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.
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
8
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Total assets and losses not yet adjusted. Dividend declared but not yet due. Amount required to reinsure outstanding risks is referenced in the note.
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