Journal's Business Directory and County Notice
A collage of business ads and notices from Indianapolis. Listings include embalming services, livery stables, harness makers, manufacturers and job ads. A Marion county board of commissioners notice calls for sealed bids for hospital buildings with conditions and bid bond requirements.
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Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
E. E. Greer
Joun M'Gregor
Thos. E. Spafford
Harry B. Smith
Local church sale and supper announced
The Tabernacle Church ladies plan an evening sale and supper at the church. A Brighton Beach practice game between the Pastimes and M. T. H. S. teams is set for tomorrow afternoon with free admission.
Representative Neal Promotes Hamilton County Statehouse Custodian Candidacy
Noblesville representative Neal visited the city yesterday to back Hamilton county's candidate for the custodian position at the Statehouse. The note appears to reference local endorsements and a contact at 6 Kentucky Ave.
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Neal
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Rumors Denied on C H & D Control by Outside Parties
The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton reports deny outside control by J P Morgan and General Thomas. President M D Woodford refutes rumors, noting no foundation and praising the road as sound and well managed. Earnings data from 1897 and 1900 show growing passenger and freight revenue across 651 miles, with dividends and balances. The article also covers Big Four trains, personnel moves, signaling progress on the B&O line, and broader railroad market activity.
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Commercial and Financial World
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Road
J. P. Morgan
General Thomas
M. D. Woodford
Woodford
Indiana, Decatur & Western
Dayton & Union Railway
Cincinnati & Dayton
Bowling Green Railroad Company
United States Guarantee See
Arbitration spark in Akron route fare dispute grows
Complications arise as the Akron route seeks a differential fare, backed by a potential rate war. Big Four's Passenger Traffic Manager Lynch argues the route should follow the long haul standard, while Panhandle and Toledo, St. Louis & Western push for rival superiority. Clover Leaf and Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern align, suggesting a tense competition with broad implications for passenger rates and routes.
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Akron
Big Four
Lynch
Erie
Panhandle
Vandalia
Toledo, St. Louis & Western
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Conference Well Attended at Lexington A M E Church
The Lexington Conference of the A M E Church held a well attended session marking the church extension anniversary. Dr M S Hard described the society’s impact with 11 677 churches aided in the United States and the two main support methods of donations and loans. Due to illness Dr W P Thirkield could not speak. Rev L M Hagood and Rev Joseph Courtney delivered the Freedmen's Aid anniversary addresses. The laymen’s convention resumes next morning with talks by Dr Thirkield if present and a new constitution to be adopted.
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Lexington
E. L. Gilliam
M.S. Hard
Church Extension Department
Church Extension Society
United States
W. P.thirkield
Freedmen's Aid Society
M. 5
Black Samson
Freedmen’s Aid
Thirkield
Merrill
L. M. Hagood
Joseph Courtney
The
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Damage Case Settlement Involving Monon Railway
Benjamin F. Carey administrator for Elizabeth Williams filed a probate petition to settle a $10,000 damage claim against Monon Railway for Williams death. Indianapolis Street Railway was involved. compromise occurred without its knowledge. Court directed dismissal against Street Railway and verdict for Monon, closing the matter. Poem sections by William Morris follow.
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Benjamin F. Carey
Elizabeth Williams
Monon Railway Company
Street Car Company
Greenfield
The
Monon
Onon Railway Company
Alert on Budweiser label imitators warning shoppers
Public advisory urges consumers to beware of beers with similar names or labels to Budweiser. It stresses the exclusive Budweiser branding from Anheuser-Busch and instructs buyers to inspect the bottle label and cork to ensure authenticity.
Indoor carnival opener set for Tomlinson Hall
Ready for carnival, organizers announce the first annual athletic indoor carnival at Tomlinson Hall tonight. Carpenters completed a eight foot wide track with a three foot bank turns and a thirty five yard straightaway due to limited floor space. Handicaps completed for three track and three field events as demand for tickets runs high.
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Tomlinson
Violin Recital by Oelschlagel Pupil Group at German House
An enjoyable violin recital was held in the German House auditorium by the pupils of Christian Oelschlagel. The program was varied and showcased strong technique with a chorus of eighteen violins performing Gounod Ave Maria. Notable pieces included Hermanns Fantasie Somnambula by Hazel McClelland and Mendelssohn Spring Song by Leo Kantrowitz, with other selections by Ruth Buck Emile Boulett and a double quartet piece Danela La Depart.
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Christian Oelschlagel
Leo Kantrowitz
Mendelssohn
Danela
Ruth Buck
Rode
Emile Boulett
Ruth Stasey
Paul Clements
Maria Peacock
Jessy Breadheft
John Jackson
Et Waugh
Fred Wolfe
Mont van Yke
Enforcing the New Game Law in Indiana Marshes
Deputy game warden B E Earle based in Shelby leads seven regular deputies and several specials enforcing Indiana's new game law near the northern marshes. Four convictions yield fines totaling 21, curbing illegal hunting and shipments to Chicago dealers. Chicago hunters now require licenses as enforcement expands statewide.
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B. E. Earle
Shelby
Ind
Chicago
Indiana
Power Plant Building Contract Awarded to John Wocher Co
The contract for a new power plant building at Maryland and Pennsylvania streets was awarded yesterday to John Wocher Co. at a cost of 250000 dollars. The seven story plus basement structure will include a rest room on the top floor and a roof garden. Materials will be steel brick and concrete, to house many small manufacturers, echoing a plan previously proposed by a syndicate power company.
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John W
Edward Schmidt
Maryland
Pennsylvania Streets
John Wocher & Co
Syndicate Power Company
UMW Officials Discuss Anthracite Negotiations Without Details
Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers remains tight lipped on talks to avert a possible industrial contest with President Mitchell in the anthracite district. No executive board meeting is planned here and Wilkesbarre's authority is unclear. Fred Dilcher and Chris Evans are in the city with no statements. Evans will lead the United Mine Workers Journal after editor Scott resigns.
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Wilson
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Wilkesbarre
Fred Dilcher
Chris Evans
Evans
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Scott
Lookalike of Carrie Nation at Bates House
A visitor registered as K. W. Noble at the Bates House, drawing local excitement as guests mistook her for Mrs. Carrie Nation. The Chicago chewing gum representative stayed only a few hours, later telling Clerk Fields she had been mistaken for Nation before.
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Bates House
Carrie Nation
K. W. Noble
Mrs. Nation
Chicago
City
Clerk Fields
The
Bates
Maher Relative Assets Spark Search After River City Death
Police here were asked by Washington DC police to locate and safeguard the effects of Margaret Gracie Maher who left town last week then died by self inflicted means in a resort in that city. She had earlier been in a local resort and has relatives in East Liverpool Ohio. Her father died five years ago and left her substantial property which was squandered.
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Washington, D. C
Margaret Gracie Maher
East
Liverpool
Pepper Goes to the Denison Hotel Move
Edward W. Pepper, a popular young man and former chief clerk at the Hotel English, resigns to join the Denison Hotel office force.
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Pepper
The
Denison
Edward W. Pepper
English
Maryland's New Election Law Criticized by Bonaparte
Charlies J. Bonaparte of Maryland reviews Mr. Gorman's election bill calling it thoroughly bad. He asserts every change worsens the present law and notes the only potential positive is bosses would have made it worse if permitted. The remark carries skeptical humor about political influence.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Charlies J. Bonaparte
Maryland
Gorman
Naparte
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Born Transfer and Stor Co
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Uitnots St
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Callat
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Call Fitzgerald
Care Journal
Hoffman & Rouse
Wall Paper
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Albert Hutchinson
Washington Street
Ensitive Machine Supply CO
F. Earhart
Barton’s Cafe
Washington
Joseph W. Selvage
Lombard
Rens Real Estate
C. W. Oakes
E. Market St
Modern House
Irvington
Gregory & Appel
Ainer C. W. Oakes
Bryce S Bakery
Krent
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George Michelsen
Es 5
W. Washbe
A. W. Williams
Massachusetts Avenue
B. Nye
N. Ulnols Wt
Fire Insurance
Lombard Building
Pierson Avenue
Illinois
Meridian
Chambers
Washington St
Joseph Gardner
Kentucky Ave
Chicago Loan Co
BE. Wash. St
E. Wash. St
Lady Optician
feasternGanes
Chicago Optical CO
W. Oblast
A. A
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Chalmers Brown
Joseph W. Smith
Capitol
Virginia Av
Tabernacle Church
Brighton Beach
H. R. Schade
Democratic Congressional Committee
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Board of Health
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la Salle
Michigan Streets
George E. Haynes
Durbin
Elwood
Fred Seely
Daisy Bostic
Pittsburg
Victor Herbert
Fowlerton Window Glass Company
Ot Fowlerton
Leon Quinet
L. V. Vinck
J. A Faivre
Fernand Brasseur
Arthur Brasseur
J.vin
New Methodist Church
J. P. D. John
G. A. R. and
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Statehouse
Irvin Robbins
Association
P. D. Pritchard
John D. Martin
Claes
Jesse Karnatz
Manufacturers’ Gas Company
Clas
Samuel Reta
Kingan & Co., Limited
Badger
A. W. Wall
Stel E
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Jacob Litt
Mr Litt
Khas
T Foundation
Co Dinewear
Union Station
Warren J. Lynch
H. M. Bronson
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
J. C. McCullough
Chicago & Erie
Mexico
Frank Fendress
Illinois Central
Missouri River
Transmissouri
Central Passenger Association
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Harry Parry
New York Central and
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Buffalo
Hall
Baltimore & Ohio
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Southern Railway
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
S. M. Felton
Chicago & Alton Road
Rockefeller
E. H. Harriman
Alton
Frank J. Reed
Monon Lines
WL. Stow & Co
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Mexican Central Railroad Company
Lake Shore
Toledo
Belt Road
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E. O. McCormick
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Fort Wayne
Nore
Altoona
Hines
Western Passenger Association
John Sebastian
General Pas
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Colorado
Inquirer
Avania Railroad
Dr. M. S. Hard
William Morris
Tomlinson Hall
A Severin & CO
Indianapolis, Ind
Patton Bros
S. Meridian ST
Carrie
the Crusader
Harry Lacy
Potter
Charles Frohman
Maude Adams
Rostand
Aiglon
Park
Barney Gilmore
Brothers Byrne
Emeire
Wabash and
Delaware Streets
Vonnegut Hardware CO
East Washington Street
GANT
Buatiteoe
Salaseae
Chas. Muellerschoen
Indianapolis Hardware Co
BSS
Willig’s Cash Furniture Store
West
M. C. Rae
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