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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1902

Page

2

The New Indianapolis Political Monthly Makes Its Appearance

The inaugural issue of the Partizan, a monthly Indiana political journal by Edward Insley, argues for primary election reforms. It reviews recent state actions on direct primaries, notes mixed results, and includes a letter by W S Dwinnell criticizing Minneapolis style direct primaries while warning against hasty adoption.

Partizan Edward Insley Indianapolis Insley Geven Ohio Maryland Baltimore Iowa Massachusetts New York New Jersey Mississippi W. S. Dwinnel Minnesota Minneapolis St. Paul Minnesis Peo Wisconsin Cleveland Gavionvie Fort SS

Graduating Exercises at Girls' Industrial School

The Girls' Industrial School will celebrate its twelfth year with graduation next Saturday in Tomlinson Hall. Rev. Joshua Stansfield will deliver an address and present diplomas, including dressmaking outfits. Fifteen graduates will wear white wool dresses handmade by the students, with a musical program by the Young Ladies' Mandolin Club and prizes for attendance and achievement.

Girls’ Industrial School Tomlinson Hall Joshua Stansfield Comte Young Ladies’ Mandolin Club E. E. White Edith Wheeler Lena Bennett Mamie Horn Hargraves Seabongs Sons Saco

Free band concerts in city parks today

Free concerts in Fairview Park by the Indian apolis Military Band with a morning and evening performance. Garfield Park hosts a 3 pm show and Military Park delivers an evening program with well chosen selections. Insurance firms debate safe investment of millions. American Central Insurance claims assets yield 5 percent and can be converted quickly to greenbacks or state bonds.

Fairview Indianapolis Garfield Park Military Park American Central Insurance Company

Diamond Thief Meyer Silverman Nabbed by Detectives

Detectives Gerber, Morgan, Colbert and Hauser arrested Meyer Silverman on grand larceny charges. He allegedly robbed J. C. Sipe of a $19 solitaire diamond, a $187 ring, a $75 gold watch and chain, paying $75 initially. Pawn tickets and a hotel brass check linked him to the crimes and residence.

Gerber Morgan Colbert Hauser Meyer Silverman Silverman J. C. Sipe Sipe Mr. Sipe Memphis Little Rock Ark Hot Springs St. Louis Maple Street South Illinois Street Captain Gerber

Saturday Half Holiday Pushes Real Estate Offices to Noon

Real estate dealers press for a Saturday half holiday with many firms planning noon closings in summer. Banks closing at noon are seen as a trigger for broader schedules. The county treasurer’s office will shut at noon during June July and August while the auditor and assessor offices close at 1. A small recorder’s staff remains. County Clerk Elliott has not decided on noon closures.

Recorder Elliott

Police raid records show two games halted at Jack Shea’s

Police under Captain Kruger and Superintendent Taffe raided gambling rooms at Jack Shea’s saloon on West Pearl street and the Walhala cellar under Maennerchor Hall. Nine men jailed at Shea’s. eight at Walhala. Other visits found Beiser’s and Armitage locations quiet or converted to bedrooms. no ongoing games found at Cleveland Club or Kissel’s.

Taffe Kruger Hyland Leet Seregant Giblin Streit and Losh Bohemian Club Kentucky Avenue Jack Shea West Pearl Street Streit William McCloskey Harry Bennett Turnkey Mathey Bennett William Scott Harry Stevens Clifford Pfoff Edward Farlow George Ross Howard Wilson George Deluse Indianapolis Brewing Company Walhalla Giblin Maennercher Hall John Hart Edward Reaves Doc” Hughes John W. Sturm John W. Neal Samuel Clark Henry Adams John R. Tanner Charles Burk Beiser East Washington Street Cleveland Club William Armitage West Washington Street Armitage Senate Avenue Kissel

Believes in Osteopathy and a Strong Recovery Claim

Professor Ayres states he found relief after eight years of illness following 치료 with Dr. J F Sparnhurst Osteopathist. He reports asthma cured after fifteen years and weight gain of thirty two pounds in three months with restored senses. The Spaunhurst Institute promises personal care by trained osteopaths in Stevenson Building fifth floor.

Ayres J. F. Sparnhurst United States Sparnhurst

Overcoat Theft and Spoon Heist Accusation

James Gar win reports the alleged theft of an overcoat and a number of silver spoons. Police recovered the items on Williams during a search at the station, forming the basis of further accusations.

James Garwin Williams

Dunlaps Celebrated Hats At Seaton's Hat Store

Passenger train schedule changes take effect Sunday May 25 with time shifts in the Louisville Division. Hoke No 15 departs Indianapolis 3 55 PM and No 2 departs 7 AM daily. Madison service altered with No 30 at 5 05 AM daily except Sundays and a Sunday 7 30 AM Madison train. Notices advise checking with ticket agents.

Louisville Madison W. W. Richardson

Joe Hunter Arrested For Thefts At City Drug Store

Joe Hunter a porter at a Sixteenth street drug store was arrested by Detectives Dugan Manning Splan and Haley. Accused of stealing from George Lay’s store over four months the drafts totaling thirty dollars were recovered from him. The drug store handles express money order drafts and the missing drafts were found during a search after the arrest.

Joe Hunter Sixteenth Street Senate Avenue Dugan Manning Splan Haley Hunter George Lay Express

Saloon gambling raid yields mixed fines for Heiter and crew

Fred Heiter and the men arrested in his saloon on Friday night on the charge of gambling pleaded guilty yesterday morning. Heiter was fined $25 and costs for keeping a gambling house, while the others were fined $19 and costs for visiting.

Fred Heiter Heier

Authors' Readings for Harrison Memorial Fund

Arrangements completed for two Indiana author readings at English's Opera House. Friday May 36 features James Whitcomb Riley Charles Major Mrs Catherwood and George Barr McCutcheon. Saturday May 31 presents George Ade Gen Lew Wallace Newton Booth Tarkington and Meredith Nicholson.

Indiana Harrison Memorial Fund English’s Opera House James Whitcomb Riley Charles Major Mrs. Catherwood George Barr McCutcheon George Ade Gen Lew Wallace Newton Booth Tarkington Meredith Nicholson

Bishop Francis Returns From New York Church Duties

The Rt. Rev. Joseph M. Francis, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Indiana, has returned from New York where he filled several appointments for Bishop Potter who has been ill and officiated at the farewell service for Dr. Brent the new missionary bishop of Manila now heading to the Far East.

Joseph M. Francis Episcopal Diocese of Indiana New York Potter Brent Manila Far East

Bicycle Policeman Halts Fatal Fight at Germania and Michgan

Henry McHenry and James Glass, both of Brown Ketcham iron Works, quarreled after work and began a fight. Glass slashed McHenry in the abdomen with a knife. Patrolman Hull on a passing streetcar intervened, stopping the brawl and arresting both men. Both men are described as colored.

Hall Germania Avenue Michigan Street Henry McHenry Reisner Street McHenry James Glass Kappes Street Brown-Ketcham Iron Works Glass Hull

Large Indiana life policyholders listed by local agents

A compiled list from Indianapolis agents shows major life insurance policyholders across Indiana, with names and policy amounts ranging from about 25 000 to 215 000. Notable entries include Elwood John P. Rodefer 77 000 Evansville Frederick W. Cook 155 000 Pulitzer Bros 200 000 and Mishawaka Melville W. Mix 215 000.

Indiana Indianapolis A. H. Nordyke John C. Wright Arthur Jordan P. H. Fitzgerald D. M. Parry J. M. Shaw O. 5S. Runnells M. B. Wilson A. A. McKain G. J. Marott J. H. Holliday C. W. Fairbanks Hugh H. Hanna Cortland J. K. Lilly D. W. Marmon Thomas Taggart Chas. E. Barrett William B. Burford M. Clune David W. Coffin Thomas Christian W. P. Herod Harry I. Miller John C. New Fred H. Wiley Samuel Quinn M. O'Connor John A. Reitz Abraham Strouse Lafayette B. E. Maston Pulitzer Bros Logansport T. H. Wilson Mishawaka Melville W. Mix New Albany C. W. de Pauw H. Terstegge Raccoon T. G. Bowman Richmond J. M. Garr Richard A. Jackson George H. Knollenberg John F. Miller A. L. Pogue Daniel G. Reid Henry C. Starr South Bend J. M. Studebaker Terre Haute John Beggs John Beges, Jr W. A. Hamilton B. G. Hudnut Herman Hulman, Jr William P. Ijams Edson W. Kidder West Baden George Gagmon

Runaway Bay Horse Injures Several Near Monon Depot

A bay horse attached to a dray belonging to C. Kahl ran away at the Monon freight depot injuring several people. Mrs. Mathilda Wheatley and her nephew George Wheatley were riding on Alabama street when struck. The carriage occupants were thrown and hurt. The horse then hit a grocery wagon and another horse before veering off. Mrs. Wheatley and George Wheatley were aided to the City Dispensary for treatment. George reported internal injuries.

C. Kahl Monon Mathilda Wheatley Shelbyville Road George Wheatley Alabama Street

For Rent Storeroom in Lemeke Building

For Rent. The large fine storeroom in the Lemeke Building No 19 North Pennsylvania street. A M de Souchet agent. Call Room 24 Lemeke Building.

Lemeke North Pennsylvania Street A. M. DE Souchet Lemeke Building

Denison Hotel checkroom worker Roy Williams arrested

Roy Williams a colored boy employed by the Denison Hotel Company in the checkroom was arrested yesterday by Detectives Morgan and Splan on the charge.

Roy Williams Denison Hotel Company Morgan and Splan

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