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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
1
A Panama Colon dispatch outlines how American firmness and quick thinking deterred Colombian forces during Isthmus events. The Nashville landed Marines to protect Americans, while Mollendes leveraged a hotel conference to discourage Colombia’s troops, averting widespread violence and securing property.
Paris reports the Dreyfus commission recommends revising the treason case by the criminal branch of the Court of Cassation. A civilian retrial is set to proceed next month, with Dreyfus seeking vindication and restoration to his army rank. Public interest appears subdued as officials prepare documents for the Court of Cassation.
Berlin December 4 Emperor William and his sons attended a Christmas party for a regiment family. The Emperor will stroll near Potsdam tomorrow, distributing new five-mark pieces to anyone he meets. The walk’s route is not announced in advance, a noted Christmas feature when the Emperor is nearby.
D V Rieger once president of the Missouri National Bank Kansas City was pardoned by President Roosevelt and released from the penitentiary as his wife arrived from Washington with the pardon papers. The couple planned to return to their Kansas City home and start anew.
Summary of last night's Baltimore and Ohio Duquesne Limited wreck near Connellsville Pa. shows 64 dead and 9 injured with foreigners among the identified and unknowns. Money and jewelry were found on victims, some stolen before rescuers arrived, as morgues and undertakers cope with the tragedy.
George J Langsdale a long time Indianapolis figure lies dying at his Blacherne home from Civil War injuries. Dr Kimberlin attended after his condition worsened at 10 a m yesterday and forecasts only short life with little chance of recovery. Langsdale, Greencastle native turned public spirited citizen, helped build the Soldiers and Sailors Monument commission and later served at the Indianapolis post office. A daughter married to Senator Beveridge died three years ago.
The Manila, a captured Spanish gunboat taken in the Philippines, will be commissioned within days. It will moor near the receiving ship Independence and be placed under the control of the United States Navy. The vessel will be manned by a small officer and marine guard and used as a prison ship.
Chicago commercial artist Lee R. Brennan confessed to sending threatening letters demanding sums up to $50,000 from top financiers in New York and Chicago including J Pierpont Morgan, John D Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Marshall Field and others. He claimed all demands failed to yield money, and he fell for a decoy delivery at the post office leading to his arrest.
The State Board of Tax Revision granted relief to Cleveland public service corporations from about $2,000,000 in additional taxes. Governor Nash supported relief, contending County Auditor Wright lacked authority to revalue property after Board of Equalization appraisal.
In the Osborne murder trial at Decatur Indiana the jury found the defendant guilty of murder in the second degree and fixed life imprisonment as the penalty after four hours of deliberation. The verdict was read at 10:55 pm with a unanimous initial guilty ballot and later consent to life terms. The judge discharged the jury and the prisoner and his family showed emotion. a motion for a new trial will be filed within five days.
A meeting of principal vaudeville managers in Cleveland today resulted in a pledge to unite all circuits and cooperate. A Chicago meeting Monday will finalize the organization and elect officers. About sixty theaters were represented as they plan共同 booking and improved act quality.
In Rising Sun Indiana James Gillespie remains in custody after the assassination of his twin sister Elizabeth. The town eases from frenzy as reporters depart and court adjourns. Sheriff keeps a tight watch and will transfer Gillespie to Dearborn county jail in Lawrenceburg if lynching threats reappear.
At a matinee a young woman aged about eighteen sat in a box near the stage. She shared a box of chocolate drops with high school boys in the orchestra causing an audience uproar before an usher halted the impromptu candy parade and the performance resumed.
Philip F. Burroughe a grain commission merchant and former British vice consul at Kansas City died from blood poisoning after a spider bite. He was prominent in business affairs. Mrs Burroughe was killed here a year ago in a runaway accident.
Jerman Kehl, 39, a native of Construction Chile, was arrested after sending a letter to President Roosevelt that alarmed White House security. Found with a loaded revolver and steel knuckles, he claimed to be an inventor with pending patents. He was pronounced insane by physicians and sent to St Dilza Asylum.
St Petersburg report says the Governor General of Finland may summarily remove municipal officials and school staff, excluding university teachers, and suspend salaries in part or whole without awaiting inquiry. Mayors aldermen and other local officials fall under the new authority, justified by ongoing resistance to Russian measures and delays from formal inquiries.
Mayor elect George B. McClellan took the oath of office on December 4 in New York. He announced two new appointees, John T. Oakley as commissioner of the department of water supply, gas and electricity, and George E. Best as commissioner of bridges. Both Oakley and Best are active members of Tammany Hall.
In Winchester Indiana five Parker Social Club officers and directors were convicted of violating state law by illegally selling liquors. Each was fined 75 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail. The trial followed sixty five indictments. the other sixty four charges may still be pursued. The club operated with a bar and drink checks used as money.
London December 24 The War Office reported from Kerrit Somaliland that 700 British and native troops surprised 2000 Dervishes at Jidballs thirty eight miles east of Badwein. After a two hour engagement the Dervishes suffered eighty killed and 100 wounded while British losses were two killed, four wounded and one missing.
Belgrade at once reports the murder of Davidovics a former state counselor his wife and daughter by three intruders who entered the house to rob. Two Servians were killed and others were seriously wounded one of the attackers was captured Davidovics was among the oldest and wealthiest men in Servia.
Memphis Tenn December 25 fire swept the basement of the large BR Lowenstein and Bros department store where baled and boxed goods were stored. By 2 20 a m the flames spread toward the first floor threatening total loss. Fire officials feared further spread though adjoining properties likely safe. Estimated loss not yet determined but expected to be heavy.
Police in Bakersfield arrest Miguel Antonio and Trinidad Figuaroa for the murder of Lee Cai, a Chinese man killed near The Needles. Authorities uncover a woman's trunk containing a severed head wrapped in clothing, raising possibilities of related crimes. The head's condition impedes determination of identification.
Wells Circuit Court hears a hazing case involving nine students charged with assault and battery after an initiation into a secret group called the L of S B. Four freshmen were abused, one died from a leg abscess linked to bruises, and another was so bruised he missed school. Defendants include Paul Williamson, Jess Williamson, Herb Bender, and others. Larce Wade is at large.
Justice Pritchard of the United States Criminal Court sustained the demurrer to one indictment against James E. Tyner former assistant attorney general to the Postoffice Department and Harrison J. Barrett a former law clerk. The ruling held the first count did not show the offense occurred in the District of Columbia and other counts lacked material facts. The court took other demurrers under advisement.
William J. Bryan arrived in Berlin from St. Petersburg and met Dr. Otto Ahrendt a Reichstag member and bi metals advocate. He proceeds to Copenhagen for the night and returns Saturday for a private luncheon with Ambassador Tower and a reception by the American Chamber of Commerce. An audience with Emperor Wilhelm II may follow as Baron von Richthofen reports progress.
Wilkes Barre Pa December 4 When the anthracite collieries shut down for a holiday until January 4 the region ends the year with the most productive period on record Shipments are expected to total around 2600000 tons, surpassing the previous best by several million tons, marking a historic peak for the industry.
C J Smith brother of the late Mrs Charles Pair and a claimant in the Fair estate dispute denied a New York rumor that he and co claimants agreed to discontinue the contest.
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