Tax fears rise as valuation reform eyed in Indianapolis
Indianapolis real estate owners brace for higher levies under a new state assessment rule that shifts valuation from forced sale to fair cash value. Assessor Wolf argues higher appraisals could lower rates, while critics warn of steep increases, especially for central-city properties and Washington Street holdings. Local officials, developers, and a widow with two Washington Street parcels voice mixed views as lawmakers ponder bonds for a jail library and industrial school.
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Indianapolis
Wohil
Marion County
Washington St
Lincoln Park and Brace
Horace M. Hadley
Hadley & Way
Rassman
General Assembly
Geo. Dickson
Special Sale of Men Stiff Hats at Dalton Wa
Dalton Hatter Bates House advertises a one day sale featuring 100 men stiff hats at 1.25 each. The notice proclaims the greatest bargains of the century and invites shoppers to Dalton.
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Dalton
Hatter
Bates House
Aged counterfeiter Sam Rivers goes to prison for three years
Sam Rivers, about 60, a longtime counterfeiter from Noblesville, was sentenced by Judge Woods after being captured in Shelbyville. He received a three year term to begin at Michigan City, with a warning that life imprisonment could follow if he reoffends, following suspended sentences since last May.
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Siu Ravers
Rison
Sam Rivers
Noblesville
Woods
Sam
Levi
Shelbyville
Michigan City
Washington Notes and Legal Troubles Across Continents
Washington notes discuss senators salaries starting dates with exceptions for New York Illinois California and Tahoe. Reports on the Dimmick White House affair and Blair to China. A case of alleged cruelty to a boy near Colman Col involving poisoning and torture. Sardou sues the Comedie Francaise for 100000 francs over Thermidor withdrawal. Sydney Dillon offers to rescue the Washington National Bank in New York with a meeting held Thursday.
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Washington
New York
Ilinois
California
Tahoe
Washington Bank
Sydney Dillon
Washington National Bank
Warrant for refunded state tax arrives. new Board of Agriculture planned
Thursday brought a warrant for the refunded state tax of STHLS. Governor to appoint a new Board of Agriculture with seven Republicans and office Democrats. A blind man identified as John McCarroll ton at Baldwin's music house fell from an elevator, bruising his face. Kregelo took him home. Indianapolis Board of Trade adjourned until Saturday along with New York and Chicago due to Good Friday. Maundy Thursday observed in Catholic churches. Scottish Rite masons held a royal bumper, banquet attended by nearly 400. Several social notes, deaths, marriages, and upcoming elections mentioned.
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Board of Agriculture
John McCarrollton
Baldwin
Music House
Kregelo
Indianapolis Board of Trade
New York
Chicago
Il Hott
BP. J. McCluire
Birvius
Conrad
Carrie Hess
Louis
Anna Poehler
John
Mary Bertel
Mary Stuart
Theodore Langpein
Mary Reitzell
Ariestus Mayhew
Eva May Watts
John Ayres
Daisy Than
Meede Pierson
Lizzie Coudres
Wiliam John
Missouri Durand
John A. Gaisford
Anna Rayer
Paying for Sewers In City Government Dispute Explains Costs
City attorney Bailey submits an opinion to the Board of Public Works stating the city pays none of the local sewer construction costs when the line runs along private property owned by non municipal entities, but costs may be allocated to individual property owners when the sewer is on a city drawn line. the board seeks guidance on any possible cost sharing under charter Section 3154 while planning street cleaning contracts and contemplating detective force reorganization.
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City-atty
Bailey
Board of Public Works
Pat Harold
Hoard of Public Safety
Queis Lem Crane
Wheeler
Milan
Indianapolis
Express Your Vote in Mayors Race Amid Ballot Prompts
A hobbyist column urges readers to cast ballots in the mayoral contest, noting new entrant William Pink Fishback and the lingering lead of ex mayor Denny’s allies. It reports on ballot counting, voter guidance, and a call for brief reader letters to the Sun’s ballot editor. A feature on a professional tramp recounts his lunch theft tale and travel hardships in a separate vignette.
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Trin Sux
Denny
William Pink Fishback
Lux
S. V. AL
Sterling Holt
D. CL
LL. Suvi
Akne Thos
Taggart
Moss Hanghd The Wilkesbarre Wwi Murderer Dies
Moss Washington Moss was hanged in the prison yard at Wilkes-Barre on Thursday morning. He killed his wife on October 10. Efforts to save him failed and he said he was tired of life and wanted to die. In Indiana, workers clearing a Wool near a tree struck natural gas, igniting it and burning for about 20 minutes.
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Wiless Linneh
Washington-st
Ss the Sree
Wilkesbarre
Rite
Sph
Washington Moss
Moss
Lupasos
Ind
Hare
Stage mourns loss of Frank Frayne a bright light
Manager Dickson recalled Lawrence Barrett and Jimm a Abbott as losses to the stage and mourns the passing of Frank Frayne. A dramatic entertainment titled The queen of fame will be presented Monday evening at room 17 by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union with refreshments served.
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Ro. Dickson
Lawrence Barrett
Jimmma Abbott
Frank Frayne
Mr. Barrett
Dickson
Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Snowy Midwest Storm Paralyzes Rail Transport
Reports describe the worst snow storm of the season across Kansas and Nebraska, with trains delayed or abandoned, the Missouri Pacific pay car and passenger trains stuck, and fuel and food supply issues for crews. Des Moines river runs high and bridges weakened, while Omaha endures four feet of snow and extensive cold weather impacts.
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Missouri Pacific
Nebraska
Des Steines
Rassas
Kansas
Des Morses
Des Moines
Omaha
NOW FREE THAIS WAITER And Welp Ginn Pay That Fine for As sault
Turner Williams, a waiter at the Columbia club, married to Cora Robinson, faced assault and battery charges after a domestic dispute. He fled a pursuing constable but was captured and brought to the lockup after a chase. He pleaded guilty and paid a fine of 15.00 in Suire Weibleman's court.
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Welp Ginn
Turner Williams
Columbia Club
Cora Robinson
Turner
Gietin
Cora
Stewart
Suuire
Weibleman’s Court
BLACK MAILEL'S LETTERS INDOCTRINATE PAN-AMERICAN SCANDAL
March 26 report from Treventon details Miss Laura Snowden’s criminal scheme using blackmail to extort money from Pan American congress visitors. Detectives recovered her diary and letters revealing a widespread list of targets and real names, with a fruit manufacturer implicated in aiding the blackmail.
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Trryspure
Laura Snowden
Pan-American Congress
Pittsburg
Tennessee Will Not Be Present at the World's Fair
The Tennessee senate rejected the appropriation for a state exhibit at the Chicago World’s Fair. This decision implies Tennessee will not participate unless a new arrangement is made. Also noted are Lawrence Barrett’s estate totaling 120000 in life policies and his spendthrift history in American drama. Maundy Thursday observances marked Holy Week in Curacao with cathedral rites and blessings.
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Tennessee
Washville
Senate
Lawrence Garrett
New York
Lawrence Barrett
Fife
Boston
Cohasset
Luncheons Promote Parrott & Taggart Rice Flakes
If you have not tried Parrott and Taggart's Reception Flakes ask your grocer for them. They are rice for tea coffee or chocolate.
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Parrott & Taggart
Hog dispute at justice court hints at famous hog
In Justice Smock's court a case over a hog and proper care unfolds with playful remarks about the hog's appetite and slop rations. The owner I W Cook retains the hog and avoids payment for alleged sinp as the trial concludes with a settlement unlikely to become a precedent.
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Anu
Justice Smock
Antony
I. W. Cook
Hasty widower courtship tale in New York suit
A Newark tailor William Kraft is sued for breach of promise by former servant Hannah Aschener who says Kraft wooed her while his wife lay dead at home and later married another. Kraft calls it blackmail by his son-in-law. The case features sensational claims across cities.
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New York
William Kraft
Gréenst
Newark
Charles Becker
Sporting Life Features and Local Racing Notes
Features of Sporting Life report Harrison selling horses and riding, a billiards challenge for Carter, jockeys out of work seeking higher pay, and a cricket team decline to tour England. The fray on April 6 costs $2. horse racing and exhibitions, balloon rescue plans, and a Grand Ridge stallion purchase are described with cartoonish stunt details and a carnival tone.
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Harrison
Schaefer
Carter
Murphy
Hamilton
England
Wyvansville
Bt. Wayne
Indianapolis
Stanton
Poke Woods
Broad Hipple
Woods
Science
Stan
Richard Brown
Geo. Wyatt
Ciand
Keisner
Himer Cong
I. Rhinehart
TW. H. Adams
Sheible
A McGinn
Sis
Elinois
Grand Ridge
Miss Wheeler
Grippe fashions, cures, and a mustard scroll of remedies
A satirical look at grippe fashions and wild home cures in Indianapolis. Doctors report rising cases as fashion fads and quack remedies swirl. Readers share humorous anecdotes of tried and failed treatments, mustard poultices, hot baths, and countless homemade patent remedies amid a brisk city chatter. Notable notes include a Yale professor appointment and a sensational elopement.
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