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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1902

Page

4

The Liberty Belles: An American Musical Comedy Advance

Spontaneously funny show featuring Lotte Faust and Minnie McEvoy with a pleasin duet by Nel Lo and Lizzie McCoy. Major songs by Aime Lachaume directing the orchestra, with contributions from Gottschalk von Tilzer Sloane Crawford and Aarons. Performances today and tonight.

Lotte Faust Minnie McEvoy Nel Lo Lizzie McCoy Aime Lachaume Mr. Lachnaume Mark Hambourg Petechnikoff Amphion Club Indianapolis Harry von Tilzer A. B. Sloane Louis Gottschalk Cirten Crawford Alfred Aarons Miss Glose Mise Butler Jack O Lantern Misses Hunter Marguerite Walker Mr. Lachaumela

The Liberty Belles at English's a lively musical comedy

The Liberty Belles at English's offers a dormitory set and a feasting farce led by Pauline Chase and Edna Hunter with a varied cast. It showcases new scheme writing by Harry B Smith with colorful student characters and comic sea captain an explorer roles, drawing warm response.

Harry B. Smith Reginald de Koven Pauline Chase Edna Hunter Paul Bourget Bourget Augusta Glose Etta Butler Sando Milliken Edith Barr Louise Middleton Marie Murphy Helene Lucas America Mr. Smith

Society Notes Highlight Mrs. Kerrfoot and Guests in City

Miss Emily Olcutt of Muncie visits. Miss Tilden from Chicago stays with Mrs. Clarence Stanley. Miss Soame from Terre Haute guests Mrs. Ralph Smith at the Delano. Dr. J F Robertson returns from five weeks in the South. Miss Nora Taggart to resume work at Vassar. Numerous dinners, teas, cards, and club events mark a busy social season with alumnae meetings and a Woman's Club program.

Emily Olcutt Muncie Miss Tilden Chicago Clarence Stanley Soame Terre Haute Ralph Smith Delano Charles Robbins St. Paul N. H J. F. Robertson Miss McMurray William Kerfoot Carleton B. McCulloch Nora Taggart Vassar College Martin W. Mansfield Lampsell Mansfield M. A. Livingston Virginian Avenue Asheville N. C Charles Kre Katherine Wallick R. O. Hawkins Surrey Bernice Myla Smith Ida May Scott Hervey Bates John C. Perrin Pennsylvania Street Eget Bullard Hugh J. Mecfowan Miss Burnett Kansas City McGowan Henry Jameson Misses Jameson Robert Givens Lynn Rogers Katheryn Eldridge Miss Woollen Mr. Dark Hiram Fraser Johnson Woodruff Johnson Orrin Collen Lois Dyer Miss Beck Miss Miller Frank- UN Verna Cleveland Gertrude Schleicher Miss Cleveland William Cleveland Ella Johnson Miss Schlei Ella Frazier Edith Scott Thornton Charles Frasier Samuel Shank Nelson A. Brayton Woman's Club John N. Carey Schumann Miss Halpin Walter Ugate la Corrida de Toros Troemel Yalse Capricio Espanol Miss Padial J. Raymond Lynn Reading Scribner's Magazine Miss Tracy Mrs. Clifford Mr. Sis Kitty Tracy Kitty Mr. Clifford Scott Mabel Dean Sid Wright Elwood Charles G. Morris Dunkirk Harden McQueen Edinburg Marguerite McCartney Valparaiso Balanger Indianapolis John Crawford Omer Peek Franklin Katharine Adams Shelbyville Harvey Brewer Billa Brewer Bloomington Charles Hogate D. B. Stanton Ernest Craft Indianano- Ha Florence Roberson Kate Bass D. G. Stanton Crothersville Harriet Stanton Robert Spillman Presbyterian Church Edna van Kuys Hopewell Franklinl James Robinson Care Brown Bass Dugan Byheimer Stout Henderson William Bishop Bishop

Exciting day ends well after vaudeville encore

The evening wraps a lively scene with two guests kept apart by plans thwarted and clever diversions. Ingalls resists a nap and roams the garden meeting Kitty as the plot belatedly resolves with a cheerful finale. A fashionable vaudeville program followed with sketches, songs, and magic acts.

Mr. Ingalls Stead Kitty William B. Wheelock Jeanie Goldthwaite Murphy Harry Murphy Katharine Hicks Florence Shaler McGibeny George E. Hume Morris Ross F. M. Ayres J. S Holliday Mme. Hume Holliday James N. Rogers Anna Louise Florence Rogers Elsie Appel Wellesley College Mary Carey Edith Beck H. N. Rogers Drumm—Mclelland Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Gertrude Estella McClelland Howard Drumm Edward McClelland A. W. Lamport High-street

New Detachable Jacket Adds Fancy To Plain Gingham Frock

A new detachable garment for busy mothers converts an absolutely plain gingham frock into an afternoon outfit. The sleeveless jacket features embroidery and lace trimming at the neck and fronts, and is designed to be pinned over the dress for a quick dress up. It offers economical wash benefits by preserving the frock while adding style.

Jake Atlorda

Teething bib for babies and Japanese homes feature

The text discusses a teething bib worn by babies to keep the throat dry and easy removal for fresh changes, praised by young mothers. It also reflects on Japanese women’s pleasant expressions, attributing calm to simple dress, minimal home clutter, clean rooms, no paint or drapery, and adaptable rooms that open to outdoor views and can reconfigure quickly.

Helen Marsden Pearson's Weekly

Honey remedies and advice from Washington Star and New York Times

The Washington Star notes honey as helpful for spring colds and catarrhal disorders, usable as a purifying ointment and as a Gargle for sore throat or eye lotion. The New York Times recounts a Washington social where Mrs Logan and Wu Tingfang discuss the eternal feminine, joking on women’s endless chores.

Washington Star New York Times John A. Logan Wu Tingfang Washington

Painters Strike Winding Down as Firms Act

The painters' strike nears end after a joint meeting of the Master Painters' Association and the union failed to reach a settlement. Joseph R. Adams opened by signing a 35 cent per hour scale, six cents up, placing eighteen men at work. By night, about sixteen firms had signed, though the large downtown shops held back, leaving fewer than 100 strikers.

Master Painters’ Association Joseph R. Adams

Building Allied Council Affirms Stone Cutters Union Tie

The Building Allied Council accepted credentials from the Stone Cutters Union and seated delegates, marking the first joint affiliation of stone masons and stone cutters. The grievance committee was instructed to investigate the concrete workers' complaints at the Claypool hotel where George B. Swift Company had won the contract from a nonunion firm.

The Building Allied Council Stone Cutters’ Union Stone Masons Stone Cutters New Claypool George B. Swift Company

Epidemic of Bad Luck Sets Fire at Spann Avenue Home

Fire at 1 o clock damaged Edward Helm’s Spann avenue residence for $500 and the adjacent Laut home $50. Helm had just moved in after Elm street burglary last week. Salvage corps captain smothered the blaze with a tarpaulin, saving contents and preventing a larger fire.

Edward Helm Spann Avenue William Laut Helm Salvage Corps Elm Street Laut Newman Helm House

Eastern Star Celebration Marks 30th Anniversary

Queen Esther Chapter celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in Masonic Temple with a banquet for about 50 visitors from 6 to 9 pm. Laura J. Breckenridge, grand matron, spoke at the close. grand officers and visiting dignitaries from Indiana, Connecticut, and Indianapolis attended. Chapters Danville 39, Eden 101, Fortville 149, Brownsburg 266, Southport 270 were entertained.

Queen Esther Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Queen Bather Lodge Laura J. Breckenridge Lafayette Martin H. Rice Willis D. Engle Edward W. Barrows Indianapolis Addie S. C. Engle Connecticut Indiana Ransford Olive E. McGrew Grand Esther Cora Barrow Edmunds Grand Sentinel Sarah M. Burns Danville Eden Fortville Brownsburg Southport

Miners' Differences Persists After State Conference

T W Davis of the Michigan Coal Operators' Association and W F Williams of the United Mine Workers' State organization return home after a national union conference failed to reach concessions or a settlement. The Rochester and Pittsburg group in Clearfield Pennsylvania reported more success, with 100 miners on strike and a settlement anticipated upon their return.

T. W. Davis Michigan Coal Operators’ Association W. F. Williams United Mine Workers’ State Organization Burney Rice United Mine Workers Rochester Pittsburg Clearfield Pennsylvania

Residence Properties Sold in Local Deed Records

Michell Sells yesterday afternoon signed the deed conveying his property at 222 North Meridian street to Mrs EB G Cor lins for a cash consideration of 9250. The lot fronts 40 feet and runs 201 feet deep. The sale was made by Falston Camden agency which also sold the residence at 126 East Market street to Thomas De Falca for 2 dollars. The dwelling has six rooms and the lot measures 2Hy by 232 feet.

Michell North Meridian Street Mra. EB. G. Corlins Falston & Camden Agency East Market Street Thomas de Falca

New Meat Law Defended By German Government

Berlin reports the imperial health council approved boracic acid limits in meat preservation and the food committee’s judgment is treated as authoritative. The Interior Secretary Count Posadowsky-Wehner’s tour confirms the government remains firm on not raising minimum duties in the tariff bill.

Berlin Imperial Health Council Count Posadowsky- Wehner Interior Dresden Munich

Historical revelation recalled at Aero Club banquet

Paris reports Count De Keratry recounted a perilous 1870 71 siege mission to Madrid to persuade Marshal Prim to declare a Spanish republic. He carried 60,000,000 francs in treasury bonds in a balloon to fund 50,000 troops, a plan Prime rejected. Prim was assassinated months later. Castelar and other republicans backed the move.

Paris Count de Keratry The Aero Club Prillon Bar le Duc Meuse National Defense Government Madrid Marshal Prim Spain Keratry France Senor Castelar Isabella Leopold of Hohengzollern Marshal Prima Amadeus Duke of Aosta

Miss Stone Sails For Home From Southampton

Miss Ellen M. Stone American missionary sails on the Hamburg American line steamer Deutschland from Southampton for New York accompanied by R. B. McClure and R. S. Baker She plans U S lecturing to aid missions health improved after England trip and entertained at the U S embassy by Mr and Mrs Choate Santos Dumont also aboard.

London Ellen M. Stone New York Southampton R. B. McClure Baker United States Miss Stone England Choate M. Santos Dumont

Danish West Indies Treaty Debated in Landsthing Session

In Copenhagen on April 4 the Landsthing held an executive session over the Danish West Indies treaty. Opposition voices attacked the pact and pressed Foreign Minister Denitzer with many questions, which he answered clearly. Public interest is high and both sides expect victory. efforts to identify Landsthing members alleged to feed information to Congressman Richardson have not yet succeeded.

Copenhagen Landsthing Denitzer Richardson

United States Negotiates China Treaty in Shanghai

Ambassador Conger begins a short Shanghai visit aboard the gun boat Wilmington to negotiate a new commercial treaty with China. Meanwhile the Manchurian treaty text is being drafted in French after talks with China and Russia, with terms reportedly satisfactory to the United States Great Britain and Japan.

Peking United States Conger Shanghai Wilmington China Russia United State Great Britain Japan

German Post Office Adopts Rowland Eightfold Telegraph System

Berlin reports the German Postal Department has accepted Prof Henry A Rowland's octuple transmitter after tests sending four telegraphic messages each way on a single wire. Experiments ran between Berlin and Hamburg with 300 to 520 words per minute. Plan to extend the system to Berlin Hamburg Cologne Leipsic and Frankfort.

Berlin Henry A. Rowland Baltimore Hamburg Rowland Cologne Leipsic Frankfort

Rood Republican mayoral candidate gravely ill in hospital

Grand Rapids report shows Arthur R. Rood Republican mayoral hopeful confined to Butterworth Hospital with typhoid fever. Doctors say there is no hope for recovery as he sinks, after a strenuous primary campaign that led to his collapse on the eve of election day.

Grand Rapids Mich Arthur R. Rood Butterworth Hospital Rood

Foxhall Keene Unhorsed at Melton Mowbray hunt

American sportsman Foxhall Keene was riding with the hounds near Burrough hill when his horse fell at the fence and rolled over him. He was unconscious but recovered enough to be moved to Dalby, the master of the hounds residence, for treatment.

London

Emperor and Crown Prince Set for North Sea Pleasure Cruise

Berlin reports that Emperor William and the German crown prince will embark April 17 at Bremerhaven aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm for a pleasure cruise in the North Sea, following an imperial invitation and a large retinue. Also from Berlin, three Japanese officials Mori Nakamura and Asahina return after eighteen months studying German administration to adapt Formosan governance.

Berlin North German Lloyd Steamship Company William Bremerhaven Lloyd Kronprinzg Wilhelm North Sea Mori Nakamira Asahina Formosa

John Redmond Receives Freedom of Cork City

John Redmond, chair man of the United Irish League, was today presented with the freedom of Cork City in a ceremony attended by a large gathering of councilors and the general public.

Cork John Redmond United Irish League

Obituary notices mark fleet officer and author deaths

Washington April 4 Lieutenant Commander W H Schuetze died at Naval Hospital from a complication of stomach and lung troubles. Appointed from Missouri he led the Lena Delta expedition and aided De Long survivors. An expert in compass work he served as navigator of the Iowa in the Spanish American War. Relatives live in St Louis. Newark April 4 funeral of Dr Thomas Dunn English author of Ben Bolt held at House of Prayer.

Washington W. H. Schuetze Naval Hospital Naval Service Missouri Naval Academy Lena Delta Russian Fluently, and In 1882 Was Sent Again To the Far North State Department Siberia de Long Navy Iowa St. Louis Newark N. J Thomas Dunn English Ben Bolt House of Prayer John 8. Miller James Grant Wilson Morris Patterson Ferris New York Society of American Authors United States James Smith Andrew Kittrick Thomas 8. Henry Schuyler B. Jackson Charlies F. Sahlbach B. Wayte Parker George R. Kent Fairmount Cemetery

Rev Artemus Ehnamani, Nebraska’s first Indian minister, dies

SANTEE Neb April 4 Rev Artemus Ehnamani the first Indian minister in Nebraska and for thirty five years pastor of the Indian Pilgrim Congregational Church on the Santee reservation died at his home today He was well educated and influential among frontier Indians during General Miles era and helped prevent many bloody campaigns planned by the Indians

Santee, Neb Artemus Ehnamani Nebraska Indian Pilgrim Congregational Church Santee Reservation Ehnamani Free Mission Church Miles Department of the Pirute

Notable legal minds and officials die across regions

New York announces the death of Daniel M. Foster a famed New York lawyer. Caracas reports the passing of Mr Middleton a former British minister to Venezuela aged eighty seven. Jefferson City mourns Gen James Harding secretary of the Missouri Board of Railroad Commissioners. Newark confirms the death of David A Depue former chief justice of New Jersey. Washington notes Pay Director H T Wright died at Port Said Egypt on the 28th of April.

New York Daniel M. Foster Armours Rockefellers Roswell P. Flower Caracas Venezuela Mr. Middleton Middleton Mexico Maximilian Jefferson City James Harding Missouri Board of Railroad Commissioners Newark N. J David A. Depue Supreme Court of New Jersey Washington Navy Department H. T. Wright Port Said Egypt

Three False Alibis in Toombs Murder Trial

Chicago April 4 The state rests in the Lewis G Toombs murder case after evidence presented to the jury. Defense witnesses will include Toombs himself while a reporter testified to three alibis he traced from Toombs statements, all of which were false.

Chicago Lewis G Toombs Carrie Larsen Peerless Toombs Toombe

Woodford Plans Orient Tour After Spain Mission

Gen Stewart L. Woodford former minister to Spain will depart tomorrow for an Orient tour via Montreal and Vancouver. He intends to go directly to the country to become acquainted with its people and conditions and will stay there for a considerable time.

New York Stewart L. Woodford Spain Orient Montreal Vancouver Sera

Mrs. F M Ingler Illness Confines House For Week

Community items report Mrs. F M Ingler confined to her house for a week due to illness. Other notes include Phi Delta Theta lunch at University Club, dividend from Ohio Indiarm Co, a charity “Happy Hooligan” show at Deaf and Dumb, and J R Miller exhibition at Lieber Gallery April 7–12.

F. M. Ingler Phi Delta Thetacus University Club Ohio Indiarm of Company Deaf and Dumbs J. R. Miller Lieber Charles Bramlett Washington Street E. Man Rader Queen Esther Willie iLene Sarah Ella H. Billings Perry Andrew E. Mackey East North Street Charles M. Lawrence First United Presbyterian Wiley Pierce Fort Wayne Avenue Klizmiller Pierce Fiarry Young Young Athian Alexandria Logan Second Presbyterian Church L. C. Walker D. W. Coffin

Neat Profit in Loganport Railway Sale to Wabash

George J. Marott reportedly earned a $40,000 profit from selling his Logansport street railway system to the Wabash River Traction Company. Terms were settled recently as attorney M. B. Latry arrived to finalize, bringing $14,000 as the price. Latry noted the Wabash plans immediate extensions and upgrades, potentially linking to Lafayette.

George J. Marott Logansport Wabash River Traction Company Marott M. B. Latry Port Larry Wabash Aan Lafayette

Torfman Held Up on Beale Street in Memphis

Michael Bennett, a Chicago torfman, reported to police that he was held up early today on Beale Street by six masked men. The robbers took jewelry valued at about 30 and also robbed the keeper of the place and another man.

Memphis Tenn Michael Bennett Chicago Beale Street Bennett

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