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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1901

Page

3

Congress debates St Joseph river nonnavigable status

The discussion centers on declaring the St Joseph river nonnavigable within Indiana and affirming private water rights for bridges and dams. Opposition arises from a pending lawsuit over upstream rights, delaying action until the date of a funeral and congressional attendance resumes. The bill, introduced in the Senate, faces renewed consideration amid legal disputes.

Congress St. Joseph River Indiana Loft Congress

Noted Booker Washington Meets President in Cabinet Room

President receives Booker Washington of Tuskegee Normal Institute in Washington for discussions believed to cover Southern appointments. Washington declined to comment on business but the meeting drew attention as a notable acknowledgment from the administration.

Washington Booker Washington Tuskegee Normal Institute Tusheera Ala Hitchcock

Denmark U S talks on Danish West Indies drag on

Washington reports slow progress in negotiations between the United States and Denmark over the Danish West Indies. The latest Danish proposal calls for a plebiscite to decide whether the islands should join the United States, with outcome uncertain due to strong local attachment and anticipated trade benefits.

Washington United States Denmark

Navy winter cruise drills prep for warfare simulations

The North Atlantic squadron will conduct landing and boat launch drills in West Indian and gulf waters as part of a winter cruise. Training ship Prairie will aid. The fleet itinerary has the Prairie reaching the Gulf of Paria near Venezuela after Christmas, cruising between Port of Spain and La France until early January.

Washington West Indian Gulf Prairie Gulf of Paria Venezuela Port of Spain France

Fair for Shoppers Today Venture Out on Christmas

Washington dispatch reports forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday across Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Ohio fair Tuesday with rain along the northeast lake shore and unsettled Wednesday with possible rain and variable winds. Indiana generally fair Tuesday with Wednesday cloudiness and rain or snow. Illinois cloudy with rain or snow Tuesday and generally fair Wednesday, colder with northerly to northwest winds. Blythe notes temperatures and precipitation departures since December 1.

Washington Ohio Lake Indiana

Lima Faces Severe Coal Shortage Amid Fuel Famine

Lima Ohio records a coal drought with no hard or soft coal in town since last Wednesday. Wood climbs to 10 dollars per cord as residents trek miles to buy wagons en route into the city. Railroads report thousands of carloads waiting to be moved between Lima and surrounding areas.

Lima

Movements of Steamers Arrivals at Gibraltar and New York

Movements of steamers report arrivals at Gibraltar and New York with ships Lahn from New York to Genoa and Naples, Trave from Genoa and Naples to New York, Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinze from unspecified routes, and Mongolian bound for Boston.

Gibraltar Lahn New York Genoa Naples Trave Geno Prinzes Eee Kronprina Wilhelm Boston Columbia

Roosevelt Receives Irish Official and Discusses Public Affairs

President Roosevelt met with Horace Plunkett vice president of Ireland's Department of Agriculture. Plunkett urged policy talks and lunched with the President as Roosevelt plans a light official schedule during the holiday week. Meanwhile a New Mexico district officer A L Morrison seen as satisfactory in office. local crime notes include a prank admission by Mary Esteo about a joke park incident. Post offices at Ridgway Texas burned and at Bison Oklahoma Territory reported robbed with few details. Oscar Straus and board representatives sought speakers for a Waldorf banquet, with Justice White Senator Hanna and Postmaster General among invitees. Roosevelt invited but declined.

New Mexico A. L. Morrison Horace Plunkett Department of Agriculture of Ireland Sorgen Wilson Roosevelt Washington Ridgway Tex Bison O. T Oscar Straus New York Board of Trade and Transportation Lewis Nixon Vanderbilt Charles A. Moore Waldorf Justice White Hanna

Dowie Case Arguments Near End as Packard Defends Elijah Claim

In Chicago, the closing arguments in the Dowie receivership suit featured S. W. Packard defending Dowie as Elijah, likening him to a great organizer yet fallible, while Prosecutor Reeves denounced Dowie as a devil fish with a strangle hold. Reeves cited the death of Mrs. Stevenson and Dowie’s alleged mistreatment of grieving kin. The judge prepared to rule after the afternoon session.

Chicago John Alexander Dowie Zion Lace Industries S. W. Packard Tuleyis Packard Samuel Stevenson Dowie Zion J. Pierpont Morgan Elijah Zion Congregation Doewie F. L. Reeves Dewie Stevenson Stephenson Tuley

Disaster in a Dingle tunnel train fire kills six

An explosion in a fuse box on an electric railway at Dingle station in Liverpool caused a train fire. Six railway workers died and later the station foreman and signal bay were also found dead, bringing the total to seven. Creosoted sleepers in a tunnel fed the blaze as passengers fled and workers fought the flames.

Liverpool Dingle

Tokyo Budget Surplus Aids National Debt Redemption

The Japanese budget shows a surplus of 47,500,000 yen. Proceeds from the Chinese indemnity, the government proposes to devote to redeeming the national debt, building railroads and telegraphs, and restoring the naval maintenance fund.

Tokio

Queen Alexandra Eyes Villa San Martino Purchase

A Rome dispatch reports Queen Alexandra negotiating to buy Villa San Martino on Elba, the former Napoleon residence, as of December 24.

Queen May Bay Villa San Martino London Daily Chronicle Rome Queen Alexandra San Martino Elba Napoleon

Sullivan appeals after conspiracy conviction in Chicago

Alexander Sullivan, convicted of conspiring to shield cases from Cook county courts, appears in Judge Smith's court with his attorney and posts a new bond for 0. The motion for a new trial is renewed and will be argued after the holidays. Sullivan's lawyers plan to take the case to the Appellate Court if denied.

Chicago Alexander Sullivan Cook County James J. Lynch

Hickey Confident on American Association Victory

St Joseph Mo December 23 President Thomas J Hickey of the American Association returned from an Eastern trip and voiced strong confidence in the association's success He disputed Western League President Whittelds ground lease talk as baseless asserting they will win and defeat their baseball rivals.

ST. Joseph Thomas J. Hickey American Association Eastern Points Milwaukee Whitteld Bosic

Conference of State Executives to Fight Merger at Helena

Governor Van Sant invites governors of Montana North Dakota Idaho South Dakota Washington and Oregon to a December Helena conference to unite in Minnesota s battle against a merger of the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington railroads Attorney General Douglas names Munn and General Wilson to lead constitutional and corporate law efforts in the statewide fight Strikingly the Wisconsin attorney general Stratton issues a seven page opinion supporting state action against trusts pending further facts and possible suits in court

ST. Paul, Minn van Sant Montana North Dakota Northwestern Helena Mont Toole White Pyle Idaho South Dakota Washington Oregon Minnesota Douglas M. D. Munn St. Paul George P. Wilson Minneapolis Great Northern Northern Pacific Burlington Munn Ramsay County General Wilson State Senate General Douglas Olympia Wis Stratton Northern Securities Company Compmn

Minnesota Attorney General doubts Hill letter will affect state action

ST PAUL Dec 23 Attorney General W B Douglas says the published letter of J J Hill explaining recent Western railroad stock transactions and the Northern Securities Company purposes would not influence any action contemplated by Minnesota state officers. He declined to discuss the letter’s subject.

ST. Paul W. B. Douglas J. J. Hill Western Railroads Northern Securities Company Minnesota Douglas

Injunction Dissolved Over Northern Pacific Stock Retirement

Justice Scott in New York Supreme Court dissolved Wolff Bros and others injunction blocking Northern Pacific Railway from retiring 75 million dollars of preferred stock on January 1. He held the railroad had the right to retire at par and that directors could act for the company, leaving plaintiffs unable to contest post retirement actions or funding methods.

New York Scott Supreme Court Wolff Bros Northern Pacific Railway

Alger Generals Cheerful Report From Detroit

Dr Longyear said General Alger was in good condition with a pulse of 76 and temperature under 100 and very cheerful. A late bulletin reported he remained favorable, pulse 76, temperature 99.8, spirits good, pain diminished since surgery. Meanwhile in Washington California Adjutant General William Seamans is dangerously ill from inflammatory rheumatism, heart weakened. Camden Senator Sewell shows comfort and strength increase with no immediate danger.

Detroit Mich Longyear R. A. Alger Gen. Alger Alger Washington William H. Seamans California California National Guard Naval Militia Seamans Camden N. J United States Sewell

Mrs. Frank Lestie Admitted To Roosevelt Hospital

Mrs. Frank Lestie, ill for some time, was moved to Roosevelt Hospital today and placed in a private room. While the exact ailment was not learned, she was reported resting more comfortably than at admission.

New York Frank Lestie Roosevelt Hospital

Capt Francis Cook Slowly Improves at Naval Hospital

At the United States Naval Hospital Captain Francis A. Cook is reported a little better today though confined to bed and kept quiet. His sons are with him.

Washington United States Naval Hospital Francis A. Cook

Executed in Prison for Murder in Granby Case

Franceszek Umilian was executed by electricity at Charlestown state prison at 3:90 this morning for the murder of Kasamir Jadrusek in Granby on December 31, 1889. Jad rusek disappeared from Monroe Keith’s farm where he and Amillan were hired hands. In the following

Boston Franceszek Umilian Charlestown Kasamir Jadrusek Granby Jadrusek Monroe Keith Amillan

Predicts Insurrection in Cuba Within Year

Dr. F O Young, returning from Cuba, predicts uprising in the island within a year. He says the Cuban thinking class favors annexation and that a vote would show support. He warns Cubans may be unable to govern themselves amid prejudice and discontent, with officers he spoke to sharing free annexation as a hope.

Lexington Cuba F. O. Young Lucien Young Havana

Statute limits naval desertion in Philippines case

Secretary of the Navy approved an opinion that the Philippines are U S territory for statute purposes. A sailor who deserted over two years earlier and joined the army was charged at court martial. Proceedings were discontinued as the offense occurred within two years and within U S territory.

Washington Dec Secretary of the Navy Philippine Islands United States Navy Philippines Long

Cruise of the McClellan Sailed 26757 Miles to New York

The U S transport McClellan arrived in New York from Manila via Suez with 38 cabin passengers and 242 soldiers, including Col. C A Dempsey and Majors Wygant Maklin. It carried two dead, Capt Herbert Draper and William B Tabb, and ferried eight congressmen earlier.

New York United States McClellan Manila Suez Philippines Engineers Col C. A. Dempsey Henry Wygant J. E. Maklin Co. C. Walcott F. H. Lawton H. L. Threlkeld Eleventh Infantry Port Said Europe Bermuda Twenty-sixth United States Infantry Battalion of Engineers Jefferson Barracks Maklin Indianapolis

Detachment of 48 recruits sails for the Philippines

A 48 man detachment with officers under Captain Dun ning of the Sixteenth Infantry departed Columbus United States Barracks today. They traveled on two special trains over the Big Four to St. Louis and San Francisco and will sail from the Pacific coast about January.

Columbus, O Dunning Sixteenth Infantry United States Barracks Philippines St. Louis San Francisco Pacific Coast

Fire at Champion coated paper works in Hamilton

A blaze at the Champion coated paper works in Hamilton, Ohio, caused by a gasoline can explosion, burned late last night and was not controlled until after 3 a.m. The loss ranges from 750000 to 1000000 dollars, impacting the largest plant of its kind in the United States, with over four hundred workers. A stock of 250000 dollars in enameled paper and much machinery was destroyed. John Kopp was severely burned. The company, led by Peter G. Thompson of College Hill, had just completed a 750000 dollar brick building and has capital stock of 1500000 dollars, with stock valued higher on the market.

Hamilton, O Champion Coated Paper Works United States John Kopp Kopp Peter G. Thompson College Hill

Tank fire explodes car in Richmond kills worker Buck Wakefield

A tank of oil on a car in Richmond ignited and exploded, killing machinist Buck Wakefield and injuring several others. The blast destroyed a trestle and several shanties, causing about 320,000 in damage. A separate Franklin Louisiana fire damaged the Justine plantation sugar house, with losses around 55 dollars.

Richmond Buck Wakefield New Orleans Franklin Justine Plantation J. L. Darragh

New England Society Installs Stedman as President at Waldorf

The New England Society of New York held its 96th annual dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. Edward Clarence Stedman was installed as president, with William E. Dodge as toastmaster. Mayor-elect Seth Low, Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Rear Admiral Barker and others spoke to toasts. Miles spoke on the army and navy.

New York New England Society of the City of Waldorf Astoria Edward Clarence Stedman William E. Dodge Seth Low Nelson A. Miles Barker General Miles Army Navy

Purdue Adds M T H S Captain On Southern Trip

Claire Peck, former M T H S basketball captain, has joined Purdue and travels with the team on its Southern trip. Captain Kittle of M T H S football hosted last season's team at a banquet at the Dennison Hotel. Fred Winters, football coach, will host Yale Glee Club concert attendees tonight at English's.

Claire Peck Purdue Kittle Denson Hotel Fred Winters Yale Glee Club

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad

A vintage advert promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a druggist refund if it fails. The copy bears W. Grove's signature on each package or bottle as endorsement.

W. Grove

Jennie June Croly Dies. Channing Also Dead in Concord

New York obituary notes Jennie June Croly journalist and organizer of Sorosis died of heart failure at seventy two Born Jane Cunningham Croly and founder of the Federation of Women’s Clubs She was president of the New York Women’s Press Club Channing obituary in Concord Mass marks him as last of the Concord Brotherhood Thoreau Emerson Hawthorne with notable works and five children reported

New York Jennie June” Croly Croly England Jennie June Federation of Women’s Clubs Concord Mass William Ellery Channing Wiliam Ellery Channing Boston Walter Channing New England William Ellery Channing Anthology Club The North American Review Christian Examiner William Ellery, Jr Northampton Harvard Illinois Cincinnati Gazette Massachusetts Ellen Margaret Fuller New York Tribune New Bedford Mercury Boston Journal Shakspeare Dial Rome Thoreau Emerson Hawthorne

Hamburg America and Atlas clash over Nicaraguan rights

The report notes that the Atlas line purchase affects Hamburg American claims in the Nicaraguan district. It states that the contract with Atlas did not grant concessions claimed by Pacific Transportation Company, which operates Greytown steamers.

Atlas Line Hamburg-American Line Atlas Company Pacific Transportation Company Greytown

Indictments Quashed in Pythias Case against Hinsey

Judge Dunne in Chicago on December 23 quashed two indictments against John A. Hinsey former secretary of the Endowment Bank Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias. The charges alleged false affidavits and perjury in the order's funds investigation. The judge ruled the affidavits could not be perjury.

Chicago

Telegraphic Brevities Recap of Americas News Flashes

University of Maine gains new president George Emory Fellows of the University of Chicago. Lehigh Valley property losses reach about 20,000 dollars from recent floods. Rich Croker returns to New York from Indiana farm visit. James Stiff dies as Marx's third victim in Westmoreland Virginia. Panhandle cattle endure cold snap with no major losses. Joseph F O Grady wins Democratic nomination for New York Seventh District Congress. Turpentine Operators Association formed in New Orleans with major Southern members. United Engineering and Foundry Company qualifies to do Ohio business with significant Ohio capital usage. New York Patrolman Cox and Detectives Darcey and Shoenich indicted for neglect of duty. Anthony & Scovill Company formed to consolidate several photographic firms. Five killed and one dying from Singer Nimick mill explosion in Pittsburgh. Moore, who killed two men after they declined a drink, sent to Little Rock penitentiary. Union Lead and Oil Company plans expansion with options on Chicago and St Louis properties. American Woolen Company declares 1 1/2 percent dividend per quarter. total to date 3.55 million. Third National Bank of Boston to liquidate after planned consolidation with National Shawmut Bank. French Industrial and Commercial School for US-France ties urged by National Business League. Chicago House robbed. six men loot the safe, two watchmen bound, one escapes to summon help. Admiral Cervera gifts autograph portraits to New Hampshire church official. Dalhart, Texas shootout leaves one dead and one mortally wounded. coroner clears Deputy Sullivan.

Congress Joseph F O'Grady New York Perry Belmont Alabama Georgia Ohio United Engineering and Foundry Company Pennsylvania Pittsburg Youngstown Cox Darcey and Shoenich Mauret Glennon Albany N. Y Anthony & Scovill Company E. & H. T. Anthony & Co Scovill & Adams Company Singer-Nimick William Sharp Elliottsborough Mercy Hospital Mr. Johnston Charles F. Moore James Garner Will Garner Little Rock Moore Union Lead and Oil Company Chicago St. Louis Pacific Coast American Woolen Company Third National Bank of Boston Moses Williams Francis B. Sears Frederick H. Snow National Shawmut Bank National Business League United States France Cervera C. M. O'Callaghan Diocese of New Hampshire Admiral Cervera Portsmouth Harbor O'Callaghan Portsmouth Dalhart Tex John L. Sullivan W. E. Cammack Thomas Myers al Timmerman Sullivan Myers Timmerman

Sculptor Edward Onslow Ford Dies in London

Edward Onslow Ford RA, a noted London sculptor born in 182, educated at Blackheath and colleges in Antwerp and Munich, died on December 23. He earned honors from Munich Paris and Berlin academies and became a Royal Academician. In 1872 he married Anne Gwendolin C., daughter of Baron Franz Von Kreusser, in Munich.

Edward Onslow Ford London Blackheath Antwerp Royal Academy Munich Paris Berlin Anne Gwendolin C Baron Franz von Kreusser

Notable Deaths From Across the Nation and Abroad

A compilation of brief obituaries notes Archibald Gilfillon in Philadelphia from a trolley accident, Cassius M. Coe in Colorado Springs, Sir Joseph Henry Gilbert in London, Charles von Baumbach in Milwaukee, William Fay in Osage City, William C. Case in Hartford, and Dr J G Malcolm in Hutchinson. Each entry gives age, birthplace or origin, and a key detail from their careers or deaths.

Philadelphia Archibald Gilfillon Honolulu Gilfillon Hawaii Colorado Springs Col Cassius M. Coe New York San Francisco Nome Gold Digger Cape Nome London Sir Joseph Henry Gilbert University of Oxford Canada United States Milwaukee Dee Charles von Baumbach Baumbach, Reichel & Co Kan William Fay Hartford Conn William C. Case Connecticut House of Representatives Hutchinson J. G. Malcolm Scotland

Damper Mistake Causes Gas Incident at Church

In Columbus Ohio on December 23 a janitor at Second Baptist Church misadjusted a gas heater damper during services, flooding the auditorium with gas. Women San Jordan, Martha Jones, Tena Moss, Bertha Davis, and Edna Payne fainted. five were overcome and the panic was narrowly averted as they were removed and congregants dismissed.

Columbus Second Baptist Church Busan Jordan Martha Jones Tena Moss Bertha Davis Edna Payne

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company Fails in Missouri

A receiver has been appointed for Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Kansas City. Incorporated January 21, 191, the company did more than $2,000 worth of business. Heavy losses in Colorado and South Dakota and crop shortages are cited as causes of the failure.

Kansas City Farmers’ Mutual Hail Insurance Company Colorado South Dakota

General Sporting News Highlights From Yesterday’s Races and Boxing

Yesterday’s race winners reported for New Orleans and Oakland with winning odds. Boxing updates include Milwaukee shows granted clinch rules for lightweights under 12 pounds and Burns defeating Thurston in Chicago. Racing dates released for the 192 season by New York Jockey Club and associated tracks, listing meet spans from March to August across several clubs.

New Orleans Hutch Miller Cadet Dagmar W. B. Gates the Rush Donater Oakland Cal Huachuca Rollick Mercer Jim Hale Milwaukee Rose Badger Athletic Chicago Burns Thurston Charles Burns Cincinnati Dutch Thurston California American Athletic Club New York Jockey Club Washington Jockey Club Queen County Jockey Club Westchester Racing Association Brooklyn Jockey Club Coney Island Jockey Club Brighton Beach Saratoga Jockey Ci

Man Drowns After Ice Breaks Saving Girl

Charley Preston, about thirty, took Little Jessie Marion sleighing on Powell river in the Cumberland mountains. The ice broke and the girl was drowned. Preston, grief stricken, killed himself in the presence of the child’s mother.

Middlesboro Charley Preston Jessie Marion Powell River Cumberland Mountains Preston

Claims No Rights in Nicaragua

NEW YORK Dec 22 Emil L Boas general agent of the Hamburg American line who has been in Europe arranging for a line of steamers to the Levant and who

New York Emil L. Boas Hamburg-American Line Europe Levant

New York Stock Exchange Seat Bids Hit 80 000

In Wall Street on December 2 bids of 60 were made for seats on the Stock Exchange, five believed to be for sale. No sale reported, but one seat offered at 80,000. Previous sale on Saturday set a record at 75,000 for a single seat.

New York Wall Street

Corn, Cornstalks and Bryan

In the New York Tribune the writer recalls William J. Bryan predicting Republican power would push corn to 10 cents a bushel. Instead, with current power shifts, shredded cornstalks fetch a similar price in some places, reflecting price strain and market reactions.

New York Tribune William J. Bryan Ower

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