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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1901

Page

3

Local social notes and wedding at St Pauls Church

A Busy social calendar details visits among Miss Elma Woollen Kate Gottrich and others in Detroit Michigan and Charlevoix while Mr and Mrs Blair plan a Lake Placid trip. The Batley Bales wedding at St Pauls is described with bridal party and music.

Elma Woollen Detroit Kate Gottrich Michigan Mary L. Davis Columbia James W. Sturgis Atlantic City New York Edwin C. Pratt St. Louis Nettie Ransford Windsor Augustus Coburn Charlevoix Rockbridge Alum Springs Eben Sommers Baker Crawfordsville Charles New Harry Eaeeeeee Robert Morrow Meridian Nellie Tolin Spencer Harrell Pennsylvania Street Fairland J. J. Totten Allen B. Philpott D. W. Howe Joseph RR. Morgan Charles Duvall City Morgan Louis Jennie Jeffries Evalyn Jeffries Paul Jeffries Irvington A.M. Hall Springfield Marion George McCulloch Martha

Elegant Laced Veil Weds In Indianapolis Ceremony

A detailed account of two weddings features Miss Ruth Hales as ring bearer and Miss Esther Bales distributing flowers as the bride enters with her father. The ceremony plus a small reception at the bride’s parents’ home near 701 North Alabama includes guests from Chicago, Logansport, Lafayette and Seattle. The couple heads to a bridal trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul, with at home to follow after Sept 10 at 21396 Talbott Avenue.

Miss Ruth Hales Esther Bales Carrie Hyatt C. W. Bridges Pennslvania Street Nina Bealle

Telegraph to Dawson connects Ottawa to Dawson City line

Ottawa reports telegraph direct communication perfected today linking Ashcroft to Dawson City. The network spans 1 734 miles with sections Ashcroft to Quesnel 275 miles Quesnel to Hazelton 400 miles Hazelton to Telegraph Creek 3 miles and Atlin to Dawson 570 miles. Ashcroft serves as south terminus and Vanel messages will be accepted from there.

Ottawa Ont Dawson City Ashcroft Quesnel Hazelton Telegraph Creek Atlin Dawson

Deutschland Sets New Steamship Speed Records

The Hamburg American liner Deutschland arrived in New York August L and raised the western hourly run average to 23.07 knots, beating its own prior record of .02 knots. Its best day’s run reached 1 knot, another new record, as Nantucket lightship signaled via Marconi and received a reply.

New York Deutschland Nantucket Marconi

Heat Warps Kansas City Brick Streets into Brick Volcanoes

A Washington visitor in Kansas City notes asphalt streets stay calm while brick pavements, strained by extreme heat, erupt in several city areas. Bricks spout up to ten feet in the air and some shoot sideways, yet no injuries are reported, likely due to good luck and timing.

Kansas City Journal Washington Kansas City Kansas Town

Stokes Wins Close Connecticut Club Match at New Haven

Rev Anson P Stokes Jr a noted golf player defeated A H Chase of Norwich Club in a nip and tuck first round at the Connecticut Club New Haven Stokes won by one up as the gallery cheered and Yale classmate praised his performance in a moment of quiet self confidence.

Holyoke Mass Anson P. Stokes, Jr Connecticut New Haven A. H. Chase Norwich Anson Stokes

Rhode Island clam shortage signals decline in New England

The Boston Globe notes a steady approach to clam extermination in New England. Providence River yields reach record lows this year, while export duties in Maine and poor tides across Massachusetts hinder harvesting. Rhode Island’s fame wanes as foreign clams become scarcer, raising concerns about supply.

Boston Globe New England Providence Rhode Rhode Island

The Cervera Loving Cup Proposal in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Eagle reports a plan to present a loving cup to Admiral Cervera for his conduct during the Santiago harbor action. Lt Hobson is named to lead the presentation, reflecting the era’s view of valor and sacrifice amid conflict with Spain.

Brooklyn Eagle Cervera Sastingo Harbor Hobson

Macon Judge Blocks City In Railroad Property Dispute

Judge Emory Speer of the U.S. Circuit Court signed an order restraining Macon from interfering with Central of Georgia Railroad properties. The city had seized and handed over terminals to the Dublin & Savannah Railroad Company claiming Central’s rights had lapsed. A hearing will determine the rights and restore control to the Central Railroad.

Macon Emory Speer United States Circuit Court Central of Georgia Railroad Central Railroad Poperty Ncon, Dublin & Savannah Railroad Company Central

Trust to Luck Not Safe for Home Title and Fire Insurance

A promotional note urges securing home insurance and title protection. It cites Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company at 129 East Market Street and provides a contact telephone number.

Indiana Itle Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street Tel

Old Mill Destroyed In Inferno Damage Reaches 830000

Fire swept the Hudnut Company mill and a nearby old wooden mill in Terre Haute Indiana destroying both structures within minutes. Insurance covers the losses estimated near 830000. Firefighters aimed to protect the new match factory nearby and a local man connected with the mills had recently moved two blocks away. In Salem Indiana a separate arson case burned the Saltillo roller mills after a blackmailer warned owners to leave a silver bag. The mills valued at 40000 reportedly carried small insurance.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Hudnut Company Salem Saltillo

Sorrowful trio of Midwest suicides shock Indiana towns

In Elkhart Henry Heasley aged 61, a longtime grocer, shot himself in his store, despondent over ill health and business decline. In Bluffton Miss Ethel Porter 17 attempted suicide at a home, firing a revolver but survived, after an earlier life of trouble. In Morristown Elva Nelson 22 ingested arsenic in a midday suicide attempt linked to unrequited love. she may recover.

Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Henry Heasley Bluffton Ethel Porter William Howard George Porter Morristown Elva Nelson

Modoc youth Clyde Hunt jailed for alleged assault in Winchester

Clyde Hunt of Modoc Indiana is jailed in Winchester on a charge of criminal assault against Elizabeth Fahr twelve daughter of J M Fahr Hunt is eighteen years old and the incident occurred in Winchester Indiana on August first reports indicate the case is under police inquiry and awaiting further action.

Indianapolis Journal Winchester Ind Clyde Hunt Modoc Elizabeth Fahr J. M. Fahr Hunt

Councilman Anderson Nearly Destroys Hotel Fire at Lake Maxinkuckee

Huntington Indiana August 1 Councilman DD Anderson temporarily of this city at Lake Maxinkuckee running a summer hotel was badly burned when a gasoline stove exploded He rushed into the blazing room and threw a large gasoline tank from the window preventing a potential explosion His injuries cover feet legs arms and face and his condition is serious

Indianapolis Journal Huntington Ind Anderson Lake Maxinkuckee

Death of Dr Cort F Askren Found at Lodging House

TERRE HAUTE Ind Aug 1 Dr Cort F Askren was found dead early this morning under a lodging house window in his night clothes. The skull was crushed and the death is believed to result from falling asleep while sitting in the window. Once a promising young physician his practice waned in recent years.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Cort F. Askren

Curless Twins Injured in Bee-Stung Runaway

Misses Orie B. and Osie BD Curless twin sisters aged eighteen teachers in the public school were seriously injured in a runaway near Windfall Indiana. Their horse was stung by bees causing the buggy to overturn. Osie broke a collar bone and both wives suffer internal injuries feared fatal by the attending physician.

Indianapolis Journal Ind Orie B Osie Curless Marion Curless

Drowning Fatality In Jeffersonville River

Jeffersonville Ind Aug 1 Geo Herberick aged seventeen drowned last night while bathing. His body found upright in the river with a foot caught on a spike in a sunken barge. rescuers pried off the board to release him. This marked the third drowning death in the area this period.

Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Ind Geo. Herberick Parks

Arrest of Mrs Nelson Fritz in New Albany

Mrs Nelson Fritz was arrested in New Albany Ind after her husband, wanted in Bedford for the killing of John Feister on Monday, disappeared with their five children. They were spotted eighteen miles north near Nen yesterday. She said he left her this morning and may surrender across the river in Louisville tomorrow.

Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind Nelson Fritz Bedford John Feister Frits Louisville

Ring action ends in decision for Ashe after tough bout

In a hard fought match, one fighter staggered and defended himself off the ropes until assisted from the ring. Referee Herman Fleacher from Cincinnati awarded the decision to Ashe. The prelims featured Harry Brown of Louisville and John Foster of Alexandria drawing after eight rounds.

Land Herman Fleacher Cincinnati Ashe Harry Brown Louisville John Foster Alexandria

Rushville and Columbus Fighters Clashed at Indiana Fair

About 250 spectators from Edinburg and nearby areas watched Patsey Morris of Rushville and Will Boyle of Columbus fight six rounds at the Shelby County fair grounds. Morris knocked Boyle out. The bout, scheduled for Columbus, was halted by authorities before it began there.

Indianapolis Journal Edinburg Ind Columbus Patsey Morris Rushville Will Boyle Fair Grounds Shelby County Morris

Jesse Cates Long Identified With Wayne County Banking Interests

Richmond Ind Aug 1 Jesse Cates longtime Wayne county banking figure and Union National Bank president died last night at his daughter's home near Greensfork He helped found and develop agriculture and finance in the area accumulating extensive land holdings He married Rebecca Coggshal in 1835 and is survived by daughters Sarah Lucy and sons George and Edwin plus spouses and other relatives Funeral set for Sunday afternoon.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Jesse Cates Union National Bank Charles Statson Greensfork Cates Wayne County Mr. Cates Jefferson County Tennessee Knoxville Williamsburg Cincinnati Randolph County First National Bank Centerville Second National Bank Citizens’ Bank Hagerstown Winchester Rebecca Coggshal Sarah George L Edwin H. Cates Lucy William D. Clark

Death Notices from Winchester Fortville and Middletown Ind

At Winchester William D Jaqua aged sixty two died suddenly from congestion of the lungs after nursing a patient overnight He was in Company C Fiftieth Ohio Infantry Civil War and left a widow and two sons. In Fortville George A Hanna seventy three died after months of illness He left a widow and children One son E B Hanna is an engineer on the Big Pour and another son Charles T Hanna is a lawyer in Indianapolis. At Middletown Daniel Craig Cadiz resident dropped dead at the fair He left a widow and several children.

Winchester Ind William Jaqua Fiftieth Ohio Infantry Fortville George A. Hanna E. B. Hanna Charles T. Hanns Indianapolis Middletown Daniel Craig Cadiz

Father And Daughter Reunite After Nine Year Separation

George T. Edmunds of Plymouth locates his daughter Sadie who vanished from Alpena Michigan when eighteen. Believed drowned or murdered by a jealous lover. Her mother and sweetheart died soon after. Sadie, now Mrs. Lawrence Brice of New Orleans, is living in Thousad Islands area after detective-led reunion.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind George T. Edmunds Plymouth Sadie Alpena Mich Crrer Thousad Islands New Orleans Lawrence Brice

Southern Indiana Independent Telephone Association Meet Opens

New Albany Ind August 1 There is a large attendance at the annual convention at Maennercher Hall Nearly every Independent telephone company in southern Indiana is represented Charles D Knoefel president Home Telephone Company New Albany gave the welcome G A Kienle of Flushingburg replied E M Coleman secretary Louisville Home Telephone Company spoke with several papers and discussions on telephone business The convention adjourns tomorrow.

New AL Ind Southern Indiana Independent Telephone Association Maennercher Hall Charles D. Knoefel The Home Telephone Company New Albany G. A. Kienle Fluntingburg

Ohio Falls Co operative Window Glass filed in New Albany

The Ohio Falls Co operative Window Glass Company filed articles of incorporation in the county recorder's office. Capital is 3500, directors for the first year are Thomas Wall, James Wall, and Cons Armstrong. The De Pauw window glass plant was purchased and operations begin in September with about 100 workers. N T De Pauw may operate the adjoining bottle house.

Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind Ohio Falls Co-operative Window Glass Company de Pauw Works County Recorder's Office Messrs. Thomas James Wall Cons. Armstrong

Evansville Woman Dies Suddenly. Husband Held in Investigation

Mrs. Anna Cooper wife of Fred Cooper died suddenly today in Evansville Indiana. The physician says poisoning caused death and a post mortem is being held. Cooper was arrested days ago for assaulting his wife.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Anna Cooper Fred Cooper

Monumental Randolph oil well opens new field

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Winchester Indiana August 1 reports the Mon arch Gas Company drilling on N T Butts farm four miles southeast of Winchester struck one of Randolph counties great oil wells. A stream shot up fifty feet above the derrick and within fifteen hours about 200 barrels were wasted as the well remains unsecured. The gas supply could yield about three million feet daily, signaling a substantial new oil field in the region.

Indianapolis Journal Winchester Ind Monarch Gas Company N. T. Butts Randolph County

Miss Urbanks and Garther Estate Dispute at Indiana Farm

Miss Urbanks arrived in May and bought a farm which she stocked and improved. Garther’s wife sent an attorney to seize her share. Garther died of cholera three days earlier. Urbanks had sold personal property, leased the farm, and was arrested on a train home to Indiana. She confessed that she and Garther had not married and surrendered. Mrs Garther’s attorney seized remaining property leaving Urbanks penniless.

Miss Urbanks Garther Eera Indiana

Bain Named Postmaster in Martinsville Upgrade

Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Martinsville Indiana July 11 A M Bain chairman of the Republican county central committee received his commission as postmaster today and will take charge Sunday. H H Nutter served as postmaster since September 1 1897 guiding the office from third class to second class with free delivery added November 1 1899. Nutter has earned twenty four dollars since then and Bain who is the present city attorney will resign at once.

Indianapolis Journal Martinsville Ind A. M. Bain Republican County Central Committee H. H. Nutter Nutter Bain

Indiana Horticultural Society to Meet in South Bend

The Indiana Horticultural Society holds its annual meeting in South Bend on August 22 and 23 with Professor Latta of Purdue University among the principal speakers. Local arrangements are by the St. Joseph County Horticultural Society and an effort is underway to attract Secretary of Agriculture Wilson as an attendee.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Indiana Horticultural Society Latta Purdue University St. Joseph

Earlham College football outlook bright with Peacock return

Richmond Indiana August 1 The Earlham football prospect looks strong with several former players back and Peacocks return to oversee athletic work He will join the team and lead a squad expected to compete well against state colleges.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Earlham College Peacock Earlham

Mancie Team Dominates Richmond In Golf Match

In Richmond, Mancie golf team routed Richmond 14 up in the Mancie Richmond Marion series. Notable results include Comstock of Richmond losing to Johnson 5 up and Lesh of Muncie beating Poundstone 6 up. Turner of Muncie defeated Hussey 9 up while Craighead of Richmond beat Greier 3 up. Walker of Muncie defeated Elmer 8 up with Stratton of Richmond tying McNaughton.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Elmer Stratton McNaughton

Madison City Council Sees Absences Bolster Democrat Hold

Madison Indiana August 1 Five Democrats met as five Republicans left to avoid a Democratic councilman filling a deceased term. Mayor McGuire sent the marshal to locate absentees with no success by night’s end. Kokomo Indiana August 1 Peter Hawkins seeks Russiaville saloon license despite remonstrance withdrawals.

Indianapolis Journal Madison Ind Tower McGuire

Patents Granted to Indiana Residents

Washington on August 1 reports patent awards to Indiana residents. John H. Bissett of Anderson receives a witch throwing and locking mechanism, William Butler with a red key apparatus for sheet and window glass, Emanuel D. Schmucker of Ayr a rolling gate, Williams Shirk of Anderson a ribbon feed device for typesetting machines, and Harry L. Steel of Dayton a corn harvester.

Washington John H. Bissett Anderson William Butler Redkey Emanuel D. Schmucker Ayr Williams. Shirk Harry L. Steel Dayton Corn Harvester

VicLOUS MILE AT MUNCIE Fights end with tough decision

In a twenty round match at the Interurban Club in Muncie Indiana, Kid Ashe of Cincinnati defeated Young Wolcott of New York but failed to floor him. Wolcott showed stamina and was saved by the bell despite taking heavy punishment, with Ashe controlling most of the later rounds.

Indianapolis Ashe Wolecott Wolcott

Woman Die in Strange Trining Incident

Marion Indiana reports the death of Mrs. Denny Doster of Converse after a routine training session. She became intensely heated and cooled herself with ice water. Shortly after, she developed lockjaw and died last evening.

Marion, Ind Denny Doster Converse

Undertaker Garther Vanishes With Cash. Urbanks Missing

Fort Scott Kan August 1 Special reports J A Garther undertaker and furniture dealer of Washington Ind converted his property into cash and disappeared last March. Minnie Urbanks disappeared about the same time. Garther and

Kansas City the Times Fort Scott Kan J. A. Garther Washington, Ind Minnie Urbanks Garther

Chicago man begins cross-country auto trip to Buffalo

Arthur J. Eddy of Chicago reached Kendallville after the first day of his run to Buffalo covering 179 miles. He planned about 250 miles per day under favorable conditions, so he is well ahead of his schedule at the end of the initial leg.

Kendallville Ind Arthur J. Eddy Chicago Buffalo

Evansville man sentenced for tattooing boys in police court

Evansville Indiana William Thompson was sentenced to the State Reformatory today for two to fourteen years after pleading in Police Court to tattooing boys. The boys were allegedly taught to steal.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind William Thompson

Resignations, reunions, accidents mark Indiana town notes

A string of local items from Indiana towns reports the United Presbyterian Church accepting the Rev. John Meir Hervey’s resignation, a farewell for his family, and a Shanghai tied church leadership change. Other notes cover railway accidents in Crawfordsville, milk price hikes due to drought, a Twenty first Indiana Battery reunion in South Bend, thefts in Monticello, a boy’s arrest in Hartford City, a jail yard stone pile in Winchester, a Jay Randolph Olive old settlers reunion in Portland, church building plans in Martinsville, a Wabash Hospital tally after a Cass wreck, a pension grant for Edmond Kyle, and the death of John Ott in Louisville.

Richmond United Presbyterian Church John Meir Hervey Albert Handley Charles Lanius Indianapolis San Francisco Stephen 8. Myrick Singapore Twenty-first Indiana Battery South Bend Battery Ohio Michigan Indiana Middle West Monticello Jos. Conkling Middletown Frank Gable Hartford City Anna Richey Honey Creek Winchester Randolph County Portland Jay Randolph Delaware Blackford Wilson's Grove Dunkirk Martinsville Baptist W. J. Delany Peru Wabash Hospital Cass Elki M. A. Swan Western Union Telegraphs Office Emil W. Grob Sandusky (U Terre Haute Edmond Kyle China McCalla Peking New Albany John Ott Louisville

Maclay Identified A New York Letter In Chicago Tribune

Edgar Stanton Maclay emerges as a notable figure amid naval history debates over Rear Admiral Schley's conduct in the Spanish American War. The 39 year old, son of a clergyman, is described with detailed physical traits, temperament, music interest, and his early career as a Tribune reporter. He later pursued law and self financed study while composing his first naval history at Cornell.

New York Chicago Tribune Edgar Stanton Maclay Maclay Schley Spain New York Tribune Board of Education Tribune

Life of Maclay and Naval Writing Career Spotlight

A fragmented reminiscence traces the career of Maclay from youth abroad to journalism. It notes his early hardships, self education in French and German, time on a Rhine voyage, work with Wardman at the Tribune, and later roles including naval editorials, a lighthouse keeper stint, marriage, and his critique of Schley.

U-sTariog Sinclay Germany York City Rhine Wardman The Tribune Harvard Setauket L. 1 Bren Maclay Allen Porto Rico Brooklyn Navy Yard Harry du J. Parmly Paret Paret India Schley

Their Valid Excuse

In a Civil War reminiscence a veteran officer recalls a camp recruit unit. He notes frustration at training raw soldiers and jokes about rain exposing discipline lapses. He recounts inspecting picket lines found soaked recruits under a tree and the absurd excuse that umbrellas were unavailable.

Detroit Raine

Crown Kissing Controversy Dims Coronation Plans

King Edward resolves a change to the coronation ceremony by abolishing the mandatory king kissing with the peers. He informs the chancellor, archbishop, and others of the royal decree, ending the long standing practice and bringing relief to the realm. The move sparks wide joy across the United Kingdom.

Nebraska Canterbury Koft Ters

How Much Better Hartford Courant

The British workingman has organized strikes that have challenged American manufactures. The piece argues Britain’s approach has hurt employers and questions how American workers might benefit by emulating British tactics.

Hartford Courant Great Britain

The Change in Cuba at Havana

At this hour the di¢ has been. It is useless to look back there be blame there be or for whatever cause things in Cuba are designed to change. Those who adapt to the new order may receive compensation for changes in customs language and influences.

Linemen Killed by Live Wire in Shreveport Incident

SHREVEPORT La Aug 1 Potts and P B Player two Cumi telephone men were killed instantly tonight while stringing a covered wire with a bare connection which touched a trolley wire causing fatal results.

Shreveport Potts P. B

Missouri Town Suffers by Fire

Clarksville Missouri suffered a large fire at a local grocery store owned by Cash & Co destroying a major portion of the shop. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night with efforts still under control by 1 15 a m. Local authorities investigate possible cause as residents assess the damage.

Clarksville Cash

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