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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1901

Page

3

Frede rick Warde to revive King Lear in New York season

Frederick Warde the tragedian prepares to revive King Lear for presentation in New York next season. Jane Corcoran and Estha Williams are engaged for Arthur C. Alston’s production of Hal Reid’s new play At the Old Roads next season. Shipman brothers plan a fine re production of Mark Twain’s oil portrait line for distribution in cities visited by Puddahead Wilson company next season. The English drama A Royal Rival by Lewis Waller is being bought by Joseph Humphreys for use by William Faversham next season. Elizabeth Parkinson, a Kansas City singer, scored a triumph at a Patiz concert. Lou Ormsby of Omaha, pupil of Marchesi, received a reception. Twenty weeks of time are held in best theaters for Julia Jur’s use next season, but she has not decided to act. She is said to be planning seating purchases and charity performances. The costume designs for the whnemaker’s Holiday at English’s Opera House have arrived. The first dress rehearsal occurs this evening. The sale of seats is heavy. The souvenir programme with cast cuts will be on sale tomorrow at Bowen Merrill.

Shipman Brothers Mark Twain Puddahead Wilson’ Company Lewis Waller London Joseph Humphreys Iiliam Faversham Elizabeth Parkinson Kansas City Patiz Ameri Mise Lou Ormsby Omaha Marchesi Julia Jur Miss Ar Jass Poe Opera House Seate Bowen-Merrillishment Frank Wells Alvin T. Hert Jeffersonville Joseph Clark Louisville Sallie Hert Grace Fields Bloomfield Blanche Wymer Kalamazoo Wymer Browning H. W. Bidpath New Jersey Street George and Roxey Thayer Greenfield Marjorie Mann Chicago P. J. Bassett Lillian Bassett Bernice Bassett Aurora Harold C. Ridpath Everett Ridpath Wayne Ridpath Fillmore Ind J. R. Stankard Brazil Elma Ridpath Anderson J. C. Clifford Clarence Cl Mis Fulton-Rondthaler Indianapolis Journal Marion Rondthaler J. A. Rondthaler Albert @ooley Fulton Kennebunk Fullerton Avenue Presbyterian Church Rondthaler Robert Will Randthaler Lawrence Cole Edward Sanderson Beverly Mass Henry A. McCain Crawfordsville

Parks medical license case reaches Supreme Court in Bedford

The prosecution of George P. Parks for practicing medicine without a license drew Bedford attention as he appealed a lower court judgment yesterday. Parks challenged the decision seeking to overturn a fine and related penalties, highlighting a notable legal clash over regulatory licensing.

George P. Parks Bedford Ind Supreme Court Parks Se Lawresce Paci i Angs Boos Bette

Lawyers Seek Retrial Over Magnetic Rheumatism Case

Information lodged against him by the prosecuting attorney alleges he attempted to treat Edward Garvey for rheumatism by magnetic process. Parks's attorneys seek a reversal of the Lawrence county court judgment, claiming errors in overruling motions to quash the affidavit and information, for a new trial, and in arrest of judgment.

Edward Garvey Parks Lawrence

MISS KATHERINE HEESON HOSTED IN LAFAYETTE SOCIETY

Miss Katherine Heeson of Lafayette is guest of Mrs A Hobbs on North Illinois street. Mrs A Johnson and Mrs Harriett Bingham join Mrs Crosley’s party bound for Europe July 6. Various society meetings and teas are announced across Indianapolis with ministers, clubs, and families hosting events through the week.

Katherine Heeson Lafayette A. Hobbs North Ilinois Street A. Johnson Harriett Bingham Crosley Europe Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Central Avenue M. EB Mary A. Stewart Miss Stewart North Capitol Avenue Frances Willard Union Trotter Senate Avenue Samuel D. Pierson Columbian Club Henry Rennick Greencastle Woman's Foreign Migratory Society of Meridian Street M. EB. Church J. N. Carey North Meridian Street van Deman Vaughn Wil South Street Delphi New York Emma Ins

Broad Ripple Oil Field Shows Slowing Output and Decline

State Geologist Blatchley reports the Broad Ripple oil field produced 30,194 barrels last year, with only eight wells completed and six yielding an average of 16 barrels per day each. Two wells were dry, and the field’s 1898 output was 2,087 barrels, indicating rapid exhaustion. Monthly production ranged from 942 to 4,400 barrels, totaling 20,104 barrels in the year’s first 11 months.

Broad Ripple Blatchley Gardner and McCormick

Wants Woman Restrained In Domestic Dispute

Samuel Dawson of Ivoryman reported to police fearing Bessie Blackwell after she allegedly threatened him with a revolver despite her claim he promised to marry her. The confrontation arose as she sought him at his table last night. he has been the subject of prior publicity over attacks and divorce suits.

Samuel Dawson Ivoryman Bessie Blackwell

Indiana voting machine commission reports on standard device

The Indiana voting machine commission and the secretary of state released a report on the United States Standard voting machine. The Journal of Wednesday notes the report favors the machine if the number of keys remains at forty six or fewer, otherwise a re-examination is advised.

Indiana Voting Machine Commission Secretary of State Journal of Rane

Death of Rev J B Steele reported in Farmland notice

Rev J B Steele, presiding elder of the New Albany district, died in Farmland after a period of illness five months. Rev Dr Bacon, pastor of Roberts Park Church, received a telegram informing him of the death.

Dr. Bacon Roberts Park Church J. E Steele New Albany Steele

Raised per capita tax sparks Central Labor Union spat

President Feltmann and M T Bauer clash over increasing the per capita tax from 1 cent to 1 percent for representation in the Central Labor Union. Debate centers on potential withdrawals and union label demands. Butler and Feltmann quarrel over actions against a horseshoer, while motions endorse strict union-label practices.

Fifty New Members Join Wheel Workers Union at Standard

The Wheel Workers Union formed under the Carriage and Wagon Makers International Union admitted fifty new members at the Standard wheel works last night, about 75 percent of the plant’s labor. A five person committee met with firm officials to reinstate fourteen men alleged to have been discharged for joining the union. No settlement yet. a strike may be called if no agreement by tomorrow morning.

Central Labor Union Legislative Committee M. T. Butler Lawmakers’ Union Feltmann Horseshoers’ Union Butler George Sadlier New York Horseshoers Unon Sadler Custer Edward Barry Musicians’ Union John Blue Pattern Makers’ Union Tailors’ Union J. W. Stout Iron Molders’ Union Chandler & Taylor Company Dutch Mills Compton Bros Becker & Son George Frank Lst Union Machinists’ Union National Automobile Company Indianapolis Rubber Company Diamond Chain Works Dean Brothers’ Pump Works Rockwood Manufacturing Company Monarch Gas Engine Works L. D. & W. Railway Company C. & A. Potts Company Standard Kingan & Company Wheel Workers’ Union Carriage and Wagon Makers’ International Union Standard Wheel Works McCormack

Garment Makers Union Lawn Fete June 3

The Garment Makers' Union plans a lawn fete on C. B. Cones's lawn on Fast Washington street the night of June 3 featuring amusements including a pansy fortune telling camp. The union will award a handsome umbrella to the city's most popular local labor union president and display it in a shop window with the largest union label shirt selection.

Garment Makers’ Union C. B. Cones Washington Street Tailors’ Union S Grove Iron Molders’ Union

Machinists at two plants return to work after demands met

About fifty workers at the American Bicycle Company Waverley plant and the Alfree engine works will resume duties as the firms grant all machinists requests. The move leaves a little over one hundred idle from a total of more than one thousand city machinists. Conditions look favorable for settlements with several other runs.

American Bicycle Company Waverley Alfree Engine Works

Strike at Chandler and Taylor Iron Molders Ends

Nosmoke summary: The Chandler and Taylor iron molders strike ends as the company rehiring all strikers and agreeing not to employ Mike McNulty or any other nonunion worker. The dispute lasted several weeks as workers quit in protest of nonunion staffing.

Chandler & Taylor Mike McNulty McNulty

Vincennes Fortnightly Club Seals Inscriptions Motto on Flight

The Vincennes Fortnightly Club filed articles with the secretary of state, adopting a seal bearing the motto Knowledge the wing wherewith we fly to heaven and an open book with four wings. Directors and terms named: Mrs Alice Judah Clarke and Miss Ida L Lusk one year. Mrs Sarah C Moore and Mrs Ellen Moore Smith two years. Mrs Helen Bierhaus and Mrs Josephine Rely three years. Secretary’s office reports busy day granting new corporate certificates.

Vincennes Alice Judah Clarke Ida L. Lusk Sarah C. Moore Ellen Moore Smith Helen Bierhaus Josephine Rely Marlon Mund Waiter de Bediot

First Hot Nights Draw City to Parks

Crowds sought relief as summer began with warm humid air. At Fairview and Broad Ripple parks, rides and pony races attracted spectators while bands played. University Park fountain sprayed high, benches filled with diverse groups, and adults debated public affairs in the cool gusts.

Fairview Broad Rippie Broad Ripple Lionel Legare Tony Ashton Indianapolis Ostendorf Fair Bank Kissel Garfield Park Military St. Clair University Parks University Park Supreme Court China Boston

Work of Missions at Alliance Convention Moves to Second Presbyterian

The Christian and Missionary Alliance convention ends at Gospel Tabernacle and shifts to Second Presbyterian Church for an afternoon program starting at 2 pm. Rev Dr Whit, of Kalamazoo, and Dr Baler, of Chicago, will speak on Bible worship and India work, with Miss Barnes and other missionaries from India, Japan, and China delivering lectures.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Convention Gospel Tabernacle Second Presbyterian Church Dr. Witht Kalamazoo Baler Chicago Fuller India Funk New York Miss Barnes Japan China

William Steinhagen Weds Evangeline Bellis in Baltimore

The city learns of the marriage of William Steinhagen U S N to Miss Evangeline Bellis of Baltimore. The ceremony occurred last Saturday at the bride’s home. Steinhagen, a former local cadet at the Annapolis Academy, recently graduated with honors. He served aboard the towna during the Spanish American War under Rear Admiral Evans.

Wiliam Steinhagen Evangeline Bellis Baltimore William Steinhagen Annapolis Academy Steinhagen Towa Evans

Indiana Day at Buffalo Plans Stir Guard Ranks

Confusion over the date for Indiana day at the Pan-American exposition leads Governor Durbin and Adjutant General Ward to seek open date lists from Director General Buchanan. A project to send twelve companies of Indiana National Guard to Buffalo as an honorary escort fuels a scramble for the colonelcy among three regiments.

Ward Durbin Indiana National Guard Buffalo Buchanan Indiana National Guard Guard

Tribute to Gen Benjamin Harrison in Union League gift

A bound volume presenting resolutions from the Union League Club of Chicago to Mrs. Harrison honors Benjamin Harrison. Engrossed on vellum with illuminated initials, the piece features black sealskin binding and a silver letter H. The resolutions praise his citizenship, statesmanship, humanity, and enduring influence after death.

Benjamin Harrison Union League Club of Chicago General Harrison Union League Union League Club Republic

Indianapolis Packing Houses See Unusually Prosperous Season

Since March 1 the summer packing season has seen Indianapolis packing houses kill 37,000 more hogs than last year. Across twenty one reporting points total hogs killed reach 5,530,000, up from 5,425,000, with the Indianapolis plants contributing most of the rise and enjoying a notably prosperous period.

Indianapolis

Judge Baker Heads to Fort Wayne for Exclusion Case

Judge Baker of the United States Court and court officers traveled to Fort Wayne to try cases. While at Springfield Illinois he presided over a Chinese immigrant case involving violation of the exclusion law and ordered transport to San Francisco for removal back to China.

Baker United States Court Fort Wayne Springfield Iil J. Baker San Ching

Ministers Picnic Replaces Monday Meeting With Broad Ripple Outing

Methodist Association ministers and their wives swapped the usual Monday conference for a Broad Ripple picnic. Raucous rules barred talk and levity, a playful procession led by Rev J S Tevis and Mrs Edwards, and a chaotic dinner supervised by Chief Cook Grimes and Bac on Washer. A boat ride, bald headed man solo, and street car finale capped the day before the return trip.

Methodist Ministers’ Association Broad Ripple Meridian-street Methodist Church Hugh J. McGowan W. A. Quayle Quayle Rawls H. S. Headen W. W. Reynolds Charlie Tinsley Mr. Quayle Aunt Rhody Vauville

Governor Durbin's Eastward trip ends in Massachusetts

Governor Durbin returned from an Eastward tour visiting New York Buffalo Washington and Williamstown Mass to see his son. He met business leaders about a new Minneapolis plant making pasteboard from waste paper without straw. He praised Buffalo fair exhibits and noted cleanup progress.

Durbin New York Buffalo Washington Williamstown Mass Minneapolis

Republican city committee meeting called for tonight

Chairman Logsdon of the Republican city committee summons ward committeemen and the executive committee to gather at Hay and Bowlus law office No 702 Hoses meihe Sanes 6ree P pe tion of the Republican city for an evening meeting.

Logsdon Republican City Committee Ward Hay & Bowlus Hoses Meihe Sanes Petion Republican

Flag Day Proclamation Calls Indiana to Observe Friday

Governor Durbin issues a proclamation designating Friday as Flag Day to mark the 13 colonies' banner as the national emblem. The document calls for citizens to display the flag at homes and public institutions, urging schools to show the colors on that day and recalling the flag’s history from the Continental Congress to present liberty.

Durbin Indiana United States America Pacine Pas Ot Chapultepec Alexandria Nila Bay

City News Items Highlight D W Vandawalker Plan Pekin Glass Plant

Local column notes D W Vandawalker and William Ward travel to Pekin Illinois to plan a new glass plant. Dr J L Thompson and Dr Woollen return from American Medical Association meeting. Indianapolis house members debate clearing house measures, meeting set for next Monday. Rev Joseph H Smith to lead a series of meetings tonight at 17th and Alabama streets. Oscar Porter files bankruptcy with liabilities 6467 assets 60 dollars. Alex Davis injured from scaffold fall at Pork and Living building treated at City Dispensary. Board of Health sends a possible smallpox case to City Hospital in a tent awaiting diagnosis. Lee Riggins injured by streetcar at New Jersey street and avenue treated at City Dispensary. Willis fined for theft in Police Court. Dr J F Burnhill elected secretary of ear nose and throat section of American Medical Association. Burnhill plans tour to Ye Howstens Park returning home soon.

D. W. Vandawalker William Ward Pekin J. L. Thompson Greens V. Woollen American Medical Association Indianapolis House Joseph H. Smith Rneteenth Alabama Oscar Porter United States Alex. Davis Pork West North Street Jacobs Board of Health No. 170 College City Lee Riggins Stones Street New Jersey Street Avenue Willis J. F. Burnhill American Medical Tion St. Paul Burnhill Hartehill

Tennis league planned by M C A leaders

Fred West a physical director of the M C A arranges a city tennis league with teams from the Fa M C A Shortridge High School and other local organizations. The M C A controls two fine courts on North Indian Street near St Agnes church and plans to stage a tournament among four teams to vie for the association’s championship.

Fred West Fa M. C. A Shortridge High School North Indian Street St. Agnes Emy Soreay Ship of the Association

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