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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1901

Page

4

Be Will Oppose Annexation Of Tuxedo In Indianapolis

A Tuxedo residents delegation urged the Ordinance Committee to annex Tuxedo to Indianapolis with a proposed boundary along Washington Street to the railroad. Councilman Perrott opposed the plan, citing revenue costs. The committee planned to tour the suburb and report. partisan lines suggested a possible minority view.

Tuxedo Henry Mohr C. ©. Dunn J. Randolph Charles Collins O. Keely J. B. Montieue Indianapolis Washington Street Pennsylvania Railroad Company Keller Mr. Wheeler Perrott Streight Ie Lancaster Irightwood Brightwood Santa Dunnela Evler Andi Lkely

Must Wear Their Coats Shirtwaist Police Debate

Police Superintendent Quigley returned from the Milwaukee Elks convention and conferred with Board of Safety Chairman Hyde about shirtwaist attire for Indianapolis patrolmen. He dismissed unbuttoned coats as inappropriate in hot weather. A petition by township assessor M Jefferson urged permission for shirts, but officials doubt success. Contracts approved for a local sewer and an assessment roll for a brick roadway on Pierson Street.

Quigley Milwaukee Hyde Board of Safety Indianapolis M. L. Jefferson Eugene Sheehan West Street Morris Street Wilkins Street George Saddler Gottlob Geiger Sureties Pierson Street Twenty-fourth Street

Inmate Dies at Resort After Despondency and Suspected Poison

Maud Shaw, 325 West Washington Street resort inmate, died about 7 p.m. last night after a personal crisis and suspected poison. She had been released from the workhouse Saturday and was despondent over alleged mistreatment by a man recently arrested. She left the house yesterday evening, returned to read, then collapsed. Dr. Manker attempted to aid but pronounced her death. The body was removed by an undertaker and her parents are living.

Maud Shaw West Washington Street Pr. Manker Romney

Bethany Park assembly opens as camp mood grows

The eighteenth annual Bethany Park gathering opens with a dry, breezy outlook. Rev. L L Carpenter and Howard Cale speak during opening services in the tabernacle. Sunrise prayers, Children's Day program, concerts, and a Zion's King cantata are planned.

Bethany Park Association Tabernacle L. L. Carpenter Wabash Howard Cale Greenfield Choir Bethany Choir Rushville Criswell New Shively McConoha New Castle William Hardin Greenwood Franklin Nancy Cox Spencer F. W. Newman Lafayette Henry Hodges Paragon W. F. Ackman Windfall Cal Rock and Family Indianapolis Ff. W. Randall B. W. Everman Burlington Edna Stringe Jeffersonville Orrey Harney Bethel A. W. Connor Irvington Mr. Connor Brother Scofield Bethany Park

Indiana Lincoln League Sets Next Annual Convention in Terre Haute

The Indiana Lincoln League met at the Denison Hotel to plan the Terre Haute convention on February 12, 1902. A speakers committee includes Storms, Minton, Kriefenstein, McGuire, and Clark with aims to invite Senators Fairbanks, Beveridge, and Hanna. An October visit committee was also named.

Indiana Lincoln League Century Club Denison Daniel E. Storms Lafayette Grant Mitchener George W. Krietenstein Lincoln League Terre Haute R. C. Minton Martinsville George W. Kriefenstein Newton J. McGuire Indianapolis John E. Clark Marion United States Fairbanks Beveridge Marcus A. Hanna Thompson Club League

Died in His Chair German Methodist Leader Ahrens

Reverend William Ahrens, long a public figure in German Methodism, died last week at his Tacoma Avenue home after a career spanning conversion in Cincinnati in 1884 and ministry from 1885. Deafness ended his preaching in 1860, but he wrote books including The Powers Dwight and Darkness, which his daughter Matilda Ahrens will revise. He founded German benevolent societies and the Berea German Orphan Asylum in Ohio.

William Ahrens Tacoma Avenue Germany Cincinnati Berea United States Dwight Darkness Matilda Ahrens

Postal Clerk Disgraced After Years of Mail Theft

Frank M. Smallwood, a veteran postal clerk on the railroad run between this city and Pittsburg, was arrested by Post Office Inspectors Holmes and Fletcher for rifling the mails. He admitted guilt after a long pursuit stretching back to 1890, with missing letters dating to 1898. Evidence gathered over months confirmed his involvement, leading to bail set at 2000 and his confinement in Marion county jail.

Frank M. Smallwood A. R. Holmes W. T. Fletcher Pittsburg Smallwood Holmes and Fletcher Indianapolis Kansas Topeka Kan Mr. Holmes Cincinnati Union Station Fletcher Holmes Moores Marion County Park Avenue

Haines case on delay and venue change in Indiana voting charge

The State of Indiana v Alvin E Haines saw a second hearing for illegally voting in Republican precinct committeeman primaries. A venue change was granted to Squire Hawkins in West Indianapolis. Hearing set for next Saturday and Republican officials claim Democrats aim to delay near their primaries. Charles A Bookwalter works on acceptance letter to stand as Republican mayoral nominee.

State of Indiana Alvin E. Haines Justice Shuck Haughville Justice Sheppard Squire Hawkins West Indianapolis Haines Muir Republican City Committee Charles A. Bookwalter Bookwalter

Crazy Circus Entertains at Cyclorama Building

The Red Men's League staged a quirky “crazy circus” last night at the Cyclorama on West Market Street. Cages from Bostock’s Zoo housed dummies with animal histories while a burlesque band and clowns performed on a main tent platform. The show drew a large, appreciative audience.

Red Men's League West Market Street Bostock’s Zoo

New Realty Firm and Central Printing Share Incorporations

Jonas Ladson W L Ladson and J E M Pursell of Paxton Sullivan county with James Hobbs of Vincennes formed Ladson Hobbs Realty Co in Vincennes with 20000 stock. The Central Printing Co Mun ele organized by A C Scott EB M Scott J T FP zeneines and W A Richison with 10000 capital. The German Baptist Brethren Church Incorporated its missionary committee for central Indiana as The Home Church and Missionary Committee for Middle Indiana.

Jonas Ladson W. L. Ladson J. E. M. Pursell Paxton Sullivan County James Hobbs Vincennes Ladson & Hobbs Realty Company Central Printing Company Munele A. C. Scott EB. M. Scott J. T. FP. Zeneines W. A. Richison

Acton Park Meeting Cancelled by Heat and Detention

Sweltering heat at Acton Park led to cancellation of a morning 10:30 service by Dr. Hickman chancellor of DePauw University. Dr. Lewis of Moore’s Hill College spoke at 3:30 on denominational schools and church relations, noting enrollment and ministry proportions, while Epworth League officers led a special evening service.

Epworth League Irvington Acton R. Scott Hyde Irvington M Hyde Miss Robinson Shelbyville Dr. Hilton Indianapolia Amanda Smith Pearce Acton Park Hickman de Pauw University Indianapolis Lewis Moore's Hill College

Madden Announces Democratic Candidacy for Councillman at Large

Robert M. Madden foreman at Udell wooden ware works declares his run for councillman at large on the Democratic ticket. He previously won a council seat four years ago and was re nominated two years ago but was defeated by a Republican.

Robert M. Madden Udell Councillman

Democrats to announce primaries after Milwaukee trip

Chairman Fanning returns from the Elks conclave in Milwaukee. Primaries likely by August 15. Rumor says Mayor Taggart will declare he is not seeking renomination and would decline if nominated.

Fanning Milwaukee the Elks Taggart

Broad Ripple Ride Turns Violent Night Raid

Broad Ripple sheriff reports a night incident as a party on Sun shine started up the river around 11 o'clock. At 11 30 Indians landed near Morand camp in woods and fired. Two colored men sleeping in bunks aboard Pauline fled and hid under the boiler until Morand reassured them.

Morand Pauline Mr. Morand

Fake call wastes time at South West Street Dispensary

A bogus call to a City Dispensary doctor at 1722 South West Street led to a needless trip and delayed care for gravely ill patients. The report described a girl burned in the river bottoms, but no such address or accident could be verified. police and fire crews cope with frequent fake alerts and related disturbances.

South West Street Dr. Gray Costa

Debs To Attend State and National Socialist Meetings

Eugene Debs will speak at the Sunday state Social Democrats meeting and the Monday national gathering aimed at uniting Socialist factions. Dual headquarters have operated in Springfield Mass and Chicago as twenty one Chicago founders travel by wheels to join the events.

Eugene Debs Social Democrats Springfield Mass Chicago

Dunlap Hats Featured at Seaton's Store Tourists Notice

Notices for tourists about mail forwarding with no extra charge from the Daily and Sunday Journal. Summer seashore excursions via Pennsylvania Lines priced at $15 round trip with August 8 start and twelve day return, plus special trains to Atlantic City Cape May and coast resorts. Routes include Big Four via Snathia and Pennsy changes, with train times and dates July 28 and July 25.

Daily Sunday Journal United States Canada Atlantic City Cape May W. W. Richardson Indianapolis Ind Madison Columbus Decatur

Tax Board Hears Traction Firm Advocate Freight Sale

J A Van Osdal of Anderson representing Union Traction asks to drop freight business as tangible property valued at 1040. F J Van Vorhis urges higher Belt railway assessment. Board aims to finish transportation property assessments tonight possibly midnight. Next week appeals from County Boards of Review will be heard.

State Tax Board J. A. van Osdal Anderson Union Traction Company F. J. van Vorhis

Incidents of Camp Life on the River outing near Broad Ripple

John E. Morand president of the Indianapolis Transfer Company hosts a day on his river camp for about a dozen guests including James E. Fennessy and Mr. Southern of Cincinnati. They travel by tallyho coach, enjoy fried chicken, river rides, and music. A late night joke on camp colored staff is noted, linked to Captain Norvell of the steamer Sunshine.

John E. Morand Indianapolis Broad Ripple Pauline Mr. Morand James E. Fennessy Mr. Southern Cincinnati Morand Captain Norvell Sunshine Norv

Free-for-all duel on South street ends in arrests

A wild street brawl on South street in front of a tinshop led to the arrest of Thomas Blackwell of 1025 Carter street and James Haley of 13 South Senate avenue. Two other participants escaped. The fight allegedly started over a glass of beer or a coat dispute. All were severely bruised. one was reportedly taken by friends before an ambulance arrived.

South Street Thomas Blackwell Carter Street James Haley South Senate Avenue

Reception for Sergt Louis A Miller at Talbot Avenue

Last night at 2419 Talbot Avenue residents hosted a reception for Sergt Louis A Miller of Company C Thirteenth Regiment United States Volunteers who had recently returned from the Philippines. The English Zouaves performed exhibition drills and their band played as guests enjoyed refreshments and a general good time.

Talbott Avenue Louis A. Miller Thirteenth Regiment United States Volunteers Philippines

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