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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
9
Births list includes Calvin and Nora Richmond at West Tenth mothers and others with names and addresses. several entries show two parents with child sex. Also notes tuberculosis and senility cases, hospital nephri issues, and a long notices section about contracts and bids for barrack construction and coal delivery with dates and required deposits.
The railways show little chance of a broad agreement on passes as Eastern politics and railroad interests clash. The Trunk Line Association rules fail to stop favors, with politicians, their families, and others obtaining passes. Vanderbilt routes and new links threaten to reshape Pittsburgh Chicago traffic, while Big Four figures discuss road conditions and pending control as dividends total nearly nine million dollars this month.
Reports detail appointments and transfers at Panhandle, Lake Shore, Big Four, and Vanderbilt lines with heavy freight traffic challenges on Pennsylvania and Lackawanna. Notable moves include Ulrich becoming Panhandle yardmaster at Xenia, Houghton and Garstang returning from Georgian bay, and Garrigan resigning Huntington post.
The Indianapolis Journal notes nearly $50 000 raised for the Free Kindergarten Training School. Plans for a new building are discussed, praising its simple graceful exterior and airy interior. The program trains teachers and teaches children practical daily skills, with temperance and refined manners as valued outcomes. Mary Dean reports from Indianapolis on September 3.
John E. McGettigan, receiver of the Premier Steel Company, filed his eighth and final report in the Circuit Court. Since May 1883 the receivership has wound down, with creditors satisfied and the Premier Steel Company affairs in Indianapolis finished. The report recounts litigation, lien disputes with H. E. Southwell of Chicago, and a complex settlement yielding about 7.5 percent to non intervening creditors after Southwell’s large claim was satisfied. The history notes bids from W. J. Carlin, formation of Central Steel and Iron Company, dismantling of the plant, and potential revival as a large foundry if $25,000 stock is subscribed by citizens.
Lulu B. Bailey files for divorce from Monroe W. Bailey in Indiana alleging a tumultuous marriage from 1889 to 1902 with separation on September 2 1902. She says he assaulted her and on September 1 knocked out a front tooth and scratched her face. She claims $3000 in real estate and $100 in household goods, seeks restoration of belongings and $1000 alimony.
The 1875 will bequeaths all property to widow Abbie J. Trask. Died in September 1880. two witnesses Hiram Siebert and E R McDougal are deceased. George W. Siebert filed an affidavit identifying signatures. Judge Alford granted a rehearing for Clement Biehamer, fined for an air blast at Atlas engine works, details of fines vary across courts.
Elizabeth Roberts sues the street car company for 10000 damages claiming personal injuries after a bicycle collision on Ohio and Noble streets. She says a car struck her wheel, threw her to the pavement, broke her arm and caused permanent injuries. Leonard T Roy sues Amos Fouty for damages seeking 0 for assault and battery. He alleges Fouty knocked him down, tore his clothes, and caused 10 in damage in the presence of neighbors.
John R. Kallahan was yesterday appointed executor of the estate of Lewis Herdel with a bond of 31200. The Circuit Court record shows multiple dismissals and costs against plaintiffs, several divorces, damages actions, and criminal entries including fines and plea outcomes. New suits filed include divorces, damages, and corporate attachments in various Superior and Circuit Court rooms.
A compiled list of appellate court cases across multiple counties including Hamilton Marion Sullivan Warrick and Madison. Entries show assignments of errors minutes and notices with appellent and appellee briefs referenced for cases such as Tucker v State and others like Underwood v Deckard and Haughton v Aetna Life Insurance.
Fancy blouses become the favorite bodices for entire costumes and essential odd waists. The example shown features pastel pink louisine silk with black corticelli stitching and bands of black velvet ribbon. Vest with a lace underlayer and snug center-front lining anchors the blouse sections.
Description of a plain back with slight gathers at the waist and deep front plaits at each shoulder. Front edges switchable to form tiny revers. Sleeves over fitted lining, undersleeves gathered into soft puffs and bell-shaped sleeves. Material for medium size totals 3 yards 21 inches wide or 2 yards 44 inches wide plus 1½ yards lace for yoke and sleeves. Pattern sizes 32 to 40 bust. Send 1 cent and pattern dept. The Journal Indianapolis.
Stephens Ark September 3 a Black man known as Hog Wilson was hanged near the town by a vigilante group for attempting a criminal assault on a young woman in her garden. He confessed to the crime.
Poem fragment contrasts dying with aging, recalling a sisterly plea and a faded infant memory. It shifts to boastful lines about a drink brand, Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne, branded as America’s favorite. The piece juxtaposes mortality with commercial idents across eras.
Trade in fruits and vegetables from nearby markets remains brisk while commission row slows for 2 to 3 weeks. Prices show steady wheat and corn ranges, with strong demand in dry goods and leather sectors. Wagon market offers more supply and weaker prices, with oats and timothy lished at lower levels and hay varying by quality.
The itemized page lists prices for turkeys, chickens, dairy, canned goods, nuts, dried fruits, coal, fabrics, and a long run of groceries. It includes per pound rates for meats, various teas and spices, produce like peaches and potatoes, and coal costs with regional prices. A short note contemplates Sabbath reform and crime timing, followed by a news snippet: John W. Gates sailed to Europe.
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