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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1902

Page

8

Jubilant merchants council approves heating and lighting contract

The city council approved a heating and lighting contract amid broad support from merchants. Councilman Berry, a Democrat, cast the sole vote against the ordinance.

Council Berry

Merchants Aim to Back City Heating and Lighting Deal

A large delegation of business men filled the city hall as the Merchants Association pressed for passage of a mercantile electric lighting and smoke abatement ordinance. The vote, 19 to 1 with one absent, showed broad support despite some opposition over committee conduct. The meeting also touched on police staffing, street funds, and street name changes.

Merchants’ Association Berry Thirteenth Ward Halderman Negrey Negley Sourbier Holliday McFarland Cooper Wahl Meyer Elliott Mortality Shea W. C. Bobbs Merchants’ Company Board of Trade E. C. Atkins Breunig Irvington Tuxedo Board of Public Works Board of Health North Street Pennsylvania Street Fort Wayne Avenue Rye Street Eppert Dewey Avenue Andrews Avenue Andrews Stree

Crown Hill Cemetery Drainage Sewer Plan Modified

The Board of Public Works revised the Northwestern avenue sewer to drain Crown Hill Cemetery. A four foot brick sewer will run along Twenty eighth to Dye street, reaching the cemetery, with Crown Hill paying about 12 dollars per main sewer cost and 24 thousand dollars for the branch. Bids will be invited after a council approval.

Board of Public Works Northwestern Avenue Crown Hill Cemetery Thirtieth Street Twenty Eighth Street Nice Street Thirty-second Street Dye Street Crown Cereny Crown Hill Francis M. Lackey National Surety Company Indianapolis Twenty-third Street Capitol Avenue Illinois Street H. C. Roney Union Surety Company First Alley Alabama Street Thirteenth Street Twenty-fourth Street Fall Creek Twenty-eight Street Twenty-eighth

Custody Dispute Over OneYearOld Fleetwood Child

Grandparents John and Bessie Fleetwood petition for a writ of habeas corpus to gain custody of Rowland Fleetwood now with Mrs. Fleetwood's parents Richard and Alice Ash. The Ashes refuse, citing grandparent rights. Mrs. Ash previously opposed the marriage, expelled Fleetwood from the home, kept the child, and ordered her daughter away. Judge McMaster to hear in chambers Thursday. Also several new suits listed, including mortgage foreclosures, divorces, and receiverships, with various courts and parties named.

John Bessie Fleetwood Rowland Fleetwood

New Catholic Bishop Named for Cheyenne Diocese

Rome July 21 Propaganda Congregation approved Rev James J Keane pastor of the Church of the Im maculate Conception Minneapolis Minn for bishop of the Cheyenne Wyo diocese The move includes the division of Sioux Falls S D into a new diocese with Lead and Lawrence counties forming the new bishopric.

Rome Congregation Propaganda James J. Keane Church of the Immaculate Conception Minneapolis Minn Cheyenne Wyo Sioux Falls Bisho O'Gorman Lawrence County

Editors Enjoy Outing At Put-In-Bay Island

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Put-In-Bay Island Ohio July 21 editors from Indiana Republican Editorial Association conclude their meeting and tour lakeside sites. Delegation includes Otto Stecihan A W Tracey Charles Beeson J B Whitehead John Gregory M W Pershing Ed T Staley E E Farnshell George B and W W Lockwood G W Driscoll J P Goodrich and Miss Nellie Diggs among others visiting Sandusky Cedar Point Johnsons Island and Buffalo Niagara Falls before continuing to Buffalo.

Indianapolis Journal Put-In Bay Island Indiana Republican Editorial Association Lakes James Goodrich Miss Diggs Winchester George William Lockwood Detroit Buffalo Sandusky Mack Georgia Great Lakes Johnson's Island Indiana Putin Bay Ohio Association Niagara Otto Stecihan Indiana Free Press Indianapolis A. W. Tracey Hartford City Times Charles H. Beeson Winchester Journal J. B. Whitehead American Associated Press John Gregory Williamsport Republican M. W. Pershing Tipton Advocate Ed T. Staley E. E. Farnshell Call- Leader Elwood George B W. W. Lockwood Peru Republican G. W. Driscoll Muncie Star J. P. Goodrich Miss Nellie Diggs Winchester Herald Robert Williamson Kokomo News R.S. Truitt Noblesville Ledger George J. Landon J. D. Hogate Danville Repubican A. R. Keeling Logansport Journal W. R. Small Union W. E. Penrod Winamac Republican Alfred E. Dickey George W. Patchell Union City Times W. S. Montgomery Greenfield Republican

Honors for Americans in Prince Henry trip rewards

Berlin dispatch reports cabinet plans to award about 300 Americans involved in Prince Henry of Prussia's U S visit with various orders. Papers were sent to Emperor William for signature after months of correspondence and US embassy review. Decorations, chiefly crown orders, include numerous grades such as Red Eagle with thirty shades.

Berlin Prince Henry of Prussia United States Emperor William Foreign Office von Holleben Washington Prince Henry Holleben State Department

Threats of Bryanites Seek New National Party Plan

A Manhattan beach conference with Senator Dubois, Senator Pettigrew, Prof. Croppers, and George Shibley discussed forming a new national party. They aim to unify the Liberal Democracy and pursue a platform aligned with democracy’s original principles. Pettigrew predicts Bryan will not run in the regular Democratic ticket in 14 but may influence the platform. free silver is no longer a political issue.

New York Manhattan Beach United States F. T. Dubois Idaho R. F. Pettigrew South Dakota Garrett Croppers Imperial University Tokio George Shibley Washington Liberal Democracy Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Iowa Shibley Pettigrew Bryan Kansas City Alaska South Africa Beef Trust

The Honey Making Industry Boosts Beekeeping News

National Beekeepers' Association plans a major Denver meeting in September with wide attendance from the U S and Canada. Reports defend honey crops against heavy rains, noting healthy blooms and a profitable season. Beekeeping costs, queen rearing, grafting, and the superiority of Italian bees are discussed, along with safe handling and city beekeeping. A 1904 world’s fair bee exhibit is planned as well as a New York plant breeding conference featuring prominent researchers and topics on hybridization and cultivar improvement.

St. Joseph National Beekeepers’ Association Denver United States Canada Colorado Mr. Abbott Abbott Italy Cyprus Cincinnati Germany Kansas City Journal Missouri Kansas Kansas City

The hired man in farm life and corn outlooks

A survey of the hired man on western farms notes the economic strain of keeping a horse and buggy for him, wages around 24 dollars monthly, board, wash, and horse. Kansas City reports booming corn prospects with strong yields expected, drought risk limited by moisture. Washington Special discusses Dr. L. O. Howard’s Europe trip to study mulberry trees and gypsy moth pests, plus sorghum hay curing guidance. Washington Star reflects on the passing of the scythe and shift to modern mowing machines.

Perry City Atlantic Messenger West Washington L. O. Howard Department of Agriculture Europe Congress Wilson Recretary Howard Washington Star Capitol Grounds

New Vegetables Reach U S Markets From Asia and France

A New York dealer describes two vegetables newly seen by the public about four years ago. Oriental Romaine, a winter salad from China, now grown as far south as North Carolina, sells for about 15 to 20 cents per head weighing roughly one pound. Japanese crosue, a salad garnish also used cooked, now grown mainly in France, appears in baskets and sells at about 15 to 20 cents per pound.

New York China North Carolina France

Indiana Auditor Certifies Insurance Statement 1902

The Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the statement of the condition of an insurance company as of June 30, 1902, on file in the auditor’s office. W. H. Hart signs and seals the declaration dated July 21, 1902, confirming the document’s accuracy and official custody.

State of Indiana Office of Auditor of State State of Indiana W. H. Hart Auditor of State of the I. W. H. Hart State Newark Fire Insurance Co ClMce Cory

Dividend Declared But Not Yet Due In Insurance Note

Total assets and losses not yet adjusted. Dividend declared but not yet due. Amount required to reinsure outstanding risks is referenced in the note.

Nevedybet Qpeenereaene Comnane

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