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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1902
Page
9
A hotel room displays vast millinery models over a week as wholesale hat reps tour town. A young model guards patterns with a Please do not handle patterns sign, fearing copying by rival shops. The Prince Henry and shirtwaist hats are highlighted as fashionable, with claims of extra value and unique styles.
About twenty students visited Secretary Butler of the State Board of Charities to study the office workings. They were shown how statistics are collected and tabulated and were introduced to the various public institutions in the city.
The Marion county grand jury rendered its final March term report to Judge Alford, returning twelve indictments with five public. Reed Taylor faced grand larceny charges for stealing harness from Martha Carter. John Joseph was indicted for grand larceny for allegedly stealing $400 from his father Jacob Joseph, a Syrian store proprietor who kept money at home. $300 was reportedly taken at one time. Richard Griffin was indicted for burglary and grand larceny for breaking into a location.
Professor Henry G. Cox leads smoke prevention experiments at the When building using weighed coal and water to measure steam pressure. Hot air is directed on the flames to ensure complete combustion as gases pass through a brick arch and perforations. Commercial Club members join the demonstration by invitation of John T. Brush.
Evansville businessman Henry C. Murphy and allies from the Evansville Courier travel from Toledo to examine Indianapolis heating operations as part of plans to build a central heating plant. Murphy predicts political benefits for John W. Spencer in the First district and notes Hemenway could be defeated. A Patrick’s Day parade organization meeting and Knights of Columbus contingents are slated for St Patrick’s day events with local divisions from townsboro and Lebanon expected.
John G. Woolley, a Prohibition party presidential hopeful, was in Indianapolis yesterday en route to Chicago. He delivered a Friday night address at Fairmount and continues a speaking tour promoting My Own Country after a world circuit.
Republican candidate David Sherrick halts his bid for state auditor after being recalled from Fort Wayne to aid his wife, who lies seriously ill at her bedside.
Jacob Jorl of Crawfordsville, a state treasurer hopeful, visited Denison last night with his old friend Leopold Levéy to pick up pointers on running the treasurer’s office.
A party from Lafayette Logansport and Crawfordsville dined at Denison yesterday. Shelbyville men joined for lunch at the Hotel English. Dr G Baird Coates House Kansas City proprietor is visiting Indianapolis.
A special service in memory of Benjamin B. Peck will be held at Christ Church this evening at 7 4 o'clock. Loyal Legion and New England S S ciety members will join with church members in the memorial, Peck being prominently identified with both organizations.
An open political meeting will be held in the Maywood schoolhouse on Tuesday night inviting Republican county candidates. The article notes student activity with Indiana University professor A. Wearnley in social science visiting the city.
It is said the former Transvaal Republic leader may visit the United States this summer if health allows. Kruger has been ailing since fleeing South Africa and, born October 10, 1825, may not endure a long journey.
A committee and representatives from several large manufacturing plants observed yesterday's test. The witnesses pronounced the test highly satisfactory, with broad agreement on its success.
The Railroad Council National Union No 690 held its annual banquet at Morrison's Hall with about seventy five guests. A brief business session preceded the dinner where year reports were read. A vaudeville program followed featuring Montani brothers orchestra Goza Williams Stuart Manale Shoemaker Porter Powell Arnold including songs solos and card tricks.
In the case against Leslie Peck an office theft involved a cornet. George Zurbach of Manhattan Table Company faces embezzlement charges with $0 misappropriated. Jesse Scott, William Krennit and Jesse Carroll are indicted for burglary and land larceny at Charles Medias's Indiana avenue store, stealing 100 watches valued at $0, 25 revolvers worth $50, 24 watch chains at $25 and two pins totaling $40.
Governor Durbin yesterday reappointed Timothy Nicholson, president of the National Conference of Charity, as a member of the Indiana State Board of Charities. Nicholson has served since the board’s creation eleven years ago, reportedly the only state to have a conference president on its board for three consecutive terms.
John Sullivan of 118 South Oriental Street was arrested last night and charged with assault on an East Washington Street saloon keeper from a few weeks earlier. He is linked with Lee Shipman, who was serving a workhouse term and escaped weeks ago over involvement in a short-change racket.
Benjamin F Nysewander and the Home Investment Company sue Oliver P Ensley for recovery of 38000 dollars claiming he managed the Savoy flat sale poorly and kept seven thousand dollars meant for creditors. Ensley disputes the charges saying no misrepresentation occurred. The suit, filed just before the March 4 Republican primary, is viewed by Ensley supporters as politically motivated. John W Holtzman, Nysewander’s former attorney, backs the claims stating creditors were treated improperly.
Alberta Birk obtained a legal separation and divorce from William M. Birk Jr in a Circuit Court decree by Judge Allen. The decree orders $10 monthly child support, specifies Birk must have Sunday custody and visit duties during the week, and directs return of the child each night. The case involves allegations of cruelty and had related damages suits against Carl von Hake and others dismissed.
The voters of the tenth precinct of the Fourteenth ward have organized a club to be known as the Raymond Club and elected officers: President Henry Hadley, vice president Martin Lyons, secretary William Lawson, assistant secretary Harry Williams, treasurer Ben Wil.
Police Court dismissed the charge against Jesse Williamson who was accused of selling a keg of horse shoes. His employer was found to be innocent of any wrongdoing. De Sheree was also noted for peddling without a license.
Joseph Boswell of 219 Sutherland Avenue, a well known politician, business figure and pioneer, is critically ill at his home after an acute pneumonia attack.
Fines of 10 dollars and costs were assessed yesterday in Po Hee Court against several firms for smoke ordinance violations. Named defendants include R. W. Furnas Ice Cream Co, Lorra ine Hotel proprietor Garl Burnett, R. S. Shaneberger, Progress Laundry, Jacob Metager Bottling Works, Daggett & Co, Wholesale Confectioners, Independent Turnverein, John C. Wright, Lom Building, and Major Taylor. The Grand Opera House manager’s case was dismissed after showing minimal smoke and compliance efforts. The judge noted the fines while acknowledging attempts to abate the nuisance.
The customer asks how Walter prefers his eggs and whether ham should be added, noting a humorous exchange about cooking style and accompaniments.
A fragment expresses longing to leave Molling Street with its jeweller and sin. It questions who gave the speaker this sweetness and who supplied the brother with dust to eat. It asks when the brother’s wage will arrive, reflecting hardship.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company was one of the few firms to report profit from its business for the year. The risks insured by this company are carefully selected, and growth is assured through disciplined underwriting and prudent risk management.
Wilhelmina Steinecker files suit for divorce from Herman Steinecker and $3,000 alimony. Married 1871 separated March 6 1902, ten children four living at home, five under age. She claims he owns an eight acre garden farm inside city limits valued at $20,000 and has failed to provide adequately.
Etta Schissel seeks a divorce from Frederick L. Schissel alleging cruelty and lack of support with five children to be cared for at home and a weekly $10 alimony during the pendency of the case. She claims he formed an affair in Buffalo and corresponded with another woman. Judge Carter weighs a fee ordinance challenge in a city case against J Lincoln Pfatt arguing interstate commerce law violations.
Harmon L. Brunson appointed guardian of Marle Tracy and Retta Elliott with a $300 bond in Superior Court. Multiple divorce actions proceed with findings for plaintiffs and costs awarded. New suits filed include several divorces, notes, and appeals across several circuits with various judges listed.
An exploration of eye anatomy and function. The piece explains why the pupil is called a pupil, praises Latin study, and presents a detailed, playful science lesson on how the eye forms images, sizing objects, and the limits of vision. It contrasts the eye’s good spot with the rest of the retina and notes the eye’s anatomy, including cones, rods, and the optic nerve.
The Nebraska State Journal notes John Hay praised McKinley as among our greatest diplomatists. It argues the eulogy offers a fresh, generous perspective on McKinley’s multi faceted career and the administration’s foreign policy, awaiting fuller data to support the view.
Milwaukee rose to prominence by supplying a famed wine to a visiting royal. The city’s reputation grew from its winemaking and distribution, attracting attention from European royalty and sustaining local industry.
Indianapolis officials led by Mayor Bookwalter will demand removal of the $2,450 wire charge from the Gamewell contract before approving payment for the fire alarm system. If the firm resists, suit for the full claimed amount is expected, with testimony likely to expose flaws in the oddly drawn contract.
The Indianapolis board of works rejects concessions to interurban firms. Shelbyville line must sign the same contract as Union Traction, with 5 cents per ride first year rising to 20 cents later. Revenue to city projected at about 300 dollars first year and about 1500 after seventeen years. Authorities call the rate reasonable given expected business.
Interstate Commerce Commission to file civil equity actions against Kansas City to Chicago rail lines after admitting rate cuts on grains meats and packinghouse products. Hearing set in Chicago next Monday on Propriety Association of America suit against New York Central Michigan Central and others over misclassification of advertising matter.
Chicago March 8 a special meeting of the mileage bureau committee of the Western Passenger Association will be held here next Tuesday to consider raising the mileage on interchangeable tickets from 2000 miles to 2000 miles and to restrict the use of 2000 mile individual mileage books to the issuers. The object is to prevent generic use of the books and confine them to large wholesale merchants and jobbers.
Chicago reports that additional days were added to the $5 rate to Colorado points after organizers found that key conventions fell outside the original reduced-rate window. New dates are June 22-24 July 11-13 Aug 23-24 and Aug 20-31. Springfield notices Cullen M Stanton dies in Citronelle Ala at sixty. His rail career spanned over thirty years with roles on Ohio & Mississippi and Jacksonville & St Louis railroads.
The New York Tribune discusses female competition with men in business. Dr Abbott recounts another bridge travel incident where a family member faced a hazardous crossing as three cars passed. A policeman warned: “at lively, young men, or some woman will get a seat.”
The Washington Post notes Louisville will serve as a ten minute stepping point on Prince Henry's route with at least a fifteen minute sightseeing pause. The brief transit reflects a measured pace for the royal itinerary through the city.
Chicago reports the Illinois Central will switch to electric lighting across its system. Trial installations at Park Row terminal Chicago impressed officers leading to contracts to outfit yards in Fulton Kentucky and Fort Wayne Indiana with the new lamps.
In Washington a battered man passed down Pennsylvania Avenue and, after observers halted him to ask about footpads, he offered only a greeting. He said, Good morning, senator, before moving on.
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