Vital Statistics Births and Death Notices December 18
Birth notices list several births with parent names and addresses, including Wand E Reese and MW East Georgia, and Walter street with Elsie Knight and A Boyd. Also mentions Benjamin J. Peake aged 64 and Jane Ward who died December 18. Funeral and burial details given for Peake and Ward with locations in North Avenue and East Seventeenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wand E Reese
Talbott
East Georgia
Ooley
New
East Court
Walter Street
Elsie Knight
South Meridia
A. Boyd
Cornell
Bor
R. G. Clayton
Deaconess Hospital
Lee
Wisconsin
C. Hale
Central
Rs Eee Peake
Benjamin J
Jane
John Ward
D. J. Colebrook
East Seventeenth Street
Funeral Directing and Legal Notices in Journal Directory
A mixed listing covers EEE Funeral Directors Frank Blanchard and partners, Florists, Patent Lawyers Thompson Bell, Sale and Livery stables Horace Wood, and notices on hot air furnaces with gas burners. Also mentions Joseph Gardner and Kelsey for homestead claims, a Classad offer, and The Uee Transfer and Storage Company. A stray dog notice offers reward for Fritz, a two year old white and brown English Springer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cae Thompson R. Bell
Ingalls Block
Indianapolie
Horace Wood
Fritz
Monument Place
Eastern rail congestion spurs new Santa Fe line plan
Western lines expand to ease traffic but seaboard terminals lag. Eastern roads lack adequate terminals, risking backlogs from New York to Chicago. President Ripley and associates form the Eastern Railway of New Mexico to connect Rio Puerto to Texico, creating a 265 mile route with seven directors and Santa Fe backing. The project aims to cut Chicago Los Angeles travel by about twelve hours and add branch lines with headquarters in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ripley
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Eastern Railway of
New Mexico
Rio Puerto
Santa Fe Pacific
Valencia County
Valencia
Guadaloupe
Pecos Valley & Northeastern Railway
Texico
Los Angeles
Ripley
Victor Morawetz
Edward J. Berwind
The
Santa Fe
Henry T. Waldo
R. E. Twitchell
O. F. Fox
Charles A. Spires
Las Vegas
Chicago
Kansas City
San Francisco
Three Great Men Cleveland Reed and Roosevelt in History
Kansas City Star essay compares Grover Cleveland Thomas Reed and Theodore Roosevelt. It praises their independence courage and impact on American democracy noting Cleveland’s loyalty to party tradition Reed’s House leadership and Roosevelt’s broad reformist diplomacy and public trust across party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Thomas Brackett Reed
Theodore Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Reed
Lee
Eed
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Ike Reed
Mtei
White House
Growth of Pension Plans Spreads Through Railroads
Railroad managers increasingly extend pension systems with Union Pacific set to launch a new plan on January 1. E H Harriman backed schemes at Southern Pacific and others aim to follow, mirroring Baltimore and Ohio's early employee benefits. Upon Vandalia receivership ending, Pennsylvania relief association may extend to Vandalia, pleasing most employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
E. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Pennsylvania
Illinois Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Baltimore & Ohio
Relief Association of the Pennsylvania
Suburban Lot Sale Attracts Railroad Men In Indianapolis
Indianapolis may see a railroad man led suburb as several railway agents buy acre lots on College Avenue north about four miles out. L Blaker of Vanderbilt, k i M Bronson of Big Four, Wright Jordan of Big Four, George Maxwell of Wabash, Claude Hull of Wisconsin Central each acquire one or two lots. More railroad men consider buying, with land selling at $500 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
College Avenue
L. Blaker
Vanderbilt
Ki. M. Bronson
Posenger
Big Four
Wright Jordan
Pasenger
George Maxwell
Wabash
Claude Hull
Wisconsin Central
The Color Question in the South and Roosevelt’s Policy
The Nashville American discusses Roosevelt’s stance on appointing Black Americans to public office. It argues his approach is cautious yet fair, allowing qualified Black citizens to gain opportunities without endorsing racial equality. The piece cautions against inflamed prejudice and urges calm, open discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Roosevelt
Prudent but Not Manly in Schenectady Union Issue
The Boston Herald critiques a Schenectady union plan to expel a member who joined the militia and then readmit him for another reason. The piece argues this approach lets the union retreat without punishment, calling it prudent though not heroic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Schenectady
Union
Railroads and personnel notes from December reports
The Hocking Valley road earned 90870.90 in mid-December, up 1778.57 from 1901. The Trunk Line Association will not cut holiday rates. W R Ramsey becomes secretary of the Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association. F B Underwood of the Erie gains a private car, car number 99. Texas railroad men plan a monument to Frank B Goodrich. The Burlington to discontinue its illustrated monthly Corn Belt on January 1. Gould’s route from Kansas City to the Pacific coast is assured. Lake Erie & Western received two more ten wheeled engines from Lake Shore, four this week. J Q Van Winkle and W Garstang return from the East after Vanderbilt officials’ meeting. Cincinnati Southern raises wages 5–10% effective Dec 1, affecting 1500–1800 workers. L T Canfield to be succeeded by L S Lloyd as master car builder. William E Powell resigns as general immigration agent of the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul, effective Jan 1. Express messengers consider forming a national group to improve conditions. L Ohliger becomes Indianapolis division superintendent of the Panhandle. Harry J Rhein and W J Lynch of the Big Four travel to meetings. they will return. Contracts awarded for 36 miles of the Denver Pacific front range section near the projected continental divide tunnel. The Denver area road work is costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Railroad
Frank B. Goodrich
Houston, East & West Texas
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Burlington
Gould
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
Denver
Ogden
Lake Erie & Western
Lake Shore Road
J. Q. van Winkle
William Garstang
Vanderbilt
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
L. T. Canfield
Lackawanna
L.S. Lloyd
Motive War
William E. Powell
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Powell
Milwaukee
Septs
United States
L. Ohliger
Indianapolis
Panhandle
Tetpee Ae Aeen
Harry J. Rhein
Warren J. Lynch
New York, New Haven
United States District Court
Newark
N. J
Southern
Central
Northern California
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Transcontinental Association
Northwest
Pennsylvania Lines
Ittsburg
Lake Shore
Buffalo
New York
Albuquerque
Pacific Coast Lines
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Trunk-line
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York City
Traffc
North Atlantic
Senate
D. W. Moon
Telegraph Department
Railway notes from the west and midwest headlines
A lengthy freight and rail operations report details contracts for cash payments totaling 2,000,000 dollars, station moves, leadership changes, and new appointments across Wabash Fort Wayne Erie Huntington and other lines. It notes bond issues sales routes and wage adjustments for dozens of railway workers.
O Laire Sues for 3 Million Over Cripple Creek Mine
J D O Laire, an original locator of the Portland mine at Cripple Creek, files in Colorado Springs a suit against James F Burns and the Portland Gold Mining Co seeking one sixth in the mine and one sixth of the ore shipped since discovery. The mine has yielded about 12000 dollars and stock market value suggests a 3 million claim. The action mirrors James Doyle's prior Cripple Creek case and is described as the largest suit there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
J. D. O’laire
Portland
Cripple Creek
District Court
James F. Burns
Portland Gold Mining Company
James Doyle
Council Bluffs
Indianapolitan Agent Recalls Santa Fe Train Hold Up
Washington dispatch relays W C Ela rural free delivery special agent from Indianapolis recounting a 20 year old Santa Fe braking crew hold up. He describes imagining a bloody defense, hiding weapons, and fleeing into a sleeper to avoid exposure, ultimately confirming his own claimed cowardice.
Christmas trade active prices hold despite not strong
Prices hold steady across holiday season lines with brisk activity in Christmas goods and confectionery. Grocers see demand for fancy items like raisins nuts and canned goods while fruit and produce markets show steady, slower moves and high poultry and meats demand amid favorable weather and strong holiday demand.
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Wade
Pacific Coast
Local grain market quiet as prices hold firm
Light receipts kept the market calm though cereals stayed steady. Wheat at 74c for No 2 red track, corn values steady with No 1 white at 45c and No 4 white mixed around 41 to 43c. Oats active with No 2 at 1eec and timothy hay priced up to 13.50 per ton, wagon market shows oats at 9 to 11 per ton, hay timothy 13, clover 9 to 11, straw 6 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Conkartens Opere
Real Estate Transfers in Marion Indiana 1902 Listings
Real estate instrument filings reported for Marion County Indiana covering 24 hours to 5 pm December 18 1902 show multiple transfers including Mary J Wilkes to Ella M Sparkle for Lot 37 West Park add 1750.00 Nordyke to Rhodes for parts of Lots 6 7 Nordyke Hollows Grandview add 600.00 and other parcels with varied sums. The list mentions rail lines streets and additions with totals around 919196.26. Notable notes include expenses for repairs at 165 Monument Place and Columbia Club. The column closes with a quip about vaccination disputes in Gas City where 30 public school children were dismissed for refusing vaccination and lawyers profit from the ensuing court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s
Marion County
Indiana
Mary J. Wilkes
Ella M. Sparkle
West Park
Addison H.’ Nordyke
Charles A. Rhodes
Nordyke & Hollowell
Grandview
Addison H. Nordyke
Bik Sas & Howel Grandview Engwaen
Albert Brown
William Are King
Indianapolia
Arthur VI
Esther Hall
Rosemont
Citizens’ State Bank of Noblesville
Leonard Harbaugh
Fletcher, Jr
Peru
John
Scheler
Ikert
Weempner
Bradley Et
Sant Washington St
Mary
B. Gregg
August Kropp
Kate Milner Rabb
Harris's
Outlet Tee's
Albert W. Denny, Jr
Scheter
Denny's
Nancy A Stewart
Robbins's
Dianapolis
Sarah A Williams
Chas
Wolframet College
Albert P. Smith
Minturn
P. Latr
Joseph A. Mints
Leona A. Minturn
Albert Smith
Iussvmnancinean
Poultry and Produce Prices From Local Shippers
Wholesale price list for poultry and produce items including turkeys ducks and geese, with hens and cocks priced per unit. bees and beeswax, feathers, hides and tallow figures. assorted candies nuts and dry goods. and wholesale to retail price points for coal, coke, drugs and chemicals. Also lists shipping and handling terms and packaging surcharges.
Wholesale Grocery Prices and Provisions Listing
A dense catalog of dry goods and groceries with prices and items such as flour varieties, graham flour, shipped brands, meats, lard, bacon, hams, and imported produce. Includes apples, cabbage, coconuts, citrus, potatoes, lettuce, oranges, grap es, and seeds with per unit or per package pricing across multiple vendors and regions.
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New York
Gravensteins
New ‘York
California
Cape Cod
Jerseys
Florida
Illinois
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Vital Statistics
Mattie Zion F. Erteljorg
Estelle Marie Homer
M. Zahner
Martha Ribbens
Robinson
Mary Piper B. Th
Ora B. Cook
Lillie M. Haugh
Hosama Lpox
Campfield
Caprtel
Kirk
Weat Walnut
Garver
Dayton Avenue
McIntosh
West Vertace
Brookside
Ae Seenek Diener
Crown Hill
Tutewiler & Son
Market St
Tel
Delaware ST
R & Buchanan
Pan- 74
One Bros
Dower , Pump
Jeanire Tarue
Tec Fant
Czot Ivantean
Michigan Streets
Gregory & Appel
Manhattan
Meridian
Columbia Club
Lacrosse
Western Nupsery CO
Rochester
N. Y
Moler Barcollege
United States Marine Corps
United Tor Rsons
Naval Service
Cuba
Porto Rico
Manila
U. S. Marine Corps
Othes
T Newton Claypool
Ohio Streets
C. F. Sayles Co
Market Street
Williams & CO
Market St. & Icial
Maki
Ar Ents & Evans
Central Loan Company
Stevenson Building
Washington Street
ENT
Delicatessen
Ormy. Anding
District Court of the United
District of
John H
Perity Trust Company
Newberger
EEE Funeral Directors
Frank Blanchard
N. Delaware St. Tel
Lady Attendant Florists
Bertermann
Masa. Av
N. del. St
Joseph Gardner
Kentucky
Iou
K. Keley
Baird Bldg
City
Eastern Seaboard
Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western
Seaboard
New York Central
St. Louis
Peoria
St. Paul
New Orleans
Galveston
Eastern Railway of Mexico
Cleveland, Reed and Roosevelt
Hocking Valley
W. R. Ramsey
Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association
R. W. McCleary
F. B. Underwood
Erie
Salt Lake City
William F. Yergens
Fort Wayne
Western Division
Huntington
Ind
J. H. McLaine
John B. Rucker
Louisville & Nashville
Jacksonville
Savannah
E. P. Livingston
D. J. Hollahan
R. N. Patterson
Stoney Island
Knox
Starke County
L. C. Sadd
New England
Eastern
Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western Railway
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway Co
Vermilye & Co
Tommy
Rustrate
W.c.ela
Journal
W. C. Ela
Rural Free Delivery
Ela
Markeman
Bster
Eia
Mr. Ela
NAC
Ailda Thomas
Lou Hall
Eugene Street
Atchison Globe
Gas City
Kanawha
Jeeeen
Green County
Ymond
Connellsville
Oe & Wb
Saiée
Wawon
Graham
Androscoggin L
Cabot
Capitol
Pene Ley
Te Land
Owis
Fruit of Three
Farwell
Eitchvilte
Pullee
Hope
Linwood
Lonsdale
Pepperell
Androscogein
Erican Indigo
Armold LLC
Cocheco Fancy
Inc
Pacific Fancy
Binks and
Ter Ee
Simpeon
Bertin Solid
White
Brey
Lancaster
Lancaster Dress
Harmony
Stark
Groceri
Gaier
Climax Ava Jon
Catine
Columbia A
Lindow A
Phoenius Asidge
Orlea
Seagate
Iron and Steel
Ee Ae
c@H. Franch cut reach al
Olle
Lake
Hallen
Mollie Fuller
Three Sisters Ae
Warren
Eat Joe Flynn
Crane Brow & Belmont
John E. Camp
Mile
Bonnie Thornton
Bioscope
Empire Theater Saves
Imperial Burlesquers
Irwin
Telephone
Elwood Cyclorama
Shortridge High School
Manual
A. Fletcher & CO
East Washington Street
Porceman di Minigh
John 5
Tarkington
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