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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1903

Page

2

Anti-Saloon League to Hold National Meeting at Winona

National Anti-saloon League to fold its annual meeting at Winona Lake next week. Indiana superintendent E G Sanderson and attorneys Biji Ritter C B Orbison and Rev W J Richards head Indiana participation with leaders from New York Washington and Maryland. Nicholson liquor law author S E Nicholson to speak in Indianapolis and Kokomo. Carrie Styer of Kokomo noted for coordination work as saloons close in over 30 townships.

National Anti-saloon League Winona Lake Indiana E. G. Sanderson Biji Ritter C. B. Orbison W. J. Richards Winona H. H. Russell New York E. C Washington S. E. Nicholson Maryland

Married at Lebanon Indianapolis Couple Marries in Lebanon

An Indianapolis couple, J. M. Bennefiel and Miss Love L. Carter, were married at the Perkins Hotel in Lebanon yesterday afternoon. Rev. ler McFerran of the jan Church performed the ceremony. The groom works as a motion filesman with T. Ke a rney &o., of Indianapolis, and the couple returned home last night.

J. M. Bennefiel Love L. Carter Indianapolis Lebanon Ler McFerran Jan Church Benneisa

Question Raised on Indianapolis Gas Company Supply Rights

A dispute questions if the Indianapolis Gas Company may reuse natural gas pipes to supply artificial gas to consumers. Property owners petition the Board of Public Works to refrain from interference while arguing artificial gas could replace natural gas and is badly needed.

Indianapolis Gas Company Artigas Board of Public Works

Kruse and Deventer Highlight Washington Na 4 4

Kruse and Deventer shine in a celebrated warm air event at Washington Na. The pairing posted a balanced performance, showcasing skill and teamwork amid competitive play and renewing interest in the fixture.

Kruse & Deventer Washington

Photographers' Association Opens National Convention

The Photographers' Association of America begins its national convention at the German House with Governor Durbin welcoming delegates. An art salon and school of instruction highlight the program, while estimates place attendance between five hundred and six hundred visitors, with expectations of over 1,000 for the week as officers are elected and next year's host city chosen.

F. R. Barrows Boston Photographers’ Association of America Barrows Chicago Buffalo Indiana School of Instruction C. R. Reeves Anderson Association San Francisco St. Louis Mexico Japan W. G. Steadman Treasury

Notable Family Tree Traces Dorsey Line to Edmonston Roots

An Indianapolis family highlights the surge in genealogical research driven by patriotic societies. A Baltimore genealogist uncovered a Dorsey Edmonston connection, revealing a remarkable family tree with Maryland history significance and broader interest in proving colonial descent.

Patriotic Societies Orders of the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution Baltimore Dorsey Katherine L. Dorsey Dorseys Edmonston Maryland

Tracing Dorsey Lineage to Scottish Royalty Through Robert Bruce

The article outlines a genealogical path from the Dorsey family to Robert Bruce and through Kenneth II to King Bert, with ties to the Stewarts and the Edmonstons. It notes a descent from Sir John of Culloden to an American line, where the title shifts to Colonel, who marries a Dorsey. It emphasizes that the value lies in character and liberty rather than merely names.

Robert Bruce Scotland Ennet II Kenneth Isabella Wang Chester Robert Bert Stewarts Edmonstons Edmondstons Sir John Culloden

Yount Named Republican Candidate for City Clerk

Thomas J. Yount, longtime Columbia Club bookkeeper and Civil War veteran, was named by Chairman Edwin D. Logsdon and the Republican city committee as the party’s candidate for city clerk to succeed Charles N. Elliott. Yount, an active Second Ward political figure and Scottish Rite Mason, lives at 1738 Bellefontaine Street and was chosen without solicitation from him.

Thomas J. Yount Columbia Club Edwin D. Logsdon Republican City Committee Charles N. Elliott Logsdon Yount Mr. Yount Scottish Rite Masons Bellefontaine Street

City Candidates File Expense Accounts After Convention

Candidates filed expense accounts with the city clerk yesterday. James Berry, runner up to Moriarity in the council contest, lists costs totalling 65 dollars including printing, cigars, and ticket handling. William Foor reports no expenses in the Sixth ward race. C H Warney lists expenses of 33 dollars for newspaper ads and card printing. Unclear whether James E McCullough and William F Moore must file as mayoral withdrawals. they were not voted for in the primaries.

James Berry William Foor C. H. Warney James E. McCullough William F. Moore

Status of Traction Lines in Indiana Court Case

Indiana traction lines and electric roads await a ruling in the Mrs. Lottie Kinsey suit against Union Traction Company. College avenue property owners act in Kinsey’s name. The case could define whether traction roads are commercial and shape access to Indiana cities. If lost, Union and other interurban lines may seek entry avenues like railroads. appeal to highest courts likely.

Indiana Traction Lines Lottie Kinsey Union Traction Company College Avenue Indiana Nion Traction Company Eeah

No Pirate Chickens Embargoed by Indianapolis Council

Indianapolis council discusses Eppert chicken ordinance to bar chickens from April to October, with a $25 fine, while a separate measure would dim interurban car headlights by fifty percent within city limits. Two ordinances passed reallocating funds and granting a street switch. precinct-boundary corrections likely next meeting.

Eppert Indianapolis Jones Smith Billingsley Committee On Public Safety and Comfort Cooper Negley Council Brightwood Waterworks Fund Aldag, Coonse & Co Moore Avenue Lasalle Street Olney Street

Val Fahrbach Dead Prominent City Saloon Figure

Val Fahrbach known as Val died suddenly at Deaconess Hospital from pneumonia after a short illness. An Elk and Knights of Fidelity member, he owned Kneipe saloon on Virginia avenue and presided at downtown bars. He previously tended bar at Denison and worked at the Bismark and Bates House. widower, living with sister at 1115 North Senate avenue.

Valentine Fahlerbach Denison Bismark Phil Kiley Pearl Street Bates House North Senate Avenue

Viewers Favor Meridian Street Straightening Through Meridian Heights

County viewers appointed to assess straightening Meridian street report the move would serve public utility and favor a straight route from Forty-sixth Street through Meridian Heights. They suggest vacating part of the drive for public use, warning that the stone gateway and water tower may be destroyed and the designer’s boulevards plan would change. Property owners plan to remonstrate against the report.

Meridian Street Meridian Heights Forty-sixth — Street

Kokomo Couple Wed in Indianapolis Ceremony

Col. Warner B. Titus and Mrs. Laura Sawyer, both of Kokomo, were married in Indianapolis last night. The groom runs the Lindell Hotel in Kokomo, and the bride is the divorced wife of Dr. E W Sawyer.

Warner B. Titus Laura Sawyer Kokomo Indianapolis Lindell Hotel E. W. Sawyer

Labor Temple meeting delayed amid low turnout and raffle plan

Union Labor news reports the Labor Temple committee postponing an inventory meeting as many members are unavailable. Secretary Frank Duffy plans Labor day addresses in Chicago with possible honors for Huber and Duffy. Vice President Lewis heads to Alabama to join a five member arbitration board meeting in Birmingham to settle a miners dispute.

Labor Temple Committee Edward Perkins Irvington Frank Duffy Carpenters’ Brotherhood Chicago Duffy Huber United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Thomas B. Lewis Alabama Arbitration Board Judge Gray Delaware Birmingham Ala

Directors dispute Indianapolis Logansport Chicago franchise bid

Secretary Hoover said no Commercial Club meeting today on the Indianapolis Logansport Chicago franchise for entry into the city. The franchise will be reviewed by the Board of Works tomorrow with Senator Charlman Jompson optimistic about approval without elevating tracks. Others doubt the necessity of costly track elevation if not required of other roads.

Commercial Club Indianapolis, Logansport & Chicago Railroad Hoover Board of Works Charlman Jompson

Northland Limited Excursion to Niagara Falls Offered

The Northland Limited with through sleeping cars leaves Indianapolis daily at 6 50 p m over the old route via Richmond and G R L Railway The Fishing Line For reservations address W W Richardson D P A Personally Conducted 7 00 Niagara Falls Excursion 7 00 Return Limit Twelve Days Special train leaves Indianapolis 4 30 p m arrives Falls 7 30 next morning Berths or chairs call or address A H Sellars D P A 28 South Illinois Street

Vandalia Line Terre Haute Greencastle Indianapolis Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Wildwood Sea Isle City Rehoboth W. W. Richardson Northland Limited Richmond G. R. & L Railway A. H. Sellars South Ilinois Street Aurora H. M. Bronson G. R. & I. Railway

Niagara Falls Excursion From Indianapolis on Aug 4

Pennsylvania Lines offers a personally conducted round trip to Niagara Falls for 7.00, 87.00 total, with through sleepers from Indianapolis at 6 50 p m. Returns in twelve days. Stops include Lakewood Jamestown Cambridge Springs and side trips to Toronto Montreal and other points. Details from agents at 48 West Washington Street Union Station or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis. Excursion Sunday Aug 9.

Pennsylvania Lines Niagara Falls Columbus, O Akron Erie Railroad Falls Cambridge Springs Lake Chautauqua Indianapolis Toroento Montreal Lakewood Jamestown West Washington Street Union Station W. W. Richardson Indianaplis Atlantic City Cape May Washington Pea Phildelphia Big Four A. Bronsow East Washington Street GAR W.rct SAN Francisc Cal Besa Cses Colorado Pees Points Car Louis Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Leadville Salt Lake City Ogden Salt Lake St. Louis San Francisco Chicago

Man claims assault but bicycle accident reveals truth

W A Mendenhall of 1130 West Vermont says he was assaulted by Lynn Keppler on Black Ford Street. Keppler testified and helped Mendenhall home before he was taken to City Hospital, where he admitted the incident was a drunken bicycle accident.

W. A. Mendenhall West Vermont Street Lynn Keppler Blackford Street Keppler City Hospital

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