Kingan and Jordan Oppose New Oleomargarine Law
Kingan and Jordan oppose the congressional oleomargarine act and consider it unjust class legislation. Rumors say they may pursue injunctions to test the law’s constitutionality, with officials suggesting potential court action in the future. They argue the duty on colored margarine favors one industry and hurts legitimate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Kingan & Co
Arthur Jordan & Co
Kingan
Kingan’s
Wwll Kingan & Co
Major Shaler to Join Watervliet Arsenal Staff
Major Shaler and his wife will depart Tuesday for Watervliet Arsenal where he will serve as assistant to the commandant Colonel Farley. A detachment of twenty five men from Fort Thomas will arrive tomorrow to assume charge of the arsenal. The Shalers have been popular residents, honored by several recent entertainments as they prepare to leave the city.
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Shaler
Waterviet Arsenal
Farley
Watervliet Arsenal
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Senate and House to be recarpeted in December
Custodian Kreitenstein awarded the recarpeting contract to Badger Furniture Company for 60 with other bids listed. The appropriation was 14075 to cover about 145 square yards of new Brussels carpet in the Senate chamber and the House of Representatives hall.
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Senate Hall
House of Representatives
Statehouse
Kreitenstein
Badger Furniture Company
Andir
H. P. Wasson & Co
New York
Mont Pelee Eruption Showed by La Rose Fountain
A representation of the Mont Pelee eruption will be shown at Fairview Park tonight at 8:30 and 9:40. The inner mechanism has been redesigned and fireworks stock boosted for the finale. Frank J. Binkhurst, baritone, will perform at 2 and 8 p.m. as part of the new attraction featuring Mark Reese.
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Mont Pelee
Fairview Park
Frank J. Binkhurst
Reese to perform twice daily high wire shows with fireworks
The article highlights Reese’s high wire feats and a dramatic fireworks display at height each night. Beginning Tuesday he will perform twice daily at 4 and 9 p.m., adding spectacle to the act.
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Young Reese
Reese
Clara A. Muir Sues for Wages Against Muir Millinery
News of the Courts notes Clara A. Muir a milliner sues the Muir Millinery Company for 500 dollars claiming unpaid services during fall 1898 and spring 1899 after traveling to New York to study styles and supervisiting trimming, but not paid. Also: bankrupt sale petition in U S Court. land sale by trustee Thomas J. Brock. Big Four Railroad Company judgment. administrator settlement. and a police court discharge in a property case.
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Clara A. Muir
Muir Millinery Company
New York
John H. Baker
United States Court
Louis Schneck
John A. Eisman
New Albany
Thomas J. Brock
Schneck
Henrys. Osgood
Big Four Railroad Company
Ernest Clark
Benjamin Magee
Magee
Divorce and damages rulings from mixed court dockets
In Room 1 John N. McMaster presides as Alfie Rhoades and Anna Wood seek divorces with decrees for the plaintiff. Finding and judgment for Laura Doty, against Chester Doty, and for $1 090.07 plus costs. Room 3 Vinson Carter presides over chattel mortgage case with foreclosure and two separate judgments totaling $933.90 plus costs. Criminal court items report embezzlement and incorrigibility verdicts with institutional sentences. New suits listed include a contract action against Muir Millinery and a civil improvement lien alongside a divorce suit in Superior Court Room 2.
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John N. McMaster
Alfie Rhoades
Emsley Rhoades
Anna Wood
William Wood
Laura Doty
Chester Doty
Laura B. Douglass
Willard Carter
John Clark
Lizzie Clark
Ernest Clark
Vinson Carter
Ella Jessup
Henry D. Bergheim
Enoch Warman
Henry 8
Osgood
St. L. Ry. Co
Haymond Barrows
Fremont Alford
William P. Reagan
Clara A. Muir
The
Muir Millinery Company
Superior Court
City
William Simpson
Supreme Court Minutes and Appellate Briefs Snapshot
A compact record of Supreme Court minutes and appellate briefs including case lists such as James M. Bolton vs William Clark and Elizabeth Davis et al vs George P. Chate with notes on appellee and appellant briefs, assignments of errors, notices, and petitions for oral argument or rehearing across multiple counties and courts.
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James M. Bolton
William Clark
Parke C. C. Appellee
Elizabeth Davis
Henry W. Bullock
William Robertson
Marion 5
Nannie R. Shirk
Frank M. Stafford
Peter Herbert
Adam Rupertus
Vanderburg
C. C. Appellant
Henry W. Lawrence
Marion
Cc. Appellee
the Grand Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen
Sue R. Hall
Perry c. C. Appellant
Edna Hall’s Sanity Questioned After Streetcar Jump
Edna Hall who jumped from a street car returning from Fairview Park last Sunday night was discharged from City Hospital and is now at the Home of the Good Shepherd. Matron Steele of the Door of Hope filed an insanity affidavit prior to an insanity commission, which was interrupted by Hall’s conduct. The affidavit remains in Justice Stout's court and she faces trial next week.
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Edna Hall
Fairview Park
City Hospital
The
Good Shepherd
Steele
Door of Hope
Indianapolis Model School Board Plan Praised by Visitor
E R Smith, traveling agent, lauds Indianapolis for its modern method of electing a school board calling it a model for the nation. He notes the board’s dignified, businesslike approach and credits fair press and political leadership, suggesting rotating circle ballot layout to remove candidate advantage. He contrasts Indianapolis with cities having large, ward dominated boards and party nominations.
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Indianapolis
E. R. Smith
English
Central avenue car line blamed for rude men passengers
A hotel stenographer in Indianapolis complains that Central Avenue street cars feature impolite male riders. She notes delays, lack of assistance for boarding women, and offers mild criticism while praising when women are dressed well. She signs as a Daily Central-avenue Passenger.
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Central-avenue
Withal
Central Avenue
Indianapolis
Vigo County Republicans Confident of Victory in County Ticket
Vigo county Republican chair A G Cavins said the slate already nominated should win, with no factional strife seen and the county ready for a tariff issue contest. He predicted Barcus and the legislative ticket elected, Holliday safely re-elected, while Democrats’ congressional hopes in Vigo have fizzled.
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A. G. Cavins
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Republican Committee
Barcus
Holliday
Deserter Hoffbauer Surrenders, Held at Fort Thomas
Senator Fairbanks keen on the case of William J. Hoffbauer of this city who surrendered to a United States army recruiting officer after an extended absence without leave. He is imprisoned at Fort Thomas Kentucky charged with desertion. Medical examiners report the soldier in good health. The matter was referred yesterday to General MacArthur in Chicago by the secretary of war.
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Fairbanks
William J. Hoffbauer
United States Army
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
General MacArthur
Chicago
Soldier surrenders after intercession by Fairbanks and MacArthur
Senator Fairbanks intercedes with General MacArthur on behalf of a young soldier who surrendered himself voluntarily to military authorities. The development follows a request for clemency or review of duties in the Department of the Lakes.
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Department of the Lakes
Senator Fairbanks
General MacArthur
Insurance Delegates Elected at Life Underwriters Luncheon
The Life Underwriters Association met at the Commercial Club for a noon luncheon to elect delegates and alternates to the national convention of life underwriters. Delegates chosen were John F. King E E Flickinger E G Ritchie Robert N Merritt and H T Head with alternates C P Williams J N Shockney John J Price F W Olin and C A Macauley.
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Life Underwriters’ Association
Commercial Club
National Convention of Life Underwriters of the
United States
Cincinnati
John F. King
E. E. Flickinger
E. G. Ritchie
Robert N. Merritt
H. T. Head
C. P. Williams
J. N. Shockney
John J. Price
F. W. Olin
C. A. Macauley
Bonds Forfeited In Kissel’s Place Gambling Run
Nine gamblers arrested last week at Kissel's on West Market Street failed to appear in court as ordered and forfeited $25 bonds. Bondsman Sam Farb held the bonds. it is understood the money will be refunded by Kissel.
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Kissel's Place
West Market Street
Sam Farb
Ae Ag
Ssel
City News Notes and Social Updates
Misses Irma and Elizabeth Brayton visit Chicago friends while Mr and Mrs H D Yoder return from a Pacific coast and British Columbia trip. The Joseph R Gordon W R C plans a social at Mrs Ann Dougherty 60 Sanders street. Fletcher Hodges earns a medical degree at Harvard. Pittsburg Testing Laboratory Co Ltd wins contract to test structural iron for the new post office. Capt W H Armstrong improving in Terre Haute and to return soon. his wife joins. Hebrew Temple last summer service held. summer Friday services continue in vestry until September. Rev Mayer Messing to take six week Mackinac Island trip about Aug 6. Henry F McCrossen brought from Fort Wayne on $500 bail for passing a counterfeit ten. Preliminary hearing before Commissioner Logan. bound over to grand jury.
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Irma
Elizabeth Brayton
Chicago
H. D. Yoder
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Joseph R. Gordon W. R. C
Ann Dougherty
Sanders Street
Fletcher Hodges
Harvard
Pittsburg
Mayer Messing
Mackinac Island
Henry F. McCrossen
Fort Wayne
United States
Scott
McCrossen
Logan
Fair Bank Program at Tomorrows Night Show
The program lists Eugene Wack as cornet soloist and Howard Kopp on xylophone with marches and waltzes including Chicago Triune In Gay New Yorkerker Waltz and My Old Kentucky Home. Also noted are Fantasie on My Old Kentucky Home and Rosamunde overtures plus selections from Flora I am Your Adorer In the Valley of Kentucky and My Honolulu Lu. The article mentions a shift in physician licensing in Indiana eliminating school distinctions for applicants seeking medical practice.
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Fair Bank
Eugene Wack
Howard Kopp
Chicago Triune
Chambers
Ange D'Amour
Aldteufel
Gisteve
Dalbey
Valley of Kentucky
Honolulu
Odes
Howard K
Dolly Varden
Edwards
Ameer
Herbert
Herman Megiey
Jennie Lee
Kimona
Rip van Winkle
Josephine
van Dorn Galop
Rollinson
Man Arrested In Poisonous Water Seal Case
George Rosswinkle faced Police Court on breaking a water seal at a well described by City Sanitarian Beuhler as containing nine parts chlorine. Beuhler locked the well. Rosswinkle later sampled it for Dr Hurry, who found the same levels but did not deem it dangerous. Judge Stubbs took the case under advisement until tomorrow.
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George Rosswinkle
Beuhler
Rosswinkle
Hurry
Stubbs
Big Four Railroads Meeting Sets Car-Usage Rule
Ninety seven Big Four Railroad employees gathered at the Grand Hotel to discuss a July 1 rule on paying for the use of cars from other lines. J Q Van Winkle, general superintendent and meeting chairman, called it an educational session with representatives including superintendents train masters and yardmasters from various divisions.
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Big Four
Grand Hotel
J. Q. van Winkle
van Winkle
Ayres Store Adopts Earlier Weekday Hours
L. S. Ayres will close at 5 PM for Monday through Friday and 12 30 PM on Saturdays from tomorrow until mid September. The firm cites lighter summer trade and aims to concentrate business into fewer hours while hoping for broader customer turnout.
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L. S. Ayres
Norwood Incorporation Faces Objections by Pierce Mendenhall
Pierce Mendenhall, Center township trustee, objects to incorporating the town of Norwood so five justices of the peace can be elected legally. He argues Norwood’s property returns about 1090 dollars in taxes to the township school fund, funds needed to pay notes from a past dispute over dog tax money.
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Pierce Mendenhall
Norwood
Center Township
Mendenhall
Ramsdale to Seek Admission Again at Bar Meeting
Benjamin F. Ramsdale, blocked from admission to the Supreme Court Friday, will renew his bid at the State Bar Association meeting in September. E. J. Heeb, secretary of the Indianapolis College of Law, said there had been no urgent necessity for the delay.
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Benjamin F. Ramsdale
Supreme Court
State Bar Association
E. J. Heeb
Indianapolis College of Law
Ramedale Ee Ieee
No rush as student opts not to leave city
The speaker notes there is no immediate plan to practice or relocate, expressing admiration for the student’s pluck. They state arrangements were made to assist him and that waiting was deemed best, with the student agreeing to slow progress.
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Eto
Endowment Fund Behind Johns Hopkins Reaches Milestone
President Remsen announced that Johns Hopkins University has completed a $1,000,000 endowment fund. The donation secures financial stability, none of the funds will be used for building, and the move to the newly offered site by William Newman, William Keyser, and others remains to be resolved.
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Baltimore
Remsen
Johns Hopkins University
William Yman
William Keyser
Bank Clerk Held for Grand Jury in New York
Frank Jones a correspondence clerk at the National Commercial Bank New York was held for the grand jury charged with misappropriating 6500 of the bank funds.
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Grand Jury
New York
Frank Jones
National Commercial Bank
Lines Repaired and Business Reopened for Central Union
The Central Union Telephone Company restored long distance service after a severe early week storm. By Thursday all lines were up and working satisfactorily, and business has been accepted and processed with usual promptness.
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Central Union Telephone Company
Change of Time for C H D RY Fast Mail and Cincinnati Limited
Effective Sunday June 29 No 31 Fast Mail leaves at 8 05 a m and No 33 Cincinnati Limited leaves at 5 p m instead of 4 45 p m No other departures change
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Fast Mail
Cincinnati Limited
Journal by Mail Offers Summer Address Change Flexibility
The notice advises readers planning summer travel to keep in touch by having the Journal mailed to a new address. It explains that readers can place an order before leaving and request address changes as often as needed to ensure home delivery remains uninterrupted.
Fragmented Indiana ads for insurance and goods scattered
A jumble of 19th century adverts lists services from German Fire Insurance of Indiana to Langsenkamp Brass Works and Meyer Newcomb groceries. Mentions include L. D. & W. Ry. round trip fare, Leo Lando optician, W. W. Dark & Co. insurances, gas and harness stores, and veterinary services with scattered street addresses and phone references.
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German Fire Insurance of
Indiana
South
Delaware Street
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Oleo” Law
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Man Cavins Says
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Seventh District
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Mongomery County
Odd Fellows
Mr. Inlow
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W. T. Whitington
Crawfordsville
J. R. Duffin
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City News Notes
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McLean County
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Brass Works
Georgia St
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Virginia Avenue
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Sawyer
E. Market Street
Amazon
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Wood's
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Massachusetts Avenue
Meyer & Newcomb
E. Market St
Julius C
Walkegon
Members Merchants’ Association
Dealers IN Diamonds
East Washington Street
Eee Brass & Bronze Castings
S.penn.st
Ocean Steamers
Htamburg
Merican
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Petoskey
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Scorter Pa
Wikine
R. M. Mueller
Del
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J. H. Reed
West
Washington St
Stone Residence
North Meridian Street
Morton Place
Jos. W. Selvage
Lombard Building
H. Lieber
Lieber's
Starr Piano Company
N. A. St
Bs Big Rey
Aneshaensel & CO
Ohio Street
Morrow
Sander & Becker Furniture Company
Chas. L. Hartmann
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