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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
4
The Park Theater presents Nobody's Claim with a fall scene and a mill burning as main features throughout today and the rest of the week. Miss Grace Jenkins of Lincoln has been engaged by John P. Sousa to star with his band next season as a violin soloist.
Albert Krauss leaves today for an Eastern trip. Mrs E E Post visits relatives in Uniontown Pa. J W Fester and W C Bobbs sail for Europe. Mr and Mrs C P Lesh return from Detroit. Mr and Mrs James B Howard return from Columbus Ohio. Mrs Arthur B Grover leaves Sept 7 for the East. Mr and Mrs Charles P Doney return from Grand Haven Mich. Charlie Cooper visits Asheville. George G Tanner and family return from Atlantic City. Thomas Hibben and family return from Pleasant Hill Ky. Hoyle Euchre Club meets tomorrow with Mrs Charles Gilman. Pirtle Herod returns from Harbor Point Mich. William Allen returns from Detroit. Miss Emma Johnson and Miss Edna Wallace leave for Arlington. Mr and Mrs Addison C Harris return from Wisconsin. Mrs Clinton Scott visiting Elkhart with her sister. Frank Van Camp and children return from Atlantic City. Fidelia A Lester held a new studio event for Miss.
Agusta Durbin of Anderson hosts Harmonic Fraternity guests while Senator Fairbanks and family settle at 1522 North Meridian. Phi Delta Theta alumni plan a Canoe Club dance tonight. Numerous social visits and travel plans outline a busy regional social scene with dinners, outings to Minocqua Wisconsin, Atlantic City trips, circus parties, and forthcoming engagements among local families and clubs.
A fragment reflects a stance that women should not have the same voting rights as men, expressing opposition to free and equal suffrage. The text hints at a sexist viewpoint from a historical era, though specifics are sparse.
The Cleveland and Palmer Handle Company of Dunkirk filed articles of incorporation with $20,000 capital. Directors: John M. Cleveland, Joseph P. Palmer, Thomas N. Lucan. The Richmond Overall and Shirt Company filed articles with $4,000 capital. Directors: Forest A. Colvin, John F. Bartlett, Hery C. Starr.
Detective Holtz brought Henry R. Howell from Danville to answer grand larceny charges for passing a raised check. A lawn fete at Fletcher avenue schoolhouse hosted by Lodge No. 5, 644 Fellows, features Peck's Brigade Band. Circus grounds trouble ends with a brick thrown at Patrolman Montgomery by Sam Lambert. no injury. Fire department fights two small blazes. flue blamed for losses at August Hunie home and Henry Weaver residence. Justice Lockman and doctors declare Thomas Settles of unsound mind. assault charge to be pursued. Vaudeville singer Ella Sanders, 22, of 106 South Illinois, attempted overdose. saved by Drs. Lambert and Kaiser. Her husband, an acrobat, tours fairs. parents in Sheridan.
May Manton describes box-plaited dresses for both children and adults. The example shown uses blue linen madras with needlework, worn without a guimpe, and adaptable to wool, cotton, or linen. It features a fitted body lining and a box-plaited front with back closing.
The pattern shows a frock with box plaited back and skirt, bertha neck, puffed sleeves, and back center closure. Required fabrics vary by width: 4 yd 27 in, 24 yd 32 in, or 24% yd 44 in plus 5 yd insertion and 3 yd edging. Pattern Dept. The Journal Indianapolis Ind. Allow one week for return of pattern.
George E. Degnam, an employee of the Forepaugh Sells Bros. circus, was released after paying $15 at the order of Superintendent Taffe. He had been involved in a melee with a crowd at the show grounds and struck one man, who suffered a very bad looking nose. He was arrested on the charge of assault and battery.
National Capital News reports Treasury Secretary Shaw ordered modernized public business handling. Private secretary Robert B. Armstrong set up card catalogues time stamps and direct telegram reception to ensure same day acknowledgments and prompt full replies. Also notes early mail distribution before 11 am and direct telegram routing with time stamps for accuracy.
The article discusses a prolonged legal dispute over embezzlement or participation in fraud by an agent. It notes disputes about a habeas corpus writ and res judicata, arguing that Judge Andrews’s rulings were reflected on the record. It describes counsel’s stance on extradition hearings and questions the lack of agreement among judges in the same court.
The long sleep of H V Siedenberg at Avondale Heights ends at 9 tonight after 240 hours buried in a coffin without food or water. The man placed himself in a hypnotic state ten days ago and will awaken to complete the morbid stunt.
In Duxbury Massachusetts Judge Caron freed Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor. Solicitor General Richards declined comment and signaled readiness to correct warrant defects and pursue extradition if possible. Attorney General Knox in Beverly echoed restraint, deeming it improper to comment on a foreign court decision.
Walter L. Stebbings, who stabbed Walter A. Scott, president of the Illinois Wire Company, in Scott's Monadnock Building office, was held to the grand jury by the coroner's jury. He testified he did not knowingly stab Scott during a dazed confrontation after Scott attacked him. Stated he opened a letter with a knife moments before. Scott's stenographer corroborated the incident. Stebbings released on $20,000 bond. coroner's jury urged further grand jury action and release pending Criminal Court.
In Erie on August 13 the sixth day of the paymaster Penrose court martial heard Lt Cmdr Winder testify about opening the ship cash box. Inspector Mudd found a shortage of about 5.42 dollars. Penrose, who had left Erie to join Mackinac Island, returned July 5 at noon and was placed under arrest pending the investigation.
In Chicago a burglar tries to yank a bureau drawer for valuables but cannot open it as the homeowner sits up in bed watching. The intruder makes another tug and escapes through a broken sash, leaving the scene behind.
Ef dis worl is a worl of trouble. I notice dat mighty few people is willin ter sell out. De end er de righteous is peace, but he ain't in a hurry ter find peace ef he got ter leave dis worl without just sendin fer de doctor. De rich man got ter go ter heaven thoo de eye er a needje, but de po man het ter git In whatever he kin find a crack In te fence. Ef dis worl is a wilderness er woe, de birds is singin mighty sweet in it.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets as cures for indigestion and stomach ailments. It features patient testimonials from Mrs. T. M. Palmer of Kaufman County Texas describing dramatic recovery after failed prior medicines. The copy claims the remedy cures the disease cause, rebuilds the body, and offers the Medical Adviser free with stamp payments to Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
J P Mullall advertises gilt edge diamond jewelry optical items and repair services. Located at 2% Monument Place the shop promises guaranteed craftsmanship and in house manufacturing and repairs.
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