Interurban Plans Tie Chicago and Cincinnati via Indianapolis
Chicago and Cincinnati interurban systems are to connect through Indianapolis with the Indianapolis Northern Traction Company north of the city and the Indianapolis & Rushville Traction Company to the south. Construction to Rushville is expected soon, with Cincinnati connections revised to avoid topographical barriers. Promoters include Charles L. Henry, John F. Wild & Co., and L. Taylor, plus Indiana capitalists. Hoover of Hamilton may push a route via Liberty as a path to Cincinnati. The Rushville line seems imminent though cost inland southeastward is high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Northern Traction Company
Indianapolis & Rushville Traction Company
Lakes
Ohio
Rushville
Charlies L. Henry
Hamilton
Hoover
Cin
Hamilwith Liberty
Ind
Liberty
Ville
Socialist Lecture Draws Bellevue Clergy and Public interest
Father Thomas McGrady of Bellevue Ky lectured at Masonic Hall on socialism. The talk emphasized literature and debate rather than new ideas, with a table of Socialist works at the door. Jesuit Father Rickaby’s critique of socialism as illusion was sold alongside McGrady’s talk, marking the first of a winter series by the local Socialist group. Efforts aim to attract Catholic attendees and broaden support for the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGrady
Bellevue
Masonic Hall
Father McGrady
Thomas J. Rickaby
Pecoracy
Father ScGirady
Father Haggerty
Here
Busy day at secretary of state as nine corporations form
Articles filed show total capitalization of 1,018,000 with Elkhart Power and Paper Company leading at 450,000. New concerns include Wilson-Humphreys Printing, Hickson Manufacturing, Diamond Stone, American Building and Loan, Jefferson Coal and Mining, Alexandria Times, Winchester Elevator, Vanderburg Benefit and Burial Association, and Citizens' Trust Company. Directors named. Vanderburg has no capital stock. Alexandria Times to run a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Power and Paper Company
P. R. Shumway
Chicago
E. A. Kimbark
Walter Brown
Elkhart
Wilson-Humphreys Company
Logansport
Thomas H. Wilson
Robert Humphreys
Joseph C. Austin
Hickson Manufacturing Company
Munele, Incorporated
E. J. Hickson
H. Church
J. J. Parish
Diamond Stone Company
Bloomington
Monroe County
W. L. Whitted
A. H. Baldwin
Samuel Bray
E. F. Hall
A. 8. Hooper
American Building and Loan Association of
Frankfort
George H. Holzbog
Alvin T. Herz
Ed C. Eaken
Louis Hartman
Alexandria Times Company
J. G. Brannum
Otho T. Line
Frederick Headington
John T. Merker
C. M. Neff
Winchester Elevator Company
Bernard P. Harris
Theodore G. Hopkins
J. W. Syphers
W. H. Leedy
W. T. Schwenk
E. B. Hopkins
Vanderburg Benefit and Burial Association
Evansville
Incorporated
Albert Johann
Charles H. Johann
A. H. Johann
J. H. Bergen
Money for the Institute Fund Strongly Growing
A fresh $1,000 subscription arrived for the technical Institute fund with G A Schnull signing a blank. Other donors include Efroymson & Wolf, Charles A Ludlow, M O Connor & Co., H J Milligan, Hibben Hollweg & Co travelin g men, Bettermann Bros, Conrad Bender and several others. A lawn fete at Miss Stella Adams home promises sizable proceeds with ice cream, cake, coffee, soda, lemonade, fish ponds, donkey carts, wheel of fortune and guessing contests. Rain plan moves to Abraham Lincoln School hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technical Institute Fund
G. A. Schnull
Efroymson & Wolf
Charles A. Ludlow
M. O'Connor & Co
H. J. Milligan
Hibben, Hollweg & Co
Bettermann Bros
Conrad Bender
Stella Adams
Minnesota
Linden Streets
Institute Fund
Veryone
Abraham Lincoln School
Palmer Street
Barth Avenue
Adams
Folpene
Donnan
Demeree
Hufford
Miss Goldsworthy
Kokemiller
Miss Borst
Miss Sample
Miss Browning
Miss Hendricks
Miss Hamill
Miss Stolte
Miss Murphy
Miss McHugh
Ferguson
Lawlor
Credon
Sharkey
Stoops
Senator Fairbanks Letter Sparks Chinese Labor Debate
A San Francisco Chinese citizen criticizes Senator Fairbanks for his Labor Day Kansas City speech on Chinese labor. The letter, dated Sept 1, 1902, presses Bow to refrain from such remarks and notes Chinese assimilation and religion in the United States. The piece recalls Fairbanks remarks on child labor and the policy of restricting Chinese laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Kansas City
Senate
San Francisco
Hoar
Gamble
South Dakota
Dolliver
Allison
Iowa
Cal
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Republicans Plan Clinton County Campaign Kickoff
Mr Sims leads GOP in Clinton county with Nat U Hill Charles W Miller and Dav H Sherrick as statewide ticket candidates. Sixty day poll reports show satisfaction though campaign opens September 20 at Kirklin not Frankfort. Dem nominee John A Wiltermood visits HQ as party chief predicts a landslide win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Indiana
Primaries Likely In Marion County Republicans Eye October Vote
Marion County Republican Chair Elliott says another primary seems necessary for justice of the peace and constable races in Center Township. Rumor of McNulty withdrawal to avoid primaries. primary call likely this week with early October date. Frank Gasper withdraws from justice of the peace race. Campaign begin with noon meetings at shops and factories. Sept 26 South Side Republican Club event with Addison C Harris Daniel B Storms and Mayor bookwaiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Marion County Republican Committee
Justice of the Peace
Constable
Center Township
James McNulty
Frank Gasper
South Side
Republican Club
Addison C. Harris
Daniel B. Storms
Bookwaiter
Gamblers Punished in Police Court for Ed Beiser Raid
David Hughes known as Doc Hughes and nine others were found guilty of visiting a gambling house at 18 South Delaware street. Hughes fined 30 dollars plus costs while nine co-defendants received the same punishment. raid costs Beiser 400 dollars. Jury deliberated briefly after lengthy testimony from Captain Hyland and officers. Prosecutor Collins argued gambling’s evils as defense witnesses challenged several jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Doc”) Hughes
Beiser
Hughes
Ed Belser
Collins
Police Department
Stubbs
George Averill
Calvin Fletcher
Captain Hyland
Gronninger
Orton
Averill
Hyland
Crane
Bray
Scheigert
Schwab
No. 18
South
Delaware Street
Isaac Hedges
Central Avenue
John Keyer
Bellefontaine Street
John M. Todd
Benjamin M. Spinner
City
George Smith
Ashland Avenue
Thomas Martin
New York Street
Charles R. White
Cornell Avenue
George Hinieprand
Michael Zinsmeister
John Benedict
West Market Street
S. D. Kiger
William M. Cochran
College Avenue
Reception Plans for President Roosevelt by Spanish American War Veterans
The executive committee of the Spanish American War Veterans, preparing for Roosevelt's Sept 23 reception, names the reception and entertainment committees. Notable members include Governor Durbin, Admiral Brown, and Gen. McGinnis. special escorts will be mounted police and local infantry. No public reception will be held. efforts aim for nonpartisan, organized ceremonies at Tomlinson Hall and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
W. T. Durbin
John J. Kyle
Maurice J. Scanlan
J. K. Gore
W. E. English
C. T. McIntire
Cc. W. Cochran
D. L. McCormick
F. A. Swan
O. N. Astley
M. I. Hopkins
Walter Kessler
J. R. Everroad
C. €. Boyer
D. E. Sissenguth
F. T. Baker
John Ryan
R. B. Clark
George Brown
John T. Brush
Union
L. J. Monks
E. RB. Martindale
J. R. Carnahan
Hugh J. McGowan
Newton W. Gilbert
E. Morss
Herman Lieber
John J. Appel
C. R. Williams
Charles E. Wilson
Fred L. Purdy
R. B. Harrison
J. E. Macklin
George C. Hitt
George W
Grand Army
Union Veteran Legion
Loyal Legion
Board of Trade, Commercial Club
Manufacturers’ Association
Merchants’ Association
Tomlinson Hall
H. T. Conde
Light Artillery
Callon
Streight Remains to Move from Home in Old Indianapolis
The remains of General A. D. Streight who died in 1892 and was buried at the family residence on East Washington street will be moved to Crown Hill Cemetery and reburied opposite Governor Morton’s grave. A Rudolph Schwartz monument sits on the new lot as Streight’s Fifty first Regiment veterans plan one final salute at the Streight home before exhumation and transfer after next Thursday’s reunion in the front yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Streight
East
Washington Street
Crown Hill
Governor Morton
Rudolph Schwartz
Streight
Fifty-first Regiment
Fire from sulphur matches in Perry's wholesale drug house
After dinner hours rats chewed a box of sulphur matches at J. C. Perry's wholesale drug house on East Maryland street. The fumes choked a long-tailed rat, roasting it to death as flames spread to woodwork. Firemen extinguished the blaze. salvage crews covered lower-floor goods. Hats sold under the Dunlap label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Perry
East Maryland Street
McKinley Club Formed By East End Republicans Name Change
The East End Republican Club changes its name to the McKinley Club and expands. Located at Michigan street and Hamilton avenue, it aims to promote Republican principles, fair ballots, and social fellowship while planning a new $5,000 clubhouse and seeking to carry the Eighth ward at the upcoming election. The organization began in June 1900 with about 75 members and now has around 250. Officers include President J A Sweeney and Secretary W R Sweet. Directors are Dr J F Robertson, W W Webb, George Fate, Wesley Christina, and Elsa Keller. Sergeant at Arms is William Hiatt. Members meet twice monthly. clubhouse hours are daily from 9 am to 12 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Republican Club
McKinley Club
Michigan Street
Hamilton Avenue
Republican Party
J. A. Sweeney
J. T. Scott
W. R. Sweet
D. S. Bell
J. F. Robertson
W. W. Webb
George Fate
Wesley Christina
Elsa Keller
William Hiatt
Griffiths withdraws from campaign due to knee injury
John L. Griffiths notified the Republican state committee that he cannot campaign until October after injuring his knee stepping off a train at Lafayette. He was scheduled to speak at Warsaw on October 6 and Peru that night, with two talks by Governor Cummins planned in the gas belt on October 11 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Griffiths
Repubean State Committee
Lafayette
Griffiths
Warsaw
Peru
Cummins
Iowa
Republican State Committee
Gas Belt
Sims reports strong corn growth and Republican prospects
Fred A. Sims, Ninth district GOP State committee man from Frankfort and former mayor, spoke at the Hotel English last night. He noted corn prosperity as the standout in his district and said he has traveled the area widely, never seeing corn like the farmers are growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Sims
Republican State Committee
English
Mr. Sims
Frankfort
Juvenile Riot Calls Tie Up City Police Station
Three drunk youths triggered a riot of mistaken calls at a police desk. Sergeant Corrigan ordered bikemen and patrols to respond, as a wave of alarms drew a comical procession of officers to Capitol avenue and Seventeenth street. Two youths were arrested for drunkenness, while three younger boys caused further havoc by dialing riot calls from a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrigan
McCarty Street
Austeriitz
Capitol Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Greene
Constabulary
Army
Travel Return Fares and Extension Options Noted
A listing outlines round trip fares to Washington New York and Boston with return validity through mid October and extensions available through November 1902. It directs readers to contact W W Richardson District Passenger Agent at 48 West Washington street Indianapolis for special information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Return
W. W. Richardson
Pennsylvania
West Washington Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Ex-Mayor Ames Extradition Effort Linked to West Baden
Attorney C S Jolly travels to West Baden with papers seeking extradition of Dr A A Ames former Minneapolis mayor now at West Baden If Ames is too ill the plan shifts to deposition for his brother s trial If able to travel Ames may resist and return to Minneapolis Governor Durbin not yet approached Dr Ames seeks Indiana medical license to practice at Lee Sinclair s West Baden Hotel Board consults Minnesota authorities on his professional standing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Ames
Minneapolis
West Baden
C. S. Jolly
Jolly
Dr. Ames
Ames
Durbin
Col
Chas. E. Wilson
State Board of Medical Registration
Indiana
Lee Sinclair
Minnesota Board
Army Board Report on Local Post Advised by War Department
The Army Board report on establishing a nearby army post has been received at the adjutant general’s office. It is unlikely to be published before the secretary’s return. Indianapolis Red Men plan a reception for Thomas G Harrison elected this week at Norfolk. Harrison arrives Monday with a Grand Hotel reception and Capitol avenue Maryland streets parade. He will be taken to Tomlinson Hall for a public reception. Mayor Bookwalter opens, L W Otto speaks, and Harrison receives a silver loving cup from the twelve tribes in Marion county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Dennis Murphy
Murphy
Isaac King
King
Tom Kane
City Atross
Army Board
Adjutant General's Office
War Department
Indianapolis
Thomas G. Harrison
Norfolk
Harrison
Grand Hotel
Capitol Avenue
Maryland Streets
Tomlinson Hall
L. W. Otto
Mr. Harrison
Marlon County
Travel Offer to Pacific Coast via Chicago and CNW Railway
Advertising line promotes a $36.00 pass to the Pacific Coast via Chicago and the Chicago and North Western Railway, valid daily in September and October. Sleeping car double berth from Chicago in Pullman tourist cars available for $6.00. Inquiries to ticket agents or W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
W. B. Kniskern
Big Four Route Rail Fares and Schedules
Special round trips from Indianapolis to Chicago Cincinnati Terre Haute and Greencastle with low rates for Sovereign Grand Lodge I. O. F. meeting. Departures vary by city including 7 a m from Indianapolis Union Station and 10 p m from Indianapolis. Tickets sold Sept 12 to 15 with return by Oct 15. Call or address A H Sellars for berths chairs and full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Des Moines
Canton
Sylvia Rebekah Lodge
Center Lodge
Indianapolis
Big Four
Chicago
H. E Landes
We Price
M. Coleman
Canton No
L. G. Akin
Sylvia Rebekah
Broch
M. H. Hall
J. H. Tecken
East
Washington Street
Union Station
Advern the
Hn. M. Mrox
Sherman Brigade Reunion
Chattanooga
Senn
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescen
CHAS
W. Z&ll
D. P. A . Cincinsati
W.C Rinearson
A. H. Sellars
South Illinois Street
Indianapolis Union Station
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Sovereign Grand Lodge Meeting
W. W. Richardson
Mrs Lavina Surie severely ill after arm amputation
Mrs Lavina Surie, 97, may die from the shock of a City Hospital operation performed Monday to amputate her arm after a fall caused broken bones that did not heal, with gangrene setting in. She lives with her daughter at 1532 Southeastern avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Surie
City Hospital
Mart insville teen wed. parents seek license records
The parents of 14 year old Alice Martin of Martinsville seek a copy of the license affidavit and all information from County Clerk Elliott after her recent marriage in this city to Jack Bryant of Martinsville. Joseph Underwood swore she was 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Martin
Martinsville
Jack Bryant
Elliott
Joseph Underwood
Body of Nathan Kahn Arrives After German Death
The body of Nathan Kahn, who died in Germany on July 14, arrived in the city yesterday morning and will be buried at the local cemetery. Funeral plans to be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Kahn
Germany
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Ayres
J C. Sipe
North
Meridian St
Greenfield Line
Greenfield Company
Irvington
Institute
Senator Fairbanks
Ant
John A. Wiltermood
Clinton
Democratic State Committee
W. H. O'Brien
Wiltermood
David Hughes
Ed Beiser
Partisan Affair
Gen. Streight
THE
M'Kinley Club
Packir
Callei Por
Mr. Kahn
Handbook OF
Journal
Pennsylvania Lines
Maxinkuckee
the Lake
Washington
York
Pacific Coast
Lake Erie & Western
Lake
Shore Roads
Decatur
Janes
Garland Stoves
C. Koehring & Bro
Aes
Virginia Ave
Langsenkamp Bros., Brass Works
Georgia St
TEC
IN & Freiberg
Washington St
Juliusc Walkston
East Washington St
Wulschner
H. E. Hamilton
Pembroke Arcade
Joseph Enk’s
ENE Medicine CO
Union City
Henry J. Hoder
Droggist, Wash. and
Penn
Sts
Carl L. Rost, Baron
North Illinois Street
Indianapolis Fire Insurance CO
Busine
John H. Holliday
H. ©. Martin
East Market St
County Sears
Indies
J. H. Reed
Jeweler
Union Painless Dentists Corner
Mares and Otrele
Monument
R. M. Mueller
Vonnegouy't’s
Columbia
Lilly & Stalnaker
Willig’s Cash Furniture Store
GORA
WM. H. Block Co
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