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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1902

Page

2

New Terminal Company Articles of Incorporation Filed

Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capital stock listed at 500000 in 5000 shares of 100 each. Directors subscribed 10000. officers elected include W Kelsey Schoepf president, Hugh J McGowan first vice president, J M Jones second vice president, Clarence Winter treasurer, John D Thomson secretary.

Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company Hugh J. McGowan John D. Thomson James M. Jones Clarence Winter W. Kesley Schoepf Indianapolis Schoepf Street Railway Company of Cincinnati McGowan Widener-Elkins-Morgan Syndicate Terminal and Traction Company Jones Indianapolis Street Railway Company Thomson Ferdinand Winter Broad Ripple Traction Company Oe Street Railway Company Inter Atorney W. Kelsey Schoepf J. M. Jones

Electric Railway Firm Forms in Fort Wayne Area

An electric railway company with capital 3600.00 filed incorporation yesterday as Ohio & Indiana Company of Fort Wayne. Directors include Herbert C. Paul Fleming 8T of Lafayette Lemon G Neely J W Van Dyke Lima and others. It plans railroads and power houses and also trades in grain and stocks under charter. The Strack Hardware Company Mount Vernon incorporated with 37440 capital. directors Frank Strack Jacob Hariem L Rosenbaum L H Keck E E Highman Braddock McGregor. Portland Transit Company Portland to Camden with 10000 capital to connect with Dunkirk Mobile Transit County. directors J A Jaqua E V Fitzpatrick Truman O Boyd Oliver N Eller W F MacGinnittle. Cartwright Headington Company Alexandria merchandise with 2000 capital.

Ohio & Indiana Company Fort Wayne Herbert C. Paul 5B. Fleming 8. T Lafayette Lemon G. Neely Bt Mary's J. W. van Dyke Lima Commission Company BE. W. Bassett F. M. Montgomery Frank F. Wood Strack Hardware Company Mount Vernon Frank Strack Jacob Hariem L. Rosenbaum L. H. Keck E. E. Highman Braddock McGregor Portland Transit Company CC. Fr F. ©. Headington Alexandria

Disappearance Case Ties to Local Family on Bridge Street

John O'Connor of 13 Bridge Street reports his wife missing since Saturday night. A 4 year old boy fell from a cart at Belt round injuring himself, while a man named Commer is recovering from injuries after an assault with a shovel. Local officials investigate.

John O'Connor Bridge Street O'Connor Gus Harding Harcourt

Poor Farm Inmates Demand Tobacco Over Food

County Commissioners finished a probe into poor farm conditions led by Superintendent Harcourt. Inmates testified the anti smoking order and cooking quality sparked broad discontent, with many preferring tobacco to meals. Harcourt defended rations, staffing, and visits while noting meat, milk, eggs, and fruit were provided.

Special Committee of Central Labor Union John de Welf Harcourt Gus Harding George Hermann W. L. Hobbs M. Johnson Mr. Johnson Mr. Hermann Mr. Hobbs Lillian Fredericks Central Labor Union Women’s Department Marie Haslop Heard Hugg Dave Seymour Miss Fredericks County Board of Charities and Correction James K. Ball Ball Diehl Smith Carter Wesley Jordan

Indiana Youths Open for Revenue Cutter Service Exams

Senators report many applications for Naval Academy slots but all are filled. Civil Service exams to select cadets for the Revenue Cutter Service will be held in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Fort Wayne, and Evansville on August 25 26 and 27. About eight to ten cadet appointments expected. Alternates listed with hometowns and names. Fairbanks and Beveridge names cited for appointments already made.

Indiana United States Naval Academy Naval Department Revenue Cutter Service United States Civil Service Commission Indianapolis Terre Haute Fort Wayne Evansville Washington Board of Examiners Congress Army Naval Academy Fairbanks George Mansfield Darlow Walter C. Buskirk Lafayette Chester ©. Henderson Walter F. Speck Bates Nelson North Judson John W. Gray Spencer Beveridge Eldred B. Armstrong Young Armstrong

Army Board in Town Seeks Arsenal Value for Army Post

Army officers in Indianapolis meet at the Denison Hotel to assess the Arsenal property value and receive proposals for a 1000 acre site near Indianapolis for a new army post. Col William McCaskey heads a three man board with Lt Col Wilcox and Major Miller. four land offers will be reviewed. The board will hold public sessions to hear real estate views and examine site suitability near a railroad, with planned facilities and drill grounds. Colonel Dorst also urges a large scale camp of instruction concept for future maneuvers.

Army Arsenal War Department William 8. McCaskey Twentieth Infantry Timothy E. Wilcox Medical Department William H. Miller Quartermaster’s Department Denison Hotel McCaskey Miller Indianapolis Indianapolis Arsenal Wilcox Fort Sheridan Department Joseph H. Dorst Fort Clark Tex Durbin Root Congress Dorst Texas Brown County Aqain

Foreman Newton Sands Injured in Riverside Park Fall

Newton Sands a foreman for the street-car company construction gang was seriously injured yesterday when he fell from a car rounding the loop at Riverside Park. He suffered internal injuries along with head and arm injuries and resides on Jackson Street.

Newton Sands Riverside Park Jackson Street

Have you seen Mrs. Austins last new dress

A brief note asks about Mrs. Austins latest dress, suggesting a social or domestic topic from a historical paper. The line evokes a small, personal curiosity without broader event details or concrete actions.

Rail excursions and special trains announced for Indianapolis trips

A list of Wayne Territory style railroad promos shows tours and returns from Indianapolis and Madison with dates August 10 and August 4. It details schedule departures at 7:25 or 7:30 a m and special trains to Terre Haute and Madison with names John E Turner and navigation along Lake Erie Western.

Indianapolis Terre Haute

Typographical Visitors Plan for Cincinnati Jubilee Delegates

Typographical Union No 1 appoints reception arrangements sports dancing and printing committees for visiting delegates. The reception meeting is set for Thursday evening at the State Federation of Labor headquarters, Union block, Indianapolis.

Typographical Union No. 1 Cincinnati Indianapolis J. P. Turk L. P. McCormack B. G. Brady R. E. Carnaby W. W. Davy H. W. Dennett F. J. de Warf E. P. Barty F. Ellhard F. Eckert J. W. Folger T. P. Harrington C. J. Gary H. 8. Garner C.H. Gilman J. A. Gibson F. I. Grubbs F. L. Gates J. E. Hampton M. H. Halpin W. E. Hamilton W. H. Hart E. J. Heaton 8. L. Johnson J O. Keeler E. T. Oburn E. A. Perkins T. Perry O. A. Redmond C. 0. Sackett J. Schley J. Sexton J. O. Shultz E. R. Westcott J. F. White F. Wilson J. Frary Ollah Toph Elizabeth Caylor C. Morrison W. A. McWhorter T. J. Carter F. Swiggett 5. Steinhauer W. Case E. L. Reinhardt A. J. Swank L. Pich H. Frey J. Leffingwell J. Steffen J. F. Mullen J. P. Hey A. C. Hansen W. C Mann E. E. Behringer F. Eddy W. H. Peck L. G. Shelley C. B. Spann H. Fox Printing F. Kreig B. Cook J. Wilding Rounders C. E. McKee W. W. Cheetum W. M. Hefler J. P. Cherry T. M. Coleman Ed Horton W. Shaler F. Beadle State Federation of Labor

Man Buried At Avondale Heights Fake Grave

A man calling himself Prof. H. T. Sieden burg was buried six feet deep at Avondale heights last evening as a stunt for ten days. A large crowd gathered to view him through holes, seeing his stocking feet and face. Police prevented smoking or matches near the grave.

H. T. Siedenburg Avondale Heights

Excursion Trains Out of Indianapolis August 10

Special trains depart from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Rushville Connersville Hamilton Lawrenceburg Aurora Wabash Union City Danville Acton Park and Danville with round trip prices one dollar or less. Morning and afternoon departures include 6 30 a m 7 15 a m and 9 a m to 1 3 p m and 6 p m. Bands play at Lincoln Park and the Soldiers Home in Danville.

Rushville Connersville Hamilton Cincinnati Indianapolis Union Station Aurora Lawrenceburg Wabash Union City Danville Ill Lincoln Park Acton Park

Rout to Colorado and Midwest Resorts on Sale Now

The railroad promotion announces daily sale routes to Colorado Utah Wisconsin Michigan and South Dakota resorts. For specifics contact R. P. Algeo D. P. A. at the agents or write to the address provided.

Colorado Utah Wisconsin Michigan South Dakota R. P. Algeo

Personally Conducted 87.00 Niagara Falls Excursion

Leave Indianapolis 5 00 p m Thursday August 7 special trains of sleepers chair cars and coaches Return limit 12 days Tickets good returning by boat Buffalo to Cleveland if desired without extra charge Stop overs for Lake Chautauqua and Put in s Bay For berths chairs and further particulars call or address A H Sellars C P A 28 South Illinois street om Via C H and D Combination rail and lak Per ce cc ee Including al ex nmp1 or booklet ALGEO D P A ees

Indianapolis Buffalo Cleveland Lake Chautauqua Putisn Bay A. H. Sellars South Illinois Street Salt Lake City San Francisco Los Angeles Louisville Lodge St. Louis Missouri Pacific Railway Louisville Sea's Big Four East Washington Street Union Station H. M. Bronson

Journal Follow You For Summer Mail Delivery

Announcement offers a summer service to keep in touch with home by mailing the Journal. Readers may place an order, change the address as desired, and receive the paper while away. Includes guidance on starting the order and adjusting the destination as needed.

Gold mounting offer for rings and diamonds

An advertisement seeks thousands of pennyweights of gold for immediate manufacture of plain rings and diamond mountings. It promises handmade work with guaranteed quality and appeals to the reader by stressing the meaning of quality.

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