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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
8
Interstate corn supply worries echo through Indianapolis mills as owners discuss how a short crop may shift demand to wheat. Experts predict possible brief shutdowns but expect overall corn prices to stabilize within a few cents, aided by broad wheat stocks and western corn imports.
John Banks denies leading gambling and drink on the Lake Erie and Western to Rochester Sunday, claiming no involvement and noting only a passenger and her mother aboard. He says he tried to mediate but understood gambling occurred. Separately Gus Alesis, candy peddler, was arrested and charged with stealing a ring from a nine year old girl. police report he may have given her candy before the alleged theft.
A petition to place John W. Holtzman on the Democratic mayoral ticket was filed as part of an anti Appel tactic by ten prominent Democratic businessmen. They oppose John J. Appel while backing Holtzman, who credible observers say could unite business and labor voters. Appel rejected requests to run, while Holtzman’s bid is framed as a move to block Appel’s nomination and shift party dynamics ahead of primaries.
A prominent city manufacturer urges national arbitration to avert labor disputes. He proposes a national board like the Supreme Court with district panels to decide labor capital questions and an appeal path, plus union incorporation so unions can sue and be sued. He argues strikes harm markets and urges closer labor capital relations.
The Marion Bond Company, once ruled non existent by Superior Court Judge McMaster, is replaced by the City Bond Company with articles filed yesterday. Richcreek family members serve as incorporators and directors, capitalized at 10000, and the firm will trade bonds, borrow and lend, handle notes and deeds, and buy sell real and personal property. Directors are Benjamin F. Richcreek, Seth M. Richcreek, and Cora I. Richereek. The Richcreeks remain involved while the Richmond Union City Portland Interurban plan also filed articles for a 0 000 capital, linking Wayne Randolph Jay counties. The Second Church of Christ Scientist at Indianapolis was incorporated to hold divine worship per Mary Baker Eddy’s tenets. Officers named include first reader James F. Stecher and second reader Olive Allison. One incorporator expects Chicago judge Ewing to lecture to the congregation. Farbee Wire and Iron Works of Lafayette announced stock reduction and a stock swap to issue preferred stock.
Beaum onts German American Oil Company backs Indiana prospects. M M Bright and John H Davidson secure 500 acres in five tracts near Indiana oil fields with 15000 dollars in capital. Partners plan stock company to push further land purchases and exploration while contracts are spread among local oi lmen.
F L Rumford removed from clerical force prompts six promotions by Postmaster Mc Ginnis each gaining 190 dollars annually Allison Mundell Albert H Steele W J Carroll John B E Hanley M F Sexton Edward F Jones added as regular list substitute paid 500 dollars Jesse M Wall assigned to regular list at 500 dollars annual salary
Notice to tourists lists summer mail option for Daily and Sunday Journal, then details seashore excursions from Indianapolis to Atlantic City Cape May Angelsea Avalon Holly Beach and other New Jersey and Midwest points with round-trip prices 15.00 and 1.50 increments. Special trains depart August 15 and August 18 with various origins and returns. includes through sleepers, coach options, and multiple city connections. Also notes baseball game Pittsburg vs Cincinnati and German Fire Insurance services.
A group of restaurant proprietors planned to form a price fixing combine after a meeting next week. They argued every eatery loses money as costs rise and profits shrink with current meal prices.
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