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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
2
A clash between white students and Black youths from the neighborhood near Public School No 4 erupted after classes. Stones flew as teachers and police intervened. both sides retreated, with the principal promising action to prevent further incidents as tensions linger.
Seats for Gen Fitzhugh Lees discourse at Engiles Opera House open this morning. He will discuss The United States and Cuba in Peace and War. The address, to benefit the Boys' Club, is expected to draw a large audience amid his well received Indianapolis tour.
James P. Goodrich, Indiana Republican state committee chairman, arrived from Winchester and will travel to Washington and New York on business with H. C. Starr of Richmond. Starr is on the state executive committee. The trip has no political significance, Goodrich says. Other items note Republican Editorial Association plans, state bureau setup under George Lockwood, and potential summer outings, with the Democratic committee meeting at French Lick Springs June 4.
E H Nebeker president of Indiana State Prison Board traveled from Indianapolis to Michigan City for a board meeting at the prison today. The board will decide whether to prosecute Dr Horne in a case involving prison officials, but Nebeker favors leniency citing repayment of illegal payments and Horne’s young wife. Congressman J N W Rumple of Iowa, staying with Dr B F Bye, contemplates re running for Congress, while R Morton Fawcett prepares to oversee the American Club’s Mexico City visit. Chris Chapman, injured musician, settled with the street railway and plans to rejoin Sousa. Major G V Menzies returns from Hot Springs with rheumatic relief for his wife.
Thomas Degolyer a drayman of Anderson lies at City Hospital with a broken neck and total paralysis. Surgeons plan to reduce the neck fracture and restore blood circulation hoping for recovery. Degolyer previously survived a neck dislocation after a fall and now undergoes an operation described as very anxious.
The primary law discussion at the Commercial Club gathering invites those interested in reform to attend in the club assembly room this evening. Jas Statesman of Peru will give an informal talk on primary reform, C R Cameron will discuss Minnesota law and J E Mae will cover powers.
Sota law described as the most radical direct primary election law in operation in the United States. Mr McCullough and Minturn drew the bill with features similar to the Minnesota law. Both men studied direct vote at primaries to inform their positions.
Plymouth Church members debated buying the Propylaeum at a meeting last night but concluded the plan is not feasible. The Cornelius property at Meridian and Walnut streets attracts support as an alternative while the church continues services at the Jewish Temple on North Delaware Street after the old Plymouth Church was torn down.
The Commercial Club Factory Association drew a large meeting of business men last night at the Commercial Club. Over 120 lots are sold with remaining lots offered on an installment plan for two weeks before price rises to 250 dollars. A smoker is planned for next Tuesday night to boost sales and finalize allotments.
Ralph Belcher 24 son of T W S Belcher pianos and organs dealer on Massachusetts avenue died at 1703 North Delaware street from injuries suffered at Newby Oval six years earlier during field day events. A Shortridge High School alumnus and former athlete he worked as traveling agent for Delaware Rubber Company of Philadelphia. Funeral plans not announced.
Representative Overstreet secured approval to hire fifteen clerks who will start work July 1. They will be drawn from the classified list and placed immediately rather than gradually over a year. He also obtained a private secretary for Postmaster McGinnis, a position once offered to Charles N. Elliott, who declined to run for city clerk. Miss Edna McGinnis, who filled the post for years, has recently resigned.
An 11 pm report from the Denison Hotel found hot ashes in a box pile smoldering and causing fear among guests who evacuated. Damage was slight. Assistant Fire Chief Barrett narrowly escaped injury when his rig nearly collided with a fast Brightwood trolley at Pennsylvania Street crossroad, prompting the motorman to brake as Barrett's horse sprang clear.
Adjutant General Smock of the G A R appointed a detail to guard the Twelfth Regiment's flags at the monument dedication. The guards named include I. Wagner, F. W. Malott, J. F. Loughery, John Donovan, W. Titus, W. H. Silver, James Jordan, Jarvis Gale, Charles Kohser and William F. Wilson. Warrants were issued for Louis and Michael Traugott on an affidavit by Harry Perk accusing profanity at the recent joint representative convention, part of ongoing Eleventh ward faction battles.
The American Central Life Insurance Company assures policy holders that its invested assets can be converted quickly into greenbacks or U S bonds while yielding 5 percent. The text frames growing concern over safe and profitable investment of millions in life insurance assets amid market uncertainties.
Dr. John S. Parsons shot Alexander Downie in broad daylight near West Washington street, after hearing boys shout quack. Downie, a factory worker from 117 Doreas street, was wounded in the back and paralyzed on the left side but survived. Parsons fled toward his Maryland street home and was arrested. he had long complained of boys calling him quack and had previously fired at youths in Military Park.
The Central College of Dentistry will hold its annual commencement at the German House tonight at 8 o'clock. Rev. W. D. Parr of Komo will deliver the principal address. vocal and instrumental selections by local artists and Military Band music will accompany the event. Degrees will be conferred by Dr. Cravens. the farewell oration by A. C. Ball of Crawfordsville. The German House sits on New Jersey and Michigan streets.
Gertrude E Oakes transferred nine lots on North Illinois Street and Kenwood Avenue near Thirtieth Street to Mansur B Oakes for 15000. Otto F Haueisen bought a lot on North Meridian Street near Thirty-fourth Street from Preston Harvey for 10666.67. Frank L Steen sold to Margaret L Dickey a corner at Delaware and Thirty-fifth Streets for 3500. Flora Aronson bought on Pennsylvania Street near Twenty-second Street from Ella F Hill for 5000. The Central Trust Company as trustee bought 174 lots in Moses G McLain's Golden Addition on Knox, Dexter, Bacon, Perry and Shelby Streets from Justus Adams for 39750. It also bought 56 lots in the same addition on Martin and Shelby Streets from Susan McKernan for 1250. Alice M Many bought a property on Talbott Avenue near Twenty-third Street from Ewald Over for 3450.
Special train from Indianapolis at 7 2 a m to Lawrenceburg Aurora and return 31.00. May 4th Sunday. Fare 1 25 Dayton and return 1 25. Vin H D service runs fast stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Leaves Union Station 7 a m returns 6 20 p m. Four routes available.
Eighteen year old Roy McNamara, who ran away from Grinnell College Iowa weeks ago, is located in Brightwood working as a day laborer in the Big Four Company's car shops. His father Rev J McNamara arrived to take him home but the boy refused. Lawler the master mechanic sought better work for him, citing references to G G Montrose of Sloan Ta. The boy claims overwork at college drove him away and says since arriving here he has gained weight and enjoys the laborer life. His father believes he may reconsider and prepare to return home this morning.
The state YWCA executive committee held its annual social in the North Pennsylvania street building. Guest Miss Harriet Taylor of Chicago spoke on association work. A Terre Haute association to be formed with Mrs Jenckes as president and Mrs Amanda Mack as vice president.
Judge Baker continues restraining order against the city of New Albany and the New Albany water works and Indiana water works at the request of the Louisville Banking Company. Receiver W. W. Brooks to appraise value of the water properties. Louisville Banking Company says majority stockholders have acted to injure the asset.
Patrolman Dickson found a forlorn fourteen year old boy near Senate avenue and Washington street last night. The youth, who called himself Guy Brattain, appeared about eleven in appearance and told the officer he had run away from home.
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