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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1901

Page

8

Attorney General Taylor Seeks Notice Before Insanity Inquests

Indiana Attorney General Taylor urged that no insanity inquest be held without prior notice to the defendant. He cited Soules v. Appellate Court and argued for notice in inquests before justices of the peace, aligning with safeguards for liberty and life. The issue touches habeas corpus and costs against state officials in such cases.

Indiana Taylor Mao Tay Soules Appellate Court Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace

Politician Francis Roots Praises Indiana Leaders

Leslie's Weekly notes Francis T Roots of Connerville Indiana as a persuasive Hoosier orator and political organizer. He lauds senators Fair and Beveridge and backs Fairbanks for president, predicting strong Republican support if he pursues the nomination. Roots emphasizes Roots’s legislative experience and debate acclaim.

Leslie Minder Francis T. Roots Connersville Ind Mee Rene Ae Roots Ee Nereville Politica Warwick Messrs. Fair Beveridge Harrison Patrick Henry Adlum Presbyterians Philadelphia Fairbanks Roots Beverider

Philadelphia and Cincinnati firms sue Paul Brothers for debts

Cresswell & Washburn of Philadelphia H Guegenheimer & Co of Cincinnati and Bernhelm Brothers of Louisville filed a petition in Ped Si court alleging Paul Brothers Ge Petersboro Ind owe debts of $1.0 and seeking bankruptcy. Hammond filed ak bankruptcy with stated assets $1.29.

Cresswell & Washburn Philadelphia H. Guegenheimer & Co Cincinnati Bernhelm Brothers Lou Paul Brothers Ge Petersboro Ind Perdine Hammond

O P Morton Club Fifth Anniversary Draws Near Two hundred Members

The O P Morton Club celebrated its fifth anniversary with a crowded room of men and women. Membership has grown from ten to nearly two hundred in five years, and members envision a future clubhouse for five hundred. Key speakers included George W. Galvin James E Twiname Addison C Harris and others, with music and light refreshments amid a social and political gathering.

O. P. Morton Club C. P. Morton Club Republican Party George W. Galvin James E. Twiname Addison C. Harris Buda-Pestre Bookwalter Mr. McGregor McGregor

Primaries Today Set To Elect Republican Precinct Committeemen

Republican precinct committeemen are to be elected today in afternoon and evening ballots. Voters are urged to leave names of elected committeemen at the Journal office or telephone details. Changes in voting places announced for several wards. Chairman Logsdon hints at a late July city-ticket nomination and a direct primary with a sixty day campaign.

Journal Asden Emery Hay & Bowlus Lemcke Logsdon Eleventh Ward Engine House West Washington Street Eighth Ward East Monument Race Fifteenth Mon Street

Weather Relents as Cooler Air Reaches Indiana

The day brings 8 degrees at 2 PM, cooler than Tuesday, with bearable heat and cautious forecasts for further cooling. A Tuesday storm produced many lightning incidents, injuring several people near Cumberland and damaging crops in the area.

Wappenhans Indiana

Coburn cites old brickmaker tale on eastward showers

Gen Coburn recalls a brickmaker's warning that a thundershower rarely comes from the east. He notes signs of rain near Woodruff Place but trusts the old anecdote to explain why the expected shower may miss. The tale frames weather as a predictor guiding cautious preparation.

Woodruff Place Gen. Coburn

St Johns Lawn Fete At Parochial Residence

The lawn beside St Johns parochial residence overflowed last night as church societies hosted a lawn fete. Georgia street walls and yard fences glowed with lanterns while merchants cried for patrons and a live chicken saucer booth drew 5 cent crowds. The fortune tell booth run by Misses Margaret ush and Mayme Moran attracted many visitors. The event will be repeated tonight.

St. John’s Georgia Street Margaret Ush Mayme Moran

Massachusetts Harrison Monument Fund Builds Support

Citizens of Massachusetts contribute over $1,000 to the Harrison Monument Fund. F. J. Scholz, treasurer, received a donation yesterday from T. Jefferson Coolidge of Boston, vice president of the Massachusetts Harrison Monument Association.

Massachusetts F. J. Scholz T. Jefferson Coolidee Boston Massachusetts Harrison Monument

Coolidge family donation drives toward final tally

Elation marks a 32.1 percent response as Mr. Coolidge contributes 1460 dollars and his son 100 dollars. In a accompanying letter he notes that an additional 1.40 dollars has been donated and still awaits collection.

French Lick Springs Hotel Sold in Chicago Indy Syndicate

A Chicago Indianapolis syndicate closed a deal yesterday afternoon to buy the French Lick Springs Hotel in Louisville for 550000. They plan renovations to lift the investment to about 190000, with organizers including Mayor Taggart Crawford Fairbanks Charles Murdock Daniel F P Erwin Livingston P Dickinson G W Krotsinger and Henry A Hickman.

Louisville French Lick Springs Mayor Taggart Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute Charles Murdock Lafayette Daniel FP. Erwin Indianapolis Livingston P. Dickinson G. W. Krotsinger Henry A. Hickman Chicago

Freedom for Banks Crim Court Reversed by Supreme Tribunal

The Supreme Court reversed the Marion Court conviction of John Banks for attempting to bribe an election judge. A new trial is ordered, information quashed, and Banks to be returned to Indianapolis. If indicted and convicted again, he must serve the second sentence. In other items, Hannah Schaefer plans US Supreme Court review. Mishawaka cases denied petitions. Gabriel Godfray must pay taxes after his change of life.

John Banks Marion Supreme Court Michigan City Indianapolis Alford Hannah Schaefer Julius Werling United States Supreme Court William Street Huntington National Tribunal United States Wilson H. Bunn Morris Peifer Mishawaka Bunn Peifer Circuit Court St. Joseph County Mandamus Gabriel Godfray

Picnic of the Grocers Draws Big Crowd at Fair Grounds

Thousands attended the Retail Grocers association annual outing at the fair grounds. Track events included greased pig race and bicycle races with several accidents on the back stretch. Ada Bowman won two events, Miss Etta Davis excelled in throwing, and Harry Rhoades led in the youth races. Dancing, games of chance, balloon ascent, and heat did not deter a full day of sports and entertainment before many left discontent over late disturbances.

Retail Grocers’ Association Thompson Howard Bates Ada Bowman Etta Davis Miss Davis Harry Rhoades D. Wishard Minnie Freund Joseph Coffin J. R. Scanlan Etta Avis William Houppert Ransford Pulliam Walter Ribble

Twelve-year-old Hendricks charged with grocery theft

George Hendricks, age twelve, of 211 Urbana Street, was arrested last night for robbing the money drawer at C. C. Bogert's grocery, 2H Minerva Street. He admitted taking a small amount, and similar offenses are noted in the report.

George Hendricks Urbana Street C. C. Bogert Minerva Street Young Hendricks Plainfield Reform BS

Attitude of Austria and the Triple Alliance Expiring

A New York dispatch quoted Frank Van derlip predicting Europe will form a trade coalition against the United States within years as the triple alliance of Austria Hungary and Italy nears expiration. Addison Harris discusses Van derlip’s Vienna visit, tariff plans, and potential shifts in trade while noting U.S. hopes for closer ties with Austria.

New York Frank A. Vanderlip United States Treasury Europe United States Austria Count Goluchowski Addison C. Harris Vanderlip Harris Vienna Austria-Hungary Secretary of the Treasury National City Bank Rome St. Petersburg Moscow Buda Pesth Berlin Legation Board of Trade Count Goluchoweki America Mr. Harris Germany Italy Mediterranean Sea Baltic Russia Hungary India Ple Spain Hapsburg House

Johnson Busted for Pocketbook Snatching at Fairgrounds

Harry Johnson, a supposed professional crook, relieved a butcher shop owner, F Weaver, of a pocketbook at the fairgrounds. A hot chase ended with Johnson's arrest by Pa trolman Gregory. The bag held only papers. Johnson planned to swindle bằng glass rings and carried letters from Texas girls.

C. F. Weaver Indiana Avenue Fairgrounds Harry Johnson Weaver Johnson Gregory Texas

End of Fiscal Year Stamps Schedule for War Tax

Postmaster McGinnis reports the 2-cent war tax on money orders to end after July 1. The fiscal year ends June 30 at midnight, after which the East Market street revenue office will inventory on hand stamps and prepare new stock for the next year. Brewers face peak demand and the office will open for one hour at 12 o'clock Sunday night for stamps for beer shipments. inquiries surge about special stamp acts.

McGinnis Washington Government Revenue Office East Market Street

Oil Company Tax Agent Talks With State Officials

Attorney General Taylor and Deputy Auditor of State Martin met yesterday with F. M. Towl of New York, general tax agent for Standard Oil Company, to discuss tax matters.

Taylor Martin F. M. Towl New York Standard Oil Company

State Tax Board to Tax Corporate Property in Indiana

Mr. Taylor noted that a new law authorizes the State Tax Board to assess and tax corporate property beyond existing jurisdiction. The change is expected to bring many thousands of dollars into the state treasury, though no publication was issued.

Indiana Taylor State Tax Board

Dunniap Hats at Seaton's Hat Store Notice to Tourists

Tourists heading out of town can forward the Daily and Sunday Journal to any U S or Canadian address with no extra charge. Telephones 238. Rail routes via Lake Erie & Western and Wabash lines. Various excursion offers across Indiana and nearby states with special trains and reduced fares. Information and tickets through W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.

Daily Sunday Journal United States Canada Pennsylvania and Wabash Lines Indianapolis Wabash W. W. Richardson Pennsylvania Lines New York Buffalo W. Richardson Ind Ska Rectolvania Lines Lake Maxinkuckee

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