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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
6
An assortment of seating and support devices for invalids including parlor and street chairs, carrying chairs, wheeled couches, as well as food preservation and desiccator accessories. Electric belts, insoles and batteries are advertised by WM. MH. ARMSTRONG & CO. located on Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A.B. Youngson and other officials arrived to mediate between Manhattan Elevated Railroad motormen and engineers, with firemen present. Talks adjourned with plans to resume. other mediators from St Louis joined. In New Haven, a trolley strike outlook improved as the mediation board conferred with the mayor and prepared to arbitrate if needed, while no strike breakers were seen and travel relied on stages and carriages.
Havana dispatch reports high officials say Cuba can meet Platt amendment requirements and seek a US loan to cover debts. Plan calls for bonds payable in American gold, to be advertised in New York, avoiding European borrowing. Public debate notes tariff changes to secure a 4 million and 35 thousand dollar loan, with mixed views on impact of the Platt amendment.
Mayor Low proposes a reform commission including Police Commissioner Part ridge Eugene A Philbin and Gen Avery D Andrews to draft suggestions for better police administration. The plan aims to enable removal of corrupt or incompetent subordinates without courts, and to consider laws governing the force. The Raines law enforcement and Sunday liquor sales are noted, with cautions about ordinary enforcement limits.
Fred E. Kennedy of the local Labor Day committee reports a letter from Wu Tingfang, Chinese minister in Washington, expressing appreciation for the invitation to address union men in Binghamton on Labor Day. He says he will endeavor to attend if possible and praises the broad-minded labor movement.
R T O'Brien a former corporal in the Thirty sixth Infantry was indicted by the grand jury here for perjury in Washington and was arrested in North Adams Mass. The case stems from May testimony before the Senate Philippines committee alleging misconduct by officers and enlisted men. He faces trial in the Crim inal Court in the autumn with District Attorney Gould handling. Witnesses include Fred H McDonald Frank A Cook and Charles S Riley. A Pittsfield hearing postponed bail negotiations continue as he remains at the House of Correction.
Surgeon General Forwood received Col. Harvey's report detailing June health among U S troops in the Philippines. Sickness rose, cholera hit officers and many soldiers mainly in Laguna Batangas and Samar Leyte, water contamination cited. Total sick 2 265, deaths 79, cholera 37.
State Department preliminaries completed for The Hague arbitration over the Pius fund claim. US arbitrators Sir Edward Fry and F. De Martens. Mexico names Pagano Guanas Chili and Savornin Lohman as arbitrators. An umpire will be chosen if needed. meeting set for Sept. 1.
In Ashland Oregon yesterday Lester Davis six and Emory Davis three were burned to death while playing with matches near a can of coal oil in their yard. The oil ignited, engulfing the children in flames.
New York reports a body found in Central Park with a head wound identified as Hermann Kellar, said to be Breslaus Kellar's son. The case raises questions about his fate and potential motives in an ongoing investigation.
The widow says the millionaire left home on July 17 and bank deposits totaling several thousand dollars were withdrawn. His clothing pockets were torn and no pistol was found near the location of the body. The victim resided in the city.
Atlanta August 7 The second day of the Negro Young People's Educational and Christian Conference at Piedmont Park featured Ernest Lyon of Baltimore arguing the six elements of religion humility patience endurance forgiveness charity and brotherly love. He asserted the negro is a friend of law and order and not a mob leader, noting there is no court record of lynching mobs led by negroes. Roosevelt sent a letter of regret and best wishes for the congress. Delegates continued to arrive with attendance expected to reach ten thousand by tomorrow night.
New York reports ninety two year old actress Eliza Young, the oldest in America, is dying at the Actors' Fund Home in West New Brighton after a ten day illness and a hip fracture. Her career spanned nearly seventy years in England and the United States, during which she appeared with Clara Morris, Edwin Forrest, Lawrence Barrett, Edwin Booth and Mrs Langtry, with her final stage appearance in New York.
Disturbing discovery in a vacant lot along the State street cable line. A nude female corpse was found lying in tall grass, with no clothing nearby. Police suspect murder though no wounds are yet confirmed. The scene attracts crowds as investigators search for clues.
President Roosevelt will be awarded the honorary LL D by the University of Chicago during his fall visit. Oct 3 is set for the ceremony with a special convocation, the event to be as elaborate as a full commencement except the President will be the only diploma recipient.
A wagon of ten picnickers was struck by an Illinois Central freight at the Tennessee street crossing in Paducah Kentucky. Five were injured two fatally Maggie Koerner seventeen Tyler Kentucky and Dewey Lindsay twenty six Tyler fatally injured James Warnick eighteen Tyler Alten Hurt seventeen peers by Jim Johnson the colored river were among the injured.
Prof N H Winchell head of the Geological Society and Warren Upham of the Minnesota Historical Society departed Minneapolis for Kansas to examine a reported 25 000 year old human fossil. Their mission is to gather data supporting the idea that the area was inhabited during the glacial period.
The U S monitor Arkansas completed a successful trial trip at Newport News reporting two hours at 12.2 knots, exceeding the required contract speed by seven tenths knot, with a progressive screw standardizing trial on Barren Island course reaching 12.55 knots.
Solomon Guggenheim, here representing the American Smelting and Refining Company, announced the firm has closed a sale of 20 million ounces of silver to the Mexican government. He added that this and recent deliveries pushed the market price up by about two to three cents, with expectations of further rises from the deal.
An old advertisement touts Winston’s Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhoea relief, claiming widespread use for over fifty years. It also promotes Glenn’s Sulphur Soap for skin issues and Waits stair and Whisker Dye for hair color, urging readers to ask for the labeled products.
The Federated Catholic Societies expressed confidence in President Roosevelt to enforce justice in the Philippines and protect treaty rights. They pledged sympathy for friars, support for U S governance, and a just, amicable solution via Vatican and American negotiations. Atlantic City to host next gathering, with several officer changes noted.
Nashville dispatch reports large Democratic majorities for the Supreme Court and Court of Chancery Appeals. Party nominations in several congressional districts favor Fitzpatrick Gaines Padgett Sims Pearce, with most incumbents renominated. By 1 am Friday, state Democratic chair Frank Thompson said the judicial ticket carried the state by about 20,000 votes.
The Democratic State convention nominated George T. Beck for governor Charles P. Clemens for congressman D E Stickeney for secretary of state Colin Hunter for treasurer W Dean Hayes for auditor and Mrs Delaro for superintendent of public instruction No justice nomination was made and a resolution endorsing Republican nominee C N Potter failed to pass. In New York Senator Pratt will visit Racquette Lake with his son and Governor Odell will stay at Lt Governor Woodruff camp in the Adirondacks ahead of the Republican state convention.
Edward is grieved by being left out of the Boer conference slated for August 3. The exclusion follows Kruger's anger over his conduct in London where he dined multiple times with Lord Kitchener, complicating reconciliation efforts.
London reports Justice Bigham of the King’s Bench division ruled for the miners’ federation against Welsh coal owners in a £100,000 damages suit over stoppages. The decision said no malice was shown and output cuts benefited both sides, seen as a labor victory while conservatives seek a higher court review.
Evelyne B. Baldwin in Tromsoe calls reports of differences on the America voyage during the Baldwin Zeigler expedition premature after one year of a five year project. He says necessary measures were taken for expedition interests and vows to press toward the north pole. London reports the House of Commons adopted clause 7 of the education bill giving churches control of voluntary schools.
Reports from London indicate a heated debate over a critical clause prompting parliamentary adjournment this week. Sir William Hood Walldrone resigns as chief conservative whip to join the duchy of Lancaster ministry as chancellor, succeeding Lord James of Hereford.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt arrived at Sagamore Hill at dawn. The Sylph did not land passengers. Guests at luncheon included Sen Platt of Connecticut and Gov Connecticut aide Phelps, Hartford Courant’s C H Clark, Rep Jesse Overstreet, Benatar Stewart, Gen James Clarkson, Reps Sherman and Littauer, and ex State Senator John Laughlin.
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