Propylaeum Association reports strong finances and plans
The Propylaeum Association held its eleventh annual meeting electing five directors. The treasurer reported a May balance of 2064.41 dollars, year receipts 3596.00, cash on hand 1720.67, with expenditures for improvements and furnishings totaling 1168.70 and 15.15 respectively. A dividend was debated but not favored. $1 stock up to 1000 dollars at par was proposed. A rear property purchase by W A Guthrie could lead to new apartments blocking rear light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Propylaeum Association
Propylaeum
May Wright Sewall
F. W. Chissett
Henry D. Pierce
Charles B. Coffin
Edgar Evans
Morris Ross
W. A. Guthrie
Incum
Board of Directors
Wellow Statement Refuted In Phelps Tragedy Tale
James Stansbury denies a newspaper allegation that William Phelps spoke a last remark before being burned at the cerealine works. He says both men rushed a ladder as steam intruded, with Stansbury reaching the ladder first and helping Phelps after. Coroner Brayton investigated but found no proof of the claimed remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stansbury
North
Missouri Street
Stansbury
Journal
William Phelps
Phelps
Brayton
Steam Cleaners Probe Causes Tragic Accident
Chief engineer Nicholas Miller explains steam forced water into a hose with a flue cleaner. He says the Sunday method matches previous cleanings. Main steam valves and boiler valves were found in order. possible valve blockage caused steam entry. Phelps body moved to Morgan & Shelton undertaking rooms for burial. Phelps resided with Stansbury at 1324 North Missouri street, not 183 North Western avenue. Stansbury did not report Phelps saying “You go first, you’re married.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Miller
Phelps
Morgan & Shelton
Stansbury
North
Missouri Street
Northwestern Avenue
Memorial Day committee plans Confederate graves decoration
A sub committee of the Memorial Day group met in the Statehouse to set the Decoration Day program for Greenlawn Cemetery. Plan includes songs by daughters of Union and Confederate soldiers, a prayer by Rev. Knowlton, an oration by Senator Matson, and a response by Capt. Miller. A firing squad will be provided by Capt. Hoyt N. McClain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenlawn
Statehouse
A. J. Buchanan
Frederick E. Matson
George W. Wier
George F. Miller
Jack Rogers
Knowlton
South Street Baptist Church
Matson
Miller
Buchanan
Hedges
Union
Hoyt N. McClain
Indiana National Guard
Greeland Cemetery
Decoration Day
Looking for Nellie Hadden Left for Louisville to Marry
Mrs. Samuel Hadden of 224 Yandes Street sought help at police headquarters in locating her fifteen year old daughter Nellie who had left with a friend to find work and was later reported bound for Louisville Kentucky to marry 25 year old Samuel Owens. The mother opposed the match and said Owens had left home Saturday and planned to marry Nellie despite parental objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hadden
Yandes Street
Nellie
Louisville
Samuel Owens
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company Suspended in Indiana
State Auditor Hurt reports New York insurance commissioner confirms stock impairment of the Manhattan Fire Insurance Company will not be made good. Captain Hare permanently enforces the earlier order suspending the company from transacting business in Indiana, affecting about one hundred agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurt
Insurance Commissioner
New York
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
Hare
Indiana
Nellie Sweeney Attempts Suicide at West Court Street Resort
Nellie Sweeney, eighteen, an inmate at a resort on West Court Street, attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid. She was badly burned but Dr. Hicks of City Dispensary said she would likely recover. Earlier she had been out with her sweetheart known only as Sam, and they quarreled upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sweeney
M1 West Court Street
Dr. Hicks
Sam
Indiana Coal Trust Rumors Stir Talks of Unified Operators
Rumors circulate about forming a coal trust in Indiana along lines of the Illinois Coal Operators Association. Operators deny a complete consolidation but anticipate a structure to fix wages and reduce costs. A Wright shovel works amalgamation aims to boost foreign trade and compete with England and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ilinois Coal Operators’ Association
Illinois
Ilinois
The
Times
Lime Trust
Coal Trust
County Show Abandoned Over Smallpox Fears
In De Kalb County the show is postponed until May 3 due to smallpox concerns. The State Board ordered the event blocked in Butler and backed by sheriff and posse if needed to enforce the halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Kalb
State Board
Butler
Government Job Worth 31,200 to $1,400 a Year Goes a Begging
The United States Civil Service Commission cannot secure enough eligibles for the meat inspector role despite offering appointments to all exam passes. Salary ranges from 12 to 1.40 per year. Applicants must be veterinary college graduates. An exam for the meat inspector seats is set for June 18 in this city. An editorial clerk position at the Department of Agriculture pays 1,400 a year with exams on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Seatas
Division of Publication
Department of Agriculture
Sale of Six Houses in Trade for Iowa Farm
A deed recorded transfers Milton S. Myers residences at 2405, 2232, 2223 and 2223 North Capitol avenue to Elmer E. Wolf. Capitol-avenue houses are modern frame, Illinois street property is a double brick. Trade for a large Iowa farm. stated consideration $28,000. Capitol-avenue homes valued at $000 each and Illinois Street property at $3,000.
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North
Capitol Avenue
Illinois Street
Miltons. Myers
Elmer E. Wolf
Illinois
Iowa
Capitol-avenue
Hayes Alive After Barrel House Shooting
Coroner Brayton visited Sherman Hayes at his home yesterday. Hayes, shot weeks ago by Louis Brown, sat up and ridiculed dying. The coroner did not take an ante mortem statement, Hayes promising to summon Dr Brayton if condition worsened.
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Brayton
Sherman Hayes
Louis Brown
Hayes
Big Four Rail Excursions Logansport May 1901
G A R encampment at Logansport Indiana May 14 15 16 1901 with $1.55 round trip from Indianapolis and state-wide rates. Through coaches on select trains May 14 15. Special Pan American Exposition trip to Buffalo May 15 for $0.80 385 round trip. Tickets via Big Four office 1 East Washington and Union Station. Also May 19 Decatur via L D W Ry $1.00. Stopovers allowed Buffalo and Philadelphia routes.
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Indianapolis
Colfax
Logansport
Lome Bapone
Big Four
H. M. Bronson
Buffalo
East Washington Street
Union Station
W. W. Richardson
Philadelphia
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Fuffalo
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Price of Tomatoes Discussed by Indiana Canners
Indiana Canners Association met at Bates House to set this year’s tomato price. Members arrived yesterday for a preliminary session and compare to last January’s fixed price amid tin can market changes. Indiana ranks third in canning tomatoes with 15 to 25 million cans produced yearly.
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Indiana Canners’ Association
Bates House
Tin Can Trust
American Can Company
Canners’ Association
Indiana
Maryland
New Jersey
No Appeal For Jacksonville Aid Declared By Mayor Bowden
Col Russell B Harrison reported that Jacksonville has not formally appealed for aid after a disastrous fire and likely won’t need to as states offer help. The telegram notes funds and clothing for women, children, and babies are urgently needed. Harrison, former provost marshal general of the Seventh Army Corps in Jacksonville during the Spanish American War, believes many Black residents need clothing and would gratefully receive it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell B. Harrison
J. E. T. Bowden
Jacksonville
Fla
Harrison
Seventh Army Corps
Three More Smallpox Cases Reported in City
The City Board of Health found three new smallpox cases at 313 Macauley Street: Jessie, Mary, and Ella Helzer, all colored. The victims and a baby and George Helzer were sent to the pesthouse. Officials fear spread in a crowded colored neighborhood and will quarantine contacts and keep many children home from school until danger passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
Macauley Street
Jessie
Mary
Ella Helzer
George Helzer
Board of Health
Grand Jury Continues Counterfeiting Inquiry In Indiana
The federal grand jury resumed session yesterday morning to continue counterfeiting investigations. Henry Patterson, arrested in Evansville last Friday for passing a counterfeit dollar, was brought here for grand jury inquiry. Henry Grimes, arrested in New Albany on Saturday for passing a spurious dollar, will face examination before the U S commissioner at New Albany and may not appear before the current grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Henry Patterson
Evansville
Henry Grimes
New Albany
United States
Controversy With a Show at Butler and De Kalb County
The Pan American traveling circus and menagerie arrives at Butler in De Kalb County Saturday after performances in Whitley County. Armed townspeople and the De Kalb sheriff await the show if it continues music exhibitions in the town. The De Kalb County Board of Health notified the State Board of Health of an order halting public assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
de Kalb
Columbia City
Whitley County
DeKalb County
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