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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1902
Page
2
William Schmitt, 36, died last night at City Club bowling alleys after a blood vessel burst in his heart during a game. He had scored high earlier and planned another higher total before collapsing. medical help arrived too late. He resided with his parents at 618 North New Jersey Street and was well known among bowlers.
A Chicago report exposes a scheme in which policy players rely on colored dreamers in barbershops to guide bets. Dreamers claim omens from maple twig hoodoo sticks after brief, staged dreams, swindling impoverished bettors and siphoning small coins from the West End market amid a crackdown on policy gambling.
Gen. James R. Carnahan was chosen as chief marshal for the soldiers and sailors monument dedication parade with authority to appoint aides. New Country Club officers include Mortimer Levering as president, W. W. Knight as vice president, H. Johnson as secretary-treasurer, and A. L. Mason as house chairman. The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company notes government securities and municipal loans offerings.
A ten year old boy Willie Bushfenmann drowned while skating on the canal near the Vermont street bridge in Indianapolis. Bystanders and police joined drag efforts for hours. identity confusion and rumor spread among onlookers before the body was recovered north of the bridge. Undertaker Herman prepared the body for Mrs Lena Bushfenmann, who had been kept ignorant of the tragedy. Frank Privitt, another local boy, identified his companion as Willie and mentioned another boy’s involvement.
The 1902 installation of officers for the George H. Chapman Post No 9 and its Women's Relief Corps group was conducted in the hall at 135 North Delaware. Capt. William H. Armstrong and Mrs. Lou Riggs oversaw the ceremony as Mayor Bookwalter and Gen. James R. Carnahan praised the veterans. Officers named include I. B. Swift as Commander and Mrs. Lillian Kelly as Relief Corps President, with numerous other post and corps officers listed.
Union carpenters quit work at Atlas engine works site after Business Agent Travis withdrew them for employing nonunion labor. The men were first called off then union efforts to settle failed. A committee will seek action from Contractors' Association president John A. Schumacher as secretary Ben Sler cannot receive the union's letter.
Captain English led a Board of Safety meeting call by Clerk Wood to review alleged wholesale gambling and set a plan to stop gambling. He said witnesses would not be examined and no officers would be censured. Results will dictate further action.
Irvinton residents report two homes entered Friday night with significant recovery of solid silverware and jewelry at Robert McHatten 350 South Ritter Avenue. Thieves pried windows, moved through lower floors, and left behind hatchets, while a nearby observant resident and Rev Roberts note disturbances.
Irvington officials thwarted a secret attempt by two board members to push through an ordinance granting the Irvington Water Company a franchise to build water works with a $47,000 debt. Opposition from Ward Layman and Richey left the measure defeated three to two, prompting condemnation from Councilman Eppert and fears of annexation politics in Indianapolis.
Police report no hold-ups recently with the men behind the robberies thought to be arrested. Thirty five regular officers patrol in plain clothes to cover the same area as the patrolmen. Ten specials ride bicycles to sweep territory and assist in arrests.
Late yesterday a representative of the Indianapolis & Western Traction Company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Charles Finley Smith is named president, with Elmer Smith, Joseph Littell, Philip Goetz and John G. Bright as directors. Capitalization is $100,000 with $10,000 paid in. The company plans to build and operate a street railway line by electricity to Plainfield and Danville in Hendricks county.
Rev. Canfield Jones of Erie Pa is to preach at Second Presbyterian at morning and evening and may be chosen as successor. Fourth Presbyterian marks fifty years since its 1851 founding with early Meridan street division and multiple church buildings. Grace Episcopal to receive 3000 dollars from Deloss Root bequest. annuity arrangement altered.
A dense collection of local business notices and names including Dunlap's Celebrated Hats, Sea ton's Hat Store, German Fire Insurance of Indiana, and Indianapolis shops Trading in hats, barber services, optical goods, toilet articles, and veterinary services. Mentioned are Hotel English barber shop, Hotel Denison, and addresses at 29 South Delaware, 142 N. Pennsylvania, and 87 East Ohio streets. Vintage ad language hints at pancake flour and miscellaneous products.
The congregation of Roberts Park Church has arranged a series of revival meetings to begin tomorrow evening. The event aims to renew faith and draw attendees from the local community.
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