lengthy plea against compulsory vaccination read by Commissioner Appel. The Peck and Newcomb bid at 69 cents per 100 names for school enumeration was accepted over cheaper offers. Miss Frances Fish was appointed to replace Miss Madeline Madison in school No 25.
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W. B. Clarke
Appel
Peck & Newcomb
Frances Fish
Madeline Madison
Waiter Throws Cup Wounds Woman at Park Restaurant
A waiter named Collins clashed with a customer at the Park restaurant on West Washington Street during dinner hour. He hurled a heavy cup which struck Myrtle Spencer in the forehead, causing a deep gash and a broken nose. Collins and the customer fled. Spencer was taken home to 1178 New Jersey Street.
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Wm. Collins
Park
W. Washington Sr
Myrtle Spencer
New Jersey St
Collins
Indiana Weather Forecast for 86 Hours Ending March 6
Forecast for Indiana calls for fair conditions over the 86 hours ending 8 p.m. March 6. Tuesday night and Wednesday are expected to remain clear and dry with mild temperatures.
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Indiana
Influenza Spreads Widely in Vienna Hospitals
Vienna reports a severe influenza outbreak as hospitals overflow with patients. The March 5 dispatch notes rapid spread and growing demand for care across the city.
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Vietims
Grip
Vienna
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder received a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco as a featured exhibit. The award highlights the product’s quality and long standing market presence in the culinary goods category.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Low Price
Local contractor L. Butts advertises cistern cleaning and cementing at 1.50 dollars. Services offered from 163 Indiana Avenue with phone contact for quotes.
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Indiana-ave
Senator Sellers Denies Roby Bill Theft Allegations
A chaotic legislative session centers on the missing Roby racing bill with Senator Sellers named in the theft inquiry. Clerk Agnew reports a $500 offer to misappropriate the bill, while the governor’s secretary Myron King helped re enroll another version.
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Strohim
Ilyron King
Oglesby
Senator Sellers
Montgomery
Myron King
Will Agnew
Metropolis House Debates Policemen Bill and County Seat Fight
The House passed the Metropolitan Police Bill with a mayoral appointment clause amid a stormy session. A separate measure to move the county seat from Brownstown to Seymour failed after heated exchanges and a veto override attempt.
Explosion at Anderson Wrecks Terhune Block and Stores
A natural gas blast in Anderson Indiana Wednesday leveled the Terhune block housing the When clothing store and Hadley store with offices above. Total loss projected around 400000, no deaths reported though a firefighter was injured. Fire followed and surrounding buildings suffered damage. The Terhune block was owned by legislator J H Terhune.
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Axperson
Ind
Terhune
When Clothing
Hadley
Anderson
Terhune Block
Gustin
Ballard
Metcalf
Brush and
Springsteen
When Company
TE Sun
E. Fesler
Marion County
Flinders
J. H. Terhune
Denison
Maine and
Highth-sts
Divorced in Paris over Adultery Custody Battle
George A. Ballantine of Newark New Jersey was granted a divorce in Paris on adultery charges. His wife gains custody of their child six months each year without financial support. The Ballantines, wealthy, recently moved to Paris.
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Paris
George A. Ballantine
Newark
N. J
Ballantine
Omaha Police Force Investigated After Grand Jury Report
Omaha authorities move to root out corruption after a grand jury reports the police force as bribe tainted. Chief Seavey is suspended as an investigation into his acts begins.
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Omaha
Seavey
Two Die in Tenement Fires on Columbus Ave and Avenue A
Fires in flat houses on Columbus avenue and Avenue A Tuesday morning caused two deaths. Fire victims were badly burned.
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New York
Columbus Ave
Avenue A
Death of Charles Rupp A respected Indiana farmer dies at 64
Charles Rupp of two miles east of the city dies at age 64 after a 40 year residence in the county. He started in confectionery after arriving penniless in Indianapolis. He leaves a widow three daughters and two sons. Brother John Rupp is a Kentucky avenue grocer and nephew attorney John Kealing.
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Charles T. Rupp
Indianapolis
John Rupp
Kentucky-ave
John Kealing
Fire damages Hunt's soap factory in city
The Hunt soap factory at 1107 S West street sustained about $1,000 in fire damage Monday night. George Lyle, ally of Footpad Howard killed by Dr Abbott last year, will not be brought here from Detroit and will be sent back to the Michigan pen.
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John C. Brush
Robyites
Sellers
Pettit, Statesman
Robinson
Assembly
Fairbanks
Matthews
Wishard-Newhouse
O'Brien
Edea
Supreme Bench
Senate
O’brien
Moderate priced sideboards at Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder event
Moderate priced sideboards featured alongside Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder highlights at the World's Fair with a mention of a highest medal awarded.
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Wm. L. Vller
Dr. Price’s
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