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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
4
The Indianapolis Journal lists subscription rates for daily weekly and Sunday editions, mailing options and reduced club rates. It notes foreign postage, mailing addresses, and agent options. The piece also includes reader notices, tourist mailing instructions, and a short editorial note on local politics and labor disputes referencing the Donkey Company and notions of persuasion versus conspiracy.
In Washington it is believed Admiral Howison will ask to be relieved from duty on the Schley court of inquiry. Schley objects to him, making this a natural step and an easy way out of a duty that offers no attractions.
A remark on the first-year convention that framed a new organic law noting George III's crimes as part of its preamble, arguing that a constitution must not resemble a school history or dwell on past abuses.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes the city could become the legatee of Jeffersonville in a run away marriage scheme. It names a local justice who wed thirteen couples between Friday and Monday, and says Indiana is glad to rid itself of the scandal, wherever it may go next.
A Manila dispatch names ex President Tavera and other Filipino officials visiting the United States. A German American critic argues Germans abroad should be seen as Americans. In Indianapolis, Perrott suffers a decisive electoral defeat amid Democratic infighting over the mayoral ticket. The piece contrasts local political failings with commentary on education in the Philippines and Porto Rico.
Islands seek adequate school buildings and trained teachers. American import of teachers helps only partially. Prof Atkinson reports plans for teachers institutes in all provinces. Readers know institutes drive teacher development despite daunting establishment difficulties.
The injunction bars strikers from persuading or inducing Conkey Company employees to quit work. Critics fear it infringes on personal rights, while supporters say the order may reflect conspiracy to ruin a business. Judges and lawyers weigh legal boundaries of persuasion and contempt.
Fire chiefs and firemen visiting the city reflect American municipal life. The piece cites 25 year losses from fires totaling over 2.7 billion dollars, with insurance covering about 1.6 billion. It praises American fire apparatus and training, highlights a Paris Exposition test where a Kansas City team outperformed European engines, and notes the large fire departments in major cities with a call for depoliticizing appointments.
The Journal notes a forthcoming meeting on service dependent on merit, hoping the gathering will be both pleasant and profitable.
The Taggart Democrats won by a narrow margin amid active party support and official ties to the Taggart administration. Maguire appears weak due to public works connections, while clerk candidate Tamm and judge candidate Little face criticism. Council at large nominees are deemed inferior to Republican rivals.
In a conversation Mrs. Hatterson asks if new neighbors are well bred. Mrs. Callerson answers yes, noting they satisfy her inquiries but never ask about herself.
A fragmentary column blends snippets from different papers. It notes a missionary facing heresy charges, a deacon quiz about looting, a milkman's chatty exchange about job experience, a quip about organ versus piano music, and a social aisle incident where a girl with a doll wins a seat amid polite exchanges.
Havana authorities will prosecute E. C. Westall chief of the Havana postoffice money order bureau for criminal negligence after he lost 4 000 dollars of postoffice funds in an omnibus on route to the treasury. Four suspects—two Cuban boys and two negroes—are at large. The man inoculated with Dr Caldas serum contracted yellow fever. Also, Acting Governor General Scott reports the fatal shooting of Martin De Castro, a Cuban newspaper man, by a rural guard member, with motive tied to alleged insult rather than articles.
Philadelphia August 27 1900 Bethlehem Steel and Bethlehem Iron pass to Charles M Schwab after a 4 032 000 payment for 168 000 shares of 200 000 total. New board and officers elected E M Mellvaine as president with Drexel & Co handling transfer and payment arrangements.
It is reported that a major Welsh coal and iron combine is imminent, merging the Crawshay brothers of Merthyr with Guest Keen & Co. of Dowlais and Cardiff. Directors include Windsor Richards who recently toured the United States. Other local collieries may join to sharpen efficiency against American competition.
Creditors meet in New York as the Mutual Mercantile Agency closes with roughly 200000 dollars in liabilities. A committee is empowered to draft a reorganization plan including a 350000 dollar bond issue and 500000 dollar preferred stock. Creditors may receive preferred stock for their claims. holders of old preferred stock get an option to 3 1 3 percent on their current holdings in exchange for new stock equal to their prior stake.
The Bainbridge, a 245 foot torpedo boat destroyer, was launched at Neary & Levy in Philadelphia with Miss Louise Adele Bainbridge Hoff christening. It is the first of a trio including the Chauncey and Barnes, expected to reach 20 knots after speed trials in a few weeks.
William Nelson Cromwell, special counsel, announces plans to resume operations with capital at least 2,000,000 after reducing old stock from 500,000 to 200,000. He says subscriptions exceed three fourths of the increased capital and hopes to submit the plan to the controller next week.
In Nashville on August 27 a gambler named Tom Johnson robbed a banker in the Climax room, grabbing a purse with 4270 in gold and paper money. Johnson faced a revolver, backed out with five accomplices, was chased by a policeman, and the money was recovered as Johnson was jailed. He claimed the house owed him money.
A collection of 1898 era financial woes includes Carey Banking Company closed on sheriff’s seizure with only 60 in vault. Raymond Banking Company of Austin Texas files voluntary bankruptcy. First National Bank faces liabilities of 143259 with 78k in losses. mortgage and machinery firms Morton Reed Co pursued for bankruptcy in Baltimore, with Erie engine works and Skinner engine works among creditors. Adam Frederick named receiver for Carey Bank. California Packers Company rescinds contract with California Cured Fruit Association over prune crop.
Peking reports the first indemnity interest due July 1 192. Eleven powers will discuss future commercial relations with consent from each nation, while Chou Fu orders tolerance of all religions in Chi Li province and bans sectarian intimidation or persecution unless conflicting with religious requirements.
London reports Byron Brenan, British consul general in Shanghai, says foreign interests in China are worse than before the Peking occupation. Powers diverge, Russia and Germany hold more influence, U S may suffer from Manchuria trade closure. Peking dispatch notes plenipotentiaries authorized to sign protocol and arms import edict pending two more edicts.
Washington Aug 27 officials say Admiral Sampson may be represented by counsel before the Sehley court of inquiry though the body may deny or permit such representation. W. H. Stayton of Stayton and Chambers is believed to attend to study department records for Sampson. Judge Advocate Lemly’s witness list to Admiral Schley will be released tomorrow. Schley provided Brooklyn officers, the department will include several Brooklyn officers and petty officers including wheelmen.
Albert H O'Brien a prominent Philadelphia lawyer will be called in as associate counsel for Admiral Schley in the Washington investigation. He served as judge advocate of the West India fleet in the 1860s and was stationed at Annapolis in 1869 where Schley was lieutenant commander, forming a close friendship before resigning from the navy in 187% to practice law.
Navy Department orders a revised gunnery program for the North Atlantic squadron arriving at Hampton Roads. The drill replaces two sea practices with a comprehensive month long course including small arm and subcaliber targets and a 2000 yard ship pass to execute all battery firings. Hits only will count to rate fighting efficiency.
Berlin reports indicate the expiatory mission of Prince Chun will require at least ten more days to arrive. Preparations at the Orangerie in Potsdam have been halted with suggestions for simpler hotel accommodations rather than grand quarters. Prince Chun is currently in Basle, Switzerland.
Berlin dispatch cites Cologne Volks Zeitung reporting six Christians killed at Ku-Ja, China, a massacre that drew international concern and spurred calls for investigation.
Official mail from the Colombian legation today argues that war between Colombia and Venezuela becomes less likely. The dispatch says Nicaraguan and Ecuadorian governments pledge neutrality amid the dispute. It also reports the government’s defeat of 2,500 Colombian revolutionists at Ana poyma, and 10,000 troops guarding the border under General Gonzales Valencia.
The Panama Steamship Company steamer Orizaba sailed today for Colon with packing cases believed to contain munitions for Cauca rebels. On arrival at Colon the arms would go to Panama and be shipped by an English steamer to Buena Ventura, Cauca seaport.
In Washington on August 27 Judge Barnard of the Supreme Court for the District of Columbia ruled for the government in Willis West versus the secretary of the interior. The decision dismisses petitions seeking mandamus to force recognition of allotments in Oklahoma Territory amid Kiowa land cession claims. The judge upheld the secretary’s discretion in opening and allotting Indian reservations and noted he would have acted similarly.
Buffalo August 27 The third annual convention of the National Association of Referees in Bankruptcy convened with James M Olmstead president presiding He urged renaming the bankruptcy law to the Interstate Commerce Law and stressed the act as a commercial measure to aid interstate trade The executive committee report noted the year was spent drafting proposed amendatory bankruptcy bills.
Washington reports the Ranger departed Acapulco today en route to Panama to watch over American interests amid the ongoing revolutionary troubles.
A man who checked in as F B Sheldon of Boston was found dead in his bed in Philadelphia. He had shot himself during the night and destroyed all identification. A note asked friends not to recite his body and an envelope bearing Mrs Archibald Nesbitt to be called for was found in the room.
The Bank of Fenness County in Jamestown Tennessee closed yesterday with liabilities of 28 000 and assets of 40 000. The reason for failure is not disclosed. The Eastern Sugar Company incorporated in Trenton New Jersey yesterday with a large authorized capital. Incorporators include August S Meeker and others from New Jersey and Massachusetts. William Odlin of Andover Massachusetts was yesterday appointed receiver of the Toronto and Randolph Street railway.
Mrs. William Townsend returns from Faribault Minnesota where she seeks her uncles estate. Harvey Scott died August first leaving about 60 000 in assets including 30 000 in bonds and notes. The will ordered 25 000 burned and 10 0900 given to his housekeeper with four heirs in Ohio and a nephew in Faribault. Towns send expects about 10 600. Authorities refuse to destroy the money as directed.
Franklin H. Mackey, attorney for South Carolina, filed an additional brief with Commissioner Yerkes arguing federal revenue laws do not apply to dispensaries. He claims the dispensary is a state institution not taxable, notes the term person excludes states, and cites Marshall era rulings that the federal government cannot tax a state institution.
Washington August 27 The President announced appointments across state and war departments naming Will iam L Hunt consul at Tamative Madagascar John Jenkins consul general at San Salvador Fred Douglas Fisher interpreter at Nagasaki Allen N Cameron marshal at Hankou China Percival G Rennick collector of internal revenue Fifth district of Hitneis War First Lieutenants in the artillery corps Phillip Golderman Solomon AYir First Lieuten ant in Porto Rice previe
Fragmentary listing shows names Charles B. Ram ney Justice L. H. Valentina United States attorney for the district of California and Navy fore gunner August C. Steinbrenner, indicating a partial personnel roster from an armed forces or government context.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington reports Indiana residents awarded patents for items including a grinding machine, a respirator, an axle, a cultivator shovel, a combined car replacer and wheel shoe, an amalgamator, gearing for washing machines, a mechanical movement, a lamp socket, and a typewriting machine among others. Names include Adele bert Clizbe Plymouth Harvey Cover South Bend Charles A as axle William Hart Ransville Jake to Wit on Ernest J e one TM amalgamator John Peters Britton Poulson Wayne D Schutt Peru Smythe Greencastle Tillman Wabash and others.
Washington August 37 Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes rules that post appraisal market fluctuations cannot alter inheritance tax. When notes or property are initially appraised as worthless and later sold for value, the sale proves the appraisal incorrect and tax should be on the realized amount.
Washington dispatch notes Attorney General Knox back in the capital, with possible action on charges against Honolulu Judge Humphreys. Cuban tariff revision waits on Cuban government, while War Department reports progress on Cuban governance. The Hague rights abstract urges Dutch-origin Americans to learn status before return. Postmasters gain ten days’ leave for Atlantic City convention. War allotment of 1 million dollars for state militias distributed by representation in Congress.
Lincoln Nebraska August reports the Republican State convention to open at 3 pm with about 1 06 delegates. Nominations loom for Supreme Court Justice six hopefuls Davidson Sedgwick Keyser Dickinson Barnes Calkins with Grimes named as a dark horse. Carl J Ernest is a leading candidate for University of Nebraska regent. Governor Shaw of Iowa addressed the Republican clubists urging reciprocity and stronger markets within American commerce and industry.
Cleveland reports Senator Hanna will spend much of the upcoming campaign touring the state with emphasis on close counties. He returned home after a week on the lakes and will depart for North Salem to address the Western Reserve Pioneers Association reunion.
Two hundred delegates from fifty seven fraternal societies totaling over 3 million members gathered at the Hotel Cadillac for the fifteenth annual National Fraternal Congress. President Charles Eli Bonnell reviewed the year, urged member stocktaking, a fixed rate table per society, and reforms in medical advisers free from politics. The session also covered committee appointments and statistics on costs, membership gains, and benefits.
A fragmentary Canton Georgia notice states a Black man identified as Raymead died in custody in July after being brought there from the county. The report notes no disorder occurred during the execution.
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