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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1902

Page

2

Special meeting called by Mayor Bookwalter to address annual message

Mayor Bookwalter calls a special council meeting for Monday to receive his annual message and consider ordinances fixing the 1M tax levy and annual appropriations. Other subjects include a $1.00 expense appropriation for an inspector of weights measures and a building permit for T B Laycock Manufacturing for a four story addition at Tenth street and the canal.

Bookwalter Jess Fire Force Roll Fire Force Fund T. B. Laycock Manufacturing Company Tenth Street Canal Brookside Avenue Brightwood

Public Works Petitions And Orders In Harrison Area

Final action taken on cement walks in Harrison street and Tenth street. Curb work on Wilcox street from Belmont to Lynn. Palmer street gravel roads and curbing under advisement. Petitions filed and referred to engineer for brick roadways cement walks on Wabash street and Michigan street sidewalks. Vacation of alley west of Northwestern urged. Private curb work and sidewalk adjustment at No 11 State avenue. Michael Galm petition denied for St Claire street roadway and curb from Massachusetts Avenue to Bix Four tracks.

Harrison Street English Avenue Noble Street Tenth Street Michigan Street Four Pogue's Run Northwestern Avenue Roache Street Roache No. 11 State Avenue Michael Galm

Property Transfers In Washington Township And County Sale

Oscar F Mann sold to Arthur Fosdyke the flat iron property bounded by Noble Pine and Elm streets for 15 dollars. It fronts 83 feet Noble 68 Pine 47 Elm and features a two year old modern flat building. Michael Beston longtime settler resided on the property for forty years farming. John Henshaw sold to Ulysses G Daw a tract of 1180 100 acres in Washington township for 13062 dollars.

Oscar F. Mann Arthur Fosdyke Noble Elm Noble Street Elm Street Michael Beston John Henshaw Ulysses G. Daw Washington Township

Juvenile Court Fines and Whippings for Theft Rings

A juvenile court session deals harshly with young offenders who cut city police box wires and stole copper and wheat. Christian Vehling, Fred Jacobs, and William Roepke faced the bench as Judge Stubbs admonished them about safety and consequences. Jacobs received twenty five lashes from his mother, while the others were whipped by their fathers. Eddie Ford, another youth, faced an assault case and was fined, then given a parental whipping condition. Chug Wilkins and Buck Collins were jailed for eleven days after further copper theft. Herman Huggins pleaded guilty to stealing rings and was sent to the grand jury. Frank Schwankhouse Elmer Donnelly and Harry Doty, cited for wheat theft, were dismissed after a lecture.

Christian Vehling Fred Jacobs William Roepke Judge Stubbs City Charles Woerner Bernauer Sanders Street Woerner Union Station Stubbs Young Jacobs Eddieford Lyman Parker Parker Chug’ Wilkins Buck” Collins Wilkins Herman Huggins Tyner Delaware Street Acme West Side

Bust of a Pawnshop Theft Suspects Nabbed in Velvet Skirt Stunt

Detectives Asch and Manning arrested William Reese alias Kid Hyland and Joe Tingle at 1615 Arsenal Avenue for petit larceny after attempting to pawn a stolen brocaded velvet skirt. Tingle, seen with a large bundle on West Washington Street, triggered pursuit. both men, known thieves, were captured by officers. Reese and Tingle have prior prison time.

Asch Manning William Reese Kid" Hyland Arsenal Avenue Joe Tingle Tingle West Washington Street Detective Asch Joe Reese Washington Street West Washington Streets Dugan Aeisan City

Identified Death Of A. Williams Lodger As J W McLain

The man taken from Weinberger's Hotel to City Hospital and died is John W. McLain of Southport, brother of Moses G. McLain. He registered under the name A Williams. An autopsy found death caused by acute spinal atrophy. McLain served in the Eleventh Indiana Regiment during the Civil War and was a member of Fellows' Lodge of Southport.

Weinberger City Hospital John W. McLain Southport Moses G. McLain A. Williams McLain Fellows’ Lodge Eleventh Indiana Regiment

Thieves Reported Steal $100 in Jewelry From Home

O. J. Smith of 3 North Illinois Street reported a daytime burglary after returning home to find the house in disorder. About $100 worth of jewelry was missing after a rear window was pried open.

O. J. Smith North Ilinois Street

Professor Goss heads to New York after Midwest visit

David K. Goss, head of the American College in Strasburg, spent most of the summer in Indiana and left last night for Anderson before sailing to Germany. His visit here will trigger five new bets at the American Cell this winter, including Phillagerald, Tom Hays, and Walter Von.

David K. Goss American College Strasburg Indiana Anderson New York Germany Prof. Goss Phillagerald Tom Hays Walter von

Typhoid Illness Hits Group Bound for College

Negut and Addison Parry of Indianapolis and Brockway Glison of Chicago are among several youths affected as two others, John Landis of Delphi and Horace Nordyke of Indianapolis, who planned to attend the American College this year, are ill with typhoid fever.

Negut Addison Parry Indianapolis Brockway Glison Chicago John Landis Representative Landis Delphi Horace Nordyke American College

Flower Mission Seeks Increase in County Aid

Mrs. John L. Griffiths and Mrs. Henry Kahn appeared before the County Council to ask raising the Flower Mission appropriation from 1000 to 15000 to aid incurable consumptives. The rise would tide finances until the new hospital at City Hospital is finished, requiring a higher tax levy. The council plans to set the levy at a meeting this morning.

John L. Griffiths Henry Kahn Flower Mission County Council

State Life agents discuss policy size and female risks

Insurance meeting in Indianapolis covered raising single life policies from 10 000 to 20 000 and evaluating women as insurable risks. Directors will decide next year on policy expansion while agents toured the city and enjoyed vaudeville after a Grand performance.

State Life Indianapolis

Sentiment for Fanning Dominates Elks Meeting in Salt Lake City

Bert L Feibleman reports near unanimous support for Joseph T Fanning as exalted ruler election next term with Cronk confirmed for current term no contest. He notes Fannings extensive lodge service and popularity. Local Portland Elks Lodge 768 fields a baseball team. planned Sept 23 game versus Indianapolis at 3 45 pm after President Roosevelt departs. Team roster includes Schaub Balz Rauch Sourbier Sten Revers Donahue Munter and OBrien.

Bert L. Feibleman Grand Lodge of Elks Salt Lake City Pacific Joseph T. Fanning Cronk Baltimore Fanning Grand Lodge Lodge of Elks Portland Lodge Indianapolis Roosevelt Fred Schaub C. P. Balz Ed Rauch Ed Sourbier Frank Sten Gus Revers al Donahue Saul Munter J. Henry O’brien Portland

Charge Against Russell Arrested for House-Breaking

Henry B. Russell, a well dressed youth in blue overalls, was arrested on a house-breaking charge after being found at Hubbard flats near California and Washington streets. Miss Maude Whistler of 1429 Lexington avenue identified a young man in front of John Luxs saloon as her assailant, with police suspecting Russell as the man who grabbed her on West Washington street near Capitol and Senate avenues. Russell claims no home and says he has traveled the world.

Henry B. Russell Hubbard Flats California Washington Streets Russell Washington Street Statehouse Capitol Senate Avenues

Fall Creek Mishap Involving Indianapolis Driver

William Compton, a driver for the Indianapolis Transfer Company, drove his team off a bridge into Fall Creek near Indiana Avenue at about 11 PM. The driver, possibly intoxicated, escaped injury but the horses and carriage were damaged. A Riverside Park streetcar party helped rescue Compton and the animals. Compton was arrested for cruelty to animals. He lives on Hiatt Street. Dennap's Celebrated Hats At Seaton's Hat Store.

William Compton Indianapolis Transfer Company Fall Creek Indiana Avenue Compton Montcalm Street Kempton Nquor Riverside Park Cve Hiatt Street

Outing of Elks for Orphans at Fairview Park

Indianapolis Lodge No. 13 Elks hosted an afternoon at Fairview Park for orphans from the Indianapolis Orphan Asylum German Protestant Orphans Home and Colored Orphans Home. About seventy five Elks and family members oversaw rides games prizes and refreshments. Mary Gordon a five year old from the asylum won a prize doll while two Tw i n s were held by Dr John Pritchard.

Fairview Park Indianapolis Lodge No. 13 B. P George W. June Elks Committee Fred W. Brandt Mary Gordon Indianapolis Asylum Mary Elk Elks’ Club East Maryland Street McGowan Kansas City John Pritchard Canal Bank Tiler Charlies P. Balz Papa Harry O'Brien George Fulweill Elks J. Russell Powell Jack Frost Abe Samuels Jesse Karnatz Fertig G. W. Revers F. G. Kamps J. F. Quigley O. G. Yeamans G. R. Colter C. P. Balz H. O'Brien George Fulwell Munter A. B. Hanson F. Falk W. C

Indiana Truancy Law Operation Report 1901 02

The State Truancy Board reports the operation of Indiana truancy law as satisfactory for 1901 02. During the school year 24 784 children were brought into school including 23 921 in public schools and 863 in private or parochial institutions. Costs totaled about $20 000 for officer salaries and $17 900 for books and clothing for needy children. Marion County led with 2 238 children brought into school, followed by Vigo 1 231, Knox 84, St Joseph 707, Perry 635, and Harrison lowest. In 18 counties officers succeeded without prosecuting parents. in 74 counties there were 35 prosecutions. Public opinion and courts uphold the law in most counties.

Indiana Marion County Vigo County Knox St. Joseph Perry Harrison

Shortridge High School announces office hours and tests

The principal will be in his office at the school from 9 to 11 a m weekdays September 5 to 12. Pupils wishing to remove conditions or anticipate courses may be examined Friday September 12 from 9 a m to noon. A teachers meeting for the school corps is set for 2 p m on Saturday September 13.

Ayres Shortridge High School

Ill Father of Charles Kregelo Stricken at Home

David Kregelo aged ninety, father of undertaker Charles Kregelo, is seriously ill at his home on 414 North West Street. He suffers from exhaustion due to old age after seventy years as a city resident.

David Kregelo Charles Kregelo North West Street

Subscriptions Pile Up for City Technical Institute

Simon Yandes donated 2000 toward the fund and urged rapid reach of 150000 as city leaders look to establish a technical institute. He has long been a liberal donor, including recent gifts to the Presbyterian Church. Also received was 1000 from the Indianapolis News.

Simon Yandes Yandes Presbyterian Church Indianapolis News

Journal's Handbook of Indianapolis Now Ready for Distribution

The Journal announces the completion of its Handbook of Indianapolis, a richly illustrated volume with over three hundred half tone illustrations. It covers the city's history growth and commerce and is offered in a paper bound edition for 50 cents plus 8 cents postage, available at booksellers newsdealers and the Journal counting room.

Journal Indianapolis

Pennsylvania Lines Timetable Note on Special Through Train

Special fast through train departs Indianapolis at 7 2 a.m. arrives Louisville 10 15 a.m. Returns depart Louisville Main Street station at 7 p.m. Local train with all stops leaves Indianapolis 6 a.m. and reaches Louisville 9 45 a.m. Fares listed include 91 50 and 1 50 for Louisville and Return.

Pennsylvania Lines Louisville Return Indianapolis Main Street Rushville Connersville Hamilton Cincinnati

Sunday Excursions From Indianapolis to Nearby Points

Sunday excursions from Indianapolis Union Station offer round trips to Lawrenceburg Aurora Way Cham paign and Dayton with prices from 1.00 to 1.25. Special fast trains run to Cham paign Dayton and Lake Erie routes, with departures early morning and returns in the evening. Detailing schedules and contact A H Sellars for berths and full particulars.

Indianapolis Union Station Aurora Champaign Ili Dayton Christ's Science of Hanna Boston Victoria Opera House Indianapolis A. H. Sellars South Illinois Street

Beautiful Diamond Rings Offered At Moderate Prices

The article invites many to reconsider diamonds as luxury, revealing a wide display of over 275 Diamond Rings priced between 35 and 50 dollars, with the fall season just beginning.

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