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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
8
Police arrested twenty one men for vagrancy after complaints of street begging and intoxication. Fifteen awaiting sentence. fines ranged from 1 dollar to 19 dollars plus costs. Offenders sent to workhouse. many held at Salvation Army barracks with about sixty five others noted by keepers.
The Columbia National Bank moves from a temporary room to its new quarters on the first floor of the McQuat building north side of Washington Street near Meridian. The mahogany woodwork, steel-gated vault, and offices for executives make the space imposing. Mortimer Levering serves as president, with A A as vice president, W F C Golt cashier, and W K Sproule Jr assistant cashier.
A doctor in Owen county sent a report to the State Board of Health about Dr. Hodges of Freedom who developed smallpox symptoms after traveling to Illinois and returning on an I & train. He ignored health laws and exposed many passengers, prompting a strict quarantine around him.
A musical entertainment will be given at the Benjamin Harrison School this evening by friends of the Fight Auditing class. Some of the best talent in the city will be heard and an excellent programme is assured.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company held over 1000 assets invested in government and municipal securities and loans. The text names office number SOHN and secretary Mr Spann, with John H Holliday as president.
Mayor Bookwalter and the Board of Public Safety study a disputed city contract with the Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company. They flag two sets of specifications, improper payments, substituted wiring, and private letters, suggesting the city was misled and the agreement potentially void. If rejected, the company may only keep about forty five thousand dollars already paid.
Central Christian elected B W Cole F C Gardner and E J Robison as trustees for one year and seven deacons for three years J S Duncan M E Elston Thomas McQuillan C F Whitsett James Hewitt William Phillips Berry fell. Englewood grew to 363 members and Plymouth discussed downtown lot plans for a temporary church with a total congregation of 44 added this year.
Articles filed with the secretary of state show Dayton Allegan Paper Company capital at 60000 dollars with directors Theodore F. W. Schmidt Henry Zwick Fred O. Gephart Louis Newman and John W. Lovett. Main office at Anderson Indiana factory planned at Allegan Michigan.
Thomas Dawson and George Bohn were tried in Police Court yesterday for operating policy games. Each was fined $10 and costs after the cases were submitted to acting Judge Muir without evidence to secure a finding without pleading guilty. An appeal is said to be planned. William Ross warned his attorney for the tactic. Harrison Williams, colored, held over after arraignment until Jan. 15. Advertisement notes new pianos from $10 and up at Wulschner's.
The sixth annual convention at the Statehouse elected officers led by President Aaron Jones of South Bend and Vice President Joseph Saunders of Anderson. Reports noted dues of 54.50 against expenses of 67.15. the union spans 52 Indiana counties with policies in force up to half a million dollars. Talks urged a fire value limit of 85 percent, policy clauses on incumbrances and matches, plus standard by-laws for modern farm home systems. Proposals on live stock insurance and blanket policies were presented. A pro session was planned for today.
Rough Notes highlights Indiana life insurers expanding finances and trust in 1901. Indiana law since 1899 improved reserve rules and state custody of securities, boosting credibility and enabling broader interstate expansion for Indiana life companies. A table shows seven year totals in premiums and reserves. State Veterinary Association reports annual meeting in Indianapolis with officers elected and papers presented on meningitis neurectomy and influenza complications.
Charles E. Hawthorne died at his home 104% West Ohio street after returning from a European trip. Born December 2, 1819 in Bristow England, he became a potter in East Liverpool before moving to Indianapolis to run a retail queen’s ware firm on South Meridian. He later partnered with Thomas Buchanan and then joined Morris and Gorre, Steinert, as a wholesale importer of queen’s ware.
Mr Hawthorne sold his interests and retired to private life after four years in business. The couple traveled extensively since retirement, had no children, and a funeral will be held at their home Sunday at 2 PM with burial at Crown Hill. Walter Arbuckle, 26, died early yesterday of typhoid pneumonia contracted in Cleveland while supervising a Big Four sewer project. He left a widow and a daughter. funeral arrangements pending.
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the State Board of Health analyzes a product called Kremo used to adulterate cream and milk. He calls it a deliberate fraud causing Indiana residents to lose thousands daily. He recounts a past case in Kentucky where a dairyman was fined after adulteration was proven by analysis. The article warns Kremo is powdered gelatine from Chicago, marketed to imitate rich cream, and outlines the mixing method to create a thicker look with a yellow tint. It notes Indiana's lack of a state laboratory and funds to enforce pure food laws, allowing adulteration to continue and costly losses to the public.
Authorities announce establishment of full rural free delivery in Posey and Gibson counties. Washington special agents will be deployed to the counties to oversee implementation and operations.
Best Route Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis. Four fast trains through picturesque Wisconsin daily: 5 a.m. daylight train 6:30 p.m. Northwestern limited 8 p.m. Minnesota and Dakota express 10 p.m. Fast time, service unequaled, the best of everything. All agents sell tickets via this popular route. For further information address N M Breeze 435 Vine Street Cincinnati Oh and W B Kniskern 2 Fifth Avenue Chicago.
Personal conducted trip advertised for January 22 1902 to Cuba and Nassau offered at low rates. Details and itinerary available from J H Milliken D P A N R R at Grand Hotel. Also modern ads for oats brass works horse related goods and pancake flour claims.
Closing out entire stock of cups and saucers with great reductions. Anxious to dispose of every piece before February 1. Prices lowered on all fine porcelain including plates cups and saucers.
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