Woman seeks divorce alimony and restraining order
Mary C Loy filed suit against John Loy seeking divorce and a restraining order to stop disposal of property including a black cow and heifer. She asks for 2500 alimony and an interim support, citing years of cruelty, forced labor, and neglect since their 1892 marriage until separation in 1901. case notes reference state records and related appellate items.
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Mary C. Loy
John Loy
Loy
Hendricks County
GAS COMPANY WINS IN COURT OVER GAS LINE TROUBLE
Judge Carter of the Superior Court ruled Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company can sue Edward B Ball and others for trespass on its right of way and interfere with its property The dispute arose after a merchants group tapped lines in Stewar d county to see if gas was being pumped at unlawful pressure A demurrer contended property was real and suit should be in the county where offense occurred. The court held for the company Damages to be assessed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Superior Court
Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company
Edward B. Ball
Sioward County
Bank and grocer file bankruptcy petitions in federal court
Julius Conitz owner of a private bank at Wanahta Laporte county filed in bankruptcy with assets 956 446 liabilities 57671 deposits 39409. Alonzo H Smith grocer of Alexandria filed bankruptcy assets 128 liabilities 773. David Hallam of Logansport lists assets 60 liabilities 827.
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Julius Conitz
Wanahta
Laporte County
Alonzo H. Smith
Alexandria
David Hallam
Logansport
Pfaff Case Declares License Fee Not Applies to Some Merchants
Judge Carter ruled yesterday that the city ordinance imposing a $5 daily license fee on transient merchants does not apply to merchants selling by sample with stock outside the state and delivering directly to customers. The decision was in the city’s suit against J Lincoln Pfaff a Chicago merchant tailor, appealed from Police Court.
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Carter
J. Lincoln Pfaff
Chicago
Suit of Oglesbay vs Lake Erie & Western Transferred
John L. Oglesbay files a federal suit after alleging a July locomotive collision at Rochester crossing. He claims the view of the track was blocked by timber piles and his left foot was crushed, later amputated, with the case moved from Fulton Circuit Court to federal court.
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John L. Oglesbay
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Fulton
Federal
Tim
Rochester
Krag-Reynolds Proposal to Settle Replevin Suits
The as signee of the Krag Reynolds Company offers to compromise with plaintiffs in several replevin suits filed against the receiver for 7 cents on the dollar. The suits involve about $15,000 for goods not paid for when the firm became insolvent.
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Krag-Reynolds Company
Henry Kothe Appointed Administrator for George Kothe Estate
Henry Kothe was yesterday appointed administrator of the estate of George Kothe and gave a bond of 1900 dollars. The personal property is estimated at 320000 dollars.
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Henry Kothe
George Kothe
Court Record Summary From Superior Court Proceedings
Multiple docket notes show foreclosures, divorces, and new suits heard in various rooms. Cases include Railroad Men's Building and Savings Association v Smith foreclosed with decree for plaintiff. Serena Richards v Roll dismissed with costs. insurance case dismissed. George Massonne et al. mechanic’s lien decree. City of Indianapolis v Prest appeal with defense favored. Hubbell divorce granted with costs. several others submitted or dismissed.
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Superior Court
John L. McMaster
Railroad Men's Building and Savings Association
Martin Smith
Smith & Smith
Serena Richards
Jonathan Roll
Insurance Company of North America
Ed Murry
Gment
Vinson Carter
Mathew Moth
George Massonne
Mechanic's Tien
City of Indianapolis
Lincoln Prest
crReutr
Henry Chay Allen
Samuel Hubbell
Clara EB. Hubbell
Pleintif
Plaintife
Gotten H. Kotles
John F. Relten
Coeur
Mary KB. Ley
John Ley
Circuit Court
George W. Offutt
Alfred T. Morris
Joseph T Johnger
W. J. Holliday Company
Indianapolia Ca
Ites Store Company
Miles Lame Chimney Company
Erie Fire Insurance Company
Henry Heteer
Samuel Powers
Mechanic's Wey Superior Court
George M. Sheffel
John Coburn
Supérior Court
Supreme Court
Dr Muller on Boer War Address at Commercial Club
Dr Hendrix Muller, Boer representative in Europe, spoke last night at the Commercial Club. Ex-Judge Gavin introduced him and praised Dutch Huguenot descendants, while Mayor Bookwalter was absent. The subdued talk drew a sizable audience of members and women.
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Commercial Club
South Africa
Hendrix Muller
Europe
Bookwalter
Muller
Frank E. Gavin
Mr. Gavin
Moody Named Navy Secretary Pick Resembles President
Representative William H. Moody of Massachusetts, recently nominated to be secretary of the navy, will succeed Joan D. Long on May 1. Moody is widely noted as Theodore Roosevelt's double in appearance and mannerisms.
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William H. Moody
Massachusetts
Secretary of the Navy
Joan D. Long
Mr. Moody
Theodore Roosevelt
Boer Generals Honored In Candid Farewell Speech
A speaker praised Boer generals, noting many had not faced combat in two and a half years. He spoke feelingly of Commander Ritzinger and warned that his possible execution after Methuen’s release would be deeply regretted by justice-loving people everywhere.
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Ritzinger
Methuen
Mrs Stevens scalped at Tacoma laundry injury detailed
Mrs Josephine Stevens of 46 South Alabama street was scalped at work on a Tacoma laundry bench when hair caught in revolving shafting tore scalp from eyebrows to base of brain. She was treated at City Hospital where scalp replaced and stitched. Doctors question if edges will unite and scalp adhere to skull. She felt no pain for hours. Dr Hicks aided transport.
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Josephine Stevens
South
Alabama Street
Tacoma
Stevens
City
Hicks
Permanent pest house and smallpox hospital proposed
City council debates funding for a permanent pest house and smallpox hospital with a $13,500 appropriation. Plan includes a two story brick and stone facility for 75 to 100 patients and a wood detention shed for half that many. Site expected outside city limits near Southern Avenue. Two ordinances sent to contracts and franchises committee on railroad and traction contracts.
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Bookwalter
Boards of Health and Works
Southern Avenue
Committee On
Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company
Board of Works
Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Company
Board of Health
Breunig
Health Department
Law Department
Jasper ©. Tansell
Ida G. Mitchell
George M. Craig
Marion County
Thomas Rodibaugh
Lafayette Street
Smith Street
Moriarity
Sale of Wife Property and Other Law Notes March
Summary of law notes including cases on sale of wife’s property by husband through representations, burglary timing under sunrise rules, liquor to minors when minor appears mature, railroad whistle causing fright to horses, and limited recovery for running over a stray dog. highlights from 74 N Y Supplement, Pacific Reports, Southwestern Reports, and Southern Reports.
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N. Y
Supreme Court of Utah
Éi Pacific Rep
Southwestern Rep
Texas
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Supreme Court of Mississippi
W Southern
Supreme Court rules inheritance tax applies only to US located property
The Supreme Court delivered two opinions by Justice Brown on inheritance tax under the War Revenue Act. It held the tax does not apply when property is located abroad and the testator and beneficiary reside outside the U.S. The cases involved Ferdinand Sidman v Martinez and Frank Moore v Buckgaber. The court also upheld the tobacco excise increase as constitutional while property is held for sale. Chief Justice Fuller announced a two week recess starting next Monday.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
United States
Justice Brown
Ferdinand Sidman
Internal Revenue
Miguel R. Martinez
Salvador Elizalde
Spain
Frank R. Moore
Max Buckgaber
Louisa Augusta Ripley-Pinede
New York
Justice Brewer
Jamesd. Patton
Maggie A Rary
J. D. Brady
Dirstriet
Virginia
Congress
Fuller
Anson Nominated for Milwaukee Mayor by Republicans
Milwaukee March 17 Charles A. Anson was nominated for mayor by the Republican city convention. The platform condemns Mayor Rose's administration and calls for a businesslike city government.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charles
Anson
Republican City Convention
Struggle for Independence Outlined by Boer Historian
Dr Muller traced Boer fight from Cape Town settlement to Orange Free State and Transvaal, blaming British suzerainty and diamond gold rush interference. He argued England invaded, seized territories, forced concessions, and condemned concentration camps while pleading for medical aid from foreign Red Cross groups.
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Cape Town
United States
Dr. Muller
Great Britain
Cape Colony
England
Orange River
Orange Free State
Natal
Pietermaritaburg
Transvaal
de Beers
Muller
Lord Darby
Joseph Chamberlain
Klomdithe
Jameson
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Prince of Wales
Kruger
Steyn
Red Cross
Hague
Netherlands
Berlin
Sweden
Petitions, Franchise Requests, and Street Work Orders
Petitions filed for local sewer projects in the Dunlap to East area and cement walks along Central avenue and Bright street by private contract. Interurban franchise petitions by Indianapolis groups. resolutions adopt brick and cement walk orders on multiple streets. permission to remove houses granted to Webb Jameson Company. street car extension ordered on Bismarck avenue to Crawfordsville road.
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Dunlap
Nebraska Streets
Kennington
East Street
Central Avenue
Eleventh Street
Bright Street
North Street
Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis, Lebanon and Frankfort Traction Company
George Townsend
Indianapolis and Plainfield Electric One Company
Albert Lieber
First Alley
Alahama Street
Twelfth Street
Vermont Street
State Avenue
Randolph Street
Wilkins Street
Dakota
West Street
Twenty-list
Yandes Streets
Nineteenth and
Sheldon Streets
Webb-Jameson Company
Fayette and
Twelfth Streets
Brooks and Twelfth Streets
Webb- Jameson Company
Bismarck Avenue
Michigan Street
Crawfordsville Road
Harold Bauer Recital at Propylaeum Next Saturday
Harold Bauer, renowned pianist, will give his first Indianapolis recital at the Propylaeum next Saturday at 2 30 pm. Tickets may be reserved at Craig's beginning tomorrow. Program includes Bach transcriptions, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin Études and Ballades, Rubinstein pieces, and Balakirew Oriental Fantasia.
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Harold Bauer
Indianapolis
Propylaeum
Craig's
Bauer
Mendelssohn
Schumann
Chopin
Rubinstein
Tshumey
Balakirew
Central Association Meeting Opens With Sermon by Choate
The Central Association of Congregational Churches and ministers met at North Congregational Church test night. Rev. Co. W. Choate of Kokomo delivered the sermon and several visiting ministers spoke as the gathering opened.
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Central Association of Congregational Churches and
North Congregational Church
Co. W. Choate
Kokomo
Insecticide Experiments at New Jersey Station Help Orchardists
The New Jersey experiment station reports 71 pages on San Jose scale control in a fifty-tree orchard. Regular inspections from June 15 to November 15, careful oil and whale oil soap sprays, and precise application timings are advised. The study notes persistent pest pressure, benefits of cold storage, and advocates broader orchard expansion and scientific care to meet apple demand and stabilize profits.
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New Jersey Experiment Station
Farm boys stay on farms using science and steam power
Washington Post quotes Charles Evans of Decatur Illinois praising the modern farm boy who remains on the farm to learn scientific farming. He studies soil chemistry heat and power needs then returns to direct machinery as a professional farmer. Agriculture is a science and the twentieth century farmer outskills the city. Philadelphia Record notes drinking water quality on farms and well protection. It warns open wells risk contamination and recommends covered wells and good drainage. Country Gentleman discusses forest tent caterpillar control with arsenate of lead. timely spraying is essential and distant reach must be avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Charles Evans
Decatur
Ill
Philadelphia
Shropshire Sheep Beat Market Records at Kansas City
Missouri sheep grower reports a strong Shropshire lamb crop. Forty three ewes yielded eighty five lambs including seven sets of triplets and twenty eight twins. Net income around $500 plus wool, with market price $6.25 per lamb, fat as butter.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Early spring colt breaking and field work warnings
Orange Judd advises three year old colts be haltered fed a small grain ration and started in harness now. Start with light work to toughen shoulders before field duties. Delays cause bruised shoulders and stunted growth. Also notes renovated butter is worse than oleomargarine and argues for regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
Farmer Advice On Seed, Trees And Lanterns From Orange Judd Farmer
Practical notes for farmers cover seed treatment with copper sulfate, evaluating livestock purchases, raspberry cane fruiting, barn lantern safety with snag hooks and harness snaps, and orchard cleanliness. Advice emphasizes maintaining trunk cleanliness, removing rubbish to deter pests, and tree washing with soapsuds and whitewash.
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Orange Judd
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