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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
2
A local retailer announces large price cuts on a wide range of white waists including exclusive novelty designs. Customers are urged to visit the shop for bargains on stylish garments, with discounts highlighted across multiple sizes and styles.
Col J B Maynard veteran editor dies at his home 1 Lockerbie street at 6 30 am after a brief illness. Born Feb 10, 1819 in New York he lived in Indianapolis thirty years and was a well known political writer. He worked with Watterson and Henry Watterson in Louisville and later led the St Joseph Gazette in Missouri before joining the Indianapolis Sentinel. He celebrated his 83rd birthday on Feb 0 with friends.
Colonel J B Maynard, Indiana Home Guard colonel and longtime civic figure, dies after a life tied to the Democratic Party and labor causes. Survived by three children and two grandchildren, funeral services set for this afternoon at his home, with interment in Louisville. Central Labor Union lauds him as a faithful friend of trade union principles.
Detectives arrested P B Byrnes of Anderson on fraud charges after he advertised a new tobacco habit cure in Indianapolis papers and recruited seven middle aged women as agents. He filled tins with pellets and sold them in boxes, claiming curative properties linked to a London Ladies League and a Detroit works label. He bonded out on ten dollars while promising to clear his name.
Dr Harold of 1701 College avenue woke to a burglar in Laura Hall's home at 3 am. Laura coughed to alert Harold who woke his revolver armed nephew. The burglar fled as shots fired. Neighbor Al Mathey heard the shots aboard a streetcar and, with officers, searched alleys. no one injured. Losses included 315 dollars, a 1 dollar gold watch, a diamond valued at 15, and 9 dollars in cash. A poodle was reported stolen from D L Rife, with other South Side robberies noted.
The article details charges against Judge Jackson amid a West Virginia coal strike. It cites equity principles, cited violations of mining laws, and Secretary Wilson’s views on injunctions. It notes contributions from mining districts, including a 1000 dollar Alabama donation, and discusses proposed commissary stores to supply strikers.
George Tracy, arrested in Greenfield, admits engaging in passing counterfeit money and making counterfeit nickels with a fellow Elliott. He claims prior work chopping wood near New Philadelphia and plans to use the coins for nickel in the slot machines. Tracy had 1% counterfeit nickels on arrest. deputies moved to transport him for trial.
Dr J Y Kennedy of Hillsboro formerly resided here lies seriously ill at Acton Indiana. He suffers blood poisoning from a razor scratch and is reported in critical condition. Kennedy is known in Indianapolis practice and is an Indiana Medical College and Rush Medical College graduate.
The Merchants' Heating and Lighting Co chief, W C Bobbs, left for New York as first site hopes failed when owner demanded double the price for Union tracks land. The tale mirrors broader real estate rapacity that scuttled M E Ingalls Big Four shops plan and the National Card Works bid, both leading to relocation to Bellefontaine and Norwood with hundreds of jobs.
Reginald Roberts and Mona Demerest opened a rain soaked week at Fair Bank Fairview Park Indianapolis. Roberts a tenor impressed crowds with If I But Knew and I d Love You Anyway while Demerest displayed a strong soprano in Habanara and Love s Sorrow encore. Both artists appear nightly with Ostendorf s Concert Band. Performances depend on weather and daily polar bears feats grace the program.
George Hitz of George Hitz and Co circulated a petition among residents on Fletcher avenue between Shelby street and Noble and South streets requesting natural gas and meter measurement. Of 12 households, 10 approved by meter and 2 opposed. distribution shows seven want gas at 9 cents, two at 12.5 cents, one at 8? cents, and two at ? cents.
Augustus Smith, a colored porter, angrily resented an accusation at Pearl and Meridian streets saloon. He grabbed a butcher knife and struck at John Walker, severing elbow cartilage. Walker received medical care and may lose use of the arm. Smith was arrested on assault and battery charges.
Charles W. Hall, detained in Greenfield Indiana on bank hold up charges, was in Indianapolis Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Captain Gerber, with McGuff, planned Bertillon measurements and found Hall had rented a room at 3 East Washington Street and paid his rent for the day.
Week at four, forty five and nine forty five includes four Sunday exhibitions. Director Klaussman arranged a concert tonight by the Indianapolis Military Band featuring a varied program. Selections include Daughter of the Regiment March Night in Granada Lobsters Promenade Day of the Lord Isis Intermezzo Cotton Blossoms Fairy Tale On a Saturday Night Overture Record Breaker Dolly Varden Rinky Dink Cakewalk with names Gustin Kreutzer Steele Morse Smith Dalbey Oa Smith Edwards Schetter and Barnhouse.
Frank Hickerson, a driver for a transfer company, was severely injured yesterday when he fell through an elevator shaft while unloading boxes in the Allison Coupon Company building. He was taken home to 2112 Park Avenue with probable fatal injuries.
San Francisco Los Angeles routes offered with competitive fares. Tickets sold July 28 29 and August 1 10 inclusive good for round trips via different routes with stopover privileges and return limits. For details contact agents at 48 West Washington Street or Union Station Indianapolis William Bue Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
A dense rail excursion listing from Indianapolis details multiple round trips to Cincinnati Terre Haute Acton Park and Yellowstone via sleeper and coach trains. Includes schedules departure times return times and 12 day return limits with special through services and interlinked routes via Monon Delaware River bridge routes and connections to Lake Erie routes and Atlantic City. Also mentions other travel goods and local ads.
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