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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

4

Women elected to Indiana Trust Company board directors

At the annual stockholders meeting in Indiana, Albert Lieber Edward Hawkins Henry W Lawrence Henry Jameson Frederick Fatniey James Proctor O N Frenzel William F Piel Jr James F Failey Bement Lyman and J P Frenzel were named directors for the year. The board re-elected J P Frenzel as president Frederick Fairniley as vice president James F Falley as second vice president John A Butler as secretary and Henry Wetzel as treasurer. A semi annual dividend of 2 percent was declared and $5 added to the surplus fund to reach $125000.

Indiana Trust Company Albert Lieber Edward Hawkins Henry W. Lawrence Henry Jameson Frederick Fatniey James Proctor O. N. Frenzel William F. Piel, Jr James F. Failey Bement Lyman J. P Frenzel J. Prp. Frenzel Frederick Fairniley James F. Falley John A. Butler Henry Wetzel

City and town elections yield local surprises in Indiana

Tuesday’s Indiana city and town elections produced notable local shifts. In Valparaiso Terry Willings won the marshal post on the Republican ticket by about 20 votes and the mayoral race went to the Democrat by 2 percent, prompting Republican leaders to credit local conditions for the results. In Crawfordsville Republicans swept all offices, illustrating local discontent with public improvements. observers see no broader political significance for the fall elections.

Indiana Valparaiso Terry Willings Indianapolis Charles Breed Marion Crawfordsville

Gallantry and Politeness In crowded car debate

In Denison last night a balcony group discussed male courtesy on transit. A young matron and a dark-eyed girl argued whether men should rise for women, citing Zerelda Wallace and a Battery ride to illustrate politeness. A remark by a rider caused laughter and compliance.

Denison Zerelda Wallace New York Lea

Election of Officers for Physio Medical Association

Between fifty and sixty physicians attended the Denison session of the Physio Medical Association. Dr W A Spurgeon presented a paper on materia medica and discussion followed. Officers elected: President J O Morrison Anderson. Vice President D H Snake Indianapolis. Secretary Treasurer L A Duthie Indianapolis. Dr Fisher declined again after fourteen years. Dr D H Snake spoke on hygienic questions. The president's address noted strong support for Major Steele with Grant County solid for him.

Physio-Medical Association Denison W. A. Spurgeon State Board of Registration and Examination J. O. Morrison Anderson D. H. Snake Indianapolis

Social News Highlights From Martinsville and Nearby

Mrs E R Parry stays two weeks in Martinsville while Mrs James B Black returns from a brief visit there. Mrs T A Swain comes back from South Bend and Shelbyville. Mrs W C Garhart leaves for a Shelbyville visit. Owl Club plans first summer dance at Canoe Club tomorrow evening. Miss Rena Tucker returns home soon after studying in New York. Otis E Williamson party moves to Baltimore to reside. Thomas Harry and son return from California. Robert E Springsteen hosts a dance at Canoe Club Monday evening May 19. Theta Club meets with Dr Spink. Mrs John T Barnett to read on Mountaineer Life. Roberts Park Church Women’s Missionary Society meets at Mrs J A Miller’s. Braxton Baker hosts luncheon for Miss Edna Cornell of Saginaw. Miss Cornell to return home soon. Lydia and Julia Haines sail to Belgium with aunt Mrs Rapelye. Virginia Minor hosts informal gathering for Mrs Thaddeus Rhodecker and Mrs Walter Howard. Mrs James Mcintosh Jason entertains Miss Annie Blitz with a ping-pong afternoon. Bits, guest of honor at several gatherings, heads to Minneapolis today. Gracious hostess Mrs N A Gladding hosts a North Pennsylvania street reception as a number attend.

E. R. Parry Martinsville James B. Black T. A. Swain South Bend Shelbyvile W. C. Garhart Shelbyville Owl Club Canoe Club J. C. Boyd Omaha Neb Theta Club Spink East Market Street John T. Barnett Tennessee Woman's Paren Missionary Society Roberts Park Church J. A. Miller North Pennsylvania Street Braxton Baker Edna Cornell Saginaw Mich Mona Taggart Cornell Lydia Julia Haines New York Rapelye Belgium Virginia Minor Thaddeus Rhodecker Caro Une Minor Walter Preston Howard Owensboro, Ky John C. Shoemaker James Mcintosh Jason Annie Blitz Bits Minneapolis N. A. Gladding Ivania Street

Richard Mansfield Plans Retirement From Acting Soon

Richard Mansfield announces he will retire in three years and perform five weeks yearly in New York Boston and Chicago to devote time to writing lecturing and developing nascent playwrights He cites heavy personal sacrifice and limited financial reward in acting and says he will seek pleasure and broader work in dramatic art through collaborations and teaching The Holden Comedy Company presents Camille at Park Theater and English's features May Irwin The Widow Jones and Clyde Fitch The Climbers this week

Richard Mansfield New York Boston Chicago Erica The Holden Comedy Company Camille the Park Theater May Irwin Widow Jones Clyde Fitch

Murder charge against Chin Hee investigated by detectives

Gerber awoke to arrest, denies involvement in the Sunday murder. Detectives say they hold additional circumstantial evidence linking Chin Hee to the crime, though details are not yet disclosed. The case centers on the ex employee of Doc Lung as suspicion concentrates on him.

Gerber Chin Hee Doc Lung

City News Notes From Indianapolis Suburbs And Schools

School No. twenty third street and Park avenue pupils plan an entertainment tomorrow evening featuring The Merchant of Venice with vocal and instrumental music aided by outside talent. Louis Howard eight is injured after a fall from a gas wagon to city dispensary care. Turnkey Lowe brings him home to 704 Bates street. Irvington teachers face dismissal at term end with Miss Price the lone retained, Kendall away, Moores cites annexation policy consistency. Mercedes Social Club hosts second annual reception and dance at Masonic Hall with Anna Garrity and many directors assisting. A J Mears moves to incorporate an ice company to supply city merchants at cost, plant planned near 110,000 cost with a three member committee including two grocers and a saloon keeper. Knights of Fidelity will hear joint committee report tomorrow afternoon.

Twenty-third Street Park Avenue Louis Howard Indiana Gas Company Turnkey Lowe Young Howard Bates Street Irvington Miss Price Kendall Moores Indianapolis Mercedes Social Club St. John’s Church Masonic Hall Anna Garrity Julia Garvey Katherine Crehan Winifred Consandine Frances Ronan Abbie Lyons Mary MecNelis Honora Rice Katherine Griffin Agatha Cissel Mabel Geory Mary Flaherty Anna Griffin Mary Griffin Mamie Logan Anna Splan A. J. Mears Indiana Retail Merchants’ Association Pittsburg Meare Knights of Fidelity

Diamonds and plain rings drive January jewelry sales

J. P. Mullally, a jeweler at 29 Monument Place, notes a high volume of couples this month buying diamonds and plain rings, indicating strong January wedding demand and a bustling jewelry business.

J. P. Mullally Monument Place

Missing girl Sadie Jordan hid books for weeks then vanished

Sadie Jordan a fourteen year old girl from 1117 Maple street has been missing since Tuesday. Neighbors and teachers report she attended school only irregularly while claiming a sick mother. Police search follows sightings and a shed hideaway holding her books is uncovered.

Sadie Jordan Charles C. Jordan Maple Street Sadie

Gibson styles sweep children with Gibson look resurging

May Manton notes Gibson costumes gain popularity as season advances. The pale blue pique outfit with black and white braid, white kid belt, and versatile belt options suits both girls and boys. Besides piques, mercerized duck and various velors are in vogue, with the coat fitted by shoulder and under-arm seams and plaited sections added over the foundation.

May Manton Gibson

How to Cut a Childs Coat Pattern 4129 for Girls

The guide details stitching, sleeve style, collar, and front closure for a child’s coat. It lists fabric widths and yardage for sizes 4 to 12 years. Pattern 4129 is available with a coupon to The Journal Indianapolis, including payment and return instructions.

the Journal Indianapolis Ind Childs Gibson

Henry Cooper Taken Into Custody After Threatening Incident

Sergeant Len Crane responds to a frantic call reporting a man with a revolver at 10244 North West Street. Henry Cooper, a drug house employee, is found inside and subdued after a staged ruse by patrolmen Simon and Morgan. He is transported to the station.

Len Crane North West Street Crane Henry Cooper Morgan Simon

Inmate Cooper Demands News To Wife Before Booking

While being booked at the turnkey's desk, Cooper spoke rationally and identified a friend he had helped during prior trouble. He ordered the man to tell his wife his location, then threatened exposure over a debt. Cooper was once a patient at the Insane Hospital ten years ago. An insanity inquest will likely determine the seriousness of his current trouble.

Cooper

Ed Ensley Arrest Brings Conflicting Claims

Bicycle patrolmen captured Ed Ensley described as well known to police. He allegedly punched his wife Grace on Washington street and Senate avenue after learning she was out with another man. Ensley denies striking her and says she was assaulted by her afternoon companion.

Ed Ensley Ensley Grace Washington Street Senate Avenue

Tax relief act set for July 1 effective date

The repeal of special war revenue taxation takes effect July 1. The act affects bankers brokers pawnbrokers custom house brokers theaters circuses bowling alleys billiard rooms dealers in grains and securities cigar and tobacco makers Gearon petroleum and sugar operators. Fermented wine taxes reduced by one dollar per barrel.

John Bertel locked up for alleged hammer assault

John Bertel a shoemaker residing at 515 West McCarty Street was jailed last night on a charge of assault and battery. It is alleged he struck his wife with a hammer while under the influence of drink. Her injuries are not serious.

John Bertel McCarty Street

Hopkins Likely Named Senator as Dawes Faction Holds Back

Springfield May 7. Republicans inch toward Hopkins endorsement for United States senator at the state convention though Dawes managers deny a majority. Lorimer and Small discuss treasurer plans as Cook County politics influence decisions. Women delegates clash over university trustee candidate seating, pitting Laura Evans against Mary Carrier amid Ward politics chatter.

Springfield Ill Hopkins United States Mason Dawes Lorimer Cook County Cannon Danville Indorse Hopkins Indorsing Mammar Supreme Court Busse Cook William Lorimer Len Small Laura B. Evans Taylorville Mary Turner Carrier Jacksonville G. Clinton Smith Sarah K. Harwood Decatur Friends Carriel

Submarine Boat Plans Theft Arrests in New York

George H. Peters and John Graham were arrested in New York on May 7. Peters is charged with stealing the original blueprints of the Holland submarine boat, and Graham with attempting to sell them. Peters, a former stenographer at Holland Torso Boat Company and Union Iron Works in San Francisco, allegedly took the drawings on April 18 and came to New York with Graham, placing ads to sell the prints before their arrest.

New York George H. Peters John Graham Peters Holland Graham Holland Torso Boat Company Union Iron Works San Francisco Consolidated Companies

Who Was to Blame Ousted Money in Street Car Row

Mississippi Senator Money notified DC commissioners that he would not press charges against Hooper a truck foreman from the fire department who aided Conductor Shaner during a ten day old street car altercation. The cases against Ore Shaner and Hooper were nolle pressed in Police Court, but Hooper faces departmental trial which was postponed. The Capital Action Company said Shaner acted as a gentleman and should remain in service.

Washington Senator Money Mississippi District of Columbia Hooper Fire Department Shaner Ore Shaner Nolle Capital Action Company

Roosevelt Elected Honorary VP at Tract Society Meet

New York May 7 at the seventy seventh annual American Tract Society meeting President Roosevelt was named honorary vice president to replace the late McKinley. Gen O O Howard chaired, total printed tracts and periodicals reach 742,161,404 copies. 29 new foreign publications issued. foreign cash aid 5.08. Rand honored for fifty years as secretary of publication. Stevenson and Bitting elected to fill vacancies on the board.

New York The American Tract Society Roosevelt McKinley O. O. Howard William H. Rand J. Ross Stevenson

American Jersey Cattle Club Holds Annual Meeting in New York

The American Jersey Cattle Club met in New York on May 7. President Dowling read a year report showing 2,515 bulls and 23 cows, a total of 10,340 cattle registered. A resolution to fund a Jersey merit test at St. Louis was adopted with funds reduced to 1 dollar and committee power to adjust as needed. The treasurer's account reflected incomes and expenditures.

New York American Jersey Cattle Club E. A. Dowling Jersey St. Louis

Tragic Maumee River Yacht Frolic Drowns Seven

Seven young people from the First Baptist Church Sunday class drowned when a naphtha launch capsized after being struck by the tug Arthur Woods on the Maumee River near Toledo. Only three survived, including Grace Lowe and Clara Marks. Survivors were rescued by the Great Lakes Tug fleet and taken to Toledo.

Toledo First Baptist Church Maumee Irwin Swayne Bessie Leslee Edna Lowe William Fanner Bessie Byscrum Eulalie Rickard Grace Haspin Joseph Hepburn Lake Erie Mr. Hepburn Clara Marks Grace Lowe Hepburn Tronville Marks Arthur Marks al Pitts

War and China No Change Warns New York Editor

Robert Little of North China News in Shanghai says southern China saw a revolution for loot, not dynasty. He notes most Chinese are unaware of the war with powers, taxes fund indemnity, and Tien-Tsin remains under foreign control. He cites limited literacy and a fragile sense of democracy amid foreigners’ governance.

New York Times Robert Little North China News Shanghai Mr. Little Far East China Europe America Peking Tien-Tsin Tien- Tsin Japan Yuan Shih Kai James Mackaye

Railways at War Near Jellico Tennessee

In Jellico area between Louisville & Nashville and Southern Railroads the fight to control the Cumberland end of the mountains intensified. Chief Agent J Harlan brought 400 plus workers to build a roadbed one mile north toward The Nerrows as tension mounts over clashes along Clear Fork creek.

Knoxville Tenn Jellien Louisville & Nashville Southern Cumberland Cumberlands la Follette Jellicoe

Body recovered in river near Cairo totals sixty in disaster

Cairo Illinois May 1 A Pittsburg Kentucky victim Mia Patrick Burke Owensbarn body removed from the river a few miles above the city as the death toll rises to sixty with more expected.

Cairo Ill Mia Patrick Burke Owensbarn Pittsburg

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