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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1902

Page

2

Central Association Chooses Indianapolis for November Meeting

The Central Ohio Teachers Association with about 1500 members will hold its annual meeting in Indianapolis. Ohio cities sought the gathering but Indianapolis was chosen for accessibility and school study advantages. Delegates from Springfield and Dayton conferred with Indiana officials about Tomlinson Hall for November 7 and 8. The event draws large attendance and aims to showcase city schools.

Central Ohio Teachers’ Association Indianapolis Ohio Wheeler Springfield Werther Dayton C. N. Keniall Indiana C. D Rochester N. Y

Tomlinson Hall Meeting Opens Representative Overstreet Campaign

A Republican gathering at Tomlinson Hall Wednesday night is billed as a key campaign event. John Cockrum will preside with speakers Sherman and Vree of York and Major Alexander, clerk of the national House, among the speakers. Marion members will escort the speakers.

Tomlinson Hall Representative Overstreet John Cockrum Sherman and Vree York Major Alexander National House of Tives Pennsylvania Marion

New Associations Capital Adjustments Reported

Hoyt Chemical Company of Indianapolis notified the secretary of state of an increase in its capital by 10 shares of stock. Indianapolis Switch and Frog Company decreased its capital from 900000 dollars.

Hoyt Chemical Company Secretary of State Yes Indianapolis Switch and Frog Com

Bodies Found At Indiana Medical College Spark City Controversy

Detectives uncovered ten decomposed cadavers beneath the gravel floor of the Medical College of Indiana basement, prompting officials to claim the bodies dated to a five year old fire incident and were disposed of in lime. Drs Oliver and Cook defended the find as non threatening, while prosecutors vow no further search warrants. A wide-ranging pursuit continues to locate missing remains and expose any wrongdoing among faculty and students.

Medical College of Indiana Asch and Manning W. F. Long Central Medical College William F. Long Mary Pierce Wallace Johnson Ebenezer Long Mr. Long Oliver Jameson Morrison Collins Gerber David Ross Rufus Cantrell Cass Connoway Walter Martin Connoway Cantrell Grand Jury

Rich Haul Robbery Stuns St Clair Stns Area

A dark-skinned man about five feet six inches robbed Miss Eleanor Pierskey near St Clair and Pennsylvania Streets. He wore a light gray suit and brown slouch hat, escaped east on St Clair, taking five ten-dollar bills, five five-dollar bills in envelopes, a small purse with change, calling cards, a handkerchief and trinkets. bicycle patrol Losh and Duncan searched the area but found no trace.

Eleanor Pierskey St. Clair Pennsylvania St. Clair Street Miss Piersiey Duncan

Patrick Foley Dies After Stroke At Saloon Scene

Patrick Foley forty found unconscious behind Samuel Mack's saloon 23 North Alabama street yesterday afternoon. He died minutes later from a stroke of apoplexy. He is brother to Daniel Foley contractor at 8 English avenue. Foley was to stay in town to wrap a farm near Cumberland and was taken to his sister’s home.

Patrick Foley Samuel Mack North Alabama Street Foley Daniel Foley English Avenue Cumberland

Navy recruiting office opens in Sayles building

A Navy recruiting office will open in this city tomorrow for one week in the Sayles building, 3 East Ohio Street. Lieut D M Wood will run it. Enlistments offer machinists, firemen, coal passers, electricians, carpenters, painters, seamen, landsmen, and apprentice boys with monthly pay and free clothing. Hospital stewards and apprentices are available. Four year enlistment with medical care and ration benefits. Mechanics sent to New York, landsmen to Norfolk, apprentices to Newport.

Navy Sayles East Ohio Street D. M. Wood Navy Department New York Norfolk Newport, R. 1

President Roosevelt Sends Photo and Letter to St Vincent's Hospital

President Roosevelt, hospitalized at St Vincent's in Indianapolis on September 23, sent a large photograph and a personal inscription to the Sisters of Charity who cared for him. Secretary Cortelyou included a note explaining the gesture. Sister Josephine received the items with surprise and gratitude. the photograph and letter will be framed and displayed in a hospital parlor.

Sisters of Charity St. Vincent's Hospital Roosevelt Sisters of Cortelyou Sisters of St. Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis George B. Corelyou Josephine Hital

Burglar William Martin Caught After North Side Break-Ins

Police capture William Martin, known as Charles Lewis, a suspected burglar tied to a string of North Side break-ins. He confessed to multiple house entries on Broad way Bellefontaine East Eighteenth Street and East Thirteenth Street and described stolen goods disposed of around the city. Mrs Hadley alerted officers via telephone, aiding a rapid arrest as Martin fled with clothing and shoes in hand.

William Martin Hull and Griffin Martin Hadley College Avenue Charles Woerner Frank F. Wabher Griffin Hull Buffalo Kruger Charles Lewis Plainfield

September Postoffice Showing Report by Postmaster McGinnis

Postmaster McGinnis reports September mail handling totals: first class 5,611,960 pieces, up from 4,637,360 last year. Non first class mail 2,638,250, up from 2,055,600 in 1901. Special delivery letters rise by 1,116 to 3,317. Made-up packages from publishers total 6,194 racks, with a prior figure of 4,74 in September 1901. Office staff numbered twenty eight clerks, three more than in September 1901.

McGinnis

Pick Injures Laborer at Police Station Site

Andrew Maize a colored laborer working on a cellar at the rear of the police station was struck in the face by a falling pick at noon yesterday. A deep gash was cut and he received treatment from Dr Kennedy at the City Dispensary.

Andrew Maize Maize Kennedy

No Room for McCaslin in County Treasurer Office

George H. McCaslin, a Democratic auditor, seeks access to Marion county funds records and faces denial from Treasurer Armin C. Koehne. An alternative writ mandating admission awaits Koehne’s next court appearance, while Koehne defends office rules excluding non-employees from behind the counter.

George H. McCaslin Marion County Henry Smith Leathers Armin C. Koehne McCaslin Judge Carter 8. M. Richcreek

Loss at Courthouse Brings Modest Fire Loss

A courthouse fire Saturday caused limited damage estimated under $600. Roof, walls, and attic interiors suffered, with skylights damaged and glass debris scattered. Most severe loss hit Company H Indiana National Guard armory, burning equipment for sixty men and fifty seven Springfield rifles. Captain Franklin organized a survey to assign responsibility and arrange replacements, while salvage crews limited overall loss.

Criminal Court Jury Room Indiana National Guard Harry M. Franklin Franklin

Interesting Display of Pine Mountain Minerals at Badger Window

A valuable mineral display from land recently acquired by Pine Mountain Mica and Asbestos Co is shown in Badger Furniture Show Windows. Ownership by Indianapolis capitalists adds interest, as development promises to be among the richest in local mining history and is owned by local people.

Pine Mountain Mica and Asbestos Company Indianapolis Badger Furniture Company

Excursions Sunday Oct 12 From Indianapolis and Cincinnati

Travel deals announce round trip specials by rail with departure times from Indianapolis Union Station at 7 p m and return times in the evening. destinations include Cincinnati Terre Haute and Greencastle with stated fares and intermediate stops. Local ads promote hardware stoves insurance veterinary services and pancake flour products and other goods.

Indianapolis Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle

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