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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
8
Reports from Cleveland politics detail Charles Maguire accusing Moore Democrats of fixing the Sixth ward race after Saturday. Wolsiffer says Moore stands to gain, while Polster and Fanning defend machine tactics. Prohibitionists nominate Hendricks in First ward. Daly withdraws, blamed on machine pressure.
Charles I Shafer who runs a restaurant at 48 South Senate avenue was arrested after assaulting his wife. Police found him inside the restaurant with revolvers and a butcher knife. He surrendered without resistance after threats to kill. His wife was badly injured and had fled to a nearby saloon before the bolo chase.
Organised labor issues a Blue Book recording the last legs of the dispute over nonunion bands in the Labor Day parade. The Musicians' Union demands a written statement by Sept 1 if nonunion acts are allowed, while the general committee has already permitted the Newsboys’ Band and the colored band to parade with other unions. The Labor Day committee plans to revisit the issue at its next meeting.
A issued blue book lists lawmakers deemed unfriendly to organized labor. It accuses Senate members Conlogue through Brooks of opposing labor measures and credits favorable votes to Ball Burns Fortune Gwinn Harrison Winfield Wampler Inman Heller Stillwell. It praises House supporters Artman Burkhart Burrier Catley Clark H ersfield Jakways Kirkman Van Fleet Mummert and notes defeats of anti labor bills by lobby groups including the Merchants and Grocers Association. The document cites railroads and a corrupt legislature critique, naming leaders such as Wood Wolcott and Brooks and detailing committee actions and lobbying funds aimed at defeating labor foes.
The Laundry Workers Union, after reconsidering a prior abstention, will participate in the Labor-day parade riding in carriages. Members faced taunts from street urchins who mocked their attire and asked about shirts and collars. Labor leaders deny reports that D. M. Parry plant workers were discharged for union activity. they say such actions hardened resolve to organize.
The Society of the Army of the Tennessee plans an October meeting to be fixed by General McGinnis Henry C Adams and local members. The group, one of the largest and most vigorous army organizations, expects 200 to 300 members to attend the Indiana Commandery of the Loyal.
Secretary Charles Downing notes fierce competition among Indiana cattle breeders at the State Fair in Indianapolis with new classes for Indiana owned cattle. Shorthorns and Durhams will compete separately, each prize duplicated by the American Shorthorn Breeders Association to boost interest and showcase premium livestock.
Promoters H C Tuttle 8 H Brubaker H H Fay and Co E Thornton deny reports the industrial city scheme was dropped They state land options on Irving ton site expired but options on other land were taken at near farm property prices They note a coal supply contract with a major mining company to provide steam coal at 1 dollar per ton The miscommunication stemmed from James S Cruse who has been away from the city Cruse is said no longer part of current planning and the project will move forward with vigor
The Jeffersonville Gretna Green opinion spurs debate as clerks in counties beyond Clark issue licenses to nonresidents. Deputy AG Moores urges amending the law to require applicants to provide required statistics at license application. Ministers and justices are said to be slow in returning solemnized marriage records.
At English's Hotel cafe manager Cunningham watched as a black waiter attacked B. F. Mutchler the head waiter after a rebuke for poor service. The clash drove guests from seats for several minutes before the assailant left and Mutchler defended himself.
A colored man, Lige Hood, nabbed but escaped after grabbing an umbrella from a Danbury hat store rack. He was later arrested. A committee including Rev. B. J. Morgan and J. H. Ward plans a Tuskegee modeled industrial school for colored people, to be housed at Flanner Guild Cottage on Rhode Island Street near Blake, with early classes in cooking sewing wood carving housekeeping and poultry raising. The Charity Organization Society backs the effort and a prospectus calls for contributions.
Farmers who spoke despondently ten days ago grew hopeful as rain fell yesterday, promising a half crop of corn and pasture revival. A traveler noted rain varying by patch, with corn prices dropping from 71 cents to 2 cents as showers moved through the region.
Beatrice Wilkie formerly of Davenport Iowa attempted self harm last night at Mrs. Lewin's resort 36 West Washington Street by taking morphine. Despondent after a quarrel with her roommate she was treated for about two hours by Drs Young and Kennedy of the City Dispensary before revival.
A ticket to the Indiana State Fair during the week of September 14 is marketed as a superior investment compared to stocks or bonds. The holder may enjoy two Sousa concerts, see Odd Fellows drills, trotting and pacing races, and access horse, cattle, poultry, corn and flower shows, plus all exhibits. Fifty cents buys less enjoyment elsewhere.
Rumors rise of a possible injunction to stop the Board of Public Works from receiving bids on a new lighting contract set for next Monday. Indianapolis Light and Power Company objects to specifications demanding enclosed arc lights, saying the change would cost about $100,000 and may discriminate against them in other matters. Officials from the company decline to discuss the matter as lawsuits may be filed this week.
State leader Henry L. Kramer, president of the comy, serves on Governor Durbin's military staff while A B Schanz, secretary, commands the Indiana National Guard artillery battalion, indicating strong ties between state government and military units.
Mrs Leona Minturn会员 of the Women Prison and Girls Reformatory board said Miss Pray became temporary superintendent as Miss Keeley leaves for New York to be with her ill sister. Miss Emma C Rhodes of Richmond had been elected but declined after a long distance call saying she could not succeed. Board members Coffin and Elam are away. a permanent choice remains unsettled with 32 applicants.
About seventy five residents gathered at Lyra Hall to press the Board of Works for sewer repairs in the Fifteenth ward. A committee outlined a resolution calling for 5000 feet of main sewer extension to the river, amid reports of stench and typhoid risk from Wisconsin and Morris streets. Two weeks’ follow up planned with a ward petition.
Secretary Clark of the Board of Health reports fewer typhoid fever cases in Indianapolis this summer than ever before. He attributes the decline to the city’s improved sanitary conditions and practices.
Charles E. Wilson reported plans for Indiana day September 14 at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. He secured conditional arrangements for a special 6 PM performance, inviting Gov. Durbin and party to attend. Waddell and Cummings renewed invitations from the Indian village officials.
Porter County Telephone Company of Valparaiso filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state naming capital stock at 10000 and planning lines across Porter Laporte and Lake counties. Journeymen Plasterers Local Union No 2 also filed, naming directors Henry Sigman J H Foster and Charles Taylor. Sterling Remedy Company marketing cascar ets attached to the filing under foreign law. articles claim total capitalization of 1600000 with 22000 represented in Indiana, suggesting the state as distribution point for the company a note on investment size was made
Artemus Pratt Kerr of 2026 Cornell Avenue died yesterday after a two week illness from stomach trouble. Born in Rossville in 1851, he lived in Monticello where he ran a printing shop and published the Constitution before 1870, then moved into hardware. He came to Indianapolis in 1880 and since 1883 edited the Indianapolis Newspaper Union. He was unmarried. funeral at his brother’s home on 1924 Bellefontaine Street, with burial in Monticello. Also funeral today for William Cherry, who died on a Santa Fe train, from the family home at 1215 Broadway at 2 p.m.
Kinsey Cullison of Mineral Greene county filed a petition in bankruptcy in the U S Court. Liabilities listed at 1321 dollars and assets at 716 dollars. Also filing were William I Allen of Richmond with liabilities 5500.60 and assets 2900 and John L Sullivan of Komomo with liabilities 5887 and assets.
Subscribers can have the Daily and Sunday Journal mailed to any U S or Canada address with no extra charge while away. Address changes available. Excursion rates to Michigan resorts September 3 7 and 11 11 dollars. Mackinac Island 10. Petoskey Traverse City 10. Tickets good return 30 days from date. G R I Ry trips touted with hunting and fishing appeal. Also Rock Island route Chicago to Utah and Rocky Mountain Limited Chicago to Colorado with return by Oct 31. Details from W Richardson and G B Bacon Indianapolis.
Excursion offers include Cincinnati and return for 1.25 with a fast train leaving Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a.m. Dayton trip 1.25 round trip also from Union Station. Out-of-town runs to Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and all way stations via C H D priced at one dollar or less round trip. Tickets good ten days. Apply for space with R P Algeo D P A.
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