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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1902

Page

5

Bedford Indiana Government Bonds and Utilities Listings

A fragmented OCR snippet lists bonds and mortgage items for Indiana entities including Marion Light Heating Co and Newton County. It references the City of Bedford and counties Sullivan and Wike with a focus on public works financing and utility ownership.

Home Heating & Lighting Co Marion Light @ Heating Co Aston Traction Co Indiana Wike County Newton County Sullivan County Bedford

Collapse of St Mark Campanile Rocks Venice

Venice reporters recount the collapse of the 98 meter Campanile of St Mark's as a great crash devastated the piazza. Debris filled the square. statues and a Veronese painting were damaged. a dust cloud and panic followed. Authorities consider reconstruction funded by public subscription and a 100000 lire fund.

Venice Italy St. Mark's Church Piazza di San Marco Sansovino Sansovino Loggetta Paul Veronese Grand Canal Giudecca Zoe Ae Campanile Rome Wi Selas Margherita Count von Ruelow

Descriptions of the Campanile in Venice and pigeons at the tower

Carl Lieber and his uncle Jacob Metzger recall their Venice trip last April focusing on the Campanile. The brick tower stands 122 feet high with a gentle gradient to the top offering views of city sea and surrounding mountains.

St. Mark's Apollo Mercury Pallas Dido Lord Byron Brayton Carl Lieber Jacob Metzger Venice Mr. Lieber Napoleon Bonate

Chinese Minister Wu Plans Two Books For US And China

Washington July 14 Minister Wu will likely remain in Washington for weeks to finalize affairs before his successor Liang Chen Tung arrives for the coronation duties. Wu intends to write two books one on America for publication here and another on his views for circulation in China. He notes limited time and two years to codify sovereign laws but hopes to accomplish much.

Washington China Liang Chen Tung Edward Prince Chun Prince Ching Chinese Board of Foreign Affairs United States Legation America

Evacuation of Tien-Tsin Victory for American Diplomacy

State Department officials cheer a Peking report that foreign ministers have agreed on terms to turn Tien-Tsin over to China and applaud improved diplomacy. They warn against reimbursing foreign concessionaires who benefited from the provisional government, noting such payouts could drain Chinese funds.

Washington State Department Peking Tien- Tsin Tien-Tsin

Mohican Training Ship Safe After Dutch Harbor Rescue

The United States training ship Mohican arrived safely at Dutch Harbor on June 28 after 39 days at sea from Yokohama. Out of fuel and with dwindling food, the crew faced a potential shortage for the sailors unless the vessel carried sufficient provisions. Sailed off course by head winds and diverted to the Great Circle route before reaching Dutch Harbor, then resumed toward Honolulu on June 20 after replenishment.

Seattle Wash Mohican Dutch Harbor Yokohama Honolulu Stontean

New Work for Urie in Navy Department

Surgeon John F. Urie, attending physician to President Roosevelt, is detached from the Naval Dispensary for duty as assistant to the chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in the Navy Department. He will discontinue professional attendance on the President and executive household. successor to his private role not yet announced.

Washington John F. Urie Roosevelt Naval Dispensary Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Theavy Suron G. D. Gatewood Lancaster Urile Navy Department Iusnert

Mayor Ames Heads Abroad Amid Bribery Trial Postponement

MINNEAPOLIS July 15 Police Superintendent Fred W. Ames, just indicted in the municipal corruption case, is reported en route to Europe. Police Captain Hill acts in his stead. Mayor Ames departed tonight for a West Baden vacation, bribery trial delayed until next Monday.

Minneapolis Fred W. Ames Europe Hill Ames West Baden Ind

Local candy makers reject New York candy combine plan

Baltimore July 14 Local candy manufacturers will not enter the candy combine proposed by a New York capital group with a capital of 9 000 000.

Baltimore New York

Citizens' Alliance Seeks To Counter Union Rule In Wilkes barre

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania July 14. A secret Citizens' Alliance of merchants and citizens forms to combat what backers call labor oppression. The union label dominates local commerce with boycotts and nonunion hostility touching plumbers paper hangers teamsters and doctors. John Mitchell UMWA president is praised as a capable leader who pushed the current strike but is trusted for businesslike reasoning and patient strategy.

Indianapolis Wilkesbarre Citizens’ Alliance Union Scranton

Wright Leads Wilkesbarre Citizens' Alliance Against Unions

The piece profiles J Ridgeway Wright leader of the Citizens' Alliance in Wilkesbarre. It outlines his anti union strategy, mobilizing business men, hiring detectives, and publishing pro effort ads urging prosecutions for union actions amid a coal strike. It discusses broader tensions between coal operators and the United Mine Workers of America.

United Mine Workers of America Citizens’ Alliance J. Ridgeway Wright Major Wright Wilkesbarre

Treatment of Deserters in Hazleton Miners Strike

In Hazleton on July 14, a writer argues that deserters from anthracite strike life face social ostracism and violent harassment. Neighbors threaten, homes are harmed, and public scorn follows those who return to work, despite owners and union leaders offering some protection. The piece notes the persistence of communal discipline and the strong hold of strike sentiment.

Indianapolis Journal Hazleton

Invention Aims to Save Power in City Street Cars

Chicago July 14 A local invention uses ground magnets embedded between rails to pull cars via an armature on the car, avoiding wheel-track friction. Magnets switch on only as cars pass, reducing electricity from 75 amperes per car to 75 for forty cars, and potentially increasing speed, with a 150 foot track test for a ten foot model carrying six persons.

Chicago

Illinois Battleship Grounded In Christiania Harbor

The battleship Illinois struck an obstruction after steering gear failure while entering Christiania harbor. Two compartments flooded, water-tight doors closed, crew moved to collision quarters, and the ship backed off to anchor safely. Repairs ordered. flagship Crowninshield may shift his flag to the Chicago and cruise plans adjusted.

Christiania Norway United States Ilinois Crowninshield Chicago Albany Illinois Washington Navy Department Christiania Harbor

Judge A. B. Humphreys resigns Hawaii circuit post

Honolulu July 8 reports A B Humphreys has announced his resignation as circuit judge. He sent the resignation to the President earlier, and he was the first judge appointed in Hawaii after annexation as a Territory by President McKinley.

Honolulu San Francisco Humphreys Hawaii McKinley

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Cure for the Despairing

In a testimonial style appeal the ad claims Paine's Celery Compound saves the ill and abandoned at the eleventh hour. It cites Mr. John W. Boyd of Mishawaka Indiana detailing severe nervous and muscular rheumatism relieved after half a bottle, allowing him to work daily and gain twenty pounds.

Paine

Poisoning Sickness Strikes 12 in Jesup Family

Twelve members of the Pater Smith family near Jesup Iowa are seriously ill believed poisoned after drinking beer from a keg. Authorities investigate the source as they seek to determine if contamination caused the illness.

Waterloo Pater Smith Jesup

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