Tax reform fury spreads in Indiana business circles
Indiana businessmen decry Governor Goodrich tax reform as war-like inflation spreads. Evansville reports show corporation assessments rising sharply, with McCurdy of Hercules Buggy Co criticizing increases as 3800 to 406 percent. The Indianapolis News notes board efforts to adjust valuations, while some merchants fear betrayals by Republicans amid war tax debates.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
James P. Goodrich
Evansville
Indianapolis News
Evansville Ind
Vanderburg County
Phillip Zoercher
State Tax Board
Samuel L. May
Chamber of Commerce
William H. McCurdy
Hercules Buggy Company
Wm. H. McCurdy
Severin Hotel
Goodrich
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republican
McCurdy
Board of Review
County Board of Tax Review
State
Indiana Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association
Columbia Clubs
Atkinson Atchinson Nuptials Tied Quietly in Rockport
Miss Corrine Atkinson of Owensboro Kentucky and Mr Thomas Atchinson of Cleveland Ohio wed last Saturday evening at the Lutheran parsonage in Rockport. Rev J H Diens officiated with only two friends present Miss Lillian Howell and Miss Helen Blanford. The couple honeymoon in Owensboro and will reside in Cleveland Ohio.
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Atchinson
Atkinson
Corrine Atkinson
Owensboro
Thomas Atchinson
Cleveland
Ohio
J. H. Diens
Lillian Howell
Helen Blanford
Rockport
K. G. Atchinson
Mrs. Atchinson
Cleveland, C
Fire Destroys Eigenmann Frame House on Lincoln Ave
A Sunday evening blaze at about 1 30 in the morning damaged a frame dwelling owned by the Eigenmanns opposite Maas blacksmith shop on Lincoln Ave. Mrs. Wilmer Wires occupied the house but was away. Most of the roof burned away before firefighters stopped the fire. household goods were mostly saved.
Entertain at Dinner by Mr and Mrs Arnett Richards
Mr and Mrs Arnett E Richards entertained at six o'clock dinner Wednesday evening at their Second street home. Covers were laid for ten with guests Misses Alice Mason Lucille Richards Margaret Sargeant Dorothy Ehrman and Messrs James Rimstidt Hathaway Walker Henry Karney and Oelze Darneal. Mrs Beatrice Meyers was the guest Sunday of Mrs S H Wulfman of Huntingburg.
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Arnett E. Richards
Second Street
Alice Mason
Lucille Richards
Margaret Sargeant
Dorothy Ehrman
Messrs
James Rimstidt
Hathaway Walker
Henry Karney
Oelze Darneal
Five Men Arrested for Liquor in Dry Territory
Federal officers Green and Hock arrested five men at Owensboro ferry for unlawful whiskey possession. Boonville pair Rice Madden and Albert Johnson faced bonds of 2000 and 1000 dollars after pleadings. three Lamar Newtonville men Everett Casey Jno Purtzer and Otto Lloyd each pleaded guilty to one gallon each and bonds of 500. Conspiracy charges also filed against Madden and Johnson.
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Green and Hock
Owensboro Ferry
Rice Madden
Albert Johnson
Boonville
Everett Casey
Jno. Purtzer
Lamar
Otto Lloyd
Newtonville
Johnson
Madden
Evansville
Spencer County
Grand
Owensboro
Uncle Jack Leonard and John M Gwaltney Honored in City
The piece notes Uncle Jack Leonard of Grand View at 85 visiting the city on business and still active in Spencer County history for over fifty years. It highlights his friendship with John M Gwaltney, both aging and lonesome among crowds, and urges younger people to extend companionship to these esteemed citizens, hoping for peaceful declining years.
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Jack Leonard
Grandview
Jack
Spencer County
John M. Gwaltney
Birthday Surprise For Mrs. Cadick At Neighborhood Club
Mrs. William Cadick celebrated her eighty fourth birthday with a surprise party Tuesday evening hosted by the Neighborhood club. Her daughter Mrs. Jeaz Winn helped entertain, and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Lievyd and several named ladies. A large cake with eighty four lit tapers and iced refreshments were served.
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William . Cadick
Charles G. Davis
John J. Brown
Ada Niblack
J. H. B. Logan
Clarence DeBruler
Misses Esther Brown
Mildred Davis
Kittie Niblack
Coal route petition asks 10 cent rate hike
Traction lines from Evansville to Rockport Hivansville to Mt Vernon and Evansville to Henderson seek state approval to raise coal rates by 10 cents per ton in car load lots. The piece critiques the Indianapolis commission as biased toward high salaries and questions the public interest.
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Evansville
Rockport
Hivansville
Mt. Vernon
Henderson
State Commission
Newburg
Indianapolis
League Endorsement Urges United Action Against War
Washington report quotes Senator Jerter J. McCumber defending the League of Nations as essential to prevent future wars. He argues isolation harmed the U.S., urges on spot action, and claims the covenant reflects national deliberations with Monroe Doctrine stated as world sanction. County agent notes address cabbage worms, fire blight, corn ear worm, and bee colony roles.
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Washington
League of Nations
Jerter J. McCumber
North Dakota
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Johnson
Hiram W. Johnson
California
America
McCumber
United States
Germany
France
Farnece
Indiana
Unhappy Spouses Seek Court Aid In Divorce Actions
Multiple divorce and legal separation filings are listed, detailing alleged cruel treatment abandonment and failure to provide. Plaintiffs seek custody and alimony, with various attorneys named and cases spanning 1917 to 1919.
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Albert Toole
Abbey Toole
James L. Houston
Golda Suter
Arch Stevenson
Claude Suter
James F. Bolin
Meintiff
Naomi Bolin
Malissa Hudson
Leonard Hudson
Roberts & Savage
Fielden Glenn Et. al
Calvin & Glenn Et. al
E. L. Boyd
Joseph Sergesketter
Joan Kost
Sergesketter
Smith & McCullough
Minnie Stepro
Charles Stepro
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Beatrice Meyers
S. H. Wulfman
Huntingburg
U. S. Court
Peage
League
Court House
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