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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1902
Page
2
Real elements and men interpret the oureeus action as a move to split the union. A telegram was sent to President Mann of the national organization asking him to travel to Terre Haute to mediate the dispute.
Two robberies occurred Saturday evening in Terre Haute Ind with one snatched satchel from Mrs Hagin near downtown lights and a strong arm robbery by Kitty Johnson alias Kitty Hyatt who recently arrived from Indianapolis. The man who robbed Mrs Hagin escaped while Kitty Hyatt was arrested. Mrs Mahoney of Poplar Street found a pistol threat in her bedroom before the suspect fled.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that McConsha Parrott mill and the Pennsylvania depot safes were opened by thieves on Saturday night. The depot safe was blown open with nitroglycerin and a number of notes were taken, but no money was stolen.
In Salem Wash county Republicans held a mass convention at Grand Army Hall choosing H L Seig as chairman and J A Kemp as secretary. Delegates to the New Albany district convention included Lester Lemon Brown Bright McCoy Graves Berkey and others with instructions to back George W Self for district chairman. The county central committee was formed with Lewis Dennis as chairman succeeding H C Hobbs. Oliver Marks becomes secretary and Frank Brewer treasurer elect. Across Wayne and Wildcat townships delegates and central committees were named for Cambridge City Frankfort and other districts.
Northerly winds forecast with fair conditions in Ohio on Monday, snow flurries in extreme northeast. Tuesday expects continued cold and diminishing northwesterly winds. Indiana and Illinois to be fair with continued cold. light northerly winds. Record shows barometer, temperatures, and wind direction with Blythe notes.
Shipping news records arrivals and departures: Auguste from Havre to Queenstown, Queenstown to Boston by New England, Ivernia from Liverpool to New York, La Champagne from New York arrives Havre, Hereford from New York, Canadian sails from Liverpool to New York.
Victoria B C January 12 The United States cruisers Chicago and Albany and the gunboat have left Ville Franche for to there witit the arrival of Rear Admiral J B Cromwell. Condor sloop reported into and for the ay Og with grave anxf fh. Equimault on December 3 for Hono.
The morning meeting elected Zimri Dougan county clerk as chairman by unanimous vote. He is described as a young progressive Republican with strong executive ability. A county primary election to nominate candidates was set for February HM, and a resolution endorsing Julian D Mogate for district chairman was unanimously adopted.
In Orleans Indiana on January 12 the Republican township convention produced a complete win for Lou Black former postmaster and allies. The old committee of Dr C E Laughlin J Grant Sanders and M B Brengle was reelected. Delegates named for district congressional state and local offices include George Fort George H Carter C B Laughlin W R Elrod G M Albertson M C Reid. The gathering was well attended and highly enthusiastic with over 28 votes cast.
In Kokomo Howard county precinct meetings, no state or congressional contests emerged. E A Simmons is likely to stay as county chairman with no other candidates. Delegates were chosen for the district convention at Fort Wayne on Jan 15. Posey county Republicans in Mount Vernon selected eighteen delegates for Evansville district meeting and approved a resolution backing Prof. Edwin S Monroe for state superintendent. Delegates favor George Cunningham as district chairman.
FRANKTON Ind Jan 1 The Republican campaign in this city opened with old time fervor A joint meeting of two precincts selected committeemen and delegates for the district convention to be held at Winchester I M Langston and Ira Filby were chosen to attend The precincts will back Madison counties candidate for Congress Mayor Dunlap of Anderson
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 12 the anti Watson faction of the Republicans captured the county organization by electing John F Walker as chairman Harve Smith as vice chairman James Phillips as secretary Ithamer Spurlin as treasurer from among former Johnson supporters. Charles H Campbell quit the convention hall.
North Vernon Indiana Republicans convened at the courthouse to choose delegates for the district convention set for January 11. The county committee was formed Friday in precinct meetings with Albert A. Tripp elected chairman and G. Wooley secretary.
Notre Dame officials explain stance on athletics and discuss a heavy season baseball slate. Captain Lynch to lead the team with no pro coach likely, and a Northwestern trip plus games with Wisconsin Minnesota Beloit Purdue Indiana De Pauw Illinois are planned.
Kokomo Ind Jan 12 an new bank organized in Kokomo to be named Kokomo National Bank with capital stock fully taken. Directors include George E Bruner John W Barnes L J Kirkpatrick T C McReynolds BE E Springer J W Learner C A Oyler O V Darby Orin Simpson L C Miller C F Seward Bruner chosen president Barnes cashier. Bank to open May 1. Kokomo now has three national banks. Evansville Ind Jan 12 condition of George A Cunningham Republican district chairman who underwent operation yesterday remains poor. physician says recovery unlikely.
Edson Kidder, sole owner of East Main street flouring mill, died of apoplexy at about age forty. He leaves a widow and two children, with his daughter married to a Indianapolis couple. Joshua Enos, former Shelbyville official, died after serving as councilman and mayor from 1881 to 1900. He cut the first limestone used in Indianapolis aside from that in the Statehouse. Merrill Smith, a former Nolteater, died today in Terre Haute.
Fort Wayne hosts a two day Farmers Institute with speakers from Kokomo Portland and Fort Wayne. Kell elected president and Truber secretary. Kokomo reports smallpox outbreak in western Howard County affecting William Garver and spreading to church schools and community. church and school closed. Frankton pastor E C Wells resigns to evangelize within the state while convalescing from rheumatic illness. Richmond deputy grand master Harry Penny notes fifteen of eighteen I O O F lodges report fifty three member gain. Dublin A Ty Ogborn seeks electric line franchise from Town Council.
News reports Prince Henry of Prussia will visit the United States soon. He will be greeted in New York by Roosevelt aides and receive military salutes. In Washington he may be invited to become guest of the nation with Roosevelt hosting a dinner. The imperial yacht Hohenzollern is expected to be welcomed and a navy squadron may meet it at sea.
Plans will be considered this week for welcoming Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia who arrives next month to witness the Kaiser's yacht launch. The visit is expected to trigger a series of peaces receptions fetes and international greetings unparalleled since the Prince of Wales visit, with echoes of Grand Duke Alexis receptions years earlier.
Washington dispatch reports Perry Heath traveling to Salt Lake City to stay for a time while Mrs. Heath visits friends in Washington. Henry C. Payne of Milwaukee arrives from Wisconsin with Mrs. Payne and niece Louise Jones to succeed Postmaster Emory Smith in the Cabinet. Payne to begin duties early next week.
The Kansas State Supreme Court upholds the eight hour workday law in a decision by Justice Smith. W. W. Atkin of Kansas City Kansas argued after being convicted in district court for paying workers more than eight hours daily in a street-paying contract and appealing the case.
In Joliet Illinois on January 12 unofficial word says United States Steel Company acquired Fox Pressed Steel Company and will reopen the plant this week under new management employing several hundred workers. Officials cannot confirm the rumor. The Fox plant has been idle since last summer due to labor troubles.
Announcement from world’s fair headquarters confirms Frederick W. Taylor in charge of agriculture and acting horticulture at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Taylor has led both departments since early November.
Two Italians Pasquale Pulvino and Salvatore Ginnette were arrested in Rochester after attempting to pass counterfeit silver dollars dated 1886 1889 189% and 1899. The bills were described as a four-die counterfeit, and authorities noted the men were heavily armed, though the main plant remains unfound.
In New York on January 12 a large gathering of amateur and professional golfers attended the funeral of Willie Davis, the Apawamis Golf Club pro. The interment was only temporary as the body will be shipped to Montreal for final disposition. Davis is described as the pioneer professional golfer in the American invasion era.
Lexington January 12 T H Stevens sold to Rome Respess two two year old colts for six thousand dollars. One is by Wadsworth out of Modjeska a brother to io and the other by Wadsworth out of Clara K a brother to Bristol.
A Chicago police officer previously discharged for pouring alcohol on a sleeping man's boots and igniting it to wake him faces a guilty finding. The case centers on the officer's alleged hotfoot method and the question of his conduct within the force.
Cincinnati Club president John T. Brush publishes a caustic statement backed by letters and telegrams to show A G Spalding James A Hart pushed to form a baseball trust. The document outlines an option plan intended to give Spalding control, details meetings in Chicago Cleveland and New York, and argues Brush and Robison thwarted the scheme while defending his own innocence in the controversy.
President Whitfield of the Western League and W A Rourke of Omaha joined James Manning of Kansas City and Thomas F Burns of Colorado Springs in St Joseph to confer with W T Van Brunt ahead of next Tuesday's Western League meeting. Whitfield said six cities are set for league inclusion: Kansas City Milwaukee Omaha St Joseph Denver and Colorado Springs with about six applicants for the two openings.
In Cleveland creditors of the Everett Moore syndicate led plan to preserve control by pledging all Federal Telephone stocks and bonds as collateral for new bonds. Bell Telephone may buy, but bankers may block offers while plans become operative. Henry A. Everett confirms New York bankers’ consent to an extension agreement.
Detroit January report states Michigan Telephone Company and other Erie controlled lines join American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Reorganization clears about 9 million dollars of debt carried for a year. Financial consolidation aims to unify Bell system holdings under AT&T.
Large attendance at the Skat tournament held yesterday at the German House. The Skat section has eighty members with about sixty-five players in monthly events. Prizes awarded: Kothe first with fifteen games won, Meyers second with 472 points, Bachmann third, Keller fourth with fourteen games, Goepper fifth with 451 points, Koehne sixth with 108 points, Eisele seventh, Suhn received the consolation prize for Klub Tournament.
Lew Shaw the billiard expert arrives in Columbia to perform an exhibition at the Columbia Club this evening. The event promises skilled trick shots and instructional display for attendees seeking renowned billiards entertainment.
Representative Frank M. Eddy told the St Paul postal clerks that not a dozen members of Congress could earn the government salary on a strict salary basis. He cited numerous wealthy lawmakers and business interests in a long list, arguing many hold vast private fortunes from coal, mills, banks, real estate, and other enterprises.
In Brinkley Arkansas on January 13 a blaze destroyed several frame buildings including an Arlington Telephone office. The total damage was estimated around $30,000 with one occupant, Rey of Stuttgart, Arkansas, reported missing.
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