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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1902

Page

4

Lied er Kranz Celebrates Season End with Smoker Banquet

The Indianapolis Liederkranz closed its season with a smoker and banquet at Germania Hall. About 30 members attended the event arranged in threes along the hall. A 3:30 program featured piano by Prof. Ernest Knodel and songs by the society. Toastmaster Frank Schaffer introduced members for speeches and four members presented an operatic sketch. The evening closed with cheers for Victor Jose, Germania Hall proprietor.

Indianapolis Liederkranz Germania Singing Society Ernest Knodel Frank Schaffer Society Messrs Frank Enchel John Heaston John Kopf Louis Keelker Hocks Victor Jose Germania Hall

Mr Gregg’s Refusal to Name School Sparks Debate

The Indianapolis School Board declined to name a school after Thomas B Gregg citing alleged unfair treatment of his mother and daughter in his will. Residents recall a troubled marriage and separation, with the will reportedly leaving the daughter little and the mother about nine dollars, a point some say influenced the Board’s decision.

Indianapolis Thomas B. Gregg Gregg Mr. Gregg Scov

Attorney Frank Moore Arrested for Petit Larceny

Frank Moore of 515 North Delaware Street, claiming to be an attorney, was arrested yesterday afternoon in the statehouse law library after allegedly stealing three books. He was seized in the hall and turned over to police.

Frank Moore North Delaware Street Moore Statehouse

Arrest of Charles Grundy for beating wife

Patrolmen Kimpel and Smith arrested Charles Grundy at 76 West Vermont street after a domestic dispute. Grundy refused to argue and struck his wife, who was found by police in the doorway with a wounded eye as she prepared to go to a party.

Kimpel Smith Charles Grundy West Vermont Street Grundy

Explosion Near Indiana National Bank Shocks City

An early morning blast near Maryland and Pennsylvania streets damaged the toilet room at Indiana National Bank and blew out a false wall. Police report indicate the large safe in the Beporengote Gas Co office may have been burglarized. A sewer cap at Pearl and Ania streets was blown off, and investigators link the incident to the bank blast.

Maryland Pennsylvania Indiana National Bank Beporengote Gas Company Pearl Ania

Beaucaire at English Opera House and Empire Burlesques

Richard Mansfield stars in Beaucaire adapted from Booth Tarkington with Evelyn Sutherland. Cast includes Beau Nash, Duke of Winterset and Lady Mary Carlisle. scenes in Bath and Bath ballroom. critics note strong burlesque acts at Reeves's Empire Theater with Hoey, Gordon, and Mazuz in a six act program running through the week.

English Richard Mansfield Beaucaire Bath Monsieur Beaucaire Lady Mary Carlisle Squire Bantison Diana Mary Carlisle Orleans George II England Louis France Beau Nash Alexander Frank Monsieur Beaucair Mansfield Molyneux FL Andrews Bantison M. A. Kennedy Rakeil Ernest Warde James Carhart Joseph Whiting Bonle Clark Palmer Collins Bicksett Captain Badger Henry Laurent Milano Tilden the Duke of al Reeves Empire Theater Alio Mazuz Mazett Charles Hoey Harry Lee Hoey McCabe Sabine Mlle Vera Kitty McCarty Mile Louise Auber Chm Gordon Reeves Count O’ Fudge Gordon the Empire

General Fitzhugh Lee lecture seat sale opens at English’s Opera House

Seats for Gen Fitzhugh Lees lecture at Englishs Opera House opened at the box office yesterday morning and a demand for tickets was noted. Early sales suggest a large audience for next Monday evenings event.

Eddie Garvie to Star in Mr Jolly of Joliet Farce

Eddie Garvie, seen in a vaudeville sketch at the Grand Opera House with Peter F. Dailey, will headline next season in the farce Mr. Jolly of Joliet. The eccentric comedian is expected to enjoy success in the new venture.

Eddie Garvie Grand Opera House Peter F. Dailey Mr. Jolly Joliet Garvie

Social notes and visits fill the week

Miss Gertrude Henry departs for Kansas City while Mrs. Earl Reeve of Anderson visits the Hotel English. Clubs, parties, and informal gatherings mark the week with social calls from Mrs. May Wright Sewall and others. Mrs. Elizabeth Trow hosts a reception for Indianapolis guests. Katharine Home hosts an annual reception as Shortridge students attend the oratorical contest.

Gertrude Henry Kansas City Earl Reeve Anderson English Delle Allison Sutherland Avenue A. A. Barnes Wichita Kan May Wright Sewall Berry Fannie Morrison California Williams Harvey Blanton New York Brown Palo Alto Cal John Randolph Brown Central Avenue Lila Allison Anna Boxgs McPherson Chislett Edwards Richard £. Chislett Pittsburg Virginia Mmne Margaret Foster Burlington Elizabeth Trow Madison William J. McKee J. N. Hurry Indianapolis Pleasant Bond Drucilla Wilson George Fulwell Denison St. Louis Columbus O. T. Q. Club Shortridge High Katharine Home

Society Notes From May Day Parties And Weddings

A Belle Epoque of neighborhood gatherings unfolds with May Day parties hosted by Mrs. Eaglesfield and Miss Warren, plus dinners and a Beaucaire reception. Out-of-town guests include Miss Hill of Chicago and Miss Cook of Cincinnati as social calendars list marriages and forthcoming visits.

Switch Engine Throws Off Track At Uolen Station

A Monon switch engine narrowly left the rails at the west end of Uolen Station around midnight after a heavy sleeper caused the car to derail on a curve. The forepart of the engine lifted about six inches off the rails. several passengers suffered minor injuries. The sleeper was eventually uncoupled and the engine rejoined the proper train.

Uolen

Meeting of Committees Prepares Vesper Service Program

The joint committees met at the Governor's parlors to finalize arrangements for the monument dedication. Leaders from Danville Muncie Connersville and invited guests reviewed reports on the vesper program flag march and afternoon procession with no changes to the day’s order.

Veterans to Dedicate Monument in City May 14 15

At a Frank S. Clark Camp meeting a committee was named to finish plans for the May 14 and 15 veterans event. A campfire at Tomlinson Hall on May 11 invites G A R members and the public. Ex-soldiers will march in the May 15 parade, expected to be the largest gathering since their return from Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.

Frank S. Clark Tomlinson Hall Cuba Porto Rico Philippines

Flag details announced for monument dedication lists units and names

Adjutant General Smock of the Grand Army of the Republic releases flag details for the monument dedication. The list includes Twenty second Battery W H Lee Arlington J A Vanarsaol South Bend P H Burns Crawfordsville Dr R J Clark Monticello O W Huston Huntington M E Muse Windfall G W Hartley Indianapolis G W Alexander Indianapolis Twenty third Infantry E B Stephenson Lavonia W M McClelland South Boston Joshua Brown Campbelleburg J W Edmundson New Albany W S McClure New Albany William Mix New Albany Wil liam Mix New Albany Fifth Cavalry Andrew Kramer BR P Finney W W Angel R J Heller C H McCormick Milt Morris Lewis Bruner K W Fatty J H McMillen B C Hale

Smock Twenty-second Battery W. H. Lee Arlington J. A. Vanarsaol South Bend P. H. Burns Crawfordsville Dr. R. J. Clark Monticello O. W. Huston Huntington M. E. Muse Windfall G. W. Hartley Indianapolis G. W. Alexander Twenty-third Infantry E. B. Stephenson Lavonia W. M. McClelland South Boston Joshua Brown Campbelleburg J. W. Edmundson New Albany W. 8. McClure Wllliam Mix Fifth Cavalry Andrew Kramer BR. P. Finney W. W. Angel R. J. Heller C. H. McCormick Milt Morris Lewis Bruner K. W

Indiana Guard forms Company G at Attica

The First Infantry Regiment of the Indiana National Guard creates Company G in Attica to replace the former Attica battery from the Spanish American War era. Captain-elect Russell E. Smith is expected to be commissioned to command the unit.

Indiana National Guard Attica Russell E. Smith

G A R Post Plans May 15 Monument Dedication

At a meeting of Colonel Williams Post No 78 G A R Muncie members voted to attend the soldiers and sailors monument dedication in a body on May 15 A special train will be run and the Sons of Veterans camp may accompany them

Williams Post Muncie Soldiers’ and Sailors Sons of Veterans

County awards concrete bridge contracts in Pike township

The County Commissioners yesterday awarded concrete bridge contracts in Pike township to A. W. for construction and related services. The action secures local infrastructure funding and sets project timelines and responsibilities for the selected firm.

Pike Township A. W

Moore wins bids for three bridges in county reads

Moore was the successful bidder for three bridges across Little Eagle creek at Hollingsworths ford and across bed creek with concrete sub structure and for the superstructure at 2.9 miles. Total bids reported 1.2 and 40 respectively. All bids for a bridge across Big Eagle creek were rejected as the lowest bid 8,734 exceeded the 7,400 appropriation. Bids will be readvertised.

Tax Payments Deadline Warns of Penalties

Only three days left to pay the spring tax installment with half unpaid. City receipts total 876 406.54 and delinquent 16 227.22, county current 147 618.72 and delinquent 4 620.22. City assessment stands at 3 180 060.21, county 2 502 095.55. County treasurer warns checks postmarked after midnight Monday incur penalties.

Court bailiff George Bone in precarious condition

George Bone, bailiff in Room 2 of the Superior Court, remains in a precarious condition at home after injuries from a friendly scuffle two months ago. An abscess formed, was removed, then blood poisoning developed, requiring two surgical operations to save his life.

George Bone Superior Court

City News Notes Chronicle Briefs and Local Notices

Funeral of William Klink at 2 this afternoon with friends invited. Unity Circle meets at 1724 Broadway this afternoon. Lady Knights Club hosted by Mrs Enda Laporte at 1602 East Ohio. Indiana Rubber worker Joe Taylor injures right arm at factory. Hall Place M E Church society dinner at Dr A L Wilson's home tonight. Kahn Tailoring resolves with 40 discharged workers reengaged. Robert A Brown to lecture on The Scholar in Politics at Dr Sommer’s residence. Harrison Monument Association board to meet May 6 at 8 in Commercial Club. Gideons gospel meeting at Tabernacle Church May 4 at 7:20. Mrs Harrington reports diamond ring stolen. police alerted. Indiana National Guard to assemble May 11 for state encampment. coffee ready. B Y P U musicale at First Baptist Church with several performers. Y M C A orchestra to participate. Albert Travis, former police head, injured near Mass Ave and Tenth. William Sawyer treated after epileptic fit on Irvington car. John McGroarty dislocated shoulder at L EB W freight house. Brewers announce no bottle exports until paid. saloonkeepers fear rise in can and pitcher trade. Free bottle policy ended as economic measure after past losses from unreturned pony kegs.

William Klink Unity Circle Meridian-street M. BH EB. L. Olcott Broadway Lady Knights Club Enda Laporte East Ohio Street Joe Taylor Indiana Rubber Company Foreign Missionary Society of Hallplace M. E. Church A. L. Wilson North Capitol Avenue Kahn Tailoring Company Robert A. Brown Supreme Court First Baptist Church Leo Riggs D. B. Parker Woodbridge Newman Seegmiller Albert Travis Massachusetts Avenue Tenth Street William Sawyer Sawyer Irvington Liberty Street John McGroarty McGroarty South East Street

Indiana interns chosen for St. Vincent’s Hospital

E. W. Mace of Scott county and William Dowd of this city are named internes for St. Vincent's Hospital, succeeding Drs. J. W. Canady and Thomas J. Dugan who conclude a year of service. Both new interns are graduates of the Medical College of Indiana. Canady may locate in Terre Haute while Dugan remains in Indianapolis.

E. W. Mace Scott County William Dowd St. Vincent's Hospital J. W. Canady Thomas J. Dugan Medical College of Indiana Dr. Canady Terre Haute Dr. Dugan Indianapolis

Santos-Dumont Sails for Europe Before Coronation Exhibits

Alberto Santos-Dumont sailed from New York on the French liner La Savoie to Europe after consulting with the St Louis exposition directorate on airship exhibitions and a race. He plans London exhibitions during King Edward's coronation and expects the Eiffel Tower airship to arrive in America by June 9, followed by Brighton Beach displays.

New York Alberto Santos- Dumont France Europe la Savoie London Edward Eiffel Tower America Brighton Beach

Insurance firms seek $270,979 in Illinois premium refunds

Fifty insurance companies doing business in Illinois filed claims with the state auditor to recover premiums under the 2 percent law declared unconstitutional by the Illinois Supreme Court. The claims total $270,978.95 for taxes collected in 1899 and 1900 and will go to the Claims Commission for consideration.

Springfield Ill Illinois Supreme Court of Illinois State Auditor Claims Commission

Boiler Explosion Injures Several at Swift Packing

A boiler in the bog killing department of Swift's packing house in South Omaha exploded, injuring three men seriously and two more slightly. Serious victims include Thomas Powers Charles T. Graham and Jake, all bruised or scalded by debris. The blast caused several thousand dollars in damage.

Omaha Neb Swift South Omaha Thomas Powers Charles T. Graham J.ke

Fulton at Sea Again After Explosion Voyage

The submarine boat Fulton departed the Delaware breakwater this afternoon in tow of the Storm King, bound for New Suffolk Long Island. The Mindora, acting as convoy from Brooklyn, accompanied Fulton seaward. The Fulton retains its original crew aboard.

Philadelphia Fulton Delaware Storm King Mindora Brooklyn New Suffolk Long Island

Detective Killed in Chicago Shooting May Day

Detective Patrick Duffy of the stockyards station was shot and killed while attempting to quiet two young men who had been creating a disturbance. The assailants fled into a nearby lot, but police expect to capture them soon.

Chicago Patrick Duffy Stockyards Lot Bell

Shaffer Reelected Amid Tame Duel at Amalgamated

Wheeling West Virginia May 1 Amalgamated Association officers won re election with Shaffer 148 Williams 56 marking his fourth term Secretary Williams and Editor Ben I Davis also reelected The Socialists gained a partial victory by removing the word economic from a ban on political economic discussion allowing lodges to debate civic and economic matters and support favorable municipal candidates.

Wheeling W. Va Amalgamated Association Shaffer Thomas Williams Zanesville, C M. F. Tighe Ben Jones Carnegie Harry Griffiths Elwood City Tighe Griffiths Jones John E. Taylor Elias Jenkins John G. Hagen Piqua John Ridd Committee On Good Ways and

Socialists stage first Labor Day celebration in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg on May 1 the Socialists held their first Labor Day celebration in Allegheny county history. About 300 paraded downtown with brass bands and cheering, carrying many banners. A mass meeting followed at the Socialist Labor party headquarters with Lucien Sanial of New York as the principal speaker on “The First of edits World wide Significance.”

Pittsburg Allegheny County Socialist Labor Party Lucien Sanial New York Saniel

Lewis Young Hanged After Governor Denies Respite

In Moundsville on May 1 Lewis Young colored was executed at 6 42 p m for the Welch murder of Arthur Koll. Governor White refused to grant a respite, and the state penitentiary carried out the sentence.

Moundsville W. Va Lewis Young State Penitentiary White Grant Arthur Koll Welch

Editor's Wife Dies by Own Hand in Marietta

Marietta on May 1 reports Mrs Florence McKinney wife of Benjamin McKinney editor of the Marietta Times took her life by hanging this morning. She was estimable and leaves a large farm.

Marietta Florence McKinney Benjamin McKinney The Marietta Times

Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company Ad

An old real estate notice promotes Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company at 19 East Market Street offering title assurance and reasonable fees. It emphasizes ensuring a solid title and avoiding abstract costs.

Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street

Names in the 19th century voters list scattered across pages

A long, dense roster of individual names and surnames appears, including many Misses and Mrs. titles, grouped with various family and given names. The fragment reads like a voter or membership roll with numerous personal names, titles, and occasional organizational labels, but lacks clear events or cohesive narrative.

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