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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
5
The article discusses potential U S military actions toward the Isthmus, noting shortages of bread and a tropical climate, and suggests a growing impression of imminent war with foreign agents seeking transport vessels. It argues the navy will keep control in Isthmian waters for now, until army cooperation is needed.
Panama December 21 reports no truth to a twenty four hour evacuation deadline for Americans in the Darien district. Fewer than twenty Americans stay, mainly at Cana for mining, with Colombians spotted at Titumati and near Cana prompting withdrawals via Yaviza. Navy reports from the San Miguel show outposts at Yaviza and Ree Santa Maria solid, Wyman cruiser up the estuary twenty miles out, and no Colombian movement detected. Authorities say naval forces are ready to deter any action and to keep contact with gunboats and outposts to prevent hostilities.
Paris dispatch reports the Zionist hall shooting incident in which Louban, accused of firing at Max Nordau, testified through a wounded bystander that the shot was in the air and not intended to kill. The witness says the bullet ricocheted. Nordau attributes the incident to Zionist divisions rather than a murder attempt.
Chattanooga December 21 The Christian party issues a call for its national mass convention to be held in St Louis May 1 and 2 to nominate a candidate for President. Rudolph Benkert signs as chairman of the Southern executive committee of the United party and Des Moines Iowa is noted as its origin.
Governor Taft will depart Manila on Wednesday December 24 for the United States. He plans to stop in Tokyo to meet the Mikado at that sovereign's request and will be feted by Honolulu citizens upon arrival.
Paris reports that Victor Mercier of the Dreyfus commission will seek revision of Captain Dreyfus's case. A Court of Cassation review or court martial is possible, with chances favoring Cassation. If favorable, Dreyfus may be restored to the army but likely not to active service. The findings challenge Gribe lin’s testimony and point to Colonel Henry as the treason figure.
Berlin, Dec 21, reports say the capital endured a strange midday twilight as artificial light filled streets. The meteorological office cites a motionless, smoke-blanketed atmosphere that prevented smoke from rising, darkening vast areas.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday shows fair conditions across many states with colder breaks. Indiana, Illinois and Ohio see colder temps with possible snow in northern areas. winds shift from northwest to north. Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa expect fair skies, increasing warmth in some regions. Local station notes include temperatures, precipitation and wind details.
The American mission headed by Consul General Skinner arrived in Adis Abeba escorted by Ethio Pian soldiers. Emperor Menelik hosted a cordial welcome and accepted Skinner’s invitation to send an Abyssinian exhibit to St Louis. Skinner spoke, inviting the Emperor to the exposition. The party lodged in Bas Georges palace and awaited further plans as the gunboat Machias returned toward Jibatil.
A Holland Palace Car Company sleeper will be delivered today to the Indianapolis & Eastern Railway at Greenfield. The line plans a limited daily service from Indianapolis to Richmond with three limited cars stopping at selected points, starting early next year once sewer work on Washington street permits.
John Atchison of Lexington Kentucky arrived in Indianapolis seeking Flora Wilson a young girl who left home weeks ago and came to the city He searched the town and finally sought police help Investigations showed she was locked in a cell at the matron s office on a serious charge The girl came from an esteemed family but sought excitement Her mother has been ill since the departure and is feared to die from grief over her daughter s absence
W H Cook of 146 North Alabama street heard today that the steam ship Belgravia, overdue from Hamburg, has arrived in New York with his wife aboard. Mrs. Cook had been away for three months and a half in Europe. The vessel was due in New York Friday and the news brings relief after anxiety.
Centerville Iowa reports L. W. Horn fatally wounds his wife during a church gathering and flees pursued by the sheriff and bloodhounds. At daylight Horn is found dead at Sedan with a bullet wound in his head. Jealousy is suspected as the motive.
Chicago representatives from many fraternal groups chose Friday September 23 as the world fraternal congress day at the St Louis exposition. Fraternities worldwide pledged support and a building will be erected on the exhibition grounds by the combined associations.
Saratoga Busi ness Men's Association president Cassius B. Thomas sent word to Republican chair M. A. Hanna inviting the national convention to Saratoga. Hotel proprietors would not raise rates if Saratoga is chosen. In Paterson, bank teller James M. Edge received seven years for embezzling about $110,000 from the First National Bank of Paterson after pleading guilty.
Alderman John J. Brennan was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction by Judge Gary for complicity in ward election frauds. Charles McCarle received six months and Herbert F. Kent three months on related charges.
Across the United States nonunion iron and steel plants plan about a 10 percent wage reduction, with higher cuts for some tonnage workers and smaller cuts for day laborers. Glassport mills resume after weeks idle with wage reductions up to 35 percent. Indiana Harbor and other sites face worker unrest. Ohio and Michigan mines also schedule pay cuts, and several Illinois plants announce layoffs or suspensions as repairs force reduced operations. Local plants report coordinated readjustments and renewed market optimism for 1901.
The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Coke Company announced a 10 percent wage reduction at its Helvetia operations to take effect January 1. The move, described as a potential prelude to broader cuts affecting over 16,000 miners, challenges the Altoona scale agreement and risk provoking widespread field disruption. Patrick Gilday, president of District No. 2, United Mine Workers, vows a strong union response to scale violations.
In Pittsburg on December 21 the idle window glass workers will receive Christmas cash gifts from their unions. Beginning tomorrow about $75 will be distributed. The Window Glass Workers' Association Local Assembly No 30 will divide around $60,000 among members, and the Window Glass Workers' Association of America will distribute about $25,000. The money comes from the two treasuries and many locals are at work.
In Cincinnati on December 21 Judge Hosea restrained the Building Trades Council and the plumbers' union from disciplining employees of the contractors' association. The injunction followed an assault claim involving EB M Black, a foreman and stockholder, who continued work on a contract despite strike pressure. The workers contested the application, but sheriffs enforced the restraint until the case proceeds.
An Ontario man promotes a mysterious ice cure for piles claiming rapid relief from itching bleeding and protrusion with a money back guarantee. Authorities warn the vague remedy may be deceptive and urge caution with such piecemeal investment pitches.
William J. Bryan was received in audience by Czar Nicholas at noon in St Petersburg. The fifteen minute talk followed a spur of the moment arrangement by Ambassador McCormick. The Czar voiced strong friendship for the United States and good relations between the nations. He described Russia’s education system in detail as Bryan inquired about public instruction. Bryan was entertained by Ambassador McCormick tonight and will depart for Berlin tomorrow.
London reports reveal serious flaws in Wyndham's land act as both Nationalists and Unionists push for changes. In Dublin's land judge court Justice Ross ruled that a tenant for life may not appropriate the bonus for personal use and must hold it under settlement trusts, potentially blocking sales and delaying fee negotiations until provisions to remove Southte an ana dutt culties in interpretation are addressed.
Obituaries from Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia and Detroit report the deaths of Rev Dr Brooke Hereford Mrs Louisa Herron Reverend Mother St Walburger and Miss Lillian Adamo The pieces note Hereford born in England in 1830 and serving churches in Chicago Boston and London Herron widow of Colonel W A Herron connected to the Schenley estate Mother St Walburger led the Provincial Order of Nuns and the Holy Child of Jesus Convent in Sharon Hill England born sixty five years ago Adamo a harpist from rats to OO England died at Harper Hospital aged twenty and stricken with typhoid fever while performing at the Temple Theater
Col John F Gaynor who fled to Quebec to dodge trial on the Savannah harbor contract case has reportedly reimbursed bondsman William B Kirk. Kirk met Gaynor in Quebec and after returning to Syracuse, a Gaynor family conference was held. Canadian travel followed and reports say the $40,000 was repaid.
Chinese laborers flood toward Canada in wake of new British soil head tax law. Thousands arrive on steamers from the Orient bound for British Columbia. The tax applies to each Chinaman landing on Canadian soil after January first.
Eight miners were burned when a gas explosion occurred in No 3 slope at Nottingham colliery in Plymouth. The blast, blamed on a foreign worker carrying a naked lamp, hurled timber and brattice but caused no major damage. all eight were rescued and medical teams treated them on surface.
In Toronto on December 21 F H Clergue announced that the full $8,000,000 required to meet the Speyer loan and start Consolidated Lake Superior Company operations is now arranged. About $1,000,000 is presently in hand with promises from English financial firms including Vickers & Maxim.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Alexandria Indiana dated December 21 at 3 PM Mrs Sarah Ulmer wife of John Ulmer mother of Dr D R Ulmer collapsed with paralysis as she entered her son’s office and is thought to be dying She is sixty three years old and well known in Methodist church circles and the city’s better circles
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports James P. Robbins, a Soldiers' Home member, fell from a second story bar rack Saturday afternoon and died that afternoon from a fractured skull and internal injuries. Robbins's home was in ey aite and his body will be taken there tomorrow for burial.
In Chicago the lumber yards and business of the George E White Company were placed in the hands of a receiver Judge Kohisaat. The filing in U S District Court alleges bankruptcy with creditors. The petition puts liabilities at 250000 while assets are not to exceed 200000. Bonds of former Judge Oliver E Horton who was appointed receiver were fixed at 75000.
Salem Ore December 21 The Oregon Legislature opened an extraordinary session to revise the state tax laws. Governor Chamberlains message focused solely on tax legislation and offered no recommendations. A vote decided to limit the session to tax matters and referred a related resolution to the committee on resolutions.
Baton Rouge Dec 21 Both houses approve a resolution urging the United States to vote in favor of ratifying the treaty for the construction of the Panama Canal seeking federal assent and national action on the canal project.
Major General MacArthur, after studying the defenses of the Hawaiian Islands, sailed tonight for the United States aboard the Pacific semaphore Siberia or similar vessel, expected to reach San Francisco in December.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania the Lehigh Valley Coal Company and the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company announce a work stoppage from December to January 4. The step is expected to prompt similar actions by other local coal firms as the industry tightens during the period.
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