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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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Indianapolis Journal
Circuit Court
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