Hilarity Reigned In Good-time House In Wild-cat Chute
Police court fined Bertha Freeman and Lula Pearce for boisterous behavior in the Wild-cat chute near West and Fourteenth streets. Coal-king Charles Carter known as Dewey remains in the workhouse while the district's vice and theft problems persist in the negro-hoveld tight-knit community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Freeman
Lula Pearce
Stubbs
Dewey
Indianapolis
Charles Carter
Freeman
Pearce
Admire
Montgomery
Fourteenthsts
Fourteenth St
Tarkington May Write Play for Cecilia Loftus
Rumor says Booth Tarkington considers composing a new play for Cecilia Loftus while she tours with E. H. Sothern in If I Were King. He is busy on a book, delaying any definitive plans. Loftus hopes to return to America next season and may star in a new production with Frohman backing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Tarkington
Cecilia Loftus
Indianapolis
E. H. Sothern
Tarkington
Miss Loftus
Sheriff Powers Killed in Clarksville Bank Robbery
Clarksville Arkansas February 5 Safe crackers wrecked the Clarksville bank early Wednesday and seized $6,000. Sheriff John Powers awoke and fired at the robbers dying of a heart wound. authorities say he likely wounded at least one assailant as they fled on horseback. Powers had served 15 years. ELIZABETH New Jersey February 5 Four masked men entered the Central railroad shops office beat a watchman, bound and gagged him, then escaped after taking $3,000 from a bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Ark
John Powers
Powers
Elizabeth
N. d
Central Railroad Shops
John Harrington
Wagon Driver Tries To Drive Through Meridian Street Car
John Henn a wagon driver for Fred Hess grocer at 1301 Madison Avenue attempted to plow through a southbound street car on S Meridian near Palmer Street Wednesday morning. The collision left Henn seriously wounded about the head and tossed him from the wagon. He was taken to St Vincents hospital and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henn
Fred Hess
Madisonave
S. Meridian St
Henn
Palmerst
City Dispensary
Devaney
Lewis A.J. Storch
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Madison Ave
Smallpox Case Reported in Indianapolis Foundry Employee
The health board is informed of a smallpox case involving B. W. Chandler of 1105 McLain Street. Three young victims are listed Wednesday Gladys Owings five of 20 North RBeville Avenue Willie Johnston five colored of 1619 Northwestern Avenue and Landers Helm five colored of 1024 Canal Street. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup advertised as the best remedy for coughs and colds priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
B. W. Chandler
McLain St
Health Board
Gladys Owings
N. Rbeville-Ave
Willie Johnston
Northwestern Ave
Landers Helm
Canal St
PAYS PRETTY WELL A PAST DIVORCE BATTLE
Mrs. Georgia Ross wife of Jim Ross the alleged policy operator sues for divorce again citing abuse and an income claim of 200 to 400 dollars weekly. The couple married in 1899 with prior divorces by complaint and cross complaint in the current action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Ross
Jim’ Ross
Ross
Elliott Aims to Collect Fines From Habich and Saloonkeepers
City clerk Charles Elliott announces ongoing executions against Carl Habich, agent for the Terre Haute brewing company, for more than 2300 dollars in fines from police court under Police Judge Daly. Habich must pay the balance or cause saloonkeepers to be detained at his expense, with further payments expected this week. Elliott reports already collecting over 700 dollars and describes bringing in more offenders who paid on Wednesday. Jerry Gates, a Michigan street saloon owner, was fined 25 dollars for Sunday sales and pleads hardship to pay promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Habich
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Daly
Terre Haute
Habich
Brott
Eliott
Jerry Gates
Michigan-st
Gates
Three Bond Firms Denied Licenses in Indiana Sweep
Indiana authorities rejected three bond and surety companies' operating requests. Attorney General Taylor notes about 100 such firms have been forced out over the past year and none are believed to be active in the state. He asked the U S Attorney General why mails weren’t shut to these concerns and received a reply that mail closures trigger new fronts under different names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Indiana
United States
Post Office Department
Ana
901 Scale Likely to Continue Among the Miners
The scale committee failed to agree on a 1901 wage scale, prompting a 15 member sub committee with two miners and two operators from each of four states. Predictions say neither side will win, keeping the 10 percent miner increase and 10 percent operator reduction off the table and the 1901 scale in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Conference of
Yale faculty to probe Wall Street Sheffield clash
In New Haven Yale university authorities will investigate a serious fight between senior and freshman members of Sheffield Scientific School. The brawl began after midnight at the Hart apartments on Wall Street where about 30 freshmen gathered. Henry MacDonald Sidley led the freshmen in driving out the seniors. Several were bruised including senior H. S. Bristel and Rochester native Nathaniel Potter. Sidley had earlier attracted attention in the Yale bi centennial era over manslaughter charges in a death linked to Edw i Corrigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Henry MacDonald Sidley
New York
Sedley
H. S. Bristel
Nathaniel Potter
Rochester
Yale
Edw.i’. Corrigan
Willimantic
A Pretty Place Shows Handsome Starr Piano Suites
The new Claypool building on North Pennsylvania Street houses Starr piano store with an elaborate reception room in weathered oak and oriental rug. Private salesman offices, oak finish, green brocade draperies, and private parlors for customer attention highlight the refined interiors. A green silk door curtain and a green livery footman greet visitors as carriages stop.
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Starr Piano
Claypool Building
N. Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis
Herod Pirtle Eyes Congress Candidacy
The Sun reports that William Pirtle Herod of Victoria may run for Congress. Friends urge a bid with labor support and potential African American votes to challenge Jesse Overstreet, though Herod says a candidacy is unlikely and that Overstreet will not face opposition at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pirtle Herod
Herod
Victoria
Jesse Overstreet
Arch Young
Overstreet
Werod
Berod
the Sun
Congress
Fight at Washington Street Barrel House Wounds Sam Lewis
Sam Lewis, a Black man, was badly cut on the face in a Wednesday afternoon affray behind the barrel house at 283 East Washington street. He did not report the encounter to police.
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Sam Lewis
Washington St
Nomination of Ben Daniels as U S marshal in Arizona delayed
Washington reports that after favorable reports and confirmation the nomination of Ben Daniels for U S marshal in Arizona was sent back to the judiciary committee in executive session amid charges he once served time in the Laramie penitentiary for larceny. Senators sparred over committee diligence and Daniels prior acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ben Daniels
United States Marshal
Arizona
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Daniels
Laramie
Teller
Hoar
Colorado
Mir. Hoar
Roosevelt
Maj Megrew Seeks Bucolic Life Farm Near Columbia Club
Maj Harold Megrew plans a shift to country life and is seeking a farm within ten miles of the Columbia club with access to a trolley line. He may resign from the Board of Works this spring but has not confirmed it. He favors hiring a trusted helper for chores while he helps with hunting eggs and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Harold Megrew
Board of Works
W. Washingtonst
Maj. Megrew
Csive
Columbia Club
Cold Wave Grips Indianapolis as Temperatures Plunge
Weatherman Blythe promises relief but foresees more cold and snow Wednesday night into Thursday. Temperatures dropped to four degrees below zero at 7 am Wednesday, the coldest winter since 1899. Streetcar windows iced, and commuters endured Klondike winds across the city.
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Blythe
Indianapolis
College-ave
Old Boreas
Joss Prepares Franchise for Indianapolis Southern Rail
City attorney Joss plans a franchise submittal to the Indianapolis Southern railroad and aims for Board of Works review next week. The route is undecided and will be left blank in the document.
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Joss
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Board of Works
Unon
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Feb 6 calls for increasing cloudiness and snow Wednesday night and Thursday with warmer air but temperatures remaining below freezing. At 7 am the temperature was 4 below. by noon it was 8, and at 2 pm 11. Rising temperatures and probable snow are expected across Indiana and nearby states Wednesday night and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Man Falls 15 Feet at Local Building Injury
James Sampson of Lion clothing company 322 S Pennsylvania street fell down a 15 foot elevator shaft Wednesday breaking a leg. Dis pensary ambulance carried him to City hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sampson
Lion Clothing Company
S. Pennsylvaniast
Building Inspector Files Affidavit Against K P Grand Lodge
Building inspector Bartel filed an affidavit on Wednesday accusing the K P Grand Lodge building of violating the anti smoke ordinance. Mayor Bookwallee is identified as grand chancellor of the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartel
K. of P. Grand Lodge
Bookwallee
Lodge
Mayor Seeks County Support for W Washington Bridge
Mayor Bookwalter plans another talk with the county commissioners over the W Washington street bridge. If no county funding is approved he will seek consent for a friendly suit. The Board of Works asked City Attorney Joss to draft an opinion on the commissioners power in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
W. Washington St. Bridge
Board of Works
Joss
Dayton boy 15 charged with stealing stamps
Roy Mackey of Dayton age 15 was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and charged with stealing stamps from the State. He was employed as a messenger by an insurance company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mackey
Dayton
Wes
Thte Insurance Company
Ohio St loop plan proposed by streetcar chief
President Hugh McGowan asked the Board of Works for permission to lay double tracks along Ohio street from Pennsylvanian street to Capitol avenue, Market street from Illinois street to Capitol avenue, and Capitol avenue from Ohio street to Louisiana street. The Union Traction contract lets local and interurban lines pick a route by May 1903 and they have agreed on the requested route. The Indianaapolis street railway company may not vacate Washington street. The loop would serve local cars in emergencies. interurban players may choose different routes. The board took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Car Company
Hugh McGowan
The
Board of Works
Ohio-st
Pennsylvania-st
Capitol-ave
Market-st
Illinois-st
Louisiana St
Union Traction Company
Delaware-st
Louisiana-st
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Washingston-st
McGowan
Supreme Court Fixes Width of Massachusetts Ave
The Supreme Court and appellate court decide the width of Massachusetts avenue from Pennsylvania Street to Mast Street at 90 feet, and 80 feet beyond East Street. The case involves the Board of Church Extension of the United Presbyterian Church claiming a ground strip as street. The lower court found it part of Weiss’s lot, while the city treated it as lot ground. Weiss appealed to secure a clear title. The court also rules that a town board lacks authority to assess school property for a street and that the Montpelier school city’s payment for the improvement was void. The Hendricks circuit court ruling in favor of Michigan Mut Life Insurance Co. is affirmed in Frankel’s suit for contract violation. Frankel’s past state agency and alleged misaccounting are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Church Extension
United Presbyterian Church
Christian G. Weiss
Weiss
Lower
James M. Sutton
Montpelier
Iieus
Montpeler
Sutton
Supreme Court
Hendricks Circuit Court
Michigan Mutual Lfe Insurance Company
Jacob Frankel
Marion County
Frankel
Kubelik Invited to Jazz Fiddle Championship Meeting
Jan Kubelik the renowned violinist is invited to compete at the national fiddlers championship in Minea Wis next week. He is also asked to help furnish music for the post event dance with Agatha Ann Simpkins accompanying on melodeon and Kubelik to play Money Musk and Highland Fling as introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubelik
Morey Music
Highland Fling
Pete
Agatha Ann Simpkins
Wubek
Higgins Pardon Push Continues From Local Officials
Mayor Bookwalter and D. M. Parry pressed Gov. Durbin on Higgins parole seeking a breakthrough. They met during the noon hour with Durbin, but the exact aim of the visit was not disclosed and no decision has been reported.
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Bookwalter
D. M. Parry
John Higgins
Gov. Durbin
Higgins
Durbin
Parry Presents Deed for New Street Right of Way
D. M. Parry presented a deed for a new street right of way crossing his land south of White River from Washington street to Oliver avenue along the river's west bank. The Board of Works declined to accept the deed until it was officially recorded as Parry left with the document.
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D. M. Parry
White River
Washington St
Oliver Uve
Board of Works
Parry
Packers seek cheaper pesthouse for smallpox cases
Greene county reported six smallpox cases in January and officials debated funding a pesthouse versus guards at individual homes. Secretary Hurty opposed the plan as wasteful, noting three workers could care for fifty patients. In Veedersburg three mild cases were observed and a dispute arose over whether they were smallpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Hurty
State Health Board
Veedersburg
Sfurly
Resignation of Smith at Hose Company No 14 Reported
President Keller states the safety board will accept the resignation of Smith from Hose Company No 14 after Chief Coots announced plans to file charges. The exchange highlights general debility and the tonic Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy.
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Smith
Hose Company No. 14
Safety ‘Board
Keller
Coots
Board of Works criticizes street car chief over schedules
The Board of Works confronted Vice-president Jones of the street car company on Wednesday charging fewer College Ave cars after removing the Union station leap and shortening trips. Jones denied nothing though referenced new Cincinnati cars and hinted at checking schedules. Logsdon said he heard the claim from line workers and pressed about reducing cars from nine to eight.
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Board of Works
Jones
College Ave
Union Station
Logsdon
Cincinnati
Astor Honored At National Rifle Association Meeting
At a London gathering of the National Rifle Association on Wednesday William Waldorf Astor was cheered as the chairman read a letter from him. In the note Astor expressed hope that his recent gift to the association would be spent quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Rifle Association
Wm. Waldorf Astor
Astor
Association
Street Car Conductor Sues Company for 710000
John Cross, former Central Avenue street car conductor, sues the company for 710000 claiming a car was jolted by an Alabama street joint causing him to be thrown to the pavement and suffer permanent injuries.
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John Cross
Central-ave
Presbyterian Creed Revision Committee Meets in Philadelphia
The Presbyterian creed revision committee met in Philadelphia on Wednesday to continue drafting its final report for presentation to the General Assembly in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims Swift Cure for Grippe
An advertisement promises to cure grip in two days using Laxative Bromo Quinine. It notes the remedy removes the cause and features E. W. Grove's signature on every box.
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E. W. Grove
G B Thurgood Dies At 68 In Vincennes
George B. Thurgood a leading grain dealer in southeastern Indiana died Thursday morning at age 68. He was a well known figure in the Vincennes area. New pianos priced from sixteen dollars. Wulschner's Feed your horse Janea Dustiess Data.
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Vincennes
Ind
George B. Thurgood
Indiana
Janea Dustiess
Ex-Congressman Appointed Greene County Tax Ferret
Ex congressman J H O Neall of Washington has been named by Greene county commissioners as tax ferret to scour county records for sequestered taxes. The appointment promises interesting developments as the search proceeds through the county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Ind
J. H. O’neall
Washington
Greene County
Indiana News Briefs and Local Incidents
Reports from Indiana include an electric railroad plan linking Bedford and Politic, forgery charges against H. FE. Fogle in Fairmount, and a fatal burner’s death of George Fleenor in Salem. Other items note embezzlement charges against G. W. Simpson, widespread quail die offs in Vanderburgh due to cold, a marriage note from Thomas Talmage, and a Jeffrsonville penitentiary sentence for James Burns. Primary conventions loom in Vigo county and local arrest mostly involve obscene mail matter and insurance fraud cases. The piece also lists Vigo and Wabash county GOP tickets and an alarming dress of local misfortune.
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James Burns
Washington
Jeffersonville
Burcus
Congress
Samuel A. Covington
Springfield
Lafayette
Hnoda Jones
Fdna Proctor
Milton
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Cissie Loftus
Arkansas
Mrs. Ross
Elliott
Charles Elliott
Herg
New Haven, Conn
Sheffield Scientific School
NEW Starr Piano Store
Claypool Block
Herod Tor Congress
Indianapolis Southern
Ohio-St. Loop
Massachusetts Ave
East ST
High Court
Massachusetts
Miss Simpkins
AS Point, Wis
Works Board
Willie
G. R. Thurgood
Wulschner
Bedford
H. FE. Fogle
Fairmount
George Fleenor
Salem
Warner
Robert Haydon
G. W. Simpson
Clover Leaf Railroad
Warren
Vanderburg
Thomas Talmage
Anderson
Elwood
New Albany
Nashville
Tenn
Joseph ‘Irainer
Ventu
F. S. Hunter
Wabash County
Warren G. Sayre
Alfred H. Plummer
Cutor
Charles H. Brower
Charles S. Rose
Scott Davis
Elias Scott
Sant Martin
Homer Jones
Wiliam Fowler
Albert Tweedy
Fremont Martin
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