Help Wanted and Real Estate Sheriff Sales in Indianapolis
Classifieds show jobs including bench men for chair company in Marteta Georgia and US Army recruitment in Indianapolis Indiana. Also notice of sheriff sales in Marion County Indiana detailing decrees against Walter J Hubbard Sarah J Baker Marion Bond Co trustee Joseph HM Pattison and others with dates in July and June 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
van Norman
Brumey Chair CO
Marteta
United States
North
Illnois St
Indianapolis
Ind
Scranton
Stevenson
Directory items and church notices in Indianapolis journal
A dense column lists funeral directors florists and service trades with addresses and phones, followed by church schedules for First Baptist Central Christian St Pauls Meridian Street Methodist and several Presbyterian and Mayer Chapel services. Also notes for sales and loans, removal notices, and classified ads for chairs typewriters and building materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
North Alabama
Fifteenth Street
M. L. Haines
D. D
John W. Parker
Society Christian Endeavor
Second Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Owen Davies Odell
Mayer Chapel
Norwood
W. P. Seyfert
Dr Quayle's Trip to Manchester and England Visit
Dr William A Quayle former Meridian street and Grand avenue M E pastors Kansas City sails from Montreal on the Lake Simcoe to Liverpool England as a fraternal delegate from the Methodist Episcopal Church to the British Wesleyan Church meeting in Manchester He will be accompanied by Bishop John H Vincent now in Zurich After Manchester the trip includes Scotland and the Isle of Man with a return to America on August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Quayle
Meridian-street
M. E
Grand-avenue
Kansas City
Montreal
Canada
Lake Simcoe
Liverpool
England
Quayle
Manchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
British Wesleyan Church
John H. Vincent
The Code Senatorial in Baltimore American
A poem-like critique of political decorum contrasts mild rhetoric with violent acts. It mocks restraint by suggesting cartoonish gestures such as slugging, biting, and hair yanking to push a point, ending with a satirical admonition on maintaining dignity through force. The piece attributes the voice to W. B. Nesbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BB. Nesbit
Baltimore
Per Diem Plan Prompts Freight Car Delays and Benefits
The plan charges a daily cent penalty when a freight car from one line remains on another line longer than transit or unloading time. Four days after implementation, enforcement begins to deter car retention, with railroads urged to unload promptly and speed consignments. The piece highlights the Chicago and Northwestern's rapid growth from ten miles of track in 1848 to a transcontinental system with three daily express trains, and notes its role in developing western rail infrastructure and modernizations like double tracking and electric signals.
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Chicago & Northwestern Road
Chicago
Omaha
Pacific Coast
Chicago & Galena Union
Des Plaines
Council Bluffs
Northwestern
Pioneer Line
Pennsylvania Lines Operated May Data East and West
The report shows results for Pennsylvania lines operated in May and eleven months east and west of Pittsburgh. Figures list direct operations with increases and totals including 31,499,500 and 5,855,100 alongside 666,900 2,596,900 534,900 1,258,200 and Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Erie
Railroad Notes and Personnel Moves Across the Midwest
William Sullivan visits Washington relatives as June ticket receipts exceed last year. Evansville’s new passenger station project is set to cost 75000 dollars under Louisville and Nashville. Dr E F Wagner starts a Pennsylvania Relief Department vacation to New York. Rail veteran A M Baird rises from Santa Fe foreman to inventor wealth. H J Wells named Michigan Central commercial agent at Kansas City after 17 years as LG Mitchell’s chief clerk. Erie train 5 runs 70 mph, Huntington to Chicago delayed 33 minutes but met schedule with seven cars. Saxby’s July Travelers Magazine features W P Deppe of Big Four. C W Bassett, B&O passenger chief, recovering from surgery and to remain in hospital weeks. Western rail rivals eyed for conflict, but insiders expect no clash. Sebastian credited for Rock Island Passenger earnings growth. George E White named Rock Island assistant general freight agent at Chicago. Big Four reports year ended June 2 with gross gain of 837,491 dollars and year surplus 22,830 after preferred and common stock payouts. Southern lines’ presidents appoint M W Maguire acting AGM of Cincinnati-based lines during W J Murphy’s temporary absence. Pennsylvania police officers warned against impersonators. district captains to face dismissal if repeated. Some lines threaten rate cuts if time gains persist, echoing historic arbitrator D B Caldwell’s rate differences. Judge Kent denies new trial in Grantham v Chicago & Southeastern. verdict stands. Crawford appeals to Supreme Court. Veterans on Pennsylvania lines continue dying weekly. Henry E Hudson dies at 78 in Johnstown, A W Meeker dies at 73 in Alliance. Col B W Wrenn retires as Plant system passenger traffic head amid ongoing consolidation debates. Wrenn’s legacy cited as national in scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sullivan
Chesapeake & Ohio
Washington
Union Station
Evansville
Louisville & Nashville
E. F. Wagner
Pennsylvania Relief Department
New York
A. M. Baird
Santa Fe
Topeka
H. J. Wells
Michigan Central
Kansas City
LG. Mitchell
Erie
Huntington
Chicago
Saxby
Travelers’ Magazine
W. P. Deppe
C. W. Bassett
Baltimore & Ohio
Eastern
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Harriman Syndicate
Western
Sebastian
Spencer
Southern
W. J. Murphy
M. W. Maguire
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Alabama Great Southern Lines
Pennsylvania
Bradley
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Supreme Court
United States
Henry E. Hudson
Johnstown
A. W. Meeker
Alliance
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Col
B. W. Wrenn
Colonel Wrenn
East Tennessee, Virginia
Georgia
Net Wrenn
Road Men Attributed Credit For Popular System Shift
The passage argues that the prevailing popularity of the system owes more to Colonel Wrenn's work than to any other factor. It emphasizes his influence and leadership in shaping public reception and solidifying support for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Wrenn
Revolvers Taken From Boys By Police
Captain Hyland's desk at the police station displayed a collection of cheap pattern revolvers seized from boys. Patrolmen had orders to confiscate such guns, including two newer, better-made pieces likely bought to celebrate the Fourth. The guns will be returned to the boys' parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyland
Auto Tour Through Creek Douses Fisher Machine Misadventure
C G Fisher awakens after a night drive and leads a cavalcade of Indianapolis autos toward Richmond. A creek crossing explodes into a near disaster as Fisher’s big car plunges through water, dousing occupants. repairs and further mishaps follow before a jubilant arrival at Westcott Hotel.
Tarkington in New York Says Writing Is Joyful Pain
Booth Tarkington, honeymooning in New York, defends writing as a delightfully painful craft. He discusses potboilers, honesty to art, and the labor of realism with fellow writers, noting Whitcomb Riley and Howells while critiquing American literary aims and the newspaper trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Tarkington
Indiana
Monsieur Beaucaire
New York
Holland House
Jesse Lynch Williams
Princeton
Williams
Mr. Tarkington
Whitcomb Riley
Stevenson
Scott
Southern Educational Association Ends in Chattanooga
The annual convention in Chattanooga, Tenn., concluded as many teachers headed to Minneapolis for the National Educational Association meeting. Noted speakers included Prof. T. H. Garrett of Atlanta, Ga., and Prof. J. Reese Lin of Na.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Educational Association
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
T. H. Garrett
Ata, Ga
J. Reese Lin
Day of Accidents Concludes With Firecracker Chaos
A parade of Fourth of July mishaps fills the day as residents across West Morris to Maryland streets suffer burns, fractures, and eye injuries from giant firecrackers and revolvers. Clarence Winkler, 2 South Meridian, fractures a foot after a street car strike near East Washington. James McElroy, a Black resident, loses a thumb and three fingers tossing a cannon cracker through a window. Omer Funkhouser, Fred Schortemeier, Carl Brennerman, Edward Barnett, and others receive burns and wounds treated at city hospitals and dispensaries. The incidents highlight dangerous celebrations and call for caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turner
West Morris Street
Clarence Winkler
South Meridian Street
East Washington Street
Foreman
Carl Brennerman
Brennerman
Eisenbeiss
Andrew J. Kirk
Kirk
Fred Schortemeier
South
New Jersey Street
Edward Barnett
West Maryland Street
Frank Conners
West
Maryland Street
Conners
Omer Funkhouser
E. M. Eisenbeiss
James McElroy
Toledo Street
McElroy
Otto Woolenwebber
City Hospital
Man Hurt After Being Found Near Michigan Street Bridge
Carl Bonner was found unconscious in grass near the Michigan Street bridge last night as West Michigan street car No 2 passed. He suffered a brain concussion and several broken ribs, was taken to the City Hospital, and later regained slight consciousness. His residence and how injuries occurred remain unknown.
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West Michigan-street
Haughville
Edward Henton
Scott
Michigan-street Bridge
Carl Bonner
McClelland
Belmont Avenue
Michigan Street
Injuries from street car strike man near fair grounds
William H. Ryan of 1226 Pleasant street was fatally injured after being thrown from a street car on a running board near the fair grounds. He suffered broken ribs and internal injuries, fainting on the ride to Twenty-second street before being taken home. Edward Vonburg was shot three times by Warren Trexler on North Senate Avenue after Trexler ordered him off an ice wagon. One bullet hit the breast, others in the arm. Trexler claimed blank cartridges were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ryan
Pleasant Street
Fair Grounds
Ryan
Twenty-second Street
Pettijohn, Jr
Edward Vonburg
Warren Trexler
Senate Avenue
Trexler
Young Vonburg
Vonburg
Wreck at Locust Grove wrecks train and injures riders
Locust Grove south of Richmond Indiana reports a head on collision between an excursion train and a freight train. One passenger August Kamp Jr killed. Charles Wiehmeyer injured. others lightly hurt. Three freight cars with wheat burned. Company faces heavy losses. Separate Fourth of July incidents in Muncie area include multiple injuries from fireworks and explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Locust Grove
Cincinnati, Richmond
Charles Wiehmeyer
Fireworks Blasts Hit Lafayette Stores In Afternoon
In Lafayette Indiana two damaging explosions of fireworks occurred in stores this afternoon. At Kimmell and Hersey streets the blasts caused damage to stock and storefronts as shoppers fled the scene. Police reported no serious injuries and began a routine investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Kimmell & Her
Revolver Fire Destroys Display in Front of Bert's on Main
A gunshot shattered a large display outside Bert's on Main Street during the Fourth of July celebration. The blast set off a chain of fireworks inside a counter display, causing extensive damage and triggering a panic. Firemen answered the call at about T1 o'clock as explosions raged near Ewry's novelty store and nearby shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert’s
Main Street
Ewry's
James
Firecracker Explosion Wounds Injure Three in Brazil
In Brazil Indiana on July 4 Mrs Lyda Cooper suffered a near severing of her hand when a large firecracker exploded in her grasp. Seven-year-old Roy Pollom sustained eye burns from a separate blast, and a rocket struck William Pence in the chest causing a serious wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Lyda Cooper
Roy Pollom
William Pence
Boys suffer burns and injuries from explosives in Indiana
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports incidents on July 4 in Indiana towns. In Marion nine year old James Moran was seriously burned on the face and left arm by a powder can explosion after others dared him to light it. In Elkhart Oliver Rickert lost an eye when a cannon that he was watching discharged, a large cracker also tore a boy’s hand. In Anderson James Bulger and Thomas Dudley both had cannon cracker explosions tear their hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Mancie
Ind
Heekin Park
Henry Mann
Will Ricks
George Derrick
Muncie Hospital
Frank Hale
Mount Summit
Leslie Blair
Will Riggs
Evansville
William Braneford
Owensboro
Cook's Park
Brown
Marion
James Moran
Converse
Elkhart
Oliver Rickert
Anderson, Ind
James Bulger
North Anderson
Thomas Dudley
Parachutist's Parachute Fails at Indiana Balloon Flight
In Lafayette Indiana Jack Winters, 26, an aeronaut from Jacksonville, fell when his parachute failed to release from a balloon during an ascent at the fair grounds. He drifted miles, dragged by the craft, and suffered a brain concussion and spinal injuries. He is unconscious and in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Jack” Winters
Fair Grounds
Winters
Jacksonville
Greensburg
Balloon jumper Hallbrook killed in Mt Vernon ascent
An aeronaut from St Louis died instantly in Mt Vernon when his balloon ascent failed and his parachute did not deploy. In Fort Smith Arkansas the grand stand at the baseball park collapsed during a game injuring about a score of people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Ill
Hallbrook
St. Louis
Fort Smith
Ark
Baseball Park
Onan Mo
Wireless telegraphy eyed for upcoming maneuvers
Washington July 4 The signal corps may use wireless telegraphy in the joint army and naval maneuvers. General Greely directs a board to decide experiments and usage. The Navy does not plan wireless in this summer’s maneuvers, awaiting a system selection after Lt. Hodgens returns. Equipment purchased abroad and arriving at Washington navy yard includes French system apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Signal Corps
Army
Equipment Bureau
Europe
Caribbean
Hodegins
Washington Navy Yard
Train strikes carriage killing four at Broux City
Mrs. Robert Senay and her year old daughter were killed along with her nine year old son and a guest Mrs P Banty when a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train struck their carriage at Broux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert Senay
P. Banty
Fourth trial ends without verdict in murder case
Huntington July 4 The State against John for the murder of Owen Ross failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. Farr is a prominent Republican and wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
John
Owen Ross
Farr
Remedy Claims Cure for Self Ailment Mysteriously Cited
A terse notice describes a remedy claimed to cure a self diagnosed ailment, with no verifiable details or medical endorsement. The brief notes potential efficacy but lacks evidence or official approval.
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Pursel
Thomas
Norman
North Almote Street
Brookville and
Harrison
Fisher
Bettie
Isaac Fisher
Emanuel —_ Mowes
Devit Kehna
Samuel
Erwin J
Max B. Fisher
Fort Wa
Wid Kahn
North Meridian Street
A Bertermann
William G
Sacramento
Cal
John Hertermann
East
Washington Street
Adiener
Flanner & Buchanan
Ome Rose Street
E. Kreglo
T. Meecer
Adams & Krieger
Punerei
Riler & Eon
W. Market St
Lnte
J. E. Swallow
Abington
W. E. Risinger
Gregory & Appel
E. & R. Seguin
Builet
Excel
United Sfrschives ,and Supplies Co
Eswon
Pembroke Arcade
Sunday Journal
Ee Sagas Warehouse Co
Kurtz
Pres. A. Crossland
Mgr
Bris S. Penn
Union Transfer and Storage Company
Unio
Union Tracks
Eope
Board of Commissioners of
Marion County
Eleck A. m
Fecetve
Dids
Grassy Creek
Perry Township
John M Gregor
B. Spafford
Johns E M Gaughey
Tamissionert
Harry BH. Smith
Sherife
Marion Cir
Walter J. Hubbard
Sarah J. Baker
Saiddar
Braden
Eugene Saulcy
Gresinger & Groninger
Superior Court of County, Indians
Marion Bond Company
Johnson Et al
Euge Sausa‘ty
BM Richcreek
Intigt Sherifpr
Superior Court
Csoseph
Pattison
Hariotte Clay
Newmerer & Kettenbach
Ivte «Ixteen
A. Pieteher, Frs
Medianapoli
Jaenees Rollett
Merton Satta
Frank Blanchard
Delaware St
Rouse & Mayhew
Florists
Bertermann Bros
Masa Av
N. del. St. Tel
Paro
Tneens Aan Sane
Thompson R. Bell
Ingalls Block
Horace Wood
Circle
Peerless Foundry CO
Tid Meek St
H. C. Stevens
N. Senate
First Baptist Church
Thomas J. Villers
BY. P. U
Christian
Central Christian Church
Delaware and
Walnut Streets
Allan B. Philputt
Christian Endeavor Society
Episcopal
ST. Paul's Church
Illinois
Lewis Brown
St. Phillip’s Mission
Methodist
Meridian-Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Joshua Stansfield
Peniel Temple
Eleventh Street
G. R. Acher
Bragg
Grant County
Holleas
Presbyte
Rimm
W. D. Allison
E. South St
Hammond Typewriter CO
M'daniel’s Dye Works
Indiana Ay
T. Bedford
Hume Bidg
Joseph Gardner
Kentucky
Jotich
Dennis
Milnois House
C. F. Sayles & CO
East Market Street
Spann & CO
E. Market
E. Fifteld
Majestic Building
County-Seat
C. N. Williams & CO
E. Market St
DR. Quayle
Salls
The
C. G. Fisher
Westcott
Army of Automobilists
Chas. Sommers
Centerville
Cyclorama
Fred Ayres
Jim” Allison
Allison
Knightstown
Frank Moore
Tme
Journal
George W. Pangborn
Olds
Ayres
Mr. Pangborn
Sherman
Pangborn
Wideley
Westcott Hotel
Tarkington IN
MR. Howells
William Dean Howells
Howells
America
Fifth Avenue
Teachers of the South
Baike Bank
Ostendorpf’s
Iilingls Street
ADMI4
SION
Empire Theater
Eddie Santry
Young Mowatt
South Illinois Street
Hart
Brasil
Cannon
Anderson
Aeronault
Aecronaut
Baseball
Navy
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