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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1902

Page

8

Court's Knockout Blow Ends Interurban Terminal Bid

The Indiana Supreme Court invalidates the 2 cent streetcar fare, crippling the Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company's bid for a franchise. Charles F. Smith may drop the filing as the Board of Public Works delays action awaiting the ruling.

Supreme Court Indianapolis Board of Public Works Charles F. Smith Atts Office of the Works Board Itta Joss 'N Charles Maguire Board of Works Smith Terminal Company Mr. Maguire Maguire St Smith

Money Talks Then Vanishes In Public Works Bid

Lawson and Baxter cement contractors faced a setback when their bid for Nineteenth street sidewalks was rejected for lacking a certified check. The board insisted on a $10 certified check per bid, prompting the pair to retrieve their gold certificates and remark on old fashioned trust in money. Sidener explained cash handling risks and past misplacement led to strict rules. Baxter and Lawson left the room without the contract, a lesson in formal bidding practices.

Lawson & Baxter Board of Public Works Nineteenth Street Hillside Avenue Lake Erie & Western Uncle Sam Sidener Lawson Mr. Sidener Heve Baxter Seitoereio Side

Park System Needs Funds and Better Upkeep

Superintendent J Clyde Power urged a larger park budget as Indianapolis parks face limited funds for permanent improvements. He cited vandalism, worn grass, and litter as ongoing issues while noting Garfield Park’s shelter house renovation and growing patronage.

J. Clyde Power Park Board Indianapolis Mr. Power Ople Power Garfield Park

City Sprinkling Bid Favored by Board of Public Works

The Board delayed announcing the successful bidder for street sprinkling for the season as the city engineer finishes bid review. Rust & Kennington are favored with the lowest and most favorable bid, offering three daily rounds for 18.70 per thousand square feet and special weekend rates. The board also approves resurfacing Pennsylvania Street and Virginia Avenue with asphalt and plans to use pitch take asphalt, dismissing concerns over an asphalt trust.

Board of Public Works Ruat & Kennington Rust & Kennington Pennsylvania Street Washington Street Maryland Street Virginia Avenue New Jersey Street East Street Stevens Street Prospect Street Sidener Beard

Flower Mission seeks city hospital site for home for incurables

The Board of Health reviewed a Flower Mission proposal to build a home for incurables on City Hospital grounds funded by Mission money plus a $5,000 donation from an unknown benefactor. Mayor Bookwaiter backed the plan as an ordinance to be introduced Monday. The Council expressed sympathy to James E. Berry, with a funeral committee named and a floral offering reevaluation group chosen.

Board of Health Flower Mission Bookwaiter Negley James E. Berry Rhoades Messrs Billingsley Sourbier Wahl Warweg

Council committee to discuss pending meter ordinance

The Council committee on contracts and franchises will meet tomorrow evening to give the public a chance to discuss the pending meter ordinance. An error in yesterday’s Journal listed the meeting date as Thursday evening.

Council

Public Works Bids and Contracts on City Streets 1901

Bids received for cement walks and curbing on Morris street from Wright to McKernan. T. E. Kane awarded for limestone curb and combined curb gutter. Chicago street bids include multiple firms with varied curb types and prices. Paper items cover orders, petitions, resolutions, completed improvements, and a local sewer contract with Hudson & Jenkins as surety.

Morris Street Wright Street McKernan Street T. B. Kane Julius Keller Henry Mang B. M. Johnson C. D. Browder T. E. Kane Chicago Street Barnes Avenue Schurman Avenue Co. D. Browder T. E Kane D. H. Fatout F. M. Dunn & Co Geo. W. McCray A. H. Abbott & Son Ethel Street Twenty-sixth Street Twenty-eighth Street Wilcox Street Belmont Avenue Lynn Street Pratt Street Park Avenue Ashland Avenue Twenty Seventh Street Shelby Northwestern Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Cornell Avenue Twenty-ninth Street Illinoia Street Capitol Avenue Beville Avenue Michigan Street Union Street Arizona Street Palmer Street Tipton Street Hillside Avenue Pike Street South Street Virginia Avenue New Jersey Street McCarty Street East Street Delaware Street Thirteenth Street Fourteenth Street Walnut Street Meridian Illinois Street Orange Street State Avenue Churchman Avenue Pennsylvania Street Washington Street Maryland Street Shelby Street Stevens Street Prospect Street Cottage Avenue Spruce Street Draper Street Minnesota Street Thirty-fourth Street Thirty-eighth Street Vermont Street Race Avenue Beauty Avenue Walter Street Louisiana Street Hudson & Jenkins City Trust Safe Deposit and ‘Y Company of Philadelphia

Street Railway Law Limits City Control Over Franchises

The article analyzes city powers under a street railway act, noting nine months to open free competition for occupancy and the right to condemn nonwinning tracks. It argues the city’s Board of Public Works and Common Council retain exclusive rights, with contracts defining access and prices, under Indianapolis charter provisions.

Board of Public Works Board of Public Works and Common Council Indianapolis Burns Common Council

Indianapolis Streetcar Act Contested in High Court Ruling

The Indiana Supreme Court holds the 1899 streetcar act did not create a monopoly and only authorized the city to negotiate new franchises. It confirms the act permits public competition and treats fares as a removable constraint, preserving the city's power to regulate and grant street railway contracts.

General Assembly Appellee Indiana City of Indianapolis Navin Bank of Commerce Wiltsle

Assault case against Dr. Sterne dismissed in Superior Court

Adah Root’s $25,000 damage suit for alleged office assault against Dr. Albert E. Sterne was dismissed in Superior Court. Root failed to attend a court ordered medical examination, claiming her mother was gravely ill. Sterne filed an affidavit asserting the mother’s illness was untrue and sought contempt proceedings if Root did not show cause. pleadings were dissolved soon after.

Albert E. Sterne Adah Root Sterne Carter Dr. Sterne Root

Court sentences Hasselburg to six months in workhouse

Henry Hasselburg was sentenced to six months in the workhouse by Judge Alford on a charge of receiving stolen goods after alleged encouragement of boys to steal jenk and sell it to him. Several youths including Willie Hasselburg and Eddie Harter faced grand larceny charges. Longmire’s case was put under advisement.

Henry Hasselburg Jenk Alford Criminal Court Willie Hasselburg Harry Lemon Harry Burris Roy Burris James Lonagmire Eddie Harter Longmire John Helle Orme Hazel Orme Kate William Martineck Orme Martinecks Henry Clay Allen Gertrude Bartlett Reliable Furniture and Carpet Company Plainiig Jesse Foltz Jonathan Foltz Thomas H. Robinson Theodore J. Bryan Fremont Alford wWillle Pee Barry Lymon Cree A Harter Pasa Jane

Will of Lewis George Leaves Estate To Daughter

The will probated yesterday leaves all personal property to Eleanor Debolt and grants her a life interest in real estate. Upon her death the property is to be divided among four sons Elias O Curren M Willis B and Vernon George. Fillmore Collier yesterday filed suit against Malleable Castings Company for 5000 dollars for injuries alleged from a wheelbarrow run over his foot while employed by the company.

Rachel Allen Jeremiah Allen City of Indianapolis Allen West Michigan Street White River Bridge Insane Hospital Lewis George Eleanor Debolt Elias O Curren M Willis B Vernon George Fillmore Collier Malleable Castings Company

Estate administrator sues Big Four over Magee death damages

Ernest W. Clark, administrator of Benjamin Magee’s estate, filed a lawsuit against the Big Four Railway Company seeking 31000 in damages. Magee, a Big Four fireman, died in a collision involving the railway.

Ernest W. Clark Benjamin Magee Big Four Railway Company Magee Big Four

Court records details and judgments across multiple courts

The Superior Court cases include damages awards and judgments against several defendants with notes on trials by jury in multiple rooms. The Circuit Court reports show dismissals, costs, and a commissioner's sale approval. The Criminal Court lists several defendants with guilty findings and sentences, including probation and workhouse terms.

Sea of guilt and new suits filed in county courts

Sentence suspended except in case of Longmire and Unger advisement for John Orme in cruelty to a child. Motion to quash sustained for Belle Orme. New suits filed include United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. vs George B Young damages and various estate, mortgage, and divorce actions across Superior and Circuit Courts with totals and parties named.

Superior Court John L. McMaster William Cooper William Hubbard James M. Leathers James H. Miles L. Ry. Co Vinson Carter Charlies H. C. Mahan Ys Wesley MM Gerard United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co George B. Young Sea of Longmire Unger John Orme Belle Orme Ernest V. Clark Benjamin Magee the C C. & St. L. Railway Co Rachel Allen Jeremiah Allen City of Indianapolis Circuit Court William F. Steele William Wright Fillmore Collier The National Malleable Castings Co Margaret Schlager Henry Schlager Mary L. Miller Silas Miller Zachariah Bushes Lucinda Walton

Higher Courts Record Supreme Court Case List

Appellate entries include Smith v Indianapolis Street Railway Co affirming franchise validity under 1899 act. Miller v Stephens on will election validity. Wit. Catterson v Bradley leave to index. Evansville v Christy reversed on contributory negligence. Fouts v Millikan postponement. Bowser v Mick rehearing denied. various briefs and replies in Indiana appellate courts noting damages and procedural actions. Entity dense with courts, names, counties, and case numbers.

Supreme Court Smith Indianapolis Street Railway Company Marion & C Gillett Indianapolis General Assembly Miller Fouts Millikan Tippecanoe C. C Bowser Mick Marion S.C William H. White Charles W. Mitchell Vigo C Town of Clay City Ida T. Bryson Clay C. Appellees Jemima Stutsman Frieda Stutsman Elkhart C C. Appellant Floran R. Stutsman

Butler College Notes Spark Campus Activities

Butler College notes detail student events including Sigma Chi informal gathering, Phi Delta Theta dance, Philalethian Society meeting, and a faculty address by Dr. Willett. Activities cover outdoor basketball for girls, campus tennis, golf club expansion, and a return of class reunion plans. Debating team prepares for Notre Dame contest on a tax question.

Sigma Chis Phi Delta Theta Central Avenue Philokurian Literary Society Philolurian Jason E. Elston Confluence Surveying Corps Arthur Johnson Mexico Johnson Downey Avenue F. A. Cotton Republican Party State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cotton Danville Shortridge High School Butler Panhandle The Tennis Association State Tennis Association Indiana University Shelly D. Watts J. Anna Carpender William Irelan Topeka Kan Irelann N. W. Fitzgerald L. P. Mitchell Washington, D. C Walter 8. Campbell Rushville Ind W. Crouch Friendeville W. R. Lowe Winamac W. H. Tiller Sparta George H. Gifford Tipton C. H. Remey Chicago Notre Dame Charles McElroy Chester Vernice George Kern Bulwer

Pickle Sign Fire Triggers Citywide Alarm

A crosswired pickle sign at Heinz & Co on Kentucky avenue and Milnois street sparked a blue flame and smoke last night at 9. The courthouse tower watchman saw the flash and activated fire box 47. Nearly all city fire units responded, but the sign went dark upon arrival.

Bis Electric Heinz & Co Kentucky Avenue Milnois Street

Funeral of Mrs Wishard Today at North Capitol Ave

The funeral for Mrs. W. H. Wishard will be held today at her late residence at 86 North Capitol Avenue. The service will be conducted by her former pastor the Rev. A. Ve e of Buffalo New York from Seventh Presbyterian Church of this city.

W. H. Wishard Eas Hac North Capitol Avenue A Vv.ee Buffalo N. Y Seventh Presbyterian Ghareh Taus City

Charity for a Protestant bigot lecture on Newman

Henry Austin Adams spoke at Tomlinson Hall under Knights of Columbus auspices praising Cardinal Newman and contrasting Protestant bigotry with Catholic charity. He noted Newman altered views of Catholics in literature and urged Catholics to avoid bigotry while recounting a Boston lecture anecdote and stressing gentleness as a sign of a true gentleman. He warned of persistent anti Catholic bias and praised Newman’s defense of the priesthood.

Indianapolis Henry Austin Adams Cardinal Newman Tomlinson Hall Adams Knights of Columbus John Henry Newman Newman Cardinal Manning de Quincey Harvard College Thackeray Bronte Smollet Fielding Scott Alice Old Vincennes Eleanor Guy Faux John Bull Vonfilet Charles Kingsley Mr. Adams Boston Church of Rome Fish State Rome Protestant Episcopal Church Episcopal Church

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Court Interurban Terminal Company cIrry’s Park System Anere Dr. A. DB. Sterne Edward (. Thompson Mary Thompson Andrew Helm Dorothy Helm Wil of Butler College Notes Kahn Tailoring Company Pap Tae Toy Pedis Ole Faroe, Ae P Salom Paris H. Baldwin & CO Peon St Taylor Carpet Co West Washington St Riis Watson & CO Hartford Typewriter Sentinel Printing Company West Market Street Ohn J. Harden New Yo City London University of Oxford Spurgeon John Hemn Newman Er Xeon Jae
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