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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1903

Page

4

Death in the Woods A Suicide Found Near Monon Railroad

Two hunters found a well dressed man, likely a suicide, in Wiseman woods near a Monon Railroad cut in Salem Indiana. A pistol with one chamber empty was held in his right hand, a glove on the other. His mouth showed powder burns, and a bullet was recovered from under the skull. A gold watch and other items were in his pockets. A tattooed name Grye appeared on his right arm. The body was embalmed and kept for identification. authorities suspect a Louisville man.

Indianapolis Journal Salem Ind Wiseman Woods

Pleasant Christmas for Prison Inmates in Jeffersonville

Christmas at the Jeffersonville Reformatory brought two hours of entertainment with Walter Armsbury delivering readings, Rev. W. G. Clinton giving an address, and a New Albany quartet providing music. Afterward two hundred inmates shared a feast of rabbits, mashed potatoes, fruit, and confections from Quartermaster Col. C. A. H. McCauley, bearing the children’s names. The depot closed until Monday morning.

Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Ind Reformatory Walter B. Armsbury Chicago W. G. Clinton New Albany Quartermaster Col. C. A. H. McCauley

Kept marriage secret a Christmas surprise in Princeton

In Princeton Indiana on December 2 a romance surfaced when Bert Schrader presented his fiancé Miss Daisy Burger’s family with documents proving they had married in New Albany. Schrader, a railroad clerk, had been boarding at the Burger home, and the union had not been previously known.

Indianapolis Journal Princeton Ind Bert Schrader Daisy Burger Fred Berger Orygg New Albany Schrader Burger

First Regular Schedule Run On C B C Line Bluffton Pennville

The inaugural trip on the 19 mile C B C line between Bluffton and Pennville ran today carrying all available passengers. Coaches have not yet arrived and a car was used for transport.

Indianapolis Journal Bluffton Ind Pennville

Ten Bluffton hazing trial resumes in Circuit Court

In Bluffton Indiana the hazing case against ten high school boys arrested for hazing four students will continue Saturday morning as witnesses testify. No court was held today. Franklin Indiana college note mentions inviting the Indianapolis Baptist Special Union to January banquet and meetings. Debating club officers named and preparations for next term.

Indianapolis Journal Bluffton Ind Franklin, Ind Franklin College Indianapolis Baptist Special Union E. 8 Gardner N. H. Pritchard Raymond Frank Shields Peccene Kalamazoo

Richmond couple long married near seventy years

Walter T. Carpenter, who may reach age ninety three on January 1 if he lives another week, and his wife will have been married seventy years. The couple, well known in Richmond, attend the Quaker meeting on Main Street. Carpenter is famed for his fifteen years as superintendent at Earlham College.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Walter T. Carpenter Carpenter Wae Main Street Carpe Earlham College

Arm of Large Man Found by Marshal in Petersburg

In Petersburg Indiana a marshal found the whole right arm of a large man. Dogs were already feeding on the bones when located. The county coroner holds the arm and investigates how it reached the area, with speculation that a medical student discarded it after use.

Indianapolis Journal Petersburg Ind Marshal Watson

William Sanders Granted Change of Venue in Shelby Court Case

William Sanders, charged with the murder of Eva Cochran's infant, had his Shelby county case moved to another county after a Dec. 28 hearing was set. Sanders has been jailed since early December following his arrest for the alleged crime tied to the infant found in a vault.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind William Sanders Shelby County Sanders Eva Cochran

Princeton, Inc. taps fourth well on Munford land

The Standard Oil Company has brought in its fourth well on the Munford land. Geiser farm No. 3, initially projected for fifty barrels, is now producing over 10 barrels daily and is expected to rise. Industry optimism spans several parts of the oil field with new activity noted.

Indianapolis Journal Princeton, Inc Munford Geiser Farm

Important Actions at Hartford City

In Hartford City Indiana two suits filed in Blackford Circuit Court. Hector Desgain sues Muncie Hartford & Fort Wayne Railroad for 1000 after being ejected from a car. Conductor Arthur Stradling and motorman James Kemper found guilty in mayor's court of assault and battery on Desgain. A 75600 Federation Company loan from LA 300 was tied up by Pierre D. Larmoyeux against LA 300 and officers for 214.75 funeral expenses of George Tabron who died March 1, 1903. Tabron was a member in good standing. The claim was assigned by Baxter to Larmoyeux.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Blackford Hector Desgain Muncie, Hartford & Fort Wayne Railroad Company Arthur Stradling James Kemper Desgain Federation Company National Organization of L. A Pierre J. D. Larmoyeux L. A. 300 George Tabron O. K J. W. Test Tabs Alt Tabron Baxter Larmoyeux

Family Reunion to Run Three Days in Indiana

In Utica township Jeffersonville Indiana on December 25 a centennial Christmas reunion begins marking one hundred years since Mr and Mrs David Spangler held their first holiday dinner in a house built by Mr Spangler. The house now belongs to five lineal descendants and hosts sixty five relatives from Illinois Missouri and locally for three days making the largest such gathering in the county.

Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Ind David Spangler Utica Township Spangier

Buxton Home Invaded as Burglary Upsets Shelbyville

Shelbyville Indiana December 25 early today a thief broke into the home of Councilman Robert W Buxton. Buxton awakened and the intruder bent over him. The culprit lit a match at the door and fled after Buxton drew a revolver and fired three shots. It is unclear if any harm came to the intruder.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Robert W. Buxton

Wrecked Two Joints Illinois Woman Rescues Husband

Paris Illinois December report: Mrs Francis Condiff wife of a Herrick drayman used Carrie Nation style tactics to rescue her husband from a saloon and gambling house. She broke the plate glass front of a saloon with a hatchet and, not finding him there, forced entry into the gambling room and secured the man before marching him home.

Illinois Indianapolis Journal Paris Ill Francis Condiff Herrick Carrie Nation

Indiana Notes Elwood and Nearby Local Happenings

In Elwood Milton Rutherford aged forty attempted to cut his throat during a drunken frenzy and was stopped by his family. In Greenwood Rev T J Simon was installed as pastor with sermons by Dr Herron and charges by A M Barrett and Leon F P Marshel. In Richmond a large seven by twelve foot combi photo of 20 T P A members will hang at the St Louis fair. In Shelbyville county wheat is in excellent condition with 20 percent less planted. In Petersburg the J D Carter Glass Company drilled a gas well, completion in thirty days for factory use if gas is found. In Evansville Miss Sallie Coerfield and Lucian Boudcout eloped and married by Magistrate Schrader.

Herron Indianapolis A. M. Barrett Whiteland Leon FP. Marshel Franklin Richmond Indiana Central States Shelbyville Shelby County Petersburg J. D. Carter Glass Company Evansville Sallie Coerfield Lucian Boudcout Henderson H. F. Schrader

Indiana Obituaries from Rising Sun to Portland

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Laner Buchanan in Rising Sun at age seventy nine with four surviving children. Mrs. P. D. Burton of Greenwood buried from Whitestown. Mrs. Rebecca Jones of Richmond age eighty six. Mrs. Hugh Donahue of Princeton aged fifty six. and Mrs. William Potter of Portland aged thirty, detailing survivor counts and brief life notes.

Rising Sun Ind Laner Buchanan Reese A. P. Buchanan Daisy Buchanan Will Clore Emma Buchanan Lafayette John Buchanan Chanute Kan John W. Bush Greenwood P. D. Burton Whitestown Burton Christian Church Yocom Richmond Rebecca Jones Morgan Jones Princeton Hugh Donahue Princee Portland William Potter Jackson Township

Owensville temperance war against blind tigers grows

In PRINCETON Indiana on December a Owensville temperance group continued their drive against illegal alcohol sales. Druggist Roland Wiltshire was fined five dollars and costs for selling whisky without a prescription. Several related cases remain to be heard.

Indianapolis Journal Princeton Ind Owensville Roland Wiltshire

Sad Christmas News for Lillian Bennett

New York December 2. Lillian Bennett who was to marry Ambrose Good of New Castle Pa lost his life in the railroad wreck at Connellsville Pa Wednesday night arrived today on the Cedric from Liverpool and learned of his death at quarantine. Grief stricken she has no friends to assist and must, under law, return to England.

New York Lillian Bennett Ambrose Good New Castle Connellsville Cedric Liverpool Miss Bennett England

Death toll climbs to sixty five from Dawson wreck

In Connellsville Pennsylvania Harry Devlin, one of three patients at Cottage State Hospital, died at 10 oclock. The death toll from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad disaster at Dawson now stands at sixty five. Funeral plans delay for several Connellsville victims due to overworked undertakers. Special services held across coke region churches for the dead. Father Fienello to be buried then Catholic masses planned. About thirty bodies were moved away on early trains.

Connellsville Duquesne Limited Baltimore & Ohio Dawson Harry Devlin Cottage State Hospital Devlin Lonaconing Maryland Father Fienello Church of the Immaculate Conception

Spleenless Miss Olive Smith Visits Iowa Hospital

Miss Olive Smith of Kinrose Iowa underwent spleen removal by Dr William Jepson at the University of Iowa Hospital. She reports good health and will present the case to the American Association of Surgeons in Denver next week.

Olive Smith Iowa City Kinrose University of Iowa Hospital William Jepson Jepson Miss Smith American Association of Surgeons Denver

Asphyxiated by gas in Baltimore three butchers found dead

In Baltimore three men, William Goebel twenty, Frederick Haber straw thirty two, and William Beckhus ser thirty eight, all butchers, were found dead in their room. They had retired late and it is believed they failed to turn off a gas line, causing asphyxiation.

Baltimore William Goebel Frederick Haberstraw William Beckhusser

Fight at Salvation Army HQ in Cincinnati suburb

In Lockland a race clash leaves Wheeler Stone wounded by a gunshot after a group of colored men led by Stone confronted white residents at the Salvation Army headquarters. The confrontation followed days of white versus colored encounters, with fears of further violence as the injured man is reported.

Cincinnati Lockland Wheeler Stone Salvation Army George White

Movements of Steamers Arrive and Depart in Ports

Movements of steamers include Turcoman arriving at Liverpool from Portland Maine on December 25. Moville reports Laurentian sailing from Liverpool to St Johns New Brunswick. Queenstown notes Umbria arriving from New York en route to Liverpool and continuing.

Liverpool Turcoman Portland Moville Laurentian St. Johns N. B Queenstown Umbria New York

Man Wanted for Larceny From Employer in Boston

Boston dispatch reports Samuel P. Avery former New England agent for the Mia land Oil Company of Minneapolis is wanted on a larceny charge. He disappeared nearly a month ago and is sought for allegedly stealing about 10 000 dollars from his employers. Avery, married, resided in Winthrop Center.

Boston Mass Samuel P. Avery New England Mialand Oil Company Minneapolis Avery Winthrop Center

Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles And Ogdensburg Publics

A strong earthquake shock struck Los Angeles at 9 45 this morning causing buildings in the business district to sway while people poured into the streets. No damage was reported. In Ogdensburg New York a distinct quake was felt statewide with violent tremors along the St Lawrence valley and a thunder like noise waking residents.

Los Angeles Cal Ogdensburg N. Y St. Lawrence County St. Lawrence Valley Madrid

Vatican Treasure Story Probably True

Paris dispatch reports the Rome correspondent of Figaro confirming that funds held back by the late Pope Leo were invested and that Cardinal Gotti transferred a memorandum of the investments to Pope Pius before the securities. Official denials reportedly address only the transfer of the documents.

Paris Rome the Figaro Cardinal Gotti Congregation of the Propaganda Pope Leo Pope Pius

Pneumonia Epidemic Leads City Health Policy Change

New York reports a pneumonia surge with 820 cases in five weeks, a 43 percent rise from last year. Health officials classify pneumonia alongside measles and smallpox in the sanitary code and require doctors to report every case promptly.

New York Health Department America Europe

Blinding Snowstorm Rages As Wind Howls In Columbus

A blinding snowstorm and wind up to fifty miles per hour sweep Columbus Ohio with minor damage reported by midnight. Temperature plummets as traffic moves with difficulty and crews monitor for incidents.

Columbus, CO

Bryan Interviewed Crown Prince in Copenhagen

William Jennings Bryan arrived in Copenhagen and was granted an audience with Crown Prince Frederick. The two men had a lengthy interview before Bryan departed for Berlin that night.

Copenhagen William Jennings Bryan Crown Prince Frederick Mr. Bryan Berlin

Woman Eats Christmas Cakes and Soon Dies

In Allentown Pennsylvania coroner and police probe the death of Agnes Minerva Selby after she ate three dozen Christmas cakes at William Clader’s home. Ex-policeman William Kunkle is held for inquest amid reports of bruising and a disputed removal of the body. Doctors say natural causes. authorities examine bruises and medicine administration. She was 26 with a four year old daughter.

Allentown Scheirer Eastman Agnes Minerva Selby William Clader William Kunkle Clader Bethlehem Board of Health Kunkle

Curious Freak of Lightning Photograph Mystery

A night photograph during a heavy thunderstorm shows a strange arc light connection from the lamp center. The image, stated as perfect with no scratches, prompts experts to explain the unusual electric display and the meaning of the apparent gap or gash in the lightning arc.

Negro with cabin fort shoots during raid defying arrest

Albert Chambliss, held as hostage for a friend's arrest, was fatally wounded by that friend. Pa trolman Peter Dolan was wounded by Alington, who fired at police while barricaded in a Benton area cabin. Police surrounded the fortified cabin as a crowd watched. Alington eventually surrendered after exhausting ammunition.

ST. Louis Albert Chambliss Peter Dolan Alington Benton

Poison in Soup Leads to Inquest in St. Louis

In St Louis on December 25 an inquest was held over Conrad Schaefer who died after eating soup at home. His son George Schaefer was arrested on charges of having poisoned the soup to obtain money from the father. Mrs Schaefer also fell unconscious and nearly died. The case alleges the son murdered his father for the money in his pocket.

ST. Louis Conrad Schaefer George Schaefer

Man Attempted Murder of Landlady Ends in Self-Destruction

In Minneapolis on December 25 Gust Kuhne in a drunken rage tried to kill his landlady Mrs Ida Johnson over unreciprocated affection and then slashed his own throat, dying. The woman survived the attack.

Minneapolis Ida Johnson Gust Kuhne

Son Kills Father to Save Mother in Joplin Crime

Joplin Missouri December 25 Bert Barron aged twenty eight shot and killed his father E Barron a miner here today while protecting his mother from an assault. The elder Barron was intoxicated. Barron the son who is under arrest says the shooting was accidental.

Joplin Bert Barron E. Barron Barron Young Barron

Christmas Toy Pistol Accident Claims Eight Year Old

In Princeton Indiana an eight year old boy named Orville Duke died after a toy pistol discharged with his finger over the muzzle. The resulting lacerations and burns raised fears of lockjaw as authorities investigate the fatal incident.

Indianapolis Journal Princeton Ind Orville Duke

Bayonne Burglary Suspects Held for Murder Charge

Bayonne New Jersey December 2 Harry Edmund and John Hoffman are under arrest for burglary. Chief Edmund spoke with Cincinnati Police Chief Milliken by telephone. Cincinnati asked that Edmund be held on murder charges. A detective from Cincinnati would depart for Bayonne with extradition papers.

Bayonne N. J Harry Edmund John Hoffman Edmund Magnet Milliken Cincinnati

Blizzard tears through Cincinnati with chimneys toppled

A fierce blizzard raged in Cincinnati for a short time tonight causing wind damage to chimneys and show windows. Temperatures plummeted by about 20 degrees within four hours.

Cincinnati

Seventeen Passengers Return After Great Atlantic Gale

The Cedric docked from Liverpool with 2,272 sacks of mail and 68 parcel posts. Passengers include Joshua Levering the Prohibition candidate, and Dr. W J Arnold of Cambridge University. Survivors from the Menominee tell of a hurricane on Dec 7 that hurled a sixty foot wave, snapping rudder posts and flooding cabins. One sailor died, three injured, as the ship rode five days in heavy seas before repair and return to port.

New York Cedric Liverpool Queenstown Joshua Levering Baltimore McKinley Bryan W. J. Arnold Cambridge University Henry Phipps College Philadelphia London Oll Lucas Falmouth

Pensions for Veterans Issued to Indiana Names

Certificates issued to Indiana veterans include Willam H. Smail $14 George W. Firestone $17 Lud Veach $10 Jared M. Keith $24 James A. McDowell $20 John J. Huffstutter $17 Albert Reynolds $12 William Pottman $14 Thomas Fox $17 Samuel Waggoner $12 John Fisher Martin Wyrick $12 W J Fross $24 Alpheus B. Downey $10 Wilm H. McCollum $24 Pleasant Williams $12 Samuel Thomas $14 Costes Weidman $12 John E Taggart $6 Erastus Burch $6 Alcy J Chaplain $12 ery S Spilkey $12 Jennie Hanna $38 Maiciley $8 Mary J. Perry Almira Powell $8 Betty Bwinegan $8

Willamh. Smail George W. Firestone Lud Veach Jared M. Keith James A. McDowell John J. Huffstutter Albert Reynolds William Pottman Thomas Fox Samuel Waggoner John Fisher Martin Wyrick W J. Fross Alpheus B. Downey H. McCollum Pleasant Williams Samuel Thomas Costes Weidman John E. Taggart Erastus Burch Alcy J. Chaplain Ery S. Spilkey Jennie Hanna Maiciley Mary J. Perry Almira My Powell Betty Bwinegan

General Jiminez May Soon Control San Domingo

In San Domingo on December 2 5 reports say a large insurgent force led by former President General Jiminez is marching toward the city. The provisional government prepares defenses as San Pedro De Macoris backs the insurgents while business circles fret over a worsening financial crisis caused by duties mortgaged by Wesy Gil's government. The U S cruiser Panther and gunboat Newport arrived, along with German cruisers Vineta and Gaele, and the Dutch warship De Ruyter.

San Domingo Jiminez San Pedro de Macoris Wes Y Gil United States Panther Newport Vineta Gaaele de Ruyter

Clergyman in import duty trousers joke from England

A New York arrival, a clergyman, faced duties on many trousers brought in from England. Customs ruled only vestments used in service were duty free. He retorted that he could not officiate without trousers, and the apparel was allowed free.

New York Press England

New Orleans Postmaster J Watts Kearney Dies

New Orleans December 3 postmaster J Watts Kearney died today. He was active in business and religious circles and a prominent Confederate veteran though born in New York and a loyal Republican.

New Orleans J. Watts Kearney New York

Hackett Produces The Crown Prince in Springfield

James K. Hackett staged The Crown Prince by George H. Broadhurst at Courtsquare Theater Springfield today before a large, approving audience. Charlotte Walker shared honors with Hackett in the performance.

Springfield Mass James K. Hackett Crown Prince George H. Broadhurst Courtsquare Theater Charlotte Walker Hackett

Senator Hanna Rebounds After Illness in New York

Cleveland dispatch reports Senator Hanna, who had fallen ill and returned from New York, now feels much better. He moved about his home and received several visitors during the day.

Cleveland, C Hanna New York

Treaty signed between France and Italy in Paris

In Paris foreign minister Lasse and Italian ambassador Signor Torntelli sealed an arbitration treaty identical to the agreement France has with Great Britain. The accord aims to settle disputes peacefully and strengthen Franco Italian relations.

Paris France Italy Lasse Signor Torntelli Great Britain

Famous Leaning Tower Sold To Italian Barok

Rome reports Bologna’s Garisenda tower, begun in 1110 by Filippo and Ottono Garisenda and once owned by Marquis Malvezzi, has been bought by Baron Raimondo Franchetti, a noted composer. The 163 foot tall structure leans ten feet from perpendicular and evokes Dante’s Inferno as a symbol. the sale sparks calls for government action to keep it for the nation.

Rome Bologna Filippo Ottono Garisenda Malvezzi Raimondo Franchetti Dante Antaeus

Ex Governor Isaac Sharp of Kansas Dies in Washington

Former Kansas governor Isaac Sharp died in Washington from stomach illness after an eighty one year struggle. A native of Pennsylvania, he moved to Kansas in the 1850s as a free-soldier and remained in Washington since 182. His remains will be sent to Council Grove for interment.

Washington Isaac Sharp Kansas Pennesylvania Council Grove

Fire Destroys Main Street Dept Store in Memphis

A fire in the early morning at the large department store Bdo. Lowenstein & Bros. on Main Street between Jefferson and Court caused about 150000 dollars in damage. The blaze was confined to the retail branch, with goods stock nearly wiped out and the loss is insured.

Memphis Tenn Bdo. Lowenstein & Bros Main Street

Postal service director general named in Portland report

Portland reports F W Vaille assistant superintendent of mage mail service offered the director general post with a salary of 800 per year in this district.

Portland Ore F. W. Vaille Mage Mail Service The Postal Service

Two Injured In Icy Crash Near Mexico Missouri

In a wreck near Mexico Missouri G Wao of Busey Louisiana was injured and Van Dusky of Arkansas, also hurt, is believed to be in dying condition.

Mexico G. Wao Busey Ana van Dusky Ark

National tube factory fire blanks jobs in Owen Sound

Owen Sound Ont December The national tube factory was seen on fire today causing zero percent loss? Fifty workers are thrown out of employment.

Owen Sound. Ont Déc. S

Buckwheat Ad Promises Genuine Product from Mrs Austin

A fragmentary Houston Post item touts Mrs. Austins Buckwheat as the real thing urging readers to obtain the genuine article. The odd dialogue about a dog tail and a dominie adds local flavor but provides no clear broader event.

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Franklin College Notes Falls City Buxton Indiana Notes B. & O. Wreck California Vatican City OF New York Health Board Menominee Pensions For Veterans the Journal Law Welless James Whitcomb Riley, Booth Tarkington Maurice Thompson Gen Lew Wallace George Ade Meredith Nicholson Jiminez May Hackett In the Crown Prince Senator Hanna Vaille Johnnie John Houston Post
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