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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1902

Page

2

Deaths and notes from Indiana towns a New Year tally

A string of obituaries and notices from Indiana towns reports deaths of Augustus R. Duble in Jeffersonville at forty two, James Hughes in Fort Wayne from heart disease, and Margaret Messick in Lamoga. Interments, local officials, and family tributes accompany the year’s start, with oil and gas lease settlements, forged checks at Fort Wayne, and a leadership change at the Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' Home in Knightstown.

Tee Ponattyton James M. Miler Meer Jeffersonville Ind Augustus R. Duble Quartermaster's Edward Fitzhae The Louisville Times Joseph Ttrick Courier-Journal Doble Fort Wayne James Hughes East Wayne Street Lamoga Margaret Messick Ladoga Missouri India

Stone River survivors hold second reunion at Martinsville

Thirty eight actual participants in the Civil War battle of Stone River attended the second annual reunion in Martinsville Indiana on January 1. The event marked the thirty ninth anniversary of the battle and plans were announced for a third reunion in Green Castle next year. A permanent organization was formed with J W Carleton as president George L Rinehart ington as vice president and W H Dryden as secretary and treasurer. ELWOOD IN Jan L new limited cars on the Elwood Anderson division of the Union Traction Company began service today increasing regular hourly service by cars every two hours.

Indianapolis Journal Martinsville Ind Stone River Greencastle J. W. Carleton George L. Rinehartington W. H. Dryden Elwood, Ind Jan Elwood-Anderson Union Traction Company

Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday by region

Washington Ohio Indiana Illinois forecast for Thursday warmer overall with snow risk north Friday. winds south then northwest. values: highs near 38 in many areas, cooler Friday afternoon. Regional notes include fair south portions and partly cloudy conditions. Blythe signs off as section director.

Washington Ohbio Ilinois Indiana

Movements of steamers in transatlantic traffic

Shipping news from New York and British ports lists arrivals and sailings. Steamers Trave Zee land St Paul Majestic Haverford Philadelphia Kaiserin Theresa and more arrive or depart between Genoa Antwerp Southampton Liverpool Glasgow Boston and Hamburg with dates around January 1.

New York Trave Genoa Naples Gibraltar Zeeland Antwerp St. Paul Southampton Majestic Liverpool Haverford Philadelphia Bremen New ST. Johns N. F Sideman Glasgow Halifax Queenstown Alto Bia Boston Plymouth Pretoria Hamburg London Mesaba Marquette

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and promises refunds if the product fails. It bears a signature resembling W. Grove on each package or document.

Seemauae A. W. Grove TAO Ce

Centerville Creamery to Form New Company Name Change

A restructuring converts the Center ville Creamery interests into the Centerville Cream ery Company. Operations will continue under manager W S Commons with existing plants in Centerville Webster Williamsburg and Fountain City. The new service reduces travel time by thirty minutes on the twenty-five mile Alexandria route and schedules twenty eight cars daily through Elwood.

Alexandria Elwood Indianapolis Journal Centerville Ind Centerville Creamery Company Webster Williamsburg Fountain City W. 5. Commons

Elwood fire chief retires reports 79 runs in year

Elwood Ind. L M M Lee, chief of the fire department, retires and releases his annual report showing 79 runs, a record high for the department, with small losses. Other items: Hartford City mud boat delivery for Fort Wayne Gas, Jeffersonville timberman fatal car works accident, Fort Wayne Sons of the American Revolution officers, Richmond building permits and civic data, Windfall oratorical prize gains, Elwood fish and game fine, Aurora Platteville Episcopal pastor change.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Blackford County American Window Glass Company Fort Wayne Gas Company Manhattan Oil Company Phoenix and Ajax The Sun, Cudahy Indiana Montpelier Elwood Jan M. M. Lee Deee Fort Wayne Summitville Jeffersonville Bert Inger FT. Wayne tocal_branch Sons of the American Revolution J. Ross. McCulloch D. C. Fisher H. G. Grange C. B. Woodworth A. E. Bulson, Jr M. Foster C. F. Swan Richmond Windfalis Leo Freeman Luther Huffman White River Aurora A. L. Davis Lawrenceburg Platteville Wis

Compulsory Arbitration Plan Faces Chilean Withdrawal Threat

At the Pan American conference in Mexico City the fate of the compulsory arbitration plan hangs on Chilean delegates who may withdraw if the proposal is not allowed to proceed. The United States remains neutral and resists active involvement while other South American nations show mixed support and opposition.

Mexico City United States Chile Baez South America Salvador Honduras

Losses of the Boers in 1901 and treacherous shooting of officers

Official returns show Boer losses by killed wounded and surrendered during 1901 totaled 14,867 men. Two British intelligence officers sent to parley with Boers seeking surrender near Warm Paths were treacherously shot by concealed Boers.

London Intelligence Department

Mabilleau to lecture in America on French society

Paris January 1 Prof Leopold Mabilleau of the College of France sails for New York on the La Savoie January 11 to lecture at American universities under Alliance Francaise on French society and social questions He will investigate American education and advise on a proposed French industrial college in the United States He will consult with American technical institutions during a three month stay Also reported Victoria B C January 1 Consul General for Japan F G Nosse says Japan finances are stable and money plentiful despite losses from North China troubles Japan quiet politically with no war rumors and preparing for Osaka exposition

Paris Leopold Mabilleau College of France New York la Savoie L’ Alliance Francaise Mabilleau Ministries of Public Instruction and Commerce United States Victoria B. C F. G. Nosse Japan Montreal Yokohama China Osaka

Wireless Telegraphy Vision Across Ocean Link

Cuthbert Hall, manager for Marconi, predicts the inventor will return to England in two or three weeks and begin pressing for a practical commercial wireless service between England and America. An American station at Cape Cod and a British station in Cornwall are planned, with operation hoped within six months.

New York Cuthbert Hail Marconi England The Tribune London America Cape Cod Cornwall Hall

William Jessop Sons to Build Three Steel Works in Washington

A London dispatch reports William Jessop & Sons of Sheffield have secured contracts to erect three new steel works at Washington Pennsylvania. Materials for all buildings and engines are to be supplied by American firms.

New York William Jessop & Sons Sheffield Washington The Tribune London

Mexican chemist Harbordt dies in Monterey

Dr Charles Harbordt a renowned chemist and metallurgist in Mexico dies on January 1 in Monterey. Born in Belleville Indiana he formerly worked at a large smelting plant in Argentine Kansas. His death follows a long career in science and industry.

Monterey Mex Charles Harbordt Republic of Mexico Harbordt Belleville Til Argentine Kan Lewiston Idaho James W. Reid North Carolina London John Birrell St. Andrew's University

French Millionaire Backs New School at University of Chicago

Robert Lebaudy of France offers one million dollars to establish a French industrial school linked with the University of Chicago. The plan includes a government backed program with 600 graduates and two students annually, all expenses covered by France, and an endowment to follow.

Chicago Robert Lebaudy University of Chicago Harper M. Lebaudy Emil Ridel France

Costly painting damaged in Zapote Bridge exhibit incident

In Chicago on New Year's Day the painting Battle of Zapote Bridge by Voresthagen fell from the Art Institute walls and tore a large hole in the canvas. The work, valued at $10,000, may be beyond repair per the artist.

Chicago Zapote Bridge Voresthagen Lawton Art Institute

No Merger at Present Probably Will Not Combine

New York January 1 J Pierpont Morgan pursues a deal worth fifty million dollars to unite Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company of Pittsburgh and General Electric under a community of interests. Morgan would be central in a syndicate controlling large English French and German branches. Westinghouse officials say there is no foundation to the report and note obstacles on capitalization management and details.

New York J. Pierpont Morgan The Herald Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Pittsburg General Electric Company United States Morgan England France Germany George Westinghouse Mr. Morgan Westinghouse Company

Collective protest over Salonica quay dues by foreign embassies

In Constantinople on January 1 the British representative spearheads a move by foreign embassies to issue a collective note denouncing the action of Salonica quay dues without prior powers approval. The effort aims to formalize diplomatic protest among involved nations.

Constantinople Salonica

Paris Times Paris Correspondence Change

The Candid Friend reports M. De Blowitz has resigned the Paris correspondence of the London Times and retired to private life. Arthur Fullerton, an American, is named as his successor in Paris.

London M. de Blowitz Paris London Times Arthur Fullerton

Will Raise Wages At Pennsylvania Railroad

Philadelphia January 1 The Press to-morrow will report a 4 to 12 percent wage increase for about 45 000 trainmen on lines owned or operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company effective January 1 The company employs 9 000 east of Pittsburgh and Erie with roughly half in train operations Clerical staff may be included later at the year’s end. RL

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pittsburg Erie

General Wheeler argues for keeping new possessions

Gen. Joseph Wheeler told Louisville audiences that retaining Hawaii Guam and the Philippines is essential to U S commercial power. He noted U S leads in cotton steel petroleum wheat and asserts possession secures East trade advantage. He rejected easy pacification of the Philippines and foresaw Cuba joining the United States as Cubans urged union.

Louisville Joseph Wheeler Philippines Guam Hawaii United States Wheeler Cuba

Shortridge Defeats Alumni and YMC A Second Team In City Games

Shortridge High School beat an alumni five 36 to 2 at the Y M C A gym. Holdson Bangs and Masters led SHS while Bert Coffin, a Cornell football standout, played forward. In the afternoon, Y M C A second team lost to the Secretaries 28 to 12, with M Roeminger and Baumann excelling. Night Juniors also defeated Day Juniors 16 to 4. Yale topped Wisconsin 35 to 20 in Milwaukee.

Shortridge High Eastern Universities Bert Coffin Cornell Shortridge Holdson Bangs Masters Herzsch Maste Randa M. Roeminger Jones Geckler D. Roeminger Ranch Baumann Jones West Hardle Beckwith Long Cannon Carmichael Pugh Metcalf Brandt Yes Harren Milwaukee Wis Yale Wisconsin University

Elephants and a Harmonica Trick Amaze Park Crowd

Mr. Snyder purchased a cent harmonica after seeing Lockhart's elephant blow it. The trained elephant holds the instrument with its trunk and blows and waltzes, performing tricks like ringing bells and grinding an organ. Lockhart, a clever trainer, devises many quaint feats for public amusement.

Man Lockhart

Michigan Beats Stanford 49 to 0 in Pasadena

Michigan University football team dominated Stanford with superior game knowledge, punting by Sweeley and multiple line breaks. Snow scored multiple touchdowns and Shorts added goals as Michigan rolled to a 49 point victory before about 7,000 spectators in sunny, dusty conditions.

Pasadena Cal Michigan University Stanford University Michigan Sweeley Stanford Clark Preston Snow Shorts Boal Hernstein Traeger Preston White PJ McGugin McFadden Sweeley Cooper Hernstein Fisher Leetson McGilvray Salon Tarpey W. K. Peaseley Williams David Brown Heston

Go-asy-you-please Race Opens With 1,800 Spectators

in St Louis, 1,800 people attend the 100 hour go-as-you-please race at West End Coliseum. After one hour Peter Hegelman of New York leads with ten miles eleven laps, followed by George Tegcey, also of New York, three laps back. Other starters include Cartwright of England, Fahey of Shenandoah PA, Kid West of New York, Shelton of New York, Fleming of Milwaukee, Cavanaugh and Noremac of Philadelphia, Loeslein of Eric PA, Hart of Boston, Richardson of New York, O'Brien of Portland ME, Guerrerro of Mexico, and R Gregory.

ST. Louis West End Coliseum Peter Hegelman New York George Tegcey George Cartwright England Martin Fahey Shenandoah Kid” West Henry Shelton Ed Fleming Milwaukee Pat Cavanaugh George Noremac Philadelphia Tony Loeslein Eric Frank Hart Boston George Richardson William O’brien Portland Gus Guerrerro Mexico R. Gregory

Tommy White Bested by Bernstein in Fifteen Round Decision

New York’s Joe Bernstein defeated Tommy White of Chicago in a fifteen round boxing match at the West End Club, with Bernstein earning the decision as many ringside observers called it an injustice. White employed repeated left jabs and controlled many rounds, while Bernstein’s timely counters and late rallies limited White’s damage. The bout was at 126 pounds. The card also featured Young Peter Jackson defeating Jimmy Handler in three rounds at Jacques’s Auditorium, Baltimore and California, with Jackson dominating after a rough second round and stopping Handler in the third.

ST. Louis Joe Bernstein New York Tommy White Chicago Stewart West End White Bernstein Ernstein Waterbury Conn National Athletic Club Jacques’s Auditorium Peter Jackson Baltimore California Jimmy Handler Newark Handler Jackson Tharley White

Joseph Bartley Pardoned by Nebraska Governor

Nebraska Governor Savage forgives former state treasurer Joseph Bartley in a holiday clemency act. Pardon sparks mixed reaction from Bartley’s supporters and critics, with political implications debated amid Bartley’s and Savage’s statements. Bartley remains silent as public interest soars.

Lincoln Neb Savage New Orleans Statehouse Joseph Bartley Bartley

Old Violins Stolen From San Antonio Collector

San Antonio reports the theft of two valuable violins from H. H. McLane, a wealthy collector. A Stradivarius of 1721 and a Wilhelm Guthmann violin were taken after the suspect gained entry under the pretext of playing a tune. McLane offers a large reward, while details on the suspect remain unknown. In Portsmouth, James W. Newman former secretary of state died of apoplexy, having been a longtime Democratic elector and state legislator.

San Antonio Tex H. H. McLane Wilhelm Guthman McLane Portsmouth James W. Newman Newman Ohio

Southern Soap Makers Plan Regional Consolidation

Southern soap manufacturers in the Atlanta area are forming a union to consolidate all plants south of the Ohio river. Edward Miles, secretary of the leading Atlanta soap concern, said the group will affiliate with similar bodies in the North and West. The Southern Soap Manufacturers Association will not be a trust nor fix prices, but aims to curb abusive practices and place trade on a genuine business basis.

Atlanta Ohio River Edward ©. Miles Miles Southern Soap Manufacturers’ Association Mr. Miles

McLean Wins Six Day Bicycle Race at Park Square Garden

Boston reports McLean of Chelsea sprinted to victory in the six day race at Park Square Garden as the thirtieth hour score shows leaders at 7 miles 2 laps for 30 hours. One team withdrew due to injuries to Worcester rider Carni leaving the field with a dull day and a complex tally of pairs and scores.

Boston McLean Chelsea Park Square Garden Carni Worcester Butler McFarland Maya Freeman Monroe Gongoltz Simar Kino Samuelson Leander Rutza Fischer Chevalier Krebs Muller Jaak

Muncie Edges Richmond In Polo Thriller At Home

Muncie defeats Richmond 4 to 3 in a tense polo match before about 2 000 fans. An Anderson player strengthened the visitors while Muncie played without captain Beeson who was sick. The result leaves both teams tied for the lead.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Richmond Polo Anderson Beeson

Mackay Beats Chick Brooker in Two Rounds in Findlay

Biz Mackay of Findlay defeated Cincinnati’s Chick Brooker this afternoon in two rounds. Mackay dominated from the start and had Brooker at his mercy by the end of the first round. Brooker was sent to the canvas several times in the second round before finally being stopped. The pair had fought a ten round draw recently.

Findlay Biz" Mackay Findlay, C Chick Brooker Cincinnati Mackay Brooker Chick

Christmas charities evoke a sparky ring memory

Mrs Porter Paddock the soprano recalls a New York charity concert at Five Points mission. Artists dressed for Upper Fifth Avenue stunned a shy twelve year old by praising her sparkling rings, a moment she recalls as a lasting memory of anonymity and praise.

Philadelphia New York Porter Paddock Five Points Mission Upper Fifth Avenue

Death by Own Action at Fort Canby Involves Officer

Lieut James Beven of the Eighth Artillery was found dead in his Fort Canby bed with a revolver by his side. Officials deem it death by own action though no motive is known. Beven, 40, rose from the ranks and led Port Canby football. served in the Philippines.

Ilwaco Waeh James ¥. Beven Eighth Artillery Fort Canby Port Canby Beven Philippines

Washington slow business bans one task a day tale

Kansas State Senator Fitzpatrick visiting Washington fails to push through his department business. National Committeeman Dave Mulvaney jokes that in the capital you can only do one thing a day, citing Fitzpatrick’s one letter home as his single accomplishment.

Kansas City Fitzpatrick Kansas Washington Dave Mulvane Dave

A Matter of Tips in Boston Advertiser Tale

In a Boston Advertiser vignette, old Fustbudget confronts his wife over millinery bills. He confronts a tip on an ostrich item costing a sum labeled “One tip (Ostrich) 32” and, in a rage, exits to the cold and harms the house dog with a kick down the area steps.

Boston Advertiser Fustbudget Amalgamated Fastbudget

Kansas contest sparks dramatic vote surge for Lyon county beauty

At Emporia a voting contest offered a piano to the prettiest Lyon county girl. On the final day a rival surged from behind with 15,000 votes, snatching victory and proving that Kansas girls who are pretty know their own appeal.

Kansas City Journal Emporia Lyon County Kansas

Teaching Trick Elephants in Ainslee's Magazine

Ainslee's Magazine exposes the harsh, dangerous methods used to train elephants for entertainment. Trainers use chains and hoists to force poses, risking choking and injury while animals are manipulated with hooks and crowbars. The piece notes elephants are ungrateful and prone to violent reactions toward their handlers.

Harvey Sutherland Ainslee

Seeing Africa through Hon's gaze in a desert memory

The narrator recalls how Hon, growing older, began to see clearly with eyes that seemed to pierce you. Born in captivity like Alice and Indana, he never looked up the hill but faced north toward the vast plains and mountains of Africa, his home.

Ladies’ Home Hon Africa Alice Indana

Ragtime Coat Sparks Tense Moment in Canal Street Scene

In New Orleans a cross arena on Canal becomes the backdrop as Lucindy and the belle of Coon town exchange blunt remarks over a ragtime coat. The exchange includes racial slurs and a quick, uneasy snap of color and class tension amid Christmas greetings.

Canal

Chicago editor slain in gunfire after highwayman attack

Eugene Hector, former financial editor of a Chicago newspaper, shot and killed an alleged highwayman tonight. The deceased is believed to be a Bostonian named Donovan, who was shot through the right eye.

Chicago Jan. L Eugene Hector Donovan

Watkin s Happy Over Prospects of American Association

W H Watkins and Charles Buschaupt returned from the Kansas City meeting. Watkins anticipates a very good 1903, praising the American Association's strength. Omaha’s inclusion is settled, Milwaukee and Omaha stockholders hold sway, and park construction is planned.

American Association—Review of Kansas City W. H. Watkins Charles Buschaupt American Association Watkins Journal Omaha Milwaukee Rourke Whitfield Havener Quin Milwaukee American Association den Whitfield Gross Havenor Columbus Indianapolis Mr. Bese Celene R. Bryce Columbus Park

Brush vows active role in Cincinnati club dispute

John T. Brush signals plans to move his influence closer to the Cincinnati club controversy as talks about changing its administration intensify. He hints at visiting Cincinnati if necessary and warns against baseless rumors while Judge Howard Ferris asserts that he and partners seek Brush’s sale, denying any plan to squeeze him out.

John T. Brush Cincinnati Cincinnati Club Western Avenue Howard Ferris

New Year Handicap At New Orleans Delivers Clear Victory

Lord Quex outclassed the field in the New Year handicap worth 1485 to the winner. He set a steady pace and won by three lengths with Moroni heavily backed to place. The Morris pair and other favorites trailed, attendance was large and weather clear as Alpaca Eva Rice and Lord Quex led the finishing order.

New Orleans Jan. L Lord Quex Morris Serpent Hayden Kaloma Eva Rice Moroni Ses Alpaca Oma Major Mansir

Oakland New Year handicaps thrill season crowd

At Oakland on New Year’s day a large crowd witnessed the New Year’s handicap a two year old race and the Santa Rosa handicap Autolight won the big handicap Belle Reed captured the baby race with a field of twelve The Fretter and Vesuvian were strong contenders but Autolight led a late drive by O’Connor to win The Fretter was second Vesuvian third The Latonia Jockey Club spring meeting stakes were announced in Cincinnati with multiple events and prize money including a $2000 added For colts and fillies two years old and a sweepstakes for older horses across seven races

San Francisco Oakland Autolight Belle Reed Artives Amoruns Fretter Vesuvian As 4 Rosermonde O'Connor Royalty Sombrero Antolight Hogan Alicia Cincinnati Latonia Jockey Club Hon. Fielschmann Brewers’ Exchange

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