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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1903

Page

6

Vanderbilt to Build Model City in North Carolina

New York reports George W. Vanderbilt has acquired land between Hendersonville and Brevard about thirty miles from Asheville and will soon start a model manufacturing city. The project includes a full water works system and electric light heat and power ready for occupancy before any settlement.

Asheville N. C New York George W. Vanderbilt Hendersonville Brevard

Fire destroys major Cincinnati Abattoir complex

A large blaze gutted almost the entire Cincinnati Abattoir Company plant, led by President Michael Ryan. The fire, ignited at 2 a m by an engine room explosion, caused an estimated loss of 36,000 with 135,000 insured. Four hundred cattle and 500 hogs slaughtered yesterday and consumed in the flames.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Abattoir Company M. Michael Ryan Salvage Corps Ryan Genie

Fire damages Milwaukee tailor shop and clothing house

Milwaukee fire sweeps 31 317 Grand avenue destroying McCarthy tailor shop and Werk residence. Flames extend to Davidson Street and to Boston and Grand avenues. Losses include clothing stock and baggage of visiting teams and guests. No injuries reported.

Milwaukee Wis Tosight Grand Avenue McCarthy Werk Res. Clothing Company Davidson Third Street Boston

Beckham Strikes Back In Defiant Breathitt County Stance

Kentucky Governor Beckham responds to criticism over Breathitt county and pardons, denounces Northern press, defends his use of pardons, and contrasts Democratic and Republican reactions to crime and Goebel’s death while challenging claims of widespread lawlessness.

Kentucky Frankfort Beckham Breathitt County Navnal Guard Jett White Goebel Dem Tle Marcum Democratic Party Inentucky Republian Commonwealth Apostles of Law and Order Thevernor Bradley

Sunday Journal Adds Value for Indianapolis Readers

City subscribers are urged to add the Sunday edition for 10 cents more monthly. The Sunday Journal, available in Indianapolis and suburbs, offers world state and city news, local features, sporting pages, and women’s interest stories with discretion.

Daily Journal Indianapolis Sunday Journal

Russian protest over US petition on Jewish treatment

Washington learns with regret that Washington intends to forward a petition from American Jews to St. Petersburg regarding Russia’s treatment of Jewish subjects. Russia insists on non interference and says Mr Ridle will be received cordially. Russia hopes for cordial relations and urges US to rely on sympathy rather than action.

Washington St. Petersburg Russia United States Kishineff Riddle Ridg Je McCormick

WILL NOT RESIGN CONCLUSION ON PORTO RICO AFFAIRS

The article outlines defense arguments on charges against Post Office officials. It asserts main points: clerks moved to military roll, bond premiums justified, Porto Rico supplies contracted regularly, official travel vouchers proper, Washington post office lease justified, and explanations for double payment of examiners. It discusses Larner and Smith cases, noting the majority of appointments and corrections, with one case of a newspaper woman seeking a clerk job leading to an uneasy placement on the labor roll.

Porto Rico Washington Post Larner O. H. Smith Seper Comptroller of the Treasury Washington

Brutal Mother-In-Law Drives Boy From Home

Albert Bludso a thirteen year old boy from Flat Rock Missouri was picked up last night by Patrolman Oakey and held at the station. He says his mother-in-law beat and abused him and told him never to return. He walked from Flat Rock intending to reach his grandmother in Greene County Indiana but stepped in lime hurting his feet. His left foot was found to be severely burned and nearly to the bone at the dispensary. He remains in police care as authorities plan to investigate and decide on his future.

Albert Bludso Flat Rock Oakey Greene County Indiana City Ispensary Seaton

Two Little Runaways Arrested by Patrolman Cox

Patrolman Cox took two twelve year old boys, Jacob Klein and Calvin Brenner, into custody yesterday afternoon at Brightwood after they boarded a Cleveland to Indianapolis freight train seeking fortunes. The Cleveland youths said they lived in Ohio and were working at a street carnival before traveling west. They will remain at the police station until their parents are located.

Cox Jacob Klein Calvin Brenner Cleveland Indianapolis Brightwood

Robbed Mrs Perry as house man held on larceny

Edward Fisher colored of 1953 Yandes street was arrested after detectives Holtz and Bray detained him on a grand larceny charge. He allegedly stole a silver chatelaine purse with about $8 from Mrs. E B Parry of 1522 College avenue while employed at her residence in May.

Edward Fisher Yandes Street Holtz and Bray Fisher E. B. Parry College Avenue

Hubbard resigns as Commercial Trust Company president

W. W. Hubbard offers his resignation from the company citing increased coal business ties. Ada Salmon wins the gold medal in a city contest, with Bessie Brown and Maggie Smith as runners up, the event benefiting Hadley Industrial School.

W. W. Hubbard Commercial Trust Company Ada Salmon Anna Gordon

Deserted wife Mamie Elders found in critical condition

Mrs Mamie Elders said her husband a young farmer deserted her after selling their farm south of the city. She wandered the streets, was brought to the police station and sent to the Door of Hope to recover. She hoped hospitalization in Indianapolis for care.

Mamie Elders Hope Indianapolis

Candy stand owner arrested for assault in Kentucky avenue incident

Nick Pantelakis at 2% Kentucky avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon by Bi cyces e Policemen Hull and Griffin for assault and battery. He beat a fellow countryman with a stick after a dispute over moving a street diner stand, with passersby calling the police and bringing him to the station.

Nick Pantelakis Kentucky Avenue Hull and Griffin Pantelakis

State official reports six month receipts exceed 75 thousand

A report by Frank I. Grubbs deputy secretary of state projects that for the six months ending June the office will take in over 75 000 in receipts. It also shows domestic corporation fees rising by more than 10 000 over the prior six months seek article.

Frank I. Grubbs

Knapp Trial Faces Fourth Venue As Jury Not Secured

In Hamilton on June 3, Alfred Knapp’s case failed to obtain a jury today after exhausting the third venue. A fourth venue was ordered for 10 oclock tomorrow. The State used one peremptory challenge. the defense retains seven. Trial likely to begin Monday once Knapp’s sister Mrs Kinz of Cincinnati arrives to testify against him.

Hamilton Alfred Knapp Knapp Mrs. Kinz Cincinnati

New York A D A Probes Dock Board Funds

Assistant District Attorney Clarke investigating old dock board matters finds treasurers orders totaling 1,163,781 dollars issued in violation of law to favored contractors without public letting.

New York Clarke Old Dock Board John Doe

Expelled by Homeopaths Board Names Dr Shepard

Boston June 3 The American Institute of Homeopathy unanimously expelled Dr William A Shepard of Colorado Springs Colorado for alleged unprofessional and unethical conduct as announced today by the national homeopathy body

Boston American Institute of Homeopathy Today William A. Shepard Colorado Springs Cal

A Pretense Of Marriage Shocks Greenfield Girl

Nellie Moore eighteen of Greenfield testified at the police station that Harry Andrews deceived her into believing they were legally married after a mock ceremony conducted by a self-styled preacher. Andrews was arrested on Ringgold avenue by Detectives Kinney and Morgan after Moore reported the claimed marriage and disappearance to her parents.

Nellie Moore Greenfield John Moore Joppa Plainfield Harry Andrews Fairview Park Andrews Ringgold Avenue Kinney Morgan Miss Moore Indianapolis Holmes

Seventy Five Sermons At Prospect Street Revival

The closing nights of the gospel meetings on Prospect street are the most enthusiastic of the series. Mr. Lyon has delivered over seventy five sermons since arriving in Indianapolis, preaching daily. He urges choosing God over the devil, with about two hundred confessing faith already. The revival ends Monday night with women and men meetings and an offering for Lyon. He will go to Chicago after.

Prospect Street Lyon Indianapolis Mr. Lyon Edwin Ray Yon Chicago Wisconsin

The Perfect Gas Range Oas of the most economical Gas Ranges in use

The New Vulcan Water Heater advertised as the most efficient economical and durable heater in use with artificial gas. Call to examine devices on exhibition for household use.

Vulcan

Gas Co. fair commission to confer with St Louis fair managers

The Indianapolis Gas Co fair commission will head a delegation of commissioners to St Louis next week to confer with managers of the fair about committee work. Messrs Cockrum and Alexander expect to arrive in St Louis Sunday night.

Domestic Estrangement Ends With Fisticuffs and Stabbing

At 2151 Dewey Street William Nelson and his wife, both colored, were arrested after a quarrel that left her stabbing him in the face with a penknife. He struck her, knocked her down, and kicked her insensible before walking away. Bicycle officers later took both to the station for assault and battery.

William Nelson Dewey Street Nelson Hull Griffin

Health officers hear talks on disease control and serums

Dr Geddings urged early discovery of mild cases to curb spread and warned mild cases can transmit infections. Dr White outlined serum therapy and prophylaxis including diphtheria antitoxin, noting it prevents further toxin formation rather than neutralizing existing poison. Dr Hurty closed with health laws overview and praise for Indiana health reforms. A second class may be held next fall or winter to include more officers.

Geddings Evans William Charles White College of Physicians and Surgeons White J. N. Wurty State Board of Health Board of Health Davis Hurty Indiana

New York Triumphs Over Pittsburg Before Large Crowd

Third baseman Markley from Evansville has been released to Atlanta in the Southern League. The Indianapolis Westerns seek a game tomorrow afternoon against any city team. Two games are set for next Monday and Tuesday with Columbus, including a postponed early season game and a transferred Sunday game on open dates. Union Traction runs a special train to Muncie tomorrow for the Indianapolis Toledo game, leaving Indianapolis at 11 o’clock, stopping at the Muncie ball park, returning after the game, fare $1 round trip. The two teams travel to Muncie on a special at o’clock tomorrow morning.

New York Pittsburg Markley Evansville Atlanta Indianapolis Westerns Call News Columbus Union Traction Company Muncie Indianapolis Muncie Ball Park

Mrs Bessie Wales Obituary Dies In City Home

Mrs Bessie Cleary Wales wife of George R Wales and daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Cleary of the city died yesterday morning at 5 45 at 1925 Buckle Street Funeral is set for today at 3 2 p m from the residence.

Bessie Cleary Wales George R. Wales John W. Cleary Buckle Street

Driver Thrown From Wagon During Ice Cream Run

C L Erwin a Ballard Ice Cream Company driver at 519 North New Jersey street was thrown from his wagon yesterday afternoon. He suffered severe bruises to hips and chest and was taken to City Hospital in an ambulance. Dr Hadley dressed his wounds after he stated a broken shaft spooked the horse and dragged him from the seat by the lines. His condition is not at all serious.

C. L. Erwin New Jersey Street Ballard Ice Cream Company Hadley Erwin

To Confer with Other Menagers Secretary Cockrum and Assistant Secre tary Alexander

Secretary Cockrum and Assistant Secretary Alexander of the St. Louis world’s conference plan to meet with other managers to discuss broader arrangements. The note hints at coordination across departments and potential scheduling.

Cockrum Alexander The St. Louis

Transit Schedule Franklin Office June 14 Effective

General offices Franklin by June 14 19. Western Georgia streets and intermediate stations. Isenger cars depart at various hours including 8 37 am 12 37 pm and pm. Greenfield Knightstone and other stations served. Passenger cars depart starting 8 am and every four hours until 11 57 pm. Last car 11 15 pm. Combination passenger and express cars at 6 13 am 7 7 am 1st 5 pm and 7 57 pm. Regular Saturday schedule adds half hour cars to Greenfield and stations with extras at 2 27 pm 4 7 pm 6 pm and 7 27 pm. Regular Sunday schedule adds half hour service to Greenfield and stations.

Franklin Georgia Streets Isenger Greenfelt Bia m Bae Greenfield Ual Kentucky Washington St Indianaport Martineville Fatness Gret Lile Cses Mooresville Indianapolis Ile Greenwood & Franklin BR. KR. CO

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