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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1901

Page

2

Indiana Companies Form In Early State Incorporations

Indianapolis records show several new firms listed, including Starte Of with capital 845,000 and Union Oil Company with 345,000. St Clair Real-estate, Klus and Grouleff Lumber, Indiana Central Railway, and multiple out‑of‑state incorporations are noted with directors and capital stocks.

Union Oil Company Polis Indiana Fields Dlare C Eva F. J Indianapolis Klus & Grouleff Lumber Company Secreof Muncie Lawrence H Albert Grouleff Mun Niels P. Selling Anderson Indiana Central Railway Company Incorporated Peru Charles H. Holmes Allen Thomas M. Boyd Frank H. Panies Indiana Anlot American Bicyclery New Jersey Capital Nee W. Dickerson Euia Paint and Equipment Company Find W. Harry Clift Bt. Mary'see Company Ira L. Neely Fatrri Mt National Malleable Castings Company Charles E. Brook

Gordon and Lake Match Race at Newby Oval

Johnny Lake of Chicago is due to arrive for a twenty mile match race with Gordon of this city next Friday night at Newby Oval. The event will be the principal race after the three cornered bout with Nat and George Kramer was postponed. Lake brings two fast motorcycles for Gordon as training continues. Wappenhans, former Weather Bureau chief, plans to leave Monday for Berlin for an indefinite stay.

Johnny” Lake Chicago Gordon Newby Lake Paris Nat George Kramer Nahtrain Fioimden Probrdner Anderson Muster F. R. Wappenhans Weather Bureau Berlin

Labor Day Parade To Feature Largest Demonstration Yet

Labor day committee plans a historic parade in Indianapolis led by the Machinists Union with many new and existing unions forming divisions. Grand marshal Charles Koster and aides will guide a six-division march starting 9 30 in the morning from West and Washington streets, ending at the fair grounds with races, speeches, wall climbing by English Zouaves, and athletic events.

Labor Day Committee Central Labor Union Hall Indianapolis Machinists’ Union Charles Koster John McGregor Frank Columbia George Gordon Len H. Leister Edgar A. Perkins George Miller J. A. Sanders Dawson Machinists' Union Allied Metal Mechanics’ Union Journeymen Plumbers’ Union Steam and Theatrical Age Ents United Garment Makers’ Union Laundry Workers’ Union Women's Label League Hardwood Finishers Amalgamated Wood Workers’ Unions Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union Iron Molders’ Unions Core Makers Stove Mounters Boiler Makers’ Union Pattern Makers’ Union Brewery Workers’ Union Beer Drivers Beer Bottlers Ice Drivers Team Drivers Len Lateter Painters’ and Decorators Carpenters Stone Masons Plasterers Electrical Workers Ornamental Glass Workers’ Union Techical Union Webb Pressmen's Assistants’ Union Borers’ Protective Union Horseshoers’ Union International Wood Carvers’ Association United Brotherhood of Leather Workers Slack Barrel Coopers’ Union Journeyman Tailors’ Union Saw Makers’ Union Saw Makers’ Helpers’ Union Saw Grinders’ and Toothers’ Union Saw Filers’ Union North West Street Washington Street West Washington Streets New Jersey Street Pennsylvania Street Market Street Monument Place Capitol Avenue Ohio Street Fair Grounds

German-Born Indianapolis Baker Anthony Bals Dies at 97

Anthony Bals aged 97 died unexpectedly from probable heart disease at his home 1728 North Senate avenue. A German immigrant who arrived in America at age 16, he worked in the bakery business in Indianapolis from the Civil War era until about ten years ago. Survives include two sons Henry and Anthony and daughter Mrs Oscar Frenzel. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from the residence.

Anthony Bals Senate Avenue Mr. Bals Germany America Indianapolis Henry Anthony Oscar Frenzel

Fountain county suit fights use of writing pads in schools

State Board of Health ordered prohibition on slate pencils in schools to curb disease risk and urged paper and lead pencils. Fountain County taxpayers sue school trustees for extravagance in buying paper pads and pencils. Health official condemns penny pinching that endangers children and cites a separate inspection where a smaller furnace led to higher costs.

State Board of Health Indiana State Board of Health Aid Fountain County Order of the State Board Indiana State Board

Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Daniel W Harcourt

Mr and Mrs Harcourt celebrate their golden wedding at home in Broad Ripple with a lawn display moved indoors due to weather. The dining table from their first marriage centers the setting, silver teapot and a century old table cover highlight family memory, goldenrod decorates the scene, and seven grandchildren assist alongside their children and cousin guests. They have resided in Marion county over fifty years and were married near Old Augusta with Miss Sarah Berry as the bride. Receipts include a silver berry spoon with a lyre handle inscribed 1851 1800 and laurel wreaths bearing Aug 9 amid other tokens.

Daniel W. Harcourt Broad Ripple Mrs. Harcourt Berry Sarah Berry Benjamin Berry Harcourt Jane

Heavily Veiled Woman Faces Court Over Subpoena

A woman arrested for contempt of court appeared before Judge Daly in a heavily veiled state. She failed to obey a witness summons but cried only after the judge said no punishment would be given. The riot case at Fairview Park saw Alfred Andrews, William Johnson, and Joe Drake fined and jailed, with all appealing. Negro witnesses recounted Sunday experiences and youths tied to ruffian gangs were linked only by association. A second appearance risked a year or more in the workhouse if guilt proved.

Johnson Daly

Cincinnati Fall Festival Features Middle West Writers

Cincinnati prepared for the second fall festival in late September with a congress of writers. Lew Wallace will attend with Fair God, and Dr Crawford with Kalevala and Reminiscences of Russia and Finland. Dr Charles Frederic Goss and James Whitcomb Riley join the gathering to honor Middle West authors.

James Whitcomb Riley Middle West

Boy Telegraph rider hurt in street crash on East Washington

Yesterday evening about six Roy Laporte an American District Telegraph boy fourteen years old was knocked from his wheel on East Washington street and badly cut and bruised his head. He lay unconscious for an hour and lives at No 7 Eastern avenue.

Roy Laporte East Washington Street No. 7 Eastern Avenue

State Fair Races Draw Speedy Horses to Fair Grounds

The State Fair races during the week of September 16 attract top trotters and pacers from across the country. Barns at the Fair grounds fill with celebrated horses as the free-for-all trot and free-for-all pace offer purses of 1000 dollars, drawing many strong entrants to the State Pair track.

Hassett in the Toils Over Bogus Business Scam Indictment

The grand jury reports partial findings naming William Hassett among those indicted for obtaining money under false pretense and grand larceny in a fake timber graining venture. Victims include real estate dealer Robert McKee and Thomas Thornton, with repeated advertisements and a Southward excuse cited. Other indictments cover burglary grand larceny and petty larceny among several defendants, while probate and civil actions fill the docket.

Alford Criminal Court William Hassett Hassett Ruckelshaus Robert McKee Indianapolis McKee Thornton Arthur Williams Frank Steward Thomas Pulley Sam Thompson Charles Henzley Joe Benson Louis Butterfield John Edwards Henry Sheridan Charles Jones Thomas Henderson John Hayes

Appellate and Criminal Docket Entries Mixed in Indiana Courts

The document lists multiple case references across appellate and criminal courts, including appellant and appellee briefs, motions for certiorari, and reform school commitment. Notable items involve Katherine Heseh versus Jeanette Bolin, Mary K E Holton versus Margaret R GePenter, William Chapman versus State of Indiana, Catherine Schaefer versus David A Purviance, John N Woolfington versus John K Ritter, William H Bruning versus John M, and Fremont Alford with Annie Spillman. The record notes assignments of errors, appellant briefs, and judge actions, with a grand jury report and a case of a fifteen year old committed to Reform School for Boys.

Katherine Heseh Jeanette Bolin St. Joseph C. C Mary KE. Holton Margaret R. Gepenter de Kalb William Chapman State of Indiana Clark C. C Catherine Schaefer David A. Purviance Huntington C. C Appellate Court Criminal Court Fremont Alford Annie Spillman Justice

Trading Stamps and Venue Bias in Early Massachusetts Case

A Massachusetts statute depresses selling property by inducement of unspecified gifts. The Supreme Judicial Court held stamps entitling other articles did not convict. The text also notes a Kansas venue change request due to judge prejudice, with a divided court denying the motion.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Northeastern Kansas State Senate

New Gillmore coal mine opened near Jasonville Indiana

State Mine Inspector James Epperson returns from southern Indiana praising the Gillmore coal mine three miles southwest of Jasonville in Green county on the Indiana Southern Rail road. The Indiana Southern Coal Company plans to produce 1500 tons daily using latest electrical mining gear in a 152 foot shaft and five hundred acres of surrounding land.

James Epperson Indiana Gillmore Jasonville Green County Sullivan Indiana Southern Railroad Mr. Epperson Indiana Southern Coal Company John K. Seifert Chicago Pittsburg Coal Company D. M. Cummings John P. Gillmore Linton

Two Women Injured In City Street Car Crash

Mrs Stearne living at 1907 Central avenue was hurt last night at the Illinois Washington streets corner after alighting from an Illinois street car and stumbling over a raised street surface. Her face was badly bruised and she grew faint in a nearby drug store. Miss Maggie Ford of 735 South Missouri street was thrown from a Stockyards car on South West street suffering a dislocation of the left arm and a cut above the eye as the car reportedly started before she touched the pavement.

Stearns Central Avenue Ilinois Washington Streets Maggie Ford South Missouri Street Stockyards South West Street

Marshal Pettit at Hammond on Conkey strike

United States Marshal Pettit returned from Hammond after investigating the Conkey printing plant strike. He said Judge Baker's injunction to restrain violence was in abeyance pending Conkey’s notice of any violation. Pettit noted the strike appeared peaceable and did not foresee serious trouble.

United States Marshal Pettit Hammond Conkey Baker W. B. Conkey Indiana Chicago Pettit

Boyer Son Held After Arrest In Frankfort

Dr J H Boyer of Frankfort protests the arrest of his 17 year old son George who came to seek a position. Detectives Asch and Wallace found him with a negro companion, searched him and confined him without opportunity to prove his statements about money and a gold watch. The detectives urged dismissal of the cases for lack of evidence after investigations. Detective Wallace said the found objects and the fact he was a stranger justified detention. The detectives informed the father of the situation.

J. H. Boyer Frankfort George Boyer Asch Wallace Young Boyer Boyer

Epworth League Institute in Indianapolis Sept 4

The Indianapolis District Epworth League holds an institute at Roberts Park Church on Wednesday evening September 4 to study mercy and help and literary work. Features include an organ recital by Prof. George Hebble at 6 45 p m and talks by Miss Rebecca Delaney Rev Geo M Smith O Pittinger and Mrs Nellie Taylor Young plus one minute talks by district chapter officers. The district includes Indianapolis and surrounding counties in central Indiana.

Indianapolis Epworth League Roberts Park Church Mercy and George Hebble Mercy Rebecca Delaney Our New Hospital Geo. M. Smith Mhall-Place M. E. Church O. Pittinger Nellie Taylor Young Ecolls Marion County Johnson and Morgan Counties

Five Boys Attack Girl. Eye May Be Lost

A five year old girl from 1% Temple avenue may lose sight in one eye after five boys threw peaches at her as she walked home Thursday evening. Dr Best attended and said repair is unlikely. The incident stemmed from the boys' malicious act.

Robertta van Arsdal Temple Avenue Dr. Best

Governor Bliss Burned in Effigy Over Durbin Extradition Delay

In Bourbin Michigan on Wednesday Governor Bliss was burned in effigy after postponing until September 5 the hearing to determine whether the requisition of Governor Durbin for extradition should proceed.

Bliss Michigan Bourbin Durbin

Sunday Aboard Maxinkuckee Lake Outing From Indianapolis

Fast express train departs Indianapolis at 7 30 a m for a day at Lake Maxinkuckee. Return from the lake at 6 30 p m. Promises boating and fishing on one of Indiana’s most beautiful lakes. Cost is one dollar. Sunday outing offered on September 1st.

Indianapolis Maxinkuckee

Lake Erie & Western Excursion From Indianapolis

The Lake Erie and Western Railway offers a Michigan City excursion for $1.00 on Sunday September 1 1901. Two special fast trains depart Indianapolis at 630 am and 715 am with limited stops. Return departs Cincinnati at 620 pm.

Michigan City Indianapolis

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Badger Furniture CO THE Gordon and Lake Newby Oval Mr. Wappenhans Wuilschners Ger Man Health Board Daniel Harcourt Fairview Park Cincinnati Congress of Writers and Authors Caroline Truend Louise Belek Sarah Davis Street Car Company Ernest G. Davis Street Lillian Thieme Union Trust Company John H. Thieme Lafayette Ichael Sells T of Ae Therza Dora Blosier Harry D. Blosier Superior Court William Hillerman Ernest Herter Circuit Court Anna V. M. Fatout Marion F. Fatout Fred C. Victor Thomas J. Croan Serna Louis J. Magan George W. Jackson George H. Carter George Graves William Ankenbrock Anton H.age Edward L. Davis Indianapolis Streetrailway Company Indianapolis Street Railway Company Lizale Terry Charles J. Terry Chicago Legal News Pacific Rep Oklahoma Burford Southeastern Georgia Lumpkin India Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Supreme Court John N. Woolfington John K. Ritter Delaware C. C. Appellant William H. Bruning John M Jefferson C. Appellee Epperson Miss Maggie Ford Epworth Elmey A Starr Piano Starr Starr Piano CO W. Washington Street Representative Piano House North Pennsylvania St Buffalo Pan-American Exposition Niagara Falls Brockton Lake Chautauqua McKinley Warren J. Lynch Manapolis Te No. 1 Leavi Buffalo At In Pp Deppe, A G.pl T. A Madison Lake Maxinkuckee Pennsylvania Lines Tago Robert Schell Terre Haute Moores Lake Erie & Western R. R Sandunky South Illinois Street Benton Harbor Big Four Onion Station M. Bronson, A. G. P Grand Rapids & Indiana Ith Mackinac Island Petoskey Traverse City W. W. Richardson Lake Erie & Western R. R Lawrenceburg Aurora Way Stations Rushville Connersville Hamilton Colorado German Fire Insurance of South Delaware Street Janes Indianapolis Carrier Supply Co Law J. C. Sipe N. Med. St. En Ee Leo Lando Julius Walkegon Leading Jewelers Members Merchants’ Association Gas Office Indianapolis Gas Co Joseph Taggart Massachusetts Ave Olivilo QSS. Co Kermuda New York A. E. Outerbridgs & CO Cook & Bon Booth Clark St Steinway Pearson’s Piano House Indianapolis, Ind R. W. Furnas Ice Cream Co North Alabama &Y Parker’ Hair Balsam Prem ‘E Tomanast Proeth Ret Manissos Youtshut Atkins E. C. Atkins & CO Illinois Street W. B. Barry Law and Supply Co PENN
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