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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1901

Page

3

Holden Company Opens Camille at the Park Theater

The Holden Dramatic Company presented Camille at the Park Theater to a large audience yesterday. John A. Preston earned two curtain calls as Armand Duval, while Lulu May and Maude Holden delivered strong performances. The scene left of the Park supplied the entire stage stock, supporting Manager Fred C. Dickson’s claim of a large scenery stock. The program notes mention future shows including The Fool of St Arren and a transition to a film production.

Camille Holden Dramatic Company Park Theater Fred C. Dickson Armand Duval John A. Preston Mise Lulu May Amille Maude Holden Mme Prudence Mate Louise Stevens Indianapolis Nanine Allie Opte

Seats Available For Those In Good Season

Persons having seats led away to be called for are admonished to secure them by noon today or they will be sold.

Successful Candidates For State Licenses Announced

The Indiana State Board of Education met to review license applications. Professional licenses cover eight years, Life State licenses issued to a smaller group, with college graduates facing a lighter exam. Names include Earle, Halitt, Hill, Johnson, Lovett, Markley, Meek, Nelson, Newman, Pratt, Reber, Shock, Smith, Thornburg, Tice, Trafter plus Baldt, Cato, Curtis, Hufford, Long, Tapy, Ayres, Coffin, Cushman, Long, Pratt, Stan ton. The board also approved a new course of study by Professor Jones and granted a commission to Charlestown High School.

State Board of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction Jones John W. Earle Wawaka Noble County Edwin 8. Halitt Corydon Harrison County William A. Hill Hammond Lake County Hugh E. Johnson Oaklandon Marion County George A. Lovett Hebron Porter County Florence Markley Wabash Wabash County Tecumsen H. Meek Lawrenceburg Dearborn Joseph M. Nelson Santa Fe Miami County Otho L. Newman Batesville Ripley County Orville C. Pratt Danville Hendricks County John Reber Joseph A. Shock William H. Shock Huntington Huntington County Jesse C. Smith Advance Boone County Thomas Thornburg Monticello White County Richter Tice Middletown Henry Grant County Cyrus W Coffin Carthage Rush County W. J. Cushman Lyons Greene County George E. Long Mulberry Clinton County Otis G. Stanton Irvington Marton County Charlestown Ind W. G. Collings

Convention Attendance Reaches Historic High in Chicago

In Chicago the convention session discussed routine business after several papers were read. Attendance was described as the largest in the association’s history, with about 150 members.

Chicago

Primaries Postponed Over Negley Redistricting

Republican primaries delayed after Negley redistricting ordinance stalled in City Council. No date set. likely second or third week of June. Final action awaits next council meeting. committee has not yet acted, Negley notes uncertainty.

Negley

Close of Schools Today Across Marion County

All Marion county schools outside Indianapolis close today with Broad Ripple High School holding commencement tonight. Washington township graduates eight, with address by President Parsons. Other townships set dates in April and May. regular teachers exam tomorrow. truant officer James K. King resigns effective June due to pay.

Marion County Indianapolis Center Township Broad Ripple Lawrence Township Decatur Township Perry Township Wayne Township Franklin Township Fike Township Warren Township Washington Township Landis Parsons State Normal School Cumberland Decatur Franklin Wayne James K. King

Albert Comstock Dead In Indianapolis

Albert 8. Comstock president of the Comstock & Coonse Company died at his residence 1622 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis from heart disease in his seventy first year. He was born November 19 180 near Cooperstown New York and lived in Utica before moving to Lafayette then Indianapolis. He led the firm through successive mergers and remained president until death. He leaves a widow and a nephew Frederick B. Comstock, all relatives in Utica. The funeral will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at his residence conducted by the Scottish Rite.

Claarence Chicago J. T. Barnett Hormé J. H. Hyers Savoy Robert Drake Orange N. Ji Stevenson Morton Place Conversation Club John Stone College Avenue Krout Crawfordsville John T. Barnett Ashland Avenue Louise Garrard David Carpenter Buntin The Delano J. B. Raycroft Elizabeth Butler William C. Haueisen North Meridian Street Walter J. Goodall North Alabama Street Columbia Club Helen Birch Martha Carey Male College Ida Gray Scott Scott 5. M. Hamilton Josephine Jones Nell Einert Helen Smith Joan Jewel George N. F. Dalton Elizabeth Dalton Louisa Fletcher Linda Peckham Utica Daisy Douglas Albany Alice Adams Esther Haughey Lucy Eddy Bay City Mich Natalie Dalton Miss Dalton Clarence Coffin Esther Heugiay Brown—Moler Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Ind A. R. Brown Grace Moler Melissa Moler North Lebanon Street Mr. Price Presbyterian Church Lochinvar Hall H. T. Brown Brown Arthur Brown Moler Fred Molter Frances Mahan Zerelda Daily Emma Brown Cynthia Porter May Matthews Hattie Brown Maud Buntin Katherine Terhune Bessie Hutchings Ona Dodd Walter Brown C. M. Bonnell Isadore Blehman Guy Schultz Moore-Losey Westfield W. H. Conklin Violet Losey Indianapolis George T. Moore G. H. Redding Methodist Church H. A. Keener Columbus Neva Cook Wilna Cook Jenry C. Durbin Anderson A. Smith Anna, Pyle George W. Miller Ethel and Lucella Dickinson Ida Duff Helen Barnise Charles H. Bixby Mary Alice Fenton Janet Martin Agnes W. Roberts Mary Elizabeth Hale Catherine BR. Dewey William EB. Lewis Frank Simmons W. B Ottumwa Rose Albert Comstock Comstock & Coonse Company Meridian Street Mr. Comstock Cooperstown N. Y Frederick B. Comstock James Duncan Arizona Whitsett Mystic Lodge of Masons Lodge No. 6 Knights of Pythias Ambia Hiram Kees New York Street Virginia Indiana

Grand Lodge Adjourns After Long Indiana Meeting

The Indiana Grand Lodge I O F closed a two day session with 1100 attendees, the largest spring meeting in years. Officers were nominated for fall vote, including Grand Master George P Bornwas and Grand Secretary W H Leedy, with a Physio Medical convention in Plymouth Church adjournment recorded.

Indiana Grand Lodge Fred Kimbley Grand Lodge Scott Cage Scott Richmond Ohio Grand Liege Indiana George P. Bornwasser New Albany E. E. Prior Martinsville D. M. Bell Dunkirk KE. W. Swarthout Aurora Curtis Marshall Madison Edwin Farrer Rushville C. W. Gloeesbrenner Jeffersonville H. E. Jones East

State official clears air over Woman's Prison fire escape report

State Factory Inspector McAbee rejects claims that he or Deputy Spees criticized Woman's Prison management. He says no report or recommendations were made to Miss Keely or the board. An afternoon paper published a sketch of Spees's unfinished report, which McAbee says was for his files and not finished. He notes the article drew on last fall's governor report and denies suggesting a night female patrol with keys.

McAbee Spees Woman's Prison Miss Keely Mr. McAbee Uison Keely

Alumni Association Forms at State University Gathering

Alumni of the State University in the city met at the Grand Hotel and formed a local alumni association with J. W. Fesler as president and F. M. Ogg as secretary. An executive committee includes Miss Margaret Todd Albert Rabb and Frank L. Jones. A committee led by W. E. Henry will promote the effort to build a women’s building on campus.

State University Grand Hotel Jocal J. W. Fesler F. M. Ogg Margaret Todd Albert Rabb State Superintendent of Public Instruction Frank L. Jones The Judge Jordan Supreme Court Allen Maxwell Swain W. E. Henry

Canal project eyed for Fairview Aquarama ride

The street-railroad firm pushes to win an Aquarama water railway at Fairview Park. If secured, workers will build a canal for rapid boat rides through scenic scenery powered by a large water wheel. Secretary Milholland fears missing the prospect and calls it a sure winner in Indianapolis.

Fairview Park Fairview Milholland Indianapolis

Arrests Made In Petit Larceny Case Involving 335 South Capitol and 318 Chesapeake

Detectives Dugan and Gerber arrested Harry Nolan, a saloon keeper at 335 South Capitol avenue, and Mabel Johnson, resort keeper at 318 Chesapeake street, on petit larceny charges. A man named John Reyse accused them of taking $12 after entering the resort and sleeping there. Both suspects deny the allegations and blame the other.

Harry Nolan South Capitol Avenue Mabel Johnson Chesapeake Street Dugan Gerber John Reyse

Enlistment of a Dog Naval Recruit in Indy

A dog enlistment occurs at the U S naval recruiting station in the Ingalls block as Rookie Vermont, a one-year-old cur from Indianapolis, is accepted as a mascot recruit. Thirteen men pass the exam the same day, while one applicant is rejected for color blindness.

United States Naval Recruiting Office Ingalls Block Uncle Sam Fannie Vermont Charles Carlisle Indianapolis China C. H. Casey New York Buffalo Orient C. E. Murphy R. E. Ingle Cc. T. Hepp C. H. Burgess Ray Deering H. L. Stone E. J. Dersch George Haines F. A. Bee

Husband and Wife Plead Guilty in Mail Fraud Case

Elmer Huddleston and Ida Huddleston pleaded guilty after earlier not guilty pleas to using the mail for a fraudulent purpose. They had been jailed in Marion county four months with the judge lenient, giving 90 days to him and 30 to her. Huddleston wrote to his Texas uncle about selling his sister Mrs Kauffman’s estate interest, leading to a deed signed by Ida before a notary.

Elmer Huddleston Ida Huddleston Marion County

Confirmation Ceremonies Begin At Temple On Delaware Street

The first of the commemorative ceremonies for Moses receiving the Ten Commandments was held last night at the Temple at Delaware and Tenth. The Jewish congregation filled the house as Rabbi Messing spoke with evident interest. A confirmation program is planned for today with a listed class including Harriet Baum Ella Efroymson Bessie Joseph Gertrude Kahn Sadie Newman Albert L Frankel Morris A Lichtenstetter and Frank Werthan.

Moses Mt. Sinai Temple Delaware and Tenth Streets Rabbi Messing Arriet Baum Ella Efroymson Bessie Joseph Gertrude Kahn Sadie Newman

County Treasurer Warns of 10 Percent Tax Penalty

County Treasurer Koehne closes spring tax books and reminds delinquents that a 10 percent penalty will be added. He notes complaints from taxpayers about past extensions but says collections will proceed vigorously now.

Koehne Peecereey

Parole Petition Signed For Councilman Higgins

The parole petition for Councilman John M. Higgins, imprisoned for soliciting a bribe, is signed by D. M. Parry, president of Parry Manufacturing, and by witness Charles W. Osgood. Supporters say Higgins has been punished. his Supreme Court appeal awaits ruling.

John M. Higgins D. M Parry Manufacturing Company Higgins Parry Charles W. Osgood South Meridian Street Supreme Court

Wood medical law tampering claim revived by discovery

The report that the Wood medical law, passed by the late Legislature, was tampered with before signing by the governor was revived yesterday after the discovery that Dr. T. A. Bland of the area was involved.

Wood T. A. Bland

Morton Club fifth anniversary attracts prominent Republicans

city notes list speakers for the Morton Club anniversary on Shelby street June 2. other items include marriage license granted to Cris Anderson to wed Mrs Lulu Rainier of Portland and bankruptcy petition by David M Carson of Monticello with debts listed at 5200 and no assets.

Morton Club Shelby Street Cris Anderson Hotel English Lulu Rainier Portland David M. Carson Monticello City Board of Health William Kennedy West Ohio Street Joseph C. Schaf New York Philadelphia Buffalo Es Parsonal Brewers Meridian Street McAbee James H. Roberts South Bend Statehouse Krietenstein Indiana Sons of Veterans Muncie Helen M. Place Indianapolis Baltimore Paul White White Steam Wagon Company Europe Fifteenth Street Big Four Railroad Harry D. Tutewller State Board of Embalmers White River O. R. Wall L. A. Coleman St. Paul Central Union Telephone Company Terre Haute First Presbyterian Church Sixteenth Delaware Streets H. W. Foltz Clarence Martindale Ernest Darenstadt Bates House Germany Darenstadt America

Army Emergency Ration in Leslie's Weekly Details

F 8 Bartle describes a board ration lacking tobacco and tobacco is avoided. The six and a quarter inch oval tin holds about twenty ounces. The aim is maximal tissue-building material and fat derived from body stores. Diet targets 24% protein 45% fat 21% carbohydrates with beef powder and parched wheat as staples. Salt and red pepper are included. coffee is considered as a potential stimulant but uncertain.

Bartle Leslie Newco Arizona

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