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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
5
In Calaveras-Tew, a collision between the Owl and the Storklon trains near Fresno leaves sixteen dead and many injured. Passengers crushed amid debris as fire spared most victims. Rescue crews rushed to spur relief with local doctors and hotel as temporary hospital.
At the Southern Pacific hospital in sight two more victims of the Byron wreck died. Richard Post of Fowler California, a medical student, and Mary Jim, whose death was reported amid the chaos.
A large seminary for young ladies at Ingleside in New Milford Connecticut was partly destroyed by fire of unknown origin. The loss is estimated around 340000. Servants were inside. students and staff were away for Christmas holidays. Virginia Carnahan, a student at Ingleside, arrived home and described the scene but did not confirm losses of her belongings.
Charles Griffin former secretary of state died early this morning at his home after paralysis struck last week. A Northwestern state figure he served first elected in 1885 and re-elected in 1889. He was a delegate to the national Republican convention that year and led as a Sons of Veterans commander.
In Evansville Indiana Bee News reports Henenway states he is not running for governor of Indiana. He says he has just been reelected to Congress and that he will continue serving in that capacity.
In a measured statement he expresses continued duty in the House of Representatives and gratitude for district support. He notes his heavy congressional workload leaves little time for gubernatorial ambitions yet hints circumstances could shift in two years.
In this dispatch from Night Gable News, the dismissal of the case against Imile Rydzew is noted amid labored coverage of Mrs. Choate arriving with Ambassador Choate in England. They meet at the British embassy and will stay with Sir NLR O'Connor as guests of the American legation. The report also notes a Russian plan to feed hoards in famine areas amid crop failures.
Terre Haute Ind Dec 2 In a corrupt craps game a man attacked Walter Grosamac during a gambling room brawl last night Kennan J Newlin assaulted him crushing his head with a cudgel Grosman died at St Anthonys hospital at 8 o clock police seized the suspect Leen was apprehended
Chicago leaders reflect on Theodore Roosevelt’s vision of peace and strength in a world torn by conflict. Mayor Golden Rule Jones of Poland and Rev. Francia J. Tarry, among others, urge nonviolence while debating the role of force in preserving national commerce and stability.
Dr E M Mills reports the Methodist fund approaching 20 million dollars with late December totals surpassing 18.3 million and educational gifts topping 7.83 million. The drive supports 86 Methodist universities and hospitals, aims to clear church debts, and marks a shift toward permanent endowments and new hospitals in Mason City and Mattoon.
Dec 21 report of a large local meeting in Cincinnati led by Bishop David F. H. Mons from Cuing. The district lacking funds secured subscriptions after a service labeled the “offer big service” and the Doxology was sung many times as Bishop Moore spoke, finally raising nearly the full amount.
An official report cites a blaze on a westbound Christmas mail car from New York to Chicago and beyond. Only twenty to thirty of seven hundred eighty pouches were saved as crews from New York arrived on fast mail No 3. The car burned near a relay point with no storage car attached and no clerks aboard.
Sullivan dec 21 one of the biggest mine deals ever consummat context notes a major coal land transaction involving prominent interests and a significant acquisition shaping the local industry
In a historic move 27000 acres of flue mining area one mile northeast of the city are transferred to the Un jamigactrrers Minny cant Fuel vom tah coalition. Experts completed a drilling and tests validating the claim. Backers of the large Enberpulse project report success and readiness to proceed despite unsettled details.
A group of youths aged eighteen to twenty caused a riot on a Hanna street car near John Street, smoking and using profane language after a conductor asked them to stop. Passengers and conductors fought them off as the car stopped at Calhoun, bruises and property damage reported, three suspects arrested on disturbance charges.
New York news reports mourning rites for Mrs Ulysses S Grant at Higerside Drive where about 20 invited guests attended. Governor Odell, Mayor Low, and Secretary of War Elihu Root were noted among attendees. Generals Grant Wilson and Frederick D Grant chaired the service conducted by Bishop Andrews. Burial rites followed in Methodist Episcopal and Protestant Episcopal churches with music and prayers reflecting Mrs Grant’s preferences.
In Goshen Indiana December meeting of the Closhen district of the North Jamaica conference at the Methodist church the presiding elder Ree AL Kemp announced to Bishop Walden in Cincinnati that FT Simpson Elk Hart is appointed to clear up the work of the current conference year. The fate of Kemp's successor will be settled at the next conferences to be held at Sphteavile in April unless a permanent arrangement is decided earlier.
Messe Runser was charged after a hunting mishap west of the city when a shotgun blast struck him in the shoulder and neck. A companion described sighting a rabbit near Lindenwood. a hunter aimed and missed, the shot hitting Runser as he hunted with others in a woods area beyond Lindenwood. He was brought to the city and treated by Dr. Sronyit. the physician noted possible effects from the incident and the responsible party has not been determined.
A posse of twenty armed men closed in on suspected robbers who had held up Patterson's restaurant and robbed two slates at the White Silver bank yesterday morning. Detectives and local farmers joined the effort as the culprits were surrounded in a barn nearby.
The Logansport, Rochester and Northern Traction Company files exceptions to the towpath appraisers report. Arguments claim real estate is worth far less than $38,015.70 and rolling stock and improvements are valued too high at $75,800, seeking setting aside the appraisal and new appraisers.
It was announced that cars would run in Muncie next month via Munese over Union Traction lines. If an agreement fails, service could be postponed or halted due to bridge material shortages over White River. A spur to Whitely Ling will connect to the new electric line until construction completes. The agreement pays Union Traction 25 cents per passenger entering the city.
Senator Hanna held a dinner at his Cleveland home in honor of Maj Gen Corbin Maj Gen Chaffee and Maj Gen Young and Mr John G Milburn. Cleveland citizens attended as the three generals prepared for travel to Washington with Gen Young departing tonight and Corbin and Chaffee leaving for Washington tomorrow
Caracas reports Venezuela accepts President Roosevelt as arbiter in the Venezuela dispute. The British and German diplomatic circles note Washington could mother an eventual peace move. If Roosevelt acts as arbiter, guarantees may vanish and the United States would face a choice between upholding the Monroe Doctrine or assuming regional suzerainty.
Rome dispatch reports King Victor Ermenuél and Foreign Minister Pridetti at a semiweekly conference discussing Venice clan dispute. The alliance considers submitting the Venewelan sit uation to the Hague court with much satisfaction over the pending resolution.
Dec 21 reports that Germany and Great Britain have prepared detailed responses to the proposal for arbitration in the Venezuelan dispute. Both nations concur on key terms and will send their replies to Ambassador Tower in London via wire. The German reply mirrors the British stance with anticipated joint protections and a German reservation outlined through diplomatic channels.
Dec 21 Rome reports Signor Prinetti officially notified. Ambassador Meyer confirms Italy’s participation in the blockade of Venezuela, signaling diplomatic steps in the regional tension.
Col Wollin T Beriggs of Atlanta discussed the Venezuelan embroglio on Wn suiject. United States minister to Venezuela by President Has And Betged Trout 1889 four years after that year is represented by the Venezuelan government in its binding dispute with Grant Trit ain. Gol Soniger said Germany's design is to see how far they can go while the United States may resist. The piece questions whether the United States should assume responsibility for Venezuela's compliance with arbitrating findings.
Washington reports nothing new regarding Venezuela’s diplomatic crisis. Officials say no decisive developments emerged despite Roosevelts hint that The Hague arbitration could be pursued if needed. No changes known in the latest dispatches from the American embassy or Minister Bowen al Caras relations.
Report from New York dated December 2 outlines Marconi's successful wireless message across the Atlantic. The transmission, tested with Italian and Canadian links, includes messages from the governor general of Canada to King Billward VII and is carried by the Associated Press. The London Times also reports on the development via its special correspondent.
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