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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
6
Prices and items for invalids include direct care chairs wheeled couches feeding aids belts desiccators and insoles. The piece blends catalog notes from Armstrong & Co of Indianapolis with reflections on selecting books and pictures for gifts avoiding gloom or vulgarity and emphasizing suitable choices for various recipients.
Hotel lobby notes show H S Hyatt immigration and colonizing agent for the L N Railroad, a Biloxi resident, arguing Mississippi could be carried by Republicans with proper national organization. He cites industry, coastal Biloxi streets paved with shells, and historical ties near New Orleans and Jefferson Davis, prefacing a push for a state Republican paper.
G. R. Stormont, commandant of the State Soldiers' Home at Lafayette, traveled to Denison yesterday evening for talks with General Carnahan, who heads the board of trustees. The meeting aims to discuss matters affecting the home and its administration.
General Carnahan plans to file the annual report with the Governor in a day or two. Stormont notes the November 1 count at 714 veterans and reveals forty five favorable applications since the last board meeting. Many on furloughs or recently admitted await arrival, a larger home is needed. Thirty four of ninety two counties have built cottages to expand space for veterans.
Albert Listenberger of South Bend recounts a night at the Hotel English where he discussed winding down the Indiana Paper Company trust and paying creditors. He notes public mourning for Mr. Studer and hints Listenberger may run for senator from St. Joseph County. An anecdote recalls meeting Governor Durbin and a Kentucky businessman linked to extradition policy, plus Terrence Cullen's near-purchase of the Occidental Hotel.
George A H Shideler, former warden, now in glassmaking at Marion and oil ventures, was at Denison last night. Co C Shirley of Kokomo stayed at Hotel English. Attorney Frank N Gavitt of Whiting is in town for an Appellate Court oral argument. Uriah Culbert of Michigan City, ex-board member at State Prison, appeared at Hotel English. Sid Conger of Flat Rock, politician and stock raiser, was at Denison last night saying he is too busy with stock to engage in politics.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state disclose a $10,000 capital for Bavier Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis. It will manufacture fiber milk bottle caps and other novelties. Directors: George G. Tanner Ferdinand L. Mayer Fountain P. Smith Louis E. Lathrop Nelson Barter. Williamsport Cemetery Association also reported yesterday with directors W. K. Turner Thomas Mullen and A. C. Hadley.
Richard Croker boss of New Yorks Tammany organization and horse owner David Gideon will visit West Baden Springs this week for rest and recreation. Timothy D Sullivan and other Tam many politicians are expected to attend and a reorganization of Tammany may be decided.
SCRANTON Pa Dec 9 The American Federation of Labor met to consider boycotting machine made cigars amid a clash with the Cigar Makers International Union. The resolution to strike out machinery was adopted, signaling union strategy to organize machine operators and set wage scales. Officers of the Metal Trades Federation were elected and Gompers with council members planned a Wilkes-Barre mass meeting tonight.
On a charge of embezzlement, Mr. Mc Guire is accused of fraudulently converting to his own use $10,000 belonging to the association.
Major William W. Richards of the Seventh United States Infantry dies at Vancouver Barracks. Lieut. Col. Richards served in the Civil War era, rising from first lieutenant to lieutenant colonel, with multiple transfers and promotions. Other notices include pioneer settler William S. Yohe, Rev. Col. John Doniphan, and Dr. W. J. Van Eman, all passing away in December in Leavenworth and St. Joseph, with brief biographical details.
Ernest Rogers a hostler at Demaree's livery stable claims Nancy Eads a roomer at 224 North Capitol avenue threw carbolic acid in his face on Sunday night and again attempted during a later visit. Both were arrested and charged with adultery and related conduct amid conflicting stories and lingering acid odor on a jacket.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 9 a major riot erupted as officers tried to arrest a man in a saloon. Special Officer Frank Schofield and Detective Cosgrove, wounded last night, faced a mob armed with drills clubs and bottles. Three rioters were shot. wounds not serious. Schofield, a striking conductor, served as special officer in Magistrate Millar's court. Millar vows to back his warrant with police if needed.
A Philadelphia committee of the Amal amated Association of Street Railway Employees delivered grievances to Union Traction Company President Parsons. Parsons pledged to take them to the executive board for action next Thursday, with the workers expecting a ruling then.
Philadelphia December 9 grand jury returned an indictment against P. J. McGuire, general secretary treasurer of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.
Last evening at supper Norman T. Perine’s home at 3435 North Capitol Avenue was nearly destroyed by a fire caused by a defective flue. The roof burned away and interior damage occurred. In an upper room $25 in bills and a $35 check were burned. loss to the house is estimated at 300 plus 25 and 35 losses to furnishings.
Charles Cave, living with his stepfather at 2017 Indiana Avenue, slipped while attempting to catch an interurban car yesterday in Anderson. He suffered a spinal injury and, in the early morning, was reported in a dying condition at the Anderson police station.
J H Scott E F Michael and W A Martin in Detroit closing a land deal to Berry Brothers of Detroit for 212000 acres in northern Michigan, much timbered land with bark and lumber to be sold, signaling a large regional land transaction.
State Auditor Hart states all state institutions will receive smoke consumers within two years. A patent stoker installed at the State Normal School in Terre Haute is meeting with perfect satisfaction. Efforts will be made to secure appropriations to fund device installation across all institutions.
Captain Kruger and Patrolmen Larsh and Raftery raided rear rooms of Brown's saloon at 141 South Illinois Street finding G. M. Moore in charge as keeper. Three other men were found there and charged with visiting the game.
The executive committee of the Indiana Canners' Association met at Hotel English to fix the date of the annual gathering. The meeting confirms the conference will be held at Hotel English on the third Tuesday in January.
A marked Elk City Enterprise copy was sent to Governor Durbin. The editorial column lists Theodore Roosevelt as the presidential candidate and Col. Winfield T. Durbin as vice president on the ticket.
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