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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1902

Page

2

Fought the Detectives Frank Ford Arrested After Fight

A man calling himself Frank Ford, about twenty, claimed age thirty, fought Detectives Dugan and Lancaster in Blackwell's Saloon on West North street. He drew a revolver but was overpowered, taken to the station, and charged with possessing burglary tools. Police suspect he is one of the men who escaped from the Perron jail and is Ed Williams lookalike, with details matching a Chillicothe resident.

Frank Ford Dugan Lancaster Ford Blackwell's West North Street Hhhm Ofand Ford Indianapolis Ed Williams Gee Ford Chil

Whipped His Wife After She Shielded Him

Jacob Smith was arrested last night charged with assault and battery with intent to kill after neighbors reported him beating his wife at their home on Arrow Avenue. Mrs Smith, found in bed with severe bruises, acknowledges rough treatment. police searched unsuccessfully for Smith.

Jacob Smith Streit and Losh Smith Arrow Avenue Simon Mrs. Smith

PUPILS ASSIGNED AT SHORTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Lawrence Cameron Hull assigns pupils by sessions rooms and letter ranges for English classes at Shortridge High School. First time entrants must report to the assembly hall before 1 p m Monday. Indianapolis and Shelbyville Traction invites select city officials and newspaper men for a trip tomorrow by invitation only.

Lawrence Cameron Hull Shortridge High School McLomye Shortridg High School Assembly Hall Indianapolis & Shelbyville Traction Company

Birds Through a Camera Rev Kellogg Addresses Audubon Society

Rev H W Kellogg lectured on Birds through a Camera at the Audubon Society's first post-summer meeting in the Propylaeum. He urged humane study of birds via photography, shared experiences, praised Carpenter's Bird Studies with a Camera, and shown dramatic series of bird images including nest life, kingfishers and sea birds, noting camera work demands patience and skill.

Audubon Society Propylaeum H. W. Kellogg Central-avenue M. E. Church North Pacific Coast University of California Carpenter John Burroughs Seton Thompson Josh Billings Dr. Kellogg

Alexander refuses coroner interview in Terre Haute murder case

Matthew Alexander, alleged murderer of Thomas Burke, refused to talk to Coroner Willis. The men paced in their cell at the jail and remained reticent. The coroner notes strong public feeling against Alexander in Terre Haute.

Matthew Alexander Thomas Burke Alexander Willis Jall Terre Haute

Charge Against Miller for Stealing Horses and Apple Load

Albert Miller of 119 North New Jersey Street was accused of stealing two horses a wagon load of apples and $20 in cash. He was found last night by Bicycle Policemen Morgan and Sloan at Sixteenth Street and Northeastern Avenue badly wounded. Miller admitted taking the horses and wagon but could not explain their disposition. Jacob Lefler a peddler on North Noble Street filed the complaint. Miller’s injuries are described as serious.

Albert Miller North New Jersey Street Morgan and Sloan Sixteenth Street Northeastern Avenue Miller Jacob Lefler North Noble Street

Hotel Lobbies and Mexico City Quirks Unearthed by Fawcett

R M Fawcett, ex American Club superintendent, returns to Indianapolis critical of Mexico City's hotel work force and theater hours. He notes Indians and low wages hinder staff, speaks Spanish is needed, and recalls meetings with John Ferriter and Charles Rouzer in Bisbee Arizona.

R. M. Fawcett Columbia Club Mexico City Indianapolis Mexico Fawcett Old Mexico John Ferriter Charles Rouzer Copper Queen Bisbee A. T Rouzer

Brazil Daily Paper Hopes for Political Impact

Samuel M. Grimes, secretary of the Brazil Printing Company, says a Republican daily in Brazil may miss the fall field but aims to back Holliday and local tickets. Miners support Holliday. boycott on electric railways near lifted. Maj. Travis touts mica and asbestos company plans in Georgia and North Carolina. W. R. Nesbit discusses rural delivery routes for Sullivan. Lincoln Dixon and Burt New in town. Dixon not in critical business. Shiveley to speak in Seymour on Sept 19.

Samuel M. Grimes Brazil Printing Company Brazil Clay County Indianapolis Representative Holliday Holliday Mr. Holliday Charles M. Travis Crawfordsville English Georgia North Carolina Major Travis W. R. Nesbit Sullivan Union of Sullivan County Lincoln Dixon North Vernon Democratic State Committee Grand Hotel Burt New Joseph H. Shea Seymour Dixon B. F. Shiveley Southnd

Mild frost scare in Indianapolis belied by warmer forecast

A prior frost threat faded as temps remained cool but not frosty in Indianapolis. State Statistician Johnson said a heavy frost would be needed to harm late corn and vegetables. The cold front began in the Northwest with rain, and a warm trend may arrive before the state fair next week. Dr De Motte's Bible class for the deaf meets tomorrow at 9 30 a m at Meridian Street M E Church.

Indianapolis Johnson

Three Injured as Drunken Driver Crashes Fractious Pony

Benjamin Quackenbush and his twelve year old son Victor, plus Harrison Gray, are hurt in an alley accident after Quackenbush, intoxicated, drives a fractious Wyoming pony home from saloons. The wagon wheel struck a post, the pony reared, and the dash injures followed. Victor suffers a broken rib while Harrison Gray has a broken nose. The elder Quackenbush curses the doctor and blames his own intoxication for the crash.

Benjamin Quackenbush Bates Alley Wyoming Quackenbush Victor Harrison Gray Bates Street Drs. Lowry Schenck Dr. Lowry Victor Quackenbush Young Quackenbush

Journal’s Handbook of Indianapolis Offered for 50 Cents

The Journal announces a complete illustrated handbook titled Journal's Handbook of Indianapolis. It covers the city's history growth and commerce with over three hundred half tone illustrations. A paper edition bound for 50 cents plus 8 cents mail is available at booksellers newsdealers and the Journal counting room.

Journal Indianapolis

Excursion Fares From Indianapolis to Lakes and Cities

Pennsylvania Lines offers a $1 round trip to Lake Maxinkuckee on Sunday September 14 with a 7:30 a.m. departure from Indianapolis and 6:30 p.m. return. Big Four Route also runs Sept 14 specials to Cincinnati for $1.25 round trip with 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. departures. Terre Haute and Greencastle round trips noted, with Monninger's Park Saengerfest under Terre Haute Maennerchor auspices. Special trains depart Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for various legs and intermediate-point rates advertised.

Indianapolis Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle Monninger's Park Terre Haute Maennerchor Canton Sylvia Rebekah Center Lodge Steols Big Four Chicago Des Moines Regul Tohee H. Saycae

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