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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1902

Page

5

Bonds and securities listed in Indiana financial notices

A jumble of bond issues and securities from Indiana lenders is listed including Home Heating and Lighting Co. Marion Light and Heat, Culion Traction Co, and various county and city instruments. Also noted are local insurance interests, banks, and brokers with phones for details amid unrelated notices of robberies, furniture firm disputes, oil discoveries, and education appointments.

Marion Light & Heats Culion Traction Co Pike County Indiana Newton County Sullivan County City Bedford

Lawsuit Over Train Vibration Damages Filed in Vincennes

Mrs. Ira H. Pauley sues Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Vincennes for $5 damages claiming repeated train jarring shakes her house and cracks walls. Marion reports a July 12 Toledo excursion proposed by A F Norton banned by Central Trades Council due to his grocery business being on an unfair list.

Indianapolis Journal Vincennes Ind Ira H. Pauley Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Marion A. F. Norton Toledo Christ Central Trades Council

West Baden National Bank approved for formation

The U S controller of the currency approved the application of Lee W Sinclair James F Pertice Eugene Heine and Natley W Harris to organize the West Baden National Bank West Baden with a capital of 25000 Portland Natural Gas and Oil plans to raise service prices after October 1 by over 5 percent Readings mention Lucas re enlistment for fourth army term in artillery stationed in Porto Rico and a Philippines Cuba war veteran and a bad freight wreck at Carbon on the Hig Four railroad with a carload of wheat lost and a fire at Yeamne barn of William Biggs

Indianapolis Journal Washington Lee W. Sinclair James F. Pertice Eugene Heine Natley W. Harris West Baden National Bank West Baden Portland Portland Natural Gas and Oil Company Whitestown Roll Lucas Lucas Brazil Carbon Hig Four William Biggs

Indiana Briefs From Several Cities Affected by Weather and Local Events

A digest of short items reports losses from a fire in Muncie, a Masonic initiation, an employee picnic at W. A. Naughton Co., and varied agricultural notes from Dublin, Vincennes, and Covington. Marion reports a jail hunger strike, Goshen notes a church leadership change, Richmond hosts a large temperance rally, Rushville grants toll-free long distance, Elwood records a fatal train accident, and Franklin County expects a strong corn crop with poor apples and plums.

Muncie Delaware Lodge Ancient Landmarks Lodge A. M Indianapolis W. A. Naughton Westside Park Dublin Murray Taylor Vincennes R.A. Simpson H. W. Simpson & Sons Marion Rose Harris H. D. Reed St. Peter's Church Chicago A. C. Anda General Council The Evangelical Lutheran Church of North America Covington Franklin County Richmond Indiana Ohio College Corner Rushville Hushville St. John's Hospital Anderson

Court rules Board of Trade a voluntary body denies Dickenson mandamus

In Chicago on July 165 a prolonged contest ends as John Dickenson a former Chicago Board of Trade member loses his bid to force the board to reinstate him. Judge Baker rules the Board of Trade is a voluntary association and courts cannot compel retention of an expelled member. Dickenson was expelled in September 1900 for alleged violation of a minimum commission rule.

Chicago John Dickenson Chicago Board of Trade Baker Board of Trade Dickenson

Dr Browning's Bill Cut in Orphans Court ruling

In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on July 16 an Orphans Court opinion ordered Dr W C Browning of Philadelphia to receive 29239 25 from the estate of the late State Senator Chris L Magee for professional services. Browning claimed about 200000 in stock speculation profits by Magee for him.

Pittsburg W. C. Browning Philadelphia Chris L. Magee

Prospective boom signals hinted by railroad and steel plans

Indications of continued prosperity emerge as President Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad declares a 107 million dollar investment in improvements over three years. United States Steel and related transport firms gear up to raise output, with labor demand rising in both production and transportation sectors.

Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroads Company United States Steel Corporation

Detective John Sheridan Shot Dead in New York

New York July 16 Detective John Sheridan of the seventy fifth Prentice Long Island City was shot and killed early today by men he was attempting to arrest. Three suspects Michael Carr Charles Strang and Frank Donnelly are in custody. Sheridan was struck by a head wound and a chest shot.

New York John Sheridan Long Island City Sheridan Michael Carr Charles Strang Frank Donnelly

Fire damages Ridgeland traction plant in Cicero

A fire at the Ridgeland power house of Consolidated Traction Company in Cicero partially destroyed the facility. Forty street cars and the summer coal supply, plus half the power house, were lost before control was achieved. The machinery section was saved. Loss, sidow.

Chicago Ridgeland Consolidated Traction Company Cicero Sidow

Liang 18 Our Friend Interview With New Chinese Minister

In Paris Liang Chen Tung, newly named Chinese minister to Washington, expresses pleasure at the posting and plans to take his two sons to the United States for an American education. He praises U S China relations, recalls gratitude for American troops, and notes his mission sails July 3% aboard the Philadelphia. He will return to Washington late 1903. He is to be recalled and Liang Chen Tung will replace him in Washington.

Paris Liang Chen Tung Washington Prince Chen Edward Hay United States China Tien-Tsin Peking Germany America Philadelphia Canton Lhang Chen Tung Foreign Office Shen Chai Fen Az Liang Chen London

China seeks silver indemnity settlement minutes in Washington

The United States and other powers weigh indemnity payments for Tianjin. China urges a practical compromise on gold versus silver, noting heavy provincial taxes and money shortfalls. Minister Wu meets Secretary Hay to press for relief on the treaty obligations.

Washington Tien-Tsin State Department Hay Liu Kun Yih Chang Chih Tung Peking United States Great Britain Russia France Japan China

Severe storm sweep hits Illinois north of Peoria

A severe wind and rainstorm struck areas north of Peoria causing widespread wire outages and property damage. In Chillicothe lightning caused damage while the steamer Speed ran ashore at Henry Island but with no serious harm. Wreckage included downed railway wires and many barns and trees toppled. no fatalities reported. Bloomington area also endured a southeasterly storm with trees and small buildings blown down and damage noted across several villages.

Peoria Chillicothe Henry Island Rock Island Bloomington Secona Eine

Storms Do Much Damage across Red River Valley

A storm in the Red river valley caused damage at Fargo and other towns with hail and wind. Several people were injured. Sauk Center reports about 499 dollars in crop damage within four miles. Reports of three towns destroyed were not confirmed.

ST. Paul Minn Red River Valley Fargo N. D Sauk Center

Return of the Portland From Nome to Port Townsends

The steamship Portland under Captain Lindquist arrived in Port Townsend after a perilous voyage from Nome. Departing San Francisco April 19, she met slush ice May 7 and heavy ice May 10. Portland and Jeanie were trapped until June 26 when clear water appeared. Portland suffered no damage while Jeanie lost a propeller and remained at home.

Port Townsend Wash Portland Lindquist Nome Bering Sea San Francisco Jeanie

Miners Perish In Two Park City Explosions

A powder explosion at the Daly West and Ontario mines in Park City Utah killed 35 miners. John Burley lit a candle in a magazine triggering the blast, with 29 dead in Daly West and 6 in Ontario. Rescuers worked swiftly as deadly gas filled tunnels and several horses died at the mouths of Ontario and near the shaft.

Park City Utah Thomas McKewan John McAuliffe Elias Nelson William Sim J. B. Tindell Edward Hall William Arkin Daly-West Mine John Eckstrom Mike Crowley John Carney Peter Harlan Roy Jackson Thomas A. Kelly Charles McAllinden P. M. O'Neil Ontario George Garvin William Wevill Stephen Barratta Chris P. Saderup W. F. Thomas Charlies Neine John Burley Fll-West Daly-West John McLaughlin

Daly-West Mining Stock Shock Hits Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on July 18 most Daly-West Mining stock is held locally and the disaster news caused excitement among stockholders. The company's president, a former Cincinnati resident, first floated the venture here. Speitz Voll bank, local Daly-West agents, was crowded with anxious inquirers as quotations fell.

Cincinnati Daly-West Mining Company Bank of Speitz & Voll Daly- West Company

Plague in Forbidden City in Peking

Cholera deaths reported in the Forbidden City with the dowager Empress alarmed and court physicians pressed. Disease noted among Chinese soldiers in Peking and at Pao-Ting-Fu, with epidemics spreading inland from coastal areas.

Peking Forbidden City Pao-Ting-Fu

Cholera Continues Spreading in Philippine Provinces

Manila reports ongoing cholera spread with 14,267 cases and 10,597 deaths across provinces. Daily Manila tally runs about forty new cases.

Philippines Manila

De Windt at Dawson on Siberia Journey

Globe Trotter Harry de Windt of Paris has completed a long Siberian trek arriving with a party from river steamers at Dawson. Companions include Le Viscomte des Clincham Belgrade Paris George Harding and Stephen Rastorguyeff a Yakutsk Russia native. They left Paris December 1 and spoke of cold and hunger during the journey.

Seattle Wash The Times Dawson Harry de Windt Paris Globe Trotter Siberia de Windt MM. le Viscomte Des Clincham Belgrade George Harding Stephen Rastorguyef Yakutks

Oil springs found in lower California spur new concessions

GUAYAMAS Mex July 16 Reports say small oil springs have been found in lower California prompting excitement. Three companies two Mexican and one American have been formed and applications will be filed to obtain concessions to explore for oil. The concessions will grant only mineral rights to the land.

Guayamas Mex Lower California

Taft's final note to Rampolla on friars in the Philippines

Taft forwards Secretary Root's terms to Cardinal Rampolla seeking a peaceful settlement on friars in the Philippines. He urges a Manila negotiation between an apostolic delegate and the governor after identifying land titles rents and claims. The Vatican posts are abuzz with views on Papal diplomacy and possible outcomes.

Rome Porter Judge Advocate’s Department of the Army Washington Cardinal Rampolla Taft Root Vatican Holy See Philippines United States Manila Philippine Rampolla France Spain

Taft to sail for Manila as Vatican talks on friars’ lands

Washington July 16 Governor Taft will sail from Italy next day to Manila if the Vatican committee approves terms for selling friars lands and withdrawing friars from the Philippines. Officials say US seeks peaceful removal while church authorities must accept terms and address strong Filipino opposition to the friars.

Washington Taft Italy Manila Vatican Philippines Cardinals’ Committee Rome Philippine Islands United States Aguinaldo

Mob gathers to lynch man after wife’s death in Kentucky

Owensboro Kentucky July 17 A mob forms to lynch Josh Anderson who shot and killed his wife last week at 2 am the mob advances on the jail seeking punishment outside the courthouse district

Owensboro Josh Anderson

Delegation protest floods market with prison goods

A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a wife asking about a departing group and a public servant explaining they were distinguished citizens protesting prison-made goods. Another crowd awaits to urge steady convict employment to curb unrest.

Chicago Tribune

The Camping Outfit With Malta Vita For Easy Camp Meals

A vintage advertisement promotes Malta Vita as a ready to eat malted grain food ideal for camping. It promises no cooking, durable packaging, and simple cleanup with cold water. The copy emphasizes convenience for rest and outdoor activities, noting Malta Vita's malted wheat content and a price of one cent per package.

Indignation in Rome Over Vatican Courtesy

The Daily Chronicle reports Americans in Rome express great indignation at the Vatican's lack of appreciation for American courtesy as Judge Taft’s negotiations close. An American prelate is quoted saying the Vatican has befooled them and missed a century’s great prestige opportunity. The Rome corresp ondent of the Morning Post notes the incident in our history.

London The Daily Chronicle Rome Taft Vatican Sayoe Mornt Post

Losses Adjusted and Not Due From Reinsurance Claim

Losses adjusted and not due, losses in need, seeking further procedure on all other claims against the company. Legal reserve. Total liabilities. The greatest amount in any one risk over $5,000 reinsured. $20,000.00.

Nee Pany Legal Reserve

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