Drought Drives Farmers to Army Artillery Recruits
Indianapolis and state substations report drought pushing farmers to enlist in the artillery. Sergeant Dobbins notes farmers sell cattle and crops, leaving few workers for winter. Recruits favor artillery. many are signing directly into artillery after prior service. Substations at Lafayette and Fort Wayne outperform the local station. City politics influence public works timing. J. P. Dunn, City Controller, Aug 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimius
Indianapolis
Sergeant Dobbins
Regular Army
Infantry
Cavalry
Con
Dobbins
Secretary of War
Philippines
War Department
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Frankfort
Stegsdall
Army
Peints
I Stagehall
J. P. Dunn
Local Court Briefs Include Estate Suits And Domestic Case
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus returns from the lakes as jury sessions begin. Thirty in the county jail await grand jury action. Leander G. Zaring sues the street railway for 310,000 damages after Samuel H. Cagley was struck while riding a bicycle. Jennie Quinn sues for divorce alleging domestic violence. Executors appointed for William Ahrens and Samuel H. Cagley estates with bonds posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruckelshaus
Leander G. Zaring
Samuel H. Cagley
Cagley
Ann Avenue
Louisiana Street
Jennie Quinn
Edward J. Quinn
di Vorce
Leander
North Mercer Natural Gas Case Appeals Briefs In Indiana
A fragmented court record lists petitions and briefs from North Mercer Natural Gas Company and related parties, including Denecan Smith and Randolph, with appellee motions to dis and proofs of service. It notes Attica Bridge and Machine Works, Ruth J. Crampton administrator, and a Huntington County loan claim among evolving case records and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mercer Natural Gas Company
Denecan Smith
al Randolph
Southern Indiana Railway Company
S. James BH. Thompson
Jackson
C. Appellee
Appellee
Attica Bridge and Machine Works
John Johnson
Parke
Ruth J. Crampton
Susan & Logan
Howard C. C
Huntington County Loan and Law
Simeon T. Cast
Expenditures in October and November questioned by city official
The Indianemoire Journal notes Editor Zo quotes Controller Dann warning against perceived heavy spending before the election. Dann stresses October and November outlays were contracted previously and are due now, urging publication, denying suspicions harming creditors or the city’s credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianemoire Journal
Dann
Tjuyor
Deaf Mutes Alumni Hold All Day Broad Ripple Picnic
Five hundred delegates of the Alumni Association of Deaf Mutes attend a daylong picnic from the institution to Broad Ripple. They enjoy rides, boat trips on the Sunshine, and athletic events at the park led by winners Ora Boyd, J Mercer, James Hughes, Lillian Henning, Archibald Coughell, and James Legan. Evening revelries end with religious services led by Rev. A W Mann before closing the convention.
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Alumni Association of Deaf Mutes
Broad Ripple
Ora Boyd
Covington
Ind
J. Mercer
Atlanta
James Hughes
Alexandria
Lillian Henning
Bloomington
Archibald Coughell
Idaville
James Legan
Franklin
Legan
A. W. Mann
Cleveland
Episcopal Church
Woman Arrested After Shot Incident In Block
Ilda Park of 515 East Washington Street was arrested yesterday charged with shooting at Mrs. Maggie Walters with intent to kill. Walters, seventy six, had earlier been involved in a potation dispute with neighbors who claim she threatened tenants with a large knife. Park says she only wanted to scare Walters and displayed a revolver in excitement.
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Ilda Park
East
Washington Street
Maggie Walters
Local Vignettes From City News and Past Happenings
Frank E. Abbott returns from an extensive eastern trip. L Cline sails to New York and points east. Rev Frank Ballard to preach at aro Presbyterian Church. Mrs Edwin L. Mercer visiting St. Louis with her daughter. Dorothy Smith, soprano, to sing at Second German Reformed Church. Freeman & Ten Eick report 12500 peach trees. Brown county crop bountiful. Vorney F Ivey denies intent in stolen sugar case. J V Lynch and wife depart for eastern tour via Old Point Comfort Philadelphia New York Boston and Pan American Exposition. Fern Leaf Club to host sixth annual reception and ball at Tomlinson Hall Oct 1, first big dance of season. Sixth Grand Council of the Y M C A to convene in Council Hall for three days. 25–30 delegates expected. Charles A Casad recovering from typhoid fever at St Vincent’s Hospital. Joseph Childs arrested for forgery. claim of altered check a year old. A young man claiming to be Fred Baker of Pittsburgh arrested over harness theft from Vonnegut. harness recovered. Seventieth Indiana Regiment reunion to be held at Greenwood Oct 8 with campfire led by RK Smock and George W Grubbs presiding. Anti-saloon Herald to be succeeded by Indiana Issue Sept 8. new publication to push temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Mercer
Pennsylvania Street
St. Louis
Dorothy Smith
Central Avenue
M. EE
Second
German Reformed Church
Freeman & Ten Eick
Brown County
Vorney F. Ivey
Indianapolis
Grand Council
Council Hall
Charles A. Casad
St. Vincent's Hospital
W. M. Wright
Joseph Childs
West Eleventh Street
Pat Wards
Fred Baker
Pittsburg
Holtz and Morgan
FC. Vonnegut
East Market Street
Seventieth Indiana Regiment
Greenwood
RK. M. Smock
George W. Grubbs
Martinsville
Anti-saloon Herald
Indiana Anti-saloon League
Indiana
R. V. Hunter
State League
Brakeman Injured In Fall From Trestle Near Montezuma
W A Holmes of 145 North Belmont avenue reports a serious accident while serving as brakeman on a Indiana Decatur and Western freight train. While alighting from a standing car on a trestle Holmes slipped and tumbled to the ground, sustaining painful wrenching of a hip and other injuries. Mrs Austin's new dress is fine as silk.
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W. A. Holmes
Belmont Avenue
Montezuma
Ind
Decatur & Western
Holmes
Work Of Trust Company Shows varied duties at desk
The Inca trust company secretary describes a day of diverse tasks from dictation interruptions and bond reviews to loan applications, estate administration, and guardianship for incapacitated persons. He notes gilt edged securities, cautious lending limits, and the appeal of savings accounts especially among women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inca
Ofce
Portale
Trust Department
Trust Company Life and Legacy of a Early 1900s Firm
A tour of a trust company reveals guardianships for five minor children heirs and ongoing administration of estates including a son who died after inheriting part of his share. The secretary narrates the varied duties, from church fairs to book agents, ending with a humorous misstep as a nearly blind veteran asks for a beer at the teller window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nim Corins
Uckets
Tlo
Trust Company
Warrant Sworn Over Church Scam Leads to Arrest
John F. Stecher, claimed president of the Second Church of Christ Scientist, was arrested on a warrant from Mrs. Olive Allison who said he fraudulently obtained 155 dollars. Stecher, a self styled lawyer, promised to form a new church and incorporated the body after collecting funds, then vanished, leaving Allison with little of the promised return. He defended the charge as expenses and retainers for starting the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Stecher
Second Church of Christ Scientist
East Tenth Street
Holtz and Morgan
Olive Allison
Mother Church
Union B. Hunt
Stecher
Indiana Board completes tally of corporate property value
State Board of Tax Commissioners secretary Frank Martin and partners Bingham and Parker announced the completion of the corporate property assessment for Indiana. The total assessed value stands at 188 million 231 thousand 421 dollars, with increases noted in railroad and communications sectors, and the board deems 1901 the largest corporate property assessment in Indiana history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martin
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Messrs. Bingham and
Parker
Indiana
Henge
Vessee
Sloping Car
Telegraph
Ota Seccaah
Piacinch
Cs Ueanua Ace
Ase SiGe
City Clerk Geckler Attacked Over Fines Policy
The official paper accuses City Clerk Geckler and Deputy August Tamm of negligence in collecting fines. It cites unpaid city and state fines, delays in docket disposition, and leniency in enforcing payment rules, questioning the office’s management of city finances and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geckler
State Liquor League
August Tamm
Iat
First nonresident marriage license refused in county
A couple from Pennsylvania sought a marriage license at the county clerk's office. Deputy Clerk Calvert refused after learning the woman had not lived in the county for 30 days. The action was taken on Attorney General Taylor's suggestion and the man protested, but the request was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Pennsylvania
Lcense
Calvert
Live Stock Market at Indianapolis Aug 24 Cattle Hog Sheep
Cattle receipts 160 with small shipments. week shows more choice cattle and thin fat stock. Hog receipts 2000 with prime heavy hogs improving. prices advance. Sheep receipts small with steady demand. lambs and stockers mixed, few over 4.75 dollars. Interstate stockyards report notes on cattle, hogs, and sheep market trends and representative sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Txtra
Ceeveneresenereers
Oye
Cig
Ies Howe
Squires, Schenck and Blackeheare
Hog and cattle market update with price ranges and receipts
Market reports from Indianapolis to Cincinnati show hogs at new highs for the year with top bids around 6.35 and overall strong demand. Cattle prices steady to higher for prime beef steers while hogs command premiums for better grades. Receipts vary by region, with Western steers, cows, and calves priced across multiple brackets and stockers fluctuating alongside sheep and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Live Stock Journal
Chicago
Texas
Wall Street Situation Concludes Ninth Page Note
The report notes a question of new companies and stockholders rights spurring some stock purchases. Leading rails St Paul Union Pacific and Southern Pacific rose as major beneficiaries in the market activity described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Market Roundup Sees Steel Improvement and Easy Money
Sunday Journal notes no dividend for Southern Pacific and uncertain dividend on St. Paul. Steel strike progress favors the steel company. Stocks rise as shorts cover rather than new buying. Bank statement viewed favorably and traders raise holdings. Market strengthens after the report with no prominent liquidations. Money remains easy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
St. Paul
Market Ahead as London Absence Still Brightens New York
There was no London market today but commission business improves and strong interests see no prices. The note suggests a forthcoming advance on increased earnings and general improvements. Expect higher prices next week as optimism grows among traders and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger Farwell & Co
New York
London
Extraordinary Movements Dominate New York Banking Week
The Associated Banks weekly statement shows loans and deposits up, circulation and legal tenders down, with reserves and specie up. Subtreasury transfers for Australian and Yukon gold, pension and bond payments caused large flows, leaving an apparent weekly gain offset by urgent Philadelphia demands and bond payments, while loans and deposits rose and the surplus reserve dipped slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Banks
New York Associated Banks
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
Chicago
Philadelphia
Treasury
San Francisco
Dull trade in cereals Report from distant markets
Weathered market notes show thin activity in cereals and related commodities. Regional pricing is muted with nominal bids and limited movement, while fuels and turpentine hold steady or show marginal shifts across Wilmington Wilmington Charleston and St Louis as early August reports document varied but subdued trading actions.
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Columbia National Bank
DiRi
A. A Barnes
Udell Works
Indi- Peepers
H. W. Miller
Paety
Indianamsts
Louis H. Lev
Presius Lescy Troe. & Co
Mortimer Eviring
Pereet Pert
Drott
T. B. Laycock
T. J. Laveork Mine
Scrtroris
Raymond P. van Camp
van Camp
Hovesals Hardware Vo
Tatianaputia
DAILY
President Security Trust Co
Alex. F. Ramsey
Citizens National Bank
Crestfordsville
L. P. Newby
Pesident
Citizens State Bank
Knightatown
Pence
New Untle
Indianepwits
Heerwits
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus
Ious
Vinson Winnings
Ke, Hallech
Charles N. Ahrens
William Ahrens
Jeanie Quion
Howard J. Quinn
Appellate Court
Ida Park
Frank E. Abbott
L. Cline
Frank
Ballard
Aro Presbyterian Church
Tion
Bontaed 7 Company
State Liquor League Organ
Inaie
Interstate Stockyards
Aug
Fletcher National
S. J. Fletcher
S. A. Fletcher
Asst
Chas. Latham
S. A. Morrison
Texas Bulls
Ae S
East Buffalo
Ang
St. Tepe
Iambe
Sena Iene
South
Omaha
Mersey
Cincinnati
Wall-Street Situation
SAKS
Washington and
Sts
Saks & Company
The
Reliable Furniture and Carpet Co
Illinois Street
Sunday Journal
Abrow
Bow Foundry
Grr
Satoms
Nesteat Southern Foundry
ST Louis
Metals Steedy
Orme
Bpetter
Olle
cEnek
Aue M
Wilmington
Asage
OM. City
Aus
Rune
Everage
Brits
Iorisville
Lima
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Charleston
Bavannah
Rosin
ST. Louis Aus
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