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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1902

Page

2

Indiana Crop Prospects Mixed In June Report

State Statistician Johnson reports wheat in Indiana improving with counties like Jackson Porter and Jennings showing strong prospects. Corn prospects up 5 percent since May, oats steady, while fruit crops face poor outlook with likely half a crop of apples and peaches not promising.

Indiana Johnson Jennings Jackson Washington Scott Ripley Porter Orange Bartholomew Boone Carroll Clinton Dearborn Jeffer- Decatur Fayette Franklin Fulton Laporte Monroe Ohio Switzerland Union Jabash Warren

Architect Rankin Discusses North Elevation of Federal Building

J H Rankin of Rankin Kellogg, Philadelphia architects of the new federal building, is in town consulting with contractors. He stays at the Columbia Club as cement footings begin this week. Rankin expresses confidence in a satisfactory north elevation facing the park despite prior comments and proposed changes.

J. H. Rankin Rankin & Kellogg Philadelphia Federal Rankin Columbia Club

Major H L Kramer and wife tour overland to Indiana

Major H L Kramer and his wife arrived at the Denison Hotel after an all overland trip from Cleveland to Indianapolis in a White steam automobile. The Kramer family head a patent medicine business at Kramer Ind and own Mudlavia the mineral spring resort. They planned to return home over the National road traveling about one hundred miles daily. The machine weighs 1600 pounds and runs at high steam pressures up to 900 pounds. Both enjoyed the journey and the automobile relaxation from mental cares.

H. L. Kramer Denison Kramer Ind New York Chicago Warren County Attica Indiana Mineral Springs Major Kramer Mudlavia Indiana United States The Indianapolis Cleveland State of Ohio Old State Line Road Medina Wooster Mt. Vernon Columbus Springfeld Richmond National Road Crawfordsville

James De Witt Andrews a Chicago Lawyer at the Denison

James De Witt Andrews of Chicago, noted author on law and member of the American Bar Association committee on classification of law, visits the Denison. He leads Illinois State Bar Association committee on legal education and wrote the influential American Law praised by William A. Woods as the Blackstone of America. Andrews weighs U S policy toward the Philippines and Cuba predicting Cuban fatigue with self-rule and possible annexation.

James de Witt Andrews Chicago Denison Andrews American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association William A. Woods Blackstone America United States Philippines Cuba

Major Miller Arrives to Lead Arsenal Grounds Report

Major W H Miller of the regular army quartermaster's department in Chicago joined a board tasked with deciding the disposition of arsenal grounds. He has Cuba service. Captain W S Scott and Major Wood join the board, with work expected to finish by Monday and a report to Washington. It mentions local business growth in Anderson and county harvest prospects in Clinton.

W. H. Miller Regular Army Quartermaster’s Department Chicago Arsenal Major Miller Cuba Major Wood W. S. Scott Washington

Central Labor Union Voices Grievances and Plans

The Central Labor Union disapproves of employing firemen as painters and carpenters in engine house repairs and argues union trades should get such work. It endorses grievances of painters and carpenters against nonunion repair work by agents and plans to blacklist agents using nonunion labor after year’s end. A committee will tour the County Poor Asylum and advise on a new building for inmates. Broad Ripple and Fairview host early summer attractions, including Humpty Dumpty canines and Frank Binkhurst’s singing, with the La Rose electric fountain near its final nights at Fairview.

Central Labor Union Machinists’ Union Elwood Sands Roscoe Burnett M. T. Butler Lillie Fredericks Broad Ripple Fairview Broad Spa Humpty Dumpty Frank Binkhurst Fairview Park la Rose

Union Co-operative League Under Indiana Scrutiny

The Union Co-operative League of Indianapolis, using Lock Box 364, is under investigation by State Auditor Hart and Attorney General Taylor. The group claims to be a cooperative for mutual member interests, but lacks disclosure of backing individuals. Hart says Indiana will strictly enforce laws against wild-cat schemes as three other get-rich-quick ventures sought standing yesterday.

Union Co-operative League of Indianapolis Hart Taylor Indiana

State offices order evacuation for three companies

Three firms were told to leave state offices and evacuate. The Co operative Realty Company of Battle Creek Michigan, the Investment Banking Company of Columbus Ohio, and the King Fortune Mining Company of Columbus Ohio were involved in the notice.

Co-operative Realty Company Battle Creek Mich Investment Banking Company Columbus, C King Fortune Mining Company Columbus

War Revenue Stamps Sale Ends After June 30

The local revenue office announces that after June the sale of war revenue stamps will cease. Documents needing stamps must be stamped before the 2th. From the 20th onward, negligent filers must turn in documents, provide affidavit, and obtain department seals for validity. Tobacco tax rebate claims require blanks at the revenue office, with a minimum $10.

Revenue People Revenue Office

City Engineer Nelson Linked to Suspect Interstate Construction Co

Cincinnati paper exposes James B. Nelson of Philadelphia listed among officers of the Interstate Construction Company. Letters from Fred Balcom to W. W. O Hara reveal the firm’s facade as ice water and electric plant builders while aiming to fund speculative racing ventures. Nelson was in Richmond last night with no statement obtained. Robert S. Ashe of Richmond also named as director.

James B. Nelson Interstate Construction Company Philadelphia Cincinnati Fred Balcom Inter- State Construction Company W. W. O'Hara New York Cireculars Balcom O'Hara Bush Balcom Justice Balcom Supreme Court of New York New York Court of Appeals Nelson Richmond Robert S. Ashe

Nolan Arrested by Policer Silvey Over Sidewalk Blockade

Patrolman Silvey arrested John S. Nolan a special policeman at the merry-go-round on Missouri Street near Washington after Nolan refused to clear the sidewalk. Nolan clad in blue with badge, mace, and wreathed cap sat with a folding chair in defiance as Silvey insisted on removal. Nolan resisted and was taken to a patrol wagon amid jeers from supporters.

Silvey John S. Nolan Missouri Street Washington Stivey Nolan Lee Silver

New Trust Company Formed in Indianapolis

W W Hubbard and C C Pierce lead stockholders in the Commercial Trust Company of Indiana formed yesterday with 300 60 capital. Hubbard president, Hillis F Hackedorn VP, J M Martens treasurer, C Cree Jr secretary. Other Indianapolis holders include Everett Wagner J H Olmstead F W Wetter Carl Wetter C C Pritchard and A G Lupton of Hartford City. Directors include Wagner Lupton Seybold. Stockholder meeting planned to pick an office. Kendallville Manufacturing Co. Incorporation capital 100 directors A M Jacobs Isaac Kann L A Weinsteiner.

W. W. Hubbard C. C. Pierce Indianapolis Commercial Trust Company of Indiana Hillis F. Hackedorn J. M. Martens C. C. Ree, Jr Everett Wagner J. H. Olmstead F. W. Wetter Carl Wetter C. C. Pritchard A. G. Lupton Hartford City G. W. Seybold Kendallville Manufacturing Colny Incorporated A. M. Jacobs Isaac Kann L. A. Weinsteiner

Inspector of sermons urged by Methodist Ministers' Association

Rev Robb Zaring proposed appointing an inspector of sermons from the association to boost Sunday messages. Ministers worry about neglecting core thoughts. A meeting in October will plan events with options including a fair at Tomlin Hall or at the hospital ends on Sixteenth Street, with pastors and a layman from each church on the organizing committee.

Robb Zaring Methodist Ministers’ Association Zaring Tomlin Hall Sixteenth Street

Raid Two Poker Games Ends In Downtown Busts

Police raided two gambling rooms last night catching nineteen men at William Armitage’s saloon 9 West Washington street and six at Dan Smith’s 117 North Illinois street. Keeper William Armitage and keeper David Hughes were charged or slated. bonds posted for players.

William Armitage West Washington Street Dan Smith Illinois Street Captain Kruger Schelgert Gunsclous Schaeffer Kruger George Morgan Armitage Bond Schwab Milam Pope Sandman North Illinois Street David Doc”) Hughes

Danlap's Celebrated Hats At Seaton's Hat Store

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Pennsylvania Lines Excursions and Special Trips

The announcement lists $1.25 Madison round trip with Sunday service and a 7:30 a.m. departure from Indianapolis, 6 p.m. return. A 25 cent Ohio River boat excursion from Madison is offered. Mountain Lake Park trip is $14.65 with July 2 to 14 sales and July 19 final return, plus a 2:45 p.m. July 3 departure from Indianapolis. Contacts include Mrs. Kate Applegate, Miss Della Brown, and R. P. Algeo.

Indianapolis Kate Applegate North Illinois Street Della Brown Lord Street R. P. Algeo D. P

Round Trip Rail Tickets From Cincinnati to Chicago Dayton and More

Tickets to all stations within a 200 mile radius including Cincinnati Chicago Dayton Louisville will be on sale July 3 and 4 good returning until July 7 One dollar twenty five cents Cincinnati and return Via C H D Sunday June 29 Two special fast trains depart 6 30 am nonstop and 7 15 am stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton Cincinnati return 6 20 pm Baseball Cincinnati vs Pittsburg.

Chicago Dayton Cincincinnati Louisville Rushville Connersville Hamilton Cincinnati Pittsburg

Train Excursions From Indianapolis on June 28

Tickets good for trains leaving Indianapolis 3 30 Saturday afternoon and 11 20 Saturday evening June 28. Return leaving Evansville and including E T H train No 6 12 55 midnight Sunday June 29 arriving Indianapolis by 6 50 a m Monday June 30. Call ticket agent 48 West Washington street or W W Richardson D P A Big Four Route. Excursion to Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way Points 1 00 or less round trip special train leaves Indianapolis Union Station 7 30 a m returning leave Aurora 7 20 p m Lawrenceburg 7 30 p m and more. Lake Erie & Western R R Niagara Falls Excursion 7 00 Thursday Aug 7 1902 leaves Indianapolis 5 p m to Vandalia Line 1 00 Terre Haute and Return 1 00 Green Castle and Return Leave Indianapolis 7 25 a m Returning Terre Haute 7 30 p m 1 50 Michigan City Excursion 1 50 Thursday June 26 1902 Leave Indianapolis 6 a m Leo Lando Manufacturing Optician permanent location 142 N Pennsylvania st Indianapolis Barber Supply Co for Massage Cream 37 East Ohio street Gasoline and Oil Stoves Koehring & Bro 580 Virginia avenue

Indianapolis Evansville West Washington Street W. W. Richardson

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