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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
7
Over 6,000 idle men end work as the Brazilian miners reject the operators final offer and adjourn sine die. The dispute centers on removing refuse from entries. the matter goes to the national board. Also notes promotions in Indiana and barber union organizer appointment in Fort Wayne.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal in Iblesville reports that after an eight day trial the jury convicted Samuel and Harry Grima of Sheridan on disbarment charges. Judge Neal will consider a rehearing motion before entering judgment. The case involved alleged conspiracy to defraud, misrepresentations to the court, and other improper conduct. In Indianapolis, Judge Theo P. Davis and R K. Kane prosecuted with W. A. Ketcham and Shirts & Fertig aiding the Griffins, longtime members of the bar. In Muncie, Charles Pittser’s murder trial, postponed to April 9, opens after delays tied to a New Castle suit likely to extend into mid next week.
Charles Clifford son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Clifford of Grand Fork Ta died at 3 oclock after a diphtheria illness in Marion. Rush Medical president Dr Ingalls was summoned and traveled by special train at high speed to reach the boy, but all efforts to save him failed.
New Castle Indiana rallies to lure the Krell-French piano factory after Springfield fire. Public meetings run nightly under the Industrial Company and Commercial Club as committees sell lots, about 325000 already purchased. A monster courthouse gathering featured John L Griffiths and Charles L Dengler. Local citizens have funded a bridge company, shovel factory, and grain mill plant, with more plants discussed.
Elkhart Indiana April 4 Clyde White a young barber arrested Thursday night after beating Mrs Cora Dygert and held pending investigation of counterfeiting. Dygert surrendered a crude nickel mold and said she kept it in her pocket for weeks asking police to pursue the matter further.
In Shelbyville Indiana elements around Byron White and associates face arrest on social evil warrants as federal authorities are alerted. Report notes White counters as nickel tricks found in change and counterfeit currency links with Detroit transfers. Separate notices cover Ancient Order of United Workmen events in Shelbyville and Lebanon Knights of Pythias festivities with delegates and public receptions.
In Bloomington on April 4, Robert Houston and George Taylor pleaded guilty to selling forged notes. Judge Martin sentenced Taylor to two to fourteen years in state prison. Houston yelled, appeared distraught, and was jailed by order of the judge. Houston, a known northern county figure, was said to be delusional or insane.
LOGANSPORT Ind April 4 Common Council grants George F Mc Culloch Union Traction a franchise for an interurban line over streets once given to Lau Stone man syndicate. Line to be completed by next November with construction starting Saturday. In Marion Ind April 4 two oil firms Estep Gas and Shenango lease ground south of town to drill two wells each day and night. First well below Trenton rock will tap oil as rivals rush to pipe into the pool.
April 4 reports from Terre Haute show 121 births in the county for March with one township awaiting data. County Health Officer Talbott notes marriages filed lag behind last year and warns ministers to timely report or face prosecutions. Also, at Muncie the sixth district Churches of Christ convention adjourned after addresses by regional pastors. A Nottingham township remonstrance seeks to deny a saloon license for Wesley Oliver, with women’s signatures validating the petition.
Mrs Florence Mellreith of Honey Creek township seeks divorce from Henry Mellraith alleging repeated assaults including choking horsewhipping and beating with a board over less than a year She requests 3000 alimony. In Warsaw Ernest R Hall is jailed on suspicion of aiding a bank safeblow at Kinsey Bros Claypool bank with two other masked men. a Claypool town watchman identified two suspects.
Winchester Ind April 4 The American Window Glass Company says its glass house No 2 here closed today after drawing gas from six wells in the field. The firm plans further drilling this summer but scarce supply forced the shutdown.
Apr 4 reports from Indiana towns record multiple deaths from illness and accidents. Mrs Mary McDonald dies after a gunshot wound in Clinton, others killed include E. W. Matthews in a railway accident near Evansville Terre Haute line, and Henry Clay Hodge in San Diego. Local developments include interurban line work centering Centerville, Matthews News consolidation, Elwood Dramatic Club formation, Greenwood power house and electric line expansion to Shelbyville, and Flora Dunkard fund drive for a brick church.
C E Coxe formerly of St Louis and Joplin killed himself in his Vendome Hotel room in Knoxville at 3 AM after heavy drinking. He had been in town two years promoting zinc properties. Springfield mentions Coxe long promoted real estate and mining, married a ward of Jerome Dickerson, later involved in a murder in Virginia, convicted of first degree murder, commuted to eighteen years, pardoned after four years.
John P. Carson of Kansas City aged eighteen hanged himself in a barn near his mother's home at 2112 Woodland avenue. A note found with him said he took his life due to inability to obtain work. Carson's mother is widowed and he has two sisters employed as clerks in the Treasury Department in Washington.
Paris reports the artist F H Kaemmerer hanged himself in his studio. He was a Salon exhibitor and Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. Official notes attribute the death to private troubles.
In Louisville on April 4, Chairman Parker of the Allied People's Party named J. H. Cook and Dr. Joseph J. Chambers from Missouri to the national executive committee. J. H. Burrus of Kansas City and S. A. Wright of Springfield were chosen for Missouri’s central committee. Dr. Chambers, from St. Louis, said the movement has built the first political home for organized labor.
Frederick C. Pratt, ten years confidential bookkeeper for J. M. Davis, was arrested on embezzlement charges after surrendering at the police station. Reported shortages range from 11 to 13 dollars, with firm representatives stating it may not exceed two percent of the amount. Pratt allegedly claimed he altered the books to protect a deceased former employee.
Hamilton April 4. The first trip of canal boats on the Miami and Erie canal drawn by an electric motor was made today in front of a crowd. Six boats laden with material for the line to Cincinnati were drawn to Port Union five miles away. Daily transport will start as track laying extends toward Cincinnati. Traffic to Cincinnati is expected to open early in June.
A telegram from President Denny of Washington and Lee University reports the William L. Wilson memorial fund of $10.00 was completed to establish the Wilson memorial chair of economics at the university. Former President Grover Cleveland serves as fund committee chairman.
The Southern Indiana Teachers Association opened in Bloomington with about 1500 attendees the largest turnout in its history. Dr N Schaffer spoke on thinking in things and symbols while Prof R F Taylor introduced a notable discussion by the Jeffersonville colored schools principal making their first floor appearance without discrimination. Indiana University graduates formed a large reunion as exhibits filled the university and a colored teachers reception was held at Odd Fellows Hall.
Franklin College Indiana April 4 elects new sports officials as 20 to 30 candidates practice daily for baseball. Captain Branigan may pitch, Everingham orders new uniforms, athletic carnival April 10 funds team, Debating Club appoints officers, Kalamazoo Franklin debate set for April 17 with entries including Branigan House Murphy and others. Phi Delta Theta alumni banquet honors new students as Pi Beta Phi sorority pledges and honors Mary Handley.
Superintendent W A Hester of Evansville will lecture on school administration at Indiana University Bloomington starting April 4. A DePauw alumnus, he taught at Owensboro High School for nine years and led Evansville ward schools before eight years as city superintendent. He serves ex officio on the State Board of Education. He will work with Professor E B Bryan for the term.
TERRE HAUTE Ind April 4 The spring term of the Indiana State Normal School began with a large attendance with over 30 new students and expectations of 1200 to 1500 total enrollment. Rural teachers attend the Southern Indiana Teachers Association in Bloomington and will join next week. Seven first term sections and one preparatory section are planned. Elbert Hubbard lecture canceled. Richard McClosky named replacement for A J Kemp as hostsage instructor in physics and chemistry. Purdue rapidly nears completion of its new three story agriculture building with modern labs and equipment.
April 4 reports from Terre Haute Indiana show ex postmaster Frank Benjamin leading a six candidate Republican field for mayor with Alex Crawford close behind and Charles Balch one vote back. Democrats renominated Mayor Jevy, while Shelbyville reports a GOP city primary naming Burton F. Swain for mayor and council nominees across wards. Alexandria notes enthusiasm as John S. Shannon led a Republican ticket with Calvin Cree and others for marshal treasurer clerk and council seats.
In Muncie Indiana on April 4 the Democratic mass convention nominated Harry R. Wysor for mayor and named councilmen while leaving clerk and treasurer open. Rival laboring men backed Frank Jerry George Derrick and Henry Cawley, with tensions and near clashes at the courthouse. The old guard led by Adolph Silverburg enforced rules as resolutions backed municipal water works and opposed gas firms, listing council nominees across wards with two blanks.
Hartford City in Indiana reports rising interest in the April 17 Republican primary with four mayoral candidates, two for marshal, and about sixteen for council seats. Mayoral bids include S R Borden, E D Moffett, John Sharnberger, and M B Storey. Delegates vote set for April 1 as Steele and anti-Steele factions clash to shape the Eleventh district race with Cary E. Cowell Fred Landis and Dr Good already on the ground and Major Steele arriving soon.
Judge John A Blair rules Dr Joseph Muir may continue contest over the will of Mrs Mc Pherson widow of former U S senator John R Mc Pherson in Hudson County Orphans Court New Jersey Mrs Mc Pherson died in March 1M leaving an estate to be settled via ongoing legal challenge by her husband and family interests
Estimated value ranges from 3780.4 to 1 600,000. The will places the estate under the management of Aaron Baldwin of Hoboken, longtime manager of McPherson Co. stock yards in Jersey City. If Baldwin outlives Mrs. Muir he earns life income. After their deaths, $50 to Christi Hospital Jersey City, 310,000 to Emergency Hospital Washington, and the remainder to Yale University.
Destruction along the Atlantic City beach front between Illinois and New York avenues after yesterday’s fire leaves only the Windsor Hotel’s unburned portion and the Rio Grande’s charred frame. Police and guards sustain order as the city begins rebuilding and crews repair the board walk using salvaged materials. Most victims lack insurance or face higher losses from personal property and stock.
Pittsburg on Penn avenue saw a second fire in a year at Barker Williams & Co furniture installments. The blaze started on the ninth floor from an unknown cause and water damage ruined stock on eight floors. Building loss $%.00. Barker Williams loss $4,000 insured. Household Credit Company next door $25,000 insured. Other adjoining tenants $2,000.
The seventy second annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints convened in the Tabernacle with President Joseph F. Smith delivering the annual address. He praised members for increased membership and prosperity, calling it the largest and most productive year in church history.
Lakewood reports circulated that John D. Rockefeller Sr is ill. A family member at Mrs Strong's home, where he is staying, said he is in his usual health and that serious illness rumors are untrue.
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