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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1902

Page

8

Reception for Mitchell Musicians Union Plans 100 Piece Band

A seven member Central Labor Union committee was named to organize a reception for John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers. Musicians’ Union member Henry Beissenherz indicated plans call for a brass band of 100 to greet Mitchell at Union Station and lead a triumphal march to the reception location.

Central Labor Union John Mitchell United Mine Workers of North America Feltman Conrad Streibeck Electrical Workers’ Union William Ewald Cigar Makers’ Union Roscoe Barnett Painters’ Union No. 47 Henry Beissenherz Musicians’ Union Frank Jirrard Beer Gettlers’ Union Martin O'Mara Wood Workers’ Union Musicians’ Organization Mitchell Committee Weyl United States International Union of Tile, Brick and Terra Cotta L. P. McCormack Sanders Cooper McCormack Orlie Condit N. Stewart Brinkman Mick Edward Sands Edgar A. Perescoe Barnett Rascoe Edgar Perkins William F Keat Feltman McAbee TRON Bookwalter Indianapolis Ronunion Michael J. Butler Tral Labor Union National Federation of Labor New Orleans Indiana Retail Grocers’ Association Atlas Engine Works B. F. Ewald R. E. Groff Hugh H. Manoth Re. Carpenters L. Stoddard Carpenters’ Union No. 31 Carpenters and Joiners Philadelphia Stoddard Central Labor ‘Union Soecal Commercial Club Uni Central Water Union Mpewere Wohistan Cigarmakers” Union Ee Ee A

Real estate transfers lead list with 72 East Washington sale

Yesterday's top real estate transfer was John Grein selling a ground and brick building at 72 East Washington Street to George R Sullivan for 16000. The property measures 39 feet by 19 1/2 feet with a three story brick building. ground floor hosts a business, upper floors rented as dwellings. Other transfers include Wells Essex to George W Lentz and Warren Heady selling land to J 4 Lock.

Keystone Avenue Dr. Lockhead Heady Twenty-eighth Street Indianapolis Wiliam L. Milner Anna North Pennsylvania Street Misers Mr. Milner Indianapolis Street Treatyshire Street T. Boyer D. T. Bi Brookside Avenue Buser Roo Upper Broadway B. F. Cline John Grein George R. Sullivan East Washington Street A. Metager Court Street Wells Essex George W. Lentz Warren Heady J. 4. Lock

Dismissed Patrolman Guilty of Working Slot Machines

Patrolman B R Stevens was dismissed by the Board of Public Safety for conduct unbecoming an officer after saloon keepers testified he bored holes in nickel in the slot machines and used lead slugs to “work” them. The board condemned the acts and noted it had expected police to shut these machines down. Stevens claimed no orders and said he had taught others how to work the machines without doing so himself.

B. R. Stevens Union Station Board of Public Safety Stevens Keller Nt Schroeder Inw Sherman Union Cress Victor Hellmer Senate Avenue Hellmer

Final Assessments Approved for Cement Walks and Sewers

Primary assessment rolls approved for cement walks on McCarty and Michigan streets and wooden block street work on Michigan from Fulton to Pogue's Run. Petitions referred to the engineer for private cement walk and coal hole front Nos. 1027 1029 South Meridian. Bids received for sewers on Highland Avenue and Jefferson Avenue with prices ranging from 1.15 to 1.23 per foot. No bids for curb work on Senate Avenue. Contract awarded to T. E. Kane for local sewer in the first alley east of Tacoma Avenue at firm price.

Pennsylvania Street Eighteenth Street Twenty-first Street T. E. Kane McCarty Street Birch Avenue Klondike Avenue J. Harry Roberts Michigan Street Fulton Street Pogue's Run Te Street East Street Edge Street Weghurst Street Leonard Street Meridian Street Capitol Kenwood Avenues Thirtieth Street Highland Avenue Higan Street Oriental Street Anderson Er Charles RR. Pease William Bossert Jefferson Avenue Pogue First Alley Tenth Street Anderson Bruner Senate Avenue Twenty First Street Tacoma Avenue St. Clair Street

Celebration marks sixtieth anniversary of Roberts Park Church

The Roberts Park Church sixtieth anniversary celebration concluded with a reunion of the young people's societies led by Thomas E. Smiley. Rev. C. E. Bacon opened with prayer, Henry W. Tutewiler spoke on Ames Institute, and the Epworth League history featured talks and songs by Frances Joslin, A. E. Wells, Maggie Gray, Martha Feller, and others.

Roberts Park Thomas E. Smiley C. E. Bacon Henry W. Tutewiler Old Ames Institute John A. Wilkens Methodist Alliance Frances Joslin A. E. Wells Epworth League Maggie Gray Martha Feller Elpworth League Society Viperson Standard Bearers Queen Esther Dr. Bacon Roberts Park M. EB Peace Rowe Coleman Kate . Newcomb 8. Behymer Flora Wulschner

Iron Works to Consolidate in Local Manufacturers

The Haugh-Noelke Iron Works and Indiana ornamental iron works merge to form Noelke Richards Iron Works. Located on Palmer street and Madison avenue, the new capital stock stands at 176000 dollars. Directors include Fred Noelke Christian Waterman W J Richards Hugh R Richards and James A McKim. Noelke to be president Richards secretary.

Haugh-Noelke Iron Works Indiana Ornamental Iron Works Noelke- Richards Iron Works Haugh-Noelke Palmer Street Madison Avenue Fred Noelke Christian Waterman W. J. Richards Hugh R. Richards James A. McKim Noelke I. Heugh-Noelke Company 7

Jules Levy Sues over Malicious Libel in Two Newspapers

The famed cornetist Jules Levy filed a $100,000 federal suit against Elkhart manufacturer Charles G. Conn, alleging libel in Trumpet Notes and Truth. Levy claims articles injure his reputation as world’s greatest cornetist and criticise his finances, playing skill, and reliability. He is 65, recently in vaudeville, with bankruptcy filings showing assets of $60 and liabilities over $19,000.

Jules Levy Charles G. Conn Elkhart Ind Chambers, Pickens & Moores Levy Trumpet Notes C. G. Conn Truth Indianapolis

Judge directs verdict for defendant in Pullman injury suit

Circuit Court Judge Allen tells jurors to find for the Pullman Palace Car Company in the personal injury case of Thomas Williams versus the Pullman company. Williams claimed injuries from being pushed from a moving coach after paying a porter 5 cents to ride on the step from Seymour to Indianapolis.

Allen Pullman Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Thomas Williams Pullman Palace Car Company Superior Court

Osgood Estate Petition Seeks Closure Of Dispute

The Marion Trust Company as administrator of Mason J. Osgood's estate asked Probate Commissioner Walker to permit Charles W. Osgood to deed a North Meridian street lot to the estate in exchange for withdrawing a suit exceeding $8,000. He may sue the estate for a share, and any excess from sale proceeds must be refunded. A partial Ross estate report shows 30078 received and 24122 paid, with 595 to the will's beneficiary, Fred T. Ross, and remaining notes to be settled before final filing.

The Marion Trust Company Mason J. Osgood Walker Osgood Charles W. Osgood Meridian Street Thesta A. Ross James R. Ross Henry C. Thompson

Lawsuit Filed Over Street Car Accident Injury

Andrew Bordendecker sues the Indianapolis Street Railway Company for zero damages claiming his three year old son was struck by an East Tenth street car in October 191, injuries and medical bills alleged. He contends operators failed to stop in time, the child unable to foresee danger, and the accident caused pain and bills.

Andrew Bordendecker Indianapolis Street Railway Company Bordendecker

Lawsuits Against National Malleable Casting Transferred

Charles Hostell seeks 10000 dollars in damages for injuries from an empty wheel at the plant. George Schrader sues for injuries from a trip hammer on September 3, seeking five dollars. Both cases moved to the U S Circuit Court upon defendant’s request, claims it is a corporation organized under state law.

Charles Hostell National Malleable Casting Company George Schrader United States Circuit Court

Suit Seeks Commissioner to Partition Highland Park Estate

A suit filed yesterday asks a court to appoint a commissioner to partition an estate in the Highland Park addition among heirs. Plaintiffs include Charles N. Ahrens and Matilda Ahrens and Alice Matthews. defendants include Samuel R. Ahrens, William H. Ahrens, Amelia Selly, and Jacob W. Basler. The complaint says advances of money on estate interests have created complications that only a commissioner can untangle.

Highland Park Charles N. Ahrens Matilda Ahrens Alice Matthews Samuel R. Ahrens William H. Ahrens Amelia Selly Jacob W. Basler

Caldwell and Parsley appear in court on murder and divorce cases

William Caldwell and Belle Caldwell were arraigned on murder charges of Daniel Sullivan after grand jury indictment and plead not guilty. Witness Arthur Williams could not post bonds and is jailed awaiting trial. Jennie Parsley seeks divorce from Rolla Parsley alleging cruel treatment and ongoing domestic disharmony since their December marriage.

William Caldwell Belle Caldwell Daniel Sullivan Criminal Arthur Williams Caldwells Jennie Parsley Rolla Parsley

Union Trust Files First Suit in McElwaine Richards Trust Case

The Union Trust Company as receiver for the McElwaine Richards Company filed its initial suit to collect claims authorized by the receivership appoint­ment by Judi Cart yesterday against William Hi.

Union Trust Company McElwaine-Richards Company Judi Cart Eva Blwaine Wiliam “Hi

Suit Seeks 288.61 On Account In Court Claim

An affidavit signed by George F. Lutz declares the account of 288.61 owed by a party named Kopp. The document notes an intent to remove the case from a lower court to higher court, signaling a transfer of the action.

George F. Lutz Aleva Ae Kopp Ate

City suit against Indianapolis on Cornell Avenue dismissed

The suit by Richard M. Cosby and others against the city, acting through Harold C. Megrew and the Board of Public Works, to halt the Cornell avenue improvement from Thirteenth to Nineteenth streets, was dismissed by agreement. Judge Carter had issued a temporary restraining order, which was dissolved upon dismissal.

Richard M. Cosby City of Indianapolis Harold C. Megrew Board of Public Works Cornell Avenue Thirteenth Nineteenth Carter

Court dockets show multiple damages cases and removals

Circuit Court hears Williams vs Pullman Palace Car Co and Rozell vs National Malleable Castings with damages. Removal petitions approved for Rozell and Shrader cases to United States Circuit Court District of Indiana. Foreclosures, receiverships, and divorces listed include Parsley vs Parsley and McGee vs Cassett with small judgments and various suit lines.

John L. McMaster Charles Rozell National Malleable Castings Company United States Circuit District of Indiana Bond George Shrader United States Circuit Court George Wilkerson William Lockwood Union Trust Company McElwain-Richards Company William Kopp Superior Court Charles N. Ahrens Samuel R. Ahrens Circuit Court Andrew Bordendecker Indianapolis Street Railway Company Jennie Parsley Rolla Parsley Charles H. McGee George Cassett

Appellate Briefs In Indiana Railways and Gas Cases

A compilation of appellate court cases from Indiana counties including Marion Johnson and Hancock. Listings show appellant or appellee briefs, petitions for oral arguments and motions for certiorari involving railways gas concerns and transit entities against various defendants.

John Downey State Elmer E. Hastings Daviess C. C Aperant I Lis & Semen Railroad Crystal Window Glass Company Madison C. C Government Building and Loan Association George Richards Allen C. C Noah J. Goshorn Eocene National Bank of Washington Davices Co Citizens’ Gas On Mining Company Stephen A. D. Kipple Adams C. C. Appellant Mary A. Webb Catharine J. Hammond Marion C. Appellee Indianapolis & Greenfield Rapid Transit Company Jacob M. Haines Henry C. C. Appellant

Contracts and legal obligations in Alaska and beyond

A set of老 cases cover contract promises without consideration for extra pay in Alaska salmon canning work. A streetcar transfer error creates damages when the company errs via its agent. Divorce delay, conveyance to avoid creditors, and odd humor of the law topics conclude, noting witness limitations and historic assertions.

Alaska San Francisco California Ross Pacific Rep Washington Dunbar United States Atlantic Rep New Jersey Stevens Northwestern Dolan Alabama Morgan Idaho Hampson Taylor Rhode Island

Prohibition Rally Draws Large Local Audience

A well attended Prohibition Alliance meeting took place last night at Alabama and New York streets. The session featured an experience portion with much enthusiasm and frequent amens. Several new voters spoke about why they are Prohibitionists, led by Rev. Joshua Stansfield of Meridian Street Church who addressed the gathering.

Prohibition Alliance Alabama New York Joshua Stansfield Meridian-street Church

New Hampshire Town’s Quiet Gift to Foreign Missions

Two elderly sisters in a small New Hampshire town lived frugal lives while neighbors supplied them with wood and care. After their deaths the sisters left twelve thousand dollars for foreign missions, and the town’s quiet generosity claims the credit for the gift.

New York Evening Post New Hampshire Owever Foreign Missions Foreign Mission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union John L. Griffiths Flower Mission Joss Board OF Works Roberts Park Church Iron Works Williams Osgood Estate Street-Car Company the Court Record Supreme Court Board of Commissioners of Ann County Marion Arin Comrey Marion C. C. Record Miet of Errors Applanes Par Appellee Ida Brown Hancock C. C. Appellant Indianapolis Street-railway Company George D. Dawson Marion C. Appellant Leander B. Zoring Johnson C. C. Appellant Henry C. Schmidt Prohibition Rev Schill Schill Steel H. Measenger W.H. Messenger Washington and Delaware Streets iCredit Ganized Association Stansfield For Foreign Missions Paine’s Paine John Rice Scotch Grove Burlington, Vt Sander & Becker Furniture Company W. H. Roll’s Sons J. FP. Spaunhurst Stevensen F. W. Hannah Osteopath National Osteopathic Association C. I. Fletcher Gresvik Kahn Talking Company Osc Bermuda Outerbridge & CO Acts Quebec & 8. Co. Ltd Seewer Arthur Ahern Ecretary Canada Willy & Siamaker East Washington St
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