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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1903

Page

4

Seine Case Fails as Evidence Disappears Near Rushville

Deputy fish commissioners Newhouse and Clarke pursued a camp of men seining on Flat Rock river near Rushville. A large seine was seized but went missing from the mayor’s room when case was heard. Clevenger was arrested for unlawful seining. evidence collapse ends prosecution for now.

John Newhouse Ivey E. Clarke Rush County Newhouse Sweeney Deep Mock Flat Rock River Rushville Seining Fred Clevenger Seine Ac- Clevenger Clarke

Width of Shelby Street Sparks Injunction Bid

An injunction suit may be filed to block Shelby street paving from Pleasant Run to Raymond street. Property owners allege unequal sidewalk to curb widths, misaligned street car tracks, and noncentered grades. Attorneys hold the trees and Ethan Lensmann, city officials cite past road conditions as cause. Buildings and merchants discuss action to challenge the work.

Shelby Street Pleasant Run Raymond Street H J. Budenz Henry Steinmetz J. Tomamichael Burnett & Lewis Company Henry J. Lensmann Cully

Insubordination Charge Leads to Firehouse Suspension

Charles McDonald of hose company No 17 Morris street and Madison avenue faced the Board of Public Safety yesterday morning on insubordination and conduct unbecoming a member. He was suspended three days after a charge preferred by Captain Pugh. Charles Kennedy will fill his place.

Charles McDonald Morris Street Madison Avenue Board of Public Safety Captain Pugh Charles Kennedy

Boys Fight Arrest Near Indiana Avenue Bicycle Shop

Two youths, Trimpe and Lowe, stirred a crowd near a 540 Indiana Ave bicycle repair shop. They offered a wheel, bailed suspect, then fled as police arrived. One boy, Joseph Campbell, urchant charged with petit larceny assault and battery. the other suspect remains at large.

Trimpe Lowe Indiana Avenue W. H. Baiten Baxton

Tailors and Cutters Clash at Garment Workers Convention

The United Garment Workers meeting at Claypool Hotel erupted in loud exchanges as cutters and tailors argued over resolutions limiting cloth cutting, amid a broader push toward possible amalgamation of the two unions. Delegates expressed support and opposition, with talks of forming committees to unify Journeymen Tailors of America and United Garment Workers of America, while Chicago locals eyed jurisdiction changes. The session continued with plans for a committee and possible expansion of union strength, delaying final adjournment by days.

United Garment Workers Claypool Boston New York Socialist Party Resolutions Committee John B. Lennon Journeymen Tailors of America United Garment Workers of America Journeymen Tailors Pent Garment Workers’ Union Chicago Chicago Garment Workers White

Raymond Hobson Dies From Greensburg Fire Injuries

Raymond Hobson a Big Four fireman aged nineteen of 15 East Thirty fourth street died at St Vincent's Hospital from injuries suffered in a Greensburg blaze on Wednesday afternoon He lived with his parents on Thirty fourth street and formerly resided in Bloomingdale Undertaker Reynolds will convey the body to Bloomingdale tomorrow morning.

Raymond Hobson Thirty-fourth Street Greensburg St. Vincent’s Hospital Bloomingdale Reynolds

Barbers Welcome Klo Petzky and Fischer in City Reception

The Journeymen Barbers International Union of America hosted a reception for W. E. Klapetzy the general secretary and Jacob Fischer the organizer now based in Indianapolis after the headquarters moved from Cleveland to this city. Labor leaders spoke including Frank Duffy William Huber Edward Barry Edward Gould John Feltman and others as refreshments and entertainment followed. Klapetzy plans a California trip for health reasons with Fischer serving as acting secretary during his absence. The union headquarters remain in the Security Trust Building on East Market Street.

the Journeymen Barbers’ International Union of America W. E. Klapetzky Jacob Fischer Indianapolis Cleveland Charles Morgan Frank Duffy William Huber United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Edward Barry Central Labor Union Edward Gould John Feltman Klapetzky Klapetzy California Fischer Security Trust East Market Street

Parade marshal faces swell unions for Labor Day march

George Gordon, grand marshal, and aides met in the Union block to plan the Labor Day parade. The rapid growth in unions means several days of arranging the form and allocations. Officials will release details after Sunday morning meeting. six hundred in line plus a Shelbyville delegation of two hundred.

George Gordon Shelbyville

Kahn Tailoring Company Employed Vote On Unionizing

About sixty employees of the Kahn Tailoring Company attended a meeting of the Tailors Mutual Aid Society to consider unionizing the shop. The organizing effort faces discharges from past attempts, with Henry Kahn silent on his stance. organizers hope to form a union without extreme action, but plan possible listing on the Garment Workers of America's unfair list if resisted.

Kahn Tailoring Company Tailors’ Mutual Aid Society United Garment Workers Morrison's Hall Kahn Company Committee of the Mutual Aid Robert Noren W. A. Olivey Charles V. Peterson J. C. Reed Chicago Kahn Henry Kahn Mutual Aid Committee Charles Peterson Garment Workers of America

Neighbors allege foul play in Mrs. Jack Tyndall death

Coroner H G Tatewiler opened an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Jack Tyndall of Nineteenth street near Sheldon, summoned roughly six witnesses including her husband, with rumors alleging prior quarrels and a kick to the stomach that may have caused death. The physician said she suffered catarrh and vomiting before dying, leaving unclear evidence of injuries.

H. G. Tatewiler John Tyndall Nineteenth Street Sheldon Street Tutewiler Tyndalls Tyndall J. C. Stephenson Jack

Roommate theft leads to arrest for grand larceny

Harry Redd of 1187 Arbor Avenue was arrested by Detectives Haley and Kinney and charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing a watch from roommate Hayes Hollery and pawning it on Kingston Street. The watch was recovered from the pawnshop yesterday afternoon.

Harry Redd Arbor Avenue Haley and Kinney Hayes Hollery Kington Street

Death of Lieut Ralph Miller Ended Rapid Army Rise

From San Francisco reports the death of Lieut Ralph Miller Troop L Third Cavalry regular establishment. He died in the Presidio hospital of hepatic abscess after three months illness. Born Feb 7 1874 in New Ross Indiana, he moved to this city in 1883 and attended Shortridge High. He served in the Spanish American War and rose from sergeant to second lieutenant by 1901. His body to be sent to Indianapolis.

San Francisco Ralph Miller Third Cavalry Presidio Hospital Miller Timothy Miller Prospect Street Otto Percy Bessie New Ross Ind Shortridge Bowen- Merrill Company Indiana Philippine Islands McKinley Philippines Luzon Lipa Manila Shortridge High School Thomas Cathro

Bryan's Indianapolis visit. buys blooded horse team

William Jennings Bryan spent a day in Indianapolis grinding editorial copy for the Commoner and visiting reporters. He reportedly purchased a team of chestnut carriage horses named Roosevelt and Pabst for about 1200, indicating a keen interest in horseflesh and a restrained visit to French Lick with plans to delay future engagements.

W. J. Bryan Indianapolis Grand Kern Kern, Jr Mr. Bryan T. Taggart French Lick Mr. Taggart Bryan Indiana Keach-Holtzman Chicago Milwaukee Roosevelt Pabst William Jennings Bryan Charles Rose Normal Il. Word Was Received Today That Mr. Bryan Roosevelt and Pabst Raser Mr. Raser Teddy

Old Man's Misfortune and Diamonds Lost

An elderly Cincinnati man James Kelley aged sixty nine was found on Southeastern avenue and taken to City Hospital by Dr. Cunningham after two days outdoors. He said he was a boiler maker traveling to Danville Illinois and was cared for at Mrs. Stoners residence. Also note Mrs. David Hill from this city lost valuable diamonds at Burtlake Michigan resort.

James Kelley Cincinnati City Cunningham Southeastern Avenue Stoners Danville

Diamonds Missing At English Hotel In Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Hill report loss of diamonds valued at 2.58 dollars left in a room at the English Hotel Indianapolis They offer a 275 dollar reward for recovery of the stones.

Hill Indianapolis

North Meridian Street Residents Oppose Negro Sanatorium Plan

North Meridian Street residents vow to seek an injunction or council action to block a proposed negro sanatorium in the residence district. Reported purchases by several prominent African Americans between Ninth and Tenth streets spark intense local indignation. Louis Holweg says he does not know if residents will buy the property.

North Meridian-street Ninth Tenth Streets Louis Holweg

Rail and customs briefs from Indianapolis notices

Lake Erie and Western passenger offers from Sandusky to Indianapolis with return trips priced 82 dollars and 13 to 15 dollars on other routes. Tickets sold August 21 with final ten day limit. Customs collected 579.78 on two cases of woolens from London paid by George Mannfeld & Sons of North Pennsylvania Street.

Lake Erie & Western R. R Sandusky, C Marquette Houghton R. P, Algeo London England George Mannfeld & Sons Pennsylvania Street

Special excursion trains to Cincinnati and Terre Haute

Rail ads announce round trip fares from Indianapolis with 7:00 a.m. departures to Cincinnati and Terre Haute, returning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets sold at Union Station and East Washington Street offices. local fare applies to unticketed boarders. agents H M Bronson and A G P A oversee arrangements.

Indianapolis Decatur Union Station North Illinois Street Indianapolis Union Station Central Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencassle Cail East Washington St H. M. Bronson Big Four No. 1 East Washington Street M. Bronson Washington St

Niagara Falls Excursion and Midwest Rail Specials

Atlantic City and Lake Shore routes offer twelve day return plans from Indianapolis with stops at Philadelphia Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua and Sandusky. Special trains depart August 18 with D P A agents at 48 West Washington street Union Station and 23 South Illinois street. Michigan City and Rochester excursions listed with modest round trip fares. Feed your horses Janes Dustress Oats.

Indianapolis West Washington Street Union Station W. W. Richardson Philadelphia Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua Sandusky A. H Sellars South Illinois Street Bert and ST. Joseph Fruit Belt OF Michigan Lake Michigan St. Joseph River Silver Beach Coney Island Eastman’s Springs Aueetay Big Four Ation, Oe Lew and St. Union Station Bronson

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