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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1901

Page

2

Captain Allen Desires State Office Change

The Statehouse learned Captain David F. Allen of Frankfort seeks to fill the Secretary of State vacancy caused by Union B. Hunt leaving after his second term. Local politics anticipate Neal of Lebanon will move to Sak, leaving the Ninth district Democratic post to Mike Allen of Delphi as Allen’s probable successor.

David F. Allen Frankfort Statehouse Secretary of State Union B. Hunt Charlies F. 8 Indiana Neal Mike” Allen Delphi Captain Allen Allen Philippines Landis Calin Allen Rank Chicago Indianapolis

Fort Wayne Charter Case Brief Filed in Supreme Court

The State appeals in the Fort Wayne charter case over a municipal judge appointment. Judge Dreibelbiss’s lawyers challenge Louttit’s election and seek mandamus to vacate, arguing the legislature may choose appointive or elective offices and that no valid pay court existed at the time of Louttit’s election. The brief cites Governor Durbin’s appointment and asserts the governor’s power to appoint.

Fort Wayne Robert B. Dreibelbiss Benny C. Berghoff City of Supreme Court Dreibelbiss J. B. Harper Robert 8. Taylor Vesey @ Heaton W. & E. Leonard Durbin W. Louttit Louttit Dretbelbiss Allerit Judge Aa Elient Gone

Monument to Lawton at courthouse grounds site chosen

The Lawton Monument Commission met in the Governor's office and chose the west side of the courthouse grounds for the memorial honoring the Indiana soldier. Funding has risen to nearly 5000 dollars with bronze from captured cannon. Governor Durbin and Evans Woollen urged Marion County to grant rights and approve a 2000 dollar contribution toward the project with placement at the west entrance.

Lawton Indiana Wton Philippine Islands University Park Durbin Evans Woollen Marion County

A Parade of Canoes at Broad Ripple Evening

Aquatic Club plans a lantern canoe parade tomorrow night at 9 on the river at Broad Ripple. Each member with a canoe decorates and joins the float. The houseboat and western river area will feature the display as the club eyes larger accommodations next year. New pianos also advertised at Wulschner’s.

Aquatic Club Broad Ripple Havelick

Ultimatum on Jeffersonville marriage licenses survey

Attorney General Taylor issues a firm demand to stop unlawful license grants in Jeffersonville or face action under Indiana’s 186? law on county officers. He will handle replies via deputies Moore and Hachey while courts in Floyd County await conformity, amid colorful local accounts of Gretna Green style weddings and magistrates known for quirky ceremonies and fee-driven rulings.

Jeffersonville Indiana Taylor Gretna Green Denver American Bar Association Clerk Carr Floyd County Carr Moore and Hachey Louisville Courier-Journal Gretna Green-Jeffersonville St. Clerk Courier-Journal Kentucky Auey B. T. Nixon Squire Magistrate House Pennsylvania Baltimore Squire House

Trouble on Oak Hill: disputes lead to weapons and court

Everett Artist a colored merchant on Oak Hill was fined in Justice Stout's Court for drawing a revolver on Rev. John F. Boyle colored whose son runs a shop nearby. Boyle and son face provoke charges. Boyle, a preacher, challenged Artist to shoot but no shot was fired. The fight stems from rumors of boys shooting craps near Boyle's store in which Boyle may be involved. Young Boyle to be tried today for drawing a knife.

Everett Oak Hill

Insurance Pays 250000 State Revenue From Insurance Cars

Indiana officials discuss how large insurances reductions affect state tax receipts. About 11 000 licenses issued to agents in six months. total revenue from licenses and taxes about 250 000 annually. Women agents rise to thirty. new credit indemnity insurers expand across counties.

Cyrus F. Neal Insurance Department of State Hart Indiana Neal

Bookwalter returns to Indianapolis amid Democratic city race

Republican mayoral candidate Charles A. Bookwalter and his family, visiting eastern cities, cut a trip short to attend to business with Frank J. Noll of Gem Garment Company. He declined to judge the Maguire Moore contest, stating unfamiliarity with the latest city committee troubles, and planned a late-week return.

Charles A. Bockwalter Indianapolis Frank J. Noll Gem Garment Company Democratic City Committee Maguire Moore Beckwalter

Democratic Struggle in Moore Party Over Maguire Candidacy

The Moore Democrats question Charles Maguire's campaign and lack of organizing effort while P J Ryan and others push his bid in the Eleventh ward. Rumors tie Maguire to a power balance between Tamm and chief with potential deputyship and shared salaries, which Tamm denies while Geckler remains uninformed.

Charles Maguire Moore Democrats Moore Maguire P. J. Ryan Democrats Geckler Tamm Chlef

Girl Smokes On Car Stuns Police In Kissel’s Garden

Patrol sergeant Warren recalls a peculiar case in Kissel’s Garden where a young blonde woman openly smoked on a moving city car. Passengers watched, road officer McCarthy frowned, and no law was broken. She left downtown with a male companion, remarking that the officer did not like her.

Warren Kissel’s

Indiana Knights Templars to Lead Parade at Louisville Conclave

Indiana Grand Lodge plans show a large delegation to the Louisville triennial con clave with wives and friends. Secretary Prather expects over 1,200 attendees, with many lodges listed and an official train departing from Union Station Monday at 9 AM. The band from Knights town home will join, and Indiana hosts will assist Louisville lodges during August 26 to 30.

Indiana Knights Templars Louisville Prather Indiana Grand Lodge Union Station Panhandle Raper Indianapolis New Albany Jeffersonville Lafayette Kokomo Greencastle Wabash Madison Columbus Franklin Knightstown Richmond Fort Wayne Greenfield New Castle Anderson St. John's Logansport Bluffton la Vallette Evansville Bedford Marion Apollo Kendallville Cyrene Columbia City Aurora Warsaw Muncie Huntington Terre Haute Washington Vincennes Dublin Grand Commandery of Scottish Rite

Templars Prepare Quarters for Louisville Conclave in New Albany

Five Knights Templar commanderies from Indiana plan to quarter in New Albany during the Louisville conclave next week. Greencastle will bring forty knights and friends. Kokomo Logansport Bedford and Terre Haute also participate. Bands and processions with 500 knights and ladies expected. Maennerchor Hall hosts a Wednesday reception with welcome by Sir Knight J H Weathers. a large ladies committee handles the event.

Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind Knights Templars Louisville Greencastle Kokomo Logansport Bedford Terre Haute New Albany Commandery No. 5 Maennercher Hall J. H. Weathers

Obituary notices for several Indianapolis residents

Mrs. Otto R. Lieber longtime Columbus native dies after meningitis at her father in law's home. Charles Metzler of Los Angeles dies in Ryan Block apartments. Elks and Knights of Pythias to assist at funeral. William Waugh Sr veteran printer dies. burial set for 2:30 pm tomorrow. Mrs Lucretia Mott Brown of Buffalo visit dies. husband Professor Ell Brown and three children survive.

Otto R. Bieber Flora Pfaff Columbus, C Herman Lieber Charles Metzler Los Angeles Ryan Block Indiana Avenue Elks’ Lodge Elkee North Meridian Street Metzler Knights of Pythias Lodge Knights The Elks Crown Hill Lucretia Mott Brown Buffalo College Avenue Wade Brown Ell . Brown Buffalo Exposition Alfred 8. Brown Cincinnati Malcolm Brown Lynn B. McMullen

Long Beach Turf Exchange to be Closed by Governor

Governor Durbin acknowledged steps toward suppressing the Long Beach Turf Exchange near Whiting Indiana but refused to detail actions, saying disclosing plans could jeopardize them. His secretary Colonel Wilson called the suppression a unique proposition and said it will soon be a thing of the past. Ex-Auditor J O Henderson and family returned to Indianapolis from four years in Europe expressing relief at being back with friends.

Durbin Long Beach Whiting Ind Wilson J. O. Henderson Indianapolis Europe Hendersons Kokomo Mr. Henderson United States Spain

Notice to Tourists Mail Service Details

Subscribers leaving the city for the summer may have the Daily and Sunday Journal mailed to any U S or Canada address at no extra charge. Address changes can be made as often as desired. Telephones 238.

Daily Sunday Journal United States Canada

One Fare For Round Trip Knights Templars Conclave

Twenty Eighth Triennial Conclave in Louisville with rail fares from Indianapolis and nearby stations. One fare round trip with return by Sept. 2, extension to Sept. 16, special trains from Indianapolis to Louisville and back, schedules and connections via Pennsylvania and Monon routes. Includes excursions to Michigan resorts and other out of town trips with set dates and prices.

Frankfort Delphi Monticello Michigan City

Watermelon Feasts at Statehouse Split Between Counties

The State Board of Tax Commissioners will host two watermelons feasts this year. Former host Thomas B. Buskirk of Paoli is now in public office, so Montgomery and Jackson counties contribute melons to the event. John C. Wingate promises Montgomery melons will rival Orange County’s. C. E. Carter of Seymour sends a dozen large Jackson County melons, and his gift earns him praise as a prince among men.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Thomas B. Buskirk Paoli Tax Board Buskirk John C. Wingate Montgomery County Orange County C. E. Carter Seymour Jackson County Statehouse Capitol Carter

Federal Officer Arrests Muncie Man in Obscene Letter Case

Lorenz D. Probstd, indicted by the last U S grand jury for postal law violations, was arrested yesterday in Muncie and brought to Indianapolis to the Marion county jail. He is charged with writing an obscene letter to Ora Jones.

Lorenz D. Probstd United States Grand Jury Muncie Indianapolis Marion County Probstd Ora Jones

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