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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1901

Page

2

Loan Ordinance Advances as Republicans Back Democrats

Council approves General Ordinance No. 22 to fund temporary debt with 196 455 dollars and cents, no bonds yet. Mayor Bookwalter’s meeting canceled. Moriarity and allies push bond plan. Republicans back the measure to protect city credit. future bond authorization likely next council meeting.

Moriarity Bookwalter Wynne Finance Committee William H. Wheeler Breunig

Elks Parade and Wonderland to Open Tomorrow

Elks parade and Wonderland attractions begin at noon with a 11 am meeting at the Elks hall and a 12 pm arrival of royalty on a special train at Union Station. The procession, north to Washington street then curves through Meridian to Cyclorama, features Elks divisions and royal pageantry led by Governor Durbin and Mayor Bookwalter.

Elks Union Station Frank Davey G. G. Schmidt Elks’ Lodge Lady Elks Harry O'Brien Charles Balz Rough Riders Roosevelt Fairbanks Dewey Schley King Edward Dom Paul Emperor William Czar Russia Sultan Ireland Jerusalem Bavaria Booker Washington Li Hung Chang Sandwich Islands Arthur Navin Wallace Allison Banda Rosa Washington Street Missouri Street Delaware Street Ohio Street Pennsylvania Street Meridian Street Circle West Market Street Durbin Bookwalter

Fourth Ward Liquor Case Remonstrance Hearing Extended

The liquor license remonstrance hearing before the County Commissioners was continued at noon yesterday until tomorrow morning. Porter, a young attorney for the liquor interests, testified he found one hundred names of nonresidents in the Fourth ward. He did not claim they were nonresidents before Aug 1, the remonstrance filing date. Temperance supporters argue movers out of the ward the day after filing should have their names counted.

Porter Fourth Ward

Police hold warrant in missing girl case and arrest of Avery

A year-old girl left a dance on Sixteenth and Illinois with Avery. The father filed an affidavit, the girl returned home explaining she had visited friends. Avery was released on bond as police keep the warrant for service.

Sixteenth Illinois Avery

Miss Vida Denhardt Dies in Wabash Wreck Journey

Miss Vida Denhardt a student from an Irustrating school in this area was among Wabash wreck victims en route to Detroit for a Thanksgiving family reunion. Home in Tupperville Ontario she told rescuers her name before dying and a sister awaited her at Detroit station. The post office searches for a letter she wrote before departure and undelivered mail from Philadelphia was redirected to Detroit and Indianapolis.

Vida Denhardt Tupperville Ont Detroit Miss Denhardt Indianapolis Philadelphia Washington

Claim by adopted daughter on Howell estate seeks one fifth

Mrs. William H. Barr of 543 North Meridian Street plans to sue for 350000 as an adopted heir of Cincinnati’s Elizabeth Howell. Barr, adopted at eleven, argues a contract made her the legal heir, opposing executor Charles N Poor, with estate valued between 250000 and 300000. Dr H P Clark, a Howell grandson, notes pending Cincinnati court action or possible settlement.

William H. Barr North Meridian Street Elizabeth Howell Cincinnati Mary H. P. Clark Howell

Joseph W. Smith Dies After Prolonged Illness

Indianapolis figures mourn the longtime public servant Joseph W. Smith who died after a yearlong illness. He served as Republican member of the Board of Public Works under Mayor Taggart and was secretary of the Scottish Rite for twelve years. Survived by two sons, his wife and two sisters, funeral plans to be handled by the Masonic order. Charlies P. Smith also died in Memphis at thirty-three, an noted local musician formerly with Home Portrait Company. Body to be returned to Farmland for burial.

Joseph W. Smith Indianapolis Mr. Smith England Indiana Richmond Erie Board of Public Works Taggart Scottish Rite Supreme Council Todiana Columbia Club James Lee Smith Broadway Henry H. Smith Girls’ Reformatory Dayton W. J. Hiatt Ind C. M. Peelle Brooklyn N. Y Masonic Order Charlies P. Smith Memphis Tenn The Home Portrait Company Illinois Street

Debtor Gus Rahke Quietly Satisfies City Fines

Gus Rahke yesterday discharged a debt to the city by paying City Clerk Elliott eighty dollars. The amount covered several fines and costs assessed for keeping a gambling house, with John M Higgins and Carl Habich named as sureties.

Gus Rahke Elliott John M. Higgins Carl Habich

Dunlap Hats at Seaton's Hat Store and Transportation Links

A collage of ads and notices lists Dunlaps Celebrated Hats at Seaton's Hat Store, travel tickets to Chicago and back, and various rail services for National and International Live Stock Exposition events. It includes schedule changes, ticket offices, and return limits as well as contact details for agents and offices. It also notes veterinary services, fur robes, insurance, and champagne advertising in a congested 19th century newspaper style.

W. W. Richardson Big Four East Washington Street Reeper H. M. Bronson

Napoleon Medal in Gall Family Keepsake in Indianapolis

A gun metal medal plated with gold, given by Napoleon to Captain Charles Frederick Gall for valiant service from 1792 to 1815, remains in Paul Gall’s possession in Indianapolis. The piece includes Napoleon’s certificate and a green cloth wrap, valued by some at $300, with inscription noting St Helene and 1821.

Paul Gall Mr. Gall Napoleon France Gall Charles Frederick Gall Germany Captain Gall St. Helena Indianapolis Napoleon Empereur

Camp of Instruction Hearing for Indianapolis Site

Senator Fairbanks and Representative Overstreet are invited to appear before the army post board chaired by General Miles next Tuesday at 10 AM to present Indianapolis claims for a permanent camp of instruction. If successful, the arsenal grounds will be used as the site.

Senator Fairbanks Representative Overstreet Army Post Board General Miles Indianapolis Arsenal

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Assets and Address Mentioned

An Indianapolis fire insurance company shows assets over 259000 invested in government bonds and municipal securities on mortgage loans. The notice lists a street address at Market Street and names JOAN H. HOLLIDAY as president.

Indianapolis Market Street Y. Spann Rotary Joan H. Holliday

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