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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
4
The Park fills to capacity for the border drama Nobody's Claim with packed houses each afternoon and evening. Advance agent Dugan witnesses a fully booked venue with many standees. Holden Brothers present the old melodrama to roaring approval as other productions and stars move through New York and on shipboard plans unfold for future seasons.
Edward Barnes a laborer at Kingan's became involved in a fight yesterday with Bross while wading in a stream. Bross struck Barnes, was knocked from a path, and was taken to the hospital in serious condition. The incident is under investigation.
Miss Lila Ketcham travels to Maxinkuckee and many friends and relatives plan visits or returns from trips to Boston Arizona Toronto Detroit Louisville and Cincinnati. The item lists numerous households leaving and arriving at social gatherings and summer residences including Alderson Green Madison and Channel Lake with details on the destinations and companions.
In Hiawatha society circles a young man pressed the charming girl despite repeated refusals. A jeweler’s store held a coveted chafing dish she admired, and gossip swirled over the allure of the item and the suitor’s actions amid the witty town chatter.
A rejected suitor turns tiresome, sending a bill to the girl's father for a chafing dish twelve dollars, three buggy rides, and soda. The girl’s mother questions the claim as the beau’s persistence wanes, while a seaside tent “Day Nursery” venture yields profits and amused parents. A Young Men’s Christian Association auxiliary tale closes with a woman’s wit.
May Manton presents a Delft blue frock for girls with a yoke effect trimmed in blue and black white braid. The design suits many materials and shows a tucked blue silk yoke. The pattern features a waist over a fitted body lining and a skirt, with the yoke formed by the facing.
The description details a dress with tucked fronts to yoke depth, puffed sleeves, and a five gore skirt with verted center back plaits. Material requirements for medium size 10 years are given in widths of 27, 44, or 52 inches, plus yardage for yoke and trimming. Pattern Coupon: send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Pattern Dept The Journal Indianapolis Ind. Allow one week for return.
Horace E. Ryan of Indianapolis argues in a letter to the editor that Sunday should remain a day of rest by Biblical authority, noting Saturday is not inherently better for shopping. He contends wage patterns, convenience, and tradition favor keeping stores open on Saturday while acknowledging worker weariness with Saturday evening hours.
Milwaukee Sentinel details a new stenographer arriving to work, boasting fluent shorthand at two hundred words a minute. She transcribes garbled dictation about a freelance proposition, deadlines, and a Remington typewriter, revealing playful misreadings and comic errors in the letter to a gentleman.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Bethany Park Aug 14 reports Dr L L Carpenter marking fifty years in the Christian life with an address. Lectures by Dr J E Powell and W F McCauley, committee reports naming state officers, a banner award to Millgrove Junior C E Society, and a $55 gold medal honor for Burlington members. Evening Palestine stereoptical lecture featured many attendees from Indiana and beyond.
In Indianapolis a $25,000 damage suit was filed in Superior Court by William A. Eck against the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company and the Big Four Railroad. He claims injuries from a March grade crossing collision at East Michigan Street where a train allegedly traveled faster than a city ordinance limits. Mary E. Ray files for divorce after 28 years of marriage from Asbury C. Ray, citing his temper and nighttime disruption. she seeks custody of four children and notes her earnings as a team owner.
Philip Boeglin, the Virginia Avenue saloon keeper who attempted to shoot Patrolman Bailey, was arraigned in Police Court yesterday. The case was continued until Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He will answer four charges, including assault and battery with intent to commit a felony.
Advertisers claim the New Vulcan heater is the most efficient, economical, and durable option in use with artificial gas, emphasizing its reliability and long service life for consumers seeking warmth.
Leander Stiles of Valparaiso yesterday filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the Federal Court. He lists liabilities of 4499 dollars and assets of 125 dollars.
John T Payne sues Elizabeth A Schleich for foreclosure of a mechanic s lien in Circuit Court. William A Eck vs Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company et al in Superior Court Room L. W Miske Company sues Cynthia P Moore et al for foreclosure of a mechanic s lien in Circuit Court. Mary E Ray sues Ausbury C Ray for divorce in Superior Court Room 2. Maggie Morton sues James Morton for divorce in Superior Court Room 3.
Appellate court entries list appellee briefs for cases including Sfineta ex rel Emanuel Strass v Michael Tancey Allen Superior Court. State of Indiana v George Katzman Tippecanoe County Circuit Court. Edward Sharp v State of Indiana Gibson Circuit Court. Albert R Tucker et al v State ex rel Hamilton County Marion County Circuit Court. Other items note appellant briefs, petitions for rehearing, and motions for oral argument with minutes and time extensions.
An ordinance requiring ownership or operation of motor vehicles in the city streets to display identifying numbers. The opinion analyzes the legality, scope, and enforcement implications of numbering automobiles for public identification.
A compilation of court notes discusses the police power behind street numbering on autos to aid identification after accidents, a Washington Supreme Court decision on conspiracy to obtain exam questions for licensure, and street railway transfer validity. It also notes life insurance case on self-inflicted death and a city ordinance banning gas works within certain limits.
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