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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
1
Charles Fair of San Francisco and his wife were killed in France when their high speed automobile veered into a tree near Saint Aquilin. The tire burst caused the crash. the chauffeur survived, devastated by the tragedy. Charles Fair was a wealthy heir and noted for his large custom camera.
San Francisco reports Charles Fair, heir to the late Senator Fair, died near Paris after a long European trip with his wife. He was a pioneer in American autos on the Pacific coast, owning multiple machines including a 70 mph French racing car, and also invested in the steam yacht Lucero. He was among four children of the late Mr and Mrs James Fair.
Captain Newman and his son Edward arrived in Falmouth after a 3103 mile voyage from New York in the kerosene launch Ablel Abbott Low. He spoke of awful gales and fuel leaks that flooded the cabin, weeks of exposure, and near loss of the drag anchor, noting his son fell ill while the elder man lost thirty pounds. They last spoke a steamer on Aug. 1 and met fishermen off the Scilly Islands on Aug. 13.
Salt Lake City Utah Aug 4 Street fairs or carnivals held under Elks lodges were banned by the Grand Lodge to align with order principles. The law takes effect Jan 1 as lodges planned fairs before then. The reunion was set for July 21 in Baltimore. new Grand Lodge officers were installed and Bedford City Va chosen for the Elks National Home site with improvements planned. The report urges physician certificates for new members and notes prize drill results and band performances.
Clarence Adams of Chester, undetected for over twenty years, plundered mills, stores, and homes in his village. Brought to State prison to serve nine to ten years after confessing to offences. Adams, a prominent bachelor farmer, had been honored locally before his crimes were revealed.
Representative Overstreet of the Republican Congressional committee denies reports that the 1902 campaign textbook will be recalled or replaced. He says the book now in print is the only edition, with about 23 000 volumes distributed or ready for shipment to state committees and officials. A revised edition is not planned.
A fire on Avenue East End today burned two people, one fatally, and destroyed three houses. Wing Lee sustained severe burns and is not expected to survive, while Harry Faid, a workman, was seriously burned rescuing Wing Lee. The blaze began when gasoline vapor ignited while Lee cleaned a suit of clothes, spreading fire through the home.
The first U S exposition run entirely by colored people opens at Chicago’s First Regiment armory for thirty days. It features exhibits from slavery to present day work and includes a functioning post office telegraph and express office. About 5 000 attend the inauguration as profits fund the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People.
Honored by Pythians Co EF Shiveley of Indiana made supreme vice chancellor James R Carnahan re elected major general and R A Brown chosen supreme recorder Bangs chancellor Louisville to be next meeting place of supreme lodge Protest Against the Alexandria Ind drill team officers elected by Khorassan Knights San Francisco Aug 14 The Supreme Lodge will hold next biennial session in Louisville Ky in 194 The Kentucky delegates won against St Louis and about two to one The election of supreme officers occupied much of the sessions Tracey R Bangs of Grand Forks ND was exalted to supreme chancellorship by unanimous vote Charles E Shiveley Indiana elected supreme vice chancellor James E Watson Indiana extolled Shiveley's claims in a nominating speech George E Church California elected supreme prelate over Easley New Mexico and Simmons Delaware One vote stood Church 76 Simmons 42 Easley 15 I F Carns worth chosen supreme master of arms R L C White re elected supreme keeper of records and seal Thomas Demarest to supreme exchequer chair John W Thompson Outside guard re elected Supreme inner guard C W Hall West Virginia and Endowment Bank head C F S Neel Chicago Members of the Uniform Rank parade in Oakland Carnahan led detachment Thousands watched competitive drills at Presidio and Mechanics Pavilion Khorassan Imperial Prince John H Holmes St Louis installed D F Summey Charlotte NC neel secretary H W Belding St Louis Treasurer C Fraser Garden Grove etc The Knights decided to meet in St Louis in 194 not join with the Supreme Lodge next time Competitive drills held Classes A B Alexandria Indiana suspended for inquiry The Army judges to award Saturday Aug 4 officers of Pythian Sisterhood elected frame includes Mrs W A Dilworth Nebraska supreme chancellor and others continued after tomorrow.
Inspector Hunt is misled by Oscar Thompson, one of the Bartholin case suspects, as authorities continue to search for Bartholin. Mrs Talterday’s account of seeing Thompson’s laundry wagon is fully corroborated, keeping the tragedy unresolved and the missing young Bartholin’s whereabouts unknown.
Chicago reports detail Inspector Hunt testing Oscar Thompson under pressure as he recants a claimed confession. A mysterious woman identified Thompson's wagon and horse, linking Minnie Mitchell's death to the Bartholin home. Police reexamine the scene with the wagon, horse, and retrieved cuffs to tighten the investigation.
Washington Aug 14. The successor of General Spaulding has not been announced though a New York Republican with customs service experience is favored. A. E. Tichenor of Indianapolis, son of the late George C. Tichenor, is viewed as the leading candidate. Spaulding’s health has waned and a move to lighter duties was discussed if an appropriate post existed. Roosevelt is unlikely to consider William D. Bynum again after a prior Senate rejection.
The supervising architect of the Treasury Department accepted Anderson Electric Company's $1,174 bid to install the conduit and wiring system in the new Anderson public building. The August 14 action confirms the contract and its total price.
Former Cincinnati resident Albert Netter died of Bright's disease at age fifty five. He rose to prominence during the Ives era linked to the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway deal. Netter left America in 1891, lived in Brazil and England, and was in Rio de Janeiro at Dom Pedro II's overthrow, securing a railway concession on the eve of the revolution. He backed London venues and produced several theatre ventures. His last project was the proposed Columbia Club.
Washington dispatch reports Captain Sebree the naval Governor of Tutuila advised the Navy Department that Tukele a Western district governor died at Leone on June 14 following his long service since U S sovereignty began.
The Very Rev Martin Carroll rector of St Vincent de Paul’s Brooklyn, died last night after a street railway accident near Saratoga on July 23. The accident occurred in Saratoga and Carroll, who had traveled from Brooklyn, did not survive injuries. He was a prominent church figure in the Catholic community.
General Chaffee reports Capt. Joseph B. Batchelor Jr retired officer died of cholera at Natividad P. I. on August 7. News notes Washington cablegram to War Department dated August 14.
Pittsburg reports a deadly gasoline explosion and ensuing fire at a Chinese laundry on Frankstown Avenue. Rescue managers and local authorities investigated the blast, noting severe damage and multiple injuries with one confirmed fatality.
The Navy Department awaits Lieut. Ward Winchells report after the Mariposa voyage from San Francisco to Tahiti and back. The mission tests oil burning equipment and atomizing agents, focusing on installation, operation, boiler impact, and material effects.
Unofficial San Francisco reports after the Mariposa's return praise the department's experiments. Officials expect Lieutenant Winchell to deliver a very favorable official report detailing port temperatures, crew numbers, and work characteristics.
Mrs Maud Lorillard Tailer of New York, youngest child of the late Pierre Lorillard, was granted a divorce from T Suffern Tailer by the State Circuit at Salem. The decree cites abandonment with intent to desert for over a year. no alimony or child custody granted. She may resume her maiden name and returned to New York with her maid.
Congressmen Latimer and Hemphill, opposing candidates for United States senator, traded blows in Gaffney during a joint tour with other candidates. Latimer accused lawyers of attacking a farmer. Hemphill reportedly received a severe face blow. They were separated and ordered to appear before Mayor Little next morning.
In Tampa Heights at Charles J. Allen’s Seventh avenue home Manuel Chavez, a wealthy Cuban youth, shot and killed Allen and fatally wounded Mrs Allen after an alleged confrontation. Chavez surrendered to the sheriff amid bail attempts. a preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow.
Governor Odell visited Sagamore Hill as Roosevelt’s guest, saying the talk covered state political matters but yielded no conclusions. Odell declined to name a lieutenant governor candidate and hinted the forthcoming state convention platform may praise Roosevelt, with lumber ready for construction of the platform. Congressman Lovering joined at lunch, and Roosevelt opened the Negro Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition in Chicago.
Lincoln Aug 4 W J Bryan replies to a New Orleans Times-Democrat editor query about running again. He states he will not be a candidate in the next campaign and seeks a nominee loyal to the ticket and platform, opposing the wealthiest interests and avoiding any renomination plans.
The Indianapolis City Council approved eight interurban franchise ordinances with a single dissent from Democrat Moriarity of the Tenth Ward who warned he had not compared amended documents and questioned giving away rights. Officials from several interurban lines attended as mayor elects to sign after Saturday.
On arrival in New York the steamer La Touraine seized three trunks from passenger S Babbre of Sacramento. Inspectors found silk garters stockings lace shawls slippers underwear cosmetics colognes powder puffs hair tonics kid gloves concealed in clothing. Jewelry including diamond rings cameo watches and pearl pendants were found in a belt. Value estimated at about
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