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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1901

Page

6

Private sale of William B Harris estate boots and fixtures

John H. Ohr trustee offers at private sale the assets of William B Harris bankrupt estate. Located at 17 West Washington Street Indianapolis Indiana the sale includes stock of boots and shoes store fixtures and other property. Cash terms and sales under 75 percent of appraisement require court approval.

East Market Street Indianapolis Indiana William B. Harris West Washington Street John H. Ohr

Vital Statistics March 27 Victuals and Names

Elizabeth Wilson and Claude Wilson list births at 53 Hamilton Avenue and 101 West Thirty-first Street with a set of incomplete details. Several deceased entries mention heart disease pneumonia drowning tuberculosis hemorrhage and other causes, with ages from months to seventy-one, and addresses across Jefferson and surrounding streets.

Elizabeth and Claude A. Wilson Hamilton Avenue Fred Summer William Sudmeyer Connor David Hass Virginia Avenue Raymond Kellermeier South Alabama Street Adolph Witkhowske South East Street Emma F. Schwemerer Tél Glenn Avenue Manathon Delline McFarren Maxwell Street Seel Florence A. Miller Poundry Street Andrew Jackson Selman East Washington Street

Railroads tied in unique positions amid strong stock vote

The piece reports on proposed leadership and capital changes at major rail firms. It notes a high turnout vote by Pennsylvania Railroad shareholders approving a $100 million stock increase, details the new director classes, and mentions related industry rumors about Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy ownership dynamics. It also describes new passenger car orders, inspections, and several managerial moves across the Big Four and related lines.

Fumors Centrol Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Chicago Burlington & Quincy United States Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Burlington Pennsylvania Railroad Company Lincoln Godfrey James McCrea T. de Witt Cuyler Effingham Morris C. Stuart Patterson George Wood W Iliam H. Barnes Amos R. Little Clement A. Griscom A. J. Cassatt Wiliam L. Elkins N. Parker Shortridge Alexander M. Fox Dayton Charles Watts Pittsburg Fort Wayne Florida William Garstang Big Four Lines Co. C. Mordough Milwaukee & St. Paul Peoria & Eastern Lake Erie J. B. Yohe Big Four Chesapeake & Ohio Hot Springs Schaf van Winkle Kittredge St. Louis Evansville Terre Haute Bessemer & Lake Erie Pittsburg, Bessemer & Lake Erie K E. E. House S. E. Coombe Missouri St. Joseph Missouri & Arkinnsas L. F. Loree Pennsylvania Lines West Erie Lines Pennsylvania George Frey Indianapolis Sepepes Sos Indiana Car-service Association John W. Caskey Yester Pacecter Sy van

Indoor athletic carnival to be held at Tomlinson Hall

Handicaps for the 44 yard run high jump shot put Ss yard run pole vault and mile run will be arranged this morning for the Y M C A indoor carnival at Tomlinson Hall tomorrow evening. Entries are many and many cities are represented. Physical Director George W Fisher of the Cincinnati M M C A will bring a team of eleven men to oversee arrangements.

Tomlinson Hall George W. Fisher Cincinnati M. CC. A

Fragmented verse lines from Detywit Journal about soldiers and nations

A deranged stanza appears to recount Russians Prussians and Britons in a chaotic scene. The Prussian rises at odd times while a Russian observer comments with a weary baby stare. The fragment ends with a taunt about theft.

Railway Merger Talks and Management Shuffle Hit Rail Lines

News notes mergers and leadership changes across major railroads. Plans for Canada Southern merger with Michigan Central hinge on new bonds while Pennsylvanian and Baltimore & Ohio outlines hint at leadership shifts. Articles cover possible Northern Pacific rate moves, Union Pacific Central Pacific ties, and Erie, Burlington, and Belt Road developments alongside a Toledo foreclosure ruling on Detroit and Lima Northern.

Lodge Terre Haute Lake Shore Road New York Mail Express Canada Southern Michigan Central Canadian Southern Lake Shore Roads New York Central Wm. H. Baldwin Long Island Road Pennsylvania Railroad Company John Turner Northern Pacific Fee St. Paul Portland Tacoma Seattle Missouri River San Francisco Epworth Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Northern Pacific Railway Burlington New York Baltimore & Ohio F. D. Underwood Erie Railway Company J. N. Barr C. M. Hayes Southern Pacific Railroad Burt Union Pacific Bancroft Oregon Short Line Campbell Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Chicago E. H. Harriman Central Pacific George L. Peck Pennsylvania Southwestern G. L. Potter Pennsylvania Lines Belt Road Potter Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Common Pleas Court Farley Lake Front Johnson Indianapolis Mammoth Cave Louisville & Nashville W. W. Richardson Pennsylvania Company J. H. Milliken Daily Echo Shortridge High School Judge Wing United States District Court Toledo Detroit & Lima Northern Railroad Lima Lima Northern Railroad Company Detroit & Lima Northern

Married Rich Woman in Portland Seals Wealthy Union

Walter Tilford, once a starch manufacturer's figure in the city, wed Mrs. Sarah M. Kearney of Portland, a 66 year old social figure valued at about $200,000. This is her third marriage. Tilford left the city fifteen years ago for Olathe Kansas where he has since worked in real estate. His only relative here is cousin Mrs. John P. Avery of 547 North East Street.

Walter Tilford Portland Ore Sarah M. Kearney Olathe Kan John P. Avery North East Street

Lodge growth and finances in Indiana I O F report

W H Leedy reports for the term ending December 31. Seven new lodges bring total to 661 in Indiana. Net membership gain six months 716. annual gain 3.40 percent, active membership 53 357. Relief spending 22 315 31 dollars. Subordinate lodges receipts 521 609 76. working expenses 121 736 07. Grand Lodge expenses 22 799 dollars. Grand Lodge invested funds total 4 400 dollars.

W. H. Leedy Grand Lodge Indiana

Ciener Wins Suit Against Indiana Wholesale Grocers

The jury awarded Isaac Ciener 500 dollars in a $3000 damages case against the Indiana Wholesale Grocers Association. The dispute centered on alleged discrimination and the meaning of barrel house. Court ruled the barrel house was legitimate and orderly. defendants to pay unless appeal succeeds.

Isaac Ciener Indiana Wholesale Grocers’ Association Diener Ciener Clener Hhe Indianapolis

Supreme Court rules signed waivers make Barrett-law assessments payable

The Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling in Wayne County Savings Bank versus Gas City Land Company, holding that a party signing a waiver to pay Barrett-law street assessment installments is personally liable for the amount. The bank sought foreclosure of Barrett-law bonds on vacant Gas City lots. waiver signed, trial court void, reversed. Also, the court affirmed Mayfield will validity against Owen county heirs despite insanity accusations. and Appellate Court upheld a $1,000 verdict for Jule C. Pepin against Jonas M. Lautman for malicious prosecution.

Supreme Court Wayne County Savings Bank Gas City Land Company Gas City John C. Mayfield Owen County Mayfield Lurber Owen C. C Baker Cross Rush CC. C Monks Wayne, Etc Bank Vs. Gas, Etc Grant C. C Dowling, C. J IMG Barnett Ve. Furnace Fulton C. C Williams Vs. Board of Commissioners Henry C. C Bartlett Ve. Willams Marshall C Same Mis. C J. & E. Railway Company Curless Grant C.C Scott Edgar Rush C. C Eureka, Etc Wells Putnam CC C. Same Ims. C I. & E. Railway Company Weeks Horner Clark Lagrange C. C Springer Foster Jasper C. C Union Association Alchele Vanderburg C. C Fenner Simon Noble C. C Carriger Oliver Clay C Turner Shelby C. C Se Jones Bradford McAnally Gledden Knox C. C Pany Clark C. C State George Ogden Fountain C. C Greenwood Island Coal Comany Sullivan C. C Roby Lautman Pepin Lake C. C Robinson City of Terre Haute Constans Vigo C. C Wiley Kersey Lane Wayne ©. Co Union, Etc Company Curtis Railway Company Butts Whitley C. C

Schoppenhorst to resign from grand jury amid bribery charge

William Schoppenhorst, a grand jury member, denied soliciting a bribe to halt an embezzlement probe and said he will resign to allow a full investigation. Judge Alford ruled the Police Court has jurisdiction over petit larceny, denying a motion to quash in Agnes Zion's appeal.

William Schoppenhorst Grand Jury T. C. Whitcomb Alford Criminal Court Agnes Zion Ruckelshaus Justice of the Peace Frank Hamlsten Motter Amnen Zion Zion Union Trust Company Fraternal Co-operative Association Louis D. Levi Superior Court Michael H. Spades Rowena van Blartcum Circuit Court William HM R Roberts George W. Kenselring Nannie Hampton Hattie Baldwin Margaret V.eyers Gunmond N. Meyers Joseph J. Meyers Partition

Hamilton Denied New Trial in False Pretenses Conviction

Frank Hamilton was denied a new trial yesterday by Judge Alford after a Criminal Court verdict finding him guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses from Anna Bell. He received a sentence ranging from one to fourteen years in the penitentiary.

Frank Hamilton Anna Bell Alford

Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in United States Circuit Court

Petitions filed yesterday list Calvin W. Johnson a Kempton Tipton county Mabill ies farmer and stock dealer with assets of 110734.02 and debts of 7007.58. David L. Lee a Creestonesville grocer with liabilities of 9401.69 and assets of 4421.

United States Circuit Court Calvin W. Johnson Kempton Tipton County Mabillies David L. Lee Creestonesville

Songwriter Harry Von Tilzer Visits His Parents

Harry Von Tilzer, a successful New York songwriter, visits his parents Jacob and Sarah Gumbinsky, milliners, at 2 West Washington street. He adopted his mother’s maiden name for theatrical work and plans a wartime ballad with ex-President Harrison as the central figure before continuing to West Baden to finish an opera.

Harry von Tilazer New York Jacob Sarah Gumbinsky West Washington Street Young Gumbinsky Harrison Central Agure von Tilzer West Baden

Carrie Nation to Lecture in Tomlinson Hall

Mrs. Carrie Nation of Kansas, famed for anti vice crusades, will arrive Saturday and is booked to lecture Sunday night in Tomlinson Hall. She plans to see Mayor Taggart and Police Superintendent Quigley during her stay.

Carrie Nation Kansas

Taggarts Usual Declaration Says He Will Not Seek Mayor Post

Mayor Taggart announces he will not be a candidate for renomination and declares any use of his name in this connection unwarranted unsolicited and unauthorized.

Taggart

Jew Baiting and Negro Baiting Questioned in Editorial

Letter to the editor from a reader in Nesbetown dated March 27 questions if Jew baiting would revive interest in anti-Semitic agitation, asking whether a country tolerating negro baiting could also allow Jew baiting and whether such behavior serves a purpose by drawing attention to the issue.

Indianapolis Journal Aaynetown

Court entries from 1878 Supreme Court record list various cases

The document items include affirmations reversed or transferred, notes on how dates in bills of exceptions must be presented, and instructions on admissibility of evidence. It cites Lurber vs Mayfield, Cross vs Cross, Wayne Bank vs Gas, and multiple other cases with courts of commonwealth and county circuits.

Court minutes detail numerous cases before Fountain and Henry Clay Allen courts

For the Superior Court rooms, judges McMaster Leathers Carter and others hear diverse actions including foreclosures, damages, contracts, and habeas corpus. Trials progress with verdicts, judgments, and orders noted. several cases dismissed or decided with costs.

J. Wesley Anicker Jacob Hushaw Fountain C. C James H. Kerry Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company Lark C. C International Building and Loan Association Augusta M. Watson Adams C Superior Court John L. McMaster Nannie Green Isaac Clener Indiana Wholesale Grocers’ Association Vinson Carter William R. Farry Martin Zimmerman George F. Edenbarter Heriman T. Craig David James Allen Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Homer I. Foster Xander M. Stewart Deake H. Marsh Robert W. Furnas

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