Departures by Chicago Burlington & Quincy to raise engineer standards
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy will adopt strict new hiring rules for firemen to boost education levels. Applicants must be physically fit, meet height and weight limits, pass twenty questions in arithmetic history and accident response, and be 21 to 28 years old. Preference goes to those with higher school grades or railroad experience. A fireman must serve at least two and a half years and log 125,000 miles before any promotion. The move aims to elevate engineers’ educational standing amid broader rail news on expansion and labor talks.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
oMeers
Ork
Ths
Earnings Review For Big Four And Peoria & Eastern Railroads
In the second week of March the Big Four earned $319,232.67, down from last year by $81,? and the first half of March brought $624,456.12, down $15,142.90 from the prior corresponding period. The Peoria & Eastern earned $90,600 in week two, up $33,906.26, with two weeks totaling $2,340.72, down $3,265.54 from the prior year.
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Peoria & Eastern Road
Rail and freight executives plan changes across lines
Joseph Rameey leads Wabash at Aiken while Milton Knight tours Bermuda and W. H. McDoel travels from the South to New York then Chicago. Indiana Hiinels & Iowa adds six engines and several cabooses as business grows. Southeastern Passenger Association reelects Joseph Richardson of Atlanta as chairman in Charleston. Kansas City official Harry Hamilton named contracting freight agent at Chicago. J. D. Wall visits his Western home after 30 years with the Wabash. Menon to run a Knights of Pythias excursion to China. B. F. Horner heads to California to appoint reps in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton and Lake Erie & Western align with electric-line rates from Lima to western Ohio, with further fare cuts in view. C. F. Franklin named general manager of Toledo & Western. T. P. Shantz considered for Colorado Fuel and Iron traffic post. George Gould expands influence to Denver & Rio Grande to protect Missouri Pacific through business. Crane of the Wabash receives note from Gould on a new 15 000 mile Eastern extension folder. Grain classification changes effective April 1 raise carload weight by 6.44 pounds. Panhandle, P F&C, and B&O freight remains heavy. Pittsburg division sees 73 through freights in a day. Pennsylvania offices move to Union Station. lines boast finest facilities. Right of way secured for Asheville to Rutherfordton rail line in Rutherford county North Carolina. mentions New South and Asheville.
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Mellen
Northern Pacific
J. D. Farrell
Pacific Coast Company
Santa Fe
Arizona
California
Bakersfield
Barstow
Mojave Desert
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie & Western
Fort Wayne
Connersville
Big Four
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
EB. Schaff
Cincinnati
General Arbitration Committee
Lansing
Mich
Grand Rapids & Chicago Railway Company
Capital
Kent
Allegan
van Buren
Berrien
Kalamazoo
Michigan
St. Joseph
Benton Harbor
South Haven
Paul Morton
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Colorado & Southern Railway Company
Morton
Evansville & Terre Haute
Chicago & Eastern
Ilinois
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
New Haven & Hartford
Meriden
Conn
F. Maroney
Baltimore & Ohio
Erie
Maroney
Burlington & Quincy
Michigan Central
Baltimore & Co
Wiliam Hodgdon
Cleveland
Akron & Columbus
Columbus
William Miner
Hodgdon
Ohio & Mississippi
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie Railroad
R. M. Rodgers
George H. Denton
Muncie
Richmond
Besler
Central Association of Allroad
St. Louis Railway Club
Northwestern Association
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
American Railway Engineering Association
Joseph Rameey
Wabash
Aiken
D. C
Milton Knight
Bermudas
W. H. McDoel
Monon
South
Indiana
Hiinels & Iowa
Southeastern Passenger Association
Charleston
Ss. C
Joseph Richardson
Atlanta
Harry Hamilton
Kanawha Dispatch
Toledo
J. D. Wall
New York Central
Western
Menon
Knights of Pythias
China
B. F. Horner
Nickel Plate
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Hamilton & Dayton
Lima
C. F. Franklin
Ohio Southern
Toledo, St. Louis & Western
Toledo & Western
T. P. Shantz
Indiana, Ilinois & Iowa Railroad
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
George Gould
Denver & Rio Grande
Missouri Pacific
Crane
Goulds
Panhandle
Pittsburg
The
Union Station
Asheville
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
Newsee
New School for Girls Rumor in Indianapolis
Rumor recalls a proposed new women's school in Indianapolis with a higher education oriented curriculum. Rev J Cumming Smith is named as behind the project, claims of nearly completed plans circulate, but Mr Smith declines to comment on the movement or confirm involvement.
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Rev. J. Cumming Smith
Indianapolis
J. Cumming Smith
Palm reader Silenzio to speak at Girla Classical School
City notes report a palm reader named Silenzio staying at the Denison will give a talk at Girla Classical School tomorrow evening on palmistry evolution from ancient Chaldean history to modern times. Unity Circle tea set for 2 30 to 5 30 tomorrow at 14290 North Delaware Street. Admission 10 cents. Mrs Maud Ballington Booth misses Y M C A lecture due to illness.
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Silenzio
Denison
Girla’ Classical School
Maud Ballington Booth
Y. M
Miley Avenue
Washington Street
Delaware
Court Streets
Policeman Killed in Feud Aftermath in Tennessee
Knoxville news reports Police man Thomas Howard was killed this afternoon by brothers of Monroe County, amid the Jones Howard McGhee feud now about three years old. The incident adds a grim chapter to the long local dispute and prompts renewed calls for peace and justice.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Thomas Howard
Joshue Aeet
Monroe County
Old Case Reopened In Indiana Probate Court
Andrew Patterson, who went to Kansas with his sister four months ago to settle a litigation, returned to Indianapolis and filed a petition in the Probate department to be restored to sanity with a jury trial. Hearing set for April. Formerly confined at the Insane Hospital. Wife as guardian resigned amid property disputes. Judge Walker intervened amid contention. guardianship to Nickerson. Patterson to Kansas with sister. His return revived the litigation.
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Andrew Patterson
Kansas
Indianapolis
Walker
F. J. van Vorhis
Henry Warrum
William Patterson
van Vorhis
Warrum
Pattersons
Nickerson
Patterson
Edenharter
Divorce Granted To Mrs Miller After Contested Case
Judge Leathers granted Dorothy Miller a divorce from John E Miller after a trial in which accusations against Dorothy’s sister and her husband, Fred Lohrman, were explored. The court found Lohrman faithful to his trust over the Reinhardt estate and awarded Dorothy the decree for cruel treatment and habitual drunkenness. The couple had lived together only three weeks.
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Leathers
Dorothy Miller
John E. Miller
Miller
Fred Lohrman
Lohrman
Dr. Reinhardt
Town Marshals Sued For False Arrest And Assault
William D. Jones sues Theodore F. Huber John Moore G W Hamaker Harvey Coons John Cain H R McDonald and B E Bowers for 100 damages over an alleged false arrest and assault. Jones claims Cain and Huber, with Jones jailed in Marion and Clinton counties, arrested him without a signed warrant and used force. Separately Mary C Gilbert administratrix sues Union Traction Co for 10000 damages over her husband William H Gilbert’s death after a trolley loop incident in Indianapolis to Anderson.
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William D. Jones
Theodore F. Huber
John Moore
G. W. Hamaker
Harvey Coons
John Cain
H. R. McDonald
B. E. Bowers
Huber
Irvington
Cain
Kirklin
Clinton County
Indiana
Jones
Elizabeth Jones
Marion County
Trs
Mary C. Gilbert
William H. Gilbert
Union Traction Company
Traction Company
Indianapolis
Anderson
Fall Creek
Suit Over Obstructed View After Alley Pole Incident
Tillman Mitchell sues Central Union Telephone Company for 1000 damages claiming a street view was blocked by a pole at the mouth of an alley near Douglass street. He alleges he was struck by the fire chief's buggy while leaving the alley and injured. The company is charged with negligence in placing the pole.
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Tillman Mitchell
Central Union Telephone Company
Douglass Street
Appellate Court Reverses In Baker v Hancock Suit
Four appellate judges rule the lower court erred in Henry W. Bakers suit against Dr George Hancock over medicines claimed to have eaten off the end of Bakers nose. Two judges dissent, upholding the lower ruling.
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Henry W. Baker
George 8. Hancock
Baker
Wiley and Robinson
Trowbridge Files Bankruptcy Petition in Lebanon
J F Trowbridge of Lebanon filed a bankruptcy petition yesterday showing liabilities of 74 dollars and assets totaling 1 346 dollars.
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J. F. Trowbridge
Lebanon
Superior Court Damages Dismissed and Costs in Multiple Cases
In 2-Vinson Carter court Nelson Wells v Indianapolis Street Railway Company damages dismissed with costs. John H. Cranor v George McD Ober et al dismissed with costs. Capital National Bank v Indianapolis Lounge Company finding for cross-complainant W. a Quick and surety for Stechhan. Stechhan to be first exhausted. judgment for costs. Indiana Mortgage Loan Company v Leonard C. Blaisdell foreclosure and costs. Wolf Lowenthal v Eva B. McElwaine trial by court. CIRCUIT COURT Henry Clay Allen judge partition in ter Rausch v John Rausch et al commissioner's sale report approved and deed confirmed.
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Superior Court
Vinson Carter
Nelson Wells
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
John H. Cranor
George
Leonard C. Blaisdell
Arefendant
Wolf Lowenthal
Eva
McElwaine
Henry Clay Allen
Ter Rausch
John Rausch
Court Actions and New Suits Filed in Indiana Courts
Commissioner approved fees and distributions totaling $2,957.99, with final discharge of the trust. Receivership reports approved. receiver fees set at $25.52. New suits filed include Tillman Mitchell vs Central Union Telephone for $10,000 in damages, and several divorce and damages cases in Superior and Circuit Courts.
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William L. Taylor
Sterling Accident Insurance Company
Commercial Travelers’ Association of Indiana
Mary F. Hisaion Et al
Interpleader
Tillman Mitchell
The
Central Union Telephone Company
Superior Court
Mattie Jones
John W. Jones
Frederick Walters
Margaret Walters
Mary C. Gilbert
the Union Traction Company
William D. Jones
Theodore F. Huber
Circuit Court
Supreme Court and Appellate Court Docket Summary
A dense list of Indiana appellate and supreme court cases with docket numbers, parties, and dispositions. Notable items include Brown vs Sullivan dismissed, Water and Light Co. vs Walsh petition to advance denied, and several reverse or record assignments across Lake, Madison, Knox, and other counties. See entries for Hosea H. Ristine, Muncie Natural Gas Co. v City of Muncie, and City of Vincennes v Thuis.
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Supreme Court
Brown
Sullivan
Madison 8
Monks
Water and Light Co
Walsh
Lake 3. C
Hosea H. Ristine
Dora Clements
Montgomery C
Appellee
Town of
Ladoga
Lake County Water and Light Co
Redmond D. Wells
Lake 8. C
the Muncie Natural Gas Co
City of
Muncie
Baker
Hancock
Webb
Vincennes
Thuis
Knox c. C
Wiley
Culver Cadets to Join Durbin Parade at Monument Dedication
Col. A F Fleet of Culver Military Academy met Governor Durbin to arrange Culver cadet participation in the state soldiers and sailors monument dedication on May 16. About 40 mounted troopers and a 22-man infantry battalion will attend, with a cadet camp possible with the National Guard. The academy plans new fireproof barracks for 100 more cadets and aims to obtain government revenue cutters as training ships, expanding naval and military instruction at Lake Maxinkuckee.
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A. F. Fleet
Culver Military Academy
Lake Maxinkuckee
Culver
Durbin
Kentucky
National Guard
Indianapolis
Fleet
West Point
Congress
United States
Washington
Revenue Cutter Service
Birds Begin to Sing Delicate Spring Poem Verse
The poem speaks of lingering snow and mist on a gray sea as signs of approaching spring. Bare trees and fields awaken with small graceful hints while prophetic birds anticipate the season. Marianne Farningham notes brave snowdrops guiding the way, with people awaiting the day when gardens bloom.
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Frountalsi
Crete
Ivan Saat
Marianne Farningham
Finances of Irvington After Annexation Controversy Stirs
Irvings ton's post annexation details show treasurer surrendering funds to Controller Breuning and presenting a May 18 191 to March 19 192 statement. Two temporary loans totaling 2900 were noted, with receipts 10235.70 and expenditures 10020. City Attor ney opinion expected on whether street improvement contract can be assumed. Police and fire protection plans to be announced, with two patrolmen and a chemical company envisaged.
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Irvington
D. D. Pike
Capital National Bank
Breunig
Joss
Board of Safety
City Board settles curb side sidewalk dispute
The Board of Works has ordered cement sidewalks next to the curb along Capitol Avenue from New York Street to Tenth Street. City Engineer Nelson polled property owners, 23 favored curb side walks while 22 preferred the line with the property, and the board sided with the curb option. Remonstrances may be filed within ten days.
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Capitol Avenue
New York Street
Tenth Street
Board of Works
Nelson
City electrician urges controls on electrolysis damage risk
George M. Holderman told the Board of Works that water mains and gas pipes are damaged by electrolysis from street railway return currents. He urged future contracts require devices to eliminate earth leakage, proposing a double overhead trolley system or an underground copper conductor to prevent explosions and save power.
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City
George M. Holderman
Board of Works
Holderman
Petition signers misled on Indianapolis Interurban terminal request
Co. W. J. Parker and twelve others say they signed a petition in error for the Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company. They believed it asked the board to reduce streetcar fare from five to three cents on all interurban lines. The Board of Works will rule within ten days on the terminal company's franchise request and may set a hearing date. they invite anyone with information or objections to be heard.
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W. J. Parker
Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company
Board of Works
Sweepers tested on North Meridian street by Marion County Construction Company
The Marion County Construction Company deployed about six new sweepers on North Meridian street to test their usefulness. The trial, witnessed by the Board of Works, was a success and praised by members for keeping streets cleaner. Councilman Billingsley to introduce an ordinance for licensed scales, weights and measures. inspector salary pending still.
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Marion County Construction Company
Meridian Street
Board of Works
Selbert
Billingly
Billingsley
City improvements and street work plans listed
Papers ordered for curb extensions on Tenth street from Fort Wayne avenue to Massachusetts avenue and for opening Whittier place from Lowell avenue to the corporation line. Permission sought to grade under private contract the alley behind 1890 and 1832 Arrow avenue. Brick roadway north of Tenth street and cement walks on the east side of Highland avenue from Michigan street to Sturm avenue.
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Tenth Street
Fort Wayne Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Whittier Place
Lowell Avenue
Corporation Line
Arrow Avenue
Arsenal Avenue
Highland Avenue
Michigan Street
Sturm Avenue
Indiana Capital Opens Several New Corporations in State
The Marion and Goshen Street railway Company of North Manchester filed articles of incorporation with $10,000 capital to operate electric street railways linking Marion, Wabash, North Manchester, Warsaw and Goshen. Other filings include Perfection Broom Company with $5.00 capitalization, Jonesboro Commercial Club, Troy Telephone Company of Perry County with $10,000, Lewis Gunckle Harlan Company in Union City, and Ohio and Indiana Company from Maine with $1,000,0000 capital, with Logansport as Indiana branch. Indiana receives $1,000 fee.
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Marion and Goshen
Frank R. Lay
Arthur H. Byfield
Henry C. Churchman
Jonesboro Commercial Club
Capital
Fred Schroeder
Amos L. Cray
Ancil R. Harris
Elmer E. Friedtine
Burtney W. Schafer
Charles W. Horne
de Witt Carter
Troy Telephone Company
Perry County
John Backer
Peter Backer
O. J. Baertick
Lewis Gunckle-Harlan Company
Union City
H. B. Lewis
Charles J. Gunckle
Shirley W. Harlan
Ohio
Indiana
Maine
Logansport
Capitol Avenue and Associated Streets Public Works Actions
Final action taken to cement walks along Capitol Avenue from New York Street to Tenth Street and along Downey Street from East Street to Edgewood Street. Curbing and walks planned on Capitol Avenue from Tenth to Sixteenth. Final action deferred for grading first alley north of Minnesota Street and bituminous pavement on Southeastern Avenue. Appraisements ordered. grading and graveling on Olney Street and the south side of Nineteenth Street. Cement walks on North Street from Massachusetts Avenue to East Street and Springdale Place from Oriental Street to the alley east of Oriental Street. Petitions filed for Norwood Street paving, Washington Street sidewalks, Montana Street improvements, and brick roadway on first alley north of Walnut Street. Cement walks on south side of North Street from Senate Avenue to Missouri Street. Pennsylvania Street from Eighteenth to Nineteenth. both sides of Tenth Street from Tibbs Avenue to Holmes Avenue and south side to first alley cent of King Street. Asphalt road.
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Capitol Avenue
New York Street
Tenth Street
Downey Street
East Street
Edgewood Street
Sixteenth Street
Minnesota Street
Olive Street
Linden Street
State Avenue
Rural Street
Olney Street
Twenty-fifth Street
Ane Street
Nineteenth Street
Hillside Avenue
L. BE. & W. Railway
North Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Springdale Place
Oriental Street
Norwood Street
Meridian Street
Russell Avenue
Washington Street
Central Avenue
Maple Street
Irvington
Montana Street
Sheldon Street
First Alley
Walnut Street
Illinois Street
Senate Avenue
Missouri Street
Pennsylvania Street
Eighteenth Street
Tibbs Avenue
Holmes Avenue
King Street
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