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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
4
A fragment lists pricing for footwear items labeled "'Juliette" at a pair 1.00 The "Argyle" at a pair 1.25 and "'Cygne" at a pair 1.25, indicating per pair costs. No broader context or dates provided.
The Park, Grand and Empire theaters feature vaudeville acts and the Black Patti Troubadours with John Rucker, Sisseretta Jones, and other acts. The program includes trained ponies and a dog, rag pictures, acrobats Willis and Hassan, and songs from Emma Thompson and others. The show runs several daily performances with a final operatic sketch closing the program.
The Empire Theater crowd disrupted last night’s Rentz-Santley burlesque as upper gallery patrons showered abuse and threw objects at performers led by Charles Robinson. Daisy Dumont was stalled in her olio due to the riot, while Gruet and Gruet and others performed as scheduled. The burlesque Under Two Jags closed the program, with a final run through tomorrow night.
NEW YORK April 21 Buffalo Bill's Wild West show opened before a full Madison Square Garden crowd. Notables present included Generals Miles Brooke and Sheridan along with Senator W A Clark. New horses and enhanced features impressed spectators amid dramatic scenes and a larger San Juan bill battle exhibit.
Mrs. Milton A Woollen returned from a two weeks stay in Martinsville. Miss Lena Brash came back from a visit with relatives in Bellefontaine Ohio. Mr and Mrs Carroll De Witt went to Wawassee to remain until the last of Mrs Evalyn Seguin and son returned from Florida and Hot Springs West Virginia. Mr and Mrs William T Marcy left yesterday for Los Angeles to make that city their future home. Miss Harriet Noble returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs Hugh Th Miller in Columbus. Mr and Mrs C P McCarty returned yesterday to Cincinnati after spending Sunday with Mr Alfred F Potts and family. Mrs Samuel G Van Camp issued invitations for a tea on April 2 in honor of Miss Olvey and Miss Van Camp. Miss Heesie Smeck, guest of Mrs Don F P Hawkins, had been staying with them.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets at Meridian street church this afternoon at 2 30. Rev G P Keirn returns from Japan to preach tomorrow at Central Universalist Church. Indiana Volunteers group plans a meeting at the Commercial Club tomorrow evening. A fire-damaged vacant house at 216 West Georgia Street is investigated for arson. it is insured. Ed Smiley faces grand larceny charges linked to bicycle thefts. Governor Durbin appoints Curryer and Spurgeon to the Indiana Board of Registration and Examination.
A collection of Virginia Keep's drawings is on view in the Lieber gallery. The Bristol board portraits and black and white ink illustrations for books highlight her recent focus. Keep, a city resident, studied first with William Forsyth and later at the East with the Art Students League of New York, How-Be Pile, and Walter Appleton Clark.
A fragment notes a large stock of diamonds offered by a jeweler named Pirie. It suggests a savings angle and promises money saved on purchases. The readable text is incomplete but identifies the seller and product.
The Musikverein closed its season with an all Wagner concert at the German House before a large audience. Soloists Mrs Bremmerman-Edmunds Miss Eva Jeffries Mr B F Miller with the choruses and orchestra performed selections from Rienzi The Flying Dutchman and The Ring along with Lohengrin and Meistersinger pieces.
A speaker receives friends and distributes a Herald write up praising Mr Doran. The piece asserts Laporte County Republicans would rally to deliver the auditor of state nomination if Doran is chosen.
At Mr. Doran's headquarters yesterday, F. E. Osborn Judge J. C. Richter and Judge Tuthill were among the men present. Representative Crumpacker was a frequent visitor. Capt. James R. Henry, a candidate for auditor of state, rooms 42 and 43, touts his four and a half years of service. Supporters include Thomas J. Brooks Fred A. Voss Dr. C. A. Pritchard Nathan C. Gray Howard Burkhart and Dr. J. M. Jones with Linneans S. Baldwin of Noblesville leading David E. Sherrick’s campaign team alongside Grant Mitchener.
Active work continues as candidates gather support and display in rooms at the Denison. Edward E. Neal leads a receiving party with Fred E. Hines and others, while James Hatfield campaigns with N. K. Todd and associates. Bob Brown touts Franklin as home and Indianapolis as work center, with Ed V. Fitzpatrick directing from rooms 3 and 4 and distributing press notices with his photo.
Merrill Moores, candidate for attorney general, has a close headquarters near Charles W. Miller, one of his rivals. Yesterday several figures showed interest in Moores including James W. Fester, Charles W. Moores, George B. Elliott, Representative Overstreet, ex-Governor Taylor and Charles Finley. Charles W. Miller, who controls rooms in the same building, announced he would not comment further.
Among six candidates for superintendent of public instruction are George W Worley of Warsaw in Room 49 and Fassett A Cotton aided by Frank Wayman O E Saffeli and C F Kennedy while Robert C Hillis also visits in Room 41 with HQs run by C A Smith George A Gamble John M Johnston and J G Powell in Logansport. Titus E Kenzie is in St Joseph county with W B Jakways and Bruce Moon in his apartments and Edwin I Monroe of Mount Vernon in Room 4. Brad McGregor chairs Posey county Republican committee overseeing his HQ and C A Van Matre of Muncie shares headquarters with James Bingham Delaware counties candidate for attorney general.
Dan E. Storms holds the unopposed nomination for secretary of state and rooms list several observers including Charles M. Zion of Lebanon, C. F. Coffin of Indianapolis, and Frank B. Shutts of Aurora. Other uncontested hopefuls include W. S. Blatchley for state geologist in Room 21 and B. F. Johnson for state statistician in Room 17. Appellate Court judges Robinson, Henley, Comstock, Wiley, and Roby seek renomination in Rooms 15 and 16, while John H. Gillett aims for the Supreme Court nomination in Room 14.
The state committee restricted convention press tickets to a single distributor to ensure all reporters are accommodated. T. T. Singleton of Martinsville, president of the Republican Editorial Association, will issue tickets from Denison Hotel rooms 198 and 108 Wednesday morning, then at the stage entrance for late arrivals, and Thursday morning from 9 to 10 at rooms 105 and 110 to cover those who missed Wednesday.
New Castle reports a strong Jay County presence at the State convention with Ed V. Fitzpatrick seeking the clerk of the Supreme Court nomination. An estimated 200 to 300 Henry County Millikan supporters are expected to stay through the convention's close to back him and Fitzpatrick.
William H. Elliott commissioner of the interior of Porto Rico visits New Castle to discuss government affairs at Washington aimed at securing better land titles for Porto Rican inhabitants. He plans to attend the state convention then return to Porto Rico. In Madison Jefferson County delegates to the Republican state convention are listed.
Elkhart Review notes the Indiana Republican meeting will frame party stance on Cuba and the Philippines with emphasis on McKinley’s justice toward Cuba and the need to resist special interests. It highlights tensions in Congress over partisan aims and calls for clear platform guidance from Indiana leaders and Senator Supervisor as a key figure in shaping convention debates.
The speech argues for limited government intrusion on trusts and labor unions while preserving individual liberty and competition. It urges moderation in labor organization, supports recognizing the right to combination, and favors tariff modifications and flexible reciprocity. Indiana Republicans are urged to craft a cautious, bold campaign for national Congress victory.
A draft platform review discusses trusts with a call to condemn monopoly while allowing needed business combinations. Leaders debate delegate selection practices, with R O Hawkins to draft recommendations and Addison Harris urging reform. After adjournment, Senator Fairbanks and several congressmen hosted a reception for supporters.
Citizens complain that the treasurer’s office at the county courthouse closes at 4 o clock, locking out taxpayers and Barrett law assessors. William Lowery, a real estate man, threats suit if penalties for delinquency are added, challenging the rule set by Treasurer Koehne.
Adjutant General Smock received more parade flag details for May 15. The Fifty-seventh Regiment lists R. A. Smith Greensboro and several other named officers from cities such as Richmond Commerce Williamsburg and Hagerstown. The Twenty-ninth Regiment includes John Hughes Southfiend Philip Ducomb Lakeville and Pat Lon Graig among others.
A fragmentary list includes Laporte Charles Sweezey Napanee Levi Curts Plymouth J R New Rochester 130th Regiment Mell Seward Kokomo T 8 Wood Anderson Samuel Haig Castleton William F Swain Huntington Samuel Dunbar Hillffton W 5 Kapps Dunkirk Louis Twibhell Harte ford City A L Vickery Kokamo.
Coroner's inquest finds Captain Doss died of exhaustion and Miss Tessin of smoke inhalation with no clear origin of fire. Survivors recall harrowing escapes along the Ohio river. Bodies recovered from distant towns, insurance men and wreckers pledge full inquiry while Cairo women aid the survivors and many drown attempting to reach shore.
The Big Four brought thirty seven survivors of the City of Pittsburg to Cincinnati after earlier being listed among saved passengers and crew. Crowds at the Memphis New Orleans & Cincinnati Packet Co. office seek news of friends. Among anxious names are Harry Brownfield of Covington pianist on the steamer, Dr. Dow of Memphis, and Glen Bowman en route to St. Louis. At least ten victims hailed from Kentucky river towns.
A rear shed behind L Pishberg’s grocery at 5 1/2 East Washington street burned yesterday afternoon. High winds spread smoke toward the Eas and Liberty streets block before firefighters contained the blaze. Losses include a new busy valued at $10 and a shed of little value.
Police were alerted last night to a dangerous condition on the Noble Street viaduct over the Big Four tracks. Large holes appeared in the floor endangering passersby and elevating risks near the structure.
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