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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
3
In a standout Independent League night, the Ramblers defeated the Tish-1-Mingoes four games at Pastime alleys. Graff and Gardner posted strong marks with 213 and 26 in key games as Ramblers claimed the higher scores and momentum.
Fresh west winds on Thursday bring fair conditions in Indiana and Ohio. Friday remains fair with west to brisk winds. Temperatures show a low around 0.0 to 3.0 and a high near 37 with 0.01 to 0.16 inches precipitation. Blythe notes daily mean temperatures and totals.
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures: Perugia Karamania from Naples and Blucher from Hamburg in New York. Oceanic to Liverpool and St Paul to Southampton. Canad from New York, Tunisian from St John and Halifax in Liverpool. Empress of China from Vancouver to Yokohama. Phoenicia from New York to Naples and Genoa via Gibraltar. Philadelphia to Southampton. Switz erland from Philadelphia to Antwerp. Teutonic from New York to Queenstown. Furnessia to Moville from New York. London to New York. Lahn to Naples from New York.
The Royals put together a consistent run winning six straight from the Columbias. Erdelmeyer's 22 topped that set. Centrals won five from the Standards while the Prospects and Alcatars split. Stone Pal ace team took four from the Deweys. Mayor Bookwalter, president of the National Bowling Congress, urged New York bowlers to attend the national tournament in February in Indianapolis and hinted at re election support.
Wisconsin at San Francisco as planned for Puget Sound dry dock extensive repairs. No orders given to proceed to the isthmus, from which she recently returned.
In a long Commons statement Premier Balfour rejected the idea of a pacific blockade, noting a state of war with Venezuela and an imminent intimation to powers. He said the blockade aims to recover compensation for assaults on British subjects and seized vessels, not debts, and will minimize neutrals' inconvenience.
Berlin reports a formal notification of the allied blockade of the Venezuelan coast is expected tomorrow. It is understood United States ships will be treated on the same basis as other nations. Germany says this accords with Britain on the blockade issue. President Cas-.
The Foreign Office denies plans for German seizure of Margarita Island and says no occupation of Venezuela will occur. Britain and Germany craft measured replies while officials accuse press of misattributing German initiative to bombard Puerto Cabello. Reports from Kiel about several cruisers being readied for Venezuela are officially denied, with decisions deferred to later Peruvian demands.
London reports Premier Balfour signaling desire for a pacific settlement amid Venezuelan gunboat seizures. He warned a blockade could imply war, noted neutral powers would not be consulted, and aroused debate over U S involvement and possible German cooperation.
Paris dispatch quotes M Thiesse former French minister to Venezuela noting Venezuela could raise about 9000 troops if needed though the regular army numbers around 10000. He describes armaments as Martini and Remington rifles with few Maxim and Krupp guns, no cavalry, and Caracas shielded by high mountains making it nearly impregnable, with rail access limited by terrain.
A fragmented line discusses a hypothetical fall of Caracas and predicts Venezuelans would wage guerrilla warfare, comparing it to resistance against Spain. The text remains fragmentary with limited readable context and no clear events or dates.
In Caracas Italian minister Signor De Riva and Italian consul Signor Gazzarelli depart for Laguayra escorted by Italian minister Bowen and Venezuelan officials. Reports note calm crowds and a pending ultimatum from Italy, with international reactions from Britain Germany and the United States. The Ossun and Gazelle movements reveal ongoing tensions in Venezuela as arbitration discussions unfold.
Articles from Mexico City to Lima discuss Roosevelt's Monroe doctrine interpretation, Castro's stance, and reactions of Nicaragua Costa Rica and the United States. Reports cite British German actions, Venezuelan naval losses, and international claims including Belgian and French grievances tied to bonds and arbitration.
In a letter from Guatamala, Minister W. Godfrey Hunter writes to a Louisville friend that he will not leave Guatemala until he has put the conspirators in the penitentiary. The note underscores a firm resolve amid diplomatic tensions and security concerns.
In a letter, Minister Hunter designates five men he claims were part of a conspiracy to kill his son, who shot William Fitzgerald in Guatemala City last month.
President Cyrua Northrop of the University of Minnesota says football is overall desirable and that its self possession courage promptness temperance and vigor cultivate strong qualities. He cites intellectual training from coaching as comparable to classroom work in mathematics and logic.
President Hickey of the American Association said there will be no St Paul club in the association next year. The St Paul team will be transferred to another city, with Chicago as a possible destination but not yet decided.
From Rome Italy word arrived today of the death of Gen Henry M Cist a prominent Cincinnati lawyer and author at sixty five He began as a private in the Civil War rising through the ranks to brevet major general He wrote The Army of the Cumberland and several periodical articles He was traveling for his health with his wife and daughter at his side.
Five obituaries from December 17 report the deaths of Col. R. E. Beebee of Beebe Mississippi blood poisoning from liver trouble aged 55 at Hahnemann Hospital in Chicago General Peanuts a famed midget clown for Barnum Forepaugh and Sells circuses found dead in New York aged 38 two feet one inch high Col Abraham Fulkerson former Ninth Virginia congressman and Confederate Army colonel died at his Bristol home aged 70 Mrs Mary E Bulloch widow of Dr W G Bulloch and relative of President Roosevelt died of pneumonia in Savannah
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Richmond Indiana on December 17 reports the Indianapolis polo team blanking the Richmond side 10 to 0 in a brisk contest. Goaltender Berry for Indianapolis made 42 saves while Richmond’s Jessup stopped 26 shots. Referee DeMontreville oversaw the match with 1,50 attendance.
RACINE Wis Dec 17 The Anderson polo team defeated the Horlicks 5 to 4 in a fast game. Goals for Horlicks by Reichert two Dawson Smith. for Anderson Murphy four and O Hara.
The Denver Court of Appeals dismissed the writ of mandamus ordering the state board of canvassers to certify C A Cooper Republican over J T Whitelaw Democrat as San Juan county representative. The ruling affects the U S Senate election by leaving canvassers free to seat two Democrats whose seats were contested, shaping a 33 to 32 Republican majority on joint ballot and prompting Democratic hopes to block Republican unseating from Arapahoe county.
Seoul reports that the United States minister has demanded 1.5 million dollars from the builders of the electric railroad. The claim centers on unpaid dues owed for construction work and the dispute has reached diplomatic channels in St. Petersburg.
Gen Wager Swayne long ill at home amid poor outlook for recovery. Civil War veteran received brevet promotion to major general for gallant service. retires. The note highlights his career and current health status as of December 17.
In New Orleans on December 17 stewards investigating W Hicks riding uncovered the bookmaking firm Stitzel & Grefer as alleged instigators of crooked work under the Iowa Club banner. They propose barring W Stitsel and F J Grefer, while Hicks and his employers Hatfield & Owen should remain suspended and Hicks’s valets denied privileges. Winners listed for Suburban, Albert C., The Lady, Kitanning, Scotch Plaid, Playlike. San Francisco Ingleside winners include Sol Lichtenstein and others in order.
Heslep "Hazy" Clark, a three year football player and five year basketball member at Shortridge High, was elected team captain for next year, surprising many in the school's athletic circles and upsetting expectations that Walter Gipe would lead the squad. The article notes Clark's popularity and versatility on multiple teams. It also mentions girls' basketball managers setting game dates with Terre Haute State Normal, Butler College, Crawford Soccerie, and Manual Training High.
Leslie's Weekly notes the rise of annuities as a steady retirement income, highlighting how a thousand dollars invested at various ages yields about 80 to 158 dollars annually. It cites women often preferring annuities due to longer life expectancy and provides example figures at ages thirty-three fifty-three sixty-three and seventy-three.
Report from Great Britain notes an Ohio millionaire plans to purchase Abbotsford and gift it to Scotland. The plan aims to create a lasting Scots national asset and promote prosperity for the region amid debate over heritage and ownership of Sir Walter Scott's historic home.
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