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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1902

Page

27

Ordinance Upheld on Smoke Nuisance Charge City Court Ruling

Judge Stubbs in Indianapolis Police Court upheld a city ordinance barring emission of dense smoke from stacks and chimneys. Three cases against D M Parry Manufacturing, P H Fitzgerald, and J A Barnard as agent for Ingalls Block resulted in city wins with fines of 90 and costs.

Stubbs D. M. Parry Manufacturing Company P. H. Fitzgerald J. A. Barnard Ingalls Thomas CC. Whallon Indianapolis City of Bulsance Hogue Bennett Ind Supreme Court of Gus @tate

City Court Rules On Smoke Within Limits

A municipal ruling states that smoke within city limits suffices to establish a prima facie case. The court clarifies the finding must be for the city and upholds the interpretation of the ordinance as declaring a standing violation.

Ording Wés

College Avenue Fire Causes Wide Losses Across Blocks

Fire on College Avenue early yesterday caused about 39000 in damage with a livery stable loss of 18000 including building and vehicles. Insurance covered most individual losses such as Fred Gardner and Charles Githens while the fire spread to several homes and businesses. The origin remained unknown with incendiary suggestions from some stable workers. Additional fires followed from nearby sparks, and a dynamo basement blaze at the English Hotel added 250 in damage. A roof fire at 190 South Illinois street totaled about 300.

College Avenue Anson J. Gardner Fred Gardner Charles D. Githens J. C. Stark Frank Spaulding Githens Dr. Stewarts Thomas J. Cook Sixteenth Street Mr. Gardner Dr. Lash Frank Lewis Dr. Ross D. S. Pray Andrew Hagen M. Dalton Barrett Horace L. Hewitt E. E. Parry Lawrence South Illinois Street William Shafer

Classified Civil Service Examinations Scheduled in City

A list of upcoming examinations for U.S. federal civil service positions is released. Posts include interpreters, stenographers, clerks, and engineers across departments, Philippine and railway mail services, and the Coast and Geodetic Survey. Applications must reach Washington by specified dates in 1922.

Classified Civil Service United States Railway Mall W. L. Dynes Railway Mail Service Indian Service Washington, D. C Philippine Service Ald Coast and Geodetic Survey Patent Office

Maennerchor Masque Ball Set For February Carnival

Elaborate preparations under Maennerchor arrangements committee for the annual masque carnival to be held February 7. Interior to resemble an Oriental garden with 4.40 electric lights. Members under fifty must wear fancy costume. those over fifty wear carnival cap. Multiple committees listed with numerous names.

Fred J. Mack Franz Happersberger Julius Burckhart Julius Keller P. H. Krauss J. P. Frenzel Robert Martindale Fred Francke Fred*k Noelke C. H. Adam Victor Jose Harry T. Hearsey Wm. Kiemeyer Ed Betterman O. N. Frenzel C. W. Fairbanks C. A. Bookwalter Chas, Martindale Adolph Scherrer Hugh J. McGowan James M. Leathers L. Strauss Lorenz Schmidt F. G. Darlington Philip Goetz George Alig H. A. Brown Wm. A. Jungclaus O. F. Frenzel Louis Murr H. H. Hanna Fred Fahniey Bement Lyman Louis

Will Prevent Wrecks Says Bolen Telephony Claim

Arthur L. Bolen of Muncie Indiana claims a wireless automatic telephone system that would cut operator needs and save Indianapolis firms about $27000 annually and Muncie several hundred dollars. He asserts trains and ships could be signaled remotely, with a single operator managing many phones and a novel diaphragm based receiver enhancing voice transmission.

Arthur L. Bolen Muncie Ind Indianapolis Bolen Jenney Company Jenney Electric Company Chicago Edison-Leland

New Garments Made Fresh for Sale at Half Price

Our buyer just returned from the East with new garments created to be sold at an average of half price. They were made to move cloth on hand and keep tailors busy, ensuring quick turnover of stock for the season.

Roster of Rural Free Delivery Carriers

The roster lists 471 rural carriers in 22 towns with plans to grow as new routes open. A. W. Machen, superintendent in Washington, noted about 20 carriers will be employed once statewide completion is reached. Payments will come via Indianapolis post office by monthly checks on an Indianapolis bank.

Washington A. W. Machen Indianapolis

Debaters Chosen for Howe Forensic Irish Annexation Debate

The college previews a fierce debate on the Irvington annexation with twelve minute speeches from each debater. Affirmative team Vernier Edson McElroy and Long negative, Long Vernier, with judges including Offutt Pearcy and a third member yet to be named. President Scot Butler will preside in the chapel on Tuesday night.

W. D. Howe Irvington Messrs Veramier Edson McElroy Long Adney Moses Harker Stone Forrest Coleman Charles J. Offutt Greenfield J. B. Pearcy Anderson Vernier Scot Butler

Former Indianapolis resident named editor of world botanical journal

George Thomas Moore, former Indianapolis resident and Wabash College graduate, now with the US Agricultural Department as an expert algologist, has been chosen as one of seven American editors for the Botanisches Centralblatt. He will edit the Algae and Archegeniatae division from Washington. Mrs. Moore, born Emma L. Hall, accompanies him. The editors include Terese, MacDougal, Chamberlain, Penhalo, Campbell, and Van Schren, all prominent figures in botany and related fields.

George Thomas Moore Indianapolis Wabash College Government Agricultural Department Moore Emma L. Hall Washington Botanisches Centralblatt Holland Centralblatt Trelease Shaw Gardens St. Louis MacDougal New York Gardens

Declination Letter Reaches Second Presbyterian Pastor Search

The Rev Canfield Jones sent a final declination to the church committee yesterday. No call has been issued, and the committee will seek other candidates with at least fifty names in consideration amid recent church improvements and a new mission begun.

Canfield Jones Second Presbyterian Church Mr. Jones Jones

Danville Woman Seeks Arrest of Runaway Son Carl Green

Mrs Green of Danville Illinois phoned the police yesterday asking they arrest her twelve year old son Carl Green who ran away with 3 percent of her money and used part to buy a ticket for Indianapolis. The call came as a train carrying the boy was reported due to arrive.

Robbery report near Prospect street tunnel

A Black man named Frank Cranshaw of Norwood told Bicycle Policemen Neemen Street and Losh that near the Prospect street tunnel he was knocked down and robbed by three white men. He said they took $7.50 and a package of meat.

Frank Cranshaw Norwood Po- Neemen Street Losh Prospect Street

Insurance dominates sessions of Brotherhood of Railway Employes

In San Francisco on January 18 the Brotherhood of Railway Employes held sessions where insurance was the core topic. The convention decided to include life and annuity type protections in the coverage, specifying straight life and endowment payments as components.

San Francisco the Brotherhood of Railway

Pope Leo's vigor and memory amaze Rome trip readers

W E Curtis's Chicago Record-Herald Rome letter describes Leo XIII receiving cardinals and prelates for Christmas salutations. The pope's voice memory and Latin prowess are noted, with anecdotes of private audiences, long hours, and his surprising vigor at ninety-two. Doctors praise his health. officials caution on aging, while Vatican life and climate are debated.

W. E. Curtis Rome Chicago Leo Holy Father Italy Vatican Cere Portugal Paris Europe Leo XIII Lapponi Tiber St. Peter's Pius IX Pius VII Pius VIII Gregory XVI Leo XII Brussels

Fish and Flesh Ricans Face Different Treatment

A Philadelphia Telegraph piece rebuts Boston Herald claims on applying equal policy to Filipinos and Porto Ricans. It argues racial differences justify distinct ethics in governing the two groups, noting Puerto Ricans' perceived capacity for self government versus Filipinos.

Philadelphia Telegraph Boston Herald Boston Parto Rico Philippine Archipelago Gary

Trouble for China in a Changing World

Julian Ralph warns of upheaval in China after the 19th century changes. The Empress dowager appears publicly, Manchuria is in flux with Russian control, and Germany and Russia push influence. China faces famine and indemnities while reformers press for a new throne. The piece questions whether foreigners or a Chinese rebellion will drive future events.

Julian Ralph New York Mall Express China Russia Manchuria Germany Spain Li Hong Chang Japan Chus Europe Peking Victor

Rockefeller Shaving Sparks Presidential Success Hint

Kansas City Journal notes Mr. John D. Rockefeller has shaved his mustache and suggests the president will succeed him in a gusty, uncertain moment as the saanh word appears.

Kansas City Journal John D. Rockefeller

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