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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1902

Page

2

Jennings Trial Slow Progress In Judge Baker Court

The Jennings trial in Judge Baker's court proceeds slowly as the defense contends Jennings bore most responsibility for his injuries. Witnesses, including Dennie Gore and Eli Menaugh, testify about the night in question, the pamphlets, and alleged conspiracies tied to the Salem press and local lodges.

Jennings Baker Dennie Gore Eli W. Menaugh Washington County Volney T. Reed T. N. Smith Reed Menaugh Masons Knights of Pythias G. A. R. Post Indiana House of Representatives Salem Democrat H. W. Medlock Salem John Sutherland Williams Sutherland Medlock Jock Edward Pitts James Sutherland Perkiser C. C. Menaugh

Mother seeks child after San Francisco letter

Three in the city report from the Hoard of Children's Guardians that Mrs. Ford is a good woman and her desertion of her child here was not wholly her fault. A letter from Mrs. Ford in San Francisco says the mother will soon receive her child, but reasons are unclear. The board will investigate before sending the child to her mother.

Mrs. Ford San Francisco

Wagon Struck by Street Car on West Washington Streets

A wagon belonging to C A Habich a soda water and beer wagon was struck by West Washington street car No 28 at 5 30 o clock last night at the corner of West and Washington streets. The wagon was crossing the street when the car struck it with such speed that it could not be stopped. The driver fell from his seat but was not injured. Empty bottles on top of the wagon were hurled across the street and broken. The wagon was badly damaged.

C. A. Habich West Washington Street West Washington Streets

Kissel and Ross Face Gambling House Trial This Afternoon

Prosecutor Ira M. Holmes prepares strong case to convict Kissel and co defendant James Ross in Police Court. Kissel seeks venue change and jury trial with special judge appointed. Holmes claims key evidence supports conviction despite belief Kissel evaded police.

William Kissel James Ross Kissel Stubbs Ross Taylor Gronninger Holmes

May Recover Her Child From Orphanage Care

Ethel Straffin at the Board of Children's Guardians Home in Irvington may have custody of the three year old blind girl returned to her mother Ethel E Ford of San Francisco if W A Joyce the boards special officer finds the mother capable of supporting the child. The girl was deserted in November 1901 at 4 East Ohio street and has since been cared for at the home.

Board of Children’s Guardians Irvington Ethel Straffin Ethel E. Ford San Francisco W. A. Joyce East Ohio Street

Fine Apples In Indiana HorticulTurists Proud Of State Crop

Indiana horticulturists celebrate a strong annual exhibition at the Statehouse showcasing apples and other fruits. President W W Stevens opened the meeting and urged modernization of methods and pest control to boost marketable fruit. Purdue reports and forestry ties are noted as the gathering continues with remarks by Miss McCallister and William Barnes.

Indiana Statehouse Indiana Horticultural Society W. W. Stevens George Schmidt Stevens St. Louis Secreta Sylvester Johnson Purdue University James Troop Association W. H. Freeman State Board of Forestry Miss McCallister Marklev

Hotel Robbery Confession Ties to Porter Conspiracy

William H. Moore, a night clerk at the Lorraine Hotel, confessed under cross-examination to conspiring with Miller the colored porter to rob the hotel safe. He claimed four men entered at 4 a.m., demanded the combination, and fled after taking a wooden box with money, which was later found in Moore’s room. Moore and Miller are charged with grand larceny. Moore posted $1,000 bond.

Capitol Avenue Washington Street William H. Moore Lorraine Hotel Moore Captain Kruger Kruger Nene Williams Miller Hagerman Whiams Greenfield

John M Bohmie Died After Congestion Of Intestines

John M Bohmie senior partner of Bohmie and Son carriage dealers on East Washington street died at his Highland place home at 6 pm after stomach troubles. He was 70, a Richmond Indiana native, a 32nd degree Mason, and member of Robert Anderson Post in Indiana Grand Army circles. Funeral tomorrow at 10 30 am from his residence under Masonic auspices. burial in Richmond Indiana. Mrs Onas E Brendel died yesterday at 5 pm, known in Indianapolis as Pearl Perry, wife of Onas E Brendel manager of People's Messenger Service. She was 21. Funeral Friday at 1 pm from the Brendel home in Zionsville, burial Eagle Creek Cemetery.

John M. Bohmie Bohmie & Son East Washington Street Highland Place Indiana Grand Army Robert Anderson Bohmie Masonic Orde Richmond Ind Onas E. Brendel Cornell Avenue Dr. Brendel Zionsville Brendel Indianapolis Pearl Perry People’s Messenger Service Eagle Creek Cemetery

Knights of Fidelity Seek to Change Law on Ward Licenses

A legislative committee of the Knights of Fidelity plans to petition this winter to revoke signatures on a war remonstrance and to change the law so that licenses in wards or townships may be used against every future applicant unless signers withdraw their support.

Legislative Committee the Knights of Fidelity

Statesman’s name used in talk of House speakership

An afternoon paper claimed James F. Statesman of Peru planned a late bid for House speaker after a Peru meeting with W G Sayre and other representatives of the Eleventh district called by Sayre. Sayre said the gathering was to promote acquaintance before session and not discuss the speakership.

James F. Statesman Peru W. G. Sayre Wabash House Eleventh Warren G. Sayre Henry W. Marshall Lafayette Miami

Miss Daskams Readings at Propylaeum Contem porary Club

Miss Josephine Dodge Daskam read from The Madness of Philip and Other Stories at the Contemporary Club meeting last night in the Propylaeum. She also shared an unpublished boarding school tale Blue Dress. A social hour followed with attendees meeting her personally.

Josephine Dodge Daskam Propylaeum Daskam Philip Dasham William L. Elder Booth Tarkington Shipp George Rockwood

Wreck Cause Report Dismisses Entire Crew at Saffron

Investigation into the J M and I Railroad wreck at Saffron station on Thanksgiving night finds the whole freight train crew discharged. The railroad blames Louis Angel rear brake man for not closing the switch but cites iron clad rule as cause for collective dismissal.

Saffron Station Louis Angel

Capital Rattan Company Forms In Indianapolis

The Capital Rattan Company, with Leopold Levy as a major stockholder and treatcurer of state, is incorporated yesterday in Indianapolis. It will operate with a $25,000 capital, and its directors are Leopold Levy, Henry Levy, Jacob Herff, Frank B. Moreland, and Oliver J. North.

Capital Rattan Company Leopold Levy Treatcurer of State Indianapolis Henry Levy Jacob Herff Frank B. Moreland Oliver J. North

Local Trade Notices and Goods Advertisements

Mixed ads list horse feed dustless data garla and stoves and ranges. harness robes blankets storm covers and warm stable blankets for sale. Pittsburgh area suppliers like Bodine Co and Herrington advertise goods. Mrs AUSTINs Pancakes praised. grocers urged to supply. wood delivery Beech and hickory cord price 2.75. various addresses shown.

Judgment for manager over Indian magic show at English Opera House

F E B Smith, manager and lecturer for the Metropolitan Amusement Company, obtained a $14.25 judgment in Justice Stout's court for services rendered during an Oriental show on Nov 9. The exhibit ended early due to illness of the Princess of India, billed as Paba, with audience unrest afterward. The case revealed the hidden identities of the performers as Frank Davis and his wife.

Opera House F. E B. Smith Smith Paba Frank Davis

Lumber Dealers Meet At Indianapolis Club Dinner

The Indianapolis Lumber Dealers' Club was organized at a Commercial Club dinner with 25 dealers present. Officers elected include President James T. Eaglesfield and First Vice President Henry G. Burnett. The group plans monthly dinners and social aims only. Nearby, James B. Elmore of Crawfordsville sought parole for Delia Farley, a 17 year old at the Girls' Industrial School, to join his family, backed by Montgomery county citizens. Elmore, a farmer and rhymester reputed for wealth, has three children.

Indianapolis Commercial Club James T. Eaglesfield Henry G. Burnett Fred Carter E. L. Dynes James B. Elmore Crawfordsville Delia Farley Girls’ Industrial School Elmore Ontgomery County

Saloon Men Meet At State Secret Knights Gathering

Saloon keepers from across Indiana assembled at the Grand for a secret meeting of the Knights of Fidelity. Forty to fifty attend as they discuss liquor law change aims and the possible modification of remonstrance procedures to aid liquor dealers. The event focused on coordinated actions to influence state liquor laws.

the Grand Knights of Fidelity Nquor Indiana

Pianos New Models Priced From 166 At Wulchner's

Wulchner's advertises new pianos starting at 166 dollars with several models shown. The sale highlights affordable entry options and a range of instruments for musicians and households.

Wulchner

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