Interurban Road Debate Threatens Indianapolis Transit
The Indianapolis street railway company presses for contracts forcing interurbans to pay four cents of every five cent fare, threatening to block new lines and force operations within the city at a loss. Court action and council pressure loom as factions feud over finance and access.
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The Sun Overwhelmed by Liner Advertisements
The Sun reports it was forced to decline over 500 lines of liner advertisements last Saturday November 2 1901 due to an unprecedented flood of want ads. Officials note the paper has expanded facilities to avoid a repeat and better serve readers and advertisers.
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Hoosier Sects Organizing 10 Fight the Trusts
Evansville Indiana November 4 John Dean organizer for the American Federation of Labor has been in this part of the state for weeks organizing farmers in several counties. In Pike county he won nine of ten farmers who rent their lands to join the union. Dean says the AFL will include farmers and laborers to counter trusts and plans to expand into Kentucky and other states.
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John Dean
American Federation of Labor
Pike County
Dean
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Kentucky
Hainois
Mrs Burke Dead in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville dispatch reports Mrs Cornelia Burke 70 mother of attorney Frank B Burke died Monday morning. She was wife of the late James Burke. Surviving children are Frank B Cornelia and Mrs A A Voit. The German Ladies Aid Society charity ball will be at the German house on November 14 with elaborate preparations and a fine supper.
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Lascarets Candy Promoted as Safe Laxative for Children
An old ad promotes Lascarets Candy as the only safe laxative for children, claiming cathartic effects and urging readers to ask their nurse for the product. It notes prices of 10c and 2c and includes promotional language typical of period advertising.
Badge Taken From On Duty Officer Suspected Drunk
Monday Hyland removed Patrolman Ward's badge after Sergt Warren said Ward was intoxicated on duty Saturday night. Ward, a colored man, denies drinking and says he was sick. He is suspended awaiting trial by the safety board. G A Boyle appointed chief clerk in city engineer's office and assumed duties Monday.
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Tariton
Pianos On Sale At Wulschner’s In Market Street Store
Real piano offers advertised with prices from 165 dollars and up at Wulschner’s Carson & Lennox 5 9 East Market Street. The Sun’s Real daily pages promise special Saturday readings.
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Saloon Robbery Case Ends with Walker Plea
Ben Walker a colored mute caused a disturbance at William Perk’s saloon on Massachusetts avenue. Epstein the bartender chased him after Walker took 80 cents. A group of men restrained Walker. he later pleaded guilty in police court, fined five dollars plus costs and given 20 days in the workhouse.
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William Perk
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Harry
Epstein
Walker
Hityp
Last Day Alert for Tax Payers to Bring Final Receipts
County Treasurer Koehne urges taxpayers to bring their last receipt when paying to avoid long lines. He notes delinquencies may be lower this time as efforts encourage payment. Monday is the final day before penalties and costs are added.
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Robbery at Chinatown Laundry by Four Men
Four men held up Pan Lee a Chinatown laundryman at 441 W Washington St about 11 p m Saturday taking a little over five dollars from his shop. One man passed a laundry check and a dollar while another muffled Pan with a hand over his mouth and snatched the cash. The police have no crew.
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Burglars Loot Dye House on Massachusetts Ave
Between Saturday night and Monday morning burglars entered Henry Karstadt dye house at 238 Massachusetts Ave through a rear window and forced a desk lock, stealing 379 dollars.
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Henry Karstadt
Massachusetts Ave
Robertson's Promise Mollis Bottles Suit for Breach of Promise
Mollis files suit against James E. Robertson alleging breach of promise to marry. She claims humiliation and damages totaling up to 20000 dollars after Robertson persuaded her to live with him in 1894 and promised marriage, then later failed to wed.
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James E. Robertson
Robertson
Jerked to Time Back Fines Swell City Clerk Receipts
City clerk Elliott pushes to collect back fines for the school fund as daily receipts reach about 100 dollars. Geckler’s prior daily take was around 20 dollars. Brewing companies owe about 2,000 dollars with Terre Haute firm near 1,000. Elliott met with Carl Habich of Terre Haute to press a full settlement. Some residents who paid only the prosecutor’s fee under the previous administration were warned to settle. Fred Helier paid 50 dollars last week and vows 60 more this week and 60 next.
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Geckler
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Carl Habich
Terre Haute Company
Fred Helier
Called Out Of Bed And Shot Down
Walter Binder and William Seaver, machinists from Newton, Mass., were attacked Sunday morning after the recent strike. They were called from their beds by a mob and shot. Seaver was killed instantly and Binder seriously wounded. Arthur McCraney and Harry Jones were arrested.
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Harry Jones
Grand Opera House Restores Orchestra For Season
Grand Opera House resumes with a full orchestra Monday afternoon after past troubles with musicians. Manager Bronson plans to keep the orchestra throughout the season, possibly dispensing with the piano. James W. Lemon directs the new ensemble, described as a good one, and relations with the union are now smooth.
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James W. Lemon
Naval Recruits Station Reopens in Ingalls Block
The naval recruiting station reopened in the Ingalls block this morning. Twenty applicants, mostly young boys, arrived before 10 a.m. The station will enlist men for one week, closing Saturday.
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Ingall’s Block
First Snow Hits Midwest As Cold Burst Grips Indianapolis
The season opens with a light to heavy snowfall across Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa slowing rail traffic in places. In Indianapolis the thermometer fell to 22 degrees Sunday night with a freezing start Monday morning as puddles froze and streets froze over. Forecaster Blythe predicts another cold night ahead with similar lows.
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British Ambassador Sees State Dept on Isthmian Treaty
Lord Pauncefote visited Washington to report Britain accepts Senate demanded changes to the canal treaty. He delivered a protocol for signing. Ratification is expected at the next session. The pact would replace the Clayton Bulwer terms, drop fortification ban, and place control in the United States with no obligation on other nations to guarantee neutrality.
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Lord Pauncefote
State Department
Senate
United States
Weather Forecast For Indianapolis And Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m November 5 calls for fair weather with continued cold tonight and a warmer Tuesday night. Temperatures rise from 22 at 7 am to 26 at noon and 29 by 2 pm with warmer weather expected in Indiana and Illinois on Tuesday. Snow flurries and cooler conditions are possible in Michigan, while Ohio remains fair and Kentucky winds turn northerly.
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McKinley memorial group forms in Indiana counties
The Indiana McKinley memorial association committee met in Governor Durbin’s office to plan statewide efforts. A county chairman system was proposed to manage sub committees, with Senator Fairbanks invited to draft a public address emulating the National association style.
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McKinley Memorial Association Committee
Indiana
Durbin
Fairbanks
National Association
Taxes unpaid prompt penalty at Koehne's Jeans
After 5 p.m. Monday those who have not paid their taxes face the penalty and costs. At 9 a.m. Monday the treasurer's office was crowded with taxpayers, some giving up and leaving after shouting names. Cashier delays stem from missing latest receipts.
First American executed in Manila is Harry Cline
Washington reports details of Harry Cline the negro soldier who killed three native boys near Baranaque Luzon and was executed on the Manila scaffold. He cursed the hangman and vowed to return while his wife wept, present with a chaplain a doctor Col McCrea and six reporters endured the final scene.
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Manila
Gard
Baranaque
Luzon
Cline
Ann
Col. McCrea
Grand jury urged to weigh evidence and enforce all laws
Judge Alford told the Marion county grand jury to keep deliberations secret and to enforce all criminal laws without preference. He urged investigating jail inmates and those out on bond and to indict only on proven violations with witnesses subpoenaed if names are provided.
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Woman Held After Drunken Incident In City
Mrs Githens of 914 East Washington Street was found intoxicated and taken to the police station. An ambulance rushed to Pine Street reporting a woman dying but later found the issue was drunkenness. Mrs Githens wandered from home and was later aided by Dr Jacobs at the station.
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Stapp Stopped in Custodian Job Mix Up
Mayor Bookwalter explains Charles Stapp, a ward politician, did not have a promise of the police station custodian post. Stapp inquired about the Board of Safety’s appointment and removal of the plan, with the mayor saying arrangements placed Stapp under Board of Safety care but offering no custodian job.
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Charles Stapp
Board of Safety
Stapp
Next Time Barney and Harry Will Not Foo With the Court
Judge Leathers fined Barney Von Burg and Harry Riley five dollars each for contempt after they failed to appear as subpoenaed witnesses in divorce cases. Von Burg claimed officers were after him and came late. Riley said he was told his presence was unnecessary.
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Barney von Burg
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Indianapolis Benevolent Society Meeting Agenda
A meeting at 4 30 Monday at 806 N Delaware St will elect officers and review the annual report showing total receipts of 2608 84 spent on groceries fuel clothing and more. Rev M L Haynes is president and Charles Grout secretary.
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Delaware St
M.L. Haynes
Charles Grout
Cost of running the state government for fiscal year end
The state government spent $5,541,832.86 for the year ending Oct 31 including warrants to educational penal and benevolent institutions and salaries of state officers. Principal disbursements were $5,110,992.58 to the general fund and $32,035,568.20 to school revenue for tuition. Benevolent fund disbursements were $660,109.42 and debt sinking fund $296,105.66.
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Interurban Contract Delayed. Rail Lines to Be Turned Over
At the Monday board meeting Chairman Megrew said no contract yet for council, likely not ready by Monday night. Union Traction proposes turning over all its Marion county lines to Indianapolis Street Railway when desired. Mayor Bookwalter commented on possible rate raises for interurban roads, noting rain for all the city can get.
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George McCulloch
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Board of Works
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Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Bookwalter
Watcher Falls Asleep. Police Raid Nab Gambling Ring
A game run by keeper Thomas Riley at William Henry’s W Washington Sr location was raided after a watcher slept on duty. Police arrested Riley and seven patrons, all fined in police court Monday with Riley at $10 and others $5 each.
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Denison painter Von de Born Declared Insane
Carl Von de Born, a Denison decorator by trade, was declared insane on Monday. He alleges voices speak through radiator pipes and believes others intend to harm him.
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Carl von de Born
Denison
von de Born
Victor Friend to Locate in Indianapolis
New York figure Victor Friend, once a long distance bicycle rider and not a teacher of stage or fancy dancing, plans to locate in Indianapolis. The notice indicates his move and profession background.
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Victor Friend
New York
Inndianapolis
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