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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1901

Page

3

Sleeping Beauty and the Beast to Open at Broadway Theater

An English production features a glass and mica palace built on Broadway Theater stage, to be moved before and after lifting. Elia W Wilcox's one act The Mother played Berkeley Lyceum to critics and managers last night with three characters. Yvette Guilbert may tour the United States with a French vaudeville company next season. NR Frank L. Perley and Thomas H. Williams Jr plan a New York theater. Miss Nielsen remains abroad with contract uncertainties about Charles Frohman.

Elia Wheeler Wilcox Berkeley Lyceum New York Yvette Guilbert United States Grand Opera House Three Dumonds Frank L. Perley Alice Nielsen Opera Company Thomas H. Williams, Jr California Sname Perley Tom” Williams Miss Nielsen Felit London Charlies Froh- Man Messrs. Wiliams and

Miss Hunter Visits Terre Haute Guest in Millersville

Miss Hunter of Terre Haute visits Miss Nema Whitcomb in Millersville. Several families travel for summer, including Mr. and Mrs. Murphy to Chicago and Mrs. Fairbanks expected from Washington. Mrs. Schomberg departs to visit and attend the Chicago Derby while Mr. Budd returns home for summer. A Millersville break ride and supper honors Miss Hunter and guests, followed by a trolley ride for the Judean-Ingram party. The Kappa Alpha dance at Lacum hosts about 150 guests in honor of Martin, who earned a diploma at the University.

Miss Hunter Terre Heure Nema Whitcomb F. M. Murphy Chicago Charles W. Fairbanks Washington Walter P. Benton Chattanooga Tenn William L. Schomberg William H. Schott Chi George Robie J. Jr. Byers Savoy Buffalo Bath N. Y John Randolph Budd Charlotte Hall College St. Mary's County Maryland W. & Rudd Keystone Farm Milleraqui Kahio Meridian Street Kappaaranee Lacum Martin Mor Gee

Society Teas and Weddings Across Indiana Towns

The report covers multiple society events: Irene Taggart hosting tea for visitor Janet Turner of Muncie, and Mrs. W J Byers hosting a large Propylaeum reception for Mrs. George Robie of Greely Co. Various local ladies aided hosting, with guests from out of town, plus several marriages in Bedford Knightstown and Union City Indiana detailing the couples, venues, and officiants.

Helen Bettie Poulson Essie Hunter Minnie Wink Edith Lene Tier College Irene Taggart Janet Turner Muncie Robie W. J. Byers Miss Byers Propylaeum George Robie Greely Byers Samuel J. Brash Miss Brash Charlies E. Mallory Horace Wood Edward Treat Wilmer Christian A. F. Kleinschmidt Flora Jones Jones Jacob P. Dunn Charles Latham Henry Latham James H. Taylor William M. Jiblson Flora Ketcham Helen Rockwood Adelaide Leckitder Gertrude Goodhart F. C. Stewart Sarah J. Pattison Alonzo Backus Louise Tousey Miss Tousey Ross Hamilton Wallace Miss Turner

Death of Ernest Steadman Linked to Cigarette Habit

Ernest E. Steadman twenty four of 4 South Senate avenue died at City Hospital at 1 am from suspected cigarette poisoning after days of convulsions started at 6 pm yesterday at 214 East Duncan street. His sister lives with him and an inquest will be held this morning to determine the cause.

Ernest E. Steadman Senate Avenue City Hospital John McCormick East Duncan Street Steadman Central Medical College

Electrical Storm Halts City Trolley Service

Yesterday evening around six an electrical storm overloaded trolley wires twice, tripping breakers at the power station and cutting current to the system for several minutes each time. Trolleys moved slowly in the dark, then stopped as light vanished, with fears of damage and widespread disruption.

Union Surety Company Forms in Indianapolis to Operate Nationally

Articles of incorporation for the Union Surety Company of Indianapolis were filed and sent to the attorney general for approval before being filed with the secretary of state. The firm, capitalized at 250000, aims to provide bonded surety for fiduciary, commercial, and municipal duties, with offices to open in the Stevenson building. Prominent officers include Hugh Dougherty of the Studebaker Bank and ex State Senator William A. Guthrie. Directors feature Col. J. C. Elston, T. H. Johnson, Fred M. Ayres, and others from major Indiana banks and industries. The company stresses home-state strength and limited investment rules as a stabilizing factor.

Union Surety Company Indianapolis Auditor of State Secretary of State Indiana Hugh Dougherty Studebaker Bank Bluffton Dougherty John F. Wild Bond and John F. Wild & Co Campbell, Wild & Co Wild Stevenson Col. J. C. Elston Crawfordsville Union Trust Company Hugh J. McGowan Indianapolis Street Railway Company Cincinnati Traction Company T. H. Johnson Dunkirk Johnson-Woodbridge Company This City Eudorus M. Johnson Fred M. Ayres L. S. Ayres & Co Frank L. Powell National Branch Bank of Madison Joseph J. Irwin Columbus Ind Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Traction Company Philip Matter Marion Union Traction Company Anderson Interurban John M. Shaw Kingan & Co William H. O'Brien Citizens’ National Bank Lawrenceburg Robert A. Brown Indiana Supreme and Appellate Courts William J. Henley Indiana Appellate Court Martin V. Bergger South Bend Mishawaka Woolen Mills Company Charles N. Thompson Celveland Toledo Detroit Mr. Gore Mr. Everett Cleveland New Mr. Moore

Detectives Nab Goldman in Rug Theft Case

Detectives Holtz and Morgan returned yesterday from Muncie where they arrested Robert Goldman for stealing nine dollars worth of rugs from F. W. and F. E. Griggs. Goldman and a companion arrived from Washington, D. C. and visited the Griggs installment furnishing house in the Pem broke Arcade. Goldman was sent out on a wagon and was later tracked in the northern part of the city.

Holtz and Morgan Muncie Robert Goldman F. W F. E. Griggs Goldman Washington, D. C Griggs Pembroke Arcade

Man Arrested After Vanishing From Wagon Sale

A man who helped run a wagon sale entered a corner rendezvous, then failed to appear. He was later found in Muncie and arrested, ending the irregular transaction and prompting police action.

Muncie

Flower Mission Receives Major Gift For Incurable Sick Care

A Plymouth Church Flower Mission meeting read a June 10 communication about a $1 0000 gift to establish a hospital or home for incurably sick persons. The society approved a plan to raise $5 000 more by November 1 and to form a fund of at least $10,000, appointing a committee to organize the laws for securing the additional money while expressing deep gratitude to the anonymous donor.

Flower Mission Plymouth Church John L. Griffiths Arthur B. Grover Victor Hendricks B. F. Goodhart Julia Moore

Prosperity Shines at Week's Cattle Sale and Horse Market

Prosperity is shown at the past week's cattle sale with high prices and strong demand for meat both domestically and in Europe. Col. David Wallace reports 43 head of Shorthorns and polled Durhams bringing in 13 100 dollars while sales attract buyers from Illinois Ohio Kentucky and beyond. The article notes upcoming swine breeder and cattle sales, plus a strong Blair-Baker Horse Company market with 900 horses sold at 110 dollars average and growing export activity to the West.

Union Yards Europe Texas David Wallace Gonapolis Fletcher Hines Ught J. He Miller Peru Ind E. McLane Danville Iilipots Ohio Kentucky Ows Colonel Wallace United States Berkshire Poland Pittsburg Caperton Indianapols Combination Sale Company Wallace Indiana Horse and Mule Company Compination Cattle Sale Company Blair-Baker Horse Company W. B. Blait Blair Saat

Public ban on saloons urged with city park concerts plan

Captain Ritter argues Fair Bank and Kissel's garden harm the city and predicts defeat for the defendants in later suits. He urges free park concerts as a substitute for saloons to curb crime, noting Germans largely oppose saloons and that public indifference blocks action. He cites injunctions, new suits, and the need for broader civic effort to close down taverns.

Fair Bank Kissel Lebanon

Carpenter Mahlon Wells Arrested on Brutality Charge

Mahlon Wells a 38 year old carpenter was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Larsh and Humane Officer Wilson on a charge of brutality in a case described by witnesses as severe and violent.

Mahlon Wells Larsh Wilson

Oldest circus agent recalls era before railways

Col C T Sivalls traffic manager for the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers shows speaks at the Bates about a forty year career. He notes fewer ahead of the show in his early days, fondness for the single ring, and that children are the best advertisers. He recounts a 1891 Australia trip where glanders forced horses from Sidney performances until an interview with the Governor General secured a workaround. The Forepaugh Sells shows are owned by four proprietors including James A. Bailey and W W Cole.

C. T. Sivalls Bates Col. Sivalls Adam Forepaugh Sells Brothers Indianapolis van Amberg Col. Siralls van Amberg Circus Australia San Francisco Sidney James A. Bailey W. W. Cole Bailey England

City Complaints Over Night Soil Hauling Prices

Residents and merchants accuse the Board of Health and city authorities of lax enforcement after a night haul ordinance. Night soil wagon owners charge double, claiming only one nightly load is possible versus two daytime trips. The council and health board face calls for repeal or revision of the ordinance.

Board of Health Gouneil

Fireheadquarters site blasted as rotten plan for Gamewell alarm

Rough Notes denounces city action to build a frail rear annex for the new Gamewell fire alarm system at the fire headquarters. The piece warns the structure would trap heat and spread inflammable oils from nearby factories, leaving little protection and likely raising insurance costs. It also covers Board of Works officials pressed by creditors and a threatening postal card directed at the board.

Rough Notes Gamewell Lsan Board of Works Sahm Maguire Hardinger

New Patrol System Praised as City Modernizes Police Work

Manager Lay lauds a national trend of systematic police patrols adopted by major cities, noting Indianapolis as the last to join. Meantime the Board of Works bids again for wooden block pavement on New York Street as prices remain too high for comfort.

Lay Indianapolis Board of Works New Ys Street Sahm Investign

Insurance ad asks to trust luck less with property

An insurance advert urges homeowners to insure real estate instead of relying on luck. It cites a guaranty and loan company at 129 East Market Street and provides a telephone line for contact.

Vtle Guaranty and Loan Pany East Market Street

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