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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1903

Page

2

Sludge Fish In White River Possibly Killed By Dynamite

Mr Rush E Evans of Dayton in charge of the strawboard plant at United Boxboard and Paper Co states the Yorktown and Muncie mills headgates have not opened this year and ponds remain intact. He believes dead river fish recent at White River appeared within 48 hours, suggesting dynamite as the cause. The company denies pollution and will aid investigators with cooperation.

Rush E. Evans Dayton Strawboard United Boxboard and Paper Company Indiana Yorktown Muncie White River Saauageni Onee

Fish Commission Deputies Bust Violators in Morgan County

Deputy Fish Commissioners John W. Newhouse Wallace B. Smith and John Van Meter arrived near Martinsville Indiana and issued warrants for eight men accused of using nets and seines. They and a local constable found mine hoop nets large trammel nets and long seines along White River bars and destroyed them by fire while promising further arrests to halt wholesale fish slaughter by unlawful methods. Dynamite use noted but few actions taken previously.

Indianapolis Journal Martinsville Ind John W. Newhouse Indianapolis Wallace B. Smith John van Meter Logansport White River Goa

Fire destroys Mann farm barn near West Newton

A barn on the Frank Mann farm near West Newton was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The blaze burned the barn with a horse, a cow, several pigs, hay, and large quantities of feed. Mann said he had no insurance and the barn and its contents were worth about $5,000.

Frank Mann West Newton

Keach Hosts Mayoral Hopefuls in Split Democratic Event

Indiana Democratic Club opened its North Pennsylvania Street home for a reception honoring mayoral nominee John W. Holtzman and city ticket hopefuls W. M. Fogarty and E. W. Little. The event drew many but anti machine Democrats were notably absent, signaling ongoing party rifts despite a successful gathering.

Indiana Democratic Club Pennsylvania Street Hiram Brown E. M. Johnson Johnson Brown John W. Holtzman W. M. Fogarty E. W. Little Reach Keach Jim Indianapolis James E. McCullough W. F. Moore Robert M. Madden Holtzman

Dropped July Temperatures and August Climate Record

The Weather Bureau reviews thirty-two years of August data for Indianapolis noting mean temperatures around 74, with 1900 as warmest at 76 and 1885 as coolest at 70. Record highs reached 101 on August 12 and a low of 46 on August 23 1880.

Indianapolis Weather Bureau Iss

Governor Durbin Denies Strawboard Stock Ownership

Secretary George B. Lockwood stated last evening that Governor Durbin does not own or control any strawboard stock. He refuted local papers’ insinuations and a News cartoon depicting the Governor with strawbeard stock, a ripper, and Miss Indiana, saying the publication distorts facts and is fabrication.

Durbin George B. Lockwood Eminee White River Indiana

Misrepresentation Ties Durbin to Paper Mill Stock Allegations

Fragment discusses alleged mis representation and animus, noting Governor Durbin may hold stock in a paper mill. It asserts a paper mill is not connected to stream pollution any more than a glass factory, suggesting a critique of these claims.

Durbin

Money for Masonic Lodge Prompts Land Gift

Jacob S. Mustard deeded forty acres between Meridian Heights and Fairview Park to Broad Ripple Lodge of Masons valued at about 30000 dollars. The gift funds a memorial temple for James Mustard, father of the donor, and the lodge plans to sell the land to finance construction in Broad Ripple.

Meridian Heights Fairview Park Jacob S. Mustard Broad Ripple Lodge of Masons Broad Ripple Lodge James Mustard Center Lodge Indianapolis Broad Hipple Jacob Mustard

Ten Thousand Dollar Annual Lease At West Washington

L Strauss & Co lease of 33-37 West Washington from L Ayres & Co for ten years at 10000 yearly. Ayres will erect a new building on the Merchants Bank site at Washington and Meridian to house their dry goods business, to be finished by Sept 1 1906. Bank relocation pending.

Washington and Meridian Streets Merchants’ National Bank L. S. Ayres & Co West Washington Street L.S. Ayres & Co L. Strauss & Co Eagle Clothing Marion Trust Company

Corrected marriage name mix up and burglaries reported

Thomas W Campbell sought a marriage license using wrong name Jessie A Thompson which led to a corrected license for Sarah S Richey. A burglary at Grace Dasher’s home netted a diamond brooch and about $10. The Higgins residence was ransacked with a pocketbook taken. police suspect the same thief robbed both homes.

Thomas W. Campbell Jessie A. Thompson Quinn Sourbier Campbell Sarah 5. Richey Davis Grace Dasher North Illinois Street A. D. Higgins East St Clair Street

Annual Seashore Excursion by Pennsylvania Short Lines

Special through coaches and sleepers to Atlantic City with round trip tickets priced at $15.00. Excursion covers Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Wildwood Sea Isle City Rehoboth and Atlantic City. Return limit twelve days. Details via agents or W. W. Richardson Indianapolis D P A.

Pennsylvania Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Wildwood Sea Isle City Rehoboth W. W. Richardson Indianapolis Pullman Philadelphia Delaware Bridge Washington Baltimore Phiadelphia Atlanticity Big Four Ane Ion Saton H. M Bronson A. G6

Moriarty's Oil Ordinance Faces Citywide Business Opposition

Indianapolis witnesses a heated public meeting on Representative Jesse Overstreet and Moriarty's Standard Oil ordinance. Manufacturers and retailers warn the 100 gallon limit would force plants like Lilly Varnish and Atlas engine works to relocate, while Moriarity and supporters push for amendments or withdrawal to avoid harm to business.

Jesse Overstreet Moriarity Council Committee On Public Safety and Fred E. Matson Lilly Varnish Company Indianapolis Lilly Company Standard Oil Company Mortarity Mr. Mortarity Charles E. Wilson Representative Overstreet Atlas Engine Works J. W. Marmen Nordyke & Marmon Company Attorney Matson Thomas Kackley J. L. Ketcham William Brown Brown-Ketcham Iron Works Charles Lilly The Emil Ebner Ebner Varnish Company A. B. Jones Pennsylvania Railroad Company Harry C. Atkins Atkins Saw Works F. B. Smith William Kattan L. Wainwright Federal Manufacturing Company J. E. Strause Indianapolis Rubber Company Wysong Council Committee On Public Safety and Comfort Standard Oll Company Eleventh Ward Overstreet Mr. Overstreet Wilson Coots Mr. Wilson John L. Ketcham Mortality

Niagara Falls Excursion From Seaton's Hat Store

NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION VIA C H D and Erie R R Tuesday August 4th. 87.00 round trip 7. Tickets good twelve days. Special train of through coaches and sleepers will leave Indianapolis 56 p m. Stop overs permitted at Chautauqua Lake and Cambridge Springs. R P ALGEO D P A.

Indianapolis Chautauqua Lake Cambridge Springs R. P. Algeo Big Four East Washington Street Union Staprpeet

Expedition to Niagara Falls by Pennsylvania Lines

On Friday August 14 an arsenally conducted excursion to Niagara Falls departs Indianapolis at 6 50 p m via Columbus C A C Akron Erie Railroad Cambridge Springs Lake Chautauqua. Through sleepers and coaches. Return limit twelve days. Low fares from other points. Stopovers at Lakewood Jamestown Cambridge Springs. Details from agents at 48 West Washington or Union Station. W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.

Pennsylvania Lines Niagara Falls Columbus C. A West Washington Street Union Station W. W. Richardson Indianapolis

Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines G A R Encampment Train

Indianapolis trains depart August 10 at 12 15 noon via Vandalia Line to San Francisco arriving August 16. Tickets valid July 31 to August 14 with round trip fare 52.55 dollars plus 852.55 total. Through standard and tourist sleeping cars via Scenic Colorado and Salt Lake. Sleeping car space reserved from St Louis and Chicago on special trains. Apply to any ticket agent for details. W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.

Indiana Indianapolis Vandalia San Francisco Scenic Colorado Salt Lake St. Louis Chicago W. W. Richardson

Excursion Tickets to Indiana From Pennsylvania Lines

Pennsylvania lines offer excursion tickets from all Indiana points July 22 to August 17 with return by August 18. Special low fares apply for I and W division points. Children’s day observed Saturday July 2. W. W. Richardson, D. P. A.

Pennsylvania Lines Indiana W. W. Richardson

North Michigan Summer Resorts Reach via Pennsylvania Lines

North Michigan summer resorts best reached via the Pennsylvania Lines. The Northland Limited with through sleeping cars departs Indianapolis daily at 6 50 p m over the old route via Richmond and the G R I Railway The Fishing Line For reservations address ticket agents of W W Ricson D P A

North Michigan Pennsylvania Northland Limited Indianapolis Richmond G. R. & I. Railway W. W. Ricson

Louisville and Return $1.50 Train Schedule

A local train leaves Indianapolis at 6 a.m. with intermediate stops, a fast through train departs Indianapolis at 7:20 a.m. nonstop, and a return special train leaves Louisville Main Street Station at 7 p.m. on Sunday August 2.

Indianapolis Louisville Main Street

Excursions on Sunday Aug 2 offered by rail lines

Advertises several Aug 2 rail excursions from Indianapolis with special non stop trains to Cincinnati Decatur Terre Haute Greencastle Niagara Atlantic City and Yellowstone Park routes. Mentions prices 1.25 1.00 and 15.00 agent contact A H Sellars 28 South Illinois St plus various rail company notes and additional ads for horse feed and dental services.

Indianapolis Union Station Even Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle M. Bronson Niagarage Atlantic City Yellowstone Park Pacific Coast

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