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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

12

Von Buelow and Bebel Clash in Reichstag Debate

Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Von Buelow and Socialist leader Bebel sparring in the Reichstag. Von Buelow mocked Bebel’s ideal of a paradise parliament while warning against Caesarism and praising social reforms for the masses. Bebel assailed Russia and Manchuria policy, accusing the government of weakness and urging broader freedoms.

Berlin von Buclow Herr Bebel Wheelwright von Buelow Hebel Bebel Germany Prussia Herr Heber Carnelius Vanderbilt Alludi Mr. Vanderbilt Dantzic Russia Esay Ker Kishinoff Alexander Solons Dresden Herr Bernstein Reichstag Mehnacsior Vor Busiow Herr Schaecier Gerfatty Manchuria Eee Ici Venezuela Dent Castro

X Ray Discussed as a Cancer Treatment

Philadelphia December meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society focused on using X rays to treat cancer. Debate centered on early stage throat cancers and long term use, with no universal treatment plan agreed. New executive committee members Johnson Hickey and Dunham elected to select officers.

Philadelphia American Roentgen Ray Society Henry K. Pancost Clarence E. Skinner New Haven Walter W. Johnson Rochester P. M. Hickey Detroit Kennon Dunham Cincinnati

Montana Legislature Sets Adjournment By Tomorrow

Helena Dec 10 The legislature will adjourn tomorrow after completing today sessions. The governor has signed three judicial bills including change of venue and disqualification of judges and granting the Supreme Court power to read facts in capacity cases. Meyer act paying costs in fee cases remains to be enrolled and sent with a message to the House.

Helena Mont Supreme Court Meyer

Death of Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi U S Navy

Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi retired, died at his Stratford, Connecticut home after a long illness. Born November 10, 1832 in Jackson Louisiana, he served from midshipman in 1849, fought in Civil War actions including Mobile Bay, and retired November 1, 1894 with extensive sea service.

Stratford, Conn Bancroft Gherardi Gherardi Jackson Navy Massachusetts Ohio Naval Academy Leutenant Mobile Bay New York

Col Henry Clay King Dies in State Penitentiary

Nashville reports Col Henry Clay King died today in the state penitentiary where he served a life term since August 11, 1899 for the murder of Attorney David H. Poston on Main Street in Memphis. King, author of Kings Digest of the Laws of Tennessee, faced factional strife through his trials while Poston’s backers once pursued vigilante action.

Nashville Tenn Henry Clay King David H. Poston Main Street Memphis King Poston Gideon J. Pillow Tennessee

Baron Arthur De Rothschild Dies in Monte Carlo

A Monte Carlo dispatch reports the death today of Baron Arthur de Rothschild. The London notice confirms the passing of the prominent financier and member of the Rothschild banking dynasty.

Baron Arthur de Rothschild London Monte Carlo Arthur de Rothschild

Deaths of Maj Norborne T N Robinson and Bishop Sanford

Washington reports Maj Norborne T N Robinson of New Orleans died after a month illness linked to a bicycle accident and paralytic stroke. New York dispatch notes Charles Walden Sanford long time bishop of Gibraltar and Gibraltar mission founder died at Bishop Bourne in Cannes after two years of frail health. London reports Lord Stanley of Alderly died of pneumonia. born in 127. educated Roman Catholic then embraced Islam.

Washington Norborne T. N. Robinson New Orleans Robinson the Treasury Cleveland New York Charles Waldenrave Sanford Gibraltar Bishopbourne Cannes France London Lord Stanley Alderly

True Bill Returned in Dietrich's Case in Nebraska

The U S grand jury, in session over post office bribery and land fencing cases in western Nebraska, issues a partial report with twenty two indictments. One targets former State Senator Elliot Lowe for bribery in postmaster appointments at Alma. Ten indictments accuse ranchmen of illegal fencing, including Bartlett Richards and W G Comstock of Ellsworth, plus M Curry and others. Seven indictments name ranchmen from Cherry and Custer counties. Lowe faces multiple counts alleging conspiracy to bribe via intermediary payments totaling 400 leading to postmaster reappointment.

Omaha Neb United States Grand Jury Nebraska Elliot Lowe Alma Bartlett Richards Nebraska Land and Feeding Company W. G. Comstock Charles C. Jameson Ellsworth M. Curry Broken Bow Cherry Custer Lowe Connea Hes J. B. Billings

Countess Russell Secures Divorce in Brief Divorce Court

In London a brief hearing in the Divorce Court granted Countess Mabel Russell a decree nisi from her husband William Brown a former coachman. She testified to cruelty and misconduct, noting Brown married her in December 12 under the title Prince Aphrobald Stuart de Modena claiming Bavarian nobility. The proceedings also include a close, unrelated exchange about a photographed image.

London Mabel Russell William Brown Brown Aphrobald Stuart de

Presbyterian Union Seeks Closer Cooperation in Churches

New York Dec 10 A joint meeting of committees from four Presbyterian bodies adopted resolutions calling for closer church union. The resolutions propose complete consolidation or federation while preserving identity, and urge further instructions to guide future conferences. The conference adjourned subject to executive call.

New York United States Reformed Presbyterian Church General Synod Presbyterian Church In Thei States of America Reformed Church In America United Presbyterian Church

Mrs Gardner seeks to set aside divorce ruling

Mrs Caroline Madeline Gardner of London has filed suit in Philadelphia to set aside the divorce granted to Mrs Anna Graham Gardner of Philadelphia from Frank L. Gardner on grounds he was her husband at the time of the marriage. The plaintiff says Gardner is American, abroad, worth at least 30 million, and wealth came from her ties to the late Barney Barnato. She alleges the divorce was obtained by fraud.

Philadelphia Caroline Madeline Gardner London Anna Graham Gardner Frank L. Gardner Anna Graham Gardner Barney Barnato

Reign of Terror Reported in Idaho Timber War

Government officers announce a reign of terror along the Coeur d Alene river forks in Idaho. Settlers were driven from homes and settlement discouraged while millions of feet of government pine were stolen and sold to mills. Special Agent Schwartz from the General Land Office secured affidavits and warrants for timber thieves have not yet been issued.

Butte Mont Coeur d'Alene River Idaho Schwartz General Land Office

Wabash River Improvement Plan Backed by Indiana Leaders

Frank C. Fitton, president of the Wabash River Improvement Association, writes to correct reports on Major Derby and outlines plans to publish survey data. He notes Lt. Burgess now leads, reports pending three weeks, and a pamphlet with coal fields and canal routes is prepared by Rand, McNally & Co. The letter urges united press and public support for a Chicago to gulf waterway linking Indiana resources and regional development.

Indianapolis Journal Major Derby Wabash River Louisville Burgess Congress Indiana Wabash and Lake Michigan Canal Chicago Gulf Holliday Vincennes Frank C. Fitton Wabash River Improvement Associatio New Harmony Ind

Change of Venue Granted in Dewey Murder Case

In St Francis Kansas Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W J McBride charged with murdering the Berry family last May were granted a change of venue to Norton county Bonds were furnished and defendants released The defense cited public sentiment as preventing a fair trial The case likely will be tried in January with bitter local sentiment noted.

ST. Francis Kan Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson W. J. McBride Berry Norton County

U S War With Germany Rumored By Hawaii Colonel

Honolulu reports Col. Jones quoted Maj. Gen. MacArthur predicting a near term U S vs Germany war with Pacific fighting centered on Pearl Harbor and Hawaiian islands. MacArthur says Jones misrepresented views and cites social talk. Carter clarifies no authorized publication and MacArthur affirms Hawaii’s strategic military importance.

Honolulu Col. Jones Hawaii Carter Territory of Hawaii Hawaiian Islands MacArthur United States Germany Pacific Ocean Associated Press Today Jones Maj General MacArthur Colonel Soper National Guard Pearl Harbor Spain Pacific South America South American England George R. Carter Colonel Jones Hawai

New Safety Fender Aims To Stop Trolley Car Tragedies

A new safety fender design attaches a duplicate lower section to the top of the standard fender. If a person falls onto the fender, the upper portion closes in from above and holds them until the car stops, preventing dragging or being crushed under the wheels.

Mrs Plant Refuses to Sign in Plant Estate Case

NEW HAVEN Conn Dec 10 Probate Judge Cleaveland was told by Hartford attorney Shipman today that Mrs Plant declined to sign with the other heirs the petition to claim Henry Bradley Plant resided in New York so the settlement of the zone long in litigation may proceed The court ordered the hearing delayed to the 16th to ensure proper service on all parties

New Haven Conn Cleaveland Shipman Hartford

Rev James J Hartley Named for Columbus Bishop

In Rome the Congregation of the Propaganda submitted Rev James J Hartley of Steubenville Ohio for appointment as bishop of Columbus Ohio after discussions among cardinals led by Cardinal Gotti. Hartley, about fifty five and an Ohio native, has led Holy Name Church in Steubenville for over two decades.

Rome Congregation of the Propaganda Vanucelli Mattheia Agiardelli Satelli Pirotti Martinelli Steinhuber Dellavolpe Segna Gotti Columbus James J. Hartley Steubenville O. Steubenville Holy Name Church Ohio Bishi

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to William R Cremer in Oslo

The Norwegian Parliament awarded the Nobel peace prize of 39,350 dollars to William R Cremer M P publisher of the Arbitrator London for promoting international arbitration. Prizes for physics chemistry medicine literature and related awards were distributed at court in the king's presence with diplomas and medals.

Eragem Henri Becuerel Arrhenus Eg Ey Jornson Curle Absen

Trade shifts hit Messina orange and lemon crop

Heavy hail destroyed half the orange and lemon crop near Messina Italy. In New York two hundred unionized Petticoat workers demand higher wages. Wood Plant of American Sheet Steel in McKeesport Pa shut down affecting twelve hundred workers. Northern Ohio Company's electric cars first cross the 400 foot long 110 foot high gorge bridge near Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. Federal National Bank of Pittsburgh authorized to resume operations on the 7th. Railway and Electric Equipment Company files for incorporation in Augusta Maine. Merger forming Western Pennsylvania Railways Company to control light, power and street railways in Westmoreland Fayette counties and parts of Allegheny.

Messina Italy New York American Sheet Steel Company McKeesport Big Gorge Cuyahoga River Cuyahoga Falls Northern Ohio Company America Federal National Bank Pittsburg Railway and Electric Equipment Company Capital Augusta Elwood C. Jackson Philadelphia Charles C. Rolston Chicago Frank J. Lewis Cleveland National Association of Manufacturers of Steel Products United States Kohlsaat John Exander Dowle Zion Industries Credithe Nnt Dowle Trolley Allegheny County

Buckwheat and I Remembered Names in Folk Verse

A fragmentary line recalls Buckwheat and a speaker promising not to forget a name. The brief, dated phrasing suggests a traditional reminiscence or rural cartoon panel style common in mid-century columns. No clear event or location is specified.

Body of Herbert Spencer to be cremated Monday

Reports state the body of Herbert Spencer who died in December will be cremated on the coming Monday. Other dispatches note Somali levies in East Africa mutinying and joining the so called Mullah forces, while the Bavarian Diet calls for dismissal of officers guilty of maltreatment of soldiers. The White Star liner Teutonic and Red Star liner Kroonland suffer propulsion and steerage setbacks en route to New York. Russia states 412.5 million in paper currency was burned, with circulating notes now valued at 375 million dollars. A submerged railway scheme in central Asia and a Rome excavations update on Ara Pacis funding are also reported.

Herbert Spencer East Africa White Star Teutonic E Firet Red Star Kroonland Antwerp New York Belfast State Bank of Russia Pamiers Russia Central Asia Signor Cortes Department of Public Instruction Chamber of Deputies Fiano Rome Germany

Catholic University collection hope reaches $100000

In Baltimore Catholics raised funds across archdiocese churches on Sunday November 2 for the Catholic University in Washington D C Cardinal Gibbons said reports from other dioceses give a reasonable hope that national totals will exceed one hundred thousand dollars

Baltimore Dee Ccatholic University Washington, D Cardinal Gibbons United States

Former Bank Manager Arrested in Mexico City

J. O. Rice, former manager of the Just Company of Aceessitteal cones ages Sane 2, is under arrest in Mexico City. Friends seek his release as authorities investigate alleged financial irregularities and ties to the bank.

Mexico City J. O. Rice Sternational Just Company Oo Ball

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Roentgen Society Montana U.S. 4 Col. H. Clay King Col True Bill Dietrich Lowe Russell Miss Butey Smith Fitton Chimmie Fadden Cremer Becquerel Mme. Curie Arrhenius Finzen and Bjornston Catholic University
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