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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
3
Unsupported fragment mentions individuals George Bowing Samuel Moffitt and William M Neal with unclear context or action. No dates places or organizations provided.
Intention to push ratification of the new Spain agreement before holiday adjournment. No opposition found while the treaty and papers require thorough reading. Signed July 3, the thirty one article pact covers standard terms and confirms postwar relations and the Paris peace treaty remains in effect.
Washington December 15 forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for rain or snow in Indiana with snow in the north Tuesday and colder Wednesday fair with brisk west to north winds. Illinois snow and colder Tuesday, fair south, winds from west to northwest near Lake Michigan, Wednesday fair. Ohio rain Tuesday turning to snow, colder in west and south, high south winds shifting to northwest, Wednesday fair. Maximum 48, minimum 5. Blythe section director.
In Chicago today the United States Court of Appeals opened arguments for a temporary injunction against fourteen railways accused of rate cutting in violation of the Sherman Act and the Interstate Commerce Act. Govt counsel urged restraint while railroad lawyers challenged the government’s framing and sought to limit the scope of relief. The case centers on discrimination claims and the power of the federal government to seek injunctions to prevent ongoing rate practices.
The Pennsylvania labor statistics discussion features five points from Mr. Lloyd on railways ownership in the anthracite fields and corporate boards linked to mining. A dispute over rail freight rates and profits arises as Chairman Gray asserts operators must pay fair wages, with Mitchell welcomed back to Spring Valley.
Wilmington Delaware December 15 Diamond State Steel Company halted operations today due to coal shortages. About three thousand men and boys were left without work as the plant suspended all manufacture until fuel supplies resume.
Mrs Julia Dent Grant widow of the former President dies in Washington. General Fred Grant plans arrival from the West before funeral actions. President to send floral tribute only. Separate notices report Col John W Ela death in Philadelphia, Solomon Hirsch death in Portland, Gabriel Harrison death in New York, and brief biographical details of each.
Philadelphia treasurer Benjamin F. Dennison of the American Baptist Publication Society dies at 67 after a life in religious and temperance work. In Omaha Reverend J Campbell Fair, dean of Trinity Cathedral, dies after health problems thwarting a bishopric. In Pana Col P G Galvin of the Sixth Missouri Volunteer Infantry dies suddenly from brain hemorrhage, a veteran involved in locating Illinois troop positions at Vicksburg. In Columbia Judge Alexander Martin of the University of Missouri law department dies of heart paralysis after distinguished studies and authorship.
Denver, Dec 15. Contests were filed with the secretary of state against all Republicans elected to Colorado's Senate. Frauds are alleged. The move appears to be a Democratic retaliation plan should the Republican House try to oust fourteen Democrats alleged to have been elected by fraud in Denver.
Lansing Mich Dec 13 The official vote for Governor at the last election as determined by the State canvassers follows It was 201281 for the winner and t for the runner up. full canvass details to be released by state authorities.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Terre Haute Ind Dec 15 Kid Blackburn colored of Indianapolis defeated Eddie Gardner of Minneapolis in the eleventh round of a planned fifteen round bout Gardner was battered and announced from the ropes he was done Donnelly of Hamilton Canada decision over Charles Owens in six rounds Benny Yanger of Chicago defeated Crokey Boyle in six rounds Boyle barely stayed in after constant clinching Duffy the Chicago lightweight defeated Tom Wallace in six rounds Jenkins won two of three falls over McInerny at Cleveland McKeever and Philadelphia Jack OBrien sparred six rounds in Philadelphia O’Brien floored McKeever in the third Indianapolis Mayor Bookwalter urged Bowling Congress to attend Feb tournament in Indianapolis Dec 15 At St Joseph Mo Billy Rhoades knocked out Marion McIntyre in first round Broad matched to fight Spike Leroy Jan 9 in this city
Indianapolis without Hipson lost decisively at Anderson as the home team leveraged superior teamwork. Way dislocated a wrist near the end of the third period. Murphy led with multiple goals and J Mooney added three. Clemens scored the lone Indianapolis goal in the second period. Anderson then left for Racine.
In Muncie Indiana the Bees trailed 5 to 2 at halftime but outplayed Elwood in the third period. Durbin’s squad rallied to three point run as Roberts and White starred for Elwood while Higgins Tobin and Cusick led Muncie. Attend 1,200. Tobin and Ellis fouled. Cusick 36, White 28. referee Demontreville. Manager Petty unavailable after East trip for a new center and rush.
Arrangements completed to stage polo at the Cyclorama with carpenters to build seating for 2,500. First rink games start next week as Mancie, Elwood, and Racine visit in sequence. Hipson aims to return this week. Shortridge meets Y M S before the league contest.
In New Orleans John Peters topped the day as the sole winning favorite. Harry Wilson and Flaneur were bought back at $700 over and $30, and Espers. race winners in order: Meeran, Shandonfield, The Caxton, John Peters, Harry Wilson, Flaneur with varied odds. In San Francisco Ingleside results list Quatre, Maggie Felix, Irideus, Constable, Sad Sam and Even G with assorted odds.
Boston jury finds Blondin guilty of second degree murder after a two week Suffolk County Superior Court trial for the shooting death. The defendant faced charges of oricide, with the case ending in a formal verdict late tonight.
The Minneapolis Tribune asserts confession ends doubt of guilt and that public opinion will judge Dr. Ames based on whether he returns to face arrest. It suggests his best defense is voluntary surrender to the sheriff, else another suspension until trial in Louisville.
The County Commissioners awarded contracts for the quarter to supply the workhouse, poor farm, and Julietta home. J J C Perry & Co won groceries at market prices. Bliss Swain & Co to coats and trousers. The Original Eagle Company for clothing at equal prices but better material. Meat contracts went to William Beck and Carl Wachter with a mix of beef and byproducts. Shoes awarded to Fred W Epert. brooms to the Industrial Home for Blind Men. bread to Bruce Baking. flour to John O Neill.
Plans at Manual Training and Shortridge High schools consider a yearly dual meet between local rivals instead of the state Interscholastic Athletic Association. If approved, MTIHS and Shortridge would withdraw, boosting local proceeds and allowing more event entries. A separate plan funds a statewide meet at Indiana University with a cup for the winning team.
John R Nickum, aged 81, a longtime caterer in the city, died at 3 a m after a two week illness from Brights disease. He lived at 528 Lockerbie street and had retired fifteen years ago, leaving the business to his nephew Charles L Nickum. The bakery operated on Massachusetts avenue and previously on Pennsylvania street above Market. Surviving family member is Mrs. Charles Holstein.
Mrs. M J Moore widow of Cameron Moore of Delphi died at 2 this morning at her home 1832 North Delaware street. She was sixty years old and had been an invalid for several years. She leaves four surviving children.
Shipping notices list arrivals and departures on December 15. Lahn arrives New York bound for Genoa while Trave sails to Genoa. Bohemian arrives from Liverpool and Lancaster sails for Liverpool. Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse departs Bremen/Southampton for New York. Pennsylvania arrives at Plymouth from New York to Hamburg. Mionera reaches Brisbane en route to Sydney via Honolulu. Zurich and Zeeland report arrivals at Antwerp and New York respectively. Saxonia arrives from Boston in Liverpool trade.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for a cold. The label features a signature and watermark style common to period medical ads, urging readers to take the tablet for relief.
At Cleveland John Planneric shot and wounded Mary Novak then killed himself. Union Pacific strikers in Omaha were discharged for lack of evidence. A Bedford Michigan farmer’s wife Mrs. Garrison was murdered by a farm hand. Engineer William S. Knox died in the Cleveland water works tunnel explosion. two others are in critical condition. Judge Ryan in St Louis overruled motions in the Snyder bribery case. an appeal is noted. G W Perkins discussed a new harvester company in Chicago with no comment. W C Loree to fill Baltimore & Ohio division post. The Tioresta steamer was launched for Anchor Line service Buffalo to Duluth. Gen Nord’s army occupies the arsenal at Port-au-Prince, Haiti. M. Senèque’s allies control Congress. Nord’s forces may sway votes. The Peruvian, a 360-foot Allan liner, arrived with propeller damage after rescuing a crew. similar rescue occurred for the Threasher. Danish steamer Granaria also reached St Johns after rescuing eight men. E J Warner reports Roosevelt’s self-sufficiency scheme for Indians showing ration tickets being donated for work and employment. Sitting Bull’s son is among the workers. Hundreds of miles of dikes and dams built at Cheyenne and Rosebud agencies. one hundred Indians at Cheyenne and five hundred at Rosebud are employed.
British education bill passed its third reading in the House of Lords. Telegraphed arrival of Lt Gen Miles to Pe King on December 26 to inspect the legation guard. German chancellor Von Buelow possibly to be raised to prince after commercial troubles. Pope to consider Archbishop Quigley of Buffalo as archbishop of Chicago and Canevin of Pittsburg as coadjutor bishop. Strikes in Marseilles easing. sailors to resume work as unions lift demands. 300 dock laborers at work. Martinique lava obliterates the Blanche river. extreme heat recorded. United States and Cuba reciprocity treaty questions discussed in Commons.
An advertisement claims refunds for PAZO Our siren product promising relief from skin conditions such as eczema tetter and boils. It asserts effectiveness on face sores and other skin diseases with a money back guarantee.
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