Ransford Dies After Long Noted Wisconsin Career
William P. Ransford of Laporte dies after a long varied life in Nebraska Territory Colorado mining and Wisconsin insurance. Born Norwich New York September 7 1781 he moved westward as a merchant and landowner and later returned to Laporte where he joined the Masons and was active in Republican public affairs. Funeral set for tomorrow with widow Nettie Ransford known in Masonic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Ransford
Norwich
N. Y
Laporte
Northwest
Nebraska
Colorado
Plains
Pion
Ransford
Masonic Offim Laporte
Old School
Nettie Rane
Order of the Star
Maand
Rane
Beefsteak Dinner Planned at Columbia Club Saturday
A beefsteak dinner is set for Saturday night at the Columbia Club with 60 oclock start. Invitations misdated march 29 have been corrected and the first hundred accepted guests will receive precedence. A. Hunt chairs the event committee and accepts can be left at the club or mailed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Club
Ent
A E. Hunt
Hotel lobby gleanings on McCutcheon new novel title
Lafayette reports George Barr McCutcheon plans a serialized new novel to magazine readers before book form. A woman holds the secret title, a young typist critiqued the manuscript after copying it. The author teased a surprise payment if she could guess the title, which she did not disclose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
George Bare McCutcheon
Graystark
McCutcheon
Indianapolis
Hope for Fourth District Republicans Gains Ground
Nathan Powell of Madison predicts a future Republican member of Congress from Indiana's Fourth district despite its long Democratic lean. He cites proposed steam rail lines and interurban routes to boost progress and shift voters, while noting a growing Republican interest in Jefferson County's legislative races. Powell hints at potential runs for statewide offices but avoids firm commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Nathan Powell
Madison
English
Powell
Indiana
House of Representatives
Itg
Fourth
Jefferson
Edward 8. Roberts
Marcus R. Sulzer
Holman
Hussey
Roseberry
Daniel E. Storms
Conditions in Nicaragua and Indiana Leaders
Charles T. Manning, a Nicaragua resident since 1892, discussed coffee and rubber plantations backed by Indiana capital, with about 1,300 acres and over 500,000 coffee trees. Rubber yielded 165,000 pounds last season. this year about 20666 pounds. He praises Nicaragua’s government and health resorts near Lake Nicaragua. Andrew J. Clark notes Vanderburgh County Republicans plan a secretive April 16 primary using election paraphernalia. George B. Lockwood will head the Republican state committee press bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Manning
Nicaragua
Spencer House
States
Manning
Richmond
Ind
Indiana Capital
United States
Matagalpa
Central America
Congress
Indianapolis
Marion County
Andrew J. Clark
Evaneville
Denison
Clark
Vanderburg County
Joss
Cats
George B. Lockwood
Republican State Committee
Notable guests at local hotels headline region visits
In town last J. M. Wanfleet of Elkhart was a guest at the Denison. M. Herzog and wife of Covington stayed at the Grand. William Rider, prominent Waynetown citizen, attended the Spencer last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wanfleet
Elkhart
Denison
M. Herzog
Covington
William Rider
Waynetown
Spencer
Boy Takes Laudanum After Despondency Fight
Fred Humphrey twenty one living at 2 South East Street was taken to City Hospital last night with laudanum poisoning. He had been at hospital a week and left two days ago. Family says he attempted suicide to avoid Police Court. He was stabbed in the back two weeks ago and later jailed but sent to hospital. Detectives sought him recently. he is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Humphrey
South East Street
Two Rockwood workers injured in strike assault at plant
Police rushed to the Rockwood Manufacturing Company plant at State street and English avenue after a riot call last night. Foreman Joseph Born and machinist William Marschke were assaulted by striking molders and injured, with internal damage noted. Sixty-year-old Marschke and another employee identified as a long-time Rockwood worker were both hurt. A bystander, William McLaughlin, was arrested for drunkenness as officers dispersed the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Manufacturing Company
State Street
English Avenue
Taffe
Kruger
Corrigan
Kinney
Lancaster
Joseph Born
Born
William Marschke
Rockwood Company
Wiliam McLaughlin
Ash Street
Rockwood
Eee
South Side
Lexington Avenue
Enormous Transcript Filed in Muncie Gas Case
The Supreme Court clerk’s office saw one of the era’s largest filings as city lawyers submitted a 1201 page transcript detailing the record and errors in the Muncie Gas dispute. The case hinges on price legality, supply shortfalls, and an injunction over payments to the gas company. Edna Irvin, an eighteen year old, caused a stir at the Board of Health after entering to ask what was wrong. A pesthouse-bound patient was reported, and a vaccination order was issued for Encaustic tile works employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Manning
Panama Road
Panama Railroad
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Rivas
Nicaragua
Stubbert
Old Maritime Canal Company
United States
Supreme Court
Muncie
Rose
Edna Irvin
Board of Health
Iroin
Nineteen Republicans file detailed campaign expenses
Nineteen Republican nominees for the recent primary filed itemized expense statements with the county clerk. Only one, Charles B. Rockwood, reported no campaign spending. Totals include printing, committee assessments, car fare, cigars, church donations, advertising, and other costs, with a national aggregate of $3,251 so far and 106 candidates still awaiting reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Rockwood
John Broom
John V. Parker
John A. Porter
Fremont Alford
the Criminal Court
Harry B. Stout
Justice of the Peace
John L. McMaster
the Superior Court
J. Harry Roberts
William H. Nickerson
Albert B. Carter
Election Board
Joseph H. Hayes
David J. Smock
R. Seguin
Edward S. R. Seguin
John McGregor
Thomas B. Spafford
Henry Clay Allen
Circuit Court
Charlies W. Brown
Pythians From Indianapolis Lead Interstate Meet
About 30 Knights of Pythias from Indianapolis travel to Chicago for a grand meeting. A special Monon train with 300 to 350 seats departs Union Station this morning. return tickets valid to Saturday night. Delegates from Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan join a picked Indiana team of 25 from Indianapolis Lodge No. ?, with mayor Bookwalter and George T. Bruenig among leaders. A grand parade and banquet are planned. about fifty Muncie Knights seek to join if seats allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Knights of Pythias
Chicago
Union Station
Monon Road
Indiana
Indianapolis Lodge
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Bookwalter
George T. Bruenig
Knights of Pythias Jubilee in Chicago Tomorrow
Knights of Pythias from Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Indiana will host a jubilee gathering in Chicago with hopes of twenty thousand guests. Senator Heveridge of Indians and Governor Lafolette of Wisconsin will be among those in attendance for initiation ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana
Heveridge
Lafolette
Fire Blazes Cause 33000 Dollar Loss With Insurance Aid
A fire damaged a company premises, with estimated losses of 33000 dollars. Insurance partially covered the cost, reducing the net impact.
Wallace Heller Severely Injured At Peoria & Eastern Yard
Wallace Heller a fireman on the Peoria and Eastern Railway had his left leg crushed below the knee yesterday afternoon at yards west of the river. He jumped from the engine to throw a switch and his foot was caught in the switch frog. The engine crew did not hear his cries until after the switch engine had struck him. The City Dispensary ambulance could not reach over West Washington street bridge and took a longer route to the wards. Heller bled heavily before arrival at the hospital where Dr. Hicks reduced the bleeding but could not stop it. He lives on Belmont avenue near Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Heller
Peoria & Eastern Railway
West Washington Street
Heller
Hicks
Belmont Avenue
Washington Street
Factory Site Addition Commercial Club Association to Be Incorporated
The Commercial Club Factory Association plans incorporation in days and has arranged to purchase ninety acres southeast of the city from Allen M Fletcher via Thomas Fletcher. Land will form factory sites and house lots with 200 lots selling at 200 each, proceeds aiding purchase and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen M. Fletcher
Commercial Club Factory Association
Thomas Fletcher
Belt Railroad
Raymond Street
Churchman and
State Avenues
Shelby
Prospect
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Justus C. Adams
James E. Cissette
Frank E. Gavin
Johns. Lazarus
Virginia Avenue
Missing H. C. Segur Sought by Creditors Across Cities
Creditors of H. C. Segur a known insurance solicitor seek his whereabouts. Hartford Life Insurance agents J. B. Redwine and G. B. Brewster. John Hancock agents C. P. Williams and E. E. Flickinger. Northwestern Mutual’s D. F. Swain. State Mutual’s E. G. Richie file complaints over a forged ten thousand dollar Hartford policy. Segur has been heard from in Nashville and Louisville after leaving Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Segur
J. B. Redwine
G. 8. Brewster
Hartford Life Insurance Company
C. P. Williams
E. E. Flickinger
John Hancock Insurance Company
D. F. Swain
Northwestern Mutual
E. G. Richie
State Mutual
Segeur
Hartford
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Nashville
Tenn
Louisville
Residence Properties Change Hands In City Transfers
William P. Hennah sold to Alice H. Heath a North Pennsylvania Street near Sixteenth Street property for 5500 dollars. George Grinsteiner, commissioner, deeded a Madison Avenue near Raymond Street property to Arthur W. Brown for 4925 dollars. Francis E. Miller purchased from Mes sa J. Cornelius a North Illinois Street near Walnut property for 4000 dollars. Albert Pierson sold to S. W. Perrott a corner of New Jersey and Twenty-first streets property for 8500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Hennah
Alice H. Heath
Pennsylvania Street
Sixteenth Street
George Grinsteiner
Madison Avenue
Raymond Street
Arthur W. Brown
Francis E. Miller
Messa J. Cornelius
Ilinois Street
Walnut
Albert Pierson
S. W. Perrott
New Jersey
Twenty-fist Streets
Center township property assessment rises with new buildings
Township Assessor Jefferson projects total property assessments in Center township including Indianapolis to rise by 4 000 000 over last year. He notes 3 000 000 of the increase comes from new buildings and improvements since last April, many are apartment houses. Irvington is excluded from the estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Center Township
Indianapolis
Irvington
Dunlap Hats at Seaton's Hat Store
Local advertisement lists Dunlap's celebrated hats at Seaton's Hat Store and mentions related goods including JANES'S Dustless Oats for horses, Sherman Decorating Co with paper hangings, and massage cream from Indianapolis Barber Supply Co at 37 East Ohio Street and 21 East Ohio Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Decorating Co
East
Ohio Street
Indianapolis
Charges Against Anne Pash in Theft and Burglary Case
Anna Pash, a colored woman, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Colbert and Hatser and charged with stealing $8 and about fifty dollars' worth of clothing from the residence of Thomas Williams at 1915 Lewis Street on Monday. She is also charged with burglary for entering the house during the family's absence by breaking a window. She confessed and has prior workhouse time on similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Pash
Colbert and
Hatser
Thomas Williams
Lewis Street
Realty Firm Purchases Corner Lot for 7500 Dollars
Ralston and Camden Hermac Martens bought the southeast corner of New Jersey and North streets from C. P. McDougall for 7500 dollars. Martens plans a tall building with design sketches to follow. The lot measures 5 feet by 10 feet. The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company posted a profit for 1901 and promotes select links and steady growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston & Camden
Hermac Martens
C. P. McDougall
New Jersey
North Streets
The
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Fire destroys Irvington home of Calvin Kuhn
A house in Irvington owned by Calvin Kuhn burned yesterday afternoon. Neighbors spotted the fire and removed much of the furniture before the blaze spread. The house was lost due to lack of a ladder while Mr Kuhn, recently injured in a runaway accident, was believed to be indoors. Fire department was not alerted promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Kuhn
Irvington
Mr. Kuhn
Rubn
Single Stone Diamond Rings at Bargain Prices
An advertisement promotes a display of single stone diamond rings priced from 50 to 80 dollars. The text claims superior quality for the money and notes a special large lot with prices set to move quickly. Potential buyers are invited to inspect the collection.
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Stockings
Onyx
East Washington Street
Raglan
Oxford
Qrateitenges
W. P. Ransford
Wulechner
George Barr McEtcheon
HOPE
Vanderberg
Prees Borean
Bingham of
Muccie
Rockwood Com
Pany
Joseph Bore
Muncie Natural Gas Company
K. 5. R. Segrain
Pythians
Munecle Knights of Pythias
Beveridge
Notabe
Muncie Knights
Commercial Club Association
H. A. Brown
T. B. Laycock
J. Q. van Winkle
H. P. Wasson
Moriarity
Rhodes
Mr. van Winkle
Dunlap
Seaton’s Hat Store
Eae
Janes
Leo Lando
Optimnn
Pennsylvania St
Anne Pash
Juliusc
San
the Starr Piano Company
Pemimw Wiwarnio Street
Havana
P. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
St. Louis
Union Made
Indianapolis Photo Supply CO
East Washington St
Kipp Brothers Co
Meridian Street
Ocean Steamers
QSS Co
West India Cruises
New
A. E
Bridge & CO
Broadway
A. Ahern
Sec’y
Quebec
Canada
Thos. Cook & Son
S. Clark St
dtamburg-American
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Hamburg
A. Victoria
F. Bismarck
Mary Deutschland
Columbis
Moltke
Waldersee
Pennsylvania
Hamburg-American Line
B’way
Frenzel Bros
A. Metzger
Agts
Salil
Edwin Jones
Putnam Av
Brooklyn, N.Y
Vienna Rolls
Joseph Taggart
Massachusetts Avenue
Vermont Street
Welsbach
C.w.meikel CO
Taylor Carpet Co
West
Washington St
Allegretti
Huder
Washington and
Pearson's Piano House
Rogers
Tabiewa Lilly & Stalnaker
Imperial Hotel
Capitol Avenue
Ohio Sts
Statehouse
SWM
John A. Weneltl
Ilinoia Street
Grand Hotel
Beka
TL Osterheld
W.l.douglas
Aker
L. Deglas
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.L
Brockton
Sanders Becker
Courthouse
C.aneshaensel & CO
Rouse & Mayhew Practical Opticians
Massachusetts
Woshington St
Noor
Suwwee
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