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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1903

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Senator McHugh Dies Sudden at Home in Terre Haute

Senator James McHugh died last night at 7 45 at his Meridian and Twenty second streets home from stomach hemorrhage after two weeks of illness. Born in Killybegs Ireland he came to New York then the Midwest settling in Terre Haute. A Civil War veteran he later ran a millinery store with wife E Burns and served on the aldermanic board before election to the Indiana Senate in 1882. He planned a trip to the Philippines and Hawaiian Islands. Surviving: one son William Todd McHugh.

James McHugh Meridian Senator McHugh Killybegs Donnegal County Ireland New York Horace Greeley McHugh Terre Haute Ind Mryer Indiana Aries E. Burns Illinois Street Matthews National Park Commissioners Indiana Rogime Butte Battefields Philippines Hawaiian Islands Wie Willam Todd McHugh San Francisco C. C Harry H. Webb South African Gold Company Lewis Webb West Coast Gold Fie! Company London Franklin William H. Hamiliton Ieat Union Township Louis David R. Powell St. Louis New Orleans Cincinnati Philadelphia R. J. C. Waltar Powers & Weightman Ports Socercy Congress Pennsylvania Rumford Falls Albert Daggett United States Postal New York State Harry R. Smith Cincinnati Southern Railway

English Lads Sing In John Brown Costume at Hotel

The Westminster Abbey choir on their first American tour performed in the Claypool Hotel assembly room. Eight English boys plus adult soloists delivered chorus and solo pieces with strong tones, notably Percy Coward and Herbert Hilton. Madame Hilton and Cuuston received warm applause as the program offered English music in an engaging, novel format.

Claypool Westminster Abbey America Eton Alfred Boughton Harold Shemmonds Yde Percy Coward George Pontenors Edward Branscombe Herbert Hilton Madame Hooton London Cuuston Howard Branscombe West Abbey Westminster England Land United States Percy Hil Madame Hilton

Must Buy Meter Prompts Gas Meter System Plan

Members of the Gas Consumers League support a meter based gas supply plan. The league committee drafts a contract to distribute gas by meters, requiring consumers to fund meters and recoup costs at 3 percent with each bill paid. Meter costs range from $10 to $15 per unit, with many meters needed.

Gas Consumers’ League

Poker Raid At Maryland Hotel Stirs Local Police Action

Police raided a poker game at the Maryland Hotel on West Maryland Street last night. Eight men were jailed for gambling and $15.55, dozens of decks of cards, and several poker tables were seized and taken to the station. Women loafing in the hotel were also arrested.

Maryland Hotel West Maryland Street

Brakeman Ed Taylor Injured at Columbus

Edwin Taylor a Pitts Burg division brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad was fatally injured at Columbus Ohio last night when he struck his head on a viaduct and fractured his skull while on a moving train. He resided at 45 North Avenue and his wife left Columbus last night. In Delaware case Judge Anderson refused the Railway company demurrer to a stockholder Dilworth’s plea for a receiver amid claims of press bias and mismanagement.

Edwin Taylor Pitts Burg Pennsylvania Railroad Columbus Mn Avenue de Witt Dillworth Indiana Railway Company Anderson Festerday Failway Company Dilworth Ment Indiana ‘Stern Road Duitworth

Republican candidates rally extends to Lafayette visit

Frankie Seay and other Republican hopefuls plan a campaign stop in Lafayette following a party event at Hotel English. The visit aims to rally supporters and discuss platform items before the next election. Local residents expected to attend and hear remarks from the candidate slate.

Frankie Seay Will Lafayette

Peg Hamilton to Leave Levee Business for Rest

Peg Hamilton a longtime confidant of politicians and a levee character announced last night he will retire for a couple of years. He told friends the economy is poor and that he and his son Boothie need a rest, prompting raffle chances on back and team as value is received from envelope sales.

Peg Hamilton Hackman Boothie Raffles Cab Pegasus Hamilton Indiana Sage Illinois Street Washington Ohio Peg Chances Newton Booth Tarkington Europe

Fire damages millinery store on North Illinois Street

A fire last night in Mrs. L. B. Nichols millinery shop on North Illinois street caused about 2000 dollars in stock loss, 500 in fixtures, 50 in building. It was started by electric wires. New goods remained unpacked and undamaged, water ruined many plumes and supplies. Insurance was small and the fire department’s efforts limited the loss.

L. B. Nichols Illinois Street

War with Colombia Looms Amid Panama Unrest Leads State Department Files

A historical dossier outlines potential U S military options against Colombia if needed, tied to the Isthmus revolts and the Hay Horan treaty. It covers March to November 143 and details Beaupre’s reports from Bogota, tensions in Cauca and Panama, Colombia’s army buildup, and U S warnings on troop landings.

Precautions Taken by Admiral Glass in Panama

In Panama on December 19 Rear Admiral Glass maintains daily radio contact with two American outposts at San Miguel gulf. One post at Yaviza houses 100 marines and four field pieces, the other at Real Santa Maria with 100 men and field pieces. Both camps are on the Tuira river, about fifty miles from a warship anchorage where the Wisconsin and Boston lie. The Concord ferries dispatches while Marblehead under Glass stays near Panama. Local Panamanian guards total about 100 at Yaviza and Real Santa Maria, scouting toward the Colombian frontier with no sign of Colombian troops in Panama. Officials doubt Colombia would invade, though on Dec 2 the junta sent 150 soldiers to Yaviza, and 100 disloyal soldiers and policemen were sent to Colombia. The Nashville was sent to the gulf to replace the Atlanta. US sources note the Democratic Senate caucus opposes the Hay Bunau Varilla treaty, stirring concern over ratification. Officials expect the Jan 15 convention to ratify, possibly by Jan 1.

Panama Glass San Miguel Gulf Yaviza Real Santa Maria Tuira River Wisconsin Boston Concord Marblehead Panuma Colombia New Republic Nashville Gulf of Darien Atlanta Gulf United States Washington Senate

War Sinews in Colombia As Liberals Rally

News from the coast reports Santander Antioquia and other Colombian departments offering to raise funds and enlist battalions to defend national integrity. Cartagena Liberals on November 3 passed resolutions to aid the government and maintain order. A five member Bolivar board was set to collect subscriptions to meet heavy wartime expenditures. Governor Insignares thanked Liberals for their demonstrations of ottom.

Colon Santander Antioquia Colombia Cartagena Republic Board of Control Department of Bolivar Insignares Department of Bolivar

New Memorial Library to Be Dedicated at Irvington Today

The Bona Thompson Memorial Library holds a 2 PM dedication in the Irvington drary building at University and Downey avenues. Presentations include gift books to Butler College, remarks by local officials, and a series of songs and addresses by community leaders and school officials.

Bona Thompson Butler College Addison C. Harris Bona Thompson Memorial Library University and Downey Avenues Irvington Israel Buck Philip Goetz Scot Butler Allan B. Philpott America Thompson Jabez Hall University of Peetee Hilton A. Brown Indianapolis Public Library Andrew M. Sweeney Board of Song Ruth and Naomi Philip Goet City of Indianapolis John W. Hoitzman

Cinderella produced by Deaf Institution girls wow audience

The White Rose Club at the Institution for the Deaf staged Cinderella on a grand scale. Miss Nora V Long and Mr Read directed. Miss Hattie Hufnagle played Cinderella with Miss Mary Johnson, Miss Amy Martin, and Miss Mary Small as leads. Flashlight photos followed.

White Rose Club Institution For the Deaf Nora V. Long Mr. Read Cincerella Hattie Hufnagle Mary Johnson Amy Martin Mary Small Miss Johnson

Denison Hotel Arrests Stir City Rumors and Denials

The Journal reports arrests at the Denison Hotel of James Wilson and two women on theft and robbery charges. It says W N Harding aided the prisoners’ defense, with detectives watching for his meetings with clients, while Harding denies any employment by the escapees and asserts he represents only those already jailed.

Journal Denison James Wilson W. N. Harding Harding

Detective Arrest of Greenfield Man for Theft

Detectives Haley and Susan arrested Samuel Dewitt of Greenfield on a charge of being a known thief. He was found in front of a Washington street department store and suspected of pickpocketing. Dewitt was once part of the Horton safe blowing gang and is regarded as a dangerous man at large.

Haley Susan Samuel Dewitt Greenfield Dewitt Washington Street Horton Safe Blowing

Indianaplis Spanish Club Elects Officers for Next Year

At the home of Mrs. Flora Wulschner the Spanish Club of Indianapolis elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Flora Wulschner, vice president Rev. Alfred Miles of Columbia, secretary Pantaleon Garton of Columbia, corresponding secretary Miss Eva Moore of Mexico, and treasurer Louis J. Morgan.

Flora Wulschner Spanish Club of Indianapolis Alfred Miles Columbia Pantaleon Garton Eva Moore Mexico Louis J. Morgan

Brakeman Crushed Between Cars in Panhandle Yards

E. A. Randolph of Detroit street, a brakeman for the Panhandle Railroad, was caught between two box cars in the yards yesterday afternoon. He suffered hip injuries and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where doctors dressed the wounds. Officials expect no serious results from the accident.

E. A. Randolph Detroit Street Panhandle Railroad St. Vincent's Hosital

Elliott Injured In Chicago Street Car Crash

Charles N. Elliott was injured in a street car wreck in Chicago a short time ago and is expected to arrive home tomorrow. Floyd Wood, a close friend of Mr. Hott, left for Chicago Friday to bring the injured man back and will return Monday unless something unforeseen happens.

Charles N. Elliott Chicago Floyd Wood Mr. Hott

Indiana Teachers' Association Meeting Programme Printed

Avance copies from a Chicago printer present the Indiana Teachers Association pamphlet. The meetings are scheduled for December 3 and 31 with the pamphlet detailing the agenda and sessions.

Indiana Teachers’ Association Chicago

Republic Iron and Steel officials approve wage cuts

In Youngstown on December 19 a company statement says all Republic Iron and Steel officials from President Thompson downward have accepted a substantial salary reduction. The notice takes effect immediately.

Youngstown The Republic Iron and Steel Company Thompson

Oil price drop in Beaumont on rising production

Beaumont reports crude oil, once selling as high as 72 cents a barrel, fell 29 cents to 43 cents within three days as production increases. The shift reflects supply growth impacting market prices at the local level.

Beaumont Tex

Weather Strip Satisfaction Letter from Indianapolis Customer

A customer from No 425 North Pennsylvania Street writes to C B Cones Son Mfg Co and The Chamberlin Weather Strip Co praising the Weather Strip installation. He reports dust reduction and clean draperies with no dust or soot entering the house beyond open doors or windows.

Chamberlin Weather Strip Co City Pennsylvania Street C. B

Drummers Parade Fetches Turkeys In Uptown Shuffle

Travelers' Protective Association members held a turkey raffle and smoker at 2 West Maryland Street. President John Shuttleworth and officials from Terre Haute attended. About thirty turkeys were won along with carving sets and oysters. Prizes transported home included a turkey and stuffing oyster quart. Afterward, guests enjoyed a posum supper for seventy five at Frank Slevin's Jackson Place chop house. Tom Potter served as toastmaster while Dean Morland entertained with coin and card tricks.

Post B Travelers’ Protective Association Maryland Street John Shuttleworth W. D. Chambers State Association of the T. P. A Terre Haute Frank Slevin Jackson Place Tom Potter Dean Morland Slevin

Presents for an exile from Dresden to Saxon countess

A chest of Christmas presents funded by popular subscriptions was sent from Dresden to Countess Von Mortignoso, once Crown Princess of Saxony, who eloped in December 191 with M. Giron, a French professor. Subscriptions aimed to express disfavor toward the Saxon royal house.

Berlin Dresden Countess von Mortignoso Saxony M. Giron

Senator Allison on Our Currency System in Chicago

Senator William B. Allison of Iowa addressed the Bankers' Club in Chicago on Our Currency System and Our National Finances. He opposed an asset currency, warning it would create a needless endless chain and possible government embarrassment. He said no changes to the monetary system are expected in the current Congress.

Chicago William B. Allison Iowa Bankers' Club

Mr Day Impersonates at the Columbia Club

Elias Day, calling himself a characterist, entertained Columbia Club patrons last night with several clever characterizations. The mimic and storyteller impressed a small, appreciative audience despite rain, especially with his portrayal of Hebrew characters.

MR. Day Columbia Club Elias Day

Justus C Adams Hospitalized For Heart Trouble

Justus C Adams president of the Adams Brick Company was removed to St Vincent Hospital last Wednesday with heart trouble. He is under the care of Dr Frank A Morrison and, though improved yesterday, his condition remains serious with expectations of possible discharge in a week or ten days.

Justus C. Adams Adams Brick Company St. Vincent’s Hospital Frank A. Morrison Adams

Monument to Last Tea Party Survivor in Chicago

The memory of David Kennison, last survivor of the Boston tea party, was honored with a large bowlder monument unveiled in Lincoln Park. The stone rests near Kennison’s grave at the old Chicago city cemetery, dating to 1852.

Chicago David Kennison Bowlder Lincoln Park Kennison City Cemetery of

Movements of steamers across Atlantic ports

Maritime notices list arrivals and departures on December 19 across New York Liverpool Southampton Antwerp Glasgow and Havre with vessels including Amsterdam St Paul Umbria Graf Waldersee Etruria Victoria Noor dam Sardinian Prinz Albert La Touraine and La Bretagne in wireless reports and port movements.

New York Amsterdam Rotterdam St. Paul Southampton Umbria Graf Waldersee Hamburg Newark Ethiopia Glasgow Norge Copenhagen Liverpool Cretic Boston Devonian Dominion Halifax Victoria Etruria Cestrian St. Louis Philadelphia Cherbourg Hurst Castle la Bretagne Nantucket Moltke Antwerp Finland Flushing Holland Mistrahull Pomeranian Noordam Sardinian Moville Pretorian Naples Prinz Adelbert Havre la Touraine

Patrick Appeal Lawyers Named for Court of Appeals

New York December 19 notice was served on District Attorney Jerome by Albert T. Patrick’s counsel that former Governor David B. Hill would argue Patrick's appeal before the Court of Appeals in Albany next month. The prosecution will be argued by former Supreme Court Justice Judson T. Landon of Albany.

New York Jerome Albert T. Patrick Millionaire Rice David B. Hill Patrick Court of Appeals Albany Supreme Court Judson T. Landon

Prince Frederick of Schoenburg Waldenburg Divorce Case

In Dresden court several relatives of Prince Frederick of Schoenburg Waldenburg were examined in camera in the divorce proceedings filed by his wife Alice. The princess will testify from Italy in late January under a promise of privacy, while the prince will not attend.

Berlin Frederick of Schoenburg-Waldenburg Dresden Alice Italy

Nagel Sentenced to Electrocuton for Murder of William Wade

In Upper Sandusky Ohio Philip Nagel was sentenced to be electrocuted on April 3 for the murder of William Wade. Wade, around 40, was clubbed to death, robbed of savings, and his body dumped in a culvert in the railroad yards. Nagel had two prior first degree murder convictions and secured a retrial.

Upper Sandusky Philip Nagel William Wade Nagel Wade

Beaumont Texas Oil Gusher Tops New Field

A strong oil gusher was brought in at Batson's Prairie Hardin County this afternoon at a depth of 120 feet and spurted 300 feet in the air. Reported as the largest well ever brought in in Texas it is the third producing well in the new field.

Beaumont Tex Batson's Prairie Hardin County Texas

End of Year Realty Market Shows Varied Activity

Real-estate observers report uneven year end conditions with many transfers by some dealers and dullness overall due to holiday season. Notable sales include Amelia B. Mansur selling the Meridian Vermont corner property to Elijah B. Martindale for 360000 as he plans a large flat building, and Henry J. Mauer selling land at Indiana avenue and Blake street for 14000 to Benjamin F. Schmidt and Adolph R. Schmidt. Reason D. Sanders’ agency moved 7550 in sales including two Massachusetts avenue houses to E. P. Erwin, a Central avenue lot, and five Grand avenue parcels sold to S. E. Hedrick.

Meridian and Vermont Streets Julius Lemcke Amelia B. Mansur Elijah B. Martindale Union Trust Company Henry J. Mauer Benjamin F. Schmidt Adolph R. Schmidt Indiana Avenue Blake Street Reason D. Sanders Benjamin F. Cline Massachusetts Avenue E. P. Erwin Franklin, Ind Central Avenue Twenty-fourth St Grand Avenue Thirtieth Street S. E. Hedrick Linton Ind

Indianapolis Building Permits Show Slight Yearly Gain

City records compare yearly building permits in Indianapolis showing this year’s total at 2,395,254.41 versus last year’s 2,989,752.93 with June highlighted for the $500,000 terminal station. December data missing. current trend suggests a small overall gain or possible fall below last year if December data weakens.

City of Indianapolis Mit

Real estate transfers and mortgages listed for Marion Indiana area

The Daily Record of Transfers provides the last week’s figures for real estate transfers mortgages and building permits. It lists nineteen transfers in twenty four hours ending December 19 1903 including property sales in Indianapolis and surrounding lots with amounts ranging from 1 to 7 500 dollars and multiple lot descriptions in Beaty’s and Outlets areas.

Recorder’s Marion County Indiana Paul R. John Charles Oeftering McCarty Indianapolis Ferdinand M. Rauscher Ida Rauscher Beaty Nancy C. Fleming Jesse Hutchins Hanway & Hanna Oak Hill Albert Young Bertha Young Eos B. Yandes P.jey E. Fietehh Fred W Lota Bruce Place Thomas A. Fletcher George Eee T Bech Tee Columbia Place Milledge A

Building Permits and Property Transfers Noted in Indian City Ledger

The record lists multiple property transfers including lot and block designations, and entries for building permits. Notable items include Frank McCray’s two story frame dwelling at Twenty-third and Late Streets with a $2,000 valuation and Amanda Rafael’s shed at 701 New Jersey Street plus adjacent 703 address.

Frank McCray Amanda Rufael New Jersey Street

Ex mayor Bookwalter to make automobiles in Marion

The Marion Motor Cycle Company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capitalized at 50000, directors include Frederick A. Joss Charles A. Bookwalter Robert H. Hassler J Arthur Hittle and J G Belser. It plans to build a gasoline car priced at 1200 and a factory will be erected in the city. The International Land and Harbor Company of New Jersey filed foreign articles, with 10000 of its capital stock represented in Indiana. The Blue Grass Creamery Company of Churubusco Whitley county showed 6000 capital stock.

Marion Motor Cycle Company Frederick A. Joss Charles A. Bookwalter Robert H. Hassler J. Arthur Hittle J. G. Belser International Land and Harbor Company New Jersey Indiana Blue Grass Creamery Company Churubusco Whitley County

Local Arbitration Committee organizes in Indianapolis

Addison C. Harris heads a local National Conference on International Arbitration group aiming to end war through universal arbitration. Noble C. Butler serves as secretary. Other members include Governor Durbin Col William R Holloway Julius A Lemcke Charles L Henry Charles R Williams J O Perrin Judge A B Anderson and John R Wilson. The national body will meet in Washington January 12 with the Hague conference of 1899 shaping the movement.

Addison C. Harris Noble C. Butler Indianapolis Governor Durbin Col Wiliam R. Holloway Julius A. Lemcke Charles L. Henry Charles R. Williams J. O. Perrin A. B. Anderson John R. Wilson Washington

City News Notes from Steubenville to Indianapolis

Wreck victim Mr J H Slater avoids leg fracture but suffers severe bruising. J Frank Thomas promoted to second lieutenant of Company 1 Third Infantry from sergeant. Mrs Robert N Lamb reads a Christmas story to Roberts Park Church Women’s Society. Miss Esta Olsen named organist and choir director at Emanuel Reformed Church. Men’s services at 3 30 PM at M C A in charge of Indianapolis Gideons with Fred Butler aiding. Christmas market December 23 by Ladies Aid Broadway M E Church with homemade pies cakes and puddings. Patrolman John Vedermark expelled from city police over insults alleged by a woman. he had reputation as a longtime officer. Anna Tesson sues Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company for 15010 damages over a defective streetcar incident injuring her.

J. H. Slater Steubenville Adjutant General J. Frank Thomas Plymouth Thomas Robert N. Lamb Woman's Promessionary Society Roberts Park Church Ladies’ Aid Society Broadway M. E. Church John Vedermark Board of Safety Vedermark Anna Tesson Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company

Real Daughter of Revolution Is Dead

Aged eighty seven, Lucinda Valentine of Matamoras Pa dies of pneumonia. She was a daughter of Jabez Rockwell born 1761 and served under General Washington. Survived by sister Phoebe Gainford. sister Catharine Bowden died earlier. Also mentions other obituaries across cities and dates.

New York Lucinda Valentine Matamoras Jabez Rockwell Washington Phoebe Gainford Catharine Bowden Aate I

Dietrich Arraigned On The Indictments

United States Senator Charles H. Dietrich appeared with attorney General John C. Cowan before Judge Munger in the U S Circuit Court and was arraigned on indictments from November 16 and December 17. He pleaded not guilty to the post office leasing charge and refused to plead to conspiracy and bribery charges tied to Hastings Postmaster Jacob Fisher. trial on those counts was set for January.

Omaha Neb United States Charles H. Dietrich John CC. Cowan Munger United States Circuit Court Diettich Jacob Fisher Hastings Fisher Cowan Ine

Chinese Official Degraded

TIEN TSIN December 19 Chang Yi director of the Northern Railway has been degraded and stripped of all rank. Trust Company Fails SPRINGFIELD Mass December The Hampden Trust Company of this city capital 100000 suspended today.

Tien-Tsin

WANTED MISCELLANEOUS and Local Notices

WANTED MISCELLANEOUS and notices listing assorted items and services. References to wagons, stockyard area, Virginia Street, Indianapolis parcel delivery, typewriters for rent, and a call for ladies and gentlemen to learn dance or acting. Includes addresses and fragmented phrases.

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