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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1903
Page
1
General James N. Tyner sends a letter to the President taking exception to the President's denunciations before a defense was offered. The regular session is understood to be briefed as lawmakers receive the message today.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports General James N Tyner Indiana former assistant attorney general for the Post Office Department published a letter to President Roosevelt December 2 denying charges and accusing Bristow of garbling data. He asserts his mental powers remain sound and vows to refute alleged insinuations and withholdings. The piece notes Congress readiness as regular session opens and discusses the Cuban reciprocity bill and adjournment plans.
Russell Schicfer a 1892 University of Pennsylvania medical graduate once prosperous in Philadelphia, now a roving man with a drinking problem, was arrested during a raid on the Salvation Army headquarters in Indianapolis. He said his father cast him out after a failed marriage and growing woes, leaving him with only a few cents before seeking shelter at the headquarters.
A turbulent clash erupts as rival groups from the Big Five fraternities at Bloomington initiate actions supporting a boycott of girls college politics. Outsiders warn the conflict may disrupt planned campus functions and social events.
At Bloomington a pan-Hellenic clash between the Big Five and anti-fraternities triggers a social boycott threat. Women vow retaliation by shunning dances with members of rival fraternities while faculty take no action.
Judge Whallon ordered all seized gambling paraphernalia burned after trials but police had not turned over the items by early morning. Reports say influential gamblers sought to save property, though police deny any will escape the fire. The Police Court judge has not yet been obeyed.
The funeral for William Hoffman will be held this afternoon from the home of Mrs. Hoffman at 340 South West street after his body was taken from his daughter Mrs. Hiram B. Herbert’s home at 1408 Sample street. A replevin suit to recover the body was set for tomorrow morning in Justice Nickerson's court.
Deputy Assistant District Attorney Garvan expects indictments this week for several public fire insurance adjusters three lawyers and at least a dozen fire patrol members on grand larceny charges. He cites confessions indicating fire insurance companies were swindled out of millions by false fire loss claims.
Judge James F. P. Harbeson of the Circuit Court dismissed an injunction by Rev. Thomas Hackett Catholic priest against Brooksville school trustees forbidding Bible reading and prayer in public schools. He ruled the Bible is the foundation of Christian government and permitted an appeal. The plaintiff bears the costs.
Perry S Heath secretary of the Republican national committee arrived from Salt Lake and reaffirmed he has no intention of resigning over his name in postal frauds. He said he is still in office and will go to Washington from Chicago where action may be taken.
In Anderson Indiana a frame cottage near the Big Four tracks burned killing three year old Carl Savage and his loyal dog. The boy, nephew of Dolly Lewis colored, was asleep with the dog guarding him. The aunt had stepped away about half an hour and returned to flames. Neighbors and firefighters arrived too late. The dog dragged the child toward the door as it barked and tried to pull him out before perishing with the boy.
Chicago December 6 Inland Steel Company at Indiana Harbor reached a settlement with employees and the Amalga mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers who were locked out last week. Workers return to work at once after agreeing to a 12 percent wage reduction following an initial refusal and plant shutdown.
Grange Greencastle Ind Dec 6 The first service in the inauguration of Rev Edwin Holt Hughes D D as president of DePauw University filled Meharry Hall. The ceremony featured academic regalia from faculty trustees and visiting scholars on the rostrum with the senior class and Ladies Glee Club in attendance. The sermon by Rev William Fraser McDowell centered on sanctification through truth and the unity of leader and followers.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Hammond Ind Dec 6 Farmer Charles Stahlbohm proprietor of a road house near this city had a frightening encounter on the road from Dyer after buying stock He did not notice a fast freight until it hit He was thrown onto the locomotive pilot still clutching lines and whip The engineer found him upright wrapped in a blanket and the horses were killed leaving Stahlbohm in a stupor He challenged the train crew when revived and demanded his cap and horses be restored saved by hospital staff note The account captures a near fatal collision and the driver horns of fate in a single alarming episode.
Prominent Indianapolis dentist Dr W T Allison aged seventy one committed death by his own hand in his apartments at Twenty second Street and College Avenue. He saturated a chloroform soaked handkerchief, wore a cap over his face, turned on the gas and retired to bed. Insomnia and melancholy followed a decline in health, with morphine used for sleep in recent months. His wife’s death in Brooklyn five months ago deepened his distress. relatives believe the act came after an overdose and in a ment al state. The funeral arrangements were not yet settled.
Aden December 6 Lieutenant Commander Charles Grabau an Italian officer commanding an armed dhow landed natives at Darbe Somaliland and ordered the fort to hoist the flag. The fort refused without Suletan sanction. After two hours Grabau was killed when the fort fired and the dhow sailed away. His body was later landed by the Italian cruiser Galileo.
In Madrid at Casa Campo King Alfonso was hunting when a gamekeeper fired, killing a shepherd. The King reacted by returning at once to the palace. Reports differ, with one account suggesting the shepherd was suspected of theft and incitement before the fatal shot.
In Williamson West Virginia telegraph operator Miss Katie Roubough a Norfolk and Western worker shot and mortally wounded William Howardson an outlaw who entered the tower where she worked and attempted to embrace her. Four bullets struck his chest and she surrendered to a magistrate after reporting the incident.
Albert Nicholas of 231 East Morris Street died after a flobert rifle bullet perforated his intestines during a bird hunting outing with Marshall Harrington and a younger brother. Harrington, initially charged with shooting with intent to kill, faced murder after Nicholas died. Harrington sobbed upon hearing of the death, and authorities note the shooting was believed accidental. Harrington’s prior firearm mishap is documented.
Buffalo detective chief cites potential life sentence on forgery bribery and impersonation charges based on Bonier's confessions. Authorities compare his account with housekeeper Louise Lindholm and neighbors, noting mud on shots and timing contradictions about Nov 19 and arrival home.
Morristown New Jersey December 6 A Hungarian miner Frank Bedsa was captured after an overnight chase by a local posse. He is jailed on a charge of killing Minnie Root ten year old daughter of Daniel Root foreman of a Hibernia mine. Bedsa had been discharged from the mine a week earlier. He visited the Root boarding house intoxicated and was ejected last night. Minutes later shots were fired through a window.
Brenneman, a long-time jail inmate, escaped from a workhouse by removing a window grate using mattresses and a levered iron pipe. He fled to South Blackford Street, cut cuffs from his wrists, and warned sheriff’s deputies he would act as he pleased. Authorities issued alerts across towns and states as he allegedly feigned insanity at times and has a history of multiple breakouts.
In Florence on December 6 an unidentified peasant woman wounded her sixteen year old daughter Lucia Mirra near Eboks. Motive described as jealousy. The woman showed no remorse and was arrested by police.
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