Indiana Tax History Notes Benevolent Fund and Levies
A historical extract discusses Indiana tax acts from 1877 and 1891, noting a 12 cent property tax and 50 cent poll tax, funds raised for public debts and institutions, and a 6 cent surcharge for Benevolent Institutions. It warns the 6 cent levy expires after 1892 unless renewed by the next Legislature.
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Fereral Assembly
State of
Indiana
General Assembly
Benevolent Institution Fund
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The Herald Opinion on Politics and Taxation in Indiana
A front of opinions on Harrison and postwar policy. critique of tariff and the Force Bill. commentary on black education in Atlanta. remarks on McKinley era politics, Republican criticisms, and Indianapolis tax reporting. Includes reader letter from KR. E. Niven defending tax value increases in Thorntown, Indiana.
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Harrison
Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis Sentinel
Marion County
Cay
Indianapolis
Sunday Journal
KR. E. Niven
Thorntown
Ind
Quarterly Report of the Northern Prison 1892
James W. French, Warden, presents the quarterly report for the State Prison North. Beginning inmate count 803, new admissions 36, end count 790. Finances show total earnings for the quarter 28 949 14 and expenditures 23 , with net earnings 7 007 62.
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James W. French
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Labor Strikes and Wage Cuts Under McKinley Act
The Iron Trade Review reports a week of labor activity across several sites. Homestead shows no early agreement with the Amalgamated Association, Philadelphia workers organize a boycott, West Superior sees similar stalemate, Pittsburg sees a 20 percent wage cut demand, Joliet resumes after a 23 percent cut, Bay View Mills yields concessions on rates, with widespread lockouts and wage reductions marking the period.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Philadelphia
West Superior
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Bay View Mills
President Will Not Proclaim Toll Rule for Sault Canal
Ottawa reports Premier Abbott received a Washington dispatch stating President Harrison will not issue a proclamation to enforce tolls on foreign vessels using the Sault Ste. Marie canal. Instead officials would collect tolls and the government would pay them before presenting the issue to Britain. Shipping interests urge ending rebates and collecting full tolls or abolishing tolls. The government fears pressure from Washington.
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Abbott
Washington
Harrison
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Bandits Rob Express Car Near Collis Take Up to 15000
California report says a massed gang stopped a southbound train near Collis and dynamited the express door. They looted the safe while the messenger was injured, and the engine was damaged beyond use. Authorities estimate the haul at ten to fifteen thousand dollars.
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Woman Attacks Husband with Ax in Madeira
Mrs. Cornelius Sherman of Madeira struck her husband over the head with an ax in a rage. Police pursuit followed as she attempted to flee by leaping onto a colt. The horse threw her, trampling bystanders and causing broken ribs. Both may die from their injuries.
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Cornelius Sherman
Madeira
Dr King’s New Life Pills and Other Remedies Sold Here
For years we have offered Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with universal satisfaction. We guarantee every purchase and will refund the price if results aren’t satisfactory. These remedies have earned their popularity on merit. J GE C F Warner Drugt.
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Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds
A Million Friends praise Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Trial bottles free at Harper’s Drugstore. Large bottles 50 cents and 1.00. Guaranteed to perform as claimed or money refunded.
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