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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
2
The shop advertises a policy of high volume to reduce costs and speed, inviting customers to bring in repairs. It states a busy, large shop will deliver better work for less money and offers a free estimate from a representative at the first chair that fails.
SIPE stands for The Best TM innd Jewelry showcasing fine diamonds and high purity gold. The firm highlights skilled jewelers, pride in diamond jewelry, and an Indianapolis, Indiana base.
Articles of incorporation filed for Indianapolis Greenwood and Shelbyville Electric Railway, planning an interurban line via Greenwood and Center Perry townships, using part of established tracks. Investors include E A Robinson and J T Polk, among Cleveland and Indianapolis backers. Road to freight and passenger service, may seek Shelbyville franchise. Greenwood to Green route likely built. New line mapolis New Castle & Winchester Transit Company formed with 12 000 capital, surveys planned for about sixty two miles. capitalization to rise to 1 500 000 after estimates. Other firms report gas engine, ice cream plant, and bank stock adjustments. Damages assessed in Marion County railway right-of-way case continue.
The money order office will shift west toward the stairway and be moved to the postoffice. Changes are projected with an estimated cost of 3.00. Officials in Washington are shaping favors as the system for registered mail and trains from St Louis to New York undergo adjustments to improve transmission times.
No. II hose company led by Captain Howard escaped serious harm after a fire call at 1143 Malott avenue when L. E. and W. train No. 20 and Monon train No. 22 crowded a crossing on the Sixteenth street tracks. Driver Sam Dorsey swerved to avoid the engine. the hose wagon hit a rail post but the crew suffered only minor bruises. Train speed in the area drew complaints from local business men about the near-parallel lines.
Arthur J Simpson, former bookkeeper at Warman, Black, Chamberlain & Co., faced a police court preliminary trial on a forgery charge involving a $4,658.40 draft. Prosecutors alleged further forgeries and a $19,000 shortage, with many firm books missing or tangled. Defense offered no evidence, and bond was set at 4000.
Marshall Leightley of the United States hydrographic department has informed the State Board of Health of Indiana of a plan to conduct a complete survey of all streams in the state. The project will trace each river system from headwaters, note pollution points, assess effects on water values, and determine potential damage to water uses including supply, power, irrigation, fisheries, and park use. It may also address hog cholera transmission via streams, a new concern to the hydrographic office, with possible spring and summer state and federal actions.
Orders govern troop transport to Indianapolis and the supply of subsistence for officers and men. Battalion commanders must inspect their companies between April 12 and 2, examining personnel efficiency and property accountability under state authority.
The monument finance committee, aimed at generating funds for dedication, postponed its yesterday meeting due to lack of a quorum. It will reconvene tomorrow at 4:30 PM at the Commercial Club to select a chairman and solidify the committee structure with likely announcements about a press panel drawn from city daily papers.
William Jones a farmer near Irvington was arrested by Officer W A Joyce and Sergeant Scheigert on charges of cruelly abusing and overworking his four children who are now at the Children's Home in Irvington. The youths say they were whipped and forced to hard labor with little sleep, and the family has a history including a recent divorce. Floyd the youngest was taken to the Guardians Home after the arrest.
Madame Fredin widow of a former French consul in Cincinnati delivered a dramatic lecture on Victor Hugo at the Propylaeum under the Indianapolis French Alliance. She traced Hugo’s life, exile in Jersey, and poetry, concluding with the minister of public instruction’s cen tennial speech. The talk opened a four lecture series. next is April 17 by Hugo Lerouse, Harvard lecturer.
Dunlap's Celebrated Hats offered at Seaton's Hat Store along with feeds like Dustless Oats for horses. Leo Lando, Manufacturing Optician, operates a permanent location at 142 N. Pennsylvania St. Langsenkamp Bros., Brass Works, operate as founders and finishers. BKi BS-142 B. Georgia St. Phones 121.
Adjutant General Ward issued orders for a camp of instruction for the Indiana National Guard to be held in Indianapolis from May 12 to May WWW.
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