State Board Hears Debate on Equalization Powers
Springfield Aug 21 The state board of equalization debated Cullerton’s resolution asking the attorney general to rule on constitutionality of a law that lets local assessors value certain corporations. Gov Altgeld faced criticism as speakers accused coal companies of escaping taxes while Cook county assessments were scrutinized.
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Springfield
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Cullerton
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State Board of Equalization
Cook County
Great Coal Trust
Great Coal
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Ackerman
Chicago
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Maxwell
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State Board
Illinois Property Assessment Totals by County Rise
The Illinois property assessment statement shows total value at 74 846 676 dollars with a net increase of 5 857 610 from last year. Cook County totals reach 212 479 886 dollars, up 4 551 038, followed by county by county gains or losses.
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State Board of Equalization
Cook County
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Ardent wooer Allen Fowler to wed Emma Gibson
Allen Lester Fowler, Chicago society leader, engaged to Emma Gibson who lives with her mother at 1633 Aldine Avenue. The couple’s romance follows a lake incident where a sudden storm overturned their boat. Fowler praised Gibson’s courage and asked her to marry him if they survived.
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Chicago
Emma Gibson
Aldine Avenue
Fowler
Miss
Gibson
James Dalton
Miss Gibson
July trade review signals mixed activity across markets
R G Dun & Co notes August slowdown in business, with July inflation easing notes, wage settlements foreshadow higher prices in window glass and carpet sectors, while clothing strikes press for higher wages. Wheat and cotton prices wobble as exports lag, iron and steel show gains, and overall failures total 3.83 million dollars across manufacturing and trading sectors with 222 U.S. and 43 Canadian cases.
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Bhrickace
New York
R.g.dun ‘& Co
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Bessemer
United States
Canada
Internal Revenue July Receipts Show Sharp Drop
Washington reports July internal revenue receipts at 18,579,666 dollars, a decline of 11,979,238 from July 1894. The drop comes after July 1894 saw large whisky outlays to dodge higher taxes under the new tariff, with spirits receipts 7,106,758 dollars and tobacco 2,621,675 dollars. other lines show minor changes.
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Internal Revenue
Roe Ap Ingresae
Asbury Park Sermon Attacks Gambling and Liquor
Rev Sam Jones spoke at Asbury Park preaching about God’s love and parental guidance. He mocked card playing and gambling, urged action against saloons, and joked about vice, New York shows, and World’s Fair exhibits in a pointed, moralizing sermon.
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Assury Park
N.S
Sam Jones
Asbury Park
New York
Gates of Heaven
Celestial City
America
Parkhurst
Byrnes
Ocean Grove
Riot at Paradise Grove Picnic Ends In Knife Fight
A large Lewis county gathering at Paradise grove near Vanceburg erupted after a jealousy dispute. Mrs McPiney fired a revolver at Birdie Smith, Smith slashed with a knife, Martha Charles was cut, and Harry Cole was stabbed in the chest. Rumors say Cole may die.
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Vanceburg
Lewis County
Spy Run Creek
John Brown
Paradise Grove
John McPiney
Birdie Smith
Cole
Veritable Fiend Murder Stuns Virginia County
In Chadwell Virginia Lee County News reports Andy Bowling attacked by Andy Sutton and wife after a hog from Sutton’s herd trespassed into Bowling’s corn patch. Bowling is beaten with stones. a blow to the temple by Sutton’s wife proves fatal. Authorities investigate the shooting death.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Chadwell
Lee County
Andy Sutton
Andy Bowling
Bowling
Sutton
McKinley at Chautauqua Informal Reception
At Chautauqua New York on August 20 Dr W W Ramsey preached the sermon yesterday morning Gov McKinley and Senator Miller attended the service Gov McKinley later left the grounds with Dr Flood for Williamsport Pa and Senator Miller, returning to his home in Herkimer.
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CuantTauqua
N.Y
Ane
W. W. Ramsey
Tremont Street Church
Boston
Mee, Kinley
Miller
McKinley
Dr. Flood
Williamsport
Senator
Herkimer
Ep McKinley
Unsavory Patent Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A dubious patent remedy ad touts cures for bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache and bad taste. Pills cost 2 cents a box with a free book from B F Allen Co 305 Canal Street New York as annual sales claim exceeds six thousand.
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B. F. Allen Co
Canal Street
New York
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