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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1902

Page

2

Indiana Insurance Company Winds Up After Reinsurance Pact

The Indiana Insurance Company notifies agents that all risks are reinsured with Anchor Fire Insurance Company of Cincinnati effective Saturday noon. Policies, endorsements, transfers, and related actions must be routed to Anchor. Anchor shows capital of 200000 and surplus of 10000. The company, chartered in 1851 and reorganized under a different name, has run losses for years. Leadership says rebuilding efforts failed and wind-up is planned.

Indiana Insurance Company Anchor Fire Insurance Company Cincinnati Indiana Alwng Charles Schurmann T. B. Linn East Market Street Schurmann

Educators In Session At Marion County Institute

The Marion County Teachers Institute began yesterday in the Criminal Court room with about 150 teachers and visitors present. D W Dennis of Earlham College lectured on Nature Study in the Common Schools, urging outdoor study. Howard ison of Terre Haute State Normal spoke on Pedagogy and Literature. Paterson of the Educator Journal spoke in the afternoon. Sandison discussed Systematic Methodology. The institute remains in session all week.

Marion County Teachers’ Institute Criminal Court Room D. W. Dennis Earlham College Howard Ison Terre Haute State Normals Paterson Eduestor Journal Sandison

Fainted Groom Weds After Swoon At Covington Altar

Arthur B. Barnard a Winter & Hummel clerk and Emma Woodruff of Charlies street married in Covington Kentucky on Sunday after Barnard fainted at the altar due to sunstroke. He insisted on proceeding with the ceremony despite his illness and the long search for a license.

Arthur B. Barnard Winter & Hummel North Capitol Avenue Emma Woodruff Charlies Street Covington Barnard

Meter ordinance up tonight in Indianapolis meeting

Council committee on public health will meet tonight to consider a gas meter ordinance. Councilman McFarland invited representatives from Indianapolis and Consumers Gas Companies to testify. The amended proposal aims to restrict gas use to cooking and water heating, but President Hastings in New York argues the coin cannot drive the meter ordinance due to six month procurement issues.

McFarland Council Committee On Public Health Indianapolis Consumers Gas Companies Hastings New York

Exoneration of Organizer Blue After Heated Central Labor Union Session

The Central Labor Union exonerated organizer John Blue of charges by W. J. Gilthorpe amid heated debate. Critics urged resignation and broader investigation into graft rumors, but the board voted unanimously to clear Blue. The meeting also debated seating Lithographers Union delegates and ordered audits of union assessments for striking miners.

Central Labor Union John Blue W. J. Gilthorpe Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders Blue Atlas Union Slough M. T. Butler Lawsmiths’ Union Gompers American Federation of Labor Butler D. Z. McClure Carpenters’ Union John Koch Edgar A. Perkins State Federation of Labor George Custer Iron Molders” Union D. L. Stoddard Executive Board Lithographers’ Union Feltman Socieres Collins Machinists’ Union

Man Tries Pass Elevate Bill at West Ohio Street Store

At J. H. Shearer’s grocery, a man attempted to pass a raised dollar. Shearer displayed the counterfeit, retrieved a revolver, and the suspect fled, leaving the bill. The altered note, a new series one dollar converted to five, shows several detectable alterations.

Trimpe and Lowe J. H. Shearer West Ohio Street Shearer

Fought Rescuer After Canal Attempt by Mabel Hobson

Mabel Hobson, a colored woman, tried to drown herself in the canal at St. Clair street yesterday afternoon. Frank Ross, a grocer, pulled her from the water, and she cursed him. Bicycle officers Simon and Kin arrested her for intoxication. She claimed to be from Princeton Kentucky and said she came to Chicago four months ago to live with friends. She said she wanted to die due to having no friends.

Mabel Hobson St. Clair Street Frank Ross Senate Avenue St. Clair Hobson Ross Simon and Mor Kin Princeton Chicago

Two Boys Arrested For Jumping Trains At Big Four Yard

John Young and Leonard Miller, two young Black youths, were arrested yesterday by Special Policeman Grady of the Big Four Railroad on charges of jumping on trains. They were fined and costs by Judge Stubbs. The arrest revealed they led a “school” teaching younger boys to hop trains.

John Young Leonard Miller Grady Big Four Railroad Stubbs

Train Jumping Lesson in Yard Prompts Attention

A witness described seeing two Black youths in a rail yard where about sixteen younger boys gathered, ready to be taught how to jump trains. The remark highlights a scene of potentially dangerous activity among youths in the railroad area.

Plumber Arrested on Desertion Charge

William Sloan, a 28 year old North Indianapolis resident, was arrested on a desertion charge from the U S army. He enlisted in the Infantry about two weeks earlier after visiting a recruiting office, then took a plumbing job when a friend offered work and forgot his military obligation until arrest. He was slated for assignment to the Columbia Ohio barracks.

William Sloan United States Army Sloan Indianapolis Plumbing Columbia, O

Violent clash injures multiple in Ohio and Toledo streets

A large street brawl between Black residents and others on Ohio and Toledo streets left Charles Sanford near fatally wounded and several others, including Whitney family members, cut or hacked. Police and ambulances rushed to the scene as bystanders watched, while Sanford vanished after the fight.

Denison Hotel guest suffers apoplectic stroke

About 7 p m yesterday George M Billings collapsed in the Denison Hotel lobby. He was unconscious, treated by Dr McCulloch, then taken to an upper room. Jewelry and money were found on him. he lives at 22 North New Jersey street and is a traveling salesman for Standard Vehicle Company of Pontiac Mich. His son says he has epilepsy and the man is about 50. his condition is not serious.

George M. Billings Denison Dr. McCulloch Mr. Billings Dudley H. Jackson New Jersey Street Standard Vehicle Company Pontiac Mich Billings

Indiana Jewelers' Association to meet in Indianapolis

The Indiana Jewelers' Association will hold a meeting in Indianapolis on September 3. Organized last May in Indianapolis, it comprises leading state jewelers though none are yet in Indianapolis. The group aims to unite jewelers for protection against department stores selling jewelry and to recruit local merchants.

Indiana Jewelers’ Association Indianapolis

Real estate boom and Indian policy insights from J W Ripy

Oklahoma City businessman J W Ripy notes a real estate boom in Oklahoma City, led by Miss Mary McKinley, niece of the late President. He criticizes Indian work ethic, discusses rationing, and recalls a paymaster incident near Lawton and Hobart involving $500000 in Indian payments and saloon closures.

J. W. Ripy Oklahoma City

Fiddling mayor of San Francisco praised by returning traveler

George W. Powell, back from the Knights of Pythias encampment in California, calls San Francisco mayor Schmitt a fiddling but capable leader who moved the city to eight hour workdays. Powell notes Schmitt’s popularity, election by the labor party, and potential for higher office. He also reports on encampment attendance, finances, and prizes won by participants. Powell praises San Francisco courtesy and compares the Ohio River trip to the Hudson of the West, noting parallels to the Madison-Louisville stretch.

San Francisco George W. Powell California Schmitt Labor Party Pennsylvania Ohio Knights Mechanics’ Pavilion Jeffries Fitzsimmons Presidio Missouri Indiana Supreme Lodge Shiveley Richmond Sureme R. A. Rown Supreme Tribune Carnahan Uniform Bank C. F. S. Neal Joseph Winnefeld Indianapolis Ohio River Madison Louisville Elks’ Lodge New York City Poughkeepsie

Stockholders Attend Annual Meeting with Tunneling Update

It is driving the Union tunnel, having advanced about 1000 feet, cutting the reins at a depth of 200 to 1000 feet. About 10 stockholders attended the annual meeting.

Laborer Falls From Smokestack at Stockyards Injured

Louis Triebe, a laborer at Interstate Stockyards, fell about twenty feet from a smokestack while on the roof. He suffered a concussion and multiple cuts, landing on his hands and face. Treated at City Dispensary by Drs Foreman and Kiser, he was later moved to City Hospital.

Louis Triebe Interstate Stockyards Triebe Blaine Avenue City Dispensary Foreman Kiser Thebe

Round Trip Excursions From Indianapolis to Mackinac and Ohio

Advertises $5.00 round trip to Mackinac Island via C H D and D C steamers with tickets valid ten days. Also Sunday excursions August 31 to Cincinnati for $1.25 round trip, with a special train from Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a.m. Returning from Cincinnati at 7 p.m. Corresponding rates to Terre Haute and Greencastle with same schedule.

Mackinac Island R. P. Algeo Indianapolis Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle Indianapolis

Investment That Grows Your Funds With High Interest

Promote your savings plan with a guaranteed rate of return offered by a large, well established institution. Full information available at the Stevenson building office 1004 by calling 805 New.

Stevenson Building

Summer home mail subscription and safety ads

The notice promotes mail delivery of the Journal during summer travel and offers address changes. It highlights burglary protection from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company with contact options and rates. Local businesses advertise Capital Razor and Supplies, Bodine ad Stores and Ranges, and Koeh r ing & Bro with address details and stock claims.

United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company GRO

Tunneling in Colorado Mining Strongholds At Francis and Idaho Springs

Oran Perry returned from Denver where he attended the annual meeting of Colorado s largest mining cooperative. The Big Two properties in Boulder County Francis and Idaho Springs boast a two mile tunnel network with cyanide mills and a 5000 horsepower electric plant. Progress on the central tunnel toward Quartz Hill in Clear Creek County continues at twenty feet per month with electric locomotives planned. the association owns extensive properties including Howardsville San Juan County nearby.

Oran Perry Denver Colorado Indiana Perry Francis Boulder County Idaho Springs Clear Creek County Quartz Hill Boulder Howardsville San Juan County

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