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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1902

Page

9

Vital Statistics January 22 Local Births and Deaths

Vital statistics list births and deaths with names ages and addresses including Clara 5 ee street boy Harrell i south Weat thot and others at various streets in city. Entries show paralysis nephritis diphtheria sarcoma and other causes. Also notices of Mrs Martha J Stalnaker funeral arrangements and unnumbered advertising classifieds for dentistry plumbing and storage.

Clara Ee Street Harrell Luer Jackson da Dorftinger Bicking Street Katie Gaynor Michel Street Ella Gordon Nordyke Street Ww. L Pearl Afferson Tor Street John Mary Gully North Capitol Avenue H. J Clara Salagean Davidson Street

Bankruptcies and creditors meetings in Indianapolis

Notices show declarations of bankruptcy for George W. Whittington Charles Wonnell and James H. Mahorney in the Indiana district. First creditors meetings planned at Indiana Trust building 117 East Washington Street Indianapolis with dates in February. Referees in bankruptcy Alber t Rab and others oversee proceedings and claims.

District Court of the United States Indiana Aenu Indiana Trust Building Eastern Street Indianapolis Martona Imiiana Cous TRABB Ind District of Indiana Charles Wonnell County of Marion East Washington Street Marion County Feary A. D Ims Almert Rabe Tad Pigtrict Court of the United States For District of Indiana Ttn James H. Mahorney Tn Merapolis Marton James H. Mahomer Sinttane Trust New East Washington Street Inianapolis Eta Rabh Jad

High School Oratory At Shortridge Hints Future Contests

Shortridge High School cats focus on oratory as the primary approaches the contest season. The executive committee of the State Oratorical Association meets at Hotel English to pick a new president and discuss admitting Anderson Bluffton Muncie and other schools. Plans include venue decisions and possible out of town hosting with Kendal’s permit. The report also notes student activities from Marie Rogers singing to club meetings and illness updates.

Shortridge High School Dark Horses State Oratorical Association Hotel English James Gipe Shortridge Walter Eggemeyer Richmond Anderson Bluffton Muncie Kendal Indianapolis

Panhandle Bonds and Pass Trade Drive North to West

Panhandle obligations show strong earnings with 1900 gross per mile over sixteen thousand, supporting high security value as major railroads resist anti pass exchange. A Cleveland Leader note links pending Baltimore and Ohio traffic changes, division reorganizations, and office consolidations affecting routes west of Pittsburgh and extending into Sandusky.

The Cleveland Leader Baltimore & Ohio Cleveland Oscar G. Murray C. 5. Wight D. B. Martin Pittsburg Cleveland Terminal & Valley Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Pittsburg & Western Sandusky Baltimore Pittsburgh Cases Alead

Pools Opposed by Fish and Rail Pooling Debate

President Fish of Illinois Central argues against pooling by railroads and says current Interstate Commerce law suffices to curb rate cutting. He warns pooling would fail, with lines reneging or parallel rivals entering. Articles note rail officials in city, line expansions, new cars, and planned tunnel work, reflecting a busy period in railway industry.

Fish Illinois Central Illinois Central Railroad Chicago Terre Haute Car Works Santa Fe Hudson River East River New York City Penn Sylvanian Railroad Company E. Bunn Baltimore & Ohio Florida Big Four Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Monon The Queen & Crescent A. J. Smith Lake Shore Dunkirk, Alleghany Valley Pittsburg Walbridge Toledo Railway Terminal Company Charles F. Daly Lake Erie & Western Kansas City Buffalo Cleveland Fremont

Senator Fairbanks Bill Declares West Fork White River Non Navigable

Indiana lawmakers consider a bill to declare the West fork of White River non navigable from Marion county south end. If enacted the measure would allow damming and bridge construction without War Department permission, following business interest input.

Indianapolis Fairbanks Senate White River Marion County War Department

YMCA Executive Board Sets New Annual Meeting Date

The YMCA executive board met in the Commercial Club assembly room. An amendment to the constitution moved the annual meeting to June 1 when reports will be read. H. C. Atkins was chosen to replace H. F. Bickell on the board of directors. Secretary Neighbor reported membership growth this year from one third to one half greater than last year.

GO. BE Fifield Sajestie Ding Indiana TS & Evans Crawfordsville Ind Finanetal Gannon Pametty Credit CO Law Building Market St Commercial Club H. C. Atkins H. F. Bickell Secreary

Junk Dealers in Trouble over Stolen Stove Arrests

Mathew Sullivan and Joseph Rankin junk dealers on East Washington street were arrested by Patrolman Jordan on a charge of receiving stolen goods. A Norwood woman reported a house theft and a new stove missing. Jordan traced the crew to Sullivan and Rankin’s shop where the stove was found in a wagon. They say the stove was bought from two boys.

Mathew Sullivan Joseph Rankin East Washington Street Jordan Norwood Sullivan & Rankin

Arrest of Gypsy Women Near Hammond Grove

Three gypsy women encamped at Hammond's grove were arrested by patrolmen last evening on loitering charges. Police plan to continue arrests until the camp relocates from its city vicinity. The women were released on bond posted by Gus Rahke. A winter morn poem follows, depicting a white snowy landscape and nature imagery.

Hammond's Grove Gus Rahke

Indiana Township Trustees Meet In State House Session

Indiana Township Trustees Association gathered in the State House with over six hundred trustees, the largest turnout yet. Governor Durbin addressed the body on reform, economy, and the push for businesslike management of public funds.

Indiana Trustees’ Association Statehouse Association Harry E. Penny Wayne County James D. Reid Durbin Indiana

Market Wrap Shows Winter Produce Prosperity and Steady Prices

Local produce markets report unusually good winter conditions with steady prices and liberal grain arrivals. Irish potatoes onions cabbage and fruits show large January shipments while apples and oranges move actively. Poultry eggs and dairy products maintain strong demand with prices holding. dried fruits strong. flour slow but steady. iron and steel trade excellent.

Iron and Steel

Electric Line Route Waiver Filed By Morris and Webster

Nathaniel Morris and George Webster filed with the County Commissioners a waiver of their interurban line franchise from Indianapolis west to the county line because they cannot finance the project. Charles Finlay Smith, seeking the same route, has been notified he can obtain the franchise after securing a private right of way for most of the distance and plans to use the National Road through Bridgeport.

Nathaniel Morris George Webster Indianapolis Lne Messrs. Mortis and Webster Charles Finlay Smith Bridgeport

Plainfield End of the Line Franchise and Bridge Plans

Construction of the Plainfield end of the line proceeds with a franchise requiring completion by December 1, 1902. A second company led by John J. Appel, William Reagan, and Henry L. Smith reportedly seeks to build to Plainfield, claiming land purchases and substantial private rights. County Commissioners support a stone bridge project across a county ditch at New Bethel with specifications by the county engineer and a total cost of about one dollar, with the electric portion paid by the company. The board also ordered property holders along the Michigan road to move fences back to the property line after encroaching onto the highway.

Plainfield Comoo John J. Appel William Reagan Henry L. Smith Bridgeport Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Company New Bethel Michigan Road

Grain Market Steady Amid Varied Creek Market Prices

The local grain market holds steady with inspections of forty to sixty cars daily, mainly corn. Wheat and oats remain steady across several grades, with No. 2 red wheat at 87 to 88 cents and various white and yellow corn prices. hay prices range from 10.25 to 12.25 per ton for timothy. Wagon offerings are lighter but prices show no improvement. corn around 69 to 72 cents per bushel, oats around 48 to 50 cents, and assorted produce, meats, and byproducts listed for sale by shippers.

Timothy Hay New York

University president disputes Rockefeller gift tale

Dr. W. Vern Harper of the University of Chicago rejects reports that John D. Rockefeller planned a 500 gift, calling the claim a university student’s fabrication and noting Rockefeller would not give large sums. He says the amount and motive are misrepresented and emphasizes it contradicts his known generosity and practice. In New York, the steamer Civnda brings home a cavalry detachment from Cobraporte, returning after three years in Orta. They head to Fort Meyer and Fort Ethan Allen, in good health.

Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Toledo New York Western Passenger Association Jam Civnda Cobenporte EK. F. Gond O Second Cavalry EB. C. Pimmick Orta Meyer Ethan Aten Ig Piendla Health

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