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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1901

Page

8

Police court jury fails to reach verdict in policy case

Six men were tried for maintaining a policy game in the Hereth block on East Washington street. The jury could not agree on guilt after hours of deliberation. William Jackson and Frank Moore pleaded guilty under agreement and were fined with costs. Ollie Lanham Mason Jackson Tedde David and James Dean were discharged. The judge ruled the conditional verdict plan illegal and urged further deliberation, but the panel remained divided ten to two.

William Jackson Frank Moore Ollie Lanham Mason Jackson Tedde David James Dean Morgan, Holtz Wallace Hoom 4 Hereth Block East Washington Street Jackson Moore Seyfried Stubbs

Engineer's Widow Sues Big Four for Death of Engineer

Lily T. H. Jones administratrix of John H. Jones estate filed a suit against the Big Four Railway Company for 10000 dollars damages for the death of her husband. An engineer, Jones was killed on the railroad after the company introduced larger engines. the complaint claims he was unaware of the increased danger crossing a bridge over Eagle creek and that he was not instructed about the risks.

Lily T. H. Jones John H. Jones Big Four Railway Company Big Four Jones Eagle Creek

Supreme Court petition over appellate opinions and rehearings

The petition by Korbly for Kinsey et al seeks transfer of the Kinsey Boice case to the Supreme Court after the Marion Circuit verdict upheld the Appellate Court without a written opinion and denied a rehearing. It notes a separate appeal, Mahlon F. Smith v Amiss, tied to lot values and notes, and a damages suit by Alice Miller against Frederick Shirley and George Price over a coal incident that injured her.

Supreme Court CA. Korbly L. A. Kinsey Et al Kinsey-Boice Marion Circuit Court Mahlon F. Smith Joseph G. Amiss Huntington Improvement Company Smith Alice Miller Frederick Shirley George Price Shirley Price North Senate Avenue

Judge orders payment in receiver's suit against company treasurer

Judge Leathers of the Superior Court ordered John Huggler secretary treasurer of White River Sand and Gravel Company to pay Charles C Roemler the receiver 262.20 that Huggler had collected after Roemler was appointed receiver. Huggler argued the money was collected before Roemler qualified as receiver.

Leathers Superior Court John Huggler White River Sand and Gravel Company Charles C. Roemler Huggler Roemler

Edna Paulus Seeks Divorce From Peter Paulus

Edna Paulus filed suit for divorce alleging cruelty by Peter Paulus and naming the date of separation. She says their quarrels centered on flimsiest pretexts and seeks a legal dissolution of marriage.

Edna Paulus Peter Paulus

Courtroom proceedings mix of foreclosures and suits in several rooms

Multiple cases heard across rooms 1 2 and 3 with judges Scott McMaster Leathers and Carter. Foreclosure finding against Newman Atkinson et al for 2 53 and costs plus sale order. Allen Wheat v White River Sand and Gravel Company evidence submitted with receiver finding. New suits filed Alice Miller v Frederick Shirley demand 1400. Divorces and partitions noted among other docket entries.

Alice Miller Frederick T. Shirley Superior Court Edna Paulus Peter Paulus Baperec Jones The C., C., & St. L. Railway Company Geeseee Teisaisa Emma W. Buschmann Fredsore Stinemeyer Et Circuit Court Daniel ¢. Hitt Edmund P. Fuller D. L. Adams Company Decker Coil Heap Company

Appellate Briefs and Notices from Hendricks Circuit Court

A list of civil case items from Hendricks County Court notes including Louie Lengelsen versus McGregor, Mary A. Osborn against Douglas Hale, James Cooney versus American Mutual Life Insurance, Sulzer Voet Machine versus Centis Water, Mary A. Spears administratrix versus James W. Thompson, Kirkpatrick Construction versus Centre Electric, New Subt 4206, and Lewis H. Jordan versus William Morrison. Rehearing granted and oral arguments noted.

Louie Lengelsen William A. McGregor al Posey C.C. Appellees Mary A. Osborn Douglas Haleal Hendricks C. C. Appellees James Cooney the American Mutual Life Insurance Company of Elkhart St. Joseph Lewis H. Jordan William Morrison Supreme Court

Maryland court bars women from practicing law in 19th century ruling

Recent Maryland Court of Appeals decision, concurred by the full bench, holds that under existing state law a woman cannot be admitted to the bar. The article notes the applicant was over 21 and graduated from a Baltimore law school, with the statute allowing only "any male citizen" to practice law. It discusses related cases on contracts with minors, streetcar injuries, duress in note execution, sale of liquor to minors, and external fire escapes.

Court of Appeals of Maryland Itimore Chicago Legal News Northeastern Mass Morton Ecar Northeastern Rep Heid Equity Northeastern Reporter Michigan

Winona Summer School to Operate on University Basis

Rev Sol Dickey announces next summer's Winona Summer School programme now run on a university basis with Prof Stanley Coulter of Purdue as dean of the School of Science. Lecturers include Dr John M. Coulter, Dr G Kigenman, Thompson-Seton, Chapman, Dr W R Willson, Dr Howard Sandison, and others. Taft to lecture clay modeling. H W Kingery to lead Classical Languages. Miss Harriet Glazier and Lorado Taft in Fine Arts. H H Hamill and others in Religious Pedagogy. program runs July 7 to August 15 with numerous instructors and new departments added.

S. C. Dickey Winona Dickey School of Science Stanley Coulter Purdue University Coulter John M. Coulter Chicago University G. Kigenman Indiana University Thompson-Seton and Chapman New York W. R. Willson Edinburgh Scotland Howard Sandison Indiana State Normal School Eliza Blaker Indianapolis Elien Igiehart Chicago Igiehart Lorado Taft Taft H. W. Kingery Wabash College Harriet Glazier Western Collic Oxford Catherine Martha Elizabeth Oliver Catherine Oliver D. A. Haines George Reddick Highland Park Military Academy H. H. Hammill Nashville Tenn Eleanor ©. Kirby Higenman School of Modern Languages School of English and English Literature School of Music Winonsa

Woman builds own livelihood by teaching music lessons

A New York Post feature tells of a young woman in dire fortune who quietly starts giving piano lessons to neighbors, ciphering the setup through daily strolls and word of mouth. She earns about $15 weekly, expanding to higher districts as demand rises and paying lessons forward.

New York Times

New Electric Line Franchise Granted by County Commissioners

The county commissioners granted a franchise for an electric railway east of the city to the county line to M. D. Whitney W. E. Lown and Emil Rasemann. The Interurban company seeks a right of way from New York street city limits east to National avenue then northeast along Pleasant Run to Clifford avenue road and east to the county line. The stated purpose is not disclosed but may aim to extend to New Castle.

M. D. Whitney W. E. Lown Emil Rasemann Interurban New York Street National Avenue Pleasant Run Clifford Avenue New Castle

Arrest of Thomas Dillon for shooting with intent to kill

Thomas Dillon of SIS South Meridian street and an employee at Chaniller & Taylor's was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Silvey on charges of shooting with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons. The case stems from a disturbance linked to Jack Riley's outing at Duffy's saloon weeks earlier, with Garbay Haley claiming Dillon caused his arrest. authorities seized revolvers amid the investigation.

Thomas Dillon Sis South Meridian Street Chaniller & Taylor's Silvey Jack Riley Duffy's Saloon

Y M C A Social New Year Event Planned by Members

The Y M C A social committee outlines New Year’s night plans with Ed Gaston directing the orchestra, Stanley the magician performing again, and J Russell Powell singing. The Mandolin Banjo and Guitar Club nears its first January concert while gymnasium classes close for holidays. Students from both high schools extend athletic practice during vacation, filling the gym from morning to night.

Association Ed Gaston Stanley J. Russell Powell Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club Lea

Copper tub theft ends with arrest and sale loss

Alonzo Lovell of 6 West Washington street was arrested after stealing a copper bath tub from a house. Detectives Holtz and Wallace failed to locate him earlier. Lovell allegedly carried the tub to Charles Hunt at 122 Geisendorff Street, where it was cut up with a hatchet yesterday. Hunt faced a receiving stolen goods charge as the tub, worth about $3, sold for $2 after attempts to peddle it in junk shops.

Alonzo Lovell West Washington Street Holtz and Wallace Charles Hunt Geisendorff Street Hunt

Streetcar Collision Injures Indiana Avenue Worker

William Otey of M1 Indiana avenue, employed by the street railway, was severely injured yesterday around 1 p m after being struck by a street car at the intersection of Twenty-eighth and Illinois streets while driving a wagon. He was attended by Dr. G P House and sent to his home.

William Otey Indiana Avenue Street Twenty-eighth Illinois G. PF. House

Topics in the Churches Lesson on Moses and Joseph

The article surveys Sunday School lessons tracing Moses and Joseph from Nile cradle to exile and throne. It lauds Jacob, Joseph, and Moses as the quarter's central figures, highlighting grace, trials, deliverance, and the lineage leading to a monotheistic nation blessed for all nations.

Nile Egypt Midian Sinai Red Sea Jacob Abraham Joseph Moses Romola Mid-Lothian Canaan Nile Valley Goshen Verdure Sinaitic Peninsula Jabbok Kingdom of Heaven Cave of Machpelah Caquan Sies

New Year Reflections From a Christian Endeavor Thought

A sermon-like meditation urges readers to view the new year as an unread book with potential. It compares self-review to climbing a ladder, urges honest self-examination, and recommends focusing on God’s promises while acknowledging past failures and future opportunities.

Horatio Nelson Powers Mystic Gates

Indiana Epworth League Officers Meet in Indianapolis Church

State officers of the Epworth League of Indiana met at Central Avenue Methodist Church to plan the July state meeting. Attending were President O H Palmer and officers from multiple cities with ministers serving as presiding elders from Northern Indiana, Northwestern Indiana, and Indiana conferences.

Epworth League of Indiana Central Avenue Methodist Church O. H. Palmer Sore Is Mary M. Dennis Echmond Florence Kendall Greensburg O. M. Pittenger Anderson J. Sharp Daugherty Thorntown W. Hi. South Bend H. J. Board Coyington Northern Indiana Horace G. Ogden Northwestern Indiana Frankfort George 8. KeeneEnest

Officers of Lodge 56 Knights of Pythias Named

The Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 56 elected officers with Otto Kellar installing. Charles F. Schirmecher was elected chancellor commander and Crate D. Bowen vice chancellor, with Joseph E. Bell prelate and T. J. McAvoy master of work. Other posts filled include Becker Breunig keeper of records and seal, Stoddard master of finance, Speerh demon master of exchequer, Dr D ver master at arms, W. A. Bogardus outer guard, 8. Denny lodge medical examiner Dr George Pendleton, and representatives to the Grande Charles F. Coffin Oscar B. Sherman C. 8. Denny Charles EB. Cox Co. N. Elliott and George T. Breunig.

Knights of Pythias Lodge No Otto Kellar Charles F. Schirmecher Crate D. Bowen Joseph E. Bell T. J. McAvoy Becker = Breunig Stoddard Speerh Demon Arma Arma, Dr. D. Ver, Aeard, W. A. Bogardus Cha Benedict Denny Lodge George Pendleton the Grande Charles F. Coffin Oscar B. Sherman Charles EB. Cox Co. N. Elliott George T. Breunig

Riggin Returns After Disappearance and Explains Visit

Schuyler Riggin, who vanished from his brother’s home where he was visiting, came back yesterday morning and said he had been visiting other friends. He had about $8 on him, and his brother thought he may have fallen victim to footpads.

Schuyler Riggin

Henry Austin Adams to Lecture at Propylasum

Henry Austin Adams will lecture at the Propylasum on Friday evening January 1 by invitation of the Knights of Columbus. The program promises delivery by a celebrated writer and orator at his best.

Henry Austin Adams Propylasum Knights of Columbus

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Polisi Case Guuilty Appellate Court Authority the Court Record Vinson Carter John W. Newson Thomas J. East Appelleae Court Martin C. C. Appellant Winona Summer School Sol Wegman Gienic New York Post Brussels Ohio Charles Dana Gibson New York Tribune New York Sun Odds and China Garbey Haley Affairs OF the William McKinley Murat Halstead John Sherman C. H. Grosvenor Albert Halstead McKinley Chauncey M. Depew A. J. Munson Indianapolis Journal Bethink Horatius Bonar Amos R. Welle Christian Endeavor Epworth League Omeers Lodge 56 K. of P Riggin
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