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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1902

Page

3

Diplomatic Moves Clouded by Siege Aftermath in China

The text notes lingering effects from the siege on a key figure and doubts about his return to China. It mentions possible replacement, and references Indiana lawmakers Brick, Hemenway, and Landis attending a judiciary dinner and a diplomatic affair at the White House. Mrs. Harry B. Smith and Miss Smith from Indianapolis joined Capitol visitors with Miss Eibel as guest.

China America Brick Representative Hemenway Indiana Co Landis Harry B. Smith Miss Smith Indianapolis South Capitol

Miss Stone to Be Free From Captivity After Months

London reports a telegram from Constantinople says Miss Ellen M Stone, held by brigands since September 3, is to be released within hours. Separately Berlin notes Germany's wealth leader is Krupp with annual income between 2 and 21 million marks, followed by a coal-master believed to be Von Thiele-Winckler. many incomes exceed 1 million marks.

London Eilen M. Stone Constantinople Berlin Germany Herr Krupp Herr von Thiele-Winckler

Waldeck-Rousseau to speak at St Etienne opening ministerial campaign

Paris Jan 10 premier Waldeck-Rousseau will deliver an important speech at St Etienne next Sunday. He will define the government policy and lead the ministerial electoral campaign with about a hundred senators and deputies present. Nationalists and non ministerial Socialists urge restraint to avoid demonstrations. Dublin Jan meeting of the Irish parliamentary party re elected Redmont as chairman with resolutions condemning Wyndham and outlining a strong Parliament session plan.

Paris M. Waldeck-Rousseau St. Etienne Dublin Irish Parliamentary Party John E. Redmont Ireland Wyndham Jeek

Paris Reports Revenue Decline for Last Quarter

Paris reports a revenue drop for the last three months, 8,271,384 francs below estimates and 20,105,000 francs lower than the same period a year earlier. The annual deficit rises to 111,000,000 francs, blamed on wine imports, exceptional crops, liquor duty changes, and a sugar bounty, which alone accounts for 42,000 francs of the shortfall.

Paris

Lord Francis Hope Foot Amputated in Recent Injury

Cable dispatch reports Lord Francis Hope had a foot amputated on Wednesday following injuries from a fall weeks earlier. His condition is described as improving and stable despite the operation.

New York Lord Francis Hope Ing

New Consolidated National Bank Planned in York

In York a new bank named Consolidated National Bank is planned with capital of $1,000,000. Promoters are officers of the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange.

York, Jan Consolidated National Bank Orpaces Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange

Fair Weather Forecast for Saturday and Sunday

Weather forecast from Washington on January 10 predicts a fair weekend for most areas. Ohio sees a fair Saturday with possible snow in the northeast, Sunday fair with brisk lake winds. Indiana and Winds area expect a fall Saturday and fair Sunday with brisk northwesterly winds. Temperature ranges show a maximum near high single digits to low teens with a low around ten.

Washington Ohio Indiana North Prechiy

Movements of steamers on January routes

Cherbourg vessel Kronprinz Wilhelm arrives from New York via Plymouth to Bremen and goes on to Glasgow. Victoria arrives at New York from an unspecified port. Sardinian sails to Boston. Moville reports Furnessia arriving from New York bound for Glasgow on January 16. Bellepool arrives from Philadelphia. Genoa reports Hohenzollern arriving from New York on January 10.

Cherbourg Jen Kronpring Wilhelm New York Plymouth Bremen Glasgow Victoria Sardinian Boston Moville Furnessia Bellepeool Philadelphia Genoa Hohengolfern

Cleveland Bank Fails as Everett-Moore Loans Fail

The Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings Company assigned to Attorney Frank H Ginn with a 32000 bond. Directors state depositors safe and bank solvent but withdrawals caused embarrassment. The assignee will continue the license under court orders as unsecured creditors seek eighteen month extensions. In Chicago the P H Rice Malting Company was placed in the Equitable Trust Company receivership with liabilities around 100000 and assets about 375000 due to losses from major customers.

Cleveland Euclid-avenue H. C. Brainerd C. H. Stewart Euclid Avenue Detroit & Toledo Everett-Moore Ginn Everett-Moore Syndicate Chicago P. H. Rice Malting Company Cragin Here Equitable Trust Company P. H. Rice Colonial Brewing Company New York Kentucky

Orr schedules show large liabilities for Troy paper maker

New York January 10. The schedules of Alexander M Orr a paper manufacturer of Troy N Y filed in the Supreme Court show liabilities of 91600 nominal assets 191339 actual assets 5000.

New York Alexander M. Orr Troy Supreme Court

Col William Lewis Washington Dies in Philadelphia

Col William Lewis Washington, a descendant of the George Washington family, died at his Philadelphia home. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, he will be buried there. He served as a soldier in the Confederate army.

Philadelphia William Lewis Washington George Washington Nashville Tenn

Local Railway Line Announces 4 Percent Bond Issue

The Herald reports plans to issue bonds at 4 percent for twelve years to reimburse capital, fund extensions and purchases, and expand equipment. The issue will retire at about 2.1 million dollars annually and may be announced next week.

Terest Herald To-Morrow

Judge Leffler Ends Bid Against Cromer for Congress

A private Muncie dispatch reports Judge Jodge Leffler will not seek the congressional nomination in the Eighth district. Leffler, once a vocal Cromer rival, announced after yesterday’s primaries that he will not become a candidate.

Judge Leffler Cromer

Mangled body found in Seattle district

An unidentified man was found dead in a Seattle residence area. The evidence suggests he killed himself by placing dynamite in his mouth, lighting the fuse, and lying down. A 15 inch deep hole marked the spot where his head rested, with no trace of the head remaining.

Seattle Wash

Lost will found changing Lathrisk succession tale

Edinburgh report: a will from 1899 found sewn inside a dress alters prospects for the Lathrisk estates worth over a million pounds. Lieut Maitland Mackgill Crichton, heir to the entailed heritage, may be affected if movable assets shift. Dundee solicitors liaise with the Lathrisk factor as parties consult.

London Edinburgh George Johnstone Mackgill Crichton Sudan Johnstone Messrs Maitland Mackgill Crichton Lord Low Court of Sessions Crichton

Great Force for Good in Manila Teacher Deployment

The Salt Lake Tribune notes two hundred more American teachers sail to Manila to meet demand and relieve shortages in the United States. Last year’s thousand teachers were warmly welcomed by Filipinos and their instruction eagerly sought, with expectations of long term opportunities for American educators. The effort aims to foster order, progress, peaceful industry, and loyalty by exposing island youth to ideas of a free, self respecting people and undermining old rule notions.

Salt Lake Tribune Manila Philippines United States Islands

Yonkers Methodist writer John Longking dead at 96

John Longking died at his Yonkers home aged ninety six. He served fifty years with the Methodist Book Concern and authored many books on Methodism whose writings are used as textbooks in Bible classes and seminaries of the denomination.

New York Jan John Longking Yonkers Methodist Book Concern

Death of J. M. French veteran circus owner in Detroit

Detroit reports the death of J. M. French age seventy one a famed circus figure once among the wealthiest horse owners in the United States. He was known as the original forty camel band wagon man. Davenport meanwhile records the death of Dr. R. W. Hitt professor of anatomy at the State University who died today of heart disease.

Detroit J. M. French United States Davenport, Ia R. W. Hitt The State University

Kaiser's Yacht Christenings Stir Venezuelan Tensions

The German Emperor invites the President's daughter to christen his new yacht, a move seen as diplomacy amid jingoistic pressure over Venezuela. The Monroe Doctrine is cited as a cover against demagogic claims, reflecting ongoing U S concerns about intervention and upheaval.

Baltimore Venezuela

McKinley Day Proclaimed Amid Nationwide Sympathy

Cleveland reports strong support from governors for January second as a national McKinley day of offering to the memorial fund. Youngstown steel workers respond to the subscription drive, with total gifts expected to exceed 1,000 dollars and possibly reach 1,500 dollars.

Cleveland McKinley McKinley National Memorial Association Nash Judge Day Youngstown Ohio United States Steel National Committee

Hart Defends Reforms Against Threat of Overthrow

Boston Journal comments on Mayor Hart asserting financial reforms will endure. He cites a tax rate sufficient for city needs and opposition’s use of bonds to cover current expenses as political tools during the election.

Boston Journal Hart

Wanted An Issue for the Democratic Party

A notice from the New York Commercial Advertiser seeks a good working issue warranted to wash. Reward offered for returning the issue by leaving it on the Democratic party doorstep. Scouts search the city yet report only false scents and occasional yelps of delight.

Democratic Party

Buffalo Times Condemns Treason Verdict Timing

The Buffalo Times urges delays in convicting nine American soldiers of treason until they can present their side. It notes signatures gained under threats and duress may be invalid and calls for a fair hearing.

Buffalo Times

Drowning Tragedy Near McKeesport Claims Two Siblings

In Osceola near McKeesport, Martin O Hara eighteen and his sister Mary fifteen died after sinking through the Youghiogheny ice while skating. Their eight year old brother James was rescued, and the mother endangered herself diving in. Neither bodies of Martin nor Mary were recovered.

Pittsburg Osceola McKeesport Martin O'Hara Mary Youghiogheny James O'Haras Martin

Tragedy in Illinois ends with murder suicide

In Galesburg Illinois on January 10 Ed Cheney a former state penitentiary inmate fatally shot his wife and her sister Lettie Goshorn during a domestic quarrel then killed himself. The killings followed a domestic dispute as authorities investigated the incident.

Galesburg Ed Cheney State Penitentiary Lettie Goshorn

Shot Her Sleeping Husband in Georgia

Elberton Georgia January 10 A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental homicide after Mrs Colson shot her sleeping husband Colson in their bed during a disturbance. She heard a noise and, fearing to wake him, took his pistol to investigate. the weapon discharged killing him instantly.

Elberton Colson

Former Mayor Ireland Dies After Fall From Window

Former mayor Col Frank P. Ireland, ex-chairman of the Nebraska Democratic committee for three years and once a governor hopeful, fell from a second story window at his home in Nebraska City. He died this afternoon from injuries suffered in the early incident this morning.

Nebraska City Neb Frank P. Ireland State Democratic Committee

Seven Men Burned At Hall Steam Pump Works

Seven workers were burned by molten metal when a mold exploded during the casting of a large fly-wheel at Hall Steam Pump Works in Pittsburg. Four men were hospitalized, while three others walked away unaided, injuries not yet detailed.

Pittsburg Hall Steam Pump Works

Lexington Officer Ordered to Washington for Promotion Exam

Lieutenant Commander Lucien Youngs, guest of his brother in Lexington after relief from duty as captain of the port of Havana, received notice to report to Washington for examination for promotion to commander and departed for Washington this evening.

Lexington Lucien Youngs Havana Washington

Osborn Deignan Sane Again After Hospital Discharge

Vallejo California January 10 Osborn Deignan a participant in the Merrimac sinking at Santiago has been discharged from Ukiah Hospital for the insane and ordered to duty on the steamship Independence at the Island navy yard.

Vallejo Cal Osborn Deignan Merrimac Santiago Ukiah Hospital For Insane Independence Ahe Island Navy Yard

Gift of 825000 to King Edward Sanatorium Fund

Edgar A. Speyer a Speyer Bros banker partners in London presents £5 000 to the fund of £220 000 set aside for a sanatorium for consumption under King Edward VII with Sir Ernest Cassel as the endorsing beneficiary and organizer of the project in London.

Edward London Edgar A. Speyer Speyer Bros Ernest Cassel

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Issues Debentures

New York Jan 16 An issue by the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway of 0.4000 serial debentures appearing in the market. Details of offering and terms not fully disclosed in the brief notice.

New York Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Pearing

Revolt in Paraguay Forces President to Resign

In Ascuncion, Paraguay, President Aceval resigns amid a military revolt led by General Caballero and General Escobar. The Chamber of Deputies saw a fatal clash with Senor Facando killed and several officials wounded. The vice presidency under Hector Carvallo assumes power as unrest grips the capital.

Buenos Ayres Republic of Paraguay Ascuncion Aceval Caballero General Escobar J. A. Escurra Senor Marro Senor Fritas Congress Chamber of Deputies Senor Facando Hygenic Council Miguel and Corbalan Fernando Carreras Congress of Paraguay Senor Hector Carvallo

Admiral Higginson to Lead North Atlantic Fleet Cruise to Venezuela

It is probable that Admiral Higginson with his flagship Kearsarge and several other ships of the North Atlantic squadron will soon move to Venezuelan waters and base at Laguayra. The mission includes a large marine complement to guard against riot if revolutionists prevail, with Higginson likely to command any joint landing operations.

Washington Jan Admiral Higginson Kearsarge Venezuelan Laguayra Higginson Venezuela Castro

Nicaragua-U S reciprocity protocol lists duty free items

AP dispatch from Managua notes bale hay iron boats and iron for boats among American duty free imports under a reciprocity treaty with Nicaragua. Also mentions sugar to be admitted free into the United States. Labor scarcity in Nicaragua is cited as a reason sugar cannot be produced competitively against U S beet and cane sugar.

Associated Press Managua United States Nicaragua Dr. Sanchez Kasson Washington

Chilean Commander Heads to England for Naval Post

Among the passengers who arrived on the Orizaba from Colon today was Commander L A Martinez of the Chilean navy. He goes to England to take command of two new cruisers and two torpedo destroyers completed there. Six hundred sailors depart Colon for Southampton aboard the Royal Mail steam packet.

New York Orizaba Colon L. A. Martinez England Southampton Royal Mail

Senator Platt and the Boss System In American Politics

Kansas City Journal discusses Senator Thomas Platt of New York suing McClure's Magazine for libel. It argues public figures tolerate attacks, praises the boss system and Platt's political machine, and contrasts his stance with President McKinley's restraint and the broader culture of political criticism.

Kansas City Journal Thomas ©. Platt New York McClure W. A. White America Platt Ints McKinley Senator Platt Boss United States Odell Roosevelt Mr. White Kansas Thomas Piatt

Libel and public figures in American journalism

The piece discusses the value of service, a Kansas perspective on truth, and a threatened libel suit. It questions the morality of attacking public figures with unproven charges and notes a growing habit of discrediting politicians without sufficient truth or justice. It references Senator Platt and McClure's magazine as context for the broader issue.

White Kansas McClure’s McClure’s Magazine Senator Platt America

Lord Rosebery A Lonely Brilliant Leader Of Britain

London Daily Mail profile of Lord Rosebery notes his Derby win, empire roles, and status as a top aristocrat while detailing a profound personal solitude. It traces his life from courtship with Hannah Rothschild to marriage, loss of his wife, and lifelong seclusion at Mentmore Dalmeny and Villa Delahonte near Naples.

London Daily Mail Lord Rosebery Council Legion Mentmore Dardans Dalmeny Berkeley Square Villa Delahonte Naples London Lfe Disraeli Hannah Rothschild Crewe Durdans Delahonte England Tts Hall

Uncle Sam a Pirate from New York Press

A Civil War era account recalls the Monadnock ironclad seized by private parties after government nonpayment and later moved to the Asiatic station. It notes Commander Cottman towing her for the Philippines campaign and questions how she will be recovered.

New York Secor Monadnock Mare Island Navy Yard California Secors Navy Department San Francisco Philippines Cottman Brutus

Croker Declares Belmont Regular Democratic Nominee Stand

Croker tells reporters that once the court declares Belmont the regular Democratic nominee for Congress in the Seventh district he will remain a Belmont man through the campaign and to the polls. He warns Tammany to respect Democratic regularity and vows to cling to it come rain or shine.

Hartford Courant Croker Belmont Congress Tammany Perry Belmonts

Stops the Cough and Works of the Cold

Laxative Prose Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no pay required. The advertisement lists price in cents and promises relief from cough and illness.

Open letter from Robison targets Spalding over baseball deals

Frank D H Robison president of the St Louis National League club issues an open letter in Cleveland criticizing A G Spalding. He accuses Spalding of backing player releases and collusion with Chicago to undermine the league and urges Spalding to retire while accusing him of pursuing a new contract with Spalding and Bros. The letter references old Chicago actions and the Players Protective Association.

Cleveland Frank DeHaas Robison St. Louis National League Baseball Club A. G. Spalding Eat G. Spalding Albemarle Hotel New John T. Brush Axe Mr. Brush St Louis Chicago National League Clarkson and Kelly Boston St. Louis Baseball Club Players’ Protective Association Brush Ocean Chicago Club Adrian C. Anson Chicago Baseball Company Anson Chicago Baseball A. G. Spalding & Bros Frank D'Haas Robison

Soden to Spalding Confirms Boston on Court Decision

A. G. Spalding publishes all correspondence with A. H. Soden regarding the National League election. Soden’s full reply urges a prompt court decision on Dec 15 and states readiness to support the elected officials or call a legal election if needed. Soden expresses doubts about the legality of the meeting and contemplates selling his interests in both New York and Boston clubs. He asks for confidentiality to avoid public quotes.

New York A. G. Spalding A. H. Soden Boston National League Baseball Club National League Boston Association Boston Spalding Publi Soden J. B. Billings Boston Club H Peoserraly Egal

License Refused and Bouts Highlight a Busy Sports Day

London reports Edward Corrigan denied a Newmarket train license while Boston’s Twin Sullivan won a decision over Patsy Sweeney in Manchester New Hampshire. James Stafford, a former New York player, slows with the Giants and will move to left field. Jimmy Burns of Spokane stopped Mexican Pete Everett in the thirteenth at Salt Lake. Yesterday’s race winners include Mynder Myx Bristol Pigeon Post Mr Phinizy O Hagan Goldfinder Colonial Girl Bord Burns Quadra Bryan Rose Hoerton. Referee stops Philadelphia Willlie Fitzgerald vs Marty McCue in Industrial Hall after fouls are claimed. Cresceus owner George B. Ketcham says the horse earned over 70000 in purses and exhibitions and will winter at his Toledo farm. Jin Austin of New York quits in the fourth round against Young Peter Jackson in Baltimore. Spanish pelota is planned for New York with a $400000 court project near Central Park. Tom Corcoran of Savannah knocks out Fred Douglas in the ninth at the Savannah Athletic Club. US Golf Association general meeting set for Feb 27 in New York.

London Edward Corrigan Chicago Newmarket Heath Sullivan Boston Patsy Sweeney Manchester N. H Sweeney Im. Stafford James Stafford New York Providence Jimmy Burns Spokane Pete’” Everett Salt Lake Athletic Club Burns New Orleans Mynder Myx Bristol Pigeon Post Mr. Phinizy O'Hagen Oakland Cal Goldfinder Colonial Girl Bord Burns Quadra Bryan Rose Hoerton Willie Fitzgerald Philadelphia Marty McCue McCue Fitzgerald Cresceus George B. Ketcham Ketcham Toledo Jin” Austin Tom Corcoran Savannah Fred Douglas Brooklion Douglas Golf Association D. K. Robertson United States Golf Association New York City R. Bage Kerr Ody Hanive

Waylaid and killed near Caddo bridge in Oklahoma

Four deputy marshals departed Ardmore Oklahoma tonight after a telephoned report to United States Marshal Hammond stated that two women and a man had been waylaid and killed near Caddo bridge on the Springer road about six miles from Ardmore.

Ardmore I. T. Jan Springer United States Hammond Caddo Bridge Springer Road

Washingtons Win Six Straight In Capital City Bowling Night

Washingtons ran to six consecutive wins in the Indianapolis League last night, delivering a tough drubbing to the Poor Nationals. Marions claimed five wins while S. B. C. toppled a second division entry. Ko-We-Bas vs Capital Citys produced a tense set as Capital Citys narrowed the gap with four triumphs.

Washington Nationals Marions Capital Citys I. B.C B.C. Carter Cooper Armstrong Bogard Leppert Brown Aed Kotteman Bryson G. Mannfe Esa Knox Delure - Matloc Ai Gresh Quillim Myers Lea Churelie William Ko-We-Bas Capital Washington Alleys Ko-We-Baspital Citys M. Levey Burton Potter Nares Ay G. Mueller Garetang Smith Bauer Havelick von Hake Uz Kahlo Seeeee Kgs Wechsler Bieler Kothe Iis Wands Uy Mueller Vinson Turners Urean Yorger Iss EB. L. Press H. Jung Marty Wallace i L. Meter Uy Dell P. Balem Zimmer North Sides Turner Alleys North Zoe Taylor al Mt Aes A Erdermeyer Peacock Oom Pollard W. BR. Root A. Anes I” Walters Willa Zimmerman Rox Wauses I. B. Smith Seid’stler Hunter Washingtons Marion Alleys Mueller Givens Sielkin Kirkhoff Mt Brinkmeyer Shellie Old Bryant Wiley Sommerville Ladd Woodmen Arcanum Marion City

Butler Basketball Tonight Before Illinois State Game

Butler College guards swap with forwards to sharpen offense as practice continues. The team, heated rivals with Shortridge, aims for a strong showing in the varsity opener at Bloomington next Wednesday against ISU, while M T H S and the Y M C A also schedule tonight games.

Butler Murray ISU Bloomington Indiana Darby Shortridge Twolves

Umpire change in Indianapolis Basketball Association game

Physical Director West of the M G A requests relief from umpiring the Indianapolis Basketball games. Dr Nehrbas has been chosen by Soden to succeed him. The Crawfordsville Y M A five plays the M S A team in this city on January 21.

West Indianapolis Nehrbas Bin Crawfordaville Y. M. A Mane M.S

Indianapolis Chapter League of American Sportsmen Meeting

A meeting of the Indianapolis Chapter League of American Sportsmen will be held this evening at the office of Joseph Bell Stevenson Building to arrange a national meeting of the L A S. 8. Officials invite nonmembers and interested persons in fish protection to attend.

Indianapolis League of American Sportsmen Joseph Bell Stevenson Asne L. A

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