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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1902

Page

5

Bank and county cash shares listed in Indiana Ohio totals

A ledger style entry lists shares and funds across multiple counties in Indiana and Ohio. Entries include Springfield Ohio 12,000. Martin County Indiana 10,000. Clay County Indiana 7,500 and 10,000. Knox County Indiana 12,000. Lake County Indiana 1,900. Jefferson County Indiana 17,400. Warren County Indiana 26,000. Greene County Indiana 4%s8 5,000. Cass County Indiana 24,009 with 4%s. Clark County Indiana 50,000. Fowler Indiana Water Light Heat 110,000. Columbus Delaware and Marion Ohio.

Capital National Bank Springfield Ohio Martin County Ind Clay County Knox County Lake County Jefferson County Warren County Greene County Cass County Clark County Fowler Columbus Delaware Marion

Mine Disaster Toll Surges as Rescue Seeks Survivors

The mine blast left 90 dead at the Klondike heading as rescuers row through after damp shafts. Foreman and fire boss perished while others worked to reestablish air flow, with twenty five bodies found en route to four living victims. Rescue plans continue at dawn as teams brace damp tunnels and search for more survivors.

John Lowman Johny Hanan M. J. Moore Miergue

Klondike Mine Disaster Toll Rises as Rescue Efforts Continue

The Klondike mine disaster has claimed ninety lives with eighteen others hospitalized and four injured yet able to go home. Officials set up a temporary morgue at the armory and mobilized undertakers, dry goods, and volunteers to prepare dozens of bodies for burial. Coroner Miller has convened a jury to probe the cause, with inquest likely after all bodies are recovered. Mine Superintendent Robinson pledged round the clock recovery efforts despite debris and fire damp, while State Mine Inspector Evans reviews the scene.

Klondike Company H Powell Stackhouse C. 3. Price F. Miller Robinson J. T. Evans J. E. Roderick State Bureau of Mine Inspection Mr. Evens

First Rainstorm Delights Albuquerque Ranchers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. July 1 The first rainstorm since last October drenched the area in a heavy downpour lasting nearly ten hours Ranchmen from the eastern ranges report substantial rainfall in recent days ensuring ample water and clear skies for some time

Albuquerque XN. M Suly

National Educational Association meeting ends in Minnesota

The 192X convention in Minneapolis closes after a week of 45 department meetings and six general sessions. Highlights include speeches by William T. Harris and Thomas C. Trueblood on education, spoken English, and character building, plus extensive department programs and an art exhibition finale.

Minneapolis National Educational Association United States Minnesota Boston Eliot Harvard University Exposition Auditorium William T. Harris United States Commissioner of Education Washington, D. C Charles P. G. Scott Century Dictionary Thomas C. Trueblood University of Michigan Ann Arbor W. A. Millis Crawfordsville Ind John H. Hineman Pine Bluff Ark M. F. Miller Denver Col Department of Higher Education J. Irving Manatt William Bayard Craig Drake University Des Moines B. H. Meyer Institute of Commerce University of Wisconsin George A. Booth New Haven R. 0. Beard Reuben P. Halleck Louisville Frank. M. Gilley Cheises Mass J. A. Merrill State Normal School Superior Wis W. J. Metjee Washington Department of Manual Training Department of School Administration F. H. Luttle Muscatine Department of Special Education William B. Walt New York Institution For the Blind E. E. Allen Pennsylvania Institution For the Blind Overbrook J. J. Dow Minnesota School For the Blind Fairbank Alexander Graham Bell Helen M. Hefferan Hillness Mothers’ Congress C. M. L. Sites Educational Association of China Fie China Sites John Finley Princeton University Tropics America

The Tropics Problem and U S Mission in Cuba

The speaker asserts the aim to aid tropical peoples with temperate zone blessings and emphasizes aggressive Cuban service. It notes motives matter more than deeds, urging pure insular policies and prioritizing spiritual over material goals to meet the tropical challenge.

Tropics Cuba

National Federation of Teachers Organized in Minneapolis

The National Federation of Teachers was organized with officers led by President Margaret Haley of Chicago and Maudium of St. Paul as first vice president. A board of directors from each state will govern alongside meetings aligned with the National Education Association. The group aims to protect members from contract violations and other indignities beyond individual resistance.

Minneapolis Minn National Federation of Teachers Margaret Haley Chicago Maudium St. Paul Mary McGowan Cincinnati Annette Rosenthal Milwaukee Emma McCabe New York National Education Association Miss Haley

Intellectual tape worms in schools stun teachers

ST. PAUL Minn July 11 There exists in many schoolrooms a large development of Intellectual tape worms Dr T E Shields told the Columbian Catholic summer school audience Teachers become mechanical and fail to develop individuality Pupils lean on the teacher and become mental parasites The schools produce polished writers and students who memorize but are mere mental machines Dr Henry Austin Adams spoke later that day

ST. Paul, Minn T. E. Shields Columbian Catholic Summer School Henry Austin Adams

Tracy Still Missing as Deputies Surround Chase

Bloodhounds and scores of deputy sheriffs failed to flush outlaw Harry Tracy from concealment in the Covington brush near Seattle. A midnight battle had occurred, a cordon of marksmen surrounded the area, and rumors of a deadly clash circulated but could not be confirmed. The rugged terrain leaves open the chance of a fight in ravines inaudible to nearby towns.

Seattle Wash Harry Tracy Covington

Baptist Young People Officers Elected at Providence Convention

The Baptist Young People's Union convention held in Providence gathered for prayer at First Baptist Church and Infantry Hall with speakers from Detroit Boston and Kansas City. Officers for the coming year were elected including President John H. Chapman and several vice presidents. Five conferences continued under noted leaders with evening sessions in both venues.

Providence R. L Baptist Young People’s Union Convention First Baptist Church E. P. Tuller Detroit Mich Infantry Hall Walter Calley Boston B. W. Hunt John H. Chapman Illinois George Miller Maryland Thomas Trotter D. D Nova Scotia Samuel Seymour Pennsylvania H. W. Reid H. B. Osgood Chicago F. L. Anderson Newton Center Mass H. F. Perry J. M. Stifler Chester J. W. Weddell Davenport L. E. Bushnell J. S. Kirtley Kansas City Thomas Anderson Omaha, Neb

Stormy Negro Convention in St Paul Ends with Executive Shuffle

At a St Paul Afro-American council session the insurgent faction ousted Bishop Walters as executive committee chair despite a contested nomination process. Ida Wells Barnett resigned as anti leading bureau chair and W Cruse left immigration duties over elections. Debate became acrimonious as a snap election issue arose and the absence of a formal executive committee was revealed.

ST. Paul, Minn Ida Wells-Barnett Er. W. Cruse Immigration Bureau

Notable Methodist Leader Rev Dr Hirst Dies in Chicago

Rev Dr A C Hirst, longtime pastor of First Methodist Omaha, dies at sister’s Chicago home. A prominent figure in US Methodism, he led the University of the Pacific Coast at San Francisco, then served Centenary Church Chicago and posts in Pittsburg and Columbus. Also mentions Mre Joel E Vaile in Denver obituary notes.

Omaha Neb A. C. Hirst First Methodist Chicago Hirst Methodist Church of the United States University of the Pacific Coast San Francisco Centenary Pittsburg Chillicothe Columbus Denver Col July L Joel E Vaile Vaile Charlotte M. White West Brookfield Mass

King Edward to move to royal yacht after improving health

London reports King Edward remains in recovery and may be moved from Buckingham Palace to the royal yacht at Portsmouth on Tuesday. Coronation is slated between August 8 and 12, with Saturday August 9 favored to avoid extra bank holiday disruption.

London Buckingham Palace Royal Yacht Portsmouth Edward Westminster Abbey Queen Alexandra Sir Francis Lakin Victoria and Albert Sheerness Cowes Isle of Wight Plymouth Earl of Mount Edgecumbe

Polish editor urges children to speak Polish abroad

A Polish editor addresses the first party of children sent from Southampton urging usage of only Polish to show allegiance in their homeland. The St Louis sailing tomorrow to New York will carry Rear Admiral John C. Watson and Commander W. S. Cowles with Mrs Cowles and Miss Helen Roosevelt. Consul Heinen in Odessa cables a plague outbreak at the port to Washington.

Posen Southampton St. Louis New York John C. Watson U. 8S. N W. S. Cowles Cowles Helen Roosevelt Washington United States Heinen Odessa Russia Secretary of State

William and Waldeck Rousseau Meet in Odde

In Christiana Norway July U Em peror William and former French premier Waldeck Rousseau exchanged visits at Odde. Paris reports President Loubet signed the Brussels sugar convention bill.

Loubet Paris Brussels

Strikes and Railway Turmoil Across Cities

Reports from Chicago to Omaha detail union demands and threats of renewed strikes as freight handlers and shopmen pressure railroads. Illinois Central workers return to service after an agreement, while Union Pacific warns striking machinists in Nebraska. In Paterson, Police Chief Grant is acquitted after riot-related charges and restored to duty.

Illinois Central Curran Chicago Board of Arbitration Chicago New York Grant Paterson N. J Hinchcliffe Board of Aldermen

Denver Telegraphers Get Wage Hike to Ten Dollars per Month

Denver telegraph operators on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad win a wage advance from 2.50 to 10 dollars monthly after weeks of grievance committee meetings with railroad officials. No amicable disposal yet reported.

Denver Col Denver & Rio Grande Railroad

Mysterious assault on young minister in Lakeville

Rev. William H. Brooks, 23, visiting relatives on Temple avenue, was found unconscious on a Temple avenue sidewalk near 817. He reported two men followed him from East Tenth street, robbed him, and used a handkerchief. He regained speech at City Hospital and cited loss of a ministerial certificate. Police investigate the case as mysterious.

William H. Brooks Lakeville Temple Avenue Hull and Griffin City Hospital City East Tenth Street Tacoma Avenue Tenth Street Hyland

British trade commissioners hail steel building boom in South Africa

Johannesburg July 11 British trade commissioners newly arrived from England express amazement at the volume of steel building material offered in South Africa. They note indolence among British firms and report that only one firm, an American concern, has a capable South African representative. This firm has secured vast orders in Cape Town and Johannesburg, quoting prompt prices and promising American speed in construction for buildings up to fourteen stories.

Johannesburg Transvaal England South Africa Cape Town Johanesburg

Oath of Allegiance Stirs Boers in Orange River Colony

In Bloemfontein on July 11 tension grows as Boer commandants field cornets and officials of the late Free State government refuse to sign the oath of allegiance though some consent to the declaration recognizing King Edward as sovereign. The oath is cited as more binding.

Bloemfontein Orange River Colony Free State Edward

Colored Waiters Host City Picnic At Armstrong Park

The city’s colored hotel waiters held an annual picnic at Armstrong Park with evening lights and a crowded dancing pavilion. A cake walk, prize awards, and orderly conduct marked the event, which aims to form a permanent waiter organization.

Armstrong Park

Swift & Co to Acquire Fowler Brothers and Co

Shareholders approve sale of Fowler Brothers and Fowler Son & Co to Swift & Co of Chicago. Ordinary Fowler Brothers shareholders gain about £4 per £4 shares, Fowler Sons ordinary holders receive £4 per £7 paid on £10 shares, preference holders get capital back plus seven years unpaid dividends, debenture holders receive principal plus 2 percent.

Liverpool Fowler Brothers Fowler, Son & Co Swift & Co Chicago Fowler Sons’ Company

City News Notes Sparks Local Events And Legal Notices

Senator Fairbanks accepts invite to speak at Ridgeville old settlers meeting on July 14. Leonard A. Evans files bankruptcy petition in Springville with assets about 2 dollars and 69 cents. Charles A. Myera, ex local and Houston Chronicle co owner, visiting city. Rev Dr Monhall to preach at Convenue M E Church tomorrow. J P Hillis to lead song service. Nettie Lowder reports son Ordel, 18, left home last Wednesday and hasn’t returned. Fred Poland horse trader arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses after selling a horse to Frank Long that proved ill. Sunday services at Broadway M E Church continue summer schedule. Rev Worth M Tippy to preach to youth group next Sunday. morning sermon by Rev W D Pan. night service canceled due to Epworth League mass meeting at Tom Sinson Hall.

Senator Fairbanks Ridgeville Leonard A. Evans Springville Lawrence County Charles A. Myera Houston Tex The Houston Chronicle Monhall Epworth Slit Jackson Street Haley and Splan Frank M. Long Prospect Street Long Poland Broadway M. E Church Worth M. Tippy W. DD. Pan Epworth League Tom Sinson

Burden of riches drives captain to suicide

London July 1 A retired Royal Navy captain Sebastian Gasscot killed himself amid a fear he was poor despite inheriting 12 08 000 from his brother who left 2500 to St Thomas Hospital. Inquest revealed the delusion that wealth weighed him down and a clipping about the brother's bequest lay in his band.

London Sebastian Gasscot Royal Navy Gasscot St. Thomas Hospital

Williams Trip To Posen Prompts Berlin Police Deployment

Emperor Wilhelm will send 18 Berlin police officers to Posen to secure safety for autumn maneuvers. He is expected to address the Polish policy in a speech. The maneuver preparations are awaited with high interest as Berlin joins in fresh air moves for Polish children.

Berlin Willams Posen

Judge sustains Logansport street railway demurrer ruling

Judge John H. Baker of the Federal Court yesterday sustained the demurrer of the city of Logansport to the amended complaint of the Logansport Street Railway Company. The company did not file a new amended bill, so the court dismissed the original complaint and ordered the street railway company to pay the costs.

John H. Baker Federal Logansport

Logansport Street Contention Over Fifth Street

Logansport has faced several street and interurban railway troubles with one dispute settled. Multiple companies have been contesting the use of Fifth street, and a resolution is anticipated for the remaining cases.

Logansport Fifth Street

Drowned man near Hammond's Park in Fall Creek

Cornelius Lahey, about forty, drowned last night about 9 o clock in Fall Creek near Hammond's Park. He worked for Mike O'Brien who ran the park and cared for the boats. Lahey fell from a boat in midstream above Schofield's dam and could not be revived.

Cornelius Lahey Hammond's Park Lahey Mike O’brien Schofield Fair Creek

Milk fraud warrants issued against multiple Indiana dealers

The Board of Health issued warrants for selling milk below butterfat standard against several dealers including Joseph F. Flack at Indianapolis Creamery 2 Massachusetts avenue. Louis Hammel Cooper avenue. Charles F. Hessong Nora. W. J. Kennedy New Augusta. William Keseer Flackville. F. Stevens Northwestern avenue Washington township. Augustus Blue New Augusta. Perry S. St. Mair Nora. Theodore Wachstetter New Augusta. Bert Thomas 1133 North Sheffield avenue. W. T. Johnson New Augusta. Grant Newby Nora.

The Board of Health Joseph F. Flack Indianapolis Creamery Massachusetts Avenue Louis Hammel Cooper Avenue Charles F. Hessong Nora W. J. Kennedy New Augusta William Keseer Flackville F. Stevens Northwestern Avenue Washington Township Augustus Blue Perry S. St. Mair Theodore Wachstetter Bert

Acton Constable Assaulted After Jail Transfer

Acton constable J A Billingsley and an assistant escorted insane man Harry Miller to Marion county jail and then headed north on Alabama street asking about a restaurant. A man struck Billingsley, causing a bloody nose. Bicycle policemen Morgan and Simeon arrested James Gordon on assault and battery and loitering charges.

J. A. Billingsley Acton Harry Miller Marion County Alabama Street Billingsley Morgan and Simeon James Gordon

Fort Wayne Horsemen Social Club Incorporates

The Horshoes Club and The Horsemen Driving and Social Club of Fort Wayne formed yesterday with incorporators James W. Pearse G. 3. Hale and James M. Stephans. A race track near Fort Wayne is planned. No capital stock disclosed. Also the Societa Minaton Pietro Micca Loggia No. s8 of the Federazione Colombiano Della Societa Italo-Americano, Clinton, incorporated. Onarrato Cinnate Battista Giovanni Pietro Savio Giovanni Giovan nini Celestino Lorino named as incorporators.

Horsemen's Driving and Social Club Fort Wayne James W. Pearse G. 3. Hale James M. Stephans Societa Minaton Pietro Micca Loggia Federazione Colombiano Della Societa, Italo-Americano Clinton Onarrato Cinnate Battista Giovanni Pietro Savio

Hart Recaptures Young Man Held After Attempted Assault

Officer William J. Hart of Galion Ohio captured Harry Donnelly aged seventeen who had been charged with attempted criminal assault in Galion but not indicted. Donnelly had traveled to Indianapolis where his parents sent word for his return. He was kept at a hotel overnight, bathed and dressed for the journey home.

William J. Hart Galion, O Harry Donnelly Donnelly Galion Indianapolis

McCray Seeks Higher Indianapolis News Assessment

Frank McCray former judge of the Criminal Court served written notice on Township Assessor Jefferson demanding the Indianapolis News property be assessed from 381.00 to 116.0. Jefferson refused. McCray appealed the last News assessment to the State Board of Review.

Frank McCray Criminal Court Jefferson Indianapolis News McCray State Board of Review

Machinists elect William Vahle to represent locals at July meeting

The Machinists Union last night elected William Vahle to represent the local judge in the conference to be held with the officials of the Ble Four July 5 to settle the machinists scale. Other lodges of the system will also elect delegates to attend the meeting.

Machinists’ Union William Vahle Ble

Letter from Lieut. C. S. Tarlton, 8h U S Infantry

A letter from Lieut. C. B. S. Tarlton of the First United States Infantry reports assignment to Samar for duty. He is presently staying in Manila with Mrs. Ler and Mrs. R. T. Oliver.

Lieut C. 8. Tarlton Flest United States Infantry Samar Manila Ler R. T. Oliver

Mesmerized by Postum Coffee Ad ClaimsHealth Rebound

Baraboo couple, once coffee dependent, abandoned coffee for Postum after long health decline. They report improved strength, weight gain, headaches gone, and digestion restored after using the product and boiling it properly with cream. Signed by Nementsen of Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan.

Baraboo Nementsen Postum Co

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