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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1901

Page

15

Evansville Fire Destroys Warehouse and Building

Fire in Evansville Indiana devastates a large corrugated iron warehouse and a four story brick building in the heart of the district. Loss to broom corn around 150,000 with over 5,000 on buildings. Journal offices evacuated as smoke and fumes overcome firefighters. two young girls severely injured by a railroad torpedo explosion near Brazi Indiana.

Trebaneporte Journal Evansville Ind Broom Corn Trust Journal Indianaporls Journal Brazi Eveline Cane Thomas Cane Fay Hixon Wiliam Hizen Hixon

Man Hunted Accident Leaves Coburn Near Death

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports at Speicherville, Indiana that Arge Coburn lies severely wounded with intestines nearly shot away after a hunting trip gone wrong. Neighbor N L Layton carried him to his home as Coburn succumbed, not expected to survive. Coburn has one child. Also John Sanger of Wabash was killed by a passenger train near here as he reportedly walked along the track returning home. Body cut to fragments. he was forty, survived by a widow and six children.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Arge Frank Coburn Speicherville Layton Coburn Thllonapolia Journal Williams Ind John Sanger Caxt-Howil Wabsoh Attica Nome Songer

Terre Haute Man Dies in Wagon Fall Accident

In Terre Haute Indiana John C Sachs on the Vendalin road crew and later an engineer on the line for years after opening was killed when he fell from his wagon while traveling from the city to his farm. He was five years old.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind John C. Sachs Indianapolis Ite Wey Winamac Elias Jagger Franklin Township Pulaski County Ridey Philadelphia Indiana Scottsburg Covington Samuel Grady Tinsley Centerville Wayne County Kokomo Howard County Oklahoma J. H. French J. H. Henley Greentown Internal Revenue District Anderson Madison County

Attempted Postoffice Robbery at Shoals Ends in Capture

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Shoals Indiana woke to an attempted post office burglary. Three men fled as the assistant postmaster returned from the 3 o'clock train and forced him to surrender. One was captured soon after and the other two hid in a field. Suspects named Harry Collins Stulrs thirty five Roy Christine Memphis Tennessee fifteen Hal By Memphis seventeen were later jailed. Collins had a burglars tool kit and the trio claimed they had traveled from Louisville to commit thefts in town.

Indianapolis Journal Shoals Ind Tepened Cap Herry Collins Stulrs Roy Christine Memphis Tenn Hal Collins Louisville

New York men robbed in Washington Indiana break in

Sam Berkowitz and Ike Swimmer of New York arrived in Washington on a trip to Evansville by train after a rough ride. Swimmer allegedly cut from Berkowitz two bags containing $10 and three diamonds worth 40. Berkowitz reported the theft and offered a $1,000 reward for the arrest of the culprit.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Ind Sam Berkowitz Ike Swimmer New York Evansville Worthington Swimmer Berkowitz

John Hardiman obituary at Kokomo Indiana

Indiana obituary notes John Hardiman of Kokomo died aged longtime Howard county resident born a slave in Kentucky he moved north sixty five years ago and left a fortune of 31000 including a six acre farm and several properties in town a Civil War veteran with four living children and a surviving daughter also mentions relatives and a church funeral set for Sunday at Rush Street A M E Church conducted by Rev Gregory

Indianapolis Kokomy Ind John Hardiman Howard County Kentucky Pennsylvania Foor P W. Hardiman Greenevelle Mattic Grifin Emma Burnett W. Z. Herdiman Kalamasco Gregory

Marion Aug 3 Obituary Notices Highlight Local Figures

Marion Indiana obituary notices report Eljab Lyon aged forty three dying at Viestey Lowlands home from stomach trouble. Lovie B. Mewd, editor of the Mon county central committee chair, dies this morning from consumption, aged thirty with several children. In Glen Indiana James M. a citizen and former treasurer of the Arey and tat, dies this afternoon after years of service.

Marion Ind Eljab Lyon Viestey Lowland Teri Bregett Lovie B Wits Mon Grant Councy Atic Central Qomimitice

Burial announced for Jacob Halter at Milton

Richmon d Indiana dispatch reports Jacob Halter a well known resident aged sixty seven died recently interment to be in Milton Wayne county he had resided there at times and funeral arrangements to be held locally

Richmond Ind Jacob Halter Milton Wayne County

Dr Trask attacked in Matthews assault and robbery

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Dr Trask of Matthews was attacked and robbed in his home area. He remained unconscious with convulsions after head blows. two men arrested later but no link proven. The incident occurred between 2 and 4 am as he returned to the Matthews Land Company office.

Indianapolia Journal Marion, Inc Trask Matthews Trusk Lees Matthews Land Company Peesersby Offleere Olle Lay

Dairy Parkmees Institute To Hold Plymouth Meeting

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Lafayette Indiana August 3 The District Dairy Farmers Institute at Plymouth on August 13 and 14 will feature H B Gurler of Illinois and Prof D Smith of Michigan joining Indiana dairy workers in a program expected to attract all who seek wholesome milk. A special round trip fare is available with delegate certificates signed by the superintendent. Additional August district meetings include Southern Indiana Horticultural Institute Orleans August 18 and 19 State Horticultural Society South Bend August 27 and 28 Northern Indiana Live Stock Institute Huntington August 22 and 23.

Indianapolis Lafayette Ind Institute Latta Imaliete Plymouth H. B. Gurler Ilnois D. Smith Michigan West Indiana Farmers’ Institutes W. C.tta Southern Indiana Horticultural Institute Orleans State Horticultural Society South Bend Northern Indiana Live Stock Institute Huntington

Traction Line Opened Between Wabash And Peru

The Wabash River Traction Company opened from the Wabash river bridge to the steel works in Peru, a seventeen mile route. City and county officials, business leaders, and local men toured the line with a reception for 150 at Boyd Park. Cars began hourly service today after a day of tours ending with a return to Wabash.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind Wabash River Traction Company Wabash River Peru Biakeslee Boyd Boyd Park Rich Valley

Famine in residences grips Kokomo as steel mill nears

Kokomo Indiana faces housing strain as rapid growth follows the location of a million-dollar steel works and two smaller plants. Real estate firms report 76 callers seeking houses today, with four hundred new homes needed to meet demand. People sleep in tents and storage spaces fill with belongings while construction gears up for a 200-man crew starting next Monday and operation by December.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Dee

Explosive Factory Fight Wins Perpetual Injunction

Judge H C Ryan bars Indiana Nitroglycerin and Indiana Torpedo Cos from completing a factory and storage house near Alexandria after a deadly nitroglycerin explosion. Brown sues to restrain, citing public highway proximity and barn distance. Planting allowed to proceed would risk public safety and set legal precedent.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind H. C. Ryan Madison Superior Court Indiana Nitroglycerin Indiana Torpedo Companies Alexandria Farmer M. Brown Brown Ryan

Bedford custody case hints at family dispute

Bedford Indiana reports Mrs. Margaret Fritz with four children aged seventeen, twelve, ten, eight and a younger nine appears in a custody matter. The article notes the custody decision involves Frank.

Indianapolis Journal Bedford Ind Margaret Fritz

Mrs Fritz to be tried as accessory in Feister murder

Mrs Fritz faces trial on Wednesday as an accessory in the murder of John Feister committed by her husband Nelson who remains at large. A preliminary hearing was held before Judge Stephenson this afternoon.

Everett Nuisance Case Faces Sheriff and Court Action

In Scottsburg Indiana on information from Prohibition chairman Jessie B. Davis a warrant was issued for Thomas H Everett and James E Everett for maintaining a public nuisance. Sheriff Everett refused arrest on a justice court warrant leading to circuit court proceedings to arrest him and to enjoin the Everetts from continuing the nuisance.

Indianapolis Journal Scottsburg Ind Jessie B. Davis Prohibition Fourth Congressional District Edwin F. Crawford Thomas H. Everett James E. Everett Scott County Ir. Everett Davis Everetts

Indiana and neighboring town notes mixed with personal items

A collage of short items from various Indiana towns reports a Philippine fight near Lipa with casualties, a Dayton abduction case, upcoming marriages in Jeffersonville, a Marion lottery land draw for a Civil War veteran, a Goshen elopement arrest, and local plans for gas, water works, and public picnics.

Drop Of Forty One Degrees In Lincoln Area Temp Plunge

Lincoln and most of the state saw a 41 degree temperature drop in 36 hours with intermittent showers. Local rain credited to gunpowder experiments by W F Wright despite forecasts. Rain spread across southern Nebraska, southern South Dakota, northern Nebraska and Iowa with reports from Hartington, O Neill, Valentine and others.

Lincoln Neb Aus W. F. Wright Washington Omaha Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Weather Bureau Hartington O'Neill Valentine Oakdale Tekumah Long Pine Storm Lake Carroll and Sibley Cheyenne Wyo Rapid City Huron

Heavy rain soaks Kansas City and eastern Kansas

The heaviest rain in months drenched Kansas City and eastern Kansas, hindering crops and disrupting activities across the region. Local forecasts warn of continued showers with potential minor flood concerns and garden crop damage noted by farmers.

Kansas City Kansas

Central Passenger Association Opens Large Storefront Agency at 31 Superior Street

In Cleveland Aug 3 the Central Passenger Association secured a large storeroom at 31 Superior street to run a joint agency for extending railroad tickets during the National Grand Army Encampment. F A C Donald, commissioner, will oversee the operation with about forty clerks. Jackets to and from the encampment may be presented for extension for a small fee, from Sept 1 when on sale to Sept 15 noon.

Cleveland Central Passenger Association Superior Street National Grand Army Central F. AC. Donald

Decatur Chief Receives Telegram on Forgeries Suspect

Police report Deputy Sheriff Cote of Birmingham informs Decatur authorities that George A. Johnson a Wabash brakeman arrested on forgery charges escaped near East Street while being returned to Alabama by jumping from a moving train.

Decatur, ii Applegate W. 8. Cote Birmingham Ala George A. Johnson Decatur East St Alabama

Postoffice circular clarifies second class mail rules for publishers

The Post Office Department issues a circular resetting second class mail privileges for Premium-Giving Papers and Periodicals. It notes that a publication admitted to second class remains so unless the department issues formal notice. It delays full enforcement to Oct 1 and covers news agents, premiums, and returns under amended Regulations 301.

Washington Madden

Revenue Act Construed Exempts Some Grain Trades

Washington Aug. ¢. Commissioner Yerkes replies to a Northwest grain firm asking if memorandum sales on exchanges are exempt from tax under Schedule A. Exemption applies to grain on board and in transit at sale time. billed shipments required. A bill of lading or certified copy needed to prove in transit status.

Washington Yerkes Internal Revenue Bureau Northwest Exchange Board of Trade Duluth Board of Trade Or Exchange

Iron and Steel Production Surges in Late 19th Century

Washington August 3 The Geological Survey reports James M Swank general manager of the American Iron and Steel Association that the United States leads world output in pig iron and steel. World pig iron approx 40 million tons with U S at 15 8 million. steel about 26.6 million tons with U S near 16 8 million. Bessemer and open hearth figures cited show rail production at about 2 0 million tons and overall year marked by prosperity for iron and steel manufacturers.

Washington Geological Survey James M. Swank American Iron and Steel Association United States Bessemer

Third member of Schley court delayed by secretary’s inquiry

Acting Secretary Hackett expected to name the third member of the Schley court of inquiry today but did not. He has likely heard from rear admirals and will inform Secretary Long before any announcement. Judge Advocate Lemoy remains on vacation but will assist remotely as needed.

Washington Hackett Schley Court of Inquiry Long Scretary Long Lemiy New England Pone

Manderson Declines Charge of Schley Case in Washington

Gen. Charles Manderson declines taking charge of Admiral Schley’s case before the court of inquiry in Washington due to his heavy duties as attorney for the Burlington Railroad. Manderson and Schley are longtime friends. the admiral had visited Manderson in Omaha previously.

Omaha Neb Charles Manderson Admiral Schley Court of Inquiry Washington Burlington Railroad Gen. Manderson

Ruling Against Gannett as Census Geographer

Washington Aug. 4 The treasury controller holds Henry Gannett was illegally appointed as geographer of the eleventh census and thus not entitled to compensation. Gannett also serves as geographer for the geological survey, and the ruling rests on the rule that one person cannot hold two government posts with compensation of $2.64 or more annually. The decision suggests Congress action may follow.

Washington Tracewell the Treasury Henry Gannett Ilegally Gannett Congress

Question on Gannett Geographer Salary in Geological Survey

The article notes a legal question raised by the controller about whether Mr. Gannett’s current salary of 5.6 for his role as geographer in the geological survey, totaling $1,100 more than the Congress authorized, is payable if the controller dies. The controller does not decide the issue but flags the excess amount.

Gannett Geological Survey Congress

No Naval Demonstration On Venezuela Colombia

Washington reports no naval display will be undertaken to protect American interests in Venezuela and Colombia unless the crisis worsens. Government will monitor events with close scrutiny, believing the dispute will be brief and unlikely to threaten U S interests, and cites lack of available ships for any show of force.

Washington United States Venezuela Colombia

Navy dock purchase prompts $75,000 dredging claim

In Havana harbor contractors who dredged the harbor to permit operation of the big floating dry dock claim $75,000 must be paid before removal, while the Navy says any equity should go to the Spanish government since the dock was in Spanish possession during dredging. the attorney general will rule.

Washington Navy Department Havana

Court martial finds Major Doyen guilty in intoxication case

Washington Aug 3 The court martial tried Major Charlies Doyen fleet marshal of the North Atlantic squadron at Newport for intoxication and being absent without leave. He is found guilty and sentenced to lose numbers and be reprimanded by the War Department. Courts martial will be held in Manila for Lieut Preston Brown and Capt Francis P Fremont Second Infantry. The lieutenant is accused of killing a native who refused to recover a soldier’s body from the river. The charges against Captain Fremont are not known.

Washington Charlies Doyen Newport Manila Preston Brown Francis P. Fremont Premont

Treasury Officials Call Durkee Claim Imaginary

The secretary of the treasury and the treasurer of the United States filed answers in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia denying the Durkee claim for 79000 dollars and interest. They say the claim is wholly imaginary false fictitious and fraudulent and without foundation in law or fact. They insist Treasury records disclose no basis for the claim.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury United States Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Durkee Treasury Department

Currency reserve agents named for Indiana banks

The controller of the currency approved several banks as reserve agents. First National Bank of New York acts for Citizens' National Bank of Franklin Indiana. Corn Exchange National Bank of Chicago serves Hamilton National Bank of Fort Wayne Indiana. Philadelphia National Bank acts for First National Bank of Mishawaka Indiana.

Indianapolis Journal Washington First National Bank New York City Citizens’ National Bank Franklin Ind Corn Exchange National Bank Chicago Hamilton National Bank Fort Wayne Philadelphia National Bank Philadelphia Mishawaka

State Department to Receive Italian Ambassador to U S

In response to an inquiry from the Italian government the State Department will receive with pleasure as ambassador from Italy to the United States. Mayor Des Plantes, the present Italian minister to Servia, and Senor Malempino, the Italian minister to Buenos Ayres, who was to succeed Baron Mara, will go elsewhere.

Washington State Department Italy United States Mayor Des Plantes Servia Senor Malempino Buenos Ayres Baron Mara

Postmasters Commissioned in Indiana and Missouri

Washington report lists newly commissioned postmasters on Aug 3 with William L. Bryan named Presidential postmaster at Boonville Indiana and Everett Collins named Fourth class postmaster at Max Missouri, among others.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Presidential William L. Bryan Boonville Ind Clase Everett Collins Max

Navy Appointments and Administrative Updates From Washington

The president named William P. White and Alfred A. Pratt to naval ranks. An Agricultural Department report on truck farming and fruit and vegetable transport was prepared by Edward G. Warde Jr. and Edwin S. Holmes Jr. Consul Furst reported Austrian law bans sale of arcans. The Navy plans a primary school on Tutuila. A steamboat mail service linked St Michaels to Beetles on the Yukon/Koyukuk rivers was established.

Washington William P. White Alfred A. Pratt Agricultural Department Edward G. Warde, Jr Edwin S. Holmes, Jr United States Vienna Furst State Department Navy Department Tutuila Tilley Postoffice Department St. Michaels Yukon River Beetles Koyukuk River

Monopoly in the Klondike in Ottawa grants water rights

An English and Canadian syndicate wins a permit to divide Klondike river water for hydraulic mining across the district while preserving existing miner rights. Grantees may supply water to holders, and $20,000 must be spent on works in 1912. The order awaits gazetting amid talk of the British-Canadian syndicate.

Ottawa Ont Klondike

Klondike Gold Shipment Arrives. Indians Reported Fatal Attack

The Humboldt arrived from Skagway with $00,000 in Klondike gold. Advices say the Newport reached Juneau on July 0 and reported five men killed by Indians about 200 miles west of Valdez island. Details were not learned.

Seattle Wash Humboldt Skagway Klondike Newport Juneau Valdez Island

Plans of G H Phillips stockholders forced out

Chicago Aug 5 Stockholders and directors of the George H Phillips Company are being ousted from office and financial interest. Abel D Osman and Joseph L Bauman are removed after Bauman joined during reorganiza tion on June 7. Rumors claim debts to 15000 and 256000 remain unsettled as books are cleared and the firm prepares to resume business under the same name within a week.

Chicago George H. Phillips Company Abel D. Osman Joseph L. Bauman Bauman Osman Mr. Phillips Eka An

Emperor William cancels Emden visit amid Dowager Empress illness

Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William abandons plans to greet Waldersee and visit cities due to news from Friederichshof about Dowager Empress Frederick. Some say her condition worsened. others note improvement after a fainting spell. Crown Prince Frederick William may skip zoological opening Aug. 12 to stay near Friederichshof. Doctors' arrivals expected. most royals summoned except Prince Henry.

Berlin William Emden Hamburg Friederichshof Frederick Field Marshal von Waldersee China Renvers Taunusbote Frederick William National Zoological Congress Lokal Anzeiger Cronberg Reavers Prince Henry of Prussia Cadiz

War to the finish resolves at steel conference

The Amalgamated Association proposes that only mills wishing to join sign the scale while the United States Steel Corporation contends for broader integration. The meeting in New York aimed to secure a peaceful settlement, with Shaffer and Williams seeking a negotiated end to the strike and Morgan joining the discussion.

Shaffer Williams Amalgamated Jed Pitsburg Schwab J. P. Morgan Bacon Corporation Steel Corporation I. Ie Amalgamated Association Pittsburg Elias Jenkins United States Steel Corporation Sheet Saltsburg Pottdale McKeesport Wellsville Hosp Mills Youngstown Girard Greenville Pomeroy Warren Lindsay McCutcheon Clarke Bar Mill Monessen Min Hoop Leveland Rolling Mill Company New York T. J. Shaffer John Williams Ainune Steel Company J. Pierpont Morgan Robert Bagon Dawkins

Want McKinley to Interfere

The Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and Paperhangers met and agreed to petition President McKinley asking him to intervene in the Amalgamated Association of Iran and Steel Workers strike. The Times notes the petition argues the strikers lack a fair public trial and calls for an investigation of this and related strikes.

New York Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers McKinley Amalgamated Association of Iran and Steel Workers the Times

Emperor William urged to visit 1933 Louisiana Purchase Exposition

St Louis Aug 3 A strong push leads John Schroers a German world’s fair leader to seek Emperor William’s visit to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1933. Initial steps pave way for government action while a prominent colored resident proposes a Negro progress building with black artists architects builders and managers directing its construction and display of advancement from Africa to modern America.

ST. Louis William of Germany John Schroers St Louis Schroers Africa

Seven Year Old Traveler Reaches New York Alone

A seven year old girl Ella A Nelson traveling from Sweden to Colorado arrived in New York aboard the St Paul. She wore a sheepskin bearing Chris Collins Fort Snelling Col please for ward. Officials ensured she boarded the correct train to Colorado where her parents work on a ranch.

New York Ella A. Nelson Sweden Colorado St. Paul Chris Collins Fort Snellings Col Times

Private Haggerty's Double Crime in Charleston Barracks

Charleston July 3 Private Louis Haggerty of the Tenth United States Artillery killed his wife and then fatally shot himself in his quarters at the government barracks on Sullivan's Island. Jealousy prompted the tragedy. Haggerty enlisted from West Virginia.

Charleston D. C Louis Haggerty Tenth United States Artillery Government Barracks Sullivan's Island Haggerty West Virginia

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