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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
8
C H Taylor of the Retail Grocers Association argues the blue book in the last legislature misframes labor's stance on debt collection. He says grocers aid labor during strikes and prefer labor made goods, opposing a protective measure as not aimed at union members.
Treasury officials in Washington awarded the wrecking contract for the new post office site to Henry Doliman for 1600 dollars. Other bids ranged from 40 to 1500 dollars with completion dates through January 192, but Doliman agreed to clear the site by January 1.
The fifth triennial reunion of the State Association of Deaf Mutes begins here today with about five hundred attendees. Local committee members Albert Bere August Jutt and N L Harris prepared for the sessions at 9 am with Superintendent Johnson delivering the welcome. Jennie Kingan of Chicago will respond in sign language and William Slount of the Kentucky School for the Deaf will preside at tonight's banquet.
Federal authorities and local banks warn of worthless notes in New Brunswick New Jersey circulated through business houses. Some bills have reached Indiana and this city while authorities seek to gather and remove the depreciated currency.
City Controller Dunn reports expenses heavier this year and seeks council approval for an additional loan of up to 60100 to meet June and July bills. Warrants for 36301 and vouchers for 31477 create nearly 68000 excess over last year's two months.
At 4 pm a loose single-tree bolt on Perley O Haver’s hack on Senate avenue near Twentieth street caused the tree to drop and strike the horses hooves. Two colored women passengers Mrs Hattie Jones and Mrs Emma Bradley leaped out near Seventeenth street. Mrs Jones suffered a broken ankle and facial injuries while Mrs Bradley escaped unharmed. O Haver stopped the team and then transported Mrs Jones to her home after minor repairs to the single tree.
A local bacteriologist jokes about testing water tainted with wine. He notes that microbes would appear flushed due to the alcohol, making analysis impossible. He stresses that water samples must be kept in clean vessels for accurate testing.
The K and L of H offices, housed in the Lemcke building since 1887, occupy many apartments with substantial rent. Officers favor moving to a building like Mr. Lockard’s plans, owned by the order, to reduce costs and possibly gain free or reduced offices, improving investment returns.
A young man named Harry Jones of 323 West Vermont street was arrested yesterday for assaulting P. C. Hill at the Park Theater. Jones claimed Hill kept a seat against theater rules. when Hill refused to vacate, Jones struck him in the face and was taken into custody by Policeman Rader.
A police report notes a mysterious letter in which the writer alludes to a duel and discusses his knowledge of women. The document hints at personal motives and potential social implications without revealing explicit names or outcomes.
Touting beer for votes, Moore and Maguire factions mobilize crowds in multiple wards with rallies and beer checks. Mystery item found by police along Fall Creek spurs a possible hoax as a letter hints at past romantic intrigue. Police note an alleged setup to sway election officers and city employees to support Maguire.
Residents along Blake and Michigan streets protest as a sewer line laid above grade blocks sidewalks and a grocery, with two blocks already raised and to be torn out. The city inspector and contractor face liability for delays, costs, and potential lawsuits as the work halts after the contractor left site without explanation.
A committee of railway mail clerks from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee met in the federal building to canvass district officers. Officers elected include President J A Koni Columbus and Vice President H B Lucas Indianapolis. Delegates to the National Convention named from Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Crestline and Memphis. Milwaukee to host next month. Fifty clerks attended as C L Shaffer of Chicago spoke supported by local members. Discussion covered reclassification and pay with prospects for passage next Congress.
Supreme protector B Lockard announced at the Denison Hotel that the Knights and Ladies of Honor will seek approval in Detroit on September 17 for a new building. The structure would house lodge meetings storerooms and business space with an estimated cost of 90000. Indianapolis is named as a potential site if feasible.
Mr. Pyle had the milk analyzed at no cost after concerns about poisoning, finding tartaremetic in the sample. He insisted the mistake be corrected and defended his character, stating he would not let a small matter influence him and that the real cause needed a full investigation.
The Granger Farwell analysis circulated in Indianapolis argues the Pennsylvania Railroad offers high earning power, about 17 percent on stock for 1900, with large extraordinary improvements funding. It notes surplus near 1 percent, rising half-year earnings through July 1 1901, and potential bond refunding savings. claims no railroad surpasses its record.
Marshal Stevens aged sixty eight of 1004 College avenue died last night of apoplexy. He moved here six years ago from Lexington Illinois and leaves a widow three sons and a daughter. Funeral arrangements will be made today. Mrs. Louisa Sites aged eighty two of 2447 Station street Brightwood died yesterday after a short illness. Her funeral is set for noon today and the body will be taken to Columbus for burial.
Subscribers leaving the city for a period during the summer can have the Daily and Sunday Journal mailed to any address in the United States or Canada without extra charges The address will be changed as often as desired Telephones 238.
Advertises popular resort trips on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad with dates in September including Mackinac Island and Petoskey Traverse City. Notes sleeper coaches, round trip prices, return validity thirty days, and contact W. W. Richardson Indianapolis. Also outlines Big Four excursions from Indianapolis with fast trains to Cincinnati Dayton and out of town routes with round trip fares and schedules.
Despite a federal order to end flag weather signals in towns over five thousand, Indianapolis will keep displaying forecasts from the courthouse tower. Forecaster Sullivan states flags will be unfurled as before while noting cost cuts and new postal card systems reduce need for flags. He cites growing rural mail delivery and widespread newspaper coverage as reasons for the change.
Andrew J. Quinn, 23, died six hours after being stabbed in the groin during a quarrel at William Muldoon’s saloon in Livingston, Montana. Muldoon, jailed, claims self defense. Quinn’s parents reside at 64 West Washington, his father a foreman at Kingan’s packing house. The body will be brought here for burial arriving Sunday morning.
Charles Brown, a photographer, fell through his skylight at 2% West Washington Street and was helped by Pr Culver. He suff ered a broken collarbone and several broken fingers with internal injuries and may not recover. He returned home via streetcar and refused a pawneine until yesterday afternoon. He lives at 511 North Illinois Street.
Mrs. Mattie Pyle Chambers of Pendleton Indiana writes to the Journal to correct an article from the previous Monday August 1 about her father John Pyle and the analysis mentioned, aiming to set the record straight.
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