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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1901

Page

6

Metropolitan Opera Hour leads with Druet and Buckley stars

In St Paul J J Fill funds the stock company at the Metropolitan Opera Hour with Robert Druet and May Buckley as leading man and woman. The Sabbath committee of New York asks for postponement of the New York Theater trial over Sunday performances. William Collier and his company performed On the Quiet at Madison Square Theater for weeks. waning crowds forced a season closure after refunds.

St. Paul J. J. Fill Metropolitan Opera Hour Eit Robert Druet May ‘Buckley New York City New York Theater Managers Theater William Collier Madison Square Theater New York

Social Season Notes at Indianapolis and Surroundings

Many residents plan summer trips to Colorado Springs, Mackinaw, and Portland, while others prepare homes and entertainments in Indianapolis. A pretty Wed ding at 2425 North Meridian featured Miss Dorothy M. Henry and Frank M. White with a large guest list, orchestral accompaniment, and a return to dancing after refreshments. A grand reception at the Bates House bid farewell to the old hotel, with Mrs. Henry W. Lawrence hosting and guests from Chicago and Cincinnati attired in formal gowns amid palms, frescos, and lush flower arrangements.

Mires Colgan Colorado Springs Morris Ross Cataract Benjamin Harrison New York Julian Perkins Portland O. P. Morton C. Gill Richmond John L. Griffithe Country Club H. Hanna, Jr Buffalo Frank Hewitt Colgan J. Landers North Meridian Street Ovid Butler Jameson Broad Ripple Crane Nellie Carnahan Terre Haute Henry W. Lawrence Bates House Hugh H. Hanna Moore Mackinaw C. G. Weiss Julius Keller Wiliam Jungelaus H. Runge E. Martin F. Mueller Charles Riine EB. Keevers J. Reily Teresa Hessian Fred P. Ropkey James M. Ogden Miss Hessian Rookey George Warrington Frank Tripp Miss Morris Chicago Frank Hil Hill Anna Curtis Cincinnati Lawrence

Bozenberry and Watkins wed in Middletown ceremony

In Knightstown Indiana on June 28 Mr. W A Bozenberry married Miss Pearl Watkins at the bride’s parents home in Middletown The Rev C B Wilcox of the Methodist Church officiated The couple will reside in Middletown The reception featured a large dining room arrangement and an afternoon orchestral concert with Mrs Lawrence and other hostesses attending the event.

Lawrence George Bills John T. Brush Franklin Hays John B. Cockrum J. Gaston Thomas Goodioe James KR. Henry Harry B. Smith David Hill Chapman Williamms Lyman Louis Louis Deschler

Appellate Court Rules on Insolvent Building Association Case

The court held that a shareholder who received dividends while the Washington Savings and Loan Association was insolvent must have those dividends deducted from her claim during settlement. Harriet Bingham’s $500 share withdrawal was also to be deductible. The decision defines insolvency as inability to meet obligations to shareholders, even without outside creditors.

Harriet 3. Bingham Washington Savings and Loan Association Bingham Comstock Howard John R. Mason Russiaville Ind Mason Durbin Supreme Court Gas and Ol Indiana Gas and Gi! Company Saylor

Mears Proposition A Bequest to Marion County Medical Society

The Mears bequest of 20000 to 25000 in property rests until the donor’s death and could fund a library and meeting place. The county society weighs a financial burden to improve the library and maintain rental income. Members, including committee of ten, consider the sincerity of Dr. Mears and visit the property to discuss the lasting tribute to his father Dr. Ewing Mears.

Dr. Mears Marion County Medical Society Bobba County Society Dr. 5 Ewing Mears

Children in Factories Underage Workers Closed

State Factory Inspector McAbee and chief deputy Spees report several local factories employ children under fourteen. Owners claimed vacation work allowed by parents, but inspectors say no child under fourteen may work year round. Offenders notified and repeated prosecutions will follow as in other Indiana cities.

McAbee D. F P. Spees Messrs. McAbes Spees Indiana Gaselt

Boyce and Son vs O'Dell Commission on $8300 loss

In the United States Circuit Court yesterday James Boyce & Son sued the O'Dell Commission Company seeking $8,300 claimed as margins invested in a bucketshop at Muncie. Complainants argued under state law. defendants contended state law inapplicable and that funds had already been paid over.

James Boyce & Son O'Dell Commission Company Commission Company Muncie United States Circuit Court

Increased Carrier Force Ordered By Washington

Postmaster McGinnis seeks more carriers and a district inspector plans to recommend adding two carriers and a clerk on July 1 and two more on October 1. The hires respond to the eight hour law effective Monday, expanding the city’s carrier staff.

McGinnis Department At Washington

Purchase of Knox County Bonds by TF Wild & Co

TF Wild & Co completed yesterday the purchase of Knox county bonds valued at 15000 dollars. The bonds carry a four percent annual interest and are gilt edge securities. A premium of 8700 dollars was paid. The article remarks the county is regarded as one of the best in Indiana.

TF. Wild & Co Knox County

Committees Deadlock Over City Contract and Night Soil Ordinance

City council committees discuss street improvements on Scioto and West Tenth, a plan to end night soil hauling at night, and the interurban contract. Public health backs daytime hauling. contracts and franchises delay awaiting full committee turnout and possible transfers with interurban firms.

Council Board of Public Works Scioto Street St. Clair Street Pratt Street West Tenth Street West Street Canal Board of Works Committee On Public Health Corneil Corncilman Evans Indianapolis Street Railway Company

Board of Works Approves West Street Pavement Plans

The Board of Works for the second time yesterday adopted a resolution for an asphalt pavement and cement sidewalks on West Street from North to Fourteenth. The measure was previously remonstrated against by many property holders favoring wooden block paving, and the board rescinded its prior action to start anew.

Board of Works West Street Fourteenth Street

Neighborhood fireworks request rejected by Board of Works

The Board of Works yesterday declined to close Twenty first and Alabama streets to traffic on the night of July to permit local residents to display fireworks without interruption. The board feared similar requests by others could block half the city streets.

Board of Works Twenty-first and Alabama

Board of Works cites contract time limit on Rural Street work

The Board of Works notified contractor J. Harry Roberts that the time limit for the Rural Street improvement from Moore Avenue to Southeastern Avenue expired on November 7. If the project is not completed within a week, the board will call upon the contractor's bondsmen.

Board of Works J. Harry Roberts Moore Avenue Southeastern Avenue

City market moves day to Wednesday next week

The city market will open on Wednesday instead of Thursday of next week as Thursday is the Fourth of July. This change shifts the weekly schedule to accommodate the holiday.

Final action taken on multiple street and alley improvements

A series of city projects approved including openings, grading, paving, sewer construction, and water mains along streets such as Capitol avenue St. Clair Windsor Windsor Talbott Dorman Pratt and more. Rights and bonds approved for local sewer lines, brick and cement sidewalks, and curb work across numerous intersections and alleys.

Capitol Avenue First Alley St. Clair Street Senate Avenue West Street Sixteenth Street Talbott Avenue Dorman Street Pratt Street Windsor Street Sterling Street Raymond Street Illinois Daisy Sheldon Street Montana Trowbridge Street Southeastern Avenue H. & D. Railroad Brooks Street Beville Avenue Michigan Street Eleventh Twelfth Street Keystone Avenue St. Clair Second Alley Tenth Street Jefferson Avenue Adelaide Street Market Wabash Street Arrow Avenue Hillside Avenue Valley Avenue Tenth Thirteenth Street Wisconsin Street Arizona Street Chadwick Street Ray Street Wilkins Street Cooper Street Bloyd Avenue Lawrence Street Eleventh Street Iowa Street East Street New Street Mechanic Street South Street Henry Street Noble Street McCarty Street Buchanan Street Parker Street Belt Railroad Rker

Street Improvements Announced for Several Avenues

Road work to cement and curb sidewalks on Hill avenue from Eleventh to Temple avenues and on Temple avenue from Eleventh street to Pape avenue. Also scheduled on Twenty fourth street from Central to College avenues and local sewer work on Twenty eighth street from Tilmo ts street to Capitol avenue.

Pease Hill Avenue Seventeenth Street Temple Avenue Eleventh Street Pape Avenue Twenty-fourth Street Central Avenue College Avenue Tilmots Street Capitol Avenue

Detectives Nab Nimrod Davis After Street Sighting

Detectives Asch and Wallace spotted Nimrod Davis, a Black man wanted for assault and battery with intent to kill Harry Beard two weeks earlier, on West Merrill Street. Davis fled into a nearby house, where Asch found him on a door and ordered him to surrender. Davis agreed to accompany the officers and is described as a longtime offender with prior workhouse terms.

Asch Wallace Merrill Street Nimrod Davis Harry Beard Davis

Effort to file Ross habeas corpus today

Lawyers Estabrook and Hynes prepare a habeas corpus petition to release John Ross, deemed insane by a lunacy commission led by Justice Lockman. The filing argues the commission acted unlawfully, that Ross is not insane, and questions Lockman’s examination. The case may reach the Criminal Court. perjury charges against physicians are hinted if Ross’s epilepsy claim is disproven.

Estabrook & Hynes John Ross Justice Lockman Ross Hicks Lockman Commission Alford Kingan's Kingan & Co., Limited Central Hospital James Canning Thomas J. Quinn A. I. McCorker Joseph T. Rafferty E. Batty W. DL. Frazee Ora Gough BE. Farrey James Pride H. Shea T. Carl J. Fitzpatrick J. H. Brady C. H. Poland W. E. Sipe T. O'Connor Oman Owen McGiven W.snider M. Champin G. Herron George E. Andrew J. T. Willis A. G. Miller H. G. Thompson C. Frye G. Allison T. Thompson G. Shelburn J. Brandt John McNelius Hugh Goodin Martin Egan Ed Henshaw Nick Carroll William Crouch Joseph H. Conley Charles F. Carrova John Carroll G.&. Stevens John Kinney M. Dugan Joseph Brandt Charles O'Donnell Frank B. Miller William L. Shook John Fitzpatrick Frank Jaegers John Somers John McHugh Frank Stark John Sullivan Patrick Tarpy W. C. Pickering C. Erntz J. Connell Lewis G. Deerhate

Quiet probe into county records by Attorney General

Attorney General Taylor quietly investigates county court records to learn methods used to commit people to the insane asylum in this county. He is reportedly outraged by a case involving a young colored girl forced to accompany an officer to the asylum after a visit to the City Dispensary.

Taylor Ian

NOAH W. KRUMLER SEEKS INSANITY COMMITMENT

NOAH W. KRUMLER, aged seventy four and a veteran wholesale drug salesman, was taken to the police station with his son Clarence Krumiler and asked to be locked up for a sanity examination. He described strange outbursts and admitted an impulsive urge to choke a family member. He choked Captain Dawson during explanation and then apologized, later being adjudged insane and committed to an asylum for treatment.

Nosh W. Krumier Clarence Krumiler Captain Dawson Dawson Kramier

Governor Durbin Defends Officer’s War Record

Governor Durbin defended Lieut. Richard T. Buchanan, a former regimental officer in the Spanish American War, noting Buchanan rose from second lieutenant to captain in Indiana volunteers, later earned a regular army commission, and received praise for gallantry with bids for a brevet and a medal of honor. He accused The Journal of misstating Buchanan’s distinguished service.

Cuba Forty-fourth United States Volunteer Infantry Philippines Murry Forty-third McClernan Tam Saahy Buchanan

Stag Smoker On Houseboat At Broad Ripple

The Indianapolis Aquatic Club invites members and guests to a stag smoker aboard their houseboat at Broad Ripple. At 8 30 p m the vessel will start up the river to a stop four to five miles upstream for swimming and fishing. Pearl Havelich will steer the boat.

Indianapoli Aquatic Club Broad Ripple Millie D Toemselves Pearl Havelich H. I'R

City Orchestra Plans Campaign After Weary Weather

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra directors pause on campaign until cooler weather. The board, reorganized with Ford Mayer as president and a group of women officers, plans a new support plan for next season. Rivalry with Theodore Thomas Chicago Orchestra promoters is considered non-detrimental as both sides pursue subscriptions and season tickets.

Boone McKee Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Ford Mayer H. H. Howland Geo. Co. Hitt L. C. Page Hugh MacGibeny

Last Recital Ends June Series at Indianapolis Conservatory

The final June recital by pupils of the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music was held at Plymouth Church with large audiences. The program included a trio with Overture Figaro's Hochzeht Mozart, piano duets, Der Freischutz, Mendelssohn Fantasie Op. 28, performances by Miss Waldorf, Mrs. Pierce, Mr. Saler, Miss Barton sisters, and other soloists and ensembles.

Indianapolis Conservatory of Music Plymouth Church Waldorf Pierce Saler Lenore Symphony Catherine Lillian Barton de Beriot der Freischutz Miss Carroll Miss Smith Mendelssohn Miss Su Paiaces Webb-Bohm Robe Harness Stauffer Rickey

How to Economize with Ivory Soap

A short advertisement urges careful telegram economy and warns against cheap soaps that harm garments. It promotes Ivory Soap as the pure, safe choice for laundry, claiming it cleans thoroughly without damaging fabric and is worth the money.

Musical Recital Program Highlights Various Performers

Voice and piano pieces dominate the program with Miss Ella Bruner in a Polonaise and a Bach Toccata. Miss Myrtle Anderson plays Beate minor and Praludium on piano, Miss Est Violin performs La Melancolie Pastorale, and Mr Burt N. Pierce presents an unaccompanied piano Waltz. Additional items include Miss Aurora Wittebort, a chorus Requiem third chorus, and Baritone Solo by Mr J W Bussey.

Thomas Ella Bruner Bach Prume Myrtle Anderson Praludium Burt N. Pierce Chopin Aurora Wittebort J. W. Bussey

German House Concert Adds Rain-Free Sunset to Garden Program

The Indianapolis Military Band directed by J. B. Cameron performed the second garden concert of the season at German House. Despite threatening skies, light rain ceased mid-performance and drew an attentive audience to the knelope and lawn. The program included Coons in the Cane Brake by Mark Clayson.

Indianapolis J. B. Cameron Knelope Mark Clayson

Rev. F. B. Smith Presents Original Manuscript of "America"

Capt. Wallace Foster received a photograph of the manuscript of the song "America" from 8S. F. Smith. The Rev. F. B. Smith, father of the Mr. Smith who donated it, authored the piece that inspired the gift.

Wallace Foster F. Smith America F. 8. Smith Mr. Smith Captain Foster

Harvard Grad Who Wrote America The Hymn in Andover Days

The text notes a Harvard graduate from the class of 182 with Oliver Wendell Holmes and an Andover Theological Seminary alumnus in 1832. While studying at Andover, he wrote America after reading German hymns, inspired by the music. The hymn debuted at a Fourth of July children’s celebration at Park Church in Boston and quickly gained popularity.

Harvard Oliver Wendell Holmes Andover Theological Seminary America Andover Park Church Boston

Mother claims husband abducted her child in Haughville

Mrs. Anna Tillberry of 402 Centennial Street reports to police that her three year old child was playing outside when her husband ran away with it. She says they are separated but not officially divorced, and officers refused to intervene.

Anna Tillberry Centennial Street Haughville

Denver Woman Sues for Divorced Rights Against Peyton

Mrs Helen M Peyton of Denver sued Col Isaac N Peyton a Spokane mining man for half his property claiming her 1886 divorce was invalid and seeks to set aside it and nullify his second marriage The court ruled the divorce valid but she forfeited all rights through years of delay and the suit ended yesterday Judge Richardson presiding on all points

Helen M. Peyton Denver Isaac N. Peyton Spokane Richardson Colonel Peyton

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