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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1902

Page

2

Dugan Identified In Canal Drowning After Night Rescue

Patrolmen Milan and Hall heard agonized calls near Market and Missouri. They found Martin Dugan submerged in the canal and unable to be saved despite recovery attempts. Identified by James Allison and others as 54 year old South West street resident, last seen drinking earlier, death by own action not confirmed. body taken to morgue awaiting funeral arrangements.

Milan Hall Market Missouri Wabash Street Rey Mowily Cainen Duncan Askins Martin St. Lnu James Allison West William Nisewander Martin South Fied Martin Dugan South West Street John Mary Bridget Dugan Ellen Conners Indianapolis Kelly Washington and Wider

Durbin Proclaims Special Election for State Legislature Seat

Durbin issues proclamation calling a special election to fill the vacancy caused by Carnshaw's death. The election is set to be held in Daviess County on a forthcoming Saturday.

Durbin Itive Carnshaw Waa Daviess County

Trial in Jennings assault case nears jury verdict

In federal court at Salem the defense rested after witnesses contradicted Jennings account of the January 3 incident. Defendants including Alvis Pace Reed Elliott denied threats or masking and disputed the desk lock and pamphlet theft claims. Depositions and character witnesses for both sides were read as jurors prepare to deliberate Monday evening on damages and costs.

David A. Jennings Salem Jennings John D. Alvis Bevity T. Pace Pace Asa Elliott Volney T. Reed Eli W. Menaugh Mr. Pace Mr. Reed Mr. Elliott Rian Elliott Thomas Buskirk Paoli Judge Buskirk Buskirk Federal Court John R. Sutherlin William Potter H. O. Painter John Rudman Thomas B. Cauble Harriet Prow William B. Buttorff Claude Painter

Fire in Puritan bed springs factory concise blaze

A 5 o clock fire at the Puritan bed springs factory at Kentucky avenue and White river caused about $2 500 loss. Pipeman William Grady of No 6 engine injured by a falling ladder. The japanning room fire spread to the main building as Henry Hunter the night watchman sounded the alarm. The two story frame building and a wareroom burned rapidly but stock in the warehouse was saved. Salvage workers covered machinery and prevented further damage. Building damage estimated at $1 000 with rest on stock in manufacture.

Puritan Bed Springs Kentucky Avenue White River William Grady No. 6 Engine Company Henry Hunter

General Wallace Attends Ben-Hur Performance

General Wallace with Mrs Henry Wallace and children joined an extra afternoon showing of Ben-Hur at English’s to meet demand for seats. The author of the novel was not noted by the audience, and there was no notable demonstration. Wallace has seen Ben-Hur in multiple cities and attended the New York premiere.

General Wallace Henry Wallace

Capital of $500000 United States Trust Company Terre Haute

United States Trust Company of Terre Haute organized with capital stock listed as 500000 yet to be fully confirmed. William R McKeen is a major stockholder, with several associates named including Demas Deming A J Crawford Herman Hulman and others. Business to begin January 1908.

United States Trust Company, of Terre Haute Incorporated William R. McKeen United States Trust Company New Trust Company Mr. McKeen Demas Deming A. J. Crawford Herman Hulman Charles Minshall Buena V. Mexshall Hudnut Ere Mayer W. S&s Rea B. O Saliey J. Beasley

New Pianos Start At $16 At Wulchner's Store

Wulchner's advertises new pianos priced from sixteen dollars and up attracting buyers seeking affordable instruments. The notice highlights entry level models and the availability of higher priced options for varying budgets. Local shoppers are invited to visit the store to compare features and finishes.

Wulchner’s

Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula claims

A promotional claim for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills asserts scrofula is common and curable by the medicines with thousands of permanent cures. It quotes a testimonial from Mrs. J. H. Jones of Parke City Indiana praising a daughter's recovery after eleven neck and ear sores.

Hood J. H. Jones Parke City Ind

Federal court dismisses two suits over Michigan timber land deals

Two suits in federal court were dismissed for want of prosecution. The Munising Railway Company and Timothy Nest vs Lac La Belle Company and others alleged a timber land deal and railroad contract to block lumber shipments, seeking about 200000 dollars. Bankruptcy petitions followed, listing debts to Indianapolis firms and assets ranging from six thousand to nine thousand dollars for several individuals.

Feder Munising Raway Company Emmet H. Scott Fra. H. Morrison Frank Pitner W. A. Mann E. F. Michael Timothy Nest Mursing Railway Company Lac la Bel Company Michigan Laporte Ind Joseph H. Berry Compa Nester Lac la Belle Company

Collision on a bridge injures coal company driver

William P D Hutton of A E Meyer Coal Company was injured late at 9 on Morris street bridge while delivering coal to West Indianapolis. His car struck a wagon, dislodging two wheels and causing the vehicle to overturn across the track. Hutton suffered spine and shoulder injuries, was treated by Dr Gebauer, and sent home to 1518 Hoyt Avenue.

William PD. Hutton A. E Meyer Coal Company Morris Street Hutton Indianapolis Gebauer Hoyt Avenue

Escapees From Hamilton Jail Reach White River Chase

Deputy Bray of Noblesville aided Indianapolis police in chasing Emanuel Passwater and Bert Collop who escaped Hamilton county jail yesterday. Passwater was nabbed by a deputy’s wife, Collop remained at large after fleeing toward the White River near two miles west. One prisoner swam the river while officers avoided crossing the water and found no trace at the upstream bridge.

Bray Noblesville Indianapolis Emanuel Passwater Bert Collop Hamliton County Passwater Collop White River

Train time changes take effect Sunday December 14 1904

Pennsylvania lines announce schedule adjustments across divisions. Trains 40 41 42 45 on Vincennes will be discontinued and No 47 Spencer accommodation moves to 5 p m on Sundays only. No 46 to depart Spencer 6 am with arrival Indianapolis 7 50 am. Nos 20 21 run daily. Chicago division changes No 1 departs Indianapolis at 12 00 am. Louisville division shifts Nos 6 to 3 40 am, Madison branch No 132 discontinued and No 118 runs daily with Sunday 5 pm departure from Madison to Indianapolis arriving 8 15 pm. Cambridge City branch No 241 departs Columbus 7 05 pm arriving Cambridge City 9 45 pm. Richmond and Logansport divisions introduce new No 11 northbound from Cincinnati 4 30 pm Richmond 6 48 pm Logansport 10 10 pm arriving Chicago 1 20 am and new No 12 southbound Chicago 12 01 midnight Logansport 2 15 am Richmond 6 45 am Cincinnati 9 am. First northbound train leaves Cincinnati Sunday afternoon December 14. southbound leaves Chicago Monday morning December 15. W W Richardson D P A Capital Razer and Supplies 4 E Bodine Co 17 E Ohio St. Mrs Austin's Pancakes Our grocer waits to supply you. A taste These crispy morn don t forget Mrs Aus SEE iene con forest grocers

Vincennes Indianapolis Martinsville Spencer Accommodation Ally Spencer Chicago Divisio Chicago Louisville Madison Cambridge City Columbus Richmond Logansport aEene CHIA Cincinnati

To points South Southeast Southwest one way round trip

See agents or address RK P Algeo D P A Insure with German Fire Insurance of es al offices 25 South jaware ret Fire is tornado and explosion Feed your horse JANES S Dustiess Osta.

Illinois and Washington Streets Union Station Central Passenger Association Big Four H. M. Bronson East Washington St Indianapolis RK P. Algeo Es al South Jaware Ret Janes

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