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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

New York 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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