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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1903

Page

8

Married in haste tale at leisure after marriage

Lula Kirk seeks her missing husband Joseph E. Kirk who fled five days after their August 11 wedding at a park office. The couple wed after a license and service by Rev. Peters. Kirk left without payment and has not been heard from since. Mrs. Kirk, in poor health, learned rumors of his previous wife and two children in Knoxville, Tenn. The note includes broader discussion on churches unity and law enforcement. U. S. SEE, Indianapolis, Aug. 20.

Joseph E. Kirk Lula E. Harris J. Peters Zion Church Kirk Knoxville Tenn Gto Masonic Order Odd Fellows Sons of Temperance North Roosevelt Indianapolis

Church Unity Problem in the Indianapolis Journal

A reader discusses a Sunday Journal piece on church unity, noting that historic divisions in polity and creed have given way to a shared aim to do good across denominations. The letter reflects optimism about cooperative efforts within political and doctrinal contexts, though the text is partially garbled.

Indianapolis Journal Sunday Journal Testo I Profentanta

New Factory for Laporte Formed by C H Michael Co

The C H Michael Manufacturing Company of Laporte Indiana is incorporated with 75000 capital to run a general manufacturing business. Directors include C H Michael R T Valkenburg Lemuel Darrow William E B Crichton M L Michael D C Anderson and K E Olive all of Laporte.

C. H. Michael Manufacturing Company Laporte Ind C. H. Michael R. T. Valkenburg Lemuel Darrow William EB. Crichton M. L. Michael D. C. Anderson K. E. Olive Stephenson Manufacturing Company South Bend Edward Bonifas Samuel J. Rennen Edward Jones Daleville Charles Brady John Brady William J. Noton Anderson Summit Gas and Oil Company Howard William Sellars Anderson Johnson James Cer W. W. Drinkwater Dd. E Calnia Supply Corda Acuiedonia Wits P. P. Whitsett Sarah H. Whit- Edwards Sameer Ater

Suit over Maple Street saloon damages property value

Catherine Curran, owner adjacent to Moore and Bagley saloon on Maple Street near Ray, sues Terre Haute Brewing Company and Crawford Fairbanks alleging the saloon lowers her property value. She seeks a temporary restraining order to halt ongoing business citing disorderly conduct, Sunday liquor sales, late hours, fights, and profanity affecting property value once valued at 1900 dollars.

Catherine Curran Moore & Bagley Maple Street Ray Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute Brewing Company

Pleased With the Prison. Butler Reports on Reform Commission

Secretary Amos W. Butler of the State Board of Charities returned from Michigan City where the Indiana prison reform commission met Monday. The inspectors studied the contract labor system and examined prison management and county jails in St Joseph, La Porte, and Elkhart counties. They deemed the South Bend jail the jail of the State.

State Board of Charities Amos W. Butler Michigan City Indiana Prison Reform Commission St. Joseph Laport Elkhart South Bend

Promoters Seek Franchise for Indianapolis Fort Wayne Railroad

Report says promoters of the projected steam railroad between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne will ask the Board of Works for a franchise to enter. The move aims to establish a new rail link, with officials considering terms and impact on city transportation plans.

Indianapolis Fort Wayne Board of Works

Proposed Indianapolis road route through Hamilton county

The plan for a new road, likely within a month or two, is gaining strong support in the gas belt and is securing right of way. The route leaves Indianapolis between the Big Four and L E & W tracks, passes the army post site, traverses Hamilton county via Perkinsville to Elwood, with Marion as the only large town between Elwood and Fort Wayne.

Indianapolis Big Four Army Post Site Hamilton County Perkinsville Elwood Marion Fort Wayne

Labor Troubles And A State Court Remedy Proposed

The writer argues for a national remedy to labor strife, urging federal courts in each state to hear employer and employee disputes. Courts would be judges by representatives of unions and large employers, with powers of a serious court and a ban on general lockouts and strikes. The plan rests on constitutional authority, aiming to balance capital and labor with fair, enforceable decisions.

Senate United States Congress Supreme Court Union of the

Travel on the Increase Says Union Railway Auditor

June railway figures show about 4 500 trains left Union Station, 63 000 pieces of baggage handled, and ticket sales between 50 000 and 60 000 for the month. Despite fewer trains than last year, travel rose about a third year over year with larger passenger coaches and stronger summer business. Gatemen note many visitors bring small baggage while interurban lines see little change. Indianapolis remains the nation’s largest mileage office.

Union Station J. E. Merion Union Railway Company Indianapolixs Indianapolis Omer Gilbert Suse Mat Winona Electric

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