Fares Law Sparks Street Car Fare Battle In Indianapolis
Indianapolis reports a 5 cent fare dispute as patrons threaten to refuse the 5 cent fare after midweek. Lawyers claim the 3 cent fare is lawful if the injunction stands, while officials urge patience amid federal court opposition.
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Asche
Tate
Jackson
Henry E. Oberdersten
Indiana
Secatt Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Covington
Gglana Pecis
First Presbyterian Church
State Soldiers' Home Affairs Report Confirms Some Misconduct
The State charities board, urged by Governor Mount, issued a report on the State Soldiers home. It found many mismanagement charges groundless while condemning some employees for bringing intoxicants onto the premises. Commandant Colonel Mesresy is described as abstemious. violations by staff persist and the rules require enforcement with penalties.
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Governor Mount
J. P. Mesresy
Butcher Henry Voguin Ends Life On Railroad Track
In Fort Wayne Indiana on June 16 Henry Voguin a 60 year old single butcher walked north of the city sat on a railroad track and severed the radial artery in his right arm. He bled to death in about twenty minutes after making a coat pillow to die comfortably. He had been drinking heavily and his business suffered briefly.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry Voguin
Sunday Mase Ball Fight Between Clergy and League Grows
In Fort Wayne Indiana on June 16 the Ministerial association clashed with the Interstate Base Ball League after Rev E C Frame attended a Toledo Fort Wayne game and filed affidavits against players and the association. Prosecution is planned though local officials show little support.
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Ird
Ministerial Association
E. C. Frame
Toledo
Decision in Garnishee Case Raises Exemption Question
Judge McClure of the Madison circuit court rules the defendant's claim to a $600 exemption of personal property valid under the new garnishee law, which critics say limits to $25 wage exemption for a householder. The ruling highlights the law's controversial impact on debtors.
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Elwood
Ind
Justice Court
McClure
Madison Circuit Court
Frederick Barrett's Perry township home destroyed by fire
The country residence of Frederick Barrett in Perry township was consumed by flames. Barrett climbed the roof to fight the fire but fell through a broken rafters into the room below and was badly burned after being rescued.
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Brazil
Ind
Frederick Barrett
Perry Township
Barrett
Anti butterine law ends Illinois butterine production
Governor Tanner signs the anti butterine bill effective July 1, forcing four Chicago firms out of the business and moving operations to Kansas City Hammond and Hammend. The closure will cost hundreds of local jobs while farmers gain an estimated 3 million dollars yearly under the law. Also reports market quotes for grains live stock and dairy products in Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Armour & Co and
Swift & Co
Kansas City
G. H. Hammond & Co
Braun & Fitts
Hammend
Ind
Board of Trade
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
Sugar Schedule Clears in Tariff Bill as Hawaii Treaty Moves
Washington June 16 Senate advances tariff bill by completing sugar schedule with few votes on amendments. Pettigrew anti trust proposals spark debate with Morgan Pettus Hoar and others opposing. Allison and Pettigrew clash over safeguards. Hawaii annexation treaty faces delay as White House review stalls signature before senate consideration.
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Chilton
Texas
Pasco
Beets Labor War Fueled by Japanese and Chinese Workers
San Francisco reports State Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald after inspecting beet field labor finds 95 to 98 percent of California beet field workers are Japanese and Chinese. He notes Chinese decline and Japanese plan to control the industry next year and bid against whites for land rents.
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Fitzgerald
California
Sharkey Challenges Maher After Drawn Bout at Palace Club
New York on June 16 reports Tom Sharkey issues a fresh challenge to Peter Maher after a seven round draw at the Palace Athletic club last Wednesday. Sharkey’s San Francisco manager Dan Lynch placed 2500 dollars as a forfeit to bind a match for five to ten thousand a side depending on Maher’s choice.
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Peter Maher
the Palace Athletic Club
Dan Lynch
San Francisco
Sharkey
al’ Smith
Maher
Supreme lodge A. O. U. W. adjourns in Milwaukee
The supreme lodge of A. O. U. W. adjourned at 6 o'clock last evening in Milwaukee after completing its business. Newly elected officers were installed and committees appointed for the ensuing year.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W
Weather Indications Across Midwestern States
Washington report June 16 notes twenty four hour outlooks. Indiana Illinois see thunder storms likely this afternoon or tonight with southerly winds. Michigan thunder storms and variable winds. Wisconsin showers with brisk southerly winds and thunder squalls, cooler in the southwest. Iowa prospects of severe thunderstorms this afternoon with southeasterly winds.
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Hawaii Annexation Treaty Public Discussion Proposed
Washington reports the Ha waiian annexation treaty may be made public to aid tariff restoration debates. The treaty could come into effect within a year if abrogation notice is given, raising questions about senate and house roles in ratification and funding. Secretary Sherman is handling negotiations.
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Sherman
Republican Caucus Rejects Spooner Sugar Tariff Amendment
Washington June 16 The Republican caucus rejected Spooner’s proposal to delay sugar schedule effects for six months after the tariff bill’s passage to force the sugar trust to dump imported surplus. Western senators sided with Spooner against eastern manufacturers who feared broader extensions to wool. The vote ended 18 to 12 against the motion.
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Spooner
Sugar Trust
Universal Postal Congress closes with Rome set for 1903
The fifth Universal Postal Congress finished its work in Washington after a lengthy closed session. The sixth centennial congress will meet in Rome in February 1903 to sign the general treaty and detailed articles. Delegates signed the papers with government ratification pending and waivers granted for further signatures.
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Universal Postal Congress
Rome
Italy
Pensions Proposed for Ind Wars Survivors
Washington June 16 Gallinger from the pensions committee reported favorably a bill granting pensions to survivors of the Indian wars from 1832 to 1842 including the Hawk Creek Cherokee and Sac and Fox groups.
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Gallinger
Committee On Pensions
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