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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
2
We hold the commanding position in the Diamond business in the State gained by right principles attention to business honest goods at a fair price and best workmanship. We buy our Diamonds outright in Europe and save enough to sell them at the prices our competitors pay on memorandum.
Denison University held a joint meeting of trustees and visitors yesterday afternoon at the Denison Hotel under President Gobin. Reports highlighted heating plant costs, Minshall library progress, and rising educational collections for sustaining funds, with several new faculty members noted and committees formed to memorialize Clem Studebaker, Dr. Joe Baker, and D. W. Minshall.
A thirteen year old son of Cyrus J. Clark was badly scalded yesterday while playing in the kitchen on Huron street. He toppled a vessel of hot water onto his face. Drs. Thomas and Hoover were summoned and provided prompt treatment.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reports assets over 251.00 invested in bonds, municipal securities and mortgage loans. The company pledges safety and soundness with offices on Market Street. John M. Brann serves as secretary and El Holliday as president.
State committee announces plan to reorganize across Indiana with precinct township and ward meetings on Jan 10 11 1902 to elect precinct committeemen and district convention delegates. Delegates will elect a state committee member. Meetings in Marion County by Feb 15 1902. Districts assigned to specific Indiana cities and counties. Union and county apportionment based on votes for Hugh H. Hanna in 1900.
In the Eleventh district a contest unfolds with three Republicans seeking the nomination: Mayor George W. Steele the current congressman, Dr. Good of Huntington County, and Cary E. Cowgill of Wabash. Cowgill claims solid county backing and optimism for statewide support, while local Republicans in Wabash praise his prospects and urge united county backing. Postmaster Neal of Jonesboro notes leadership considerations and hints Mr. Beck of Huntington may be the favored committeeman, though a full canvass remains未completed.
A rough brawl in Stout's Place led to multiple arrests after a clash threatened tragedy. Eyewitnesses and police reported a tense scene with several fighters briefly confronting each other in the street.
In Wes Stout’s West Market street bar last night a mass brawl erupted with shots fired from a shotgun and a revolver. Stout and Chris Zimmerman were arrested for assault and battery after defending against attacks. A medical student M. E. Morris was also charged after a separate fight in the front.
A committee to arrange the love feast at the Denison Hotel on December 31 says the meeting will begin at 10 am in the north ordinary with James P. Goodrich presiding. Expected speakers include Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge Governor Durbin and district representatives.
D G Hamilton head of Chicago City Railway and De Pauw alumnus discusses Chicago franchise disputes nearing expiry. He notes 34 miles of cable lines 176 miles electric lines with 2850 employees and daily receipts around 15000 dollars. He warns against universal 5 cent fare growth threatening bankruptcy.
The South has strong mule demand driven by cotton farming but crops failures north and feed shortages slow purchases. Walters notes Kansas City and St. Louis are major mule markets and England seeks mules for the war, with 1,200 mules awaiting inspection. North Dakota figures show Republican support and Roosevelt’s 2nd term favored by voters.
Fred Kimbley, newly appointed post master at Orleans, was in the city last night. He had previously refused the post, but it is now understood he will assume duties around the first of the year.
Otto G Mayer of Stuttgart Germany, formerly of this city, sent ten dollars to the McKinley memorial fund with a letter praising McKinley and the United States. He recalls German ties and the Spanish War while expressing lasting affection for the nation and its ideals.
University orchestra led by Lorenz Wachatetter played for a holiday dance as schools close for holidays and reopen January 2. Rooms will be decorated with Christmas greens and open to students and friends while the faculty also will receive.
The executive board of the Church Extension Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church met at Bishop Grant's residence, 3349 North Pennsylvania street. Dr. B F Watson, secretary treasurer, planned Indianapolis permanence and reported receipts totaling 812,536.87 with loans and donations and a balance kept in banks in Indianapolis and Philadelphia. The board praised Dr. Watson's management of the department.
A heated conference occurred in the Vernon Fire Insurance Company meeting with State Auditor Hart and Attorney General Taylor. Stockholders were told to reorganize to meet liabilities. Attendees include J. M. Westcott Echmond ex Senator Schneck Scottsburg M. B. Wilson and John F Wallick of Indianapolis. C N Fitch of Fort Wayne has been examining the company.
At the annual meeting, Benevolent Order of Colonials elected officers including President J. C. Talbot, Vice President L. C. Weise, Recording Secretary L. J. Bedell, Financial Secretary A. E. Buchanan, Treasurer A. E. Irwin, Sergeant-at-Arms Vincent G. Clifford, Sentinel T. A. Andrews, Picket Dr. J. Fisk, and Medical Examiner.
Christmas Hats Silk Hats Opera Hats and all hat styles offered at Dunlap's Hat Store. Get the best made soft or stiff hats and find the perfect headwear for holiday season.
Pennsylvania and Vandalia Lines advertise holiday rates of one and one third fare for round trips with tickets sold on December 4 25 31 and January 1 1902 and return allowed by January 2. Reduced rates also offered for students presenting proper certificates. I D W Ry also offers one and one third fare for round trips with tickets on sale December 4 3 and 31 and January 1 192 return valid through January 2 1908.
An advertisement listing a four dollar and forty cent Cincinnati and return fare via the C H D Ry for Grand Opera travel with multiple departure dates and a final return by December 20. Also promotes Janes's Dustless Oats, diamond gifts, horse products, and buckwheat by Mrs. Austin with urging to refuse substitutes.
Daniel M. Cantrill died yesterday in Greensburg. Born March 10, 1890 in Union District South Carolina he later moved to Indiana. He worked in printing, publishing, and newspaper work across Illinois Indiana and Ohio before residing in Indianapolis and joining the I L O O F Home in Greensburg. burial is planned today.
A Wabash delegation led by H. C. Pettit and others pressed Governor Durbin for H. B. Shively while Col. BE. H. Brown's group urged John H. Gould’s claim. Warren G. Sayre and Isaac N. Whitesides sought reappointment for police commissioner roles as students at Indianapolis Business University were welcomed in the When building.
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