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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

Page

4

Indiana Knights of Pythias Appeal on Rathbone Sisters Fund

The Supreme Tribunal hears an appeal from the Grand Tribunal of Indiana over a 5000 appropriation to the Rathbone Sisters for a Pythian Orphan's Home. The Grand Lodge had authorized an assessment to raise the funds, contested by the Grand Tribunal and now before the high court. The decision is not expected until tomorrow.

Indiana Knights of Pythias Order Supreme Tribunal Claypool Grand Tribunal of Indiana Indiana Grand Lodge Rathbone Sisters Grand Lodge Grand Tribunal Jesso Shively Richmond Supreme Tbunal George Shirts Nobiesse

Nottar In A Bad Way Police Think He Wanted To Murder His Wife

Stephen Not tar of 516 Holley Avenue is in City Hospital after attempting suicide with a razor early yesterday. He was arrested Wednesday on assault and carrying concealed weapons, released on bond, then went home and allegedly plotted to kill his wife and daughter-in-law. Police say he aimed to murder his family during the night, with a butcher knife and an ugly hatchet found on him. An insanity commission will act after his recovery.

Stephen Nottar Holley Avenue City Hospital Nottar Nottars John

Dynamite Blows Down Cyclorama Building in Indianapolis

One thousand onlookers watched as two pounds of dynamite blew into the Cyclorama building near Illinois and Market streets last night. The blast toppled half the wall and roof, scattered bricks, and sent spectators fleeing. George A. Everett of Indian apolis Wrecking Company directed the operation to clear the site for the new terminal building, with work continuing by day and night.

Illinois and Market Streets Market Street Illinois Street Capitol Avenue Sentinel Printing Company Terminal Station George A. Everett Indianapolis Wrecking Company Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Rome Coliseum Everett

Indiana Photographer Association Elects New Leaders

The Indiana photographers convention recorded a successful meeting with C R Reeves of Anderson slated as president for the coming year, and officers named include C W Hearn of Boston as first vice president and C J Van Deventer of Decatur as second vice president. An amendment to give manufacturers a voice in meeting-site selection was defeated, with St Louis chosen for the 1901 convention.

Milwaukee Indianapolis C. R. Reeves Anderson Indiana C. W. Hearn Boston C. J. van Deventer Decatur George Cc. Holloway Terre Haute Ind Frank R. Barrows Hearn New England Association Illinois Association St. Louis Minneapolis Chicago San Francisco Putin Bay Sacramento Louisville Niagara Falls Ne Aerie Winona

Winona Hosts World First Permanent Photo Salon

A Wisconsin-Led gathering reports $00 raised by subscription with $0 more needed to fund a global first. L. F. Deardorff’s talks on bu ses are moved to today after a crowded morning. Steadman of Mexico and Lucius W. Hitchcock of Buffalo spoke, with Bromide paper and portrait lighting demos by Hast and Inglis delighting attendees.

National Association Indiana Winona L. F. Deardorff Steadman City of Mexico Lucius W. Hitchcock Buffalo Hast Eastman Company James Inglis Chicago

Donaldson Cleared in Police Court Riot Case

Judge Whallon dismissed the case against Gordon Donaldson, a colored special officer for the C H and D Railroad, accused of inciting a riot at Union Station. He was charged with drawing deadly weapons and profanity after being cornered by a white crowd who said he knocked down a woman with a baby, drew a revolver, and threatened harm.

Whallon City Police Court Gordon Donaldson C., H. & D. Railroad Union Station Donaldson

Jails Not for Children Warn Indiana Officials

A. W. Butler of the State Board of Charities reports that several Indiana counties confine minors in jails or lockups in violation of a new law. He cites May sheriff reports from 17 counties listing children in custody, urging proper placement in homes or children's facilities and enforcement of the prohibition against under fourteen being jailed.

Butler State Board of Charities Indiana Board of State Charities Board of Guardians Allen Cass Clark Delaware Floyd Franklin Greene Huntington Knox Kosciusko Lake Madison Miami Monroe Porter Tippecanoe Vigo

Two Indiana Firms Incorporate Under State Law

Indianapolis capitalists formed Parker City Oil Company with 500000 capital led by Philander H. Fitzgerald and H A Fenton plus Frank N. Fitzgerald. National Elevator Company to build grain elevators at McCowan Murdock and Hume Illinois with 50000 capital by Justice H Bowen Robert Hastings and Fred Coleman. Other incorporations include Muncie Lumber Company 16000 New Castle Press Company 30000 and Graceland Cemetery Association Valparaiso with listed trustees.

Indianapolis Parker City Oil Company National Elevator Company Indiana Philander H. Fitzgerald H. A. Fenton Frank N. Fitzgerald Frank Bower J. P. Fitzgerald P. H. Fitzgerald Murdock Hume Ilil Justice H. Bowen Robert A. E. Hastings Fred W. B. Coleman Muncie Lumber Company N. P. Selling L. H. Klus Albert Grouleff J. G. la Mont New Castle Press Company Frost B. Hernly Otto Williams V. Byers Graceland Cemetery Association Valparaiso J. W. Bieb C. W. Ee F. A. le Pell W. C. Deotte

Must Keep Off Streets Rigid Wireroom Regulations Issued

Three young girls sentenced to the Reformatory by Judge Stubbs were taken to the institution. They were arrested Sunday for frequenting wine rooms in a den run by A. S. Griswold at 146 South Illinois street. Griswold’s case was continued by Judge Whallon until Tuesday afternoon for more evidence. Police officials vow to break up the wireroom evil with arrests in all such cases and a crackdown on keepers of notorious liquor rooms. Deputy Prosecutor Ira Holmes said prosecutions will be vigorous with no leniency for saloon operators.

Stubbs Trimpe Lowe A. 5 Griswold South Illinois Street Whallon Ira Holmes

Goss Visits Indianapolis From Germany

David K. Goss president of the American School for Boys in Strassburg Germany and former city schools superintendent is in Indianapolis for a two weeks visit. He will return to Germany September 9 taking with him five or so Indiana boys and ten from

David K. Goss American School For Boys Strassburg Germany Indianapolis Indiana

Acton Park Meeting Sparks Custodian Debate and Elections

Acton Park Association annual session near riot as C D Reeves and supporters push to remove custodian Joseph Sutherland, prompting defense from Rev D A Robertson and Mrs. voters. Dr J W Dashiel re elected president as officers and trustees are named while Gen Ballington Booth discusses philanthropy and the day closes with concerts by Seneff Ladies Military Band and remarks by Judge David Gooding.

Acton Park Association Joseph Sutherland Old Acton O. D. Reeves D. A. Robertson Reeves Sutherland Mr. Reeves Acton E.L. Wilson Wilson Mr. Robertson Robertson Dr. Dashiel Dashiel J. W. Dashiel B. M. Morgan L. G. Akin Hattie M. Akin E. L. Wilson T. E. Goodrich A. J. Simpson Charles Robertson H. A. Wheeler J. L. F. Steeg Gen. Ballington Booth Salvatiors Army The Volunteers of America Pittsburg Brooklyn Kansas City General Booth Chariton Sheridan Seneff Ladies’ Military Band David Gooding Lozier

Witness Fee Dispute Over Attorney Teaching Role

A court ruling sustained the license board. Allen Porter claimed witness fees of 23.35 for testifying in the case. The petition filed yesterday says he attended as a witness for two days, but he was employed as an attorney, not a witness.

ELOPED TO COLUMBUS

William Koehler of Koehler Bros grocers secretly married Miss Clara Frederick of 303 East Tenth Street in Columbus Ohio. The couple kept the union hidden from near relatives and proceeded with a quiet ceremony. Frederick is connected to the Weather Bureau through a brother, Sergeant Frederick, who was surprised by the news.

William Koehler Koehler Bros Clara Frederick East Tenth Street Columbus J. Koehler Woodruff Place Frederick Sergeant Frederick Weather Bureau

Petitions for Franchise Filed by Indianapolis & Southwestern

The Indianapolis & Southwestern Traction Company filed a petition for a franchise with the Board of Commissioners to build a single or double track from the south city line along Bluff road to Marion county’s southern boundary. The board would require a $1,000 good faith deposit and $25 per year per longi tudinal mile of road, with construction to start in October and grading and roadbed completion by October 1, 194.

Indianapolis & Southwestern Traction Company Board of Commissioners South Corporation Bluff Road Marion County Traction Company

Pennsylvania Lines Madison Excursion Train Ad

A steamboat excursion up the Ohio river from Madison with a round trip fare of 25 cents. Pennsylvania Lines offer a Sunday trip on August 9 leaving Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and Madison at 6 p m with round trip tickets to Madison for 1 25.

Indianapolis Madison Ohio River Aurora H. M. Bronson

Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines Excursions To National Encampment

Indiana official headquarters train departs Indianapolis at 12 15 p m August 10 for San Francisco arriving August 16 with through sleeping cars via Scenic Colorado and Salt Lake. Niagara Falls and Monon Route excursions offer round trips from Indianapolis with multiple connections and liberal stopovers, plus Vandalia Line and Big Four Route options to Cincinnati Terre Haute and beyond. Tickets available through ticket agents with dates July 31 to August 14 and return deadlines in October.

Indiana Indianapolis Vandalia San Francisco Scenic Colorado Salt Lake St. Louis Chicago W. W. Richardson G. A.R Cal Colorado Indiaanapolis Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Leadville Salt Lake City Ogden Big Four East Washington Street H. M. Bronson

Motion to Retax Costs in Shaffer Liquor Case

A motion was filed to retax a portion of the costs in the Charles H. Shaffer case before the Board of County Commissioners yesterday. The Shaffer matter involved a liquor license salt and a blanket remonstrance signed by about 700 citizens in the Fourth ward. The hearing before the committee occupied a substantial portion of the day.

Charles H. Shaffer Board of County Commissioners Shaffer Fourth Ward See Ee

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