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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1902

Page

8

Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Sanders Policy Case

Harry Sanders was tried in Police Court on July 3 for engaging in the policy business. The jury retired at 6 o'clock and found Sanders guilty, fining him 10 dollars plus costs totaling 22 dollars. Detective Holtz and Captain Gerber testified amid vigorous objections by defense attorney Frank McCray. Stephen Tewell, a Colored witness, testified about the day’s events and a small white paper play card used to place bets. Sanders is detained to pay the verdict.

Harry Sanders Holtz and Wallace Sanders Frank McCray Gerber Collins McCray Cass Connoway Holtz Stephen Tewell Laniers Tewell Duncan East Washington Street Muncie James W. Feagier John Dailey A. J. Smith Albert Armstrong Robert M. Dunlop John Sturm Charles Reagan C. E. Downey E. S. Shellhouse Frank Lindemann L. A. Jackson

Hawthorne Musical Club to perform twice at Broad Ripple Park

Broad Ripple Park management signs a contract with the Hawthorne Musical Club of Boston for two appearances in the park pavilion next Sunday. The five-member group offers daily program changes with a wide range of instruments and humorous sketches. Members named include J. W. Holley and Willis L. Ray.

Broad Ripple Park Hawthorne Musical Club Boston The Park Pavilion New York City Willis L. Ray J. W. Holley Clinton F. Messer L. W. Osgood W. E. Colby

Postmaster from English promotes Republican press plan

Postmaster J R Pro of Crawford county, owner of two formerly Democratic newspapers, has converted them to Republicanism and predicts strong GOP prospects in Crawford. Democrats quarrel over a senatorial candidate for Crawford, Spencer, and Perry counties. Jerre Suddarth is urged as a joint senatorial nominee. Livengood and Yount plan to defeat Landis in the Ninth district and seek Kirkpatrick as nominee, with no final decision reached.

J. R. Pro English Crawford County Republican County Committee Mr. Pro Pro Crawford Spencer Perry Payton Spencer County Jerre Suddarth Suddarth A. T. Livengood H. C. Yount Grand Hotel Covington Yount Democratic Committee Fountain County Livengood Representative Landis Kirkpatrick Live

Proscribed Electric Line Story At Columbia Club

State Tax Board member John C. Wingate described a Terre Haute trip with Parks M. Martin during a recent street railway strike. A local man warned of a boycott against all riders, prompting Martin to remark they would face a fierce response if targeted.

John C. Wingate State Board of Tax Commissioners Columbia Club Parks M. Martin Vigo County State Tax Board Martin

Senator Fairbanks Secures Move to Water Guthrie District

Tension over rural free delays and activity in the matter leads Senator Fairbanks to obtain a promise that Special Agent Ela will visit Guthrie's district after completing work in Jackson County. H. H. Wheeler, Lake County clerk, returned from vacation with his wife and stated no further talk of changing the county seat, now that Hammond has a Superior Court building.

Fairbanks Ela Guthrie Jackson County H. H. Wheeler Lake County

Two Narrow Escapes on Washington Street

A young man and a woman driving a horse and buggy on Washington Street narrowly avoided serious injury after colliding with a Tenth Street streetcar near Meridian. The buggy wheel was struck but occupants remained in place as the horse bolted along Meridian and Washington in a second near miss with two streetcars en route to Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Washington Street Meridian Street Maryland Street Pennsylvania Virginia Avenue Shelby

Columbia voting machine report praises security and secrecy

The Indiana voting machine commission delivered its report on the Columbia machine to Columbia Company president James M. Wood. It lauds absolute secrecy and tamper resistance, notes multiple party ballots, and states the device is durable, accurate, and suitable for use in Indiana counties with potential Indianapolis manufacture.

Indiana Commission On Voting Machines Columbia James M. Wood Columbia Company Indiana Indianapolis

Big Real Estate Day Nets 140000 In City Deals

Real estate transfers yesterday totaled 140066.48 with twenty five deeds. John W. Bruce sold forty five lots on Cornell and Ashland to Flora A. Wulschner for 3000 with the Bruce receiving a 260 acre farm valued at 20000. Addison L. Roache sold parcels to W. J. Hale for 71000 including Roache residence on North Pennsylvania near Eleventh for 15000 and lots on New York Street Belt Railroad for 12000 plus fifty five lots in North Indianapolis for 22000. Evans Woollen sold on Talbot near Sixteenth to Harmon H. Friedley for 7700. Ferdinand A. Mueller sold to the Indiana Veterinary College on Fast Market near Davidson for 7000.

John W. Bruce Cornell and Ashland Avenues Bellefountaine Twenty-third Streets John Wocher & Brother Flora A. Wulschner Bruce Wulschner Addison L. Roache W. J. Hale Roche North Pennsylvania Street Eleventh New York Street Belt Railroad East Washington Street Pine Street Indianapolis Evans Woollen Talbott Avenue Sixteenth Street Harmon H. Friedley Ferdinand A. Mueller Fast Market Street Davidson Indiana Veterinary College

Young woman arrested for forging La Follette check in city

Mildred Fields, a 24 year old said to be heiress, was arrested after presenting a $5 check bearing Jesse J. M. La Follette’s name at the Oneida Hotel. Detectives say she forged the signature to raise money for hotel bills and to start a stenography school. She claimed a moral life but faced bond and possible charges. She had ties to Portland Frankfort and Muncie and claimed family wealth.

Splan and Haley Mildred Fields Frankfort Jesse J. M. la Follette United States District Attorney Splan J. M. Hall Oneida Hall Mr. la Follette Merchants’ National Bank Portland Weller Cincinnati Ilinois Huntington Muncie Kinsey East Main Street

Go Vote Campaign Advice From New Castle Republican Leader

Charles S. Hernly former chairman of the Republican state committee visited town and urged Republicans to mobilize the vote this fall. He dismissed campaigning arguments, saying the key is turnout to push the party to a statewide majority he estimates between four thousand and four thousand. He emphasized backing the ticket over persuading undecided Democrats.

Charles S. Hernly New Castle Republican State Committee

Saupp Eyes Mexican Cane Venture at Denison Hotel

Dr M J C Saupp heads a large sugar cane plantation project in Mexico. He claims 500 acres for cane, plans a thousand dollar sugar mill and a distillery, and expects nine dollars per acre in gold. He says Mexican labor costs are far lower than in Louisiana.

M. J. C. Saupp Mexico Denison Pittsburg Louisiana

Struck On His Feet In Sudden Scaffold Fall

Charles Baker, a tinner for P Purcell on Massachusetts avenue, had a severe accident while working in Sommers furniture store on East Washington street. A scaffold plank gave way throwing him to the floor. He stood rigid for a minute then fell. His fingers paralyzed and jaw dropped. Taken home to 320 West Ohio street. Dr. Goodwin treated him and he showed some improvement after the doctor left.

Charles Baker P. Purcell Massachusetts Avenue Sommers East Washington Street Baker West Ohio Street Goodwin

Train and trip specials from Indianapolis area listings

Saturday August 2d rail trips include Terre Haute and Return 1.00 Greencastle 0.75 Lake Maxinkuckee 1.00. Sunday July 27th special trains from Indianapolis to Vincennes and Cincinnati with multiple departures. Yellowstone Park vestibuled Pullman from Indianapolis. July 27th Indiana through Pennsylvania Lines to Vincennes and Cincinnati via Chestnut. call JOHN E. TURNER for details. insurance ad included.

Indianapolis Louisville Lawrencebu Nee Eae Indianapolis Union Station Aurora Lawrenceburg Acton Park Greencastle Terre Haute Yellowstone Park John E. Turner Northern Pacific By Jackson Place

Rule About Pardons For Inmates Of Reformatories

Those visiting the Governor for pardons or paroles during Tax Commission sessions will be disappointed as he has no time to listen. Paroles or pardons require a commendable prison record. Before applying, obtain the prison record of the prisoner. if not first class, the inquiry is not worth the Governor’s time.

Statehouse Tax Commission Reformatory

Lake Erie & Western excursion to Sandusky via Monon Route

The Lake Erie and Western Railway advertises an 81.50 round trip from Indianapolis to Sandusky and return leaving Saturday night August 2. Through sleepers from Indianapolis starting Monday August 4. Berths and chairs available via A H Sellars and R P Aigeo C P A. Pennsylvania lines offer Indiana tickets July 4 to August 12 with return by August 12. Special low fares for Children’s Day July 26 from I V division points.

Lake Erie & Western R. R Sandusky Return Pennsylvania Lines Indiana I. V. Division San Francisco Los Angeles Indianapolis Colorado California Chicago Peoria St. Louis Big Four East Washington Street Union Station J. M. Bronson A. G. P. A. Indipolis

Backyard Fight Ends with Injuries in Court Dispute

John Winchester and Naldo Coleman clashed after Coleman refused water from a shared well. Winchester struck with a hammer, Coleman answered with a bucket blow, Winchester’s son joined in, all three injured party and assailants jailed. City Hospital treated Winchester. police arrested two others.

John Winchester Naldo Coleman Chestnut Street Winchester Coleman Morgan Simon

Combination rail and lake trips offered by Algéo agency

Five dollar put in Bay rate and five dollar Vic C H D and D and C steamers. Tickets valid twelve days from Saturday Aug 2. For details contact agents or address R P Alg eo D P A Viec H D. Personal tours including all expenses. send for booklet. Address R P Alg eo D P A.

Vic C D. and C R. P. Algeo

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