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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1903

Page

3

Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday across states

Washington reports a multi state forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Indiana shows a fair start Monday with warmer afternoon, Tuesday remains fair with light to southeast winds. Michigan, North and South Dakota turn fair with variable winds and a few showers at night. Nebraska and Iowa trend warmer Monday, cooler in extreme north or west areas Tuesday. Minnesota mostly fair with warmer Tuesday in east and cooler in west. Local observations note north winds, clear and cloudy periods, with a high of 64 and a low around 64. Blythe signs off as section director.

Washington Indiana Michigan North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Aponney

Great Damage From Tropical Storm in Merida and Saltillo

Tropical storm lashed Merida and Progresso causing widespread destruction as wind toppled trees, blew off roofs, and damaged houses and plantations. Docks flooded and hundreds of bales ready for shipment were destroyed. In Saltillo severe wind and rain damaged roofs and caused extensive property losses running into thousands of dollars.

Merida Yucatan Pamece Pro Saltillo Mexico National Salaes

Movements of steamers and arrivals listed

New York on August 16 reports arrivals Blucher from Glasgow and Mos noville voyage details. Newport News records show Parisian, Rotter dam, Friedrich der am Bremen and Cevic passages from Zeeland and Colombo with unclear endpoints.

New York Blucher Hamburg Southampton Cher Columbia Glasgow Monoville Parisian Montreal Quebec Liverpool Wle Point Rot Rotterdam Boulogne Friedrich der Am Bremen Cherbourg Eostem Rew Sark ATM Kinbale Cevic Ork i Pan

Springfield shooting ends in deputy fatality during clash

Springfield reports a fatal shooting tonight as a sheriff shot Andrew during a struggle while resisting arrest on highway robbery charges. Det. John T. Norris chased a suspect earlier and was involved in the ensuing confrontation.

Springfield Andrew John T. Norris

Marquis of Satis Relapse Reported Slighly Improved

Salisbury London Aug 16 The Marquis of Satis was reported to be slightly better following illness. Officials offered cautious optimism while outlining no change in his condition. Local observers note no new complications and emphasize ongoing medical monitoring.

London

Scene at a funeral shocks Richmond crowd

In Richmond Indiana on August 16 a sensational funeral disrupted by Albert Selby’s mother Mrs Mary Frame Selby a known writer and atheist thinker. She objected to the minister's remark that Selby was dead and fled the room while protesting the Masons role and refused to accompany the body to Waynesville Ohio for burial. She holds there is no death and has long been active in philanthropic work.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Albert Selby Mary Frame Selby Allen Jay Friends’ Church Masons Waynesville

Wayne County Old Letters Association honors officers in Richmond

In Richmond Indiana on August 16 the Wayne County Old Letters Association held a meeting near Centerville with Sylvester Johnson of Irvington presenting relics. Caleb W King was re-elected president and Joseph C Ratliff secretary for twenty years of service. a long death toll list followed.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Wayne County Old Letters’ Association Centerville Sylvester Johnson Irvington Caleb W. King Joseph C. Ratliff Ratliff Jackson Smith Christian Huddleston John Boyd John Prim Edward i the Aaron Gunkel Newton Hunt John Clawson Joe Roth Dolly Smith Mary Houck Henry Cook Jonathan Roberts Mel Lutz Amos Warfel Rebeccary Amelia Wood Samuel Moore Adisa Jones Henry Steggleman Rudolph Burkett Jacob Christ Bettie Rose Sampson Boone Silas H. Kersey Susan B. Morris Amos Cook Susan P. Owens William Wilcutts Jacob Rife Jonathan Hunt Elizabeth Shuts Michael Cesnan

Progress of Richmond Becoming Metropolitan Quaker City of the West

Richmond Indiana in August reports rapid growth toward a metropolitan status. In four to five years the city expanded from a single Pennsylvania railroad to two railroads and three express offices. Traction cars run from Indianapolis and Dayton, with new lines planned from Hamilton and toward Portland and Winchester, signaling an emerging interurban center alongside numerous new buildings enhancing the city’s urban appeal.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Pennsylvania Indianapolis Dayton Hamilton Portland Winchester

Must Pocket a Loss: Pain's Ancient Rome at Anderson

The Anderson Canton of Odd Fellows closed Pain's Ancient Rome engagement with a net loss of $1,000 after paying for advertising, music, lights, grounds, and expenses. Attendance lagged despite strong advance promotion. many locals viewed fireworks along Panhandle tracks. The show travels next to Milwaukee.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson, Ind Anderson Canton of Odd Fellows Pain Rome Anderson Canton Panhandle Canton Milwaukee

Spiritualist Camp to Be a Forest Reserve in Indiana

ANDERSON Ind Aug 16 The Indiana Spiritualists Association board plans a large expenditure to beautify the camp The forest trees on the forty acre tract are praised as among the state s finest groves Secretary Freeman of the State board visited last week and the conference led to planting of native forest trees under supervision of the State Board of Forestry The aim is to make the camp a natural reserve of Indiana s native forest trees

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Indiana Spiritualists’ Association Board of Managers Freeman State Board Secre Freeman State Board of Forestry Indiana

Insect Attacks Fruit Trees Near Anderson

Special to the Indianapolis News from Anderson Indiana August 16 Fruit trees in Madison county are dying at a rate unseen before in the area Orchards show withered leaves and decayed limbs as insects burrow under bark Charles Gray of North Anderson examined his orchard and found a small insect the cause and the heaviest damage has fallen on pear and apple trees with nurseries near the city also hard hit

Anderson Sal Anderson Ind Madison County Charles Gray North Anderson Indianapolis Journal F. G. Eppley St. John’s Hospital Eppley Indiana

Will Have New Armory for Battery C in Lafayette

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Lafayette Sind Aug 16 Battery C of Lafayette was fitted for khaki uniforms by government tailor last night with all members present. Captain James L Glascock announced a new armory will be secured soon to replace the old church building currently used, whose facilities are limited.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Sind Valparaiso Ind Spooner Mude United Effort

Battery to encamp at West Point soon

On nights without polo the battery will use the place. The battery is spring to go into encampment at West Point Kentucky, soon.

West Point

Hobson at Culver opens final Culver Naval School week

Culver Indiana August 14 The Culver Summer Naval School closes with aquatic races a cutter drill and sailing race a reception and cotillion planned for tomorrow Capt R P Hobson scheduled to lecture at 1 AM in the morning and an afternoon program includes drills rowing and a mock attack The final ball and on Wednesday medals and certificates will be awarded.

Indianapolis Journal Culver Ind Culver Summer Naval School R. P. Hobson

Fires at Richmond destroy feed store and threaten church

A large feed store owned by Frank Spinning in Richmond Indiana was partly destroyed by fire. The building contained hay and grain all ruined with losses in the thousands. Earlier two barns in the southern part of the city burned and Pauls Lutheran Church and nearby property were at risk.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Frank Paul's Lutheran Church

Coal Miners Strike at Tower Hill Mines in Midland

Bloomington dispatch reports all miners at Tower Hill coal mines in Midland walked out claiming unfair treatment by superintendent Thomas McQuade. Company officers upheld McQuade after review and ordered mine closures as state officials consider arbitration.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Tower Hill Midland Thomas McQuade McQuade

Alexieff's Vast Powers in Far East Are Noted

Aug 16 report from St Petersburg says Vice Admiral Alexieff receives powers exceeding those of the Caucasus governor general, aiding rapid action in the Amur and Kwang-Tung regions amid international tensions. London dispatches flag growing Russian activity in Korea as the pivotal arena for Russo-Japanese rivalry and prospects of supremacy.

ST. Petersburg Alexieff Amur Kwang-Tung Caucasus Far East London Peking The Times Seoul Corea Korea Toblo Daily Mail

Service Orders and Navy Assignments Listed

Army orders place Capt. Charles W. Abbott Jr to general hospital in Washington for observation and treatment. Capt. William C. Wren assumes Vancouver barracks construction duties. Leaves of absence granted for several lieutenants and captains. Navy orders restructure personnel to Washington DC, New York, Annapolis, and various naval stations, including lighthouse board duties and fleet engineer assignments.

Charles W. Abbott, Jr Twelfth Infantry Hy Tal Washington Barracks William C. Wren Seventeenth Infantry Vancouver Barracks Washington W. B. Burtt Fifth Infantry Martin Novak Twenty-second Infantry Thomas A. Jones Artillery C J. F. Kilbourne Ty-Sixth Infantry G. C. Reiter New York N. Y Db. C Lighthouse Board 8. Potts North Atlantic Fleet C. W. Jungen Naval War College Narragansett Bay Rhode Island H. W. Osterhaus Annapolis Wisconsin Kentucky Vicksburg Cailynn J. F. Green Oregon R. A. Bachmann Solace Naval Station G. H. Mather T Mott Guam

Wyer Family In Urgent Horse Runaway Incident

In Fostoria on August 14, Mrs. Stephen Wyer and her mother were seriously harmed when their horse ran away. The accident also affected Philip Wyer, brother Charles Sta ir, and other companions, with fears of fatal injuries.

Fostoria Stephen Wyer Re Philipher Charles Sta’ Ir

Standpipe to Be Erected at the Jail in Lafayette

Special to the Journal Lafayette Ind August 14 work will begin on a new standpipe at the county jail to flood the building with water during mob violence. Superintendent Harrison favors water over gunfire to deter rioters and has urged the county to install a pipe with two outlets and ready hose connections. Overesch & Werkhoff won the $330 contract. completion aimed at ready defense though not expected soon.

Lodianapello Journal Lafayette Ind Tippecanoe County Harrison Board of County Commissioners Overesch & Werkhoff

Nuns and Indian girls hurt as wagon crashes down embankment

A picnic wagon overturn near Great Falls Montana during a severe electric storm sending a group including Sisters from St. Peter's Mission and several Indian girls down a hill. Sister L Annunciate was fatally injured and Mary Reed a half breed Indian girl was seriously hurt. Another nun and several girls suffered injuries.

Great Falls Mont St. Peter's Mission L’annunciate Mary Reed

Rail line boom sparks Kempton real estate surge

Kempton Indiana August 14 prospect of the Indianapolis Logansport and Chicago Railroad and the Tipton Frankfort Attica interurban line boosts town and farm land values. Farms sell from 100 an acre while near town properties fetch 800 to 1200 dollars. Speculators from Illinois flood Kempton buying land to resell as roads advance. Water gas and oil interests also show interest. W R Dunham and A E Potter press for entry of the L L C road into Kempton with favorable terms.

Indianapolis Journal Kempton Ind Indianapolis, Logansport & Chicago Lake Erie & Western Corporation Tipton Frankfort Illinois Elwood W. R. Dunham A. E. Potter Board of Public Works Indianapolis

Break in Textile Strike Prompts Workers to Return

Philadelphia reports another break in the textile workers strike as 3,000 rug weavers Turkish towel weavers and woolen yarn workers are cleared to resume work tomorrow by the Central Textile Workers Union. No concessions have been granted. Upholstery weavers numbering 5,000 will seek concessions tomorrow and, if unsuccessful, return to the old scale on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Central Textile Workers’ Union

Bankers to Meet in South Bend Sep 9 10

Indiana Bankers' Association will convene its first annual outside Indianapolis in South Bend on September 9 and 10. Notable speakers include United States Senator A. J. Beveridge and Congressman Charles N. Fowler. Social events at the Oliver Hotel, factory tours, Notre Dame and St Mary's visits, plus entertainment for bankers and their wives.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Indiana Bankers’ Association Indianapolis Oliver Hotel R. L. O'Hair Greencastle Eli Phillips Bennett M. E. Church E. J. Fogarty O'Hair W. W. Hart Commonwealth R. Flynn Chicago National Live Stock Board J. A. L. Pollard Fort Madison United States A. J. Beveridge Charles N. Fowler New Jersey Congressional Committee On Banking and Currency American Bankers’ Association New Orleans University of Notre Dame St. Mary's Academy Indiana Club R. L. O’ Hair W. W. Bonner Greensburg Andrew Smith C. E. Coffin

Mayor seeks married workers to ease Hammond strikes

Hammond Indiana August 16 Mayor Knotts issues request to local manufacturers urging them to hire married men at factories and exclude single men to reduce labor troubles which he claims are largely caused by single men in the city.

Indianapolis Journal Hammond Ind Knotts

Robbery at Muncie Department Store in business district

A gang robbed the Wachtell department store in Muncie Indiana stealing about 500 dollars worth of goods including watches jewelry revolvers and razors. Police were nearby but the four or more gunmen remain at large as this marks the seventh theft in three days in the city.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Wachtell Department

Shooting Scrape Endangers Swearingen in Lafayette

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Lafayette Indiana reports a violent office confrontation in Denver involving Hugh Ll Swearingen and Charles H Carnahan. Carnahan allegedly shot into the air then attacked Swearingen with a pistol before being restrained by John Shannon. Swearingen suffered facial bruising. no bullets struck him and no prosecution is planned.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Denver Col Hugh Ll. Swearingen Benoni Swearingen Burlington Swearingens Charles H. Carnahan James R. Carnahan Indianapolis Swearingen Carnahan John Shannon Indiana Eben Smith Resurrection Iight

Made Wild by Grief Drinks Carbolic Acid and Dynamite

In Winchester Indiana on August 16 a series of accidents and tragedies occurred. Mrs. Arthur Morical consumed nearly half a pint of carbolic acid in personal crisis and is not expected to recover. Earlier a six year old boy and an eighteen year old played with a dynamite cartridge at John Summers’ home. a hammer strike badly injured Carson who may die.

Indianapolis Journal Winchester Ind Arthur Morical Carl John Summers Carl Carson Summers Young Carson

Fatally Shot on Danville Excursion Train

Special Officer Briggs of the Wabash Railroad fatally shot Frank Komashall on an excursion train leaving Danville for Decatur. Komashall, said to be drunk and disorderly, drew a knife and was shot in the neck and intestines as he attacked the officer. He was brought back to Danville and taken to St Elizabeth Hospital. he worked on the Frisco extension at Sidney, Illinois.

Indianapolis Journal Danville Ill Briggs Wabash Railroad Frank Komashall Decatur Komashall Milton St. Elizabeth Hospital Frisco Sidney

Negroes in a Bad Fight at Indiana Fair Grounds

Lawrenceburg reports Avery Watson a colored hustler was mortally assaulted at the fair grounds by an unknown negro who fled from pursuing officers. Watson lies in critical condition after a severe head blow with a rough stone. In Valparaiso a young farmer, Charles W. Shirk, was beaten by two policemen at South Bend and remains bedbound from injuries.

Indianapolis Journal Lawrenceburg Ind Avery Watson Fair Grounds Watson Valparaiso Charles W. Shirk South Bend Shirk

One Man Killed On C C L Railway Near Winn

A C C L Railway engine took W I Allen superintendent in his private car to Peru. Detaching the engine at Winn, Karl Ballinger was killed when the eccentric broke and the engine ditched. Two others were seriously injured. physicians were sent. Lee Ballinger of Richmond died after riding in the engine cab. The body was taken to Richmond for burial.

Indianapolis Journal North Judson Ind Richmond Lee Ballinger

Child Falls Into Hot Grease Near Lafayette

In Stockwell near Lafayette Indiana a three year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cash Hollenbeck, was severely scalded after toppling into a kettle of hot grease on a stove while her mother was away. The child lies in critical condition with arm and body blisters as doctors attend.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Cash Hollenbeck Stockwell

WILL DRILL TEST WELLS IN ANDERSON INDIANA

The Indiana Oil and Mining Company awarded drilling contracts for test wells on about 6000 acres in Jay and Randolph counties. Officers are Daniel Goehler president W W Huffman vice president R P Grimes treasurer and P G Kreutzer secretary and manager. An eastern syndicate offered far above cost for the leases. The company plans to spend 20000 on field exploration this year and will begin work at once.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Indiana Oil and Mining Company Daniel Goehler W. W. Huffman R. P. Grimes P. G. Kreutzer Eastern Anderson Company Jay Randolph

Meters Not Popular In Anderson Gas Contracts

In Anderson, directors of Citizens' Gas Company warn that gas will be shut off on October 1 for patrons who have not signed meters or installed them. Of over 2,400 customers, fewer than 500 have contracted, with meter costs and installation posing hurdles. The Hazelwood Gas Company consolidation leaves two providers, and expected losses of 500 to 600 customers loom.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson, Ind Citizens’ Gas Company Citizens’ Company Hazelwood Gas Company Anderson Steam Heating Company

Flood Worsens on the Kansas River Here and Across State

Kansas City reports the Kansas river rose a foot in twenty four hours and then held steady at 2 pm with another rise expected. Lawrence and Topeka saw slight gains while Smoky Hill and Republican rivers near Salina and Junction City rise steadily. Most water will reach Kansas City in twenty four hours. two more feet rise is forecast before a fall. Traffic remains halted as temporary pile bridges stay unsafe.

Kansas City Kansas River Lawrence Topeka Kansas Salina Junction City Smoky Hill Kansas Citys

William E Bundy dies in Cincinnati at birth of state and national ranks

Colonel William E Bundy United States attorney for the southern district of Ohio died in Cincinnati after a chill and severe illness. A cousin of Senator Foraker he led Hamilton county bar and headed Ohio and national officers of the Sons of Veterans. He long served as mayor of Norwood and was a trustee of Ohio University.

Cincinnati William E. Bundy United States Ohio Foraker Bright Hamilton County Sons of Veterans Phi Delta Theta Saayor Norwood Sims Mater University Biss Sc Sae Eee

Restorative Nervine and Dr Miles Remedies Gain Praise

A Redfield South Dakota reader reports winter illness with sciatic pain and nervous tremors reduced by Restorative Nervine and Dr Miles remedies. The note claims almost immediate relief and thanks the remedies for restoring health. It also mentions heart and shoulder pain and solicits a free book on nervous and heart conditions.

Miles Fred Myers Redfield S. D

Funeral of G W Gonser Held at Grace Methodist Church

Kokomo Indiana August 16 funeral services for George W Gonser late deputy secretary of state were conducted at Grace Methodist Church by Knights of Pythias from Kokomo and Logansport. Relatives say tropical disease contracted in Mexico unbalanced his mind and deny financial trouble caused the act. He left life insurance of 4000 dollars though part of it is voided by death by own action clauses.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind George W. Gonser Indianapolis Grace Methodist Church Knights of Pythias Logansport M. W. Coate Knights Mexico Tfe

Robert Murray of Kokomo Dies After Fortune Falls

Robert Murray of Kokomo Indiana son of the late Col C D Murray will be buried there Monday with services by Rev Mr Tescamp of London Ohio. Once a wealthy West ranch and club man he owned the largest gaming house in Denver California. He rose and fell losing about 200000 then suffered paralysis spinal trouble became totally blind and six months ago lost his mind dying in an Indianapolis asylum. He was fifty three and the first of eleven siblings to die.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Robert Murray C. D. Murray Tescamp London Denver Cal Indianapolis

Death of Ellis Thomas Ended Richmond Business Leader

Ellis Thomas a prominent Richmond resident for thirty five years died this morning from paralysis. Born near New Madison in 18, he built a wood supply business for railroads employing up to 50 men. He supplied fuel wood for lines from Indianapolis to Columbus and to St. Louis, and held directorships at Second National and city water works. Survived by wife Mrs C W Elmer of the Pennsylvania ticket agent.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Ellis Thomas New Madison Columbus Indianapolis St. Louis Ohio Thome Gaar, Scott & Co Second National City Water Works C. W. Elmer Pennsylvania Ticket

Regional Obituary Notices From Indiana Towns

A sweep of short obituaries from Bloomingdale Lafayette Shelbyville and Union City report Raymond Hobson 19 of Bloomingdale Indiana died after a train accident and was laid to rest at the local cemetery. William Lank Otterbein pioneer died aged about seventy two with funeral from Otterbein Methodist Church. James Dodd Morristown retired farmer died after a year of declining health. he leaves a widow and two daughters. Mrs H Hi Yerger travels to Delaware Ohio after the death of her sister Mrs Colonel Crawford matron of the Ohio Girls Industrial Home.

Bloomingdale Raymond Hoteon Greensburg Richard Hobson Indianapolis Friends' Church Sarah M. Woodward Raymond Hobson Otterbein Shelbyville Ind James Dodd Morristown Union City H. Hi. Yerger Delaware Colonel Crawford Ohio Girls’ Industrial Home

Eruption of Vesuvius Increases in Naples

News from Naples reports Mount Vesuvius eruption intensifying with lava streams divided into two branches. The lava extended about 1500 feet from the crater, and the ash cloud reached new heights, signaling a significant escalation in the volcanic activity.

Naples Vee Suvius Spee Fort U

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