Tax ruling upholds goodwill and AP franchise not taxable
Indiana Supreme Court rules goodwill cannot be taxed under state law and that the Associated Press franchise should be taxed only on its value if clearly stated. The Indianapolis News case upheld the lower court, while the complaint did not specify values for goodwill or the AP franchise. Additional notes cover cattle sale records and a protest by Indiana mine workers secretary Kennedy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Supreme Court
Indianapolis News
State Board
Associated Press
Associated
James Hi. Kennedy
Indiana Mine Workers’ Organization
Cashier detects a clever fraud on silver certificates
A Kokomo bank cashier reports a skilled counterfeiting method turning $1 silver certificates into $10 notes. The bills were altered by erasing the 1 and substituting 10, with the word ten painted over the one side. Experts believe professional workmanship concealed the defect. The note originates from the last issued silver certificates.
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Kokomo
Ind
RE. FE. George
Howard National Bank
George
Meteor Triumphs In First Race Of The Meteor Regatta
The United States built Meteor schooner with Emperor William aboard finished seven minutes before the Cicely in a 30 mile race. Under Cicely’s time allowance Cecil Quentiz’s English design claims the win by one minute eleven seconds. The Empress and Fraulein Gerstoff were on Meteor. The race showcased US and English builders with Captain Wringe aboard Cicely and Captain Parker on Meteor.
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Cicely
Kiel
Emperor William
Meteor
Emperor
Cecil Quentiz
England
Fife
Fraulein Gerstoff
United States
Wringe
Parker
Death of Justice Long and Other June 28 News Bits
Detroit reports the death of Michigan Supreme Court Justice Charles D. Long after a long illness. The article references his 72 dollar monthly pension suit before the U.S. Supreme Court. Other items include suicides in St Basile Quebec and a boy injured by a toy cannon in Green Bay. Also Boer prisoners left St Helena, Tidmarch’s embezzlement arrest in Los Angeles, and Joe Gans defeating George McFadden in San Francisco.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles D. Long
State Supreme Court
Lochren
United States Supreme Court
Eighth Michigan Infantry
Wilmington Island
Green Bay
Wis
John Trich
Tidmarch
Los Angeles
Cal
James D. Tidmarch
Paris
Als
Illinois
Gone
McFadden
San Francisco
Joe Gans
George McFadden
Market notes on hog and cattle receipts and prices
Estimated hog receipts around 8 000 with varied prices from 65 to 85 cents per pound for packing and mixed lots. Cattle receipts near 2 000 with steers at 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 dollars and stockers at 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 dollars. Lambs around 6 000 with bids from 4.40 to 7.00 dollars. Milwaukee Grain markets referenced.
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Aei
Milwaukee
Chicago
Sve Avery
Annes
Jos
Risike
Onesuly
Bowie
Greatest Horse Jump Sparks Canyon Duel Between Gulch and Grizzly
A San Francisco Examiner correspondent relays how Cowboy George King rode a common half breed horse in a perilous chase from a grizzly bear. The pair leapt 21 feet from bank to bank in a rugged mountainside gulch, rider helpless, horse unbraked, aiming to escape a deadly fall.
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San Francisco Examiner
George King
Elixir of Life Claim Prompts Local Doctor’s Bold Cure Offer
Dr James William Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana announces a life elixir that cures all diseases with a mysterious compound. He says the remedy is free to any sufferer and cites cures for rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney blood and skin diseases headaches fevers and more. He claims patients walk again after two or three trials and that his treatment purifies blood and restores nerve power.
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James William Kidd
Earnesthesa Iu
Theolome
Why Suffer From Nervous Dyspepsia
Nervous dyspepsia stems from hurry worry and trouble weakening stomach nerves leading to poor digestion and unrestful nights. Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills are advertised as a tonic restoring nerve strength aiding digestion with reports of improved sleep and digestion after use. Sold by A B Otis druggists and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co for 50 cents a box.
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A. W. Chase
Mr. J. ©. Doll
Main Street
Kendallville
A. BR. Otis
J. O. Harris
Mitchell Street
A. R. Otis
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Washington St
Buffalo,n. Y
Attic horse clears gulch jump in 21 feet flight
A rider named George spurs his horse through a downhill chase along a gulch edge with a grizzly in pursuit. The horse jumps the bank to safety, clearing 21 feet in the air before the bear returns.
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George
Origin and spread of the fan from Calon to France
The fan began in Calon during a lantern feast where a masked princess cooled her brow by fanning her face. The practice grew quickly, Catherine de Medici brought Italy's first fan to France, and under Louis XIV jeweled fans became highly valuable.
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Calon
Catherine de Medici
Italy
France
Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertised As Cure All
A testimonial from R A Pierce of Mason City Iowa praises Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets for rapid relief from indigestion belching and dyspepsia. The ad notes the chocolate coated tablets priced 25 cents and manufactured by Lakeside Med Co Chicago sold by A J Otis.
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Bailey
R. A. Pierce
Mason City
Iowa
Lakeside Med. Co
Chicago
A. J. Otis
Which Way, Sir Question From Yonkers Incident
A caption from Yonkers Statesman depicts a chauffeur guiding a car through an intersection. The owner advises following the street with the most pedestrians crossing while adjusting his goggles.
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Yonkers Statesman
Speculation on Wall Street from Ohio State Journal
A brief column notes speculation around the Stock Exchange and asks where the next meal might come from. The passage reflects anxiety about financial markets and personal sustenance during uncertain times.
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Lucas
Wall Street
Timothy
Stock Exchange
Ohio State Journal
Diarreoba Remedy Trusted for Summer Diarrhea in Children
The remedy is widely recognized as reliable and pleasant to take and especially valuable for summer diarrhea in children. It is claimed to save many children's lives each year and is offered for sale by A. Br. Otis.
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A. BR. Otis
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Liver Health
An antique ad touts Spring fever as a cause of constipation and warns of illness if untreated. It claims DeWitt’s Little Early Risers stimulate the liver open the bowels and cleanse the system to remove impurities. Produced by A. E. Otis and Company.
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DeWitt
A. E. Otis
To Be Expected and Words Mere Words
A Chicago Post quip notes a woman plans a Europe trip this summer and jokes about prior debts to a grocer and steamship line. A Philadelphia Press exchange mocks a banquet speech shortened by a reporter, while Colonel Winders complains his full remarks were not printed.
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Europe
Steamship Company
Chienago Post
Winders
Philadelphia Press
German Syrup Promoted For Lung Trouble In 19th Century Ad
The ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and lung ailments since 1868. It claims superiority for severe coughs bronchitis and croup and notes it is sold by druggists worldwide. Also mentions abundant Canvasback ducks in parts of Mexico.
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Boschee
G. G. Green
Woodbury, N. J
Mexico
One Minute Cough Cure Appeals to Pa. Trader
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure as safe and quick acting for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He notes relief from croup and urges purchase from A R Otis.
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D. Scott Currin
Loganton
A. R. Otis
Otia Tropical Tea Promises Gentle Remedy
No More Pills. Otia Tropical Tea offers a pleasant inexpensive remedy claimed to keep stomach and bowels clean and the blood pure. Large package 25c. A. BR. Otis.
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A. BR. Otis
Kidney Cure Praise From Oakville Patient
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years bedridden by kidney disease found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He reports it has been a Godsend. For sale by H Cunningham.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Indiana
Foley
H. ©. Cunningham
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Danville
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Niagara Falls
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Fort Wayne
Atchison Globe
Daniel Bante
Otterville
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French Lick
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
J. O. Behymer
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B. R. Shively
French Lick Hotel
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William J. Stone
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Indiana Christian Endeavor
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Hoosier State
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Michigan Joriat
United States Pension Commissioner
St. Basile, Que
Jean Fiset
St. Helena
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Grizzly
LEAP
Marvelous Eixi
Baltes Building
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Des Moines
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Michiga
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