Indianapolis and Railways merger plan announced in 1902
A 1902 notice states a stockholders meeting in Indianapolis to consider the union of the Indianapolis and Decatur Westerns and the Likely Indianapolis and Railway Company with eight million two hundred thousand dollars capital. It outlines bonds, mortgages, and debt retirement, with George Balch as secretary. Proposals from architects and bids for steam boilers and post office construction are invited, with details by Adolf Scherrer and James Knox Taylor.
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Indianapolis
Indiana, Decatur & Westerns Company
Indianapolis & Railway Company
Wis
Morteages
George RK Balch
Office Board of Trustees
Central
Indignia Insase
Adolf Seherrer
Tet Ee
Board of Trustees
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States
James Knox Taylon
William Shaw
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Yellowstone
Fee
Northern Pacific
Aurora
St. Paul
Baltimore & Potomac Railroad
Baltimore
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Northern Central Railway Company
Car Shortage May Not Hit US Railways This Year
A railroad overview notes continued equipment gains and per diem car charges to ease grain movements. VP Green of the Pennsylvania Railroad defends labor relations amid a New York tunnel project, praising fair wages and nondiscrimination. Officials discuss excursion ticket rates, capital increases for Illinois Central, and potential express ventures.
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Gias
Discovery of Morse telegraph in Indiana Senator Smith sketch
An old city book recounts Oliver H. Smith Iowas pioneer lawyer and U S senator detailing his first meeting with Morse in 1842 and his reflections on early telegraph experiments. It cites historical notes from the Western Democratic Review, recounts French and English signaling devices, and notes costs and plans that preceded Morse electric telegraph.
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H. Smith
Oliver H. Smith
Indiana
United States
Morse
Senate
Rotunda
Professor Morse
Capitol Hill
Bladensburg
Baltimore
Europe
America
Asia
Africa
Oceanica
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Western Democratic Review
France
John Smith
Virginia
Turkey
Louvre
Paris
Lisle
Committee of Public Safety
British Empire
Admiralty
England
London
Dover
Calais
Brest
Portsmouth
Legal docket of multiple divorce and civil actions in various courts
A condensed list of civil suits and motions across several jurisdictions. Annette Mitchell versus John H. Mitchell for divorce in Superior Court Room 2, Cora A. Barger against Milton E. Barger for divorce in Superior Court, Room unspecified, Henry J. Lehr against Marie Lehr for divorce in Superior Court, Room unspecified, plus City Bond Company cases for improvements in Superior Court rooms 1 and 3. The City Bond Company versus William D. Godsey et al for improvement in Superior Court, Room 3, Fidelity Building and Saving Union versus James Driver et al in Madison Court, and Emma Robinson versus John M. Foust as administrator in Montgomery County Court. Additional matters include Eldrid R. Ellis as administrator versus Baird in Hendricks County Court, Indianapolis Street Railway Company versus David O. Hackett in Marion Court, Ellery C. Webster et al versus Sylvanus Major in Putnam County Court, James Mercer versus John H. Coomler et al in Howard County Court, Thomas Guthrie versus James Carpenter et al in Delaware County Court, and related motions, briefs, and records across counties.
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Fidelity Building and Saving Union
James Driver
Madison
C. Appellees
Appellees
Emma Robinson
John M. Foust
Montgomery C. C. Appellee
Eldrid R. Ellis
Baird
Hendricks C. C. Appellees
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
David O. Hackett
Marlon
C. Appellee
Ellery C. Webster
Sylvanus Major
Putnam C. C. Appellee
James Mercer
John H. Coomler
Howard
Guthrie
James Carpenter
Delaware
C. C
Bond
Wholesale trade shows uneven gains as markets improve
A mid‑season market summary notes pockets of improvement amid general dullness. Wholesale grocers report strong turnover, while produce prices stay high for poultry and eggs. Wheat and other grains show firmer prices. wagon market remains brisk with varied cereal and dairy prices and wide ranges for fats, meats, and dry goods.
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Hay
Timothy
State Board of Pharmacy vows strict action on unregistered druggists
Secretary George W. Sloan said the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy will not be lenient with druggists who fail to register. After warnings, many remain remiss. several have been fined in Clay county and more prosecutions are planned statewide to enforce the registration law promptly.
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Sloan
Indiana State Board of Pharmacy
State Board
Clay County
George W. Sloan
Indiana Board of Pharmacy
Bar of Justice
H. A. Myers
Prospects for Tinplate Taxes At Indiana Board Hearing
The State Board of Tax Commissioners heard appeals including Berthold Goldsmith of the American Tin Plate Company seeking a tax reduction for the Elwood Anderson and Lapel Railroad. He argued the tin plate business prospects are weak and temporary wage cuts could enable a big Standard Oil contract abroad. The hearing covered multiple railroad and telecommunication assessments with the board planning a busy day as Standard Oil, Clover Leaf Railroad, and Grand Trunk lines were expected to appear.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Berthold Goldsmith
General Western
American Tinplate Company
Elwood, Anderson & Lapel Railroad
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Goldsmith
Parks M. Martin
Martin
Mendenhall
Union City Telephone Company
H. ©. Starr
Richmond
Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie
H. A. Barnnart
Rochester Sentinel
Rochester Telephone Company
P. Sheerin
New Telephone Company
New
Long-distance Telephone Company
Clover Leaf Railroad
Grand Trunk Line
Court Actions Include Damages Over Bakery Death and Divorce
Matilda Schuler, administratrix, sues National Biscuit Co for 19 dollars claiming her husband Frank J. Schuler died after his leg was mangled in a trust bakery gear. Annette Mitchell seeks divorce from John H. Mitchell citing abandonment, support lack, an unpaid bill, and alleged forged mortgage on her plane.
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Matilda Schuler
Frank J. Schuler
National Biscuit Company
Trust
Pennsylvania Street
Tition Skys
Schuler
Annette Mitchell
John H. Mitchell
Mitchell
Guardians appointed and bonds posted in court record
Alfred H. Traub named guardian of Lulu C. Traub with a $1 bond. John Petermann appointed guardian of Petermann with a bond. New suits filed include Matilda Schuler administratrix of Frank J. Schuler estate vs National.
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Freese
State of Indiana
Shelby C. C. Appellee
P., Co, Co
St. L. R. Co
Town of Walcott
White C. C
Bond
Appellate Court
Alfred H. Traub
Lulu C. Traub
John Petermann
Petermann
Matilda Schuler
Frank J. Schuler
Warren Jones Fined for Cruelty to Horse in Police Court
Warren Jones a teamster was fined ten dollars and costs yesterday in Police Court on a charge of cruelty to animals. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon for burdening his horse with an iron load of about 400 pounds. After hauling the load for a mile and a half the horse collapsed in front of the Public Library. Do not forget Mrs. Austin.
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Warren Jones
Jones
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