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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1902

Page

8

Portieres Price Listing From 9.00 to 12.00

A brief price listing shows portieres priced at 9.00, 12.00 and 4.25 dollars. The note states multiple portieres with varying costs, suggesting a catalog or sale item.

Steel Bridge Specs Considered for City Project

The Board of Public Works may add a third steel bridge specification for the White River crossing at Washington Street. Major Megrew suggested a third plan to contractors, aiming for lower cost than stone or concrete options. City officials note finances may push toward a cheaper design, with a final choice not imminent.

Board of Public Works White River Washington Street Megrew Reina Steel

Board Delays Indianapolis Southern Franchise Action

City board cites busyness from fall of Washington street bridge and new bridge plans. It will likely not settle the Indianapolis Southern franchise this week, needing more information and a firm conference time. D M Parry and associates discuss financing while funds are reported ready. public letters pressure action.

Washington Street Board of Works Indianapolis Com D. M Parry New York Southern 8Errand

Removal of Washington Street Bridge Ruins Scheduled

The Board of Public Works will receive bids this morning for removing the ruins of the fallen Washington street bridge. Wrecking firms have inquired about the scope of work. The board and engineer agree the entire oil bridge wreck must be cleared to make way for a new bridge, with no usable stones remaining.

Board of Public Works Washington Street

Police raid saloons ends with arrests on liquor charge

A man claiming Civic Alliance ties reported illicit Carrooms at Wes Stout's West Market Street venue and at the Occidental Hotel. Bicycle officers found no one at Stout's place, but at the hotel several men stood at the bar with two bartenders. FP. H. McNelis was charged with violating the liquor law after police took him to the station.

Civic Alliance Taffe Ctarters

A Lovers Quarrel Ends in Jennie Smith Suicide Attempt

Jennie Smith twenty five attempted death by own action after a quarrel with her lover Earl Thompson a well known Greencastle resident. He visited her room at 422 North East street Saturday night then returned yesterday to find her unconscious in bed. Dr Hicks attended and she was pronounced out of danger. She formerly lived at Lebanon.

Jennie Smith Earl Thompson Greencastle North East Street Dr. Hicks Dis Wes Lebanon

Do not ask friends to act as surety for you

The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland presents itself as the strongest surety, offering bonds. Henry L. Maury, General Agent, 09-710 Lemeke Building, phone main ux.

Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Henry L. Maury Lemeke Building

McKinley Memorial Services Highlight Indiana Farnes

The Meridian street M E Church in Indianapolis hosted memorials for President McKinley with remarks by Governor Kern and a fervent sermon by Rev. Joshua Stansfield. Kern lauded unity beyond party lines while Stansfield condemned anarchism and praised McKinley as loving husband and devout Christian who led with courage and mercy.

MacKinley Meridian-street M. E John W. Kern Joshua Stansfield Kern McKinley Stansfield McKinney United States Republic America Spain Grant Lee Carolina New England Joe Wheeler San Juan William McKinney Methodist Episcopal Church

Allen Chapel McKinley memorial meeting honors late President

Allen Chapel of the A. M. E. Church held a Mc Kinley memorial meeting at 3 pm with remarks by the pastor Rev. R. French Hurley. Wert Smith read on “Possibilities of Our Young Men” and A C Moss spoke on “Monuments of Our Presidents” followed by short eulogies from J T W Hill and James A. Byrant. A collection was taken for the memorial fund.

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings

Mrs F M Ingler returns from Bloomington after an extended visit among friends and relatives Miss Male Miner hosts the Marionette Club and friends at 17 Highland avenue The Chapel Club will be entertained by Mrs William D Lalley on Wednesday afternoon January 22 at 3 Central avenue No 3

F. M. Ingler Bloomington

Miners Delegates Stream In For Union Convention

Delegates from the United Mine Workers arrive by train and on regular services as Tomlinson Hall prepares to host a convention opening at 10. John Feltman and Mayor Bookwalter will speak for labor groups while President Mitchell presides. West Virginia arrivals signal growing strength as new organizers push union membership.

Union Station United Mine Workers Tomlinson Hall Mississippi River Illinois Indiana Ohio Mitchell Bookwalter John Feltman Central Labor Union Perkins State Federation of Labor Occidental West Virginia

Ben Tillett on Labor tour in United States visit

English labor leader Ben Tillett arrived in Indianapolis to meet United Mine Workers and speak at the AFL convention. He urges organized labor to unite seafaring workers with European unions, cites England’s older movement, and criticizes U S ballot effectiveness and judiciary independence.

Ben Tillett London England United States Grand Hotel British Trade Union Congress American Federation of Labor Scranton Indianapolis United Mine Workers Congress

Union Contractors Strike At Claypool Hotel Concrete Work

The concrete workers plan to present a demand to contractors building the Claypool Hotel this morning urging that the newly started concrete work be performed by union men. The union held a meeting yesterday afternoon to organize action.

Claypool

Barbers Union Regains Status After Charter Revocation

The Barbers' Union, recently organized and then stripped of its charter by the international body, has been reinstated and now operates as an active labor organization with notably increased membership.

Barbers’ Union International Union

Miners Demand Straight Run Faces Pittsburg Opposition

Delegates to the United Mine Workers national convention leave Pittsburg for Indianapolis as Pittsburg district plans strong representation due to new locals. Operators say the straight run demand for mine work is impossible in the Pittsboro district after years of dispute and reduced prospects of acceptance.

Pittsburg National Convention of the United Mine Workers Indianapolis Pittsboro Nemeran

Durbin declines attend Foundation day due to illness

Governor Durbin, under care of Dr Henry Jameson, remains home after returning from the East where he was not feeling well. Despite being advised to rest, officials note his condition is not serious and he may yet join national efforts, including a potential role on a committee to secure a date for the presidential inauguration.

McKinley Ife Great Methodist Church Lincoln Garfield William McKinley Ohio Buffalo Israel Jesus Durbin Indiana State University Henry Jameson Fairbanks Roosevelt H. B. FP. MacFarland Board of Commissioners of District of Columbia United States

Funeral for Samuel A Morrison Arrives in Laporte

The remains of Samuel A Morrison former assistant cashier of Fletcher National Bank will arrive in Laporte Wednesday morning for burial. A group of Indianapolis friends will travel to Laporte early Wednesday to attend the funeral.

Samuel A. Morrison Fletcher National Bank Laporte Indianapolis

Trade and merchandise notices from Seaton's Hat Store and others

Seaton's Hat Store offers JANES'S Dustress Oats horse blankets lap robes and fur robes priced from 4.50. Tech Entin Frieberg at 136 E Washington markets items. L. D. & W. advertises chair car service between Indianapolis and Springfield. Leo Lando Manufactures optics at 142 N Pennsylvania St.

Techentin & Frieberg Washington Leo Lando Opticia N, Pennsylvania St

January sale on Sterling and Ebony toilet ware patterns

A January offer presents fifteen Sterling Toilet Ware patterns and five Ebony patterns at 15 percent off. Mirrors brushes combs boxes manicure articles and whisk brooms are advertised at low prices with free engraving. Goods are marked in plain figures.

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