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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
4
News of the theaters reports a lively burlesque musical comedy titled The Chaperons at English's featuring Eva Tangery Trixie Friganza and Harry Conor in a smart stage burlesque with a cast of others.
A mixed review of The Chaperons at English's Theater praises Eva Tanguay for vigor and comic timing and notes Trixie Frisanza as a bold chaperone figure. Casts including Harry Conor, Walter Jones, Joseph Miron, Ed Redway, and Mae Stebbins receive attention for performances and musical numbers. The piece highlights clever songs, operatic parody, and a lively chorus, with remarks on Witmark's music and overall burlesque flair.
A Fort Harrison Montana private Orlando Miller says after severe dyspepsia and 121 pounds loss he started using Grape-Nuts Food last summer. He reports steady improvement and weight gain and invites verification from Eighth Regulars.
Notes of the Stage report ticket sales at English's for a single performance of Bronson Howard's The Henrietta featuring Stuart Robson's company on Thursday night. Phyllis Allen missed Monday's Grand Opera House show due to late trunks but later sang ballads well. The Park Theater sees brisk sales for Mrs Fiske's four performances next week including The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch and Miranda of the Balcony along with A Bit of Old Chelsea.
Mr. B. F. Nysewander travels to Atlanta on business. Miss Harriet Eitel considers a Saturday ping pong party. Mrs. F. S Hill will visit Lafayette for a week. Creatures and gatherings include Woodruff Clubhouse card party and many social visits among Misses, Mrs. Jelleff, and Friedland. A Fortnightly Club meeting features readings and a Tolstoi lecture by Madame Friedland. Mrs. Lilly hosts a large reception with Pittsburg guest Mrs. MacMullen and many local ladies. Beerbower-Warner and Russell-Montgomery marriages conclude the social notes.
Chicago March 4 Alfred Booth president of the A Booth Packing Company is critically ill. His illness began a year ago and in recent days he has been steadily growing weaker.
In a hotel lobby a Western man requests a “Western toddy” as guests discuss Montana wealth and Senator Clark. The talk shifts to Clark’s fortune, a possible Arizona mine income, and a 1909 Senate race. Indiana politicians Johnson, McDaniel, Cheney, and Bingham discussed as potential candidates for various offices. Goodrich, Republican state chairman, arrives to gauge convention gossip.
In probate court relatives seek to prove Frank Wenger was unduly influenced by saloon keepers when he drafted a will leaving about 4000 dollars to his heirs. The will awards 500 dollars to two West Washington street saloon keepers and 10 dollars to one saloon keeper's uncle amid claims of habitual drunkenness and saloon association.
George W. and William C. Jewell filed suit against Joseph R. Cavanagh seeking 2500 damages. They allege they advertised for the Interstate Travelers' Guide and the Commerce and Transportation Guide and were promised a share of proceeds. Jewell left a 3100 salary to run the ads but claim Cavanagh refused to pay the agreed percentage.
Maggie R. Lutes sues her husband John A. Lutes for divorce alleging lack of support and that he mortgaged heirloom furniture and took her watch. She says he earned 19 dollars weekly but moved to evade rent and unpaid local debts. Also, Thomas G. Smith Jr. sues Frank M. Andrews for 1476.10 claiming promised pay for plans and consulting work on the Claypool Hotel contract.
Lorenz Schmidt was yesterday named administrator of the estate of John Switz and posted a $4,000 bond. Mary C. Callahan was appointed executrix of Mary Henry’s estate and posted a $10 bond.
William A Ray filed suit yesterday seeking 3000 damages after a street car collided with his wagon, throwing him to the pavement and causing serious injuries. Adam Speiser filed suit against the Indianapolis Sentinel for 25000 damages for alleged libel, alleging a false article about his children.
Frank Huffman admitted to a bartender that he had taken morphine. The exchange was noted by police during an investigation into his health and possible substance use. Authorities documented the statement as part of the incident record.
Mr Daly notes Senator Clark as a kind man with clever sons William and Charley. William marries the old partner’s daughter, bringing a $1,000,000 wedding gift. Clark is active in golf with Helena and Butte teams, runs brisk business with ten stenographers, and often dictates to them.
Noblesville editor Will H. Craig reports on the possible renomination of Mr Landis at the Kokomo convention. He notes Baldwin remains in the race denying rumors of a withdrawal and asserts Hamilton County will cast its solid vote for Baldwin. The piece disputes a stool pigeon pact and outlines county delegations on the Ninth district question.
The state committee will not select the chairman this year as it did two years ago. The chairman will be chosen by the committee on organization. The state committee will not meet until the day before the convention. Frank of New York and Stoner of Buffalo are in Denison, traveling from the East to buy horses at local sales. Frank expects better prospects at Indianapolis market and notes a friend who earned a $1,000,000 fee from a railroad lawsuit, with $2,000,000 involved.
Freight agents of the gas belt roads and lines serving Terre Haute planned a joint meeting at Hotel English to set iron rates. With C and E I not represented the group voted to reconvene in Chicago Friday. Local officials, including Barlow the Shelby county superintendent, attended.
A dense docket entry list from Indiana courts covers multiple trials and suits. It notes mechanist liens in Superior and Circuit Courts, divorces dismissed or granted with costs, resumption of trial, judgments for costs, and two year marriage bans. New suits include contract cases and damages claims, with several appellate court references and docket numbers.
Susan Johnson a sixty five year old colored woman died at City Hospital after a coal pickup incident on the Big Four tracks. She stepped onto the track behind an empty car as a switching crew backed a locomotive car down upon her. Internal injuries proved fatal about an hour later.
Secretary E P Wilson of Cincinnati and Secretary T C Search of Philadelphia attend a meeting of local manufacturers in Town. The gathering seeks to prepare for the April 14 16 17 convention. The National Association of Manufacturers includes about 1200 members from various industries and will discuss industrial interests and reciprocity.
The Board of Health yesterday identified three new smallpox cases. Marie Williams, an eighteen year old boarding at 45 East Court Street, has a well developed case. Four other girls in the same house were exposed. Bud Mitchel, a Black man at 32 Osage Street, and Florence Bills, a white fifteen year old at 85 Pine Street, were the other cases. All were quarantined.
Representative R W Miers of Bloomington will present to the Secretary of the Treasury a petition signed by all Indiana lawmakers requesting the Indianapolis federal building be built with Indiana Minestone. The brief petition lacks arguments. such points will follow after bids open to compare costs with granite or marble.
Former Councilman John M. Higgins, paroled by the prison board, will be released in the latter part of the week. Parole terms direct his release to this city and require proper signing by the person who intends to employ him.
Patrolman Henry Pope was seriously injured when his horse kicked him in the stomach while being led to a blacksmith shop. James Daugherty, aged fifty-two, died at the county poor farm after being admitted January 18. he had no known relatives. The Commercial Cable Company announces rate cuts to Burmah India and to Ceylon via several routes. Dr. Kennedy treated Mrs. Kate Moran who had morphine, with recovery expected. Straight Circle Ladies of the G A R hosted a police court social and sale. A McKinley school concert raised funds for a flag and staff. Courthouse elevator materials arrived and plans to switch contractors. Talks ongoing on a new cold storage plant and brewery, about 40000 dollars, with Indianapolis investors dominating. Irvington nonpartisan temperance group fears annexation may impede remonstrances against saloons. Armenian lecturer John Baptist Cheenegeozian to hold services at Clermont MFE Church on Sunday March.
Losses adjusted and losses unadjusted remain in suspense as proof of amount necessary to cover outstanding risks. Alexander & Co and associated agencies listed with addresses at Market Street and Pennsylvania Street, Law Building, and North Delaware Street.
Ellsworth Harry BR of 54 North Illinois street was arrested by Detectives Kinney and Lancaster for stealing $1 from a roommate. He denied the charge, offered conflicting alibis, and had 3 cents on him, suggesting involvement in the robbery.
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