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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1902

Page

6

Unclear list of bonds and stocks from Indiana regions

A scrambled OCR fragment lists bonds and stocks tied to Indiana counties and towns. Entries include Marion Light and Heat Co 10000, New Telist Mortgage 18000, Pike County 32600, Newton County 20000, Sullivan County 11500, Jasonville, Indiana, School Belt Railroad Common Stock, Samar National Bank Stock, Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co. Stock, H. P. Was. & Co. 6 percent, Prof. Stock, and Law Building Stock.

Marion Light and Heat Co Pike County Ind Newton County Sullivan County Jasonville School Belt Railroad Samar National Bank Indianapolis Fire Ins. Co Law

Elks Parade in Salt Lake Sets Prize-Winning Displays

More than 3000 Elks lined the Salt Lake reunion parade as prizes totaling 1750 dollars recognized unique floats and costumes. Park City Utah won for most unique display while Greenville Mississippi won second in a cotillion fakery of plantation garb.

Salt Lake Utah Grand Lodge of Elks Baltimore Grand Lodge Elks Saratoga Springs Bodies of Elks Park City Greenville Miss Penitentiary Montana Quien Labe Lodge el Paso Tex Omaha Ttle Seattle Helena Mont Third Regiment Band San Francisco Buffalo Bil Wid West Cody California

Haiti Revolt Expands as Gonaives Falls to Firmin Forces

Wireless dispatches from Washington and Port au Prince report Gonaives under Firminist control with Vasquez government claims of rebellion in three provinces. A French naval escort sails for Cape Haitien amid tensions over cable cutting and a U S gunboat blockade declared ineffective by Commander McCrea of the Machias.

Washington Powell State Department Port au-Prince Gonaives Firmin Vasquez Port-Au-Prince Haiti Ferdinand de Lesseps Cape Haitien DY Assas the de Lessep McCrea United States Maehias

Trustees elected at Chautauqua Assembly meeting

Jamestown New York August 1 trustees elected at the Chautauqua Assembly annual meeting include M R B South Bend Indiana James M Gut Pittsburgh Pa Chester D Massey Toronto Ireland M Miller Akron Ohio Frederick Nixon Westfield PA Ho Rock Warren and Clements Studebaker South Bend Indiana Nixon and Juffey are new members.

Jamestown N. Y Board of Trustees of The Chautauqua Assembly M. RB South Bend Ind James M. Gut Pitteburs Chester D. Massey Oronto Ire M. Miller Akron Frederick Nixon Weetfeld Ho Rock- Warren Clements Studebaker Nixon Juffey

Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad reports six month earnings

Grand Rapids Mich August 12 The semi annual report of the Grand Rapids Indiana Railroad for the six months ending July 31 last shows total earnings of 119677 an increase of 175728 over the first half of last year Freight earnings amounted to 1099526 and passenger earns to 60575 increases of 11744 and 47 respectively Mail and express earnings were 11546

Grand Rapids Mich Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad

Davenport Flood Cuts Off City After Heavy Rain

Davenport Indiana residents report flash flooding on August 13 as rivers rose sharply and streets became submerged. Severe rainfall flooded streams, isolating parts of the city and causing damage to property. Authorities warned residents to stay indoors and monitor for further rising water.

Davenport, In Davenport Mississa

Pythian Knights Parade Reviewed by General Carnahan

In San Francisco on August 13 the uniformed Knights of Pythias parade paused business of the Supreme Lodge. Major General Carnahan and staff reviewed the parade as many states were represented. Evening events included a banquet for visiting Rathbone Sisters and a grand concert. Kentucky and Indiana headquarters were set with new commanders.

San Francisco Carnahan Fethers Supreme Lodge Pythian Sisterhood Ellis’ Hall Imperial Palace Knights of Khorassan Pythian Castle Supreme Temple of the Rathbone Sisters Native Sons’ Hall Logan Louisville Kentucky P. J. Rehling Indiana

Farmers Combine Announces China Trade Venture

Henry F. Fortmann, George T. Hawley, Francis Cutting, P. E. Dowles, G. D. Greenwood, W. H. Chickering and Rudolph Spreckles form a company to develop trade between China and the United States. Ho Yow will temporarily resign as consul to manage China affairs. The firm plans commercial museums to exhibit American products in China and Chinese productions in America.

Henry F. Fortmann George T. Hawley Francis Cutting P. E. Dowles G. D. Greenwood W. H. Chickering Rudolph Spreckles China Ho Yow America

Omaha Street Railway stock sold to New York syndicate

An afternoon paper reports the Omaha Street Railway Company with $6 million capital sold in a lump to a New York syndicate led by J. and W. Seligman & Co. at 92 cents on the dollar. Cash terms transfer over four-fifths of Omaha stock and include Beebras property. The property has paid 4 percent dividends for four years.

Omaha, Neb Omaha Street Railway Company New York J. and W. Seligman & Co Omaha Omaha Company Beebras Omaha and Council Bluff

National Wagon Makers Meet on Lookout Mountain

In Chattanooga Tennessee on August 13 representatives from across the country gathered to tighten ties with the national association. The meeting noted a 20 percent rise in wagon material costs and that prices must rise accordingly in factory output.

Chattanooga Tenn National Wagon Makers’ Association Lookout Mountain

Coal Mines in Springfield Sold to New Jersey Firm

Springfield coal mines to be bought by Illinois Coal and Coke Company of New Jersey and operated under one management. Options on 23 nearby mines secured by Newton Jackson of Philadelphia who leads the firm. Deal valued at 12 million dollars, with formal organization planned in Jersey City this week.

Springfield Ill New Jersey Illinois Coal and Coke Company Newton Jackson Philadelphia Jersey City

Mark Twain Busy in York with Weather and Witty Observations

Mark Twain spoke at a York celebration, praising the climate that sustains his work and humor. He joked about post offices, the many Yorks, mosquitoes as gentlemen, and the lack of a fireable match, while predicting a return in two years to advertise the place. He teased Tom Reed and the locals as fellow townsmen.

York Harbor York Corner York Village York Beach Yorks Sean Satan Tom Reed

Murder in a Saloon at Avalon Catalina Island

W H Yeager who registered at the Hotel Metropole June 23 from Louisville Ky was shot and killed by A H M Boyd of Los Angeles in a saloon at Avalon Catalina Island Aug 13 in a quarrel over a card game Boyd is under arrest and the shooting is under police investigation

Avalon Catalina Island Cal W. H. Yeager Hotel Metropole Louisville A. H M. Boyd Los Angeles Boyd

International Typographical Union adopts work limit and vacancy rules

Cincinnati dispatch reports the International Typographical Union approving a fifty-four hour week, extending seven day operation for Sunday papers, and restricting certain membership. It rejects an Indianapolis factional agenda while voting down amending officer accounts and militia membership. A ladies auxiliary is organized. The convention plans next year’s meeting in St Louis with Asheville Newark and others in contention. The event marks the union’s golden jubilee in Music Hall Cincinnati with civic leaders and delegates speaking.

Cincinnati The International Typographical Union International Ladies’ Auxiliary Committee On Laws Indianapolis Law Committee West Louisville Breitenstein Asheville N. C Ryan Newark N. J Blakely Richmond, Va Bynum Washington, D. C Develer Salt Lake City Washington St. Louis Nashville Portland Ore Thomas A. Whalen Municipal Boston Ladies’ Auxiliary International Woman's Auxiliary Frank Kennedy Omaha Louser Mary Crowley M. A. Crowley Milwaukee Herman Matthews Donnell Kennedy Jessie Johnson Frances L. Taylor LT. U Convention of International Stereotypers’ and Electrotypers’ Union United Typotheta Come and Waces Music Hall N 152 Nannie Flack A. J. Beex Liederkrang Society A. B. White West Virginia James M. Lynch McReynolds Armstrong Toronto Boudreault Ottawa Caveler

Henry Lancaster in Parsons jail linked to West Virginia police murder

Cumberland reports Henry Lancaster, jailed in Parsons, West Virginia, in the murder case of Police Chief H. F. Wilmot at Womersdorf, West Virginia, now says that Clements was involved. The brief item notes Lancaster’s new statement amid the ongoing investigation.

Wrongly lynched men named in farmer murder case

The report states that Carroll and another Black man were lynched as the killers, but they were not the right men. The text notes the actual murderer was James Black and asserts the victims were in a house away from the crime scene. Lancaster was being arrested by Wilmot when he was shot from ambush.

Carroll James Black Lancaster Wilmot

Papal Gift to Roosevelt Arrives Via Bishop O Gorman

Bishop O Gorman of Sioux Falls who accompanied Governor Taft to the Vatican returns with a gift from the Pope for President Roosevelt a mosaic of the Pope with Rome in the distance. He will present it Saturday at Oyster Bay and dine with the President. He plans to visit Cardinal Gibbons in Newport and Archbishop Ireland in St Paul delivering greetings from the Pope.

New York O'Gorman Sioux Falls, &S. D Taft Vatican Roosevelt Oyster Bay Vatican Gardens Rome Newport Cardinal Gibbons St. Paul, Minn Ireland

Venezuelan Rebel Attacks Cumana City News

Reports state rebels siege Cumana in the state of Bermudez with about 1,100 attackers facing 350 government troops. Citations describe ships Cincinnati and Topeka protecting American interests at Puerto Cabello and Barcelona, while Marietta blocks the Orinoco mouth. Caracas dispatches mention possible asylum for President Castro.

Port OF Spain Cumana Bermudez Washington Navy Department Cincinnati Porto Cabello Barcelona McLean Clncinnati Topeka Bowen State Department Caracas Puerto Cabiito Marietta Orinoco Castro Laguayra France San Juan Porto Rico General Matos Germany

Indian troops reviewed by King at Buckingham Palace

London report describes the Indian coronation troops reviewed by King Edward at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales presented medals to picked troops including Lord Curzon's body-guard as Princess Victoria and royal guests observed. The King praised the contingent and wished a safe return home.

London Edward Buckingham Palace Prince of Wales Lord Curzon Victoria Alexandra Jaipur Albert India Delhi England

Expulsion of Nuns Sparks Anti Church Turmoil in Finisterre

Reports from Brest and Finisterre detail police, infantry and gendarmes deployed to close White Sisters schools amid hostile crowds. In Folgoet St Meen and Ploudaniel locals build defenses, threaten gendarmes with beehives, and resist evacuations as Concarneau schools are forcibly entered. Crowds crown events with bells, flags, and protests while evacuations proceed under military guard. In Berlin the Bavarian Diet’s art funding vote prompts Emperor William to offer funds, praising art support and timing concurrent with the Bavarian response.

Brest France Finisterre St. Meen Folgoet Ploudaniel Concarneau Quimper Tocsin Bensee Berlin William Luitpold Bavaria Swinemunde House of Wittelsbach

Telegraphic Brevities From Across the Nation

A summary of brief dispatches reports a Williamsport West Virginia post office break in with $300 and a registered letter stolen. A Paducah Kentucky officer shot and killed Frank Buckner while Buckner attempted to escape. A Boston broker Frederick Betts is jailed on a mail fraud charge. A farmer J H Sims was killed by his son near Ottumwa Iowa during a knife attack on his wife. A Lumberton South Carolina murder suspect George McFadden confessed. Dr E Page Cincinnati telegraph manager resigns seeking a higher East coast post. A Sharpsburg Pennsylvania freight wreck prompt but no harm. Senators Burton Mitchell Foster head to Hawaii to review ex queen lands. The American Philatelic Association discusses abolishing branches. Portland Maine organ chosen. Mrs Vincent Markel dies after an alcohol lamp explosion in St Paul Minnesota, leaving three orphans. Lawsuit over New Orleans water board expansion filed. injunction blocks designation of new board though work proceeds.

Williamsport W. Va Marietta Paducah Tom Orr Frank Buckner Buckner Frederick E. Betts Boston United States J. M. Fisher & Co Betts J. H. Sims John Ottumwa George McFadden Lumberton E. Page Cincinnati Western Union Telegraph Company Atlantic City M. Miller Page Sharpsburg Allegheny West Penn Sheridan Pa J. R. Burton Kansas Senate Hawaii Lilioukalani San Francisco Honolulu Senator Burton Senator Mitchell Oregon Senator Foster Washington American Philatelic Association Springfield Mass Philatelic Era Portland H. G. Smith Winona New Orleans Shelby United States Court New York Nee

Baldwin and crew dispute on America command at Tromsoe

Evalyn B Baldwin and several America crew members told a notary that Captain Johannsen refused to obey orders from the ice pilot, leading to his removal. Baldwin asserts Johannsen left the vessel at Honnigsvaag without consent, while relations with the ice pilot remained good. The party faced dog worm deaths hindering northward progress, but Baldwin believes the America will reach its target latitude within a year en route to the north pole. Berlin reports cold rains turning to snow across Germany.

Tromsoe Norway Evalyn B. Baldwin The America Baldwin Captain Johannsen Johannsen Honnigsvaag North Pole

Beets and Grain Shortage Touch European Harvests

Temperatures drop to 40 degrees as harvest damage hits wheat and rye. Imports of foreign grain likely from Prussia to mix flour. Hungary beets undersized with poor tops may curb sugar production if rains persist. Berlin appoints Dr. Schweninger professor of the history of medicine at Berlin University amid protests from medical professors.

Berlin Prussia Hungary Schweninger Prince Bismarck Berlin University Bismarck Friedrichsruhe

Prince Oblenski Wore Armor After Death Sentence

Polish dispatches say Prince Oblenski governor of Kharkow Russia who was shot last Monday night wore chain armor waistcoat after receiving a formal death sentence from the central revolutionary committee.

Vienna Prince Oblenski Kharkow Russia Central Revolutionary Committee

Madrid Anarchists Arrested Over Plot Against Delcasse

A San Sebastian dispatch reports that several Anarchists from Madrid have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to assassinate M. Delcasse, the French minister of foreign affairs, during his Foix visit near the Pyrenees.

Paris San Sebastian Spain Madrid M. Delcasse Foix Pyrenees

Japanese land guns on Kothnesan Island

A St. Petersburg dispatch to the Globe reports Japanese naval officers landed guns and built a battery on Kothnesan island and posted guards. Korean officials sent to investigate were driven away by the Japanese on their own responsibility.

London St. Petersburg The Globe Kothnesan

Duke and Duchess Among Kronprinz Wilhelm Passengers

London dispatch notes the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and Mr and Mrs C H P Belmont aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm from Southampton to New York. The Duchess is Consuelo Vanderbilt.

London Southampton New York Duke and Duchess of Marlborough C. H. P. Belmont Consuelo Vanderbilt

Borghese palace sale denied by family authorities

In Brussels a London Daily Chronicle correspondent reports Borghese family tentatives deny claims the famous palace will be sold at auction. The dispatch notes American glass makers seek price unification with Belgian producers amid diplomatic chatter about European markets.

Borghese Palace Borghese Brussels London Daily Chronicle Kalajeff Silesian M. Sipiaguine Cardinal Ledochowski Count Dlochowski Makaroff Kronstadt Chicago Albany Marie Greece Princess Marie Michael Alexandrovitch Alexis George Robert Parkin Upper Canada College Toronto Cecil Rodes Liverpool New York Oceanic Parkin London Canaa United States Australia

Romance of Osborne House

The Washington Post notes the King Edward presentation to the English public inspires American enthusiasm. Osborne House, linked to Queen Victoria's beloved memories of Prince Albert, is praised as a symbol of a perfect union and cherished era. The piece recalls Victoria's tenderness and the house as a site of enduring happiness and reverie.

Washington Post Edward Osborne House Palace Wight Prince Albert England Four Georges Russia Victoria

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