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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1903

Page

2

Indiana Polis MEN Trial of Summer Night Garments At Half Price

Indiana Polis MEN show slow adoption of comfortable summer night garments. Officials suggest they may be tested if offered at half price.

Indiana

Durbin Defends South Indiana Hospital Change

Governor Durbin visited the Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane in Evansville to study the change in superintendents and resignations. He rejects political motives, states actions followed Board of Charities recommendations, and notes four Republican voters among resignations amid a staff shakeup.

Evansville Durbin Southern Indiana Hospital For the Insane Stoker Board of State Charities Board of Trustees Laughlin Miss Wilson Wilson Mount

Appointment changes in Indiana life and accident firms

William E Shilling of Taports Ind named manager for Indiana life department. R M Ferguson of New York to head Ilaa claim dept for Indiana Kentucky and parts of Illinois. Alfred B Paul named state agent for Travelers accident dept in Indiana. Fred W Krein named cashier of Indiana branch. Liability department manager position remains to be filled.

William E. Shilling Taports Ind Indiana R. M. Ferguson New York United States Casualty Company Ila A Kentucky Illinois Alfred B. Paul Union Casualty and Surety Company Columbus

Foreman McDermott Arrested in Embezzlement Case in St Louis

Thomas McDermott former foreman of Henry Smither Roofing Company arrived in this city under guard to face embezzlement charges. Accomplice Harry Walker also detained. Investigation shows misused materials across multiple contracts totaling about $2000, with material shipped to Brooks Ill and sold to other contractors.

Thomas McDermott South Belmont Street Henry Smither Roofing Company St. Louis D. J. McGrath Whallon Grand Harry Walker Illinois Street Colbert and Hauser McDermott Walker E. E. Locke Henry Smither Company Vincennes Ind Indianapolis Brooks Ill Locke McGrath

State Medical Board to Meet Prepares For Exam

The State Board of Medical Registration and Examination will meet in Room 120 at the Statehouse Wednesday to pass on questions for the annual State examination to be held July 14 15 and 16 in Room 42 of the Statehouse. The 191 com pels all medical students to take the exam before practicing in Indiana while aiding out of state doctors planning to practice there. Board members include Dr. J. C. Webster president Dr. M. S. Canfield vice president Dr. W. T. Gott secretary Dr. J. M. Dinnen treasurer and Dr. W. A. Spurgeon of Muncie.

Board of Medical Registration and Examination Statehouse Indiana Board of Medical Registration J. C. Webster Lafayette M.S. Canfield Frankfort W. T. Gott Crawfordsville J. M. Dinnen Fort Wayne W. A. Spurgeon Muncie

Radical sermon tested in Linden Prospect gospel meeting

Rev. Mr. Lyon faced audience criticism for his radical sermon at a Linden and Prospect gospel tent. He defended his message citing God’s law, urged Sabbath keeping, condemned blasphemy and false witness, warned against killing with nicotine and alcohol, and vowed to continue the Law of God topics nightly weather permitting.

Sunday Mail

Mine Workers Leader in Chicago Talks on Illinois Scales

John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers traveled to Chicago yesterday to confer on local weigh scales in Illinois. He planned to meet Herrman Justi, representing Illinois mine operators, and J. Reynolds, president of Illinois Sintetce. A statement from Pennsylvania coal operators said district identifications would be recognized at conciliation if elected at Pottsville. Secret Wilson of the Mine Workers said no issues would be raised to establish a precedent.

John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Chicago Illinois Herrman Justi J. Reynolds Illinois Sintetce Pennia Pottsville Secret Wilson

Mew Pianos a 26 and up at Wulschners

A short notice lists pianos available for ages 26 and up at Wulschners with pricing and contact details for interested buyers or sellers at the store.

Wulschners

First Indianapolis to Richmond Electric Traction Run

A party of road officers and guests completed the first Indianapolis to Richmond electric trolley trip via Greenfield Dublin Cambridge City and Centerville with a 10 am departure and 3 pm arrival. The Indianapolis & Eastern lines plan two hour service next week with through service to Richmond later this month. Fares are undecided but expected around 1.00 to 2.00 round trip. Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction seeks county franchise to cross roads and asylum grounds at Julietta with private rights secured.

Indianapolis Richmond New Road Indianapolis & Eastern Company Greenfield Dublin Cambridge City Centerville Frank M. Fauvre J. W. Chipman C. E. Coffin M. B. Wilson L. E Knightstown Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company County Asylum Julietta

Boone Township vote on dummy railroad subsidy sparks tension

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Evansville June 5 Boone township Warrick county will vote Monday on funding the Evansville dummy railroad with 50000 to extend from Newburg to Boonville. Promoters of an Evansville electric line oppose subsidy and seek rival plans. Mayor Roush and allies plan to stay in Boonville to campaign against aid. Widespread bad feeling noted. Jeffersonville June 5 Southern Indiana Interurban Co and Big Four Railroad reach bridge use into Louisville with new traffic accord. Plans drawn for lines to Charlestown New Washington Memphis Henryville along PA line. Crawfordsville June 5 mass meeting urges Northwestern Traction Co to lay line in streets but city grants exclusive right to Consolidated traction. two injunction suits pending.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Boone Township Warrick County Newburg Boonville Jeffersonville Southern Indiana Interurban Company Big Four Railroad Louisville Louisville Street Railway Company Charlestown New Washington Memphis Henryville Pennsylvania Railroad Crawfordsville Northwestern Traction Company Consolidated Traction Northwestern

Thefts of a laundress arrest exposes repeat thief

Eliza Howell a laundress of 1617 Northwest ern avenue was arrested by Detectives Holtz and Bray on a charge of petit larceny. It follows her prior arrest for stealing shirtwaists and skirts from a North Illinois street resident. A search warrant at her home uncovered many clothing items hidden in chairs and trunks though owners remain partly unidentified.

Eliza Howell Northwestern Avenue Holtz and Bray Howell North Illinois Street

Postal Clerks Memorial Recalled After Losses in Fifth Division

A memorial project for postal clerks in the fifth division honors twelve men killed in recent wrecks and fires. Proposals include framed portraits for families and the general superintendent’s office, and a morocco bound book with pictures and bios. Funds expected to be raised without difficulty. Names listed: Charles M’Kowan Greenfield Trebiens Q Henry Steubenger St Louis, etc.

Morocco Charles M'Kowan Greenfield Trebiens Henry Steubenger St. Louis Collinsville Fred Hermsen Greencastle Reelsville M. N. Peters Treblens E. L. Stuck Cincinnati Leesburg W. H. Blackwell Fred . Kriesman George W. Smiley L. M. Walworth Berea Charles J. West Saluria Ala T. L. Ewing F. W. Corey Lincoln Chicago

Insurers Split Indiana Agency Into Departments

Upon W W Keen’s resignation as state agent for Travelers Insurance Indiana the firm reorganizes to create separate departments and appoint individual managers for each unit.

W. W. Keen Travelers’ Insurance Company Indiana

Gas leak attempt burns janitor in Colored Odd Fellows Hall

Smith Hart of 7 Indiana Avenue, janitor at the Colored Odd Fellows Hall, tried to locate a gas leak with a lighted match. An explosion hurled him twenty feet down a stairway, burning the head and arms. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment. injuries are painful but not life threatening, with recovery expected after downtime.

Colored Odd Fellows’ Hall Smith Hart Indiana Avenue Odd Fellows’ Hall Hart City Hospital Turflinger Iniret

Indiana plans new industrial school for girls near Indianapolis

A commission appointed by Governor Durbin held its second meeting to select land for the Indiana Industrial School for Girls. Fifteen proposals were discussed. a June 15 session will request more bids. Secretary E. M. Johnson and Treasurer E. M. Campbell were named. Land must be at least eighty acres within ten miles of Indianapolis. high prices will not be paid.

Indiana Industrial School For Girls Durbin E. M. Johnson E. M. Campbell Indianapolis August M. Kuhn John T. Stout Paoli

Building Committee Faces Indiana Exhibit Plan Dilemma

The Indiana World's Fair Commission building committee struggles to choose a plan for Indiana's St. Louis exhibit. Kinsey O'Brien and Ball meet in Muncie with ten plans reviewed. With labor costs rising, the commission aims to begin soon and will hold a Tuesday meeting in the Lieutenant Governor's office to hear reports and conduct routine business.

Indiana D. W. Kinsey W. H. O'Brien Muncie Frank C. Ball Govenor

Big Four Route to Maxinkuckee Supports Direct Colfax Link

The Big Four announces a direct Maxinkuckee route via Colfax with restored connections. Daily trains depart Indianapolis at 5 15 pm arriving Maxinkuckee 9 27 pm, return departures 6 11 am arriving Indianapolis 4 30 pm. Cottage owner tickets and ten ride passes offered with special rates and contact details for reservations.

Colfax Indianapolis Big Four Washington St Union Station H. M. Bronson

Seaton the Hatter Sells Best Hats at Dunlap's

An advertisement highlights Seaton the Hatter selling top hats at Dunlap's. It promotes Mountain and Seashore Resorts along the annes Chesapeake railway line with through New York tickets offering stopover privileges at Virginia Hot Springs and White Sulphur Springs, plus access to Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. It notes side trips to Atlantic City from Philadelphia and requests inquiries to the summer homes folder via the undersigned or connecting-line agents. North Michigan Summer Resorts are promoted as best reached via Pennsylvania Lines with a June 21 through sleeping cars from Indianapolis, via the old route. For details contact W. Richardson, D P A, Indianapolis.

New York Virginia Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Atlantic City MO. D. Potts Cincinnati Northland Idianapolis Richmond G RO & L W. W. Richardson Indianapolis

Through Coach Service To West Baden And French Lick

Daily through coach from Indianapolis departs 4:45 p m reaches West Baden 8:40 p m and French Lick 8:45 p m. Return through coach leaves French Lick 5:45 a m West Baden 6:50 a m arrives Indianapolis 9:45 a m.

West Baden French Lick Springs Gosport Indianapolis French Lick Indianalis

Excursions Sunday June 7th on Special Trains

Sunday June 7 excursions advertise round trips from Indianapolis to Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle Decatur and return. Fares shown at $1.25 to Cincinnati and Decatur, $1.00 to Terre Haute, with 7:00 a.m. departures and 7:00 p.m. returns. services from Indianapolis Union Station and Central Union Station Cincinnati. Various rail and insurance notices also listed along with advertisers for harness, gas stoves, and bicycles.

Cincinnati Indianapolis Union Station Central Union Station Terre Haut Greencastle Terre Haute Decatur

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