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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
8
Mr Grosvenor was chosen to lead a House committee that will work with a Senate committee to prepare a tribute to the late president. The arrangement aims to coordinate joint actions and ensure a lasting ceremonial acknowledgment.
Washington December 2 1901 members of the House listened with marked attention to President Roosevelt's first message after the death of President McKinley The opening session saw Underwood substitute for Bailey on the Rules Committee and a reading of the message that drew applause for calls to curb trusts and for national unity The House adjourned after a tribute committee was named including Indiana’s Mr Rae and a joint Senate counterpart was formed to report respectful tokens of sympathy.
The Senate adopted a resolution directing a joint committee with the House to consider honoring President McKinley. Roosevelt’s message was read amid interest, the reading extending about two and a half hours as senators listened intently in cold rain.
Galleries overflow as Major Pru den presents the President's message. Henry M. Rose reads it while senators follow along. A resolution to form an eleven member Senate committee with House allies to honor the late President McKinley is adopted. The Senate adjourns at 2 28 P M on motion.
Dec 3 Port Townsend Washington Alaska advices say Canada hopes Skagway becomes a Canadian city and wants it listed as Plain Skagway with Alaska omitted. Americans see this as Canada not recognizing American ownership. In Alaska talks move toward a regular territorial government with a congressional delegate. A Juneau court session may see the Alaska Bar Association call a territorial convention.
The directors of the State National Bank and the National Hide and Leather Bank vote to merge. State National will liquidate the other, adjust capital from 2 million to 1 thousand then raise to 2 million via 10,000 new shares at 130 each, with rights to both sets of stockholders. National Hide and Leather stockholders receive two shares plus 140 cash or 135 cash per share. Mr H S N Aldrich to serve as president of State National.
Tomorrow's Pan American conference session hinges on remarks by Paraguay's Baez and Argentina's Bermejo about arbitration from Monday. If Chileans reply, debate may grow acrimonious. a smooth session and regular business depend on restraint.
James J. Lynch returned to the witness stand in the Alexander Sullivan case in Chicago on December 3. He said the most money he received from Sullivan was 30 dollars, and discussed possession of seven thousand dollars for corrupt purposes, with a hint that Mrs. Lynch might testify. Lynch and his wife have separated and his testimony largely repeats his earlier statements.
Articles filed to form the Consolidated Traction Company with 7 million dollars capital and 76 000 shares. Incorporators include H C Beatty George B Davis E H Davis of Detroit C E Knapp Jr W J Loughridge Hal P Headley and M C Alford of Lexington. Plan to build electric railways from Lexington to eight or nine nearby county seats.
In St Louis a tribute to Gen Lew Wallace drew 37 percent of Vincennes and nearby Indiana residents to a Ben Hur performance at the Olympic Theater. They arrived by a special train on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway, traveling to attend the event.
Berlin dispatch reports Count Von Posadowsky-Wehner defending the new tariff as essential to support agriculture and secure grain and meat supplies. Chancellor von Buelow asserts Germany will renew commercial treaties on terms favorable to itself, resisting external dictation and stressing reciprocity.
Berlin reports via the Municipal Council that only 20 600 men are employed in metal trades today, down from 73 100 in October. Unemployment in large towns runs 7 to 10 percent, totaling about 500 000 workers or 4 percent of artisans. The Arbiter Markt notes one twentieth idle but remains cautiously optimistic about eventual recovery.
Vienna reports Bulgaria’s foreign minister Daneff dismisses U S claims of responsibility in Miss Stone case. He says violence by brigands is due to U S negotiations failing to end. The Bulgarian government declines any responsibility and avoids accountability. The Vienna outlet notes the reply as highly impudent and hopes Washington will ensure Miss Stone’s safety.
Paris authorities report the Court of Appeals opened the count’s challenge to a 2,000 franc judgment in favor of London dealer Charles Wertheimer, held by M. Davillier. De Castellane contends Davillier acted for Wertheimer, not with direct interest, and the hearing adjourned without a ruling.
On the christening day for the Infant son of the Princess Asturias born Nov 30 the university in Madrid closed. Students protested en masse to the Palace singing La Marseillaise and shouting Down with Caserta. Halberdiers were hooted while infantry was welcomed with Long live the army as the students dispersed. Lord Strathcona III remains ill in London after a severe cold and medical experts advise bed rest. Edinburgh Court of Session heard Sutherland vs Carnegie et al. in the matter of
Judgment reserved in the disputed case at Skibo Castle. King Edward sends a cordial note to Sidney Lee on the national biographical dictionary project. Charlemagne Tower to depart St Petersburg for Paris with Marquis Ito, both traveling on the same train. Reports confirm Sir Augustus Webster bought Battle Abbey. A staircase collapse at the Paris Varieties theater injures several including M. Lasouche and Mile. Alencon. Chamber of Deputies rejects a bill requiring gold duties on imports. J D R Drexel to own the largest yacht afloat, a 300 foot craft of 2,500 tonnage, surpassing James Gordon Bennett’s yacht.
In Chicago a pistol duel occurred west of Garfield Park between a lone highwayman and Dr. L. C. H. E. Zeigler, osteopathy professor, who carried $9,000 in an envelope hidden in a silk hat. A bullet nicked the doctor’s watch near his heart and another pierced the hat and the money. Zeigler had advertised for 400 cadavers for demonstrations, offering up to $21,000, and police suspect a conspiracy and a confidence game led to the hold up and the cash on his person. The assailant is believed wounded and at large.
John Smith, a stranger claiming Cleveland residence and recent Pittsburg machinist work, is arrested in Mansfield. He is suspected in the October robbery of the Tiro bank where about twenty gunshot wounds were found on his neck and back. One robber was shot in the back and neck but escaped with companions.
Early today the residents of Williamsville were startled by a loud explosion. Burglars entered the State Bank of Williamsville, blew open the safe, and stole about $4,000 in cash plus jewelry worth several thousand dollars. They took a handcar to Springfield and then abandoned it.
John Considine, noted theatrical manager, was convicted in federal court last December for robbing Greenville Ohio’s post office and given a five year sentence. He remained free on a ten thousand dollar bond during appeals, and today the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s ruling.
During a December snowstorm in Poughkeepsie New York a trolley car became unmanageable and plunged down a steep grade into the Hudson River. One passenger B Baruth of New York City drowned. Surviving riders included County Judge E K Phillips Deputy Sheriff Baumbusch and an insane prisoner Oliver being moved to Mattewan asylum. Oliver escaped amid the aftermath. Theodore Van Kleeck of Poughkeepsie was uninjured.
Special State's Attorney Shape argued against issuing a writ of habeas corpus for defendants in Hearst Chicago American contempt case. The dispute centered on whether Judge Hanecy's oral ruling in the gas case was final before entry. Judge Dunne noted the timing could deter capable judges.
December 32 letter from the Holland Society Chicago secretary transcribes a reply from the South African president. The president notes no new visit plans and cannot arrange related actions, stating nothing further can be done at this time.
Edgar J. Johnson, a federal bank examiner, has secured valuable new evidence for the government in the upcoming trial of Captain Oberlin M. Carter, formerly with the U S engineering corps at Savannah. Carter’s alleged connections with a Cincinnati financial institution remain undisclosed and may unfold in a later trial.
The Meade court martial at the Brooklyn navy yard concluded its deliberations on the testimony and disbanded. Findings were sent to the Navy Department in Washington.
A family question becomes a quick solution with Jell O dessert. No baking required, just add hot water and let it cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cia.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a Yellowstone Monroe county accident where Marion Lutes mill boiler exploded after cold water was added. Victims were Marion Lutes Perry Mitchell Ellis Henderson all married with families. six others injured. The blast wrecked much of the mill.
Winchester Indiana December 3 1919 Frank Coll year seventeen accidentally discharged both gun barrels into his stomach while coon hunting. He sought to crawl through a fence and pull his gun afterward causing instant death. His father died in a similar accident seven years ago.
Terre Haute Ind Dec 3 Emily Neukom critic teacher in city schools buried this afternoon. Funeral at her home conducted by German Methodist pastor with school officials and district teachers present. Wiley ordered special exercises in all city rooms from 2 to 2 to honor her memory. In Richmond Ind Dec 3 Solomon Woody ex county commissioner funeral held at Fountain City sermon by Rev Aaron Worth with attendees from Chicago Martinsville New York Wabash and nearby areas.
Greensburg trustee Birney Hopkins, a Presbyterian worker and Republican, buried in a large funeral. Claude Gallimore’s first night funeral in Kokomo, Baptist Church service with interment planned. Mrs J O Linkhauer’s funeral in Portland under Eastern Star auspices. Mary F Sample of Greensfork dies at eighty two. Jesse Davis of Lafayette dies while reading paper at home. Caroline Zern widow of Mayor Jesse S Zern buried in Peru with two daughters.
The will of Hon. Clement Studebaker filed in St Joseph County probate court states May 15 as the date of execution. He leaves 6000 shares of Studebaker Manufacturing Company stock equally to Col George M Studebaker Clement Studebaker Jr and Mrs Charles Arthur Carlisle plus 8000 in cash to each. The residue of the estate including real and personal property goes to widow Ann M Studebaker.
In South Bend Indiana on December 2 the Stude baker Manufacturing Company board elected officers and announced a trust arrangement. J M Studebaker Jr becomes president with George M Studebaker as first vice president and Clement Studebaker Jr as treasurer. J M Studebaker Jr remains secretary while N J Riley stays as second vice president. Mrs Stude baker to receive annual income from the trust placed with trustees, totaling 000 yearly in quarterly installments for life and then absolute property.
Purdue captain Retman outlines a demanding seven city tour beginning December 26 in Lafayette with stops in Nashville Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga Cincinnati and final return January 5. The squad aims for twenty four games including state title challengers Indiana Butler Wabash Notre Dame and Ohio State among others.
The Monongahela Consolidated Coal and Coke Company, a $40,000,000 coal trust, has secured an option on all coal harbors and landings at Louisville and Jeffersonville. Captains Brown and Duffy met in Louisville with J. H. Hoffman & Co. terms set but not disclosed. deal to close this week. The arrangement could grant virtual control of river ports from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. The harbors refer to riverfront land where boats and barges load coal.
Mrs. M. A. Swan, 19 years manager of the Western Union Telegraph commercial office in Elkhart, sued to recover 504.83 from her bondsmen Isaac Grimes and Charles T. Greene. The company alleges she overpaid an assistant by 10 per month but kept the difference, claiming the loss as the suit grounds. Swan has left the city.
In Vincennes Indiana the Interstate Distillery went into receivership today after a court filing by Arthur J Fitzsimmons of St Louis The company shows liabilities of 385725 with 5623 overdraft and assets of 16206092 Robert Martindale secretary of Indiana Trust Company Indianapolis was named receiver and bonded for 100000 Z W Tinker of St Louis serves as president of the Interstate Distilling Company.
A jury is seated for Henry Wiseman's murder trial in Pontiac Michigan over Mrs Ellen Huss' death near Royal Oak. Wiseman confessed to Deputy Warden Northrup at Jackson prison and witnesses testified. Defense cross examination explored if wounds were caused by a knife and a stick used to remove a corset.
Plans are under consideration to erect a large distillery in Lafayette Invd with $250000 capital and a daily output of about 5300 barrels. The old homing mill property would be converted to a modern distillery with Charles Meeker offered management and potential early completion. The venture will distill high wine, the pure white juice of the corn, and not refine liquor.
In Lafayette Indiana four quarantined students Adams Hallis Mossman and Benbaugh with smallpox patient Louis Fuller escaped last night while the nightwatch slept. Despite health officials split on transmission risk, authorities fear spread and continue to monitor remaining students. Both patient students are recovering.
In Elwood Indiana a 5 to 3 city council vote approved Andrew Carnegie's offer of 25000 for a public library building after a bitter debate. A committee was named to select a site. The Trades and Labor Council led by iron and steelworkers opposed the donation. council factions split along party lines with five Republicans for and three Democrats against.
Shelbyville remains mayorless as City Council of six Democrats and four Republicans cast nine ballots to replace Frank Roth, who died last week. Democrats backed council member Charles P. Hale while Republicans chose Joseph Chez, a young attorney, with a caucus member pledged to vote with them. Lebanon, Ind., also reports Indiana Natural and Illuminat patrons.
Dated dispatches from Lebanon Greensburg Rushville Marion Richmond and other Indiana towns report elected officers, church moves, wills probated, and local incidents. Highlights include Wickard elected president, Caldwell noted in business items, a minister leaving Marion for a new call, a fatal wood or farm accident near Flora, and various resignations and legal actions across several counties.
The Cassel district government orders discontinuing American oil on the railroad line except where American oil is refined for lighting due to smoke complaints. The move supports Russian petroleum amid public works policy under Herr Thiesen.
An old advertisement touts Hale's Honey of Horehound and Horehound Syrup as a universal remedy for teething cough influenza windpipe bronchial ailments. It asserts quick relief, urges asking for Mrs vision's syrup, and promotes the product as a trusted cure.
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