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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
2
Nathan Cohen buys a horse for 5.7 dollars at Calvin Uhl's stable. The animal proves troublesome, kicking shingles and injuring property, and Cohen sues for damages. The court rules Uhl must repay Cohen for the horse and related costs.
City council debates a stockyards ordinance with a restrictive scope rejected on second reading. Julius A Haag proposes to buy Consumers Gas Trust stock and city liabilities for 900000 dollars, with bond security, while various ordinances on traffic fines and plumbing inspections advance. Sergeant-at-arms Kercheval outlines staffing, tickets, and seating for the Tomlinson Hall convention with 19 musicians and multiple assistants.
Police probe a sensational assault claim by Mrs. Samuel Wilson of 5 West McCarty Street. Five youths cited. two men, Jack Riley of 36 Russell Avenue and James Barrett of 8 South Senate Avenue, arrested. Later Mrs Wilson faces immorality charges. Her husband questions escort and the night watchman’s tale diverges from her story.
John Hess a 30 year old farmer from Elnora was arrested by Sergeant Bray and Detectives Dugan and Manning on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. He has escaped multiple times while being pursued and was found at his sister's home on 364 Yandes street before being handcuffed and returned to Elnora. He is described as possibly insane. friends dispute mental state.
A list of topics and authors on history education appears, including Mr. Ross Lockbridge of Peru High School and Miss Anna Wilson of Crawfordsville High School. Subjects cover teaching current history, library use, limited periods study, county institute history, supplementary reading, and sourcing. Dr. Carl Cooper of Indianapolis and Miss Elizabeth Dugdale of Goshen are noted for related discussions on historical materials and data.
A violent alley melee yesterday involved Thomas Cardley, his wife, Jessie Wilson, and others as bricks and a baby were hurt amid shouted insults. Police arrived as the crowd dispersed. Cardleys’ arrest was anticipated, while Carrie McElwaine and a baby were not participants in the brawl.
Elizabeth Wheeler, a 35 year old woman described as a professional tramp, was arrested on a vagrancy charge by Bicyclemen Hull and Griffin after being aided by the Charity Organization Society. She confessed to not seeking work, claimed a Nowhere home with mentions of Terre Haute, and faces judge Stubbs expected to decide this morning.
Greek and Italian fruit and candy venders faced five arrests by Patrolman Jordan for violating the city ordinance on street carts. Names listed include Oliver Alexa Niebe Pantalaky Niebe Macandi Joe Raiz and Peter Alexa. The issue arose after federal control ended when the post office site transferred to a syndicate, restoring city jurisdiction and prompting the arrests.
Governor Durbin appointed Gustav C. Graff to captaincy of Company E and William E. Ligle as first lieutenant of the same company in the Third Regiment. Emmet F. Branch named to the commissary department with captain rank. Brigadier General McKee ordered Plymouth Company to Third Gantry First Battalion as Company I, Angola Company to Third Infantry Second Battalion as Company B, and Renss Walaer Company to Third Infantry Third Battalion as Company M. Old unit shifts include Company G Columbia City to Third Battalion and Company M Crawfordsville to Second Infantry Second Battalion as Company B.
Austin C. Robinson, colored, aged 55 North California street, was slashed across the face with a razor by a white woman in front of Rink's fur house on Illinois street at 11 last night. Witnesses and Robinson gave conflicting versions as three other colored men with him reported the assailants as two colored women and a man. police questioned them while Robinson received treatment at the City Dispensary and later the City Hospital.
The carpenters union reports progress toward ending the strike with more contractors agreeing to a 7 cent per hour wage, 5 cent raise, and full concessions. Half the union members are now under the new terms, and talks with the General Contractors' Association continue. County Commissioners have approved the scale. A church leaders meeting discussed summer city park outings for congregations and wage issues, drawing strong comment. New pianos priced at 316 and up from Wulschner's.
The history section will hold its fifth annual meeting at the Grand Hotel with a two day program. Friday features History and Civics by Harlow Lindley of Earlham College and maps and dates in history led by Amos Hershey of Indiana University, opened by Lilian Southard and Kate McCarty. Committees will be appointed.
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