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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
2
52 inch broadcloths from American, German and Belgian weavers in every color and five qualities priced at 1, 1.50, 1.75, 2 and 3 dollars a yard. Mottled kerseys 56 inches wide offered as tailoring material in gray blue and beige tones at 1.75 dollars per yard.
Flint and green bottle manufacturers meeting at the Denison Hotel plans to raise prices across bottle types and to shut down plants for about four months from May to November. Leaders include F J Park of Wheeling as president, George M Lewis of Alton as vice president, and George W Yost of Bellville as secretary with R Breed of Marion as treasurer. the move aims to curb overstock and restore prices amid industry talks in Pittsburg and nationwide.
Assistant Adjutant General Smock lists regiments with flags in the Statehouse but missing president and secretary names. The report enumerates Mexican Civil Spanish war units with flags, plus regiments without flags in custody and those lacking leaders, including many numbered and cavalry units.
Leo Meyer, injured when he fell from a moving train en route to New York, has been blind since the accident though his doctors report he is improving. He was found unconscious in the snow beside the wreckage and has received the best medical care as friends fear the blindness may be permanent.
Detectives Kinney and Lancaster arrested Prank Willis alias Jaycox yesterday on grand larceny accusations. Willis allegedly stole about seven pounds of wire from Fareview poles belonging to the Street Railway Company. he reportedly served seven years for burglary in the penitentiary.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company was among the few firms to profit for the year. The insured risks are carefully selected and the institution shows assured growth.
Arthur J. Simpson, bookkeeper for Warman Black Chamberlain Company at Union stockyards, was arrested in Paoli Indiana and charged with forging a 34683.40 draft. Bond set at 2000, Simpson claims no theft and says the bank draft remains at Fletcher National Bank. Firm members refuse to discuss details as investigation continues and reports suggest larger defalcations may exist.
A joint committee of the Board of Trade Commercial Club and State Board of Agriculture met to review reports on sewage irrigation. Brockton Mass demonstrated a satisfactory system with healthy crops and easy disposal. Indianapolis plans potential action and a subcommittee was formed to draft legislative recommendations for the next General Assembly.
Willard H. May driver James K. O Day and Henry Meyer were arrested by Patrolman Winn and Bicycle Policemen Trimpe and Lowe for selling a load of hay short in weight. May delivered hay to Joseph Fonds at 54 Drake Street and collected 2,200 pounds. a scale ticket was used. Fonds alerted Winn who weighed the wagon at the city scales after unloading and reweighing. The scales showed 1080 pounds though May claimed Day supplied the ticket.
O Day phoned police HQ soon after May's arrest asking if a hay wagon was there. Told it was present he said he would send for it but was told only the owner could claim it. He was later found by bicycle police and jailed. Meyer implicated and arrested. Profit from the one load totaled $7.12.
A man unnamed and intoxicated fell from a saloon doorway on North Delaware Street and was found unconscious with a deep head wound. James Wilson was arrested on assault and battery claims after denying responsibility, saying a dispute over a kicked dog led to his confrontation. The victim’s identity could not be established.
Governor Durbin urged finance committee members to raise funds for the soldiers and sailors monument dedication. Hugh H. Hanna named chairman with H P Wasson as vice chairman J E McGettigan secretary and M B Wilson treasurer. A large Indianapolis crowd is expected May 15 with 20 000 veterans and a one cent mile travel rate within the state.
Eleven candidates filed expense accounts for the primary. Charles Krauss, seeking county treasurer, reported the largest bill at 2 202.75 including committee assessment printing and advertising, workers and solicitors, and various meeting costs. The total for all thirty six candidates reached 6802 75.
Addison C. Harris chairs a Commercial Club group pushing a practical state wide primary reform. The meeting gathers businessmen and lawyers from Indianapolis and other cities to broaden representation and enlist statewide support for a nonpartisan, practical method of nominating candidates. A full committee and subcommittees will organize town and rural outreach with a March 2 meeting planned to finalize leadership and plans.
Fire erupted in the old courthouse elevator shaft around five yesterday afternoon due to a loose electric wire and burning oil rags. Janitor Allen and nearby water buckets kept flames to the shaft, with minor damage to cables and wooden framing and the fire department arriving shortly after.
The German American Democratic Club last night voted to denounce Black people in politics and endorse a white men only voting plank. Speeches by Henry N. Spaan fueled the stance as members approved by unanimous vote, naming officers and a broad board of directors.
Langsenkamp Bros Brass Works Founders and finishers advertise their brass railing work at 138-142 E Georgiast with Phones 121. Dunlap's Celebrated Hats featured at Seaton's Hat Store.
We invite customers to see our facilities and note our agency for the Elliott and other high grade movements. Cases are made to order and can match wood color or carving. Estimates are furnished without extra cost.
C M Meikel of 127 South State street reported to police that during his absence from his office someone entered and caused disturbance.
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