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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
7
Four men were injured in mishaps at Richmond, two of them during a hunting trip. Judge Robert O. Taylor of Fort Wayne remained confined to bed after a recent fall.
Richmond dispatch notes a series of serious accidents across Indiana with hunters injured and a bridge fall near Panhandle. Fort Wayne reports Judge Robert B Taylor sidelined by a broken rib from a wedding incident and related injuries, age sixty five.
Marion Indiana December 5 Nathan Campbell a wealthy Grant county farmer who was accidentally shot by a neighbor during a Thanksgiving hunt died tonight from his wounds He was forty four years old and left a family.
Arthur Stipp aged twenty four reportedly fell from a tree eight miles city while attempting to retrieve a coon from a forty foot hollow. He is feared fatally injured. Police and rescuers respond to the Bedford Indiana scene on December 5.
Montpelier reports November oil output at 731,576 barrels with October at 86,04? barrels, marking the year’s strongest month. The market price reached 1.01 dollars, and eleven month shipments total 10,610,471 barrels valued at 8,995,501.4 dollars, signaling wide circulation of oil money across Indiana as producers anticipate further gains and a statewide boom.
In Portland Indiana on December 5, Pyle and Juday report a well in Section 7 Wabash township showing seventy five ly. The Warren and Indiana Closer yields a good lead in Bearcreek ice and Standard Oil Company has a well on N B Hawkins in Jackson township with promising signs.
Montpelier Indiana December 5 The city runs its own water and electric light plant and faces fuel woes after the Port Wayne Gas Co shut off gas and a railroad demand for full fuel provisioning. The council weighs costs for coal and extra labor as gas pressure drops. Portland Indiana December 5 reports a fuel shortage at the electric lighting plant with fears of shutdown unless timber or coal can be obtained.
Special to Indiansports Journal FAIRMOUNT Ind Dec 5 Hanes merchant of this city escaped death during a Chicago Lincoln Hotel fire his roommate Woods Lebanon farmer perished He awoke to a shout of fire and escaped by climbing from a window using bedding sheets and clothing as a cushion to reach the ground.
A rescue attempt ends tragically as a man falls two stories after freeing a boy from a rope on a burning building. He breaks a toe, suffers severe bruises, and dies after his courage saves another child who was thrown to safety. Onlookers miss the vest left behind.
Rushville Ind December 5 Representative Watson returns to Washington after a busy week. He calls Roosevelt's message a strong document and says Congress must regulate trusts with a constitutional amendment while ensuring justice. He argues Oklahoma and Indian Territory should become one state but notes land ownership by Indians could complicate taxation for education.
Laporte Land Company and Planet Manufacturing Company of Chicago sign contracts to relocate the picture moldings plant to Laporte. A 100000 square foot building will be erected at the Lake Erie and Lake Shore roads junction, costing 50000 dollars, funded by selling two lots in ten days. The factory to open in February with 200 workers.
A boy finds a man’s body in White river near Daleville identified as Henry Lang by letters to Marion. Coroner not yet verdict. Decomposition suggests two or three weeks in water. Police investigate. Also report of Roy Fidler, 19, last heard from in Reno seven weeks ago, missing since, with trunk arriving three weeks ago. feared ill from prior lung hemorrhages. In Delaware Circuit Court, Mrs. Sarah E. Carey wins $5,000 in damages from Big Four Railroad after prior $4,000 verdict was set aside over life-shortening injuries.
James Lucas the new Democratic mayor faced two votes on hiring for the waterworks plant. He sided with the Republicans in both cases, arguing politics should not influence decisions. Democratic leaders protest and threaten retaliation.
Loganport Ind Dec 5 According to the will filed for probate in Cass Circuit Court James Creason of Young America leaves nearly all a 50000 estate to son in law Charles W Miller while his sons Clark Creason and Parks Creason receive token sums The others are left nothing The testator cites care from Miller during illness as the reason for the bequest and states he disinherits all other relatives Legal contest likely as heirs vow to challenge the will Creason age years at death unclear due to damaged text
The state of Indiana on the relation of B W Skelton and Emanuel Strass two elected Republican justices of the peace began suit of ouster in the Superior Court today against Harry F France and Michael Taney who claim to be qualified justices though defeated at the election France says his term expires next November but Skelton contends the corporation absorbed Fort Wayne made him unlawfully elected in 1898 Taney asserts township entitlement to three justices and third in the recent vote Attorneys for the relator are James B Harper T W Wilson and Judge Walter Olds.
Albert Davis of Decatur Lodge No. 15 arrived in Madison from Greensburg with his horse and buggy, aided by Bud East who later fled after stealing a watch and attempting to cash a Davis draft. East also sought to sell the horse and buggy. Davis, entering town drunk and confused, was taken in by local Odd Fellows as a lookout for East.
W H Winship won one dollar from Grant County Circuit Court for services as electric light superintendent, a role the city repudiated. Hired by the old council and discharged by the new after about a month, he sued for 1100 dollars. Taxpayers opposing the deal feel vindicated and anticipate further litigation.
Evansville report says William Olmstead, eighteen, confessed to burning two residences and four large barns amid long running fires. Losses estimated at ten thousand dollars. Footprints in pointed shoes linked to his home revealed the arson spree. In Montpelier, Ind a US detective arrested Elmer Landis for a year old North Manchester post office burglary with two accomplices later jailed. Landis had evaded capture until government agent tailed his wife to town.
James Elmer Hill was brought to Greensburg to answer aiding and abetting larceny. Arrested in Chicago on Thanksgiving, he faced Justice Creath with bond set at 5000 for a December 22 preliminary trial. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Evansville report notes James Riley, 80, in Spencer County temporarily insane, stabbed himself, believing a demon possessed him, warning of a likely fatal wound.
The Carnegie Library in Marion Indiana was formally dedicated and opened to the public with a program of addresses and music. The building cost $50,000 and was funded by Andrew Carnegie.
Bluffton Indiana December 5 Fire started in the engine room destroyed C F Davison s elevator early this morning The loss is 3000 with 1300 insurance.
In Anderson Indiana the G A R members and a citizen committee are organizing arrangements for the State Encampment to be hosted next year. The finance committee led by J E Hennings has pledged $2 for visitor entertainment, with a list of committee heads including C L Henry M M Dunlap and others.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Abraham Fountain blew out his brains with a shotgun at his Pleasantville home this morning. He left the sitting room where his family found him, declaring he was firstal. No cause can be learned, and details are scant.
Peter Welsh dies in Shelbyville at 65 after immigrating from Ireland. W H Bulla of Missouri, born in Richmond, dies. served in Iowa Cavalry and Missouri General Assembly. Agnes Greene dies in Greensburg at 75, funeral Sunday. Dr Andrew W. Daum dies in Connersville after liver illness. Newton E. Ennis, Bedford photographer felled by paralysis. Jackson Shovel and Tool Works in Montpelier nears plant completion with heavy machinery arriving for shop and hammer departments.
Reports from Evansville to Madison include a ruling that a dairy owner escaped unsanitary charges after the state health board was deemed to act beyond authority. Shelbyville shows a major mail route replaced by rural carriers. Richmond notes Western Union hiring female messengers. Lafayette reports deputy secretary Grubbs ill with grip. Bedford records a 2 to 14 year term for assault to kill. Bluffton tells of a hand torn off in a corn shredder. Madison Council votes to raise city tax rate to $1 per hundred.
Cleveland dispatch reports at 4 o clock this morning during the blaze at Likly and Rocket factory corner Cass and Hamilton a wall segment fell on firemen from engine company No 14. Captain Daniel Finnchan James L Osburger Arthur Garner Lieut Robert McKenna Hoseman Samuel Jones Charles Nieding and Patrick H Joyce were involved Joyce died and McKenna Jones and Nieting are severely injured others lightly hurt all expected to recover.
Swampscott Massachusetts December 5 Dr Henry Cutler composer and conductor died today. Former organist and choirmaster at Trinity Church New York City he inspired a vested male choir in Trinity during the Prince of Wales visit and influenced church music nationwide. His hymn setting The Son of God Goes Forth to War remains his best known work.
A cigarette sparked a blaze on the third floor of Dickinson Hall at Princeton University around 10 am while Prof J Mark Baldwin's psychology class met. Students formed a bucket brigade and the fire department contained the flames before reaching the main exam hall. Loss estimated at $3,000.
Fires in Chicago at 103 Lake Shore drive damaged the MacVeagh residence by 10000 dollars while two maids suffered serious injuries. In Stillwater Minnesota a Grand Opera House blaze destroyed the block with heavy losses. Philadelphia Steamer Saxon burned at docks with unknown loss. Rockford Mead building housing Wortham Bros. and Rockford Business College burned for about 275000 dollars.
United States Minister Albert E. Buck died in Yokohama from heart paralysis while on a duck hunt at the Shinhama preserves. He fell after attempting to reset a net, uttering no groan. Buck, known for his esteem in Japan, will be buried Monday after a funeral planned by officials and flags at half-mast.
Charles B. Horton, a Fresno Republican founder and Chicago Tribune veteran, dies in San Bernardino at forty eight. Charles T. Messinger, president of Messinger Hardwood Lumber, dies from injuries in a runaway in Evanston. B W Loring, U S Navy retiree who witnessed Lincoln’s assassination, dies at his home in Owgo New York. Mrs W L Croll, Chicago native Alice Whatacre, dies in London. Frank L Doane, Nogales customs collector and son of ex Congressman Doane, dies of typhoid pneumonia. The Masonic Temple in Laconia NH burns after a massive explosion causing $125000 loss.
A New York periodical reports that the city’s social center is moving uptown at about a block yearly. This year it centers on Fifty second Street and Fifth Avenue, after previously occupying Fifty first Street, then Thirty eighth Street two years ago.
In Baltimore on December 5 a small hotel collapsed late at night. Forty guests were not injured but a wall crack prompted Building Inspector Preston to condemn the building and order it vacated. Guests moved to a safer part of the structure while others found new sleeping quarters.
Bloomington notes report the Indiana University Lecture Association’s opening recital by contralto Jessie Bartlett Davie and plans for a rich lecture season. Zora Clevenger is chosen Indiana football captain for next year and will also lead the 1908 baseball squad. The athletics board grants twenty I’s to football players amid debate over eligibility and past seasons’ poor records.
LAFAYETTE Ind Dec 5 Preparations for the annual Purdue football team banquet are nearly complete The Hotel Lahr dining room will host the event with guests including Manager Grant Coach Best toastmaster Prof Moran President W E Stone and Athletic Association head L M Grants Speakers cover university football learning prospects and notable players The evening will conclude with P s awarded to qualified individuals
At Bloomington Indiana University opened the basketball season with juniors beating freshmen 24 to 10 and sophomores defeating seniors 2? to 4 in class games. The juniors and the sophomores meet in the final, and coach Howe plans a strong team with most of last year’s players returning. The schedule will feature big games against leading middle West colleges.
Franklin Ind December 5 The Franklin College Athletic Association met yesterday. Manager Jordan reported receipts 410.00 expenses 336.88 surplus 24.02 first Franklin manager to close season with surplus. Webb re-elected captain for 198. Debating Club reorganized under Prof Bestor. Freshman class organized with officers. Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosted a reception Dec. First gymnasium lecture by Dr Hurty on A Healthy Home.
Wabash College alumni and trustees back plans for a statue of Prof. Caleb Mills in Indianapolis, highlighting his role as founder of Indiana’s common-school system. The Indiana Club of Chicago prepares plans and mails Mills work to state leaders to win legislative support. Manager Eller drops post season football with the University of Indianapolis as Clinton B. Marshall is named next year’s captain, aiming for a stronger squad.
In Greensburg Indiana an alarm triggered by the janitor tested school readiness at 2 pm with 750 pupils and staff evacuated in 1 minute 38 seconds. Only three people knew it was false as students exited calmly, wraps in hand, outside the building. TERRE HAUTE City School Board halts Chicago teachers excursion after merchants object to public servants diverting Christmas trade.
The note lists 1903 schedules and honors: Wisconsin Minnesota at Madison on Thanksgiving, Wisconsin Chicago around Nov 1 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Michigan in Ann Arbor mid November, Yale track meet at Yale Field May 16 1903, Illinois letters to multiple players, Stagg imposes winter rules, Pasadena New Year arrangements for Wisconsin Utah, captaincy changes at Princeton to De Witt, Notre Dame baseball tryouts, intercollegiate baseball schedule Chicago Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Northwestern begin April 11 Chicago end June 13, plus track dual meets Illinois Chicago Chicago Madison and a conference meet likely.
In Anchorage Kentucky a six year old named John Allen Jr dies after he and his eight year old sister crawl into a attic trunk to rest. The lid is pulled down and they cannot open it. The sister is gravely ill but expected to recover.
At Rosehill a funeral for Mrs. Eliza Jane Oliver Monahan featured only women mourners. A woman led prayer and delivered the eulogy, with the dust to dust pronouncement at the open grave. Her son, the only man present, did not participate. She was ninety, daughter of Captain Joseph Oliver of the Continental Army. The burial honored her last wish to be laid to rest by the Daughters of the Revolution.
Denver Times reports on L L Richards of Acme apiaries in Littleton who keeps prized chickens and imported Hong Kong stock. He released a black rooster into the yard near bee hives and bees attacked, displaying a pattern of aggression toward black. The incident highlights tensions between bees and black plumage in the poultry setting.
An old treatise traces coffee from its sixth century Arabian origin to Europe, warning it harms nerves and digestion. It cites caffeine as a nerve stimulant that exhausts reserve force, causing headaches, loss of appetite, restlessness, and gloom, with a Cal. woman praising Postum as a safer alternative after two years of use.
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