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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1902

Page

2

Malott Receiver Report of January Operations for TH&J Railroad

Volney T. Malott, receiver for the Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railroad, reports January 1992 results showing cash on hand at Dec 31 and Jan 31, substantial receipts, and a profit for the month after expenses and interest. The document also covers prior-business settlements and losses, with a net profit accruing to the TH&PI company and detailed operating figures.

Volney T. Malott Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Company United States Wees Ae Yaaa Terre Aute ‘& Indianapolis Company T. H. & J. Railroad St. L., V. & T. H. Railroad

Harriman Party Leaves for Cuernavaca Visit

Mexico City dispatch reports E. H. Harriman the railroad magnate and his party have traveled to Cuernavaca for a brief tour of sights. Harriman declines to discuss the trip.

Mexico City E. H. Harriman Cuernavaca

Local Labor Notes and Union Activities

Local labor items report full employment across unions. Hod Carriers, Mee Union boiler makers, and other crafts note workers at regular or overtime levels. The United Garment Makers plan two monthly meetings at mechanists’ hall. Atlas engine works staff shifting. Bakers Union narrows to one shop under Smith & Son. Foundrymen Helpers to host open meeting in machinists’ hall. canvass targets atlas shops. activity centered at Atlas engine works.

United Garment Makers Atlas Engine Works

Mrs Meynell Addresses Con

Mrs Meynell, an English essayist and writer, spoke last night at a public meeting. She discussed literary criticism, the role of essays in society, and spoke on the importance of clear writing and thoughtful wit.

Mrs. Meynell Woitess

Dickens Theme Dominates Guests Evening at Propylaeum

A large audience attended a guests' evening at the Propylaeum a temporary club. Mrs Meynell presented a talk on Charles Dickens focusing on his literary style. She read a poem Dickens wrote to her mother many years ago that was never published.

Propylaeum

Chitlin party leads to arrest after disturbance

A late night gathering at Carrie Dehorney’s home 1018 North Senate Avenue ended with arrests of Dehorney Cora Taylor and George Williams for disturbing the peace. As officers moved to enter the home Dehorney attacked Patrolman Lee with a glass paper weight, striking him and causing a deep head cut.

Carrie Dehorney Senate Avenue Cora Taylor George Williams Lee Admire Cousins Schroeder Williams Dehorney

Missing express messenger linked to large theft in Midwest

Reports from Mattoon Indiana Terre Haute and St Louis allege Landry McKee a Vanadium Railroad express messenger stole a package believed to contain either 1200 or 30000 dollars in treasury notes. Adams Express officials deny knowledge of the embezzlement while Joseph Temple confirms McKee’s service and a broader theft claim.

Mattoon Terre Haute Landry McKee Treasury Riddell National Bank of Brazil Ind J. J. Henderson Adams Express Company McKee St. Louis Joseph Temple Brazil

Civil service exams listed for April dates and offices

Civil service examinations will be held on April 2 and April 22 for numerous clerical, engineering, medical, inspection, and technical posts in the Department of Agriculture and related agencies. Applications are via W. L. Dynes, secretary of the local board, with filings due ten days before each examination in Washington D. C.

Department of Agriculture Steamboat Inspection Service Philippine Service Bureau of Plant Industry Bureau of Animal Industry Steam Inspection Service Aid Patent Office W. L. Dynes Local Board of Examiners Washington, D. C

Founders day luncheon marks Phi Delta Theta meeting

The Indianapolis Alumni Association of Phi Delta Theta held its annual meeting at the University Club. March 15, Founder's day, honors Robert Morrison of Fulton Missouri on his eightieth birthday with a luncheon and speeches. Officers elected for the coming year: President John B. Elam, Vice President Hilton A. Brown, Reporter W. H. Morrison Jr., Treasurer Paul White, Warden R. F. Davidson, Historian Thomas Hood, Chaplain W. A. Bastian.

Indianapolis Hilton A. Brown W. H. Morrison, Jr Paul White R. F. Davidson Thomas ©. Hood W. A. Bastian

Tied Prisoner with Long Rope At Police Station

Sergeant Corrigan faced a surprising scene as two farmers escorted a man into the station bound with about fifty feet of rope tied to his body to pin his arms. W. T. Mahem of Brightwood area reported a nocturnal visitor to his barn. The prisoner claimed the name Elipeer from 202 Cushion Street and was charged with a vile crime.

Corrigan W. T. Mahem Brightwood Mahem Eli Peer Cushion Street

Man Suffering Carbolic Poisoning After Jealousy Row

George W. Jesse of 582 Indiana avenue was taken to City Hospital after a self inflicted carbolic acid poisoning. He claimed jealousy drove his act and said his wife habitually went out at night. His wife disputed the motive. By 2 AM his recovery remained uncertain.

George W. Jesse Indiana Avenue

One Boy Hurt by Another at Parry Cart Works

Willie Shafer, employed at Parry cart works, was assaulted yesterday afternoon by a fellow boy. Last night his condition was reported critical to police. The assailant could not be located by authorities.

Willie Shafer Parry Cart Works

Missing West Indianapolis man Charles Scheid sought

Charles Scheid of 41 Birch avenue West Indianapolis is reported missing since Thursday. Police say he is slightly demented and the sole breadwinner for a destitute family.

Charles Scheid Birch Avenue Indianapolis

Exhibit at Licber's showcases Lucy A. Wilson paintings

An exhibit at Lieber gallery this week features oil and watercolor works by Lucy A. Wilson. Sadie Weisburger and Tempe Tice will be displayed alongside the collection.

Lucy A. Wilson Sadie Weisenburger Tempe Tice Lieber

Joints Close Under City Officials Order

In Topeka on March 15 nearly all the taverns closed after a conference between Mayor Parker Chief of Police Donovan and City Attorney Spencer. Acting on a Supreme Court upheld liquor law ruling and followable advice from the mayor the police chief ordered the closures.

Topeka Kan Donovan Parker Spencer Supreme Court

Repairs Restart at Bauer Window Glass Works

Repairs are complete at Bauer window glass works in Eaton and production is set to resume on Monday following a burst incident earlier this week. A Dig investigation noted the cause of the blast and work will continue to restore full operations at the facility.

Madden Indianapolis

Secret Meeting Snatched by Window Ledge Reporter

A hotel lobby tale praises William E. Curtis, famed American newspaper correspondent. It recounts how he once crawled along a window ledge at the Sherman House in Chicago to obtain a confidential Cook County Democratic committee report, lying hidden as rain fell, recording notes.

English William E. Curtis America Curtis Toledo Blaine Cook County Democratic Committee Sherman House Chicago

Boer Envoy Dr Muller Visits Amid Boer Sympathy in City

Dr Hedrik Muller diplomatic representative of the Orange Free State in Europe meets Boers in Indianapolis and stays at the Columbia Club after visiting Boston and Washington where he met President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay. He seeks no U S intervention or mediation and will speak at the Propylaeum at 3 pm. He will also attend St Patrick's day events and a Friendly Sons banquet at the Denison Hotel. Local Free Trade League figures and officials are listed, and Rep Landis is slated for renomination at Kokomo.

Hedrik Muller Europe Orange Free State Columbia Club Muller Boston Washington Roosevelt Hay United States Propylaeum Tomlinson Hall Denison

Miller and Storms Attend Denison Hotel Event

Charles W. Miller, candidate for attorney general, and Daniel E. Storms, candidate for secretary of state, were at the Denison Hotel last night.

Charles W. Miller Daniel E. Storms Denison Hotel

Winchester Progressives Rally for Traction Site

Greenville Muncie Traction Co offers to locate power house and car barns in Winchester if five acres are donated and a cooling tower erected. Citizens raise funds rapidly, Commercial Club pledges and secures eight acres, leaving a balance for additional factory site. A mass meeting is planned to decide on extending the Commercial Club and pursuing growth.

Indianapolis Journal Winchester Ind Greenville-Muncie Traction Company Commercial Club Coats Traction Company

Kipling Prayer Cited by Yale Bishop on Robust Faith

Bishop Brewster of Connecticut tells Yale students Rudyard Kipling showed masculine robust faith in illness. A nurse heard Kipling say Now I lay me down to sleep and he added I want my heavenly Father. The story illustrates the strength behind Kipling's writings.

New York Sun Bishop Brewster Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Yale Rudyard Kipling New York Kipling Mr. Kipling Ae University

Lackey's Horse Auction Ends With Strong Prices

Cambridge City Ind March 16 The Lackey sale closes with praise for top stock and buyers after a five day auction where 418 horses sold for 101 805 with an average near 245. Many horses were under groomed from winter pastures. next sale set for mid March 1903 with numerous high price lots listed including Mabel G Baron Tae and Charley among others.

Indianapolis Journal Cambridge City Ind Vate Lackey A. W. Gordon Toledo G. m. Mabel G A. L. Stevenson Findlay J. B. Burrows Decatur Ill E. G. Baron- Tae F. P. Layman Gettysburg A. Co D. Jones Greenville B. m. Helen D. F. Walters Straughns John P. Duncan Burlington Bay Mare Blair & Baker Indianapolis A. C. Turner Ross Bermuda A. C. Jewell Lexington W. C. Marshall Dayton Richmond Bik M. Woodland Bell G. W. Hale Cincinnati C. Norris Rushville S. G Discovery A. R. Best Lima Pat Code B. G. Charley W. A. Walters A. ©. Turner Frank S. Gordon Robert Mac F. C. Carmony Benjamin & Co Dunreith the Lear Essence George Huggins Montpelier C. E. Westover Lewisville A. W. Brown Spiceland Maynard French Glendale B. m. Sembrick J. W. Curry South Solon B. S. Pat W. W. Edwards Newtown B. m. Mise Hedges James J. Mee E. C. Deardorff G. Billy D J. D. Wessner Redkey River Valley Farm Warren Wiltwood Ladoga Charles Burker Shirley Charlie B J. Click S. Saint Kennard R. F Ruth S David Templeton W. Barr G. Moses Charles Cristman Willard Beeson Bentonville

Our French Critics in Paris and American reception

The Washington Star contrasts Paris criticism of Prince Henry’s U.S. visit with American performance individuals. It argues that Jefferson, Washington, Madison, and Monroe valued ceremony, style, and travel, rejecting the notion of crude rusticity, and notes Lafayette’s reception drew admiration, not flunkeyism, while acknowledging enduring foreign critique of receptions for foreign dignitaries.

Washington Star Paris Temps Today Prince Henry United States Jefferson Franklin Washington America Atlantic Madison Monroe Fathers of the Republic Mount Vernon Monticello Kaiser Hohenzollern Christendom Lafayette Napoleon Fayette

Knockout Drop in a New York Evening Post Tale

A suggestive scene unfolds as Adriana asks for the evening out from her mistress. Mister Johnson is in the kitchen while giggles spread, and consent with a prior warning to return before eleven is noted, shaping a light, risque vignette.

New York Evening Post Adriana Mister Johnson Giggles

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