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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1902

Page

9

Vital Statistics December 11 Highlights and Names

Vital Statistics for December 11 lists individuals Nichols Emma Forks iker Mary Newton Martha Gaddis Zoe N Coffman F Shirley Ixona May Mackin Br Mough Carrie Luscher Adams Mamie Starka plus notes from a Business Directory and classified items. A sale item offers a food stock up to date from Tipton Indiana and storage and moving services are advertised by Union Transfer and Storage at East Ohio Street and Union, with first class service emphasized.

Nichols Emma Forksiker Mary Newton Martha Gaddis Dering Zoe N. Coffman F. Shirley Ixona May Mackin BR. Mough Carrie ER. Luscher Adams Mamie Starka

Grain Rate Battle Delays East West Freight Increase

Western lines block a planned grain freight rate rise set for December 8 citing existing long-term contracts. Eastern trunk lines pause enforcement until January 1 to avoid harming western shippers. Reports flag potential impacts on Wabash enters Pittsburg, Monongahela bridge, and a major transcontinental passenger plan.

Western Lines Chicago Western Railroad Pennsylvania

Railway and City Officials reshuffle across several lines

Multiple railroads announce leadership changes including J C McCullough moving to Columbus as superintendent of terminals and E B Thomas relocating to South Bethlehem as a state resident. A track laying device speeds two miles of track every half day between Cottage Grove and Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Muncie & Richmond Railway Company Cottage Grove Cincinnati E. B. Thomas Lehigh Valley Bethlehem Pennsylvania John N. Stroud Colorado Midland Chicago Stroud Mitchell Ind Ohio & Mississippi Kansas City Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Ohio River Thomas Quill Indianapolis Chicago & Great Western Indiana Quill Pittsburg Lansing Mich Detroit, Monroe Monroe Toledo Detroit E. G. McCracken Bulliinger Postal and Shippers’ Guide Indiana Railway and Shippers’ Guide J. R. Cavanagh Lake Shore Company Buffalo Cusengo Sch Erie Cleveland Fort Wayne Collinwood Lake Shore Railroad Illinois Central Southern Pacific New Orleans Pacific Coast Louisville & Nashville Railway Illinois Santiago de Cuba Havana Santiago Cristo Interstate Commerce Commission Misee River Eastern Seaboard Ohio Potomac Loree Baltimore & Ohio Big Four Vandalia Ripley Victor Morawetz C. S. Greed Topeka Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Howell Jones B. Smith Charles Steele New York E. P. Ripley Pittsboro Lake Erie Accurotcers

Reed Had Enough in Death Reflects on Reed's Life

The Springfield Republican notes the pity of Tom Reed's death. It recalls he believed he had earned money for his family and pondered leaving law. He might have returned to public life, though he never grew fond of big city life. His body is laid to rest where he loved best.

Indianapolis Journal Wth Aikman Carnahan Washington Daviess County Carnahan Leutenant Wirt Indiana Persimmon Brigade Cernahan E. Hawley Edinburg, Ind Tom Reed New York

Allowances of Auditor in Marion County Trial Demanded

State of Indiana ex rel Board of Commissioners of Marion County sues H B Smith county auditor for $12000 allegedly paid out as unwarranted allowances. Case assigned to Room 3 Superior Court before Judge Vinson Carter. Smith filed a voluntary appearance. Also notes prior judgment against trustees of Washington school township and Union Traction Company over land use for a Noblesville line. Clara McIntosh sues husband Edward for non support with Reeves Wood Split Pulley Company named as codefendant. seeks $200 plus recovery of $100 held by firm until settlement.

State of Indiana Board of Commissioners Marion County H. B. Smith Martin Hugg Superior Court Vinson Carter Smith Hawkins Allen Washington School Union Traction Company Traction Company Noblesville Clara McIntosh Edward Reeves Wood Split Pulley Company

Trial over damages suit against Bemis Bay Company

The case of Maggie A. Foster through her next friend Thomas A. Foster against Bemis Bay Company for five thousand dollars damages was concluded yesterday in Room 8 Superior Court and submitted to the jury. Miss Foster lost her right hand in a stamping press accident and claims negligence for failing to warn and instruct her on the machine.

Maggie A. Foster Thomas A. Foster Bemis Bay Company Superior Court Miss Foster James M. Leathers Esther Brill George W. Stout Lucy Schlegel Charles Becker Vinson Carter Maggie M. Foster Next Friend Bemis Indianapolis Bag Company

Appraisers Named for Boice Sewer Benefit Case

Judge Allen in the Circuit Court appointed Albert B. Cornelius William E Stevenson and Fred Gregory as appraisers of sewer benefits and assessments on the Boice property. The Boices filed a petition claiming the assessment from Pogue's Run to Rural Street was unjust and asked for a new appraisal.

Albert B. Cornelius William E. Stevenson Fred Gregory Augustin Adele Boice Allen Boice Pogue James Harris Mary Gray John Chestnut Admi Augustin Boice Adela Boice Pogue's Run Indianapolis Washington Hool Union Traction

Suits and court actions lead Indiana docket brief

Sarah Wilson sues James Crabtree for 640 dollars for board of a child, seeking judgment with interest and attorney fees. Resignations update clerk staff. Adele Koehne appointed to fill vacancy. Superior Court entries list three damages cases, dismissals, and sewer real estate assessment, with various judges and parties named.

Sarah Wilson James Crabtree Crabtree

Multiple court actions and opinions in Indiana superior and circuit courts

A compilation of cases across Indiana courts including State of Indiana ex rel Marion County versus Harry B. Smith. Gertrude C. Jordan versus William A. Jordan. Henry Whitaker versus Bertha Whitaker. Clara McIntosh versus Edward McIntosh and Reeves Wood Split Pulley Company. Sarah Wilson versus James W. Crabtree. Also listed are Supreme Court notes, instructions, and appellate transfers involving Sulzer Vogt Machine Company, Rushville Water Company, International Building and Loan Association, Mason versus Mason, and other civil actions with details on demurrers, liens, and judgments.

State of Indiana Board of County Commissioners of Marion County Harry B. Smith Superior Court Gertrude C. Jordan William A. Jordan Henry Whitaker Bertha Whitaker Circuit Court Clara McIntosh Edward McIntosh Reeves Wood Split Sarah Wilson James W. Crabtree Supreme Court Chicago & S. E. Railway Company Woodward Et al Hamilton C. C Jordan Sulzer-Vogt Machine Company Rushville Water Company Rush C. C. Gillett International B. and L. Association Radabaugh Et al Blackford C. C Building Association Rush C. Co Rachel Mason Et al Jennie Mason Allen 8. C James W. Racer International Building and Loan Association Jay C. C

Local Wholesale Trade Buoyant Despite Rain and Holiday Demand

Wholesale trade for holiday goods remains active with traveling salesmen sending in good bills though two rainy days reduced receipts. Groceries remain firm with sugar prices steady, canned goods and dried fruits in strong demand. Fresh eggs scarce, poultry active, and confections large in volume. Wheat and corn futures show strength. wagon market slow due to rain with cereals and hay pricing steady to firm.

Erie Hay Timothy

Prices and groceries from a historic market list

The page lists diverse goods and prices including flour graham and low grade, live poultry rates for young turkeys and ducks, game and rabbits at per dozen prices, cheeses and crackers with New York brands, dried and canned goods, electricity and coal pricing, bottles of medicines, and various textiles with yardages and shop names. it reflects wholesale and retail pricing with notes on quality grades and shipping terms.

New York

Old Custom of Please Copy Death Notices

A New Orleans editor reflects on the ancient practice of adding please copy requests to death notices. Once common to spread news across distant papers, the custom has largely vanished as faster communications emerged, though a few remote regions may still observe it. The piece notes persistent ideas outlasting the conditions that once required them.

New Orleans Demc New York Philadelphia Boston

Hotel Clerk Orders Mirror Removed From Guest Room

In a humorous hotel exchange, a clerk tells a bellboy to go to the lady’s room and remove the mirror, claiming the guest cannot be content in the current setup. The banter centers on adjusting the room to improve the guest’s happiness.

Bellboy

Former Delegate Convicted of Bribery in Suburban Franchise Deal

John H. Schnettler, former member of the House of Delegates, was convicted of bribery in a suburban franchise case and sentenced to a penitentiary. This marks the thirteenth boodle case disposed of to date.

ST. Louis John H. Schnettler House of Delegates

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