Injunction Granted Over Insurance Tax Power
Circuit Judge Allen ruled Saturday that the state tax board lacked authority to tax life insurance policies. The court held taxation of policies rests with the legislature, and no prior acts by tax commissioners can impose such levy. The injunction against the commissioners was granted to prevent any tax on Life policies.
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Tax Board
Anp
Jeffersonville
Auditor of State
Carter
Dimean
Attornevegan
Board of Managers
A Good Witness in Arson Trial Draws Crowds
The arson case against William Edwards drew a full house as testimony continued. Edwards testified he was in his room with a woman when the fire broke out at Mr. Adams barn and denied setting any blaze. Earlier, Danny Thornton linked the origin to Edwards through matches found at the burned barns. The trial proceeds amid further legal notes on a separate forgery conviction and appeals challenging the indeterminate sentence law.
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Wm. Edwards
Ceverdant
Ecuinal Cour
Mornir Danny Ben
Nwn
Delaware St
Fraser
Thornton
Edwards
Adams
Frasce — Sta Die
Ben Thornton
Jane Strange
Challenge Insberg Refrigerators In Local Trade Row
Hildebrand Hardware Co. and two associates on S Meridian Street face a challenge over refrigerator sales. The dispute centers on alleged competitive practices and potential damages sought by rival firms. The case highlights local business tensions and regulatory scrutiny.
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Challenge Insberg Refrigerators
Hildebrand Fiardware Co., &2
S. Meridian St
Taken to Prison in Ten Year Sentence
John F. Jolson was sentenced by Judge Baker to ten years in the Columbus state penitentiary for wrecking the State National Bank of Logansport. Jolson was taken to prison Saturday after a morning transfer with deputy marshal Jerry Iroley and Charley Taylor, while his wife left the jail to return to Logansport to consult with attorneys and bank directors. Mrs Jolson accompanied him to the jail and bid farewell as the family engaged in disposing of bank affairs.
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Logansport
John F. Jolson
Baker
United States District Court
Columbus
Anse Johnson
Little Weypis Eve at Chicago Banquet Ends in Spectacle
A May 2 banquet in a Chicago hotel ignited a wild scene as one of the dozen or so Little Weypis performers danced on a table in the guests’ presence. Rich guests, sons of wealthy families, showered her with money as vaudeville acts and songs entertained during a farewell dinner for a millionaire-to-be.
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Chicago
Tarewell
Weaman
Violence at Wilmerding strike turns into destruction of a campaign picture
During a wage dispute at the Westinghouse Air Brake plant in Wilmerding Pennsylvania, about 600 workers protesting a wage cut attacked and burned a "Prosperity" portrait of the advance agent. Four hundred more were discharged after the incident, while others joined a Canton parade.
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Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Wilmerding
Cantem
Holiday Observed At Post Office With Morning Delivery
Notices list a post office holiday on Monday with morning deliveries and hotel collections. Other items report local events including a hospital appointment, a coroner trip, church services, park features, Bates House hotel arrivals, and a flour advertisement noting Diadem Patent flour quality.
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Joseph Die Ares
Owen MeAret
Wy Gh
McChesney
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Vyower Churchman
Tire
Indianapolis
Merea
Georgia Sts
Tarwin
A. W. Brayton
Philadelphia
Washington
Point Comfort
Richardson
Kissell
Sixth Christian Church
D. R. Lucas
the Republic
Prison Sanitation Reforms Planned At Machigally Prison
Dr Turis of the State board of health reports on urgent sanitary improvements at Machigally Prison. A new water supply from the lake, renovated cells, removal of whitewash layers harboring vermin, and a plan to end the bucket system aim to curb consumption and disease. Warden Harley drives day and night efforts as the facility undergoes repairs.
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Turis
State Board of
Harley
Waiter
Chicago
Park funding dispute stalls NE district request
A northeast citizens committee pressured the Board of Park Commissioners for extended park system funding but left with no new relief. President Claypool defended limits due to mayor and council budget refusals, while committee spokesmen urged continued pursuit of park expansion and land acquisition plans.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Claypool
Charles FE. Thornton
Laypool
Alessrs
Perry
English
Liebet
Jahna
Irs
Powill
Gomez Draws Spanish Forces in Cuban Battle
The Cuba conflict report describes Mayor Gomez defending La Reforma with about 1,000 Cuban troops against 20,000 Spanish for six hours. Spanish columns failed to crush Gomez and withdrew as Cuban pursuit faltered. Reports note disease and hostile actions affecting both sides in Cuba and Madrid.
Births Deaths Marriages Summary
Births announce Barney and Cora Chittick welcome a boy at 122 HE Christ. L Ti and Mary Kauffman at 411 Washington St report a girl. Deaths list Minnie Bachmann age 40 from peritonitis at 213 Cedar Street and M Murphy from pneumonia at 28 Harrison Street. Stanislaus Fischer 62 pneumonia at 407 Union Street. Joseph Stone 18 tuberculosis at 440 Tudi ana-n2ve. Mary Thompson 49 heart trouble at 152 Mladici Street. Porter Green 49 mineral insufficiency at Lafayette Street. Marriage licenses show James Edwards to Sarah Rogers Jack Straffa to Peppina Iacane John Cline to Lestie Henderson Hubert Portisch to Mary L Waechter Charles A Brock to Vennie C Dini.
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Barney
Cora Chittick
Christ
L. Ti
Mary Kauffman
Washington St
St. Stanislaus Fiseh
Union
James Hdwards
Sarah Rogers
Jack Straffa
Peppina Iacane
John Cline
Lestie Henderson
Hubert Portisch
Mary L. Waechter
Charles A. Brock
Vennie C. Dini
Traitor in the Carp Maneuvers Behind Hanna's Bid
Fragmented tale describes a political scheme in a city with Mayor Meissen, Republican boss, and Marcus Aurelius Hanna. Alleged orchestrators aim to control county and state offices through primaries and delegates to secure Hanna allies and influence legislative outcomes. Unclear names and dates cling to a murky recount of election maneuvering.
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Ie Ce
Fous Cso
Caver
Hanie
Ffs
Dot Meissen
Chile
Han Caldlids
Political shakeup as Washington mayoral race looms
Fragmented report details sudden decision by a city official to pursue a mayoral bid amid talks of a legislative race. It notes opposition figures and possible Ohio involvement, with references to delays and internal party strategy.
Riots Threaten Greek King as Athens Revolt Advances
May 29 London dispatch reports a Greek revolution in Athens nearing action within hours. King Constantine faced calls to abdicate as Ralli contemplates a republic. Turks allegedly violate armistice by occupying a city in the neutral zone amid regional tensions.
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Athens
London
Park property appraisers advertise complete list
The first advertisement by the park appraisers will publish a full list of property to be secured for park purposes, including owners, location, appraised value, damages and benefits. Notices run ten days for a meeting where owners may remonstrate before the court issues an order.
Forecast and local notes from Indianapolis region
Fair and warmer conditions expected for Indianapolis and vicinity. Saturday's high around 63 at 1 pm. Sunday outlook includes warmer temperatures. Report touches on legal and state matters related to the Jeffersonville reformatory project and appropriations, noting the auditor’s stance and legislative funding changes impacting salaries and construction.
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Indianapolis
Philadelphia ad sale and travel details noted
Fragmentary notice lists a Philadelphia sale date May 88th and a return policy. Mentions accounts, associations, and a shaper from Indianapolis departing 7:50 a m Monday May 3 with a return trip window of ten days.
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Philadelphia Ad
America
Y Ser Association
B&o
Philadelphia Shaper
Indianapelis
Scorchers Fined by Judge Over Bicycle Sidewalk Ride
Judge Cox in policia court fined 15 riders six dollars total for fast riding on a sidewalk along N Meridian st. The cyclists training for Monday's road race said they misunderstood they would be left alone north of Fall Creek bridge. Officers Wallace and Holt testified they rode the path to the arrest site and back. The judge noted a civil case ruling but doubted the criminal statute would apply to bicycles if appealed to the supreme court.
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Judege Cox
Judge Cox
Policia Court
Leweole
N. Mevridian St
Fall Creek Bridge
Cox
Supreme Court
Police Station Abandoned and New Building Planned
The old police station was abandoned on Friday with turnkey Al Taffe as the last to leave. He said he felt like leaving home after serving as turnkey since the building opened. The board of works has advertised for bids to construct the new building’s foundation to start in June. Prisoners are now housed at the county jail while city facilities are prepared.
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Beriheri
Santiago de Cuba
Concentrados
Hotoquin
Beracea
Puerto Principe
Matanzas
del Monte de Oca
Gomez
Clavfland
Nia
Maximo
United States
Republic of Cuba
Dios
W. Steep
America
Cuba
Spain
Cisneros
Carlos Cespedes
Calixto Garcia
Garcia
Turnkey al ‘Taffe
Tafte
Board of Works
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Tudge Allen
Tydee Alien
Circuit Court
Suranes
Indiana
John FH. Holliday
New Sithe
York
Allem
C. W. Wilson
Elkhart
Amappellant
Marion County
Johnson
State National Bank
Tue
Gansport
Stiuvived
Satur
Lig
Marshala
Jerry Iroley
Charley Taylor
Thomas Ash
Jefferson Rinearson
Creencastle
Egypt
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Wiliterding
Pal
Hundrel
Te Machnifacters
Aresdenk
Mellindey
Olas Dilemuss
Vridusy
Ciey Life
Indiana Institute For the Education of the Blind
Jrailbank
Fall Creek
Mingisst
Bates House
Second Presbyterian Church
Lottie Adam-Raschig
Josephine Robinson
Andrew Smith
Louis Dochez
Schaffter
Lord
Shepherd
Arens
Gaul
Preghiera
Mascagni
Miss Robinson
Riegeer
Jerusalem
Gounod
Demaumees
Northerst
Ieags
Ots
Weyler
Madrid
Prince Luisi
Savor
Iraly
New York
Alaska
Thar
Jefferson City
R. Johnson
J. A. Chase
J. Scott
Ladies of the Independent Order of Foresters
Searke and St. Joseph Telephone Company
Innox
South Bend
An Fenglish
I America
McKinley
Hiram
William Fitch
Portsmouth
Baltimore
First
Church of Christ Scientist of
Christ Jesus
Stewart Place
Illinois
Ohio
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la Reforma
Dinary
Gomes
Anast
Searcely
Barcelona
el Diario
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Ministre Weraldo
Agskar
Swain
NEW Yok
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Herald
Signeur Sagasta
Senor Sagasta
Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Indiana-ave
Minnie Bachmann
Cedar-st. M. Murphy
Larrison
Mladici SL
Porter Green
Lafayette-st
Marcus Aurelius Hanna
Mingus
Doncoe
Clevielan
Aftlbeen
Meissen
Foraicrive
Eens
Aleris Hanna
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Ely
Wanna
MANNA
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Ohio of
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Hanna
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Lisii
Shore
Ifaan
Hanan
Prince Constantine
Ming Gourgs
AL. Tialli Sae
Ralli
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le Journale
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Demeka
Cs Tatve
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Purkisi
Agai
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Michtfin
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Porte
Toi
Ansell
Angell
the Sevaie
Shertis
Nisbum
Turkey
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Hick
Scorchers
Wm. Ti Elder
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