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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1901

Page

3

Bostonians Open Season At Atlanta City Atax

The Bostonians start their season at Atlanta City Atax. Later, they announce new productions De Kooven and Smit’s Maid Marian, rivaling Robin Hood. Frank McKee selects The Taming of the Shrew for a Black-Spearian production, with Mannering and James K. Hackett touring next spring for six weeks.

Bostonians Atlanta City de Kooven Smithe Maid Marian Robin Frank McKee Bliak- Spearian Meet Mannering James K. Hackett

Local social notes list Michigan City and Cincinnati visitors

Miss Rogers of Michigan City visits Miss Anna Louise Beck. Mrs Sallie Jacobs of Cincinnati visits her son Mr George Jacobs. Albert R Thompson and daughter Whisp spend the summer in New York. Miss Kathryne Nye and Mivsida Jenkins left yesterday for Buffalo and Canada. Miss Martha Maxwell joins a Madton house party. Mrs Joseph D L Maxelin plans a Greenslee plan. Miss Josephine Meoteer of Camden and Missaras Cook of Rutland guest Prana Bellinger. Informal entertainments will be

Miss Rogers Michigan City Anna Louise Beck Sallie Jacobs Cincinnati George Jacobs Albert R. Thompson Whi New York Kathryne Nye Mivsida Jenkins Yerverday Buffalo Canada Martha Maxwell Joseph DL Maxelin Greensle Josephine Meoteer Camden, N Mise Saruares Cook Rulictonta, Gues Re Prana Bellinger

Young ladies' visits mark Indianapolis summer

A lengthy social column lists numerous residents and guests visiting or staying in Indianapolis including Mrs. E. M. Andreus of Macon visiting Miss Hickle Hough at Central avenue, and many others from Georgia, Michigan, California, Germany, and New York headed to summer homes, lake resorts, and family houses across the area. Prolonged travel plans and upcoming weddings are noted along with a Portland and Vincennes marriage and a Mansfield bridal trip.

E. M. Andreus Macon Hickle Hough Central Avenue Margaret Griffin Michigan Henry Archman Clemens Vonnegut, Jr Lake Maxinkuckee H. J. Milligan Louise Eastern Resorts Eliza A. Blaker Cooper Winona Lake M. F. Marshall Antioch College Yellow Springs Paul Martin Los Angeles Cal Chicago B. Beeronenknmen and Son Alice William D. Howe Max Leckner Antwerp H. C. Adams Steli Adams Country Place St. Paul Ind Ella Vonnegut Mary Wilson Katharine Ayres Magnolia Beach Eleanor, D. Kirby New Providence Mary Potter Glendale Theodore Potter Potter Jeannette Judson Kate Smith Elizabeth Ketcham Charles M. Wills Baltimore M. F. Wills New Jersey Street Crane Scarsdale N. Y Johns. Tarkington Crawfordsville George Reynolds Mathews Louis Runnels Palo Alto Harlo Gratmiller Ruth Black Be Jas Arents Fr. Holmes W. H. Hood Company Mixsel Sonday New Corydon Yester Burns—Yelton Indianapolis Journal Vincennes Grace Lee Yelton Anthony M. Yelton John M. Burns Mansfield Mackinac

Five-Pound Salmon Caught by Daring Girl at Upper Dam

In a letter from Upper Dam Maine H B Tucker recounts a big pool story. He and his daughters Rena and Eleanor landed a five pound five and a half ounce salmon that bore the hook and leader lost by a previous angler. The guides praised Rena for netting the fish.

Tucker Upper Dam Rena Eleanor

Investigating Death of Infant at Orphans Home

Coroner Brayton investigated last night the death of an infant child of Carrie Hays at the Indianapolis Orphans Home. The infant, born at City Hospital, had been brought to the asylum where, amid examination, it died. Physicians found no evidence linking death to other trouble. The mother had abandoned the infant after birth and previously lived elsewhere.

Brayton Carrie Hays Indianapolis City Hospital Brayson

Grand Jury to Probe Lunacy Commission Irregularities

The Marion county grand jury will investigate alleged abuses in lunacy inquests led by the city Dispensary physicians. Judge Alford instructed strict inquiry into perjury and irregularities, with witnesses including Kingan & Co. staff, Justice of the Peace Lockman, and Dispensary physicians summoned. The case follows habeas corpus actions to release John Ross from the insane hospital as the jury methods face renewed scrutiny.

Lunacy Commission Marion County Grand Jury Alford Criminal Court Lunacy Commission Trust Ruckelshaus Kingan & Co John Ross Leathers Superior Court Grand Jury Justice of the Peace Lockman Ustice Lockman Inae Afoe

State Board of Charities to curb asylum detentions

A. W. Butler said the State Board of Charities has long sought to end indiscriminate asylum commitments. An amendment to E. E. Smail’s bill requiring written notice on insanity inquests disappeared in the Senate, and Butler vows renewed efforts in the next legislative session.

A. W. Butler State Board of Charities E. E. Smail Senate Butler

Circuit Court Vacation Ends Rapidly As Injunction Issued

Yesterday opened Marion county Circuit Court vacation term with quick docket action. R W Furnas and the city of Indianapolis secured an injunction and restraining order against the General Contract Company to stop shipping Furnas street sweeping machines to cities beyond authorized grant areas. The company can operate in Washington and Buffalo, while Furnas contends plans to ship to Milwaukee with bidder Tierstase, who lost the Milwaukee contract bid.

Marion County Circuit Court Superior Courts R. W. Furnas Indianapolis General Contract Company Furnas Washington D. C Buffalo N. Y Crilly Milwaukee Pipesy Tierstase

Turner appeals assessment in street opening case

Willam J. Turner yesterday fled an appeal in the Circuit Court from the assessment of benefits and damages on his property in the opening of North West street from Fourteenth street to Morton place. His damages were assessed at 460 dollars though he claims two thousand. This is the third appeal from the assessments for opening North West street filed since the Board.

Willam J. Turner Circuit Court North West Street Fourteenth Street Morton Place

Kellison Divorce Case Shocks Plymouth Hotel Town

An appeal was filed yesterday in the appellate court in the divorce case of Charles Kellison against Flora A Kellison. Kellison, a prominent Plymouth hotel proprietor, was accused by his wife of cruel and inhuman treatment driving her to Michigan to work in a factory. Other items note Clyde Wynegar appealing a theft case to the Supreme Court, Louis Taylor suing the Streetcar Company for damages after a horse was struck and killed, August H Lenkhardt named executor of Carl J Jaf estate with a $1000 bond, and various court actions in the Superior and Criminal Courts including dismissals, guilty verdicts, and new suits in Indianapolis courts.

Charles Kellison Flora A. Kellison Plymouth Kellison Clyde Wynegar Charles Hayes Wynegar Supreme Court Indianapolis Louis Taylor West Morris Street Fremont Alford Ed Biser Superior Court William J. Turner City of Board of Public Works Circuit Court John W. Cooper Charles P. Greens

Higher Courts Record Supreme Court Minutes Note List

Summary of minutes from higher and appellate courts including Hancock Marion and Allen circuits. Entries cover motions assignments of errors notices joinders in term bonds and petitions for stay with cases such as Emma Hays Ira Holmes Clyde Wynegar Samuel Alden Charles Erhardt Vernon Insurance vs Bank of Toronto Joseph Hackman George Smeiser Kellison Kibbey and Richards.

Emma Hays Joseph W Ue Hancock C. C Ira M. Holmes Mary R. Stuckwisch Marion C. C Clyde Wynegar State of Indiana Samuel R. Alden John W. White Allen C. C Charles Erhardt William H. Pfeiffer Allen S. C Bond the Vernon Insurance and Trust Company Bank of Toronto Marion S. C Appellant Joseph F. Hackman Phillip Joseph Fayette C. C George M. Smeiser Edgar Pughener Otice Charles Kellison Flora A. Kellison Marshall C. C Olmvier Kibbey Jacob Richards C. C

Interurban Contract Delayed By City Committee

The Council committee on contracts and franchises met yesterday afternoon but failed to conclude on the interurban contract with the Board of Works. Members debated ratifying the ordinance, while a few objected to the contract length. The matter was carried over to next week for a report. no comments were offered on the water contract.

Council Board of Works

Fifty six corporations pass city assessments and Hagen stock sale

The County Board of Review completed assessments for fifty six corporations and banks. Banks kept last year’s value due to war revenue, while Home Brewing Company stock owned by Andrew Hagen is listed as worth thirty thousand dollars at par and up for sale, with an option not yet out. A buyer is said to be pursuing Hagen’s interest, with confidence of success.

County Board of Review Andrew Hagen The Home Brewing Company Hagen Pierce Gust, Moser Ovando Montana Dr. Pierce

Mrs Quinn Dies. City Resident Killed at 78

Mrs James Quinn mother of Samuel Quinn vice president of the State Life Insurance Company died yesterday at her home 191 North Meridian street aged 78 she had lived in the city ten years Funeral will be held tomorrow morning at clock from SB Peter and Pearl Ghuchh

James Quinn Samuel Quinn The State Life Insurance Company North Meridian Street

Secret Service Report Counts Forty-Four Counterfeiters in Indiana

The annual secret service report to Secretary Gage shows 191 year ending June 30 with only four new counterfeit notes in circulation, $9,066 in counterfeit currency and $18,117 in counterfeit coin seized. Indiana totaled 44 arrests, with a mix of national and international offenders, molds and plates seized, and a call to draft a habitual criminal act for Congress.

Washington Wilkie Secret-Service Treasury Department Gage New York City United States New York State Illinois Pennsylvania Missouri Indiana Alabama Cuba Congress

Decrease of Public Debt in June Reported

The public debt at June 30, 1901, stood at 1,044,739,120, down 17,737,374 for June. The report itemizes interest bearing, noninterest, and zero interest components, with cash on hand offset for certificates and notes, and notes a cash balance of 826,833,124 after liabilities.

Washington Malia MOCRD tercCersy Setteren Treasury Braves de Fxanhan reevesPee Unis

Secretary Hitch cock blocks Oct delay for Wichita Reservation opening

Washington July 1 Secretary Hitchcock rules there is no legal authority to extend the opening of the Wichita Indian Reservation in Oklahoma until October 1 as requested by cattle interests. The decision ends a statewide dispute over timing and rights tied to settlement and development.

Washington Hitchcock Wichita Indian Oklahoma

National Fowler Bank Authorized to Open in Lafayette

Washington reports the National Fowler Bank of Lafayette is authorized to begin business with capital of $100,000. James K. Fowler serves as president and Brown Brockenbrough as cashier. Eddie L. Nice is named substitute letter carrier at Anderson. Postmaster appointments for Curtis BE. Weathers at Marengo Crawford county and Irving Laird at Ray Steuben county received commissions today.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Eddie L. Nice Anderson National Fowler Bank Lafayette James K. Fowler Brown Brockenbrough Curtis BE. Weathers Marengo Crawford County Irving Laird Ray Steuben County

Victims of Heat Reported in City

Another death from the heat was reported late tonight. William R. Scholl, an employee of the Agricultural Department, overheated, took a cold bath and placed ice on his head, causing brain congestion. By 8 o'clock the thermometer had fallen to W degrees.

William R. Scholl Agricultural Department

Heat Wave Causes Record Temperatures in Philadelphia and Chicago

Philadelphia reported the highest temperature on record at the government post office thermometer, with widespread heat-related deaths and hospitalizations. Kensington’s industrial district shut down, and 500 workers at Cramps shipyard received heat relief. In Chicago, five people died on the streets and many others collapsed, though relief came with a thunderstorm. Indiana reports farm stock losses and moonlight wheat harvesting as heat continues to impact agriculture.

Philadelphia Kensington Cramps Chicago Weather Bureau Auditorium Peter Bajdik Bessie Poole John Bosby Joseph H Sobezak Thomas Alsh

Baltimore Sizzles Amid 103 Degree Heat Wave

Baltimore recorded the day’s hottest U S temperature, the Weather Bureau reports 103 degrees at 3 PM. By midnight the heat caused fourteen deaths and twenty eight prostrations, with factories halting work during the day under the extreme conditions.

Baltimore Weather Bureau United States

Quotations on Quarries Dismissed Before Noon

Quarries were obliged to shut down before noon as heat peaked with a maximum mercury reading recorded at %$ degrees, affecting early operations.

Secretary of the Interior Prostrated by Heat in Philadelphia

John W. Noble of St. Louis secretary of the interior under President Harrison collapsed from heat in Philadelphia on Saturday and has been ill at the Hotel Walton for hours. He is reportedly improving enough to begin travel home tonight.

Philadelphia John W. Noble St. Louis Interior Harrison Walton

Heat wave claims lives in Cincinnati area

The noon temperature reached 91 degrees as three men John Stofer Joseph Fusz and Michael Giblin died from heat effects. About sixteen prostrations were reported non serious. Over the past week there have been fifteen deaths and sixty nine prostrations in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati John Stofer Joseph Fusz Michael Giblin

Louisville Ice Shortage Amid Heat Strains Cuts Shipments

Record heat across multiple cities causes ice factory breakdowns and soaring demand. Louisville manufacturers refuse to ship ice to nearby towns, risking imports from other cities if conditions persist, while several other locales report heat waves and rising fatalities from prostrations.

Steamship Arrivals Across Major Ports on July First

Movements of steamers show arrivals at New York from Naples Antwerp London Genoa and Naples. Southampton notes Kais er Wilhelm der Grosse from New York bound for Bremen. Bremen records Grosser Kurfurst from New York. Glasgow reports Sardinian from New York. Liverpool logs Tunisian from Montreal.

New York Georgia Naples Nomadie Tavepools Zeeland Antwerp Marquette London Aller Genoa Southampton Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Bremen Grosser Keirfurst Glasgow Liverpool Tunisian Montreal

Confiscated the trousers after river swim near bridge

Bicycle policemen Houser and Trimpel found three men bathing in the river near West Washington street bridge. They seized three pairs of trousers, to be returned to owners upon proof of ownership. O'Brien, 34 West Norwood street, was charged with bathing within city limits.

Houser Trimpel West Washington Street Bridge O'Brien

Mystic Gas Light Mystery at Monarch Supply Store

Police and owner investigated a Sixteenth and Illinois Street shop after lights spontaneously burned at midnight. Last worker reportingly turned off lights then found them blazing on return. No signs of tampering or disturbance detected. case remains unexplained.

Monarch Supply Company Sixteenth Illinois Oa Ofey

Dragging of Wife From Canal After Late Night Quarrel

Bicycle policemen Streit and Losh heard a splash on Indiana avenue around 10:30 pm. They found Lorenz Holton of 2123 North Avenue dragging his wife from the canal after she jumped in following a quarrel about his late hours. He pulled her to the bank. The couple had been married about two months. she planned to try again.

Streit Losh Indiana Avenue Lorenz Holton North Avenue

Window Shattered at Habibh Store on West Mette Sidewalk

Last night a stone was thrown through the window of Gus Habibh's shop on West Mette sidewalk near by merchant policeman. Before he could arrest them, the assailants escaped.

Gus Habibh West Mette

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