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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1903

Page

8

Reliance Bests Yachts in New Cup Race

Newport R I June 2 Reliance the new cup yacht defeated the Columbia and Constitution on a thirty mile course in heavy breeze. Reliance finished about four to five minutes ahead of its rivals with owner E D Morgan at the helm. The race opened a series by New York Yachting Club and featured stout tacking and rough water.

Newport R. L Reliance Columbia Constitution E. D. Morgan Cap- Barr New York Yach Club

Stories of the Town fashion bulges and urban anecdotes

The piece sketches domestic satire around a North Side family with a humorously clueless father, quirky fashion talk, and a parade of small mishaps. It covers a young girl’s fashion critique, a mother’s fatigue, a kid’s kidnapping scare, a glove shop misunderstanding, a late-night newsroom call, and a wary businessman rebuffing reporters, all framed as light community sketches from city life.

North Side Bove Asia

Persistent Agent Seeks Quick Review From Indianapolis Lawyer

An agent seeks a rapid examination of his books from a busy Indianapolis attorney. The lawyer refuses, citing three cases to try this week and no time for two weeks. The agent insists, offering to leave books for later review, while the Ser contemplates shifting to another attorney. The attorney notes persistence is fine but time must be managed.

Indianapolis

Lou Dillon Sets Mile to Wagon Record at Glenville Track

In Cleveland on June 29 Lou Dillon trotted a mile to wagon in 2.04% at a Gentlemen's Driving Club matinee at Glenville track. Driven by owner C. K. G. Billings, the mare raced with a runner pacing five lengths ahead, and finished with strong speed before the stand crowd of 1,500. The feat surpasses a 2:06% mark set weeks earlier. Billings later steered The Monk to 2:08% for a mile, fastest by a gelding this year, with a runner again pacing.

Cleveland Lou Dillon Gentlemen's Driving Club Glenville Track Co. K. G. Billings

Corrigan and Dunne Bring Strong Racing Entrants

Daily consignments of horses arrive at the fair grounds as races begin Saturday July 4. Owners Corrigan Dunne Hen nessy and others send runners for sprint and harness events with W F Kay driving pacers like Little Squaw and Shade On. Secretary Holt and Lyman Davis plan headquarters at the Grand Hotel before moving to the fairgrounds. Box seats are in high demand at $1 per chair with single afternoon admission at $1.50.

Fair Grounds G. B. Hennessy St. Louis Theil Brothers Hogan Detroit Grosse Point Lyman Davis Ed Corrigan Pat Dunne Indianapolis Harry White Corrigan Dunne Holt W. F. Kay Iowa Grand Hotel Fairgrounds

Board of Works Final Action Taken On Street Projects

The board approved multiple road and sidewalk improvements with varying costs including cement walks on Tenth Street from Brookside to Arsenal for 76 dollars and a major project on Parker Avenue costing 6500 dollars. Several items were modified or rescinded while others were adopted or approved for grading, paving, or curb work on streets such as Colorado Avenue, Euclid Avenue, and Garfield Avenue.

Tenth Street North Side Brookside Avenue Arsenal Avenue North Street Fas. Street Noble Street First Alley St. Peter Street Woodlawn Avenue Woodlawn Twenty-eighth Street Illinois Street Talbott Avenue Parker Avenue Roosevelt Avenue Twenty-third Street Adams Street Twenty-fifth Street Station Street Twenty First Street Massachusetts Avenue Central Avenue Twenty-fourth Street Colorado Avenue Washington Street Michigan Street Euclid Avenue Washington Sreet Gladstone Avenue Garfield Avenue Chester Avenue Bradshaw Street Virginia Avenue Wright Street Stevens Street McCarty Street Pogue Highland Avenue Denny Street Rural Olney Street New York Street Dorman Street East Street Market Street Wabash

George G. Tanner Improves After Illness

George G. Tanner, who had been seriously ill for several weeks, showed signs of improvement last night. A change occurred around 4 o'clock in the evening, and the condition remained more favorable than in recent days.

George G. Tanner

Motor Company's Suit Trends Injunction Hearing

The Motor Vehicle Company seeks a permanent injunction against White River Lodge No 161 of the International Association of Machinists. Judge Carter heard testimony as Business Agent J E Collins and Lodge President Charles E Test testified. The case follows a weeks long machinists strike with witnesses present. Attorneys Charles Martindale for the plaintiff and Frank Groninger for the lodge led the proceedings.

Motor Vehicle Company White River Lodge No. 161 International Association of Machinists Carter William R. Wheeler Purdue J. E. Collins Charles E. Test Motor Company

Hand readers tease future drama stars in city's court pages

Mrs. Meier recently read the hands of Maude Adams John Drew Blanche Walsh and Otis Skinner, noting that what these players' hands reveal will end with keen interest as the dramatic profession draws attention in local circles.

Horse Killed After Car Collision In Irvington

A. W. Hartman, Irvington timer, escaped serious injury after a horse pulling his delivery wagon bolted and cannot be saved following a westbound car No 559 strike on Washington street near Hamilton avenue. Police ordered the horse shot. Hartman was thrown from the wagon but unharmed.

A. W. Hartman Rvington Washington Street Hamilton Avenue Hartman Irvington Fred Byrd Miles Artman

Crall Denies News Misrepresented His Position on Elliott Report

Indianapolis Councilman John H. Crall says the Indianapolis News misrepresented his stance on the Elliott book audit. He says he never spoke to Chairman Keach about an open investigation and that the committee aims to avoid whitewashing, basing its report on expert John W. Coons and solid facts.

Harry E. Negley Charles N. Elliott Indianapolis News John H. Crall Crall Keach Democratic City Committee Mr. Keach Third Ward John Elliott Mr. Crall Negley Wall Council John W. Coons Journal Peetery Council

Argument in Simpson trial ends soon in forgery case

The Simpson forgery trial in Criminal Court nears verdict after the defense rested and both sides concluded lengthy arguments. Deputy Benedict led for the State while Martin Hugg and John W Kern prepare for the defense, with the jury expected to hear further tomorrow afternoon. A separate suit seeks 10000 damages for Mrs Holmes death after an Indianapolis Street Railway Co car struck her at South and Meridian on December 29, 1902.

Arthur Simpson Benedict Martin Hugg John W. Kern John S. Duncan Warman, Black, Chamberlain & Co Indianapolis Street Railway Company David Holmes South Meridian Streets

Quiet Title and Divorce Actions in Local Courts

A mixed docket lists Superior Court and Circuit Court cases including quiet title for John W. Lee against William Rhodes, damages suits such as Conrad Mueller Company versus Arthur Jordan, and divorces for Nellie Harrington versus George Harrington and for Laura Delello versus Peter Delello. Also noted are criminal proceedings, new suits filed, and name change filings in Room 1, 2, and 3 under Judges Leathers, Carter, and Allen.

Superior Court James M. Leathers John W. Lee William Rhodes Conrad Mueller Company Arthur Jordan Vinson Carter National Motor Vehicle Company White River Lodge No International Association of Machinists Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen William W. Davison Apa Gracie Wn James Hoop Nellie Harrington George Harrington Chaplin Carter Maggie Carter Fremont Alford Arthur J. Simpson David Holmes Indianapolis Street Railway Company City Bond Company Will H. Latta Elizabeth Hart John Hart Armin C. Koehne Louis A. Glazier L. A. Kinsey Company Indiana Trust Company John W. Bowles Laura B. Delello Peter Delello Laura M. Aldag Harry W. Aldag May Myrick John Myrick

Court Minutes and Appellate Briefs Summary

Supreme Court minutes list numerous cases in which parties requested transfers or filed appellees briefs. Includes The Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company vs Town of Whiting and The American Quarries Company vs James Lay, with various county courts noted.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company Whiting Lake C. C American Quarries Company James Lay Lawrence C. C. Appellee

Noblesville to Get Hydraulic Power Plant Project

Noblesville prepares for hydraulic power with a new Noblesville Hydraulic Company formed to build a dam on the White river between Potter's Bridge and Conner's Dam. Capital stock set at 100000, with other filings including Leader Publishing Company and Kokomo Laundry Company expanding shares, and Findley Hydraulic Press Brick Company authorized to transact business in Indiana.

Noblesville White River Potter's Bridge Conner's Dam Noblesville Hydraulic Company Leader Publishing Company Marion William B. Westlake Robert S. Jones Alvah E. Eee M. Scarbrough George Tr. B Citizens’ Bank Portland H. C. Vaught, Sons & Company Parker Ind Findley Hydraulic Press Brick Comny Missouri Idiana Secretary of State Indiana

Palmistry Article Promotes Mrs Simmons Meier Work

The Theater illustrated magazine features Mrs. Simmons Meier of Indianapolis with a palmistry article. Editor notes her decade of study and readings of notable figures like Lew Wallace, Susan B. Anthony, Lilli Lehmann, Emma Juch, and James Whitcomb Riley. The piece emphasizes criminology interest in hand shapes and lines.

Simmons-Meier Simmons- Meler Indianapolis Lew Wallace Charlies Mayer Lilli Lehmann Mary Hartwell Catherwood George Ade James Whitcomb Riley Emma Juch Susan B. Anthony Richmond Pearson Hobson

Devoe Paint Ad Claims Zinc Adds Longevity

A letter to Capt. W. E. English of Indianapolis extols Devoe Ready Paint with zinc, arguing it lasts twice as long as lead and oil, costs less, and can be applied by machinery, reducing yearly painting costs from about 90 dollars to roughly 15. The message touts efficiency and modern production, signed F. W. Devoe & Co.

Devee Devoe F. W. Devoe & CO

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