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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1902

Page

8

Entries pour in for Indianapolis horse show big stables

Manager Mills reports over 1,100 entries and many more expected as top exhibitors commit to the Indianapolis Horse Show at Festival Field. Notables include Thomas W. Lawson of Dreamwold Scituate Mass and Ball Bros Versailles Ky with renowned mounts. Pepper of Toronto enters a large string led by Pearl high jumper over seven feet six inches.

Millis Indianapolis Madison Square Garden New York West Thomas W. Lawson Boston Lawson America Dreamwold Scituate Mass Whirling Prince Ball Bros Versailles Montgomery Chief Louisville George Pepper Toronto Pepper Atlanta Pearl Ong Rupert Lord Minto the Bard Gray Gohst Ontario Bloomington J. Crouch & Son Lafayette Manager Mills Festival Field Washington Street Eee Amin

Mullin’s Threat and Brick Attack on Saloon Keeper

Charles Mullin, a police figure, fought with James Broderick at 1 West South Street leading to two bricks thrown from a back yard. Broderick was struck on the head and wounded. Mullin, released from the workhouse that morning, was arrested on a battery charge after the assault.

Charles Mullin James Broderick West South Street Mullin Broderick Mackie Batt Mul

Indiana Congress Races Shake Up in District by District

Indiana Republicans target districts to gain seats while Democrats rally around Hemenway in the First and Miers in the Second. Chaney gains on Davis in the Second amid GOP optimism. Fourth sees Griffith vs Spencer with pensions as a concern. Fifth leans Holiday over Wintermood, while Watson in the Sixth, Overstreet in the Seventh, and Landis in the Eleventh face varying levels of challenge.

Indiana James A. Hemenway John W. Spencer Hemenway Spencer House of Representatives Bob” Miers John C. Chaney Miers Cy” Davis Davis Chaney Populares Congress Francis Marion Griffith Vevay Joshua M. Spencer Rising Sun Grifith William S. Holman Griffith Representative Holliday Wintermood Force Holliday James E. Watson Rushville Watson Jesse Overstreet Overstreet New York Republican Congressional Committee Roosevelt Cramer Landis Crumpacker Landi George W. Steele James F. Robinson Attc Gilhams Brick Fairbama Greene County Fairbanks Linton

Vigorous Campaign in Southern Indiana Recaps Speakers

A vigorous last week framed the Republican campaign in Southern Indiana with sizable audiences. The formal kickoff drew large crowds as speakers pushed party themes and outlined platform positions amid energetic reception.

Watchers at the polls in Marion County election

Prohibitionists prepare to place watchers at precinct counts under the amended election law. State Chairman L. C. Masters will send certificates authorizing access at 6 p m on election day. Local workers receive guidance as minority parties gain observer rights, with a big rally planned for Oct 25 in Masonic Hall featuring James A. Tate. Attorney General Taylor launches northern Indiana campaign tours with stops in Warsaw Angola Goshen Gas City Winamac Whitng.

L. C. Masters Prohibition Committee Masters Marion County Masonic Hall James A. Tate Tennessee National Committee Indianapolis Central Prohibition Alliance New York Alabama J. C. Ashley Taylor Indiana Warsaw Angola Goshen Gas City Winamac Whitng

Tryed Arson in Revenge Arthur Strait Arrested

Arthur Strait twenty one was arrested on arson charges for attempting to burn the home of his stepfather John Doty on Massachusetts avenue and the Belt Railroad. Strait admitted the act saying he wanted to get even over a $2.50 debt while on parole from the Jeffersonville Reformatory.

Arthur Strait John Doty Massachusetts Avenue Belt Railroad Strait Jeffersonville Reformatory Kruger Doty Todd

Shot by his brother fatal revolver mishap near Insane Hospital

Oscar Brown ten living at 526 North Belmont street was fatally wounded in the stomach when a large caliber revolver held by his thirteen year old brother Orval exploded during a planned target practice by several young boys near Little Eagle creek behind the Insane Hospital. Oscar died at City Hospital after the round penetrated the intestines and caused severe shock. The incident prompted police arrival and an ambulance to the scene.

Oscar Brown Belmont Street Young Brown Orval Little Eagle Creek Orval Brown Schenck C' Hospital

Prosecute Search Sought Over Body Dispositions at Colleges

William F Long vows to prosecute as ten decomposed cadavers found under a Medical College of Indiana floor spur new inquiry into the disappearance of Wallace Johnson. He claims one body may be his relative and says authorities know where it lies, pressuring colleges to reveal what they know. Detectives report further cadaver leads and arrests expected this week as white suspects are targeted.

Medical College of Indiana William F. Long Wallace Johnson Ebenezer Long Central Medical College Johnson Asch and Manning Asch Cantrell Caroline Tyler

Gordon Talks Power in Quiet Hour Service at Roberts Park

Cleveland evangelist S D Gordon led the second quiet hour at Roberts Park Church Delaware and Vermont streets, speaking on Power. He urged Christians to convert nonbelievers, explaining damnation reflects human choice, not God's will, and likened God’s love to a mother's for a wayward son. He described Bible phrasing as hard Anglo-Saxon and stressed personal responsibility.

D. Gordon Cleveland Roberts Park Church Delaware Vermont Gordon Indianapolis Christian Endeavor Society Cain Abel St. Marker Boston Mr. Gordon

Firemen Jump To Safety As Engine Derails At City Fire

A chemical engine from No 2 truckhouse on East South street was struck by a Pennsylvania train at 4 15 am while responding to a fire in a two story frame barn owned by Ewald Over 426 South Pennsylvania street. The engine overturned about thirty feet from the impact but all men escaped serious injury. Loss was estimated at 3 credits?

No. 2 East South Street Pennsylvania Louisville Thomas Murphy Murphy Ewald Pennsylvania Street

Mayor to Send Veto Message on Firemen Pay Increase

Mayor Bookwalter will send to the council tonight a message announcing disapproval of the fire department pay raise ordinance. The measure passed the council by two thirds, enough to override a veto, but the related appropriation has been enacted, leaving only the pay increase in question. The action is anticipated to be formal and already known to some members.

Bookwalter

Wylie Leaves East for Bloomington University

Andrew T. Wylie and his mother have traveled East then to Bloomington where he will enroll in the university. The Maennercher Ladies Society marks its fifth anniversary with elaborate tonight celebrations supervised by Mrs. J. Burkhard and Mrs. O. N. Frenzel and led by Mr. Bettermann. The musical programme by Professor n ger and Montani Brothers for dancing, with refreshments managed by the house committee.

Andrew T. Wylie Bloomington Wylie Maennercher Ladies’ Society J. Burkhard O. N. Frenzel Bettermann Nger Montani Brothers

Death penalty ban in Nuevo Leon crimes noted

A Monterey Mexico special reports that Nuevo Leon has amended its constitution to abolish the death penalty for political crimes. The law has not been enforced for years and the state Congress approved the amendment.

Laredo Tex Monterey Mex Nuevo Leon Congress

The Short Line to Washington for G A R Encampments

The Official Route to the Thirty-Sixth Annual Encampment G A R W R C and Twenty-First National Encampment Sons of Veterans at Washington D C Oct 6 to 11 1902 13 30 round trip from Indianapolis Tickets good Oct 3 4 5 6 with return to Oct Mth through Nov 8 Regular trains from Indianapolis 7 30 a m and 6 20 p m Special department headquarters train departs Indianapolis 3 p m Oct 5 reaches Washington noon Oct 6 Another special train departs Indianapolis 6 20 p m Oct 6 reaches Washington 3 30 p m Oct 7 through sleepers attached to trains Oct 3 4 5 6 Sleeper rate from Indianapolis 4 per double berth Call Big Four Agents for details H M Bronson A G P A

W.R. C Sons of Veterans Washington, D. C Indianapolis Washington Pullman Big Four East Washington Street Union Station H. M. Bronson

Six Dollar Chicago Return Special For Encampment Trip

Tickets for the 17th Annual Encampment of the Union Veteran Legion go on sale Oct. 6 and 7 with a Chicago return fare of six dollars and the final meeting on Oct. 16. Members from Indianapolis and other encampments will board at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 7 and ride in special cars to the event with invitations extended to all. For details contact Dr. E. W. Sullivan or R. P. Algeo at Union Station or 25 West Washington street.

Indianapolis Dayton Middletown Arcanum Seymour Jeffersonville New Albany Lafayette Louisville E. W. Sullivan East Tenth Street Union Station West Washington Street R. P. Algeo

Big Four Route Special Low Rail Fares

Big Four offers low round trip rates to major cities. Boston and return 19 to 21 dollars, New York around 23, Washington 13.30, Chicago 16 as line details. Tickets on sale Oct 3 to 7 or 11 with return by specified dates and extensions possible. Visit No. 1 East Washington Street or Union Station for details.

Boston New York Washington, D. C Chicago Big Four East Washington Street Union Station H. M. Bronson

Excursions Sunday Oct 12 From Indianapolis by Train

Excursions Sunday Oct 12 offer round trips to Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle and Boston with special trains leaving Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a m and return times 7 p m parlor smoking cars with wine buffet on select trains first class accommodations and nominal seat charges Tickets sold Oct 6 to 11 final return Nov 13 via C H D and Eric R R agent contacts provided

Indianapolis Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle Indianapolis Nion Station Pittsburg

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