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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1902

Page

2

Man Charged With Operating A Policy Game

Detectives arrested William Nichols alias Henry Wiolens at a West Market street livery stable and seized twelve envelopes and money records tied to policy operations. Nichols, 1145 Indiana Avenue, offered no details as officers questioned him about the concealed valuables and the runners behind the scheme.

William Nichols Henry Wiolens Indiana Avenue Holtz and Wallce Nichols West Market Street William Kissel Wallace Young

Father Huntington Preaches at St David s Church

The Rev Father Huntington, superior of the Order of Holy Cross of the Episcopal Church, spoke to a large audience at St David s Church on The Cause. He urged cooperation with God s grace and announced a schedule of daily talks for women and men, with themes The Scope and The What men should do.

Father Huntington Order of Holy Cross Episcopal ‘Church St. David's Church Father Tington

Young girl seized by white man on way home

Ten year old Loebethe Swartz of 87 Meek Street was grabbed by a white man near Davidson Street and the Panhale tracks as she walked home last evening. Her cries drew neighbors who failed to reach him before he fled the scene.

Loebethe Swartz Meek Street Davidson Street

Runaway Team Stopped by Webb and Heaton

Mr L Webb, aided by Mr R S Heaton, grabbed the reins of a runaway team owned by J G Voyles of Glenn Valley yesterday and brought the horses to a halt after they dragged Webb around a letter box on the corner, badly injuring Webb's hand.

L. Webb J. G. Voyles Glenn Valley Webb R. 5. Heaton

Driver injured after street car collision in West Michigan

Christian Aarons, driver for White River Sand Company, sustained serious head injuries and bruising after being struck by a street car yesterday morning. He was carried to a nearby hospital at Blackford and Vermont streets.

Christian Aarons White River Sand Company West Michigan Nealy Yentary Blackford Vermont

West Washington Street Assault Leaves Victim Hospitalized

William Van Camp was arrested after a Saturday night assault on Matt Sullivan on West Washington Street. Sullivan was stabbed and remains in serious condition. Police Streit and Lash and officer Biicycle made the arrest. Van Camp resides at 211 Am Street.

William van Camp Matt Sullivan West Washington Street Biicycle Streit Lash Am Street Sullivan

Gabriella Johnson Dies in Workhouse Hospital

Gabriella Johnson, a colored inmate sentenced by the Criminal Court to long terms in the workhouse, died yesterday at the institution hospital from tuberculosis.

Gabriella Johnson Institution Hospital of Tuber

Marion County Republicans Organize New Committee

Charles N Elliott elected county chairman by acclamation with Caesar Rodney as vice chair and Harry Negley chosen secretary after a ballot contest with Orville Harris. Raymond P Van Camp named treasurer as the Marion county Republican committee convened in the Criminal Court room with a pledge to direct primary nominations and full party unity.

Charles N. Elliott Caesar A. Rodney Harry E. Negley Raymond P. van Camp Marion County Republican Committee Criminal Court Room Lewis G. Akin Oran Muir Akin Republican Party Elliott Hadley Eliott Irvington Orville Harris Negley Lima Criminal Court Buffalo Indianapolis Marion County Republcan United States George B. Elliott

Girl placed in House of Good Shepherd after vanishing

A girl who disappeared for several days was found and placed in the House of Good Shepherd where she stayed about a week. Her mother could not learn where she had been and police say she is not insane but inclined to be wild.

Weather Turns Cold With Sudden Snow in Indianapolis

Pleasant stretch of dry mild days ended by a surprise rain shower after dark followed by snow. The light rain quickly froze, turning to flakes and making foot travel unpleasant. By late night the mix of rain and snow continued, bringing renewed wintry conditions to Indianapolis.

Indianapolis

Outing of Lumbermen Set for Annual ExCURsion Japan

The second annual excursion of the Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers Association departs from Indianapolis at 8:30 p.m. with a four sleeper train heading through Louisville and Miami to Cuba and the Bahama islands. Notable South Bend, Mishawaka, and Indianapolis businessmen join the trip via a route touching Nashville Birmingham Montgomery Pensacola and Key West before heading to Havana Nassau and return to Indianapolis. Joseph C. Ligeour, purser on the Martinique, rejoined to arrange berths.

Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association Cuba Bahama Islands South Bend Indianapolis Mishawaka Hartford City Union Station Pennsylvania Louisville Louisville & Nashville River Junction Fla Port Tampa Key West Florida East Coast Railway Miami Jacksonville Charleston D. C Southern Railway Jellico Tenn Nashville Thomasville Tampa Havana Nassau Palm Beach St. Augustine Savannah Savannaah S. C Columbia Biltmore N. C George Vanderbilt Asheville Knoxville Jellico,Tenn

Smallpox Exposure At Indianapolis Foundry Company

A foundry worker named Pack Williams, a Black man, contracted smallpox and interacted with hundreds of factory employees. Dr Buehler and the City Health Board confirmed the case and warned of further potential spread among Indiana Avenue residents and cast members from a local troupe. Fourteen-year-old Walile Bradley from a theater troupe was also sent to contagion hospital with a mild case.

Buehler City Health Board Indianapolis Pack” Williams James Edwards Indiana Avenue Edwards City Hospital Williams Walile Bradley Malpas Board of Health

State committee to meet for chair and secretary elections

Republicans from across the state gather in the city for the state committee meeting at the Majestic building. James P. Goodrich is expected to be re elected as state chairman while a three way contest develops for secretary with candidates Haas Bigler Whitaker and Tichenor making active bids.

New State Committee Majestic James P. Goodrich Winchester Charles S. Hernly Goodrich Denison Charles 8S Haas The Wabash Plain Dealer Warren Bigler Wabash Will Whitaker O. M. Tichenor Princeton Tichenor Whitaker Charles Hernly Mr. Bigter Leonard Stanch Haas Woods Sims

Fifth District Politics and Upcoming Congressional Race

Julian D Hogate discusses the Fifth district composition and election aftermath. He notes diverse regions from agriculture to manufacturing in Terre Haute and remarks on the Republican plurality, the potential lead of a late convention, and upcoming county chairmen meetings at Terre Haute on January 28 to set the congressional convention date and place.

Julian D. Hogate State Committee Indiana Terre Haute Greencastle Howard Axwell Parke County Elias S. Hollay Clay County James S. Barcus Vigo County Terrenante

Eleventh District Committeeman Sees Active Party Effort

Adam L Beck, Huntington county committee chairman and Eleventh district leader, reports strong Republican enthusiasm. He notes expected meeting timing after a large, unopposed Logansport district meeting and predicts growing organization across counties. Elmer Leonard, Twelfth district member, confirms factions fading and urges continued effort to elect a congressman.

Adam L. Beck Huntington County Logansport Elmer Leonard Fort Wayne

University Club Officers Elected without New Secretary

The University Club directors held their annual officer election yesterday afternoon. Secretary W F C Golt will continue in his present capacity as no successor was chosen. Officers elected include John G Williams as president John R Wilson as first vice president Fred M Ayres as second vice president and VV T Malott as treasurer.

University Club W. F.C. Golt John G. Williams John R. Wilson Fred M. Ayres Vv. T. Malott

Girl Seized as Insane After Repeated Escapes

Bertie Hackett a young girl living partly at 1% Herman Street was taken to police headquarters yesterday as insane. She had been repeatedly going out at night and remained away from home for weeks. Her mother refused to send her to the Reformatory despite friends counsel.

Bertie Hackett Herman Street Reformatory

Missing husband case reported by Woods wife

Mrs. Albert E Woods of 243 Hoyt Avenue reported to police that her husband has been absent since Saturday and requested help locating him. Her report names Mrs Woods and provides the address and request for assistance.

Albert E. Woods Hoyt Avenue Satuday

Ninth district organization completed says Sims

Fred A. Sims, a Ninth district committeeman, spoke at Denison last night praising the district organization. He announced the makeup is complete and named county chairmen who are described as men of un-

Fred A. Sims Denison

Do not ask friends to become your surety

The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland is described as the strongest surety company in the world and offers bonds across all classes. Henry L. Maury, General Agent, 709-710 Lemcke Building, phone Main 1833.

Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Henry L. Maury Lemcke Building Main

Campaign committee setup amid key state shifts

W H Hawkins resigns as secretary of the Democratic state committee to tend to a Mississippi plantation. Multiple candidates for the post include J R Riley, J E McDonald, J D Roche, Howard Gates, Myron D King, and C E Crawley. Chairman O'Brien plans city visit. Hawkins away about two months. others dispatch to organize. Senator Fairbanks travels to Indianapolis for Republican meeting and Philippine debate starts tomorrow.

W. H. Hawkins Democratic State Committee Mississippi Hawkins Joseph Riley United States Pension Office J. E. McDonald State Board of Agriculture J. D. Roche Mount Vernon C. E. Crawley Sullivan O'Brien Mr. Hawkins Indianapolis Journal Washington Fairbanks Indianapolis

Death of Dr Levi Wood Noted Indianapolis Physician

Dr Levi Wood of 02 East Fifteenth street died after two years of almost constant suffering from injuries sustained when a bicycle rider knocked him down. Born February 10 1832 near Farman Ohio he practiced medicine in Indianapolis and was an early pioneer in single specialty throat and lung diseases. Survived by his widow two children Edward M Wood and Cora Wood and sister Mrs John Jordan. Funeral Thursday at 10 from family home with Rev Joshua Stansfield officiating.

Levi Wood East Fifteenth Street Eclectic School Regular College Wood Methodist Church Old Wesley Edward M. Wood Cora Wood John Jordan Joshua Stansfield

John W Dittemore Dies at 59 in Indianapolis Home

John W Dittemore longtime Indianapolis shoe merchant and president of Indiana Shoe and Rubber Company died at his home on Centract Avenue after a two year illness. Survived by two children John V Dittemore and Mrs J H Parkhurst. Funeral is at 2 o clock tomorrow from the family home.

John W. Dittemore Centract Avenue Indiana Dittemore, Smith & Co Indiana Shoe and Rubber Company Columbia Club Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge John V. Dittemore J. H. Parkhurst

Dinner for Special Agents in Rural Free Delivery Unit

The middle division of the rural free delivery will hold a dinner next Monday evening at the Denison Hotel. The event is hosted by special agent in charge Samuel B. Rathbone and honors the office force at headquarters in the Majestic building.

Middle Division Rural Free Delivery Majestic Building Denison Hotel Samuel B. Rathbone

Dunlap Hats at Seaton's Hat Store Tour Offer

Mardi Gras fare special from Indiana points offers one round trip fare to New Orleans. Tickets on sale Feb 3 to 9 with return by Feb 28. Illinois Central claims fastest route. For a New Orleans tourist guide, contact R H Fowler, TPA, Louisville. Long Amazon Plumes

New Orleans Indiana Illinois Central R. H. Fowler Louisville

January sale on Sterling and Ebony Toilet Ware

Fifteen patterns in Fine Sterling Toilet Ware and five patterns in Ebony Toilet articles are offered at 15 percent reduction during January. Mirrors brushes combs boxes manicure articles and whisk brooms are priced to the lowest levels ever quoted on fine goods. Engraving free. Goods are marked in plain figures.

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