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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
8
Victor James aged twenty attempted suicide in Martinsville Indiana by shooting himself in the left breast after quarreling with his wife whom he wed Oct 2. He went to Cunningham's hill, sat on a rock, and fired the revolver. the act was witnessed by neighbor Mrs. Fishel. He may die.
Sullivan, Ind December 8 A Hymera No 1 coal mine explosion at 4 pm killed George Gumberts and fatally injured Frank Mahan who is expected to die tonight. Women workers in an entry were trapped by a breakthrough blast from another entry. Gumberts recently moved to Hymera from Boonville and was unmarried. he was married in error in the account.
Fort Wayne Ind December 8 S I Nelson receiver of the Fort Wayne South Western Interurban filed a six month report with the Circuit Court. Receipts from fares on Fort Wayne and Wabash divisions totaled 5 50 and operating expenses were 3857. He requests 2500 as compensation for services as receiver.
Lawrenceburg and Greensburg reports from Indiana detail Buckeye Oil Company of Toledo negotiating with York township farmers for land leases to explore oil and mineral waters. A Greensburg boy, James Turner, thirteen, suffered a severe accident between railroad freight cars, risking amputation of his foot.
A historic teething remedy praised by millions of mothers for over fifty years. Claims include soothing the child, easing irritation, curing wind colic, regulating bowels, and treating diarrhoea from teething or other causes. Endorsed by Mrs Ber sore nd as a trusted global remedy.
Bloomington December reports show the Big Five fraternities boycotting functions of rival sororities. Mary Breed denies university involvement, urging no break in engagements. Kappa leaders seek unity. Theta and Pi Phi go independent. Antis editor James Lyon proclaims neutrality. engagements are being canceled as dances vanish.
In Jonesboro Indiana on December 12 the Diamond window glass plant will start blowing after idle since May. It is an independent facility and will create local output despite the American Window Glass Company tank burst causing losses there. The Marion Indiana grant council plans a $1000 appropriation to fund a Grant county exhibit for the St Louis exposition with Joshua Strange coordinating collection and shipment.
Muncie Indiana city officials resolved to file affidavits against railway companies for failing to place lagmen at hazardous crossings. The Wabash Gas and Oil Company’s bid to be released from a 5000 bond for a natural gas system was postponed briefly.
Noblesville Indiana city council approved a fifty year franchise for Wallace B Campbell of Anderson to build and operate a railway through the city. The action comes after three months of council consideration and debate.
A large crowd at DePauw University joins a memorial day and inaugural events. Senator Albert J. Beveridge is initiated into Phi Beta Kappa at Beech Croft, receiving the key from the chapter chair. A procession and program outline the big day ahead with visitors faculty students and graduates parading to East College.
Colonel Ray extols Matthew Simpson as punctual and thorough. A June 1848 chapel lecture on The Omnipresence of Deity blends geology chemistry astronomy with vivid thunder and lightning to illustrate divine reach. Trustees’ rules are broken yet praised for elevating public eloquence and lasting influence on De Pauw University and its successors.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Dec 8 Alumni of DePauw gather at Meharry Hall for the love feast and a symposium on the college's former presidents led by Prof Henry Boyer Longden. Col John W Ray reviews Matthew Simpson's early leadership and youth at twenty eight when he took DePauw's call and inaugural address followed in 1839.
In Muncie Indiana Dr T M Mc Whinney chancellor learned that James R Palmer and two nieces filed to set aside the will of Francis Asbury Palmer founder of Palmer University The residuary estate about 800000 funds a Palmer fund for the university and Palmer College Trustees seek 27500 more by a meeting next Friday to complete the endowment A slate of well known financiers sits on the board as the university enters its second year with about 20 students
Otto Hildebrandt of Crown Point was seriously injured when cobblestones were hurled at an eastbound Erie train near Thirteenth Street in Hammond Indiana. A window shattered, his face cut, and he bled before aid arrived. Conductor Young notified Erie detectives, but the assailants escaped.
Aaron Conley trustee Wayne township will not appeal the Chicago Cincinnati Louisville case. He believes townships should receive funds but avoids prolonging litigation over prorated subsidies among townships and corporations. In Paris, County Clerk Brooks announces leap year licenses with women paying 89 cents and men one dollar during 194 eight leap year, with discounts and full-year options.
Hanover College sees ten leaders expelled and fifty upperclassmen walk out after a nightlong siege by freshmen backed by faculty with axes. The conflict began over a basement party, leading to a belfry skirmish and a tense campus standoff.
Evansville family losses as Ernst Griese aged 70 dies on a coal wagon drive. Mrs. M Hager aged 73, mother of City Council member C T Culbertson, dies of heart disease. Charles Kellogg aged 65, wholesale hardware head, dies of heart disease, noted as politically prominent. David H Shank, 62, former State Board of Agriculture member, dies from tetanus after a hand injury. Thomas Newby, 79, longtime Grant county resident and Quaker, dies. Fred Wagner, a prominent farmer, dies of heart failure on the street.
Marion Ind Dec 8 A Wheeling Delaware County general store run by J J Watkins Son was destroyed by fire late last night. Loss estimated at 2000 with about 1200 covered by Ohio Farmers Company. The sole store of its kind in Wheeling forced residents to fetch supplies from neighboring towns.
Richmond Indiana reports that initiating city control of street lighting after the Light Heat and Power Company contract expires next September will cost about 12000 dollars. Work is set to begin around March with the municipal plant taking over the operation.
Evansville reports the home of Jesse Hubbard near Newburg destroyed by fire early this morning with an estimated loss of 3000 dollars. Nearby Posey county farmer William Herrenbruck near St Enpies also loses a well stocked barn in a night blaze killing a horse two mules and eight cows for a total loss around 2000 dollars.
After twelve years of litigation, Sebastian Miller sues the Wabash Railroad for setting fire to his grove of willow basket trees. The case is settled for one dollar with the railroad paying Miller and covering costs.
In Greensburg Indiana two colored laborers arrange a wife swap to resolve conflicts over moving home. Peter Jackson seeks Hopkinsville Kentucky, while Sam Johnston stays but objects to taking Jackson's two children. Jackson adds 2 cash, an old razor, and a violin to seal the deal. The couples relocate as Johnston enjoys the larger family and plays melodies on the violin.
President Wilson of district No. 8 United Mine Workers issued a call for a special convention to meet at Brazil on January 2 to consider changes in next year's wage scale or working agreement. Delegates to the national convention in Indianapolis January 2 will be instructed on these points.
At the bride’s mother's home in Greenwood Indiana yesterday afternoon five o clock Miss Ethel Coughlin married Howard C Clinton of Mitchell in a ceremony attended by near relatives. The Rev Landis of the Baptist Church officiated. The bride wore white Persian silk. Edna Coughlin sister of the bride was maid of honor in foulard silk. The bride is a prominent local singer.
Windfall Indiana December 8 Oweenee Tribe No 292 Independent Order of Red Men held its annual election last night naming Sachem Frank Clawson senior sachem M F Couch prophet George McColley K of W Thomas Ed wards C of R James Hammell trustee Windfield Johnson drill master John Massey. Installation ceremonies set for the first Monday in January 194 with installing officer A H Ross district deputy.
Shelbyville Indiana December 8 Thomas Bennett recently released from jail by order of Judge Norris has filed suit against Luther county sheriff bondsmen for 2000 dollars alleging false imprisonment Bennett was arrested mid last month on three charges totaling 30 dollars in fines after paying 13 dollars at the first fine he requested release but was refused and release was secured by Judge Norris since then he has sued the bondsmen.
Richmond, Ind December city council faces a costly plan to place Main street wires underground. Richmond Light Heat and Power Co, in the electric light business, says the move would cost more than 30,000 dollars and it cannot afford the expense. The company hints at a fight.
Mrs. Sellers of Indianapolis, mother of Orlie Sellers who went to the Indiana Reformatory from Richmond five years ago for larceny, arrives with a petition to the Board of Pardons requesting parole. The petition is widely signed by local court officials and other notable men.
The Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church elected the Rev. George Alexander D D as president to succeed the late Rev. John D Wells D D. Alexander, pastor of University Place Presbyterian Church in New York and a director at Princeton Theological Seminary, assumes the post.
Eugene Crofott aged sixty two, a Huntington recluse with fifty thousand dollars in cash, is found dead from starvation in Derby. Town officials attempted to hospitalize him, but he refused assistance.
Washington reported the Langley airship experiment ended in a total wreck after the aeroplane broke apart at the end of the tramway. Prof Charles M Manly, operating the craft, fell into icy water but was rescued by an assistant. Langley and Smithsonian observers witnessed the disastrous collapse after months of effort and vast expense.
While Count De Wolkeinstein, the Austrian ambassador to France, was entering a city center show, an unknown person threw filth at him. Police say the insult was not aimed at the ambassador or the government he represents.
A Canadian man reports dramatic mental and physical recovery after six months on a diet emphasizing Grape Nuts. Once a nervous wreck with weight loss and insomnia, he attributes his renewed health and calm to the change in food, credited to Grape Nuts and Postum.
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