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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1902

Page

2

Daylight robbery sequel ends with capture near Southport

Farmers Wishard and another pursued two armed robbers after William Dawson's house was looted on Pitty-fisth street and Central avenue. A white man fled, firing toward Indianapolis. the negro, Henry Walters, was captured later in Stewart rd. Walters claimed residence in Anderson and was linked to housebreaking and stolen rings belonging to Jonathan Curry of Tipton.

William Dawson Pitty-fisth Street Central Avenue William Southport Wishard Nra Indianapolis W. C Narty Hermann’s Indian Stewart Rd Henry Walters Dawson Moberley Bismarck Avenue Walters Anderson Wait Anand Drt Jonathan Curry Tipton

Bodies Revealed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Disturbs Nearby

In Traders Point and New Augusta, excitement grows after the grave of Mrs Rose Neidlinger is opened. Moses, buried two days earlier, was also examined though unaltered. Gwin family members and elderly widow press exhumation of Mrs Neidlinger and Mrs Davenport’s graves amid grief and concern.

Rose Neidlinger Pleasant Hill Traders Point New Augusta Moses Gwin Davenport Ape

Board to Prosecute Over Poor Milk Tests

Health officials announce multiple prosecutions for selling milk below the standard after a series of tests. Samples from Peter Farey’s grant and several city spots showed 26 percent fat, with Palmer’s sample also containing artificial coloring. cases involve S. Hecathorn’s dairy Avondale and local retailers.

Board of Health Peter Farey Grant South Meridian Street R. Starehal North Alabama S. Hecathorn Avondale Ed Ether T. P. Rhoade North Illnois Street L. Rs Illinois Palmer's At

Floral souvenir gift for ladies at event

A pretty floral keepsake will be given to every woman attending. The notice mentions stylish fail cloth credit without ty and lists 1M ENTER. HOSENDLOOM & CO. located at 10 N. Penn. St.

Hosendloom & CO N. Penn. St

General Smith and Hobson press for bold US naval role

About 300 people attended a Spanish American War Veterans meeting at Tomlinson Hall. Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith spoke on his views of personal justice and the Samar campaign while Capt. Richmond Pears on Hobson argued for an expanded US navy and the Monroe doctrine beyond Asia. Other speakers included Col. Jewett and Gen. Hulings. Election of officers followed with several candidates named for commander in chief.

Tomlinson Hall Root Jacob H. Smith Jake Jewett Samar Captain Hobson General Smith Richmond Pearson Hobson Washington Jones Smith and Dewey South Alabama Hobson United States China Asia America Smith Santiago Bay J. B. Coryell Willis J. Hulings Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic Col

Amalgamation Favored by Spanish War Veterans in Detroit

Less than 100 delegates met in Detroit to discuss uniting Spanish-American War Veterans. Captain Davenny of the United Service Men urged amalgamation on a basis fair to all, with Roosevelt backing the move. A five member committee was set to meet with a similar group from the Spanish-American War Veterans to arrange merger.

Detroit Mich Wilson I. Davenny Chicago United Service Men Roosevelt Davenny Champe Andrews New York J. Warren Keifer M. Emetrell Washington, D. C Harold C. Megrew Indianapolis Champ 8 Andrews Hamilton Ward, Jr Buffalo I. N. Kenney Bay City W. H. L Reaney Louis Livingston Seeman Clara Barton Glenn Echo Urell F. G. Ward C. 8. Anders Lee M. Lipscomb District of Columbia Charles R. Miller Father Reaney U. S. N. Cleveland Milwaukee Adjutant General

Mayor Calls Special Meeting and Finance Leap

Mayor Bookwalter orders a special council session to review tax levy and appropriation ordinances. The Finance Committee is expected to report favorably on the mayor’s tax levy and appropriations as reduced. The mayor’s action on the fire department pay ordinance remains undisclosed, likely a veto.

Bookwalter Finance Committee

Lover Takes His Life After Rejected Marriage Proposal

Miss Francette Girard, living with her mother at 613 South Pine street, returns from Anderson shaken by the death of Eben L. Rist of Cincinnati. Rist, who had pursued her after meeting in Cincinnati, threatened to kill himself when refused. He drank carbolic acid and died in an ambulance about an hour later. Girard remains in a nervous state.

Francette Girard South Pine Street Anderson Eben L. Rist Cincinnati Rist Miss Girard

Encampment Speakers at Spanish American War Veterans Meet

The Spanish American War Veterans encampment opened late in the Statehouse Senate chamber as news of President Roosevelt being taken to St Vincent's Hospital spread. The auditing committee reported it could not deliver before today and the session adjourned after 5 pm. Brig Gen Jacob H Smith of Portsmouth Ohio spoke a brief welcome and gratitude, followed by Commander Rich mond P Hobson who expressed happiness at addressing the gathering.

Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army Hobson Smock Indiana United States McKinley Spain Chaplain Watts Senate Statehouse Roosevelt St. Vincent's Hospital W. C. Liller Jacob H. Smith United States Army Portsmouth

Firemen save mother and child from Polk Flats blaze

A late yesterday fire at Polk flats Sixteenth street and College avenue trapped Mrs Maud Johnson and her fifteen month old in a third story window. Firemen built a tarpaulin life net from a mattress and baskets to catch the baby dropped thirty feet below. Mrs Johnson leaped to ground after the child was saved suffering only bruises. The blaze caused $50 in loss to the building and the all colored crew were hailed for heroism.

Polk Sixteenth Street College Avenue J. T. Polk Sanitary Milk Company Elden Tilson John Griffith Ernest Johnson Griffith Sixteenth and Ash Streets Polk Building Tom Howard Maud Johnson Howard Charles D. Githens Albert A. Womack Charles Peggs William Pohl Sylvester Elzey Johnson

Secretary Root Tours Arsenal Grounds and School Prospects

Secretary of War Elihu Root arrived Monday morning and inspected government property at the arsenal grounds alone. He then quietly reviewed technical school prospects before visiting the President at the Columbia Club. He was noncommittal about results and departed for Peoria last night.

Elihu Root Mr. Root Arsenal J. Root

Progress on Institute Fund Subscriptions Reaches 1000

The ten member committee overseeing the technical institute fund reports strong growth from a Monday start. Pledges top the $1,000 mark with a notable $500 gift from Brown and Albert Sahm via W. Hayward, who recently moved from Pana to Indianapolis. The Retail Grocers' Association agrees to solicit grocers to circulate subscription lists and ministers are urged to urge congregations to contribute. Women are also asked to assist in growing subscriptions.

Committee of Ten Technical Institute Brown Albert Sahm W. Hayward Hayward Indianapolis Pana Retail Grocers’ Association

Suspect Arrested After Train Pickpocket Alert

Railroad detectives informed Police that two pickpockets had robbed passengers on trains and fled into the city. Detectives Asch and Manning pursued a young man matching the description, who resisted and bit Asch en route to the station. He identified as Robert English and was charged with loitering. State Board of Agriculture secretary Downing cites state fair receipts near 763,000 with gate receipts also noted.

Asch Manning Fletcher Robert English Downing State Board of Agriculture

Mew pianos at 16 and up at Wulchner's

A local advertisement lists pianos for sale at Wulchner's with prices starting around $16 and higher. The spot emphasizes affordable options for buyers seeking budget models and newer entries in the store's piano lineup.

Wulchner’s

City reports show profit to pay debt on land purchase

Receipts from exhibits villages and miscellaneous sources totaled about 30000 with expenditures between 47000 and 50000. The profit capped at 5000 will go toward the debt for 134 acres bought last year. Everett Bushing, a gravel wagon driver, was injured when a North Indianapolis line street car struck his wagon at Senate and Indiana avenues yesterday. He suffered a broken nose and cuts to head and neck and was taken home to 1801 South Olive Street.

Vilages Everett Bushing Senate and Indiana Avenues Bushing Indianapolis South Olive Street City

Dunlaps Hats Air Route to Washington from Indianapolis

Direct Route to Washington Indiana Special G A R and W R C train leaves Indianapolis Sunday Oct 5 at 3 06 pm arrives Washington noon next day. Round trip from Indianapolis 13 30 sleeper 4 double berth low rates from all stations stopovers both ways early noon arrival to secure quarters Field Headquarters Pennsylvania Lines Washington for G A R and friends information from W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis

Indiana Indianapolis Washington Passenmere Sons of Veterans Ladies’ Aid Societies Pennsylvania Lines Fifteenth and G Streets Grand Army W. W. Richardson Washington i Big Four East Washington Street Union Station M. Bronson A. G

C and O Announces Short Train Fares and War Map Folder

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway offers cheap round trip tickets to Washington for October 3 to 6 with return by midnight October 14 and possible extension to November 3 1902. The Railroad promotes an aluminated war map folder detailing 353 Civil War battles and skirmishes along Virginia and the Maryland border, available via listed officials in Kentucky and Ohio.

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

Special Low Rates On Boston and Return Tickets

On sale Oct 7 to 11 with extension till Nov. 3 Boston and return 19 to 21 dollars 22 to 24 dollars New York and return 23 25 dollars Washington DC and return 13 30 dollars Chicago and return 6 dollars Oct 6 and 7 Extension details available at Big Four office No 1 Washington street and Union Station H M Bronson A G P A

Boston New York Onion Washington, D. C Si Us Chicago Big Four Washington Street Union Station H. M. Bronson

Big Four Route Excursions This Sunday Sep 28

Rail specials announce round trips from Indianapolis to Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle Dayton Decatur and more on Sept 28 with limited return dates. Rates include 1.25 to Cincinnati and Dayton 1.25 to Decatur. Pacific Coast fare via Chicago offered monthly. Contact W B Eniskern for details.

Decatur Indianapolis

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