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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1901

Page

8

Wind Storm in Indianapolis Baffles Weather Expert

A Saturday night into Sunday dawn wind peak reached 40 mph, with 1.32 inches of rain and 0.40 inches in a brief 16 minute period. Weather observer Wappenhans called it an ordinary wind storm and noted temperatures from 75 to 54, humidity around 85 percent, and a barometer rise of about 0.12 inches per hour. A lightning strike damaged a roof at 184 College Avenue but caused no major harm. total loss estimated at $6.

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Parks Washed By Storm Draw Crowds In Parks

After a weekend storm cleared, crowds returned to parks on Sunday. Ground remained soaked from heavy rain but the grass and trees appeared greener. Early sun brought renewed activity as people sought the fresh air and strolls in the park.

Stormy City Crowd Fights Aboard Citybound Train

Railroad officials counted about six thousand visitors entering Indianapolis from towns for park recreation as a fierce car battle erupted amid a Friday night storm. A protecting six foot three inch, nearly 300 pound man intervened, restoring order before the car reached Illinois and Ashington streets.

O Connors Poor Aim Ends Riot At Terre Haute Brewery

Three intoxicated men demanded beer from O Conner at Terre Haute Brewing Company in Terre Haute Indiana. After being refused they threw rocks shattering two windows and fled as police arrived to a chaotic scene with shots heard nearby. O Connor fired at the intruders but missed. no injuries reported. He fled to the power house to summon police who could not locate the assailants. O Connor blamed a faulty weapon for the misfires.

Terre Haute Brewing Company South West Street Brewing Company Thomas O'Connor O'Connor Tiro Indianapolis Light and Power Company

King Arrested for Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill

William B. King 25 of 423 East Washington Street was arrested yesterday by Detectives Dugan and Gerber on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. He allegedly stabbed a street-car conductor about a year ago and fled the city, then returned as detectives tracked him. The case involves multiple conductor assaults and the stabbed conductor remains at large. King will be detained pending the conductor’s location.

William B. King East Washington Street Dugan Gerber King

Bartender and two women arrested for liquor offense at Strauss’s saloon

Edward Thompston, a Toledo and Ohio streets bartender, and two women all colored, were arrested by Sergeant Schroeder and Patrolman Duncan for selling or giving away liquor on Sunday. The women faced loitering charges. The trio were found drinking in a rear room of the saloon after police responded to a fight report near the corner.

Edward Thompston Strauss Toledo Ohio Schroeder Duncan Thompson

Double Sunday Tragedy in White River Drowns Two

George Lock aged 23 of 150 Douglass Street and Harry Cole aged 20 near White River bridge drowned while swimming and boating respectively. Lock's wife, just wed last Tuesday, fainted at the riverbank. divers and police searched all day without locating his body. Cole's boat capsized ten miles south of the city. four companions escaped and Cole did not swim.

White River George Lock Douglass Street White Fiver Land Company West Washington Street Harry Cole Kansas Street White Bridge Charles James Wilson Arenge Lock Wilson Charles Wilson Miss Wilson Streigt Losh Police Department Joseph Alexander Earl Raffin Albert Walters Masmey Cole Adams Hrieger E. F. Shideler & Co Delaware Street Flanner & Buchanan Devany Illie Osborn West Washington Street

Academy Commencement Shows Student Art and Talent

Boys carved chairs and stools in a new school program. Sister Mary Rose expands to ivory painting with notable pieces. The annual academy commencement occurs next Friday in the auditorium with musical and literary numbers. Graduates include Edith Atkinson, Eda Gutmann, Gertie Grinsteiner, Lena Boehn, Mary Fritz, Emma Stuppy, Lena Bang, Flora Pfau, and Gertie Grinsteiner in music. Gold and silver medals will be awarded.

Mary Rose Edith Atkinson Eda Gutmann Gertie Grinsteiner Lena Boehn Mary Fritz Emma Stuppy Lena Bang Flora Pfau Edith Atkins

Roof Garden to Open at Columbia Club

In the heat of recent days members of the Columbia Club decided to open a roof garden next week. The rooftop will be arranged with chairs in inviting spots so families and friends can enjoy the evening breezes above the heated city streets.

Columbia Club

Man Found Drunken on Street Near South Capitol

Turner Lee twenty five of Southport was found on the sidewalk on South Capitol avenue near Maryland street yesterday afternoon about 1 3 o clock in a helpless condition. He said he was injured on the knee but gave no explanation. He was taken to City Hospital by ambulance. No serious knee injury, but clear signs he had taken too much liquor. June Jefferson one year and one month old daughter of Township Assessor Michael Jefferson and wife living at 11 Woodlawn avenue died yesterday evening after a short illness. Dunlaps Celebrated Hats At Seatons hat store. NOTICE TO TOURISTS, Subscribers leaving the city for a period during the summer can have the Daily and Sunday Journal mailed to any address in the United States or Canada without extra charge. The address will be changed as often as desired. Both Telephones 238.

Turner Lee Southport South Capitol Avenue Maryland Street June Jefferson Michael Jefferson Woodlawn Avenue Daily Sunday Journal United States Canada

Speechless after beer glass blow at Hammond's Grove picnic

Earnest Claypool, 23, of 210 West Pratt street, was struck on the head with a beer glass at the Iron molders' picnic in Hammond's Grove, leaving him speechless though conscious and able to write his symptoms. Doctors from the City Dispensary treated him. he recalled the assailant and said police were aware but released the stranger.

Claypool Hammond

Special train leaves Indianapolis July 8 for Detroit and return

Special train, on Pennsylvania and Wabash lines, departs Indianapolis at 11 55 a m Monday July 8. Fare is 9 60 dollars. For full particulars call Pennsylvania or Wabash ticket agents or write W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.

Pennsylvania and Wabash Lines Indianapolis Pennsylvania Or Wabash W. W. Richardson Priof Indianapeae U A. m Doteete Detroit Niagara Falls Buffalo Exposition Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Lines Ind

Elevator Men Form Union In Central Labor District

Central Labor Union organizers report a surge of organizing among elevator operators over wages hours and safety concerns. Fifteen operators attended a meeting to form a union and seek a charter from the American Federation of Labor. Separate actions include Cerealine Workers and Ice Cream Makers organizing while Granite Cutters plan a large labor picnic in West Indianapolis. The Labor Day committee met to review subcommittee reports.

John Blue Central Labor Union American Federation of Labor International Association of Granite, Cutters and Letters Central Labor Union Hall Cascaden Brothers Wheelmakers’ Union Old Council Chamber West Indianapolis Olen Grove Cerealine Works The Cerealine Workers Soasiey Labor Day Committee

St Marys School Exhibit Showcases Student Craftwork

The St Marys school exhibit on East Maryland street showcases oil and water color paintings, canvas and china work, fancy needlework, plain sewing by girls, and wood carving by boys. Sisters Martini and Mary Rose organized the displays on the academy's third floor noting a larger sewing and needlework section with floral silk designs and many decorative pieces.

St. Mary's School East Maryland Street Academy Martini Mary Rose Julia Linner Carrie Johnson Bertha Guedelhoefer Carrie Wolpert Anna Whitaker Eva Dewald Ida Margaret Mover Gladstone Miner Langsenkamp Lucy Roses

Excursion Schedules From Indianapolis by Various Rail Lines

Golden Gate special to San Francisco via Vandalia leaves Indianapolis July 8 with stops at Greencastle Terre Haute Effingham St Louis. Other excursions include Lafayette via Big Four June 23 and Cincinnati via Monon June 30. Pennsylvania Lines offer Newark trips via Buffalo with Pan-American Expo stopovers, ten day round trip limit. Also Terre Haute round trips for Indiana Music Teachers Convention. Seven trains each direction.

Pennsylvania Lines Indianapolis Newark Buffalo Atichardson Ind Indiana Music Teachers’ Association Terre Haute

Epworth League Convention Round Trip to San Francisco

Indiana rates for a July train to San Francisco list $54.15 round trip from Indianapolis with an optional $6.50 double berth in tourist sleepers. The special train departs Indianapolis 3:30 p m Tuesday July 9 via Vandalia Line and several railways, sleepers attached through to San Francisco. Returning from Terre Haute at 7:00 p m, space available at the Pennsylvania Vandalia Line office or from W W Richardson D P A and Way Points Station.

Indianapolis Ate Indiana San Francisco Vandalia Line Union Pacific Denver & Rio Grande Rio Grande & Western Southern Pacific Railways Pennsylvania-Vandalia Line West Washington Street W. W. Richardson Chicago California Burlington St. Louis Denver Rio Grande Scenic Colorado Salt Lake City

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