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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1901

Page

3

Della Fox Flops at Grand Vaudeville Opening

Amusement news reports Della Fox failing to impress at the Grand Opera House opening, singing only two brief numbers in a plain gown and sailor uniform. Protagonists Charles Sweet Hal Stephens and Edgar Ely receive favorable notices for their acts and the biograph range offers strong moving pictures of Belfast Oceanic launch and city rail scenes.

Della Fox Grand Opera House Miss Fox Charles R. Sweet Mr. Sweet Jose Sweet Hal Stephens Pople Russell Brothers Johnnie Ray Sousa Joseph J Willis P. Sweatnam I Henry Matthew Mr. Stephens Jefferson Catskill Mountains Soncrant Brothers Alma Soncrant Edgar Atchison Ely Mr. Ely Francesca Redding Why Alden Arthur Larkin Ralph Orse Texas George W. Monroe Bridget Indianapolis Belfast Overland Limited Manhattan Elevated New York Pennsylvania Buffalo Fire Department

Fitzsimmons in a Three Act Show at Local Theater

A three act vaudeville style performance features James J. Fitzsimmons in a Clacksmith shop scene, a boxing display with sparring partner Ed Dunkhorst, and an oriental room Exposition with vocal and instrumental numbers. The finale shows Fitzsimmons and Mrs Fitzsimmons presenting a moving picture effect of a famed bout, plus a solo song by Fitzsimmons with a quartet.

Ble Mr. Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Ed Dunkhorst Mr.unkhorst

Burlesque Troupe Heads to Empire Theater for Three Night Run

Harry Bryant with his burlesque company visits the Empire Theater for a three day stand. The cast includes Bryant, Saville, Tom Nolan, Cora Waite, and others with the last burlesque Miss Plaster of Paris. Next on the bill Nat C. Goodwin’s Venice tour opens May 6.

Harry Bryant Empire Theater Bryant Tom Nolan Saville Cora Waite J. H. Perry Nat C. Goodwin Kinnerlanger Joseph Brooks

Personal and Society items from a Indianapolis paper

Mrs Raymond P Van Camp visits Cincinnati parents for a few days while Mr and Mrs E C Atkins plan a Florida trip this week The article notes visits and travels of multiple local residents including Miss McConnell from Grand Rapids and Miss Woods from Goshen Mrs Walter Le Grande Dynes issued invitations for a March 3 reception in honor of Mrs Eldon Lowell Dynes Several clubs and events are listed with locations and host families including the Fortnightly Club Lincoln Park Cinch Club and the Monday Afternoon Club with officers elected and social gatherings at the Propylaeum regular meetings and club entertainments detailed

Miss McConnell Grand Rapids Mich Thomas Hacker Woodruff Place David Hill California J. H. Stewart Miss Stewart Chicago Art Institute Walter le Grande Dynes Eldon Lowell Dynes Thomas Reid Rackley Miss Atkins E. C. Atkins Florida Harry Griffith Lexington Griffith Bird Ilinois Street E. M. Green Columbus Ind W. A. Green Ashland Avenue Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Meridan-street Daniel Stewerrt Delaware Street Miss Miller Africa Propylaeum J. Cumming Smith Arthur Voorhees Brown Frank G. Wynn John B. McCulloch W. H. Hobbs Barlow Lincoln Park B. M Ralston John E. Vilet Wm. K. Perris Alpheus FE. Masters Effie Bradway B. W.s Hofmann rMs William K. Perkins Alpheus E. Masters

Reception at Central Christian Church marks debt payment

This report notes a large reception at Central Christian Church in Indianapolis to celebrate church debt settlement. The event drew the pastor and board members, local clergy, and about six hundred visitors, with elaborate decor and refreshments, reflecting community ties. Also reported is a quiet marriage in Richmond, Indiana, between J A Spekenheir and Miss Clara Benning.

Allen B. Philputt Central Christian Church Philputt P. H. Jameson John S. Duncan Davidson Howard Cale James McKee Berry Self Handey Victor C. Kendall Frank F. Carvin Samuel Ashby Harry Mullins Edward T. Helfer William P. Malott Amos W. Reagan Elmer Elston William Phillips Thomas McQuillan James W. Hewitt Barton W. Cole Spekenheis-Benning Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind J. A. Spekenheir Clara Benning Henry C. Fox

City News Notes In Bankruptcy Petitions and Local Updates

Charles J. Wikin filed in federal court for bankruptcy, listing debts of 617. til and assets at 25. Missionary Society of Central Christian Church will meet at 2:30 PM with Miss Mattie Pounds addressing. Nordyke Marmon plans a two story office building on ground in front of their plant. Ernest Price arrested for petit larceny and breaking into houses for lead. R A Brown to address Yoke Fellows at First Baptist on The Scholar in Politics, inviting women. Fifteen boys arrested for shooting craps in Journal building carriers room. Fred K Shepard injured by gas furnace explosion, burns. Knight Jill son to purchase gas and water pipes. price lists withdrawn, new prices pending. William W Butler, 91, celebrated birthday at Amos W Butler’s home. born Brookville Franklin county, second white child born there.

Charles J. Wikin Til Missionary Society of the Central Christian Church Misa Mattie Pounds Nordyke, Marmon & Co Ernest Price English Avenue R. A. Brown Supreme Court First Baptist Church Carriers Journal Building Fred K. Shepard Mr. Jillson Knight & Jillson Pittsburg William W. Butler Irvington Amos W. Butler Board of State Charities Mr. Butler Brookville Franklin County

Burglarists Steal From Judge Leathers Home on North Alabama

Burglars entered the home of Judge Leathers at 207 North Alabama street while he and his wife were at the University Club Sunday night. They took a coat, an old design silver watch given by the judge’s father at age eleven, a pocketbook with papers and a $1 bill, and a locket bearing the baby’s picture.

Judge Leathers North Alabama Street University Club

Assault Charges Filed Over Writ Incident

Mrs. Sarah Neligh of 722 Torbet street accuses constable Frank M. Hally in Justice Smock's court. The alleged assault occurred Saturday during a writ attachment at her home. Police were called. Hay claimed duty and left. Neligh swore out a warrant and the arrest followed.

Sarah Neligh Torbet Street Frank M. Hally Justice Smock’s Court Hay

Levering to Lead New Columbia National Bank in Indianapolis

Mortimer Levering of Lafayette visited Indianapolis yesterday and discussed the forthcoming Columbia National Bank. The bank plans $300,000 in capital stock and a May 1 opening, with several State Bank of Indiana figures joining the new venture.

Mortimer Levering Lafayette New Columbia National Bank Indianapolis State Bank of Indiana

Representative Ostermeyer Ill

Representative Frederick Ostermyer of 1146 East Market Street is seriously ill at his home. He fell ill Friday, suspected appendicitis, and his condition worsened until yesterday morning when he was somewhat better. Physicians and family remain reticent and provide no definite update on his status.

Frederick Ostermyer East Market Street

Police pension board election by force votes

Trustees of Pension Fund report that the police force elected two members to the pension board. Captain Daw son and Sergeant Hagerman terms expired. 159 votes cast. Peter Huhn 102, William Milam 97, William W. Lursh 5, Charles F. Dawson 4. Top two vote-getters declared elected.

Police Pension Board Captain Dawson Hagerman Peter Huhn William Milam William W. Lursh Charles F. Dawson

Margaret Jennings Arrested for Assault on Roanoke Street

Margaret Jennings, living on Tim Locke street, was arrested yesterday for assault with intent to kill Anna Cuthreil after a fight on Roanoke street. Jennings struck Cuthreil over the head with a stand lamp, which broke, its pieces later used as weapons. the injured woman was taken to the City Hospital.

Margaret Jennings Tim Locke Street Anna Cuthreil Roanoke Street Jennings Hostal

Woman Makes High Scores at Pastime Bowling Alleys

Miss Eda Meyer rolled exceedingly high scores yesterday afternoon at Pastime bowling alleys, totaling 1,044 in six games for an average of 173.999. Scores listed include 162 170 168 164 and another incomplete frame.

Eda Meyer

Eyes Carefully Examined at Marcy's Glasses Fitted

Eyewear shoppers visit Marcy's as staff measure and fit eyeglasses with precision. Experts assess frames and lenses to ensure comfort and correct vision correction for each customer.

Marcy

Three Children Burned to Death at Washington Home

Three Williams children aged two four and seven were incinerated when their clothing caught fire at a home ten miles north of Washington Indiana. Their parents were away at the time and the house burned to ashes leaving only charred remains. Farmer Guy Williams a leading Steele township figure is family head.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Ind Guy Williams Here Williams Steele Township

Murder at Muncie claims life of James Herron

In Muncie Indiana James Herron aged about thirty nine was shot and killed by William Jones aged fifty five a blacksmith and contractor who lived nearby Jones allegedly fired two shots with the first through the body and the second through the head Herron who used an old shed as a residence had placed a board over a broken window prompting the confrontation Eyewitnesses say Jones deliberately retrieved a revolver and killed Herron Jones claims self defense saying Herron attacked with the board Herron was married and a hod carrier Jones was denied bail and jailed awaiting further proceedings

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind James Herron William Jones Herron Hoyt Avenue Jones Harrington

Bedford tramp sentenced for attempted murder in North End fight

John Carroll, a tramp accused of attempted murder in Bedford Indiana, was tried before Judge Martin and sentenced to the Reformatory for two to fourteen years after a fight with North End citizens. Davis, found with nitroglycerin, faces trial tomorrow.

Indianapolis Journal Bedford Ind John Carroll Charles Reed North End Martin Reformatory Davis

Edmunds Indicted in Tipton Attempted Assault Case

Windfall Indiana March 11. Robert E Edmunds of Tipton aged sixty was arrested last Monday on a warrant charging attempted criminal assault on the eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Ross. The grand jury indicted Edmunds today.

Indianapolis Journal Windfall Ind Robert E. Edmunds Tipton W. A. Ross Edmunds

Local Farmer Wilkingson Warrick Dies by Suicide

Lebanon Ind March 11 Wilkingson Warrick a well known farmer of Jackson township hanged himself Sunday evening in the barn loft. Despondency due to financial trouble is given as the cause. He was thirty years old and left a widow and two daughters.

Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Ind

Tramp Held for Vagrancy in Bluffton Assault Case

A man giving the name Barney Logan of Summitville is held on vagrancy charges in Kokomo. He matches the description of the assailant who attacked Kitty De Long of Bluffton last week. Bluffton officers will bring him there for identification.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Barney Logan Summittsville Kitty de Long Bluffton Logan

Coroner loses fee bid over unpermitted burial case

In Bartholomew Circuit Court Columbus Indiana March 11 coroner Alva M Kirkpatrick requested county pay for exhuming and inquest over a body buried without a county health permit. Jury verdict favored the Board of Commissioners holding the coroner had no authority to exhumed or hold an inquest or collect county fees when death followed nonviolent natural causes with a late health permit. Judge Hord instructed that the Board of Health act does not authorize such coroner action without a proper permit.

Indianapolis Journal Columbus Ind Bartholomew Alva M. Kirkpatrick County Commissioners County Board of Health Circuit Court Board of Commissioners Hord Board of Health Act Board of Health

Carnegie gifts for Indiana libraries spark three towns

News from Peru, Muncie and Wabash report Andrew Carnegie offers library grants under standard conditions. Peru would receive 25000 with site and ongoing annual support required. Muncie seeks 50060 gift for library with 5000 annual maintenance, contingent on site. Wabash confirms 2000 with usual site and funding stipulations.

Indianapolis Journal Peru Ind A. E. Malsbury Andrew Carnegie Muncie Commercial Club Carnegie Wabash Ean Ee Cven

Carnegie's Library Aid Discussed With Governor Mount

The interview covered cities and Carnegie's plans to fund libraries with significant sums. Carnegie expressed high regard for Mr. Carnegie's energy and offered financial support to Indiana cities, with some tied to suggestions from a late Governor. Mount relayed the progress to the attorney general and asked for discretion until public announcements. The attorney general noted the late Governor's satisfaction and credited Mount's interest for Carnegie's generosity.

Taylor Carnegie Indiana Mount Washington New York Wit

Rogers Murderer’s Father-in-Law Dies. Wife Near Death

Terre Haute Indiana March 11 Milburn Batey dies tonight after being shot Sunday by Charles Rogers. Mrs Rogers, wife of the accused killer, is in a dangerous condition and not expected to live. The case centers on a deadly shooting that day.

Terre Haute Ind

Terre Haute lynching case leads to urgent transfer

Charles Rogers surrendered at the Terre Haute police station after shooting his wife and step-father Mil burn Batey. Sheriff Fasig moved Rogers to the county jail for safekeeping in the wake of a lynching and trial in Terre Haute. He claimed wife left him six weeks ago and he intended to kill himself before the confrontation. He says Batey was shot accidentally during a struggle to separate them.

Terre Haute Charles Rogers Fasig Rogers Milburn Batey Batey

Obituary for Matthew Oldham and Samuel Working in Rushville

Indiana obituary from Rushville reports Matthew Oldham aged seventy four died at his home near Septon after a few days illness from senile gangrene. He was son of Samuel Oldham pioneer settler and one of sixteen children. A brother Samuel M Oldham died about ten days earlier. Samuel Working died at Raleigh at 2 am after general debility in his eighty fourth year. He was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania and lived in Indiana since youth with five grown children surviving.

Indianapolis Journal Rushville Ind Matthew Oldham Septon Samuel Oldham Lancaster County Pennsylvania Indiana Bentonville

Pioneer farmer John W. Ewing dies at 84 near Laurel Indiana

John W. Ewing, a farmer and pioneer living two miles east of Laurel, was found unconscious near his barn yesterday and died shortly after. He and his invalid wife had lived alone for many years. Born in Elizabethtown Ohio, he moved to the area in its early settlement and was eighty four years old.

Indianapolis Journal Laurel Ind John W. Ewing Elizabethtown

Peruvian minister dies in Idaho and Peru losses noted

In Lewiston Idaho Rev Otho Redmon son of George Redmon longtime Lake Erie Western engineer on Peru to Indianapolis route died of peritonitis. Body to be returned to Peru for burial. Also Peru pioneer Mrs Eliza Loughridge widow of Judge Wilson B Loughridge died Monday grip, funeral Wednesday. Rockville death of Frank M Howard 58. former congressman son of Tilghman A Howard and minister plenipotentiary to Texas years ago. Dublin Amost D Smith born 1820 died aged near Dublin. Greensburg Robert S Montgomery 70 died paralysis bachelor left large estate. Warsaw Elias Lippy 83 died this morning.

Peru Ind Otho Redmon George Redmon Lake Erie & Western Indianapolis Peritonitis Lewiston Idaho Eliza Loughridge Wilson B. Loughridge Rockville Frank M. Howard Tilghman A. Howard Republic of Texas Parke Montgomery Dublin Amos_ D. Smith Wayne County Thirty-sixth Indiana Infantry Greensburg Robert S. Montgomery Warsaw Elias Lippy

Help Them-Rey Still at Large in Shelbyville

Shelbyville report states ex Treasurer J Marsh Wilson remains at large with money and books missing from the courthouse. Wilson claims innocence while George M Ray continues to oversee deputies in the pursuit of the case.

Rey Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind K. M. Hord Frank C. Sheldon Michigan City J. Marsh Wilson Wilson George M. Ray

Fairmount boy plays along creek and is presumed missing

In Fairmount on Sunday seven year old Earl Carroll wandered near Back Creek while playing with imagined warships. He disappeared along the banks and authorities searched the area for him.

Indianapolis Journal Fairmount, Inc Earl Carroll Back Creek

Drowning Incident Draws Quick Rescue by Vigilant Neighbor

In a water accident two children, Carroll and Lulu Takitt, fell into six feet deep water. Lulu, twelve, leaped after Carroll without hesitation. Perry Takitt, Lulu’s father, pulled them from the water, both in a half drowned state, clinging to one another.

Lulu Takitt Young Carroll Perry Takitt

Futrell Placed on Trial in Indiana Murder Case

Robert Futrell, indicted for first degree murder in the death of Miss Anna Jones, goes on trial in Richmond Indiana. An affidavit seeking a continuance to secure Tennessee witnesses on Futrells mental unsoundness was denied. Futrell remains stoic and indifferent as the case progresses.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Robert Futrell Anna Jones Tennessee Futrell

Rinkard murder case moves to new trial bid

Wabash Ind March 11. Attorneys for John Rinkard accused of wife murder announce plans to file a motion for a new trial on March 30. Judge Shively will hear the argument on the first day of the April term.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Wabash John Rinkard Wabash County Shively Rinkard

Richmond district opening with national WCTU evangelist

The Richmond district annual conference opened in Richmond Indiana and runs through Tuesday and Wednesday. The opening program featured an address by Miss Elizabeth Greenwood of Brooklyn the national evangelist of the W C T U. Devotional exercises were led by Rev C B Wilcox of Middletown.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Elizabeth Greenwood Brooklyn C. B. Wilcox Middletown

Poisoning from Cheese Strikes Six of William Clay Family

Warsaw Indiana March 1 six members of the family of William Clay were poisoned by eating cheese yesterday. Mrs Clay ate none of it and is the only one not affected.

Indianapolis Journal Warsaw Ind William Clay

Indiana United Mine Workers Set for Annual Conference

TERRE HAUTE Ind March 11 The Indiana United Mine Workers of the bituminous field will meet in annual conference in this city tomorrow. The wake scale and other questions of importance will come up.

Terre Haute Ind Indiana United Mine Workers Ecale

Local notices and business changes in Indiana area

James F Graves appointed receiver for Hodupp department store area and bonded. Rev Charles S Metts accepts Rogers Arkansas pastorate to start in April. Henry County Telephone Company disbands due to low rural rate. Lewis Gebhart of Hagerstown celebrates 50th wedding anniversary with about 100 guests. Horses stolen near Terre Haute found near Shelbyville and returned by E B Amsden who resold them to farmers. Four New Albany coal dealers victimized by forged checks for 12 dollars. each paid 8 dollars change. suspect at large. Widespread gas shortages in Logansport and Wabash Valley due to broken pumps. cold, stormy weather causes suffering. Munice church votes to urge North Indiana Conference to return Rev L J Nafteger to Muncie charge. Co operative Glass plant at Upland on strike over weekly pay raise. Diamond Flint Glass closes after partial capacity operation. Hartford City Flint factories shuttered. about five hundred out of work.

James F. Graves Hodupp Department Store Ar Oa Charles S. Metts Methodist Centerville Rogers Ark Henry County Telephone Company Knightstown Lewis Gebhart Hagerstown Shelbyville Terre Haute E. B. Amsden Logansport Tis Hartford City

British reply on canal control leaves Hay Pauncefote pact dead

The British Cabinet response clarifies its stance on canal authority amid US needs and the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Officials question whether the pact can be renewed and whether further talks can find a common path for action between Britain and the United States.

Lord Pauncefote Senate United States

Lord Lansdowne Reply Approved by Editors

London editors commend Lord Lansdowne for his reply to the amendments as reported in the morning papers. The reaction is broadly favorable with editors praising the tone and clear statements presented.

Lord Lansdowne London

American views on Clayton-Bulwer treaty and canal dispute

Extracts from Times and other papers show mixed American and British opinions on the Clayton-Bulwer treaty as the United States Senate weighs possible adjustments for the canal project. Editors call for friendly negotiations, while some urge abrogation or modification, with several noting the need to preserve mutual interests and avoid humiliation. An investigation in New York probes the International Zinc Company amid investor concerns, while Lex City reports a collapse of a reform movement after the town marshal election.

United States Senate Times McKinley United States Senate Morgan Chroncle Daily News Salisbury America England The Daily Telegraph International Zinc Company, Limited New York James F. McNabe Lex City Loman

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