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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1902

Page

9

Vital statistics Oct 20 newborns and deaths listed

Vital statistics from Oct 20 record births at multiple addresses including 1127 Olive 45 Indiana 2149 Talbott and 0 W Vermont. Listings note parental names and infant sex. deaths include heart disease peritonitis typhoid and cancer with ages and residences. funeral notices and viewing times also appear. Local ads request home repairs and heating services and notice of imported teas at Quung Lee Co.

Joseph Gammem Kentucky Kollyn Hawkins Telephone Virginia Quung Lee & CO Delaware St Sea

Journal Business Directory Listing Snapshot

OMERAL DIRECTORS FRANCHARD Meiers st Tel 1 Lady ettendast. VATENT LAWYERS THOMPSON KR BE ERTERMANN patent attorney 55 Ingalls easeek. SALE AND LIVERY STALES HORACE WOOD Carriages Buck Circle 1007. WANTED SITUATION as housekeeper in a home in this city. Address Box 306 Journal. STORAGE The Union Transfer and Storage Company corner East Ohio st and Union tracks first-class storage Crating and packing Phones 725. SAYLES LOANS Money on mortgages CO. 127 East Market street. USAL Money turned on farms or city property. THOS AY & CO Law building Indianapolis. PINANCIAL Five per cent money to loan on Indianapolis city property or on city property in any county-seat town or on farm property anywhere in Indiana. C N WILMS & CO 8-10 E Market st.

eLuisals— New Na Sat Mass Vatent Lawyers Thompson KR Ertermann i pRoc Del St Tel Ingalls Easeek Horace Wood Union Transfer and Storage Company East Ohio St Union Tracks Sayles East Market Street Fan USAL Thos.ay & CO Law Building Indianapolis Indiana Bo Gelay C. N. Wilms & CO Market St

Railroads spend millions upgrading Southern lines report

The voluntary relief department and railroad notes detail large expenditures by Southern railroads to reach Northern standards. Major actors include the Illinois Central spending 8,097,046 on betterments. Norfolk & Western 2,899,457. Chesapeake & Ohio 2,823,406 with 4,000,000 planned this year. and the Big Four earning 397,622.69 in mid October with year-to-date improvements and industry shifts noted.

Southern Northern Ohio River Southern Railway Norfolk & Western Chesapeake & Ohio Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Missouri, Kansas & Texas Central of Georgia Illinois Central Voluntary Relief Department of the Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg Lines West Big Four Peoria & Eastern

Locust Point pier planned for Atlantic seaboard city

A proposed Locust Point pier will be among the largest on the Atlantic coast, over 500 feet long with two decks for loading and unloading. Estimated cost is 55 100. A stockholders meeting at Evansville yesterday re elected the old board and officers of the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad with E. 8 Hooley of New York as president. The railroad faces higher per diem charges as cars are in demand. Other notes mention trans fers of ticket offices, potential headquarters moves, new lake harbor deals, and a series of rail executive changes and industry shifts affecting steamship and rail operations across several regions.

Union Railway Company Chicago & Eastern Illinois Southern Railway John Lazarus Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western O. P. Taylor Huron 8. C Chicago & Northwestern J. J. Gahagan Fond du Lac Hugh M. Diehl Pennsylvania Lines Deane Missouri Pacific Texas Pacific Quarterly Passenger Department of the Road Baltimore & Ohio Pennsylvania Youngstown Wisconsin Michigan T. H. Morris Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Texas Lines St. Louis Chicago Great Western Sioux City A. B. Stickney Lee Larimore Colorado T. P Wheilan Chicago Bradford Theodore Low Norfolk Division Norfolk & Western A. C. Needle Shenandoah Valley P. Johnson Scioto Valley Atlantic Seaboard Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Evansville Hooley New York F. P. Jeffries John 8. Lazarus Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton D. G. Edwards Lines Lake Erie A. W R. B. Mellon Pittsburg Elk Creek Girard Mellons Erie Cleveland Lake Terminal Vasco-Castellano Madrid Bilbao Polovija W. F. Horton Southern Pacific Portland Ore San Francisco Harriman Syndicate Oregon Steamship Company Shasta Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul L. F. Loree William Democratic Brooklyn Eagle E. Cotter Wabash William Cotter John J. Cotter Denver & Rio Grande G. F. Cotter Rio Grande & Western S. E. Cotter

Sons of the Revolution hear governor action on flag day observance

Annual meeting at University Club with 22 Indiana members. A committee will urge the Governor to issue a proclamation for July 14 flag day observance. Discussion includes marking George Rogers Clark’s grave in Cave Hill Cemetery with a visible monument. junior members may join at age without initiation cost. Officers elected: Mott, Parry, Coar, Adams, Tilton, Brown. Board of Managers listed.

Sons of the Revolution University Club Indiana Terre Haute Cave Hill Louisville George Rogers Clarke Daughters of the Revolution Board of Managers A. C. Harris Austria John Grenville Mott Michigan City D. M. Parry

Estate guardianship sought in Stuard case amid complex transfers

Collie E. Kinney asked Probate Commissioner Walker to appoint a guardian for Mrs. Kittie Stuard to manage her property and protect her husband’s interests. The motion reveals a tangled history including inheritance from her first husband worth 5000 dollars, disputed properties with Hobbs and Altman detectives, and a sale to Belle Peery. The estate balance stands at 300 dollars.

Collie E. Kinney Kittie Stuard Stuard Walker James Clark Clark Hobbs Altman Belle Peery Colorado Frank M. Stuard Peery Guardian

Spaulding Murder Trial Opens With Jury to Consider Case

The Spaulding murder case against Joseph Spaulding for the July 30 fatal shooting of Raphael Competello on East Washington Street is to go to the jury this afternoon. State evidence was submitted yesterday. defense witnesses testified to Spaulding’s good character. Judge and lawyers anticipate a verdict tonight as the panel, chosen yesterday, includes John Van Sycc and twelve others from city and townships.

Joseph Spaulding Raphael Competello East Washington Street Spaulding John van Sycc Washington Township Christian C. Fritsche City Murratt Brown Pike Township Austin Dougherty Charles M. Toom Franklin Township Oscar P. Hoover Wayne Township Wilson Furans Decatur Township William A. Glenn Perry Township Scar Morgan Charles H. Brinkman Warren Township William Moore Webb Lawrence Township Charles C. Franke

Grand jury scrutiny of ghoul cases continues in Marion County

The Marion county grand jury again heard evidence in the ghoul probe, summoning Rufus Cantrell to testify on body securing and disposal. Undertaker Christian Jese, handling county burial contracts, and physicians from the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons were questioned. Talbott Moore, kin to Mount Jackson Cemetery owner Speers, says family ties won’t affect deliberations. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus expects a partial report by Saturday as the inquiry expands.

Marion County Grand Jury Rufus Cantrell Christian Jese Central College of Physicians and Surgeons Ford, Anderson and Berry Talbott H. Moore W. H. Speers Mount Jackson Ruckelshaus

Interurban Railway Right of Way Suit Filed in Marion County

An instrument of appropriation was filed yesterday by Indianapolis Lebanon and Frankfort Traction Company against Fannie De Long James De Long Ernest De Lane William Smith guardian of James and Ernest De Long minors to secure an appraisement and order of sale of property in Marion county. The traction company seeks a right of way for its interurban electric railway between Indianapolis and Lafayette in circuit court.

Indianapolis, Lebanon & Frankfort Traction Company Fannie de Long James de Long Ernest de Lane William Smith James Ernest de Long Marion County Indianapolis Lafayette

Brakeman Wins $10,000 Damages in Vandalia Suit

Vinton A Sample a brakeman formerly with Vandalia Railroad won a $10,000 verdict against the road through its receiver Volney T Malott in Superior Court. The jury in Judge Carter's room awarded the largest personal damage sum in years. Sample lost his right leg when a spur on a box car broke while on duty.

Vinton A. Sample Vandalia Railroad Volney T. Malott Superior Court Carter Sample

Marion County Divorces Filed In Several Cases

In Marion County yesterday Edith R Lincoln filed against William E Lincoln alleging separation since January 1901 and non support Nannie J Bennett sued James mnett for habitual drunkenness failure to provide and cruel treatment Englantine O Neal against Ray A O Neal for desertion and failure to provide Albert Huddle versus Emma Huddle for abandonment In a $1000 damages suit Clara Robertson accuses Thomas J Barker of negligent plumbing causing property loss and rent loss Addie E Morrison sues husband David F Morrison to quiet title to Englewood property claiming he obtained her deed while she was hospitalized and seeks clear title for undisputed possession

Marion County Edith R. Lincoln William E. Lincoln Nannie J. Bennett James Mnett Englantine O'Neal Ray A. O'Neal Albert Huddle Emma Huddle Clara Robertson Thomas J. Barker Addie E. Morrison David F. Morrison Englewood James Bennett Superior Court Thomas J. Baker Catherine Pallikan Wm. Pallikan Indianapolis, Lebanon & Franklin Traction Company Thomas de Long Circuit Court Aichie E. Morrison Englantine O'Neil Ray O'Neil Albert Hundelle Emma M. Hundelle

Man Found Drunk After Break-In at 1102 Spann Avenue

John Canderman, living on Shelbyville Road, entered Green Nutter’s home at 1102 Spann Avenue by kicking the front door. Police found him inside without shoes, hat, coat, or vest after a night of heavy drinking. Bicycle policemen Dun can and Losh responded to the scene. Grandpa Willie’s grammar joke appears at the end.

John Canderman Shelbyville Road Duncan and Losh Green Nutter Spann Avenue Canderman Nutter

Arthur Hood Wins Suit Against Postal Telegraph

Judge Leathers in Room 2 of the Superior Court awarded Arthur Hood damages of $24.83 in a suit against the Postal Telegraph and Commercial Cable Company over an allegedly erroneous cable message sent to Liverpool England.

Leathers Superior Court Arthur Hood Postal Telegraph and Commercial Cable Company Liverpool England

Superior Court civil docket with multiple cases

In Room 1 Judge McMaster oversees Lizzie M Knight versus Charles H Knight for divorce with custody granted of Charlies R., age five, and a two year marriage prohibition for the plaintiff. Dismissals and judgments include Wm D Pratt vs Wm Baker on account, John Dill vs Daniel Mormon damages with jury trial, Wm Dye vs Levi Fesler on account with plaintiff verdict, Henry Dollman vs Edward Dwyer appeal compromise costs paid. Room 2 Judge Leathers presiding over James M Cruse vs City of Indianapolis submitted to court for findings and actions.

Superior Court John L. McMaster Lizzie M. Knight Charles H. Knight Charlies R D. Pratt Wm. Baker John Dill Daniel Mormon Wm. Dye Levi Fesler Henry Dollman Edward Dwyer James M. Leathers James Cruse City of Indianapolis

Dismissals and verdicts mark busy Indiana court docket

A mix of civil and criminal matters appears in the record. Judgments include Adolphus A. Magee against Wm Benner for an account and Vinton A. Sample versus Volney T. Malott with a $10,000 verdict. Criminal case State of Indiana v Joe Spaulding proceeds to trial. Multiple divorces and suit dismissals are noted.

Higher Courts Record of Appellate Cases and Assignments

A dense list of Supreme and appellate court minute entries across multiple counties notes cases, assignments of errors, briefs, notices, and briefs filed. It catalogs railroad company disputes, executors versus heirs, and insurer cases, with references to counties such as Sullivan, Knox, Bartholomew, Fulton, Hamilton, Tipton, and others.

Supreme Court Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad Company Charles J. Long Clinton C. C. Appellant The Daniel W. Berry Allen C. C. Appellant George A. Thomas Elizabeth Dabblemont Sullivan C. C Mary Krise Isaac D. Wilson Tipton Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie Railroad Company Wabash Railroad Company Fulton C. C Permelia P. Haughton Aetna Life Insurance Company Hartford Robert F. Catterson Harry Bradley Bartholomew C. C

Supreme Court opinions issued on Ambrosini and Tsukamoto cases

The justices delivered the lone written opinion of the day, ruling Ambrosini’s saloon bond stamps were state not individual bonds exempt, while Tsukamoto’s race discrimination claim over boiler approval faced adverse ruling. The Missouri Illinois canal suit was dismissed for want of prosecution and Indiana Manufacturing’s suit against St Joseph and Elkhart Power was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Washington United States Supreme Court Fuller Peter Ambrosini Chicago United States Ambrosini Illinois District Court For George Tsukamoto San Francisco Supreme Court

Street Railroads and duty to watch at crossings

Recited legal opinions cover streetcar rights at crossings equal to other vehicles, employer liability to watch for approaching pedestrians, and duties to avoid harm. Damages include medical expenses and fright. Custody of illegitimate children may transfer to putative father against mother, subject to child’s best interests. City negligence on bicycle paths and regulation of employment hours for women discussed. Trading stocks not a trading pursuit under bankruptcy law. Landlord surrender by month-to-month key return not a defense against rent.

Southern Rep Florida Mabry Styles Decatur Supreme Court of Michigan Atlantic Rep N. J. Court of Pacific Rep Washington Judge Mount Dunbar

Local Wholesale Trade Faces High but Steady Demand

The wholesale market opened briskly with strong grain activity and high rate for produce and groceries. Inspections showed robust wheat and corn lots, while leather, hardware, and pork lines remained firm though prices stayed near five-year levels.

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