Busy Day at Police Court Brings Puzzling Assault Case
Judge Daly continued the George Russell case as he faced unusual charges for assault with intent to kill John Smith and for robbing Mrs. Whitney’s house while Russell was a fugitive. Plunder found in Russell's trunk spurs his claim his brother Henry is the culprit. Sisters testified the trunk belongs to George but were unclear.
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Daly
George Russell
John Smith
Maxwell Street
Whitney
East Fifteenth Street
Russell
Henry
George
Robert Romans
Gerald Thomas
Statehouse
von Gentile
Albert Holt
Fidlay
West North Street
Leena Anderson
Kate Long
Morris Anderson
Anderson
Annual artillery battery inspection continues here
The annual inspection of the batteries of the State artillery began Wednesday night with Battery A in this city by Maj. A. B. Gchanz and will continue until all have been inspected. The examination covers officers knowledge of discipline and tactics. Major Schanz is assisted by Adj. R. P. Van Camp and the battery officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Artillery
A. B. Gchanz
Schanz
Adj. R. P. van Camp
Fulton Brothers partner files bankruptcy petition in Alexandria
Joseph Fulton surviving partner of Fulton Brothers of Alexandria filed a bankruptcy petition in the States Court. The petition shows the firm’s assets at 2762 and liabilities for Fulton Brothers at 551.57. Fulton Fulton’s individual property is listed at 106. Fulton’s debts and assets are outlined in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fulton
of Fulton Brothers
Alexandria
Yes
Ises
Piano Sold for 16 at Wulschner's Store
A piano labeled as a new $2255 instrument was sold at Wulschner's for 16 dollars, drawing attention to the bargain. The listing highlights the high original price and the deep discount offered to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wulschner
Wallace Funeral Services Held at Central Christian
Mrs. Zerelda G. Wallace died Tuesday and her funeral was held yesterday at Central Christian Church. Dr. A R Benton and Rev Allan B Philpott led the service with burial at Crown Hill beside her husband David Wallace. Pallbearers included David Wallace and Judge James M Leathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerelda G. Wallace
Central Christian Church
Crown Hill
David Wallace
James M. Leathers
Arthur B. Grover
William Clevenger
John 8. Steiner
John S. Duncan
Steiner
Arthur Grover
A. R. Benton
Butler College
Allan B. Philpott
Benton
McDougall Will Probate Names Executor and Heirs
The will of George P. McDougall was admitted to probate. Charles P. McDougall named executor and receives the factory and all firm assets to clear debts. Louisa L. McDougall gets specified real estate and piano with a ten year restriction on selling. Widow Sarah A. McDougall holds life estate in remaining real estate. Monthly $100 to widow from factory profits, with $100 deduction from rental income. Taxes, street improvements and insurance fall to the son. The will of EE Cornelius probated. Indiana Trust Company named administrator. Daughters Q A Meyers and Mary S Helwig each receive 1000. Mrs Parker receives increased share. Jennie Fair gets 500. Melissa J Cornelius inherits remainder with widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. McDougall
Charles P. McDougall
G. P. McDougall & Son
Louisa L. McDougall
Sarah A. McDougall
EE. G. Cornelius
Indiana Trust Company
Cornelius
Q. A. Meyers
Logansport
Mary S. Helwig
Andrew H. Parker
Parker
Jennie Fair
Harry Sanders
Melissa J. Cornelius
Indiana Attorney General concurs in opinions on invalidity of Senate bill 127
Attorney General Taylor concurs in individual opinions that Senate bill 127 to relieve out of state insurers from filing semiannual reports and licenses in Indiana is invalid. The act would ease burdens on the state auditor and insurers, but the old law remains in force until the next legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Senate
Indiana
Marriage Surprise in Greenfield for Miss Ella Kane and Mr Charles Madden
Friends of Miss Ella Kane and Mr Charles Madden learned they wed a week ago Tuesday night in Greenfield. Kane works at Central Straw Works on Meridian Street. Madden’s parents live at 1112 West Morris Street and were unaware until they met him Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Kane
Charles Madden
Greenfield
Miss Kane
Central Straw Works
Uth Meridian Street
Madden
West Morris Street
Indianapolis May Get It Grand Lodge Convention Bid
At a Grand Lodge banquet in Indianapolis Mayor Taggart urged the city to pursue hosting the Grand Lodge convention in 108. Grand Exalted Ruler Jerome B. Fix referenced East Seath bie power to bia Indian.
Elks Lodge Aims to Bring Next Year’s Convention Here
The Milwaukee lodge announces efforts to secure the state Elks convention for next year, while this year’s gathering remains in Milwaukee. Local leaders vow swift steps to attract the event to this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apolis
Milwaukee
Lodge of Elks
Ready for His Successor Henry C Pettit
United States Marshal Kercheval closed his four years in office and will hand the job to H C Pettit today. He praised his staff and said he would keep the same deputies if he could. Kercheval plans Rockport as home and intends to stay active in politics. District Attorney Wishard also closed his term and starts a new one with his current staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kercheval
H. C. Pettit
Indianapolis
Rockport
United States District Attorney
Wishard
Are You a Buffalo Sol Bloom Visits Indianapolis
Sol Bloom the Chicago sheet music publisher and founder of the Buffaloes arrives at the English Hotel to meet Jessie Bartlett Davis amid canceled engagement plans at the Grand. He explains the Buffaloes joke origins, initiation odds, and humorous rituals, noting incidents involving Roosevelt and a Maryland suit and a Chicago man suing over an eleven cent initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Bloom
Chicago
Buffaloes
Indianapolis
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Bloom
Miss Davis
San Francisco
New York
Roosevelt
Maryland
First Baptist Church Hosts Free Lecture Tonight
At the First Baptist Church this evening Mr. Boston W. Smith, who has been conducting a week's meetings, will give a free lecture on Chapel Cars. Smith is described as an interesting speaker with a thrilling story to tell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Boston W. Smith
Incorporation Filings Show Three Indiana Firms Formed
Yesterday the secretary of state recorded three articles of incorporation. The Southern Product Company of Indianapolis lists $25,000 capital with D B Menesco as president and manager, L C Riley as vice president, and C B Menesco as secretary treasurer. The White River Coal Company of Roger Station in Pike county has $20,000 capital and directors C A Cook John Willey and C B Gilchrist. The St James Oil Company of Montlier shows $20,000 capital with directors James O Donell Julia O Donell Thomas W Bradstreet and David E Bradstreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Product Company
Indianapolis
Capital Stock
D. B. Menesco
L. C. Riley
C. B. Menesco
White River Coal Company
Roger Station
Pike County
Capital
C. A. Cook
John Willey
C. B. Gilchrist
St. James Oil Company
Mont‘lier
James O'Donell
Julia O'Donell
Thomas W. Bradstreet
David E. Bradstreet
Suit filed against Enterprise Stove Company for salary and commissions
Henry Mernshausen of Illinois sues in federal court seeking 12500 dollars. He says a contract to travel with the Enterprise Stove Company earned a salary of 1.5 per year and a commission on all sales over 5 per year. He claims the company unpaid salary and commission totaling 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry Mernshausen
Illinois
Enterprise Stove Company
Stove Company
Union elects new president as Allen resigns at meeting
At a Barbers' Union meeting last night J W R Allen resigned as president and Edward 8 Walker, formerly treasurer, was elected to the post. Three new members joined the union bringing the total to forty seven union shops. The union thanks Typographical Union No 1 for aiding in organizing many shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers’ Union
J. W. R. Allen
Edward
Strong Testimonial for Cleveland Bicycles Used by Police
Six Cleveland bicycles have served the Indianapolis Police Department for a year without a single break. The wheels are strong in construction, light running, and noted as good wheels by Ames F. Quespeotfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Mueller & Westing
City
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Close of Indiana convention of assessors and tax officials
The Indiana convention of county assessors and the State Board of Tax Commissioners adjourned after two sessions in the Statehouse. Morning talks by John C. Wingate and others centered on valuations and personal property, with appeals and franchise issues sparking debate. The afternoon covered committee reports, district meeting plans, and a note on a new edition of Indiana laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
House of Representatives
Statehouse
John C. Wingate
Wiliam H. Hart
Union B. Hunt
B. F. Johnson
Bureau of Statistics
Bureau
Wingate
Hunt
State Board
Captain Hart
Hart
Stewart
Delaware County
Rome
Chicago
New York
Illinois Central Railroad
Ilinois
Illinois
Indiana
Compton
Wayne County
Parks M. Martin
Frank Martin
Tax Board
Convention
State Tax Board
Martin
Thomas P. Buskirk
Paoli
Buskirk
Illustrated Lecture on Spain and Moorish Art at Plymouth Church
Prof Walter Scott Perry of Pratt Institute will give an illustrated talk on Spain of Today and Moorish art featuring the Alhambra Palace. He discusses Moorish life and architecture learned during his time in Spain and promises an engaging presentation at Plymouth Church on Thursday evening, March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Plymouth Church
Walter Scott Perry
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
Perry
Alhambra
Granada
Lecture on gems of architecture to be presented publicly
The talk showcases pictures revealing gems of architecture with East and West city examples. Sponsored by public schools, the lecture will be in large cities. Tickets are sold at Lieber's art store, Bowen Merrill's book store, and the public schools office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieber
Bowen- Merrill
Public Schools
Talks of Ice War This Spring In City Trade Fight
The Consumers Ice Company warns rivals have canvassed the city offering ice for 20 cents per 10 pounds. They claim pond ice is only six inches thick and anticipate counter cuts when demand rises in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ Ice Company
Holt Ice and Cold Storage Company
Polar Ice Company
Artificial Ice Company
Consumers’ Company
Governor Durbin appeals for Memphis fire relief in Indiana
Governor Durbin issued a proclamation appealing to Indiana citizens to aid Memphis Indiana after a large fire destroyed fifty five homes leaving about two hundred people homeless. The governor sought donations of money clothing and provisions and asked the War Department for tents or hospital beds if needed. Officials reported more than a hundred destitute residents with no clothing or food and the governor urged rapid relief, noting no state funds were available.
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Durbin
Memphis
Clark County
Union Township
Secretary of War
Galveston
Wilson
United States
Ind
Relief Committee
Memphis, Nd
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Hartson
Mazin
Chitlman
Taunay
Deschamps
Mauer
Badger Furniture Co
East Washington St
Golf
Danbury Hat Co
East
Washington St
J. C. Sipe
North Meridian St
Dr. Benton
Allan B. Philputt
House of Publc
God
George P. Mdougall
B. G. Cornelius
BE. G. Cornelius
Henry C
New Indiana Associations
Sues Enterprise Stove Company
Meeting of
Janes
Bates House
B.P.O.E
Julius C
Members Merchants’ Association
Willig’s Cash Furniture Store
West
Washington Street
East Washington Street
J Baldwin
Paris
D. H. Baldwin & Coo
Armstrong Laundry
Uonvercu
WM. Eaglesfield CO
Carey’s
Nineteenth St
Lake Erie & Western KE. R
Charlotte Russe
Joseph Taggart
Massachusetts Avenue
Kelly Springfield
D. B. Sullivan
S. Capitol Ave
The
Reliable Furniture and Carpet Co
South Illinois Street
TRY the Reporter Publishing CO
Fitzgerald Building
SAKS
Washington and Pennsylvania Sts
Saks & Company
Automobiles Electric and Steam
H. T. Hearley Vehicle CO
Indianapolis Hardware Co
Meridian St
GANT
Fw B. Mae Eee
Tap Arapoes Poe
Central Printing’ Co
B. Court
Bowen-Merrill
W. Wash
Mechan- Sie
W. Pearl St
Our
Graham
Nobile
de Dion-Bouton
Indianapolis Automobile & Bicycle
Pennsylvani
Gibson
Messrs. Pike & Moadley
North
Pennsylvania Street
Merritt & Co
Gora
WM. H. Block CO
Vonnegut Hardware CO
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H. T. Condo Implement Co
Carlin & Lennox
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M. D
Igee Fellows’ Bullding, Co
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