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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
4
A concise property listing notes rooms 2 7 and 4 at 184 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis Indiana. The entry identifies specific unit numbers and the street address within the city. It reads like a brief real estate or rental notice from a past publication.
Large turnout at the George H. Thomas Post G A R officers election with most officers chosen by acclamation for the coming year. Elected: Commander William W. Pickerell, Senior Vice Commander Janes E H Porter, Junior Vice Commander William N Williams, Quarter Master R M Smock, Surgeon Dr W S Moore, Chaplain Samuel Sawyer, Officer of the Day A M Haines, Officer of the Guard James A White. Delegates to state encampment named. alternates listed. Also notes support for Harrison and McKinley monuments and tribute to late Gen Fred Knetler. Relief corps and another post install new officers and delegates.
A federal court entered a final decree dismissing contempt proceedings against Harry Alting William Rutz Gus Collins Thomas Hoberg Charles Johnson John Ackerman E W Tatum John Dun lavey J W Herning and Harry Morrison in the Hammond Conkey plant strike case The decree reflects vindication of the Screenns after Bessette the Chicago man was fined 260 dollars on related actions It also notes Bessette has appealed to the United States Court of Appeals The resolution essentially ends the ongoing trouble and solidifies an injunction against all defendants
Det Kinney and Det Lancaster yesterday arrested William Dorsey, accused of stealing a hoard of old coins from Charles Nunn who lives west of the area. Some coins were recovered and the thief was taken into custody before Nunn confirmed his goods.
In Police Court Grant Galway colored was fined for drawing a razor on his wife. May Thompson was fined and sent to the workhouse for thirty days. Frank charged with larceny to serve a period in the workhouse. Otto received a fine and related penalties as recorded in the session.
Deputy City Controller Bogardus prepared and sent blank bond proposals and circulars to over three hundred banks and financial firms nationwide. The circular details the bond issue, outstanding debt of 2,275,600 plus the new issue, total 2,470,400, and a 2,475,060 indebtedness limit with a 4,460 reserve. It notes no defaults or interim loans, with bids due by noon December 12, 1901.
Pearl Easley, who believed herself wed to a wealthy ranchman and learned he had a wife in Indianapolis, married prizefighter Jack Cullen yesterday in a ceremony by Justice Stout. The match followed a romantic but brief courtship sparked after Miss Enstey met a man while window shopping on Washington street, then wed him hours later. she later discovered he was already married and sought to annul the union.
James Cook, charged with passing a counterfeit dollar to facilitate a poker game, was acquitted by a Federal Court jury yesterday. Secret Service testimony described the note as counterfeit, while others faced penalties for similar offenses including Oscar Henderson who pleaded guilty to two counterfeit dollars and Montel Asher who received forty five days in the workhouse and a $10 fine.
The State Florists Association executive committee met in the Commercial Club assembly room. Bettermann spoke on the chrysanthemum show, reporting receipts of 4500 and expenses of 4436 with a $4 balance. Next executive meeting set for Jan 13, and the carnation show to be a national event at the German House on Feb 19 and 20, free to the public.
State Geologist Blatchley said he has received no word from State Gas Inspector Leach about tapping Chicago mains near Fairmount Sunday night. Blatchley believes Leach was not involved, though Leach had earlier written of suspected excessive pressure and an impending investigation.
F S Wempe, a local agent for the P T Monarch Company of Louisville, secured $15 from Jacob Kierdorf by cashing a sight draft. The draft was dishonored, Wempe evaded detectives, and was arrested last night by Blaney and Lancaster on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company shows assets over 300000 dollars including government bonds municipal securities and mortgage loans. Leta Fon Wes a home company lists safe sound. John H Holliday serves as president in the filing.
The Board of Public Works hears five hours of arguments from Evans Woollen for the South Side remonstrants and Charles E Barrett for the Indianapolis Southern Railroad on a proposed entry route. South Side fears center on safety, property and school disruption while supporters urge public benefit and possible coal savings. The board will study the case and rule for the public good.
B R Rathbone new rural free delivery agent in this city maps Marion County to launch a thorough system. Representative Overstreet backs the plan seeking twenty five new routes and a mounted carrier corps for residents outside city limits. Mapping requires township assessor input. three townships remain to be added before enactment.
A chaotic Elks event last night drew crowds as arrests were made for attempting to obtain gay pleasures, while a raffle for a $7 automobile drew bets. A gasoline stove explosion in German Village caused a fire that threatened decorations. attendant Jerry Isgriggs suffered minor burns and was treated before returning home.
Secretary Hawkins of the Democratic state committee calls district meetings on Thursday Jan 2 across districts from Evansville to South Bend to select district committeemen. The chosen members will convene in Indianapolis on Wednesday Jan 8 at 10 o'clock for organization.
Governor and Auditor Hart announce a state officers signed contract for electric lighting of the Statehouse that reduces costs by three percent for the next two years compared with the previous two years.
The trial of R C Davis former cashier of the People's National Bank of Washington Ind has been scheduled for the second Tuesday in February. The proceedings will take place in the United States Court.
Notices show multiple unrelated items including a train time change for No 35 from 4:10 to 4:00 a m starting Sunday December 1 in Indianapolis. The rest lists various commercial lines and advertisements for oats insurance brass works optician and pancake mix.
The Indianapolis District Epworth League holds its quarterly institute at 7:90 o'clock tonight in Meridian Street M. E. Church. Departments to be discussed include spiritual work and finance. H. J. Board state treasurer will read a paper on Why Should We Support the Church and League and How. Rev. W. E. Edgin will read Missionary Work in the League. Charles L. Barnett will address Suggestions on Open-air Work.
By constant buying and replenishing on our part. Gifts are being selected every hour of the cay and laid aside until Xmas.
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