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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
8
The Central Labor Union rejected a compromise proposal by the Indianapolis Police Dispatch Company to limit police powers and avoid labor conflict. Delegates argued the plan favored corporations, with officers from McCormack and Perkins condemning it as a move to aid nonunion interests. the union reaffirmed its opposition and prepared to seek rescission of the grant.
It is believed an adjustment will be reached between the operators of the ce realine works and the Cerealine Workers' Union before next Saturday, the time set the contract to take effect. As yet no event has been held, but the situation is not considered serious. The union seeks a small wage increase and the removal of the dock system used when mills are idle for repairs.
President Lynch Secretary Bramwood and Vice President Hugo Miller of the International Typographical Union with delegates from the local union departed for Birmingham Alabama to attend the international convention.
Mrs Lydia Clune a widow of 914 East Washington street yesterday attempted death by morphine. Dr Hicks of the City Dispensary saved her. he had treated her on three prior attempts. About fifty five, she has five children and says she has no reason to live.
South Side druggist Hiram Raffensberber recalls rats gnawing herb crates and avoiding poison, then tar, fly paper, and a near fatal run in with white hellebore. Cats suffer tar, fly paper mishaps, then recover after catnip revives them, prompting him to advise cat owners to supply catnip.
Dr James C Pearson aged seventy eight who had lived with his daughter Mrs Martha W Kendall at 28 East New York Street died last evening from intestinal paralysis after a week long illness. He was born in Louisville and practiced medicine in Orleans Livonia Bloomfield and Mitchell before moving to Marion County where five children survive including Martha Kendall Florence Pearson Harry C Pearson and Thomas Pearson. The funeral will be conducted by Rev John Scott at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Also Mrs Lydia Gladding died yesterday at her home after a long illness. Funeral at N A Gladding home North Pennsylvania Street. Mrs Mary Rommell died yesterday at Julius Rodmell’s home five miles northwest of the city. Funeral tomorrow. Andrew Brae died Sunday at 1 South Missouri Street and his former Atkins Saw Works coworkers will attend in a body.
The funeral for Albert Reinken of 257 Gale Street will be held tomorrow afternoon at the German Methodist Church located at New Jersey and New York streets. He died Sunday night at the age of eighty one.
Col R M Smock at Statehouse announces Indiana commander Milton Garrigus returns from California with Leaguers and will confer on arrangements for the state's representation at the National G A R Encampment in Cleveland on Sept 14. He also notes the Seventieth Indiana reunion of General Harrison's Civil War regiment will be in Greenwood on Oct 9.
George W. Self of Corydon, representing Harrison County’s Third District on the Republican state central committee, says no rain since mid June has devastated farming in southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. He estimates Harrison County corn at most one bushel and notes potatoes and vegetables severely reduced.
Reports of a chartered baggage car bar and on‑train gambling on a Sunday Lake Erie and Western excursion to Rochester were denied by Charles F. Daly, Lake Erie and Western general passenger agent, who said no car was chartered and no gambling or liquor sales occurred. Passengers claimed misconduct occurred across the train, with a local organizer named John Banks allegedly directing refreshments and amusement.
Property owners along Twenty-ninth Street from Northwestern to Elmira pressed the Board of Works to approve an opening through North Indianapolis Cradle works grounds to provide an outlet. The street had been closed for H S Hewitt’s mill yard, who urged reopening with petitions signed by locals, while opponents added a remonstrance. The matter was sent to the city engineer for action.
Bates House and Merchants north of Bates House complain to Building Inspector Bedell about a rubbage obstruction on the sidewalk. Bedell warns the wrecking crew to keep the sidewalk clean and clear.
Public works contracts awarded to multiple firms for cement walks gravel roadways curbing and sewers on streets including Ringfeld Vermont Oriental Gale Ohio and New York. Other actions include readvertisement deferred rescinded approvals and orders affecting alley bricking paving and water mains with numerous street references and project values.
Papers ordered for cement walks and curbing on Center Street from Douglass Street to Bright Leet.
Deputy Attorney General Moores will deliver an address today at the old settlers reunion in Morgan County. William E Shoomover of Gas City filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court, liabilities $1 assets 155. Louisa Crane of Sandusky asks police to locate her brother Philip Nunan, who lived here a year ago as his father is dying. John F Darnell American consul at Nogales will return next month from a sixty day leave of absence, formerly from Greencastle. The Cuban-American Sea of New York is sending letters to stop the US flag from ever coming down in Cuba, with several received by Indiana representatives in Congress.
Two sizable audiences enjoyed a one ring performance yesterday afternoon and night. Gypsy the large elephant drew interest along with the highly praised St Leons acrobats led by Bobby St Leon who excelled in flying somersaults. Several clown acts provided additional comedy amid the program.
County officials yesterday denied a liquor license to Terry Moore a North Indianapolis roadhouse keeper. Residents of the suburb cheered the setback as Moore’s backers faced a tense vote. Fr Ritter praised his long fight against saloons while noting sworn character witnesses including colored officers declaring Moore trustworthy.
Indianapolis reader cites Illinois distillery cases and Sherman Act principles to argue the state police power can curb trust power. The letter defends state action against steel and other combines, criticizes the editor’s stance, and cites labor disputes and McKeesport as examples of punitive use of corporate power.
A fragmentary clipping argues that the court of Inquiry led by Admiral Dewey is pressured by "Yellows" to deliver a verdict to appease them, warning of lynching if they do not. The text references sensational headlines and pica type, with chaotic rhetoric about the Yellows and the inquiry’s fate.
A light shower fell two weeks ago and no rain has occurred since. The article notes the Bible verse about the prayers of the righteous availing much, drawing a cautious tone about the prayer remedy and its expected effect.
A Baden native Julius Englehardt claims a new winged device can lift a wearer by batlike wings made of a light unknown material with hollow ribs. The system uses levers to beat air and counterbalance gravity enabling ascent and forward motion. Lofty implications include roof top travel, altered city life, and novel safety, privacy, and fashion changes.
The New York Press lauds Governor Shaw as the Western political standard, praising his courage and balance. It credits him with decisive actions against the bimetallics, leadership in the gold standard battle, and strong state governance. The piece asserts he embodies Western Republican ideals and serves as the party’s spokesman for the region. Shaw is portrayed as a national figure and revivalist of American political virtue.
New York Commercial Advertiser notes gardenias as the top flowers for evening wear this summer with extensive use by both men and women. Orchids also appear, pearls like the pearl dog collars are popular. Society women avoid the “chokerless” frocks, opting for high collars in day wear, deemed more stylish though less comfortable than low collars seen elsewhere.
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