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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1903

Page

6

Bond listings across Indiana counties and cities

A compiled table shows municipal and county bonds in Indiana with varied maturities and amounts. Notable entries include Dubois Posey Knox Peru Wells Warren Col Del. & Mar Battery Realty Warsaw Winchester Greene Tipton Howard Knox Pulaski Mt. Vernon Parke Vigo and others, ranging from 4s to 58s and totals around several tens of thousands of dollars.

Dubois Co Ind Posey Co Knox County Peru Eat Co Wells Co Warren Co Col. del. & Mar., C Mer. H.&l Pulaski Co Mt. Vernon Parke Co Vigo County

Armstr ong & Co braces and hosiery ad fit guarantee

The advertisement from H. Armstrong & Co. offers a range of support products including abdominal and scrotal support wristlets boulder braces spinal corsets instep elevators ankle braces and elastic hosiery. It promises proper fit guarantee and lists its address at 234 and 20 S Meridian St Indianapolis Indiana.

WM. H. Armstrong & CO S. Meridian St Indianapolis, Ind

Russia's Lone Hand Concluded Report on Events

Russia's consul at Mona Sur notes a retirement incident as Russia's affair. Sultan orders a vessel to Imada with a telegraph operator, and provisions are sent for crews of Russian square Tron ships. Turkish government ships 10 000 kilograms of flour for Krusheve sufferers. German chargé d'affaires warns the Porte against withdrawing troops from upper Albania, risking Serbian persecution by Albanians.

Tietnovki Mona- Sur Russia Imiada Krusheve Porte Upper Albania Old Servia

No Joint Demonstration In Turkish Waters Report

London reports the Turkish ambassador asked Britain about a possible joint naval demonstration in Turkish waters. Britain has taken no action and Italy may not dispatch warships, signaling delays or changes due to Turkey accepting Russian demands. Macedonian negotiations proceed continentally with many diplomats away from London. The Turkish envoy will depart for the country for several days.

London Foreign Office Great Britain Italy Turkey Macedonia Lansdowne Loudon Bosphorus Dardanelles Paris Innada Russia Bulgaria

Massacre Details Reach Monastir After Surrender

Balonica reports from Monastir that Bulgarian brigands entered Ageushevo after the surrender and occupied the Greek quarter exposing new details of the atrocity. The dispatch, filed yesterday, notes violence and displacement following the occupation.

Balonica Associated Press Monastir Ageushevo

Turbulent Aug siege ruins Greek Vlach quarter in Salonika

Turkish bombardment from Aug 12 to 14 leveled 3 houses 215 shops and a Greek church. about 300 local Bulgarians and 60 Greeks or Vlachs killed. 000 homeless with multimillion franc damage. Armenians and other villages later reported massacres by Turkish forces. Russian squadron to withdraw from Turkish waters as Bulgaria impli- calms tensions.

Monastir

Killing of Russia's Consul Stirs Turbulent Monastir

Detroit Tribune recounts the 19th century incident in Monastir where Rostkovskii, angered by a Turkish sentry, attacked with a whip and threats, the sentry shot him. Russia protests, a fleet is sent near the Black Sea coast, and Turkey offers 80 000 dollars. Turbulent punishments follow with officials dismissed or imprisoned, widow rejects money, and Russia remains dissatisfied.

Detroit Monastir Rostkoviski Phlaskewiski Restkoviski Russia Turkey Black Sea Proviiece Li Hung Chang Tare

Aid Sought from Imperial Authorities for Banana Growers

Kingston Jamaica August 21. Governor Hemmit asked imperial authorities to advance the colony a loan of 1 250 000 dollars to aid banana growers restore plantations after the hurricane. Government provides temporary work and local charity relieves others but distress remains high.

Kingston Jamaica Hemmt

Bridge jump incident leaves man alive after fall

A man named Cody jumped from the new Williamsport bridge structure over the East River in New York on August 21, reportedly falling 57 feet. He was helped by a passerby, regained consciousness after an hour, and was shielded from injury by padding. Cody had previously jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge a year earlier.

New York Cody Williamsport Brooklyn Bridge

End of Encampment as Grand Army Closes in San Francisco

The thirty seventh national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic ends in San Francisco with General Black installing officers, approving pension and home plans, and honoring Gen Miles. Delegates adopt resolutions praising Miles and telegraph to Roosevelt. Meade statue project and Memorial Day measures advance. Women’s Relief Corps names officers as convention wraps in Boston next year.

San Francisco Grand Army of the Republic Kessler Philippines Black C. W. Partridge Illinois Maj Charles Burrows New Jersey James Tanner New York E. B. Wes Pennsylvania Thomas C. Sample Potomac B. F. Entrekin Tennessee N. Hacker Texas KR. M. Moores Virginia North Carolina J. E. Fuller West Virginia G. B. Woodcock Roosevelt Committee On Fort Sherman Idaho Florida Oklahoma P. H. Coney Topeka Nelson A. Miles Twenty-second Massachusetts Infantry Manassas Appomattox South Congress Meade MacArthur Mechanics’ Pavilion W. R. Shafter Department of California Nevada John C. Black Stewart Corporal Tanner Torrence John B. Gordon The United Confederate Veterans Council of Administration Woman's Relief Corps Mary Tygart Sarah E. Phillips Reynolds Kentucky Ada E. May Minnesota Grand Army Belinda E. Bailey California Ruth Foote Colorado Emma Pierce Massachusetts Jennie Varney Julia M. Gordon Kansas M. Anna Hall Emma Chamberlain Ruth Hall Mary Hager Ohio Boston

Humbert trial nears close as witnesses press claims

Paris August 21 public interest grows as the Humbert trial nears its end. Maitre Labori denounces M Cattaul the money lender and questions high officials while urging impartial justice. The defense cites Valle and Waldeck Rousseau and the session adjourns until tomorrow.

Paris Aus Palace of Justice Senora Castro Venezuela Maitre Labori M. Cattali France Voltaire Advocate Clunch Emil Diraginac

End of Library School at Winona Proves Successful Experiment

The Indiana Public Library Commission led by Miss Mercia Hoagland closed the Winona Lake session for librarians. Seventeen to twenty-five students, chosen by trustees, learned practical library science. Miss Anna R. Phillips, Vassar graduate, taught with focus on accessioning, classification, cataloguing, reference work, and school library services. The program aims to continue next year.

Indianapolis Journal ARSAW Ind Indiana Public Library Commission Mercia Heagland Indianapolis Winona Lake Mercia Hoagland Anna R. Phillips Vassar College New York State Library School Winona Carnegie Lbrary Harriet M. Stanley Brooklyn Mass State Library Commission

Purdue to Open Sept 9 Despite Earlier Delay

Purdue University will open on September 9 as planned despite earlier announcements. President Stone urged suspending carnivals during school to avoid demoralization, and city merchants moved the fall festival to October. Campus improvements and the new power plant work will complete before opening. registration and exams are set for September 7. Also today, Mr and Mrs Wolford of Richmond will relocate to Helena Arkansas to head Southland College, a school for African American youths supported by Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Purdue University Stone Fowler Richmond Wolford Ohio Line Heléna Ark Southland College Uthland Helena Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends

Obituary for John Elisler veteran actor and manager

New York obituary reports John Elisler aged eighty two died of heart disease at his home. Father of actress Effie Elisler and long time theater manager, he began on stage with William G. Burton in Philadelphia, later guiding theaters in Cleveland and other cities. Survived by widow two daughters Effie and Anna May Elisler and two sons John J. and William. Burial in Cleveland planned.

New York John Elisler Effie Elisler Cleveland Elisler Harrisburg Philadelphia William G. Burton Yoseph Jefferson Maggie Mitchell Mr. Elister Cincinnati Pittsburg Columbus Academy of Music Effie Eisier Hazel Kirke Joseph Haworth Clara Morris George Gilbert James Lewis Ellster Effie Anna May Elisler John J William

Villa Hotel proprietor dies suddenly at 78 in Highland Falls

James H. Davidson founder of the Villa near West Point dies suddenly at seventy eight. He previously ran the Davidson Hotel in Columbus fifteen years ago. The body will be taken to Philadelphia for burial. Also noted, Andrew J. Leonard once in baseball and an original member of the team.

Highland Falls N. Y James H. Davidson West Point Davidson Columbus Philadelphia Boston Andrew J. Leonard The Orig

Terranova Sails to Relieve British Antarctic Ship Discovery

Dundee dispatch reports the auxiliary relief Terranova sailing for the Antarctic to relieve the Discovery. The vessel, a former Newfoundland steam wheeler, is well adapted for ice navigation and aims for McMurdo Bay where the Discovery has been trapped for eleven months near Mount Erebus at latitude 77.50 south, longitude 166.42 east.

Dundee Scotland Antarctic Discovery McMurdo Bay Mount Erebus

Moody Inspects a Navy Yard in New York Visit

Secretary of the Navy Moody made his first official visit to the New York navy yard. He arrived aboard the Dolphin and traveled to the yard on the tug Narketa. He received honors, toured the facility, and dined with Rear Admiral Rogers, the commandant.

New York Moody New York Navy Yard Dolphin Rogers

Bakers Elect Officers In Three Day Philadelphia Convention

The Master Bakers' Association concluded a three day convention in Philadelphia. Elected officers include President M. Regan of Minneapolis, Vice President B. Howard Smith of Kansas City, Secretary H. R. Tissold of Chicago, Treasurer Charles E. Abbott of New York, and Executive Committee members R. E. Ward of Pittsburgh and John D. Nusmith of To...

Philadelphia Master Bakers’ Association M. Regan Minneapolis B. Howard

Dover school reunion set for Webster on Aug 27

The sixth annual Dover school reunion will be held at Webster on August 27 with E C Votan of Indianapolis delivering a poem and George Stratts of Indianapolis discussing The Dinner Pail. J B Unthank of Wilmington will respond to the toast Wearing of the Green. The Grave family held its annual reunion at Richmond City Park with Sylvester Cook elected president Nathan Grave vice president John Cox secretary and J R Rich treasurer.

Indianapolis Journal Ichmond Ind Dover School Webster E. C. Votan Indianapolis George Stratts J. B. Unthank Wilmington Wilmington College Grave Richmond Sylvester Cook Cox's Mills Nathan Grave Whitewater John Cox J. 8. Rich

Veterans and families gather for reunions across Indiana

Reports from Clinton Valparaiso Shelbyville Greensburg and Portland detail reunions of veterans and extended families. Speakers include E S Holliday Judge Rose Rev Jacobs and Col McLean with notable birthdays and anniversary gatherings across Aug 21. The One Hundredth Indiana Volunteer Infantry plans a Sept 23 reunion at Lima.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind One Hundredth Indiana Volunteer Infantry J. W. Headington Lima

Meeting Highlights With Notable Speakers Near Madison

Rev J J Taylor pastor of North Vernon Christian Church presided over a Middle Fork gathering near Madison ending with forty two accessions. The event featured T Sweeney of Columbus Ind delivering the principal address and other prominent speakers in attendance. Sunday services were planned east of the city.

Car Thi City the . Z T. Sweeney Columbus Ind Indianapolis Journal Madiban Iind J. J. Taylor Christian Church North Vernon Middle Fork Madison

Trial of Caleb Powers Deposition of W. J. Davidson

GeorgetownKy Aug 21 in the Powers case the deposition of former Governor W S Taylor was concluded with controversial questions ruled incompetent The defense read the Davidson deposition begun this afternoon and interrupted by adjournment Both men deny conversations linking them to the Goebel killing and to related plots Hearing expected to finish Monday with witnesses refuting the Commonwealth claims

Georgetown Powers Taylor W. H. Culton Caleb Powers General Assembly Kentucky Hamp H. Howard Harlan County United States S. G. Sharpe Covington Capitol Steps W. J. Davidson Indianapolis Davidson Commonwealth Golden Culton Youtsey Goebel Tallow Dick’’ Combs Mason Hockersmith Commonwealth Witness Culton

Silk-Reeling Machines Imported for South Silk Industry

Secretary Wilson displays the first hank of silk reeled from machines bought by the Agriculture Department. Three machines exist with one in use, plans to send the others to Tuskegee and to sites with interest. Two French female experts are teaching operation, aiming to train southern and colored workers. The department will supply cocoons and mulberry trees, establish reeling centers, and boost silk production to reduce imports of about 75 million dollars annually.

Washington Wilson Agricultural Department Department Tuskegee South Secon United States

Germans Favor Consolidation Plan in Indiana Methodist Protestant Church

Muncie Indiana August 21 The Methodist Protestant conference devoted its morning to reports including a German committee critique of lacking a separate department for German members. German members favor affiliating with Congregationalists and United Brethren churches. Obituaries noted Rev B M Clark Lafayette and Mrs Elizabeth Hussey Jonesboro. Memorial services planned next Sunday. The afternoon and evening sessions advanced discussion on affiliating Methodist Protestant Congregationalist and United Brethren churches with speakers from each group.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Methodist Protestant Conference M. L. Jennings D. D Pittsburg Methodist Recorder Congregationalists United Brethren Thut B. M. Clark Lafayette Elizabeth Hussey Jonesboro Indiana Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Margaret M. Kuhns Japan

Birmingham Citizens Alliance Commends Roosevelt Action

The Birmingham Alabama Citizens Alliance a nonpolitical group of business and professionals sent a letter to President Roosevelt praising his move to reinstate a bookbinder at the Government Printing Office dismissed for union issues and his stance protecting workers who do not wish to join labor organizations. The letter, signed by a three member committee, conveys the alliance’s thanks.

Birmingham Ala Citizen's Alliance Roosevelt Citizen's Alliance of Al-Lance

Tippecanoe and Flat Rock Baptist Associations Meet

In Lafayette and Shelbyville, Indiana, Baptist associations convened with delegates attending. The Tippecanoe group met at West Side Baptist Church, heard sermons by J Bair and R E Neighbor, and planned committees for tomorrow and Sunday. The Flat Rock assembly closed at Fairland Church, confirming Hope as next meeting site in August 1904. A Tipton county Christian churches union gathering was also noted.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Tippecanoe Baptist Association West Side J. B. Bair Brookston R. E. Neighbor Fowler Dreacken Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Shelbyville Flat Rock Baptist Association Fairland Baptist Church Baptist Hope Indiana

President and guests discuss finance at Oyster Bay

In Oyster Bay New York on August 21 the President met with Representative E J Hill of Connecticut and William D Murphy of New York to discuss financial legislation for the upcoming Congress session.

Oyster Bay N. Y New York State E. J. Hill Connecticut William D. Murphy New York Roosevelt

City News Notes From Local Church Groups

A called meeting of the business and social union of Roberts Park Church will be held Monday at 2 3 in the church. Miss Adah Conner a Chicago soprano visiting her parents here will sing the offertory at Meridian Street M E church tomorrow morning. Mrs Isabel Ingersoll 243 North Pennsylvania street will entertain Queen Esther Auxiliary Friday afternoon aided by Mrs Maria B Daugherty Mrs Ada C Simmons and Mrs Alice V Hatton. The eighth annual lawn fete by Assumption Catholic Church West Indianapolis closes tonight after a successful fair begun Thursday with many new attractions. The ashes piled high around the fire plug on Union street near Bell road prevented use by fire companies morning.

Roberts Park Church Adah Conner Chicago Oeen Meridian-street M. E. Church Isabel Ingersoll Pennsylvania Street Queen Esther Maria B. Daugherty Alice V. Hatton Ada C. Simmons Assumption Catholic Church Indianapolis Union Street Bell Road

Parrot Foils Robbers At 38 Macon Street Apartment

Brooklyn Eagle reports a burglary foiled by a parrot at 38 Macon Street. Mrs Stearns left home at 9 AM and returned at 1 PM to find a Japanese strong box containing valuable papers moved but intact. The parrot’s squawks warned residents as intruders fled with only the box missing. A note from the would be thieves was left, claiming the parrot helped reveal their plan. Despite the breach, the polly’s cries prevented the haul from succeeding.

Brooklyn Eagle Carl L. Stearns Macon Street Stearns Carl, Jr Middletown N. Y F. Stearns Mr. Stearns Queens Insurance Company Ines Bors

Temperance Orator Spins Statistics To Pittsburg Crowd

A temperance speaker in Pittsburg cites sensational stats to prove widespread drinking. He claims yearly beer production could circle the globe, saloons span a Pittsburg to New York street, and rum exports per missionary reach twenty thousand gallons, provoking a hiccuping chorus.

New York Times Pittsburg Ben Stanford Pennsylvania New York Atlantic City Statue of Liberty Golden Gate Oll Ren

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