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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1902

Page

6

Vital Statistics July 14 Baby Names Listed

A July 14 vital statistics notice lists many birth announcements with parent names and addresses across multiple streets. Entries include Roberson, Weaver, Looney, Hicks, Yarer, Shoemaker, Davis, Dugdale, Beard, Barnett, Merkiis, Anderson, Matthews, Weir, Neiliel, Hines, Doane, Chenoweth, Jenkins, Finney, Whitcomb, Roth, Naber, Coon, Smiley, Whitcomb, Humphrey, Jackson.

J. Roberson Lambert Street A. Weaver Reisner W. J KB. M. Looney South Alabama L. BH H. Hicks West Eleventh Street G. A. Yarer Bates Street W. C and C Shoemaker M. Davis Yaodes Street F. Dug Thomas G. Jenkins Mabel D. Finney Charles E. Whitcomb Mary Alice Whitcomb Frank M. Roth Clara C. Naber Charles R. Coon Loletah F. Smiley Henry Humphrey Octavia Jackson

Deaths in city and services listed in directory column

The notice lists several deaths including E. F. Sherman age twenty three of 119 North Noble and Emma Lay age thirty eight of 119 South West. Also named are Henry Baas thirty two and others at City Hospital with various causes. The entry includes business directory items and services such as Reed y & Co funeral and florists Bertermann Bros patent lawyers and storage companies. A palmistry service Madame McNairdee-Moore is advertised with hours and contact.

E. F. Sherman North Noble Coraline Boyd Street Emma Lay South West Street Emily Moulton Marlowes City Hospital Biacoh Banta Henry Baas East Georgia Street Indianapolis Care Journal Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana Michigan Coral Marble Company Chamber of Commerce Bldg Cleveland Madame M'Nairdee-Moore Clair Coul Vell United States Cie N. West St

Sunday Card Ad Rate Promises Value for Journal

The Journal outlines a weekly advertisement card costing about 1.55 per month for a year. The page is pitched as profitable for both advertiser and reader, highlighting steady exposure and simple budgeting.

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Rate war looms as Wabash cuts Chicago to New York fares

The Wabash announces excursion tickets good on fast trains from Chicago to New York for July 31 August 7 and 14 at 14.50 round trip with Detroit and Niagara Falls stopovers, valid twelve days, aiming to draw travelers from Eastern and Western routes. The move prompts expected reactions from Erie Pennsylvania and other trunk lines, with next discussion at the Trunk Line Association.

Wabash Chicago New York Detroit Niagara Falls Wabash Company Erie Crane Gould Pennsylvania Trunk Line Association Missouri River Atlantic City Harry Dodd Monon Central Passenger Association Putin Bay Bic Indianapolis Knickerbocker Xpress R. A. Jackson Richmond Ind Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific F. W. Buskirk J. A. Barnard Peoria & Pekin Union Railway Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Indiana Indiana Car Service Association Charles Meek Haz Toledo, St. Louis & Western

Rail pace quickens as trains and staff shift pages

The article traces rapid railroad moves from Galion to Columbus and across lines. It notes staff changes including Miller’s transfer to Jackson and Brawley in Chattanooga, resignations at Richmond and Muncie, and new superintendents. It highlights ticket office remodeling, a royal blue booklet, and ambitious link plans Akron to Youngstown.

Galion Columbus Mabon New York Central Four Track News William A. Miller Big Four Chattanooga Jackson Mich Cincinnati Northern W. P. Brawley Mr. Miller E. H. Larue Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie Richmond Charles Fowler Allen Pennsylvania Claypool Baltimore & Ohio New York Vanderbilts Journal Akron Youngstown Vanderbilt Lines Ohio Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Washington Ind Cone H. G. Clark Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad Chicago Cincinnati J. Q. van Winkle Union Philadelphia Reading Buffalo Pittsburg Rochester Beech Creek Baer Reading Road Cleveland Virginia Graves Indiana, Decatur & Western Springfield National Good Roads Manager Great Northern Hill Wilson Agricultural Department M. A. Hanna St. Paul Minnesota

Moving Day at Acton Park Sets Stage for Assembly

Acton Park hosts the first week of Acton Assembly with over thirty-five families in cottages and more arriving. The program opens with phonographic concert and sermons by Rev. Kellogg and Rev. Baldridge, followed by stereopticon views and addresses by notable speakers including General John B. Gordon. Music and singing accompany the events led by Rev. Sylvester and Mrs. Flora A. West.

Acton Park Tabernacle H. W. Kellogg Central Avenue H. W. Baldridge Madison Acton Assembly Carlin & Lenox Company Indianapolla Dr. Kellogg Indianapolis Christ Ind R. R. Bryan Franklin Doddridge Greencastle Frame Muncie United States Congressman Griffith Indiana C. B. Sylvester Flora A. West

Marion Trust Company Elects Director and Declares Dividend

At the Marion Trust Company semi annual meeting held yesterday afternoon directors declared a dividend of 4 1/4 percent on paid up stock of 150 dollars and added 16 322 22 to undivided profits. Victor K Hendricks of Hendricks Vance Co was elected a director to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Samuel A Mor rice cashier of Fletcher National Bank.

Marion Trust Company Victor K. Hendricks Hendricks-Vance Company South Meridian Street Samuel A. Morrice Fletcher National Ban

Hotel Lobby Gleanings on Fire Underwriters View

A Spencer House visitant and Indiana League of Fire Underwriters member explains rising fire losses. He notes Indiana’s yearly losses outpace last year, reflects higher rates yet not enough for profit, and cites factory operation and clutter as fire causes. The group meets monthly to discuss the insurance landscape.

Spencer House Indiana League of Fire Underwriters Spencer Indiana

Alvin E Jackson heads the Martha private car crew in town

Alvin E. Jackson, imported from New York by Union Traction Co. general manager McCulloch, oversees the Martha, the private car used by guests. A multilingual former valet and cabin boy, Jackson recalls Europe and a New York death mystery, praising the car and its comfort. Motorman Emory H. Johnson is named among the crew.

Alvin E. Jackson Martha McCulloch Union Traction Company Jackson New York Europe George P. Scribner New Yorker Japan Honolulu Emory H. Johnson

Watson Plans a Busy Campaign Itinerary

Representative James E. Watson of the Sixth district outlines a hectic summer schedule. He travels to Beloit Kansas to address Chautauqua audiences, then to Sacramento California for a state convention and district speeches. After September first he resumes in his district before a national campaign push across several districts.

John B. Gordon James E. Watson Congress Watson Beloit Kan California Sacramento Srepresentaliy Metcalf Kahn Coombs Needham Washington Indiana State Committee National Congressional Campaign Committee Overstreet Hemenway Mr. Holliday Messrs. Cromer and Brick

Campaigner Landis Visits Denison in Indiana Race

Frederick Landis, slender with grey eyes and brown curls, toured the Denison Hotel lobby and declared he will make a big mark in Indiana politics after defeating George W. Steele for the Eleventh district renomination. He said he has recovered from illness after the Wabash convention and explained he was campaigning among farmer friends.

Denison Hotel Indiana Frederick Landis George W. Steele Young Landis Father Careles Landis

Corn Growth and Political Moves Across Indiana

Col Wingate promotes a new corn tale in a district known for big yields with stalks growing astonishingly in nine days. Local farmers report record wheat and corn prospects, high grain quality, and awaiting markets. Senator Wood invited Fairbanks to Meharry grove while plans for the Eleventh district campaign unfold with Democratic state chairman O'Brien in transit to Peru for a convention.

John C. Wingate Montgomery County State Board of Tax Commissioners Colonels Philip Deiter Wingate Nattie Suiters O'Brien Democratic State Committee Grand Hotel Peru Dearbon Franklin Ohio State Committee

Death of George M. Tichenor Creates Appraisers Vacancy

The death in New York of George M. Tichenor assistant secretary of the treasury under Harrison creates a vacancy on the board of general appraisers of customs. The position was created under the McKinley tariff and pays 7400 a year for life. W D Bynum was nominated by McKinley but the Senate refused confirmation and he later joined the board of commissioners to codify the laws.

New York George M. Tichenor the Treasury Harrison General Appraisers of Customs W. D. Bynum McKinley Senate Board of Commissioners Tichenor Indiana

Local Tribunals Face Week of Closures and Extended Hearing

The county courts close this week except the Circuit Court which is extended for the Schafer saloon license remonstrance hearing that began June 18 and may run to month’s end. Superior courts likely adjourn soon with only a few pending cases remaining. Leslie Hewitt of Indianapolis, formerly with Crosby Hewitt Co of Buffalo, filed for bankruptcy in U S Court yesterday listing debts of 4528.82 with no assets and notes borrowing to cover costs. He says the indebtedness arose while with the Buffalo firm, which assigned in 189? and he paid 8 percent of the firm’s debts.

Circuit Court Schafer Leslie Hewitt Indianapolis Crosby, Hewitt & Co Buffalo United States Hewitt

Hulses Divorce Suit Alleges Marital Turmoil

Albert J. Huls sues wife Margaret for divorce claiming she roams the streets cursing him and told him to leave if he did not like her living. Wallace W. Winkler files for divorce from Ida alleging she is an habitual drunkard and intoxicated in public places. Security Trust Company as receiver of a wallpaper store at 21 Massachusetts avenue sold to Joseph J. Schmid and James H. Cordray for 572.50 with Judge Carter approving. Vina M. Perrott appointed administratrix of William L. Harper estate with a 200 bond.

Albert J. Huls Margaret Huls Wallace W. Winkler Ida Winkler the Security Trust Company James W. Crewes Henry Gramse Massachusetts Avenue Joseph J. Schmid James H. Cordray Carter Superior Court

New Suits Filed and Divorce Petitions Listed

The report lists name change petitions and several civil actions in progress. Luther James Polcar seeks a name change in Circuit Court. The City Bond Company sues Katie Land ee and others. Albert J. Huls petitions for divorce from Margaret Huls in Superior Court Room 2. Anna M. Prince sues William F. Prince for divorce in Superior Court Room 1. Wallace W. Winkler seeks divorce from Ida Winkler in Superior Court Room 2.

Luther James Polcar the City Bond Company Katie Landee Et al Albert J. Huls Margaret Huls Anna M. Prince William F. Prince Wallace W. Winkler Ida Winkler

Evaneville Terre Haute Railroad suit vs Terre Haute city

Court notes indicate Evaneville and Terre Haute Railroad Company et al sue the City of Terre Haute. Appellants include Parke C. C. and J. Crawford Weir with exhibit references. Case caption lists Weir versus State.

Evaneville & Terre Haute Railroad Company Et al Terre Haute Parke C. C. Appellant Iss

Appellate Briefs Include School Board Appeal

In the case captions a sequence of appellate records is listed including ex rel Nellie Worl by her next friend and Henry C C Appellants brief. Joseph Shafiro vs John C Schultz appears with Laporte 5 C Record. Assignment of errors and bond minute entries noted. Samuel A Hogue v State ex rel Board of School Commissioners of Indianapolis Hendricks C C appellant motion to transfer to Supreme Court noted.

Nellie Worl Henry C. C. Appellants Joseph Shafiro John C. Schultz Laporte Samuel A. Hogue Board of School Commissioners of Indianapolis Hendricks C. C Supreme Court

Negligence and Contributory Fault in Street Accident

A young picnic party member injured when an omnibus overturned due to city street negligence and a driver’s fault. The court held the driver’s negligence not imputable to the plaintiff and she could recover against the city.

City of St Paul Northwestern Minn Start

Local Wholesale Trade Sluggish Amid Quiet Season

Local markets show dull activity with poultry, eggs, and butter holding firm. Wheat and corn arrivals surge, prices steady, and canned tomatoes ease as fresh stock appears. wagon market reports varied price ranges for grains, hay, and poultry with modest demand and downward pressure on some items.

Soate Timothy

Unclear historic goods prices list including leather and provisions

A dated ledger style list shows varied prices for leather goods such as oak sole and hemlock sole plus nails, steel, and horseshoes. It also covers raw linseed oil, coal oil, produce prices for fruits and vegetables, canned and boxed items, and general provisions with numerous per unit costs.

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