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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1901

Page

3

Sole agents claim for Plagnid Olive Oil import

A advertising blurb states the company is the sole agent for Plagnid Olive Oil, asserting it is the finest French oil imported.

The Village Postmaster opens in English's with mixed praise

A Pastoral play by Alice E Ives and Jerome H Eddy opened two days at English's to a small house. The New Hampshire rural story follows Harper and Miranda amid village rivalries. Strong turns by Bradbury and Griswell elevate a melodramatic plot as Deane thwarts the match but is outdone by a rescue. The production repeats this afternoon and evening.

New England Alice E. Ives Jerome H. Eddy Bridgewater N. H John Harper Miranda Seth Huggins Ben Deane Beth Huggins Miss In Russell Miranda Huggins New Hampshire James H. Bradbury Ebenezer Todd Grace Griswell Samantha Huggins Seth George Dea

Crowds At Academy Of Music in Uncle Tom’s Cabin Run

New York Evening Sun reports phenomenal audiences this week at the Academy of Music for Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Matinees drew packed galleries with surging mobs nightly from 7 pm, mising records in box office receipts and an arch smiling manager Brady.

New York Evening Sun Academy of Music Old Academy Academy Brady Presaa

Night at the Zoo and Theater Lineup Burns Bright

Large Zoo crowd last night hosted Firesimmons and family while Hal Reid’s pastoral Human Hearts attracts solid support for its early week run at Park. FP Rush’s Victoria Burlesquers begin a three day Empire engagement from tomorrow matinee. Harryyant show closes tonight with John Hare, now in Chicago, planning retirement after a five week tour. Beat records go on sale Friday morning at English’s Opera House for the Letpaic Phil concert Wednesday night.

Rush Victoria Burlesquers the Empire Harry Yant English Opera House

Grand vaudeville and musical bill at Finglichs Opera House

Harmonic Orchestra directed by Easine Winderstein with Polish pianist Spent SS, Grace Van Studdiford, Hal Davis, Inez Macauley and others on a rich vaudeville bill at Finglichs Opera House next week. Peter F Dailey's Hodge Podge Co features catchy coon song. Bob Fitzsimmons presents The Honest Blacksmith at Park Theater with onstage shoeing and sparring. Harry Glazier stars in The Three Musketeers at Park. Sousa concert details and Tomlinson Hall tickets available.

Easine Winderstein the Grand Grace van Studdiford Hal Davis Inez Macauley Dorothy Neville Pitrot Peter F. Dally Axe Bob Fitzsimmons Park Theater Fitz Ed Dunklehorst

City News Notes Highlights Local Events And Loss

J L and W MacFarland returned from a trip to New York and Washington. A fire at 616 North Street caused about 900 dollars in damage due to an overheated stove. Charles E Shover sold his East Market block to William and Robert Picken for 50 thousand dollars. Pearl Moore, at North Capitol Avenue Home for the Friendless, was jailed for theft from several houses where she worked. Covenant Congregational Sunday school hosts a rummage sale this week with bargains on clothing and furnishings. YMCA of Central College of Physicians and Surgeons held its annual meeting, reporting year’s work and voting officers. Officers include President J L Lambert, Vice President R H Richards, Secretary D R Ivey, Treasurer C C Campbell.

J. L W. MacFarland New York Washngton George Summers North Street Charles E. Shover East Market Street C. B. Cones Overall Wiliam Robert Picken Pearl Moore North Capitol Avenue Covenant Congregational Sunday School Badger East Washington Street Young Men's Christian Association Central College of Physicians and Surgeons Howser Central Department Central College G. M. Wells Association J.L. Lambert R. H. Richards D. R. Ivey C. C. Campbell Elizabeth Meeker St. Louis Elliott Chicago Hannah Snell May Louthan H. C. Meserve Harris F. Holland Frederick L. Thomas Senator Joseph Godenour Wabash Dussasol Joseph Marshall Cuba Henry 8. Lane Miss Smith Louisville N. L. Agnew Edith Valparaiso Misses Smith W. H. Coleman Wrs Denton F. Billingsley Washington Frederic Rose New York City Frederick Knefler Mabel Thompson Delaware English A. Josephine Comstock Katherine Eckert Fort Wayne Samuel R. Artman Lebanon Frank E. Gavin North Delaware Street Hayt Farquar Thomas J. Villers First Baptist Church C. L. Ratisback North Sinois Street the Arachne Club Carrie Woerner Bertha Elvin Rena Mallory Martha Ralisback Dorothy Pray Helen Hearsey Leah Roberts Maybelle Magartis Muncie Ni Ross Nelson Ross Indiana Plumbers’ Association Peru Connersville Fort Way Ind Peey Wilder Rinehart Gadsder Estella Test San Juan Porto Rico Anderson Free Kirten W. B. Campbell C. W. Orland William Norton James Pratt Frankfort Reball Mich Jeffersonville John Lumm Century Fence Post Company Pendleton Anderson Leroy Templeton and Gates Indianapolis T. 8 Bast K. C. Glassco Frank Thompson Reiter Thompson Scottsburg Mark Storen Ervin McCaslin Frank H. Park John W. Martin Tree Uirer J. Ezra Thomas Henry Sprandal New Haven Sprandal

Magazine Editor Ida Tarbell In City Visit

Ida M. Tarbell associate editor of Mc Clure's Magazine is staying at the Bates in the city. She said there was nothing interesting to say about her visit, calling it personal and private. The evening call from Mr Boot Tarkington suggested the visit may relate to Tarkington's stories in Mc Clure's.

Ida M. Tarbell McClure The Bates Miss Tarbell Boot Tarkington Mr. Tarkington McClures

Builders inspect smoke consumer device at Brush building

Building Inspector Bedell announced John T. Brush invites business men to inspect a smoke consumer device aboard the engines of the Brush building tomorrow afternoon. The fourth floor will host demonstrations from 2 to 3 o'clock without the device and 3 to 4 o'clock with it to show practicability.

Bedell John T. Brush

Three file bankruptcy petitions in Indiana counties

Three individuals filed petitions yesterday. William B. Doddridge, a jeweler from Mentone Kosciusko county, lists assets of 2279.00 and liabilities of 597.04 with James Slusser of Elkhart designated as his property holder. Moses D. Mitchell, Abington blacksmith in Wayne county, shows assets 170 and debts 1206.72.

William B. Doddridge Mentone Kosciusko County James Slusser Elkhart Moses D. Mitchell Abington Wayne County

Emigration Loosens Porto Rico Labor Hit by Hawaii Moves

Porto Rico faces a shrinking surplus labor force as more than 1,800 people head to Hawaii amid fears and opposition. Emigrant groups hope to ease overpopulation with jobs, housing, medical care, and schooling promised by planters. First ships may sail mid March, with further shipments to follow to Ecuador and South America.

Associated Press Ban Juan Porto Rico Hawaii Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Association Ecuador McDonald South America Colon Hayti Santo Domingo

Forty Eight Chinese Captured on Border North of Malone

Malone officials captured forty eight Chinese on the border north of Malone today. They will probably be sent to Ogdensburg. It is said twenty six more are coming tomorrow.

Malone, N Malone Ogdensburg

Insure It Title Guaranty and Loan Co Ad

Trust home title safety with Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Co at 19 East Market Street. Call 206 for service on title insurance and real estate protection.

Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street

Hussey Stead nuptials in Woodruff Place noted society event

A refined wedding took place at the Hussey residence Woodruff Place with Elaine Hussey bride and Alfred Stead groom. The ceremony by Rev M L Haines featured lavish white lilacs Easter lilies and pink blossoms with twelve closely gathered guests. After the ceremony the couple departed for a long wedding trip via Chicago New Orleans San Francisco Hawaii Japan and Russia before returning to London.

William P. Hussey Woodruff Place Elaine Flussey Alfred Stead William T. Stead London England Hussey M. L. Haines First Presbyterian Church Bryant Kettridge Hussey J. R. Hussey Frank Hussey Bryant Kittridge Hussey Margaret Wheeler Russell Hussey Miss Wheeler Lord Pauncefote Washington Paris Stead Chicago New Orleans San Francisco Hawaii Japan Russia Cambridge House Wimbledon

Ravenswood Y M C A Team Wins Basketball Championship

Chicago March 12 After a dispute judges award the Ravenswood Y M C A team the championship by defeating Fond du Lac Wisconsin 16 to 15. The deciding game hinged on one free throw as Ravenswood edged Fond du Lac after schedule changes and disqualifications left four teams tied.

Chicago Ravenswood Company E Fond du Lac Wis Stevens Point Kenton Company 2 Nebraska Minnesota G. H. Ehrler Walter Liginer Dr. Hepron

Kenton Challenges Ravenswood to $1000 Side Bet Series

On March 12 Kenton prominent citizens on behalf of the town’s basketball team challenged Ravenswood of Chicago to a best two of three games series for a $1000 per side stake.

Kenton Ravenswood Chicago

Secret Anti Trust Society Formed in Chicago

Isidor Latzer Adolf Steimacn and John J Adam of Chicago file incorporation papers in Springfield for a secret Consumers Merchants and Manufacturers Secret Anti trust Society led by Latzer to educate the public on trust dangers. Lodges will form nationwide with organizers sent to every city. headquarters will be in Chicago with no public clues to avoid fraud charges.

Chicago Springfield Isidor Latzer Adolf Steimacn John J. Adam Consumers United States Massachusetts Society

Edie Ordered to Sea After Engagement Breaks

Lieutenant John R. Edie, the navy officer whose engagement to Miss Paulding, niece of Senator Depew, was suddenly broken, is ordered to the battleship Indiana for sea duty. He must leave Washington by the 15th. Edie has been detached from the hydrographic office after years there, fueling Washington gossip about the broken match and possible senator influence.

Washington John R. Edie Navy Miss Paulding Depew Indiana Philadelphia Navy Yard Hydrographic Office of the Navy Edie-Paulding Edie PTE

Paris duel talks end with pistol exchange plan

In Paris on March 12 the seconds of rivals Buffet and Deroulede, plus Cassagnac, Ramel, Barres, and Devillers, issued a statement approving a duel by piratol pistols. Two bullets at twenty-five paces, yet to be scheduled. The rule forbids any gesture or word on the field.

Paris M. Andre Buffet M. Paul Deroulede MM. de Cassagnac de Ramel M. Deroulede M. Maurice Barres Dr. Devillers Messieurs Burres Devillers M. Buffet Lot

Riots in Ripolla Spain Turn Violent Over Bread Demand

Riots erupted in Ripolla, Gerona, as groups marched with banners demanding justice and bread. Windows shattered, missiles hurled at police, shots fired, and rioters dispersed after clashes. One man killed and three injured, including a lieutenant and a constable. Manufacturers fled the town as order was restored.

Madrid Ripolla Gerona

Child's play wrecks home. mother and children die feared

A four year old girl pulled a gas line freeing gas that filled a Bluffton Indiana home. The blast killed the child and likely her two year old sister and badly burned the mother Mrs William Huffman wife of a Standard Oil field boss. The house burned to the ground and the father was away on an oil lease.

Indianapolis Journal Bluffton Ind William Huffman Standard Oil Company

Mary Simms Dies From Burns After Grate Accident

New Albany Ind March 12 Mrs Mary Simms died today from burns suffered last night after an epileptic attack caused her to fall into a grate her flesh charred from the bones in places she was seventy five years old.

Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind Mary Simms

Redistribution of Places and Duties Special to the Indianapolis Journal

General Manager George F. McCulloch announces a new officer alignment at Union Traction Company of Indiana with Charles Herry as general superintendent and duties for inspectors engineers and other officers. In Fort Wayne the New York Gas syndicate deal on the Fort Wayne street railway is reportedly abandoned, with no confirmation.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind George F. McCulloch Union Traction Company of Indiana Charles Herry Picasa Charles A. Baldwin Will H. Bloss Albert 8. Richey William C. Sampson Ellis C. Carpenter J. A. van Oxdel J. B. McFattie Fort Wayne Charles F. Dieterich New York Gas Syndicate Henry C. Paul Eastern

Carnegie Gifts to Washington and Madison Libraries

Andrew Carnegie offers 15000 dollars for a Washington library if the city raises funds for maintenance. In Madison, Indiana the city council defers accepting a Carnegie gift of 20000 dollars until it learns if a 2000 dollar annual upkeep fee applies.

Washington Ind Madison Andrew Carnegie

Carnegie Library Gifts From Andrew Carnegie Worldwide

Andrew Carnegie announced gifts for public libraries in Yonkers New York New Castle Pennsylvania Tacoma Washington and Greenville Colorado on March 12 gifts vary by city with maintenance guarantees and site requirements Yonkers and Tacoma show substantial increases and acceptance rates while New Castle and Greenville indicate conditional offers for sites and ongoing support terms

New York Andrew Carnegie Yonkers N. Y New Castle Tacoma Wash Greenville

They Are Giving the Authorities Much Trouble-Cases Pending

TERRE HAUTE Ind March 12 The jury in the four Russian miners double murder case told Judge Piety they agreed to disagree The judge sent them back until a verdict was reached Jeemes the man central to the case was acquitted The jury had previously begun deliberations Saturday evening amid expected lynching rumors and excitement

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Piety Jeemes Terence Hel Vethreade Ae Deereane Ward

Murder trials and mob concerns shadow Jeffersonville court

In Jeffersonville Indiana Frank Montague stood trial for the murder of Lillian Gilmore as public sentiment shifted toward acquittal. Sheriff Fasig postponed Rogers return from Indianapolis amid mob violence fears after a Sunday night tragedy where Rogers allegedly killed his wife and her stepfather. Mrs Rogers remained critically ill at a local hospital, and prosecutors cited added danger following the Jeemes verdict.

Nore Batey Rogers Fasig Indianapolis Jeemes

Richmond Methodists Conference Reports Spiritual Uplift

Richmond district Methodist conference in Richmond Indiana continued with devotional led by Rev Charles Metts and reports from Dr George H Hill president elder. Ministers gave encouraging appraisals and sermons. Miss A M Todd and Mrs Elizabeth M Houghton spoke on missionary work. Ada New and Rev E F Naftzger addressed Junior League and preached in the evening.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Richmond District Methodist Conference Charles Metts Centerville George H. Hill J. W. Cain New Castle F. . Stone Greenfield A. M. Todd West China Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Elizabeth M. Houghton Woman's Home Missionary Society Ada New E. F. Naftzger Charlottesville

Muncie District Meeting Opens at Upland

Hartford City Ind March 12 The Muncie district of the M E Conference convened at Upland seven miles west for a three day session Elder Wade of Muncie presiding Over a hundred persons in attendance One important feature is examination for admission of candidates for the local ministry

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Muncie M. E Upland Here Wade

Tarbell Die at Los Angeles Tribune Owner Dies at 45

Ralph S. Tarbell, forty five, longtime owner of the South Bend Tribune, died in Los Angeles California after traveling there several months ago to seek health relief.

South Bend Ind Ralph S. Tarbell South Bendribune Los Angeles Cal

Mrs Phoebe Smith Dies at Dublin After Paralysis

Dublin Ind March 12 Phoebe Smith eighty four longtime resident dies this morning of paralysis. Widow of Joseph Smith a veteran who dropped dead years ago while performing mail carrier duties.

Dublin Ind Phoebe Smith Joseph Smith

United Mine Workers Convene to Discuss Powder Question

The United Mine Workers annual Indiana bituminous convention in Terre Haute opened with large attendance. The powder issue dominated talks as Powder Makers' Union urged miners to use union powder from the Indiana Company. Reporters were admitted. Debs is slated to speak at a Central Labor Union smoker Thursday. Officers are likely to be re elected amid talks on wage advances and contract changes. Secretary's report shows $10,010 in one fund and $4,744 in general.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind United Mine Workers Indiana Powder Makers’ Union Indiana Comany Powder Trust

Flection Purity Spasm Arrests in Jeffersonville

Walter Summers Henry Summers Fountain Newman and Robert Newman, all colored, were arrested in Jeffersonville Indiana on an indictment by a grand jury for selling. The four men were jailed after the indictment was returned.

Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Ind Walter Henry Summers Fountain Robert Newman Memphis Selli

Indictments Follow Democratic Vote in Wabash Case

In Wabash Indiana on March 12 Major M H Kidd a well known lawyer and Democratic politician remains paralyzed after a recent attack. He still struggles to express thoughts and to connect phonation though limb movement is less affected. A fifth unnamed Negro was also indicted on evidence supplied by Thomas Gray. All indicted defendants voted the Democratic ticket.

Thomas Gray Gray Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind M. H. Kidd

Married Women Barred From Township Schools

Morgan county trustees adopt a rule barring married women from teaching in township schools affecting about ten teachers. The report covers various Indiana items including Measles cases, a Muncie doctor acquitted of theft, and rail and local business notes.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Morgan County

Negro Taken by Mob in Itabka Tex After Murder Charge

A mob of eight to ten men seized John Henderson near Corsicana, Texas, on a north-bound train in Itabka. He was pulled from officers at about 9:30 pm and driven away in a scene described as hurried. The charge relates to the murder of Mrs. Younger.

Itabka Tex John Henderson Younger Corsicana

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