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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1901

Page

15

Marion Club election includes three tickets for Wednesday

The Marion Club votes Wednesday with regular independent and members tickets. Names for president and officers appear on all ballots and substitutions are barred. The Australian ballot system is used with cross ticket name aggregation for shared candidates.

Marion Club Feld Board of Directors John G. Kirk James M. Leathers William A. Heas Koie Iowee Amen M Hert B. Uhl A. Wynn Pearl Ae Welick John L. Ketchum, Sr Charles O,ler Edwin D. Logsdon William He Leon J. Cooper Independent Merie N. Walker J. EB. Shide Linton A. Cox Albert Leap Wilbur W. Dark Tressurer A. M. Gibrenner C. L. Hare O. B. Henreon John W. Bowlus Fred C. Gardner L. Hogue Fred c Pert Joseph R. Morgan R. Seguin Homer Jones Wilbur Wick Harold ©. Megrew Leonard 8. Sargent Edward A. Strong Charles O. Roemier Gavin L. Payne John L. Ketcham, Jr Fred J. Akin

Indiana Incorporations Reveal Two Indianapolis Firms

New Indiana concerns list two Indianapolis incorporations The Nichols Krull Company wholesale confectioners capital stock $0 directors WJ Cannon Albert Krull Elmer E is The Maas Neimeyer Lumber pany no capital stock named directors Andrew J Nelmeyer George L Albert Metzger The Collier Shovel and Stamping Company Washington stock $9 directors Austin F Richard C Davis L Hugh O Don Frank M Salliwin Rational Remedies Company Rensselaer capital stock $0 directors hs 8S Ellis A F Long B F Findig a Larsh A Ross

Indianapolis Nichols-Krull Company WJ. Cannon Albert Krull Elmer Eis Maas-Neimeyer Lumber Pany Diors Andrew J. Nelmeyer George L Albert Metzger Collier Shovel and Stamping Company Washington Austin F. Richard C. Davis L. Hugh O'Don Frank M. Salliwin Rational Remedies Company Rensselear Ellis A. F. Long B. F. Findig A Larsh A. Ross

Twenty second smallpox case reported in city

The twenty second case of smallpox was reported to the Board of Health yesterday. The patient is Lizzie Perry, twenty, resting on Wayne Street near Fair Creek. The pesthouse is nearby where John Johnson suffered with a severe case three weeks ago. Seven residents of Lizzie Perry’s house have been quarantined.

Board of Health Lizzie Perry Fair Creek Wayne Street John Johnson Miss Perry

Insurance firms and merchants face risks under fire laws

A fragmentary report notes insurers and merchants handling indemnity and goods sales while prudent firms avoid risks on buildings in near repair if fire likelihood is indicated. The note cites JOIN M SPANN, Secretary, Howe Office, Neo, 145 East Market Street.

M_SPANN Howe Ofice Neo East Market Street

Opium Fiends Sharon and Wife Die in Filthy East Pearl Room

Police found Thomas W. Sharon known as George Thomas and his wife in a dilapidated brick home at 620 East Pearl Street both described as opium users. Sharon, a Civil War veteran and pensioner, lay dead partly on a bed. his wife, unable to move, sat by a stove. The scene showed decades of neglect with dust, debris, and scattered belongings while pension papers were kept in boxes. Sharon reportedly spent pension money on drugs. his wife, from Galena, Illinois, claimed to be half Indian and half Portuguese. The couple had lived in the area for about twenty years, with Sharon’s back pension unclear and relatives unknown. The wife was removed to City Hospital, Sharon to the morgue. cause of death listed as heart and kidney trouble pending further inquiry.

Thomas W. Sharon George Thomas East Pearl Street Sharon City Galena Indiana Indianapolis Alttle East End

Death of Matilda Killian at Adelaide Street

Matilda Killian an eighteen year old resident of 219 Adelaide Street died yesterday morning likely from morphine poisoning. A note from Paul V. Robinson in her possession mentioned trouble and confidences. Robinson previously shot his wife and served a year in jail. Coroner Brayton issued a verdict of death by morphine poisoning.

Matilda Killian Adelaide Street Paul V. Robinson Robinson Miss Killian Tod Salem Ind Brayton

Addison Hadley Dead at Seventy Founder of Hadley Industrial School

Addison Hadley of Hadley Indiana, founder of the Hadley Industrial School for Girls, died yesterday at his home aged seventy. A North Carolina native, he was a Quaker, longtime Hendricks county resident, and left substantial property to the school via the WCTU. The funeral tomorrow will be held at the family home with many local WCTU members in attendance.

Addison Hadley Hadley Industrial School For Hadley Ind Hendricks County North Carolina

Parrish Secures Revenge Struck Down by Judge Alford

Joseph Parrish wins revival of action as North Indianapolis Anti-roadhouse League pressures for license revocation. Judge Alford of Criminal Court revokes Parrish’s license near Udell Street and Northwestern Avenue, signaling a crackdown on the local establishment.

North Indianapolis

Parrish’s Saloon Scene Teases City Pilgrims in Mud

In Parrish, a saloon keeper amused himself by standing in the doorway and laughing as city pilgrims trudged toward cars and sank in the mud, a vivid street vignette of hardship and humor on the outskirts.

Parrish

Unique Agreement Transfers Nolan Estate to Trust Company

Margaret Nolan, a widow, transferred her property valued at $15 000 to the Marion Trust Company for management. The nine page document grants full control to the trust with authority to sell, transfer, or reinvest as it sees fit. Upon her death the trust may withhold possession from her son T C Nolan until deemed competent, possibly releasing portions to him later.

Margaret Nolan Marion Trust Company T. C. Nolan Alaska

Hotel Deal Closed on Two City Properties

Claypool Hotel Company secures a ten year lease on Hotel English and buys a three year lease of Interstate Hotel Company. The deal consolidates hotel holdings and expands Greenfield's hospitality portfolio with these long term leases.

Interstate Hotel Co to take over Hotel English lease

Talks at the Bates House led to the sale of the Hotel English from Captain English to the Interstate Hotel Company representing the Claypool Hotel interests. Henry W. Lawrence will head the new company and manage the hotel, with extensive renovations planned and a ten year lease set at 20 000 dollars per year after the first year. The reorganized company intends to run a first class house with substantial capital backing and 100 000 dollars capital stock already largely paid in.

Messrs. Criley Fiery and Jackson Interstate Hotel Company Hotel English Franklin W. Hays Claypool Hotel Company Bates House Captain English Henry W. Lawrence Claypool Hotel Hays

Admiral Brown Defends Sampson Letter In Washington Deposition

Admiral Brown returns from Washington where he testified before the United States and Chilean claim commission regarding the Itata case. He says Sampson only endorsed Gunner Morgan’s letter, views the endorsements as unwarranted criticism of Navy actions, and argues warrant officers deserve advancement. Brown brands Sampson ill and mentally impaired, urging sympathy for the ailing admiral.

George Brown Washington National Capital United States Itata Chile Santiago Navy Department Woodruff Place Admiral Sampson Morgan Naval Pome Admiral Ponpean Department Congress Navy Naval Academy Amiral Sampson Admiral Brown Senate House of Representatives

Friendly Sons of St Patrick annual banquet plans

The Friendly Sons of St Patrick meet at 3 p m at the Grand Hotel to finalize plans for the annual banquet on March 18. Speakers include Rt Rev D O Donaghue and Governor Winfield T Durbin with toasts from Michael Foley Charles R Williams Kathleen Martin and others. Members must attend and secure tickets and guest names at the meeting.

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Grand Hotel D. O'Donaghue Michael Foley Crawfordsville Charles R. Willams Kathleen Martin William P. Breen Wayne Ind Indiana Winfield T. Durbin America Frank B. Burke George Brown Long Thomas Cart Simon P. Sheerin

City Controller cites tax collections to avoid February loan

City Controller Johnson said the city will not need a temporary loan for February bills as the city holds a balance near 65,000. County Treasurer Koehne was praised for collecting delinquent taxes, making borrowing unnecessary for several months according to Johnson.

Johnson Koehne Joneson

Adjutant General Gore Names New Second Lieutenant and More

Adjutant General Gore yesterday issued commissions to Thomas E Cathro as second Lieutenant of Company C Second Infantry of this city and to Jo Tobets at a new 235 Plane or 165 at Wolechner s.

Gore Thomas E. Cathro Jo Tobets Wolechner

German Newsman Herman Hensel Dies in Cincinnati Jump

Herman Hensel, a veteran German newspaper man, died by his own hand after leaping from the suspension bridge into the Ohio River in Cincinnati yesterday. Seventy years old, he came west from New York about thirty years ago and once worked for the German Telegraph. He taught German at Zion Church School, later became Telegraph telegraph editor, and served as a longtime city fish Commissioner. A note to the coroner asked his body be given to a medical college.

Herman Hensel Cincinnati Ohio River New York German Telegraph Zion Church School Ohio Street Telegraph

General Appropriation Measure Advances in Legislature

The general appropriation bill prepared by the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees was introduced by Rep King and made a special order for tomorrow afternoon. It foresees about 400000 less in total than two years ago and requires state ownership for funding to go to institutions, notably Purdue University and Indiana University Bloomington. Salary changes are minor, with a few increases for select officials and small expenses approved. Additional line items cover memorial commissions, property claims, and immediate allocations for paving and monument funds.

Ways and Means House and Finance Committee Senate House Representative King Purdue University State University At Bloomington C. C. Hadley State Board of Health C. BE. Shively H. C. Pettit Morton Monument Commission Senator Inman Miller Agnew Vincennes University Commission Henry T. Nolting Statehouse John R. Hartzell State Board of Live Stock Saint George H. Pennington Ines Indiana National Guard Elizabeth Gormley Western Paving and Supply Company State Board of Regents Saloon and Sailors’ Monument Heretoore

Witnesses testify on conditions at Industrial School and Prison

Testimony from Mary McDougal and Louisa Richards describes clean facilities, good ventilation, and orderly rooms. They praise Miss Keely as kind and capable, noting no proven cruelty and limited recent whipping. A hospital officer confirms care for the sick as the committee plans to wrap up testimony tomorrow evening.

Industrial School For Girls and Woman's Prison Mary McDougal Keely Miss Keely Louisa Richards Helen P. Craig

Rail line schedule and insurance ad from Indiana company

Via C., HW. & D. Ry. Leaves every Monday and Thursday at 5 15 p m Arrive Jacksonville next evening Only one night out Insure with German Fire Insurance of Indiana General offices 29 South Delaware street Fire tornado and explosion Feed your horse JANES S Dustless Oats New Century Caligraph Bail Bearing Dens more and Yost type meats represent 7 mapet combinations the hiighest development t writer construction UNITED Trew AND SUPPLIES COMPANY Monument place and East Market Phone 1549.

Jacksonville German Fire Insurance of Indiana South Delaware Street Densmore Hiighest T Writer Construction United Trew and Supplies Company Monument Place East Market

Zookeeper’s Farewell Draws Crowds in Final City Day

The zoo’s closing day drew record crowds with all seats filled from morning to night. Governor Durbin, his secretary, Colonel Wilson, and Attorney General Taylor attended, reflecting unusual public interest. F C Bostock agreed to nightly shows to extend the season as Waddell entertained the audience as Bostock’s guest.

Zoo Durbin Wilson Taylor Indiana F.C. Bostock Oor * Waddell Bostock

Fire damages home on Forest Avenue

Fire at 27 Forest avenue, home of Joseph Rice, damaged most of the house last night after an overheated stove at about 9.00. Alarm system failed to operate properly until the tower watchman discovered the blaze, by which time the fire had gained headway and saving the building became unlikely. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars.

Joseph Rice Forest Avenue

City Attorney Limits to City in Street Vacating Opinion

The city attorney advised the Board of Works that city powers do not extend beyond municipal borders in vacating streets. He concluded the city cannot open State Avenue from Belt Railroad to Walker Street without outside authority. Attorney Kern scrutinized the plan and its implications for state limits.

Board of Works Cedar Inca State Avenue Walker Street Ecity Kern

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the Hlieder Company West Washington Street Central Union ‘Telephone Company West Ohio Sr Stetson and Miller Danbury Hat Co Washington St J. Cc. Sipe North Meridian Clecch T. W. Sharon Hadley Industrial School Hotel English F. W. Hays Admiral Brown Home Sampson Meltons Serges At RINK Massachusetts 8 Avenue Denison Hotel Dunlap's Seaton's Hat Store Florida C., HW D. Ry Janes Cook H. T. Hearsey Vehicle Co Qilius Walk& Son Ding Jewelers Wm. Eaglesfield Co. Lumber and Coal Nineteenth St Lake Erie & Western R. R Pits Eiteliorg and Vance Union Painless Dental Offices Monument F. R. Rice M. C. Co., Manufacturers ST. Louis, MO Miai Rue Whitney Lucille Whiny North Illinois Street Patton Bros South Meridian Street Carling& Lennox
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