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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1901

Page

5

Suit Against Berghoff Mandamus Asked in Fort Wayne Row

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Indiana May 2 Action begun in the Circuit Court to compel by mandamus City Controller Berghoff to accept and approve the bond offered by the newly appointed commissioners of public safety Judge O Rourke was out of town and had appointed John Morris Jr to sit in the case A writ was issued requiring Berghoff to show cause next Saturday three days before the election why the writ should not issue The bill of complaint was prepared by R B Taylor W J Vesey and J B Harper The apparent Republican strength alarmed Berghoff supporters Madison Indiana May 2 The City Council sits six Republicans six Democrats with a Democratic mayor One Republican absent sick the Republicans joined by one Democrat reshuffled all committees and appointive officers The Democrats were taken unawares

Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind Circuit Court Mandamus Berghoff Commissioners of Public Safety O'Rourke John Morris, Jr Morris R. 8. Taylor W. J. Vesey J. B. Harper Madison

Supper Scheme Ends Divorce Suit in Pleasant Manner

William T. Brown, attorney for Georgia Ross and James W. Ross, dismissed the divorce case after arranging a reconciliation. He says he urged patience, held talks with each party, and finally had them meet to discuss staying together.

William T. Brown Georgia Ross James W. Ross Mr. Brown

Chosen Friends Ousted by Judge Leathers

Judge Leathers issued final judgment ousting the Supreme Order of Chosen Friends, declaring the group insolvent and out of business. The receiver will finalize assets, including funds in the New York treasury, under Morris and Newberger’s petition on behalf of the State and Prosecuting Attorney John C. Ruckelshaus.

Leathers Supreme Order of Chosen Friends New York Treasury Morris & Newberger Clark John C. Ruckelshaus

Good Will Not Taxable Judge Bars State Tax Board Action

Judge McMaster of the Superior Court issued a perpetual injunction stopping the Auditor of State, the county auditor, and the county treasurer from certifying or collecting taxes on the Indianapolis News goodwill. The News faced a $47.69 assessment, later raised to $352.30 by the State Tax Board after J. Frank Moray appealed. Delavan Smith and Charles R. Williams, owners, sued. the court overruled the State’s demurrer and entered judgment as no answer was filed.

McMaster Superior Court State Tax Board Indianapolis News Smith Koehne J. Frank Moray Delavan Smith Charles R. Wiliams the News

Divorce suits and false imprisonment case items

Lettie Hoyle sues for divorce alleging cruelty and past arrests for assault including a razor attack. Amanda Shobe seeks divorce claiming desertion four months after marriage and enlistment as an unmarried man. Newton and Vin cent sue Ward for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution over alleged arrest in Justice Hawkine's court and transfer to Criminal Court. They claim charges tied to possession and trade marked parties for sale.

Lettie Hoyle John Hoyle Amanda Shobe Robert Shobe George Robert Newton Jesse ¢ Vincent Patrick W. Ward Ward Justice Hawkine Criminal Court Grand

Frank K R Stuard Appointed Estate Administrator

Frank KR Stuard was yesterday appointed administrator of the estate of James U M ae uve. A bond of 2 dollars was posted and likely a guardian was named.

Frank KR. Stuard James Um. Ae Uve Senn Guar

Legal Proceedings and New Suits in Indiana Courts

A dense docket from Indiana courts lists multiple cases. Delavan Smith sues Harry B. Smith and William H. Hart with injunctions granted and costs awarded. Fidelity and Deposit Co. vs City of Indianapolis with permanent injunction. Kregele vs Dain estate and Duncan vs Snyder estate with estate costs. various criminal and civil actions including larceny, false imprisonment, and divorce filings. New suits include Indianapolis Paint and Color Co. vs Schumacher mechanic’s lien. Cooper vs Ogden, oil lien. Baker vs Indiana Rail Way Co. damages demand of 5000. Shobe divorces. Ward false imprisonment suits. Hoyle divorce. Foster Lumber vs Wishard mechanic’s lien. Kief partition and lien. Kahn vs Spruance notes. Mock vs Boyer notes. Circuit and Superior Court rooms noted include 1, 2, and 3.

Superior Court John J., McMaster Delavan Smith Harry B. Smith William H. Hart State of Indiana Vinson Carter Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland City of Indianapolis Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Judge Co. E Indiana State Scott Smith Frank Wright Indianapolis Paint and Color Company Char A. Schumacher John Cooper George C. Ogden Elizabeth H. Baker Indianapolis Railway Company Amanda Shobe Albert Shobe Jesse C. Vincent Patrick W. Ward George Robert Newton Lottie Hoyle John Hoyle Foster Lumber Company Albert W. Wishard Mechanic's Hon Margaret Kief Michael Kief David Kahn Alexander P. Spruance Henry M. Mock Charles Boyer

Appellate Court Minutes and Briefs Listed

Minutes document multiple appellate cases including Volney T Malott receiver actions over YH and ST RY Co versus Elizabeth Hawkins, Coffinberry versus McClellan executrix, Turpie administratrixes versus Hugh Lowe, and Emma Turpie. Also notes Citizens Street railroad Company against Batley and Wabash Railroad Company versus August Behultz with record assignments of errors and damages claims for locomotive destruction.

Volney T Malott ST. R. RE. Co Elizabeth Hawkins Ee Appellant Elizabeth K. Coffinberry Elizabeth A. McClellan William Turpie Hugh Lowe Emma d. Turpie Appellate Court Citizens’ Street Railroad Company Josephine Batley Enes T. Taylor Elizabeth McGrew Executrix New Appellate Court Wabash Railroad Company August Behultz Laporte

Local City News Briefs Highlight Appointments and Events

Hiram Stevenson of Oxford Ind appointed to a position on the State house force. Rev Dr C N Sims to preach at Meridian street MBE Church Sunday and guest of Mr and Mrs W B Burford. Rev William A Quayle to move to Kansas City June 2 two months earlier than planned. Hall place Church Young People Society to host musical at 5 pm. Jessre Om Ethel Turner Martha Washburn Ruth Franklin Scott Wade Paul Sheehan to perform. K R Shoemaker De Kalb county health board writes state board for help amid smallpox outbreak. Secretary Marty to visit De Kalb county. Pleuro pneumonia outbreak reported in Marshall county. strict quarantines expected. State Florists Association to hold regular monthly meeting May 7 at Commercial Chamber assembly rooms. committees to report exhibitions for November and February. Marion club directors meet tonight on clubhouse improvements and new construction plans. Comet story ends with mention of arts.

William A. Quayle Meridian-street M. KE Kansas City Young People’s Society of Hall-place Church Jessre Om Ethel Turner Martha Washburn Ruthranklin Scott Wade Paul Sheehan K. R. Shoemaker de Kalb County Commercial Chuir Marion ¢Ub Ng Comet Stor Arts

City leaders plan charity drive and new building timeline

Building work must finish within a year after demolition begins. Chautauqua Circle to host Monday evening talk at College Avenue Baptist Church with F A Cattern presenting a stereopticon lecture on Wauona and Chautauqua work. Ministers plan charity sermons for Flower Mission as flowers from churches go to sick children. Measles rise with 101 cases and ten deaths. Indianapolis Orphans Home reports 17 cases and one death. State Prison warden Shideler reviews monthly financials and draws maintenance funds. Vandals in Hendricks monument case praised detectives Holtz and Morgan. Gypsy camps near Trammorid's grove patch up, head to Buffalo for charity. Cummings Voting Machine Co. starts installing gear in Bryce Power Building. potential bid for city election machines may trigger redistricting and a county loan, with commissioners split on funding.

Chautauqua Winona Reading Circle College Avenue Baptist Church F. A. Cattern Chautauqua Bureau of Extension George A. H. Shideler State Prison State Hart Shideler Statehouse City Board of Health Indianapolis Krietenstein State Capitol Hendricks Monument Capitol Holtz and Morgan Major Krietenstein Trammorid’s Grove Buffalo Cummings Voting Machine Company Bryce Power South Street Durbin

Jeffries Arrives in City Ahead of Ruhlin Bout

James J. Jeffries world heavyweight champion visited the city for the first time, drawing crowds and attention on streets and at night. He weighs overpee, scouts negotiations with the Twentieth Century Club of San Francisco for a title match with Gus Ruhlin, recalling his hard training for the Cincinnati bout.

James J. Jeffries Jeffries Twentieth Century Club San Francisco Gus Ruhlin Akron Rublin Cincinnati

Boy Preacher Draws Flourishing Crowd at Meridian Street

At Meridian Street Church Jack Cooke the boy preacher continues to draw good audiences. After his sermon last night his brother spoke most of the time and eleven went to the altar. He had the audience stand then asked Christians to sit, leaving sinners or those seeking prayer standing. They were invited to the altar and the experience meeting closed the services.

Jack Cooke Meridian-street Church

Opening of Business Men's Driving Club Season With Team Race

The Business Men's Driving Club opens its racing season with an informal programme this afternoon. Membership has reached seventy five and the year is expected to be pivotal. A highlight will be a team race featuring W N Short's Billy Bridge and Lady Constant against Charles Shover's Charley Boy and a new bay pacer still unnamed.

Business Men's Driving Club Toeday W.N. Short Billy Bridge Lady Constant Charles Shover Charley Boy

Indiana reports 423 smallpox cases in April

The State Board of Health announced that 423 smallpox cases were reported in Indiana during April from various areas. Death toll not yet reported. The surge in ten counties is blamed on boomers returning from Oklahoma Territory bringing the infection.

State Board of Health Indiana Oklahoma Territory

Durbin offers postmaster to Shiloh battlefield panel

A Franklin dispatch reports Governor Durbin tendered Captain Thomas B. Wood of the local city a place on the Shiloh battlefield commission. Wood is a leading Republican and wealthy citizen who served as postmaster under President Grant.

Franklin Durbin Thomas B. Wood Shiloh Battlefield Commission Wood Grant

Engineer Killed as Train Collision Halts Service

CATRO II reports a southbound passenger train No 1 collided with a work train at Fort Jefferson ten miles south of the city this afternoon. Engineer Jackson of the work train was killed and Engineer Tippanoy of the passenger train was injured. Both engines were damaged.

Distillery Drying House Destroyed In TERRE HAUTE Fire

Fire at Merchants' Distilling Company in Terre Haute destroyed the drying house, with losses estimated at 20 000 to 25 000 and 85 insurance. Most loss fell on drying apparatus for slops, harming future production of cattle food. Nearby residences damaged by sparks. In Seymour, Ind a harness factory fire nearly razed J F Shiel’s plant with losses up to 5 000 on machinery and stock, building loss several hundred, insured.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Merchants’ Distilling Company Seymour J. F. Shiel

Pullen Barn Fire in Flora Causes Major Loss Without Insurance

Flora Ind May 2 The fine barn of John H Pullen burned this morning destroying several horses and a large quantity of machinery and grain. Loss estimated at 30000 with no insurance.

Indianapolis Journal Flora Ind John H. Pullen

Coroner Blames Neglect In Two Hoosier Deaths

In Terre Haute coroner Willis cites gangrene and uraemic poisoning as the cause of N B Yeakle death arguing lack of medical treatment and Christian Science care. Yeakle refused a physician per his wife and family testimony, with doctors recounting a horrific decline. Also in Cayuga, eight year old John Dove dies from rabid dog bites after Christian Scientists refused professional care, prompting local outrage.

Indianapolis Terre Haute Ind Willis N. B. Yeakle Indianapolis Journal John Dove Cayuga

Jury awards 210 verdict in 10000 Lake Erie switchyard case

In Muncie Indiana on May 2 a jury awarded $2.10 damages to Richard Charman administrator in a 10000 suit against Lake Erie Railroad for the killing of Frank Coffman a year ago in Muncie switching yards. Coffman’s widow took the body and continued the suit.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Lake Erie Railroad Company Frank Coffman Richard Charman Coffman

Obituaries From Indiana County Mourn Three Noted Residents

In Wayne county Zadock Nye, 95, longtime merchant, dies. he and wife celebrated 65th anniversary in February. Eliza Conway, 83, widow of horseman William Conway, dies at Hagerstown home after a long life in Wayne and Henry counties. Ex Judge R L Coffey, a Nashville political figure, dies of heart trouble after brief illness. born in Monroe County, Indiana.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Wayne County Zadock Nye Massachusetts Eliza Robertson Jacksonburg Isis Wiliam Conway Henry County Conway Walnut Level Hagerstown Nashville R. L. Coffey Monroe County Indiana

Indiana lawyer and public official dies in Indiana

A former district judge marshal and state senator, who studied law under Governor Dunning and graduated from the State University, is noted for his service in Brown and Bartholomew counties. In Terre Haute Harriet Burnett, 94, burial follows. Agin, 63, to be buried Wednesday. Burnett married to Virgil J. Burnett, a founder of Indiana public schools, and mother of Jerome Burnett once tied to state offices and later redemption chief at the Treasury.

Franklin College Patts C. Dunning The State University Democratic Central Committee Brown Bartholomew Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Harriet Burnett Agin

Notable Indiana Victories and Obituaries Across Towns

In Lagrange Dr Francis P Griffith died at his home and was buried yesterday after a career in the 1862 State Legislature, Pension Department clerkship in Washington, census service, and county health duties. William T Carr of English dies at seventy nine, a mason and Christian Church leader. Synodical meeting in Vincennes reports prosperity, district includes five states with 150 ministers and 3.4 percent membership growth. Des Moines hosts Interstate Oratorical Association results with winners from Baker University and Ripon College. Michael Herdrich dies by self-inflicted hanging near Royalton, Lebanon County, after years of illness and the loss of his wife.

Lagrange Ind Francis P. Griffith Lagrange County Washington William T. Carr Christian Church Indianapolis Vincennes Indiana German Evangelical Synod of North America Ohio Kentucky Georgia Alabama Frederick Hohmann Pleasant Ridge Eureka Hlinets Wooster Carlton Minnesota State University Colorado Wesleyan Nebraska Larkin Missouri Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Michael Herdrich Royalton William Herdrich Herdrich Germany America

Convictions in Philadelphia murder case and horse sale report

Amos Sterling and two Black co defendants were convicted of first degree murder in Philadelphia for the beating and robbing of Roy Wilson White, a University of Pennsylvania professor. The other men face hanging for complicity. In Indiana, the Wolf and Talbert stock sale drew buyers from Scotch to Belgian exporters, realizing about $10,000 for sixty horses. Separate May contest in Portland, Eastern Indiana Oratorical Association, drew reps from Decatur Winchester Bluffton with sold out opera house reserved seats.

Philadelphia Amos Sterling Roy Wilson White University of Pennsylvania Richmond Ind West Philadelphia Henry Ivory Charles Perry Indianapolis Journal Wabash Wolf & Talbert Portland Eastern Indiana Oratorical Association Decatur Winchester Bluffton Opera House

Infant and woman die from accidental burns in Indiana

Portland Indiana May 2 Mrs Elizabeth Butcher of Bear Creek township aged sixty eight died from burns suffered when she fell on a stove Ruby Berkheimer a Dun kirk child died from burns after her clothing caught fire Local fatalities reported from accidental fires with mournful details.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Elizabeth Butcher Bear Creek Township Ruby Berkheimer

Blend pleads guilty to embezzlement at Indiana firm

Evansville May 2 Charles F Blend confidential bookkeeper for A Bromm Co candy manufacturers pleaded guilty to embezzling 17 dollars. He was sentenced to two to fourteen years in the Indiana Reformatory. Evansville Ind May 2 tow boat Raymond Horner sank thirteen barges of Pittsburg coal in collision with a plier of the Henderson bridge. The Josson coal and barges will reac 45 dollars. The coal was destined for the Southern market.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Charles F. Blend A. Bromm & Co Indiana Reformatory Ind Raymond Horner Pittsburg Henderson Bridge Josson

Wayne county school losses show net drop from last year

Wayne county enrollment figures indicate a net loss of 249 from last year. William Fitzgerald and John Leddy of Indianapolis bound over to the Circuit Court at Muncie for theft of brass near Gaston. both jailed. S. A. Hanley resigns Franklin College football captaincy to join Chicago University next year. Elks from Greensburg and Columbus attend charity opera Princess Bonnie in Shelbyville and banquet. Lagro High seniors to perform The Merchant of Venice at commencement. nine graduates. Michael Boumira Armenian pleads guilty to embezzlement in Fort Wayne. about $4000 involved. Tri state Normal School Angola may move to Muncie to merge with G. F. McCullough’s school. Shoals residents organize oil and gas land wildcat venture. The camel will be 50.0 and the Preintention will be perfected on May 8.

Wayne County William Fitzgerald John Leddy Indianapolis Muncie Gaston S. A. Hanley Franklin Chicago University Elks Greensburg Columbus Elks’ Charity Bonnie Shelbyville Lagro High School Merchant of Venice Fort Wayne Michael Bou Mira Salem Bashara Tri-state Normal School Angola G. F. McCullough Shoals

New Civil Governments Two Natives Appointed Governor

Manila May 2 A score of insurgents fired on Batangas. The commission set a government at Sarsegon and named Capt J G Livingston New York governor with Capt E W Terry treasurer. Felix Roxas named Batangas governor. Read bribery trial evidence submitted. Read likely guilty. Cailles rumored to surrender. remnants of Tinio's army surrendering.

Manila Batangas Sarsegon Luzon J. G. Livingston New York E. W. Terry Forty-seventh Regiment Marinduque Brandholt Felix Roxas Democracia Gally Federalists Linez R. D. Blanchard Thirty-eighth Volunteer Infantry James C. Read Read Cailles Tinio

Mortality in Luzon Reported by General Bell

Brigadier General Bell arrived in Washington from the Philippines and cites a Times special claiming that one sixth of Luzon natives have died or been killed in the past two years due to war and dengue fever. He recounts executions, tax raids by insurgents, and telegraph tampering as measures to suppress resistance. He notes plans for lieutenant examinations and troop mustering out schedules from Manila.

New York Bell Washington Philippines Luzon Times Ecanital Army Board

Mrs Winklow's Soothing Syrup Endures For Teething

Mrs Winklow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething children. It claims to soothe the gums, reduce crying, ease wind colic, regulate bowels, and cure diarrhea. The ad notes it is sold by Mrs Winslow's Home and warns against sale in impure form, mentioning contagion and a remedy line with dye products.

Winslow Soto

List of names in a local society roster

An extensive roster of individuals including Abbott Mire W Fr, Andersons, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Alexander, Ida M Humetes, Miss Sarah Curry, Mrs. Dean, Eva Dingmen, Miss Maud Derrick, Mrs. Hartise Dowell, Miss Sarah Dye, Mrs. Terri Engert, Mrs. Eveland, Mrs. Molly Emgie, Mrs. Sallie Freeman, Miss Mina Maud Glass, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Gandy, Miss Helen Jackson, Mrs. Della Jerick, Mrs. J Day, Mrs. Nora Quinlan, Mrs. Stella Robertson, Miss Hertha Smith, and numerous other names, with many Mrs or Miss prefixes, forming a long social directory fragment.

Cook Mra Tom Mane Bertha Dean Lada Ditterich Mise Eva i Dingmen Mise Maud Derrick Hartise Dowell Neliie Dye Sarah. Edwards Terri Engert Ad Eveland Molly Emgie Mini Face Fletcher Sallie Freeman Mins Mart Hauer Mre Francis Havily Cornelia Marsh Hees Frank Johnson Moore Blanche Murphy Belle McKlery Mine Maring O Norris George Newman Nally Cede O'Toole M. HL Offenbach Edna Ethel Oliver Nellie Odell Edith C. Quinlan Nora Roberts Goste Ryen Anna Ratner Best Ransom Jessie Rentsch L. F. Robertson Stella Smith Hertha Sherwood Stapp Helen Susan Splitgerber Eaples H. A Mary Bronk Mise Kate Tatbert Thomas Joste Turmaen A May Wricht G Wilson Tommale Wiseine A. Wangertheim the Ween Harry Wilson

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