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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1902
Page
6
Classified note seeking one or two furnished or unfurnished rooms to rent in a central location. Respond to Box 23 Journal. Bankruptcy notices list multiple petitions by Henry C. Ulen sr Leslie Hewitt James J. Williams Seth Ward jr with court dates in 1903 and 1902. Notices request mail to known creditors and publication in Indianapolis Journal.
Court orders a hearing on the bankruptcy petition of Thomas J. Carpenter for September in the district. Notice to creditors and interested parties published in the Indianapolis Journal. Judge John H. Baker signs. Noble Butler, Clerk, records the order in August.
The matter of Jacob Hahn bankrupt appears in a district court order dated August 1902. The petition by Paskrave seeks relief and the court orders show cause at 9 o'clock in the forenoon at the specified district to grant or deny the prayer of the petition. The clerk Butler signs and directs notices of residence and address be stated with the seal and district details.
The State of Indiana versus Thomas Burton found not guilty of ret el larceny and receiving stolen goods. George Boeldt pleads guilty to incorrigibility and is sent to the Indiana Reform School for Boys. Multiple civil matters listed with various defendants and rooms, including divorces, damages, mortgage foreclosures, replevin, and writs of habeas corpus.
The record lists Supreme Court minutes from 1977 for the case State of Indiana ex rel Romus F Stewart et al v Sterling R Holt et al with appellees brief eight pages, and appellate court entries noting Jon Light and Newcomer with an appellant’s reply brief eight pages. Also referenced are William C Lancaster et al v Franklin P McKinley in Miami County with an eight page appellants brief, and The Clear Creek Stone Company v Frank Carmichael minor with appellee brief.
A compilation of case-like notes covers private citizen arrest without warrant for public offenses, alienation of affection in marriage, contract acceptance discretion, railroad footpath risk, and trademark distinctions for Perfection mattress. It includes references to various state rep and judge opinions.
Freight reports show nearly 22,000 loaded cars handled by local lines last week with Big Four coal traffic lagging but poised to rebound as coal miners’ strikes ease. Eastbound shipments rise while grain lags. overall volume strong with dry goods, groceries, machinery, fruits and vegetables moving heavily. Indianapolis rail activity records show 21,736 loaded cars, a dip from last year but up from 1900 figures, and earnings for August rise across lines including Big Four and Perth & Eastern.
The piece outlines a $1,100,000 freight steamer project, stock exchange pauses on recapitalization, and staff changes at the Santa Fe, Baltimore & Ohio, and other lines. It notes maintenance shifts, car handling rules, and efforts to improve harbor facilities with congressional funding. Also mentions a California tourist train start and a push for a national general bag agents association.
A sweep of brief items covers political campaigns in Ohio and Maine, a volcano outbreak in the Caribbean, a fugitive killer found in Iowa, a Boer relief scam arrest in Kansas City, rail fare plans, and Roosevelt's trust regulation stance. Included are sports results from horse racing and baseball, a fatal mill accident, a public-education controversy, and local notices from Marion and surrounding areas.
Trade across markets shows marked improvement with strong produce demand. Drugstores report best trade in years while dry goods and paints stay firm. cereals and coal markets steady, though anthracite scarce and priced high. Transportation and livestock markets reveal steady to firm prices with widespread activity and updated quotings across wheat corn oats hay and miscellaneous commodities.
The cooler weather reduced Sunday excursion traffic at Union Station with about 5,000 people passing through the depot. Trips offered to Cincinnati, Terre Haute, Mattoon, Decatur and other cities drew thousands, while roughly 3,500 traveled into Indiana on various lines.
A detailed list of provisions covers sugar cured hams shoulders pickled pork lard and bacon with varying weights and prices per hundred or per bri. Seed clover alfalfa timothy and grasses are priced, and Crescent Bowling Club announces season officers and Tuesday practice nights at Pastime alleys starting Sept 9.
Lists of county expenditures for August term 1902 covering salaries, expenses and payments to individuals and firms including Asylum for the Poor, county super intendent, county surveyor, and various contractors and suppliers. contains numerous named entities such as Wm Fife Dori ae ol Con Coal Lime Co and Pettis Dry Goods Co with amounts and officers like John A Hug and James F Twiname.
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