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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1903

Page

2

Banks Before Tax Board Hear Appeals From Banks

Dr James Carter asks the Board of Tax Commissioners to assess banks on the full value of their stock. Indianapolis banks appealed yesterday. executive session followed. County Board of Review had set stock and profits appraisals for several banks with 7 percent rate. Perrin of American Bank defended against face value assessment, citing obligations limiting funds.

James Carter Indianapolis Board of Tax Commissioners County ‘Board of Review Carter County Board of Review National Columbia Merchants’ National Union American National Indiana National Perrin American Bank

Rawls Meets Sharpe In Riverside Open Final

The open golf tournament finals begin today at Riverside on a thirty six hole course. Robert M Sage faces Percy Sharpe in a 9 a.m. start. Play will pause at lunch after eighteen holes and resume at 2 p.m. for the final eighteen. Sharpe, a consistent local player, is seen as Rawls' strong finalist opponent with notable match history.

Riverside Robert M. Sage Percy Sharpe Rawls Sharpe Wo One

Big excursion season ends with record August pace

All records fall as August closes the season with multiple railroad excursions. The Big Four ran to Atlantic City, Pennsylvania sent a Niagara trip, and other lines plan August departures to Benton Harbor Yellowstone and Niagara Falls, with Monon and Lake Erie routes also closing out with rail and boat trips.

Big Four Atlantic City Pennsylvania Niagara Benton Harbor Lake Erie Yellowstone Park Niagara Falls

Elks Honor Joseph T Fanning as Grand Exalted Ruler

An Indianapolis Elks reception celebrated Joseph T Fanning elected grand exalted ruler of the BPO Elks. Mayor Bookwalter John W Kern and Senator Charles W Fairbanks praised his service, with Kern noting the order's charitable efforts. Fanning received a gold life membership card amid expressions of gratitude and city pride.

Joseph T. Fanning B. P. O. Elks Indianapolis No. Ls. B. P. O. Elks Elks Joseph E. Bell Lodge of Elks Bookwalter Fanning The Order of Elks America Baltimore Kern Nevin Lyda Carnahan Leathers John W. Kern Bell Mr. Fanning Elkhom William E. English Order Joseph Jacob Josephs Joe Joe-Joe Mr. Kern Arie Virginia Fairbanks Charles W. Fairbanks

Regular Interurban Service To Richmond Dayton

President Winters of Dayton and Western Traction notified Indianapolis and Eastern Railway that regular service to Richmond and Dayton will start today. Fare about 75 cents, Dayton total $1, around five hours with transfers at Dublin and Richmond. An obstruction at Dayton delayed Eastern officials traveling in a flat car, delaying the planned longest electric line trip.

Winters Dayton & Western Traction Company J. W. Chipman Indianapolis & Eastern Railway Company Richmond Dayton Dublin Eastern Ohio

Coroner Finds Heart Failure Behind Mrs Tingle Death

The body of Mrs. John Tingle was exhumed under coroner order to confirm cause of death. After examination the coroner ruled heart failure as the cause, dismissing claims of a fatal kick by her husband John Tingle who was released after the finding.

John Tingle Sheldon Nineteenth Streets Tutewller Geis

Detectives arrest John E. Barron for grand larceny

Detectives Haley and Kinney yesterday arrested John E Barron at 16 North Alabama Street for grand larceny. He sold his household goods to Leroy J King, a com-

Haley and Kinney John E. Barron North Alabama Street Leroy J. King

Ill Health the Cause Mrs Bowlen Suicide at Home

Despondent over ill health Mrs Mary A Bowlen 26 wife of James Bowlen a socialistic leader killed herself at 1523 Sheldon Street early yesterday morning. A five year old found her on the floor in a rear room with an empty bottle and the odor of carbolic acid. She had been married six years and leaves a husband and one child.

Mary A. Bowlen James Bowlen Sheldon Street

Griswold Out On Bail in Saloon Appeal

Griswold the 146 South Illinois street saloon keeper, fined 300 dollars and sent to the workhouse, was freed on a 1000 dollar bond pending his Criminal Court appeal. He ran a wineroom selling liquor to girls, with three juveniles sent to the reform school. Authorities face criticism for the release amid alleged continued violations. Judge Whallon said bond was proper to await appellate review.

Griswold South Ilinois Street Whallon Criminal Court United States

Socialists Clash At Garment Workers Convention Over Politics

Socialists push to strike politics from the United Garment Workers constitution as delegates clash over a proposed change. The vote defeats the move, with Socialist leaders signaling they will respect the majority. The day features officer reports, a proposed universal label rejection, and plans for a weekly union organ The Garment Worker. Miss Lillian Fredericks, president of the local union, receives a diamond ring from the tailoring branch.

Convention of United Garment Workers of America United Garment Workers Socialist Party Henry White Samuel Gompers Federation of Labor New York American Federation of Labor Boston Socialist Party of Chicago Garment Worker Western Office Garment Workers Executive Council White Lillian Fredericks Frederick

Realty men vow fight over Marion county tax boost rush

Indianapolis real estate brokers warn against a planned horizontal increase in Marion county realty assessments claiming the county pays more than its share of taxes. They cite rising values and urge organized opposition before the State Tax Board while officials deny any decision yet to raise Marion’s assessment.

Indianapolis State Board of Tax Commissioners Marion County Tris Marion Hendricks Boone Hamilton Madison Shelby Hancock Johnson Morgan Awsitor State Albert Metzger Mariton County John J. Appel H. Spades Vernor Durbin State Tax Board

Three Score and Five Col John William Ray Birthday

Col John William Ray, born August 15 1828 in Madison Indiana, celebrates his seventy fifth birthday at Woodruff Place Indianapolis. He is active in real estate with Union Trust Company and has a long career as lawyer, Civil War colonel, pension agent, banker official, and Republican figure with a broad circle of friends.

John William Ray Madison Ind Woodruff Place Colonel Ray Ray Jefferson County Asbury University de Pauw University Greencastle Richard Rosseau Bloomeld Catherine Phipps Isaac N. Phipps Bloomfield Eleanor L. McDonald Mac Donald United States Court Col. Ray Edward B. Porter H. C. Newcomb Lucia Elizabeth Ray Indianapolis Savings Bank Bank of Commerce Southport Union Trust Company

Colonel Ray Remembered for Temperance Work and Civic Service

A tribute to Colonel Ray highlights his cordiality humor and wide reach across many communities. An ardent Republican and temperance worker he inspired campaign crowds and served Roberts Park Church as longtime Sunday school superintendent and Bible study leader.

Colonel Ray Eeither Ray Lincoln Club James A. Garfield Roberts Park Church East Drive Woodruff Place

Ostendorf Concert Band to Close Fair Bank Season Tonight

The Ostendorf Concert Band will end its eight week tenure at Fair Bank with tonight’s farewell program and free admission for the remainder of the summer. Management cites attendance declines and high expenses as reasons to discontinue summer concerts, with plans for later nightly park concerts and possible Indiana tour by the 36 instrumentalists.

Ostendorf Fair Bank Indianapolitans Louis Ostendorf Indiana

Lake Erie and Western and Monon Excursions Flyer

Railroad excursion notices list round trip fares to Marquette and Houghton Michigan from Indianapolis, with dates August 14 15 16 21 and return limits ten days. Agents named A H Sellars R P Algoe W W Richardson schedule details Union Station 8 North Illinois street and 48 West Washington street.

Marquette Mich Houghton West Washington Street Union Station W. W. Richardson R. P. Algeo Lake Erie & Western R.rk Michigan City Rochester Indianapolis D. P. A. Pennsylvania Lines Ind

Fast Round Trip Trains Between Cincinnati and Indianapolis

Special nonstop trains depart Indianapolis Union Station at 7:00 a m and Cincinnati Central Union Station at 7:00 p m with round trip fare of 1 26 dollars. Terre Haute offers a 1 dollar round trip excursion leaving at 7:00 p m. Tickets and information available at City Office No 1 East Washington Street and Union Station. H M Bronson A G P A

Indianapolis Decatur Union Station North Illinois Street Indianapolis Union Station Central Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencassle East Washington St H. M. Bronson Big Four East Washington Street

Dunes Northland Limited Leaves Indianapolis at 6 50 P M

The Northland Limited with sleeping cars runs daily from Indianapolis at 6 50 p m over the old route via Richmond and G R I Railway The Fishing Line For reservations contact ticket agents or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.

Northland Limited Indianapolis Richmond G. R. & I. Railway W. W. Richardson

Transcontinental Rail Fare and Return Details

Lake Erie and Western R R offers $15 round trip to Atlantic City New Jersey departing Tuesday August 18 via Lake Shore Lehigh Valley routes. Through sleepers provided. Return in twelve days with stopovers at Philadelphia Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua and Sandusky. For berths and full particulars contact A H ee D A uth Illinois Street.

Lake Shore Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua Sandusky A. Hee D. A Uth Illinois Indianapolis Big Four Washington St Union Station

Dustless oats and razor supplies advertisement

An advertisement listing Feed your horses JANES'S Dustless Oats and Capital Razor and Supplies. It is followed by E. Bodine & Co., located at 37 EB Ohio 3, implying a retail or supplier context for equine feed and hardware. The brief item highlights a local business promotion and contact details.

Janes Capital Razor and Supplies E. Bodine & CO Ohio

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Sores Co, CO Badger Pri Mery Smyrna Adger Furniture Co Wulschner Clubhouse Senator Fairbanks Bond Garment Workers’ Convention Col Fair Bank Management Lake Erie & Western R. BR Sandusky, C Indianapeli Ps m A. H. Sellars Illinoia Street Pennsylvania Lines MONON North Michigan Lake Erie & Western R. R N. J Michigan Central Detroit Canada ALGEO Grant H. Clay M. D New York Dental Company Ig Witens R. P. King Lemcke Coburn Coal Company MART Central West HEEB Indianapolis Business Universit Duate E. J. Heeb Pennsylvania St Chautauqua Lake North Michigan Resorts Grand Rapids & Indiana Ry Petoskeya Travers City Macki Nac Island ST. Joseph Fruit Belt Michigan Lake Michigan St. Joseph River Silver Beach Coney Island Eastman Peres H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A Kelleher Washington Street Claypool Hotel Sentinel Printing CO West Market Street Pearson's Piano House
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