Davis Taken To Prison United States Marshal Returns Davis to Columbus
Richard C. Davis, a Washington Indiana banker, was taken to Columbus penitentiary to serve five years for embezzlement. He will become assistant clerk, with Judge Baker implying no hard labor. Marshal Pettit reported a peaceful, escorted transfer. Davis spoke of starting anew and seeking clemency.
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Richard C. Davis
Washington
Ind
Columbus
John H. Baker
Davis
United States
Pettit
Denison
Ie Sae
Marshal Pettit
Muarghal
Vis
P Aeeking
Yester- Davis
Logansport
Colembus
Uncle Joe Brown Celebrates Eighty-Second Birthday
Uncle Joe Brown transcript clerk in Marion county's clerk office marked 82nd birthday by a full eight hour day. He has held the post since 1875, longer than any Indiana official. A Rush county native, he read law under Judge Blackford, helped found Washington Gas Light, and witnessed Morse’s telegram and early railroad history. He remains active at the courthouse and collects poetry and a scrapbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe’ Brown
Transcript
Marion County
Indiana
Austin H. Brown
Joe
Clermont County
Rush County
State University
Hanover
Hendricks
Porter
William H. English
Major Gordon
Indianapolis
William J. Brown
Admiral Brown
Isaac Newton Blackford
Supreme Court
Supreme Bar
Simon Yandes
Congress
Washington
Adjutant General
War Department
Washington Gas Light Company
John R. McLean
Cincinnati
Brown
Lincoln
Board of Commissioners
Washington, D. C
Morse
Baltimore
Allegheny Mountains
Isa
Billy” Jackson
Meridian
Washington Streets
Crown Hill
Investigation Committee Probes Indianapolis Cold Storage Firm
A stockholders committee led by Lawson M. Harvey investigates the Indianapolis Cold Storage Company. The group aims to clarify management and expenditures, including about $60,000 on improvements, with progress reported as limited. Despite the inquiry a dividend of 5 percent was recently voted. the firm, formed years ago with $40,000 capital, trades in local and Boston markets.
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Indianapolis
Lawson M. Harvey
Boston
Van Camp Packing ends strike by hiring union workers
Nonunion carpenters at Van Camp Packing Company who struck last Tuesday for a 5 cent per hour wage increase are replaced after the company signed the union scale. Union workers filled the strikers' positions while the firm approved a scale offering 37 and a third cents per hour, far above the highest demand of 3 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Camp Packing Company
Standings of American Central Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis
A notice urges checking with bankers or trustees to assess the company’s standing and financial responsibility. It claims a majority of Indiana banks and trust companies hold stock or policies in American Central Life with over 250 stockholders in the county, few owning more than 6000 in stock.
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American Central Life Insurance Company of
Indianapolis
Ind
Trust Companies
Indiana
American Central Life
Counny
Woman's Relief Corps to meet during monument dedication
The Indiana Woman's Relief Corps announces its nineteenth annual state convention in Indianapolis May 13 and 14 at Masonic Hall with headquarters May 12 at Hotel English Room 1. Calista Robinson Jones to attend. credentials committee listed. annual reports show member growth and strong finances. Memorial Day observance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Swain
Kate Scott
Richmond
Indiana Woman’s Relief Corps
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Indiana
Masonic Hall
Washington Street
Capitol Avenue
English
Order
Aids
Belle E. Ephblin
Calista Robinson Jones
Indiana W. R. C
Lou Evans
Bertha Strickler
Department
Regimental details for monument dedication announced
General Smock received regimental details for the dedication. The Thirty second Infantry will be represented by names including Louis Ruth and William Muecke. Fortieth Infantry flags will be borne by James Seamans and others. Many regiments and batteries have not reported yet. The executive committee met at the Governor's office. a veteran reception is planned at the Statehouse. The Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' Band will provide music. The monument badge is on sale at Meyer's. Encampment accommodations HQ opened at No 21 North Meridian. One hundred thirty second Regiment members will meet at the Commercial Club to arrange participation in ceremonies.
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General Smock
Thirty-second Infantry
Louis Ruth
William Muecke
Joseph Raible
H. Bannworth
Louis Schismeir
Otto Ehinger
George Graff
William Stengelmeir
Karl Kreltenstein
John Rist
Fortieth Infantry
James H. Seamans
Joseph Welsh
Joseph E. Perigo
Robert Lowe
James Neff
John V. Pence
David Bryan
Johners
H. Williams
Willard Griswold
Bene
J. Davenport
Frank N. Beidler
John Renahan
John Jones
Sofara Snider
Sam Karriger
Josiah King
J. H. McKibben
Adolphus G. Jones
David Evans
C. W. Tuttle
Statehouse
Soldiers’ and Sailors' Orphans
Meyer's Cigar Store
North
Pennsylvania Street
F. E. Swift
North Meridian Street
Dr. Sullivan
Commercial Club
Opposition to City Appropriation Faces Two-Thirds Vote
Citizens voice concern over a proposed appropriation while councilman Byram is ill and unable to express views. Some outside city council members may oppose the measure, which requires a two thirds majority to pass.
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Byram
Mrs Medea Robinson Faces Forgery Case Over Aid to Ex-Husband
In Police Court preliminary hearing, Medea Robinson formerly Knox, now Mrs Frank Robinson, admits no comment on marital affairs. The Martinsville native and Indiana University alumna allegedly forged to aid her ex-husband, a Martinsville student at Indiana Medical College. The case continues next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medea Robinson
Frank Robinson
Indiana Medical College
Merchants Plan Higher Tone Fall Festival Horse Show
The Merchants Association at the Columbia Club pledged 15 000 for the next festival and voted to abolish confetti throwing to curb street disorder. The event will be titled The Merchants Fall Festival and Society Horse Show, led by Mortimer Levering, with a scaled up horse show component and broader aims.
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Merchants’ Association
Columbia Club
Bookwalter
Durbin
Hugh J. MaeGowan
John J. Appel
Sauber
Festival Company
Merchants
Society
Mortimer Levering
Columbia National Bank
Mrs Lucinda Polly Dead At Sheldon Street Home
Mrs. Lucinda Polly aged about ten years died Tuesday evening at her residence at Sheldon and Twenty third streets. Born in Kentucky she travelled widely, lived in Indianapolis, St Louis, Chicago and California. She never learned to read or write and attributed longevity to tobacco. She leaves seven children and two aged ones. Burial at Union Chapel Cemetery today.
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Lucinda Polly
Sheldon
Twenty-third
Ferguson
Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Polly
Ohio River
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Chicago
California
George Wrighthouse
Mexico
Canada
Union Chapel
Frederick J. Vogt
South East Street
Young woman acquitted in watch theft case
Annie Schiller, a servant for Miss Eltle, was acquitted in Police Court yesterday of stealing a watch from Miss Maggie Fitle of 1609 Yandes Street. Evidence from a clairvoyant was rejected. detectives searched trunks but found no watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Schiller
Maggie Fitle
Yandes Street
Miss Schiller
Miss Eltle
Connaway
Voorhies Block Sold Cash by A Metzger Agency
Mrs. J H P Voorhies of Denver sold her southeast Washington street and Senate avenue block to William E Stevenson and associates for cash. The 67.5 by 199 foot lot was family property for 40 years and served as a Hammond era home. A new building will rise after current lease ends. Several other sales included Wayne township land of 26.34 acres for 20000 and South Illinois Street business property for 12000.
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J. H. P. Voorhies
Denver
Col
Washington Street
Senate Avenue
A. Metzger
William E. Stevenson
Voorhies
A. A. Hammond
Hammond
Michael Sells
William H. Smith
Wayne Township
Henry M. Talbott
Mary T. C. Howe
Illinois Street
Georgia Street
Isaac N. Riche
Pennsylvania Street
Fourteenth
Lorenz Schmidt
John H. Baptist
Rhode Island Street
Blake
West Street
Morris
Yandes Street
Thirteenth
Thomas Smith
Girl in Jail Clings to Innocence Amid Fire Charge
Hortense Abromet remains in county jail asserting innocence after being charged with setting fire to furniture at Harry B. Marsh’s residence. Her bond was reduced to 3000, and detectives say the case hinges on circumstantial evidence including shoe imprints and threats. She describes the Marsh family as spitefully targeting her and laments the publication of old photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Abromet
Harry B. Marsh
Miss Abromet
Marsh House
Wallace
Ringling Brothers Circus Parade to Roll Through Indianapolis May 12
Representatives of Ringling Brothers outlined the huge parade route for Indianapolis with a 9 a.m. start on May 12. The march will travel along West Washington to New Jersey and Ohio before looping via Capitol and Washington to the parade grounds. A temporary White River bridge will be used, backed by street railway officials who say it will bear the wagons and elephants. This season's parade is among the largest ever shown in Indianapolis with more horses wagons riders and animals.
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Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Indianapolis
Washington Street
New Jersey
Ohio
Capitol Avenue
Washington
White River
Street
Ringlings
Herman couple cases continued in Police Court yesterday
The cases against Mr. and Mrs. Julius Herman for blackmail and robbery were continued until this morning in Police Court. They were taken to jail with bonds set at $5,000 each. Miss Hortense Abromet and another woman share the same jail cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Herman
Pennsylvania Lines and Big Four Excursions May 11 1902
Train excursion notices from Pennsylvania Lines and Big Four routes for May 11 1902 depart Indianapolis at 7 a m and 6 30 a m with round trips to Madison Cincinnati Lima St Marys and Fort Wayne. Other ads promote furnaces by Kruse Deventer and Leo Lando optical services in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistern R. R
Fort Wayne
Ind
Celina
Lima
St. Mary's
Commissions issued in Indiana National Guard names listed
Commissions in the Indiana National Guard have been issued to Alfred B. Schanz Attica aid-de-camp on General McKee staff J F McCurdy New Albany captain Company C Third Regiment William E Parsons Angola captain Company B Third Regiment Jacob L Ochs Angola first lieutenant Company B Third Regiment Ernest D Kinney Angola second lieutenant Company z Third Regiment Harry K Scott Indianapolis ordnance officer N H Richardson Indianapolis second Lieutenant Company C Second Regiment Robert Tyndall Indianapolis quartermaster artillery battalion Otha D Gaudy New Albany quartermaster and commissary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Alfred B. Schanz
Attica
General McKee
J. F. McCurdy
New Albany
William E. Parsons
Angola
Jacob L. Ochs
Leutenant
Ernest D. Kinney
Harry K. Scott
Indianapolis
Arrest Report on W McKensey at Douglass Hotel
W McKensey was arrested yesterday morning at the Douglass Hotel on North Pennsylvania street charged with being drunk. He demanded to see his wife. a clerk said she did not know her. Police were called and Bicycle Policemen Trimpe and Lowe took him into custody. McKensey claims his home is in Waverly, Indiana.
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W. McKensey
Douglass Hotel
North
Pennsylvania Street
McKenseey
McKensey
Trimpe
Lowe
Waverly
Ind
Council Split Over White River Stone Bridge Approval
County Council members living in the city show divided stance on a proposed extra appropriation for a stone bridge across the White River at Washington Street. A. H. Nordyke declared he would vote for the appropriation while Councilman Carcene expressed opposition, stating he favored a stone bridge but did not vote in favor.
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White River
Washington Street
A. H. Nordyke
Carcene
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Besten & Langen
Marshal Pettitt
Uncle Joee" Brown
Mrs. Robinson
Merchants’ Associa
TION
Ederick J. Vogt
Ringling Brothers
the Hermans
Pennsylvania Lines
Madison and Return
Madison
Rene
Ee Eope
Terre Haute
Indianapolis Union Station
Janes
Indianapol Barber Supply Co
East
Ohio Street
Decatur
Davia
Kruse & Deventer
East Wiashington Street
Leo Lando
Optician
Pennsylvania St
Rogers, Peet & Co
Stein- Bloch Co
Bliss,swain &Co
Stevenson Luidiling
the Starr
the Starr Piano CO
Havana
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
Manufacturers
Union Made
Indianapolis Photo Supply CO
East Washington Street
Baseball Goods
Kipp Brothers CO
S. Meridian St
Ocean
Hamburg-merican
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Hamburg
A. Victoria
Columbia
F. Bismarck
Patricia
Kiautschou
Waldersee
Pennsylvan
Hambure-American Line
B' Way
Frenze! Bros
A. Metzger, Agts
Qss.co
New York
Passage
A. E. Outerbridge & CO
Quebec
ERS
Allegretti
Sofia Onion
Huder
Washington and
Pennsylvania
Steel Ranges
Chas. L. Hartmann
Washington St
Tro Srellts
W. H. Roll’s Sons
EDO
The
Taylor Carpet Co
West Washington St
Mes. M
Cor
Penn
Wash
Pearson’s
Piano House
Eng
National Guard Commissions
Av. FE. Messenger
East Washington St
Watson & CO
Vv. HH. Lockwywood
Lemcke Bidg
Julius C
Walkegon
Members Merchants’ Association
Wulschner’s
Sander& Becker
Courthouse
Kauffmann Vehicles
H. T. Conde Implement CO
West
C. W. Meikel Co
Visig At
Taggart’s Bakery
Massachuetts Av
Dierce Cycles
Westing
Massachusets Avenue
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