Indianapolis gas deals seen as city wide boon
Allen Fletcher discusses the sale of Indianapolis gas and coke interests to a syndicate with foreign investors. The move aims to expand the natural gas plant, connect all city areas and suburbs, create many jobs, and fuel Indianapolis’s growth as a manufacturing and distributive hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen M. Fletcher
Indianapolis Gas Light and Coke Company
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
New York
SUN
Fletcher
Indianapolis
Benedict
Baron Jerzmanowaski
Planta
Hamilton
Chicago
E. 0. Benedict
Baron Jerzmanowski
H. J. Davidson
C.F. Deitrich
Bank Robber Smoked by Telegraph Operator at Valley Falls
A masked blond man robbed Hicks & Gephart bank at Valley Falls of 4000 dollars then fled. Telegraph operator Taylor at Meriden intercepted a dispatch with the suspect’s description, lured him to a hotel, and troops captured him after he drew a weapon. The robber, Robertson of Bennington, Kansas, was killed when officers fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Dean
Meriden
Kas
Hicks & Gephart
Valley Falls
Taylor
Atchison
One Falls
Robertson
Bennington
RIOT TROUBLE AS SHORELINE ORDER IS DEFIED IN ELIZABETHPORT
Sunday brought a bustling scene as the mayor closed the shore and police arrested many who ignored the order. Crowds filled the streets with minor collisions reported. In court Monday all cases were continued. Judge Taylor granted John Bugo a divorce from Annie Hoge, criticizing gleeful wandering by young wives and awarding custody to the husband after ruling she must bear consequences for visiting theaters and buggy rides with other men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oraarta Cross
Elizabethport
Hugo
Township report shows township receipts exceed disbursements
Many filed his annual report with the county commissioners on Monday. Receipts totaled 1,173 more than disbursements of 47,620. Expenditures included 4,746 for official expenses 16,718.07 for teachers salaries and school costs 12,575 for building and repairs 4,708 for roads and 3,555 for bridges. Public aid figures are not included. Other township trustees will file next Monday for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmany
Township Trustes
Council to decide on viaduct, hose bids and street work
Monday night council will consider the viaduct question fire hose bids and street improvement matters. Hicklin and Olsen are expected to back Plumb for Baker fabric hose while Cooper supports Eureka hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicklin and Olsen
Baker
Cooper
Eureka
Hr Clarke Denies Involvement In Gunn War Case
Dr J Pekry denies being a prosecuting witness in the Gunn Wa cases. He states he had no connection with the cases, was never subpoenaed as a witness, and did not know Gun Wa was being prosecuted until reading about it in the Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr. Clarke
Gunn Wa
Gun Wa
SUN Ralvu
J. Pekry
M.D
Jay Gould Special Car On Train 21 Delays Westbound Run
Engineers ran Jay Gould's special car Atlanta with Train 21 on a Vandalia westbound delayed Saturday afternoon. Gould, his son George, and friends were aboard but did not disembark here. Later, eastern delegates to the Republican clubs national convention in Nashville arrived Cincinnati with brass bands and local club procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Vandalia
Jay Gould
Atlanta
Day
George
Cincinnati
Nashville
Foundered at sea and baseball notes from 1890s
London reports the British steamer Quatta foundered February 27 with large loss of life. The column covers base ball tips, team movements, uniform colors, exhibition games, player transfers, season ticket prices, and league news from Indianapolis to Cleveland, with remarks from officials and press commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Quatta
Moses and Ministers Debate Genesis Translation at Meeting
A local pastors meeting chaired by Dr. T. A. Goodwin featured Dr. Jenckes arguing that Moses did not write Genesis as commonly translated. He cited the Septuagint and claimed science aligns with a primordial germinal principle of life, predicting possible future plant growth without sowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Goodwin
Jenckes
Moses
Jencken
Haines
Dr. Hunter
de ©Ilbert
Backus
Janckes
Cleveland
Jencke
Taylor
Bob Ingersoll
Dr. Judd
Pastor Wells
Ingersoll
Dr. Jenckes
Ministers’ Association
Dre. Jenckes
Taylor and Lucas
Jeffries
Gillette
Notable Local Figures and Health Society Meet
A string of local personalities is noted in various pursuits from dining at Tom Taggart's restaurant to the Panhandle conductor role. Will English pursues a family business rival venture and writes a history. The governor’s Indiana history nears completion, praised as fine. The state health board officers and doctors met Bates for the homoeopathic society’s upcoming annual meeting. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised with a 100 doses for one dollar claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Winsit
Iscomean
Tom Taggart
Iam
Panhandle
Will English
Iundiana
Sears
J. N. Taylor
Crawfordeville
State Board of Health
G. W. Bowen
Ft. Wayne
E. W. Sawyer
Kokomo
J. F. Thompson
New Castile
Bates
Homoeopathic State Medical Society
Hood
MR BRUSH STAYS IN LEAGUE AS SCHEDULE NEARS
Cleveland March 3 The National League schedule committee met to draft a new in club circuit schedule. Spalding Soden Nimrok declined details but indicated Toledo Indianapolis and Washington will likely remain. John Day arrived and offered to buy Brush players though Brush himself shows no sale. Spaulding favors stronger with sight clubs while predicting the circuit stays. Nixwick says Indianapolis will be in the league this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jake Beckley
Hot Springs
Mark Baldwin
Columbus
John B. Day
Cincinnati
St. Louis Browns
Kansas Citys
Will Johnson
Claveind
Wonder
Frank Foreman
Mulvey
Phil
Terre Haute
Johnson
Farrell
Chicago
Cleveland
Brunell
Brush
Indianapolis
John Pickett
Kansas City
Philadelphia Brotherhood
Spears
Nick Engle
Day
New York
Mutrie
Brash
St. Louis
National Ball League
Spalding
Soden
Nimrok
SUN Corrscoidant
Todianopolis
Washingeter
Spaulding
Nixwick
Pittsburg
Strange fatalities wipe out entire family in Hoosier region
The article reports a family struck by a series of deadly incidents at G ene Loar, Hosorns, and surrounding areas. Margaret Foley was hired near her home Sunday by a West-shore train. A year earlier her husband died in a wagon fall, six months later her eldest son was killed by cars, and soon after the remaining child perished from a falling timber. The mother followed, leaving the family fully annihilated within a year by violent accidents, amid reports of real estate deals and large February conveyances in Indianapolis real estate activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosorns
K. J
Marea
Margaret Foley
Birt
Indianapolis
Engineer Sees Feasible Pan-American Railway
In Feasipte New York on March 1 J B Glamola a leading civil engineer of Mexico says an international railway connecting the three Americas is feasible though extremely difficult. Mountains pose serious but surmountable engineering challenges. The Commercial club on Saturday reviewed over 100 membership applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feasipte
New York
J. B. Glamola
Mexico
Three
Americas
Bee-line car inspector dies after Thursday accident
Tim Sullivan, a Bee-line car inspector, was run down by cars Thursday afternoon and died at St. Vincents hospital Saturday evening. His right leg had been amputated. He leaves a family at 448 Clifford-ave. The A. O. H. will celebrate St Patrick's day at the Grand opera house with a special performance of The Shamrock by John Owens' company and a speech by Hon. Frank Burke of Evansville. Typographical union No. 1 met and nominated officers for an election March 26 under the Australian system. Nominees include for president Frank L. Gates John E F White Samuel Ledingweall J C Williamson Hugo Zwicker. for vice president Charles La Hatte C F Betz W H Siddall. for recording secretary W W Davy. for financial secretary Aeory C Deck. for treasurer H S Garner. delegates to Atlanta John Sexton Frank Grubbs Edgar A Perkins C H Stivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Sullivan
St. Vincents Hospital
Clifford-ave
St. Patrick’s Day
Grand Opera House
John Owens’ Company
Frank Burke
Evansville
Typographical Union No. 1
Frank L. Gates
John EF. White
Samuel Ledingweall
J. C. Williamson
Hugo Zwicker
Charles la Hatte
C. F. Betz
W. H. Siddall
W. W. Davy
Aeory C. Deck
H. S. Garner
Menrerchor
Flora Jones
Aquinla Jones
Pennsylvania
Workingmen’s Hall
B. M. Blount
Prohibition
Capital City Club
True-friend Hall
Black
Grand Hotel
Sam Patterson
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Dr. Perr
Peru
Viaduct Committee
Woollen and Gasper
Union Railway Company
Yontz
Meridianst
Atlantic
John W. Farber
James P. James
Tommy Saunders
Soergt
Marion
Robert Emmett
Tomlingen Hall
Knights of Father Matthew
St. Patrick’s T. A. B. Society
Sullivan
Alice Meyers
Pate Meyers
Dr. Northway
Massachusetts Ave
Hyland
Johnson
Warrick County Asylum
Howland
Abraham Leatherman
Board of Children’s Guardians
Indianapolis Savings and Investment Company
Highbridge
Double
Elmtres
Triple
Indianapolis
W. B. Barford
T. N. Bryan
J. A. Baymer
P. C. Hord
L. E. Hastings
C. Bryan
W. F. Churchman
Board of Trade, Commercial Club
Dre. McCulloch
Cleveland and
Jenckes
Hays
Henry Jameson
Medicine
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Coulter
Wabash College
Mees
Roze Polytechnic Institute
Association
Wmn
Weigel
Smith King
Miles M. Reynolds
Hugh White
Wm. Petty
John Egger
Horace P. Makepeace
W. Jd. Wallace
White
Feibleman
Smock
Alford
W. H. Schilling
Shepherd
Whitesell
Notable Actors Vie At Cleve lands Minstrels Park Stage
Gus Pare ees Mather presents Romeo and Juliet with Margaret Mather at Cleveland's minstrels and a Park Theatre run featuring Gillette's Legal Wreck as the draw. Advance agents, press notices, and local manager bravado color a bustling night amid stage daubing and veteran Bob Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Pare Ees Mather
Romeo
Enciisa
Park
Margaret Mather
Miss Mather
Bob Stevens
Stevens
Gilmore & Tompkins
New Avan Courier
Lawrence Barrett
Tom Davis
Albert Owens
Mrs Kendal Aids Blain in Bedside Miracle
New York report details Mrs Kendal visiting nurse Mrs Blaine at Percival to help recover mobility after rheumatic knee inflammation. She uses simple, nonmedical methods and personal encouragement, lifting her, adjusting a chair, and prompting movement while denying any healing powers. Arthur Gillett leaves board post for Acme Milling. colleagues present him a gold watch as tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Percival
Marie Naying- Blaine
Achrera
Mrs. Blaise
Hia
Eha
Mrs. Kendal
Mrs. Blaine
Blaine
Paving Exposition Set With Multiple Pavement Styles
The paving exposition committee of the Commercial club met Saturday and elected Geo Catterson secretary. They asked paving contractors to send material samples. The event runs one week starting in April at the board of trade rooms, featuring Medina stone cedar block brick and other pavements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Geo. Catterson
Onca
Board of Trade
Medina
Weather Summary for Indiana and Indianapolis Area
For Indiana fair and warmer. For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 3 a m March 4 report warmer and fair weather with occasional increasing cloudiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Lottery work continues in North Dakota and civic notes
Wire whispers report ongoing lottery speculation in North Dakota while other items note a Cameron mine fire in Shamokin Pennsylvania, a Republican league meeting in Nashville on Tuesday, a farmer named Duc Wilson in Erle Pa dying of hydrophobia, an attempted arson at the Planters hotel in St Louis causing excitement, and George Liosson defeating Schaefer to win the billiard championship in New York on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Cameron
Shamokin
Republican League
Nashville
Farmer Duc. Wilson
Erle
Planters Hotel
St Louis
Geo. Liosson
Schaefer
New York
City Lipe and Meridian Ball and Gasper Reports
City Lipe announces the Menrerchor annual ball for March 14. Obituary notes Mrs Flora Jones widow of Aquinla Jones dies at 427N Pennsylvania St. Local unions form and discuss hotel and club plans. Prohibition candidate B M Blount to address Capital City Club. Fires and alimony cases, viaduct reports, weather notes, and various local happenings fill the day.
Insurance Firm Represented by John Wocher
Fragmentary OCR notes show Pateost Insurance Company with attorney John Wocher from 4étna Building. Mentions Aitna, German Asouean, North ae percentile 10a on ancashire, and names Marine and Franklin in unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pateost Insurance Company
John Wocher
Death in Oil Train Fire Kills Four Men
A Fort Wayne road collision at Lakeville, Massillon area, left thirteen cars wrecked and an oil fire. Engineer Cowen and Fireman Calhoun died, Brakeman Miller and an unknown man were killed. Calhoun’s body missing. Heat melted engine bed and track destroyed for 1,500 feet. One other man’s fate remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Fort Warns
Lakeville
Cowen
Calhoun
Miller
Hawaa
Growler Rushers and the Night of Sinking Loot
A Saturday spree ends with four youths, including William and John Sinker, and Thomas Blackman, accused of a beer binge that led to a missing $20 from a purse. Blackman freed, Sinker bound over for grand jury. Others faced minor charges as detectives chased loitering and card playing. A boy named Michael Brien, 15, defied officers near Vandalia depot and was sent to mayor but discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackman
Conners
Davia and
Griffin
William Sinker
Bahirda
Sullivan
Frank Gorauch
Criminal Court
Ida Cook
Nettie Brown
Quigley
Gerber
Fred Meyer
Duncan
George Prior
James Finn
Vandalia
Davidson
Michael Brien
Supreme Court term actions at full bench
The Superior court met in general term and decided cases including Jones C. Thomas versus U S Marshal Hawkins for false imprisonment, with Hawkins appealing to the supreme court. Langston v C St B P railroad was reversed. Seven cases regarding property owners on McNabb and Illinois streets adjac to Union depot were heard. plaintiffs seek compensation for Illinois street closure, while Union Railway argues public damage offsets any private claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Jones C. Thomas
U. S
Marshal Hawkins
Hawkins
Supreme Court
Benjamin F. Langston
C. St. B. & P. Railroad Company
Langston
Whste
McNabb and Ilinoissts
Union Depot
Illinois Sr
Union Railway Company
Conners Pleads Guilty in Wheatland Assault Case
Vincennes March 3 Spl Pat Connners pled guilty to assaulting Mrs Gav Weaver at Wheatland and was sentenced to 21 years in the state pen. He was taken to prison at once as a lynching mob gathered. The hour movement report notes plasterers in New York marching for eight hour workday at four dollars daily after ratified contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Pat Conners
Gav. Weaver
Wheatland
New York
Coopers’ Union
Washington Walefs Week of Legislation Proposed
The piece reports a week of legislation with potential extended session into August. Vice president Morton enjoys the south, Taulbee recovering, and reporter Kincaid released on bail after a shooting incident. Senators block access to executive sessions while Indiana bidders protest Alaska seat bid as illegal. Speaker Reed declines Louisville visit amid safety fears and leaked letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Morton
Taulbee
Kincaid
Indiana
Windom
New York Company
Alaska
Fieberies
Tom Bullhead Reed
Louisville
Bluegrass Club
Bux Reed
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Allen Fletcher
Schenectady
N. Y
James Bradshaw
Thuroe
Bradshaw
Chas. J. Kuhn
DR. Senckes
UNION
J*astors
Si Yines
MR. Brush
BRE
Mr. Day
Aene
Grand
Barney Macaulay
Wm. Gillette
Chas. Hoyt
Fred Warde
Virginia
Virginius
MRS
Pender and Hind
Arthur
Arthur Gillett
Acme Milling Company
J. W. Smith
Tanner
Gillett
Patek-Phillippa Company
City
Lipe
Fort Wayne Road
Washington Walefs
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