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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1901

Page

9

Vital Statistics Aug. 28 Incomplete list of residents and deaths

A long, messy roster lists Henry and Elizabeth Heid and many others with addresses on McLalin, Buchanan, Silver, Warren, Maple, Church, West Twenty, Everett, and South Missouri streets. It includes infant ages and causes such as typhoid fever marasmus and meningitis, plus funeral notices for several residents and references to local embalmers and funeral directors. The item also mentions a police and public safety response to race tensions and a planned meeting with city officials over protection at Fairview Park.

Bungaloo Gang A. Furniss Giillam C. M. 5. Willis W. W. Christy Gurley Brewer Board of Safety and Police Quigley Jones Fairview Park Fairview Columbus Milford Junction Detroit & Lima Northern Panhandle Pennsylvania Engineering Corps

Mrs. Snyder Dies From Scalding Injuries at Cannery

Mrs. Harry Snyder, 48, died at Deaconess Hospital from burns suffered when a boiling water tank burst at the Indianapolis Canning Company plant. She reportedly ran toward the tank in panic after the explosion. Her address was listed as 728 North Missouri street or Indiana avenue, with relatives’ whereabouts unknown. body sent to Tutewiler's morgue.

Harry Snyder Indianapolis Canning Company Deaconess Hospital North Missouri Street Indiana Avenue Italy Tutewiler

Big Railroad Earnings Boost for Southern McCormick Line

The first half of the year shows gross earnings up 10 1 3 percent across 179 roads covering 164 498 miles with a rise of 63 545 001 in gross receipts and 26 904 083 in net earnings. Mileage rose by 4 168 miles and several rail lines report multi million gains in both gross and net figures while a grain rate conference in Chicago seeks to adjust domestic and export rates by autumn.

Pennsylvania Reading Atchison Lehigh Valley Illinois Central Missouri Pacific Baltimore & Ohio Missouri Kansas & Texas Southern Pacific Ilinois Central Erie Chicago Atlantic Seaboard Kansas City Gulf of Mexico Chicago and St. Paul Lake and Rail Lines Central Freight Association Twin Cities Lake Lines New York Ifc Mississippi River Gulf Roads Santa Fe Gulf New Orleans Gulf Ports J. J. Mahoney Winona & Western Road Fort Smith & Western Fort Smith Winona & Western Chicago Great Western Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas Mexico Pittsby East Pittsburg Washington Lambert Bushrod Taylor Louisville Pennsylvania Lines Knights Templars Southern Railway Company St. Louis Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Southern Southern Railway Philadelphia

Advertising zeal of Southern Pacific aims to boost newspaper reach

The Southern Pacific Company backs advertising and its general passenger traffic manager E. McCormick argues that no amount is too great for newspaper promotion. He has a knack for forging strong ties with editors and publishers, turning newspapers into allies for the railroad.

Frank Patterson Pittsburg, Johnstown, Ebensburg & Eastern Railroad Patterson Altoona 8. P. Langdon Philadelphia Langdon Pittsburg Johnstown Ebensburg & Eastern Railway Southern Pacific Company E. ©. McCormick James Hornsburg, Jr Paul Shoup Hornburg Southern Pacific Shoup Hornsburg Sunset California

Railroad and advertising men drive 1901 era timetable notes

The piece covers Wabash and other lines fighting for Pittsburgh access, bridge and track work, personnel changes, new offices, and advertising consolidations. Mentions J. P. Hays, James McCrea, Oscar G. Murray, and Archibald English among various executives. notes fuel, wages, and expansion plans across multiple roads.

Fate of Julius Wohtfield Believed Lost After Islander Sinking

The family of Julius Wohtfield a furrier at 11 West Washington Street suspects he was aboard the steamer Islander which sank off Douglass Island in the Pacific two weeks ago. He had gone to Alaska in April to buy furs and was due home later this month. Messages to him at several points have gone unanswered with no trace found.

Julius Wohtfield West Washington Street Pacific Ocean Douglass Island Alaska

City Sewerage Board Seeks 492000 Plus Increases For Next Year

The Board of Works submitted its next year estimates totaling 492,140, an increase of 17.50 over this year's appropriation. Highlights include 60,000 for street cleaning, 10,000 for bridges, and minor rises for unimproved streets, vapor lights, and printing. Water appropriation stays at 90,000 despite a lower contract rate, with note that this year's funding was 910,00 short of the needed amount.

Board of Works

City to tackle sewerage complaints and bids for bridge repairs

Fifteenth ward residents complain of sewer odors from Morris and Wisconsin streets and the White River interceptor. A conference with the city engineer and Board of Works adopted a plan to enlarge sewer inlets, extend the main sewer south, and build a river flume for temporary relief at about $1,000. City plans may include filtration or chemical treatment plants if needed. Bids on West Washington Street bridge repairs: MHaugh Noelke $4,070, Canton Bridge $3,397.37, city seeks about $2,600. steel strike cited as cause for higher prices. The board will review bids.

Fifteenth Ward Morris and Wisconsin Street Jeup Board of Works West Washington Street Mhaugh- Noelke Iron Works Canton Bridge Company

Board of Works Routine Sees Contracts Awarded and Noted

Contracts awarded to Henry Maag J Harry Roberts A D Bowen and W H Abbott Son for cement walks gravel roadways and curbing on multiple streets including East Dorman Tenth Senate Temple and Virginia avenues. Bids rejected awards deferred and other actions including assessments water mains and petitions filed noted.

Henry Maag East Street Morris Street Raymond Street J. Harry Roberts Dorman Street Marlowe Avenue New York Street A. D. Bowen Tenth Street Meridian Street Illinois Street W. H. Abbott & Son Senate Avenue Washington Street Georgia Street Summit Street Ohio Street Mulberry Street Spring Street Noble Street Parkway Avenue Wright Street Minerva Street North Street Virginia Avenue South Street Prospect Street Otto Wagner Thirteenth Street Broadway Twenty-fifth Street Thirtieth Street Twenty-sixth Street Capitol Avenue Ilinois Street Vermont Street Blackford Street Bright Street Twelfth Street Keystone Avenue Beville Avenue

Funeral services for Mrs Marguerite C McIntire

The funeral for Mrs Marguerite C McIntire killed in a North Capitol avenue runaway will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from her daughter Mrs C J Conrad’s home at 1706 North Capitol avenue. Mr Conrad suffered a broken rib trying to stop the horse as the carriage began moving. The infant in Mrs Conrad’s care survived, found unharmed on the pavement six feet away. Mrs McIntire, widow of O H McIntire who moved here from Remington Indiana twelve years ago, died at the scene.

Marguerite C. McIntire North Capitol Avenue C. J. Conrad O. H. McIntire Remington Ind

Narrow escape at Big Four crossing injures horses

Crawford Fairbanks of Terre Haute and Floyd A Woods of this city narrowly avoided a collision at the Thirty first street Big Four crossing while driving to the Canoe Club yesterday. The high speed train grazed their carriage, and Woods tore his clothes in freeing the frightened horse.

Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute Floyd A. Woods Canoe Club

Prices, trade rise as markets praise favourable weather

The market notes widespread optimism after better weather and crop outlook. Retailers stock up while farmers report good prices for harvested crops and improved future prospects. Grain and produce show strength with steady track bids and firm canned goods, butter, eggs, and cheese.

Board of Trade Timothy Secretary of the Board of Trade

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Vital Statistics Henry Elizabeth Heid McLalin Street Ollie Miner Buchanan Street BS. A Lizzie Jenkins Silver Avenue Mamie Ryan Warren Avenue Witam Henna Welch Church Street Mary Weber Hertha Gould South Missouri Pal Mary Foran South Missouri Street Katie Riley West Twenty Street Frank Andie Bland Everett Street Hand Sixteenth Street Bernard Fitaneraid Mabel Winter C.helson Ralfie Alleen C. Acces Maude EB. Kendall Watts Carrie B. Johnson Mullins Susan Powell Robert Stark Philomena C. Rennee Harry Ee Fannie Smith Julia Mack Aemman Bettie Elmore Ida Olive Lambert Char Brockaway Artella M. Lee Thadews W. McLaughlin Bertha Marie Edward W. Hawkins Catherine Doyle Andrew Goss Breder Fayette Street Bechtelt Nglarente “Wai Waitman Columbia Devore West Court Street Marasmus Thomas W. Hall Park Avenue Mary Zoetta Moore Draper Street Meningttix Sto Edward Iman Stout Rockville Road Weat Michigan Street Haughville Burt Crown Hill A. Diener Tel Indiana M. N. 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