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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1902

Page

7

Storm at Logansport Crossing Crushed Watchman Dies

During a forty hour gale in Logansport Indiana the Panhandle watch house fell on veteran watchman Frederick Meisner crushing his skull and breaking two ribs. He was taken to hospital and will die as the storm ripped roofs from Isaac Hoffman's hardware store and several houses. Trees were uprooted and wires broken. The storm ceased after its worst fury.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind Panhandle Watchhouse Frederick Meisner Isaac Hoffman

Break of the strike affects Indiana plants and wages

Reports from South Bend Muncie and Peru detail strikes and resumed work at Singer Manufacturing Company plants. About 40 employees returned to work in South Bend with quiet pickets. wage losses cited. In Peru paving workers and Italian laborers strike for raises to 2 dollars a day, contractors refusing terms. National Window Glass Snapper meeting in Muncie discusses wages and control by Knights of Labor.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Singer Manufacturing Company Bpeetal Muncie National J. W. Hayes Knights of Labor American Federation of Labor Knights of Law Poru Delttles, Findlay Edward Greer Findket John Hickman Peru Browiway Nmber I M. Railway

Alpha Phis and Y W C A at De Pauw hold social events

Greencastle Ind April 22 Alpha Phis welcomed college and city friends at Seminary Street home. Blue violets for favors and extensive flowers set a festive tone while the W C A banquet honored social and Christian work. Seniors and freshmen played ball with Jesuit, 19 to in favor of the seniors. De Pauw aims for championship berth at Indiana tomorrow, despite pitcher injury and Preston sidelined.

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind Alpha Phis de Pauw University Seminary Street Unitin Christian Jesuit de Pauw I. U Mees Preston

Purdue Society Programs Highlight Emersonian Event

In Lafayette Indiana the Emersonian Society hosted a well attended program in the chapel with President R W Togersoll and others among the participants. A Carlyle Hall reception followed. Upcoming events include a Irving Society entertainment and a Purdue Esop performance with banners and pennants awarded in athletics and contests. Sixty electrical engineering students tested the Traction Company plant at Anderson and will publish results.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Purdue Litrary Society Emersonian Society R. W. Togersoll J. C. Marquis J. C. Wilkins R. B. Renner W. M. Hinesley Frederick Ingersoll H. ©. Gannon W. Aickenhead L. R. McBroom Carlyle Hall Irving Society Carlyles Society Woman's Organ Purdue Anderson Traction Company

Grape-Nuts Food Restores Blacksmith’s Health

A blacksmith from Vilus, Peon, reports severe stomach pains that disrupted work. After switching to Grape-Nuts for breakfast, pains disappeared and health and work improved, with praise for the product’s benefits.

Purdue Military Drift. Sigma Nus Prep For State Visitors

The article notes Purdue’s growing military program with four infantry companies and a sophomore artillery battery, commanded by Capt. Ira L. Reeves. A student battalion drills daily, rivalries improve appearances, and Sigma Nus plan to host fraternity guests from various state colleges next week. Also mentioned is Prof. James Parker Hall of Stanford resigning to join Chicago University in the law department opening next October.

National Electric Light Association C. P. Matthews J. B. Zuibar National Board of Education Buenos Ayres Argentina United States Purdue Engineering Laboratories Purdue Ira L. Reeves Sigma Nus Stanford University Avril James Parker Hall Hall Chicago University Department of Law

Winona Plans Traction Line to Warsaw

The Logansport Rochester and Northern Traction Co must build its line between Winona and Warsaw by Sept 1 or Winona will proceed with its own plan. The Winona company withdrew a franchise appeal due to opposition. They aim for operation before the Boys Industrial School opens next fall.

Indianapolis Journal Warsaw Ind Winona Assembly and Summer School Logansport, Rochester and Northern Traction Company Winona Winona Company Logansport, Rochester & Northern Traction Company Boys’ Industrial School

Promoters Win Franchise for Greenville and Richmond Line

In Richmond Indiana on April 23 the Greenville and Richmond traction line promoters secured a county franchise to run into Richmond from the north via Bethel. A separate petition for a franchise remains before the city council.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Greenville and Bethel

Aurora man jailed after alleged felonious assault on daughter

The Indianapolis Journal dispatch reports James Chase was arrested in Aurora Indiana for attempting a felonious assault on his thirteen year old daughter Anora Chase. He asked to be taken to county jail at Lawrenceburg fearing mob violence after his arrest. Ruth Chase filed the warrant.

Indianapolis Journal Aurora Ind James Chase Anora Chase Lawrenceburg Ruth Chase Anora

New wells drilled in Hartford City and Bluffton area

Oil news from Indiana reports Matthews Oil Company striking a productive well on the north edge of Hartford City with an expected output near one barrel daily. The Enterprise Trandit No 1 well west of town is rated at about three barrels daily on a fifty four acre tract. In Bluffton, A M Boyd tests the Ben Studebeker farm as oilmen and farmers await results while Warren G Gray of Montpelier has options on hundreds of acres near Bluffton and may drill if oil is found.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Matthews Oil Company Enterprise Trandit Company Peter Maddox Courthouse Bluffton A. M Boyd Ben Studebeker Warren G. Gray Montpelier Studobober

Hartsville Gas Discovery Sparks Hopeful Drilling Push

In Columbus Indiana on April 2, workers report repeated attempts to obtain paying natural gas failed until a Hartsville well reached 86 feet. After the well was shot yesterday afternoon a steady two pound gas pressure produced a flame reaching the derrick, boosting optimism and plans for more wells in the county.

Indianapolis Journal Columbus Ind Trenton Rock Hartsylle Hartsville

Whitewater Presbytery chooses Rev. F. M. Tressier moderator

Richmond April 22 The Whitewater Presbytery selected the Rev. F. M. Tressier of Shelbyville to succeed Rev. Frederick Dobson of College Corner as moderator. The session heard devotional services by Rev. Harry N. Mount of Centersville and noted a treasurer's balance of 155 dollars. Committees on ministerial relief publication and Sunday school reported well. About 22,000 Sunday school children are within the presbytery. An afternoon question box discussed elders and the church and a conference addressed prayer meetings of today. Evening remarks by Rev. B. E. Trumbull Lee covered God's plan of a Christian life.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Tol Whitewater F. M. Tressier Shelbyville Frederick Dobson College Corner Harry N. Mount Centersville S. D. Gordon Cleveland George Knox Indiana John C. McCullough Lawrenceburg J. W. Parker Indianapolis Parker Robert A. Bartlett Greensburg BE. Trumbull Lee

Movement to reward widow of Allen Leeson by Pennsylvania Railroad

In Richmond Indiana on April 2 a movement began to reward Mrs Susan Leeson widow of Allen Leeson who played a key role in a prior matter connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The effort seeks substantial recognition from the railroad for her service.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Pennsylvania Railroad Company Susan Leeson Allen Leeson

Train brake saved soldiers near Harver's Crossing

A man stood for ninety minutes at Har ver s Crossing to flag a long freight train and avert a catastrophe. The near miss occurred between East Germantown and Centerville as a rally disrupted traffic. An hour later a train carrying soldiers was due to pass.

Leeson Sarayue Harver's Crossing East Germantown Centerville

Goshen Curfew Enforced For Youths After April 28

Goshen Indiana moves to enforce a longstanding curfew ordinance starting April 28. All persons under fifteen must be off streets and public places after 9 PM unless accompanied by a parent guardian or on a specific errand. Fire whistle to signal enforcement.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind Common Council Rsh

Oldest Wabash barber to retire for lecturing career

Daniel Ferguson of Wabash, a veteran barber who arrived in 16 and built a lifelong trade, plans retirement from shop life to lecture full time on Abraham Lincoln. Near seventy, he has long toured Indiana delivering Lincoln themed talks. His mother was a slave.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind Daniel Ferguson Abraham Lincoln Indiana Lincoln

Smallpox Outbreak Reported Near Gaston Indiana

Muncie reports dozens of smallpox cases in and near Gaston northwest of the city with most cases mild and initial misidentifications as chickenpox or Cuban itch fading after a state health official confirmed smallpox during a Monday visit. Kokomo Mayoral Race Sees Weak Field Democrats fail to secure a candidate as Mayor Armstrong declines renomination and Burke also declines. Brouse leads Republicans, Wattles socialists, Hillis Prohibitionists, and Wilson runs by petition.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Gaston Hurry State Board of Health Kokomo W.S. Armstrong T. H. Burke M. A. Brouse W. D. Wattles James ©. Hillis U. S. Wilson

Tragic Smothered Death Of Child In Wheat Bin

Goshen Indiana April 2 Donald Juday four year old son of John L Juday of Millersburg smothered in a wheat bin at his father's elevator. The boy jumped in to play as wheat was drawn to load cars creating a suction that pulled him into a deep vortex burying him five to six feet under with over four hundred bushels in the bin. He was recovered dead.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind Donald John L. Juday Millersburg

Notable Indiana Obituaries From Bedford To Evansville

Bedford and other Indiana towns report multiple deaths. Mrs John Torphy, 45, dies of Brights disease, leaving four children and a husband who runs a quarry. Eli jah Bolin of Harmony, 65, dies of heart disease after a healthy day. Joseph Hart, 92, pioneer near Pierceton, suffered a paralysis stroke. Margaret Allison, soon after fever, sister of Chief Casey. Carl Bromm, 85, Evansville's wealthy German resident, ties to local candy history, with son noted as early maker.

Bedford Ind John Torphy Bright Torphy John Johnson J Jr Bedford Democrat Brazil Elijah Bolin Harmony Warsaw Joseph Hart Kosciusko County Pierceton Muncte Margaret Parker Allison Casey Evansville Carl Bromm

Chicago fast train narrowly escapes wreck near Hazelrigg

A Chicago fast train on the Big Four, late and at extra speed, was stopped only at the obstruction of a fallen tree between this city and Hazelrigg. Section men cleared the track. the engine struck the trunk but remained upright as it halted.

Thorntown Chicago Hazelrigg Hartford City Wabash Company PD A. R. Owens John Reed W. J. Vigus Peru Women’s Christian Temperance Union Baptist Church French Lick Orange West Baden Springs Company West Baden Ind H. T. Henson Connersville Hammond Henry Bachman Bachman Richmond New Albany Wiliam N. Dudley Dudley Virginia Mrn. Portland Bank of Pennville

Plainfield and County Briefs Highlight Local News

The safe held by burglars was not fully recovered and another will follow for payment of the stolen amount. Rev P W Raidabaugh returns from New York where he attended a farewell dinner for missionaries bound for East Africa via London on the St Paul. Mrs E S L Thompson, noted local writer, has penned a song Indiana Wherever we Wander slated for Indiana public schools. Goshen Common Council passes anti spitting ordinance with fines up to two dollars. Flora wheat outlook for Carroll county turns poor after three weeks of favorable conditions due to drought.

Plainfield P. W. Raidabaugh New York Africa London St. Paul Munci L. Thompson Indiana Goshen Common Council Carroll County

Jehad Proclamation and the Ottoman Decline

A Minneapolis Journal dispatch discusses rising revolts in the Turkish provinces, Bulgarian unrest, and sympathy for Macedonian insurgents. It explains the concept of Jehad, the sacred banner, and the political fragility of Abdul Hamid’s empire amid European ambivalence and potential universal conflict.

Minneapolis Constantinople Balkans Bulgaria Macedonia Catherine of Russia Ayesha Mohammed North Africa Abdul Hamid The Oxus Jaxartes Asia Europe Asia Minor Arabia Syria Persia Christendom

Tomb of a Bishop Opened for Beatification Inquiry

The tomb of Bishop John N. Neumann, buried forty two years ago, was opened by a special ecclesiastical court to identify the remains and assess preservation. Witnesses and physicians provided testimony and description, then the remains were reburied in a new coffin and sealed. Evidence will be sent to Rome. Neumann, born in Bohemia in 1811, came to America at 23 and became bishop in 1852 before his sudden death.

Philadelphia John N. Neumann Neumann Ryan Rome Bohemia America

Funston Denies Use of Water Cure And Names Nicholson Questioned

General Funston telegraphed Senator Lodge urging to subpoena Nicholson, a reported Fourth Cavalry sergeant, to testify under oath on the water cure. He disputes Nicholson’s existence and says he never saw or used the water cure, and he knows all Fourth Cavalry officers under his command.

Denver Col FunSton Lodge Senate Committee On the Philippines Nicholson Fourth Cavalry Norfolk

Many Children Stolen in Mexican Yucatan Case

Continued revelations in the child stealing case in Yucatan excite locals as kidnappers lure away youths to plantations and servant work. Enrique Iglesias, an alleged leader, surrenders and is held in Belm prison Incommunicado. Many women seek word of missing children.

Yucatan Enrique Iglesias Belm

Left His Fortune to any Actress

World dispatch reports a caveat filed in Monmouth County surrogates office challenging the will of Henry Bennett a Pittsburg and Farmingdale millionaire who died recently at Farmingdale. The estate is said to bulk of property to an actress with a niece and two Boston nephews named in the case.

New York Freehold N. J Henry Bennett Pittsburg Farmingdale Monmouth County Boston

Pioneer Murdered in West St Paul Mystery Man

The body of Patrick Clarkin a pioneer of the city was found face downward in a water pool in West St Paul. Coroner Miller ruled death from rupture of a blood vessel caused by external violence. His watch is missing and police probe the mysterious affair.

St.,paul, Minn Patrick Clarkin West St. Paul Miller

Jeffries Post Forfeit Pending Bid in California Interest

New York April 2 Robert Fitzsimmons sent a telegram saying Jeffries nearly refused the National Sporting Club offer yet he saw bright California bid prospects He would post 2500 dollars to be forfeited if he refused to meet the highest bid and asked Fitzsimmons if he would forfeit similarly.

New York Robert Fitzsimmons James Jeffries Jeffries National Sporting Club California Fitasimmons

Queen Wilhelmina Slightly Improves Signs of Recovery

The Queen's condition shows a slight improvement with temperature falling and consciousness intact. She signs a decree ordering the election of a member of the first chamber of Parliament as Cabinet delays due to urgency. London reports Dr Rosenstein expresses strong confidence in her recovery.

The Hague London Amsterdam Daily Mail Rosenstein Wilhelmina

Cockran reports Pope stronger in mind and body

W Bourke Cockran of New York, preparing to sail home, described a five year apart audience with the Pope. He said the Pontiff appeared mentally and physically stronger, with vivid memory and a bright voice, and that their talk focused on ecclesiastical matters and American affairs. The Pope expressed gratitude for support and warned that decrees bind him as they do others.

London W. Bourke Cockran New York United States Associated Press America American Philippine Islands

Bishops Address to Pope Pub lished in Osservatore Romano

The bishops of the United States address the Pope on his jubilee. The Pope replies with thanks and praise for their work in Free America in religion and charity, especially through schools and other institutions.

Rome United States Osservatore Romano Vatican Free America

Casualties in South Africa Increase as Fights Continue

London reports a casualty list showing ongoing combat in South Africa. Last Sunday near Ficksburg in the Orange River Colony two British officers were killed, including Capt. Sir Thomas Fowler, son of the late Lord Mayor of London. Four other men died and three officers plus fourteen men were wounded in eastern Transvaal. Gen Bruce Hamilton completed another large drive with seven columns engaged across a vast area. results unknown. Lord Milner, the British high commissioner, returns to Cape Town after talks with Boer delegates at Pretoria.

London South Africa Ficksburg Orange River Thomas Fowler Transvaal Bruce Hamilton Lord Milner Cape Town Pretoria

Boer pamphlet to publish British cruelties from SA dispatches

Berlin April 22 dispatches from General De larey General Smut and others detailing alleged British cruelties in South Africa will be issued as a pamphlet next Thursday by the Boer committee at Munich.

Berlin South Africa Delarey Smut Munich

Dowager Empress Stays at Hunting Park Outside Peking

Peking reports the dowager Empress will remain at a hunting park five miles from the city for a week, despite officials urging a palace return. Rumors of a political coup persist, though considered baseless. Foreign legations keep precautionary patrols, with American officers guarding the legation wall nightly.

Peking Hunting Park

Rebellion in Kwansi grows beyond government reach

Victoria reports R W Little of the North China Herald says the Kwansi rebellion is beyond government troops. Marshal Su has only 4000 troops to oppose them and other provincial viceroys are unlikely to lend aid. Also news of Denby, an American, building Peking waterworks for Prince Ching and a French soldier killed at the imperial palace. London notes grain tax debate and adjustments to offal duties for stock.

Victoria B. C R. W. Little North China Herald Empress of Philadelphia Peking Tokio Asahi Imperial Palace London House of Commons Michael Hicks-Beach United Kingdom Mons

Midnight closure passes on corn duties in Balfour era

At midnight Mr. Balfour the government leader applied the closure and the corn duties resolution was adopted by 2% votes to 197.

Assassin identity corrected in St Petersburg case and Musolino trial

Reports clarify that the killer of M. Sipinguine spent nine days in a Tericki barn rather than St Petersburg and that a sweetheart ordered the aide de camp uniform. A girl arrested is named as involved. In Lucca Maria Angela testifies against Musolino, identifying him as the killer of her son, triggering emotion and a scuffle in court. Copenhagen debates the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States with Denntzen presenting pro sale arguments.

ST. Petersburg M. Sipinguine Interior Tericki Balschaneff Lucca Italy Muselino Maria Angela Musolino Copenhagen Danish West Indies United States M. Denntzen Estrup

Bulgarians Cross Frontier in Fight With Turkish Troops

A group of about thirty Bulgarians crossed into the Vilayet of Kossov Roumella after clashing with Turkish troops. Details are scarce but it is reported Turkish forces repelled the Bulgarian band.

Constantinople Kossov Roumella

Resignation of Russian Education Minister Over School Reform Bill

St Petersburg April 22 M Van novsky resigns as minister of education after the Czar, urged by M Pobiedonostzeff, refuses to sanction his reform bill for intermediate schools.

ST. Petersburg

Government to Build Two Major Transcaucasian Railways

ST PETERSBURG April 2 The government decided to construct two strategic railroads. One line will run from Eriven in Transcaucasia to Tabriz in northwestern Persia. The other will extend from Asphabad to Meshed in northeast Persia.

ST. Petersburg Eriven Transcaucasia Tabriz Persia Asphabad Meshed

Austrian man arrested for attempted abduction in Vienna

Leopold Stein, once living in New York and formerly married to Miss Ulrich, has been arrested on information from New York police for attempting to abduct a Viennese girl. British troops stand ready as trouble brews in the Sudan area, Cairo reports.

Vienna Leopold Stein New York Stein Ulrich

Barbican Fire Causes Estimated Loss In London

London reports a blaze in the Barbican district causing damage roughly estimated at two million pounds. Fire crews battled the flames overnight and authorities began assessing the property impact and potential causes.

London Barbican

Outlook for Western Towns Growth and Investment Shifts

The article argues Western towns are financially solid with steady population growth, shifting investor focus from city real estate to farm property, and highlighting the rise of small manufacturing and stable wage-based plans. It notes declining Eastern investment, increasing Western ownership, and a move toward permanent, business-like industry foundations.

Chicago Middle West Ohio Indiana Hiiness

Western towns set for growth as farms modernize

The article argues that rising farm prosperity and closer connections through rural delivery and telephones will anchor Western towns. Growth will come from more houses, stores, factories, and wholesale houses, with investors reaping steady income as towns strengthen and populations stabilize.

Senator Gallinger Defends Chinatown Laws as Adequate

New York Sun reports Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire, a physician, arguing against strengthening Chinese exclusion. He cited census data showing 1800s and 1900 figures for Chinese in the United States and California to claim the law suffices and need not be expanded.

New York Sun Gallinger New Hampshire Bow United States California

Jerry Simpson Praises Prosperity in Speech to Livestock Men

The Salt Lake Tribune notes Jerry Simpson admitted the country’s prosperity under Republican rule, stating that he has even provided for a deficiency in his wearing apparel. The tribute to Republicanism was delivered yesterday to livestock men.

Salt Lake Tribune Jerry Simpson Jerry

Principles of new allied formed at Louisville questioned

Baltimore Herald notes the newly formed alliance at Louisville mirrors older party principles saying it is old wine in new bottles. The commentary critiques the rebranding as lacking fresh policies or direction.

Baltimore Herald Louisviire

Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Life Saving Cure

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a superior treatment for nervous exhaustion and debility. It denounces inferior doctors and quack remedies, urges use of the product today, and warns against substitutes or imitations. The copy emphasizes purity and brand integrity.

Lowney

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