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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1903

Page

3

Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday August 2

Washington weather forecast shows Indiana and Iowa with partly cloudy conditions and warm to hot temperatures. Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota expect varied cloudiness with showers possible and light to fresh winds. Michigan and surrounding regions display fair to cloudy skies with cooler trends and periods of southeasterly winds. Blythe Nebraska, weather director, provides the outlook and temperature ranges.

Washington Indiana Ohio Minnesota Wisconsin North South Dakota Netwasken Porti Iowa

Lightning Strikes Yacht. Three Men Die Off Mobile Bay

The pleasure yacht Florodora was struck by lightning near Point Clear on Mobile bay this afternoon, killing three men. The dead are Ledyard Scott a former university professor in Kobe Japan Bruce Granville Lincoln a wealthy young Englishman visiting Mobile for investments and William Brewton the pilot of the yacht all were burned by the bolt but suffered non fatal injuries.

Mobile Ala Point Clear Mobile Bay Ledyard Scott Te University Kogajima Bruce Granville Lincoln William Brewton Mr. Scott

Obituary of Rev George M Vanderlip founder of YMCA

The Rev George Mairs Vanderlip D D, a key founder of the American YMCA and an early force behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Baptist Publication Society, died at his Brooklyn home from heart disease. He was born in Argyle, New York.

New York George Mairs Vanderlip D. D Young Men's Christian Association America Metropolitan Museum of Art American Baptist Publication Society Brooklyn Vanderlip Argyle N. Y

Movements of steamers in transatlantic traffic Aug 2

Ships arriving and sailing from major ports listed with routes: Arabic and Furnes from UK and Ireland to New York. Altonia and Celtic from Boston and New York. Vaderland passing to Antwerp. Bremm sailing to New York. Columbia arriving and Nu midian, Seana May, and Etra among others.

New York Liverpool Queenstown Furnes Glasgow Moville Moltke Hamburg Southampton Cher Altonia Boston Celtic Salled Bovie Eer Ae Seana May Ton Etra JOHNS N. F Car Philadelphia Columbia Bouogne-Sur-Mer Rotterdam Bremm Bremen Lizard Vaderland Antwerp

California Earthquake Registers Longest Local Shake

An earthquake lasting nearly thirty seconds struck San Francisco at about 0:00 tonight, the longest duration reported. The tremor was not violent and damage reports are not expected, with California areas also feeling the shock.

San Francisco California Eee Cour

King Edward Addresses Irish People at Cowes on Industry Education Tolerance

At Cowes Isle of Wight the royal yacht Victoria and Albert hosts King Edward who issues a formal address to his Irish people. He emphasizes self reliance cooperation education and industrial growth and prays for mutual toleration and prosperity in Ireland. The visit draws praise from British and Irish press with plans for a yearly Dublin hospital gift and a busy yachting week with American visitors and regatta races.

Cowes Isle of Wight Victoria and Albert Edward Ireland Apek Edward Prince of Wales Mrs. Goelet James Hen: Smith

King promises future Ireland visit after Queens town address

London reports that King and Queen welcomed Ireland visit hopes for a new era of prosperity. The King praised Horace Plunkett, knighthood awarded, and the lord lieutenant asked to announce a donation to Dublin hospitals in memory of the King.

London Queenstown Ireland Add Cowes Prince of Wales Horace Plunkett Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction For Myeself Theing Lord Iveagh Edward Devil Guiness Dublin

Charles Telegram to Roosevelt Hails American Navy

Lisbon reports King Charles sent a telegram to President Roosevelt expressing pleasure in drinking his health and the prosperity of the American navy aboard the Brooklyn. The U S training ship Enterprise has arrived in port.

Lisbon Portugal King Charles Roosevelt Brooklyn Enterprise

Army and Navy Orders List of Promotions and Assignments

Military offices publish army and naval orders detailing retirements transfers and leave extensions. Col Edmund Rice of the Nineteenth Infantry at Vancouver Barracks Washington is ordered home to await retirement. Numerous promotions commissions and staff changes follow across army and navy branches with transfers to hospitals ships and construction duties.

Army Navy Edmund Rice Nineteenth Infantry Vancouver Barracks Washington William E. Goolsby Twenty-first Infantry General Hospital Presidio of San Francisco J. C. Muhlenberg E. B. Martindale E. B. Martindale, Jr Artillery Corps F. W. Griffin Artillery W. K. Hamilton Joseph T. Dickman Eighth Cavalry Provisional General Staff A. Campbell Seventeenth Infantry Columbia Philippines Henry Co. Hodges, Jr Forts Adams and Greble R. L Fort Rodman Mass Thomas H. Slavens William H. Oury Twelfth Infantry

Colima Volcano Erupts Again With Dense Smoke

Colima in Mexico reports another eruption as great clouds of smoke rise northeastward on a sea wind. Dispatch notes possible lava flow but heavy smoke obscures details. The situation prompts ongoing monitoring from Colima.

Mexico City Colima Volca

Big Tobacco War Plan From Louisville Warehouse Co

The Louisville Tobacco Warehouse Company plans to buy every warehouse in Cincinnati and every pound of tobacco grown in Kentucky Indiana and Ohio to reorganize its structure and raise capital from 1.35 million to 20 million. An Eastern capital push is underway in New York to back the scheme.

Louisville, Ky the Herald Louisville Tobacco Warehouse Company Kentucky Indiana Ohio Cincinnati Continental Tobacco Company New York

Indiana Horticultural Society meet in Spring Valley this week

Farmers gather at Friends Church in Spring Valley near Pendleton for the Indiana Horticultural Society session Tuesday and Wednesday. Speakers include Cyrus Mays, W. W. Stevens, E. Y. Teas, W. W. Woolen, C. M. Hobbs, Alfred Ellison, Mrs. W. B. Campbell, and others. The event features an old-fashioned picnic, fruit and flower displays, and prizes for best display. Madison County is noted for its fertile farms and strong farmer groups.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Indiana Horticultural Society Friends’ Church Spring Valley Pendleton Madison County Fall Creek Township Friends Indiana Cyrus (. Mays Madison County Association W. W. Stevens Catalpa E.Y. Teas Centerville W. W. Woolen Indianapolis W. E. Fox Rushville C. M. Hobbs Bridgeport Alfred Ellison

Sisters of St. Francis Observe Twenty-Fifth Anniversary

In Lafayette Indiana tomorrow marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Sisters of St Frances founding in the city Sister Agnes a Lafayette native led the effort with Sister Rose and Mother Josepha Both religious and social services will be held at St Elizabeth poetry the observance remains private About one hundred sisters are at the hospital for the anniversary and a new Home for Aged People is nearing completion with dedicatory services planned

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Order The Sisters of St. Frances Agnes Rose Josepha St. Elizabeth Poesia Sisters of St

University summer school closes with social and play

Bloomington Ind Aug 2 Summer school at the University will close next Wednesday The term has been successful and a high grade of scholarship maintained Friday night the students were entertained at the final term social in the gymnasium Over 500 attended one notable feature a short student play with Mayme Swindler Pearl Jones J P Boyle J P King and Fred Purnell performing representing the college's best dramatic material

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind University Mayme Swindler Pearl Jones J. P. Boyle J. P. King Fred Purnell

Mrs Elmer B Bryan Arrives in Indiana for Summer

Mrs Elmer B Bryan wife of Prof E B Bryan head of Philippines normal schools arrives in Indiana. She will spend summer at Kokomo home and winter in Indianapolis where the children will attend school. Prof Bryan will remain in the Philippines continuing his work.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Indiana Elmer B. Bryan E. B. Bryan Philippines Bryan Kokomo Indianapolis

Funeral of State Senator CC A De Haven at Kokomo

The funeral of Senator Charles A. De Haven in Kokomo was led by Masons and the Order of Ben Hur with Rev C W Choate delivering the sermon. Attending were U S Senator Fairbanks and several state lawmakers. interment followed at Crown Point Cemetery.

CC. A. de Haven Kokomo Hudson Salem Indianapolis Journal Ind Charles A. de Haven Masons Order of Ben-Hur C. W. Choate Congregational Church C. C. Shirley J. N. Loop W. C. Coverton F. J. Byers J. W. Learner John Ingles A. H M. Hunt Lewis Ehlig United States Fairanks Statesman Peru Merton Sycamore Senate Committee Goveror Gilbert Hendee Anderson Maston Indianapolis Strickler Marion Ogborn New Castle Purviance Huntington Gard Frankfort Fairbanks Crown Point Cemetery

Madison Circuit Court Faces Heavy October Term

At the October term the Madison Circuit Court logged a heavy docket with forty criminal cases awaiting trial, fifty new filings, and fifty-three dispositions. Probary department reported fifty-seven state claims on file, fifty new filings and twenty dispositions. Forty-six divorce cases went to trial, with fifty new filings and sixty-seven heard and decided. Judges face a tough workload and lawyers express concern about court conduct.

Madison

Salem prosecutor seized as dangerously insane

Simon Hudson of Salem, prosecutor for the Forty second judicial district, was arrested by Marshal Medlock as dangerously insane at his home. He was moved from Edinburg to Salem by his father after his family fled home. A lunacy commission will consider the case tomorrow. stimulants and cocaine are blamed for his incapacity.

Indianapolis Journal Salem Ind Simon Hudson Forty-second Judicial District Marshal Medlock Hudson Edinburg

Bequest of $20,000 to United Brethren Church

The will of Mrs. Joshua Fulwider of Perrysville, who died recently, leaves about 20 000 dollars in property to the General Conference of the United Brethren Church of the Upper Wabash Valley. Her husband receives life tenure in the home farm of 1 acre, which will pass to the church at his death.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Joshua Fulwider Perrysville General Conference of the United Brethren Church Upper Wabash Valley

Arrest Ties Riot to Evansville Saloons Policy

Evansville Indiana on August 2 reports Frank Long, a black man, arrested after being indicted for riot involvement. City saloons closed until 1 pm and reopened from the rear for hours, with ministers opposing the lax policy and promising to push strict liquor-law enforcement. In Richmond, Indiana, Elizabeth Enoch faces a $10,000 alienation suit from Frank Barrett after her sister’s death, Barrett alleging she influenced his wife to alter the will. Enoch denies the claim, stating the will favored a daughter and a granddaughter, with no influence from her.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Frank Long Richmond Elizabeth Enoch Cincinnati Frank Barrett Barrett

Prolific cow bears triplets at Lauramie township

In Lafayette Indiana on Friday afternoon a five year old thoroughbred Shorthorn cow owned by farmer Matthew Cuffell of Lauramie township gave birth to triplets. The same cow produced twins two years ago and is expected to boost Cuffell's cattle at the county fair next month. the three calves are full size sound and uniformly colored.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Matthew Cuffell Lauramie Township Lauramnte Township Cuffell

Madison county stone pile reformers hoboes shun tramps

In Anderson Indiana Madison County keeps a jail yard stone pile where prisoners work eight hours daily. Under Andy McDivett, inmates are supervised and used for road repair and city contracts. The program reportedly reduces vagrancy as tramps avoid town and seek work rather than face labor.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Madison County Andy McDivett McDivett Willie

Fire destroys Bluffton junk dealer's home in incendiary blaze

Bluffton Indiana August 2 a fire presumed incendiary destroyed the residence of Santon Millington at the city edge at 1 am. The house lay beyond the city waterworks and firemen were powerless. Loss about 1000 with 500 insurance. Millington and family were visiting in Ohio.

Indianapolis Journal Bluffton Ind Santon Millington Millington Ohio

Elopement and Local School Board Actions Across Indiana

EDITH Coordes and George Miller married in Marshall Illinois last week, prompting parental anger and the daughter’s departure to her husband. Crothersville names Sherman Rickard and several teachers for the coming year. Ridgeville reports church rededication with minor expenses. Greenfield hosts August meeting series at Bradley Methodist Church with large turnout. Bloomington notes Judge Reinhard of Indiana University Law School very ill but improving. Evansville women organize anti spitting crusade to curb sidewalk filth. Sullivan reports Philip Kendall of Farmersburg 21 shoots self in head. death seen as accidental.

Terre Haute Edith Coordes W. E. Coordes George Miller Marshall Ill Sherman C. Rickard Washington County Indiana Helen Fultz Margaret Marshall Emma Meska Fern Harrod Professor Rickard Indiana University Ridgeville Cecil Anderson Ind Pierce Fountain City Horter Greenfield Bradley Methodist Church Tor Perry E. Powell Indianapolis John T. van Zant Robert Clark Bloomington Judge Reinhard Indiana University Law School Evansville Oakland City

Richmond Art Association to be featured in New York Art Manual

Richmond Indiana’s art group gains broader notice as the Richmond Art Association will be represented in the New York Art Manual, prepared by Miss Florence Levy. The October edition marks the first since 1890 and will highlight major US art societies, artists, and recent exhibits, with Richmond’s 1900s show singled out for prominent mention and illustrations.

Indianapolis Richmond Ind Richmond Art Association New York Art Manual Florence Levy New York United States Richmond Association Middle West

Tragedy and accident tales from Indiana and nationwide

Worn out by long shift Garry Barder died after sleeping on Wabash tracks near Lafayette. His widow, Horney Massey, resides in Bloomington. A separate Central America report notes Homer Massey drowned, son of A T Massey, a Bloomington worker. In Lafayette a streetcar derailed after a concert, panicking passengers but causing only minor injuries.

Horney Massey Bloomington Central America

Ida Starr Shot by Brother In Law In Accidental Shooting

Ida Starr of Poneto aged twenty was accidentally shot in the throat Saturday evening by her nine year old brother in law Ira Huff. Doctors say she probably will recover. The weapon was a toy revolver with a .22 cartridge slipped in by the boy who did not know it was loaded. Starr said the shooting was entirely accidental.

Indianapolis Journal Bluffton Ind Ida Starr Poneto Ira Huff Huff

Infant burned by carbolic acid accident in Spencer County

Evansville dispatch reports eighteen month old Allen Gentry son of Mr and Mrs Ab Gentry Spencer County Indiana was fatally burned by carbolic acid after contents of a can spilled or were ingested the circumstances described as a terrible accident in the home.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Allen Ab Gentry Spencer Coun County

Headley Glass Factory to Move from Fairmount to Danville

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Terre Haute Ind August 2 The Headley glass manufacturing people will remove from Fairmount to Danville Illinois despite a prior contract to move to Terre Haute The window glass trust plan to use machine blowers prompted the shift as it would raise production costs for independent plants The Danville offer is said to be less favorable to the Headleys yet a Danville site is chosen There is also a report the Danville plant may become a bottle factory

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Headley Glass Manufacturing Fairmount Danville Ill Window Glass Trust Headleys Commercial Club

Editor Howe Entertains Atchison Globe 25th Anniversary

Twelve thousand people attended the twenty fifth anniversary celebration of the Atchison Globe at Forest Park. A band concert and a citizenship address by Governor Bailey of Kansas and elaborate fireworks marked the event. E W Howe entertained 150 guests at dinner. The Globe has been edited by Howe since its inception twenty five years ago. Excursions were run from nearby towns. Howe is author of The Story of a Country Town and Globe Lights a collection of pithy sayings.

Atchison Kan Atchison Globe Forest Park Bailey Kansas E. W. Howe The Globe Howe

An Organization Man in Philadelphia City Hall

The piece profiles Frank the mayor’s bootblack, a loyal “organization man” in City Hall. He rose from shines purveyor to trusted helper in Ashbridge and Weaver administrations, knowing caucuses, conventions, and the machine’s decrees while remaining devoted to loyalty and daily polish duties.

Philadelphia Telegraph Frank Ashbridge Weaver Italy

Much Simpler Proposition in Chicago Journal

An Indiana physician claims to have created life from alcohol ammonia salt and water. The article notes skepticism and recalls a man who reportedly created life with blue meat and purple snakes using similar substances.

Chicago Journal Indiana

Mystery in Death at Lafayette Hospital

Edward McKenni died at St Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette Indiana on Wednesday night. Relatives could not be reached and unless word comes by Tuesday the body will be buried. Little is known of his life beyond a past of means and a sister in Cleveland. He arrived two months ago, had no money, and kept his reasons for coming private. Letters to the sister have gone unanswered, prompting belief of a possible tragic event in his career that may be revealed later.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Virgil Garry Barder Lafayette Homing Mills Barder Edward McKenni St. Elizabeth Hospital McKenna Cleveland

Court and Lawyers Busy in Madison County Term

Madison Circuit Court completed a long term with 330 civil cases on the docket at start and 200 new cases filed during the term. Judge McClure will take a vacation at the Country Club in Anderson Indiana.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Madison Circuit Court McClure Ster Een Ieee

Attitude of Georgia Negroes Reflects Southern Safety

A Madison Ga AME conference resolutions praise the South for safety and opportunity. The document claims blacks can earn any vocation there, and credits Southern whites with encouraging self reliance and business, noting no bitterness but robust resolve.

Philadelphia African Methodist Episcopal Church Madison South

Special Grand Jury Session Ordered in Bank Wrecks

Waterloo Indiana August 1 Judge James H Rose calls grand jury back to investigate bank wrecks at Waterloo and Auburn Indicts wreckers if possible. He will hire top county funded counsel to prosecute and protect the people. County to cover sheriff costs in pursuing those responsible for the bank failures.

Indianapolis Journal Waterloo Ind James H. Rose Circuit Court Auburn

New Oil Field Found Near Ridgeville Ind

NEW OIL FIELD RIDGEVILLE Ind Aug 2 The oil well on the J M Adington lease two miles south of Ridgeville was tested yesterday and showed ten to twelve barrels without pumping proving a new oil field. The well sits in a 1200 acre field leased by the Dividend Oil Company of Marion Ind with Edgeville businessmen among stockholders. Operators soon located a second well and will develop holdings with rental paid on over 1000 acres on Aug 1.

Indianapolis Journal Ridgeville Ind J. M. Adington Marion Edgeville

Kinser Brother Secures New Road Contract

Terre Haute Aug 2 William Kinser of T W Kinser and Son returns home from Parsons Kan HQ while the road seeks to build 300 miles of track for the Missouri Kansas and Texas from Stevens in the Indian Territory to Oklahoma City A second contract has been taken to build 20 miles from Vi

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute William Kinser T. W. Kinser & Son Parsons Kan Missouri, Kansas & Texas Stevens Indian Territory Oklahoma City

Total Mobilities at Risk and ODE LITE Exposure

The document lists a large total mobilities amount of 008 077 08 and notes the greatest at risk value on ODE LITE as 50 000 00. This item presents financial risk figures with no clear context or entities beyond these numbers.

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Auditor Certifies State Copy of Report in 1902

An Indiana auditor certifies a correct copy of a state condition on a company as of December 1902, with official attestation dated February 13, 1993. The document references seal and official signatory D. E. Sherrick, Auditor of State, noting the statement is on sale in the office.

Indiana CIA D. E. Sherrick

Trains to California for G A R Encampment Leave Aug 10

Vandalia line and Big Four run special trains from here next Monday at noon bound for California for the G A R Encampment. Free side trips and half day stops planned along the official route. Grubbs and W B Harrissey of Indiana back efforts to move the next national convention to Springfield Illinois.

Vandalia Line Big Four California

Fragmented Kansas City Journal excerpt on jail escape

An OCR style snippet describes a jailed man shooting after an escape and mentions confusion over where he was hit. The text shows garbled words and incomplete phrases, reflecting a messy newspaper fragment with unclear details.

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