Indianapolis Becomes Chief Railroad Center of the Midwest
The article praises Indianapolis as the chief railroad hub of the middle West with sixteen lines feeding into Union Station. It notes the Belt’s 964,234 cars moved in 1900 with grows in 1901, and lists major railroads serving the city, including the Bell railroad and lines to Peoria, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Detroit, highlighting the city’s vast freight and passenger capacity and future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Union Station
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
Bell Railroad
Union Railway Company
United States
James McCrea
Fittsburg
Madison & Indianapolis
Bellefontaine Railway
Indianapolis & Lafayette
Indiana Central
Indianapols Initial
Peru & Indianapoiis
Indianapolis & Vincennes
Ohio, Indiana & Western
Peoria
Ill
Springfield
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Ind
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Columbus
Decatur & Western
Decatur
Louisville
Michigan City
Cleveland
Wabash
Michigan
Benton Harbor
Mich
Jeffersonville
Madison
Terre Haute
St Louis
Indianapolis Southern
Witnois Central
Middle West
Indianapolis Brewing Company and American Brewing Company profiles
The article outlines Indianapolis Brewing Company’s 1889 incorporation, three brewing plants with 60 000 barrels yearly output, notable brands Progress Tafel and Dusseldorfer, and its international exports to the Philippines Cuba and more. It also describes bottling with compressed air and leadership by Albert Lieber. It then details American Brewing Company founded 1897 by local Indianapolis investors with a quarter-block plant on Ohri Street and a focus on pure scientifically produced beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
C. F. Schmidt
P. Lieber
Cc. Maus Breweries
Schmidt Breweries
American Academy of Science
New York
United States
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Porto Rico
China
South America
Africa
Albert Lieber
Fred Jrancke
John P. Frenzel
Otto N. Frenzel
Peter Lieber
Lieber Brewery
Europe
The
American Brewing Company
Joseph C. Schat
Anthony J. Krass
Herman Habich
Columbian Relief Fund Association Charters Growth and Strength
The Columbian Relief Fund Association, chartered in October 1896, has become a large insurer offering salary and wage dependent coverage with sickness, accident, and funeral benefits. It underwrites only select risks after medical exams and reports $130,000 in claims paid, $16,500 cash assets, and no unpaid claims. Charles H. Brackett runs the association from its Indianapolis Stevenson Building home office as several firms reinsured with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Columbian Relief Fund Association
Columbian
Columbian Relef Fund Association
Charles H. Brackett
Stevenson Building
Indianapolis
The Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis
The Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis is highlighted as a growing Indiana financial institution under the compulsory reserve deposit law of 1899. The firm uses first mortgages on Indiana real estate and deposits its securities with the state auditor to secure policy-holders, reflecting Indiana’s push to develop strong western financial institutions and protect reserve liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company
Indiana
Indianapiol Incorporated
State of
Old Line” Legal Reserve
Newton Claypool
Indianapolis
Ind
Ng Pan Pas
Ee Areres
J. H. Terhune
R. P. Grimes
C. K. McCullough
Geo. W. Shreeve
W. A. Kittinger
R. F. Schenck
Daniel Goehler
L. van Petten
Thomas Nichol
James Wellington
Liberal Life Insurance Company OF
Liberal Life Insurance .Company OF
Liberal Life Insurance Comp'y of
American Central — Life Insurance Company
Legal Reserve
Wiht ‘Company
Aepostt
Darkslyn
Oale -Secre
Augustin
BOICE
Pierre Gray
Nordyer
Indiana Banking History Shows Growth Through Early 1900s
The article traces Indiana banking from its frontier roots to modern times, noting state and national banks, trust companies, and savings banks. It highlights resources rising from about $21.5 million in 1899 to nearly $27 million in 1901, plus growing trust and savings assets, while Indianapolis builds six national banks and six trust firms amid past panics and a robust state economy.
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United States
Indiana
Discount
Savings
Evansville
Lafayette
Laporte
South Bend
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Columbia National
State Bank of
Company offices described in Ingalls building scene
McPherson acts as actuary and assistant secretary. M M Crabill serves as assistant superintendent of agents. W A Sketcham is general counsel, Guilford A Deitch is general attorney, and Dr J L Larway is medical director. Offices occupy much of the Ingalls building third floor at the corner of Washington and Pennsylvania streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter ¥. McPherson
M. M. Crabill
W. A. Sketcham
Guilford A. Deitch
J. L. Larway
Ingalls
Washington and
Pennsylvania Streets
Indiana Mutual Accident Association Advertised as Local Benefit
The Commercial Travelers Mutual Accident Association, based in Indianapolis, reports steady success since 1892 with low assessments and prompt claims. Its leaders and directors span state business circles and it promotes accident insurance at cost for commercial travelers and other loyal patrons. The Old Wayne Mutual Life office is in Indianapolis with strong 1900 figures and emphasizes home insurance benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Commercial Travelers’ Mutual Accident Association
Stevenson Building
Indianapolis
United States
Robert R. Walden
Layman-Carey Hardware Company
Old
Wayne Mutual Life
Commercial Club Building
L. C. Stewart
C. C. Gilmore
John Furnace
Charles S. Averill
Wayne
Indiana insurer boasts 41 years of solid claims record
The company, incorporated in Indiana on March 22 1883, presents nearly a fifth century of conservative management. It claims over one million dollars in paid claims and says no valid judgments have ever been rendered against it, asserting others promise more but none match its track record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Meridian Life and Trust Company of Indiana Promotes Local Insurance
The Meridian Life and Trust Company, a leading Indiana life insurer, offers term and endowment policies with full legal reserve loans at 6 percent. Policies include extended insurance protecting against lapse after three years. Officers include Arthur Jordan, W C Hall, Charles C Pierce Jr, Orlando B Ties, and Everett Wagner. Home offices are Suite 1127 Stevenson Building, Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Life Insurance
Legal Reserve Compulsory Deposit
Legal Reserve
Meridian Life and Trust Company
People Insurance
Arthur Jordan
W. C. Hall
Charles C. Pierce, Jr
Orlando B. Ties
Everett Wagner
Stevenson Building
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Leaders and Capitalists Listed in Trade Directory
A long list of Indianapolis based executives and professionals appears, naming presidents, lawyers, bankers, physicians, and merchants. The roster includes Chas A Sudlow F E Marsh R L Douglas F B Davenport A P Simonds D P Erwin Aquilla Q Jones Dr E F Hodges Wm E Kutrz Cortland Van Camp Harry J Milligan William Fortune and others across banking law real estate and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Erwin
Indianapolis
E. F. Hodges
George Brown
N. John B. Cockrum
L. HB
Columbia Club
August M. Kuhn
Consolidated Coal & Lime Company
O. 8. Runnels
Burgeon
H. C. de Horly
Local Officers Listing for County Board Members
The notice lists officers Hon. J. H. Terhune and Hon. W. A. Kittinger, with R. P. Grimes Cc. K. McCullough and George W. Shreeve M. V. Hunt, and M. Greenlee J. B. Kight as additional Co. officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Terhune
R. P. Grimes
Cc. K. McCullough
George W. Shreeve
M. V. Hunt
W. A. Kittinger
M. Greenlee
J. B. Kight
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Salvator
Champagne
Velvet
Kingston
N, Tlinois St
Cedar Brook
W.H. McBryer
WM Tron
Prop
Hygeia Manufacturing Co
Damiara Benedictine
Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, Ind
Jacob Metzger & CO
Berliner Weiss Beer
Lempa
Maryland St
IM. Barnett
Vest New World
Germany
England
Ohio River
Toledo
Lawrenceburg
Ohio
Hagerstown
Ft. Wayne
Belt Railroad
Ralilroada
the Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis
Governor’s Circle
Washington-st
Samuel Merrill
Calvin Fletcher
Seaton W. Norris
Robert Morrison
Thomas R. Scott
Kentucky Ave
Linotsst
Hervey Bates
B. F. Morris
Bank of the State of
Hugh McCuloch
the Treasury of
Fletcher's Bank
State Bank
the Meridian Life and Trust Com
Pany
Capital National Bank Napolis
Chas
Farrell
HB. B. Holloway
H. W. Buttolph
M. D
H. J. Milligan
H. R. Stauffer
Chas. A. Sudlow
F. E. Marsh
R. L. Douglas
F. B. Davenport
A. P. Simmonds
Board OF Directors
M. B. Wilson
Pres
Capital National Bank
Charles B. Coffin
Pre. Central Trust Co
Charles A. Budlow
John C. Nelson
Logansport
John R. Johnston
Hartford City
Griffith D. Dean
Marion
T. F. Moorman
Winchester
Frederick Bimel
Portland
Greetee
Ravis
Washington
Cashir National Bank
Rapier J. J
Andrew M. Sweeney
Amuel Quinn
Vica-Peos
Ayert
Becy. and Actuary
the State Life Insurance Co
Indi
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Hartford Berkshire
Connecticut Mutual Equitable
Lowa
Germania Home Life Life Insurance Co
Virginia
Mutual Mutual Life
Kentucky Provident Life and Trust
State Mutual Travelers
Union Mutual
United States Fidelity Manhattan
Phoenix Mutual
Redwine & Brewster
Stevenson
Wight
Indiana Oil Company
California
EAS Oil Company
Indianapoli
Law Building
Liberal Life Insurance Comp’y of
Amcdersors Sauchara A
Hreas
Indianapolis Fire Insurance
John H. Holliday
Charles, E. Coffin
Charles N. Thompson
Edward B. Porter
A. A. Barnes
George Rother
Charles Lat Alfred
Potts
C. Martin
G. A. Schnull
Winfield Miller
Joseph T. Elliott
John M. Spann
E. Market Street
Blodau
FS. Boustag
J. Ho Beacham
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