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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1902

Page

27

Dr Grubbs Heads Ship Island Quarantine Mission

Dr. B. Grubbs of the United States Marine Hospital Service sails to Ship Island to oversee fever control this quarantine season. He will be in charge with two assistants and about fifteen crew. boats from suspected ports face five day holds, with Cuba trades subject to special rules before June. Mosquito control and sanitation are stressed to halt yellow fever transmission.

SB. Grubbs United States Marine Hospital Service Ship Island Gulf of Mexico New Orleans Soul Grubbs Dr. Grubbs Cuba Cuban Findlay United States Ee Ene Grobbs

Indiana officials praise county assessors for strong year

John C. Wingate and Parks M. Martin led district meetings for county assessors, reporting very satisfactory county returns and predicting the best personal property assessment in state history. They cited improved understanding, enthusiasm, and tax law effectiveness as reasons for fewer unequal assessments.

John C. Wingate State Board of Tax Commissioners Denison Wingate Ind Parks M. Martin

Monument Dedication Chorus To Sing At Dedication

A 250 voice male chorus drawn from German and American singing societies will perform at the monument dedication under Franz Bellinger, Maennerchor director. The program includes The Battle Hymn of the Republic, The Star Spangled Banner and America with band accompaniment. Rehearsals were held last week and another is set for Wednesday at the German House.

Franz Bellinger Maennerchor Bellinger America Ford Mayer

Answer Filed in State v Tucker Over County Fees

An answer was filed in the Circuit Court in the case of the State against Albert R. Tucker former county auditor and his bondsmen seeking recovery of county fees. The filing raises a new legal point on whether an allowed claim becomes binding and unchallengeable after the board approves it and no appeal is taken. The decision could affect many counties and tests common law and statutory interpretations.

Albert R. Tucker Hamilton County Gavin & Davis Tucker Board of Commissioners Supreme Court Beard

X Rays Reduce Cancer by Wright and Oliver

Drs. C E Wright and John H Oliver report success using Roentgen rays on a 64 year old man with a facial cancer near the left eye. After twenty seven sessions over several days the growth dried, sloughed away, and the face appeared smooth with no pain or discomfort reported by the patient. The case will be detailed in the Indiana Medical Journal.

Roentgen C. E. Wright John H. Oliver Thomas Maher Maher

Jealous Husband Attacks Butcher After Gossip

Martin, enraged by alleged flirtatious glances between his wife and Michael Spears, a W. Beck butcher on East Washington, struck Spears with a wrapped stone at Delaware and Court streets. Spears, nose broken with facial wounds, walked to the City Dispensary for treatment. police traced Martin to Keller's saloon where he was confronted by detectives. Mrs. Martin testified to jealousy and past abuse. Martin was jailed on assault charges, bond raised after her intervention. Spears lodged at Smith's Hotel. the Martins reside at 345 Massachusetts avenue.

Michael Spears W. Beck East Washington Street Christ. Martin Delaware Court Streets Spears Dr. Goodwin Martin Keller Kinney Lancaster Washington Street Griffin Hull French Massachusetts Avenue Smith's Hotel

Hemstitch Fabrics and Striped Muslin on Sale

A sale listing describes hemstitched batistes and dimities in 27 inch and 22 inch widths, cor ded muslin with dot designs, striped muslins in three patterns, and fancy lawn. It highlights regular quality and price terms, suggesting affordable dressmaking fabrics for waists and dresses.

Unique business deal ends in suit over piano notes

Col Russell B. Harrison will defend in county court as William A. Heckard sues Oliver W Williams and William J Richards to cancel four notes used to purchase a piano. Heckard claims the dental work by Mrs Williams and Williams settled the debt, while Williams asserts the notes remain owed and the agreement was not settled.

Col Russell B. Harrison William A. Heckard Oliver W. Williams William J. Richards Heckard Williams O. W. Williams Richards

Judge Alford's plan aims to cure cases with work mandate

In Indianapolis yesterday Judge Alford used a novel approach in a wife desertion case by giving Henry Steinecker thirty days to find work and support his children, while keeping the case under advisement. Other actions include a jurisdiction ruling on a Big Four Railway injunction and several civil suits for damages and divorce.

Alford Criminal Court Henry Steinecker Steincker Carter Superior Court Big Four Railway Company Indianapolis Shelbyville Traction Company Shelby County Big Four Electric Railway Company Steam Road Electric Road Electric Company

Stones fly as river youths clash at Michigan Street bridge

At about six, police found six boys swimming beneath the Michigan street bridge. They reported an attack by about a hundred Haughville boys on the riverbank and while in the water, stones were hurled at them. One Haughville boy could not be identified.

Po- Heemen Lowe and Trimpe Michigan Street White River Haughville Ao Rags

South Bend Milling Firm Hill Bros Bankruptcy Filed

South Bend milling firm Hill Bros filed for bankruptcy in federal court yesterday. The Mobilities are 029, assets $52 077, established 1851, suffered losses in 1883 and from a Letter wheat deal. Also note a basement display at H F P Wasson offering life size portraits and photo medallions free.

Hill Bros South Bend H. F P. Wasson

Local suits and orders feature across city court docket

The week’s docket includes a restraining order against Alexander over a 1021 Virginia Avenue bicycle shop claim, a $5,000 damages suit by John Goodnecht after a fire department dismissal, and a contempt claim against Frank J. Seibold for alimony. Also noted are Charles Hubbard’s murder defense appointment, a $2.50 verdict in Miles v. Big Four, and a $20 doctor bill ruling against Derk De Ruiter.

Virginia Avenue John Goodnecht Fire Department ISM Board of Safety James H. Miles Big Four Railway Company Miles Harry Big Four Morris Street

Murder and court actions in Indianapolis session

Charles Hubbard appears for murder awaiting verdict after affidavit claiming poor person status. John W. Bailey appointed to defend. case taken under advisement with thirty days to seek employment. Other cases include Dickison assault verdict of not guilty, various estates claims, divorces, new suits filed, damages demands and appellate briefs in several courts.

John M. Bailey Charles Hubbard Gus Monroe Hubbard Munroe Indiana Avenue John W. Bailey Henry Steimecker Theodore Dickison

Kid O'Brien Sneak Thief Identified in Indiana Bank Plot

George Johnson is arraigned in Police Court after being caught Friday at Indiana National Bank attempting to exchange a stolen gold certificate from Mast and Class on Massachusetts avenue. He is real name Edward O'Brien alias Kid O'Brien, a Milwaukee House of Correction escapee sought with a $50 reward. detectives suspect further thefts as clerks watched.

George Johnson Indiana National Bank Mast & Class Massachusetts Avenue Johnson Bertillon Eddie McGuff

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