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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes a motive to annex to Brazil with alleged aid from Manaos. It cites Senor Zalles receiving word that a government force from La Paz was sent to quell a revolt and that a larger January dispatch followed. The text also references syndicate activity and a push for independence.
New York dispatch reports Dr Delafield says Mr Vanderbilt is better but very sick and ill for a week. Peritonitis has been eliminated and there is reason to believe he will recover, though not yet out of danger.
Forecast for Sunday and Monday. Indiana partly cloudy Tuesday with north winds and Wednesday fair. Illinois partly cloudy Tuesday with fresh north winds, increasing clouds and likely rain or snow in the north on Wednesday. Ohio fair Tuesday with fresh north winds and Wednesday fair. Includes observed temperatures and precipitation details from Blythe, Section Director.
Shipping news notes several sailings and arrivals: Trintonia bound for Boston and New York from St John’s N B. Plymouth reports Graft from Hamburg to New York. Georgic and Kronprings arrive from New York. Deutsch and Phoenicia also list arrivals in MBURG with dates in early December.
Federal Judge McPherson ruled United States vs Adams Express Company, holding the carrier acted only as an agent, not selling liquor in Iowa. Liquor title passed at Dallas, with consignees taking goods, so the company owed no special excise tax as a liquor dealer. The decision contradicts an Iowa Supreme Court ruling.
The article reports Dr McCulloch urging Indiana to allocate 50 000 for state geologist led drilling of 2500 to 3000 foot wells to gauge gas oil and coal potential. He notes existing private efforts and strong gas territory expansion while quoting figures on oil prices and production. It also covers Representative Hume dodging speakership bids amid campaigning by Sayre Marshall and Morgan.
A banquet will be held at the English on December 30 at 8 p m to honor retiring Federal Court judge John H. Baker of the district of Indiana. Addison C Harris will preside as toastmaster with speeches by Judge Baker Judge A B Anderson his successor Judge Palmer Charles L Jewett C C Shirley Allan Zollars and others.
State committee members spent yesterday inspecting Eastern Hospital for the Insane but did not finish and will return today. Deputy appointments were announced soon to be public. Local politicking and party figures, including Sid Conger and A D Ogborn, moved through Indianapolis as lawmakers discussed upcoming legislation and caucus timing.
A compilation of notable deaths from various places including J M Deutsch of HorNellsville New York a furniture firm senior partner who died of apoplexy in Windsor Hotel Waushau Edward Augustus Foster age 70 a lumberman known as the lumber king who died of apoplexy in Wisconsin Baron Von Krafft Ebing Vienna University nerve specialist dead at Graz Bloomington John Arnold a wealthy banker died at Colfax Illinois Morris Pratt Whitewater spiritualist founder of a school dead of paralysis James D Griffin Cedar Rapids former judge died at Marion Iowa Robert M Haynes Grinnell president Iowa State Bar Association died at 65 London Very Rev William Richard Wood Stephens dean of Winchester died.
A morning blaze in Knoxville Tennessee gutted the four story Knoxville Pants Company building and neighboring firms on Commerce Avenue within hours. Total losses reach about 340000 with 251460 insured. Thousands watched as debris and explosions lit the scene, with Chattanooga aid dispatched briefly.
The army transport Thomas arrived in San Francisco from Manila with 122 casuals 62 sick and 779 discharged soldiers. A riot occurred aboard during Manila port prior to voyage. Consul Ragsdale and Secretary Bainbridge returned on the vessel and prepared a report on Boxer uprising damages. The report lists 230 American claims totaling 4 million dollars, with 1.6 million payable in China. The Chinese Japanese Trading Company claim exceeded 500 thousand dollars in gold for lost business.
Chicago December meeting reshapes the league into a special session. President Johnson appoints a four man committee including Charles Somers and Henry Killilea to meet the National League in Cincinnati on January 5 to discuss peace terms. Pittsburg offer for Detroit rejected by Angus sets high price. Pedder Eagle remain confident of a Pittsburgh AL club next year. Loftus New York bid denied by Postal.
John T. Brush returns home and meets questions about a possible peace settlement between the leagues. He denies offering Manhattan Field to the American League and says he believes there are not enough NL owners to approve such a move. He notes no secret grounds in New York and declines to discuss settlement specifics or conference outcomes.
George W. Geans, a truck farmer near Memphis, was arrested on an attempted train wrecking charge after flagging the Frisco fast train to Birmingham. He confessed to tampering with the track hoping for rewards from passengers and railroad officials, saying he needed money for his family.
Doctors James M. Peebles Walter T. Bobo and Charles M. Green of the People’s Institute of Health Battle Creek Mich were convicted in U S District Court of violating postal laws for selling a mental cure by mail A 30 day stay of proceedings was granted The trial revealed claims of healing power and that patients paid a fee for instructions and treatment in a flourishing but questioned practice.
Reports from Port Arthur show Russian officials entertaining General Miles before sending him to Taku by cruiser. An Andijan earthquake killed 2,500 and destroyed 16,000 houses, with continuing tremors and a starving, unsheltered populace. A Polish schoolgirl Kopec received fourteen days for Lese Majeste after casting a brooch bearing Emperor William’s image to the floor.
In Muncie Indiana on December 22 Muncie overwhelmed Racine 9 to 3 as Higgins scored in four seconds. Tobin Cussick Sutherland led the lineup with six Jason goals and three from Higgins. Referee Demontreville attendance 2600. Anderson beat Richmond 7 to 6 in overtime with Murphy starring.
In New Orleans on December 22 Winners beat the beaten favorites with Pageant at 4 to 1 Moroni 10 to 1 Federal 1 to 2 W J Deboe 8 to 5 Old Hutch 2 to 5 Sarilla 3 to 1. In San Francisco Ingleside results list Katherine Ennis at 3 to 1 Sterling Towers 4 to 1 Bard Burns 6 to 1 Lulare at 1 Bunylene 8 to 5.
The professional paced cycle championship of America will use a circuit of twelve tracks in Northern and Southern divisions. Three riders compete per race with twelve pace followers and two European riders included. Tracks listed include Charles River Park Boston Revere Providence Hartford Madison Square Garden Philadelphia Atlantic City Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg. Prize money goes to the five leaders after the circuit.
Jesse Lewisohn was arraigned in New York on a misdemeanor contumacious witness charge. Hearing extended to January, with contempt of court warrant pending. A writ of habeas corpus was granted, and he was paroled to his counsel’s custody while he remains a witness in the Canfield gambling house case.
New York December reports Dr Lorenz conducted his latest public operation for congenital dislocation of the hip in six year old Alvin Louis Black. The child had sent a doll to Lolita Armour, daughter of J Ogden Armour, prompting the appeal. The Saturday procedure was deemed successful following a personal letter from Mr Armour to the doctor.
In Pittsburgh Matty Matthews defeats Rube Ferns in a fast ten round decision. Nine rounds favor Matthews with Ferns only winning the sixth. Ferns showed infighting in clinches though Matthews dominated most of the bout.
New York dispatch reports the local post office force has completed a long effort to clear a backlog in a 24 hour period. The article notes hard work and coordination among workers to restore normal service after a period of increased activity.
Druggists offer a full refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure skin ailments including tetter old ulcers and sores pimples blackheads on the face and other skin diseases. Consumers can obtain the money back by returning the product as directed.
The belated Steamers arrived late Saturday with 260 bags of mail on board. Mail did not reach the foreign branch until early Sunday morning. Soon after, the Savoy delivered 34 sacks, the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 690, and the Etru-Tia 1 95 bags.
New York detective Captain Titus ordered the arrest of Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy on grand larceny charges. Broker David Lamar claims he paid McCoy a $1,000 bill at McCoy’s place last Saturday to settle charges after drinking, but McCoy allegedly said he had only a $9 bill and disappeared afterward.
Washington Star outlines how the Post Office Department classifies offices into presidential and fourth class, with earnings thresholds for each class. It notes that seven presidential posts were relegated to fourth class while thirty-seven fourth-class offices advanced to presidential.
Observers note Congress shift in Democratic stance as House passes tariff bill affecting twenty million people. Richardson offers free trade amendment. Payne counters revenue impact to Philippine government. Amendment fails after vote.
A New York Evening Post interview in a Broadway restaurant ends with a tense tale. The Interviewer recalls a meeting in a large office building where a man, civil yet wary, warns of a looming threat. The scene shifts as the man says nothing personal but declares a necessary action.
Nebraska State Journal reports Prosecuting Attorney Jerome vows to prosecute any paper that defends gamblers by accusing him of dishonesty or fraud. He asserts bold opposition to corrupt dens in the metropolis and warns editors against sensational attacks.
Cleveland council approves mayoral salary of 6000 and city official pay scales. The mayor solicitor treasurer and other posts are set, including a four thousand dollar salary for city officials, and two service committee members at two thousand dollars each.
An old patent style ad promises to cure a cold in a day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabjets and offers a refund if it fails. It notes a signature by W. Grove on the ench bos and Bic.
H C Peters an insurance agent living at 312 West Twelfth street was dragged from the canal at North street this morning at 18 o clock in an unconscious condition. He was found in the boiler room of Holt Ice and Cold Storage Company by Henry Bettag. Peters revived enough to say his name and that he had been drinking but could not recall how he fell into the water. It is presumed he slipped from the sidewalk while walking home.
In winter woods a pink arbutus blossom appeared beside a snowbank on January 7, marking a memorable date. January thaws reveal moths like Antiopa butterflies, mosses, ferns, and evergreens. Bees are found dead at the foot of a tree and clues point to a bee tree above, where the colony emerged and fell to winter.
Philadelphia Record reports on neighbors discussing storm experience. Camden civil engineer R M Pancoast criticizes using sawdust on pavements for traction. He argues ashes and sand provide safer footing, noting sand tracks less indoors and ashes from the cellar furnace save money and bones.
The proposal to move the U S inauguration from March 4 to January 1 aims to improve climate and crowd comfort but faces practical limits as Washington lacks warm weather for viewing, and the plan would align closer to elections. Representative Parker of New Jersey backs the shift.
The Berlin official organ for German butchers invites Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals members to a horse meat dinner to prove mercy to unfit animals, hinting at expanding to stray dogs and homeless cats as part of a general bill of fare.
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