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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1902

Page

4

Theaters to Day Feature Grand Park and Empire

The Indianapolis Journal notes tonight's program at the Grand Opera House and Park Theater with Hassan of Willis and Hassan top mounter leading Arabian troupe, Black Patti Troubadours at Park, Rentz-Santley Burlesquers at Empire, and Bowery Burlesquers upcoming. In Evansville, Charlies Bromm performed amid news of his father’s death, delivering a moving leading role without breaking character.

PARK Lym MPIRE Rentz-Santley Hassan Willis John Rucker Sissieretta Jones Black Patti Troubadours Park Theater Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Grand Opera House Charlies Bromm Bromm

Social weddings and gatherings noted in Midwest circles

Edna Cornell of Saginaw and Miss Marjorite Currey of Evanston visit Vassar classmate Miss Goetz and stay with Miss Mona Taggart before the wedding. Amherst leaders President Harris and Mrs. Harris host dinners and luncheons with several campus and club figures. Harris to speak at Medical College exercises. Mrs. Hugh Hanna hosts a high tea honoring Miss Marion Wright with a large guest list including Miss Deb orah Moore and Miss Ruth Wilson. Various society events mark plans for Miss Van Camp’s marriage to John Taylor Martindale. Bird Tyler wed in Muncie with groom from Montreal. Jessup Fitzgerrell wed in Evansville. Bushnell Holman wed in Elwood.

Edna Cornell Saginaw Mich Marjorite Currey Evanston John N. Harry Henry Jameson University Club Harris Medical College Hugh Hanna, Jr Marion Wright Detroit Lucia Holliday Miss Wright Miss Holliday Hanna Deborah Moore Julia Hollweg Stuart Dean Mary Noble Annie Dean Eben Sommers Baker Anne Hurty Ruth Wilson Ethel Cleland van Camp John Taylor Martindale W. T. Malott Harry New Swiss van Camp Mr. Martindale Caroline Burford Samuel G. van Camp Olney Miss van Camp Raymond P. van Camp Bird—Tyler Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Adele Tyler George Bird, Jr Herman G. Porter Montreal Canada Jessup—Fitzgprrell Evansville Wilfred Jessup Richmond Katherine Fitzgerrell Mount Vernon Ill Robert Williams

Recital by Richard Werner and local virtuosi at Propylaeum

Berlin born pianist Richard Werner performed ornate numbers at the Propylaeum with violinist Miss Bertha Schellschmidt soprano Mrs J B Holtzclaw and accompanist Mrs Rudolf Koster. Schellschmidt offered a czardas and Jude serenade while Holtzclaw sang Heart's Delight and Protestation. Terms include upcoming Gerardy Kreisler Hofmann recital and Maennerchor cantata The Forester's Wedding under Franz Bellinger.

Richard Werner Berlin Richmond Ind Propylaeum Bertha Schellschidt J. B. Holtsclaw Rudolf Koster Werner Raff Brahm Maennerchor Franz Bellinger Forester Philip Goetz Victor Jose Emil Steinhilber Indianapolis Mandolin Orchestra Roberts Park Church Indianapolis Piano College Baldwin's

Property transfers in city streets sales list

Wate A Weyenberg sold to Theodore H Schleicher a corner Walter and New York streets property for 46000. Mrs Josephine Osterman bought a North Pennsylvania street residence near Eighteenth for 33100. William Schaub and others conveyed a corner St Joseph and Alabama streets property to Margaret Oldendorf for 8. Susanna M Schofield sold fourteen lots on Yandes Twenty fifth and Twenty sixth streets and Macy avenue to Mainland Manufacturing Co for 32900.

Wate A. Weyenberg Theodore H. Schleicher Walter and New York Streets Josephine Osterman Pennsylvania Street Mary T. C. Howe William Schaub St. Joseph Alabama Streets Margaret Oldendorf Susanna M. Schofield Yandes Twenty-fifth Twenty Sixth Streets Macy Avenue Mainland Manufacturing Company

New Diamond Cutting Method Praised by Illinois Jeweler

C. L. Rost of Illinois street jewelry calls Townsend of New York’s Twentieth Century Cutting the greatest achievement in refraction study. The method eliminates the flat top plane on diamonds, yielding far greater brilliance than traditional cuts.

C. L. Rost Illinois Street Townsend New York

Five Hundred Cases Reported in Delaware and Madison Counties

Secretary Harry reported nearly 500 smallpox cases during a Gaston visit in Delaware county and noted complaints from Madison county doctors about an eruptive illness they cannot diagnose accurately.

Harry Gaston Delaware County Madison County

Mrs Cutter In Critical Condition After Alleged Injuries

Mrs Frederick Cutter of 1183 Maple Street lies in a City Hospital critical condition from injuries said to be inflicted by her husband who has disappeared. Her two children are being cared for by the Charity Organization Society.

Frederick Cutter Maple Street City Hospital

Madman Horace Fowle Held In Unsound Mind

Horace R. Fowle thirty one years old residing at 618 East Ohio street was yesterday adjudged of unsound mind. The affidavit states he is a morphine fiend and heavy drinker and will go to any length to obtain liquor. He imagines express wagons and spiders in his room.

Horace R. Fowle East Ohio Street

Salesman Frank Smith Attempts Suicide at Home

Frank Smith a city salesman for the Kiefer Drug Company living at 446 East Vermont Street attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid yesterday. Domestic trouble was given as the cause, Dr. Given of City Dispensary was summoned and administered opiates.

Frank Smith Vermont Street Dr. Given Smith Kiefer Drug Company

Woman Teck Landanum at Home Amid Domestic Trouble

Mrs Albert Divers of 435 West Louisiana street attempted self harm last night by taking landanum at her residence. Dr Devaney from the City Dispensary attended and she was promptly revived. Domestic trouble given as motive. Marion County W C T U to hold a rummage sale tomorrow on Massachusetts avenue for two weeks with each union handling two days.

Albert Divers Louisiana Street Devaney Marion County Tét Massachusetts Avenue

Real Estate Ad Promotes Indiana Title Guaranty Offer

An ad outlines a real estate assurance claim emphasizing secure title without an abstract, promising absolute security. It advertises Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company at 123 East Market Street with mentions of reasonable fees.

Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street

Contradictory Evidence in Terre Haute Revenue Office Inquest

Civil Service Commissioner Foulke and Special Examiner Covell heard testimony on charges against Collector Bonnell. Witnesses disputed political fundraising claims linked to former Collector Henry while denying Bonnell’s direct involvement. Testimony covered campaign funds, assignments, suspensions, and possible pressure on subordinates, with several witnesses contradicted or recanting earlier statements.

Indianapolls Journal Terre Haute Seventh District Internal Revenue Office Civil Service Foulke Covell Bonnell Treasury Department Bolton Hunt Henry J. G. McNutt Bennett Houk Gangers de Baun Self Revenue Washington Stewart Rinehart Seldomridge Bridge Jenkins Vincennes Bridgeman Barcus Love Bohannon Boyll Frank O. Clift Wiliam Hill Hill Clift Campelen Warren

Heat and Storms Leave Trails of Damage Across Wisconsin

Reports from Wisconsin describe tornado, wind, and lightning damage including injuries to Mary Pertisch and Gillett Reed in Hebron, plus destroyed barns, toppled tombstones, and uprooted trees. New Richmond lightning killed Arthur Roetger, while other cities report minor property damage and beneficial rains. weather shifts across Chicago Cincinnati Detroit and western Michigan with varying wind speeds and temperatures.

Mary Pertisch Hebron Gillett Reed Wisconsin Oshkosh Waukesha Woodland Horleon Green Bay New Richmond Arthur Roetger Chicago Cincinnati Weather Bureau Detroit Grand Ra Michigan

Severe Storms and Unseasonable Warmth Across Regions

Across Bay City and the intermountain West a gale and heavy precipitation caused telecom damage while snow and rain foretell beneficial effects in fruit districts. Severe storm at Clayton suspended business. chimneys and skylights blown down as a church and nearby building were demolished. Baltimore logged a high of 49 and a low of 56 with humidity around 60s. Pittsburg hit a new April 22 heat record at 86.

Salt Lake Utah Nevada Idaho Colorado Clayton N. M Baltimore Weather Bureau Pittsburg Government Weather Bureau

Weather Bureau notes drought and needed rain across regions

The weekly crop report shows warmer than average conditions on the Pacific coast and Rocky Mountains but cooler in the middle Atlantic and Southern States with widespread dryness in central valleys. Rain is badly needed in Rocky Mountain districts, central valleys, and mid Atlantic areas. mal temperates raise drought risk in Kansas and Nebraska. Overall farming slowed by slow corn planting, winter wheat growth lagging, and mild moisture shortages. A late week gale reached 68 mph in Chicago, with Indianapolis recording 66 mph. A frost may reach this city tonight, with temperatures dropping toward 4 degrees above zero. Weather will turn colder tonight.

Washington Weather Bureau Pacific Coast Rocky Mountain Missouri Valley Middle Atlantic Middle Atlantic States Central Gulf States Kansas Nebraska Missouri Central West Gulf Illinois Ohio Middle States Mississippi Rocky Mountains Chicago Indianapolis Blythe

City News Notes and Local Happenings

Reserved seats for the Y M C A hall concert go on sale this morning due to high demand. Capt H T Hull of Noblesville elected major of the second battalion Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, succeeding Maj M L Chew. Remains of John Lauder of Indianapolis to lie in state for burial with military escort. Lauder, who passed an exam for second lieutenant, died after overstudy for merit marks. Third Claysonian Council and Banar opened at Sixteenth Street and Martindale Avenue with manager Mr Clay arranging exhibits from Noah Freeman and others, assisted by Miss May Sloss. hazar remains open until Saturday night.

Knights of Pythias H. T Hull Noblesville M. L. Chew John Lauder Indianapolis Fort Adams Newport Lauder Claysonian Council Banar Sixteenth Street Martindale Avenue Clay Noah Freeman Lawrence Capitol Supplympany Indianapolis Specialty Company Sims & Williams A. B. Fields Home Bakery May Sloss

Well-known athlete extols flesh brushing routine

In the Philadelphia Record a famed athlete advocates daily flesh brushing rather than baths. He claims an hour each morning with a head to toe brush keeps pores clear, removes dead cuticle, and maintains suppleness, describing it as the finest exercise and superior to bathing.

Philadelphia

Public mood on General Miles retirement debated

Boston Transcript notes strong community sentiment shaping opinion on General Miles retirement. Public unknown Miles to most, yet retirement viewed as humiliation for a veteran who rose high and fought in major battles before Roosevelt’s youth, while a younger officer may replace him, altering public judgment.

Boston Transcript Miles Roosevelt

Building Permits From Local Readers

Building permits listed include Blanche Copeland for a frame cottage at M37 La Salle Street with 500 dollars. Louisa Klinge applies for an addition on Lexington Avenue. Maggie Wheat for a frame barn on Keystone Street. George Hollins repair work at 12 Oliver Avenue. Myer kitchen at 2122 Messant Street for 150 dollars. J Watson Mover three room house at 28 La Salle with 400. Emma Baxter cottage at 249 Stewart Street. Kate Fopplane remodeling at 46 South Pine Street for 500. Herean Aletien frame house at 160 Quincy inches with repairs at 537 Huron Street for 00 dollars.

Blanche Copeland la Salle Street Louisa Klinge Lexington Avenue Tany H. Wheat Sm Keystone Street Sim George Hollins Oliver Avenue BP. Myer Messant Street J. Watson Mover la Salle Educad English Avenue Emma Baxter Stewart Street Bro Kate Fopplane South Pine Street Herean Aletien Quincy In Huron Street

Defense Questioned in Berry Howard Case as Trial Continues

In Frankfort on April 22 the defense moved for acquittal in the Berry Howard case, was overruled, and Col. David G. Colson opened for the defense. Colson contends Howard sought a pardon for a nephew, met ex Governor Brown in Louisville, and was not driven by political motives. Howard testified for about three hours denying Commonwealth witnesses and recounting his January 1900 trip and lobby actions in Frankfort.

Frankfort Berry Howard David G. Colson Colson Goebel Taylor Louisville Brown Howard Commonwealth Si Sayler Jim Gross John Young Brown John D. Howard Senator Goebel House of Representatives Wil Lewis J. A. Mahaffey Jasper Pearl James McKnight James Groxus Gross

Arbitration Declined in Olneyville Strike Fight

Boston April 2 The Olneyville strikers of the American Woolen Company again rejected an offer by Senator M A Hanna to act as arbitrator via the Civic Federation. Hanna proposed a meeting in Boston with Wood to reach understanding on disputed questions. The strikers demand full concession before any negotiation.

Boston Olneyville American Woolen Company M. A. Hanna Civic Federation Hanna Wood Andover Mass William M. Wood Senator Hanna

Convention Adjourns For Committee Work In Steel Strike

Wheeling West Virginia April 22 The Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers adjourned to committee work likely through Friday The wage committee report will be heard first as panels work toward presentation of separate committee reports Fire and steel union actions to lock out fellow workers noted amid broader strike coverage Also a burned steamer tragedy yields a charred trunk found atop boilers with only a skull remaining no identification possible

Cincinnati Percy Andrea Brewers’ Exchange Gompers Morrison American Federation of Labor Brewers American Federation Andrea Gompee Wheeling W. Va Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers

Confederate Reunion Attendance in Dallas Tops 125000

Dallas crowds surge through the streets as the Confederate reunion marks its first day. Estimates place visitors at about 125000 with 100 visitors at the camp site. General Gordon arrives late and General Lee presides, amid thunderous applause led by veterans.

Dallas Tex Fair Grounds General Gordon Lee Army of the Tennessee General Lee Gordon W. J. Bryan

Seventy Feared Dead in City of Pittsburg Sinks

Cairo April 22 The steamer City of Pittsburg wreck prompted an investigation by insurance men and wrecking crews. After three days about eighty saved, fifty one known dead, over twenty missing, with death toll expected to reach seventy. Pursuit of bodies continues for L L Hunter and L B Magill of Tidbute Pa.

Cairo City Pittsburg L. L. Hunter L. B. Magill Tidbute South Pennsylvania Ween

Cassidy Ol Birthday Comment Sparks Narrow Escape

A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph item recalls Cassidy Ol describing a lucky escape tied to a February birthday. The exchange features Casey and Cassidy discussing timing and the near miss, with Cassidy noting how a different birth date could have changed events.

Pittsburg Cassidy Casey

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