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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1903

Page

2

Letter Carriers' Association State Meeting in Federal Court Room

The fifth annual Indiana State Letter Carriers' Association convention will convene this afternoon in the United States Court room. Fifty-eight delegates from local associations in the state are expected, with Mayor Bookwalter and Gen. George F. McGinnis among speakers. Delegates will travel by trolley to Broad Street to watch a ball game between the carriers and the Wille, Ill., association, followed by music and a steamer cruise.

Indiana Letter Carriers’ Association United States Court Room Bookwalter George F. McGinnis Repre- Cromer Overstreet Broad Wille, Ill Danville Indianapolis Sunshine

Contractor charged after blasting at South Capitol rolling mill

C G Donald superintendent of the blasting contractor was arrested early yesterday morning on a charge citing section violations amid complaints from residents near the South Capitol avenue rolling mill. Police say blasting must stop until order is clarified, as noise and shocks disturb nearby residents.

C. G. Donald South Capitol Avenue

Wow Pianos at $165 and up at Wulschner's

Wulschner's piano sale features instruments starting at 165 dollars with a range of models and brands on display. Shoppers can compare sizes and tones as staff assist in selecting suitable options. Limited stock and in-store demonstrations may attract local buyers.

Wulschner

New York Bank Seeks Bond Security in Traction Case

A New York bank sues the Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Company and the State Street Trust Company seeking to make a $100,000 note a lien on existing bonds and delay further bond issuance until the loan is secured. The suit ties to a 1920s note discount and alleged unreliability of promised bonds. Meanwhile Crawfordsville clashes over street rights as Northwestern traction workers clash with city efforts, arrests follow, and council actions pivot on street access. Indianapolis & Northwestern mortgages seek to back a $3,000,000 bond issue. Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York acts as trustee while Union Trust calls a June stockholders meeting with a plan to issue new stock in a 17-for-10 ratio.

Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Company Union Traction Company of Indiana Indianapolis Northern Traction Company Fort Wayne United States District Court National Bank of North America New York State Street Trust Company of Boston Traction Company Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Coamatty New York Bank Fort Wayne & Southwestern State-street Trust Company of Indianapoli & Northwestern Harding Northwestern Crawfordsville Byron Russell Indianapolis & Northwestern Marion Boone Montgomery Clinton Tippecanoe Knickerbocker Trust Company of Union Trustion Company Indianapolis J. A. van Osde

Fight Over The Streets In Crawfordsville Collision

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a street rights clash in Crawfordsville Ind between Northwestern Traction and Consolidated Company over electric line use. Workers laid rails after city refused permits, water and bricks flew, about seventy five men arrested, bail posted by American Surety Co. Consolidated seeks injunction to void Northwestern franchise and city seeks damages.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Northwestern Traction Line Consolidated Company Northwestern Hne Here Lebanon Consolidated Line Townsend-Reed Northwestern Line Harding Indianapolis Monon Railroad Finley Mount American Surety Company of Consolidated People Northwestern

Courts Will Settle It After Crawfordsville Traction Incident

W S Reed secretary and W N Harding attorney for the Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction Company returned from Crawfordsville after attempting to seize the street for the traction line. They described the event as a significant legal incident and said it would be settled in court, with the company asserting a legal right to the street.

Reed W. N. Harding Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Company Crawfordsville

Meetings Under Canvas by South Side Evangelical Union

The South Side Evangelical Union an eight church group will hold gospel meetings starting tomorrow in a 2000 seat tent at Prospect and Linden streets. Rev Milford H Lyon of Chicago leads with music by Hiram Lloyd and a 200 voice choir. Daily 3 and 7 45 pm services with 20 ushers and 80 canvassing workers. Patrols and order assured as the movement seeks city wide influence.

South Side Fletcher-place Methodist Episcopal M. B. Hyde Seventh Presbyterian David Ayrton Huron Hoyt-avenue Nobile German Baptist Church von Miller C. C. Edwards Lyon Lloyd O. B. Ball Messenger Boys State University of Town Chicago Atlantic Pacific

Journal Caters To Stop Journal Theft Arrests

Donald Small, a Journal newsboy, helped arrest two youths for stealing journals from subscribers on Massachusetts avenue. John Theaman was jailed, while John Hope was later arrested. cases adjourned to Tuesday with parents contesting their son's guilt. The Journal offered to pay for arrests to curb missing papers.

Donald Small Massachusetts Avenue Don” Small John Theaman John Hope Young Theaman You Small Journal Pet

In Memory of F. B. Burke Elks Service Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for Frank B. Burke will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Indianapolis Lodge of Elks No 13. He was a beloved member, thrice exalted ruler, and a renowned Elks figure who died two months ago at St Vincents Hospital after long illness. Exalted Ruler Joseph F E Bell Senator Charles W Fairbanks Henry Warrum and others will speak. musical selections will be given by Mrs J Leathers and others.

Frank B. Burke Indianapolis Joseph FE. Bell Charlies W. Fairbanks Henry Warrum Burke James W. Fortune Jeffersonville A H T. Fanning J. Leathers Dine Peace

Woodmen Rates Set for Indianapolis Head Camp Trip

Railroad officials announce one fare round trip rates for Modern Woodmen Head Camp week in Indianapolis June 15 20 with liberal return privileges and special trains. Delegations from Ohio Illinois Indiana and other states expected along with over fifty special trains and large contingents from Toledo Zanesville Newark and Columbus led by Major Howard and a 30 piece band.

Indianapolis Central Passenger Association Trunk Lines Association Eastern New England Transcontinental Passenger Association Chicago California Oregon Washington British Columbia Idaho Nevada Central Association Western Passenger Association Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania New York Indianapolis Passenger Association English Woodmen C. Sherburne Toledo Zanesville Newark Columbus Howard

Question of Woman's Income in Federal Pension Case

Mrs Calista J Smith of Hobart Ind on trial for allegedly obtaining a pension of 3 dollars a month from 1892 to 1901 by an affidavit claiming income under 20 dollars annually Her husband Dorman Smith Civil War veteran was disabled She owned a mill valued at 5000 and inherited a one third share in a 35000 estate Her defense claims she signed unknowingly and acted innocently The jury verdict awaited return this morning

Calista J. Smith Hobart Ind

Excursions and Special Trains From Indianapolis

Multiple railroad excursion offers dated May 31 and June 6 from Indianapolis to Michig an City Rochester Terre Haute Cincinnati and more. Rates range from 75c to $2.00 with departures early morning and return trains in the evening. Details include Lime for berths chairs tickets and special through sleeping cars via the Northland Express and V andalia Line with various local pickups and endpoints.

Lake Erie & Western R. R Michigan City Rochester Ind Indianapolis Greencastle Terre Haute

Barker Clarifies Role In Law Firm

A. A. Barker, held over to the grand jury on charges of robbery and grand larceny, is not a partner of M. L. Clawson. He is a clerk in the law office of Clawson in the Lemcke building, and earlier reports naming Barker as a member of Barker & Clawson were mistaken.

A. A. Barker Whallon Indiana Avenue M. L. Clawson Attorney Clawson Lemcke Barker & Clawson Clawson Barker

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