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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
4
State wide plan to compile an album of every Indiana public school pupil. Superintendent Cotton urged county superintendents to submit maps locating all schools including townships towns and cities for the St Louis exposition. The project aims to display a spatial view of one room and two room schools in a bound album.
Judge Whallon ordered a temporary division of prosecutor and state fees from fines in Police Court. If legalized by the attorney general, this aims to equalize revenue where fines are small and only the prosecutor's fee is paid. A year end hold allows talks with Attorney General on legality. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus argues case law pays his fee from the first money in fines.
Teachers at Francis W. Parker School report Monon Railroad blockades on East Twenty-fourth Street create long waits of 15 to 20 minutes. Pedestrians including children are forced to wait or risk danger by crossing trains. Street commissioner asked to investigate. Olney street house numbers on Twenty-fifth to Twenty-eighth streets were found chaotic and referred to the engineer.
Boston detects A. J. Carter and E. A. Benton are sought nationwide after arrests. Meanwhile De Pauw alumni plan a large annual reunion and dinner at the Claypool, with Dr. Hughes delivering the address and Senator Beveridge presiding. Attendees should notify Dr. Wynn, 311 Newton Claypool building.
An investigation yesterday established that Detective Colbert had no altercation with Superintendent Kruger in the latter's office. Kruger suspended Colbert for going to the police station intoxicated. Captain of Detectives Kinney attended the interview.
An OCR fragment advertises SEATON HAT STORE offering silk hats and tuxedos. The terse note highlights a stylish selection with a focus on headwear and formal wear options.
Secretary Freeman of the State Board of Forestry reports New Jersey will donate a tree for Madison Park. In spring, a tree from the Princeton battlefield site will be planted, to honor General Mercer. Each of the 13 original states to contribute, with New York providing an acorn grown tree.
A committee led by James M. Jones met to organize the raffle of an automobile and launch for the Elks Mardi Gras. About thirty thousand tickets per case will be placed in revolving barrels at Tomlinson Hall. Two orphans from Indianapolis Orphans' Asylum will draw tickets, with the 101st ticket drawn winning. The event is public and scheduled for Thursday at 2 o'clock.
The Shortridge basketball team practiced at the M M C A gymnasium after a defeat by Butler. Ryland S. Pratt did not attend and has resigned the captaincy. Clarence McKinney acted as field captain and will serve until a new captain is elected. The team plans to be ready for the Purdue game on January 9.
The Indiana State Anti-saloon League executive board met behind closed doors with Rev. A G Humphrey, the new state superintendent elect, to discuss pushing a bill to repeal the blanket remonstrance section of the Nicholson law. No final decision was announced, another meeting will be held to plan steps and influence legislators' electability.
George M. Brill of Chicago, an expert engineer chosen by the Consumers' Gas Trust Company directors, arrived in Indianapolis to examine the company’s plant. He will survey the mains, oil and gas leases, and pipelines, producing a full property inventory and value assessment over the next week to ten days, followed by a report.
The east end of the courthouse basement welcomed a new Democrat yesterday with the birth of a son to Michael F. Lahey chief clerk of the assessment roll bureau. An unverified rumor claimed the baby weighed thirteen pounds at birth though cigars had not yet been shared.
Adjutant Harry Roe at 42 South Capitol avenue in Indianapolis coordinates a Salvation Army led program to collect surplus clothing furniture and other goods for the poor with the aim of teaching self help. He will provide details to any resident willing to contribute.
Buyers flock to Ther ron’s for the choicest diamonds, while dealers push cheaper stones. The scene centers on priced gems and competing offers as shoppers weigh quality against cost.
Chicago and return six seventy holiday tickets go on sale December 24, 5, 31 and January 1 with final return by January 4. Also valid to all points in Central States. Similar rates offered to non resident students and teachers with proper certificate to cover vacation period. Inquire at ticket agents for details. R P Algeo D P
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