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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1902

Page

2

Fourth district Democrats hold key conventions across Indiana

Reports from Columbus Terre Haute Richmond Bluffton and Portland summarize state Democratic district meetings. Lincoln Dixon successor chosen in Columbus. J G McNutt elected in Terre Haute. John McGee in Cambridge City. Adair elected in Bluffton amid clashes with Eichhorn and Campbell. Dispatch notes surprise at Bluffton and mentions Portland candidate Burkett.

Indianapolis Journal Blupfton Ind John A. M. Adair Portland W. H. Eichhorn Madison County Netterville Anderson Campbell Bluffton Randolph Jay Adair Etchhorn Eichhorn Elfinghem Decatur Lotz Muncie Crty Steve Fleming Port Wayne Journal J. A. M. Adair

Ninth district Democrats organize campaign in Frankfort

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports the Ninth district Democrats met in Frankfort and elected A. T. Livengood of Covington district chairman. Michael Ryan of Delphi was named to a leading post as the campaign organization began to take shape.

Indianapolis Journal Frankfort Ind A. T. Livengood Covington Michael Ryan Delphi

Much colder today in the Coal Dealers' Interest

Forecast for Friday and Saturday for Ohio Illinois and Indiana shows cold, fair weather with brisk northwest winds. Temperature notes, barometer readings, and a detailed Indianapolis monthly meteorological summary follow, including mean temperatures, precipitation totals, wind direction, and historical comparisons.

Washington Ohio Illinois Indiana Indianapolis Geld Lot

Movements of Steamers Across Major Ports

Shipping news notes arrivals and departures at Cherbourg Queenstown Rotterdam Havre and New York. Vessels include Pretoria Kaliserin Marita Theresa Germanic Tauric Darmstadt Amateram La Savoie Noordland and Pennland with routes from New York Liverpool Bremen Pilani Philadelphia and destinations to Hamburg New York and Liverpool.

Cherbourg Pretoria New York Hamburg Kaliserin Marita Theresa Bremen Queenstown Germanic Liverpool Teutonic New New York Tauric Darmatadt Rotterdam Amater@am Havre

Indiana Democratic Conventions Split By Local Delegates

Report from several Indiana districts on January 2 describes factional divisions at conventions in Lafayette Wabash and Fort Wayne. Delegates and officers conflict over leadership with names including Senator Fleming Dan Simms Edward Cox and Captain Allen cited in exchanges about chairmanship and state committee roles.

Fletcher elected chairman of Thirteenth district Democrats

South Bend Ind Jan 2 C B Fletcher has been elected chairman of the Thirteenth district Democracy and member of the state central committee. oo.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind C. B. Fletcher Thirteenth District State Central Committee

Democratic banquet serenades at Columbus City Hall

Delegates to the Democratic district meeting in Columbus Indiana were hosted at a banquet by local Democrats led by the ladies of a church. About two hundred attended as Maj P E Wills and Dove Ogden donated wine. Mayor Caldwell acted as toastmaster and speakers critiqued Roosevelt policy and commented on party organization, Jacksonian democracy, and possible isthmian canal plans. money questions were not discussed.

Indianapolis Journal Columbus Ind Maj P. E. Wills Elizabethtown Fourth District Dove Ogden George W. Caldwell Joseph Hea Shea Roosevelt Cleveland Richard Olney Nicholas Cornett P. H. McCormick McCormick John Overmyer Jefferson Francis Marion Griffith Congress

Fire destroys Searchlight Hotel kills lessee and children

In a blaze that leveled the Searchlight Hotel Mrs. Bullock, the lessee, and her two young children perished. Essie Wheat, aged twelve, was fatally burned in the disaster, with details scarce as of the report.

Searchlight Nev Searchlight Hotel

Fires devastate theaters and stores across several cities

Nationwide fire report recounts losses in Nashville at an upscale theater half destroyed by a live wire blaze, Sturgeon Bay seedhouse and warehouses burned with $40,000 loss, Meridian fertilizer unit $350,000 insured, Morton House and Keiths Theater fire causing smoke and guest evacuation, Weston general store blaze with $5,000, Portage la Prairie Grand Central Hotel blaze totaling $60,000 with firefighter injuries.

Nashville Tenn Sturgeon Bay Wis John H. Allen Linseed Company M. Cochem Goodwin-Harries Company Falk & Buchanan Allen Company Meridian Miss Mississippi Cotton of Company Oil New York Morton Keith Union Square Fourteenth Street Weston Petrus Peterson Portage LA Prairie Manitoba Grand Central Hotel

Morgan Confirms Purchase of Raphael Painting Madonna

J P Morgan acknowledges a London cable report that he bought Raphael death Madonna of St Anthony. He will not discuss pricing. The artwork may not be imported immediately and could be worth millions beyond tariff estimates.

New York J. P. Morgan The Journal and American London Raphael Padus Inaa

Three Killed Outright In Locomotive Explosion At Macon

Macon Ga Jan 2 a freight engine just out of the repair shop in the Central Railroad of Georgia roundhouse exploded killing three men and injuring many. The dead are K E W Hodges J McDonald Uriah Cornelius. Injured include J J O Neal Henry Fox P L Willis and others with varied injuries. The blast also leveled parts of the shop and a large fly wheel break at Huntington W Va in the Chesapeake and Ohio shops injured six men in the planing department.

Macon Central Railroad of Georgia KE. W. Hodges J. M'Donald Knoxville Tenn Uriah Cornelius J. J. O'Neal Henry Fox P. L. Willis F. O. Hambrick William Wilson J. M. Meadows Peter Hammock Wesley Johnson Peter Adams Cornelius J. M. McDonald Huntington W. Va Chesapeake & Ohio Planing J. M. Walle Ross Henson J. M. Thomlinson C. E. Nicely Robert Caverlee Will Davis

Wank to be dismissed over New York landing charges

Washington January 2 1890 On recommendation of Fitchie and Powderly inspector Wank will be dismissed for landing noncitizens without examination or report Orders for dismissal go forward tomorrow Senator Perkins at California introduced Campbell and Newcombe to the President Campbell invites a visit to Lick Observatory with plans for a Pacific coast trip this summer by the President

Washington Fitchie New York Immigration Office Powderly Albert Wank New York United States Wank Senator Perkins California Campbell Lick Observatory Simon Newcombe Pacific Coast

Germs Commit Death by Own Action at Naturalists Meet

At a Chicago naturalists meeting, Prof H L Russell described experiments showing water can act as a poison to certain pathogenic bacteria and milk also has destructive properties. He said bacteria in water die by suicide, purifying the water, while heredity notes on pointers were also discussed. The session adjourned to Washington next year.

Chicago American Society of Naturalists H. L. Russell University of Wisconsin Russell Sedgwick Jordan University of Chicago E. B. Meek F. W. Lutz Yachington, D. C

Richardson Presents President with Compilation of Presidential Papers

Representative Richardson of Tennessee, minority leader, personally handed the President a set of compilations of messages and papers of the Presidents. He jestingly urged a careful reading of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, which the President agreed to read with amusement. Lord Pauncefoot, delayed by illness, is improved and plans to resume duties soon after rheumatic gout confined him recently.

Washington Richardson Tennessee House United States

United States Weighs Treaty Concessions Amid War Pressure

A fragment from a report on treaty actions discusses unity on a nonpartisan approach, hoping for English willingness to have authorities drop the war. It notes openness to concessions to avoid partisan contention and embarrassment to the United States.

United States

Admiral Sampson's illness advances toward final stage

Washington January 2 reports Admiral Sampson's illness progresses slowly yet steadily toward the end. Medical science cannot halt it. Symptoms of arteriosclerosis appear and inject uncertainty into the case as the patient becomes less tractable and responsive to treatment.

Washington Jan Admiral Sampson

Diplomatic Row Over Line at White House Reception

At a White House reception the wife of the British ambassador, Lady Pauncefote, held the lead of the diplomatic line. The German ambassador, Herr Von Holleben, declined to reclaim his seniority and allowed her to remain at the front to avoid an awkward display of courtesy.

Washington White House Pauncefote Herr von Holleben

Spain imposes gold payment on imports to curb exchange rates

Spain enacted a law effective December 1 requiring customs duties on certain imports to be paid in gold. Consul General Lay reports to the State Department that the measure aims to lower the gold premium and reduce reliance on bankers, who had controlled exchange rates.

Washington Spain Lay Barcelona State Department

Nunn Resigns as Fifth Tennessee Revenue Collector

David A. Nunn today submitted his resignation as collector of internal revenue for the Fifth Tennessee district to the President in person, accompanied by Representative Gibs on of Tennessee. Nunn, appointed at McKinley’s start, faced civil service breach charges revived after years, with a successor to be ex-Representative John McCall and W. A. Wills of Nashville reportedly set for reappointment as postmaster.

Washington David A. Nunn Internal Revenue Fifth Tennessee White House Representative Gibson Nunn McKinley John McCall W. A. Wills Nashville

Rural Free Delivery Expands In Indiana

Rural free delivery is set to begin February 1 in Indiana with routes in Crawfordsville Montgomery County North Manchester Westfield and Donaldson. Each route details length mileage population and houses served along with carriers and post office changes. Admirals Brad ford confirms acquisition of 9 acres on Pearl Harbor for a U S naval station near Honolulu with price 75 per acre and plans for a dock fortifications and defenses.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Indiana Crawfordsville Montgomery County Carrier Samuel W. Linn Whitesville Donaldson Marshall County Peter Beckman North Manchester Wabash County John W. Lowman Millrace North Manchester Westfield Hamilton County Albert J. Gunn Deming Bradford Naval Bureau of Equipment Pearl Harbor Honolulu

Civil service says extra war clerks may not stay

Washington reports from the Civil Service Commission indicate it is unlikely that the more than two thousand extra clerks hired in the executive departments during the Spanish War will be retained. The discussion centers on budget and staffing policy as the war era expansions wind down.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Civilservice Commission Spain

Assistant statistician appointed at Agriculture Department

Washington reports Stephen D. Fesenden of Mississippi named assistant statistician. Dr. Horace H. Allen, U S minister to Korea, on leave, met the President and will travel via St. Petersburg and the Transsiberian Railway. A special car is arranged to Port Arthur, and Allen may be the first American official to ride the route. Also, I Garland Penn of Atlanta arranged for a delegation to invite him to a young negro Christian Congress in Atlanta next August, which Roosevelt favors. Other items note Spilman to head the appointment division, Keene named post office inspector, and preparations for Philippine reforms. Funeral services were held for Rear Admiral Francis A Roe at St. John’s Church with Arlington burial and notable pallbearers.

Washington Stephen D. Fessenden Mississippi Department of Agriculture Horace H. Allen United States Korea Roosevelt Allen St. Petersburg Transsiberian Railroad Port Arthur I. Garland Penn Atlanta Atlanta Exposition Negro Christian Congress Penn Atlanta Congress W. R. Spilman Manhattan Kan Bristow Carter Keene Freedom Root War Department Senators Lodge Platt Spooner Edwards Insular Congress Philippine Commission Francis A. Roe William Tayloe Snyder Arlington Cemetery B. R. Russell Bann Greer Schley Weaver Ludlow Watson Sigsbee and Bartlett Frank W. Hackett

Czolgocz Brain Declared Normal At Meeting

At the American Anatomical Society gathering in Chicago on January 2 a paper by Dr. A F Spitzka of New York stated Leon Czolgocz, McKinley’s assassin, had a normal brain. The doctor described a four hour post execution brain dissection conducted for study.

Chicago American Anatomical Society A. F. Spitzka New York Leon Czolgocz McKinley

Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company formed in merger

Announcement from Chicago states final details of a new corporation to control much of the world output in pneumatic tools. The Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, formed from multiple firms including Chicago Pneumatic and New York Air Compressor, lists bonds and common stock with officers led by J W Duntley as president.

Chicago Pneumatic Tool Companies New Jersey Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company Illinois Boyer Machine Company Detroit Chisholm & Moore Manufacturing Company Cleveland Franklin Air Compresser Company Pennsylvania J. W. Duntley W. O. Duntley FB. Y. Moore Ernest P. Wanger Hrk. Kent Leroy B. Beardsley

University Lectures Bring Social Problems Across Cities

University of Chicago plans a twelve lecture course on modern social problems delivering by professors from six leading universities. Lectures cover topics from the social question to ethics of business with Dr Howerth starting the series in Indianapolis and other cities Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee. Membership costs $5 for two admissions per lecture with syllabi and biweekly notices.

Raymond Fuller University of Chicago Indianapolis H. C. Adams University of Michigan S. M. Lindsay University of Pennsylvania H. H. Powers Cornell University E. A. Ross University of Nebraska Ira W. Howorth Walter A. Wyckoff Princeton University Albion W. Small Howerth Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee

State Life Banquet Highlights Growth and Agent Presence

State Life Insurance officers hosted agents from about twenty states at the Columbia Club banquet. Governor Durbin and Auditor Hart were unable to attend but sent a congratulatory letter. President Sweeney and W B Wynn outlined December 1900 premium income and first year premium costs, noting a 106 percent increase.

State Life Insurance Company Andrew M. Sweeney Wilbur Wynn Samuel Quinn Columbia Club Durbin Hart Sweeney W Indiana Quinn W. L. Sherrill La'w. Downey Hanna

Court Sits in Prison for Mutiny Murder Arraignments

At Leavenworth the novel court sits in the penitentiary library for arraignments of mutineers tied to the Nov 7 uprising and the murder of Guard J. B. Waldrupe. Seventeen mutineers, escorted in chains, face first degree murder charges. several suspects remain at large. The proceeding, with officials and prisoners present, ends with not guilty pleas and a trial slated for tomorrow afternoon.

Leavenworth Kan Kansas United States Penitentiary J. B. Waldrupe United States Bond Ed McKeever Turner Barnes Bob Clark Frank Thompson Gilbert Maslin Fred Robinson Aughrey Associated Press

White Supremacy Seen as Lock on South Politics

Gen Joseph Wheeler spoke in Cleveland Ohio asserting white supremacy is essential to financial stability and that no political break in the solid South will come from Northern interference. He argued parties cannot solve the color problem in the South.

Cleveland, CO Joseph Wheeler South

Brush May Sell Ball Club to Cincinnatians

Cincinnati interests form a syndicate led by Judge Howard Ferris to buy control of the Omaha club. John T. Brush may sell if price satisfies the group, but management likely stays with current figures due to high asking price. In Omaha, Frank Bandle secures 55 percent and takes full control under the American Association franchise with Quinn and Clingman owning 4 percent.

Cincinnati John T. Brush Cincinnati National League Baseball Club Howard Ferris Brush Judge Ferris St. Nicholas Hotel Omaha Thomas J. Hickey American Association of Baseball Frank Bandle American Association Hickey Bandle Messrs. Quinn and Clingman Milwaukee

Golf on Frozen Links at Lakewood in Mixed Four Sumes

Twenty pairs play a mixed four some handicap on the Lakewood Country Club course in cold wind over a frozen surface. Of eighteen hole preliminaries sixteen pairs qualify for two cups, Gould and Roof prizes. play resumes tomorrow morning. Shelton Cartwright Fahey set world records in a twenty four hour go as you please event in St Louis, with Shelton also breaking the fifty mile mark.

Lakewood N. J Lakewood Country Club G. J. Gould Clarence M. Roof ST. Louis Shelton Cartwright Fahey Fleming Tracey Cavanaugh Hegelman Nor

Ryan denies retirement and eyes swift middleweight bout

Tommy Ryan, claiming the middleweight world title, rejected rumors of retirement. He said he is ready to sign a match within 24 hours with any willing middleweight star, particularly Jack O'Brien or George Gardner, before a reputable club if a suitable side bet is offered.

Kansas City Tommy Ryan Jack O’brien George Gardner

Yale Hitch Themselves In Western Penn Hockey Debut

Yale opened its series with the Western Pennsylvania Hockey League at Duquesne Garden but lost 6 to 2 to the Pittsburg Athletic Club in front of a large crowd.

Pittsburg Yale Western Pennsylvania Hockey League Duquesne Garden Pittsburg Athletic Club

Piening Wins Wrestling Match At Grand Central Palace

John Piening defeated Nachad the Turk in a wrestling match at Grand Central Palace on January 2. The Turk had been favored by bettors but lost after Piening captured the first fall in ten minutes and thirty-seven seconds, Nachad then refused to continue.

New York John Piening Nachad Grand Central Palace Piening

Minnesota U tops Yale 3 to 2 in basketball

Minnesota University defeated Yale 3 to 2 in a college basketball game in Minneapolis. Yale will travel to Cleveland to face the YMCA team there, after the contest tonight.

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota University Yale Cleveland

Norton Nine Edge Royals In Polo Clash At Anderson

Nortons of Anderson defeated Royals of Munele by 10 to 9 before a large crowd in a Polo night contest.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Nortons Royals Munele

Six Day Bicycle Race In Boston Twists Toward Fast Finish

Boston January 2 The six days race at Park Square Garden produced tight pacing over fourteen hours with no laps gained or lost as riders stayed in a compact pack. McFarland won the last sprint while the leading six teams shared the field and no single leader extended beyond the tail end.

Boston Park Square Garden McFarland Endern Apbart

Indices of addresses and racing results in 1900s clipping

Long list of names and addresses for letters and notices, followed by race results. Details include names like Mrs Laura Lewis and Miss Alta Lillie, plus companies and banks, then a note about a new indoor mile record by Champion at 1 26 2 5, and race results from Oakland and New Orleans with multiple winners and odds.

Maya McLean Butler Munroe Freeman Gougolts Simar Leander Rutz Samuelson Fisher Chevalier Kregs Keegan Miller Jack San Francisco Oakland Torillo Parsifal Montexzama the Giver Cromwell Montana Peeress New Orleans Cadet Jim Breeze Moroni Orla Semicolon W. B. Gates Clark

City News Notes and Local Bankruptcies

A special song service will be held at the Temple on Delaware and Tenth streets this evening. J Hammrick Brothers of Van Buren and J B Stalcup of Bloomfield have filed bankruptcy petitions in U S Court. Hammrick liabilities 16200 assets 5000 Starcup liabilities 7048 assets 4107. Mrs Jacqueline Morrison died Wednesday night at 516 Fletcher avenue and will be buried in Shelbyville. Y M C A banquet planned January 4 at the Commercial Club with Rev Joshua Stansfield speaking. Oscar Gray was arrested for stealing a overcart and a woman’s gold watch found on him. Banner Temple officers installed. 1901 domestic money orders 3820407 dollars. international money orders 2712740. money orders paid 210141.00. post office business up 44 percent. Burglars looted Parish and Stratton’s dry goods in Medina North Carolina, stealing over 1400 dollars worth of goods and silk.

Temple Delaware Tenth Streets J. Hammrick Brothers van Buren J. B. Stalcup Bloomfield United States Hammrick Brothers Starcup Jacqueline Morrison Fletcher Avenue Shelbyville Commercial Club Joshua Stansfield Meridian Street M. E. Church J. K. Lilly Oscar Gray Streit Loshan Jess Hiatt Exellent Nellie Panden Vira Stark Ruth Thompson Katherin Kern Mrs. Buckley Amy Boyd Cora Colvin Minnie Robbins Kate Tinsley Indianapolis Bee Department McGinnis Parish & Stratton Medina

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