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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1902

Page

2

Several New Corporations Formed in State Notices

Roswell Electric Light and Water Company incorporated with 325.09 capital in Roswell Benton county. Shields Clothing Company of Fort Wayne incorporated with 16 capital for general retail clothing. Kokomo City Hospital Association directors named for a $15,000 capital to erect a hospital. Whiteeville Co operative Telephone Company capital 1.8 incorporated with named directors. Stansbury Mutual Telephone Company capital 31.0 to operate in Marian counties. Hammond Sauengerbund society formed to promote German language and customs. Lager Creek Company increases capital stock from 4 to 50,000.

Roswell Benton County Roswell Electric Light and Water Company E. W. Williamson Philip J. Shaw B. H. Bennett Shields Clothing Company Fort Wayne General Retai James L. Shields Warren W.addbams Michael J. Rogan Thomas F. Clare Wiliam H. McClurg John H. Rosas Ad F. Armstrong John W. Cooper A. Jay Kokomo City Marianans Don William CC. Hamilton J. K. Sellers H. C. D. Klepfer George W. Apple Caph Hammond Sauengerbund Hammond Emre Fred Richard Hahiweg Paul B. Lipinski Wilgan Masepani John J. Mettier Lager Creek of Company

Ministers Meetings Reflect On Luther Paper And Sunday Baseball Fight

Ministers discussed a Luther life paper read by Rev J Myers with Rev B L and Rev N H Shepherd guiding debate. They formed a resolutions committee as a Sunday baseball crusade faced opposition from Rev Zaring of Irvington and Rev Tevis. The former Carrell county meeting was announced for Room 12 Statehouse with music recitations and city residents invited. Indianapolis Fire Insurance reported profit amid careful risk selection.

Luther J Myers B. L N. H. Shepherd Aniand Anderson Dis Robb Zaring Irvington Methodist Min- Association Zaring Tevis Revievis Bacon Carrell County Statehouse Carco Indianapolis Fire Insurance Com

Central Labor Union meets amid code debate and temple drive

The Labor Temple Committee reports internal disputes at the Central Labor Union session with seating protests over credentials. A plan to build a labor temple and tax members to raise funds is approved, while public speeches criticize political power and corporate wealth.

Pocket knife used in street assault incident

Charles Parker, a colored man from 839 Holbrook street, was arrested last evening on assault and battery charges after a fight at Virginia avenue and Stevens street. He says four youths pushed him, a running melee ensued, and he claims to have slashed at several men including Charlie Miner and Harry Meyers. Parker escaped into a house and later posted bond.

Charles Parker Holbrook Street Griffin and Manning Virginia Avenue Stevens Street Parker Charlies Miner No. 82 Buchanan Street Harry Meyers Bond

George Wells Arrested After Threatening Wife

George Wells a colored resident of 07 North Missouri Street was arrested yesterday afternoon by Bicycle Policemen Streit and Losh after threatening his wife with a weapon and causing a disturbance.

George Wells North Missouri Street Streit and Losh

Man Accused in Domestic Strife Denies Access to Police

Revolver lay on a table when a niece seized it and fled to call the bicycle police. Wells barred entry, claiming a man was killing his wife. Officers forced entry after a struggle and Wells sustained injuries in the confrontation.

Niece Wells

Molder claims assault by union workers near Rockwood plant

Clement A. Greenleaf reports being attacked outside his Hazel street home by two Rockwood Manufacturing molders from English avenue. He identified one as the molders' business agent but police withheld names pending identification. Greenleaf escaped with minor injuries though his car was damaged by a sandbag blow.

Clement A. Greenleaf Hazel Street Rockwood Manufacturing Company No. 1St English Avenue Greenleaf Molders

Disturbance in Court as George Newcomb Attacks Beckner with Chair

George O Newcomb, unhappy with Justice Smocks ruling in a civil suit, grabbed a chair in Justice Smock s courtroom and swung at A B Beckner, proprietor of an employment agency at 49 Monument Place. Deputies restrained him. he was fined one dollar and court costs for assault and battery. Beckner had previously refused to return Newcomb s five dollar retainer and faced a prior acquittal on petit larceny.

Central Labor Union M. B. Blacker Machine Boiler Makers of America William 8. Frohliger Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Shipbuilders American Federation of Labor Frohnger George Sadiler Horseshoer John W. Kerr Slough Board Horseshoers Kerr Sadifer Master Horseshoers’ Association Sadiler Feltman Steam Engineers Central Labor Union of Cincinnati E. J. Collins Meyer Overall Labor Temple George O. Newcomb Justice Smock Beckner Monument Place Newcomb

Prohibition Alliance Formed In Indianapolis Meeting

The Indianapolis Prohibition Alliance was formed after a Prohibition League session discussed creating a city branch. A stock plan of 250 shares at five cents each would fund county, state, and national committees, with officers including Edward W. Clark as president and Miss Belle Kettron as secretary.

Indianapolis Prohibition Alliance Prohibition League L. C. Masters F. T. McWhirter Alliance B. F. Watson Edward W. Clark T. N. Bunnell Belle Kettron Walter V. Ogden Ora Johnson Prohibition Party F. T McWhirter E. W. Clark Mr. Clark Clark Joshua Stansfield

Butler College Sorrow at Death of Director Charles E Thornton

At a board meeting the death of longtime director Charles E Thornton was noted. Thornton entered Butler as a freshman in 1874 and graduated in 1878, earning respect for integrity and service to college, city, church, family, and friends. The directors ordered a memorial minute, attendance at his funeral, a floral tribute, and a letter to his widow.

Butler College Charles E. Thornton Butler

Streetcar Rollout Hindered by Rail Issues on New Line

Three new cars operated on the Central avenue line yesterday with one temporarily removed for minor repairs. A West Washington street temporary line opened but heavy cars strained rails as ballast failed, causing rails to spread and curves to straighten. Workers labored overnight to repair track. no cars will run until fixes complete.

Central Avenue West Washington Street

Hotel lobby gleanings on war tax and beer prices

Fred Pabst, heir to the Milwaukee brewer, in Denison on business, predicts the war tax on beer may be lifted by July. He argues price rises depend on tax relief or lower material costs, and notes brewers could shrink serving sizes if taxes stay. Pabst plans to go to Terre Haute tonight.

Denison Union Depot Fred Pabst Milwaukee Pabst Company Young Pabst Lewis St. Louis Pabst Mr. Pabst Terre Haute

Board secretary change notes Corrigan succeeds Long

Corrigan takes over as secretary of the board succeeding John Long who has held the position since the board’s creation by an act of the State Legislature.

Himself Corrigan John Long

Several fires keep city fire department busy

Fire units responded to multiple incidents yesterday with small losses. At 323 Kenwood avenue J R Reeves home caught fire unknown origin causing about 50 dollars. Adjacent home of Joseph Nieman damaged. Frank C Reeves at 919 suffered about 84. A stove fire at 2381 Station street Brightwood caused 1200 loss and minor damage to neighboring homes. An overheated stove at MS North California street damaged the Alexander home about 100. A gas jet at 427 Bright street was extinguished before arrival.

Kenwood Avenue J. R. Reeves Joseph Nieman Frank C. Reeves Station Street Brightwood P. E. Wenrick Barney Gallagher Charlies E. Lewis William Alexander Bright Street

Rush for Permits as Contractors Swarm City Office

Unusual activity marked building permit requests at the city controller’s office with twenty issued in one day, far above the typical six. Deputy Controller Bogardus credits the surge to fine weather and approaching spring building, while vehicle and milk licenses lag and April 1 prosecutions loom for delinquents.

Bogardus

Kilpatrick’s Boer ties and a visit with Kruger at Pretoria

Kilpatrick a bicycle vaudeville act at the Grand Opera House this week recalls a Pretoria visit where he and his wife performed for school children. Kruger gifted a sovereign after a German mediated talk in which Kruger teased his English. Kilpatrick, born in Danville Illinois, organized the Gas Belt League in 1891 and once rode a bicycle down the Capitol steps in Washington with one leg. His wife, also a trick rider, is in Europe.

C. G. Kilpatrick South Africa Pretoria Paul Kruger South African Republic Kilpatrick Kruger America

Two Properties Change Hands In Indiana Deeds

Mary C T Howe deeded on Talbott avenue near Sixteenth street to Edward B Porter for 3500 dollars yesterday. Joseph M Hightshoe purchased from John A Shoemaker a property on Alabama street near Merrill. William W Butler, father of Amos W Butler, turns ninety two today born in Brookville Indiana March 11 1810 and a long time Indiana resident.

Mary C. T. Howe Edward B. Porter Talbott Avenue Sixteenth Street Joseph M. Hightshoe John A. Shoemaker Alabama Street Merrill William W. Butler Amos W. Butler State Board of Charities Mr. Butler Brookville Ind Indiana

Leo Lando and Indianapolis Barber Supply Co Notice

Leo Lando Manufacturing Optician maintains a permanent location at 142 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis Barber Supply Co advertises massage cream at 37 East Ohio Street listing business addresses and trade names in a compact notice.

Pennsylvania St Indianapolis Barber Supply Co Ohio Street

Minnie Maddern Fiske Company Shuns Interviews

The Minnie Maddern Fiske company avoids press interviews. Brandon Hurst, staying at the Denison, once saved two women from a runaway horse in Chicago, then faced a press swarm. Reports claimed Mrs. Fiske and Hurst were injured in the incident, prompting Hurst to recount the events truthfully.

Minnie Maddern Fiske Company The Star Brandon Hurst Mr. Hurst

Oklahoma hope frames a political ride home

Theodore Shockney of Union City just back from Oklahoma predicts the state will be the nation’s most prosperous agricultural region in ten years. He notes no district sentiment after the Cromer nomination and says supporters feel no soreness. Other locals include Quincey Blankenship reassigned to the revenue service with a Martinsville farming and hog trade background, plus remarks on several Indiana figures visiting the Hotel English and the Denison.

Oklahoma Theodore Shockney Union City Southwest George W. Cromer Quincey A. Blankenship Martinsville Revenue Service Lawrenceburg Mr. Blankenship Nathan Powell Madison George F. McCulloch Muncie English Dan W. Simms Lafayette Democratic State Committee Frank H. Doran Laporte James R. Henry Gosport Frank I. Serrit Washington Denison John C. Biltheimer Billheimer

Police Pension Fund Board Members Elected

Captain Hyland and Sergeant John Corrigan were yesterday elected to the Police Pension Fund Board Hyland succeeds in the new term and will serve with Corrigan on the panel representing officers and the city police department in pension governance.

Police Pension Fund Board Hyland Serst John Corrigan

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Dhorrie SS. Yres Indeanas Greatest Glove Store East Washington Street Paris Louisville Merchants’ Association Erings Carroll County People Central Labor Labor Temple Committee Chicago John F. White Organized Labor M. T. Butler Fairbanks Beveridge Overstreet Cook County John D. Rockefeller Chicago University Rockefeller Oif Jesus Christ MekKee Adams Express Company McKee Columbus Union Street Robert Leet Madison Avenue Effingham Leet MeeKee George C. Newcomb Smock E. Thornton Wulschner’s Milwauker Brewer Controller's Cc. G. Kilpatrick Janes Leo Lando Optician Cen & Freiberg Starr Piano Company ROUSE North Penmawin Havana F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co St. Lowis Union Made Indianapolis Photo Supply CO CYKO Argentox East Washington Street W.l.douglas Greatyaaker W.L. Dougie Tadie Douglas W. L. Douglas W.L Mall Brockton Washington ST Juliusc Walker On Meridian and Washington Streets Kahn C.w.meikel CO Saxony SV Neca Axminster Wilton, Smyrna Body Brussels Riki Silas North Meridian ST Ocean Steamers West India New York Roraima St. Thomas St. Croix St. Kitts Antigua Guadaloupe Dominica Martinique St. Lucia Barbados Demerara A. E. Oute Bridge & CO Broadway A. Ahern Seec’y Quebec Canada THOS Cook & Son Clark St Doe Plymouth Cherbol Ee Ae RG A. Victoria F. Biamarck Mart Deutsch ci Columbia Servic Cherbot RG Hamburg Patricia Watces Moltke Waldersee Hambure-American Line B’way Wrenzel Bros A. Metzger Ions Aneshaensel & CO Av. EH. Rolics Sons Wall Papers Rouse & Mayhew Practical Opticians Rttass Ine Taylor Carpet Co West Washington St Hide Union Painless Dentists Clirela JH. Lock Wood Lemck ToTe Chas. F. Baron Vienna Rolls Joseph Taggart Massachusetts Avenue Vermont Street New Jersey S’teinwawy Pearson’s Piano House Indianapolis, Ind Chas. L. Hartmann GORA WM. H. Block CO Lilly & Stalnaker John A, Wanell South Illinois Street Garand Hotel Indianapali Salbutin Too D. H. Baldwin Liki SN
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