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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1902
Page
2
An advertiser announces a June sale offering 10 percent off all cash sales to reduce stock. The discount covers diamonds, watches, clocks, cut glass, and sterling silver, with prices already stated as 10 to 15 percent below competitors. It notes the seller is an importer and manufacturer with plain figure pricing.
Swarthmore College reports endowment subscriptions totaling over 350000, but Swain will only accept the presidency if the fund reaches 1 million including 200000 more. He will decide within two weeks after talks in Philadelphia. If Swain declines, former president Birdsall may not be retained and a pro tempore president is possible. Major gifts include Isaac H Clothier and the Bancrofts. Wharton also contributed.
Secretary W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers travels to Columbus to confer with Ohio district head W H Haskins as national officers mobilize district presidents ahead of a possible strike in the bituminous regions. Meetings with Indiana Illinois leaders follow in Chicago and Kentucky.
Beeret Service Agent Halls Deputy Marshal Martin and a Chicago detective captured two counterfeiters near Momence DL on Friday morning and brought them to the city for trial before Judge Baker. Names given are A Merrill and Oscar Sorrensen. They allegedly operated a counterfeiting plant in a house with molds for dollar jars and nickels. Charlies Gray and Frank Jones were sentenced to two years in Ohio prison for robbing the Can nelbure post office in Daviess county. R H Bones escaped further punishment due to illness.
A note urges checking with bankers or trust companies to ascertain the standing and responsibility of the American Central Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis. The article claims a majority of Indiana banks and trust firms are members holding stock or policies, with over two hundred stockholders and many holding fractional interests.
Dr. Hurty and Dr. Ferguson will tour Indiana counties along the Ohio river and nearby areas to verify smallpox conditions. They plan to audit county boards, inspect health officers, and urged action against disorganized boards under state authority if needed. They expect to vaccinate many with virus tubes and push counties to uphold the law.
In Louisville a knot of men discuss the smallpox scare with some saying there is no real danger. A Board of Health source notes measures to prevent spread, except Spencer county where only a few cases are reported.
Charles Wilson, formerly chief clerk at Monarch Grocery, is jailed on arson accusations after three fires at 114 East Washington Street. Detectives Colbert and Hauser traced him near the building before fire events and witnesses report observing him in the vicinity on multiple occasions. The case centers on fires dating March 3, May 19, and the latest incident last Friday evening in the same structure.
A promotional notice for Dr. Sparnhurst Osteopathy claims permanent rheumatism cures. It cites T. J. McMillan of Greencastle Indiana who reports rapid relief after a month of treatment and urges others to try the Spaunhurst Institute of Osteopathy at the Stevenson Building fifth floor with free examination.
Witness Koehler recalls Wilson rushing to floor above to warn tenants as detectives arrest him after a series of fires. Wilson, reportedly intoxicated, denies knowledge of the blazes and says he hid behind a coal bin after visiting Koehler's office and a saloon. He mentions recent wife loss and unclear residence.
Several Indiana businesses incorporated yesterday led by Evansville Trust and Savings Company with 100000 capital. Scott County Oil and Gas Company in Jeffersonville filed for 75000 capital. John A. Cox Company in Vincennes organized with 30000 capital. Richmond Street railway Inter urban Company reports capital increase from 500000 to 600000.
Special train leaves Indianapolis at 7 a.m. on Sunday June 8 for Decatur and Return. German Fire Insurance of Indiana offices at 29 South Delaware Street. Fire tornado and explosion risks noted. Long Amazon Plumes made from short feathers and tips referenced at 30 Booth Illinois Street.
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