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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
8
A vintage ad touts savings during a ten percent sale on wedding and graduating gifts. It promises mail orders with express C O D to any address and a risk-free return at the seller’s expense if not satisfactory.
The Indiana Association for the Progressive Education of the Blind held its second biennial session. Discussions covered the Industrial Institution for the Blind, funding needs for workshops and machinery, and the question of a separate institution for women. Officers were elected, and the evening program featured music and readings.
A new bonding and surety company organized under the last legislature's law will operate from Indianapolis with headquarters in the city. The Union Surety Company of Indianapolis plans to file incorporation papers, appoint officers, and raise capital largely subscribed by statewide financiers. Directors include James Murdock, Henry C. Paul, W. A. Guthrie, John M. Shaw, and Charles N. Thompson among others, signaling a move to centralize capital in Indianapolis. The firm aims to provide bonds for trusted positions and money handlers across Indiana as its offices and exact location are set.
Bessie Blackwell believed to have attempted suicide after a marriage arrangement with liveryman Dawson. Dawson, who had married Blackwell’s stepmother, faced shooting claims at Dawson’s barn. Dr. Jeffries attended Blackwell, who was later said to be alive and recovering, with police seeking her whereabouts.
Republicans favour a short city campaign with some backing a late August convention and Democrats opposing a prolonged race. The Oct 8 election date prompts talk of delaying nominations and organizing under the new primary law with commissioners named by each party.
The Commercial Club unveiled a tablet in memory of Colonel Eli Lilly at the club entrance in Indianapolis. The plaque honors his role as first club president and his work in securing the building and public service. A medallion bust by John H Mahoney with Tiffany bronze casting accompanied the ceremony led by Lilly Jr.
The tri state dental meeting at the German House adjourned yesterday evening after a program featuring lectures on gums and sockets Roentgen rays and dento facial deformities and a clinic showing a Chinese method of tooth extraction. Dr George E Hunt of the city received a handsome couch as a token of appreciation. The next meeting will be held in Michigan with five states invited including Kentucky and Illinois.
Architect Rankin completed a three day stay in Indianapolis gathering official input on the federal building layout. He departs Philadelphia bound, aiming to finalize plans by September and proceed with contract awards, noting no major changes to the core design.
George Dake of New Albany wins first prize and Grace Hunter second in the Indiana Society Sons of the Revolution essay contest for high school pupils. Winning essay titled Post Vincennes. Judges praise extensive historical knowledge and research. Medals to be engraved and awarded next week.
A jury in a United States Court found in a case against William H Wade a preacher and farmer of Velpin South part of the state. The verdict was sealed under court orders to be opened next morning. Wade and his sister in law passed counterfeit nickels to a conductor last winter. The woman also passed spurious nickels Wade had given her. Wade claimed he did not know the coins were counterfeit and said he obtained them from a man named Jones. Wade’s brother in law is serving a workhouse term for passing counterfeit money. Wade conducted religious services at the jail on Sundays and his wife sought jail access but was refused. She then found a city job to stay near him. Mert McCain and William Dougherty of Van Buren were acquitted of making counterfeit nickels used for slot machines.
A telephone tip from Logansport reported the death of 19 year old Charles Loftus who was struck by a train while on a wedding trip. The call asked that his brother David Loftus city clerk of Logansport be notified. Bicycle officers Grific and King located him at the Occidental Hotel and he initially dismissed the information until the Logansport police verification was given.
Residents along Washington boulevard plan a petition to build a bridge over Wall creek at Alabama street. A separate petition for a College avenue bridge seeks county approval next September. Silas H. Johnson filed a remonstrance over extending College avenue to Broad Ripple, claiming land damage of one dollar. Reviewers will assess road extensions and damages amid a possible annexation plan opposed by real estate owners.
Tom Hay, manager of the Newby Oval bicycle races, said weather forces delayed last night’s program. Opening events were postponed, now moved to tonight. Leander of Chicago and Kreamer of Cleveland arrived to ride in pro events. Officials named include referee Frank Erde, chairman C. G. Fisher, clerk James Allison.
An agent for the United States Standard voting machine offered to furnish, free of charge, all necessary voting machines for the upcoming Fifteenth Ward election. The city controller said commissioners would authorize their use, though the controller thought it would be...
The roster names starter Jap Clemmens assistant starter Clark Tuttle and judges George J Marott W G Hunter with timers Tom Hause and announcer Frank Erdelmeyer. Handicapper Mat Paxton and W J Kane are noted along with scorers.
A new smallpox case, Angelina Alexander, is reported by the Board of Health as city funds run low and an extra 1200 dollars is needed for the contagious disease fund. Since January first there have been 109 cases, grabbing attention as the board seeks an emergency budget while health guards push for higher wages under a recent law.
G R I passenger department offers round trip tickets from any point to Petoskey or Harbor Springs for the best name for Train No 7. The daylight train runs daily except Sunday from Richmond at 6 40 am Fort Wayne 9 50 am Kalamazoo noon Grand Rapids 2 pm with parlor and buffet cars, reaching Traverse City and Petoskey by evening. Submit entries by June 22 to C L Lockwood Grand Rapids.
Subscribers can have the Daily and Sunday Journal mailed to any U S or Canada address during the summer without extra charge. Address changes are allowed as often as desired. Contact Telephones 238 for details.
Special train leaves Indianapolis 7 a m for Terre Haute return from Terre Haute 7 p m Sunday June 9 round trip 1 25 via Big Four Route Mass Ave 7 10 a m Union Station 1st Washington St. Call at Big Four offices Union Station MassachusetSt.
Special train will depart Vincennes at 6 a.m. Sunday June 9 for Indianapolis with return leaving the city at 7 p.m. Low excursion fares apply for this trip marking a German orphans celebration. For details see ticket agents.
Railroad notices announce excursions to Lafayette and other points via Big Four and Lake Erie routes. Special trains depart Indianapolis at 7 15 a m and 7 45 a m with return times in the evening. Fares listed at $1.50 or less, with events tied to German Orphans' celebrations and Lions. Passengers advised to secure berths and chairs at 28 South Illinois Street.
Two fast trains depart at 6:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. with one stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6:20 p.m. Cincinnati faces New York in baseball.
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