Traction and Terminal aims at Interurban control deal
An Interurban station venture in Indianapolis with W Kelley Schoepf of Cincinnati as president McGowan as vice president and John B Thomson as secretary is incorporated for 190000 and granted a franchise for inter urban terminal purposes It seeks to take over Indianapolis street railway properties and merge them into the Traction and Terminal Co The Widener Bilkins Traction Syndicate of Philadelphia has previously gained control of United lines of Cincinnati through a similar lease arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowdown
W. Keley Schoepf
Cincinnati
Mr. McGowan
John B. Thomson
Indianapolis Street Railway
Indianapolis
Traction
McGowan
Widener- Bilkins Traction Syndicate
Philadelphia
United Lines of
A B Marston Poisoned During Billiards in Pittsburg
A B Marston assistant general manager of Texas Pacific Coal died suddenly in Pittsburg Kansas after convulsions while playing billiards. A coroner's jury ruled poisoning as the cause with no self harm evidence. A mineral water bottle found in his Stillwell Hotel room will be analyzed.
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Pittsburg
Kan
A. B. Marston
Texas Pacific Coal Company
Thurber
Stillwell
Marston
Strike in Chicago Retail Stores Shuts Shipping Depts
Five of the city’s largest retailers face a shipping department strike as about two hundred workers walk out over pay. The walkout affects Mandel Bros Schlesinger Mayer Boston Store The Pair and A M Rothschild Co with workers seeking higher wages and a new scale. No major disruptions reported as the strike began tonight with potential follow-on actions tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandel Bros
Schlesinger & Mayer
Boston
the Pair
A. M. Rothschild & Co
Weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday in three states
Washington forecast shows partly cloudy and cold Tuesday, then fair and milder Wednesday with possible snow and rain in the south. Indiana expects continued cold Tuesday and warmer Wednesday with mix of snow and rain south portion. Ohio stays cold Tuesday, colder east, then fair and not so cold Wednesday. Local observations report clear and clay skies with light winds and varying temperatures.
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Washington
Indiana
Qhio
Movements of steamers in Cherbourg and Liverpool
Arrived Vict Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from New York and proceeded. Aller arrived from New York en route to Genoa and Naples, and Glasgow. Sailed: ship for New York, Nena for pane, and Friedrich arrived from New York. Cevic and Palatia from New York arrived at Naples.
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Cherbourg
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Aller
Genoa
Naples
Glasgow
New York
Nena
Pane
Friedrich
Cliverpool
Cevic
Palatia
Greensburg Man Killed by Freight Train at Muncie Crossing
John W. Fretts of Greensburg, 55, died instantly at 7 AM after being struck by an L E and W freight at Ohio avenue crossing. He crawled under gates to cross the track and left a discouraging letter to his fiancée Stella McCormack, hinting at financial woes and a planned union.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
John W. Fretts
Greensburg
Ohio Avenue
Stella McCormack
Fretts
Inquest Planned Into Death of Miss Bessie Burns
Coroner Kirk Patrick will hold an inquest into the death of 19 year old Bessie Burns of Columbus Indiana. Witnesses are subpoenaed after she died at her home yesterday from morphine or opium poisoning. She had been living in Indianapolis and visited her relatives in Columbus for four weeks before her planned return to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Columbus
Ind
Kirkpatrick
Bessie Burns
Indianapolis
Death by morphine overdose in Rushville
Joseph Campbell, 70, died yesterday in Rushville after taking an overdose of morphine to ease years of lip cancer pain. He lived with his sons on the Indianapolis Pike and had suffered for a long time from the painful ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Rushville
Ind
Joseph Campbell
Indianapolis Pike
Train narrowly averts collision near Monon shops
In Lafayette a passenger train avoided a crash when engine 4 collided at a switch with engine 91 while another engine crew jumped. Fireman Hornback was injured. The incident disrupted service as crews escaped unharmed except Hornback.
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Monon
Lafayette
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
John Shaw
Chicago
Hornback
Purdue Professor Harry A. Huston Resigns
LAFAYETTE Ind December professor Harry A Huston of Purdue University tendered his resignation effective next spring. He serves as director and chemist of the experiment station, professor of cultural chemistry, state chemist of Indiana and weather man at Purdue. He came to Lafayette in 1890 to lead Lafayette High School and moved to Purdue in 1894 as physics professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Harry A. Huston
Purdue University
Huston
Due
Inn
Purdue
Lafayette High School
Gas Shortage Forces School Closures and Factory Shutdown
Hartford City reports lack of natural gas halting all classrooms at the high school and most rooms at the central building. The Diamond Flint Company glass plant also closes for gas supply failures amid a severe cold snap. In Marion, a sale of the Grant and Wabash Pipe Line is finalized with T. N. Barnedall purchasing Freec stock for 75000 dollars and plans a new gas line from Lafontaine field. Wabash sees a deep freeze but gas supply remains steady for residents.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
Diamond Flint Company
Marion
Grant and Wabash
T. N. Barnedall
Pittsburg
Freec
J. L. Barley
L. A. von Behren
E. H. Johnson
T. W. Overman
G. C. Harwood
C. G. Barley
Philip Ports Veteran of Mexican War Dies at 94 in Columbus
Philip Ports aged ninety four a Columbus Indiana veteran of the Mexican war died at his home this morning He was born October 20 1808 near Baltimore and moved to Union township in 1844 Later living in Columbus since 1882 Ports enlisted in Company F Third Indiana Volunteers serving under General Taylor 1846 1847 He married Malinda Anne Hamblen in 1849 who died last May Surviving are four sons all residents of Columbus and his long years of rheumatic illness followed fever contracted in camp
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Indianapolis Journal
Columbus
Ind
Philip Ports
Philip Potts
Baltimore
Union Township
Third
Indiana Volunteers
Isaac Hoardman
Taylor
Belimoh
Ports
Malinda Anne Hamblen
Brown County
Indiana
Multiple Obituaries From Indiana Towns Highlight Local Losses
Nancy M. Rogers aged eighty died at her son Joe Turner's home in Columbus after two marriages. Jemima Bantz aged eighty six widow of Joshua Bantz died in Muncie, with forty years residency noted. Amelia Smith aged fifty one died of cancer near Rushville. A Stone River battle survivors reunion is planned in Greencastle on December 31 with speakers and officers named.
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Columbus
Ind
Nancy M. Rogers
Joe Turner
Samuel J. Turner
W. _M. Garretson
Chillicothe
B. F. Bruner
Willow Hill
George Turner
Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Stone River
Tenn
J. D. Whitehead
Topeka
Kan
J. G. Dunbar
Gil R. Stormont
Lafayette
John Spears
Spencer
J. T. Smith
Bowling Green
John M. Carleton
Martinsville
G. L. Reinhard
Bloomington
J. F. Fee
W. Haden
Maj
Silas Grimes
Smithsville
LaPorte County Awards Unfinished Roads Contract
In LaPorte County the board awarded Ralph H. Bertsch & Co. the $38,450 contract to finish macadam roads, after Runyan & Co. lost the $83,000 bid when taxpayers sued to halt work. Bertschs joined Runyan’s bond, seen as self protection. In Redkey two fall-breakers remain at large, James Carroll and James Campbell, with Charles Smith and Charles Rogers last tracked three miles northwest of Dunkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Laporte County
Ralph H. Bertsch & Co
Alexandria
Runyan & Co
Anderson and Bedford
Bertsches
Runyan
Portland
Redkey
James Carroll
James Campbell
Charles Smith
Chas
Rogers
Dunkirk
Elkhart Officer Denies Promoted Resignation Rumor
Elkhart Indiana based on reports in Sunday's Journal Lieutenant George Cook second lieutenant of Company E State militia denies plans to resign over a Pressmen's Union rumor. He cites personal reasons and declines to discuss them. Friends say his recent marriage causes wife to object to military service in any city. President J Huff of the Pressmen's Union says no union rule connects members to militia service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
George Cook
Company E
Cook
J. K. Huff
Pressmen’s Union
Mia
DePauw Finances Report by Chancellor Hickman
Greencastle Ind December trustees will hear Chancellor Hickman’s financial statement for Dec 1 1897 to Dec 1 1902 at the semi annual Denison meeting in Indianapolis. The report cites an endowment of 239 787.03 sustaining funds of 1 2 22 for heating plant and property improvements 4460 new science property equipment fund and subscriptions 1 60 totaling 373 w. The report notes earlier years improved public sentiment toward Pauw and its finances and confirms endowment and sustaining funds were well managed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
de Pauw
Hickman
Denison
Indianapolis
Gorsie
Fire damages Standard Motor plant at Kokomo Indiana
A fire at the Standard Motor Manufacturing Company plant in Kokomo started from a defective second story flue causing heavy loss mainly to patterns. Insurance will cover the estimated 1.50 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Standard Motor Manufacturing Company
Forgery Charge Sways Lebanon Police Against Allen
Lebanon reports J. W. Allen sought on forgery charges after posing as a district deputy of the American Plowmen. He allegedly passed $5 checks drawn on a Logansport bank with the national treasurer’s signature fraudulently applied. Elkhart jury considers a $10,000 damage suit against W. Spohn, connected to a cancerous tongue growth.
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Lebanon
J. W. Allen
Allen
Order of American Plowmen
National Council
Logansport
Elkhart
W. Spohn
Local verdict delivered in Lagrange after twenty four hours out
A jury returned a verdict for the defendant in a Lagrange trial, with a new trial motion to follow. Across Indiana reports note Kokomo merchants receiving long-settled pay, Portland expanding rural free delivery, and various local municipal appointments. Delaware County finds coal near Albany, Crown Glass to open December, and accidents claim several lives including a farmer near Oldenburg and a hand loss at Whitestown.
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Lagrange
Kokomo
Ostrom and
Hillis
Portland
James 8. Culbert
Charles W. Mackey
County Board of Health
John G. Ross
Lafayette
Lafayette Typographical Union
George W. Rice
State Board of Printing
Rice
Muncie
Delaware County
Albany
E. J
Marion
New Window Glass Company
Matthews
Crown Glass Company
Indiana
A. Wachner
Batesville
Joseph Obermeyer
Oldenburg
Decatur
Erwin
Adams County
Ed Hammond
Crown Point
Hammond
Jeffersonville
Whitestown
Otto Hunt
John Dulin
Martinsville
Marshall Teague
Shelbyville
Shelby County Farmers’ Institute
Henry Pond
Foreign News Roundup From Across Europe
The Portuguese king completed a three week England visit and headed home via Paris. Prince Oscar of Germany fractured a collar bone but will continue studies. The Countess of Dudley was treated for appendicitis in Dublin with satisfactory progress. Captain Mahan is named honorary member of the Royal United Service Institution. William II gave up a hunt due to eye inflammation as Minister Jackson departs for Athens. Countess Bent de Castellane sails to New York, while Count Boni campaigns for re election in France. The Marseilles strike subsides but dock workers in nine ports may still face danger with radical support. Debates in Paris over Syveton Valle dispute hint at arbitration. Kaiser Partei gathering in Frankfurt aims to back William II. A Moroccan pretender claims sovereignty and stamps post his treasury and armories. Russia objects to Behring Sea award in principle while accepting payment. Czar praises army and navy in Livadia. Denmark endures severe winter and high unemployment. Venice campanile inquiry leads to rebuilt funding bill. Britain's Lansdowne defends policy on reminiscences. diplomats barred from publishing. Berlin notes Emperor William cannot accept St Louis visit. Crown Prince William may visit the U S for learning experiences.
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Portugal
England
Paris
Prince Oscar
William
Countess of Dudley
Lord Heutenant
Ireland
Dublin
Frederick Treves
A. T. Mahan
New York Tribune
London
Royal United Service Institution
Jackson
New Palace
Pottsdam
Emperor William
Letz Lingen Court
Marseilles
France
Syveton
Valle
Chamber of Deputies
Baron von Eckardstein
Hesse
Baden
Wertemburg
Bavaria
Prussia
Nassau
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Kaiser Partei
Fez
Morocco
Tezza
St. Petersburg
Asser
United States
Livadia
Plevna
Denmark
St. Marks
Venice
Nasi
Committee On Inquiry
Signor Nasi
House of Ev
Horace Rumbold
Vienna
Lord Lansdowne
Foreign Office
Berlin
Francis
St. Louis Exposition
Frederick William
America
St. Oh
Bevelste Vetonts Claim Cure in One Day
A small ad notes a claimed one day cure for a cold and features B W Grove as the signature on each box. The questionable product presents a bold promise and repeats the brand name across packaging.
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B. W. Grove
The Russian censor and press in St Petersburg
A London Mail reflection on how censorship shapes Russian newspapers. The piece notes that editors face government lists of forbidden topics, yet some papers push boundaries. It describes two recent suppressions, The Obmanots libel and The Children of Israel controversy, plus ongoing friction with diplomacy, church and internal affairs.
Politically Known Figure Faces Sharp Criticism
A wealthy, independently financed individual attracts adversaries across the political spectrum. Conservatives disfavor him while Radicals loathe him, yet many impartial observers view his statements as sincere despite opposition.
Smithsonian annual report highlights diffusion of knowledge
The 1901 Smithsonian Institution annual report outlines its growth from a museum to a major knowledge diffusion center. It details Langley’s leadership, a growing library, need for a new museum building, and a wide range of illustrated articles by top scientists. It also notes popular pieces on birds, beasts, and the Children’s Room, plus color photography samples by Herschel.
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Smithsonian Institution
Congress
James Smithson
Genoa
Italy
United States of America
Washington
Samuel Pie Mt Langley
John Smithson
National Zoological Park
J. J. Thomson
Marconi
William A. Anthony
William J. Hammer
G. Abbot
Nature
A. W. Ru
A. Castro
William J. Herschel
Dr. J. Marcy
America
William Herbert Hobbs
Bogoslof
C. Hart Merriam
Alfred Kerchoff
Palace of
Minos
Arthur J. Evans
Franz Boaz
Otis T. Mason
Walter Hough
Gilbert T. Walker
Francis Galton
Tahiti
B. P. Langley
P. Langley
Balt
Henry Fournier
F. A. Lucas
T. A. Lucas
Central Africa
Harry J. Johnston
G. D. Haviland
George W. Melville
Natural Zoo
Ernest Seton Thompson
Seton Thompson
Harry H. Johnston
Ithsonian Institution
Albert Bigelow Paine
St. Nicholas
Sneak Thief Steals Jewelry From North Capitol Home
A burglar entered the home of R. K. Syfers at 0 North Capitol Avenue around 11 last night and took a small box with jewelry including two diamond pins and a gold necklace.
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R. K. Syfers
North Capitol Avenue
Dru Refund Promise for Skin Cure Costs 50 Cents
A historical notice offers a 50 cent guarantee refund if PAZOOINT fails to cure a list of skin conditions including eczema ulcers and blackheads on the face and related ailments, promising money back to the patient.
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Dru
Funeral and meetings crowd City Notes in Indianapolis
The funeral of Pauline Leatherman, eight year old daughter of Dr. Leatherman, will be at 24 North Alabama Street tomorrow afternoon. Interment at Crown Hill. Mrs Hafner of Eleanor Hospital to give four lectures at Vonnegut hardware store with six board members assisting for hospital support. Epworth Leagues conference at Edwin Ray Church tomorrow evening with talks and a Dwight Ritter address. Rev James D Stanley invites visiting actors to church services as a result of Ben Hur actors attending in town.
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Pauline Leatherman
Institute
Epworth Leagues
Indianapolis
Edwin Ray Church
League
Dwight Ritter
James D. Stanley
Christ Church
Stanley
Actors’ Chu Alliance
Real-Estate Transfers Highlight Midwest Daily Sales Evening
Joseph R Eastman transferred yesterday to Mary K Eastman his property at the southwest corner of New Jersey and Market streets for 8500 dollars. John H Underwood sold to William R Hamilton forty acres of Perry township land for 4130 dollars. William J Mooney sold a Bellefontaine street lot near Fourteenth to Anna Smith for 3600 dollars. John H Van Pelt sold a Bellefontaine street lot below Twenty Third to Jerome W Flanders for 3600 dollars. John Plummer sold fourteen acres in Perry township to Enos Wishard for 3434 dollars.
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Joseph Rilus Eastman
Mary K. Eastman
New Jersey
Market Streets
John H. Underwood
William R. Hamilton
Perry Township
William J. Mooney
Anna Smith
Bellefontaine Street
Fourteenth
Twenty-third Street
John H. van Pelt
Jerome W. Flanders
John Plummer
Enos Wishard
Widow Emily D Snyder Dies After Sudden Ailment in City
Mrs Emily D Snyder widow of David B Snyder died yesterday morning at her daughter Mrs John Gibneys East Thirteenth Street home after sudden severe pain in the side. She had been ill for days and was connected with Christ Church. Survived by daughters Mrs Gibney and Miss Alice Snyder.
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Emily D. Snyder
David B. Snyder
John Gibney
East Thirteenth Street
Snyder
Snyner
Christ Church
Ao Ee
Gibney
Alice Snyder
Not Entitled to Sympathy
The Venezuelan plea to avoid paying debts to England and Germany seems reasonable yet Castro’s prior actions leave him with no foreign allies. Roosevelt’s message warns republics to keep order and honor debts, whilefavoring methods short of seizing territory.
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Springfield
Preside Roosevelt
Castro
Roosevelt
Washington
England
Germany
British army officer journeys to Missouri for mule herd sale
Memphis dispatch reports Fr Eckersly of the British army traveling to Lathrop Missouri where the government has concentrated many mules and horses bought for Transvaal farms. He says a second purchase will follow after the current movement ends.
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Memphis
Tenn
Fr. Eckersly
Lathrop
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