Western Union Sues State Tax Board Over Indiana Assessment
The Western Union Telegraph Company filed a suit in equity in federal court against Indiana’s State Board of Tax Commissioners and the state auditor. It seeks to strike $1,078,000 from the current assessment, arguing the total $2,242,722 exceeds the true cash value of its Indiana property. A final injunction is sought to block tax collection on that basis.
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United States
Western Union Telegraph Company
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Auditor
Indiana
State Board
Western Union
Samuel ©. Pickens
Chambers, Pickens & Moores
Bow
Liiam H. Hart
State
Express Company
Baker
United States Supreme
Tax Duplicate Increase Attributed To State Board Actions
Indiana tax duplicate was raised by 7.4 million dollars as the State Board of Tax Commissioners adjourned. Auditor estimates and Secretary Martin’s footings vary. the board increased assessments on telegraph, railroad, interurban companies and banks. Rail lines and banks saw notable rises while some interurban traffic faced limited relief.
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Indiana
State Board of Tax Joners
Martin
Hart
Eeeeeerie
Indianpolis
Union Traction
Reid Company
Mrs. Grace Spoon Arrested For Theft At Home
Mrs Grace Spoon was arrested yesterday morning at her home on Arsenal avenue charged with stealing $19 from Ida Staley who lived in the same house It is Staley who placed the money under a amber bedroom and no one entered from except Mrs Spoon A search was made for the pocketbook the money and the police found Rin Far where it was said Mrs Spoon
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Grace Spoon
Wit Arsenal Avenue
Ida Staley
Staley
Mrs. Spoon
Spoon
Frantic Liveryman Fred Poland Ends Life at Home
Fred Poland a Mount Jackson liveryman shot himself in the head at his home 307 Jackson street after weeks of illness and threats to die. He was found in a woodshed by relatives and rushed to City Hospital where doctors reported the bullet did not penetrate the brain. his condition remained precarious as family and neighbors recounted his deteriorating health and last request for port wine.
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Fred Poland
Mount Jackson
Jackson Street
Poland
Adam Ault
James Bailey
Mke
Claude Poland
Alice Brock
Claude
Mrs. Vanderman
Clara Brock
Sean Cantion
West
Washington Street
City employes receive fish from mayor in Wisconsin stunt
A Wisconsin gift prank sent about one hundred black bass labeled bread to city officials including Controller Bruenig and Private Secretary Brunang. Boxes were opened in the courthouse basement where each recipient shared a “mess” as they distributed the fish. The scheme aimed to evade a state shipping law.
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Express
Bruenig
Bookwalter
Minoqua
Wis
Wisconsin
Fletcher bound over on arson charge in Apple barn fire
M. Fletcher and saloonkeeper William Mock were bound over to the grand jury after evidence suggested Fletcher burned Perry C. Apple’s barn in Oaklandon three years ago. Fletcher’s wife testified she saw him light the match and pour kerosene, claiming Mock offered payment for the job. Mock faced conspiracy to commit a felony.
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Sarl M
Kid
Fletcher
William Mock
North
Alabama Street
Perry C. Apple
Oaklandon
Mack
Mock
Apple
Fire Explodes in Home. Woman Suffered Burns
Mrs Kiefer endured severe burns after an explosion that sent flames into a room as lotions were applied for relief. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze. The house suffered an estimated $2000 loss.
Outing for Orphans by Local Elks Lodge
The Elks Lodge general committee overseeing an orphanage outing at Fairview Park, slated for next week, detailed subcommittees, amusements, refreshments, and safety plans. President McGowan of the street railway will provide transport, with others donating goods. women will assist, and a Punch and Judy show, games, rides, and simple entertainment are planned for the children.
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The
Elks Lodge
Fairview Park
G. W. June
Hary O'Brien
Emil Fertig
G. W. Revers
Frank G. Kamps
J. F. Quigsey
O. G. Yeamans
G. R. Coulter
J. W. Hate
Frank Davey
George Fulwell
Saul Munter
A. B. Hanson
Dr. Falk
W. O. Beck
B. M. Gundelfinger
C. P. Balz
F. R. Burnett
H. A. Moran
H. 8. Beissenherz
F. W. Brandt
G. G. Schmidt
C. E. Coots
McGowan
Nancy Hanks Memorial Set for October 1 Dedication
A full Spencer County and state effort plans the dedication of the Nancy Hanks Memorial on October 1 at a sixteen acre site in Lincoln City. Col James S Wright of Rockport will represent the Governor, with funding from existing balances. Officials expect Pullman trains and a special rate for visitors, aiming to make the grounds Indiana's most attractive southern spot.
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Nancy Hanks
Spencer County
Durbin
Col. Jamess. Wright
Rockport
Indiana
Culver Construction Company
Illinois
Springfield
Yates
Ilnois
Beckham
Kentucky
Robert Lincoln
Chicago
Committee On Transportation
Pennsylvania
Richardson
Louisville
Lincoln City
Famous crooks caught now under arrest in University Park
Detectives Morgan and Kinney nab two elderly men on a bench who turn out to be notorious bank robbers Michael Murray of Chicago and James Davis of Lafayette. The 1877 Indiana National Bank heist netted nearly $25,000, with one robber using a lemon box to seize the money.
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University Park
John Morgan
Jerry Kinney
Morgan
Mike
Johnny Morgan
Michael Murray
Chicago
James Davis
Lafayette
Murray
Davis
Quincy Kid
Indiana National Bank
Wallis
Thornton
Bertillon
Ed McGuff
Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry
Buncoed
Iowa
Union Station
Grave of Nancy Hanks Monument Delays Oct 1 Dedication
Rockport Indiana August 23 The Nancy Hanks Lincoln Monument Association plans the October 1 dedication but county officials and residents say grounds at the grave site are neglected. Spencer County purchased the 19 acre hill and deeded it to the association with beautification promises, yet only about 1400 dollars or two hundred were spent. An anonymous gift likely from Robert Lincoln funded most of the effort, but funds have not been used as intended. Grounds are overgrown, audience space nonexistent, and several months of work are needed to proceed. Governor Durbin says the ceremony should occur if possible. locals say cleanup funds are required and action will come by week’s end.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rockport
Ind
Nancy Hanks Lincoln Monument Association
Indianapolis
Spencer County
Robert Lincoln
Durbin
Industrial Activity Shows Corporate Stock Increases Across Indiana
The People's Building and Loan Co of Cochran Dearborn county raised capital stock from 500000 to 750000. Moore-Mansfield Construction Co of Indianapolis, incorporated, with 20000 capital stock and directors De Witt V. Moore Henry A Mansfield and Daniel Cleary. Sargent Glass Co financed by Connersville men will have offices in Indianapolis, capital 40000, directors George W Ansted James F T Sargent Austin Ready J Kelly and D W Rigrish. Westerfield Motor Co of Anderson, capital 15000, directors A H Sears Granville G Westerfield and William E Vanneman. Montpelier Fair and Driving Association filed articles of incorporation capital 100, directors C L Smith Bert Paxton C J Neff C D Chaney and A H Bonham. Salem Fair Association incorporated capital 3400, directors W W Stevens E W Menaugh Henry Streaker H C Hobbs and A Lanning.
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People’s Building and Loan Company
Cochran
Dearborn County
Secretary of State
Moore-Mansfield Construction Company
Indianapolis
de Witt V. Moore
Henry A. Mansfield
Daniel Cleary
Sargent Glass Company
Connersville
George W. Ansted
James F. T. Sargent
Austin Ready
J. ©. Kelly
D. W. Rigrish
Westerfield Motor Company
Anderson, Incorporated
A. H. Sears
Granville G. Westerfield
William £. Vanneman
Montpelier Fair and Driving Association
Woman Burned Filling Gas Stove Explosion Damages Home
Mrs. John Kiefer of 1528 Lexington Avenue was severely burned yesterday afternoon when attempting to refill a burning gasoline stove. The blast enveloped her in flames, occupants wrapped her in blankets, and the house sustained minor fire damage.
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John Kiefer
Lexington Avenue
D Jong
Labor Day Gambling Ban Backed by Committees
No gambling will be allowed on Labor day at the fair grounds. Elwood Sands and Chairman Butler order no privileges for any gambling, with plans to make the grand stand free to all. A resolution seeks to remove the admission fee, while efforts to raise funds for the Labor temple continue with a Capital City Park baseball game and a Washington charity match. Mrs. Austin's Pancake Flour is endorsed by grocers.
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Labor Temple
Elwood Sands
Butler
General Committee
Sands
Fair Grounds
Labor Day
Labor Temple Committee
Irvington
Star Store
People’s Outfitting Company
Capitol City Park
Labor Temple Fund
Central Labor Union
Building Allied Council
Washingpoon
Labor Tem
Sales of Property on Ashland and Nearby Streets
Thomas J. Cook sold property on Ashland avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets to Alice Holloran for 37000. Mary J. Hanway sold to Laura Winchester a property on North Illinois street near Twenty second for 2900. John T. McShane bought property at the southeast corner of Washington and Liberty streets from Andrew G. Kreitlein for 8007. Harry Bowser purchased a residence on North New Jersey street near Joseph W. Selvage for 0. William Kothe bought on the east side of Meridian street between McLean Place and Twenty second from Amelia Q. Gilbert for 6000. Adelaide C. Rogers sold to Fred Cline a property on Park avenue near Sixteenth street for 4220. John Moorehead sold a property on Highland avenue near Polk street to Herman E. Thomas for 278.
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Thomas J. Cook
Ashland Avenue
Fifteenth
Alice Holloran
Mary J. Hanway
Laura Winchel
North Illinois Street
Twenty-second
John T. McShane
Washington and
Liberty Streets
Andrew G. Kreitlein
Harry Bowser
New Jersey Street
Joseph W. Selvage
William Kothe
Meridian Street
McLean Place
Twenty-second Street
Amelia Q. Gilbert
Adelaide C. Rogers
Fred Cline
Park Avenue
Sixteenth Street
John Moorehead
Highland Avenue
Polk Street
Herman E. Thomas
Movement to Reinstate General Smith Gains West Support
The gathering, led by General H C Kesler of Montana, aims to reinstate General Smith with a large public movement. Notables including Gen Charles King, Captain Richmond Hobson, Gen Willis Hulings, and Gen John Castleman attend. Mrs Lawton invited with her son Manley. Wisconsin delegates promote Col D Jack Foster for national commander. Milwaukee favored for next year.
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Smith
H. C. Kessler
Montana
Philippines
Army
Navy
Charles King
Richmond P. Hobson
U. S. Navy
Willis J. Hulings
John B. Castleman
Lawton
H. W. Law
Fond DU Lac
Wis
Wisconsin
Indianapolis
Col
D. Jack Foster
Chicago
National Association
Wilwaukee
Merchant opposes half holiday during fair week
A Washington street merchant said yesterday there is no real sentiment for a half holiday during fair week. He warned it would cause a big loss to merchants and noted clerks do not expect such a concession.
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Washington Street
I I and W Railway Excursion to Decatur Island
I, D. and W Railway offers a Sunday excursion to Decatur Island and return for 1.25 dollars. The train departs Union Station at 7 a.m. A concert by Goodman's Fourth Regiment Band will be in Turner Park. Refreshments available. Tickets sold at 25 West Washington Street and Union Station.
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Union Station
Goodman
Fourth Regiment
Shady Turner Park
West Washington Street
Indianapolis
Big Four
East
Washington St
H. M. Bronson
Excursion Train Prices From Indianapolis This Fall
Various round trips offered from Indianapolis by different lines to Mackinac Island Michigan City Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle Sandusky and other points with prices ranging from 7c to 5.00 and departures on specific Sundays and Fridays. For full particulars call or write A H Sellars C P A 28 South Illinois Street.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Indianapolis
A. H. Sellars
South Illinois Street
Dustless Data Let The Journal Follow You This Summer
Instructions to keep in touch via mail while away emphasize placing orders before departure. Change of address available as often as desired. Local businesses advertise printing subscription service, brassy works, and harness and vehicle services with locations on Virginia Avenue, East Georgia Street, and East Washington Street.
Gen Jacob Smith May Come
Adjutant General William C. Liller of the Spanish American War Veterans is in the city to confer with Colonel Russell B. Harrison and local committees arranging a reception and entertainment for President Roosevelt and other veterans next month. Jacob H. Smith, recently retired by order of the President, has accepted an invitation to a peace reunion with his comrades.
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William C. Liller
Russell B. Harrison
Roosevelt
Jacob H. Smith
Bargain Sale Offers Sterling Spoons and Dainty Novelties
A Friday and Saturday sale features Sterling Spoons Pin Trays Mounted Pumice Stones and many items including Cigar and Ash Trays Cut Glass Vinegar Cruets Water Glasses Pottery Pewter Steins and Ash Trays all at great bargains.
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L.sayres
Indianas
Drs
J. C. Sipe
Oriitoxos
Meridian St
State Tax Board
Tax Commissioners
Mrs. Grace Spoon
Wulachner
FRED
Mayor Bookwalter
Sarl M. Fletcher
Grand Jury
Local
Lodge of Elks
Michael Murray and
Jim
Danjamin Lee
Leo'y
Pennsylvania State
Board of Health
Mackinac Island
R. P. Algeo, D
Lake Erie
Westtern
R. R
Michigan City
Lake Erie & Western
Sandusky
Janes
Garland Stores and Ranges
C. Koehring & Bro
Virginia Ave
Langsenkamp Bros
E. Georgia St
Baldwin Block
Delaware and
Market Sts
Jordan
Techentin & Freiberg
Benton Harbor
J. H. Reed
Brass Works Brass & Bronze
S.penn
R. M. Mueller
Del
New York Sts
GEO, Merritt & CO
West Washington St
UNION
Eif
Jacob Smith
Liller
Julius C
Walkegon
East Washington
Paris
H. Baldwin & CO
Penn St
OLD
von i
English Wardiow Steel
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co
Mary
Reidauranas
Eh Ee
New York Standard
John HB. Holliday
Charles E. Coffin
Infield Miller
A & Martin
Awa. Nes
Joseph x
Ellio Chantes Latham
Eg Potts
Thos. H. Spann
Starr
Iohn F. Wild
H Hartford
Sentinel Printing Company
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