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.
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
2
Indiana Polis MEN show slow adoption of comfortable summer night garments. Officials suggest they may be tested if offered at half price.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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