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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1902

Page

2

Vital Statistics May 15 and Local Listings in Journal

Directory style notice listing individuals and services in Indianapolis era. Names Gordon Williamson Ida Williamson W Clark Eunice Lofiand items include rent list at 121 E Market and various business ads for funeral directors lawyers restaurants stoves storage and bicycles with contact details and locations across Indianapolis.

Journal Seeks Pen and Ink Illustrations for Want Ads

The Indianapolis Journal invites artists to submit drawings for its want column contest. Each entry must be 9 by 6 inches, on good Bristol board, with 1/2 inch image margins. Name and address on the back. drawings may be returned if mailed with return postage.

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Leavitt Testifies on Sugar Trust and Cuba Concessions

Heywood Leavitt of Nebraska testified before the Senate relations with Cuba committee detailing the sugar trust’s alleged manipulation. He claimed price cuts in Missouri valley aimed to crush beet sugar rivals and that the trust seeks pro Cuba concessions to profit, tying to reciprocity legislation. He questioned Thurber and Van Horne documents, arguing the trust would gain if Cuban planters prosper.

Washington New York War Department William C. van Horne Cuba Company van Horne Santa Clara Puerto Principe Santiago Leavitt Havemeyer Missouri Valley Cuba United States Platt Senator Platt Sugar Trust Mr. Leavitt America England

Scheme of Credit Men Proposes National Fraud Bureau

New York May 15 A plan long contemplated by the National Association of Credit Men to establish a national bureau for investigating fraudulent failures and prosecuting guilty parties is nearing realization. A trust fund of 1900 has been subscribed to start the bureau, which may be housed in New York. Law firms will advise, and cases deemed prosecutable will be referred to a legal representative in the territory of the failure.

New York National Association of Credit Men Journal of Commerce Association

Wedding of Miss Mabel Hanna and Harry M Parsons

The nuptials of Miss Mabel Hanna daughter of Senator Henna and Mr. Harry M Parsons of Cleveland are scheduled for June 16 at the Hanna home. The ceremony will be conducted by Ohio Episcopal diocese officials.

Cleveland Mabel Hanna Henna Harry M. Parsons Hanna Os Soars Ohio Episcopal Diocese Offi

Western Maryland Sale Nears Confirmations and Tariff Debates

Reports say negotiations for purchasing the Western Maryland Railroad have reached a pivotal stage with a syndicate led by Colonel Myron T. Herrick paying part of the price. The sale links to Baltimore interests and Goulds, creating new East to West connections via the Wabash and Missouri Pacific. Complicating matters, Wiggins Ferry stock tied up by injunction in St. Louis, as Mercantile and Mississippi Valley Trust contend for control amid rising values. Meanwhile, Interstate Commerce Commission talks on livestock tariffs resume with railroads promising to revisit rates. a June 16 deadline is set for a full readjustment after a postponement.

Maryland Road Myron T. Herrick Cleveland Maryland Baltimore Winslow Pierce C. H. Fuller Albert W. Kroch A. J. Ramsay Col Herrick Wiggins Ferry Mary Bowen Paris St. Louis United States Express Company Mississippi Valley Trust Company Cincinnati Mercantile Trust Company Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Mercantile Mississippi Valley Trust Companies Wiggins Ferry Company Eleanor Clubb Bowen Clubb Mississippi Valley Mississippi Valley Company Cincinnati Trust Company Commonwealth Trust Company Express Express Office Western Railroads Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago Live Stock Exchange Knapp Fifer Prouty Chicago The Live Stock Exchange Missouri River W. P. Biddble Santa Fe F. A. Wann Alton M. C. Markham Illinois Central A. C. Bird St. Paul Thomas Miller Burlington Henry Gower Rock Island F. E B. Kellogg Great Western T. W. Tomlinson

Monon sale confirmed by Louisville & Nashville and Southern lines

The sale of joint control of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Monon system to Louisville & Nashville and Southern railroads is reported by authoritative sources. Terms are undisclosed though stock prices cited, with total capital stock at 15.5 million dollars and 14.21 million dollars in bonds. References to related railway changes and personnel moves accompany the report.

Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Monon Louisville & Nashville and Southern New York John W. Gates J. P. Morgan & Co Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Louisville & Nashville

Railroads Share Growth and Turbulence Boosts Across US Lines

The piece notes large earnings gains for the New York New Haven Hartford line and expansion plans for the freight depot. It highlights pay car reliability on the Toledo St. Louis and Western, race for territory between Fort Worth and the Gulf, and manager transfers on the Panhandle and Rock Island systems. It reports through-service plans Cleveland to Wellington via Wheeling and Lake Erie, a Big Four route, and oil car capacity growth for Southern Pacific. It mentions new general superintendent John S Barr, fly-by-night tariffs prompting concern, Detroit Southern potential sale, and theft losses of railroad funds. It covers Cincinnati Richmond Muncie costs due to elevated tracks, two John Players in locomotives, and the Detroit Mackinac Railway reorganized under Morgan interests with strong 191 earnings and new industries along the line.

R. H. Campbell Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Dayton R. A. Dugan Southern Railway H. B. Pegram Nicholas Weeks Union Pacific Southern Indiana Terre Haute Bedford J. A. Barnard Peoria & Hastern Truesdale Lackawana Baltimore & Ohio Freight Traffic Department Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of Roads Fair Ground J. J. Plaherty Vandalia Peddle Indianapolis Cincinnati Chesapeake & Ohio Florida Fort Wayne Detroit Toledo Philadelphia & Erie Pennsylvania Philadelphia Lake Erie & Western Lake Shore Ences Sarekerate Loganzport New York, New Haven & Hartford Toledo, St. Louis & Western Chicago, Rock Island & Padhe International & Great Northern Fort Worth Gulf of Mexico F. T. Worthington Maaintenance of Way Richmond Panhandle R. ©. Barnard Worthington Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Chicago Rock Island Cleveland Wellington Wheeling & Lake Erie Pittsburg Southern Pacific John 8. Barr Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway C. A. Goodnow Barr Erie Railway Detroit Southern Norfolk & Western Clarence Baker Evansville & Terre Richmond & Muncie Seventh Street McLean Avenue John Player Dunkirk Brooks Locomotive Works Santa Fe Wisconsin Central Franklin Detroit & Mackinac Railway Bay City

Haiti Confronts Civil Strife as Funds Run Low

A Haiti delegation led by Solon Menos sails to Cape Haitien to avert civil war by securing funds from northern revolutionary leaders. General Sam resigns, lauds loyal guard and navy, and denies a $2.6 million revenue claim. Banking officials reportedly refuse General Firmin a $1,000 advance, while Killick’s departure angers the provisional government.

Port-Au-Prince Haiti M. Solon Menos Provisional Government of Cape Haitien Mancel Olinde Rodriguez M. Duprez Sam Haith General Sam Olvnde Rodriguez Viva Sam Port-au- Prince Haitis Firmin National Bank M. de la Myre Virmin M Boisrand Canal Admiral Killick

Real Estate Security Emphasized by Indiana Title Co

A terse ad stresses secure real estate deals with guaranteed title. Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company promotes reasonable fees and reliability at 129 East Market Street.

Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street

Local Produce Market Shows Busy Day With Firm Prices

Local produce markets were active in the morning before a holidaylike afternoon. Eggs, butter, poultry, and cheese were strong, with high prices likely until a surplus appears. sugars unsettled after a sharp list reduction. Grain and wagon markets were steady to easy, with brisk activity in oranges, lemons, and green goods as local growers bring in new supplies.

Carolina New Albany American Sugar Refining Company B. H. Howell, Son & Co McCohanns and Arbuckle Bros

Two Performances Daily At Loth St and Capitol Ave

Gentry Bros show listings with prices for syrups nails and hardware items, wood dishes, twine, leather goods, nails, horseshoes and a long catalog of farm and produce prices including fruits vegetables, meats, oils and seeds. The ad lists quantities and per unit costs for a wide range of goods and supplies for sale next week.

Loth St Capitol Avenue

Three Canal Treaties Near for Panama and Nicaragua Routes

Negotiations led by Secretary of State Hay conclude with Colombia Nicaragua and Costa Rica as the United States nears canal rights. The Nicaraguan agreement provides a ten mile belt for lease later reduced to three miles, with a $36 million price and $25 000 annuity, allowing U.S. use of a civil police force and potential military access to defend the belt.

Washington Hay Colombia Nicaragua Costa Rica United States Panama Nicaragua Canal Senate State Department Congress Department Corea Canal Belt

List of Letters Remaining in Indianapolis Post Office

The weekly list shows letters not claimed after two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office. Recipients are urged to advertise, provide the list date, and pay one cent for obtained letters. Rules for free carrier delivery noted and a lengthy roster of names follows, including many Mrs, Miss, and Mr. entries along with surnames and initials.

Ict Street

William Leet Found Guilty of Murder in Second Degree

Grand Rapids Michigan jury convicts William Leet of the February murder of his wife Nellie Leet. She was found burned to death at their South Market Street home. authorities had suspected foul play after initial beliefs of an accident. Leet and Mary Morse are in custody. Morse’s trial follows.

Grand Rapids Mich Superior Court William Leet Nellie Leet Mary Morse Morse Mra

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