Fourth trial in Beaupre damage suit against Citizens Street Railway
Greenfield Indiana March 16 The fourth trial of Mrs Macy Beaupre versus the Citizens Street Railway of Indianapolis nears conclusion. Witnesses dispute the car stop, alleged injuries and ties to a sensational corset scheme while former verdicts were set aside for inconsistent testimony.
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Greenfield
Ind
Macy Beaupre
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company of
Indianapolis
Danville
Hadley Sitling
Huggins
Swere
Witnesses Probed as Court Weighs Street Car Case
Trial reveals extensive witness testimony with 90 examined by Monday night. The Street Car Company fought a costly suit after allegedly seeking a settlement of 250 dollars. Attorneys Latta Hogate Marsh and Winter represent the company, Beckett Ayres and Black for Mrs. Beaupre, before Judge Offutt.
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Philadelphia
W. H. Latta
Hooch Hogate
Ephraim Marsh
Ford Winter
Beckett, Ayres and Black
Witness Testimony Battles in Dublin Street Car Case
John Woodgate, first witness, contradicted his wife on Mrs Beaupre’s ability to use both hands while eating. He alleged offers of higher pay to testify for the street car company, while his wife and Latta disputed him. Cross-examinations revealed inconsistencies about living in Greenwood and other al leged actions. Further testimony tied Clarence Chasteen’s family to possible incentives to testify for the street car company.
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George Rosier
Beaupre
Magee
Armstrong & Co
Heath
Woodgate
Dublin
Greenwood
Beckett
Ream
W. J. Breckett
Heaupre
Wm. Tf. Taatta
Lava Har
Moreyi
Weeupre
Washington St
S. Senate-ave
SleaAgseris
John Isgrigeg
Jackson
Senate-ave
Washington Et
Rooney
Dr. Benepe
John Baker
Dallas Whitehead
John Gustin
Backett
Justice Hay
Airs
Attorney Beckett
Tiogate
John Woodgate
Tatta
North
Chas Beaupre
Bucey
McAbhister
Annie Chasteen
Clarence Chasteen
Jim Edwards
Clarence
Madwards
Chasteen
Edwards
Danoer
Narrow Escape From Death Aged Preacher Rescued From Roof
Thomas A. Howard a preacher over seventy had a narrow escape from death when a fire trapped him on the third floor of a brick building at 8 and S. Le wire st. Mrs Mattie Pladbes barely escaped and alerted the firemen. Firemen Warry Green and a partner carried the exhausted preacher to the ground through a gasping stairway as flames and smoke drove him back. The building owned by Hendrickson Letler & Co was practically destroyed with two of their horses burned. The south half was unoccupied and the cause remains unknown.
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Thomas A. Howard
Ireman Warry Green
Engine Company 1
S. Lewire St
Hideadsa
Mattie Pladbes
Wweich
Cquiichis x
Mireman Green
Hendrickson, Letler & Co
Hadlex Bros
KB. A. Cunningham
Mary Tuapere
Herman Overman
Officer Rogers
J. B. Schaffer
Paul C. Snyder
J. A. Wise
Krom 50
Conover Piano Company
Cottage Organ Company
National Music Company
Sweet, Wallach Co
J. O. Twichell
Lohmer Piano
SiD.cot, Healy & Miller
Cable Piano Company
New Haven Clock Company
Butterick Pattern Company
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for March 16 17
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 6 p.m. Thursday. At 9 p.m. Wednesday the temperature was 50, noon Wednesday 78, and 2 p.m. Thursday is expected around 80. Winds shift to light with improving conditions through the period.
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Indianapolis
Tair
Supreme court rules penalties collectible for gas waste
The Ohio oil company case from Madison county upheld state penalties for gas waste. Lower court affirmed. penalties may total $100,000 to $150,000. The decision signals counties will pursue all penalties within reach.
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Supreme Court
Ohio Oil Company
Madison County
Blaze Kills Dozens in Five Story Chicago Building
Fire at 315 Wabash Avenue in Chicago trapped occupants of the National Music Company and related firms. Death toll uncertain, with 15 to 30 believed dead and many unaccounted for. Losses estimated around 360000 as flames spread rapidly, causing jumps from windows and extensive structural collapse.
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Chicago
Wabashave
National
Indiana convention sets broad tax assessment reforms
County assessors worked at the state house to draft reports for a convention opening at nine. They moved to assess building and loan stock, ice, gas and oil wells, furniture, sewing machines, organs, and farm products at specified values. Officials discussed personal property assessment levels, suggesting a potential tax levy reduction if all property were assessed. The convention adjourned with expectations of a large rise in personal property valuations.
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State House
Tang Ooh
Supreme Court
Indiana
Buskirk
Stoc
Walker
Davis Named Secretary of Public Safety Police Board
Edward H. Davis, a newspaper man and Democrat, was appointed by Mayor Taggart to succeed Richard H. Herrick as secretary of the Board of Public Safety. The appointment takes effect April 1, with Davis to assume duties immediately for familiarity. The position pays 1200 dollars yearly and the appointment is conditional if Davis cannot perform the work. Herrick’s removal reflects a purge of so called gold bug officials from the administration.
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Taggart
Edward H. Davis
Board of Public Safety
Richard H. Herrick
Davis
Herrick
The
Sentinel
New York City
Maguire
Tavis
Downing
Board of Public Works
Morrison
Board of Health
City Board Delays Asphalt Pavement Plan Hearings
The Board of Works received a protest against the St Joseph street asphalt from Delaware to Fort Wayne avenue and referred it to the city engineer. Final action on Ash street blocked by remonstrances. several other resolutions approved or overruled as petitions for permanent improvements proceed. Local sewer on Williams street approved with total cost of 2464.77 dollars.
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Board of Works
St. Joseph-st
Delaware
Fort Wayne-ave
Ash-st
Fourteenth
Twenty-first-st
Meridian-st
St. Joseph
Eleventh-st
Tenglish-ave
Shelby-st
State-ave
Tenth-st
Lasalle-st
Meridian
Pennsylvania-st
New Jersey-st
Twenty-second-st
Fall Creek
Alabama-st
Fine-st
Washington
Harrison-st
Marloweave
Oriental-st
Highland-ave
St. Clair-st
Park-ave
Eleventh
Twelfth-st
Dorman-st
Michigan
War Plans Before Declaration of War With Spain
Washington outlines likely sequence if hostilities break out with Spain. US fleet would strike Cuba first, seize Havana, block Cuban ports, ally with Gen Gomez, and invade Spain if needed. Navy and army mobilization, transport, and coastal defense are detailed with force estimates and deployment points.
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Gomez
Washington
Spain
Sheridan
Grant
Averago
Cuba
Cuban
Havana
W Lund
Porto Rico
Philippines
Hong Kong
Admiral Sicard
United States
Florida
Atlanta
Chickamauga
War Department
Mobile
Pensacola
Tampa
Jacksonville
Savannah
National Guard
Arrows Cycle Company Sues for 20000 Dollars
The Arrows cycle company sues TH. T. Conde implement company alleging H. T. Conde used his position to aid the implement concern at the cycle firm’s expense. It is claimed Conde moved books to Indianapolis from Shelbyville and received 300 to 400 bicycles not properly accounted for. The suit, filed earlier, was kept secret until Tuesday.
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The
Arrows Cycle Company
TH. T. Conde
Supreme court weighs employers liability act vs railroads
The supreme court heard oral argument Wednesday on the constitutionality of the employers liability act as it may apply to other corporations beyond railroads. Hodges v Standard Wheel Co., Hancock county, featured Judge Howe for Hodges and Elam for the wheel company. The court previously sustained the act for railroads but did not rule on other corporations.
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Supreme Court
Hodges
Standard Wheel Company
Hancock County
Howe
Elam
The
Wheel Company
Sprinkling Contracts Let by City Board of Public Works
The Board awarded street sprinkling contracts across 28 districts with each district let separately. Recipients include F. Kennington Fuhring Bros H Nolting H Prange S Hamilton F W Nolting Rust Rupke and Frank Kingston. Prices ranged 16.70 to 23.50 per district, average 20.43 per 10 000 sq ft versus last year’s 21.65.
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Board of Public Works
F. Kennington
Fuhring Bros
H. Nolting
H. Prange
S. Hamilton
F. W. Nolting
Rust& Rupke
Frank Kingston
Ti iso. Comy to profit by the experience of Giles
Thousands have been cured by Thouds Sarsaparilla. Why not you. When you want fine copper plate engraved calling cards or invitations, send to W. B. Burford in Indianapolis.
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Giles
W. B. Burford
Indianapolis
Wall St Discord Sparks Indignation Abroad
A Washington dispatch dated March 16 reports mounting indignation over a Wall Street discord incident that began in Havana last Saturday and continued on the second day, drawing official attention and public concern over its wider implications.
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Washington
Havana
Bagi
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Dr. Thomas’ Uwelectric Oi
Monarch
Crown Hill
South Yard
Frank Bird Transfer. Co
Wahbashave
Samuel B. Clark
Miles Smith
Edward Binns
Board OF Safety
Dick Herrick
Havana Harbor
Sicard
Key West
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