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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

Page

3

Vienna Editors See Ills in Europe Impacts

Vienna editors discuss President Roosevelt's Congress message. Austrian papers praise the calm tone but differ on implications for Europe. They warn of imperialist strains, Monroe doctrine echoes, and potential protectionist measures to shield Austrian production.

Vienna Roosevelt Congress Fremdenblatt Neues Wiener Tageblatt America Europe Deutsche Volksblatt Austrian Volks Zeitung Neues Wiener Journal Wiener Morgen Zeitung

Monro Doctrine: London Papers Comment Amid Roosevelt Message

London newspapers largely applaud Roosevelt's message to Congress noting Monroeism strengthens US stance. The Westminster Gazette warns Europe, especially Kaiser and South American ambitions, could face US defense backing and surplus naval buildup. Editorials foresee a potential vast controversy as US asserts influence beyond America.

London Roosevelt Congress Afternon St. James Gazette Europe Westminster Gazette United States South America America American

Action of Loyal Legion tribute to Civil War veterans

At the Ohio Loyal Legion meeting in Cincinnati a portion of President Roosevelt's message honoring Civil War veterans was read and prompted a resolution of response. Dr. Thrall recently appointed...

Cincinnati State of Ohio Military Order of the Loyal Legion Roosevelt Thrall

Weather forecast and snowstorm hit Kansas

Washington forecast for Thursday and Friday notes fair weather in Ohio and Indiana with variable winds and potential rain or snow near the lakes, warmer in various regions. Portlinois and Indiana expected rain or snow Friday with southeasterly winds. At Topeka Kansas a heavy snowstorm covers the eastern half of the state, expected to bring moisture.

Washington Ohio Portlinois Indiana Topeka Kan Kansas

Movements of Steamers Across Atlantic Ports

Movements of steamers report arrivals in New York Liverpool and Queenstown on December 4. Oceanic from Liverpool, Saiied to Philadelphia, Zealand to Antwerp, Majesty and Devie to Liverpool. Dominion from Portland, Lake Ontario from Montreal, Parisian from St Johns. Germanic and others from New York to Liversoemon Dees 4. Staten 4am from New York.

New York Oceanic Liverpool Philadelphia Southampton Zealand Antwerp Majestic Devie Dominion Portland Lake Ontario Moncreal Parisian St. Johns N. B Queenstown Gerpanic Liv- Soemsonen Dees

Resolution Honors Civil War Veterans in Loyal Legion

Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion adopted a resolution praising President Roosevelt for his Civil War tribute in Congress. The motion was read with applause and forwarded to the President. The report also covers reactions to Roosevelt’s message from England Mexico and Germany, noting debates over anarchist laws and immigration, Cuban independence, and the Monroe doctrine.

Grand Army of the Repanie Ohio Commandery Loyal Legion Congress Roosevelt Mexico City Latin America Washington Mexican Herald Berlin Foreign Office Germany Venezuela United States America

Massacre at Balingiga Samar detailed by survivor

Survivor recounts a meticulously planned attack on the Balingiga church. Bolomen hid in a sealed coffin, signaled after dawn, overran the breakfasting soldiers, killed officers, and forced a retreat as survivors lowered the American flag and fled toward Bazey. Private Myers describes stand by Corporal Burke and others.

Myers Burke Beatto Bazey

Fatal Shootout Follows Family Feud in Virginia

In Westmoreland county William P. Taylor was killed and J. Q. Stiff and Willie Heflin seriously wounded when Herbert Marks opened fire from a barricaded house after a dispute over an insult to Taylor’s cousin. Heflin died hours after arrival at Emergency Hospital. Stiff was paralyzed from the neck with uncertain recovery prospects. Heflin, 21, and Stiff, 38, were the wounded who reached Washington for treatment. Marks surrendered to authorities.

Fredericksburg Westmoreland County William P. Taylor J. Q. Stiff Willie Heflin Herbert Marks Taylor Marks Sam Heflin Stiff Washington

Port Union post office wrecked by robbers

A gang of robbers partially wrecked the Port Union post office last night. An injured member of the group suffered a serious blast injury as blood was found smeared in the room and clothing fragments were recovered. No valuables were stolen and postal operations were suspended.

Hamilton, C Port Union

Coal Vein Discovered While Drilling In Harrisburg

In Harrisburg a thirteen foot vein of coal was struck at a depth of forty four feet during artesian water drilling. The coal is reported to be of excellent quality.

Carbondale Lil Harrisburg

Siamese Minister Arrives in New York

Phya Akhara Oradhara, the Siamese minister to the United States, arrived in New York today aboard the Oceanic, marking a diplomatic visit and continuation of Siamese relations with the United States.

New York Phya Akhara Oradhara United States

Couple Arrested in Pull of Missing Woman Case in Wilson

Wilson North Carolina December 4 A couple identified as Mr and Mrs Mackay Dur ham the latter believed to be Miss Nellie Cropney disappeared from Elizabeth City on Wednesday night November 21 and have been arrested in Wilson.

Cure Cold in One Day Pitches Mislabeled Remedy

A fragment notes a claimed one day cure with an unclear claim. Mentions Ek, W. Groves signature on an box and references a care or treatment context. Analysis shows oblique references and garbled names, no clear publication details or dates.

W. Groves Eaan

Morningstar and Barutel Clash in International Billiards

France's Barutel defeated Indiana's Morningstar 400 to 286 in the fourth international billiards match. Morningstar showed high runs of 31 and 22 but claimed the red ball was cracked. Schaefer confirmed the fault and returned as a feature of the night. Schaeffer beat Howison 4 to 3 57, with Howison earning praise for nervy play as Sutton and Morningstar are set to play tomorrow. In St Louis Judge Ryan overruled Von Der Ahe's demurrer. Von Der Ahe may sue the Chicago League and NL in 62 damages. Amos Rusie, once baseball star, now works as a laborer for Muncie Water Works on Charles street.

New York Louis Barutel France Ora C. Morningstar Indiana Morningstar Jake Schaefer Barutel Jake” Schaeffer Chicago Schaeffer Leonard Howison Howison Sutton Slosson Howison St, Louis Ryan Circuit Court Chris von der Ahe Chicago League Baseball Club von der Ahe van der Ahe Indianapolis Journal Muncie, Ind Amos Rusie The Muncie Water Works Company Charles Street

Bonine Case Evidence Details Bruises and Blood Tests

Dr H D Frye testified he found twelve bruises on Bonine while testimony challenged Schaeffer the government expert who examined Bonine garments and found no blood stains. Dr Sterling Ruffin described tests that found blood stains on Bonine’s wrapper and ship ts while Dr James Carroll and Dr J W ovee also testified.

Georgia legislators seek 105 million for Southern education

A joint resolution in the Georgia Legislature asks Congress to pass a bill allocating 105 million dollars from wartime captured and abandoned property proceeds and the cotton tax fund to education in the Southern states. The measure was introduced in both chambers in Atlanta on December 4.

Atlanta Georgia United States Congress

Bezenah Stops Sanchez in Seventh at Cincinnati Club Show

Covington's Eugene Bezenah halted Emil Sanchez of Buffalo in the seventh round at the Abbey Athletic Club in Cincinnati last night. Also notes: Western Ball League likely to keep its member cities. James Whitfield elected president of the league, succeeding T. J. Hickey. George Tebeau reportedly out of the league. A live-bird contest at Watson's Park near Chicago was abandoned for lack of entries. E. Carroll Schaeffer set a U S amateur record in the 6 yard event at the Philadelphia track meet. Kip Selbach signed a two year contract to join the Baltimore American League club, after playing for New York NL last season.

Eugene Bezenah Covington Emil Sanchez Buffalo Abbey Athletic Club Cincinnati Western Ball League James Whitfield Kansas City T. J. Hickey George Tebeau Watson's Park Chicago Philadelphia E. Carroll Schaeffer National Swimming Association Stanley B. French New York Kip Selbach Baltimore Selbach McGraw

Sir William MacCormac dies in Bath at 64

Sir William MacCormac bart president of the Royal College of Surgeons died suddenly in Bath after a waters course. Born in Belfast January 17 186, he served as surgeon to the Anglo American ambulance and was present at Sedan. He led antiseptic surgery advances and held many medical posts.

London William MacCormack, Bart Royal College of Surgeons Bath Bath House Sir William MacCormac Belfast Henry MacCormac Dublin Paris Katherine Maria John Charters Sedan South Africa

Colorado Judge Toll Dies In Office

Denver dispatch reports Judge Charles H. Toll died suddenly of apoplexy in his office. Toll, elected Colorado attorney general in 189, served one term, and was born in Baldwinville North Carolina in 18. His wife is sister to former U S Senator Wolcott.

Denver Col Charles H. Toll State of Colorado Baldwinaville N. C United States Wolcott

Surgeon Dr David McDill Dies in Fort Leavenworth

Leavenworth Kansas December 4 United States surgeon at Fort Leavenworth penitentiary Dr David McDill died today from a stroke suffered last Thursday He was forty one years old and was a prominent Mason and Elk in the community

Respected Pennsylvania Congressman I Newton Evans Dies

Philadelphia aged seventy four former United States representative I Newton Evans of Hatboro Pa dies at his home. Evans served in the Forty fifth Forty eighth and Forty ninth Congresses representing the Seventh district. He was 74 years old.

Philadelphia I. Newton Evans Hatboro Congress Pennsylvania

Mrs Lucy Boardman Smith Dies at 82 in Rochester

Rochester confers obituary notice for Lucy Boardman Smith eighty two a longtime associate of Susan B Anthony in the early suffrage movement and a steadfast supporter until her death at home.

Rochester N. Y Lucy Boardman Smith Susan B. Anthony

Death of Gen A D Hazen at 61 in Washington

Gen A D Hazen longtime federal official and former third assistant postmaster general under Wanamaker and Bissell died at his Washington residence late last night aged sixty one. His lengthy service linked him to major postal departments and era.

Washington A. D. Hazen Wanamaker Bissell

Mrs Lola Bonne Defense Testimony on Injuries in Ayres Case

Washington December 4 defense witnesses including jail physician testified about bruises and abrasions on Mrs Lola Ida Bonne after the May 14 incident that led to the killing of James Seymour Ayres Jr. in a case that has drawn nationwide attention.

Washington Lola Ida Bonne James Seymour Ayres, Jr

Indianapolis Bowlers Eye National Tournament in Buffalo

Mayor Bookwalter may travel to Buffalo to invite the National Bowling Congress to Indianapolis for the next championships. Marion Club plans to send Knox Carter Brown Quill Leap Bryson to Buffalo to compete, with City Club selecting Allen Gardiner Graff Burton and two others. Local business and hotels may back prize funds to attract the event while Buffalo readiness boosts prize pools to around five thousand dollars.

Indianapolis Buffalo Marion National Bowling Congress Bookwalter Chicago West Marion Club Knox Carter Brown Quill Leap Bryson Allen Gardiner Graff Burton

Race Court Decisions Expel A J Day and Suspend Emanuel Miller

Chicago dispatch reports A J Day of Cleveland expelled from American Trotting Association tracks for racing Fred Wilton under the alias Ornus at Bucyrus Ohio. Emanuel Miller of Indiana suspended until refunds unlawful winnings from Bow Bells in a Charleston race. Over 125 cases considered. next session May 6, 1902. In New York the Trotting Board reviews W L Ripley case over Aley expulsion and driver fine. board upholds expulsion and $100 driver fine. other rulings noted as not of general interest.

Chicago Fred Wilton Ornus Bucyrus Second Money A. J. Day Cleveland American Trotting Association Price Pickerton C. W. Richardson Columbus S. H. Porter al Strong Brooklyn Boy Emanuel Miller Indiana Charleston Jil Miller New York W. L. Ripley North Grafton Mass National Trotting Association Ripley Aley New England Trotting Horse Association Francis Peabody, Jr Aon Webster Thayer Worcester Ipley Peabody Thayer W. L. Sayles

Butler Basketball Builds on Strong New Material

Butler prepares for the season with football veterans joining the basketball squad. Key candidates vie for center guard spots while Huggins Murray and Blair lead the likely forwards. A schedule includes Purdue Indiana Wabash Hanover and the State Normal, plus a Southern trip to Cincinnati Louisville Lexington Memphis St Louis and Champaign during Christmas holidays.

Butler McGaughey Gillum Huggins Murray Longley Blair McHatten Hanover State Normal School Cincinnati Louisville Lexington Memphis St. Louis Champaign

Independent Scores At City Club Mixed Bowls Night

In the bowling lanes last night the Tish i mingo first division swept three games from Compeers top team while their second division struggled, losing two and winning one by a single pin. Pritchett added 24 in the second game. The Prospects took four of six from Melrose. Electrics and Deweys battled six tight games at Washington alleys with Deweys winning five. The best scores came in City Club action as Ramblers faced Hoo Hoos with a range of close marks.

Tish-i-mingo Compeers Pritchett Melrose Electrics Deweys Washington Alleys Ramblers Hoo-Hoos Gartner Kleine Sieh Klump Ween Drl Kleis Keepter Rinneig Resner Grait - Ww Mayer Orveeell Zitzlaff Resener Marion Alleys Tish-I-mingoes Sachs Kimmel Parvin la Lau Ray Uriewics Bucha Rassfelt Stelken H'drickson Talbert McClell Gislow Haas Partlow Pee McGrew Aaa Grafton Turner Alleys EB. Heller M Hoskinson G. Kerr Enslow Haverstick Hilgemeier AL Hoff Gregory Allen R. C’hman G. Hoff I. An Eucatve Hutchinson Wi Ginsteiner Su Tho Electrics Deweys. Laskey Romer Adams Brinkman Herrmann Linegar . Ao Peterson Evel Noelting Borneo Myers Voesee Doe Boyle Hallett Bannworth Martin Vincent Tiim i Clark Roberts Gable Im Selton

Shortridge Girls Basketball Practice Moves to Y W C A Gym

Shortridge High School girls basketball team will practice at the Young Women's Christian Association gym behind school No 4 with no school funds required. Serge Reeves of the Y M C A team and captain Miss Gladys Nehrbas will lead practice as arrangements start.

Shortridge High School Young Women's Christian Association Serge Reeves Gladys Nehrbas

Horse Races Odds From New Orleans And Oakland

New Orleans odds list O Hagan at 6 to 2 Judge Steadman 9 to 2 Kaloma even Petit Maitre 8 to 5 Lou Woods 7 to 1 John Bull 40 to L Oakland odds show Evander 5 to 2 Greyfield 8 to 5 Rollick 2 to 1 Josie G 5 to 2 Eonic 6 to 5 Wyoming 6 to 1.

New Orleans O'Hagan Judge Steadman Kaloma Petit Maitre Lou Woods John Bull L. Oakland Evander Greyfield Rollick Josie G Eonic Wyoming

Fate of British ship Nelson Weighed as Search Continues

Astoria Oregon December 4 The Nelson bound for Queenstown with wheat reportedly turned turtle in a storm last night and sank with twenty eight crew. Tug Tatoosh searched all night and found no trace while Captain Bailey remains hopeful the ship is afloat and may reach Puget Sound or the Columbia River. In St Johns New Brunswick the tug Gyp sum King arrived with one steel barge in tow reporting two barges broke away and crews of five each may be lost though they hope the storm spared them.

Astoria Ore Nelson Queenstown Bailey Puget Sound Perriam Columbia River ST. Johns N. B Blizzard Point Lepreaux Bay of Fundy

Ten Men Injured In Springfield Mine Blast

Ten workers sustained severe facial and hand burns in a dust explosion at the Lincoln Park Coal Company's mine in Springfield Illinois. The blast occurred as men were leaving the mineshaft, triggered by a heavy blast fired six hundred feet from the shaft, narrowly sparing their lives.

Springfield Ill Lincoln Park Coal Company

Race riot erupts after killings in Opp Alabama

Serious race riot follows the fatal shootings of Fate Atkinson and J. W. Dorsey by a Black man at Opp. Two Black individuals are reported dead, officers request sheriff assistance and bloodhounds from River Falls, and a posse is being organized to head to Opp. Additional injuries and unrest are feared.

Andalasia Ala Fate Atkinson J. W. Dorsey Opp River Falls

South Side High Boasts M T H S Basketball Squad

South Side students chant for the M T H S five to defend the red and white in the YMCA gym this winter. Supporters expect this year’s squad to avenge last season’s defeats by the Shortridge stars.

South Side Shortridge Stars

Leslie elected captain of 12 football team at Lafayette

Harry Leslie of West Lafayette was unanimously elected captain on the second ballot after chapel. A twenty three year old sophomore in science, he has played full back in most games and left end in the last. He trained with the West Side Stars which produced former captains Sears and Jamison. Other candidates were John Davidson of Evansville and Fred Hahn of Indianapolis, each with six votes.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Harry Leslie West Lafayette Leslie West Side Stars Bobby Sears Alpha Jamison Ight John Davidson Evansvile Fred Hahn Indianapolis

Franklin College selects Webb captain and clears debt

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Franklin Indiana reports Mark Webb was unanimously chosen captain for next year as right half back and Phi Delta Theta member. L G Miles elected football business manager. Athletic Association later chose Vern Branigan captain and A C Eneringham business manager for baseball. Eneringham concludes his football year with a debt free report and 97.95 in the treasury, the first time the association ends a season debt free.

Indianapolis Journal Franklin Ind Mark Webb Webb Phi Delta Theta Fraternity L. G. Miles Athletic Association Vern Branigan A. C. Eneringham Franklin College Athletic Association

Two Women Suffocated in Brooklyn Home

In Brooklyn a rubber tube detach from a gas pipe caused gas leakage in the kitchen of Hester Plotkin’s residence. Mrs. Plotkin aged seventy and her granddaughter Rebecca, nineteen, died, while Morris Plotkin and Nathan Cohen were overcome and hospitalized in critical condition.

New York Hester Plotkin Brooklyn

National Irish League auxiliary formed in New York

About 150 delegates from across the United States gathered at the Hoffman House to organize an auxiliary branch of the Irish League, successor to the Land League era. Officers elected include President John Finerty of Chicago, Secretary John O Callaghan of Boston, Treasurer T Boone, with Maurice Donnelly of Indianapolis added to the executive committee as a member.

New York United States Hoffman House Way Irish League Land League of Parnell John Finerty Chicago John O'Callaghan Boston T. B. Ooone Maurice Donnelly Indianapolis

Duel in the Dark Ends in Fatal W Offensive

George Harris and Richard Anthony fought with daggers in Harris’s room after locking the door. The lamp was out, the attack lasted about fifteen minutes in darkness, and Harris lay fatally wounded with a dirk in his breast while Anthony was injured but less seriously. Police detained Anthony as neighbors heard the struggle.

New York George Harris Richard Anthony Harris Anthony James Smith Thomo Penlent

Roosevelt Their Friend. Livestock group backs new president

Chicago reports the National Live Stock Convention praised President Roosevelt as a friend to cattle interests. Resolutions urged maintaining hides tariffs, German meat trade access, inspector salaries, and banning horse thieves. Also called for an interstate cattle rustling law and a commission to study discrimination by Canada and England.

Chicago National Livestock Convention Washington McKinley Roosevelt Germany National Live Stock Association England Bureau of Animal Industry

Drunken Man's Deed Ends in Tragedy in Whir City

Romaine Taubaux intoxicated after a St Barbara’s day celebration shot and killed his wife and son Girard in Whir City Kan then wounded two other sons before being restrained. The father opened fire after returning from a neighbor’s party, wounding his family in a deadly home incident.

Whir City Kan Romaine Taubaux Gbard St. Barbara's Day Girard Taubaux Emil

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