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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1901
Page
19
At University Park corner two Greek candy and peanut vendors faced a theft, chase, and minor street quarrel. One rider fled on a bicycle after a nickel disappeared. A police call followed as bystanders watched a tense scene bend toward violence and urban heat.
Terre Haute Brewing owns Fair Bank and accepts Thomas J. Myers Grand Opera House manager’s offer for a two part minstrel and vaudeville show at Fall Creek resort through the summer. Acts include Rice Harry Armstrong Dan Allman Great Northern Quartet All Sisters Maga and more. Weather delays open. theater to run by Monday at latest.
The Supreme Assembly of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias will convene in Denison on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Century Club room. Indiana hosts the meeting with officers led by James R. Carnahan and George W. Powell. A banquet at the Columbia Club follows and plans include Pan American exposition day and a San Francisco encampment with an $11,000 prize list. Indiana ranks second in state companies, bolstered by Carnahan’s long leadership and a strong military ties.
Secretary of State Hunt received a letter from New Jersey officials stating that Hudson Trust Company of Hoboken is the New Jersey agent for United States Steel Corporation. Hunt ordered steps to comply with Indiana’s foreign incorporation law, noting that the Steel Corporation has substantial Indiana property. He circulated notices to foreign corporations and cited New Jersey’s low fees as a drawing point for incorporation there.
Mrs. Mattie Springsteen, 57, of 529 East Court, died after swallowing arsenic yesterday morning. Alcohol kept her alive for hours. doctors De Vanney and Gray attempted to save her, but her heart failed. The report also notes an unrelated claim by Jasper McDaniels of trouble with footpads near Atlas engine bar.
Indiana Attorney General Taylor sent to Frankfort city attorney Joseph Ricketts an opinion arguing the state minimum wage law could be unconstitutional if Indiana courts adopt the New York Court of Appeals ruling in People Against Coler. The note notes the New York decision attacked public contract limits, stating the state cannot dictate a city's contract form or workers wages.
James W Armstrong a North Indianapolis resident and owner of Armstrong Park died Friday evening in Englewood Illinois while visiting at the home of his wife's mother Mrs Henry Over. He born September 24 1838 in Muskingum County Ohio enlisted in the Seventeenth Indiana Regiment rising to ordnance officer on General Thomas staff. He helped found Indianapolis Ice with brother Edwin J Armstrong and later retired in 1900s. Survived by widow brother parents and funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at his father Thirtieth and Clifton streets.
Matilda Hunter a Kiley Hotel cook on Massachusetts Avenue died suddenly at about five yesterday. The coroner ruled heart disease after reviewing the case. She leaves two daughters and two younger children. Separately, Mrs. Foley wife of J T Foley railroad agent in Kansas City died yesterday at Excelsior Springs after a long illness. Her funeral will be at Ignatz Hurrie’s home, 10 North Noble Street. Mr Foley once worked in this city’s railroad business.
Republican leaders push to hold Thursday’s precinct committeeman primary under old city boundaries amid debate over the Neeley redistricting ordinance. Mayor Taggart’s signature by Wednesday could shift to new boundaries. otherwise primaries proceed with existing wards and precincts.
Mr Taylor of Chandler and Taylor states the Strikers accepted the firm’s proposal from weeks ago with the sole change being time and a half instead of time and a quarter. He adds the company has not left the Metal Trades Association as claimed.
Wulschner's advertises new pianos starting at fourteen dollars with a range of models and features. Shop highlights include affordable entry units and higher end configurations for music lovers and students.
Rev Dr William A Quayle arrives with family and resumes as Grand avenue Methodist Church pastor in Kansas City after farewell in Meridian Street Church Indianapolis. He plans a busy summer with sermons and free weekday lectures, writes two books The Blessed Life and A Hero and Some Other Folks, and stays to strengthen local civic and religious work. He declines London conference attendance, citing duty to his congregation.
Attorney General Taylor rendered an opinion to Judge Sydney B. Davis regarding whether Terre Haute's Police Board may exercise authority beyond city limits. The opinion notes the 1899 charter and 1897 metropolitan police statute, with jurisdiction depending on council ordinances and future developments.
Samuel C. Dawson and Bessie E. Blackwell reached Justice Smock's court after a turbulent relation. Blackwell shot at Dawson a year earlier when he wed another. she was jailed, later released on bond. Dawson’s wife filed for divorce. Blackwell attempted suicide at Dawson's livery stable, reportedly he pledged to die with her but pulled away. Dawson, 47, his wife 23, has been married three times.
On Wednesday this week Harvey J Elam and Gilbert Hurty will graduate from Amherst College Massachusetts Both came from Indianapolis High School and entered without further preparation Elam is among the six members of the class of 191 graduating with the highest honors making him one of the speaking group for the exercises.
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