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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1902

Page

2

Weekly wage law case in Republic Iron and Steel brief

Deputy Attorney General Moores drafts a brief for Republic Iron and Steel Co about Indiana weekly wage law. The appeal from Delaware county to the Indiana Supreme Court questions constitutionality, with over 100 pages in the state's brief. The memo discusses police power, labor versus capital, and the aim to prevent strikes while protecting subsistence laborers in wage regulation.

Deer Moores Republic Iron and Steel Company Indiana Supreme Court Delaware County Moores Pennsylvania Sputes Considera Circuit Court

Frank Samuels and Julius Winslow Held for Offense at Festival Field

Frank Samuels and Julius Winslow of the Streets of Cairo show at Bow were fined and ordered to pay costs and to serve thirty days in the workhouse yesterday. The men were accused of insulting two country girls.

Frank Samuels Julius Winslow Cairo

Mew Planes at 16 Dollars and Up at Wulchner's

Mew planes priced from 16 dollars and higher are advertised at Wulchner's store with emphasis on current stock and value. Prospective buyers are directed to visit the shop to view available models and compare prices.

Wulchner’s

Board Proposes Partition and Night School Plan

School Board sessions discuss partitioning the crowded No. 32 assembly room and adding an extra rear room at a cost of 92. The board delays action, orders further architectural review, and reviews routine financials totaling 57,698.33 for the month. Dr. Sloan’s illness and Elizabeth Collins’s death are reported. several staff changes and new appointments for night schools are announced. The board outlines limited evening programs for foreign-born citizens and elementary instruction, starting Nov. 3 with classes in multiple schools and no pupil expense beyond books.

Board of School Commissioners Illinois Twenty-first Streets Cleland Sloan George W. Sloan Elizabeth A. Collins Kendall Clara Leonard Minnie Trent John C. Trent Florence Morrison Abigail Gilday Miss Gilday Julia Sharp Shortridge High School Manual Training High Haughville James Russell Lowell Twood McCoy J. C. Trent

Transfer of Mason J. Osgood estate lot in Indianapolis

Charlies W. Osgood sold a Meridian and Thirtieth streets lot for 15000 to Marion Trust Company as administrator of Mason J. Osgood estate. The deal followed an agreement with the administrator and settled a lawsuit. Other transfers include Central avenue near Twenty-fifth Street and Morgan Street near McLean in West Indianapolis.

Charlies W. Osgood Marion Trust Company Mason J. Osgood Meridian Thirtieth Streets Osgood Frank E. Fithian Fannie E. Woodard Central Avenue Twenty-fifth Street George Reagan

Unusual Scene at Trinity Church Ends in Tension

At Trinity Congregational Church Indianapolis the closing meeting of the Central Association of Congregational Churches erupted when Rev C C Helming interrupted Rev H H Gilchrist preaching. Gilchrist prayed after continuing his sermon amid protests, and the session adjourned with mixed reactions as pastors debated the causes of the disruption.

Central Association of Congregational Churches Trinity Congregational Church Spruce and Pleasant Streets Indianapolis O. C. Helming North Congregational Church H. H. Gilchrist West Terre Haute Helming Gilchrist Heiming Drelming Trinity Church J. Perry Ratzell Dr. Ratzell Levi White House of Worship Elming Oition Heilming Association Dr. Gilchrist Central Association

Association session reports flourish with new appointees

The Rev. Mr. Murray presided over the closing meeting last night as committees reported a flourishing condition. The Rev. H. C. Meserve was named to the committee on membership and the Rev. Levi White to the foreign missionary committee.

Mr. Murray Association H. C. Meserve Levi White Foreign Missionary Committee

Overcoat Thief Targets Newspaper Men in City

A man with a Vandyke beard posing as a Minneapolis reporter visited police and newsroom staff, befriended editors, and stole overcoats from Charles G. Stewart and fireman John Horan. Police suspect a professional thief using journalistic access to case offices.

Minneapolis Journal and Sentinel Charles G. Stewart Newton Claypool Brightwood John Horan Brightwood Water Works

High coal prices in Indianapolis spark dealer protest

Indianapolis coal dealers resist price cuts claiming costs justify current levels. Comparing spot prices with Louisville Cincinnati and Pittsburgh shows higher per ton charges despite freight differences. Dealers argue river shipments from Eastern districts enable lower prices elsewhere, and maintaining current rates is necessary.

Indianapolis Louisville Pittsburg Cincinnati Kanawha Coal

City News Notes and Local Happenings

Local notes report Bessonies Reading Circle meeting set for Monday November 3 at 7 30 at St Agnes Academy. G A R officer Smock home recovering. Haffner resigns from Western Union to move to Los Angeles. Dr C I Fletcher to present free stereopticon lecture at Boys Club on San Pierre and Martinique. Mrs Mary Hartwell Catherwood underwent operation in Chicago, condition precarious. Funeral planned for Mrs Belle Pierson Springer at 3 pm today from 3310 North Capitol Ave. St Joseph Training School Club to meet Thursday with aim of 100 members by Christmas. Shortridge High School seniors prepare for Saturday dance for gym fund at 8 15 pm. admission 25 cents. Edmund Eltel and Harry Nicoll manage event. Ralph Parker, 13, injured when wagon wheel struck arm. Dr Schenck treated and transported to home.

Bessonies Reading Circle St. Agnes’ Academy Smock Harry H. Haffner Western Union Los Angeles Cal C. I. Fletcher San Pierre Martinique Mary Hartwell Catherwood Lazarre Chicago Catherwood Belle Pierson Springer Edmund Eltel Harry Nicoll Ralph Parker Parker Schenck North Capitol Ave

Workmen Dig Washington Street Mains Prompt Safety Screens

Workmen began trenching for Merchants' Heating and Lighting Co mains on Washington street. The Board of Works ordered canvas screens on sidewalks to shield pedestrians from flying stone dirt and asphalt. Dispute with Indianapolis Light and Power over street and alley use will be raised when the heating company digs in the alley seen by the Light and Power Co. Not before December, says Engineer Schott, and no action will be taken until then.

Merchants’ Heating and Lighting Company Washington Street Board of Works Indianapolis Light and Power Company Light and Power Company Schott

Commercial Club and Board of Trade meet on consolidation plan

Committees of the Commercial Club and the Board of Trade meet at 4 PM in John W. Holtzman’s Stevenson building office. Smiley N. Chambers will present the feasibility report on merging the two bodies into a Chamber of Commerce. Coliseum project also on the agenda. outcomes likely decide the consolidation.

Commercial Club Board of Trade John W. Holtzman Stevenson Smiley N. Chambers Chamber of Commerce Coliseum

Cow's Death Attributed To Mischievous Boys Lassoing Cow

Dairyman J M Agnew on Sherman Avenue near Pleasant Run reported to police that a crowd of mischievous boys lassoed his cow and chased her around a tree until she fell breaking her neck. The cow valued at $10. three fence sections were torn down.

J. M. Agnew Sherman Avenue Pleasant Run

State Printing Board approves quarter’s printing bills

The State Printing Board met yesterday and approved bills totaling 3018.02 for the last quarter. The Election Board also met to review printing tasks and related expenditures, confirming summaries of approved charges and ensuring proper accounting for public printing needs.

State Printing Board Election Board

Mother can keep child decision of the Supreme Court in the Bullock case

The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed Mason Superior Court’s order giving the four year old daughter to the mother Maggie Thompson. The ruling prioritizes the child’s welfare over parental claims, with the Appellate Court upholding damages for injuries in Crown Point and Elwood cases while dissenting on a canning company matter involving Judge Hadley.

Supreme Court Mason Superior Court Henry WV. Bullock Maggie Thompson Crown Point Martha J. Laughlin Elwood Hadley Naphanee Canning Company Reid, Murdock & Co Adley

ANOTHER ALLEGED GHOUL ARRESTED IN GRAVE ROBBERY CASE

Detectives Asch and Manning arrested Walter Harding alias multiple names for disturbing graves. He allegedly stole bodies from Bridgeport Cemetery and Round Hill Cemetery and disposed of one at Physio Medical College. Cantrell aided the case. Harding implicated others. Sheriff seeks Dr Byrkit and others linked. two Black men jailed for bond issues. Bud Richardson released on bond.

Walter Harding Asch and Manning Harding Pedigo Bridgeport Physio Medical College Cress Round Hill Hardig Rufus Cantrell Virginia Avenue Maryland Trees Martin Charles Byrkit Castleton Burkit William Mott Kenezer

Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as best value medicine

An advertisement argues economy in medicine is measured by cost and effect and names Hood's Sarsaparilla as the most cost efficient, curing and revitalizing with Miss Erviz Cotonne of Washington, D C endorsing its reliability and blood benefit.

Hood Miss Erviz Cotonne 10Th Street N. W Washington, D. C

Scarlet Fever Epidemic Reported in Brownsville Union County

Secretary Harry of the State Board of Health was notified of a scarlet fever epidemic in Brownsville. Ten to fifteen cases and two deaths reported. The Brownsville school, closed last March and reopened this fall, saw a fresh outbreak seven days after opening. Poor disinfection after last spring’s outbreak blamed. Also twelve smallpox cases outside Redkey in Jay county and warning of possible spread. A Portland band member attended a political rally while showing smallpox symptoms.

Harry State Board of Health Brownsville Union County Jay County Redkey Portland

Allen Ot Company Incorporates in Hartford City

The Allen Ot Company of Hartford City incorporated yesterday with capital of $10,000. Directors are Hirs n Smith, Joseph W. Pierce, W. P. Allen, William B. Beatty, and Walter R. Councell. The C. B. Weaver Company of Auburn also incorporated with $2,000 capital to manufacture vehicles. Directors include C. B. Weaver, C. F. Scovill, and W. H. McInyre.

Allen Ot! Company Hartford City Hirs N Smith Joseph W. Pierce W. P. Allen William 8. Beatty Walter R. Councell C. B. Weaver Company Auburn C. B. Weaver Cc. F. Scovill W. H. McInyre

Cincinnati and return by early fast train Sunday

Public notices and advertisements list a Cincinnati and return fare of 1.25 plus additional 91.25 via Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton for a special fast train stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton departing 7:15 am and returning about 7:20 pm Sunday November 2. Also includes insurance and miscellaneous local business notices and product ads from Indianapolis firms.

Rushville Connersville Hamilton Cincnnati Germany Fire Insurance of Indiana General Delaware Street

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Ayres Axminster L. S. Ayres CC ®. Co The H. Lieber West Washington St Jj- Cc SIPE Meridian St Case OF the Republic Iron and Steel Company Elizabeth Collins C. C. Helming White Journal Central Congregational Association Hugh Kirkland Church Building Society J. Ratzell John Schoffer Philips City News Notes Printing and Election Boards Sarsaparila Taggart Butters Dayton City Ticket Office W. Wash. St Joves Schrader’s Jardinieres Yoursel Joseph Enk Quina Willen J. H. Reed Jeweler West Ocean Steamers Clark's Kaiserin White Star Line West Indies Jamaica Cabs Nassau Orient Aly 2 Norway Russia Clark Broadway N.Y Garland Stover and Ranges C. Robe. Ring & Bro Vysinia Av Janes Arness, Robes Bis Babeh Babe Muvem Cor Severs Langenskamp Brop Brass Works Georgia St Goodyear T. Conde Implement CO West Washin Batiom Muellershoen’s John H. Holliday H. G. Martin East Market Indianazolic Nts Sears Citie Sopals Carl L. Rost Piamord North Illinois Street S.penn Hapendlr Vonnegut Hardware Co
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