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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1902

Page

25

Barcus to Seek Fifth District Congress Nomination

James S Barcus announces in Terre Haute papers his candidacy for Congress in Indiana Fifth district now represented by BE Holliday of Brazil. He notes prior close race two years ago, discusses party custom of renomination, and asks voters whether the rule or exception should prevail, seeking public opinion and support.

James 8. Barcus Terre Haute BE. S. Holliday Brazil Barcus Howard Maxwell Parke County

Veedersburg Mayor Gray Guides Growth and Fairs

Mayor William B. Gray of Veedersburg, a renowned bachelor, travels with a companion to a theater. He credits the town’s street fairs and the Wabash Clay Company brick industry for growth, noting Veedersburg’s political balance and ambitions. The piece highlights the pumpkin show origin, strong employment at the clay plant, and local pride in ongoing boom and development.

Wabash College Drops Regular Preparatory Course

President Dr. W P Kane announces Wabash College will no longer offer a standard preparatory program citing a drop in enrollments from sixty to twenty two. The college now grants only Bachelor of Arts degrees and reports its largest freshman class in history with fifty eight entrants amid debate over coeducation and gender parity in higher education.

Wabash College W. P. Kane English Kane Leland Stanford Northwestern Chicago

Engineer W B Poland Visits City

W B Poland division engineer for the B B O Railway with headquarters at Washington Indiana was at the Denison Hotel last night. Poland was formerly connected with the Big Four and had lived in this city for several years.

W. B. Poland B. & O. Railway Washington, Ind Denison Hotel Mr. Poland Big Four

Captain denies interest in courthouse move in Scottsburg

Capt W E English said last night he takes no interest in a movement to move Scott county court house from Scottsburg to Lex. He noted it is near Lexington where Capt Einthins farm is located and said he had even heard of the movement.

Capt. W

Courthouse Stay in Scott County Sought by Local Resident

A local resident favored keeping the courthouse in Scottsburg. A Louisville paper reported a movement in Scott county to relocate or reshuffle the courthouse arrangement.

Blatchley backs Leech on Matthews dismissal at Alexandria

State Geologist Blatchley says Leech acted wisely in firing Matthews, hired by manufacturers to watch for gas waste. Matthews claimed he reported to Leech but refused to report, and Leech revoked his authority. Investigations found flambeau burners at several glass works, while talks of an injunction suit fade as Attorney General Taylor travels.

Blatchley Matthews Leech Alexandria Anti Mr. Leech Kinney Taylor Washington

Captain Hyland Finds No Gambling After Night Search

Captain Hyland spent hours visiting sites where gambling had been reported. He found no active games last night and most places deserted. He believes professional gamblers are well hidden and that newspaper reports overstate gambling. No arrests were made by 2 a.m.

Hyland Indianapolis

Fire in East Market House Causes Oysters Loss

About 1 o clock this morning a fire was discovered in the East Market house with smoke issuing from every window. It burned around Stand 38 owned by J. M. Williamson, likely from electric wires to a fan. A large quantity of oysters and some butter were destroyed. building damage was slight and Williamson’s loss around $100.

J. M. Williamson Williamson

City News Notes Headlines and Local Society Items

Mr Arthur L Beard leaves for New York to study with Henry Schradieck. William Shaughnessy, 40, was declared unsound mind yesterday and will not talk eat or take medicine. Needle Society of First Presbyterian Church to sell household articles Tuesday Jan 14 in temporary building on Alabama near Fifteenth. Judge Thompson will deliver second Bible talk this afternoon at Y M C A Bible class on Creation from the Bible Standpoint. Dr W H Foxworthy lectured last night to WY M C A on Curious and Interesting Things in the Philippines with photographs. German American Veterans Association to hold annual meeting and installation at 3 pm in German House. Jacob Scholl to be captain for second time. County Commissioners consider reducing justices of the peace. last year salaries 5563 while fees were 437. Secretary Butler of State Board of Charities received a Florida inquiry on care of the insane. Porter chairs Florida committee revising laws. Attorney General Taylor issued opinion on foreign investment companies like Southern Guarantee and Loan Co of Macon. Rumor from Cincinnati says a new electric railway will run between Cincinnati and Indianapolis next spring on elevated tracks. 80 miles by two and a half hours, faster than current steam service.

Arthur L. Beard New York City Henry Schradieck William Shaughnessy Needle Society First Presbyterian Church Alabama Street Fifteenth Judge Thompson W. H. Foxworthy Philippines Butler State Board of Charities Joseph Y. Porter Florida Porter Taylor Hart Southern Guarantee and Loan Company Macon Ef General Cincinnati Indianapolis

Fire at 52 Weghurst Street damages Hin kle home

A morning blaze at 52 Weghurst Street, home of Charles Hin kle, damaged the house and contents by about 4. The fire stemmed from a defective flue. Another fire caused by a defective flue damaged the colored church at West and Walnut Streets with about $5 in damages.

Weghurst Street Charles Hinkle West Walnut Streets

Emma B King oil and pastel works at Lieber gallery

The Lieber gallery this week showcases Emma B King oil and pastel paintings and about thirty pieces of china decorated with original designs by Mrs. T B Hadley.

Lieber Emma B. King T. B. Hadley

Secret service unearths counterfeit silver dollar plant

Chicago authorities disclosed a trunk stash on Auburn avenue containing a complete outfit for minting counterfeit silver coins. The discovery follows the arrest of Joe Strauss and William Scott last night on uttering spurious coins. Strauss previously served two New York prison terms as Max Milan.

Chicago Secret Joe Strauss William Scott Strauss New York Max Milan Auburn Avenue Brown

Jailed for Contempt Over Child Support in County Courts

John S. Cunningham was jailed by Judge Carter for contempt of court for failing to pay a court-ordered child support allowance after his divorce. He claimed lack of funds, but a partial payment led to release on promise to pay the remainder, with friends supplying the missing amount.

John S. Cunningham Carter Cunningham

Livery Stable Partnership Lawsuit and Damages Suit

G Raymond Barrows sues Della Pierce for dissolution of their livery stable partnership at 115 East Market Street and a receiver appointment. Barrows alleges insolvency, mortgage of 250 dollars, a 250 dollar note due January 15, and a 312 dollar suit on account. partner suspicions and mismanagement claimed. Also, Frank Bird Transfer Company is sued for 125 dollars by Lottie B Grimes for loss of a suitcase containing wedding clothes shipped to Union Station, forcing her to delay to Noblesville and return to Indianapolis with added expenses.

G. Raymond Barrows Della Pierce East Market Street William Bosson Frank Bird Transfer Company Lottie B. Grimes Union Station Noblesville Indianapolis

Emanuel Hall Sues Gas Company Over Explosion Injuries

Emanuel Hall filed a $10,000 damages suit against Indianapolis Gas Company for injuries from a gas explosion in a fire cistern on Arsenal Avenue Hillside Avenue and Fifteenth Streets. He alleges negligence in keeping gas pipes in repair and that lighting a match inside the cistern caused the blast, resulting in permanent injuries.

Emanuel Hall Indianapolis Gas Company Arsenal Avenue Hillside Avenue Ffteenth Streets

Federal Oil loses suit against Western Oil in Grant county

Judge Baker of the United States Court rules against the Federal Oil Company in its suit against Western Oil Company. The decision finds no equity in the bill and dissolves a temporary injunction. Involved leases are located in Grant county and the ruling will interest the local area.

Baker United States Court Federal Oil Company Western Oil Company Grant County

Trials of Bolin and Short Set for January 18

The trials of Joseph Bolin of 121 North Alabama street and John Short of 217 Adelaide street, arrested Friday and charged with operating policy games, were set for January 18. Neither requested jury trials, as a police court rule explains that continuance requests require jury trial demands.

Joseph Bolin North Alabama Street John Short Adelaide Street

Wilson sues Hitzelberger for 5000 damages in blackmail claim

William T. Wilson filed suit against Albert Hitzelberger and wife seeking 5000 damages alleging prosecution for blackmail stemming from an alleged offer to withhold information for 200. Wilson says he was arrested and bound over to the grand jury but acquitted due to no indictable evidence.

William T. Wilson Albert Hitzelberger Hitzelberger Wilson

Local suits filed for slander and divorce and debt

Alonzo Hall sues Security Mortgage and Loan Company for 2000 dollars alleging slander over a loan denial. Carrie May Lynch seeks divorce from Daniel Lynch claiming cruelty and fist strikes. John C. Werkhoff sues Opal Werkhoff for divorce alleging desertion two months after marriage. Marion brick works sues John Martin for 12 dollars on account for bricks used in downtown buildings.

Carrie May Lynch Daniel Lynch John C. Werkhoff Opal Werkhoff Marion Brick Works John Martin Martin

Superior Court Divorce and Claims Summary

Listing of court actions with judges and cases. Edward Borman and Elizabeth Borman divorce. plaintiff costs. Damages and replevin cases. foreclosure and note actions. New suits filed include mortgage foreclosure and various damages claims with specified monetary amounts. Names include Elizabeth Borman, Edward Borman, Lilla Stephenson, James M Leathers, Sarah J Bishop, Walter T Wilson, Vinson Carter, Emma Feijer, Katharina Ernst, James T Alexander, Sarah A Lankford's Estate, Newton Trees, Leroy Templeton, Amanda Young, James S Russell's Estate, Almand Abernathey, Opal Merkhoff, Opal Merkhoff, Alonzo Hale, Security Mortgage and Loan Co., David Freichsinger, Mas Malott, Raymond Barrows, Delia Pierce, Freda Peschat, John Wallace, Lottle B Grimes, Frank Bird Transfer.

Superior Court John L. McMaster Edward Borman Elizabeth Borman John Stephenson Lilla Stephenson James M. Leathers Sarah J. Bishop Walter T. Wilson Vinson Carter Duncan R. McNaught Emma Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen James T. Alexander Sarah A. Lankford Newton Trees Leroy Templeton Amanda Young James S. Russell Walter J. Hubbard Almand Abernathey Et al John C. Merkhoff Opal Merkhoff Alonzo Hale Security Mortgage and Loan Co David Freichsinger Mas. Malott Raymond Barrows Delia Pierce Freda Peschat Frank Peschat John Wallace Lottle B. Grimes Frank Bird

Damages and Divorces Filed in Circuit and Superior Courts

Soir damages and demands fill docket with cases including Ida Peschat v Wallace slander demand 1350, Carrie Lynch v Lynch divorce, William Willson v Hitzelberger damages demand 5000, Marion Brick Works v Martin account, Robert Thomas v Hamilton, John Alexander v Mamie Alexander divorce, James Crews v Hammond mortgage foreclosure, Emanuel Hall v Indianapolis Gas Co damages demand 1000 in various court rooms.

Soir Circuit Court Ida Peschat John Wallace Carrie May Lynch Daniel Lynch William Y. Willson Albert Hitzelberger Superior Court Marion Brick Works John Martin Robert Thomas Sanford P. Hamilton John Alexander Mamie Alexander James Warren Crews William W. Hammond Emanuel Hall Indianapolis Gas Co

Mock Hims Case Habeas Corpus in Federal Court

Mock Him, the Chinese national ordered deported by U S Commissioner Moores, faced Judge Baker in federal court on habeas corpus to block removal. The defense claimed illness prevented filing papers. testimony from a China man was rejected, requiring another witness. If unsuccessful, he faces transfer to San Francisco and return to China.

United States Moores Baker San Fancisco China

Shortridge High to Stage Trio of Senior Entertainment

The Shortridge High School senior class plans three performances from Feb 21 to the weekend, including a musical program, a Saturday afternoon variety show, and the farce A Shortridge Scheme led by Paul E Edwards. Leading roles feature Hazel Osborne, Margaret Rockwood, Mable Pray, with James Gipe, Richard Barbee, and Coburn Allen. Earl Pritchard directs.

Shortridge High School James Randall Paul E. Edwards Shortridge Hazel Osborne Margaret Rockwood Mable Pray James Gipe Richard Barbee Coburtn Allen Earl Pritchard

Campus societies and student elections noted in busy period

Bessie Landis hosted Tyroleans Edith Schowe entertained Puritans and the Sheyks Arabian fraternity group was hosted by Roy Howard. Athletic Association to elect officers Wednesday after school. January 03 Scotch Lassies entertained by Tressa Kegan. Hana Batakes hosted by Eleanor Hodson. Professor Emerich proposes new rule barring athletes with Ds from future contests. Abbott lecture on Liquid Air set for tomorrow night. air arrives from Washington. Football jerseys distributed to players with white and red monograms. Fr Encored weekly exercises featured Florodora Sousa Invincible Eagle and Virginian. Forum Debating Society elected Oscar Kettenbach president and Charles Bragg secretary. Trial proceedings begin tomorrow afternoon. June 02 class plans reception for senior class on Feb 7 with January 02 guests. M.T.H.S. Senate elected new officers Beveridge, Jones, Proctor, and Hale. January ends class to organize Mirror staff. June 03 class chosen. editor to be selected from school. M.T.H.S. Literary and Debating Club officers named. meets tomorrow for debate on heredity versus environment with Paul Crawley leading affirmative and Neil Pease neg.

Bessie Landis Edith Schowe Roy Howard The Athletic Association Tressa Kegan Hana Batakes Eleanor Hodson Emerich Abbott Washington, D. C Florodora Sousa Virginian Mackie Forum Debating Society Oscar Kettenbach Charles Bragg M.T. H. S. Senate Beveridge Earl Hunt Jones Reading Proctor Myrtle Woerner Hale Mirror M. T. H. S. Literary and Debating Club Harry Carlisle Minnie Stewart Edna Murray Paul Crawley Neil Peasener

Shortridge Club Meeting Led by Ruth Paterson News

Herbert Wagner is ill and threatened with typhoid fever. Ruth Paterson will succeed Ben Douglass as leading editor of the Thursday Echo. Miss Met lellan chaperoned her class to study the weather bureau. Earl Pritchard, counsel for Senator Deboe, seeks the Senate presidency amid libel trial debates. The trial sparks school circle chatter as witnesses are readied next week and arguments follow. The Athletic Association awards the monogram S to Harlan Bosler and peers, with new initial nominees named.

Herbert Wagner Shortridge Literary Club Ruth Paterson Ben Douglass Thursday Echo Met‘lellan Weather Bureau Earl Pritchard Deboe Senate Charles Christian

Schurmann Outlines Philippine Outlook in Founders Day Talk

President Schurmann in Ithaca on Founders Day discusses the Philippines policy. He reviews the first Philippine commission and Tate commission report, supports free trade for the islands, and calls for reduced property requirements and Spanish knowledge not to be a test for suffrage.

Ithaca N. Y Schurmann Philippines First Philippine Commission Tate Commission Porto Rico

Real estate trends show apartments steady with rental demand

Real estate experts report apartment houses have become established in Indianapolis with rents and prices largely stable, while investment properties remain the leading market and new residences are proposed. Spring activity is anticipated as buyers, investors, and people seeking homes return to the market, with flats offering cheaper rent and one year leases seen as desirable to keep tenants. Mortgage activity and releases suggest households have disposable funds again, and several property transfers were recorded including Aquilla Q. Jones selling a tea room residence for 10000 to Arthur S. Fosdyke, plus other transfers on North Illinois and North New Jersey streets and nearby avenues.

Indianapolis

Twenty Five Transfers Filed for Record in Marion County

Public record entries list transfers in Marion County Indiana for the 24 hours ending 5 pm January 1, including A B Cole to Elzie J Ellis lots 7 and 8 block 28 North Indianapolis and multiple other deeds. Names include Sterling K Holt John B Schramm Mamie Christ Wm N Card Aquilla Jones Crown Hill Cemetery and James A Park among others with various lot designsations and prices such as 600 and 4800 dollars.

Recorder’s of Ce Marion County Indiana Indiana Tithe Guaranty and Swan Company East Market Street A. B. Cole Elzie J. Ellis Block 28 N. Indianapolis Twenty Sixth St Isabella St K. Holt Dane Dunlop Miami Powder Co Harding Bt Lamidete St Ceseseenscerers John B. Schramm John CA. Schramm Martindale's Central New Jersey St 11Th St Mamie Christ Katherine W. Lawanter Stanton Arthur G. Fosdyke Aquilla Q. Jones Wilson City of Indianapolis Washington At Liberty St Crown Hill Cemetery Wm. F. Landes John S. Duncan Son Duncan New Jersey Central Ave Ethel Foster John M. Powell Cilften James A. Park Harris Cohen van Blaricum Minnots St Mccally John Kennington, Jr Ralph E. Kennington Kennington E. T. Fletcher Brookside Massachusetts Ave Jupiter BUD Wresence Caypeten James Walter Kennington Richard N. Kennington Wisconsin St Tllinois St Eli Noble Jos. A. Comba Drake's Senate Ave Redick Laula Chapman Bradley, Deany & Atkinson's Chester Ave New York St W. Shullie Chapman Chester Are Pipeusamenteoe Ida Haugh Frank Roney Haugh & Co Holmes West End Germania Ove Cece F. Robbins John W. Burnett

Duffy Malt Whiskey Advertisements Promised Health Claims

A late 19th to early 20th century advertisement letter touts Duffy Malt Whiskey as a medical remedy. Mrs H C Allington from Nashua writes of recovery from grip and pneumonia after eight bottles, while Willie D Ball of Richmond reports improved health after twelve bottles. The promo offers free game counters and a medical booklet, urging readers to write to the Medical Department in Rochester for confidential guidance and a one dollar bottle price.

Nashua City H. C. Allington Willie D. Ball 1St St Richmond, Va Gilbert N. Hay Lafayette Street Medical Department Duffy Malt Whiskey CO Rochester

Property Transfers and Building Permits Tallied

Lot 66 in Robbins Haughville near Downey and Vermont transfers to Arthur G osdyke plus other lot swaps in Hendersons and Stouts adds with prices 10000 8600 and 59233 74. Building permits list Geo M Smith frame house 5 Jefferson Ave D S Bell frame house 515 Tacoma Ave 550 Fearnaught repairs 37 East South St 100 Jaynes porch 2939 Shelton St 250 Higgins brick factory Kentucky Ave west of White River 4000 Powell store building 28th and Clifton Streets 0.

Robbins Haughville Downey St Vermont St Aquilla Q. Jones Arthur G. ‘Osdyke Henderson Illinois St 19Th St David A. Coulter Amy Wacker Wayne Township Elzie Z. Ellis A. B. Cole Stout Hanson Ave Geo. M. Smith Jefferson Avenue D. S. Bell Tacoma Avenue Charles Fearnaught East South Street A. J. Jaynes Shelton Street William L. Higgins Kentucky Avenue White River John M. Powell Twenty Eighth Clifton Streets

Fashions For Men At Social Gatherings In Indianapolis And New York

A writer notes the tight social code of dress at New York and Indianapolis gatherings. He urges men to wear appropriate evening attire, dislike extreme styles, and favor full evening dress for special occasions, stressing proper tie length and the season’s standards.

Civil Service Examinations Notice in Indianapolis

Walter L. Dynes announces government service exams in Indianapolis on Feb 1 for hull draftsman lighthouse service age 20 plus salary 4 per diem and Feb 18 for industrial teacher female Indian service age 20 plus salary 600 per year interpreter slavenish Krainish Croatian Italian age 20 plus salary 1200 per year interpreter Arabic Italian and French age 20 plus salary 1200 per year.

Hull Lighthouse Service Indian Service

Lecture on Liquid Air Demonstration at High School

The liquid air demonstration, postponed until after the holidays, will be held tomorrow in the Manual Training High School auditorium at p. m. Prof. Abbott has received a shipment of liquid air from Washington, D. C. and is prepared to perform many experiments.

Manual Training High School Abbott Washington, D. C

M. T. Physics and Chemistry Club Hosts Public Lecture

A public lecture under the M. T. Physics and Chemistry Club will be held. Admission is 15 cents to cover necessary expenses. The talk promises to show the wonders of the substance discussed.

Incorrect Indiana claim on dice assignment clarified

The dispute claimed Special Agent Frank M. Dice was sent to study rural free delivery in Indiana's Twelfth district at Senator Fairbanks request. The truth is Dice was assigned by Superintendent Machen to examine applications in Illinois's district represented by Hitt and will begin work immediately.

Washington Frank M. Dice Twelfth Indiana Fairbanks Dice Machen Hitt Ilinois

Man and Woman Arrested for Living Together

Branson Seal and a woman named Cora Black were arrested yesterday afternoon on West Michigan street and charged with unlawfully living together. The woman's husband reported them, and Policemen Manning and Griffin assisted in the arrest.

Branson Seal Cora Black West Michigan Street Manning and Griffin

Death of Infant in Harford Street Tragedy

Six weeks old child of Mr and Mrs Albert Hults of 1217 East Twentieth street found dead in bed yesterday morning. The mother smothered the infant by lying on it during the night. a physician could not revive it though the body was still warm.

Albert Hults East Twentieth Street

Bankruptcy Petition Fled by Ellis and Dotson in Indiana

In the Bankruptcy Court William D. Ellis of Elkhart fled a petition for bankruptcy. Liabilities and assets amount to 3.25 dollars. William A. Dotson a Delaware County farmer filed a similar petition with liabilities of 24 dollars and assets of 293 dollars.

Wiliam D. Ellis Elkhart William A. Dotson Delaware County Hee

Governor Durbin appoints Kruger to Michigan City police board

Governor Durbin named R J Kruger a Democrat to succeed W H Bonnet on the Michigan City police board before departing the city yesterday. The move reshapes local law enforcement leadership as Kruger takes office.

Durbin R. J. Kruger W. H. Bonnet Police Board Michigan City

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