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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1901

Page

3

Appraiser Wakeman Reveals Roosevelt Era Dismissal Details

The New York port appraiser M W F Wakeman released a letter to Secretary Gage detailing reasons for his removal by President Roosevelt. He cites past recommendations, criticizes Spaulding and Howell administrations, and cites Japanese silk fraud investigations as factors in his resignation stance and alleged efforts to reform revenue abuses.

New York F. Wakeman Roosevelt Gage Wakeman O. L. Spaulding W. WD. Howell Mr. Wakeman Howell Spaulding Spepecon Chicsco Cnt

Thief seized from Bernhardt theater stores in Paris letter

Paris report says a dishonest workman at Mme Sarah Bernhardt’s theater stole stage properties over two weeks, with one item a day. The thief, an employee in charge of furniture, was arrested after seen taking a marble clock. Several genuine Louis XVI pieces and other valuable items remained unrecovered, suggesting accomplices.

Paris London Mme Sarah Bernhardt

Artist Louise Cary Masters the Covered Tone Voice

An admirer praises the artist Louise Cary for her singing ability and influence on younger artists. References to Johannsen and Leumann highlight the tradition of mastering the covered tone, a skill few achieve, with Leumann still excelling in power and beauty of voice.

New York Evening Sun LN Lehmann Johannsen Nilssern Louise Cary Leumann

Relief On The Way Forecast For Ohio Indiana And Timore

Washington dispatch December 20 reports a weekend outlook for Ohio Indiana and Timore with improving weather. Saturday should be fair and Sunday probably fair as winds shift to a warmer south to southwest breeze.

Washington Ohio Indiana Timore

Weather Summary for December 2 From Blythe Office

The report notes southwest wind at 0 to 6 miles per hour with clear conditions. Temperatures recorded with a minimum near freezing and no precipitation. The summary includes departures from normal since December 1 and since January 1, led by W. T. Blythe, Section Director.

R.H ORM

Movements of Steamers in New York and Nearby Ports

Shipping news lists arrivals and departures in early December across New York Cherbourg Queenstown Havre and Boston. Vessels include Sicilia La Savoe Cum i Fuerst Bismarck Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Lucania L Arquitaine Ryndam and Ivernia with routes from Havre Liverpool New York Plymouth Boston and more.

New York Sicilia Naples la Savoe Havre Cumi Liverpool Fuerst Bismarck Cherbourg Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Bremay Queenstown Lucania Haveeh L’arquitaine AM Ser Ryndam New Boston Ivernia

Epidemic of Crimes in Logansport Claims Third Mysterious Death

Ecory Marrs, Fulton county wealthy farmer, died after being found unconscious at Kate Figley’s house. Police seize two women and two men alleged to have robbed him of money and a check. City records mention a wave of crime, with prior cases of James Burns and Stephen Whitmore cited as unsolved mysteries in Logansport.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind Ecory Marrs Fulton County Kate Figley Marrs St. Joseph's Hospital Figley House Ohe James Burns High Street Eel River Harry Indianapolis

Saloon Brawl Victim Edward Davidson Found Dead in Valparaiso

The body of Edward Davidson twenty one was found beside the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in Valparaiso Indiana. Coroner reports say death came from violence after he aided a man assaulted by three others. He was last seen at midnight after drawing pay. Three men Robert Fleming Michael Curtain and Roy Sowards were arrested as alleged accomplices. Local concern grows over saloon lawfulness and police laxity.

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind Edward Davidson Davidson Springport Mich Pennsylvania Robert Fleming Michael Curtain Roy Sowards

Prosecution rests as doctors testify on Goodman death

The prosecution concluded its case at 3 0. The defense called several physicians who testified Goodman’s death likely resulted from alcoholism. others linked it to unrelated causes, and one called it a mystery. The heart of testimony ended tonight and the case is expected to go to the jury tomorrow.

Goodman

Abram W. Chapman Muncie Leader Dies at 64

Abram W. Chapman, president of the Muncie Savings and Loan Company, died today at age sixty four from a complication of diseases. He earlier served on the Board of Police Commissioners and was a strong postmaster candidate under the Cleveland administration. A Mason and Odd Fellow, Chapman was a prominent real estate dealer and active in the Presbyterian Church.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Abram W. Chapman Chapman Presbyterian Church

Death of Hendricks County pioneer Alfred Waggoner

Alfred Waggoner a longtime Hendricks County resident died at his Plainfield home. Born January 22 1810 in Pulaski County Kentucky he came to the county when it was a forest and inhabited mainly by Indians. He was twice married and left five children.

Indianapolis Journal Plainfield Ind Alfred Waggoner Hendricks County Jacob and Dradie Waggoner Pulaski County Kentucky

Veteran Gates And Noted Locals Die In Indiana

Valparaiso follows with Moses Gates aged ninety four the town s oldest resident and father a revolutionary soldier. Aaron Stanton seventy one a wealthy Valparaiso resident for four decades dies this afternoon. Sullivan reports James Pearson sixty eight dies at home of dropsy. a G A R member and civil war Eleventh Indiana Cavalry corporal. Elwood records O D Richardson twenty eight a labor circles figure dies at home. interment to Centerville Wayne County.

Valparaiso Ind Moses Gates Porter County Aaron Stanton Sullivan James Pearson Eleventh Indiana Cavalry Elwood O. D. Richardson Centerville Wayne County

De Pauw University Students Leave for Holidays

Grentecastle Ind December college term ends. DePauw University closes first term as students depart for holidays. Examinations completed, vacation planned for two weeks with possible extra days to observe New Year. Football progress stimulates athletics. Coach Chez to lead next season.

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind de Pauw University Chez

Skeleton hung from Cambridge flagpole puzzles residents

Cambridge residents awoke to a skeleton dangling from the Cambridge common flagpole. Authorities attribute the eerie display to a hidden Harvard secret society called the Med Fac, and describe the skeleton as securely fastened, making removal difficult.

Cambridge Mass Cambridge Common Harvard Med Fac

Lake Forest U Expels Gus Johnson Over Hazing Rivalry

Chicago report states Gus Johnson a senior from Decatur was expelled for hazing linked to the College and North halls rivalry. Five others suspended two until Sept. 1, 19%, without permission to return.

Chicago Lake Forest University Gus Johnson Decatur

School Teacher Harry Cromwell Missing Near Perth

Harry Cromwell, a teacher from near Perth in Clay County Indiana, disappeared after saying he would resume teaching Tuesday morning. His family, police in Terre Haute and Brazil, and local officials searched, noting fever at his departure and the possibility he wandered in delirium, succumbed to freezing, or fell victim to violence.

Indianapolis Journal Clay City Ind Harry Cromwell N. M. Cromwell Perth Harley Henry Revenue Department Terre Haute J. M. Tilley Brazil Cromwell

Night Policeman Fends Off Burglary. Burglar Shot Dead

Summitville Indiana December 20 Night Policeman William Ray confronted a burglar at Berry and Van Winkle saloon. The intruder drew a revolver and was shot in the right side dying later. The only identification was a Marion Indiana pawn ticket reading Henry Johnson. Suspects aided by another man left with whisky and about $15 and a slot machine missing. A glass factory crew reported two men slept at the saloon earlier, leaving about 3 am. The dead man’s identity remains uncertain.

Indianapolis Journal Summitville Ind William Ray Berry & van Winkle Ray Marion Henry Johnson Alexandria

Judge Sues Monon Railroad Over Grass Fire Damages

Harry B. Tuthill, judge of La Porte and surrounding counties, sues the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad in La Porte Circuit Court for 11525 dollars claiming sparks from the railroad engines caused a grass fire that burned his land. The unusual action names the judge as plaintiff in a suit against the railroad.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Laporte Circuit Harry B. Tuthill Laporte, Porter and Lake County Superior Court Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad

No Trace of Poison in Goodman Death Trial

Jeffersonville reports that in the Rathbun trial over Charles Goodman’s death at False City Hotel on Nov 6, Dr. L B Kastenbine found no poison in Goodman’s stomach. He suggested death could be from prussic acid or chloroform, with heart seen blanched. Other experts cited ether-related anaesthetic poisoning or possible angina as alternate causes.

Jeffersonville Ind Newell C. Rathbun Charles Goodman False City L. B. Kostenbine Louisville Goodman Kastenbine Carl Weidman Louteville Sr Emerermy I Witcees D. C. Peyton

Ugly Prize Fight at Box Social Sparks Injuries

At Hitch School near Kokomo Indiana a box social ended in a fight. Claude Edwards received a silver cup for ugliest man then threw it at the speaker, cutting a deep gash. Edwards was arrested for assault and battery as chaos spread and several girls fainted.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Hitch School Here Claude Edwards Ross Perry Edwards

Wanatah Man Accidentally Shot While Hunting

La porte county resident John Matthews of Wanatah was accidentally shot in the end while hunting the gun in his hands went off. His recovery is problematical.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind John Matthews Wanatah Lare County

Windfall Oratorical Contest Honors Local Teen

The fifth and final W C T U doctoral contest at the Baptist Church crowned Miss Leo Freeman, 16, high school student, with the silver medal among five contestants. In Muncie, the G A R post elected officers for the term led by Thomas N. Durbin as commander and J C Cass as vice commander. The Friends Church in Muncie plans a new worship house costing around 15000 dollars after a recent fire damaged the old building which will be repaired temporarily.

Baptist Church Leo Freeman N. Freeman George Miller Post No. GY Na Eee Thomas N. Durbin J. C. Cass Benjamin F. Legg Jacob Barrow An i Davis D. B. Vive

Fire destroys the Blue Front Hotel at Fowlerton

The Blue Front Hotel at Fowlerton, a large frame structure, was destroyed by fire on Friday. Most furnishings were saved. Fire also damaged a public school building at Orleans causing a temporary panic among 300 students. no injuries reported. The blaze started in a furnace. In Covington, John Hart, brother of Perry Hart, reported killed in the Filipino fight with Troop M of the Fifth Cavalry in October. Rathbone Sisters to hold district convention at Stuffton March 2 with about 300 attending. Sullivan Council of Royal and Select Masters instituted at Masonic Hall with Terre Haute delegation performing degree work. Elkhart: Prof. Arthur W. Dunn to teach at Elkhart County Teachers Institute starting Dec 30 for five days.

Fowlerton Orleans Covington John Hart Perry Hart Fifth Cavalry Portland Rathbone Jay Adams, Wells Blackford Grant Wabash Huntington Stuffton Decatur Sullivan Sullivan Council of Royal and Select Masters Masonic Hall Terre Haute F. C. Basler W. E. Aydelotte W. T. Douthitt Elkhart Arthur W. Dunn Indianapolis Elkhart County Teachers’ Institute

Danish West Indies Sale Debate Grows Before Plebiscite

Copenhagen reports swelling agitation against selling the Danish West Indies to the United States before a plebiscite. sentiment favors delay while ministers urge action. Some fear the sale timing harms Danish interests amid possible U S Nicaragua Canal impact and German syndicate interest watches developments.

Copenhagen Danish West Indies Herr Ballin Hamburg-American Lines William United States Denmark

Trouble in the Persian Gulf fears of renewed strife

Bombay reports fear of fresh trouble in the Persian gulf as Mabarouk of Koweyt refuses a Sultan backed mission and threatens conflicts with Ibn Rashid. British ships patrol Koweyt while the Variag arrives. The Times cautions Turkey against destabilizing moves.

Bombay Persian Gulf Mabarouk Koweyt Bagdad Constantinople Ibn Rashid Nejd Pomdne Redbreast Variag Variazs Muscat Ormuz Kishi Bunder Abbas London the Times Turkey Gulf

Sargent's Copper Collapse Shakes London Metal Market

William Sargent, head of a leading metal firm and chairman of the exchange committee, failed on the Metal Exchange. He reportedly held 2,000 tons of copper and faced liabilities estimated from £30,000 to £60,000, sparking a market demoralization as copper fell £1 and tin dropped £7 to £98, ending the year with a Scotch pig iron warrants corner collapse.

London Metal Exchange William Sargent Sargent Exchange

Lord Rosebery's Chesterfield speech praised by reviews

London commentary notes weekly reviews favor Lord Rosebery yet the Liberal Speaker rejects any replacement for Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. Papers urge Rosebery to shed diary ease, face campaign tasks, and win Cabinet entry by effort and resolve.

London Lord Rosebery Chesterfield Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Spectator Outlook

Private sale sought for Tara hall site of ancient Irish crowns

New York dispatch reports Tara hall of Navan County Meath offered at auction with two bidders and a high bid of £2 9% rejected. Sale reserved for private terms as legends link monarchs to the location from ancient times. Bremen note says North German Lloyd contend Australian law clashes with international agreements and may seek Lords decision after breaking ship seals if needed.

New York Tara Navan County Meath Dublin Journal and Advertiser Ireland Bremen North German Lloyd Steamship Company Perth West Australia Australia House of Lords

Railroad Collision Near Nevenbeken Delays Berlin Express

In fog near Nevenbeken a Berlin express collided with four freight trains causing derailment. Twenty people were injured and six bodies recovered. others remain trapped in wreckage as rescue work continues.

Paderborn Russia Nevenbeken Berlin

Tsilka Case Reported by Constantinople Cables

London December 21 The Rome correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports from Constantinople that Mme Tsilka has asserted something not fully detailed in the dispatches. The report comes as part of ongoing coverage of events in the region and related diplomatic developments.

London Constantinople Rome Daily Telegraph Mme. Tsilka

Harlech Castle arrives with Boer prisoners in Bermuda

The British transport Harlech Castle docked in Hamilton Bermuda with 30 Boer prisoners from Table Bay. One prisoner died of pneumonia and another of measles during shipment. the vessel was quarantined after the voyage.

Hamilton Bermuda Harlech Castle Table Bay

Lord Francis Hope Injured In Accident During Shooting

Lord Francis Hope was seriously injured when his gun discharged by accident during a shoot in London. The charge shattered his ankle but surgeons hope to save his foot. In Berlin the murder of a German near Peking on August 9 led to the execution of fifteen band members found guilty.

London Lord Francis Hope Berlin Peking

Cecil Rhodes Not Ill Denial From Cairo Reaches Offices

Offices of the British Chartered South Africa Company deny a Cairo report that Cecil Rhodes, managing director, is ill. Britain defines boundary rights with the Netherlands after Paris arbitration, and German tariff fears push for Anglo Russian ties as Russian exporters seek closer links with Britain. Sailor deaths occur as the Kleber steamer captain drowns in a rescue attempt. Berlin reports harsher winter unemployment with statewide relief works and canal project to employ thousands.

Cecil Rhodes South Africa Company Cairo Great Britain Netherlands Paris British Guinea Venezuela Servin Rhone Berlin Sixdorf Oferlin St. Petersburg Novosti United Kingom

New standards of government in action and praise

The piece lauds Roosevelt Odell and Mayor-elect Low for selecting capable, nonpartisan appointees across roles from judges to the Lunacy Commission. It argues the reform movement broadens representation, cites Thomas Platt’s restraint, and predicts lasting impact while warning old guard critics.

Brooklyn Eagle Roosevelt Odell Low United States Court Alabama Lincoln Johnson Grant Hayes Arthur Harrison Daniel N. Lockwood Buffalo Seth Low Grover Cleveland Thomas C. Platt Waring Partridge Rives Jerome Grout Platt T. L. Woodruff Tammany Willoughby Street Washington

Pneumonia and Smallpox Hit Creek Indians in Cold Weather

Guthrie Oklahoma December 2 reports from Tulsa indicate many full blood Creek Indians suffer pneumonia and a number die from the illness. Some tribes also report smallpox due to the cold. Tulsa notes wheat crop damage from the severe weather.

Guthrie Tulsa

Laxative Bromo Quinine Labels Stamp W Grove Name

An advertisement line states that mn W Grove must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, the celebrated cold and grip cure. The snippet underscores branding requirements for the product.

Marions extend six straight wins in high scoring bowling

The Marions defeated the Turners as Leap led with 290 173 and 290 plus other high marks in a night of tallies. Capital City closed in on second by blasting IBC five games while the Washingtons beat Ko-We-Bas four games with Wechsler posting 237 high.

Marions Turners Capital City Washingtons Wechsler Crescents Washington Alleys Evans H. Meyer Hurrie Bird Simpson Walters Stich Hitz Phe H L. Meyer Schwarzs Kebler Syeeecas Hopt Kessing Rman Horuff Ies Turner Alleys Turners. Carter Brown Reid Schmidt Isi F. Jung B.C Marion Alleys I. B.C Tal City Paxton F. Garsta M'asfild Comstock Havelick Te TOL Katterman Uz P. Levy L'gsenk F. Mueller Seevesces A. R von Hake McElwne C. Kirkhoff Schiake Wrens A. ‘Taylor Eo Bi Bryant Pfeffer Ig Erdelmeyer I Sielken O'Connor Tod Esney Merville Shelley Allenee Stephens Mathews Az H. Talbert Sudbrook

Spalding to relinquish records in NBL case

In New York Supreme Court today before Justice Scott, A G Spalding consented to a continuance of the temporary injunction halting his powers as president of the National Baseball League until the Freeman followers’ suit against the Spalding party goes to trial. Spalding’s lawyers also stated he would surrender papers funds and records of the league.

New York Supreme Court Scott A. G. Spalding Levenetritt Spalding National Baseball League Freedman

Spalding in Chicago Seeks Baseball League Accord

Walter Spalding of New York, brother of A G Spalding and part owner of a National League club, met with Ban Johnson of the American League in Chicago. The conference aimed to hasten an understanding between the two major leagues and a formal meeting to discuss baseball compromise plans after the holidays.

Chicago Walter Spalding New York A. G. Spalding Ban Johnson Johnson Spalding

General Sporting News Highlights From Jan 1 Contents

Michigan prepares for the Rose Bowl against Stanford on New Year’s Day in Pasadena after departing Ann Arbor. Ten Eyck named to coach Navy crew next year, Kreig tapped as captain and manager of Chattanooga in the Southern League. Friday race results cover New Orleans and Oakland winners with odds. A roller polo league forms among several Indiana cities with planned Western championship, plus Louisville Jockey Club announces spring stakes including Derby Oaks and a new $6,000 two-year-olds event. Parmelee and Budd lead a shooting scores tie in Omaha and Des Moines respectively.

University of Michigan Ann Arbor Mich Pasadena Cal Leland Stanford University New Ears Ten Eyck Annapolis James A. Ten Eyck Naval Academy At Kreig N. F. Kreig Terre Haute Chattanooga New Orleans Meme Westill Jena Bristol Andes the Hayden Alard Oakland Royalty Midnight Chimes Vantine Josie G Bedeck Diomed Louisville Jockey Club Frank Parmalee Omaha Charles

Wing Shot Championship at Blue River Park Kansas City

Report on the world's wing shot championship at Blue River Park Kansas City with a shoot-off for the cup today. Thirty three celebrated wing poets in the inaugural shoot. Crosy Cunningham and Linderman each scored twenty four birds. Also notes Olympian Games leadership Spalding accepts chair on athletics, Penn wins relay, Yale leads, and Ladies Kennel Association prizes at Madison Square Garden with Wood cote Jumbo winning top honors.

Blue River Park Kansas City Ted Crosy Cunningham Linderman H. J. Furber A. G. Spalding New York Spalding Chicago University of Pennsylvania Columbia University Phiphia Irvine Orton Pennsylvania Marshall Columbia Kilaher Penylvania Sharp Yale Wenck Ladies’ Kennel Association Madison-Square Garden Ladies’ Kennel Asation Woodcote Jumbo Richard Harding Davis

Pugilistic Bouts Highlight Portland Boxing Card

Summary of Friday night boxing includes Al Neil’s eighteenth round knockout of Tom Tracy from Australia in Portland Ore. Eddy Tenny stopped Joe Fairburn in the thirteenth at Savannah club. Gardner and Whitaker drew after twenty rounds in Omaha. Referee stopped McFadden Bennett bout in six in Philadelphia. Young Peter Jackson defeated Charles O Rourke in Baltimore. Sanchez defeated Carrig in Chicago. Denver boxing night featured Jeffries and Cort in three rounds. Gardner knocked out Carter in eighth for middleweight claim. O Connor drew four rounds with Trowell in Mechanics Pavilion prelims.

Tom Tracy Portland Ore al Neil San Francisco Australia Fairburn Eddy Tenny Chester Joe Fairburn Philadelphia Savannah Ga.) Athletic Club Oscar Gardner Omaha Jack Whitaker Cleveland South Omaha Gardner George McFadden Brooklyn Jack Bennett McKeesport Ruontest McFadden O'Rourke Peter Jackson Charles O'Rourke Boston Eureka Athletic Club Baltimore Jackson Iit Sanchez Carrig Emil Sanchez Jack Carrig Olean N. Y Chicago Denver Coliseum Hall Colorado Athletic Club Chamsons James J. Jeffries Young Cort C Pions George Gardner Lowell Mass Kid” Carter Machanics’ Pavilion San Francisco Athletic Club Carter Winnie O'Connor Johnny Trowell

Speculation debated by Yale professor in Boston talk

Dr Henry Crosby Emery, Yale professor, defined speculation as the contest of intelligence against chance and urged public restraint. He warned of the evil of outsiders gambling in grain and stocks, urged suppression of bucket shops, and contrasted speculation with gambling. Prof F Spencer Baldwin rebutted Emery on moral risk of selling short.

Boston Transcript Henry Crosby Emery Yale University Twentieth Century Club Stock Exchange Spencer Baldwin Department of Political Economy Boston University Emery

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