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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1901

Page

3

Holden Dramatic Company Opens Park Theater Run

Holden Brothers Dramatic Company begins annual engagement at the Park Theater with Nobody's Claim a border drama praised for scenery and a skilled cast. Notable acts include a snowstorm with a real sleigh scene and a thwarted train wreck. Ward Devereux impresses as hero. Calades Popp and Major McMaddigan also stand out. Louisa Carter shines in leading feminine role with strong contralto and songs. The bill continues Thursday with Wife for Wife for the rest of the week.

Holden Brothers’ Dramatic Company Park Theater Band of Outlaws John A. Preston Ward Devereux J. Ravencraft Calademus Popp Conskill Mr. Ravencraft Jack Walitt Major McMaddigan Beasly Louisa Carter Miss Carter

Richard III starring Walker Whiteside heads season lineup

Shipman and Brothers announce a sumptuous season including Richard III with Walker Whiteside, and the old comedy favorite Ponea Wilson. Wife for Wife, a Southern play by John A. Stevens, plays at Park Theater with Holden Brothers Dramatic Company. Ethel Browning visits en route to New York after a successful season with Louis James.

Shipman & Brothers Richard Ili Walker Whiteside Pone Paeee Wilson John A. Stevens Park Theater Holden Brothers* Dramatic Company Ethel Browning Indianapolis Mrs. McNtall Twentieth Street New York Miss Brown Louis James Kathryn Kidder Puck

Ben Hur closes eighteen weeks run at Colonial Boston

News notes a Boston Colonial Theater engagement of Gen Lew Wallaces Ben Hur ending an eighteen week run with $21,000 receipts in the final week. Other items mention Nat C Goodwins merchants of Venice at English's, Harry Hunter and Billy Miller vaudeville engagements, May Irwins Madge Smith Attorney, the Rogers Brothers in Washington, and Eleanor Robsons upcoming season with Kyrle Bellew in A Gentleman of France.

Kian & Erlanger Gen. Lew Wallace Boston Colonial Theater Harry Hunter Billy Miller Myers W. B. Watson Eleanor Robson Kyrle Bellew France Tennyson Dainty Dyl Geraint Enid Miss Robson Browning English

Society Notes Preview Busy Social Season in Indianapolis

Mrs. J. Price sails to visit London. Dr and Mrs Ward issue invitations for a May 23 reception. Miss Horne arrives from Cleveland in June to visit Mrs Ingram. Miss Leathers to visit Mrs Maddan Leathers in Louisville. Mrs Bingham visits St Louis. Swiggett family in town from Asheville. Propylaeum hosts senior event June 4. Euchre parties May 21 22. Miscellany of visits, trips, and upcoming weddings including Elizabeth Dalton Adams June 1 at Christ Church with a large bridal party and Victoria at home after June 15.

John Price London England B. Ward Mary E. Horne Cleveland John Co. Ingram Annie Leathers Louisville James Madigan Leathers J. J. Bingham St. Louis W. H. Woodward Walter F. Swiggett Asheville N. C Propylaeum A. P. Craft Edward F. Cost W. A. Applegate E. F. Claypool California Johnson Miss Johnson North Delaware Street Elizabeth Falconer Springfield John M. Shaw Herbert Blanchard John M. Lilly Boston Frances W. C. T. U Schad Capitol Avenue Henry Matson Waite Lexington Charles M. Walker Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Meridian-street Church Edward Churchman Lillian Moore Woman's Research Club Indiana Union of Literary Clubs Evansville C. Kelly West New York Street St. John Eleanor Hospital George Edwin Hunt Josephine Robinson John T. Brush Mary Potter Chicago Peckham Utica N. Y Douglas Albany Miss Eddy Bay City Mich Miss Haughey Adams Miss Dalton Christ Church Broadway Victoria Natalie Dalton Louisa Fletcher Esther Haughey Linda Peckham Daisy Douglas Alice Adams Lucy Eddy John Franklin McGlensey Herbert E. Havemeyer John H. Harmon Clarence Coffin Charles Test Dalton Indianapolis H. H. Langenbere Joseph Dickson, Jr St. 5

Sunday School Convention At Tabernacle Presbyterian

The Marion County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention Friday and Saturday at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. C. Carman is president and S. H. East secretary. The undenominational program covers topics for teachers and managers. Delegates from each Sunday school are urged to attend. schools may send many delegates, with certificates available from the secretary in the Law building.

Marion County Sunday School Association Tabernacle Presbyterian Church J. C. Carman S. H. East

Indiana Day Proposed at Buffalo Pan American Exposition

Officials of the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo inform Governor Durbin that a day will be set aside as Indiana day and invite him to attend with his staff. Secretary Wilson said the Governor would likely visit with a party of Indiana officials, though Indiana day had not yet been designated.

Buffalo Durbin Indiana Wilson

South Side group fights Indianapolis Southern rail crossing

The South Side working committee moves to build 500 signatures remonstrating against the Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company crossing into the city. Burdzal Company withdrew its signature after a misapprehension about the rights of way. Merchants and businessmen are being approached to reconsider their support as the campaign continues.

A. Burdzal Company Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company Burdsal Company Board of Works Indianapolis Southern South Side Committee South Side

Meridian Street Paving Move At City Council Meeting

The sewer committee will hear residents Thursday night on paving Meridian Street from Fall Creek north to Thirty-fourth Street. The Board of Works backs asphalt for the entire stretch, despite a petition for wooden block pavement. A two thirds council vote is needed to sustain the asphalt action.

City Council Meridian Street Fall Creek Thirty-fourth Street Board of Works

Appointment Made To Succeed Williams As City Secretary

William R. Williams resigns as private secretary to Mayor Taggart effective May 15. Mayor Taggart selects Frank B. Ross, about 25, a Monticello native and Indiana Law School 1897 graduate, to succeed him. Ross has worked in the Democratic city committee rooms during the last two campaigns.

William R. Williams Taggart Frank B. Ross Williams Ross Monticello Indiana Law School Democratic City Committee

City engineer to estimate bridge costs for Ohio and New York streets

City Engineer Jeup was directed by the Board of Works to submit a bid estimate for bridges over Pogue's run at Ohio street and another at New York street. The Ohio street bridge is recommended if funds permit. Bids will be opened Friday for a new wing to the City Hospital as the board aims to advance the project.

Jeup Board of Works Pogue’s Run Ohio Street New York Street City Hospital

City Board Purchases New Carpets For Fire Houses

The Board of Safety bought carpets for all city fire houses yesterday. The Board of Works approved Charles Stuckmeyer’s bill totaling $5 020 65 for sweeping and cleaning improved streets during April.

Board of Safety Board of Works Charles Stuckmeyer

Local sewer and street curb projects with varied costs

A series of municipal works details proposed and postponed including local sewers on multiple streets with estimated costs from 350 to 2500 dollars, gravel roadways and cement walks on Rural and other avenues, street openings deferred or rescinded, water mains ordered on Isabella street, and assessment roll approval for Capitol avenue improvements.

Arsenal Avenue Ohio Street Tenth Street Summit Street New York Street Blake Street New York Acece North Street Madison Avenue Pennsylvania Street McCarty Street Minerva Street Mulberry Street Ray Street Morris Street Spring Street Market Street Noble Street Wabash Street Liberty Street Newland Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Ilinois Street Capitol Avenue Edgwood Street Sanders Street Downey Street Stage Avenue Barnes Avenue Schurman Avenue Illinois Street Fall Creek Thirty-fourth Street West Street Hamilton Avenue Pratt Street Raymond Street Aoe Morris Xfm College Avenue Twenty-third Street Twenty-fifth Street Isabella Street Roache Avenue Udell Street W. C. Allen Thirty Fourth Street Thirty-fifth Street Moody’s West Indianapolis Brocking Cottage Avenue Draper Street Spruce Street Elder Avenue Washington Street Big Four Keystone Avenue Prospect Street Woodlawn Avenue Metain Street Howard Street Birch Avenue Division Street Stevens Street Janepchsetts Avenue Senate Avenue Tusadg Mech Minot Capital Serene Opening Street

Shelbyns First Subdivision To Northwestern Avenue

Local sewer work described on Wenzel Street from Downey to Morris street, marking first subdivision development connected to Northwestern avenue.

Shelby Northwestern Avenue Wenzel Street Downey Street Morris Street

Manufacturers Meet in State with Talks on Resources

The Manufacturers' Club met at the Commercial Club for its monthly session. State Geologist Blatchley and leaders from the Manufacturers' Natural Gas Co and local lines discussed Indiana's fuel resources. Blatchley warned natural gas may soon be depleted, likening its value to wasting money. Landon Mansfield and Perry echoed concerns about fuel supply and futures.

Manufacturers’ Club Commercial Club Bilatchley H. McK. Landon Manufacturers’ Natural Gas Company M. W. Mansfield Pennsylvania Lines Cc. C. Perry Blatchley Ank Mr. Blatchley Landon Mansfield Mr. Perry

Y M C A Secretary Plans Lake Wawasee Camp and Boston Jubilee Exhibit

Secretary George T. Howser of the Y M C A spent part of the week at Lake Wawasee with J K Lilly reviewing grounds for a summer camp for Indianapolis members. Plans aim to unite members for recreation, bathing, fishing, and social events in July and August at nominal cost. An enormous exhibit is planned for the Boston Jubilee marking the association’s 50th anniversary, with seven to ten directors attending. Other projects include a large winter educational and entertainment course, potential Tomlinson Hall use, and a houseboat project at Broad Ripple.

George T. Howser Lake Wawasee J. K. Lilly Association Indianapolis Howser Boston John M. Carey C. H. Badger Tomlinson Hall Broad Ripple White River Lake Geneva Wis

Butler's Paper on Child Saving at Washington Conference

Prof A W Butler, secretary of the Indiana Board of State Charities, reviews the early history of child care in the United States and Indiana’s 19th century reforms. He notes the shift from almshouses and private bids to state boards and guardians, predicting the 20th century would be the childrens century with emphasis on education, prevention, and social safeguards.

A. W. Butler Indiana Board of State Charities National Conference of Charities and Correction Washington Butler United States Charleston D. C Ursuline Convent New Orleans Savannah Indiana

Woman of Position Through Connivance Says She Was Placed in an Asylum

In probate court yesterday attorney Coleman sought a guardian appointment for Mrs Stewart alleging incapacity. she claimed relatives secured her asylum and that she sued for damages and deeded property to a lawyer for a fee of zero. Judge Allen and Judge Walker handling related matters while other wills and widows claims were discussed.

Coleman Stewart Alien Circuit Court Allen Carey California Henry Wilson Verner Wilson Samuel, Everett Henry Wilson, Jr Wilson Walker Louis Kosfeldt Chare East Maryland Street

Hawkins suit over fatal grade crossing crash in 1898

Elizabeth Hawkins administratrix sues Volney T. Malott receiver Vandalia Railroad for 10000 damages after a Vandalia train at 60 to 70 mph struck a buggy at Wright’s Crossing near West Morrison Street, killing George Hawkins and Addis Hawkins. The case recalls the fatal crash and prior judgment of 7000 against the railroad.

Elizabeth Hawkins George Hawkins Volney T. Malott Vandalia Railroad Addis Hawkins

Diehl Appeal Filed Over Criminal Abortion Conviction

John H Diehl and co defendants appeal his three to fourteen year sentence for criminal abortion in Henry Circuit Court. The case stems from a charged operation on Mary Farwig at the Diehl home in Muncie. Dr Leach was acquitted. eight attorneys filed a brief arguing a contradiction in the original affidavit.

John H. Diehl Supreme Court Diehl Henry Circuit Court Frank F. Diehl Garrett D. Leach Mary Farwig Deihl Muncie Leach

Largo files claim against Mechanics Mutual in court

Largo filed a claim in Circuit Court against the Mechanics Mutual Savings and Loan Association now under receiver. He bought a 32500 stock certificate from Robert N. Lamb and filed before the receiver. Judge Allen ordered a 23 percent distribution and Largo seeks to recover his 8 percent share after others are paid.

Largo Mechanics’ Mutual Savings and Loan Association Robert N. Lamb

Black Sues Weisenborn Over Alleged Contract Breach

George S. Black files suit against G. P. A. Weisenborn seeking an injunction and contract annulment. Black claims he exchanged stock in Globe Pattern Works for stock in Weisenborn Fence Co and a superintendent job at $15 weekly, but Weisenborn has not fulfilled the agreement. He asks for restraint on disposal of the property and restoration of his stock.

Georges Black G. P. A. Weisenborn Globe Pattern Works Weisenborn Welsenborn Fence Company Welsenborn

Jury verdict awards 700 dollars in Sullivan v Malott case

Judge Carter’s court awarded John M. Sullivan seven hundred dollars in the suit against Verney T. Malott receiver of the Vandalia Railroad. Sullivan claimed a returned round trip ticket was not honored by the Terre Haute agent and that Union Station officials assaulted him when he attempted to pass the gate to the tracks. Union Railway Company was also a defense party in the action.

Carter John M. Sullivan Verney T. Malott Vandalia Railroad Union Railway Company Sullivan Terre Haute Union Station Diana James M. Leathers Elizabeth Hawkins Volney T. Malott Vinson Carter Sherd A. Coyle George W. Coyle Malott Indianapolis Union Railway Company Robert J. Rochow Indianapolis Manufacturers’ and Carpenters’ Union James Reed C., C., C. & St. L. Railway Company Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Bessie May McColgan Charles McColgan Bessie May Goens John H. Murphy David L. Fryer Justice’s Court Thomas J. Morse John Owen Georgiana Carter James F. Carter Fremont Alford John B. Sherwood George Black G. P. A. Weisenborn Osie Anderson Milo Anderson Supeter Court Frank N. Fitzgerald J. C. Tarkington Alonzo van Trees William Campbell Company Superior Court Mary E

Sherwood on Trial for Embezzling From Schrader in Court

John B. Sherwood faced a Criminal Court trial before Judge Alford and a jury after a half day to empanel. Schrader, client of Arrow Bicycle Company, saw many claims turned over to Sherwood as Schrader’s attorney. He is charged with retaining more fees than owed.

John B. Sherwood Christian Schrader Alford Schrader Arrow Bicycle Company Sherwood Itis

Reed Sues Big Four Railway Over Son’s Injuries

James Reed sues the Big Four Railway Company for damages for the loss of his son Arthur’s services. The incident occurred near Noble and Washington streets where Arthur was playing beside tracks and a high fence, crushed between a train and the fence, resulting in severe finger injuries. The case was tried in Judge Carter’s Court yesterday. Reed previously won a $5 verdict in Judge Leathers’s court.

James Reed Big Four Railway Company Carter Reed Arthur Noble Washington Streets Young Reed

Court records in Superior Court case dismisses damages

August Walter and William W. Hall are named in a civil action with Martha E. Landers and State Bank of Im as parties. The plaintiff seeks damages but the court dismisses the action against the plaintiff for costs. Judge John L. McMaster presides in Room 1-J.

John L. McMaster August Walter

Court Damages and Divorces Docket Summary

Multiple cases across Circuit and Superior Courts feature dismissals, verdicts, and divorces. Notable entries include judgments against receivers and costs, verdicts for plaintiffs totaling 700 dollars against Volney T. Malott and fund for the defendant, and several divorces with costs awarded or maiden names restored.

Supreme Court docket entries from 1901 case list

Motion for certiorari and briefs across multiple 1901 records include Margaret Morell v Morell, William F Churchman v Connecticut Mutual Life, Isaac Horner et al v Amanda McConnell, Edward C Roberts v Indianapolis Re Company, James P Rumble v Barker, Thomas O McCoy v Kokomo Railway, Samuel Jack v White, Indiana Railway Co v Ferrick, with various affidavits, notices, and extensions of time cited.

Margaret Morell David Morell William F. Churchman Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Charles H. Neu Town of Bouroch Isaac Horner Amanda McConnell Appellees James P. Rumble Joseph D. Barker J. W. Wilson Thomas O. McCoy Kokomo Railway and Light Company Samuel Jack William Richard White Appellee Indiana Railway Company John Ferrick

Ministers Plan Frolic Picnic For Methodist Clergy

At a Methodist ministers meeting plans emerged for a June picnic in the woods with a basket dinner and frisky amusements supervised by Rev. W. A. Quayle of Meridian Street Church. Rev. Charles W. Tinsley read a paper on holiness and spiritual teaching, while Prof. Henry presented on The Times of Tennyson.

W. A. Quayle Meridian-street Charles W. Tinsley Broadway M. E

Frank Fitzgerald Sues Indianapolis & Martinsville Firms

Frank Fitzgerald sues to stop rivals from using the Indianapolis Martinsville Traction Company name while financiers plan an early electric line from Indianapolis to Martinsville. Todd & Co. of Cincinnati reprenenting capitalists say funds are ready and construction surveying starts today. The case includes injunction threats and rights of way via the Indianapolis Vincennes Railroad alignment. Union Traction plans to run large cars into the city, speeds 30 to 40 mph, from the Marien and Muncie branch.

Remy E. Field Todd & Co Bank Ers Cincinnati Indianapolis Martinsville Field H. E. Mansfield Indianapolis & Vincennes Tind Aruliea Smoeepereeen Frank Fitegerald Soaremae J. Carkington Joseph T. Elliott, Jr Indianapolis Martinsville Traction Company Tarkington Mr. Jameson Jameson & Joss Cirrcuit Court Cor Tarkingt Fitzgerald Mr. Tarkington Poe Lowes Dayton Union Traction Company Marien and Muncie

Farmer on the Route Challenges Rail Line Appraisal

A farmer on the proposed electric railroad route along the L and W Railroad objects to the Circuit Court appointed appraisers who began valuing the land taken for the right of way. The letter questions fair treatment of landowners in the condemnation process.

Indianapolis Journal Circuit Court

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Butterick Patt Manufacturers Great Umbrella Sale Pettis Dry Goods Co Krauss’s Paul H. Krauss East Washington St Schleicher Martens J.P. Mullally Monument Place Bostiere Arpets W. H. Messenger Indiana Dental College Department of Dentistry University of Indianapolis W. Cor Delaware and Ohio Streets Scott Ware Harry Adair Primrose Docetacer Minstrels Binsates Opera House Nat C. Goodwin Irving Madge Smith May Irwin Gus Max Rogers John J. McNally Rogers Brothers Central Park Personal and Ernor Derbin Tary Williams Meridian W. BR. Williams Wawasee Lake Brightwood Phil Bevis Secret Lafayette Duluth, On George S. Black the Court Record Migras Appellate Court Martinsville Electric Line Frank Fitzgerald Indianap Olis & Martinsville Company Wim McLean Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine Co T. Louis
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