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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
3
Two neighbors, Mrs B- and Mrs D-, with Mrs D- moving from rival vendor to Moore's after trying there. Mrs D- initially doubted prices but discovers less waste and better goods at Moore's, confirming the choice to her friend.
The N A Moore Co promotes its vast collection of fine rings noting visitors repeatedly remark on the store’s exceptional selection. The ad style emphasizes quality, urging shoppers to inspect the large variety available in the city.
Holden Brothers present The Denver Express to a laughing audience at the Park Theater. Jack Ward Kett, the stage manager, plays Tommy Tucker whose bread-eating gag draws loud applause. Bernice Howard shines in a strong role while a young singer adds a steady voice. Two performances today and tomorrow with color-screen specials between acts.
At 5 o'clock this morning the sale of seats will open at English's Opera House box office for the single performance of Al G. Field's Minstrels next Monday night.
Mrs. Henry W. Lawrence returns from Chicago while Mr. and Mrs. Weiss come back from an Eastern trip. The Carlins return from Buffalo, and Nicholson party went to Buffalo and New York. John C. Wright plans a California trip. Frazee visits Logansport friends, and Mrs. Lyman W. Louis returns from Wequetonsing. Gasper and Vernon depart for St Joseph, Michigan. Grace Hennly visits sister Mrs. Lafayette Page in Litehfield, Illinois. Eugene Cox of Denver visits Mrs. George Lachey in North Delaware street. Trips to New York, Boston and other eastern cities noted. Herry Tutewller party leaves for Turkey Lake for two weeks. Mrs. Coburt and Mixes Myla Coburn at Lake George return this week. W. G. Beach, Miss Langhorne, and H. FP. Mackerdorn at Hygela Hotel, Old Point Comfort. Mrs. HH W. Tutentler and mister, Mrs. Iauac hosting informal afternoon visit.
Multiple wedding notices from Indianapolis to Kokomo, LaPorte and Anderson detail unions of local residents and visitors. Couples include Lennox and Chipman, Culbert and Carney, Leonard and Egbert, Rieman and Baker, Vonderahe and Hardebeck, with relatives and guests listed and ceremonies conducted in churches and at university settings.
Retired Fowler merchant George A. Matthews visits at the Denison Hotel with A. J. Cassell of Chicago. Miss Mary A. Williamson, once of Indianapolis, travels from San Francisco to Princeton after a brother’s sudden death. Ed Dark returns from southern Mexico to treat malaria. Fires at H. Carnahan home and Rathbun Specialty Co building cause small losses. Mrs. Templeton of West Indianapolis suspects her husband among a railway track suspect. Grocers complain of thinning tin coating in canned goods. Junk dealer Samuel Bornstein is arrested after police, via an apparent informant, identify him as the suspect. John Hughes pleads insanity in forgery case. the reform school fraud claims are contested. Fragmentary notes on asylum detention and care for the insane accompany the report.
The State Board of Tax Commissioners completed its 1901 session after ten days of appeals on assessments. They revised values for streetcar and railroad lines across Indiana, lowering some mile rates and increasing others while keeping most initial figures. The Indianapolis Street Railway saw its assessment reduced from the prior year but still higher overall due to local taxes.
W. J. Richards, a part owner of the late Indianapolis Press, appears in the articles of incorporation filed, indicating his continued or erstwhile involvement in the business venture.
Yesterday the secretary of state released filings for several Indiana firms. Regal Manufacturing Sun City organizes as a musical instrument company with 100000 capital split into 60000 common and 40000 preferred stock. directors include Alfred Hoberg and William E. Kurtz among others. Southern Pike County Coal Co of Arthur capital 10000 lists directors P H Beatty Thomas Shoulders and C A Littel. Concordia Gas and Oil Co capital 10000 with headquarters at Muncie. directors include Emile Major and Emile Frere. Race Cloth ing Company of Decatur filed under foreign law with Indiana agent Newton J McGuire of Indianapolis.
John Moran known as Elgar 8 Ormsby and other aliases, 50, is wanted in New York for pension frauds. A sheriff posse surrounded him in Lewis county woods, with capture expected tonight. He has spent years in prison in New York and Michigan City, and swindled soldiers in Kalb and Steuben counties.
Washington dispatch reports Acting Secretary Hackett set a prompt meeting with Admiral Schley’s counsel Wilson and Raymer to discuss a technical matter. Judge-like ruling allows Cuban witnesses to be paid 1.00 a day and 5 cents a mile for travel, with possible extra costs for bringing them within jurisdiction. Capt. Thomas F. Schley denies any interview and asserts publications misstate private remarks.
Washington reports Consul Mason from Berlin details the German tariff proposal. It raises duties 5 to 30 percent on foods meats and live animals with wheat rising from 33 cents to 1.54 per 100 kilograms. American bicycles would face 3.57 dollars duty and shoes about double current rates. The debate centers on inadequacy of manufactured goods duties and the impact on Germany’s nonagricultural population. In a separate case Louisa Chance's life interest on 20000 dollars may be taxable as her death before receipt transfers the property to three granddaughters. the life tenant's expectancy determines value.
Colonel Ed wards, chief of the division of insular affairs, announces the arrival at Manila of 500 teachers aboard the transport Thomas. The move completes American teacher selections for the Philippines though inquiries continue. no further appointments will be made per General Superintendent Atkinson. Also noted are Langer’s pending consular issuance for Solingen, Hay’s return to the State Department, and new Chandler & Taylor buildings on Addison Street near Mt. Jackson with future expansion plans.
In Copenhagen rumors spread that the Czar plans to broach South African intervention with Emperor William and President Loubet with intentions of friendly mediation. He would meet Kruger in private in France to obtain a Boer position statement for a possible plan of action.
London dispatch reports a serious breach in both banks of the Yellow river in San-Tung province. Floods have swept away extensive property.
London report describes R J Hoffman's flying machine nearing completion in Berlin. It closely resembles Langley's design but includes a water tube boiler and a compound condensing engine. Exhaust steam heats wing ribs to condense, propeller spins fifty revolutions per second, wings span nine feet, model weighs seven pounds. In Vienna the Austro-Hungarian Bank plans a small twenty kronen gold issue to test gold currency circulation.
London Aug 22 Home Secretary Ritchie declines intervention on a largely signed petition urging the release of Earl Russell serving three months for bigamy. He says no reason to interfere and reports the prisoner's health satisfactory.
Friends of Richard Croker recall rumors that he intends to sail for New York on August 24. The American line steamer Philadelphia has been rebuilt at Belfast and departed yesterday for Southampton, from which port she will sail to New York on August 31. The Matin suggests additional naval divisions may join the Dunkirk review, with Admiral Gervais in command if confirmed. The London Daily Chronicle hosts a debate on American versus Australian hardwood for paving, with Western Australia’s agent general Lefroy urging a full inquiry.
Senor Vieuna left Buffalo for Washington in a special car at 8 20 PM. The Petersburg Tenn post office safe was dynamited, about 330 in cash and stamps stolen. Hull Indiana post office burglarized, safe blown, 74 in stamps and 150 in money taken. Bobby Walthour matched to race Johnny Nelson in Madison Square Garden on Aug 26. Two Chicago & Alton wreck victims identified as Michael Nolan and Clyde Vandervoort of Springfield In. Virginia day at the Pan American Exposition. Richmond Light Infantry to escort Governor Tyler. Melville Nevin, 28, fell to his death in Little Creek canyon near San Francisco. Mrs. Robert Lees acquitted of killing Nagler in self defense. Oxford and Cambridge athletes to compete against Harvard and Yale in New York next month. Missouri Governor Dockery vacates commissions before 1896 for Missouri deeds. National Academy of Design building to be torn down for a new business structure. Porto Rico Relief funds to be distributed pro rata by Bishop Blenk. United States transport Ingalls sails for Manus after leaky cargo port repairs. Jamestown convention hears about Ohio municipal code by Edward Kibler. R T Ross and wife, 50, die by gas in San Francisco. curtain found in wife’s hand. Northern-Gecwrn potatoes price rise from two to six shillings per bushel.
The Royal Scottish Clans met in Pittsburg for their twenty fifth biennial convention. Officers elected include Royal chief W H Steen Bradwood Ill royal tanist Charles Mc Knight Boston counselor Mayor George Taylor Jr of London Canada royal treasurer Peter Kerr Boston. Other items note Hastings Oil Company bought a half interest in Brown Mills field tract and will develop the over 1000 acre property with 20 barrels daily production, price $750.
James Aylward of 2306 Station Street, employed at the L. BE. and W. freight depot, was burned last evening when a ten gallon can of sulphuric acid broke. The liquid spilled over his legs and spattered his hands, his trousers possibly saving him from more serious injuries.
A hurt individual was rushed to the City Dispensary where lotions halted further flesh damage from acid exposure. The burns were not deep, but recovery will keep him immobile for a period.
Racing teams from three cities enter the intercity pursuit at Newby Oval tonight with a probable Louisville entry. Indianapolis will be represented by Anderson, Dayton, and Indianapolis riders led by Oscar Andrews, Arthur Schofield, and Will Parsons who recently earned laurels in Dayton. Woveries aids the Ohio state champion claim while the Gardner brothers dominate northern meets. Johnny Lake and Eugene Hollwar loom as top professionals, and advance seat sales point to a strong turnout with plans for regular biweekly meets this season.
The Indianapolis Elks host Anderson at Washington Park at 3 30 P M with the main game showing and multiple side attractions. James Keach will perform before concessions as a cheerful crowd enjoys peanuts and lemonade. The lineup features Worth Norton Dickson Hage Teepe Trueblood Steadman Beaver Morrey for Indianapolis and Donahue Munter Schaub Sourbier Rauch Baiz Sten plus Keers Clark O'Brien for Anderson.
New York dispatch reports a Yonkers based elevator company is assembling two elevators for Buck Palace England on an order from King Edward. The shipment is said to have been dispatched to the United States promptly.
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