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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1902

Page

7

Anderson Herald Editors Praise City Growth and Industry

In Denison last evening C Toner and C H Neff owners of the Anderson Herald spoke as Andersonians praising the city as Indiana's garden spot. They highlighted Union Iron Company's large operations, planned shop expansion, and power plant growth fueling local prosperity and job creation. Plans to build shops in Anderson with a $10 000 appropriation and a growing milling of Indianapolis streetcar power from Anderson were noted as signs of regional economic expansion.

C. Toner C. H. Neff Anderson Herald Denison Messrs Neff Aggres Andersonians Indiana Ison Journal Anderson Union Iron Company Cewpower Union Traction Company Fes Logansport Kokomo Indianaols N Ann Cincinnati Traction Union Traction Pany

Doctor Lorenz and Dr Moraweck Debate Victorian Medical Motives

Louisville physician Dr Moraweck discusses Dr Lorenz the Vienna surgeon during a Grand Hotel visit. He defends Lorenz’s skill in bloodless hip reduction while criticizing European doctors for financial motives, noting Lorenz studied in Europe and adopted surgery methods in America. Moraweck cites royal intermarriage as a motive for profit in Austria and argues European doctors pursue money.

Lorenz Vienna BE. Morakk Louisville Europe Moraweck Chicago Armour Mr. Armour Specie America Lorig Austria Loreng

Long horseback ride leaves Cahill and Reeves exhausted

Cahill and George Reeves, clerks, took a first long horseback ride Saturday afternoon. They rode toward the countryside, grew stiff, and after wandering for hours were forced to seek rural help. They returned to the city before eight, cold and tired, faced with many chairs at their desks.

Cahill The George Reeves Reeves

Churches Not To Be Renamed In Indianapolis

At yesterday's meeting the Methodist ministers decided not to urge renaming of local churches. Rev C E mm presented a report on subscriptions for the Methodist General Has fund showing large gifts but many congregations behind their targets while some reported unexpected subscriptions. G W Muckley of Kansas City spoke for the Christ Extension Board noting plans and insurance for six percent churches nationwide.

Indianapolis Christ Church Denison House Yester G W. Muckley Kansas City Chris Extension Board Woeset Ansurance Suckley

Army Chaplain Plea at Butler College Address

Rev D R Lucas spoke this morning at Butler College urging expansion of army chaplains. The essay titled The Army Chaplain advocated more numbers and opportunities for service.

Edward Arnold Arrested For Loitering In Indianapolis

Edward Arnold was arrested last night by Captain Gerber and Detective Dugan on the charge of loitering. Detectives expect to file a more serious charge today. Eight months earlier Arnold figured in Police Court after leaving his wife. She went to her parents in Greenwood, then returned to Indianapolis to learn he had sold her furniture and disappeared. A warrant issued by his wife brought him from Cleveland. she later refused to prosecute in Police Court.

Edward Arnold Gerber Dugan Arnold Greenwood Indianapolis Cleveland Colbert

Dudley Deposed Sheriff to Face Hearing Tomorrow

John S. Dudley, Sullivan county's deposed sheriff, will undergo a ten o'clock hearing before Governor Durbin with Attorney General Taylor and Merrill Moores presenting the state case. Dudley is defended by John Bays. Moores's Robinson and Lawrenceville investigations reportedly favor the state, alleging drunkenness and reckless conduct by Dudley's posse during Dillard's removal.

John S. Dudley Sullivan County Durbin Taylor Merrill Moores Dudley John 8. Bays Sullivan Dillard Mr. Moores Robinson Ill Indiana Moores

Warmer Weather Forecasted Amid Lingering Cold

Forecasts predict slight temperature rise and possible snow flurries as a cold wave lingers. Indianapolis reports less suffering thanks to timely warnings. Chicago and the Northwest face harsher conditions. Ice thickens at water works and demand for skates grows amid ongoing deep freezes.

Indianapolis

Weather Disaster Grips Nation with Cold Wave and Snow

Across the country a severe cold wave and snowstorms slow traffic and cause destitution. Five Chicago deaths tied to the cold are reported as rail and street traffic suffer delays. Coal shortages worsen hardships, with suburban trains and long hauls delayed by up to six hours.

Chicago Missouri Mississippi Ohio Mercury New York State Pensylvania Louisville New Orleans

New Use for the Boxes at Monument Place Fire

A city box fire at Monument Place drew seven residents to shelter themselves from a bitter night. A patrolman paused the blaze, noting the improvised refuge offered by the flammable contents in the cold weather.

Monument Place

Court Halts Mail for Rival Rattan Firm In India­napolis

Judge Leathers issued a restraining order against Alexander L. H. Mesamer and the Rattan Novelty Company to stop receiving mail for the original Rattan Novelty Company. Herman Munk, trustee, asks for a preliminary injunction as the two firms contend over assets and a bankruptcy of the insolvent concern.

Alexander L. H. Mesamer Rattan Novelty Company Leathers Superior Court Herman Munk Messmer Hattan Novelty Company Tif Massachusetts Avenue South Meridian Street Munk Indianapolis Alexander L. H. Messmer

Alexander Indicted Over Body For Dissection In Indianapolis

The Marion county grand jury indicted Dr. Joseph C. Alexander on charges of taking concealing and possessing the body of Rose Neidlinger for dissection. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus filed an information but it will be nolled and the indictment used for trial. Bond set at 1000 with special judge John M. Bailey appointed, trial set for December 15. The session will also review minor jail cases and the coal investigation. In a separate civil action United States Casualty Co sues Indiana Natural and Illuminating Gas Co for 1500 over premium adjustments tied to payrolls. Thomas H. McKern sues for 40000 for injuries from a railroad accident.

Marion County Grand Jury Alford Joseph C. Alexander Rose Neidlinger Ruckelshaus Notle Alexander Albert Greenwaldt John M. Bailey George Elliott Coal Combination Indianapolis Benedict Grand United States Casualty Company Indiana Natural and Illuminating Gas Company ISS Texas United States Michigan Law Review

Peters suit seeks quiet title against East side property

Stephen Peters and wife Mary filed a suit with fifty other defendants against Sarah Sullivan and others to quiet title on East side property. The complaint is lengthy yet concise in demand. The case overlaps with earlier complex technicalities from Geotteg 1. Julius Grau’s damage suit against the City of Indianapolis was concluded in Superior Court Room 31.

Stephen Peters Mary Sarah Sullivan Julius Grau Indianapolis Superior Nancy Long John W. Long Superior Court Alma Smith Harry Smith Garend Peters Emma Peters Circuit Court Arabella Hubbard Austin B. Prather Isaac C. Walker Herman Munk Alexander L. H. Messmer Rattan Novelty Company Mary Peters Mary L. Beasley Henry Beasley United States Casualty Company Indiana Natural Gas and Illuminating Company Hattie Brown William Brown

Gray Sues City Over Accident At Cruse and Meek Streets

Gray seeks damages from the city claiming injuries from an accident caused by faulty construction at Cruse and Meek streets. The jury in the case will report today.

Gray Cruse Meek Streets

Greble settlement ends street railway damages suit

Probate Commissioner grants petition by guardian Reuben H. Greble to compromise Edwin Greble case against Indianap olis Street Railway Company for zero damages. Suit had been in Superior Court after injuries at Pennsylvania and Washington streets.

Walker Reuben H. Greble Edwin Greble Indianapolis Street Railway Company Pennsylvania Washington Streets

Brothers Kahn File Bankruptcy Petitions in Indianapolis

Morris H. Kahn and Joseph H. Kahn, retail grocers of Indianapolis, filed bankruptcy petitions. Liabilities are identical at $3,379.07. Morris H. Kahn reports assets of $373.50, while Joseph H. Kahn reports assets of $379.00.

Morris H. Kahn Joseph H. Kahn Indianapolis

Mixed court docket across Indiana jurisdictions

Superior, Circuit, and Supreme Courts list cases heard or filed in Indianapolis area. Dockets cover civil damages, divorces, support suits, quiet title, disbarment matters, and appeals. includes judgments, removals to federal court, indictments, and appellate briefs. Notable entries include Elzina Clements v Samuel L. Houston with a plaintiff judgment of $198 and costs, and various divorces and note judgments.

Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Elzina Clements Samuel L. Houston Et al William D. Shearer L. E. & W. Railroad Company United States Circuit Court Fremont Alford

Holmes Takes Oath as New Supreme Court Justice

Oliver Wendell Holmes of Massachusetts is sworn in as associate justice and assigned to the First circuit. The court upholds Missouri suicide statute policy liability and reverses a Texas case on life policy collection, with McKenna delivering the opinion. Chief Justice Fuller responds to a bankruptcy question in Elliott & Co. v Toeppner, involving jury trial remand on appeal.

Washington United States Supreme Court Oliver Wendell Holmes Massachusetts James H. McKenney Justice Holmes First Circuit Justice Gray Circuit Court of Appeals Knights Templars’ and Masons’ Life Insurance Company Rosa B. Jarman Missouri John P. Jarman Rosa Jarman Grundy County Inns Iowa Life Insurance Company Lula T. Lewis Iowa Thomas M. Lewis Fort Worth Tex Lewis Circuit Court Northern District of Texas McKenna Fuller Co. Elliott & Co Ferdinand Toeppner Sixth Circuit Court of A. Is Toeppner Pas Seeltard

First Philippine Islands Case Denied by Court

Kepner an attorney in the islands faced embezzlement charges in Manila's court of first instance and was acquitted. The government appealed to the Insular Supreme Court, Kepner claiming the appeal in a criminal case was improper. The court offered only a formal denial of the petition, with no further remarks.

Ippine Islands Kepner Islands Court of First Instance Manila Insular Supreme Court Philippine Islands

Remarkable 1725 highwaymen case in Exchequer court

A Westminster Gazette note describes John Everit suing Joseph Williams for £1000 for misappropriated funds. The writ led to contempt charges and prison for a solicitor. Burglar partnership ends with hangings at Tyburn and Maidstone. The piece recounts several modern legal points on insurance damages, holiday payments, serenading disputes, and gaming loss recoveries.

Court of Exchequer Westminster Gazette John Everit Joseph Williams Everit Wreathcock Tyburn Maidstone

Central Labor Union targets Parry over labor stance debate

The Central Labor Union criticised D M Parry president of the National Association of Manufacturers for anti union attitudes. The grievance committee will report on Parry and his treatment of union labor amid talks on eight hour laws and labor measures. Other complaints included West Washington street bridge contractors harnessing non union workers and the Marble Cutters Union hours dispute at the New Claypool Hotel. The cigar makers pledge support in fighting the tobacco trust.

Central Labor Union D. M. Parry National Association of Manufacturers Parry Manufacturing Company Painters’ Union Parry Edgar A. Perkins Organization of Labor Perkins National Organization of Manufacturers West Washington Street Fife & Son William McNavin Marble Cutters’ and Letters’ Union Chicago Claypool McNavin Cigar Makers’ Union John Feltman

Reunited After Forty Years Visit Arranges Father Reunion

After forty years apart Mrs George W Pence of 407 Dewey Avenue plans a visit to her father W J Bourke of Twin Sisters Texas. Bourke left the family years ago during their prior residence and joined the Union forces, sending letters home before his departure.

George W. Pence Dewey Avenue W. J. Bourke Tex

War romance recalled by Indiana congressman in postmistress bid

Representative Holliday of Indiana reported to the Post Office Department a romantic Civil War tale. A Northern soldier wounded at Marksville Arkansas was nursed by a planter’s educated daughter who later married in Indiana. Now widowed and in poverty, she seeks a small Arkansas post office to support herself, and Holliday is pursuing the appointment for her.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Elias Holliday Fifth Indiana Arkansas Post Office Department Clay County Mr. Holliday Marksville North South

Samoan Seismic Fire Threatens Savali Ridge

Reports from Tutuila Samoa recount November earthquakes that toppled a concrete church and damaged others, followed by volcanic activity at four peaks along Savali's backbone. Authorities note danger confined to that region, with prior eruptions near Manu islands thirty-five years ago causing sea agitation, rock fallout, and fish loss.

Tutuila Samoa San Francisco Savail German Samoa Savaii Tua Olozga Manu Manua

Paine's Celery Compound Trusted Cure for Rheumatism

A historic ad touts Paine's Celery Compound as a permanent remedy for rheumatism. It cites medical endorsement and a Charleston man, Chas. W. Lucker, claiming two bottles cured him after trials with two top doctors.

Paine Chas. W. Lucker Pleasant Charleston

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. Lorenz Gr. B. Moraweck Maurice Cahill Methodist Ministers’ Association Illinois Northwest Jayne Switchman Thomas H. McKern Indiana, Decatur & Western McKern East End McNears Edward Peters Emma Consumers’ Gas Trust Henry Aufderheide Newton M. Todd Brothers In Bankruptcy the Court Record John L. McMaster Julius Gray City of Anew James M. Leathers Spann & Co R. M. Stardling Supreme Court Charles Boone State of Madison C. C Tates Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company Lillie O’brien Cass C. C Thomas Wright Firman Bertioux William H. Hurt State Margaret Hite Marion C. C Samuel W. Griffin Hamilton C. C. Appellant Arthur B. Irvin Rushville Co-operative Telephone Company Rush Co. Co. Ce William Ewing James Ewing Huntington D. C Appellee Appellate Court H. William Shipman Andrew D. Hawley William E. Bake Union C. C. Appellee Tillie Dugan Grace M. Myers Marion C. C. Appellant Charles Johnson Silas W. Hale Grant C. C. Appellees John Mitchell Nelson W. Miller Miami C. C. Appellees John Jordan G. R. & I. Railroad Company Jay C. C. Appellant Amos C. Gwinnup John Shies Madison C. C. Appellee Holmes Northeastern Representative Holliday Paine’s Durlington Dr. Lyon Kahn Tailoring Company Sander & Recker’s Sander & Recker Furniture Co Washington St Merchants’ Association Ohio Street Pearson’s Piano House Indianapolis, Ind Lilly & Stalnaker East Washington Street Hjalta“Vita F. W. Hannah National Osteype Association Lawbidg G. R. Fegan Newton Claypool J. T. Boyer Fiioggia C. I. Fletcher Pennsylvania Street Meridian Street Ertel’s Loan Office
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