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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1902

Page

2

Murder of an Italian sparks grand jury binding

Joe Spalding Eugene McGinnis and Mark Miller three accused of murdering Raphael Competello Italian fruit vendor in East Washington street assault. Bud Wilson and Lizzie Spalding remanded as witnesses. Victims identified as Spalding by Joe James and Samuel Shaffer as principal suspect Caesar Deleine testified of July 2 barrel house drinking followed by stone attack at Liberty and Washington.

Joe Spalding Eugene McGinnis Mark Miller Raphael Competello East Washington Street Bud Wilson Lizzie Spalding Staten Joe James Samuel Shaffer Competello Madeleine West

Rural Free Delivery to Reach Lawrence County Soon

Senator Fairbanks announces a complete rural free mail delivery system will start in Lawrence county by year end with a target of September 15 for a special agent to begin work. Nearby counties Greene Monroe Sullivan and Knox will also receive extensions. The move reflects decades of advocacy by Fairbanks who helped Indiana gain rural routes.

Fairbanks Lawrence County J. W. Dale Mitchell W. V. Williams Bedford Charles B. Rogers Shoals Congress Indiana

Steffen Withdraws From Democratic County Ticket

In Marion county, Andrew Steffen rejects the Democratic nomination for representative. He demands removal from the ticket, citing focus on business. Chairman Spencer delays, but Steffen warns of withdrawal before election. Steffen, a popular German candidate, is the third to quit the slate as others struggle to exit.

Spencer Democratic County Committee Andrew Steffen Steffen Marion County Democrats August Kuhn A. A. McKain Sherman Steele Notre Dame University

District and Joint Senatorial October Primaries Set

The Marion county Democratic committee calls for the Seventh district congressional delegates to a Sept 6 convention at Masonic Hall with primaries Sept 5 in wards and townships. Delegates total 118 for each convention, with voting places listed in Marion County. Separate joint senatorial session for Morgan and Marion counties to start Sept 6 at 1 pm, same venue.

Spencer Marion County Democratic Committee Masonic Hall Morgan Marion Counties Marion Country Engine House Hill Avenue Ashland Avenue Fifteenth Street Illinois Street Capitol Avenue Indiana Avenue New York Agnes Streets Eleth English Avenue Hobson Hall Madison Avenue Shelby Street Meridian Street Center Township Sherman Drive Decatur Township Valley Millis Warren Franklin Eeeas Spring Valley Schooluse Perry Southport Pike New Augusta Anasto Sun Broadpole Wayne Haughville

Chairman Elliott Returns to Convene Executive Committee

Marion county Republican chairman Charles N. Elliott is home from a camping trip and has taken possession of the party’s new headquarters in the Lemecke building. He will likely convene the executive committee on Saturday to discuss selecting candidates for justices of the peace and constables.

Smith's Island White River Broad Ripple Indiana Indiana Republican Indianapolis Charles N. Elliott Marion County Republican Committee Lemecke Eliott Adam Beck Huntington Republican State Committee Michigan Lakes Beck Fair Association

Telephone firms urge tax relief before Indiana board

Representatives of several Indiana telephone companies faced the State Board of Tax Commissioners, arguing assessments set at the first session were unfair to new and small operators. Farmers' lines reported low rates that scarcely cover maintenance, while larger firms also seek relief as they adjust to the business. Companies named include Mugg Company of Bloomington and Spencer, M. BE Telephone Company of DeKalb County, Noble County Telephone of Albion, Tipton Telephone Company, and the Plainfield company.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Indiana State Board Mugg Company Bloomington and Spencer M. BE. Telephone Company de Kalb County Noble County Telephone Company Albion Tipton Telephone Company Plainfield Company

Endeavorers versus Epworthians baseball game set

Youth church groups prepare for a charity game at Washington Ball Park next Saturday afternoon. Epworth Leaguers wear red and white, Endeavorers blue and white, with Baptist Young People's Union guiding umpire and crowd peace. Proceeds aid the children’s outing work aiding homes and country vacations for city poor children. Admission 15 cents, organizers include Spears Taylor and others. Ostendorf denied court trouble after a warrant dispute. note ends with a reminder about Mrs. Austin.

Young People's Christian Endeavorers Epworth Washington Ball Park Epworth Leaguers Baptist Young People’s Union Epworth League Andrew A. Spears Meridian-street M. E Charles A. Taylor Englewood Christian Society Clyde Woodall Louis M. Wilcox W. A. Finney Charlies A. Taylor

Smallpox Prep in Washington and City Pavement Debates

Washington officials study how the city handles smallpox with large tenement wards and a contagious disease hospital while Indianapolis spends less. Also public works weigh asphalt pavement on North West street despite opposition. council schedules meet next week and September start.

Eugene Buehler Bogardus Washington Buehler Potomac River Board of Public Works North West Street

Parade plans announced for festival and horse show

J C Gorman will design and build allegorical floats for the opening parade, after decorating McKinley’s catafalque at Canton. Colonel Harry B Smith to serve as grand marshal. Festival field construction work and a horse show draw attention as committees push canvas subscriptions, aiming to raise over 20000.

J. C. Gorman Gorman President McKinley Canton Festival Field Harry B. Smith Comercial Club

Mrs. Borsdorfer in West Indianapolis Improves After Acid Incident

Mrs. George Borsdorfer, residing with her husband at 1216 Standard Avenue West Indianapolis, swallowed an ounce of e carbolic acid. Last night she slightly improved but remains critically ill due to burns from the acid.

Clarence Marine del Monte C. F. W. Neely A. Marine Central Avenue M. FE Marine Florida Havane Ma- Fine Neely George Borsdorfer Standard Avenue Indianapolis Daner

Specialized rail and boat excursion offers August travel options

The schedule advertises Pennsylvania Lines and Lake Erie and Western routes with round trips from Indianapolis on August 24. Highlights include Madison trips at 1.25 and 2-cent Ohio river boat add-ons, Mackinac Island excursion from August 28, and Cincinnati to Pittsburg baseball doubleheader.

Return Train Offers From Indianapolis To Sandusky And Back

Schedule details list departures on Sept. 2 6 and 10 with a Return Limit of thirty days. Tickets priced 1.50 for Saturday Night August 23. 9:00 p m departure from Indianapolis. For berths chairs and full details contact A H Sers CPA 28 South Illinois Street and W W Richardson CPA 48 West Washington Street Union Station Indianapolis.

West Washington Street Union Station W. W. Richardson Indianapolis A. H. Sers South Illinois Street Lake Chautauqua Point Chautauqua Big Four East Washington Street Massachusetts Avenue H. M. Bronson

Excursions Sunday From Indianapolis To Louisville and Points

Special train leaves Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a.m. for Louisville with a $1.50 round trip. Return departs Louisville at 7 p.m. Then another service from Indianapolis to Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way Points at 7:30 a.m. returns from Aurora at 7:20 p.m. and Lawrenceburg at 7:30 p.m.

Indianapolis Madison Ohio River Louisville Indianapolis Union Station M. Lawrenceburg Aurora Weavendianapolis Union Station Lawrenceburg Terre Haute

Festival Parade to Open with Expert Floral Design

The executive committee of the Fall Festival and Society Horse Show plans a spectacular opening. An expert designer will create the festival flower parade display centering on the catafalque of Mr McWwinley, highlighting the event's ceremonial start and pageantry.

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7 America Mills L.sayres Drs East Washington St Vice Wulschner Cravens Marcus R. Sualzer Joseph M. Cravens English Jefferson County Marcus R. Sulzer Sulzer Taylor Fommer Republican Editors Indiana Republican Editorial Association Putin Bay Elliot Clark County Ward H. Watson Charlestown Watson Rochester Henry A. Barnhart Rochester Sentinel Northern Hospital For the Insane Grand Hotel Rome C. Stephenson Thirteenth Goodrich At Work James P. Goodrich Senator Fairbanks Lafayette Meharry's Grove Tippecanoe County Old Settlers Telephone Companies the Tax Board Endeavorers V. Epworthians Wash Ington Park Ostendorf Louis Ostendorf Fair Bank Isaac Davis Hilderbrandt Squire Nickerson Mrs. Austin Washington, D. C Ipal Matters McFarland Board OF Works Maple Avenue Lowell Avenue Central Avenue Thirty-fourth Street Thirty-eight Street Cora Street Ilinois Street High Street McCarty Street Prospect Street Cornell Avenue Thirteenth Street Nineteenth Street West Street North Street Fourteenth Street First Alley Key Stone Avenue Michigan Street St. Clair Street Temple Avenue Hovey Street Pike Street Bellefontaine Street Twentieth Street Twenty-third Street Thirty-second Street Meridian Downey Street Frederick A. Schmidt Wilkins Street South West Street K. M. Bolin Ohio Davidson Streets Herpick & Meyers Louisana Alabama Streets Hogan Transfer Company Pickens Street H. C. Haughey Dye Street Twenty Kirtieth Street Spades’s Park State Avenue Hoyt Avenue Lexington Avenue State Street Spruce Street St. Peter Street Respect Street Pleasant Run la Salle Street Twenty-fifth Street Bloyd Avenue Pogue H. A. Mansfield Merrill Street Hay Street Western Construction Company American Surety Company of Ray Street Prospect Meek Street Capitol Construction Company National Surety Company Alabama Street Eleventh Street George W. McCray Marion Surety Pennsylvania Lines Lake Erie & Western R. R Via. C Mackinac Island R. P, Algeo, D. P. A Cincinnati Rushville Connersville Hamilton Pittsburg Northern Michigan Petoskey Traverse City Sandusky Vandalia Line Janes Tors Care the Journal Capital Razor and Supplies J. E. Bodine & CO Ohio St K & Bro Virginia Techentin & Freiberg Herrington’s E. Market Julius East Washington St Columbia Hartford COLT Chas. L. Hartmann Vv. HH Lock Wood Lemeke Bidg Ind Coburn Coal CO Lehigh Valley Jackson West Virginia Brazil Bluesburg The Cecilian Piano Bu Tt the Starr Piano Company North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis Business University Heeb Havana F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co St. Louis UNION Khipp Bros. Co South Meridian Street Wndonea Ae Hulman Dauntless W. H. Messenger Washington and Delaware Streets Hulman Coffee CO Terre Haute, Ind Taggart’s Bakery Massachusetts Ave Martin Wade Meridian ST HW. Messenger E. W. H. Roll’s Sons National Bond and Realty Co Pearson’s Piano House Indianapolis, Ine Teloas Meridian SL Grouno Fison Kahn Tailoring Company Sander & Becker Furniture Company Firey One Courtauues Doug Alo Leures Aneshaensel & CO Fittures Ohio Street Middle Drive Woodruff Place Suhater NORIM
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