Three Houses Burned in Caldwell Street Fire
Fire destroyed the home of William Cohn at 64 Caldwell Street and two nearby houses after a gas overpressure ignited the stove. Neighbors rushed to save furniture as flames spread, leaving Lutz and Weigmeier homes ruined and insurance partial. Mrs. Cohn, away in Lafayette, fainted upon learning of the blaze and was revived with difficulty. The block near Park, White River area suffered heavy losses, with total costs around 2,000 or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cohn
Caldwell Street
Fie
Cohn
Fred Weigmeier
Weigmeier
Colin
Louis Webber
Webber
Michigan
Agnes Streets
Eli Lutz
Reese
Remus Okey
Weiging
Louis
Lafayette
Caldstreet
I. N. Richer
Lutz
Welgmeter
White River
Midstreet
Riverside Park
A School for Boys to Open at Tabernacle
The Rev J Cumming Smith announced plans to open a boys school with John Fisher Peck of Oberlin visiting over the past days. They have met prominent men who encourage the project and expect to start if further approvals come in. The school would move from the Indianapolis Classical Academy to a new building and aim to begin with a few outside students. Mr Smith vows to remain as protector of the school and will continue his pulpit role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cumming Smith
Tabernacle Church
John Fisher Peck
Oberlin
Indianapolis
Injured Man Hurt Tossed From Box Car In City
Edward Swanson, traveling from Pittsburg Pennsylvania to Paxton Illinois, was badly hurt yesterday when a cut of freight cars struck the box car he sat on at Meridian street and Belt road. A wheel crushed his right shoulder as he fell, and he was taken by Dr. Schenck to City Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Swanson
Pittsburg
Paxton
Ill
Meridian Street
Belt Road
Swanson
Schenck
Krell-French Piano Boss Visits Hotel English
Albert Krell of the Krell French Piano Company is at the Hotel English in New Castle to award the contract for a new world scale plant. The firm plans a brick three story main building with boiler house and kilns by local builders, targeting September start and 1000 pianos monthly output with 1000 employees by year end. The Springfield, Ohio plant was burned out and the company now operates small-scale production there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Krell
Krell- French Piano Company
New Castle
English
New Castle Contractors
Krell
Krell-French Piano Company
Dr Thompson pushes Hernly to lead Republican state committee
At Hotel English Dr Thompson, a New Castle resident, urged C. S. Hernly as a candidate once district chair chances faltered. Hernly, initially not seeking the role, agreed after pressure, leading to his endorsement by the convention and election as state chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thompson
Charlies S. Hernly
Republican State Committee
English
Thompson
New Castile
State Committee
Cambridge City
New Castle
Hernly
Henry County
American College head Goss visits Indianapolis in Strassburg ties
David K. Goss former Indianapolis public schools superintendent and now head of the American College in Strassburg is in Indianapolis staying at the Columbia Club. He reports the school’s progress and plans to return in about a month with nine boys. The college trains American youths in French and German and sits on the Rhine near Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David K. Goss
Indianapolis
American College
Strassburg
Columbia Club
Germany
Rhine
Switzerland
Goss
Indiana
Arthur Vonnegut
Franklin Vonnegut
Prison Investigation Opinion From Former Board Member
D A Coulter former Board of Control member offers cautious praise for prison staff asserting the board will likely exonerate deputy warden and officials. He says his knowledge supports capable efficient officers devoted to inmates and the State despite minor issues arising in large institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Coulter
Board of Charities
Diocesan Convention Sets Indiana Diocese Name Change
Denison Hotel to host Episcopal Diocese of Indiana convention June 4 5 with about 40 clergy and 80 laymen. Women's Auxiliary sessions at Christ Church led by Bishop Anderson. diocesan sessions at St Pauls Church plan new constitution canons and possible rename to Diocese of Indianapolis amid opposition from outside Indianapolis. Samuel R Artman Lebanon Republican notes his town not booming despite statewide growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Hotel
Episcopal
Episcopal Diocese of
Indiana
Christ Church
Anderson
St. Paul's Church
Diocese of
Indianapolis
Indianapos
Samuel R. Artman
House of Representatives
Artman
Lebanon
Henry C. Starr Visits Columbia Club in Richmond Note
Henry C. Starr of Richmond, member of the Republican state committee's executive panel, attended the Columbia Club gathering last night while remarks touched on steady growth and political absence this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Starr
Richmond
Republican State Committee
Columbia Club
Youngest Grandmother in Indiana Found in City
Mrs. 3. A. Beemer of 207 East North street is described as perhaps Indiana’s youngest grandmother at thirty-seven. Her grandchild is nineteen months old, making her a grandmother at thirty-five. she married at sixteen years six months, and her daughter wed a month before her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
3. A. Beemer
East North Street
Street car rioters attack conductor and motorman
Harry Hackleman and Thomas McNerney were arrested on assault and riot charges after refusing fares on a South Meridian streetcar and triggering a brawl that injured the conductor and motorman. Passengers intervened as the group attacked. the incident ended with the attackers fleeing near the White River bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hackleman
Birch Avenue
Thomas McNerney
Kentucky Avenue
Larsh
Phoenix Hall
Morris
Meridian Streets
Illinois
Washington Streets
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Robert Lowstetter
Lowstetter
George Swanson
White River
Auction sale today for reads by Indiana authors
A noon sale at the Commercial Club offers boxes and choice seats for two Harrison monument fund readings by Indiana authors at English's Opera House. The box office opens at 9 am tomorrow. Friday features Riley Major Catherwood and McCutcheon. Saturday features Ade Wallace Tarkington and Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harrison Monument Fund
Commercial Club
Harry Adams
English
Opera House
James Whitcomb Riley
Charles Major
Mary Hartwell Catherwood
George Barr McCutcheon
George Ad
Indianapolis Poets and Sages Highlight Local Show
The program features Mr. Riley performing poems to an Indianapolis audience next Friday and George Ade draws interest with his famed fables. Meredith Nicholson, Indianapolis native and author of The Hoosiers, returns to share verse and commentary while continuing his literary column in the Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Riley
Indianapolis
George Ade
Meredith Nicholson
Indianapolis News
William
News
Nicholson
Denver
Indiana
Colorado
Hoosier Group
Ideal Day at the Parks in Indianapolis Draws Huge Crowds
Yesterday’s spring weather lured excursionists from cities and towns to Indianapolis, boosting crowds on trains from Peoria to Michigan City and filling parks. Seven thousand visitors joined the city, with five thousand more leaving town, as bands played at Fairview Broad Ripple Garfield and Military Parks amid fresh, cool breezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Peoria
Sandusky
Fort Wayne
Michigan City
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Xenia
Dayton
Madison
Louiisville
Big Four
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Monon
Decatur
Monument
Fairview
Broad Ripple
Garfield
Military
Germania Park
Romance by Telephone Joins Couple in Marriage
Cupid aided a courtship that ended Saturday morning in the marriage of Clark Prather and Daisy Ballard at Mrs. Rebmann home. Prather, a day superintendent for the street railroad boost station, and Ballard, formerly a night operator at Central Union Telephone, met via the telephone. The couple wed without parental notification as both were near or past eighteen, avoiding consent by a narrow margin.
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Cupid
Clark Prather
Daisy Ballard
Rebmann
English Avenue
Prather
Street
St. Clair Street
Canal
Miss Ballard
Central Union Telephone Company
Mr. Prather
Miss Balexe
Deaconate Orders at Grace Pro-Cathedral
John Mitchell Harper of Terre Haute received deaconate orders at Grace Pro-Cathedral under Bishop J. M. Francis. Rev. H. Musson assisted as chaplain. Holy Innocents and Pro-Cathedral choirs joined. Rev. John E. Fulger preached on ministry’s duty and glory. Harper is a De Pauw alumnus and recent General Theological Seminary graduate, to be attached to the Pro-Cathedral rectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Pro-Cathedral
John Mitchell Harper
Terre Haute
J. M. Francis
Indiana
H. §. Musson
Holy Innocents Church
Francis
John E. Fulger
St. Stephen's Church
God
de Pauw University
General Theological Seminary
New York
Man Accused of Assault on 11 Year Old Girl
Mrs Ferar of 517 East Georgia reports to police that a about twenty two year old man employed by a real estate paper hanger abducted her eleven year old daughter Saturday morning. She says the girl was assaulted in an alley near Washington street and the man left after passing through the house. Descriptions of the suspect are unavailable.
Man Injured After Hatchet Blow In Domestic Incident
William Kenitz of 427 Henry Street entered City Dispensary around noon with a deep gash on his right arm attributed to his wife during a dispute. Dr. Goodwin treated the wound, which nearly reached the bone, and Kenitz reported they had been playing prior to the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kenitz
Henry Street
Kenitz
Goodwin
Dunlap Hats at Seaton's Hat Store Readied
Pennsylvania lines list coach fares 1.50 to Louisville and return 1.50 81.25 to Madison and return 1.25 with a Sunday Jane tat. A special train for Louisville departs Indianapolis 7 a.m. Return from Louisville 7 p.m. A special train for Madison departs Indianapolis 7:30 a.m. Return from Madison 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaton’s Hat Store
Louisville
Madison
Big Four Route Announces Limited Round Trip Fare
Boston travelers may buy a single fare for round trips on June 11 12 and 14 with return validity until June 21 and an extension option to July 21 for 5 cents more at ticket deposit. Contact Big Four ticket office No 1 East Washington Street Union Station or address H M Snbon AGPA for tickets sleeping car details and full terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
East Washington Street
Union Station
Ere Avenue
H. M. Snbon
AG PA
Louisville Division Train No 18 Schedule Change
Train No 18 will depart Indianapolis at 3 55 p m daily from the above date, replacing the 4 p m time. Train No 2 changes to depart at 7 a m daily from Indianapolis, previously 8 25 a m. This fast through train to Louisville carries sleepers and will add a dining car after June 2. Passengers for Madison should take Train No 30 at 8 05 a m daily except Sunday. Madison Sunday train runs 7 30 a m. For details consult ticket agents or W W Richardson D P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Indianapolis
Madison
W. W. Richardson
Excursion Sunday Train To Portland Convention Route Details
A multi city excursion offer from Indianapolis for the Thirteenth National Convention in Portland Oregon June 3 through 7 1902 with round trips from Indianapolis and state rates plus partial departures to Terre Haute Greencastle and Cincinnati May 27 29 30 and June 1 Special sleepers with Indiana delegation and fast trains with limited stops Dates May 26 to June 7 Tickets berths and further details via Riley Hunt and H M Bronson A G P A Indianapolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. P. A
Murat Temple
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Big Four
St. Louis
Wabash
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Colorado
O. L. Wade
Transportation Committee
Care Big Four
East
Washington Street
H. M. Bronson
Travelers’ Protective Association
Portland
Ore
Indiana
Missouri Division
Kansas City
Granger
Oregon
Denver
Riley Hunt
Greencastle
Terre Haute
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Pennsylvania Lines
Jane Tat
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Boston
Mass
Hallie Erminie
Rives
A. B. Wenzell
She Bowen-Merrill Company
Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
Cal
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Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Indianapolis Union Station
Vandalia Line
Detroit
Charities and Correction
R. P. Algeo
Rushville
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Springfield
Techentin & Freiberg
Washington St
Leo Lando
Optician
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Havens & Geddes CO
Standard Navy
OLD Peach & Honey
L.T
the Meat Trust
Hoosier Flour Mills
Indianapolis, Ind
Rae
GasCo
Majestic
Cones
Monument Place
Texiny
Julias C Walke
East Washington St
Merchants’ Association
Atkins
W. &. Barry Saw and Supply Co
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York Butters
National Biscuit
R.ce Sa
Hotel Alleghany and
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
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C. & O. Ryand
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Keebany
James A. Prazier
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