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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1902

Page

2

Lincoln League Call Sets Terre Haute Convention Date

Daniel E. Storms and Grant Mitchener of the Lincoln League of Indiana issued a call for the annual convention to be held in Terre Haute on February 12 and 13. Representation is by club with one delegate plus one for every fifty members, with ex officio delegates from state and county leagues. Republicans from the state invited to attend. The plan lists county delegate totals across districts, plus a college league representation and a program including committee meetings, a reception and a banquet in Terre Haute with rail fare half-rate arrangements.

Daniel E. Storms Grant Mitchener Lincoln League of Indiana Terre Haute First Dimes Gideon Pike Posey Hota Morn Vanderburg Warrick Bettsvies Green Knox Lawrence Martin Monroe Owen Sullivan Sae Ae Clark Crawford Dubois Floyd Harrison Gramat Perry Beott Washington Bourti Bacthnome Brown Dearmere Jackson Jefferson Jennngs Johnson Ohio Ripley Pired Clay Hendricks Morgan Parke Putnam Vermillion Vigo Decatur Fayette Franklin Hancock Henry Rush Shelby Union Wayne Marion Delaware Jay Randolph Wells Tee Ane Carroll Clinton Fountain Hamilton Trs Howard Montgomery Tipton Teen Tenoe Jasper Lake Laporte Newton Porter Tip- Perance Warren White Blackford Cass Grant Huntington Miami Wabash Onelfth Allen DeKalb Lagrange Noble Steuben Whitney Elkhart Fulton Kos Marshall Pulaski Starke St. Joseph Ia College Northern Indiana Normal Tote Filbeck House E. L. Hamilton Michigan Sidney Foster Iowa

Home Robbery at 1522 Park Avenue Targeted Consduitt Property

The Consduitt home at 1522 Park Avenue was broken into during dinner last night. About 350 dollars worth of property vanished after entry via a window above the porch. The thief left the house before the family’s return and disturbed items in the bedroom and hall. Detectives report many porch climbing complaints, with no suspect identified.

J. W. Consduitt Parks@venue Conduitt

Robert Burns Memorial Held by Caledonian Club

The Caledonian Club and friends honored Robert Burns in Masonic Hall with a filled main floor and balcony. A program of music, literature and a dance featured the Caledonian Glee Club and instrumental numbers by Jes Hansen and Montani Brothers. Mayor Bookter was absent. Morris Ross spoke in his place.

Robert Burns Caledonian Club Masonic Hall Charles A. Bookter Morris Ross Caledonian Glee Club Alice Fleming Evans Alex Pet Josephine Bremmerman Eximunis Lord Tyler Rose Dean John M. L. Kerr Andrew Smith Jes Hansen Montani Brothers Hestra

Obituaries for Agnes Patterson and Agnes McIntire Conrad

Mrs. Agnes Patterson, sixty six, died Thursday at North and Maxwell streets and will be buried tomorrow. She was a Meridian Street M Church member and leaves a husband three sisters and two brothers. Mrs Agnes McIntire Conrad, twenty six, died yesterday at 1706 North Capitol avenue after a short illness. she was the only child of J B and M McIntire, born in Remington Indiana. her father died two years ago and mother in August from injuries in a runaway incident. Her husband is in business on Massachusetts Avenue and she leaves one child.

J. Conrad North Capitol Avenue J. B. McIntire Remington, Ind Conrad Massachusetts Avenue Agnes ©. Patterson North Maxwell Stree Meridian-street M. Church

Council Defeats Smallpox Appropriation Vote

City Council blocks an emergency appropriation to fund a temporary smallpox pesthouse within city limits. Democrats and some Republicans clash as officials argue over health needs and public safety, with several members voting against the measure and others for it amid heated exchanges and claims of emergency.

Board of Health Berry Kelly Moriarity Shea Wahl Warneg Wolaiffer Eppert Wynne Cooper Negrey Holliday McFarland Crall Committee On Finance Creal Wysong Rhodes Meyer William H. Wheeler Mr. Wheeler Jaquelin Michael J. Shea John H. Crall Mr. Shea James H.encate Billingsley Harry E. Negley Wolsiffer Lew Cooper Fourth Ward Health Board Mr. Negley Mr. Moriarity MR. Eppert Fred W. Eppert Bookwalker

Commercial Trust Company Formed with Noted Indiana Names

F. J. Scholz now presides over the Commercial Trust Company with Leonidas P. Newby as vice president and Charles C. Pierce as secretary. Julius M. Martens serves as treasurer. Directors include John B. Cockrum A. G. Lupton and C. W. McGuire. Offices have not yet been selected.

F. J. Scholes Julius M. Martens John B. Cockrum A. G. Lupton

ORDERED CAR FUMIGATED FOLLOWING SMALLPOX CASE

Secretary Harry of the State Board of Health was notified that a white woman showing signs of smallpox had boarded an interurban car from Indianapolis to Anderson. Exposed passengers were to be vaccinated and the car stopped at Muncie for fumigation after the officer alerted Dr. Hurty.

Harry State Board of Health Anderson New Jersey Street Indianapolis Hurty Uncie

State Board to sue Mrs. Smith over 154 acre fairgrounds land

State Board of Agriculture in a brief session in Secretary Downing's office resolved to sue Mrs. Mary Smith to force sale of 154 acres forming part of the fair grounds after she demanded 1.90 in rent from last March. Byron K. Elliott was retained for the case. The executive committee and the old Board will meet next Friday to plan for the state fair next fall.

State Board of Agriculture Downing Statehouse Mary Smith State Board Fair Grounds

Embezzlement Charge Against Local Salesman

Martin Vierney of 1916 North Meridian Street was arrested by Detectives Colbert and Hauser on embezzlement charges. The Reinhart Weber wholesale cigar dealer's salesman is alleged to have misappropriated $6 from funds collected and has offered no explanation for the shortage.

Martin Vierney North Meridian Street Colbert and Hauser Reinhart Weber Weber

Expert to Inspect Bridges Across White River

The Board of Public Works yesterday hired an expert to assess the exact condition of bridges used by the public to cross White River from the east to the west side. The evaluation aims to determine safety and necessary repairs.

White River Board of Public Works

Workman Hurt at Brightwood in Scaffold Accident

Alonzo Hiatt of S12 West Twenty seventh street was severely injured yesterday afternoon at Brightwood when a scaffold fell on him. Dr Giving from the City Dispensary treated him at his home for a deep cut on the back of the head and a broken leg.

Alonzo Hiatt West Twentyseventh Street Brightwood Dr. Giving

Indianapolis Fire Insurance declares semiannual dividend

The directors announce a semiannual dividend of percent on the capital stock payable to stockholders of record January 3. No transfers shall be allowed on the stock during the record period. Secretary John M. Spann.

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company

Tenants Refuse to Move as Police Quell Dispute

Yesterday afternoon police were called to 513 East Washington street after a disagreement between tenant family E. Oppenheimer and landlord over vacating the old two story building. Superintendent C. H. Shellhouse claimed the family agreed to move to a new quarters and accepted $5 to vacate before the 30 day notice period. The Oppenheimers denied the payment and said Mrs. Oppenheimer’s illness prevented moving. The issue was settled and the family will move today.

East Washington Street E. Oppenheimer C. H. Shellhouse Oppenheimers Oppenheimer

Hartford City Light Company Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state by American Light and Power Company through officers Henry C. Ulen Jr, Samuel V. Perrott and Albert G. Perrott. The same firm also formed Irvington Water Company previously without a town franchise. Summittville Light and Power Company also filed yesterday with capital stock of $6. Directors named are John N Gordon, William C Gordon and Homer E Howard.

American Light and Power Company Henry C. Ulen, Jr Samuel V. Perrott Albert G. Perrott Hartford City Light Company Irvington Water Company Summittville Light and Power Company John N. Gordon Wiliam C. Gordon Homer E. Howard

A Cheap Southern Tour for Mardi Gras Travel

Mardi Gras travel deal from Indiana points offers one fare round trip with sale Feb 3 to 9 and return by Feb 28. Indiana Central line promotes fastest service to New Orleans and directs to ticket agents for copies of New Orleans for the Tourist. Also lists advertisers for insurance, oats, watchmaker, real estate, barber supplies, horse goods, fur robes, and a Washington Street firm.

New Orleans Indiana Iinois Central R. H. Fowler J. C. Louisvilis

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