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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1903

Page

5

Fierce store clash ends in death of Tolliver

Crowds gathered as a confrontation at a Rescuer store left Tolliver dead after a confrontation with Patrolman Dugan. Injured by broken china and blunt force, Tolliver fell after a gunshot ended the struggle. Askins and the store staff were treated. officials planned a post mortem to determine cause of death.

Fressen Tolliver Askins Jose Jeffries Sheek Eleyelemen Hull Griffin Scheigert Weave F Seneral Jack the Ripper Dugan Iver George Resener Tully Geis Rhegro

Weather forecast reports fair conditions with rain or snow Saturday

Washington area forecast lists Indiana and Wisconsin as fair and warmer Friday with Saturday rain or snow and fresh southeast winds. Ohio and Michigan see fair Friday and varying cloudiness Saturday with snow possible tonight or tomorrow. Lower Michigan and towns anticipate rain or snow Saturday with brisk winds, while Nebraska North Dakota and other regions show fair Friday then mixed precip Saturday. Local observations note clear and cloudy periods with temperatures around 24 and precipitation totals as measured.

Washington Indiana Ohio Picaendee Michigan Wisconsin Nebraska North Dakota Baist R.H

Schwab's Control of Shipbuilding Concerns Quietly Blossoms

New York Dec 17 hearing on permanent receivership of United States Shipbuilding Company resumes. Attorney for the corporation refuses to disclose client business as testimony reveals Morgan & Co. arranged Bethlehem plant purchase in 1901. Schwab's role, shipyards bond and stock allocations, and Harris Gates agreement discussed as witness Charles Steele testifies amid objections to publicity.

New York United States Shipbuilding Company Charles Steele J. P. Morgan & Co Shipbuilding Company Bethlehem Steel Untermyer Mr. Steele Bethlehem J. P Schwab Morgan & Co J. Steele Messrs Steele Mr. Untermyer Harris-Gates Morgan and Schwab Charles Gates Harris, Gates & Co Mr. Schwab Morgan Gates Stenriogathe Perkins Alexander

Teutonic Struck by Lightning Off Newfoundland

The White Star liner Teutonic, arriving from Liverpool, was hit by lightning 200 miles east of the Newfoundland banks during a gale and snowstorm. A bolt split the topmast and rattled rigging. the ship faced alarms as bolts struck multiple locations amid the unusual storm.

New York White Star Teutonic Liverpool Newfoundland McKinsley Gers Wes Teuton Red Star Line Kroonland Holeman Alexandria Uraemia

Chicagoans at Work on Republican Convention

Chicago officials move to host the Republican national convention with Graeme Stewart arranging headquarters at the Auditorium Annex and Samuel B. Raymond named Chicago committee chairman. The subcommittee plans its first meeting in mid January and includes Senators Hanna and Payne among others.

Chicago National Committee Graeme Stewart Auditorium Annex Samuel B. Raymond Hanna Henry C. Payne W. M. Scott West Virginia Harry S. New Indiana R. B. Schneider Nebraska

Four Men Scalded On Turkish Cruiser Medjma

Four sailors were severely scalded when a steam pipe exploded in the Medjma's fire room. The Turkish cruiser, recently damaged by the Cramps of Philadelphia, landed in Baltimore and the men were admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital. The accident occurred as the vessel prepared for its initial speed test.

Baltimore Medjma Philadelphia Johns Hopkins Hospital

Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises Quick Cold Cure

An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. The box asserts E. W. Grove's signature, urging trust in the product and urging customers to try it with confidence.

Ruggists E. W. Grove

Indiana Naval Officer Braves the Colombians on Their Own Territory

Lieutenant Perrill and the cutter approached a Colombian schooner off Cartagena as General Ortiz protested the American presence. The vessel appeared well armed with 70 to 80 men, while Colombians vowed to fight if necessary. The Atlanta then left for Colon to continue patrols, with Colombia asserting a strong defensive posture in the gulf and Panama border area.

Indiana Manwaring Perrill Atlanta General Ortiz Ortiz Colombia Reyes Washington Panama Novo General Novo Cartagena Gulf Daniel Ortiz God of Nations Otis Turner United States Department of Cauca Department of Panama Cauca Tiduron Colon Republic of Panama Titumati Yaviza Atrato Tiburon Chiriqui Lagoon Coghlan Gulf of Darien

Marines Settle At Gorgon And Empire Camps

A cablegram from Rear Admiral Coghlan reports the Prairie battalion of marines lands at Gorgon and encamps there for healthful conditions. The Dixie's battalion rests at Empire. Distilled water will be supplied. the sector on the isthmus remains quiet and satisfactory according to Rear Admiral Glass.

Washington Coghlan Atlantic Isthmian Navy Department Prairie Gorgon Dixie Empire Glass

Panama Recognized by a Near Republic by Nicaragua

Acting Secretary Loomis received a cablegram from United States Minister Merry in San Jose stating that Nicaragua has recognized the new Republic of Panama by appointing a consul at Panama City. The notice carries weight due to other nations' reactions and marks a diplomatic milestone in Central America.

Washington Loomis United States Merry San Jose Costa Rica Nicaragua Republic of Panama Panama City

Olympia En Route to the Isthmus

The cruiser Olympia sails from Norfolk toward Colon to join the Caribbean squadron under Rear Admiral Cogholan. The Dixie heads from Colon to Philadelphia to embark marine battalion for service on the isthmus. Honolulu reports ships from Evans command arriving amid potential Panama trouble. In San Francisco the gunboat Petrel moves to sea while the Barracouta carries General Castro from Punta Arenas after Panama’s proclamation. Panama junta fixes December 28 for national assembly elections amid pro canal treaty sentiment and Amador candidacy.

Washington Olympia Coghlan Norfolk Colon Dixie Philadelphia That City Navy Department Honolulu Kentucky Wisconsin Oregon New Orleans Albany Cincinnati Raleigh Nanshan Panama Admiral Evans San Francisco United States Petrel Mare Island Navy Yard Barracouta General Castro Punta Arenas Costa Rica Republic of Panama Castro Barracomta Ponta Arenas Acme Open Amador

Treasure trains guarded by armed men

Armed detectives formed part of an express train crew from New York to Boston, carrying a cargo valued around a million dollars including gold. Officials cited threats to justify a reinforced guard, with four detectives aboard at New Haven and diversions noted in New York and Boston.

New York Boston Adams Express Company New Haven Conn New

First Action Under The New Press Law

Three Allentown newspapers face suits under the new state press law brought by a wealthy Northampton County banker. He claims a publication about his quarantine hotel escape for smallpox harmed his reputation by detailing his beard, age, recent marriage, and ridicule by friends.

Allentown Northampton County Board of Health

Ten Chinese Migrants Detained After Deserted by Guide

Ten Chinese migrants, guided across the boundary into the United States, were arrested today in Whatcom Washington as they entered the city exhausted and famished after a day of heavy rain. They face deportation proceedings.

Whatcome, Wash International Boundary Line

Negro and Employer Ambushed in Red River

In Shreveport on December 17, the body of George Manuel, a Black man, found near Red River, was linked to the shooting of his employer J. T. Watkins of Bayou Pierre. The assailants, believed to be planters and a servant, were ambushed by robbers. Manuel’s head was severely damaged from the gunfire.

Shreveport George Manuel J. T. Watkins Bayou Pierre Red River

Friars Lands to Be Sold in Philippine Plan

Governor Taft informs War Department an agreement outlines sale of friar lands to benefit Filipinos. Lands to be sold mainly to current tenants with long time payments, bonds funded by friars or government, proceeds to friars. Aim is to create many landlords to foster peace and curb revolts. Few friars remain and are ready to leave. US funds not expected to cover purchase costs.

Washington Taft War Department Manila Ireland Philippines Philippine Islands Spain Root United States

Pius Delighted With His Christmas Box

Vatican reception of Taft and Guidi diplomacy in the Philippines yields praise. Pope exults that the agreement is the best Christmas box, with Vatican circles congratulating Taft and Archbishop Guidi for tact and equanimity. Taft’s Rome visit boosts hopes for settling remaining Philippine questions.

Rome Taft Philippines Vatican Manila Guidi Washington

Dense Paris Fog Causes Electric Car Collision

A thick fog in Paris today led to a crash between two electric cars in the Noley-La-Xee suburb. Nineteen people were injured, seven seriously, as emergency crews responded to the collision.

Paris Noley-La-Xee

NEW PIANO STORE OPENS SATURDAY INDIANAPOLIS

H C Kibbe y announces a new piano shop at 137 North Pennsylvania street opening Saturday December 19 at 10 am. He stresses quality brands Smith & Nixon Eber sole and Haines Bros among others, with prices starting at 200 and flexible terms. He invites pianos lovers to attend with friends and notes not handling cheaper pianos.

Indianapolis Smith & Nixon Nicholas J. Eisenheimer Theodore Bohlmann Ebersole Smith & Nixon Piano Manufacturing Company Haines Bros Foster, Armstrong Pennsylvania Street Denison Hotel

Envelope Addressing Guidelines and Tangled Names

A fragmented notice lists envelope etiquette for ink and spacing, plus a long roster of personal names from Anderson to Williams. The text appears as a printed directive with sporadic surname initials and institutional references, suggesting a historical postal or directory snippet.

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