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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1901

Page

8

Western League talks on Louisville team move

W H Watkins and C Ruschaupt returned from Louisville where they conferred with Western League president Hickey about admitting Louisville and Indianapolis. Hickey declined public comment as St Paul meeting looms while preparing for possible Denver Pueblo based franchise at old Park in Twenty eighth street.

W. H. Watkins Charles Ruschaupt Louisville Hickey Louis- Ville St. Paul Indianaplis Watkins Associated Press C. F. Aupt Thomas J. Hickey Denver Pueblo Old Park Twenty-eighth Street Way Packard Huten Indianapolis Sanis

Insurance logs and inspection claim safety for merchants

Insurance companies sell indemnity logs by fire on merchants goods and do not insure risks on buildings unless reports show they are safe. Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company offers property protection after examination, with John M. Spann as secretary at 141 East Market Street.

Intel Oc- Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company John M. Spann East Market Street

General Harrison Critically Ill Says Dr Jameson

Dr Henry Jameson reported General Harrison remained in a fragile state with lung inflammation not extending, temperature about 102 5, pulse 85, and respiration 33 to 34. He noted restlessness and better sleep but no decisive improvement, dismissing alarming rumors as unfounded. Relatives remained informed. civic groups sent flowers and messages of support.

Henry Jameson Harrison Dorsey Jameson General Harrison Indianapolis Cosney The Commercial Club Board of Trade Bar Association Out of the Y

Harrison's Illness Receives Universal Regret

The Kansas City Journal remarks on ex President Harrison's serious illness, praising his stature as a statesman, lawyer, and public servant. It notes his high distinction and that his name and memory will be cherished in the country's history.

Kansas City Journal Harrison

Cleveland Fight Over Fire Alarm Contract

A petition filed in Cleveland courts seeks to block the city from entering a contract with The Gamewell Company for a fire alarm system. Mayor Farley Fire Director Hyman and City Council are named as defendants alleging bid specifications excluded competition and that $55 650 is unreasonably high. a fair price would be about $25 000. A local Board of Safety member said bids were asked to submit their own specifications to prevent trouble.

Gamewell Company Cleveland Farley Hyman Local Board of Safety Gamewell Indianapolis

Suffrage Support Grows as Society Plans Statewide Outreach

The Political Equality Society met at the German House with Dr. Mario Haslop presiding in Mrs. Grace Julian Clarke's absence. Members praised the suffrage bill’s House passage and expect approval in the next Legislature. A treasurer’s report showed a flourishing fund. A committee led by Mrs. L. Wade, Mrs. Hart, Caroline Ellis, Dr. Susan Collier, and Mrs. Clarke will organize equality societies in cities. The group will meet at private homes, next at Mrs. Philip Rappaport’s North Alabama street residence on the second Monday in April, inviting all women interested to attend.

Political Equality Society German House Mario Haslop Grace Julian Clarke House of Representatives L. Wade Hart Caroline Ellis Susan Collier Philip Rappaport North Alabama

East End Improvement Club Organized at Mass Meeting

The East End Improvement Club formed last night with Dr. F. M. Wright as president and A. S. Bainworth as secretary. Directors include C. B. Faler J. W. Mitchell William Kistner M. W. Bailey and Adolph Wegman. The club aims to advance Belt Railroad factory sites pale improvements and local interests while adopting a strict policy.

East End Wright

Incorporation Filed for Blair-Baker Horse Company

Articles show the Blair-Baker Horse Company of Indianapolis filing for incorporation with capital stock listed at 95,000. Directors include Willet B. Blair and William. The notice records the formation details for a local business venture in the city.

Blair-Baker Horee Company Indianapolis Capital Stock Willet B. Blair Wiliam

Local Business Directors and Capital Stock Listed

A fragment lists individuals and capital stock for several firms including The Electrical Appliance Company of Indianapolis with directors Elbridge E. Rines Susan Rines Christo Seas C. McCauley Charles McCauley and S. Booth The Senioril Company of Bluffton with directors Oliver P. Coffin Arthur L. Smith and Daniel Wandle and The Brazil Brewing Ice and Power Company with directors William Roberts Charles F. P. Huron George W. Redman Matthew J. Peppard and Philip D. C. Ball.

The Brazil Brewing, Ice and Power Company Capital Stock Wiliam Roberts Charles FP. Huron George W. Redman Mathew J. Peppard Philip D. C. Ball

Bankruptcy Ruling Clears Partners from Firm Liability

Judge Baker of the Federal Court ruled that a bankrupt's petition and discharge absolve him from liability as a member of any firm with which he was connected. The decision settles conflicts by noting prior contrary rulings arose from unusual circumstances.

Baker Jareske Manufacturing Company Claude L. McElwaine J. B. McElwaine & Co

Forsyths Pictures Year’s Work On View At H Lieber Gallery

William Forsyth exhibits oils and watercolors at H Lieber gallery showcasing thirty three works from the year’s effort. Highlights include An October Morning with Whitewater valley mist Evening Light and The Close of Day reflecting sunset glow. Watercolors feature Sunshine and Shadow and The Bridge Morning with the red bridge and misty autumn light.

Wiliam Forsyth H. Lieber Art Gallery Forsyth White Water Valley Whitewater Valley Whitewater

New System Inaugurated at Indianapolis Post Office

A new service record system begins with a five member board to handle employee work records examinations and complaint settlements. The board chaired by John F. Shideler includes William Q C Patterson James H Deery Charles B. Byfield and Oscar N. Wilmington. They will investigate patron and employee complaints before Postmaster McGinnis and meet this afternoon to organize. Written complaints with details are requested to start investigations promptly. The goal is improved efficiency and reduced ill will over promotions and reductions.

Indianapolis John F. Shideler William QC. Patterson James H. Deery Charles B. Byfield Oscar N. Wilmington McGinnis

Lioness Tearing Trainer Injures Hand at Zoo Arena

Professor Herman, a zoo trainer, was badly torn on the left hand by a lioness recently brought to the zoo. In the arena the animal sprang at him while frightened. Both Herman and Captain Bonayita fired blanks. Herman escaped as the lioness resisted further attack. The wound is not dangerous unless blood poisoning develops.

Herman Bonayita

Thirty-One Cases in Smallpox Outbreak

Winnie Stanley, 43, colored, mother of Shine Stanley, is the thirty first smallpox death. She lives on Wayne street. Health officers warn that recent cases are among the worst this winter and may prove fatal. Most cases stem from poor families in dirty rooms. A new 225 piano for $16 at Wulschner's.

Winnie Stanley Shine” Stanley Board of Health Wayne Street

MISS LEMON'S TRIUMPH AT Y M C A CONCERT

Miss Lemon stole the show at the Thomas concert in English's Opera House, delivering a rich expressive Gluck aria and an encore despite a wind draft. Conductor Thomas drew a superb program with Wagner, Grieg, and a dramatic Chopin Marche Funebre, while Leopold Kramer shone in Tschaikowsky. The evening marked the season’s largest audience and left many hoping for future appearances.

Opera House Marguerite Lemon Leopold Kramer Miss Lemon Indianapolis Gluck Alceste Thomas John Hl. Stem Herodiade Massenet Halen Stein Chopin Kramer Mr. Kramer Bruno Steind Steindl

C M Parker Concert Company At Plymouth Church

The C M Parker Concert Company presented a varied program at Plymouth Church in the Y M C A course. A vocal quintet violinist reader and accompanist conducted by C M Parker performed with notable energy and skill. Encore requests followed several pieces including Buehr and Meyer's works, with Miss Boynton and Miss McDonald receiving praise for readings and violin solos. The event drew strong interest from the Y M C A lecture committee.

Plymouth C. M. Parker Buehr Soprans Ruth Burrell Beatrice Mori Juanita Boynton Charlotte McDonald Robert le Diable

Wagner concert at German House features Rienzi and Lohengrin

The Musikverein presents its third concert of the season at the German House this evening with Wagnerian selections. Local club debut of a full Wagnerian program anchors soloist Mrs. Josephine Edmunds, supported by orchestra and mixed chorus in pieces from Rienzi Tannhauser Lohengrin The Flying Dutchman and The Mastersingers.

Musikverein Josephine Edmunds Edward Neu Edmunds F. M. Bachmann Charles Parker Rienzi Hans Sachs

City Ministers Resolve Against Detrimental Statements

In a city meeting, every preacher condemned recent remarks, declaring them harmful to the cause of Christ and not in keeping with the Bible. The resolution urged ministers to denounce such statements and uphold Biblical teachings.

Sprinkling bids rejected as board seeks lower offers

The Board of Works rejected all bids for street sprinkling and will re advertise. It plans single district bids for one year or five years, aiming for lower costs than last year. Chairman Sahm noted last bids were cheaper than prior costs. The board awaits East Michigan street owner input on straightening.

Board of Works Sahm East Michigan Street

Greenfield officials visit Indianapolis to study firehouses

Two Greenfield City Council members and a Greenfield fire department member traveled to Indianapolis yesterday to inspect several fire engine houses and apparatus for improvement ideas. Deputy City Attorney Bell was out of town and did not prepare an opinion for the Board of Safety on bids for two new fire engines. Chairman Hyde said no action will be taken on the bids until Bell's opinion is filed.

Greenfield Indianapolis Bell Board of Safety Hyde

Board of Works Routine Contracts Awarded and Vacancies

Board of Works reports contracts awarded to Charles R. Pease for a local sewer on Alabama street from South to Merrill at 1.15 dollars. Petitions filed to gravel Abbott street from Missouri to West and cement walks on the south side of Holly avenue from Oliver to Morris. Resolution adopted to vacate Chapel street from Fourteenth to the first alley south.

Charles R. Pease Alabama Street Merrill Harmon Street Abbott Street Missouri Holly Avenue Oliver Avenue Morris Street Chapel Street Fourteenth Street First Alley

May Day Assault Ends Fatally at Propagandist Club

Robert Payne a colored proprietor of the Propagandist Colored Club was arrested after an assault on Travat Fox a wealthy Black man of 1420 North Capitol Avenue. Fox in critical condition police say Payne attacked with a club after a dispute over Carrie May Howell of 440 Indiana Avenue. Fox alleges he was robbed of nine dollars and a diamond ring as Payne forced entry and the fight left him unconscious in the rear arc.

Robert Payne Colored Club Travat Fox North Capitol Avenue Fox Baas Carrie May Howell Indiana Avenue Payne

Denby Cancelled Athenaeum Lecture Amid Family Tragedy

Telegram from Hon. Charles Denby informs Irvington Athenaeum managers that his lecture is canceled due to the death of his son-in-law, preventing his engagement tomorrow night. The notice comes as the organization planned a forthcoming address.

Irvington Athenaeum Charles Denby Athenaeum

Pennsylvania Lines Return Tickets Good Through March Eighteenth

Returning tickets are valid until March 18 inclusive. Inquiries call the city ticket agent at 48 West Washington Street Union Station or write W. W. Richardson D. P. A. New Century Calgraph Ball Bearing Dens more and Yost typewriters from United Typewriter and Supplies Company Monument Place and East Market. Phone 1549.

West Washington Street Union Station W. W. Richardson Densmore Yost Writer Construction United Typewriter and Supplies Company Monument Place East Market

Noblesville Ministers Protest Social Activities Preamble

The Journal prints a preamble and resolution from the Noblesville Pastors Association signed by Rev. D. W. Zartman. It condemns the mad rush of worldly amusements among church members and cites Rev. J. Cumming Smith of the Tabernacle Church in Indianapolis for publicly endorsing worldly practices during a March visit.

D. W. Zartman Pastors’ Association Noblesville J. Cumming Smith Tabernacle Church Indianapolis March

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