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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
2
Miss Tarquinia Voes of 1901 Broad faces city florists who have struggled to grow the rare yellow aster she displays. The plant proves difficult for florists to raise, yet Miss Voss proudly presents this striking blossom amid local interest.
A Chicago Commercial Club committee shifts to a seven member panel, chaired by Addison C. Harris, to draft a primary reform bill for the legislature. Debate centers on mandatory direct nominations, with Hunt’s five proposals and experts like Prof. John R. Commons weighing proportional representation and second-choice ballots.
A one week deadline looms to raise 150000 for the National Technical Institute fund. Secretary Root may dispose of arsenal grounds after bids. Canvassers push small subscriptions, enlisting druggists, grocers, professionals, and businesses. Ministers and women also urged support. A benefit concert features Alice Cullen on September 20 to aid the drive. Secretary Taylor of the Retail Grocers’ Association coordinates outreach at 140 Southeastern avenue.
Edward Bence, living at 316 Coble Street, was stopped by three men at around 10 p.m. and robbed of fifteen dollars. One thief brandished a revolver, while two others searched his pockets. The bandits warned him not to pursue them as they fled toward the Belt Railroad. Reports say an organized group of hotel thieves operated in the city last week, with B T Shaw of New York robbed of 250 in jewelry at the English Hotel. Detectives Asch and Manning pursued leads, the recovered horse and buggy tied to Tipton liveryman Jonathan Curry, linking a suspected accomplice in Tipton to a recent Shelbyville theft. Dunlap's Celebrated Hats At Seaton's Hat Store.
Finance Committee backs restoring some cuts while keeping the total reduction at 35.90. A 88 cents gross levy or 4 cents for city purposes is favored. The fire department pay increase is effectively killed due to lack of a legal path to fund it. Restorations include 200 for City Sanitarian Buehler and 0 from electrical maintenance. $10,000 for public light remains cut. Democrats back the cent levy. Republicans split. Mayor Bookwalter may call a special meeting. grand jury probes King over Kane contracts. King urged to resign. City sues to stop gas shutoff, seeks temporary restraining order.
The Board approved routine resolutions detailing brick roadways in the first alley east of Delaware Street and in the first alley south of New York Street, cement walks in Arsenal Avenue, and multiple sewer projects along Highland and Jefferson avenues. Final actions include openings, vacations, and assessments. bids were reviewed for resurfacing and curb work on Virginia Avenue, Nineteenth Street, Hovey Street, and other sites with multiple contractors and bid values.
Last night near Malott avenue and Twelfth street patrolmen Morgan and Simon, seeking John Bush and Don Campbell on assault charges, discovered a large craps game in a yard at 1144 Malott. They entered a hallway and observed about twenty kneeling players amid chaotic shooting noises.
Morgan seized a man described as a negro during a melee, arresting him. Simon detained another man, named Reu ben Jones and Harry Moore. The pair, along with Bush and Campbell, were linked to an assault on a stranger who arrived Sunday on an excursion. Bush and Campbell were later found in a saloon two miles away.
Governor Durbin has informed War den Reid the case of Lewis Russell will proceed to execution next Friday at 1 am. The stay of execution granted earlier expires moroon, and no further interference will occur. Separate notices report fruit conditions in Indiana show scarce apples and mixed pears and grapes with dry weather affecting ripening. The body of Mrs Rose Neidlinger found in a local college cellar reignites fears of grave robbing. a horse thieves detective group pledges vigilance against ghouls as several cemeteries will be watched near Traders Point and New Augusta.
Pennsylvania Short Lines announce round trip prices to major cities with specific Oct dates for National Encampment Union Veteran Legion travelers. Washington and New York rates listed with return limits and extension privileges. inquire via W. W. Richardson, district agent, Indianapolis.
Indiana Special G A R and W R C train departs Indianapolis Sunday Oct 5 at 3 05 pm arrives Washington noon next day. Round trip fare 13 30 sleepers 4 double berth low rates from all stations with stopovers both ways. Through vestibuled sleepers daily and through coaches on 3 05 pm train Oct 3 4 5. Field Headquarters in Washington offers assistance to G A R members and friends. For details contact W W Richardson Indianapolis.
Special train leaves Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a m for Cincinnati and Terre Haute with no stops in either direction. Round trip fare is 1.25 dollars from Indianapolis to Cincinnati and Terre Haute, with corresponding rates to intermediate points and return from Terre Haute at 7 p m.
Vandalia line offers single fare round trip for September 22 to 27 with return by September 28. Six daily trains operate from Indianapolis.
Special fast trains run Sunday September 28 from Indianapolis to Dayton and back via Rushville Connersville and Hamilton with 7 a m departure and 6 20 p m return. Separate Decatur and Return fare listed alongside other local ads for groceries and harness shops.
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