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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1902

Page

2

Powers Seek Money in Powers Case Conferred with Mayor

Former Kentucky secretary of state Caleb Powers, jailed in Frankfort, seeks funds for an appeal to the Kentucky State Court of Appeals. William S. Taylor, ex governor, met with Mayor Bookwalter to discuss a Republican fund and strategy as supporters in Indiana and Kentucky rally to oppose perceived injustice.

William S. Taylor Kentucky Bookwalter Taylor Kentucky State Court of Appeals Soe Barat Commercial Tribune Powers

Bride Dies by Poison After Sexy Marriage

Susie K Fortner a two year old bride died after ingesting rat poison on or after her wedding day. Her husband was arrested for allegedly fraudulently entering the marriage contract. Fortner was the daughter of a German gardener living southeast of the city. The couple wed in Judge s presence with both sets of parents watching.

Susie K. Fortner

Ensign Steinhagen Leaves Policy to Mother in Wake of Death

Ensign W. H. Steinhagen who died aboard the Vixen in Havana harbor left a $5,000 Penn Mutual Life Insurance policy for his mother. The arrangements to collect the money are handled through Security Trust Company of this city.

W. H. Steinhagen Havana Harbor Naval Academy Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Itves Saney Thie City Security Trust Company

Fourth Presbyterian to Hold Special Sunday Service

The Fourth Presbyterian church invites current and former members to attend a special Sunday morning service commemorating a year of church history. The note extends a general invitation to all who have been with the church in past years to participate.

Fourth Presbyterian Ant

Bridge plans and voting machines clash in Marion county

County officials weigh a College avenue bridge across Fall Creek against funding voting machines. Council favored machines but lacked funds for both projects. Spafford warned the board may convene in spring to revisit the bridge while voting-machine plans stall awaiting cheaper, competing options.

College Avenue Fallcreek Fall Creek County Council Spafford College-avenue Marion County

Irvington Fire Destroys Part Of Crabill Home

A blaze discovered yesterday evening at 6 30 in the residence of M. M. Crabill at 5634 Burgess avenue Irvington started from an overheated stove. Fire spread to walls but was confined after two hours of effort by neighbors and local fire fighters. Loss to the house about 40 dollars insured. over 10 dollars of furniture ruined. residents washed and waterlogged. Mr. Crabill recently moved from Ohio.

M. M. Crabill Burgese Avenue Irvington E. F. Tibbett Philadelphia Harrison Crabill Ohio

Timber tract dispute prompts federal restraining order

Judge Baker issued a temporary restraining order in a Michigan timber case brought by Timothy Nester against Lac La Belle Company. Nester seeks $25,000 to $90,000 from timber sales and alleges a contract giving him an interest in a tract. The suit targets directors Emmett H. S. Scott Frank H. Morrison W. A. Martin and E. F. Michael. The order bars disposal or concealment of company assets until January 4 for further hearing.

Baker United States Court Timothy Nester Alger County Michigan Lac la Belle Company Emmett H Scott Frank H. Morrison W. A. Martin E. F. Michael Larte

Governor appoints new police commissioner for New Albany

Governor Durbin made a recent appointment selecting George Steinhauer a Democrat as police commissioner for the New Albany Board of Commissioners. More appointments are pending with Elwood Jeffersonville Vincennes and Marion awaiting commissioners before terms expire next Tuesday.

Durbin George Steinhauer New Albany

Our Presidents by W D Foulke at German House

Hon W D Foulke lectured on Our Presidents at the German House to a small audience. He painted living portraits of Washington Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe and Lincoln while praising Roosevelt as the rightful heir to leadership and commending McKinley and Roosevelt for their statesmanship and future plans.

William Dudley Foulke Richmond United States Civil Service Commission United States Washington Adamses Sage Monticello Madison Monroe New Yorker Martin van Buren Andrew Jackson Harrison Tyler Taylor Buchanan Johnson Andrew Johnson Tennessee Foulke Congress Appomattox Grant Hayes Garfield Guiteau Arthur New York Cleveland Mr. Foulke Benjamin Harrison England Victoria Edward Ward France Spain Russia Peter the Great Germany Republics Taft Philippines Gen Leonard Wood Cuba Allen Porto Rico Oine McKinley Lincoln South Ford

Wallace as Candidate for State Board of Agriculture

David Wallace agrees to run in the January 8 election for the Indiana State Board of Agriculture from the Seventh district after support from leading cattle and swine breeders. He pledges full dedication to livestock breeders and to fulfilling board duties if elected.

David Wallace State Board of Agriculture Wallace Indiana

Public School Dedication Honors Nathaniel A Hyde

The dedication of the public school named for the late Nathaniel A Hyde occurred yesterday afternoon with appropriate exercises and brief speeches by School Board members Rev M L Haines Charlies W Moores and George W Sloan. Music for the ceremony was provided by Frank M Ketcham.

Nathaniel A. Hyde Charlies W. Moores George W. Sloan Frank M. Ketcham

Policy men arrested in relation to four policy game

George R. Bohn of 10 North West Street and Thomas Dawson of 49 Douglass Street were arrested yesterday by Detectives Morgan Colbert and Hauser on charges of operating a four policy game. John Ryan, an engineer on the Big Four, visited police headquarters to view the body of an unidentified negro killed at the Kentucky Avenue crossing a few days earlier. The man’s clothing was torn and discolored, making identification by relatives unlikely. identification might hinge on his shoes.

George R. Bohn North West Street Thomas Dawson Douglass Street Morgan, Colbert and Hauser Kissel Ross John Ryan Big Four Kentucky Avenue Lebanon

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Investment Notice

The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reports assets over 250 dollars invested in government bonds municipal securities and mortgage loans. Patronize a home company which is safe and sound. Office No 148 East Market Street John M Spann secretary John H Holliday president.

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company East Market Street John M. Spann John H. Holliday

Kealing Calls Republicans to Seventh District Primary Mayors

J B Kealing issues call for Republicans in the Seventh congressional district to meet in their townships or wards on Friday Jan 16 1902 to elect delegates for a district convention in Indianapolis. Delegates meet Jan 9 1902 at 1 pm to select a committeeman only.

Joseph B. Kealing Seventh Congressional District Republican State Central Committee Seventh Congressional Criminal Court Room Indianapolis Republican Committee Marion County First Ward Engine House Hillside Avenue Second Ward Sixteenth Street College Avenue Third Ward West Fourth Ward Fifth Ward Blake Street Sixth Ward Indiana Avenue Seventh Ward Eighth Ward East End Republican Club Ninth Ward Prospect Street Tenth Ward Eleventh Ward Russell Avenue Merrill Street Twelfth Ward Thirteenth Ward South East Street Fourteenth Ward O. P. Morton Republican Club Fifteenth Ward South Meridian Street Center Township Charles Hurst Tuxedork Mankedick Lawrence Township Spring Valley Washington Township Watts Broad Ripple Pike Township New Augusta Wayne Township West Side Republican Club Haughville Decatur Township West Newton Perry Township Southport Franklin Township Milner Acton Warren Township Township House

Whipped His Daughter In Juvenile Court

Charles Hugley, colored, was fined and given thirty days in the work house for assault and battery on his daughter Mamie after beating her with a heavy belt. The incident followed an argument over a report about his wife. The affidavit was filed after examinations showed wounds on Mamie’s hands and back. In the same Juvenile Court session, four youths were tried, including Jesse Elliot, who faced larceny charges and theft of $19 as a messenger. He later bought a rifle and claimed such action led to seven rabbit kills in Kempton.

Charles Hugley Mamie Hagley Reisner Joyce Board of Children’s Guardians Jesse Elliot South West Street Plainfield Rink Flobert Kempton Young Elliot Stubbs

Henry A Adams to Speak at Propylaeum Event

At the Propylaeum on the evening of Jan 10, Henry Austin Adams will deliver a talk under the auspices of Indianapolis Council Knights of Columbus. The event is hosted by the council and aims to engage local readers and members in a civic discussion.

Propylaeum Henry Austin Adams Bccae Indianapolis

Dustless oats for horses and local trades ads

An OCR style page lists feeds and horse supplies including JANES S Dustless Oats and Buckwheat alternatives. It notes Indianapolis merchants like Circle to No 37 East Ohio street and Leo Lando Manufacturing Optician at 142 N. Pennsylvania with horse blankets and lap robes. Also mentions Langsenkamp Brass Works at 138-142 BE Georgia st and TECH ENTIN FRIEBERG at 136 E Washington St. Also promotes Mrs. Austin pancake flour and wheat food as breakfast options.

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