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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1903

Page

2

Indianapolis News Attacks Clerk Over Unpaid Fine In Craps Case

A series of accusations from The Indianapolis News target City Clerk Charles Biliot over a never-paid fine for gambler Thomas Ware arrested June 13, 1901. The paper allegedly dodged payment while clerk Elliott pressed for settlement. Separate notes claim Judge Stubbs and Logsdon linked to campaign funds and wagering claims. Police disturbed an opium den at 611 Bowman Street, sending occupants to work for a month.

Indianapolis News Eee Charles _ Biliot Thomas Ware Ware Daly Marion County State of Indiana W. W. Heiskell Elliott Heiskell Eran Wearcork Oras Edwin D. Logsdon Stubbs Gus Rabke Logsdon Rahke Rimeacf Indianapolis Brewing Com Ee Bowman Street James Tillman Poand Atreet Trimpe Lowe Duncan Fine

Annual Gymnastic Contests Draw German Turners to Indianapolis

The North American Turnerbund and Gymnastic Association hold their Indiana district meeting in Indianapolis with about 2000 Turners from Chicago South Bend Fort Wayne Terre Haute and Louisville welcomed at South Side Turner Hall. The two day tournament features mass exercises apparatus events field events and a festival ball at Germania Park with prizes to be awarded Tuesday.

Indiana North American Turnerbund North American Gymnastic Association Indianapolis Chicago South Bend Fort Wayne Terre Haute Illinois Louisville Turner Hall Germania Park Turners Socialer Turnverein South Side Danville Ill Tell City Ind South Bend Turnverein Summer Garden Beiser Kwalter Henry Victor Philip Rappaport 3Kers Bookwalter United States Uth Victor White River

Rural Free Delivery Headquarters Moved to Cincinnati

The middle division offices in the Majestic building have been vacated and Indiana joins Ohio and Kentucky under Cincinnati as the new regional headquarters. Inspector staff will transfer to Cincinnati and 8 B Rathbone will leave for Chicago en route to Omaha to command future operations. Rathbone’s leadership strengthened Indiana’s rural free delivery, boosting state pride as Indiana ranks high in territory and service quality.

Majestic Indiana Ohio Kentucky Cincinnati B. Rathbone Chicago Omaha Rathbone

Col John B Green Dies After Illness in Indiana Politics

Col John B Green former prominent Indiana Democrat died early yesterday at his daughter Mrs P B Trone's home 2232 Broadway from complications of hardening of the arteries He was nearly 74 born in Louisville after the Civil War he settled in Frankfurt Indiana where he rose to political prominence His wife and three daughters survive the silent obituary notes in the city and family homeיכט

John B. Green Indiana P. B. Trone Broadway Trone W. H. Donaldson W. C. Burk Peeter Ben Louisville Frankfurt

Democratic Politician and Builder Ties to Local Figures

The figure was active as a Democratic politician and Mason, also a contractor and builder. Under Governor Gray, he served on the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb board of trustees. Col Green and Mrs Green have resided with Mr and Mrs Trone for some time.

Gray The Institute For the Deaf and Dumb Colonel Green

Repairs to School Buildings and Steam Plant at No 4

The board of school commissioners committee on buildings and grounds met with Business Director Cleland to plan summer repairs and improvements. A steam plant for No 4 was the key proposed upgrade and may cost several thousand dollars, though no estimate was given. The new Irvington school equipment also featured in the discussion.

Board of School Commissioners Cleland Irvington

Prison Population Declines Across States Amid Reform Efforts

Secretary Butler of the State Board of Charities reports prison populations are steadily decreasing nationwide, with Indiana’s Michigan City prison noted for strong conditions under Warden Reid. Visitors found improved reform measures at Jeffersonville Reformatory and Evansville Southern Hospital for the Insane, including inmate schooling and skilled trades.

Butler State Board of Charities Indiana Michigan City Board of Charities Reformatory Jeffersonville Southern Hospital For the Insane Evansville Beyers Southern Hospital Laughlin Reid

Mill Owners Refuse Talk Over Carpenters Strike Demand

Mill owners in the city refused to recognize the carpenters union as the proper negotiator and declined to confer with the committee. The dispute centers on wage raises from 22 to 30 cents and a nine hour day with overtime pay, with a possible mill planer strike that could halt building trades. The district council will decide actions Tuesday night, with six unions backing the workers and about 200 mill planers affected.

Carpenters’ Union the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Harry Travis Frank Duffy National Union John Hirsch Mill Workers’ Union Travis United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Council

Excursion boom hits Indianapolis as city hosts Sunday trips

With clear skies forecast, Indianapolis expects a record Sunday for excursions. About 12,000 visitors will enter the city and roughly half may spend the day outside town. Outbound lines include C, H. & Cincinnati, Lake Erie & Western to Frankfort Lafayette Vandalia Terre Haute Greencastle, Lake Erie & Western to Michigan City, and a locomotive engineers' excursion to Lawrence.

Northern Traction Company to Build Indiana Line

Articles filed show a $100000 capital and a planned interurban line in northern Indiana linking Hammond Hobart Valparaiso Westville Laporte and South Bend among others. Incorporators include Samuel A Wright Walter C Nelson J L Devine Francis M Case and William J Root all of Cook County Illinois with headquarters at Laporte Indiana.

Indiana Northern Traction Company of Cook County Illinois Samuel A. Wright Walter C. Nelson J. L. Devine Francis M. Case William J. Root Lafayette Cincinnati Cleveland Anthony B. Wahl Theodore Gasch Otto Gasch Logansport Home Telephone Company Pierce Oil and Gas Company Indianapolis

Woman arrested for shoplifting at Star store

Annie Snyder, who gave that name, was taken into custody yesterday at the Star store charged with shoplifting. Articles of various kinds were found concealed under her shirtwaist after she was seen taking an item. Detective Bray responded. This marks a second offense.

Annie Snyder Star Bray

Excursion and Rail Rates From Indianapolis Big Four Route

Personal travel offer highlights twelve day trip rates from Indianapolis with special trains to Mountain Lake Park Bally, San Francisco and Los Angeles and various excursions to Cincinnati, Terre Haute, Green Castle, Denver and more. Tickets via Big Four Route Union Station and City offices with final return limits and sale dates July 1 to 10 and July 3 and 4.

Indianapolis Denver West Washington Street Union Station W. W. Richardson Big Four Ticket Office Big Four East Washington Street H. M. Bronson Mountain Lake Park Kate Applegate North Illinois Street Delia Brown Lord Street New York Albany Wth MONON San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego R. P. Algeo Indianapolis Union Station Central Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle

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