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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1902

Page

4

Found Dead in His Room William Turner in 1416 Comar Street

Neighbors discovered William Turner an elderly Black man dead in his middle room at 1416 Comar Street. Dr. Foreman stated death natural after five weeks illness linked to rheuma. Turner left by wife who did not live with him. she could not be located until morgue visit. Two sons rumored to live elsewhere in the city.

William Turner Comar Street Dr. Foreman Turner Brayton Esa Ot West Street

Fire damages Thomas shop on West Washington Street

William A. Thomas, owner of a clothing renovating shop at 110 West Washington Street, overturned a bottle of benzine while cleaning goods yesterday afternoon and ignited a small fire. He sustained facial and hand burns. Losses were mainly to clothing, totaling about five dollars, with smoke and heat damaging nearby material and a sal kept from effects on the flue at 76 South Senate Avenue where a house occupied by Goeble was affected.

William A. Thomas West Washington Street Joss Sal Senate Avenue Goeble

Republicans Hold Indiana State Committee Meeting in City

The Republican state committee met yesterday with most districts reporting 60 day poll progress and satisfactory but not boastful results. Senator Fairbanks attended, praised the committee, and noted district accuracy. no discussion of oratorical campus features or Hanna visit. No date set for the next gathering.

Republican State Committee Goodrich Adam Beck Sidney Cantwell Hartford City George W. Self Mr. Wilson Harrison County Fairbanks George W. Cromer Hanna Indiana Roosevelt

Hemenway's District Rumors and Campaign Outlook

Chairman Cunningham of Evansville comments on Hemenway potential as House speaker buyer. He notes First district Republicans would back Hemenway for chairmanship of appropriations to gain funds. Cunningham predicts Hemenway will win the district, cites local dissension, and mentions campaign kickoff in Evansville with Senator Beveridge.

George Cunningham Evansville State Committee Flist Hemenway House Cannon Committee On Appropriations Cunningham John W. Spencer Bryan Bryanites Colonel Owen Evale Beveridge Warick Ees Hemen- Way Posey

Senator Fairbanks To Speak To Miners In Linton

Senator Fairbanks will address miners in Linton Indiana in early October with a possible afternoon meeting to allow mine workers to attend. Greene county Republican leaders forecast John C Chaney the Republican congressional candidate will lead in Greene county. Chairman J B Heaton says all should vote Republican as crops are good and miners are working.

Fairbanks Linton J. B. Heaton Greene County Republican Committee John C. Chaney Congress Greene County Indiana Taylor Heaton

Cromer Reports Slow Start for Eighth District Campaign

Representative George W. Cromer, seeking re election in Indiana's Eighth District, was in Indianapolis and returned to Muncie last night. He plans no active campaign until early October. Cromer notes possible speeches by Representative Watson and Landis, with Chairman Goodrich arranging appearances if Hanna visits. Local voters prepare a big Roosevelt reception in Muncie next week, with the President spending about fifteen minutes there. Debate over House Speaker Henderson's retirement features Cromer backing Hemenway.

George W. Cromer Congress Indianapolis Muncie Cramer Watson Landis Goodich Hanna Portland Anderson Roosevelt Hemenway House Mr. Cramer Henderson

Montgomery touts Spencer for Congress in Rising Sun district

Hopeful O. H. Montgomery of Seymour reports the state committee nominated Joshua M. Spencer of Rising Sun to run for Congress. He is described as an able lawyer and good organizer, strong in a heavily Democratic district.

O. H. Montgomery Seymour State Committee Joshua M. Spencer Rising Sun Congress

Republicans poised for close statewide race in Madison convention

Senator Deen predicts a hard fought contest against Griffith but a tight finish. Republicans host delegates in Madison with strong county wins anticipated. Five of ten counties likely to stay Republican. Democrats claim a Ripley defalcation issue may backfire. Marcus R. Sulzer expected to win reelection by about 600 votes.

God Caleratener Sen Deen Te Ecaiesirifith Griffith Madison Ripley Lkely

McCoy Sees Crumpacker Victory in Tenth District

Thomas J. McCoy of Rensselaer reports the Tenth district in shipshape for Crumpacker, predicting a 6000 vote margin and noting strong labor support in Hammond LaPorte Michigan City and Lafayette. Col Thayer and Elmer Leonard comment on Sixth and Twelfth districts while Gilhams campaigns against Robinson. Socialist Labor files for ballot access joining six party tickets. Landis poised for reelection in Ninth.

Thomas J. McCoy Rensselaer State Committee Shipshape McCoy E. D. Crumpacker Mr. McCoy Crumpacker Hammond Michigan City Laporte Lafayette Jasper County Socialist Labor Party State Board of Election Commissioners Repubican Democrat Prohibition Populist Social Labor Party Socialist Party

Street Car Accidents Cause Several Casualties Yesterday

Multiple street car crashes led to serious injuries for several pedestrians and riders. In one, Mrs. Fender and Mrs. Mills suffered major injuries when a street car struck their surrey at Central avenue and Eleventh street. Mr. Fender escaped serious harm. A second injury involved William H. Flathers who fell from East Washington streetcar No. 757 and suffered a severe scalp wound. Additional minor injuries occurred to J. D. Jones after a bicycle collision with an East Michigan streetcar, and Henry Whittemeier sustained a deep scalp laceration when the trolley jerked on New Jersey street.

Central Avenue Eleventh Street William H. Fender Spencer Ind Aaron H. Mills West Market Street Fender Mills Leathers College Avenue Surrey J. L. Fritz John McClintock Schwartz William H. Flathers Danville East Washington Albert Myers A. F. Little Flathers Beville Avenue Jefferson Avenue Washington Street Parker Lukenbill Foreman Ambulan Goodwin East Michigan Jones Indianapolis Henry Whittemeier Roann Whittemeier Fort Wayne Avenue New Jersey Street

George Wilson Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

George Wilson living at 210 Indiana Avenue was arrested last night by Detectives Asche and Ward on a charge of embezzlement. Wilson is a traveling salesman for a local wine and liquor house and it is alleged he used $2 belonging to the company.

George Wilson Indiana Avenue Asche and Ward Wilson

New Planes At $16 And Up At Wulchner's

Readers are invited to inspect a display of new planes offered by Wulchner's with prices starting at $16 and increasing for larger models. The store emphasizes variety and competitive pricing for aviation enthusiasts.

Wulchner’s

Senator Fairbanks Guests Morton Club in Indianapolis

Senator Fairbanks was hosted by the Oliver P. Morton Club at Shelby street and Cottage avenue, marking the first guest of honor event since the club’s founding. He praised Lincoln Garfield Morton and the club, urged vigilance against overconfidence, and urged Republicans to unite for victory in Indiana and beyond.

O. P. Morton Club Shelby Street Cottage Avenue Senator Fairbanks Morton Club Harry Hubbard South Side Ella Newkirk Victor R. Jose Holy City Lily Adam Morton Indiana James A. Garfield Lincoln McKinley Hubbard Mr. Fairbanks United States Fairbanks Oliver P. Morton Union Washington Garfield Republican Party Harrison Indianapolis Ublicans Benjamin Harrison Ham McKinley

Accused of Robbery Arrest of Anna Williams in Hartford City

Detectives Colbert and Hauser arrest Anna Williams, a large colored woman nicknamed Peter Jackson, on highway robbery and petit larceny charges. She allegedly grabbed Herman Miller near Deaconess Hospital, took money and a $100 Hartford City Bank check, and was found at 819 Athon Street.

Anna Williams Peter Jackson Colbert Hauser Petit Herman Miller Hartford City Deaconess Hospital Miller Imperial Hotel Senate Avenue Ohio Street

Special train and cheap Washington excursion for Grand Army encampment

Transit deals across Indianapolis Cincinnati Terre Haute and Cincinnati Washington on dates in September and October 1902. Special fast trains depart early morning from Cincinnati with return options, plus cheap round trips to Washington via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Battlefield line. Folders with Civil War battle map available through C and O officials.

Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Washington Battlefield C. & O. Railway Virginia Maryland R. E. Parsons Louisville G. W. Barney Lexington A. L. Ellett Cincinnati John D. Petts

Chicago Round Trip Fare Ad Through Lake Erie and Western

Travel ad offers seven dollars round trip to Chicago with two dollars via Lake Erie and Western and Lake Shore Roads. Departs Indianapolis at 10:00 p.m. Saturday night September 20. Berths chairs and full particulars available from A. H. Sellars C P A 23 South Illinois Street.

Chicago Lake Erie & Western Lake Shore Roads Indianapolis A. H. Sellars South Illinois Street

Vandalia Rides Offer Special Sept Races Tickets

Terre Haute Races ticket offer includes one fare round trip for Sept 22 to 27 with return by Sept 28. Six daily trains from Indianapolis. Special excursions from Indianapolis to Washington Boston New York with round trip prices and flexible return extensions through Oct and Nov 1902. Contact W W Richardson or W B Kniskern for details. Sleeping car fare from Chicago in Pullman cars listed.

Vandalia Line Indianapolis Washington New York Boston Sound Lnes W. W. Richardson Pennsylvania Short Lines West Washington Street Ind Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Railway W. B. Kniskern Evansville Union Station

Onon Route Schedule For Wednesday And Thursday

The schedule lists departures starting 10 30 a m then every half hour to 2 p m and again at 7 and 730 p m The fare is 15 cents round trip.

Big Four Route Excursions Sunday

Excursions Sunday September 21 to Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way Points priced at 1.90 or less round trip. Special train departs Indianapolis Union Station at 7:30 a.m. arrives at destination around 7:20 p.m. Another special train leaves Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a.m. Return departures from Louisville at 7 p.m.

Indianapolis Madison Indianapoli Curora New York Aioe Chicago Big Four Washington Street Union Station J. M. Bronson

Capital Razor and Supplies advertisement blurb

A compact historical ad listing Capital Razor and Supplies at 4, E Bodine & Co at 37 E Ohio St selling harness and trucks carriages with best values for the least money. It mentions Techentin & Freiberg at 136 East Washington St offering harness and related goods in a first class harness store and Herringtons at 139 EB Market noting Mrs. Austins Pancake flour as a quick breakfast option.

Capital Razor and Supplies E. Bodine & CO Ohio St Techentin & Freiberg East Washington St Herringtons

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Mesdames Phelps Wright SS. Res Indianas East Washington Street Merchants’ Association Badger Furniture Co America Ndianapolis Seaton the Hatter Molle Dunlap THE Mesars. Beck Self Hemenway’s District Mr. Cromer Landis and Watson Fourth District Politics Tom M E. P. Thayer Col Thayer C. Gilham Elmer Leonard C. C. Gilhams Robinson Leonard Gilhams Fred Sims Oliver P. Morton Club Pennsylvania Lines Grand Army Washington, D. C. Co. & C Terre Haute Tse Greer Studs Rushville Connersville Hamilton Pennsylvania Pacific Coast Fair Grounds Trains Lawrenceburg Aurora Way Janes's Dustiess Osta Garland Stoves Ehring & Bro Ste Virginia Ave Julius H. E. Hamilton Pembroke Arcade Bliss, Swain & Co State of Fey National Electric and Rambler Gasoline I H. T. Hearley Vehicle Co Rt A Circee H.M Bronson, A.G P the Sunday Journal
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