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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1902

Page

20

Bonds listings for Indiana and nearby states

Bond offerings from E. M. Campbell and Co. include numerous issue entries across Indiana Ohio and Kentucky. Amounts range from $2,000 to $145,000 across cities such as Waterloo South Bend Madison Marion Indianapolis Columbus and Louisville with various 4s 34s 5s and 44s denominations.

Waterloo Indiana South Bend Vernon Howard Co Ohio Dayton Sullivan Co Richmond Pike County Ind Fowler Knox County Newton County Mlarion Lawrence Co Indianapolis Greene Co Louisville Columbus Delaware & Marion

Langtry Arrives to Launch American Run in The Cross Ways

Lily Langtry lands in New York aboard the Celtic to begin a U S tour of The Cross Ways a drama she coauthored with J Hartley Manners. She designed gowns staged the production and spoke of ethics and class with the King’s Manchester test showing strong reception. She noted Smilax racing fame and dismissed divorce rumors while detailing three week New York engagement at Garrick Theater.

New York Lily Langtry Hugo de Bathe Celtic England Cross Ways J. Hartley Manners Manchester Imperial Theater London Windsor Ashton Mee

Courier arrives at Snake Island with Christmas mail

A French half breed courier who traveled nonstop by dog team over Christmas day and night reached Snake Island early morning to deliver mail to Captain. The exhausted rider completed the task despite severe fatigue and winter conditions, underscoring remarkable dedication in the Arctic transport line.

Winnipeg, Man West Snake Island Ecisimas Mali

Mystery on Daisy Crew Triggered by Indian Murderplot

J Peterhill of the Dominion Fish Company's steamer Daisy is found with the captain dead. An unconscious Frenchman, Peterhill's winter companion, lies nearby. The fire is out and blood pools have frozen. Authorities suspect Indian murderers linked to Peterhill's dealings, heightening tension.

J. Peterhill Dominion Fish Company Daisy Peterhill Captain Peterhill

Mrs Grant's Will Probate Proceeds With Unsigned Codicil

The will of Mrs Julia Dent Grant was admitted to probate in Washington. General Frederick Dent Grant was named executor with a $60000 bond. The unsigned codicil, detailing gifts of historic items to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the U S government, carries no legal effect until signed.

Washington Julia Dent Grant Frederick Dent Grant General Grant

Reed will leaves estate to widow Susan P sole executrix

The will of Thomas B. Reed was filed in New York on December 2. It leaves all his estate to his widow Susan P. and names her sole executrix. A prior gift to his father and mother lapsed due to their death.

New York Thomas B. Reed Susan P

Explorers At A Banquet In Arctic Club Dinner

The ninth annual Arctic Club dinner in New York featured toast master Prof. William H. Brewer of Yale and guests including Greely and Kane expedition survivors, Peary, Ziegler, Nordenskjold, and Baldwin leaders, with many noted explorers and geographers in attendance.

New York Arctic Club Wm. H. Brewer Yale Henry Biederbick Greely Frederick A. Cook Col David A. Brainard Baldwin Prof. Nordenskjold Evelyn Baldwin Ziegler

Steamer Minnetonka Reaches Bermuda in Distress

The American steamer Minnetonka from Newport England coal bound for Boston anchored off Hamilton Bermuda in distress. All aboard are safe. Struck by a heavy sea December 13 about 900 miles from Halifax it damaged lifeboats shifted cargo and damaged the bridge forcing a long tow to Bermuda for survey.

Hamilton Bermuda Newport England Boston Mass Halifax Colonian

Brothers Die of Gas Asphyxiation in Allentown Room

John Bachman twenty four and William Bachman nineteen were found dead in a Gast House room in Allentown Pennsylvania. They appear to have blown out gas when retiring. In Milwaukee Peter O'Brien sixty and wife fifty eight died at home from fuel gas escaping from a tube attached to a portable stove.

Allentown John Bachman William Bachman Milwaukee Peter O'Brien

Faithful nursing cost a fiances life in New York

Miss Mabel Mitchell of Plainfield New Jersey cared for Professor Peck a former Lehigh Valley instructor in Newburg New York who died of consumption a year ago She contracted the same disease and died last Thursday night Faithfulness to her fiancé led to both their deaths in a grim tale from New York December 27

New York Professor Peck Lehigh Valley Mabel Mitchell Plainfield N. J Peck Miss Mitchell Newburg N. Y

Toledo Man Bound Over on Murder Charge

Guy Harris asked to be bound over to the Common Pleas grand jury in the Anna Snyder murder case. He said he preferred grand jury questions and state paid attorneys than face police interrogation. Snyder was found suffocated with pillows. Harris was seen leaving the scene. He is held without bail.

Toledo Guy Harris Common Pleas Grand Jury Anna Snyder Miss Snyder Harris

Ex-soldier shoots in Kansas City saloon

Louis Burton of Louisville a discharged soldier en route home from the Philippines shot and killed Frank Walker in a Union Avenue saloon. Eyewitnesses say Burton acted in self defense. Burton of Company G Second Infantry U S A had arrived in Kansas City today.

Kansas City Louis Burton Louisville Frank Walker Union Avenue Burton Second Infantry Manila

Immigrant Inspectors Capture 35 Laborers Near Fort Worth

H M Course at Laredo and local customs officials captured a party of thirty five imported contract laborers near Fort Worth. The workers will be held to testify against the contractor who allegedly imported them.

Laredo Tex H. M. Course United States Fort Worth

Queen Alexandra's Christmas Dinner for Widows and Orphans

London crowds gather as Queen Alexandra hosts over 600 widows and 800 children for a Christmas feast. Sir Thomas Lipton reads a Queen message, praises royal care, and a telegram of thanks goes to the King and Queen for the New Year.

London Alexandra Trust Sir Thomas Lipton Sir Thomas Thomas Lipton Thomas Queen Alexandra

Marconi Not the First in Wireless Telegraphy Claim

London reports Marconi credited James Bowan Lindsay as the pioneer who believed in long distance wireless telegraphy fifty years ago. Lindsay, whose biography is to be published, conducted experiments in Dundee and Portsmouth and held a patent for his method.

New York Marconi Dundee London the Tribune James Bowman Lindsay Lindsay Portsmouth Tay

Chinese Rebels Active Besieged City Looted Steamer

Rebellion spreads in Kwang-Si with Lung-Chou besieged by rebels and Nan-Ning surrounded as looters seize a steamer carrying provisions for the governor. Northern Kiang-Su reports unrest and a deadly Nein-Chiang earthquake kills six hundred. Paris plans extraordinary council session over gas concession amid talks of merger.

Victoria B. C Kwang-S China Lung-Chou Kwang-Si Nan-Ning Tansu Tung-Fu-Siang Peking Teng- Lai-Peng Nanking North Kiang-Su Nein-Chiang Paris the Figaro Paris Becaue Anthony N. Brady Albany Chicago Chicago Gas Light and Coke Company Europe

Canterbury Archbishop Temple Interred in Simple Canter bury Service

The remains of Dr. Temple Archbishop of Canterbury were interred in Canterbury Cathedral cloisters after a simple funeral per his wishes. Attendees included King Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales, Premier Balfour, the Archbishop of York, and other dignitaries. Memorial services were held at St Paul’s and cathedrals nationwide with Lansdowne and the US chargé d’affaires present.

Canterbury England Temple Edward Prince of Wales Balfour York Mackagan St. Paul's United Kingdom Marcus Samuel St. Paul's Cathedral Lansdowne United States White

Earthquake Ruins 111 Villages in Andijan Area

Later advices from Ashkabad report a sequence of tremors around Andijan left 111 villages in ruins and about 6000 houses destroyed. Rescue efforts continue amid warmer weather and improving conditions aiding relief work.

ST. Petersburg Ashkabad Andijan

Naturalization of Jews Agreed By Roumania Senate

In Bucharest Dec 27 the Senate backed naturalization of Jews after minister Harat defended equality before law. He urged ending discrimination and warned against slander, stating Roumania must show tolerance and apply laws justly to all foreigners.

Bucharest Roumania Senate M. Harat

Pope Receives Hartford Officers In Private Audience

In Rome today Commander William H. Reeder Lieutenant Ziegmier and Chaplain Edward J Brennan of the Hartford were welcomed in a private audience by the Pope. The Pontiff praised the American naval uniform and expressed regret Hartford would not visit Rome. In Peking the dowager Empress and Lieutenant General Miles exchanged flattering remarks at a separate audience.

Rome William H. Reeder Edward J. Brennan Henry Ziegmier United States Hartford Reeder Ziegmier Peking Miles

Blizzard Ravages Constantinople and Surroundings

A severe blizzard caused extensive damage in Constantinople and nearby areas. Roofs collapsed, vessels in the harbor and the Bosphorus were wrecked or sunk, many lives were lost, and Black Sea shipping suffered similarly.

Constantinople Bosphorus Black Sea

Humbert Family to Paris Under Guard After Arrest

The Humbert family members, detained in Madrid in connection with the Paris safe frauds, were moved from prison to the railway station this evening under strong guard by French and Spanish detectives for transport to Paris.

Madrid Humbert Paris

Cause of explosion fixed by coroner's jury at Hot Springs

Coroner's jury in Hot Springs Ark finds the Turf Exchange poolroom blast caused by careless handling of high proof gasoline. They hold Waters-Pierce Oil Co Arkansas Gas and Light Co and poolroom proprietors Leo Mayer and Eddie Burke responsible through their employers. Civil actions are expected.

Hot Springs Ark Turf Exchange Billy Helwig C. R. Donnelly Chicago Helwig Waters-Pierce Oil Company Arkansas Gas and Light Company Leo Mayer Eddie Burke New York

United States Shipbuilding profits reported for quarter ending November 30 1902

The United States Shipbuilding Company filed with the New York Stock Exchange to list its securities and published earnings for the first quarter ending November 30, 1902. Net earnings reached $1,163,022.22 with reserves on estimated profits and interest/ sinking fund payments reducing the surplus to $897,217.51. The firm, backed by Bethlehem Steel, operates multiple yards across the U.S. and employs over 15,000 workers, with unfunded under contract work approaching $51 million.

United States Shipbuilding Company New York Stock Exchange United States Steel Corporation Unit States Shipbuilding Company Gartuee Vieskedschescendes Shipbuilding Company Bethlehem Steel Company Union Iron Works San Francisco Cal Bath Iron Works, Limited Bath Maine Hyde Windlass Company Lewis Nixon E. M. Mellvain United States

Power of Railways Sparks Nationwide Debate on Regulation

At the American Economic Association meeting in Philadelphia, Charles A. Prouty argues rail rates rose despite competition, calling railways the greatest safety of monopolies. Walker D. Hines backs legislative regulation and a commerce court to review rates, while noting interstate relief requires expert, prompt action. The session continues with other scholars and a Washington program on science and entomology.

Philadelphia American Economic Association University of Pennsylvania Charles A. Prouty Interstate Commerce Commissioner Walker D. Hines Louisville & Nashville Railroad Seaboard Reading Road Interstate Commerce Commission Commission For Investigation United States United States Supreme Court Commerce Court Supreme Court of the United States Washington General Council The American Association For the Advancement of Science Arlington Hotel Corcoran Art Gallery Roosevelt John Hays Hammond Tng Solomon's Mines Ira Remsen Baltimore Association

Indiana Senator Barcus May Retire From Politics

The Indiana Senate term holder Mr Barcus from Terre Haute, arriving from New York today, hints at retirement plans while his wife remains in Europe. He supports a George Rogers Clark statue for Statuary Hall in Washington, arguing Clark represents Indiana’s military legacy. Senator Fairbanks plans bills pensions and military record corrections. Rep Steele works on army bill amendments. Col Roberts tours several cities assessing free delivery service. Rural letter carriers commence January 1 with routes assigned in Topeka and surrounding areas.

Indiana State Senate Barcus New York Europe Terre Haute Mke Indiana George Rogers Clark Statuary Hall Washington Senator Barcus Clark Oliver P. Morton W. B. Roberts Boston Richmond Muncie Hartford City Fort Wayne Anderson Greencastle Roberts Indianapolis

Commander Roller in Disgrace Over Wife Aboard Ship

Commander John E. Roller, former commander of the gunboat Monocacy, has been ordered home from the Asiatic station by Rear Admiral Evans for repeatedly violating navy rules that prohibit a ship commander from letting his wife live aboard. After prior reprimands, Roller again entertained his wife aboard in Chinese waters, leading to his detachment and return home. He considers himself unjustly treated and awaits waiting orders as the department weighs the issue.

Washington John E. Roller Asiatic Evans Roller Department

New Year's Reception at the White House Program

Secretary Cortelyou released the New Year's reception schedule. At 11 a.m. the President will greet Cabinet members and the diplomatic corps, followed by 11:30 a.m. a reception for the chief justice, associates of the Supreme Court, and judges of the United States Court of Claims.

Washington Cortelyou Diplomatic Corps Supreme Court of the United Ae United States Court of Claims

Case of Young Ames Holds Uruguayan Officials to Account

Washington dispatch reports Dr. Herrera explaining the case of young Joseph Preston Ames, deported from the United States with Uruguayan legation aid. He recounts the boy, born in Uruguay, was taken by cousins and urged guardianship steps to avoid possession by his paternal relatives.

Washington Herrera Legation Hay Joseph Preston Ames Sparhawk United States Uruguay Edward Larroque New

New U S Minister Comba Visits State Department

Leslie Comba newly appointed United States minister to Guatemala and Honduras meets with Secretary Hay and Assistant Secretary Hill at the State Department to discuss Guatemala City matters the Hunter case and duties ahead. He plans to travel from New Orleans around January 7 to Port Barrios and then ride to Guatemala with his family via mountain trails to the coast.

Washington Leslie Comba United States Guatemala Honduras State Department Hay Hill Guatemala City Hunter Combs New Orleans Port Barrios Capital

Officials decide officers to testify via depositions

Washington reports Secretary Reot rules that General Chaffee General Smith and other officers should go to Manila to testify before the Glenn court martial. The aim is to serve the investigation by securing depositions from the named officers.

Washington Reot Chaffee Smith Manila Glenn Cers

Chance for Young Doctors in Army Vacancies

In Washington on December 27 1937 there are thirty five vacancies for assistant surgeon in the army with poor odds of filling them. The next exam in Washington will be in April and an examination is now underway in the Philippines to fill some posts.

Andifan Washington Army Philippines

McKee and Bates Tie The Knot At Bride’s Home

Washington dispatch reports Miss Bates eldest daughter of the general of the army wed McKee Dunn McKee second son of David R. McKee this afternoon at the bride’s home in a formal ceremony marked by family prominence and official ties.

Washington Miss Bates McKee Dunn McKee David R. McKee Day

Army and Navy Notes From Washington and Abroad

Thomas B. Howard selected to command the new monitor Nevada due to commission about February 1. Secretary Root approves army uniform changes to blue facings. A detachment of 30 marines heads to the Philippines. Major George leads 150 troops from San Francisco February 1, sailing March 1 under Lt. Col. Russell. Revenue Commissioner Yerkes says oleomargarine sales incur a special tax in a separate location. Ajax coal collier sails from Cardiff for Dewey’s fleet to Culebra. Baron Hengelmuller von Hengelmuller takes Austrian Hungarian ministerial rank, presenting credentials to the President. War Department to hold field day once a month for enlisted men, with sports, trench construction, boxing, and music as part of wholesome recreation.

Washington Thomas B. Howard Naval Academy Nevada Root Board of Army Army Philippines Maj George San Francisco Russell Yerkes Revenue Bureau Navy Department Ajax Cardiff Culebra Dewey Ladislaw Hengelmuiler von Austria Hungary Baron Hengelmuller War Department Bates Department of the Hasey Gramme

Equal to the Occasion attersbury and the Pipe Rule

Philadelphia Record recalls a railroad tale involving W. W. Atterbury, newly appointed general superintendent of motive power for the Pennsylvania Railroad. A yard Irishman smokes a pipe despite a smoking ban. Atterbury reveals his identity and warns the man to keep his job while the worker calmly resumes his smoke.

Philadelphia Record W. W. Atterbury Atterbury Vania

Aged Couple Burned to Death in House Fire

Mina Ofakis reports a tragic blaze claiming Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Phelps, both elderly, died in a home fire. Local authorities investigated the scene as neighbors recalled a cobi and precarious living conditions. Fire officials have not released full details.

Ofakis Mina D. W. Phelps Werad

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