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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
2
Gake & Co will provide one hundred tickets to the city police to issue overcoats and shoes. Tickets will aid truly needy boys who help support their parents unable to work. The annual program by Lake & Co relieves many cases of hardship.
Charlies S. Tarlton, newly appointed second lieutenant in the United States Infantry, departs tonight for Fort Sher and soon proceeds to the Philippines where his regiment is stationed. Lieutenant Taunton has previously served as a captain of volunteers.
Assistant Adjutant General Smock and Governor Durbin conferred on plans for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedication in Indianapolis the week of the event. It was a preliminary meeting with ideas exchanged and attention drawn to Civil War veterans visiting the city. No definite arrangements were made.
A brief, fragmentary line mentions ee and pee Shae Do and an encounter at Wolschner's suggesting a local social or retail scene. No clear event, date, or participants beyond these two names and location.
A council meeting wrestled with a urged emergency ordinance to close the White River bridge on Washington street citing danger to riders. President Haldeman pressed for action, but concerns over mayoral signatures penalties delayed change. Two ordinances later passed, including a fire department and city hospital bond payment plan.
Fire Chief Coots told Acting President Keller that gas heating is unreliable for fire houses during the cold spell and coal supplies should be secured for a year. He noted insufficient horses and ice injuries to personnel, urging precaution to prevent fires as frozen water hampers hose operations.
Chairman Megrew said the Board of Works expects a formal city engineer opinion today on the Washington street bridge condition. Engineer Nelson has called it unsafe but likely will not urge an absolute closure, instead proposing light traffic use during extensive repairs. The street-car company may run empty cars, taking responsibility for accidents, while city employees will receive December salaries in time for Christmas purchases.
Controller Breuity announced salary warrants would be issued Monday December 23 deviating from the usual first of month payments. A window at Tomlinson Hall was broken by someone tied to the Gray Opera Company and the Board of Works paid 12 75 for cleaning after the fanciers show. The hall will likely be left in the same condition for renters. The city treasurer received 196 958 from American National Bank for bond issue awarded to George A Fernald and Company, Boston bankers, with the bank acting as local representatives.
Final assessment rolls approved for Graceland Avenue Illinois Street and Second Alley South of Tenth Street. Cement walks and curbs on Northwestern Avenue. Gravel roadways on Illinois Street Washington Street sidewalks and North Chicago areas. Frame building at 3222 West Washington Street owned by Christian T Wishmyer ordered torn down.
Sterling R Holt's Rex Hornet outpaced all competitors in two hours of rapid trotting on North Capitol Avenue near Fall Creek. W C Allen’s speeder finished second as crowds crowded sidewalks and houses. The event drew noted horsemen including Shover, Adams, and Sullivan. races to continue each afternoon while sleighing lasts.
Chicago youth La Verne Green, released after being accused of stealing a watch from Marie Thompson, daughter of a Chicago restaurant keeper, travels a hard road in Indianapolis. He lost his Chicago funds, worked as a waiter, then as a restaurant and hotel chambermaid, and now carries telegraph messages for the Western Union as he waits for a better opportunity.
At a meeting of the Methodist Ministers Association the proposal to establish a city Methodist Paper was rejected 9 to 7 after a committee report offered moral support if investor Cowgill contributed funds. Separately, arrangements were made for the installation of Rev. S. J. Tomlinson as pastor of Hillside Christian Church, likely late in the month.
Boston educator George B. Hodge, international Y M C A committee member and educational director, was hosted by Central Y M C A and state committees at a Commercial Club dinner. He outlined the case for robust educational departments and urged Indiana to advance the work to uplift young men.
Detectives Kinney and Haley arrested plumber Thomas L. Carleton of 1006 Central Avenue on a receiving stolen goods charge. Mason Young of South Meridian street, a clerk at McElwaine & Richards, faced petit larceny charges after admitting to selling about $100 worth of goods after hours to Carleton and diverting the money for his own use. Both men have families. Young said he needed the money as a poor man, while Carleton denied knowledge of after hours purchases.
A man, identified as a member of the American Detective Association, was found frozen to death yesterday near Lyons, New York. He traveled toward Sodus Point claiming a son there, and carried a membership certificate dated September 1897.
Tickets sold December 16 17 18 19 with final return limit December 20. First class trains on fast schedules at convenient hours via Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway.
Holiday excursion to Havana Cuba under the School Teachers of Cincinnati departs Cincinnati at 8 4 p m December 20 with sleeping car and hotel accommodations. Stopovers at notable points en route. For itinerary and rates contact CHAS W ZELL division passenger agent Queen Crescent Route Fourth and Race streets Cincinnati Ohio.
Via Motion Route announces one and one third fare for round trips. Tickets sell on December 4 and 31 and January 1 with final return by January 2. Student rates offered on proper certificate, final limit January 8.
A jumble of old time ads promotes horses feed ANES's Dustress Oats, a diamond importer advertises insurance for a horse's death, and various crafts and foods claim authenticity. The tone is promotional with multiple local business names and promises of quality.
Wesley Wehrman of 816 Chestnut Street was found late last night on the ice behind Kingan Co park house, partially submerged and frostbitten. He was taken to City Hospital unable to speak, with unclear entry to the ice and no known cause for his distress. The watchman at the packing house discovered him and pulled him from the ice.
A dealer urges buyers to choose a smaller flawless diamond for the same price, arguing it will satisfy and avoid the risk of defective stones. The recommendation emphasizes value and customer assurance.
Joseph T. Gist of Irvington suffered severe burns yesterday when natural gas leaked from an open pipe and ignited in a combined coal gas furnace. The blast occurred as the furnace door was opened, singeing his face and neck.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company lists assets over $359000 invested in government bonds municipal securities and mortgage loans. Office at 148 East Market Street. John M Spann secretary John H Uslliday president.
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