Subways, Fire, and Court Actions Highlight Indiana News
Officials in Richmond notify subsidy elections in Starke and Fulton counties favored the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie Railroad. A destructive fire in Abington Wayne county caused $2500 in losses and led to tearing down endangered buildings. Richmond Shovel and Tool Company announces formal organization with Edgar G Hibberd as president and $190000 capital. William Gates goes to Wayne Circuit Court for manslaughter after a berry picking dispute. new trial started. Gabriel Moffitt bound over to Wayne Circuit Court on charges of obtaining money under pretenses for a wheat option.
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Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie Railroad
Richmond
Starke
Fulton
Abington
Wayne County
Richmond Shovel and Tool Company
Edgar G. Hibberd
H. A. Urban
Samuel W. Gaar
William Gates
James K. Meek
Gates
Wayne Circuit Court
Gabriel Moffitt
Orange County
Indiana
Wayne Circuit
Moffitt
Syndicate Eyes Major Watch Factory Consolidation
In Waltham Massachusetts a syndicate moves to absorb American Waltham Watch and Elgin plants with options on related works. Capital stock reportedly set at 75 million dollars as talks include Philadelphia Riverside NJ and Jersey City ventures. Cincinnati Gaslight and Coke stockholders approve a full consolidation into Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company. Youngstown Ohio hosts a major alleloth and linoleum plant consolidation led by Ohio Olieloth Company with presidents Garlick and McKelvey at the helm.
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American Waltham Watch Company
Elgin Company
Elgin
Ill
Fitch
American Waltham Company
New York
American Watch Tool Company
United States Watch
Philadelphia
Riverside
N. J
Standard Watch Case Company
Jersey City
Keystone Watch Case Company
Bates & Bacon Watch Case Company
Attleboro
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Gaslight and Coke Company
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Electric
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Sever
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Andrew J. Hickenlooper
KR. Burton
J. T. Carew
Cuckingham
W. A. Goodman
A. H. Hinkle
C. W. Wetmore
George Bullock
R. A. Holden
M. E. Ingalls
N. G. Keenan
M. E. Broch
Casper Howe
George BR. Sheldon
J. G Schmidlapp
Youngstown
Ohio Olleloth Company
H. M. Garlick
Vicw
G. M. McKelvey
Copper Company Consolidation Case in Jersey City
New York reports a rule to show cause why Amalgamated Copper should not be enjoined from absorbing Boston and Montana and Butte and Boston mining companies of Montana. Valuation disputed. Henry H. Rogers and William Rockefeller testify on expenditure and alleged excessiveness. Separate Chicago item notes eight leading publishers planning the American Music Publishing Association with a May 21 New York meeting to form a trust to curb trashy music.
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Pitney
Chancery Chambers
Jersey City
Amalgamated Copper
Boston & Montana
Butte
Boston Minine
Montana
Hetitioner
Henry H. Rogers
Amalgamated Copper Company
Marcus Daly
Boston and Montana
Lipershare
Wm. C. Rockefeller
Chicago
United States
American Music Publishing Association
Ses Bloom
Labor unrest and union activity sweep across industries
Union plasterers in Cleveland strike for 2.50 a day with weekly pay. several contractors grant the demand. Car works machinists strike in McKee's Rocks after six workers are fired amid union organizing. Waterville to Weston cable completed linking to London ends British dispute. East Syracuse factory doors locked as workers suspect pro union action. company cites repairs. Leigh Hunt forms a 15 million dollar syndicate for American concession holdings in Korea. Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen meets in Milwaukee to address constitution and insurance. Louisville carpenters resist nonunion work, demand strict union labor rules. Tin plate workers meet in Cleveland to set wage scales. Textile workers convention in Holyoke with many Southern delegates including women. Miners strike in East Palestine and Panhandle West Virginia for dead work and longer hours. others strike in Carbondale and Carbon Hill over wage cuts. National Tube Company reduces board to nine at Jersey City. Pittsburgh offices to house leadership. Mitchell and other labor leaders attend National Clyde Federation meeting. federation advocates arbitration over strikes. Sewer pipe combine forms in Ohio Valley with Camp slated as president. Detroit United Railway absorbs lines. payment details unclear.
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Detroit & Northwestern
Indianapolis Defeats Columbus 5 to 1 at Washington Park
Indiana's Indianapolis club, led by sharp defense and timely hitting, defeated Columbus 5 to 1. Williams started for Columbus, Alloway pitched well for Indianapolis, with crucial double plays in late innings. Flynn, Hickey and Kelly produced key hits, while Bristow's late attempt to score was cut off by Shannon's throw.
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Heydon
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Rip” Eagan
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Zinram
Echier
Wilhelm
Napolis
Aloway
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
Toledo tops Grand Rapids in tight series opener
Toledo beat Grand Rapids 8 6 in the first game of the series as errors hurt the visitors. Batteries Joss and Graffius for Toledo and Barber and Herbert for Grand Rapids. Umpire McLaughlin. Attendance not listed.
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Grand Rapids
Rhe Toledo
Joss and Graffius
Barber and
Herbert
Night Of High Scores At City Club Bowling
Bryson and three rivals posted strong nine game averages with Bryson rolling 184.2 and Pritchett 184.9 while Graff topped the group at 192. Pritchett scored 258 and Graff 257 as fifteen 200s appeared among thirty six games. Gardner offered refreshments if Bryson made a 4-7-9-10 spare, and Bryson delivered.
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Charles Gardner
R. H. Bryson
Bryson
Gardner
Pritchett
Graff
Jay
Fletcher National Bank statements from 1901 era Indianapolis
Historical banking excerpt showing balance sheet items for Fletcher National Bank of Indianapolis, including capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and deposits. It lists resources and liabilities such as loans, U. S. bonds, deposits from national and state banks, and cash items, with attestations by cashiers and notaries Public.
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Redemption Fund
U. S
Capital National Bank
Indianapolis
Indiana
Crown of Business
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Seeeree
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Cscese
Fletcher National Bank of Indianapolis
U.S
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National Bank
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Lee
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Constitution Launched in Bristol by Mrs Duncan
The yacht Constitution was christened by Mrs. W. Butler Duncan at Bristol on May 6 as she slid into the sea. C. Oliver Iselin praised the vessel, noting Herreshoff craft balance and swift helm. measurements show a 133 foot overall length and about 4,500 square feet sail area.
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R. L
Constitution
W. Butler Duncan
C. Oliver Iselin
Herreshoffs
Local baseball and boxing results from Indiana and beyond
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Matthews defeating Wabash in a tight contest, with late rallies and runs. Also Champaign Illinois beat Notre Dame 5 to 2 in baseball. Southern League results Shreveport over Little Rock 6–1 and Nashville 7–9 over Chattanooga. Kelly four for four in recent games. Kid Carter defeated Jack Bonner in a 20 round bout in Louisville. Indianapolis Marotts challenge clubs for $2. Marion attendance rising as Indiana teams prep for upcoming games.
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Kelly
Kid” Carter
Brooklyn
Jack Bonner
Summit Hill
Louisville
Indianapolis
Gardner
Indianapolis Marotts
Marotts
J. Downey
English Avenue
Marion
Hoosiers
Shamrock II Fails to Overcome Shamrock I in Southampton Spin
In a brisk May test off Southampton, Shamrock II trails Shamrock I after a faster start by the elder yacht. Winds from north, then lighter, favor Shamrock I as the two yachts duel. Shamrock II edges ahead briefly, but Shamrock I maintains lead to finish two minutes clear and retain distance as they return to Cowes.
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Whder
Linington
Shamrock
Erin
Shamrock I
Cowes
His Eminence Wins Clark Stakes at Churchill Downs
The 2001 Falsetto colt, winner of the Kentucky Derby, clinched the Clark Stakes over Western rivals at Churchill Downs. Notable finishers included Handcuff, Maid of Dundee, Whitfield, and Sim W in a strong field as racing notes list multiple winners from Newport, St Louis, Worth, Morris Park and Oakland with odds and entrants.
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Churchill Downs
Handcuff
Maid of Dundee
Ethel Wheat
His Eminence
Whitfield
Sim W
Newport
Woodtrice
Lillian Hoffman
Stasher
St. Louis
Hurry
Otis
Satin Coat
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Maud Gonne
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Worth
Minerva
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Laureate
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Myth
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Amazon
Teonora Lorty
Katherina
Foe Hampton
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King Bramble
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Gayler Brown
Lost Girl
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Argyle
Manual Training School Announces Track Team Roster
Captain Peck selects MT H team members for spring field day meets. Named runners include Hotz Vonnegut Barlow Davis Kaylor Wheeler Bragg Dennis Bowers Gaston Shideler Shideler Yeaton Krull Minor Kittle Coval Carson and Peck. Events list feature sprints hurdles jumps and throws with multiple entries per event.
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Indiana
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T. Shideler
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Woman Ends Life Using Pain Killer Habit
PANA May. Mrs Caroline Harchner died today from a self inflicted overdose after a two year habit of taking a pain killer daily. Attempts to stop the routine failed, leaving authorities to report the peculiar manner of death.
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Pana
May
Caroline Harchner
Saloon Owner Terry Moore Arrested on Liquor Charge
Terry Moore once a police member now runs a saloon at 2473 Northwestern Avenue. He was arrested on a warrant by Benjamin F. Clark for selling liquor without a license. The saloon was run by Clyde B. Wynegar, recently sent to the penitentiary. Jacob Jenson, a shoemaker, was bound over to the grand jury for allegedly attempting criminal assault on an eleven year old girl. Cheries Rudisell was fined and sent to the workhouse for thirty days for attempting to induce boys into vicious habits.
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Northwestern Avenue
Benjamin F. Clark
Clyde B. Wynegar
Jacob Jenson
Cheries Rudisell
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