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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
8
The article reports on railway work load and train techs. A. B. Starr explains that newer locomotives do not substantially raise engineer duties though cab space narrows. Emphasizes sighting signals ahead and maintaining track focus as core tasks while cab mechanics follow routine operations. Mentions widespread railway developments and upcoming meetings.
At a joint executive committee meeting of the Central and Trunk Line associations Joseph Ramsey of Wabash proposed a system to issue blank coupon books by railroads for employes traveling in trunk line territory. The holder would sign and present the book with the employee’s annual pass as proof. The plan, approved by trunk line officials, aims to replace exchange passes and ensure valid travel on company business. Local notes report several appointments, moves, and facility upgrades across major lines and depots, including new stations, terminal changes, and staff reorganizations.
Auditor W H Hart returned from Washington D C where he aided in pursuing Indiana war claim funds. Attorney General Taylor and Mr Bingham will stay to assist Treasury in reviewing the claim. Hart said the original claim lacked detail on bonds sold and redeemed, but the new schedule lists every bond, buyer, price, interest, and redemption cost. Officials expect approval this week and Congress may appropriate funds under the new law to settle Indiana's claim.
The Methodist Ministers Association discussed bringing the next General Conference to the city. A committee led by Revs Goodwin Halstead and Tevis plus Rev E R Rawls was noted as added. The city claimed it can host for 15000 less than rivals and urged Commercial Club and hotels to participate. Nomination results: President W S Rader Vice President W R Halstead Secretary Treasurer G S Henninger Executive C C Edwards H W Kellogg W E Edgin.
Judge Carter heard the fight between Dr. Harry S Kiskadden and the State Board of Medical Registration over a license revocation. Kiskadden, a Detroit resident who visits Huntington Ind weekly, had sued to stop revocation. the board alleged fraud residency and graduation issues. The case, moved to Judge Carter, awaits his decision.
The appeals of William Martineck and John and Belle Orme in the Hazel Orme cruelty case were dismissed in Criminal Court because judgments were unsigned by an alive judge. The cases will return to the lower court for docket signing before any further appeals. Mrs Martineck was convicted in Criminal Court. no new-trial motion has been filed. William Martineck will be appealed immediately and re tried in Criminal Court this morning.
Final probate report shows $10,000 left to Lillian Snider Home paid and $5,000 to Third Christian Church turned over to Alice E Snider as trustee. $15,000 to Lillian Snider Home not found, heirs say no such arrangement. Remainder of estate $67,451 in stock of Hide Leather and Belting Co. Appellate Court filed in Leathers vs Lawrence and White for $0 judgment over alleged false imprisonment. Penn Railroad suits: $25,000 for Earl Wyncoop and $10,000 for Charles Coyer estate, for locomotion injuries.
The Indiana State Sunday School Association filed suit against Wood-Weaver Printing Company for 110 dollars and 45 cents. It alleges the firm printed the Awakener by contract but refused in 191 to print it, causing many subscribers to be reimbursed.
The gamblers arrested Saturday and Sunday nights appeared in Police Court yesterday morning seeking continuances. Tobe Howe and his companions were slated for trial Friday while Armitage's crowd would be tried today. Jacob Hahn of this city filed a bankruptcy petition in Federal Court yesterday, listing liabilities of $924 and assets to be determined.
Superior and circuit courts report trials and dispositions including divorces, costs, and appeals. Dismissals noted for multiple cruelty to a child cases. findings of divorce with restored maiden name. costs awarded. New suits filed involve various contracts, divorces, quiet title actions, and attachments. Supreme Court minutes reference certiorari in a railway case and appellate actions in water and machine company disputes.
The record lists petitions and briefs for rehearings including Chicago Indiana & Eastern Br. Co. v Little et al, dismissed with costs. Appellants briefs and replies in cases from Madison South Carolina De Kalb and Marion note assignments of errors and in term discussions.
A digest of cases on railroad liability for drunken passengers and injuries, copyright abandonment, juror competency in murder trials, gambling statutes including crack-loo, railroads as common carriers over freight trains, and gasoline sale regulations. It notes that a railroad may be liable if it could have prevented a drunken passenger’s fall, and discusses intent and public policy in passenger carriage. It also covers copyright status when magazine excerpts are published in book form and later magazine publication of remaining portions.
South Meridian Savings and Loan No 6 files for 100000 capital with 40460 subscribed while several oil and gas outfits join the roster. Directors include Plank Borst Hofmann Lauck Held Schetter Obleyer Koesters Norris. New lines span Greene Sullivan Clay Owen Monroe Lawrence Martin Daviess Knox counties and more. Also lists Lethine Oil Hammond Worthington Telephone Port land Home Telephone Montmorenei Leamon scene.
Businessmen rush funds ahead of April 1 to lower tax bills by presenting cash as checks and notes to mislead assessors. Railroads and others pay on March 31 or 10th to misstate cash on hand, a long observed but rising practice. Assessors flag this as generally known as assessors day.
The Philadelphia Record discusses growing early potatoes via sprouted seed boxing, soil and seed selection, and European techniques for high May yields, urging American farmers to diversify and test sprouted seed while detailing boxing setups, fertilization, and planting depth. It also covers silo corn practices from soil prep to cultivation, weed control, and harvest timing, emphasizing thorough weeding and staged cultivation for best silage quality.
Prof W F Card in New England Farmer argues youths should not be forced to stick to farming if they love machinery music law or medicine. He notes some may find success in business or other paths, and energy and drive influence their chosen career.
Up-to-date farming tips discuss selecting a spraying outfit in spring, from barrel pump systems to wagon sprayers and steam outfits, with costs ranging from a few dollars to over twenty dollars. Bee hive placement and stock management are covered, stressing sun exposure, heat management, and the importance of pure-bred stock and quality feed for productivity.
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