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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1901

Page

4

Indianaans Urge President McKinley To Attend Monument Dedication

Governor Durbin writes to President McKinley requesting his presence at the Soldiers and Sailors monument dedication in Indianapolis. No date is set until the President replies. Indiana Day at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo is also discussed with Sept 11 or 12 favored.

Durbin Indiana McKinley Indianapolis Harry C. Adams Min Starr Richmond Col. I. N. Walker Board of Monument_Reeer esterday Maree V. Menzies Memor A4 Major Buffalo le Eee Ward Indiana National Guard

East Chicago firms form new incorporations in Indiana

An East Chicago area filing at the secretary of State shows several new incorporations. The East Chicago Company is capitalized at 100000 and will handle real estate with five directors from Chicago F L Blackinton M B Pittman E W Everett J D Black and William Raymond. Hartman Real Estate Association formed by the Hartman family of South Bend lists capital of 5000 with John G Harriet M and Katie P Hartman. Parfitt Photo and Engraving Company formed in Goshen by Wi Yam John Mary Ada Parfitt and S L Gates with capital 14000. Clinton Coal Company reports capital unknown with directors H res C W gees W L Morey S C Stultz and H M Ferguson. Lynn plans a local telephone company with directors 3 C Howen W E Hinshaw and Hecker and capital 2400. Vevay area company names nine investors including K Pleasants Albert G Andrew J Schenck Bernhart Carroll J Tandy G S Pleas Harvey Crouse and H H Wood with capital noted as ?

East Chiago Indiana East Chicago Chicago F. L. Blackinton M. B. Pittman E. W. Everett J. D. Black William Raymond Hartman South Bend John G Harriet M Katie P Hartman Real Estate Association Goshen Wi- Yam John, Mary Ada Parfitt 8. L. Gates Ligonier Parfitt Photo and Engraving Company Clinton Coal Company H. Res C. W. Gees W. L. Morey Albert G Andrew J. Schenck Bernhart Carroll Tandy Pleas Harvey Crouse H. H. Woods

Dramatic Recital Captivates Audience at Propylaeum

A large audience enjoyed a dramatic recital by the Metropolitan Behood of Music elocutionary department led by principal Ola Cameron-Prat at the Propylaeum. The varied program included originals and sketches, with strong delivery and broad subject range.

Metropolitan Behood of Music Ola Cameron-Prat Propylaeum Tophirs Mark H

J C Schaf Goes East In Brewing Syndicate Rumor

Joseph C Schaf, president of the American Brewing Company, left for the East last night amid reports that articles of incorporation for the American Home Brewing Association of Indianapolis were filed in Dover Delaware. The chatter claims an Eastern syndicate now controls the two city plants, though stockholders deny knowledge of any deal. A rumor of a new brewery nearby also circulates.

Joseph C. Schaf American Brewing Company American Home Brewing Association of Indianapolis Dover Del American and Home Brewing Companies

First Outbreak at Standard Wheel Works Amid Strike

A clash erupted at the Chandler and Taylor Standard wheel works as about 130 striking workers faced 25 to 30 nonunion men at the gate. A nonunion man drew a knife, triggering a chase through West Indianapolis. Police failed to locate the combatants. union leaders avoided commenting while arranging a peaceable settlement and a planned fundraiser picnic. Stanley, a tenant machine operator under contract, is blamed for delaying a full plant halt and remains a sticking point.

Standard Wheel Works Standard Avenue Wheel Works Indianapolis Union West Stanley

Fabulous land prices in Beaumont oil field fascinate Indiana colonel

Col J M Gore returning from Texas oil country recounts land deals around Spindletop Height. He notes quarter acre plots selling for one hundred twenty thousand dollars and a 15 acre purchase at six hundred dollars per acre. He cites rapid oil flow, nine days to control, 3000 barrels a day, and railroads adopting oil as fuel.

Col. J. M. Gore Indiana & Ohio Traction Company Denison Hotel Texas Oil Country New York Hogg Syndicate Gore Colonel Gore Southern Pacific Road South

Storm Damage Strikes City Lands Trees and Wires

A morning storm caused extensive damage in the northwest city area. Trees fells blocked streetcar routes to Fairview Park Crown Hill and North Indianapolis delaying service for hours. Wires tore down trolley lines and telephone service suffered. A barn on West Thirtieth Street belonging to Henry Bolan was blown down and windows shattered. the barn split in two with half carried away.

Fairview Park Crown Hill Indianapolis Fairview Henry Bolan Thirtieth Street Haif

Emma Everitt Charges Lynchmen Husband in Appellate Case

Emma J. Everitt of Scottsburg, after a Clark county divorce, says her husband Oliver E. Everitt admitted mob murder plans to hang Tyler, drew a revolver, and vowed secrecy. Tyler, a former streetcar worker in this city, was lynched after imprisonment.

Emma J. Everitt Scottsburg Oliver E. Everitt Clark County State Tyler Scottaburg

City Ends Smallpox Quarantine For Glick Household

The Board of Health yesterday raised the smallpox quarantine from Henry Glick’s residence at 3 West Washington street as Josephine Glick has fully recovered. A single quarantine remains in the city, with expected lifting next week if no new cases appear, leaving only a few pesthouse cases.

Board of Health Henry Glick West Washington Street Josephine Glick

Machinists End Strike at Chandler and Taylor

Forty machinists return to work Monday after a nine hour day and a 12 percent raise, following a union meeting in the Criminal Court room. Chandler & Taylor left the Metal Trades Association as part of the settlement. Monarch gas engine works workers will also return today. Reed and rattan workers plan to organize with John Blue at Central Labor Union Hall this afternoon. Marble cutters, elevator men, and bartenders set to form unions at a Central Labor Union Hall meeting tomorrow.

Chandler & Taylor Company Chandler & Taylor Criminal Court Room Metal Trades Association John Blue Central Labor Union Hall

Disappearance Of Elizabeth Beard Ends In Recovery

A boyish morning drama ends with the safe return of Elizabeth Beard of 35 Birch Avenue after a neighborhood search and police tip. The child says she was placed in a wagon by a passing colored man near the park, but parents doubt the tale and continue to seek truth amid rumors.

Elizabeth Beard Birch Avenue Elizabeth Beard Mrs. Beard Soing Feerie South West Street Morris Kentucky Eee Lind Tate Howe

Edner and Crose Deaths At City Hospitals

Adolph Edner a 38 year old Haughville merchant died at his home 2531 West Michigan street leaving a widow and one child. Funeral at 3 pm tomorrow at the Jewish Temple with M Messing Lodge No 137 to attend in a body at Corydon Hall. Edith Crose died yesterday at St Vincent's Hospital from exhaustion after an operation. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow in Greencastle where her family lived and at De Pauw University she attended. Surviving relatives include her mother and four brothers Dr S B Crose Lieut W M Crose Fred Crose and Ben D Crose.

Adolph Edner Haughville West Michigan Street South Meridian Street Edner M. Messing Lodge Order B'rith Abraham Corydon Hall Delaware Street Virginia Avenue M. Messing Edith Crose St. Vincent's Hospital Greencastle de Pauw University Christian Church Miss Crose 8. B. Crose Lieut W. M. Crose United States Navy Fred Crose Colorado Ben D. Crose the Journal

Barber Roy Smith Nearly Dies From Mor phine Misuse

Roy Smith a barber at 405 Muskingum Street barely survived a morphine overdose after becoming ill following a canned meat meal. He unknowingly purchased morphine on the way home and ingested it late yesterday afternoon. A dozen neighbors carried him up and down Muskingum Street overnight while Dr Crow treated him. he is expected to recover.

Roy Smith Muskingum Street Smith Dr. Crow

ALL OVERTURES SCORNED MERCHANT POLICEMEN REJECT NEW COMPANY

At a meeting of the uniformed Merchant police last night, they voted to have no dealings with a firm proposing a private alarm system. Mr Lay, representing the company, was rebuked for pursuing the wrong approach and offered no employment terms. The uniformed force, joined by 23 signers, declared opposition to the plan and stood by their districts and wages.

Lay Board of Public Safety Merchants’ Detective Association Mr. Lay Capt B. F. Myers Charlies Whitewell Harry Rosengarten Theodore Grothaus Frank Griffith Thomas B. Archer F. Graham Elmer F. Hall B. F. Campbell G. M. Worsham William A. Bastin John Minor Thomas Morton J. D. Crockett Ira Hadley F. Bergman John Shears Christian Hansing Milton H. Miller William N. Wenner J. D. Hilton James C. Myers Arthur Abbott R. Hendricks

School Board Clears Bills and Looks to Year End

The School Board met last night to approve bills totaling 70 498 82 and adjourn until next Thursday to finish the year’s business. Finance Director Cleland nears completion of an annual report promising strong school funds with debts paid and a small surplus. Notable items include 26 153 63 paid on building and equipment notes for Manual Training High School, about 15 000 for annual interest on bonded debt due July 1, and roughly 17 for new buildings.

Cleland Manual Training High School

John H Tilton Arrested for Bogus Checks in Frankfort

John H Tilton, a piano salesman for Joiner Kennedy Music Company, was arrested in Frankfort on a charge of obtaining money with two forged checks. One for 37 dollars drawn on a Lafayette bank and another for 10 dollars on the American National Bank of this city. He allegedly forged the company name on both checks. Filton listed 415 North Alabama street as his residence.

John H. Tilton Joiner-Kennedy Music Company Frankfort Lafayette American National Bank Filton North Alabama Street

Arboriculture secretary visits, corporate talks across three cities

John P. Brown, secretary of the International Society of Arboriculture, was in the city for a few hours yesterday after recent visits to Omaha, Denver, and Chicago. He met with railway presidents to discuss an extensive plan related to tree planting in the West, seeking moral and practical support from major corporations.

John P. Brown International Society of Arboriculture Mr. Brown Omaha Denver Chicago West

Lumbering Plans Advance Under International Society

J Sterling Morton presides over the society as Secretary Brown prepares to travel to New England to meet railway directors and arrange future work. Southern railways show interest and invite Brown to next winter to aid in launching a better lumbering system after visits to petrified forests with massive stone trees.

J. Sterling Morton Brown New England International Society

Hotel wreckers arrive to raze old Bates House

M A McGovern and James L Sharkey, Swift & Co employees from Chicago, arrived here to supervise the demolition of the old Bates House for the new Claypool Hotel project. They plan to use Indianapolis labor where possible and returned to Chicago last night. Trunlaps Celebrated Hate at Seaton's hat store is noted. Subscribers can transfer delivery of the Daily and Sunday Journal nationwide for summer travel, with free address changes.

M. A. McGovern James L. Sharkey Swift & Co Chicago Claypool McGovern Daily Sunday Journal United States Canada WM. Knabe & CO New York Knabe America House of Knabe Eugen D'Albert

Big Four Excursion to Buffalo and Lake Trips Northbound

Specials advertise $13.25 round trip to the Saengerfest in Buffalo June 24 to 27 with a vestibule coach train from Indianapolis 7:45 a m and return by midnight June 28. Also notes Lake Maxinkuckee trip from Indianapolis June 30, and an Indianapolis to Lafayette excursion via Big Four with stops at Fort Wayne Lima St Marys and other towns.

Aly 2 Indianapolis Pennsylvania New York Make Erie Big Four Washington St Union Station Massachusetts Avenue Station H. M. Bronson St. Mary’s Lima Fort Wayne Indianapolis Union Station Lafayette

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