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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1902

Page

2

Outrage on a Nonunionist in Hazleton and Washery Action

In Hazleton unknown individuals raided the home of William Hussman, a nonunion man, waking him and his wife and attempting to burn the house. The stove toppled, furniture burned, Hussman and his wife fled as neighbors fought the blaze. Hussman is missing. In Shamokin, fifty laborers and special policemen arrived from Schuylkill to operate the Reading Company's Henry Clay washery amid a strike demonstration, the first in the region since the anthracite dispute began.

Hazleton William Hussman Upper Lehigh Hussman Shamokin Schuylkill County Reading Company Henry Clay

Punished by Carter Triumphs in Twelfth Round

In Ft Erie, Kid Carter knocked out Al Weinig in the twelfth round of a scheduled twenty. Weinig led early with sharp jabs but Carter dominated later, delivering a decisive right on the jaw that felled Weinig. Bonner challenged Carter during prelims as Harry Cobb won on a foul. In Cincinnati, Miss Banks defeated Todd in tennis, while in San Francisco, J G Gorman set a world record at a shooting club with a 94 score.

FT. Erie Carter al Welnig Welnig Weinig Wel Jimmy Jack Bonner Carole Harry Cobb Niagara Falls Jimmy Smith Canada Cincinnati Miss Banks New York Todd Closterman Algier Farmer San Francisco Golden Gate Rifle and Pistol Club Shelmont Range J. G. Gorman Gorman

Deed of a Crazy Man Near Mason Ohio

Cincinnati dispatch reports James Conover a farmer twenty miles from the city killed his wife with an ox and wounded his son Charles. He buried the wife and fled after warning his son before attacking him. Charles is in a dangerous condition. Conover has been inmate at Dayton asylum off and on for years following his daughter's death five years ago.

Cincinnati Mason James Conover Charles Charlies Conover Dayton Asylum

Fair for Two Days Weather Forecast Indiana Ohio

Washington July 14 forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday shows Indiana and Illinois fair Tuesday with cooler Wednesday in the north. Ohio showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, clearing to fair Wednesday. Winds along the lake from the north to northeast, then northwest. Max 88, min 70. Blythe reports data and notes precipitation totals to date.

Washington Indiana Ihnois Ohio Bar R.H Pre W. T. Blythe

Movements of Steamers Across Ports

Maritime notes list arrivals and departures on July dates. Furnessia from New York bound for Glasgow. Parisian from Montreal to Liverpool. St Derian from Glasgow to Halifax and Philadelphia. Vadel aad from Antwerp. Lahn from Genoa. Ethiopia from Glasgow. Hohen from New York to Naples. Cartha Sinlan to New York. Syrian to Montreal. Buenos York and Minnehaha also noted in Boston.

Moville Furnessia New York Glasgow Parisian Montreal Liverpool Johns N. F St- Derian Halifax Philadelphia Wew York Vadelaad Antwerp Lahn Genoa Ethiopia Gibraltar Hohen Naples Cartha- Sinlan Boston Buenos York Kammos ii

Accidents Across Indiana Claim Several Lives

The Indianapolis Journal reports a Whitestown girl badly burned while heating water at home. Jefferson Spiker, epileptic, killed near Milford Junction when struck by a Big Four train. In Montpelier, Anna Nore is seriously injured by a falling hairpin after being thrown from a buggy. Ed Sills suffers internal injuries after a wagon accident involving an oil well boiler.

Indianapolis Journal Whitestown Ind Edith Chauncy Coy Goshen Jefferson Spiker Milford Junction Benton Harbor Montpelier Anna Nore Main Street Ed Sills

Unknown man found drowned in Wabash river drift near Newport

In Newport Indiana yesterday afternoon an unknown man was found lodged in a river drift two miles north of town. The body was badly decomposed with no signs of violence and the coroner ruled death accidental drowning. No identifying papers were found. In Muncie Indiana the same day a collision between two carriages injured four people, including Mrs. O H Pershing and her son, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hartley, all from prominent families. Mrs. Pershing suffered a broken arm and severe scalp lacerations.

Indianapolis Journal Newport Ind Wabash River Here Muncie O. H. Pershing George Hartley

Indiana Agents Association to Convene at Winona Tomorrow

WARSAW Ind July 14 One hundred fifty towns will send representatives to the eighth annual meeting of the Indiana Agents Association convening at Winona tomorrow for a two days session. Speakers include Secretary of State Hunt Attorney General Taylor Lieutenant Governor Gilbert and Republican nominees Miller and Sherrick for attorney general and state auditor.

Warsaw Ind Indiana Agents’ Association Winona State Union HB. Hunt W. L. Taylor Newton W. Gilbert Charles W. Miller David E. Sherrick James C. Johnson Seville Ohio Farmers Alliance P. E. Beach M. W. Moore Huntington Frank Schuler Fort Wayne

Railroad Interurban Progress Near Indianapolis

Special from Shelbyville Indiana reports rapid progress on the Indianapolis Shelbyville and Southeastern Interurban line with expected passenger service to Indianapolis between Aug 1 and 15. Power house machinery delays persist but a large generator has arrived at Fairland and will be moved to the power house. Track work from Prospect Street to the power house advances as crews install cross ties and lay rails. trolley wire is being erected at two miles daily. four cars at Fairland and three at the power house await shipment. In Richmond, Ohio, July 14, Falk Brothers of Milwaukee win the contract to build the Hamilton Eaton and Richmond traction line, including track laying, trolley, and fifteen stations. Ten 62-foot coaches plus two freight cars and two combination baggage cars will be supplied, with completion set for June 1, 1903.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Indianapolis Prospect Street Fairland Richmond Hamilton, Eaton & Richmond G. M. Hodges Dayton Falk Brothers Milwaukee Hamilton, Eaton and

Youth burglar confesses after night raid in Greencastle

At 1 o clock this morning Bert Wentworth entered John Cawley's residence and, at a pistol point, demanded money from Miss Florence Cawley. Finding none, he stole a watch chain and two rings then fled. His hat left at the scene aided quick identification and he confessed twelve hours later revealing the stolen property buried nearby. He is described as a mere boy making his first crime entry.

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind Bert Wentworth John Cawley Florence Cawley Wentworth

Carnival Decor Brightens Hartford City With Holiday Spirit

City streets glow with decorations as courthouse square sports and vaudeville entertain the crowds. A carnival opens in Hartford City while Elwood launches tin workers gold mining plans and Springport reports a missing mother case.

Two Democratic Tickets Move in Indiana Race

Washington Indiana July 14 Bryan Democrats of the Second District claim the stronger wing of the party will seek representation on the congressional ticket. They say they were mistreated by Miers followers and reorganizers and urge Seymour Riddle or another free silver Democrat to run. It is believed two Democratic tickets will be in the field, one possibly under a Populist emblem, with active Bryan supporters such as Miers Chaney and Riddle in the race.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Ind Second Miers Seymour Riddle Congress Chaney Riddle Bryan

Portland man dies after plank drop at creamery plant

Martin Hutzler of Portland is dead from injuries at Creamery Package Manufacturing Company after a plank turned and he fell several feet. He was a heavy man and could not recover from the severity of his injuries.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Martin Hutzler Creamery Package Manufacturing Company

Strike at an End in Lafayette Labor Dispute

In Lafayette on July 14, after ten days, a pact ended the lockout of building trades workers. The Building Trades Council and Builders' Exchange signed an agreement recognizing the council and pledging to hire only union labor. The deal allows union access to jobsites to recruit members and establishes a five member arbitration board for future conflicts with two delegates from each side. Tomorrow all locked out workers return to their jobs.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Building Trades Council Builders’ Exchange

Richmond Reporter E E Parker Dies in Grand Rapids

Richmond man E E Parker, longtime local newspaper reporter, died suddenly in a Grand Rapids hotel. He had recently moved to Fort Wayne. He leaves a widow and four children, with Horace F. Hubbard of the Cincinnati Times-Star as a brother-in-law and Benjamin Parker of New Castle, a noted poet and author, as a brother.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind E. E. Parker Grand Rapids Mich Dispatches Fort Wayne Benjamin Parker New Castle Horace F. Hubbard Cincinnati Times-Star

Colored Knights of Pythias Convention Opens in Danville

Delegates arrive to attend the convention in Danville with the Chicago contingent due on a special train at noon tomorrow. The main race is for grand chancellor between Edward Green of Chicago, the incumbent, and John Belchman, Comualic, the current vice grand chancellor.

Indianapolis Journal Danville Colored Knights of Pythias Chicago Edward Green John Belchman

Madison Sculptor Chosen for Harrisburg Capitol Work

Madison Indiana July 14 The Harrisburg Capitol commission selects George Carey Barnard son of Dr J H Barnard of Madison as sculptor in charge of all ornamental work on the new building though completion will take several years.

Indianapolis Journal Madison Ind Harrisburg George Carey Barnard J. H. Barnard Barnard

Attempted Lynchings and a Murder in Midwest Towns Today

Across Indiana and Kentucky, a dramatic rash of violence unfolds. In Royal Center Indiana twelve masked assailants dragged John Kane from his bed and hanged him briefly before releasing him after a promise he would leave town. In Camelton Indiana Arthur Garrett shot Hillett Wallace during a baseball game leaving Wallace mortally wounded. In Fort Wayne Indiana newspaper man Louis B. Fretz is missing believed to have killed himself, leaving a bank book, a small balance, and insurance policies behind, with twin infant grandchildren in care.

Associated Press Dispatch Logansport Ind Royal Center John Kane Kane Indianapolis Journal Camelton Hawesville Ky Arthur Garrett Hillett Wallace Hawesville Wallace Garrett Marshal Crumb Owensboro Fort Wayne Louis B. Fretz Auburn Dispatch Fretz

Lightning claims Goshen boy in kitchen strike

Roscoe Weaver ten year old son of Andrew Weaver was instantly killed when a bolt hit the chimney six miles southwest of Goshen and the current traveled into the kitchen where he sat on July 4.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen, Ind Roscoe Andrew Weaver Goshen

Liberty man John Carter dies after fall from scaffold

John Carter, 23, died Saturday night from a fall off a painter's scaffold Friday in Liberty Indiana. An ex soldier with two discharges, he volunteered for Cuba and again with his brother. He served nearly two years and was a non commissioned officer in the Philippines. His father was an ex Union veteran. Funeral held this afternoon. Miles Todd dies at nearly 93 in Pendleton. He came from Pennsylvania in 1859 and lived here since. A local Methodist preacher, he ran a drug and general store. Survived by one son John Todd of Indianapolis and daughter Mrs. Julian Taylor.

Liberty Ind John Carter United States McKinley Cuba John Philippines Pendleton Miles Todd Julian Taylor Todd Pennsylvania John Todd Indianapolia Taylor

Winona Lake Park enrollment climbs at Winona summer school

Winona summer school enrollment reaches 255, over double last year as week one closes. Miss Katherine Eggleston from Cincinnati entertained with readings. Edison Electric Company presented its fourth annual show to a packed crowd. Notable new arrivals include Mrs B A Gibson East Liverpool and several others from Fort Wayne Terre Haute Kokomo and Chicago with varied stays at Minnewawan Inn and Winona Hotel.

Indianapolis Journal Warsaw Ind Winona Summer School Katherine Eggleston Cincinnati Edison Eac Ee Company D. W. Robertson E. B. Lacy Washington D. C H. J Georgia Lela Scoggin Ile C. ¥. Cunng Kokomo Buelah Gibson Julia Stout Cicero D. Morrison Mich

Campbellsburg Couple Wed After Delayed Calls

Campbellsburg Kentucky on Monday saw a wedding performed by Reverend L W Doolan with parents' late irate messages. In Shelbyville Reverend M Luther Tressler resigns as First Presbyterian pastor after three years, with presbytery review planned in September. Portland John Farris remains alive but poor recovery after severe cuts by Curt Wilson at a Pennville dance. Sharpsville a farm family two miles west reports a defined smallpox case with precautions in place.

Campbellsburg L. W. Doolan Shelbyville M. Luther Tressler First Presbyterian Church Portland John Farris Curt Wilson Pennville Sharpsville

Toledo Defeated as Sluggers Fail to Hit Dunkle

Toledo was shut out 9 to 0 by Louisville after failing to hit pitcher Dunkle. Meany and Kerwin produced the only Toledo hits as Dunkle went the distance. Louisville used Linecote for three earned runs and benefited from solid fielding to hand Toledo the loss.

Minneapolis suffers opening loss as errors cost game

In Minneapolis, July 24, errors cost the opener to Milwaukee as Quillin mishandled a ball and Werden was injured. Final score Milwaukee 7, Minneapolis 3 with 1,050 in attendance. Other notes include St Paul defeating Kansas City 6-2 and Greensfork beating Webster 16-6.

Louisville Toledo Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Quillin Werden McBride Minn B-H.o.a.e. Mil. R.H Dungan, If Mem Cco Schelbeck Hallman Clingman Byers Runkle Grant Cross Sporer Elliott Curley Dungan Lally Eliott Wilmot Clingmab Phyle Haskell

Direct Hal Wins Blue Ribbon Heat in 2 06 4 on Flooded Detroit Track

Detroit July 4 Direct Hal driven by Ed Geers wins opening heat of Chamber of Commerce $5,000 stake at the Blue Ribbon meeting in 2 06 4 a world record for first win by a green horse. Thunderstorm floods track postponing finish of two races to tomorrow.

Detroit C. J. Hamlin Ed Geers Chamber of Commerce Junius Hal Direct Hal Elderone Geers LiBoy Co. J. Hamlin Pug Gavatta Silver Sign G. G Deenwood Merrifield B. H O'Daillon B. m Dickerson General Johnson Bik. G W. J. Anne Syble H S. m McLaughilin Ruth M J. C. Miller Pace Direct Bik. S B. G Stuart Cabanola Bik Greer Ch. G G. Saunders Spear Dr. Hammond Ross & Dickerson Madison Ind Indianapolis Jesse Fletcher Mee Joseph H. Lesh Goshen Memphis

Fast Brighton Beach winner matches record in sprint

Femesole carried 118 pounds for a three quarter mile race at Brighton Beach in 1 12 1 5 tying Voter's year best. Plohn won by a short head in one mile sixteen, with Burns urging. Potente misfired, Rice on Potente losing after a late surge. Other winners included Port Royal Minotaur and Military as favorites fell to long shots.

New York M.—Femesole M. F. Dwyer Brighton Beach Port Royal Minotaur Military Plohn Tommy Burns Potente Burns Rice Femesole Miss Dorothy Port Xeyil

Elwood Wheat Harvest Opens as Market Grows

Wheat harvest has commenced in Elwood with about fifty loads brought in on Saturday, one firm taking over 1100 bushels. Madigan county wheat is in fine condition aside from tornado damage, averaging about thirty seven bushels per acre. Green town reports first threshing with good quality but moisture lowers grades. A twenty nine citizen cooperative in Green town drilled a gas well showing over 0 pounds pressure, boosting local fuel. Richmond notes Dr Zacheus Test elected rector until a successor is found. Evansville reports Ben Swinney, 17, injured when his foot was crushed between train bumpers while traveling to visit a sick sister in St Louis, funds scarce. Montpelier Mayor Bonham, burglarized, recovers pocketbook and $20, plus the stolen piece and even seven cents in stamps left by thieves.

Elwood Madigan County John Singleton Greentown Richmond Zacheus Test St. Paul’s Episcopal Church F. O. Granniss Test Evansville Ben Swinney Henderson St. Louis Montpelier Bonham Keystone Mad Dr. Jeffries Mise Maude Wyatt This City

Death of man shot in street row in Evansville

David Jackson died at a hospital after a Sunday afternoon shooting by George Camborn who has lived in Evansville about five weeks. Camborn, who says Jackson attacked him without provocation, claims his home is in Morganfield Kentucky and that they had ongoing disputes for some time.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind David Jackson George Camborn Camborn Morganfield Jackson

Tailor Found Unconscious on Wife’s Grave in Evansville Cemetery

Adam Ruppertus, 44, a merchant tailor of Evansville, was found unconscious on his wife's grave in the city cemetery. His left wrist was slashed. authorities believe he despaired over his wife's death and attempted suicide. He is expected to recover.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Adam Ruppertus

Elks Carnival Opens in Lafayette on July Fourth

Lafayette Indiana begins a seven day Elks carnival with opening day activities and entertainment. Officials announce schedule of games, parades, and performances throughout the week as residents look forward to community gatherings and festivities.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind

Tracy Tries to Evade Pursuers Near Palmer

Seattle July 14 Outlaw Tracy exchanged gunfire with deputies near Palmer after learning officers were at the Palmer schoolhouse He lured the deputies with a ruse near Eunemiclaw then fled toward Buckley and boarded a freight train toward Palmer prompting fears of a stampede pass pursuit continues without full details or names available.

Seattle Wash Tracy Palmer Eunericlaw Eunemiclaw Buckley

St Louis horseman J W Johnson dies after kick

ST LOUIS July 4 J W Johnson well known horseman dies here from injuries after a horse's kick He spent forty years in racing across the United States and earned a spotless reputation for honesty and integrity Johnson owned horses Guide Rock and De Blalze.

ST. Louis J. W. Johnson

Miss Jessle Morrison Sentenced to 25 Years in Lansing

Leavenworth Kansas July 14 Miss Jessle Morrison arrived at the state penitentiary at Lansing to begin a twenty five year term for the murder of Mrs Olin Castle at Eldorado. She left at midnight after bidding farewell to her parents and brothers. She was taken to the women's department and it is not known what work she will do.

Leavenworth Kan Jessle Morrison State Penitenttiary Lansing Olin Castle Eldorado Women’s Department

Ring Scorched at Fort Erie in July race win

The ring was scorched at Fort Erie as Blindie Grason won by three lengths after moving from 10 to 1 to 1 to 1. Maple, the favorite, finished fourth. Winners in order: Blondie Grayson, Levy Dorsey, Clarita, Her Letter, Sir Florian, Irridescent.

Buffalo Fort Erie Blindie Grason Maple Blondie Grayson Levy Dorsey Clarita Her Letter Sir Florian Irridescent

Neb girl leaps before train at Denver Union Station

Lena Rohmer twenty two of Gretna Nebraska jumped in front of a Union Pacific train at Denver Union Station today with apparent intent to end her life. Both legs were severed and she is expected to die. She was en route to Glenwood for health after arriving from the east.

Denver Col Lena Rohmer Gretna Neb Union Pacific Union Station

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Box Label Mentioned

HK W Grove appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure. This brand labeling note underscores the product identity and authenticity.

Windward Completes Loading and Sails for Sydney

New York July 4 The Peary Relief ship Windward finished loading late afternoon and sailed away after holding quarantine at 7 40 p m The Windward heads direct to Sydney c B

New York Sydney

New York Routs Amateurish Cincinnati In Baseball Exhibition

Cincinnati hosts New York in a high scoring exhibition with New York shut out by locals. Pitcher Currie earns 3 walks while Blewith issues 3. Peitz Jason Sander and Matthewson lead with two base hits as the game features early ejections and a bench discussion with umpire Powers.

Cincinnati New York Jones Powers Matthewson O'Hagan Power Cinel Re.oae York Sander Vie Currie Hoy Peitz Currie Corcoran

Pittsburg Rally in First Inning Wins Weekday Tilt

Pittsburg scored in the first inning on three singles and a threebagger to beat Boston 4 0. Doheny and Zimmer teamed for Pittsburg while Willis yielded the late runs. Attendance was 497. Boston was saved from a shutout by a wild pitch from Doheny.

Pittsburg Willis Boston Doheny’s Doheny Zimmer Moran

Home team defeats Boston in ten inning game

Philadelphia edged Boston in a ten inning affair with timely hitting. Howard Wilson started for Philadelphia and impressed despite the tiring stretch. Attendance was reported at 2,782 as the home club secured the victory.

Philadelphia Boston Eniiadelphia Howard Wilson

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