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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1901

Page

2

Greenwood town election results report recap

In Greenwood the election yielded a near even vote with a full ballot. Republicans won two council seats and the city clerk, while Democrats secured two council seats and the treasurer position. Robert Perry and Ross Babbitt led for council with Democratic majorities, and R. W. Wishard was re elected as treasurer.

Greenwood Robert Perry Samuel Bagley F.F George W. Kinearr Kiican Ross Babbitt A. L. Car Fons. Publican Marschal Robert Wright Charles Leap Seto W. Aeae George W. Carpenter Vullican R. W. Wishard W. H. Baxs Mr. Wishard

Democrats Overthrown In Sullivan New School Vote

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Sullivan Indiana May 6 voters elected the entire Republican ticket by about seventy five percent margins. Local contests chose clerk and treasurer Samuel Self over Hill. the school building project failed by thirty five votes amid Democratic charges of corruption. Across towns west Terre Haute Redkey Knightstown Corydon Putnam County and others followed with Republican sweeps or solid majorities, while several smaller towns saw mixed results and occasional Democratic gains in clerk treasurer or marshal positions.

Indianapolis Journal Sullivan Tod G. McClung Marion R. Horders George W. But Wiliam McCloud T. Ballard Hoovs Samuel O Self Wil) Hill Aed Marenas William Beck Terre Haute Ind West Terre Haute Rea William Wards James Hulsen W. RH. Zion M. J. Hayes V. Smack J. i Snow Samuel Pritchard Charles Midight Lorydon Corydon Putnam County Bampe Reoachdale Cloverdale Russiaville Hope Harteville Albany Smith Ferguson Hastings Vanderioe Love Reed Stafford Wilson Stratton Citizen People's Secre Ormer Lone Bcans Marshal T. P. Cheeseman Urer Ei. Tomlinson Counglimen Co. Martin G. N. Higman J. Spiceland Republican C. Rifens M Marshal C. B. Hall X . Ac Aeatinee Othe’ Poer Irvine T. K. Millikan J. 5 Hall Wiliam Morristown

Weather forecast shows showers cooler today then fair midweek

Washington May 6 forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday predicts showers on Tuesday with cooler temperatures, followed by generally fair conditions Wednesday with fresh easterly winds shifting to northwest. Ohio and Illinois showery trends Tuesday with western areas fair Wednesday, temperatures near normal and brisk winds. Local forecast official Wappenhans notes overall cooling trend and cloud cover.

Washington Indiana Ohio Illinois R.H West C.F. R Wappenhans

Republicans sweep small town elections in Indiana counties

In Greentown and surrounding towns voters shifted party lines with Republicans winning most local offices. Trustees and clerks in Flora Edinburg Shirley Mitchell Brownstown Oakland City Spencer Summitville Lapel Moore's Hill and others saw varied gains while Newport and Hagerstown produced mixed results. Local issues and saloon opposition influenced outcomes.

J. W. Diggs Greentown D.C. Peters F. T. Murry C. W. Healy P. C. Applegate J. H. Holliday John Ruse Flora Citizens Edinburg Shirley Mitchell J. W. Walls Lewis Barlow Henry Scott T. J. Wood George Hilton Brownstown Oakland Marshal Spencer Summitville Lapel Scottleburg Jonesville Newport Hagerstown Moore's Hill—Citizens First District Colfpax Ford Haas J. V. Mills Mil

Bread Winners Author Identity Claim Stirred by Chicago

The Tribune asserts Ida Harris of Champaign Illinois author of The Bread Winners, a sensational anonymous 1882 novel. Speculation had pointed to John Hay and others, but clerical catalogues kept it anonymous. Miss Harris died recently at about forty. her sealed will reportedly hides the key to the secret and may reveal her authorship.

Chicago May the Tribune Tomorrew Ida Harris Champaign B. F. Harris First National Bank John Hay W.L. Howells Tilinola Harris Miss Harris

Duty On Coal Concluded With Flag Dispute

The ship officer sent the flag to Lady Randolph after her request and was dismissed for disobedience. Randolph claims the flag as her own but has indicated willingness to send it to the U S government for display in a national museum.

Lady Randolph Baker Randolph United States

Revolt in Sicily and South Italy Grows Daily

The Patrie reports perpetual peasant unrest in Messina Catania Syracuse and adjacent areas with frequent clashes with police near sulfur mines. A general strike looms as misery spreads in Puglia and agricultural payments stall while syndic seeks talks in Rome with the premier.

Paris the Patrie Today Palermo Naples Foggia Sicily Italy Messina Cattania Syracuse Puglia Syndic Rome

Fortune left to Rouen for giants wedding gift

Paris May 6 The late Count St Ousa De Pierrecourt leaves 10 000 000 francs to Rouen with the condition that the city annually grants a 100 000 franc marriage gift to a couple of giants to regenerate humanity. Candidates undergo medical exams. the healthiest pair is chosen. Also notes on Irene Ven Brugh Boucicault betrothal and various European diplomatic and naval items.

Paris St. Ousa de Pierrecourt William the Conqueror Rouen

Prominent horseman sells stallion Oh So to Chicago buyer

D G Cameron sells trotting stallion Oh So with a 2:% record to Charles Chapman of Chicago for $9. Oh So sired So So, holder of the world record for two and three year olds at 2:16. A. J. Welch and Mr A Jones finalize negotiations to buy Oakley race track near Cincinnati and will manage its next meeting. Welch and Jones own the Charter Quo course at Hartford. Spalding's Athletic Library April issue covers lawn tennis with last season records and fixed events for the present season.

D. G. Cameron Oh So Charles Chapman Chicago So So A. J. Welch Mr. ©. A. Jones Oakley Cincinnati Messrs. Welch and Jones Hartford Conn Spalding

Indianapolis Southern files petitions to cross city streets

The Indianapolis Southern Railway submitted petitions to the Board of Public Works and urged approval to cross multiple streets and alleys. Signed by the Board of Trade Commercial Club Banks and Trust Companies Manufacturers Association Merchants Association and most city business houses, the filings reflect broad support for the southern line and access to markets and coal fields.

Indianapolis Southern Railway Board of Public Works Board of Works Council Board of Trade Commercial Club Banks and Trust Companies Manufacturers’ Association Merchants’ Association City of Indianapolis Indiana Retail Merchants’ Association Tinton and Interstate Stock Yards John FE Ingettigan Charles E. Barrett Indianapolis Southern Railway Company J. L. Ketcham William M. Taylor Chandler, Taylor & CO W. M R. B. Hilleary Indianapolis Drop Forging Co Phil M. Watson H. Lieber Co Indianapolis Chemical CO Emil Martin Haugh-Noelke Lron Works H. Waterman Sect-Trens Apolis Hominy Mills Westers Forte v FE W. L. Hagedorn ELI Lilly Company J. K. Lilly Kramer Manufacturing Co Ed F. Kramer W. PD. Allison Company W. D. Allison E. C. Atkins & CO H. C. Atki Atlas EN Works Eat E Electric Company

Indianapolis Southern Railway Support Resolution 1901

A formal Indianapolis Board of Trade resolution pledges cordial support for the Indianapolis Southern Railway. It cites regional resource development and access to southern markets as it urges cooperation with merchants and manufacturers to aid the railway project and cross-street rights. Public notices from Evans Woollen and various Indianapolis manufacturers accompany the resolution.

Indianapolis D. M. Parry Indianapolis Southern Railway Company City Commercial Club Indianapolis Southern Railway Ohio River Indiana Evans Woollen

Indianapolis Wholesale Firms on Circle List

A long list of Indianapolis businesses and firms across retail, wholesale, and service sectors appears, including department stores, jewelry, furniture, dry goods, clothing, hardware, groceries, and live stock brokers, with various named principals and company connections. The compilation names CHARLES MAYER & CO, PETTIS DRY GOODS CO, BY M. TAYLOR, THE INDIANA OPTICAL AND JEWELRY CO, BOWEN-MERRILL COMPANY, KRUSE & DEVENTER, MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANAPOLIS, and numerous others, reflecting a dense business roster around the Circle.

Indianapolis Saddlery CO I. S. Gordon Tailor REE ' S Varney Electrical Supply CO G. B. Varney James R. Ross & CO Central Rubber and Supply CO A. G. Ruddell Hayes & Reedy Fahnley & M’crea Met A. Kiefer Drug CO L. C. G. Bals Griffith Brothers J. H. O. Boyle & CO Schnull & Daniel Stewart & CO A. Burdesal Company Eckhouse Brothers Havens & Geddes Company R. G. OO Leffer & CO M. Cooper Shoe Company Robert L. Mouat Indiana Shoe and Rubber CO Home Stove Company Layman & Carey Company LC. Thiele Severin & CO M. O'Connor & CO Francke Hardware Company Indianapolis Hardware CO Charles D. Wayne Baker & Thornton Indianapolis Light & Power CO C. C. Perry David Wallace Indianapolis Elevator CO George 8. Warren Wan Co M. Allen Knight & Jillson CO Holliday & Wyon CO John D. Holliday Co. A. Schrader Carey M'Pherson Leather and John W. Elston Chas. D. Pearson & CO George W. Stott Froder Tanner & Sullivan Capital Paper Company Per R. Kahn WM. H. Armstrong & CO Wwer & Pohlman Hollweg & Reese KOTHE Wells & Bauer Crescent Paper CO J. C. Baird Ward Bros. Drug CO C. P. Lesh Paper CO C. P. Lesh Arthur Jordan Company Indianapolis Brewing CO Albert Lieber Daggett & CO H. Wilson the Home Brewing Co Hagen Abans Brick CO J.C. Adams Ne “Eg Holton B. H . Manufacturing Co Kingan Ltd John M Charles Mayer & CO Pettis Dry Goods Company P. George Badger Furniture Company Becker & Son Tallers Saks & CO

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