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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
6
WM H ARMSTRONG CO advertises emergency and medicine cases electric batteries belts and insoles hot air and bath cabinets thermometers and artificial eyes for health and home use.
A report by a commerce committee proposes graduated state franchise taxes on corporations with rising rates for larger capitalizations to raise public revenue. It also urges federal and state actions to curb trusts through rate regulation and competition restoration, including potential corporate commissions and constitutional amendments. The discussion features Judge Logan, Judge Hammond, and opposing views on remedies for illegal combinations.
An old advert claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by mothers for teething children. It supposedly soothes pain, softens gums, eases bowels, and treats diarrhoea from teething or other causes. Sold by druggists worldwide at 3 cents a bottle.
The ninth annual Bible conference directed by Rev. J. W. Chapman closes at Winona Lake after an eleven day session with daily attendance estimated between 4,000 and 10,000. Prominent ministers including Marion Lawrence, Daniel Shepardson, W. G. Moorehead, and George Stewart spoke, with others like James M. Gray, F. A. Miller, Joseph Kyle, R. A. Walton, and John Willis Baer conducting meetings in the tent and auditorium. A consecration service led by Dr. Chapman ended the conference as S. H. Hadley and his rescue band performed.
In Jasonville a miner Israel Hughes was killed by falling slate at a local mine. His brother Rice arrived to work after the accident. Daily Shook near Tipton was badly injured by an enraged bull. In Sullivan, William M. Wilson sustained serious injuries from a runaway horse while crossing a street with his children. At Logansport a Wabash Traction trolley collided with a fast mail train after brake failure. twelve passengers were aboard but none injured.
Culver Ind Aug 27 morning session featured Rev Charles S Medbury on The Evidence of the Bible. Afternoon program included A B Phillips of Augusta Ga with Church Extension. Evening address by Medbury titled A Hoosier at the Foot of the Rockies following a musical program.
George Williams of a farm west of Shelbyville was unloading corn at Kennedy mills when his frightened horses caused the wagon to run away. He was thrown from the single tree and the wagon passed over him, leaving him badly bruised with possible serious internal injuries.
In Taylorsville Hope resident Jacob Hilt 35 fell from a scaffold on the Taylorsville school project sustaining probable fatal injuries. He lay unconscious after landing on head and shoulders and remains so. Hilt leaves a wife and one child. In Evansville Indiana A. J. Clark a digger died after a timber struck him in a well fell from near the top crushing his chest and causing fatal internal injuries. He was later recovered unconscious.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that at Wellsboro several boys were examining a loaded revolver when it discharged, injuring Arthur Hay in the foot with a bad wound. Local details are limited.
In Richmond Indiana the Whitewater and Miami quarterly Hicksite Friends held a highly successful Yearly Meeting. Attendance and business were strong with many young participants. Adjournment set for Waynesville. Philanthropic committee urged action with Anti saloon League linking denominations. Treasurers report showed 157.71 balance. next year’s assessment 350 with 6 percent raised by Whitewater and rest by Miami. Nixon G. Brown named benevolent fund trustee.
Evansville Indiana August 27 Henry Kelley a Warrick county farmer was thrown from his buggy today sustaining injuries that probably will prove fatal.
New York dispatch reports Reliance led Shamrock III by four to five hundred yards most of the 15 mile windward course. Barr steered the American boat to victory amid light SE wind of about four knots as Shamrock III failed to overcome the lead after the start.
Richmond Indiana August 27 1900 One major issue before the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends at Marion will be how to dispose of a portion of the land tied to White's Institute near Wabash About 760 acres exist with some added by purchase Now the trustees consider selling about forty acres cut off by the Big Four Railroad The sale would be legal since the land was secured by purchase and not part of the original gift after which the institute is named The meeting will take action on the question.
The Barnum and Bailey circus train, mostly sleeping cars for performers, was wrecked near Wildwood on the Pittsburg and Western Railway as a runaway freight car derailed on the opposite track. A sleeper was sideswiped, about forty performers awakened, and the car damaged. The train continued after investigators and a replacement car was provided.
Sixty five engineers and one hundred ten firemen walk out at several area breweries demanding higher pay. Engineers seek about a week and half cent more per hour while firemen request a modest raise from half a cent to one cent.
In a tense match up to the line, Reliance crosses six minutes late while Shamrock III stations wind shifts and sails, failing to finish as the race ends. The crews adjusted spinnakers, balloon topsails, and maneuvered to gain time, with Reliance finally crossing at 4:38:45 and Shamrock III not crossing.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on August 27 Judge Harris issued an order directing Elizabeth McClellan Charles McClellan and Don M Garwood partners in the De Kalb county banks now in the referee's hands to appear September 16 at the clerk of Federal court. The aim is to allow trustee Willis Rhoades and creditors counsel to examine how the banks resources were used and where they are now. Charles McClellan offered six thousand dollars in Grand Rapids sawmill preferred stock to liquidate his indebtedness but creditors rejected the offer as it did not improve bank claims. Also Fort Wayne August 27 John B Parsell former Kinney bank Angola cashier was named receiver pro tem by referee Harris to conserve assets until creditors meeting in September. Additional receiverships are expected as the Kinney bank collapse impacts local businesses.
The sixty third Indiana Volunteers held their twenty second annual reunion in Covington with 150 veterans attending. Col James McManomy helped organize the regiment as General Henderson and Judge Robb spoke after a parade and banquet at Grand Army Hall. The unit, famed for three years of service in hard battles, reported low losses and many veterans in good health.
A remarkable Dye family reunion gathered in Richmond at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Dye. All ten children of Simpson Dye and wife were present with ages ranging from seventy to forty seven. A large picnic is planned next Saturday near Abington to include all connected with the Dye family, aiming for about 500 attendees.
Delphi Ind Aug 27 The Burlington old settlers meeting will be held Saturday in Burlington at the Carroll Clinton Howard county junction. Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge address locals during every campaign and draw large crowds with warm receptions.
The White county Old Settlers' meeting will be held in Mon ticello on Saturday August 2. Judge A W Reynolds is named as the principal speaker for the event.
In Madison Indiana on August 2 Dr Henry Jameson of Indianapolis Reverend J W Lanham of Manville and Charles Kohl of Montana spoke at the annual old settlers gathering in Liberty.
Philadelphia August 27 President J Hampion Moore head of the Republican League issued a call for an executive committee meeting to be held in Chicago on October L.
In Himrod Illinois a man named John Thomas terrorized the mining village by firing several shots at Mary Caromis a saloon keeper. Deputy sheriffs Helmick and OBrien disarmed him after a struggle and he was jailed in Danville.
Multiple brief reports describe individuals in Indiana attempting suicide or harming themselves. Thomas McFall near Evansville and S Slater in Michigan City faced severe injuries. Zekial Timmons at Colfax died after morphine ingestion. Avery Vestile and Le Clede Holwager survived self inflicted gunshots tied to romantic motives.
A naval engagement near the port ends with the fleet retreating at dusk after a day of skirmishes. Earlier night and dawn actions saw forts, cruisers, and destroyers exchanging fire, with repeated landings repulsed and the defense holding at Cush ing's island Long Island and Cape Elizabeth before a final naval victory.
Washington Aug 27 The War Department received a dispatch from General Chaffee at Fort Preble describing a night attack by the enemy’s fleet off Small Point. A boat attempting to cut the cable near Fort Leavitt was destroyed at 1 am and the action halted.
Widewater correspondents report a naval engagement near Portland Maine with forts and minefields silencing enemy ships while Kearsarge Alabama and Illinois passed by Forts Levitt Williams and Preble and Hussey channel vessels were stopped. Acting Secretary Darling sent a formal dispatch praising the South Potomac squadron. A New York navy yard inspection found five slight bottom breaks on the battleship Massachusetts from Egg Rock damage.
A Crawfordsville man in Indianapolis dropped a railroad ticket on South Delaware Street near Bessire & Co. The bookkeeper refused to surrender the ticket without a 20 to 25 cent ransom, prompting police and Bicyclemen Hall and Griffin to intervene. The man paid for cigars for the officers and left, retaining the ticket without paying Bessire.
A. B. Hunt former secretary of state and George A H Shideler former warden of Indiana State Prison visited Indianapolis yesterday as potential Republican nominees for governor. Hunt planned a late October or November announcement. Shideler cited business matters with Indiana Northern Traction Company and said politics would wait.
Inclement weather postpones the St. Francis de Sales Church lawn fete at Brightwood, shifting the Tom Thumb Wedding at School No. 8 to tonight. Prohibition speakers Van Vorhis Hitz Stansfield campaign events plan tours and factory visits, with Brightwood speeches scheduled today and next Tuesday.
Ernest Lorenzen was arrested for arson Wednesday evening by Detectives Colbert and Hauser on information from Captain Newman of the salvage corps. The case was postponed in Police Court until next Tuesday. Newman also faced a profanity charge, pleaded guilty, and the assault charge was continued. The arrest followed a quarrel between Newman and Lorenzen, who then swore out a warrant for Newman.
The Marion County Teachers Institute opened with Dr. William Krohn of Chicago presenting Habits and Physical Education in the Criminal Court room. J. W. Carr of Anderson spoke on The Elysian Fields stressing literature’s role in child education, with morning and afternoon sessions by Robert Hall on Intellectual Growth and The School as a Workshop.
Mike Neiland of 93 East Pratt Street was placed in custody by Bicyclemen Trimpe and Lowe at the police station last night. In a destabilized state he was deemed dangerous to release. Neiland claims he is being followed and fears a potential attack near his home while wandering the streets.
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