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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1902

Page

3

Granite and Marble Prices From Multiple Suppliers

A fragmented OCR listing shows prices for granite marble and limestone from numerous firms including Webb granite, Davis & Hros Marble Company, Caldwell & Drake, Cramp & Co, and P.M. Hennessy. Entries cite materials such as Georgia marble Maine granite Cleveland-Limestone and Indiana limestone with figures ranging from about 1,100 to 1,682,487 in apparent dollars and cents.

Webb John Gill & Sons Cleveland Waterville Georgia Davis & Hros. Marble Company Ieee Maine John Pierce New York Caldwell & Drake Columbus Ind Milford Cramp & Co Philadelphia Indiana P.M. Hennessy St. Paul

Tragic Belmont College student 15 found dead in pond

Nashville reports Miss Henrietta Ligon, 15, daughter of E H Ligon of Fulton Kentucky, disappeared after a mild reprimand at Belmont College. Heavy rain raised the pond, and a note lay on the bank as rescuers dragged the waters. the body was recovered, officials noting the reprimand was regarded lightly.

Nashville Tenn Belmont College Henretta Ligon College Yard

Flood Damage Reported Across Middle Tennessee

Flood reports from all counties in middle Tennessee estimate property damage over 5000. Twenty five persons looted homes for food as waters rose. In Mississippi Pearl River near Jackson rose forty feet since Thursday and remained high at noon, widening to four to five miles and causing immense harm to farmers and livestock.

Nashville Tenn Middle Tennessee Jackson Miss Inez Pearl River

Weather forecast for Indiana Illinois and Ohio with temperatures

Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair skies in Indiana and Illinois with rising temperatures, and partly cloudy to warmer conditions in Ohio. Indianapolis and vicinity show a maximum around 34 and a minimum near 22 with light winds. Summary of March conditions reports mean temperatures, pressures, and precipitation totals for the region with historical comparisons.

Indiana Washington Illinois Ohio Femal Eed Sobisase Urariurs W. T. Blythe Indianapolis

Movements of Steamers Across European Ports

Shipping notices list arrivals in Cherbourg and Boulogne with vessels including Wilhelm der Grosse from New York to Bremen and Maas-Gam from New York to Rotterdam, plus Minneapo la from New York via Plymouth and Me tion from Boston to Liverpool, with dates in March and April.

Cherbourg Wilhelm der Grosse New York Plymouth Bremen Southwark Antwerp Kronpring Wilhem Boulogne Maas- Gam Rotterdam London Minneapola Liverpool Metion Boston

W Grove Name Demands Boxed Laxative Bromo Quinine Label

The note states that the label on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinine must include the name W. Grove. It references the Danese brand as a celebrated cold and grip remedy. The instruction implies a required branding element for the product packaging.

E. W. Grove

Six Die In Fire At Prosser Hollow Near Louisville

A deadly blaze in Prosser Hollow near Louisville killed six members of the Mitchell family, including Philip Mitchell aged 53 and five children aged 14, 12, 11, 8, and 6. Mrs Mitchell and one daughter Sophia escaped with severe burns as neighbors watched the house burn. The father died trying to save his family. the mother survived with serious injuries as the home was consumed.

Johnstown Prosser Hollow Philip P. Mitchell Jacob P. Mitchell Mary Martha Mitchell Charles Edward Mitchell Jesse M. Mitchell Alice Frances Mitchell Mitchell

Fire devastates Penslee Gaulbert Warehouses in Louisville

A major blaze at Penslee Gaulbert Paint and Varnish Co. warehouses on Fifteenth Street and Portland Avenue in Louisville destroyed the buildings and contents, with about 20 000 dollars in losses. Six rail cars of paints burned. one teen worker severely burned. Cause unknown likely spontaneous combustion.

Louisville Lrge Penslee-Gaulbert Paint and Varnish Company Fifteenth Street Portland Avenue Rosa Murray Larky Nicolas Fie

Fire Loss of Nine Million Yen Reported in Fukui

Yokohama April 1 The fire at Fukui near the northwest coast of Honshin Island destroyed 4 09 houses causing an estimated loss of 9 000 000 yen.

Yokohama Fukui Honshin

Tragic Union Pacific Crossing Crash Near Rossville

Three people were killed and another possibly fatally injured when a Union Pacific passenger train struck a car two miles west of Rossville Kansas. Victims include Fred Smith Edward Smith and Miss Minnie Maitney. Mrs. Fred Smith survived but was unconscious. Minnie Maitney was to wed Edward Smith next Sunday. The injured couple had attended a Woord men dance in St. Marys earlier.

ST. Marys Kan Rossville Union Pacific Fred Smith Edward Smith Minnie Mainey

Two officers released on habeas corpus in Fort Leavenworth

Michael J. Spellman and Delbert R. Jones were freed from Fort Leavenworth prison on habeas corpus after appeal notices. The former captain and lieutenant in the Forty sixth Volunteers argued the court martial verdict was legal since it included regular and volunteer officers. They had been held for con mission with commissary frauds in the Philippines.

Leavenworth Kan Michael J. Spejlman Delbert R. Jones Philippines Federal Fort Ceeso Hook Preir Spellman Jones Manila

Democratic Club Eyes An At Home Event On April Fourteen

The governors of the Democratic Club met tonight and decided to host an at home event on April 14 inviting prominent Democrats. Named to be invited are ex president Grover Cleveland William J Bryan Wilbur C Whitney David B Hill John G Cartisie Daniel S Lamont and Senator Arthur P Gor. NEW YORK April The beard of tigi.

Ernors Democratic Club Grover Cleveland William J. Bryan Wilbur C. Whitney David B. Hill John G. Cartisie Daniel 5. Lamont Arthur P. Gor New York Tigi

Mrs Dennis to be moved to insane hospital

Washington April 1 steps were taken to have Ida Gilbert Dennis the dressmaker who was assaulted four months ago removed to the government hospital for the insane or a private institution. Attending physicians say her mind will not be restored and her ravings interfere with treatment of other patients. No suspect has been found for the crime.

Washington Ida Gilbert Dennis Government

Y M C A Defeats German House In Low Scoring Contest

Indianapolis Y M C A toppled German House 27 to 14 as German players fouled at key moments to limit the champions’ advantage. Pritchard Harden McGaughey and Hester scored for Y M C A while Maes Jensen answered for German House.

Indianapolis German House Yale Pritchard Harden McGaughey Hester Mass Jansen Missed Bates Maes Jensen Emmerich Rominger Rauh Bauman T. Cookson Henkin Burnett Anderson Reees Romin Bauma Dyer Haas Dorste J. Cookson

Madison mayor race leads GOP wins in regional sweep

The Chicago election results show Republicans prevailing in most large cities with Madison drawing the main focus as Democrat Mayor Storm Bull loses to Republican John W. Grove by about 60 votes. Other wins include Beloit Eau Claire Black River Falls Fox Lake and Fond du Lac while Democrats take Manitowoc Marquette Neenah Menasha Neenah and Ripon. Citizens tickets also gain traction in several locales.

Madison Storm Bull John W. Grove Beloit Eau Claire Black River Falls Fox Lac Fon du Lac Manitowoc Marinette Neenah Menasha Naupeca Ripon

Minnesota third class cities vote. local issues prevail

Municipal elections held today across Minnesota third class cities produced little political realignment. In St Peter Mayor Mueller won by one vote over Andrew Carlson. Democrats carried Faribault and Wabasha mayors and aldermen, while Anoka Albert Lea and New Ulm elected Republican tickets. Fergus Falls saw a citizens ticket victory. license carried but bond issue for electric lighting failed.

ST. Paul Minn St. Peter Mueller Andrew Carlson Faribault Wabasha Anoka Albert Lea New Ulm Fergus Falls Citizens

Missouri City Elections Light, Democrats Gain Ground

St Louis April 1 Democrats scored solid gains in Missouri third class cities with strong showings in Springfield and other urban centers. Notable victories came in Joplin Jefferson City Lebanon Macon and Appleton City while smaller towns saw fewer gains. Joplin featured the fiercest contest with Democrats winning nine of eleven council seats. Republicans lost control in Jefferson City and Lebanon.

ST. Louis Missouri Springfield Joplin Jefferson City Independence Lebanon Macon Appleton City

Arkansas Senate race results with Clark leading Jones

With ten counties still to report, official and unofficial returns show James P. Clark with 60 votes and James K. Jones with 67 on the joint ballot for the United States Senate. Figures deemed reliable and conclusive.

Little Rock Ark United States James P. Clark James K. Jones

Springfield election results announced for local offices

Springfield reports on April 1 with party results for local offices. The Demo ticket wins assessor, supervisor at large, one local supervisor, justice of the peace and four aldermen, while Republicans secure collector, five supervisors, the constable and three aldermen.

Springfield Wasessor

Drys Win at Topeka in City Ward Vote

Republicans won in all Topeka wards in today's election. The result is understood as a victory for the temperance supporters.

Topeka Kan

Peoria Township Election Sees Republican Victory

In Peoria, the township election concluded with a Republican win as candidates secured the majority, shaping local governance and future policy directions.

Democratic Perry Leads In Supervisor Race In Texas

Day reports note Cyrus L Perry elected as supervisor on the Democratic ticket while a Republican gains a mayoral post in Tacoma. Texas municipal elections show Democratic tickets with little opposition. Oregon Republicans prepare for a state convention with a tight governor nomination race among Gear Furniss Johns Fulton and others. 343 delegates, 172 needed for choice.

O Brien Dominates McKeever In Six Round Bout

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien outboxed Charlie McKeever in six rounds at the Industrial Athletic Club. O'Brien pressed the pace after a McKeever favorable first round, attacking the short ribs with a strong left jab and earning a clear win as McKeever tired.

Philadelphia Jack” O'Brien Charlie McKeever Industrial Athletic Club O'Brien McKeever MccKeever Charlie

Largest Wing Shooters Enter Grand American Handicaps In KC

Ninety-two high guns and four hundred nineteen entries filled the Nitro-Powder handicap as the Grand American five bird tournament opened. The field featured shooters from Ottawa to Oklahoma and entries included Annie Oakley Wenonah Lillian Smith and Mrs S. S. Johnson. The committee kept prize distribution rules unchanged despite petitions.

Kansas City W. R. Crosby O'Fallon W. D. Bates Bridgetown Ontario Bates J. A. R. Hiliott E. D. Fulford Fred Gilbert Rollo Heikes C. W. Budd T. A. Marshall Gilbert Marshall Annie Oakley Nutley N. J Lillian Smith Wenonah California Johnson Minneapolis Miss Oakley J. D. Gray Pine Grove Q. Lecompte Pleasureville H. B. Hill Aurora Ind J. H. Mackie Chabbats I. B. Post Spencerville E. C. Hinshaw Okobel B. F. Downs Springfield Ee. Kessler Des Motta E. Voris Crawfordsville T. E Hubby Waco Tex J. 8 Boa Alton Tic J. le White Chicago Charles Caleb Flint Springfeld Ill H. E. Boltenstein Galesburg R. L. Burns Paris Harry L. King King’s Mille A. J. Lawton Colorado Springs Col W. F. Foga Omaha J. L. D. Morrison C. B. Adams Rockwell Ed O'Brien Florence Kan L. Foley Nichols C. B. Sexton Hardy C. M. Powers Decatur Lal G. Stephenson Waterville J. W. McKelvey Hedrick C. H. Calhoun Weir City E. A. Leach Sioux City P. C. Ward Hickman McGill Arnold Sim Glover New York City E. D. Hickman Springville Ala Charles Spencer St. Louis Dick Dwyer J. E. Vaughan Bakersfield Cal O. Roettger Ollie H. Money Oakland Leroy Campella Mass Battle Ax Eas Herman Neb T. Nichols Watertown Kia

Death by own action of Fire Chief Speidel in Middletown

In Middletown Colorado on April 1 Fire Chief George Speidel of the local department shot himself in the temple and chest, ending nine years as chief. No further details given.

Middletown, CO George Speidel Fire Department

To Cure Grip in Two Days Laxative Bromo Quinine

E W Groves signs each box as the remedy claims to cure grip in two days. Advert appears to promote a patent medicine with a health claim and product branding.

Peace conference opens as NL magnates seek harmony

New York April 1 National League magnates met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in a so called peace conference chaired by N E B Young to end past differences and restore harmony. A J Reach warned concessions on both sides. Spalding absent but court action discussed with Spalding’s injunction case appealed after Justice Truax overruled his demurrer.

New York Fifth-avenue A. J. Reach Philadelphia National League N. E B. Young A. H. Soden W. B. Billings Boston John I. Rogers F. A. Abell Charles Ebbetts Ned Hanlon Brooklyn Andrew Freedman League Young Himself Robison St. Louis Ebbetts Truax Mr. Spalding Spalding

Indianapolis Players Arrive Early for Spring Training

Hoosier club pitchers Frank Killen Tom Williams and Harry Teal joined early arrivals at the Occidental Hotel swapping stories of past days. Dope predicts Indianapolis will win the pennant though other clubs look strong. They aim to start work soon and expect to trim the Red Birds at Washington Park Saturday.

Indianapolis Frank Killen Tom Williams Harry Teal Occidental Red Birds Washington Park

Purdue selects varsity nine for debut game

Special from Lafayette Ind April 1 Purdue coach Friel announces the varsity lineup Cook catcher Fox Ide pitchers Leslie first base McKee second base Ruby third Cohen shortstop Hardy left field Connell center Gatze right with Collins Ritter as substitutes Bwyer dropped for indifference Ruby hospitalized with abscess eye but improving likely out for Saturday game vs Culver Academy Cook to pitch. Georgetown and Yale played a tight game with Georgetown winning 9 to 2 aided by Yale errors. Batteries Cox Drill Garvin Winslow.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Friel Purdue Cook Fox Ide Leslie McKee Ruby Cohen Hardy Connell Gatze Collins Ritter Bwyer Culver Academy

Princeton Wins Nine to Eight in Charlottesville

In Charlottesville on April 1, Princeton defeated Virginia 9 to 8 in a baseball game. The contest featured a late run surge by Princeton to clinch the road victory.

Princeton Charlottesville University of Virginia

De Pauw Athletics Eyes State Meets and Abroad

De Pauw College in Greencastle plans a fifteen man track team to face top state rivals. A May 3 dual with Indiana University at Bloomington and meets with Wabash and Earlham shape the schedule. A local field day will select the squad, with prospects for several first places at Terre Haute for the State Intercollegiate meet. Noted runners include Lightbody, Devers, Swineheart, Wood, and Hawthorne among others, with events from sprints to field events.portions of the roster indicate strong depth across milers hurdlers pole vault and throwing events.

Pation Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind de Pauw Chez Indiana University Bloomington Wabash and Earlham Owever Terre Haute Lightbody Vers Disson Beecham Tennant Hawthorne Badger O'Hair Devers Sisson Reep Chenoweth Swineheart Wise Conley McCoy le Roy Long Walter Wood Wood Nafteger Simms Wiley Greene Willams Robbins Pearson Dobie Ewen Ford Ray Hawthorne Somerville

Two Governors Meet in Havana Visit by Jamaica Governor

Havana April 11 Sir Augustus Hemming Governor of Jamaica and Lady Hemming arrive aboard the American government yacht Kanawha to be guests of Governor General Wood. They come to reciprocate Wood’s Jamaica visit last November.

Havana Sir Augustus Hemming Jamaica Lady Hemming Wood

Wells College Eastern Association reunion at Sherry's

New York April 1 The annual reunion of the Eastern Association of Wells College was held at Sherry's today with Irv Bacheller as guest of honor and speaker of the day and Mrs Grover in attendance.

New York Eastern Association of Wells College Sherry's Irv. Bacheller Grover

Chinese rebellion rumors loom in Kwang-Si led by ex Prince Tuan

Land, formerly president of the association, attended a briefing from Victoria B C April 1. Reports say a Mohammedan uprising in Kwang-Su led by ex Prince Tuan is deemed imminent though movements under Tung Fun Siang may not prove formidable. Central government in Peking is alarmed by news from Canton and Kueilin as 4,000 disbanded soldiers join Kwang-Si insurgents. The force now reaches about 60,000 with food supplies, and Yuan plans to field an army of 100,000 in Chi-Li, with 3,500 already in Shan-Tung and more marching. Belgian mission reportedly outraged by Boxers. Ma ordered to punish. Twenty foreign troops reportedly killed by Chinese braves.

North China Daily News Peking Canton Kueilin Kwang Fong Tae Tsai Kwang-Si Yuan Chi- Li Shan-Tung Chi-Li Pao- Ting-Fu Jehol Asapi

Abe Frank Wins Derby Contender Race at Montgomery Park

Ten derby candidates race six furlongs at Montgomery Park Memphis April 1. George Bennett's Abe Frank wins in hand as the derby favorite, with Coburn guiding the colt to a decisive victory. Clorita, Gold Bell, The Lady, Daryl, and Curd Gillock also win their events in a strong racing day report.

Memphis Tenn George Bennett Abe Frank Montgomery Park Charles W. Meyer Red Hook Coburn Bennett Clorita Schorr Gold Bell Gold Creat Advocate Felix Bard Daryl Henr Gibbs Winni Chorus Boy Eva Rice Curd Gillock Monos Clarita

Sir Tom Tiddler Wins At Oakland In Muddy Derby

San Francisco April 1 horses ran over a muddy track. surprise winner Sir Tom Tiddler a 30 to 1 shot in the third event. Axminster the favorite shut off. Flick foul claim denied. Ransch rode three winners. stewards probe owner Charles Roots claim about Lee Jackson and MarcGyre. Also notes Cumberland Derby declinations and Benning races results with Pigeon Post and others.

San Francisco Oakland Tom Tiddler Axminster Flick Holtman Black Dick Larry Ransch Charles Roots Lee Jackson MarcGyre Dr. Bernays Ric Shannon School For Scandal Honiton la Witt Sister Jeanie Elmida

Kentucky horse trainers clash at track over Imp Hermence filly

Lexington report says Joe Chinn and John B Todd fought at the Kentucky Association track with Todd striking Chinn and Chinn firing a revolver. A bullet hit a yearling colt owned by R A Downing, crippling it. Downing plans damages and suits against Chinn.

Lexington Joe Chinn John B. Todd Kentucky Association Todd Chinn Imp. Hermence Overton H. Chenault Bullet Russell. Com Imp. Rossiter R. A. Downing Hfe Downing

Chinese steam launch disaster near Hanoi claims many lives

Victoria B C April 1 tanks exchanges report a deadly crash on the river near Hanoi. The Chinese launch Kwang Fat departed Nam Dinh for Hanoi with Madame Arihae wife of an inspector aboard and an infant. The vessel appears overloaded with passengers and merchandise amid chaotic conditions.

Victoria B. C Hanoi Kwang Fat Nam-Dinh Madame Arihae

Tragic Maritime Disaster and Chinese Piracy Reports

A Ningh-Suit vessel began filling with water and sank, killing over 20 passengers including Madame Arihae, her baby, and several Chinese women and children despite rescues by junk crews. Government launches captured twenty-six pirates near Cousan, executing some by beheading or ear clipping. A bamboo theater in Kun-Iu Pun-U district was set ablaze during a March 6 performance, causing four hundred deaths. A March 1 Hong Kong fee loss of zero dollars affected the business district.

Madame Arihae Cousan Kun-Iu Pun-U China Hong Kong

Accidental Windmill Power Claim Prompts Debate

An Ipswich man Albert Demath describes a discovery that a simple windmill in a stream at five miles per hour can generate unlimited power for city needs and industry. He cites a submerged windmill turning a pump and a dynamo producing farm lighting, suggesting multiple wheels in a stream could yield substantial horsepower without turbines.

Washington Post Albert Demath Ipswich Mass Massachusettes Niagara

Young Parisian Buyer Scratches Flats With Penknife

In a Paris publisher shop a young woman buying a new composition quips that she can modify the key by scratching out extra flats with a penknife if there are more than two. Hector Berlioz detested youthful musical amateurs and shared this anecdote.

Philadelphia Times Hector Berlioz

Free Lutheran Conference Opens in Philadelphia

Free Lutheran Conference opens in Philadelphia with delegates from the General Council and United Synod of the South meeting for three days. The opening sermon was delivered by M. W. Hamm D D of Washington D C and draws clergy and lay representatives to the event.

Philadelphia Free Lutheran Conference Oge Eeesentatives General Erat. Theeral Council United Synod of the South M. W. Hamm D. D Aslington D. c

Northern Pacific Main Line Back In Operation

ST PAUL Minn April 1 The Northern Pacific main line across North Dakota is again in operation today and through traffic has been resumed.

ST. Paul Minn Northern Pacific North Dakota

Food and neuralgia cure touted for health via diet

An old claim promotes Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food as a cure for neuralgia and other diseases by rebuilding cellular tissue. A Delaware man cites his wife’s relief after using Grape-Nuts, saying she recovered from severe neuralgia and pain.

Delaware Thomas Craven Sean Oni Nua

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