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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1902

Page

2

Holt stock farm expands to 542 acres with new 5000 dollar barn

Sterling R. Holt has added 122 acres to his Maywood area stock farm, bringing total to 542 acres. A new $5,000 horse barn, modern feed systems, and a 55 foot high hydraulic water tank power a half mile training track. Planned blue and river bottom fields will raise corn and support horses and cattle. Two rail lines promise a nearby station Rex Americus within 600 feet of the barn, linking to Indianapolis Union. Holt already owns 2000 dollars in horses and cattle and expects further investment from breeding.

Sterling R. Holt Win- Winnings Maywood Mr. Holt Holt

Local Firms Form New Corporations in Tipton and Michigan City

Adams Fence Company of Tipton incorporated with capital 310.0 plans to build a large factory for iron works. Indiana Steamship Company and Chicago Steamship Company file articles of incorporation, offices in Michigan City, with capital 300. Maxim Building Company to erect city office buildings with directors Charles W. Mitch J. W. Maxim Frank Bundy and others. Citizens Mutual Telephone Company forms with capital stock 20 to establish a telephone exchange in town. directors C. P. Potts Nixon KE B. Huxford J. A. Hughes B. H. Davis.

Adams Fence Company Tipton John T. Adams Charles Grisemer James Broderick Indiana Steamship Company Indiana Indiana Steamship Com Chicago Steamship Company Mies Michigan City William William G. Kieth Robert J.im George K. Marey J. F. Gal Citizens’ Mutual Telephone Company C. P. Potts Nixon KE. B. Huxford J. A. Hughes B. H. Davis

Two Appointments Made by Governor Durbin

Governor Durbin yesterday named B. Davis of Terre Haute to the State Board of Charities. Davis, a lawyer and former Terre Metropolitan Police Board member, fills a vacancy created when John Fr. Elder did not seek reappointment due to other business. Durbin also appointed Charles Rt. to fill a police commissioners vacancy. Both appointees are described as reputable local professionals.

Durbin B. Davis Terre Haute State Board of Charities John FR. Elder Davis Terre Charles Rt

Property transfers and insurance firm note

William W. Baker sold a residence on North Illinois Street near Twenty-ninth to M. Compton for an unspecified amount. Garn sold Ox Street near Eleventh Street to Sarah for an unnamed figure. Kahn deeded to the Loring Company the factory block at Market and West streets. Siren, The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Com, a few profitable firms this year, reports careful risk selection and institution backing.

William W. Baker M. Compton Illinois Street Twenty-ninth Garn Ox Street Eleventh Street Sarah Kahn Loring Company Market and West Streets Indianapolis Fire Insurance Com

McKinley inspired novelist and Morgan Marion senate talk

Crawfordsville manufacturer Thomas V Maxedon has written The Crime of the Age inspired by McKinley s assassination He plans a May publication and sets Fleet Street Cleveland as the setting in four debates between a housewife Sallie and her anarchist husband The article also covers F T Singleton urging a Morgan Marion joint senator seat and local Republican campaigning with talk of future apportionment and potential candidates.

Thomas V. Maxedon Crawfordsville Denison William McKinley Maxedon Cleveland Mr. Maxedon Fleet Street Czolgocz Foreign Alliance Philippines F. T. Singleton Martinsville Morgan and Marion Counties Joss Morgan County Marion County State Senate Morgen County Morgan Owen County Johnson Brown County Fairbanks Beveridge Marion

Notable Democratic and Republican Leaders Stay Hotels in Indianapolis

Last night in Indianapolis saw a wave of political figures boarding at the Denison and English hotels. James P. Goodrich, chairman of the Republican State committee, planned to attend the Ninth district convention after trips through multiple districts. Democrats including John B. Stoll, a South Bend newspaper publisher, and P. H. McCormack of Columbus were noted guests at the Grand and Hotel English, alongside Mrs. Maurice Thompson and daughter of Crawfordsville visiting the city. Otto Gresham of Chicago lingered at Hotel English amid litigation in the Indiana Appellate Court.

James P. Goodrich Republican State Committee Denison Kokomo Otto Gresham Chicago English Indiana Appellate Court Charles Jor Shelbyville H. A. Ketcham L. M. Boda Bob” Boda Columbus John B. Stoll Indiana South Bend Maurice Thompson Crawfordsville Alice Old Vincennes P. H. McCormack Fourth District Grand Hotel C. J. Kollmeyer

Manhunt after street shooting leaves patrolman wounded

Captain Hyland was shot in a dawn attack while pursuing a burglar with a vest pocket 32 caliber revolver. Police offered a $10 reward for the burglar and for information leading to arrest, with more to be sought by the Board of Safety. Bell, the merchant policeman, was wounded but back at work. Hyland survived due to limited ammunition.

Martin Hyland Hyland Virginia Avenue Marion Trust Company Water Company Statehouse Pembroke Arcade Police Pension Fund Board Benjamin A. Bell Board of Safety Bell

Campaign Expenses And Minturn Bill Debate At Marion

Five primary candidates filed expense accounts with the county clerk detailing costs for Diehl Muir Rouse Sheets Moore and Minturn. Minturn mails a circular urging reform of primary law and a rigid spending cap. Marion County Medical Society discusses coroner candidate support, and a resolution is tabled.

E. H. Diehl Oran Muir Harry E. Rouse Fred W. Sheets Dewitt Moore Marion County Medical Society John Kolmer

TERMINAL MEN PERSIST IN DRIVE FOR FRANCHISE

Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company leaders vow to push a terminal franchise despite Board of Works resistance and may appeal to voters in city campaigns. A. L. Mason argues a 3 cent fare benefits citizens, while opposing Ohio street obstruction. Board expects a decision in two or three weeks as premium fund grows from new members.

Indianapolis Board of Works Indianapolis Street Railway Company Charles Finley Smith J. W. Chipman Mr. Chipman Chipman Smith The Terminal Company William G. Irwin Hugh J. McGowan Greenwood Company Roass Augustus L. Mason Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company Central Traction Company of Indiana 8. E. Rauh Interurban Terminal Company Central Company Rauh Central Traction Company Central Lebanon Mason Ohio Street Terminal Lewis C. Walker

Indiana Hereford Breeders Form State Association

About one hundred Hereford breeders and dealers met in the Indiana Statehouse and launched the Indiana Hereford Breeders Association. Officers named include President Clem Graves and Secretary C E Amsden. the group aims to promote the breed, support premiums at fairs, and build backing from the national association for Indiana exhibits. National officers declined to answer when asked about premium backing and future support.

State Board of Agriculture Statehouse Indiana Hereford Breeders’ Association Clem Graves Bunker Hill F. Ludebaker Warren C. E. Amsden Shelbyville F. L. Studebaker Frank Knaves Attica Walter Hadley Danville H. S. Watson Edinburg Indiana van Atta Knaves National Hereford Association David Wallace National Association Indiana Hereford Association Naional

South Side Citizens Hear Heating Plant Fund Drive

A meeting last night at the engine house on Prospect Street heard committee reports soliciting stock for a heating and lighting plant for the South Side. Several thousands of dollars were subscribed and the motion carried to let the committee continue its work. Another meeting is set for next Tuesday night at the same location.

South Side Prospect Street

First Vacant Lots on North Delaware Sold by Indiana Trust

The first vacant lots on North Delaware and Alabama streets between Twenty third and Twenty fifth streets along Fall Creek are offered for sale by Indiana Trust Company. Payments of 10 dollars per month with 5 percent interest per year. Prospective buyers urged to promptly call for plats and papers from Robert Martindale at the Indiana Trust Company office.

Delaware Alabama Fall Creek Indiana Trust Company Jane Robert Martindale

Women push mayor to close winerooms

A delegation of women led by Mrs. W. H. Hart and others met Mayor Bookwalter to press for closing winerooms and restricting wine sales in restaurants. The mayor said the notorious are suppressed but quiet venues resist closure and he would study Chicago authorities’ approach while in the city. The group praised his crackdown on gamblers.

Bookwalter W. H. Hart Ovid Butler Jameson John 8. Tarkington John H. Holliday Lew Wallace Mary A. Moody Rebecca George Chicago

Irvington Annex Sparks City Debt Transfer Fight

City Controller Breunig questions Irvington era contracts after annexation. He suspects one award by the old Town Board to John Moore for brick crossings and other works was invalid, delaying a street improvements contract. The matter ties to assumed debt and bond details totaling 19000 dollars, plus transfer of board room belongings to Indianapolis.

Irvington Joss Breunig Indianapolis Hay John Moore Ritter Avenue Laymen Avenue Emerson Avenue Burgess Avenue Washington Street Layman Street Moore

Gold Brick Exhibit Stirs Interest in Indianapolis Window

A jeweler on North Illinois street displays a gold brick valued at 214.66 dollars. Made from ore from Northern Star mines near Dixie Idaho, the brick weighs three-fourths by one and one eighth by two inches and comes from twenty five tons of scrap ore. The mine stock is held by Indianapolis residents H D Yoder of Blanton Milling Company as president and Henry S Rominger of Indianapolis Fancy Grocery as secretary-treasurer. The brick, shown for a week, has drawn several hundred inquiries though the company has no stock for sale.

Illinois Street Northern Star Dixie Idaho Lis Indianapolis H. D. Yoder Blanton Milling Company Henry S. Rominger Indianapolis Fancy Grocery Company

YMCA Junior Camp Plans Lofty Outing

Secretary Northcott of the Y M C A junior department has arranged a two week summer camp starting June 21 near Broad Ripple on White River. About sixty boys are expected, with the steamer Sunshine making three trips daily. Bertram C. Day of Wabash College will lecture, Rev F O Beck will give stereopticon lectures, and city cartoonists will present drawings.

Northcott Broad Ripple White River Sunshine

State Geologist Blatchley Report Not Printed This Year

Report by State Geologist Blatchley will not be printed this year as the State Board of Printing deems funds insufficient to cover costs. Governor Durbin has held the manuscript for two weeks, with State Auditor Hart advocating biennial printing. The 1911 Blatchley report includes a mineral waters treatise, a study of oolitic limestone south of Lawrence by Dr. George H. Ashley, and mine inspector and oil and gas supervisor notes.

Blatchley Lawrence George H. Ashley

Catholic Teacher Burned While Extinguishing School Fire

Sister Basiliscus of SS Peter and Paul School on Pennsylvania Street sustained severe burn injuries to her hands yesterday morning while dousing a blaze sparked by a lamp used in school decoration. A lace curtain caught fire from the lamp, but she managed to extinguish the flames.

St. Basiliscus SS. Peter and Paul Pensylvania Street

Frank Murphy Arrest Warrant In Kidnaping Case In Frankfort

A warrant was issued for Frank Murphy on charges of kidnapping his own daughter Devita six, following his attempt to take her from Mrs. Josie Murphy. Police traced him to 1105 Olive street where the child was found with Mrs. Murphy and her mother. The divorce had been granted in Clinton County Circuit Court just over a year earlier and local excitement followed the disappearance.

Frankfort Frank Murphy Josie Murphy Murphy Home Heating and Lighting Company Devita Nixon Clinton County

Central Association session closes with elections and lectures

The Central Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers held its session at North Congregational Church. Morning reports from churches were presented. Addresses by Rev. H. R. Williams Rev. R. S. Osgood and C. J. Buchanan covered church obligations. In the afternoon "A Woman's Hour" led by Mrs. E W Murray and Mrs. B King featured talks by Rev. Levi White and Rev. Dr. Bartel. Thomas Smith elected chairman and C W Helt clerk. Last night Rev. F D Curtis gave a lecture on Home Missionary Fields.

Central Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers North Congregational Church H. R. Williams Osgood C. J. Buchanan E. W. Murray B. King Levi White Bartel Thomas Smith C. W. Helt D. Curtis

Seaton's Hat Store to Chicago Return Train Offer

An advertisement lists travel to Chicago and back for 3.75 and 83.75, with a special Thursday March 2% train from Union Station and 3% West Washington street. Tickets may be bought at Union Station and West Washington street. return included through Saturday. Also promotes oats, insurance, brass works, optics, harness, and various local services.

Union Station West Washington Street

Single Stone Diamond Rings at Bargain Prices

We offer a beautiful assortment of diamond rings from $50 to $80. Stones come from a special large jet and the price will move quickly. Inspect and see why our offerings are tempting and unequaled for the money.

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