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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
7
Bridge carpenter dies near H Rockville in a five story collapse. A baby is killed when thrown from a wagon, and a separate incident notes a broken arm from a fall. Police report details remain fragmentary with strong local names referenced.
Indianapolis Journal reports in Hammond and Portland incidents with injuries and deaths. Henry Bates, carpenter, survived a fall at a five story opera house with a fractured arm. Burley Barr loses an ear in a barn accident. Will Ramsey, bridge carpenter, killed in a Midland bridge repair. Mrs Latour and children die when wagon overturns near Vincennes. Standard Oil to build a major Marion refinery. land acquisitions near Marion. Cleveland capitalists buy coal lands near Shelburn. Mammoth Vein Coal Company to sink double shaft with modern hoisting gear.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Liberal Arts building strike by stone cutters ends after weeks, with union ruling that stone must be cut in Bedford, Indiana. Work resumes immediately. glazing of the large exhibit began today and the education contract will take several months.
In Franklin Indiana the college faculty athletic committee hosted a formal banquet for the football squad, manager, coach and committee members. Speakers praised the team and arts of Franklin, with plans discussed for next season and several returning players anticipated under Captain Webb.
The Rev B A Kemp a longtime Methodist elder in the Goshen district died of cancer at sixty one Born in Wayne county he studied at Northwestern University and Garrett Biblical Institute He served in Minnesota and many Indiana charges including Winchester Richmond Noblesville North Manchester La Mishawaka and Selma Funeral services will be held at the Goshen church Thursday with addresses by Reverends Light Smith and C Warsaw and a Winchester service by the presiding elders conference
Mrs Acker aged sixty five wife of Mr B Acker of Guion died this morning after a long illness. She was born in Putnam county and had lived all her life in this area. Burial arrangements not yet announced.
Reports from Muncie Bloomington Portland Tipton and other Indiana towns detail deaths of Susannah Phillips Maude Carmichael Benjamin F Miller Sarah Burkhart Samuel C Doughty Joseph Moore and John Gleason along with the Eighty fourth Indiana Infantry reunion in Muncie and Zachary Smithson's trial for the killing of George Boswell. Also a severe burn incident involving Jennie Tracy and a plea of self defense in Grencastle.
Twelve year old Clayton Sheffield was struck in the neck by a revolver fired by Charles Towle, nephew of a Hammond founder, during a skating crowd incident. Towle was arrested and jailed. Sheffield’s condition uncertain but may recover.
Charles L. Henry of Anderson sells his home to J. L. Kilgore for 5000 dollars. Kilgore, a known local business figure, will gain possession July 1. Henry also sells property to Lieb & Sears Real-estate Company. Henry plans to erect a palatial home in Anderson next year.
The legislative committee including Senator Goodwine and Representatives Marshall and Cravens toured the Reformatory in Jeffersonville with Governor Durbin. They inspected operations and discussed several appropriations to be requested from the Legislature.
Special report from Montpelier Indiana notes six leading tobacco dealers arrested and fined nineteen dollars and forty cents each for selling cigarettes to children. The school superintendent aided the crackdown as reports say young boys eight years old have been seen smoking on the streets and further arrests are anticipated.
In Lawrenceburg Indiana on December 15 Miss Atta Smashey was robbed at about 10:30 PM near her gate. A thief seized her purse and two valuable pins as she entered a dark alley near her home. No suspect has been identified.
The Evansville region saw the heaviest rainfall in years over the past thirty hours. Rivers and creeks rose rapidly with several bridges washed away in places, but overall damage was not expected to be heavy.
Muncie Evening Times foreman Will McClung, a Republican, was tonight chosen to fill the late Dr. C. A. Budd’s council seat in the Sixth ward. In Marion, Mrs. Elma Hensley attempted suicide by laudanum after her son’s disobedience and was found tonight.
George Crull escaped from Police Officer Steve Worley on Friday evening as he was being taken to the city jail, causing Worley to fall and break his right arm. Crull was recaptured Sunday evening in Alexandria and is held in the city jail on assault and battery charges.
Evansville reports Charles Cheong, a Chinese resident long settled there, arrested by a government inspector for violating the Chinese exclusion law and allowing bail. Richmond notes Emily Davis Elliott's will benefiting Friends mission and a boys' school in Victoria Mexico and Cuba. Tipton previews the county poultry show December 16 to 22 with a record premium list. Kokomo shifts to cut-rate telephony post January 1 amid Bell Independent rate war. Shelbyville hosts Knights of Pythias district meeting December 18 led by Grand Chancellor Tindall. Lawrenceburg records sixteen-year-old Benjamin Russell arrested for shoplifting valued at gold pens and perfumes. Marion describes a glass tank burst at Ebeck chimney factory releasing molten glass. fire averted. Madison reports a stolen skiff used by Vevay post office robbers found downstream with no crew. LaPorte notes Daniel Cohen assigns assets and liabilities around $1,000 each.
The article reproduces a declaratory Senate and House resolution reaffirming Monroe's 1823 doctrine. It frames the Americas as off limits to European colonization, rejects European interference, and asserts the United States will defend independence and oppose any expansion of foreign powers through force, purchase, or colonial control across the American continents and isthmus.
London reports indicate orders may be issued to halt further aggressive moves in Venezuelan waters while a Bowen proposal for arbitration is considered. The United States backs submitting British and German claims to arbitration, with Lord Lansdowne noting thanks to the U.S. minister at Caracas for freeing detainees. Venezuela cites treasury strain and unpaid debts, while British ships and a Trinidad customs issue are cited as pretexts for protest.
Dispatches show Foreign Secretary Lansdowne weighing joint action with Britain and Germany amid threats to pressure Venezuela. Haggar d delivers formal protest over Venezuelan conduct, warning of reparation steps if compensation is not paid. Ultimatum terms issued in Lansdowne’s final dispatch dated December 2.
In London the House of Commons debated the Venezuelan matter with Henry White in attendance. Premier Balfour defended government actions, rejected war over bond claims, and balanced Britain’s role with the United States and Germany. The discussion included calls for arbitration and critique from Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and others before Schwann’s motion was defeated.
London reports show public impatience with the government over Venezuela and fears Germany may gain footing in South America. The press stresses preserving U S friendship and notes Venezuela’s arbitration proposals as a potential peaceful settlement. Opposition warns of risks if American sentiment shifts.
Berlin dispatch reports the Foreign Office informed the Associated Press that Italy will participate in the blockade of Venezuelan ports. The decision reflects coordinated action among nations to enforce sanctions and pressure Venezuela amid maritime disputes.
King Victor Emmanuel met Capt Boret as Italy contemplates sending Elba to Venezuela while Prinetti defends Italy’s claim damages from the Venezuelan upheaval. Santini backs alignment with Britain and Germany, warns against U S imperialism, and urges more forces to Venezuelan waters. United States Ambassador Meyer attended the diplomatic session.
A Guayaquil demonstration praised Castro and Venezuela and urged Argentina to officially protest allied powers action. Reports from Buenos Aires say Argentina may back Venezuela if the United States stays noninterfering, with Chile possibly aligned. In Buenos Aires the government denies intervention plans while politicians call for South American mutual defense and independence.
In Caracas on December 15 officials show uncertainty, relying on the United States as doctors and lawyers lead a movement to urge President Castro to resign and Vice President Ayala to assume the presidency. They seek a mixed cabinet and possible Congress action to resolve disputes.
A World dispatch from Caracas reports a presidential manifesto being widely distributed in New York. It condemns the bombardment of Puerto Cabello by English and German fleets without war declaration or legal formalities. The statement says the act insults civilization and harms nations with assets there. It appeals to Venezuela's liberators' memory to awaken national sentiment.
The Figaro prints Jean Izoulet's piece claiming the Venezuela conflict pits Emperor William and King Edward against President Castro with President Roosevelt as witness and arbiter. Izoulet describes Roosevelt as a solitary, warm yet cool, observant mediator whose stance remains unclear.
Mr. J. T. Wisecarver of Fairfield Iowa writes that after suffering a hemorrhage of the lungs he traveled to California for health reasons. He states the trip did him no good and credits Jayne's Expectorant with a cure.
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