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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
4
An exclusive diamond dealer promotes direct import and sale of stones, noting in‑house setting and a factory ready to produce high grade work. He argues buying direct saves money and urges customers to compare, promising big savings and inviting inquiries.
Authorities report the initial arrests of suspected gamblers, with sergeants Weaver and Scheigert detaining four known offenders on a common charge. Police promise stricter measures if further threats emerge and note unsettled county treasurer settlements with the state auditor across multiple counties, listing various sums.
Clayton Hardy, an escaped inmate from Illinois State prison at Chester, walked into the county jail with a name change, saying his father rejected him after returning home. He surrendered to Sheriff Metzger and will be held until Illinois authorities request extradition or transfer.
Jacob Piatt Dunn, city controller of Indianapolis and Indiana Historical Society secretary, is announced as a contributor to the Encyclopedia Americana. The encyclopedia will feature one thousand articles by leading figures. Dunn will contribute a piece on Indiana including topography, climate, geology, soils, agriculture, forests, minerals, industry, and government.
Four drunken men attempted a daytime clean out at Don Shine's saloon near Missouri and Mc Carty streets when a free-for-all erupted at about 3 AM. Jim Barret suffered a broken jaw while Shine and Morgan were badly beaten. Doctors treated their injuries as neighbors intervened to stop the melee.
Charles G. Duvall, a Lux Brothers saloon patron found in a dying condition from an opiate, is reported by Dr. Knox to be improving and out of danger. Detectives Colbert and Hunser state the mysterious stranger had no role beyond providing a place to lie down, with Duvall recalling little of the night.
Minus Goodall, a colored man, was struck by an automobile at Illinois and North streets near dusk. He escaped injury but was badly shaken and bruised. Police seek two unidentified male occupants as bicycle patrols and detectives pursue a leading clue to identify the car and crew involved.
John S Sawyer father of Frank Sawyer a noted real estate man died yesterday at his son’s home 813 North East street from paralysis. A pioneer and prominent citizen of Indianapolis he was seventy one and in poor health. He leaves two sons and two daughters all residents of the city. No funeral arrangements have yet been made.
The Indianapolis Mandolin and Guitar Club under Eugene E Noel presents a concert at the Thirty first Street Baptist Church this evening. Assistants include Miss Bertha Buchanan in recitations Miss Tillie Haas on harp and Fraulein Workman with vocal solos, adding variety to the program.
Post B of the Travelers' Protective Association plans a smoker and turkey roast next Saturday night at the clubhouse on 3 West Maryland Street. State officers from Terre Haute will attend the event to participate in the gathering.
Quiet in Cumberland as Indianapolis gamblers fail to arrive for a planned all day session in the Rhake Jones syndicate circuit. The meeting was postponed while pulpits across the village discuss the gambling resort and potential grand jury action. A Christian Church Union of Indianapolis annual meeting convenes at 7 5 at the Commercial Club to elect officers and plan next year’s work. The union includes thirteen city churches and aims to foster closer church ties and social gatherings. A new colored church is proposed with Rev. H L Herod to lead.
Police headquarters received word last night of a man murdered in an alley behind West McCarty street grocer Gibbor’s. No body or evidence was located, though several witnesses claimed to have heard a tale of a throat-cut body found before 6 pm. Officials suspect the report was an invention to stir up excitement.
Despite the cold a large audience attended a Father Mathews Boys' Brigade benefit at Masonic Hall featuring moving pictures and Tissot paintings on the life of Christ. Father Gavish lectured on Tissot while Pope Leo scenes and Uncle Tom's Cabin pictures pleased children. Music opened by the Boys' Brigade and St John's choir. Show repeats this afternoon and tonight. the display was previously shown in Madison Square Garden, New York, and acclaimed as among the finest in the country.
Abe McPeek, once a lifelong criminal known to Indianapolis police, found salvation at a West Washington street Holiness Mission. After decades of prison and evading detectives, he became an upright citizen, married, and served as a mission superintendent guiding his formerly jailed brother toward faith.
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