Merchants Offer Aid in Technical Institute Fund Drive
The Merchants' Association volunteers to aid the subscription canvass for the technical institute fund under President Ford L. Mayer. A directors' meeting appointed a committee to study plans and report by tomorrow morning. One proposal suggests dedicating 10 cents of member sales on a chosen day to raise funds.
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Merchants’ Association
Technical Institute Fund
Ford L. Mayer
Mayer
Asso
W. Brown
Emer
Brown
Sahm
Washington
William P. Hall
Adpera
United States Army
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Grocers Association Grants First Subscription
The Indianapolis Grocers Association yesterday sent a $50 subscription to the Technical Fund, marking the first contribution of this character from the group. The canvassers for funds express gratitude and see the offering as a good example to similar associations.
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Indianapolis Grocers’ Association
Technical In
Bsmi
Third Indiana Cavalry Holds Annual Reunion in Court Room
The Third Indiana Cavalry Regimental Association met in the courtroom for its annual reunion. Of 1400 men who started, 40 survive. six members died this year, including Col. Jacob Busch of Evansville and Lieut. Col. Robert Florence. Judge George Town and Judge J. H. Jordan listed among the deceased. meeting received letters from the court. Next year the regiment will gather at the same time and place. Officers listed: A. C. Weaver of Green as president and W. N. Pickerell as secretary.
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Third Indiana Cavalry Regimental Association
Jacob 8. Busch
Evansville
Robert Ee
Florence
T. W. Mofor
Connersville
George M. Town
J. H. Jordan
A. C. Weaver
Green
W. N. Pickerell
Big Postoffice Receipts Show Money Orders Boom
The Indianapolis postoffice money order department reports record business in the last quarter with receipts totaling 965451.13 dollars. Superintendent Charles W. Byfield cites increased activity from mine workers related to anthracite relief as a major factor, while officials note a postponed conference between the National Association of Manufacturers and miners due to events in Washington.
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Anapolis
Charles W. Byfield
Wilson
Mitchell
Buffalo
National Tion of
Washington
New pianos at 16 dollars and up at Wulchner's
New piano selections arrive at Wulchner's with prices starting at sixteen dollars and climbing. The store promotes a range of models and discounted options for shoppers seeking affordable or entry level instruments.
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Wulchner’s
Cadaver hunt widens in Indiana medical colleges
Rufus Cantrell the ghoul aids detectives in probing cadaver disappearance from Indiana Medical College and others. affidavits issued against Drs Ross Molt Long Hadley Alexander for missing records as Cantrell claims more bodies were stolen and hidden citywide.
Too Foxy for Newhouse Sleuth Outs Deserter Plan
A prisoner named Frank Thompson escaped Newhouse by paying a one day fine to Superintendent Shaw at the workhouse. Thompson, a deserter from Fort Sheridan, left in citizen clothes after Newhouse had been told to expect his return. Authorities deny any binding agreement and say Thompson paid for one day’s shortening and was released.
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John Newhouse
Army
Frank Thompson
Thompson
Newhouse
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Shaw
Workhouse
Superintendent Shaw
Lo Thompson
Colonel Shaw
Indianapolis Horse Show Gathers Strong Entry Interest
Manager D R Mills reports robust horse entries from Louisville with many not yet bound for Indianapolis changing plans to ride the Nashville train carrying about twenty five carloads. Officials aim to maximize class representation while festival field investment nears 15000 dollars, promising the largest, most complete event yet in the city.
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D. R. Mills
Indianapolis
Louisville
Nashville
Festival Field
Festival Association
Detectives search for missing Wallace Johnson body
Detectives Asch and Manning searched last night for bodies, especially Wallace Johnson whose body was stolen from Ebenezer graveyard. Joined by Johnson’s brother in law William Long, the team checked Dr Goar’s South Meridian office, then Borst’s Meridian Morris cellar where a hidden subcellar appears ideal for cadavers. The hunt continued for hours with no arrests yet, as authorities hope for clues to the disappearances.
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Rufus Cantrell
Cantrell
Asch
Manning
Wiese
North East Street
Willits
Indiana Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Charles Girton
California Street
Perry
Russell B. Harrison
Ebenezer Perry
Harrison
Rufus
Colonel Harrison
Collins
David Ross
Indiana Medical College
William F. Molt
Physio-Medical College
John B. Long
Central Dental College
Hadley
Indianatal College
Joseph Alexander
Gerber
Medical College of Indiana
Dr. Ross
Ross
Budd Day
City Hospital
Julietta Hospital
Poor Farm
Insane Hospital
Henry Jameson
Medical and Dental Colleges
Clark
Wallace Johnson
Ebenezer
Asch and Manning
Johnson
William Long
East Wabash Street
Goar
South Meridian Street
Morris Street
Central Medical College
Dr. Goer
Borst
Meridian
Morris Streets
Dr. Goar
Italian Fruit Merchant Fatally Shoots Man in Banana Dispute
Joseph Larosa, fruit merchant of 310 Virginia Avenue, shot Ignatz Besessie at Maryland and Delaware streets after a daylong fight over bananas. Besessie died later at City Dispensary. Paul and Michael Besessie were arrested, with Paul charged for assault and battery and Michael for concealed weapons and assault.
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Joseph Larosa
Delaware Street
Virginia Avenue
Ignatz Besessie
Maryland
Delaware Streets
Besessie
Paul
Michael
Vandalla
Capitol Avenue
Noblesville
Anthony Larosa
Joseph
Anthony
Larosa
Paul Besessie
Michael Besessie
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Indiana Meet Next Tuesday
About 800 members are expected for the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of Indiana meeting at 10 am Tuesday in Masonic Hall. The order has grown from 100 lodges and 7,000 members to 500 lodges and 47,000 in fifteen years. A state encampment of the Uniform Bank will be discussed. Rathbone Sisters meet in the Statehouse the same day to back an orphan asylum for members’ children, with joint committees to plan.
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Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Masonic Hall
Uniformed Bank
Rathbone Sisters
Statehouse
Dunlap's Celebrated Hgts At Seaton's Hat Store
Indiana special G A R and W train will leave Indianapolis Sunday Oct 5 for Washington. Round trip $13 20 with sleeper $4 double berth. Through vestibuled sleepers on Oct 3 4 5. Various daily trains from Indianapolis with stopovers. Field Headquarters in Washington to aid Grand Army members and friends. Address W W Richardson for details.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Washington
Sons of Veterans
Pennsylvania Lines
Fifteenth and
G Streets
Grand Army
W. W. Richardson
Dayton
Middletown
Arcanum
Seymour
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Lafayette
Louisville
E. W. Sullivan
East Tenth Street
Union Station
West Washington Street
R. P. Algeo
Rees
I. Ugh
Aie
Ig de Higu-Bnet-Nens Cosche
Gettysburg
Peacee
Washington St
KR. P. Algeo
D.P. A
D. C
Privilers
Pallmansion Special Department
Noosa Tae A
Washington Np. m
East
Weninge Street
Asion Station
Bronson, AG
Picturesque Route To Washington Excursions
Railroad excursion notes advertise round trips from Indianapolis to Washington with first class trains and special coaches. Dates October 3 to 7 include special Sunday and Saturday runs, with connections through Union Station and details by R. P. Alg eo district agent. Also plans for Gettysburg party and multiple en camps.
Special Train Schedule From Indianapolis to Decatur 1902
A late night rail schedule from Indianapolis via Cincinnati Indianapolis and Western Railway to Decatur and Springfield lists departure at 11 10 p m arriving 4 20 a m with $1 50 fare, Springfield arrival 6 a m and return by 9 p m to Decatur arriving 11 20 p m with Indianapolis arrival 4 55 a m Monday. Tickets available at Union Street and Union Station.
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Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western Railway
Indianapo
Decatur
Springfield
Indianapolis
Washington Street
Union Sta
Pennsylvan ia Lines Special Return Fares Listed
A railroad notice advertises $1.50 round trip to Louisville on Sunday October 6 with departures from Indianapolis at 6:00 a m and 7:25 a m and return 7:00 p m two fast through trains no stops to Louisville. Also $1.25 Cincinnati Return via C H and D with two fast trains 6:30 a m and 7:15 a m stopping at Rushville and Connersville on return.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Louisville
Indianapolis
Louisville Main-street
Cincinnati
Sooo
Rushville
Connersville
Iton
VANDALIA LINE SPECIALS AND RATES NOTICE
Train and fare list for Indianapolis to Terre Haute Greencastle Boston New York Washington Chicago with return options and sale dates October 3 6 7 11 extensions possible via Big Four office No 1 East Washington Street and Union Station H M Bronson A G P A.
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Boston
New York
Washington
D. C
Chicago
Big Four
East
Washington Street
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Pleasant Run Nuisance Raised Over Sewage Dump
A letter to the City Board of Health from the Board of Park Commissioners complains of Pleasant Run’s pollution due to refuse and sewage from Irvington and other areas. It cites a slaughterhouse at 1501 Shelby Street dumping refuse into the stream and notes a greasy scum over Garfield Park lake, urging abatement of the nuisance.
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City Board of Health
Board of Park Commissioners
Pleasant Run
Irvington
Shelby Street
Garfield Park
Health Board
Cheap Excursions East and West Rail Fares Offerings
A jumble of rail excursion deals lists prices for Boston New York and Washington trips with varied sale dates October 1902 and final return limits. Also notes about Lake Erie & Western R R and Langsenkamp Bros brass works, plus ads for fall clothing on credit at Rosenbloom Co Garland Stores and Mrs. Austins Pancake flour.
Rev T A Goodwin injured in mistaken cellar door
Rev T A Goodwin fell into a basement after mistaking a cellar door for an elevator at the Lemcke building on Wednesday morning. He was found insensible, revived, and walked home by streetcar. His injuries include a badly bruised right knee, prompting notification to building owners about open doors. Meanwhile, the street department braces Dorman street bridge over Pogue’s run and plans repairs to Highland avenue bridge, with new flooring added to several small bridges over Pleasant and Pogue’s runs.
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T. A. Goodwin
Lemcke
Dorman Street
Pogue
Highland Avenue
Pleasant
Horrible reminiscences of Rufus Cantrell and crimes
Rufus Cantrell, leader of the ghouls, talked of his robberies last night. He admitted working at a restaurant as a ruse to cover ghoulish acts and recalled various trades he learned in.
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Rufus Cantrell
Cantrell
Home Presbyterian Church North Indianapolis Report
A quarterly meeting of Home Presbyterian Church at North Indianapolis heard reports on plans for the year. Dr J Edward Brown moderated. Aurelius Smith and Rev Brown reported to the Franklin presbytery. Deacons say finances are sound and current debts paid. The Young People’s Christian Endeavor reports strong attendance and solid treasury.
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Home Presbyterian Church
Rader Avenue
Thirty-first Street
Indianapolis
J. Edward Brown
Brown
Aurelius Smith
Franklin
Board of Deacons
Young People’s
Chrisian Endeavor Society
Pote Dlery
Aes Evvetsteie
Special Excursions Over Pennsylvania Short Lines from Indianapolis
Special excursion offers from Indianapolis to major cities including Washington and New York with return options and limited extension opportunities. Tickets list dates in October 1902 and specify return deadlines with extension privileges. agent contact given for details.
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Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
Indianapolis
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Band Descraten Baskr
Finland
RES Indianas
Drs
J. C. Sipe
North MerIdian St
Ind
Association Planning Assistance For Technical School
THIRD
Indiana Cavalry
Circnult Court Room
Jameson
Tuskegee
Minnie
Ignats Bessessie
P. Grand Lodge
Dunlap
Seaton
John F. Buckle Post and Relief Corps
O. N. Wilmington
Lawrence
Indianapolis Union Station
Aurora
Encampno Union Veteran Legion
Decatur, Ill
Vandalia Line
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Lake Erie
R. R
Michigan City
Erle R. R
Langsenkamp Bros., Brass Works
Georgia St
Rosenbloom & CO
Aia
N. Penn, St
Garland
KORE
Bro
Virginia
Meeting of
Jap Rose
James S. Kirk & Company
Kirk
Gia Ye
G. A. R. and
W. R. Co
Dianapolis
Corres
W.R. C
21St National Encampment
Sons of Veterans AT
Milwaukee
Mueller
Del
New York Sts
Muellershoen’s
Gora
WM. H. Block Co
Willig’s Cash Furniture Store
Ml West
Sterling Silver
Johug C
Walkeron
East Washington Street
Wan
Atkins
Barry
Nary Journal
Sound Lines
W W. Richardson
Janes
pPa
Carl L. Rost
Airer
North Minois Street
RRC
Ache Brass & Bronze Castings
S.penn
Hartford 3
J.H. Reed
WixEtee's
THE
Indianapolis Fire Insurance CO
John H. Holliday
Martin
East Market S
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