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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1902

Page

5

Local Finance Firms Advertise Insurance and Banking Services

A condensed list of finance and insurance entities appears including Belt Railroad, Fire Insurance Co, H P Wasson & Co offering 6 percent preferred stock, Indiana Tire, Guaranty & Loan Co, Capital National Bank, Marion Trust Company, SVILD & Co Bankers at 205 Stevenson Building. Prices and particulars available upon application via telephone.

Belt Railroad Commencoeapome Fire Insurance Co H. P. Wasson & Co Indiana Tire, Guaranty & Loan Co Law Capital National Bank Marion Trust Company, J. , Svild & Co Bankers Stevenson Building Iow Mainteas New

Four weeks old dies at parents home in Fort Wayne

A four week old baby died Monday night at the home of its parents Mr and Mrs James Gentry in Fort Wayne. The report notes the death as part of local notices and a summary of regional happenings including police force excursion activities, newspaper acquisition, and municipal projects in nearby towns.

James Gentry

Uprising and Boxer Indemnity Tension Near Lin-Ching

The July report from Rev. F M Chapin of the American Board notes an uprising west of Lin-Ching tied to a Boxer indemnity tax. Thousands of troops were sent to quell it, but success remained elusive. Chapin highlights Christian villages barred from selling land and rampant kidnapping in the Hsia-Chin region, reflecting a broader social breakdown linked to two years of unrest.

Boston Mass Missionary Herald F. M. Chapin American Board North China Lin-Ching

Camden S. C. Town in Danger as Fire Rages

Camden South Carolina with about 1000 residents faces near total ruin from a late night blaze. The Columbia fire department rushed to Camden by special train. Loss reported at 100000 dollars. The block housing the post office and bank is burning and fifteen other businesses are beleaguered with little chance of saving them.

Columbia 8. C Camden Columbia Fire Department

Memorial University Plan From G A R Committees

In Minneapolis a G A R committee led by Commander Eli Torrance approved establishing a Memorial University in Mason City Iowa. The plan includes colleges of medicine liberal arts and a four year college of American history with a September opening and strong attendance anticipated. Members included Governor Burdick Var Judge Pierce and Col Raymond with Captain Sortori present.

Minneapolis Eli Torrance Memorial University Mason City American Patriotic Societies Medicine Liberal Arts Torrance 8. R. Var Minnesota J. O Pierce Col. L. R. Raymond Iowa Sortori Board of Regents

Brazilian air pioneer Santos Dumont sails to New York

New York July 2 United States ambassador to Italy George L. von er and Brazilian aeronaut Alberto Santos Dumont were aboard the steamship Kron 2 Wilhelm arriving from Bremen. Santos Dumont said he was glad there would be several competitors for prizes at the St Louis exposition, which would spur interest in airship construction.

New York George L. Voner United States Italy Alberto Santos Dumont Bremen Santos Dumont St. Louis Exposition

Hackinger Husband Located by Wife After Long Absence

Cincinnati July 22 papers publish a Memphis report on Charley Hackinger. Mary Hackinger reports to police she found her husband whom she married over twenty years ago and says he deserted years ago. She alleges he was involved with Lucy Hill and met death in unknown circumstances.

Cincinnati Charley Hackinger Memphis Mary Hackinger Lucy Hil

Missed quarrel leads to Memphis burial plans

A dispute over grounds for a quarrel ends with Mrs. Hackinger, though very poor, traveling to Memphis for the burial of a relative. The fragment notes her departure to handle the remains.

Floods Wash Out Tracks and Dikes Across Illinois Rivers

Peoria and Pekin area flood damages flood dyke breach washed away over 1600 feet of Peoria and Pekin Terminal Railroad tracks two square miles of farmland inundated to two to ten feet depth. Mississippi River crest near Quincy shifts south by morning as St. Francisville refugees double. Reed rail lines north of Alexandria blocked by trestle washout impacting Keokuk route.

Peoria la Marsh Pekin Keokuk Quincy St. Francisville Alexandria St. Louis, Keokuk & Northwestern Keokuk and Western Twin City Express St. Louis St. Paul

Illinois River Rises Threatening Beardstown Crops

Springfield July 2 The Illinois river continues to rise at Beardstown reaching seventeen feet above low water. Crop damage grows to thousands of dollars with Riverview Park five feet under water. The Beardstown Rushville stage is halted at Frederick due to flooding.

Springfield Illinois Beardstown Riverview Park Rushville Frederick

Federal Appointments for New Orleans and Officials Named

President Roosevelt announced federal appointments for New Orleans including Elmer Wood as naval officer and Henry McCall as collector of customs. R B Kennedy named receiver of public moneys effective Jan 1, 1916. Frederick Gibbs attended a luncheon with the President as talks covered New York lithical matters. The party plans a Seagirt trip by special train and Mayflower voyage back to Oyster Bay. Miss Alice Roosevelt was guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by Miss Helen Beekman near Oyster Bay with fifteen ladies present.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt New Orleans Sagamore Hill Elmer Wood John Weber Henry McCall Augustus E. Wimberley R. B. Kennedy Charles P. Johnson Frederick 8. Gibbs New York New York State J. Gibbs Seagirt N. J Sandy Hook New Jersey Central Bessler Atlantic Highlands Alice Roosevelt Helen Beekman

Haunted murderer kills self in Montana desert search

In Helena on July 22, W. C. Craft, wanted for the Lewiston sheepman murder of Walter McClure, was found dead in Fergus County. An unsigned letter claimed Craft killed McClure, was haunted by the crime, and chose suicide with the same weapon used in the first death.

Helena Mont W. C. Craft Lewiston Fergus Walter McClure

Mother kills child and herself in Kentucky tragedy

In Depoy Hopkins County Kentucky late yesterday Ellen Turley shot and killed her four year old child. She attempted to kill two other children and then shot herself in the brain dying instantly. Neighbors say she had been ill for several days and the act likely arose from a temporary insanity fit.

Madisonville Depoy Hopkins County Ellen Turley

Porto Rico Officials Sail for New York on Coamo

Governor Hunt and Attorney General Harlan departed San Juan for New York aboard the steamer Coamo at noon. A serenade by the Insular Police Band greeted them, with Captain Graham and a crack shooting unit also sailing, headed for Fort Niagara.

San Juan Porto Rico Hunt Harlan New York Coamo Graham Fort Niagara

Masked men raid mine camp near Ouray

Ten masked men attacked the N tunnel complex three miles north of Ouray. They destroyed a private mine telephone, seized two employees from the bunk house at gunpoint, and forced them to abandon the camp. The motive remains a mystery.

Ouray Quray

Train ditched by washout near Sierra Blanca kills one

EL PASO TEXAS July 22 Galveston Houston San Antonio line east bound passenger service wrecked eight miles east of Sierra Blanca early this morning. Engine and mail cars overturned. Gus Emory a colored porter was killed and Fireman Evans seriously hurt. A number of passengers suffered minor injuries.

EL Paso Texas Galveston, Houston San Antonio Sierra Blanca Gus Emory Porter Evans

Traveling Man Clubbed In Detroit Robbery

Detroit July 22 Edward Dangler a traveling man from Seattle was clubbed and robbed of 75 dollars by three men he met in a saloon. He is in Harper Hospital badly bruised but expected to recover. One man named Henry Depew was arrested after firing several shots at two officers.

Detroit Mich Edward Dangler Seattle Dangler Harper Hospital Henry Depew

Jealous husband kills wife and friend in Steelton

Harrisburg July 2. William Filer a steel worker shot and killed his wife Clara Filer and Harry Bennett a machinist today at Steelton near here. The Filers and Bennett boarded at the same house. It is alleged Filer was jealous of Bennett's attentions to his wife.

Harrisburg William Filer 4& Steel Clara Filer Harry Bennett Steelton Here Filers Bennett Filer

Poet Coppee Arrested in Paris Riot Over Suppression of Unlawful Congregations

Paris riots erupt after prizes are distributed at an unauthorized church school. Poet Francois Coppee and deputies Levolle and Merry are arrested. Urbain de Maille remains in custody. London debate on steamship subsidies follows this with talks of subsidies and faster liners. In Tunis, trial testimonies recount Marquis De Mores murder. in London, fire in Queen Victoria Street prompts inquest criticism of ladders and NY fire reports.

Paris Parmentier la Liberte Francois Coppee Levolle Gaston Merry Partural Conte Urbain de Maille London Metropolitan Fire Brigade Queen Victoria Street Lionel Delautour Wells Royal Navy New York Wells Hoboken

King Edward Improves Aboard Royal Yacht at Cowes

Reports from the royal yacht Victoria and Albert indicate King Edward is improving and walked a few steps yesterday. He will chair his first council meeting since A J Balfour became premier aboard the yacht. The appointment of a new lord lieutenant of Ireland to succeed Earl Cadogan is expected to be announced at this meeting.

London Cowes Isle of Wight Victoria and Albert Edward A. J. Balfour Ireland Earl Cadogan

Monstrous Santo Stefano Clock Tower in Straitened State

Venice dispatch says the Santo Stefano clock tower shows signs of collapse and precau tions have been ordered to prevent its fall. Also noted are moves of Generals Botha and Delarey toward Europe with their secretaries, and General ie Wet joining their journey to the coast. The date of return remains undetermined. European tariff committee increases pass despite Prussian opposition affecting furniture wood pulp paving stones brick and cellulose. General Buller writes to Mr. Brodrick claiming misrepresented charges and seeks right to speak on Ladysmith defense.

London Central News Venice Santo Stefano Botha Delarey Pretoria Ca Town Europe Ie Wet Reichstag Buller William Brodrick Brodrick House of Commons Ladysmith

Glenn Convicted In Nicaraguan Affair Trial Likely At Hand

Monkey Point scene where a Nicaraguan general moved to execute a prisoner before English speaking Bluefields residents urged law. A court martial was planned with a death sentence possible. Dr. Wilson, Milan resident and Ohio Medical University graduate, had support from Senator Hanna. Secretary Hill ordered U.S. consul at San Juan del Norte to report facts and press Nicaraguan officials for leniency on Wilson, who Sailor Hanna says was not a combatant but served medically with the expedition. State Department has not been officially informed.

Monkey Point Bluefields Wilson Lve Milan Ohio Medical University Columbus Hanna Hill United States San Juan del Norte Young Wilson State Department

Indiana inventors granted patents in July list

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports in Washington on July 22 that Indiana inventors received several patents including Allen C. Brantingham Indianapolis self cleaning sieve William J Buchanan Huntington die or stampholder Louis A Daus Evansville support for owning rollers John B Denlinger Union City band cutter and feeder Henry A Dorner Logansport car truck Charles A Francis South Bend wagon brake Thomas F Kelly Ligonier jet screw protector Cornelius H Myers South Bend inhaler In another Washington dispatch Lieutenant Governor Tillman of South Carolina telegraphed to Bristow that he withdraws the charge of mail tampering in the Pickens post office The case is under investigation by postoffice inspectors with no report yet issued.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Indiana Allen C. Brantingham Indianapolis William J. Buchanan Huntington Louis A. Daus Evansville John B. Denlinger Union City Henry A. Dorner Logiansport Charles A. Francis South Bend Thomas F. Kelly Ligonier Cornelius H. Myers Tillman South Carolina Bristow Pickens 8. C Postoffice

Admiral Coghlan to Return After Launcelot Remains Mission

Rear Admiral J B Coghlan who has worked on translating the remains of the late Lord Launcedote to England will join the United States voyage home. He has been on special duty for this task and is now en route back.

Washington J. B. Coghlan Lord Launcefote England United States

Navy maneuvers in Atlantic squadron to use Brooklyn as flagship

The North Atlantic squadron will use the Brooklyn as flagship in summer drills. Rumor had Coghlan as a possible second in command of the opposing force, but officials say he will be second in the defending squadron. A captain will command the “enemy” force. In a separate note, West Union Indiana post office will close July 21 with mail redirected to Tangier.

North Atlantic Brooklyn Coghlan Navy Department

WARRING KENTUCKIANS IN TRAGIC COCKRILL BURIAL

Jackson Kentucky prepares for James Cockrill funeral after an assassination from a courthouse window. Tensions remain high as both Cockrill and Hargis factions mobilize with arms stored nearby and leaders named like Samuel Jett and McKinley Cockrill.

Jackson James Cockrill Lexington Hospital Friends of Cockrill Hargis Samuel Jett Thomas Cockrill Benjamin Hargis McKinely Cockrill McKinley Cockrill

Keefe to Decide on Sympathetic Longshore Strike

Chicago July 22. President D. J. Keefe of the International Longshoremen, Marine and Transport Workers' Association holds the power to order a general sympathy strike by 60,000 dock workers in the Great Lakes. A decision to back tugmen could halt loading, unloading and vessel operations from iron ore to coal docks across the lakes, risking severe disruption to commerce.

Chicago Great Lakes D. J. Keefe International Longshoremen, Marine and Transport Workers’ Association Tug Trust Chain of Lakes Tugmen’s Protective Association Longshoremen'’S Association

Joint Wage Conference Meets Glass Makers and Blow ers

Atlantic City July 22 joint committee of glass manufacturers and bottle blowers discussed the wage scale. No decision expected until tomorrow with reps from manufacturers led by John Ralston and S H Everett among others and blowers headed by D A Hayes and W Dougherty.

Atlantic City N. J Glass Manufacturers’ and Bottle Blowers’ Association Manufacturers’ Association John Ralston Pittsburg S. H. Everett Newark G. M. Lewis Alton G. 8S. Bacon Millville F. Levy M. W. Jack Streator J. P. Whitney Whitney Glass Company Glassboro D. Stewart Craven The Craven Glass Works Salem George Baker Poughkeepsie N. Y L. L. Turner Combine Cicero Ind Glass Blowers D. A. Hayes Philadelphia W. Dougherty William Sinclair J. J. Dunn New York City B. Bulzer O. B. Bell Massiljon Charles McMichael Toronto Ontario E. Daly Matthews E. A. Azard Fairbury

Gold beaters strike ends in compromise offer

Philadelphia reports that gold beaters, striking nationwide for higher pay, rejected the initial compromise. They currently earn 11 dollars per week and 4 cents per book, seek 21 dollars per week plus 5 cents a book, while the strike also targets the firing of women fillers paid 6 dollars weekly. The offered settlement was 15 dollars weekly and 7 cents per book.

Philadelphia

Iron Molders Control Apprentice to Journeymen Ratio

Toronto ont July 2 The Iron Molders Association voted to keep one apprentice for every eight journeymen. The body also passed a resolution favoring affiliation with the Core Makers Union.

Toronto Ontario Iron Molders’ Association Core Makers’ Union

Pan American coffee trust proposal urges price stability

The Washington Post reports a Bureau of American Republics submission to Congress warns coffee has become a speculative, volatile commodity risking large losses to growers. It proposes uniting productive forces across major consumption articles and forming a Pan American coffee trust to lower production costs, boost capital, and raise producer profits.

Washington Post Bureau of American Republics Congress Latin America

Woman shot in Missoula shocks Montana visitors

Helena reporters say Mrs. D. M. Durfee wife of Philadelphia County Attorney was shot last night as she was returning from a Missoula dressmaker. She did not see the attacker and there is no clue. The shooting has caused a great sensation and the reason remains unknown.

Helena Mont D. M. Durfee Durfee Philadelphia Missoula

New Oil Field in Belmont County Ohio

Belmot county excitement over Uniontown oil field as a well last night produced twenty five barrels and a second well today is estimated to yield one hundred barrels daily. The Droster Company of Pittsburg owns the field.

Clairsville Belmont County Uniontown Droster & Company Pittsburg

Miller Kills Son in Law After Drunken Rampage

In Bellefonte Pennsylvania on July 2 David Miller living near Osceola returned home intoxicated and abused his wife. His son in law Robert Roach confronted him and both men left the house. Miller then armed a repeating rifle and fired three times fatally wounding Roach who died two days later. Miller is jailed in Bellefonte.

Bellefonte David Miller Osceola Robert Roach Miller

Latimer homicide inquest resumes as widow tests witness

New York coroner's inquest into Albert C. Latimer's shooting in Brooklyn resumes with testimonies including Mrs Bella Treadwell and W H Tuthill. Latimer died in hospital after saying he was shot in bed and doubting burglar involvement. Will files show estate valued at $19,500 with a codicil redefining heirs.

New York Albert C. Latimer Brooklyn Latimer Frank Taylor Walter Bella Treadwell Tuthill Elias Kasindorf Latimers A. C. Latimer St. Mary's Hospital

Two Rascals in Canada

The Cleveland Leader reports that Gaynor and Greene, fugitives in Montreal, face extradition to the United States for harbor frauds in Savannah that allegedly netted over a million dollars. Justice officials pursue vigorous prosecution, noting Captain Carter’s earlier conviction and a disputed bribery claim involving Marion Erwin. If extradition fails, the treaty may need amendment.

Cleveland Gaynor Greene Montreal Department of Justice Savannah Oberlin M. Carter Gaynor and Captain Carter Quebec Marion Erwin Erwin Canada

Bailey's State: Bailey voices push for Republican reps in Texas district

In Corpus Christi, a column argues Bailey’s insistence that only a party in power can serve constituents favors electing Republicans. It names Scott in Texas Fifteenth district as best able to secure water, irrigation, and other needs, contrasting with Garner. The piece questions whether Bailey lied or if Garner fails to aid his district.

Corpus Christi Texas Bailey United States Senate Washington Scott Congress Senator Bailey Aransas Pass University Club of San Antonio Blue Club of Brownsville Garner

A Good Thing for Business and the Miners

Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph discusses the national miners convention called a month earlier. Initial gloom faded as plans formed to avoid a strike and aid anthracite miners with funds. Indianapolis convention support boosted business sentiment, easing fears of fuel shortages disrupting industries and improving overall market tone.

Pittsburg Indianapolis Chicago

Mortgage for $1,000,000 filed by Indianapolis & Eastern Railway

The Indianapolis and Eastern Railway Company filed a consolidated mortgage with Central Trust Company to secure $1,000,000 in bonds of 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds dated July 15 1902 and due July 1 197. The mortgage covers all property of the merged Indianapolis & Eastern and Indianapolis & Greenfield companies. Signed by F M Fauvre and John W Chipman for the railway company and Charles E Holloway and Augustin Jennings for Central Trust.

Indianapolis & Eastern Railway Company Central Trust Company Mercantile Trust Company of New York Indianapolis & Eastern Indianapolis & Greenfield Companies F. M. Fauvre John W. Chipman Charles E Holloway Augustin Jennings

Negroes Flee After Shootout Near Illinois and Wabash

At about 11:30 p m near the corner of Illinois and Wabash streets four men fled after being chased by Patrolman Petticord and Merchant Policeman Crist. The pursuing officers fired revolvers but the four negroes escaped after tossing fruit at a fruit stand proprietor who shouted for them to stop.

Ohio Illinois Petticord Crist Wabash

Burly James W. Smith Arrested for Assault on Mother

Bicycle Policemen Hull and Griffin arrested James W. Smith, a nonworking man, after he came home after supper and demanded a meal, then struck his mother when she remonstrated. He had been idling on the commons earlier, and the incident followed dispute over meals.

James W. Smith Hull and Griffin Smith Commons

Request to drill Knights at Presidio during encampment

At the request of General Carnahan head of the Uniform Bank K P Senator Beveridge asked the War Department to permit the knights to drill on the Presidio grounds in San Francisco during the K P encampment. Army officers may serve as judges of the prize drills, decision pending.

Carnahan Uniform Bank K. of P Beveridge War Department Knights Presidio San Francisco Department Army

State Bankers Association to Meet in Indianapolis

Executive council of the State Bankers Association met at the Denison Hotel and voted to hold the next meeting in Indianapolis with dates October 22 and 24. invitations were received from Evansville and Muncie.

State Bankers’ Association Denison Hotel Indianapolis Evansville Muncie

Child’s Skull Cracked by Fall From Fence

Marguerite Daly six year old daughter of Daniel A Daly 728 River avenue fell from a fence onto cement skull cracked unconscious last night death momentarily expected police reported were unsure if injuries would prove fatal in the long run

Marguerite Daly Daniel A. Daly River Avenue

Police Arrest OBrien Over Gaming at Senate and Kentucky

Captain Hyland and Sergeant Scheigert visited Denis OBrien's saloon at Senate and Kentucky avenues last night and found two slot machines in operation. OBrien is charged with operating a gaming device.

Hyland Scheigert Denis O’brien Senate Kentucky O'Brien

International conference to curb trusts proposed by czar

An international conference to deal with trusts, urged by the czar of Russia, would be an interesting incident, comparing in significance to The Hague peace conference. The notion suggests a trust crackdown with global implications.

New York

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised Cure All

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain and digestive upset. It is claimed to calm the child, soften gums, ease wind colic, and restore bowel function, priced at two cents a bottle. Also mentions Glenn's Sulphur Soap and Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye as products sold by druggists.

Sree Gah Helen Glenn Hill

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