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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1902

Page

5

Bonds of E. M. Campbell Co. Securities Listed

A list of bond issues under E. M. Campbell Co. showing various state, city, and railroad securities. Entries include Waterloo Indiana 6s 4,500 and South Bend Indiana 5,000, Mt. Vernon Indiana 34s 6,280, Springfield Ohio 4s 10,000, Marion City Railway Union Traction 6s 10,500, and other Indiana and Kentucky locations with totals up to 156,000 across multiple denominations. The table cites counties such as Clay, Knox, Lawrence, and Marion with securities in floats and different rates including 44s and 58.

Waterloo Indiana South Bend Mt. Vernon Springfield Ohio Marion City Railway Union Traction Clay Co Ind Fowler Richmond Knox County Marion Lawrence Co Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Delaware & Marion

Armstrong Furniture Ad Highlights Home Aids in Indianapolis

The notice from WM. H. Armstrong & Co. on Meridian Street, Indianapolis, lists recliners and rolling chairs, couches, desiccators, electric spit devices, belts, insoles, and battery powered items. It presents a catalog style advertisement aimed at invalids and households seeking comfort and practical furnishings.

WM. H. Armstrong & CO Meridian Street Indianapolis Ind

No danger of strike statement by Grand Master Morrissey

Grand Master P H Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen says a federation of 170 000 men is not forming to demand higher wages. He notes conferences in Chicago involve some labor classes but not a united plan. He expects orderly wage requests in the Western territory with no friction or public disruption anticipated.

Cleveland P. H. Morrissey Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Chicago Northwest Morrissey

Wabash trainmen wage increases announced

The Indianapolis Journal reports the Wabash Railroad wage hikes effective December 1 for various roles. Passenger conductors gain from 2% to 3% monthly, while baggage handlers brakemen and engineers receive scaled raises. Local freight staff and Covington branch crews see percentage and daily increases, with specific rates per job and engine size.

Indianapolis Journal Peru Ind Covington

Gracas Dee.ki the British cruiser Indefa

Three more British warships are expected as the cruiser Indefa sails near Laguayra. A terse wartime update notes ongoing naval movements and aligns with reported Allied convoy activity. The text also contains an advertisement line for a medicine claiming to cure sore lungs.

Gracas. Dee Indefa Ie Laguayra

Leaked Cotton Report Alleged in New York Market Scandal

The Journal of Commerce cites alleged theft of the Agriculture Department cotton report. It claims exact bale figures 10 417 000 were known before publication and that market activity Tuesday and Wednesday showed widespread advance knowledge among major firms and exchanges in New York and Liverpool.

New York The Journal of Commerce Agricultural Bureau Exchange Liverpool

Cattle Quarantine Talks and Northeastern Disease Spread

Boston reports ongoing efforts to persuade Britain to ease quarantine on New England cattle shipments via Portland from Canada and the West. The meeting included Dr. Salmon, Consul Clipperton, Jameson, and Dr. Huntington. Massachusetts inspectors find Marlborough area ravaged by the disease with 56 cases in Southboro, while New Hampshire quarantine is revoked after a single affected herd near the Massachusetts border.

Boston New England Portland Canada West D. E. Salmon Agricultural Department Clipperton Jameson Dominion Line Huntington Department of Agriculture Maine Massachusetts Commission Marlborough Southboro New Hampshire Bureau of Animal Industry Massachusetts Line

Senate Confirms Holmes Nomination to Supreme Court

Washington dispatch notes Oliver Wendell Holmes is confirmed to succeed the late Justice Gray on the U S Supreme Court after a brief executive session. The Senate also backs diplomatic appointments and passes a pension bill while debating Oklahoma statehood and immigration provisions.

Washington Senate Pious Fund Beveridge Oklahoma Indian Territory Oliver Wendell Holmes Justice Gray United States Supreme Court Hoar Committee On the Judiciary Henry L. West District of Columbia Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Robert McCormack Russia Charlemagne Tower Germany Bellamy Storer Austria David E. Thompson Brazil William B. Sorbsy Bolivia J. B. Jackson Greece Arthur S. Hardy Spain Leslie Combs Guatemala Percival Dodge Berlin Interstate Commerce George W. Ellis Kansas Legation Monrovia Liberia William Barrel New York Bamberg Bavaria Thomas T. Prentis Committee On Foreign Relations Prentis United States St. Pierre Martinique Mont Pelee Root Carter House F. H. Newell Geological Survey Senate Committee On Territories Arizona New Mexico

Union Station Plan Clears Committee Role in District

The House committee on the District of Columbia approved a favorable report on the Senate bill for a union station site on Massachusetts avenue northwest. The panel trimmed the cost to one million dollars for the federal government and created a subcommittee to perfect Section 11 ensuring other District roads can access the station.

Washington House Committee On District of Columbia Senate Union Station Massachusetts Avenue

Resignation Tremor Hits St Louis House of Delegates

John Burke representative of the Sixteenth ward submitted his resignation effective on December 31. The move, accepted with no explanation, signals a potential wave of resignations as colleagues consider following suit amid perceived dysfunction. Burke cited disinterest in conducting business as his reason.

ST. Louis House of Delegates John Burke Sixteenth Ward

Pension appropriation bill gains funds in committee action

The committee on appropriations approved the pension bill allocating 139 million 817 thousand 600 dollars, an increase of 5 thousand 370 dollars from the current year, signaling a higher annual pension outlay.

House Washington House Committee On Appropriations

Indiana Winners At Chicago Livestock Exposition

Huge crowd at Dexter Park as 70 000 attend the International Live Stock Exposition with prize cattle swine and sheep judging. Winners include Tippecanoe XLIV for Durham bull Field Marshall for Ball and Queen of Beauty for ewe, with Gardner & Collins of Roachdale and Delphi among top entrants.

Chicago Dexter Park Catthe Fletcher Hines Hallet Park Ind Ball Field Marshall Oscar Hadley Plainfield

Prominent Columbus Attorneys Indicted in Blackmail Case

United States grand jury in Columbus returns charges against Ivor Hughes and Thomas E. Steele two leading lawyers, and Joseph P. Miller with his wife Anna T. Miller for conspiracy and mail fraud. Hughes and Steele posted bonds while Miller and wife committed to jail amid divorce tensions.

Columbus, O United States Grand Jury Ivor Hughes Thomas. E. Steele Joseph P. Miller Anna T. Miller Connate Hughes Steele Miller Columbus Ae Oa

Julian Ralph Improving at Hotel After Hemorrhage

Julian Ralph, the newspaper correspondent, is reported progressing toward recovery after a severe hemorrhage at the Southern Hotel Tuesday night. His wife, Mrs. Ralph, will not travel from New York, and Ralph remains confined to bed with cold consommé as his sole diet. he hopes to return to New York early next week.

Louis Julian Ralph Southern Hotel Ralph New York

Inquest Probes Sudden Deaths of Six Insured Individuals

The six persons died suddenly prompting an inquest. Authorities note all were insured and shared similar symptoms, suggesting a common cause. Local officials and the Circuit Attorney Folk are overseeing the inquiry to determine responsibility and prevent further harm.

Folk

Poison in the beer claims Brooklyn brewer killed

New York reports coroner inquiry into the death of George F. Leyh a wealthy Brooklyn truss maker. He drank beer from a case at his business and soon died after symptoms suggested a strong irritant. Investigators suspect the bottle was tampered with and poison poured in. Autopsy and chemical analysis planned.

New York George F. Leyh Brooklyn Leyh Polison

Plan to Avert Strikes Clearing House for Labor Troubles

Chicago merchants allied with transportation by wagons form a labor clearing house to settle teamsters disputes. Unions will appeal to an employer advisory board, with arbitration if needed. Refusal to cooperate could trigger boycotts. John C. Driscoll becomes labor commissioner for Chicago.

Chicago Teamsters Advisory Board of Employers Teamsters’ Arbitration Board John C. Driscoll

Railway Accidents Claim Several Lives and Injuries

Reports from Ohio Tennessee and Pennsylvania detail wrecks and fatalities. In Coshocton Ohio a Panhandle work train collided with a Toledo and Walhending Valley engine near Coshocton killing engineer Yeo and injuring Conductor Armstrong and others including J O Mcmor Mack W D Showalter W H Blake J C Lyon and George Nichols. In Sunbright Tennessee engineer John Fowler is improving as wreck damage and loss of express mail and six registered pouches are tallied. In Greensburg Pennsylvania Lizzie Ewitt and Mayme Myers were struck on crossing by Mail No 9 with Ewitt killed and Myers fatally injured.

Coshocton Panhandle Toledo Chattanooga Tenn John Fowler Sunbright Cincinnati Southern Railway Greensburg Lizzie Ewitt Mayme Myers Pennsylvania Railroad Southwest Junction Miss Ewitt Miss Myers Miss Railing

Jacksonville Train Wreck Near Pisgah injures seven

A Jacksonville and St. Louis passenger train derailed near Pisgah due to a spreading track. One passenger coach rolled down an embankment. Mrs. George Gilmore of Mortonville suffered probably fatal injuries and seven others were lightly hurt.

Jacksonville Ill

Freight trains collide in Linndale injuring five

In Cleveland Ohio on December 4 a head on collision between two Big Four freight trains at Linndale left five people seriously hurt. Both locomotives were demolished and several cars telescoped.

Cleveland Linndale

Robbers Captured After Bridger Bank Hold Up

News from Billings Montana reports Sheriff Potter of Carbon county captured three men suspected in the Bridger bank robbery. They were cornered at Fish Tail creek near the Wyoming border and taken to Red Lodge jail. The robbers’ pursuit covered nearly a hundred mile circle during their escape bid.

Billings Mont Potter Carbon County Bridger Fish Tail Creek Wyoming Pat Murphy Red Lodge

Spectacular Midsight Fire Destroys Cleveland Factory Complex

A five story brick factory building housing Likely and Rockett trunk makers Bardons and Oliver lathe makers burned to the ground at midnight in Cleveland. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. The blaze drew thousands who witnessed the spectacular spectacle.

Cleveland Likely & Rockett Bardons & Oliver

Inquest Finds Insurance Tied to Mrs Smith Deaths

Deputy Coroner Boughe r reports from St Louis that the inquest into Mrs Kate Smiths death, the sixth in eleven months among related persons, shows all the deceased except a baby were insured. Gastro-enteritis is given as the direct cause, with further details pending transcript completion.

ST. Louis Bougher Kate Smith Ae Eases

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Receives Wide Use

An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for children. It claims to soothe pain from teething, diarrhea, wind colic, and stomach issues, promising quick relief and calming effects in infants and toddlers.

War at Sea as US Fleet Moves for Porto Rican Base

United States naval forces pursue an unseen enemy squadron likely bound for Porto Rico or Culebra. Coal and ammunition transfer underway while new codes and measures stage a concealed approach. Admiral Sumner and Admiral Higginson coordinate from Culebra with Coghlan advancing from the Gulf of Paria.

Port-Of-Spain Trinidad United States Porto Rico Culebra Boca Grande Sumner Higginson Cervera Cuba San Juan Dunlap Leyden

Navy Draws Up Rules For Great Naval Search Problem

Washington December 4 The Navy Department disclosed the elements of a large scale naval search exercise to begin in the West Indies involving combined European North Atlantic and South Atlantic fleets. The plan defines two fleets the white under Rear Admirals Sumner and Wainshield and the blue under Rear Admiral Higginson. The mock engagement centers on entering Porto Rican waters between Mayaguez and Great Harbor Culebra mining the channel and the timing of blue force arrival to determine a win or loss under specified conditions. The blue fleet must meet the white at sea or within one hour after it anchors and must be numerically superior by a set percentage to secure victory.

Washington Navy Department West Indies Sumner and Wainshield Blue Fleet Bear Ral Higginson White Fleet Barbadoes Porto Rican Mayaguez Great Harbor Culebra

International News Roundup From Markets to Monarchy

At Newmarket the Whitney pageant bought Lady Frivoles for 15435 dollars. The German emperor skipped a hunt due to eye inflammation and stayed at his castle. France Italy Belgium and Switzerland ratified a monetary accord on coinage. The Goodhope cruiser arrived at Port Said on a stormy voyage to South Africa. Morocco’s Sultan defeated rebels near Zanmour. pretender remains at Tazza. Buffalo imports barred by foot and mouth fears. Kronprinz Wilhelm delayed by low water. J W Huntley aboard. German princesses formed a society for moral elevation. Archbishop Temple fainted in the Lords but recovered. Odessa seminary unrest leads to arrests and closure. A memorial for Dr Parker drew crowds at City Temple. An anarchist case in Argentina involves a Spaniard.

Newmarket England Huggins W. C. Whitney Frivoles Slawentzitz Silesia Berlin French Chamber of Deputies France Italy Belgium Switzerland Goodhope Chamberlain South Africa Port Said Mediterranean Mr. Chamberlain Cairo Tangier Morocco Zanmour Tazza Hanbury British Board of Agriculture New England London Kronprinz Wilhelm Southampton New York Bremen J. W. Huntley Chicago Cassel Society of Princely Women Friedrich Ferdinand Schleswig-Holstein Waldeck-Pyrmont Amatie Hesse-Philipstahl- Barchfelde House of Lords Canterbury Temple Ae Chaxton York Maclagan Hampstead Qreves Pulgar Ant ‘Onso Dom Couterent Argentina

Reichstag session and royal intrigue headline

Officials fear Eis accomplices will be unearthed in a plot as Germany’s Reichstag sat from dawn to 11 30 pm in the longest session on record. Masarisich allegedly tried to rescue Princess Louise amid claims of sanity. Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock II narrowly escaped a blaze at Dumbarton yards delaying construction. $100 loss, 700 workers affected. Potentially two distinct items: Reichstag drama and shipyard fire delay.

Eis Reichstag Tariff Committee Vienna Hussars Massarisich Princess Louise of Coburg Stephanie Louise Princess Louise Dresden Messarisich Thomas Lipton Denny Dumbarton Secotland Shamrock

Death of US Minister Buck at Imperial Duck Hunt

United States Minister to Japan, Alfred E. Buck, died suddenly during an imperial duck shoot near Tokyo. Born in Maine, Buck served as U.S. marshal of Georgia and United States minister to Japan since 1897, with a Civil War brevet. His body to be interred at Arlington. wife Stant B. Baker reportedly in Tokyo.

Washington State Department Hay Tokio Buck United States Japan Maine Georgia Ferguson Tokyo Arlington Yokohama McKinley Mobile Atlanta Stan B. Baker Hollowell, Me

Noted Milton College professor dies in Wisconsin

Milton Wis December 4 Ludwig Kumlein professor of natural history and physiology at Milton College died today after suffering throat cancer since spring. He was a respected naturalist and authority in many fields. Florence Italy December 4 Ellen Orbison widow of John Harris former United States consul at Venice and Confederate nurse died today aged eighty six. New York December 4 Charles H Dow founder of Dow Jones died at his Brooklyn home born in Connecticut in 1851.

Milton Wis Charles H. Dow Wall-street Dow, Jones & Co Brooklyn Connecticut

Domestic News Notes Highlights From 1900s Dispatches

The Rev. I M Lecoqe of the Grand Seminary becomes supervisor general of the Sulpician order in Canada to succeed Abbe Colin. Mrs. Henry G Davis of West Virginia is seriously ill in Elkins. A mine blast in Florence Wisconsin causes multiple deaths by suffocation. a jumper at Monongahela River dam 6 drowns. Gen Wager Swaine in New York shows improvement. Two children die in Saginaw from a house fire. Ainsley Bowers children perishes. Dr. Ellis S Durcan released on bail after shooting Bruce Head near Pittsburg. Head not in danger. Miners Dundriski and Lepansky killed by roof fall at Windber PA. another escapes. Walton New York loses all hotels due to Aquor sale prosecutions until April. Charles Fairchild accused of murder of George Hayes in Spriteld Illinois. Fire at Glimer Texas kills A M A Lyle, injures John Hill and others. $30,000 damage. MIT plans graduate school of engineering leading to a doctor of engineering degree. noted in US news.

I. M. Lecoque Grand Seminary Sulpician Order Canada Abbe Colin Henry G. Davis Senator Davis West Virginia Elkins W. Va Alexander Anderson Florence Wis Olsen Wager Swaine New York Charles Love John Rock Monongahela River William H. McNutt Chicago The Bee Ainsley Bowers Searls Street Saginaw Ellis Durcan Bruce Head Louisville Camp Kennefeck New Wabash Railroad Pittsburg Head Dominick Dundriski Adam Lepansky Berwind-White Company Windber Walton N. Y Charles Fairchild Sprite Massachusetts Institute of Technology United States

Detroit artist endorses Lydia Pinkham remedy for female troubles

Miss Guia Gannon of the Detroit Amateur Art Association writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved months of general weakness and distress. She urges other women to try the remedy, claiming rapid improvement and renewed happiness after starting the treatment.

Miss Gannon Lee Detroit Amateur Art Association Lydia F. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Guia Gannon Jones St Ouiaianan Pinkham

Rear Admiral George W. Meir U. 8. N. honored

A long list of notices mentions Rear Admiral George W. Meir being honored with a distinguished degree as German authorities authorize the conferment. The piece weaves through weather disasters in Georgia and Valdosta, a fatal lightning strike, a Kentucky murder verdict, a burglary trial, and various civic events in New York and Ohio.

New York Chamber Proposes Elastic Currency Measure

The New York Chamber of Commerce finance panel floated a feasible plan to prevent money tightness. It urged a single legal tender, expanded national bank issuance, and bank retirement of circulation, with silver coinage curtailed and treasury sources directed to national banks. The report called for swift action and discussed a reciprocal and Senate considerations.

New York Financial and Currency Committee New York Chamber of Commerce United States Senate

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Bonds E. M. Campbell & Co E. M. Campbell & CO Britain Holmes Justice Prentiss Clearing House Montana Mrs. Winslow Will General Foreign News Alfred Ff. Buck Tokio Court Hunt George W. Meir Prince Henry Southeorgia Bridge Brunswick Valdosta Say Bainbridge Valdosto Earl Whitney Nashville Lexington Claude O'Brien B. Chinn Whitney Fraunce's Tavern Pearl and Broad Streets Society For the Scenic and Historic Places Ohio State Board of Pardons United Society of Endeavor Francis Clark Clarence Eberman William Shew United Christian 0 Society Elmer Kischner Gustav Strak Cranberry Hazleton Antion H. V. Heibrecht University of Pennsylvania Lucy Wharton Lucy Wharton Drexel Jersey John G Paul Haller
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