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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1902

Page

5

Treasury issues refund rules for Philippine tax acts

Washington July 9 The Treasury Department issued a new order detailing refund procedures under the Philippine government act. Tax refunds apply to Internal Revenue taxes on articles shipped to the Philippines since Nov 25 1891 and must be claimed on Form 44 under oath with vessel and port details. Principal refunds target whisky beer spirits wine and tobacco. Rome July The Vatican replies to Governor Taft note on Philippine affairs and communications from Rome will be sent to Washington tonight. Judge Taft has dispatched about 2000 words by air to Washington from Rome.

Washington Treasury Philippines Secretary of the Treasury Commissioner of Internal Revenue Saprae Philippine Islands Ury Rome Vatican Taft Philippine Islande Cardinal Rampolla O'Gorman Sioux Falls D. D Porter Alice

Sons of Veterans Elect Ogden Commander at Rising Sun

Rising Sun Indiana July 9 officers elected ending encampment with parade and a 1200 person barbecue. George F Ogden Laketon chosen commander on first ballot. W T Burns Rising Sun vice commander. delegates named to National Encampment. Community celebration drew many from surrounding counties despite heat.

Rising Sun Ind Sons of Veterans George F. Ogden Laketon W. C. Glendenning Geneva Ogden Cataander Papier Wee W. T. Burns Foxot Oral H. Jones Shelbyville R. J. Bosworth Indianapolis Fred E. Maton Charles A. de Paver Kokomo Peru Edward R. Campbell Washington, D. C National Organization Benjamin Starr Richmond Indiana Campbell Grand Army of the Republic Newton J. McGuire Frank Martin Martin Washington Starr S. of V Kreitenstein Ben North Post River Front Kentucky State Organization of the Ben North Company C Fighting Seventh Indiana Smock Watts Second Indiana Battery 5. M. Campbell Battery Rising Sea Omeanization Henry Willman Fort Recovery 3. M. Campbell Rising Su Robert Brickley Anderson E. Scott Matthias Long Quercus Grove Henry, Willman S. M. Camph S& FB. Scott Mthias Long Abramlee Dulstero James Alford Samuel Dugle George Dugte William A. Steele John Norvel Henry Summers H. &. Ebaper Espey Ladies’ al’ Society 8. of V oMeers Fanny Rabb Green Rising Sun View Currie Conger Mary van Osiel Julia Thomas Terre Haute C. H. Myers Alexandria Dyke Beale Fort Wayne Margaret Goodrich Edna Swort Elwood Bessie Bowser Harriet Hamberg Rising Buler Harriet Hickley Green Sid Conger the Sons of Veterans

Lightning Kills Two in Wheat Field Near Hartford City

In a July storm three miles east of Hartford City Indiana Charles Wentz aged 37 and his cousin Bee Wentz aged 17 were struck dead while sheltering under a canvas cover from a bounder machine. The deaths follow reports of smallpox in Knightstown and two drownings in Winona Lake with more details from the Indianapolis Journal special.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Charles Wentz Bee Wentz Bluifton City Water Works J. W. H. Palmer Herbert

Hearin’s Parents Prostrate Over Son’s Predicament

William J Hearin jailed in Philadelphia faces alleged elopement with Mrs Aline O Malley wife of Notre Dame instructor Prof Austin O Malley South Bend Ind His parents in Hunter N Y Catskills plan to seek his release Hearin and Mrs O Malley to be arraigned on charges of stealing diamonds and jewelry from Dr Joseph O Malley home corelli illness of Prof O Malley and his wife that preceded the theft leading to arrests as they prepared to board a train for South Bend

Philadelphia William J. Hearin Aline O'Malley Austin O'Malley Notre Dame College South Bend Ind Hearin Hunter N. Y Catskill Mountains Dr. O'Malley

Chesterfield Incorporates After Vote In Madison County

Chesterfield Indiana voted 52 to 32 to incorporate at a special election held yesterday. Madison County Commissioners will call an immediate election to choose town officers. The 72 year old town with 40 population sits on two steam railways, the Big Four and the C and E, and an electric line. Officials say incorporation is needed to preserve peace amid a battle against three saloons.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Chesterfield Madison County West Union Big Four Union Electric Line Hagerstown Marion Matthew Doyle van Buren Matthews Steel Casting Company Peru F. C. Boyd Hughes Logansport Midway Park Aurora Aurora Lodge A. M Cincinnati Covington Newport Ludlow Delhi Lawrenceburg North Vernon Milan Conwell Cincinnati Hospital H. Edmonston Charles O'Farrell Delaware County Durbin O'Farrell Monon Albert Doolittle Ail Evansville Ella Smith Owensboro Ridgeville James Paterson Powers Jay County Richmond J. W. Kapp Stor First English Lutheran Church Edinburg Joseph I. Irwin

Crowd confronts Indy patrolman after beating in buggy

In Marion, Indiana, Patrolman Pennock stopped glass workers John Smith and Charles Kilgour in a South Washington Street buggy and beat Kilgour with a mace. A crowd formed. several businessmen protected the officer. The policeman, recently reinstated after a prior dismissal, faces a petition to remove him again. Other patrolmen face pending brutality charges from a park incident.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Pennock John Smith Charles Kilgour South Washington Street Kilgour

Attempted kidnapping at Wheatland shocks Indiana

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Miss Emma Dunn, a wealthy young woman, was seized from an open window by a man last night. She screamed and struggled until her mother intervened, rescuing her as the intruder fled into the heat of the night.

Indianapolis Vincennes, Ind Wheatland Emma Dunn

Smallpox at Knightstown report from editor column

A Knightstown letter to the Indianapolis Journal says the smallpox scare is passing and business is returning. It notes over twelve genuine smallpox cases, with one death, none vaccinated, and about thirty cases of verbloid. Ex Senator Newby is among quarantined cases. a detention hospital is reportedly well equipped and medical care strong.

The Indianapolis Journal Blue River Smith Greensboro James Wilson Newby

Smallpox outbreak traced to traveling troupe in Indiana

A young traveler with Robinson's show introduced smallpox to Knightstown and Michigan City. Fifteen cases since June 1 in Michigan City, with one death, while officials report vaccination and containment reduce further spread. Health officers, doctors, and city leaders credit concerted efforts for improving conditions.

Robinson WM. Carson Knightstown Ind

Entertains and Lectures At Winona Lake Assembly

W W Pfrimmer the Kankakee Poet and president of the Western Association of Writers entertained a large audience with readings. Ernest Thompson-Seton will deliver two lectures during the Assembly. Several notable visitors and hotel guests arrived, including W W Pfrimmer and many named residents and travelers from Indianapolis Chicago and New Albany. Mrs W B Lewis and Kathleen Lenton were rescued from drowning at Winona lake after entering a deep dredge hole. two boys aided them.

Indianapolis Journal Winona Lake Ind W. W. Pfrimmer Kankakee Western Association of Writers Hugh McGibeny Indianapolis Ernest Thompson-Seton Winona Hotel Thomas H. Dinsman, Jr Syracuse N. Y Panl W. Miller Pittsburg Laura D. Fulton Kenton, D A. M. Ayres and Family Julia E. F. Walk Geneva Dickey Kentland C. L. Watkins Chicago Minnewawan Inn Karl Nave Crawfordsville B. F. Culp Alice M. Culp Raymond Brower Moody Memorial Building A. ©. Faulkner North Manchester W. H. Shone Spencer H. S. Bartholomew Thos. J. Kirby Claypool Arthur Demer Talma George C. Bush Marion Anna J. Atkinson Telulah Robinson Terre Haute Pearl Armstrong Michigan City Elizabeth Hamlet New Carlisle Fred ©. Spalding Muskegon Mich Garfield Springs Ida E. Stallings New Harmony Gilmor W. G. Kennedy New Concord Lessie Bates Margaret Newcomb Lucie Cole Margaret Agnes Oliiver Monmouth Ill Ellen Mary Iglehart W. M. Lewis W. P. Lewis New Rans W. B. Pace Louisville, Y Warsaw W. B. Lewis New Albany Kathleen Lenton Oberlin

Michigan City Youth Dies in Alaska at 25

Special to the Indianapekia Journal reports Loerin Fench of Michigan City, age twenty-five, died in Alaska on June 24 from heart disease. He was the son of Capt. Henry Fench, longtime keeper of the local life-saving station. The family had resided in Alaska for three years.

Indianapekia Journal Michigan City Ind Loerin Fench Alaska Henry Fench Indianapolis Journal Wabash Goldwin Ray Mississinewa Red Bridge Redkey Marion John Symonton Fankboner Mill Jonesboro

Obituaries of Samuel Blazer and Simon Cook in Indiana

Samuel Blazer pioneer of Jay county died of trotopsey in Portland Indiana. He was born October 1813 and had lived in the area for over fifty years. Simon Cook eighty five year old retired merchant died in Evansville Indiana. he was among the city’s oldest residents.

Portland Ind Samuel Blazer Jay County Evansville Simon Cook

Sister and Brother Meet at Muncie After 23 Years' Separation

In Muncie Indiana Mrs David Jones encountered a man she believed to be a tramp then learned he was her long missing brother a mining engineer from Canon City California whom she had not seen for thirty three years Both born in South Wales they had drifted apart and reunited after the decades apart.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind David Jones Canon City Cal South Wales

Purses and races set for a week of track events

Open on next Monday with purses totaling 5 40 for races running Tuesday through Friday. Events include road, trot, and pace races with purses ranging from 40 to 400 and times from 2 14 to 2 40. The schedule lists multiple pace and trot heats culminating in several mile run events. FRANKFORT IN July 9 Democrats name Lebanon for the Ninth district convention on Aug 14 with Judge Kirkpatrick likely nominee.

Indianapolis Frankfort Ind Ninth District Lebanon Aus O'Brien Carroll Kirkpatrick Kokomo

Indiana couples wed after railroad visit to Paris Ill

Walter Scott and Miss Bessie Bassett secretly married in Paris Illinois after a July 4 train trip from Shelbyville Indiana. The couple returned home the next day and kept the marriage quiet.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Walter Scott Bessie Bassett Indianapolis Paris Ill Clarence Thralls Anna Clark Mene W. F. Mit

Obituary Notes on Judge Marvin World War Era Figure

Syracuse obituary outlines Judge William Marvin’s long public service from U S district attorney in Florida to district judge at Key West. He later became provisional Florida governor, US senator candidate, returned to Skaneateles, authored maritime law works, church warden, and a loyal Democrat who split with Bryan. Additional brief notices cover Major Edwin Stevens veteran and consul posts, James H. Stephens pottery pioneer, Duchess of Atholl, and Charles H. Criss cotton broker.

Syracuse N. Y William Marvin Skaneateles United States Florida Jackson Key West van Buren Marvin United States Senate St. James Episcopal Church Cleveland Bryan Pers Meee U. S Philadelphia Pernambuco Brazil Edwin Stevens Stevens Ning-Po China Garfield Major Stevens Harrison Peoria Seventy-seventh Illinois Volunteers Grant New York James H. Stephens Trenton Cincinnati Stephens Rome Duchess of Atholl Sir Thomas Rett Italy Switzerland Charles H. Criss New York Cotton Exchange Seabright, N. J Bright

Plans for Atlantic coast summer maneuvers disclosed

Washington July 9 reports two sets of maneuvers to unfold this summer on the Atlantic coast. A naval phase in August tests an enemy fleet against a defending squadron including Kearsarge Alabama Massachusetts and Olympia. A second phase plans a coordinated army and militia defense against a hostile naval attack from New Bedford to Long Island Sound with coastal forts in Narragansett New London and New York under active preparation.

Washington Army and Navy Atlantic Navy War Department North Atlantic Higginson New England Kearsarge Alabama Massachusetts Olympia Montgomery Scorpion Marblehead Hist William Swift Coast Artillery New Bedford Mass Long Island Sound Narragansett Henry ©. Hasbrouck New London J. M. K. Davis Nextagansett Adams Weatherill and Creble Rhode Island Rodman Trumbull Conn Mansfield R. L H. G. Wright Michie Terry New York Land Island Sound New York City

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