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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
3
Frank Sloan, who was severely injured last week when struck with a beer glass by Thomas Hupp, was released from City Hospital yesterday and immediately arrested on assault and battery charges. Sloan allegedly attacked Hupp before the glass was used.
Amusements report Daniel Yrohman and BE Sothern taking for next season with a wretch named Lovelace in a new bill. Phyllis Rankin to star in The Gay alongside Edna Wallace Hopper heirs receive 75 000 and 125 000 interests in ships and mining. New York Sabbath committee lodges accusation against New York Theater management over Sunday performances. license stakes loom for many managers awaiting the court decision.
The State Medical Board at its Grand Hotel meeting announced a list of osteopathic physicians granted licenses. Names include George V. Wienstadt South Bend Emma P. McGarr Anderson H F and F W Hannah Indianapolis George R Fowler Jamie D and Charles A nun Richmond HH W Chatfield Bend John Baker Rangil Edward Goth Indianapolis Geo W Tull Indianapolis N L Tracy Anderson Julia Fogarty Indianapolis Charle Mattie B C Sommer Muncie J B Winger Indianapolis Dorcas E McNicoll Frankfort Corbin Curry South Bend William McConnell Marton C McLain Terre Haute Frank H Smith Kokomo.
John Banks, a colored Democrat convicted on a charge of attempting to bribe an election officer, awaits arrival in Indianapolis as a new trial is granted by the Supreme Court. Judge Alford will set bail at 1000 dollars, with Banks held in jail or on bond until the grand jury rules on retrial.
Linn Wilson aged twenty three residing at 16 West New York street was struck by a P and E switch engine in the yards yesterday afternoon. He suffered a badly fractured skull and his face was severely cut. He was taken to the Citadel district hospital.
Andrew Fleming, a longtime Indianapolis circus ticket seller, was adjudged insane and his prognosis deemed hopeless after being brought from New York. He spoke of plans to build and operate a vast streetcar system and other grand schemes, weaving in tales of land in Texas, a jewelry wagon, and dramatic ironclad ventures while recounting prior escapades and encounters with the law.
The Ross case triggers persistent outrage as a lunacy commission scandal dominates discussion. Inquest witnesses include three physicians and a Dispensary matron, while no relatives, friends, coworkers, or fiancée were summoned. The same witnesses and justices of the peace recur across recent insanity commission sessions.
Mr and Mrs Alvin S Lockard depart for New York while Miss Summers comes to visit Mrs W H Coleman. Invitations go out for a July 4 parch party. Many locals plan summer trips to Charlevoix Harbor Point Jamestown and Bay View. A home wedding at 44 West Tenth closes the roundup with Miss Florence Wacker.
Governor Durbin yesterday named Henry A. Root of Michigan City to replace Col. David N. Foster on the executive committee in charge of dedicating the monument. Col. Foster advised he could not serve. A meeting of the committee will be held this morning in the Governor's parlor.
The Benjamin Harrison monument fund grows as responses to association letters flood in from across the United States. Massachusetts contributions lead with subscriptions totalling 4205 dollars, signaling strong nationwide interest in the project.
Arthur Chandler, once notable for the Decoration day road race fiasco, plans to apply for entry at Newby Oval on July 4. He has been disqualified by the N C A and his attorney will seek to compel track managers to allow entry if blocked.
Abraham Smith a junk peddler residing at 2229 West Morris street was driving across railroad tracks at Ray street and Belt when a switch engine demolished his wagon. His wagon was struck and his horse was thrown out. his head was severely injured.
Secretary Taylor of the Grocers' Association states no privileges for games of chance were granted for the picnic Wednesday and that ten special policemen will be on duty to preserve order. The ration id asks power to preserve undesirable people.
Julia Glover filed for divorce from Charles M. Glover, a Gas Company clerk. Attorney Henry J. Brandon retrieved the complaint and refused to disclose its contents or timing of separation, promising to keep the matter secret pending trial. The couple married June 28, 1890, with records kept in the county clerk’s office.
The Supreme Court ruled the Evansville Street Railway Company not liable to pave between its tracks, without interpreting the city streetcar contract. A mandamus forced a partial assessment on Washington avenue, but the decision held the contract did not require paving between tracks. Other cases involve habeas corpus denial, a county postage ruling, and appeals on Greencastle saloon ordinances. The I and W Railroad vs Indianapolis and Martinsville Rapid Transit case, about right of way versus electric tram rights, is continued with arguments over forty versus one hundred feet.
The will of Helen Elizabeth Gordon proved in Richmond Ind directs trustee George Brown to sell the property and give 300 to his niece Helen Allen. Remaining estate goes to Everett and Joseph Brown. Household furniture diamonds and jewelry go to friends. Executor Flavius J Van Vorhis bonds $1000. Claudie Ballard appointed adminx of John C Ballard estate with $10 bond.
One of the quickest divorces in the county was awarded in the Mary 8 Johnston versus Ulysses S. G. Johnston case. Judge Mc Master issued the decree yesterday after the case was fled Monday. The plaintiff charged profanity and offensive language toward herself and children, and claimed cruel treatment.
Ida Zeller sues for injuries after being thrown from a car that started early while alighting. John T Hodges also sues for similar permanent injuries from a car moving as he stood to alight. Emma Walker seeks sale of Greenberry Walker’s real estate for support after alleging desertion and lack of provision. Thomas Huston sues Josephine and Rudolph Marchal for one dollar for malicious prosecution after being arrested on a defrauding charge and later acquitted.
Alice Dunnington yesterday brought suit against Cornelius Netmeter for an injunction. She avers the defendant is hauling gravel from her premises and unless restrained by the court will continue to haul gravel until her property is destroyed.
A court record notes that when the Board of Public Works assesses abutting parcels for street improvements it creates a prima facie basis for the amount owners must pay. The proper tribunal for hearing such assessments is identified in the record.
A condensed docket listing appellate court actions and filed briefs including cases like Williams v Hert Clark, Beall v Union Traction, Rowland v City of Greencastle, and Jordan v Indianapolis Water Co. It notes rehearings granted or denied, appeals by arson defendants, and various ministerial orders, summaries, and minutes from the Indiana Supreme Court and Circuit Courts.
Summary list shows multiple filings and orders in Superior Court and justice court. Includes judgments for defendant in a mechanics lien case, ejectment and divorce actions, claims allowed, and new suits filed such as real estate sales, damages, and improvements liens with diverse parties like Henry Clay Allen Mary Foley Joseph Shissier Lorenz Leppert and the Marion Bond Company across various court rooms.
The County Board of Review completed assessments at yesterday's session, detailing valuations for forty nine corporations. Officials reviewed property with emphasis on fiscal impact and tax allocations for local government budgeting and public services.
J. B. Culver of Springfield notified Governor Durbin that a handsome monument for Nancy Hanks Lincoln mother of Abraham Lincoln is completed and ready for transfer to the commission. The foundation lies underground awaiting final placement and dedication details.
Mr Newell Lodge is pending this week at see New York spending Mr G B Groesbeck Cincinnati visiting Mr Pax Hibben for the new days Ex County Treasurer W H Schmidt Colonel James R Henry traveled on business Woodruff Place Feast of Law raised over 1000 for Free Kindergarten Society Receipts exceed previous similar events Floral parade Fall Carnival led by Flower Mission Memorial Presbyterian Church members gather at Commercial Club Little Light Bearers party at Central Avenue Church Mothers and babies welcome, lunch served County Assessor Jefferson notes nonpayment cases will invoke fines up to 15 Indianapolis residents face fines for nonpayment Littl Light Bearers party at Central Avenue Church Mission trip around the World hosted by Third Christian Church trains run 7 to 9 from church, stops at Boston China California and North Pole Babies bodies found in a closet at 13 Michigan Street mimic naval battle planned near Broad The Hate venue July 4 fireworks included
Quartermaster General Foster announced the successful bidders for Indiana National Guard camp supplies at the fair grounds July 30 to August 7. Bidders include Kothe Wells & Bauer groceries Columbia Grocery Company coffee Hits Baking Company hard bread Peter F Bryce bread J W Newman Co onions cabbage Nelson Morria beef CoMn Fletcher ner Braga Semeeal Me intend supplying the camp.
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