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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
2
A high speed limited train crashed into the Martha near McCordsville after brakes failed to slow the rapid approach. Steam pipes burst, cars filled with steam, rescuers fought through the wreck as passengers cried out. Mrs Whiteley of Muncie, aboard the Martha, sat near the front and escaped as splintered seats gave way.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal. In Greenwood Indiana a Greenwood and Franklin car on the South line reached the grade at the power house last midnight when the air tank exploded. Motorman James Davis lost control as the car jumped the track, demolishing a small ding and wrecking the front end. Davis was slightly cut and bruised by broken glass. Conductor Fred Ross and the two passengers escaped injury.
In a Tuesday night hold up near Fairbank two men believed to be tramps opened a freight box on the railroad grade toward Pinosine. A hatchet opened the box. Christmas packages lay unopened and a $2 bill was torn. Very little loot was found, not more than about $3.
First Lieut T L Ames of the ordnance department moves from Santa Cruz to Benicia arsenal and will make three monthly visits to the Pinole powder works. Capt A Cleman of the Twenty third Infantry is assigned to temporary recruiting duty in San Francisco before accompanying his regiment to the Philippines. Contract Surgeon George F Adair is relieved from the Philippines and ordered to the Department of East.
Springfield December 25 Governor Yates now in Florida for his health did not sail to Cuba as the vessel failed to depart A message from the executive office states the governor and Mrs Yates will return to Springfield next Tuesday as the executive is greatly improved and able to assume charge of state affairs.
News from Denver reports thousands of cattle starving in northwestern Colorado, with owners unable to rescue them. Cattle in Routt and Rio Blanco counties are snowbound without water or feed, making removal to winter quarters impossible. The Hu Mane Society urged action, but owners say they are powerless to help.
From Honolulu a report says the British cruiser Ater left for Pitcairn and other South Sea islands to search for mutineers who abandoned the ship at Castle after shooting the captain and killing the second mate Dixon. It was believed the mutineers might have reached Pitcairn Island.
George Plydell aged eighty five collapsed from exhaustion after delivering Christmas gifts to friends. He lived alone in a harbor-front shack where he ran a confectionery and cigar store. The thermometer registered 22 degrees below zero for a full day.
The forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for fair but cold conditions in Indiana with fresh north winds, Illinois expects fair and continuing cold, Ohio should be fair Friday with snow near the lake and colder west and south, Saturday fair with not so cold conditions and northwest winds. Local observations on Thursday note cloudy and light snow with measurable precipitation in parts, temperature ranges and wind directions reported. W. T. Blythe, Section Director.
Movements of steamers list arrivals and departures in New York. Celtic from Liverpool arrived, La Savoie sailed for Havre, La Toursine and Manitou arrived, Tou ldverpool sailed for New York, with various details abbreviated.
LOOGOOTEE Ind Dec Otis Hawkins and Riney Ray Shoals eight miles east sought to settle an old grudge by combat Hawkins stabbed his opponent three times mortally wounding him Hawkins arrested UNION CITY Ind Dec A serious cutting affray Mrs Brentworth attacked her husband with a razor causing several ugly cuts one in the back of the spine the couple quarreled daily since arriving a week ago They boarded a train bound for Cincinnati after binding his wounds TERRE HAUTE Ind Dec Tim Newlin caught Henderson Ky identified by police there brought here to plead self defense coroner notes Walter Gosaman was killed by Newlin Newlin to plead self defense EVANSVILLE Ind Dec 2 William White molder stabbed several times artery severed in leg nearly bled to death before help arrived
The Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association asks Congress to remove the Canada soft coal duty so Canada may drop 48 cents a ton on US coal. Ohio and Pittsburgh district coal sells well in Canada, with Indiana and Illinois operators hoping for access to northern markets via Chicago and Northwestern routes. Some Indiana coal heads to Canada through Grand Trunk, and more could if tariffs vanish. Many large operators have not extended option periods beyond May 1.
CA and NL reports note the Kellyville Coal Company purchasing Nimrod Coal Company's mines six miles south of Danville, aiming to become the state's largest coal corporation. Also in Seymour and Logansport Indiana, Woodmen initiate sixty new members with a night parade and banquet. bodies found in cold. Richmond seeks fuel and clothing aid. egging attacks target Royal Center editors Hand and Heil after opposing saloon licenses.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Evansville Ind Christmas dinner was hosted for inmates of three county orphan homes by the local lodge of Elks. Captain Prouty of the Salvation Army fed four hundred people. No serious accidents were reported during Christmas festivities.
Matt and George Schiele, brothers, attacked a suburban saloon in Evansville tonight, nearly tearing the building down. A mob gathered, overwhelmed the assailants, and they were jailed downtown.
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. two local figures Jacob Utes pioneer Martin County resident found dead of heart trouble after a night in good health born in Germany. MARION, Ind. Mrs A Miller returns from shopping to find her father Marion Fisher dead beside coal yard at sixty, suspected heart failure.
Vincent L. Beem and his wife of Medora marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Residents of Jackson County throughout their marriage, both are now over seventy four and enjoy good health and life together.
In health briefs, Mr Beem is described as a son of the late Maj Michael Beem a veteran of the War of 1812 and Mrs Beem connected to Albertson Munden former president of Washington county Portland. The Jay County Fair Association names officers John Schmuck Elijah Lyons Willam Green Walter Haynes James F Graves and sets a Feb meeting to plan next year’s event. Marion labor groups plan annual Labor Day in Peru with committees from several cities meeting Jan 11 for preliminary arrangements.
Fire at Marlboro City Hall at midnight destroyed the building and armory, with the public library among the losses. Total damage estimated at 5,000. All department records were lost. Michael O'Brien, 40, buried under collapsing walls and thought fatally injured.
Hot Springs Arkansas December 25 William Helwig and Joe Kenney both of Hot Springs died overnight raising the death toll from yesterday's poolroom explosion to two with three more victims in danger. Benjamin Murray driver of a gasoline wagon facing criminal negligence charges gave an account of gasoline leaking from the cellar tank pooling on the floor and igniting when exposed to lights. An inquest was held and authorities plan a thorough probe of alleged carelessness as wrecked site access remains restricted.
In Lancaster County near Paradise Christian C. Rauck twenty five a farmer living with his father Benjamin Rauck was shot by a stranger as he returned to the house after noting an open cellar door. He staggered inside where his mother lay dying and died two hours later. The killer fled and footprints were erased by snow hindering pursuit.
An old German man in the Union Station crowd announced a reward of one dollar for locating his missing wife. In broken English mixed with German, he called for help as a stout woman on a bench shouted in German that she was his wife. He rushed to her and clasped her, then boarded his Santa Fe train with her.
Rodrigues, the Porto Rican who robbed General Miles and Sol and Mrs Maus in Honolulu, was found guilty of larceny in the first degree and sentenced to three years hard labor at Oahu penitentiary. Police recovered clothing jewelry and private papers stolen from Mrs Maus and General Miles.
The Philadelphia Record questions England and Germany for disparaging the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague. It asks if their stance aims to draw the United States into disputes with Spanish American republics by making President Roosevelt the arbitrator in the Venezuelan affair.
Benjamin Neal Thornton son of E H Thornton president of Neal Loan and Banking Company committed death by own action tonight by shooting himself through the right temple. Thornton about thirty years old a prominent young society man. No cause known beyond poor health.
Moses M Ham longtime editor of the Herald and a Democratic committeeman from 1872 died tonight in Dubuque Iowa at age sixty nine.
Afternoon roller polo at Cyclorama sees Indianapolis win 7 to 1 before Richmond captures the evening game 3 to 2 in overtime. The cold arena and rough play sparked strong spectator reaction, with Richmond’s Jessup under fire for aggressive moves and umpire warnings.
O Connor will replace Milton Henry after license suspension by the French Jockey Club last October. He receives 25000 a year from Baron Rothschild for first call and 10000 a year from M de Bloch for second call, totaling 35000 annually. Contract runs March 1, 19%, to March 1, 16, with a riding weight of 110 pounds.
Chicago athletics report a robust financial year led by football receipts totaling 345,000 with additional gains from track and baseball. Net surplus of about 7,000 after post season expenses, debt payments, and allocations to visiting teams, plus plans for a new gym and possible field improvements under Northwestern policy shifts. Dr C M Hollister resigns from athletics to pursue medical practice on the North Side.
Northwestern University will abandon Sheppard Field and fit up a new athletic site near Evanston with complete equipment before the next football season. The announcement came from Horace Butterworth, newly appointed director of athletics.
Dan McLeod won the American championship at catch-as-catch-can wrestling in Mechanics Hall Worcester before 1100 spectators. He defeated Tom Jenkins after Jenkins injured by brass buckle points and blood poisoning forced a retreat in the third bout. Jenkins won the first fall in 59 minutes, McLeod the second in 24 minutes.
New York reports that Tom Sharkey plans to re enter boxing after Jeffries’ defeat by Jack Munroe at Butte. He issue s a challenge to Jeffries or Munroe for any bout with a side bet of 1000 to 5000 dollars, promising a forfeit to clinch if accepted.
Elwood defeated Racine 4 to 1 before holiday crowd of 2 20 in Elwood with Racine goaltender Sutherland stopping 28 shots. No goals in first period, fast play, no fouls. Evening game saw Elwood win 8 to 4 with Cameron and Whipple from Racine cited for rough play and White and Sutherland scoring for Elwood.
In Muncie Indiana on December 3 Muncie defeated Anderson in both games by a 4 to 0 score in the night contest. The game moved slowly as players were tired from the afternoon affair and played at a relaxed pace. Anderson showed solid teamwork but was unable to break through the well guarded basket by Cussick. Muncie displayed clear improvement in teamwork. Attendance was about 2 500.
Wealth and McChesney led a Christmas handicap card in New Orleans where McChesney ridden by Redfern surged from seventh to win by a half length over Old Hutch after a jam at the first turn. Other winners included Scotch Plaid and Coggswell, as the day also saw Ingleside’s Nonie take the Christmas handicap in San Francisco with Galanthus and Araboe close behind.
New York reports Winnie O'Connor, American jockey, will ride on foreign tracks after closing an agreement with August Belmont. The deal secures his services abroad for the next three years.
New York World notes Dr Lorenz has admitted to a regimented eating pattern including four meals daily with a first breakfast at 6 am and a hearty luncheon. The piece argues mid day meals and a noon dinner aided bodily economy and reduced fatigue, suggesting Americans often eat too little at midday.
Workmen in uptown electric power houses use electricity as a healing aid. A man on crutches inserted a needle into his wounded foot, applied current from a dynamo, and within minutes the needle moved, finally protruding a half inch from the instep before being removed.
Edwin Dunlop, longtime superintendent of the Terminal Railroad Association of St Semnlipbes, has announced his future plans after twenty years leading the organization.
The Philadelphia Press reports on the strike inquiry with operators and nonunion workers testifying. It notes discrepancies in views, the impact of violence, testimonies from victims, and public letters urging a decisive stance against the boycott, while stressing safety and wages contrasts in mining regions.
The piece argues the Monroe doctrine has evolved from suspicion of European colonization toward a focus on American self interest and commerce in South America. It notes the United States now assesses guardianship by advantage, not fear, shaping policy in the region.
The speaker questions surrendering Monroeism and allowing rivals to shape South America under European monarchs. He asks whether the United States should compromise its aims and abilities to mold a region he views as vital to American interests.
The Austrian surgeon details his technique for reducing dislocations without a screw, relying on hands and occasional weights up to eighty pounds. He notes rapid recovery in children, emphasizes early use of the limb, and explains casting for months to let muscles knit new alignment. He praises American hospitals and says U S surgeons rapidly adopt his method.
Harper's Weekly argues Venezuelans have a noble record and resistance to imperial powers. It critiques British and German behavior in Venezuelan waters, urges Roosevelt to insist on credible promises, and stresses the need for a navy equal to Germany's. It calls for mediation or arbitration if tensions spark war with a U S republic.
The Portland Oregonian recounts Thomas B Reed's belief against solemn readings of addresses in Congress. On Stevens' deathbed, Congressman Grinnell urged a formal notice, but Stevens quipped that he would prefer his words to be heard for others as well.
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