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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1901

Page

3

Three Musketeers at Park Theater Impresses Local Crowd

Harry Glazier stars as D Artagnan in the Dumas drama The Three Musketeers at Park Theater this week. An excellent company under E D Stair and George H Nivola i delivers faithful dramatization and strong performances from Blanche Stoddard Celia Campbell and Miss Vail de Vernon. The production runs through the rest of the week with two showings daily.

Harry Giasier Dumas Three Musketeers Park Theater Edmund Day M. Dumas Wright M. Lorimer John P. J Cardinal Richelieu Joseph L Sullivan Duke of Buckingham Donald Weldon Captain de Jussac T. G. Lingham Athos Francis Nelson Porthos L. C. In Aramis Mr. Lorimer Bonacieux Emmet Price Ruchel

Alice in Wonderland juvenile operetta dress rehearsal

The dress rehearsal for the English Opera House juvenile operetta Alice in Wonderland was held yesterday afternoon. Miss Hope Leonard authored the piece and Colonel Bragg will supervise the production with support from the Knights of Pythias and English Zouaves.

Opera House Hope Leonard Bragg Knights of Pythias Zouaves Erni Uber Bands of India

Burlesque Review at the Empire and Stage Acts

A long review of Empire shows highlights The Sividan operetta and two acts with four scenes, W B Eng Ush Zouaves, Henley sisters, Misses St John Nicolai Behler, Har ry Johnson and others. The piece notes vulgar jokes and a satire on Royalty and announces closing performances followed by other acts and concerts at Tomlinson Hall Park Theater and English's Opera House with Sousa, Leipsic Philharmonic, and mandolin orchestra plans.

W. B. Eng Ush Henley Sisters Mies Troskey Master Tros Key Fred Rush the Empire Toyalty Gladys St. John Ida Nicolai Aggie Behler Harry Johnson Ed Begley Joan Reid Ella Gilbert Allen Curtis Sam Sidman Ida Nicolas Weiland

Local society notes and gatherings in the city

Mrs Henry W Lawrence plans a Hot Springs trip while Mrs Charles Devine of Toledo visits her parents Mr and Mrs John 8 Lazarus. May Wright Sewall goes to New York for an address at Sorosis. Plymouth Church group meets this evening. Mr Lynn E Stone and Mr P Atwood Hinds host bachelor dinner at their North Delaware residence. John B Edwards and Edna Woolls wed at the Hillside Christian Church home of the bride. Sketching Club extra Saturday features Miss Sara D Mayo on Feudal Chateaux. Miss Virginia Minor and Mrs ay Scott assist. Young Women’s Christian Association hosts a Mother Goose party with Mother Goose figure by Mrs Clinton E Alloway. Mid tent euchre by Daughters of the Revolution aids Valley Forge fund with over 100 guests. Louisa Hollweg and daughter Julia host reception with pink azaleas and palms at the popular e um.

Henry W.lawrence Hot Springs Ark Charles Devine Toledo John 8. Lazarus May Wright Sewall New York Sorosisub Plymouth Church Lynn E. Stone P. Atwood Hinds Delaware Street John B. Edwards Edna Woolls E. W. Hammon Hillside Christian Church Alfred Woolls Hovey Streets Sara D. Mayo Virginia Minor Ay Scott Young Women's Christian Association Pennsylvania Street Clinton E. Alloway Mother Goose Daughters of the Revolution Valley Forge Fund Miss Voss Henry W. Lawrence Chapman Williams McIntosh George W. Bliss Louisa Hollweg Julia Hollweg

Woodruff Place Matinee Musicale forms in Indianapolis

The first Woodruff Place Matinee Musicale met at Miss Margaret Lockwood’s home with a refined program. Mrs Fremont Swain performed, and selections by Nevin Gounod and Thomas echoed as Miss Lockwood, Miss Cord elagg ett, and Mrs Claude Griffith contributed piano violin and harp pieces. The group plans fortnightly gatherings at members’ homes with Miss Lockwood as president and Mrs Griffith as secretary.

Caleb Newell Lodge Columbia Club James I. Lodge Joseph A. Milburn Thomas H. Spann A. M. Robertson J. L. Mothershead Charles F. Sayles Courtland van Camp H. S. Tucker Chicago Woodruff Place Margaret Lockwood Fremont Swain Polly Willis Nevin Gounod Neighbor Thomas Miss Lockwood Ees Claude Griffith

Local Court Lines Maggie Yancey for Assault

Maggie Yancey was fined $10 and sentenced to six months in county jail by Judge Alford for assault and battery with intent to kill after a quarrel in which she cut Mrs Breckenridge with a razor. A transcript from the Adams County Circuit Court notes Daniel Railing of Decatur Ind seeks $5000 damages from Charles Geimer, Toledo Brewing Co over a beer depot near his property filed in Federal Court.

Maggie Yancey Alford Criminal Court Adams County Daniel Railing Decatur Ind Charles Geimer Toledo Brewing Company Toledo Railing

Divorce suit filed by Mary L Dawson against Charles W Dawson

Mary L Dawson sues husband Charles W Dawson for divorce alleging cruelty and fists and claims he deceives single women about his status and boasts of many relationships. Also Samuel Earp files a $3220 claim in probate for attending John L Bradley and family two years before his death, the largest physician claim in the county.

Mary L. Dawson Charles W. Dawson Samuel Earp John L. Bradley

Assault case in Police Court ends with Hay fined

The assault and battery case against Mrs. Neligh of Torbet street was heard in Police Court yesterday. Frank M. Hay, former justice of the peace and later constable in Justice Smock's court, was fined five dollars and costs and given thirty days in the workhouse. The verdict was appealed.

Neligh Torbet Street Frank M. Hay

Indiana Appellate Court Minutes and Civil Dockets

Summary of minutes from various Indiana appellate and superior courts listing appearances, briefs, verdicts, and new suits. Includes cases like Dina Sauer vs Schenck, Emmett Braxton v State, damages awards in Martha Sanders v State Bank of Indiana, Knox v Jungclaus, and several new suits such as Dawson v Dawson and Shirley v Shockerry. Also notes criminal case where Maggie Yancey was found guilty and fined.

Dina Sauer Eberhardt P. Schenck Vanderburg C. C Appellee Emmett Braxton State of Indiana Floyd C. C Appellate Court

Mandolin Club Concert at Tomlinson Hall

The programme features Indiana State Band March and A Creole Love Song with solos by Miss Fisher and Mr Siegel, plus Fantasie Medley and various duets and trios. It includes nocturne and dance numbers by Chopin and others, performed by the Indianapolis Mandolin Orchestra with selections such as The Moon's Lullaby Old-world Serenade and Joy and Pleasure Waltz.

Indianapolis Tomlinson Hall Samuel Siegel Lula A. Fisher Johnson Bane Mandolin Club Indiana State Band Verdi

Japan to dominate Orient trade, Stead proclaims in Chicago

Alfred Stead, son of W. T. Stead, told a Chicago audience Japan will soon control Orient commerce and outpace England and America. He spoke with his bride Mary Blaine Sey. The remarks align with his interview in the Journal.

Chicago Japan England America Globe China Alfred Stead W. T. Stead London Review of Reviews Mr. Stead Mary Blainesey Journal

Senator Fairbanks Mourned At Home Funeral Arrangements

The death of a great American draws sincere mourning. Senator Fairbanks, not accompanied by his wife, will remain until after the funeral and then return to Washington. He visited the Harrison home last evening to pay respects.

Senator Fairbanks Washington Harrison

Circular urges schools to honor ex President Harrison

Superintendent Kendall directs teachers to devote the first part of Friday to lessons on General Harrison. He praises Harrison as an honest, civic minded leader who supported public education and community welfare. He asks students to study his life, work as soldier, senator, and president, and notes half mast flags until the funeral.

Kendall Harrison Indianapolis Citizens’ Educational Society United States Fairview General Harrison

Merchants Association votes honoring Gen Benjamin Harrison

The Merchants' Association meeting adopted a memorial announcing a general city business suspension from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow to honor General Benjamin Harrison. Members will close shops on Saturday March 16 during the same hours. Decorations committees urge residents to adorn homes and business districts along the procession route. Flags at half mast marked the tribute, including the State Arsenal, Federal building, Statehouse, and courthouse.

Merchants’ Association Cordova Benjamin Harrison Statehouse State Arsenal Federal Building

Memorial Meeting for General Harrison Planned by State and City Bars

The state and city bar associations plan a joint memorial tomorrow at 2 PM in the Senate chamber Statehouse with a committee drafting a memorial and eulogies by leading U S lawyers. Speakers are chosen from Harrison associates and an invitation is sent to ex President Grover Cleveland. Courts are urged to adjourn. a military procession will include judges led by Judge Davis and B Jameson meeting at 11 AM on Thirteenth Street east of Delaware. Will meet tonight.

General Harrison Senate Statehouse United States Gen. Harrison Grover Cleveland State Bar Association Davis B. Jameson Indianapolis Bar Association Thirteenth Street Delaware

Columbia Club to Act on General Harrison Death

This evening the Columbia Club will meet in the assembly room of the clubhouse to adopt resolutions and take action regarding General Harrison's death. Speakers include John L. Griffiths W A Woods General John C Burn General Lew Wallace A L Mason and others. The meeting gains significance as the club originated in support of Harrison and he was its first honorary member.

Columbia Club General Harrison John L. Griffiths W. A. Woods John Coburn Lew Wallace A. L. Mason Frank W. Morrison Harrison

George R Wendling Arrives in Town for Crawfordsville Lecture

George R Wendling, famed American lecturer, checked into the Grand Hotel yesterday on his way to Crawfordsville for a lecture tonight. He paid tribute to General Harrison's life and character, praising his ethical stature and leadership.

George R. Wendling Grand Hotel Crawfordsville Mr. Wendling General Harrison General Rete

Benjamin Harrison Remembered in Indianapolis Rites and Tributes

A collection of tributes in Indianapolis honors former President Benjamin Harrison. Speeches praise his genius in law, statesmanship, and oratory, and highlight his patriotism, religious faith, and integrity. City bodies adjourn to honor his funeral, while Knights of Columbus pledge sincere condolences and civic leaders recall his impact on Indiana and the nation.

Police to Control Large Crowd for Weekend Procession

Superintendent Quigley plans extensive crowd control with every officer on duty. The march will be led by a police platoon and a hundred or more special policemen sworn in. Detectives from nearby cities are to assist local detectives as reduced railroad fares attract a large turnout.

Quigley

Courts Adjourn In Respect For Ex President Harrison

The Superior Circuit and Criminal courts were closed yesterday as judges, meeting after General Harrison's death at his city home, ordered adjournment out of respect for his character as a jurist and member of the bar. The courts will reconvene today and may adjourn again tomorrow.

Benjamin Harrison United States Republic Supreme Court Harrison

General Harrison Embalmed and Preparing for Burial

General Harrison was embalmed by C F Kregele and attendants yesterday and will be moved from the death bedroom to the south parlor this afternoon. A cedar coffin with copper lining and white satin covers, black outside. The hearse will carry an American flag and four black horses. The Soldiers Monument Commission, under General Knefler, plans to discuss placing a statue of Harrison near the shaft, with public opinion likely deciding if it honors him as a soldier or a statesman.

Marion Club Benjamin Harrison General Harrison C. F. Kregele Soldiers’ Monument Knefler Harrison Soldiers’ Monument Commission

Invitation to Cleveland for Harrison funeral at Columbia Club

An invitation was wired to ex President Cleveland to stay at the Columbia Club if he attended General Harrison's funeral in Indianapolis. The telegram invited him to be the club's guest when he attended the funeral. A similar telegram was sent to Vice President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.

Cleveland Columbia Club Indianapolis General Harrison Roosevelt Oyster Bay

Board forms resolutions on General Harrison death at Orphans Home

The board of managers of the Indianapolis Orphans Home met after noon with Mrs. John A Bradshaw to draft resolutions on the death of General Harrison, a board member. A committee of Judge Martindle, Mrs. Frederick Baggs and Bradshaw will present the resolutions to the board this morning.

Indianapolis Orphans John A. Bradshaw General Harrison Martindale Frederick Baggs Bradshaw

Floral tribute sent by The University Club for General Harrison

The University Club, led by its president General Harrison, sent a floral design to his family residence. Harrison's portrait by T. C. Steele, displayed in the club parlor, was crepe draped and hung above the building entrance in mourning.

University Club General Harrison T. C. Steele

Mourning Decorations At Columbia Club Entrance

Decorations of mourning were placed yesterday around the main entrance of the Columbia Club. The display is mostly deep black with two American flags above the doorway, signaling a somber official recognition.

Columbia Club

School Children May View General Harrison Remains

City pupils could view the General Harrison remains at the Statehouse tomorrow under teacher supervision. The plan suggests an educational visit coordinated by the school staff and officials.

City and County Offices Close for General Harrison Death

City and county offices will close tomorrow morning at 11 o clock and remain closed the rest of the day due to the death of General Harrison.

Harrison

Mayor Taggart Calls Council Special Meeting

Mayor Taggart called a special City Council meeting for this afternoon at 2 o clock to take action on the death of Benjamin Harrison.

Taggart

Return of Good Luck Blue Labels Triumphs in Three Games

Maroons and Columbians each win three games in a row with the Maroons aided by Krump's high scoring spree. Krump leads a dominant run as the Blue Labels regain momentum and extend their winning streak across the series.

Maroons Klump Columbias Gielow F. Fox Hallett Dunmeyer Rinkmeyer Faulkner B. Fox Merchants Mer Jet Stewart Cirys Marion Alleys Wiliams Garteet Moore Uy Urmston Zearing Columbia Marion Allege Ist Holtmanus Kleine Vincest Kleine Winson Seal Dickey Bale Notting

Pastime Bowling League Set To Begin March Fifteenth

The Pastime Bowling Association forms a two man league starting March 15 for five weeks. March 22 is skipped due to the I. L. B. stag banquet. Teams include W. R. Sia A. Beldehsticker J Be Root and Geo.

The Pastime Bowling Association W. R. Sia A. Beldehsticker J Be Root Geo

Western League Meeting Prompts St Paul Attendance

A group including Ballard and Meyer along with several others left last night for St Paul to attend the Western League meeting in the city on Saturday. Watkins declined to comment, but it appears the Western League will include Weal apolie as a member this season.

W. HH. Watkins Charles Ruschaupe St. Paul Defers Watkins Wealapolie

Amazin Woman and Rum Wreck Night in Town

A poetic fragment describes women marching through town wrecking saloons in protest. The scene references rum and bars, with lines about hymns and horchets as the crowd acts, then recedes by morning. Names mention J. P. Neal and cities like New York and Kansas, with uneven phrases throughout.

Beth Kenese

Death by own action shocks Canton society girl

Mier Jackson Mise Orrick a handsome young society girl from Canton Mississippi committed death by own action this afternoon in a local hotel by swallowing two bottles of haute num. No motive given. She belonged to one of the best families in the state and was to be married several years ago.

Jackson, Mier Mise Orrick Canton Miss

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