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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1901

Page

3

Social notes of travelers and visitors across cities

Mrs. Sydney Surbey visits Chicago while Miss Susie Van Trees visits friends there. Frances Crum returned from Maxinkuckee. Omar Behymer party from Richmond. L H Dunning and son Herbert back from Georgian Bay. Sylvester Johnson heads to Maxinkuckee for two weeks, while Mary Cornelius Helwig and nephews go to Bay View. Clarence Nichols at Star Island Hotel Detroit. Vandawalker to two weeks on the Great Lakes. Sylvia Bing of Cincinnati stays with Leo Dreyfoos' sister in Place. Barnett to Kentucky in August. Hitz family to Bloomingto n and Atlantic City. Tomlin returns from Buffalo and Great Lakes trip. Weaver of Chicago and Henderson of Columbus stay with Careys. Olga Schellschmidt to Mountain Lake Park until school opens. Mary Lewis from Quincy will visit aunt Catherine Elder in August. Dr. Hannah M. Graham returns from Charleston for her sister’s wedding. Martha M. Society meets at Miss Rusch’s. Monroe family and daughters headed to Maxinkuckee or Chandler. Dr O S Runnels and family leave for Roscommon to cottage rest of summer. J R Eastman to New York and Europe in August for study. Noble Campbell of Bloomington visiting the Ingle rs. F M Ingster convalescing. Helen and Frances Fisher from Rochester visit Thomas Fisher. Austin Denny to Buffalo then Quebec and Canadian points. Harry Griffith from Lexington to visit Frank Birce. George A. Gay leaves for New York, then Europe, returning mid-September. Mrs Charles H Smith and family to spend August at Lake Wawaassee. M Ich Modesitt notes special to Indianapolis Journal. Terre Haute report begins with Miss Josephine Evans and Mr J Bert Modesitt.

Sydney Surbey Chicago Susie van Trees Frances Crum Maxinkuckee Omar Behymer Richmond L. H. Dunning Herbert Georgian Bay Sylvester Johnson Mary Cornelius Helwig Bay View Benjamin Hitz Blo Atlantic City William G. Tomlin Buffalo Mary Lewis Quincy Ill Catherine Elder Hannah M Graham Charleston Martha M. Society of the First Eng- Mah Lutheran Church Rusch East McCarty Street Morrow Alexander Monroe Chandler O. S_ Runnels Roscymmon Mich J. Rilus Eastman New York Europe Auk Noble Campbell Bloomington Ingler F. M. Ingster Helen Frances Fisher Rochester Thomas Fisher Woodruff Place Austin Flint Denny Quebec Harry Grifith Lexington Griffith Frank Lake Wawaassee Modesitt—Evans Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Josephine Evane Bert Modesitt

Two Indiana Weddings Highlight July Notices

Miss Zona Bogart, daughter of Dr. John H. Bogart of Clinton and Prof. D. C. Shaft of Fort Collins, married this evening in Terre Haute. Prof. Shaft, former Clinton schools head, has been Fort Collins superintendent. Walter Scott wed Miss Martha Shoemaker in Eaton, Ohio, with Miss Shoemaker formerly principal at Cambridge City schools and an Earlham College graduate.

Shaff—Bogart Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Zona Bogart John H. Bogart Clinton D. C. Shaft Fort Collins Col Shaft Scott—Shoemaker Richmond Walter Scott Martha Shoemaker Eaton

Brooklyn Bridge Closure Delays Traffic Amid Bridge Breaks

Brooklyn New York sees no full service on the Brooklyn bridge after suspension rods were found broken yesterday. Engineers inspect. full repairs expected in a day or two. An order stops car and pedestrian traffic at noon. Acting District Attorney Le Barbier cites potential criminal negligence if officials knew of the breakage a week and failed to act. Train and car traffic remain largely halted with shuttle trolley cars and two elevated trains barely meeting demand.

New York Brooklyn Bridge Pitaieat le Barbier Murphy Brooklyn

Remains of King Edmund the Martyr Repatriated to England

The remains of King Edmund the Martyr, East Anglian ruler 805 to 70, return from France after seven years. They arrived at Arundel in charge of Del Val sevenor of Nicaea and were placed in the Duke of Norfolk's private chapel pending interment in the shrine at Westminster Cathedral. The relics were moved from Hoxne to Bury St. Edmunds, later carried to France by Louis VII, and are now back in England through the Pope's intervention.

London Edmund the Martyr England France Arundel del Val Nicaea Asia Minor Duke of Norfolk Westminster Hoxne Bury St. Edmunds Louis VII

Witness Testimony In Fosburghs Trial Described

The trial recounts Beatrice Fosburgh case details with Mrs Fosburgh noting bruising and possible choking. Witnesses from Major McKay to Detective Parker corrobor the night’s events while Dr Paddock’s involvement is questioned. The defense rests as state continues rebuttal before adjournment.

Schoneld Dr. Paddock Roy Chapin House Providence Miss Sheldon General Whitney

Two affidavits in Fosburgh case reach Pittsfield officials

New York Detective Bureau Captain Titus forwarded two affidavits to Pittsfield Massachusetts authorities. Alice Dugan, a New York housekeeper, says Handiside told her a revolver was used at the Fosburgh house on August 7 and a girl was shot. Olive M. Gray, Handiside’s roommate, recounts meeting Lew Gray and Alfred Foy in Springfield and New York, claiming they did a Pittsfield burglary with a revolver and a gun hidden under a tree, plus a gold watch as loot.

New York Titus New York City Po- Wee Nicholson Hammond Pittsfield Mass Fosburgh Alice Dugan East Lew Gray Fosburghs Olive M. Gray Springfield Gray Alfred Foy

Violinist Thaddeus Rich Leaves for Europe

Thaddeus Rich, the young violinist, has gone to New York and will sail for Europe soon. He plans to visit his parents in Hamburg and resume studies this fall after performing with the Victor Herbert Orchestra last spring. He traveled here with his sister, Mrs. Herman Sayles.

Thaddeus Rich New York Europe Hamburg Victor Herbert Herman Sayles

Charles Casnad Improves Yet Critical Condition

Dr. W. M. Wright said Charles A. Casad assistant city editor of the Journal is ill with typhoid fever at St Vincent's Hospital and has improved somewhat since the night before though he remains in a critical condition.

W. M. Wright Charles A. Casad The Journal St. Vincent's Hospital

Arm Breaks on Belt at Beveridge Paper Mills

Frank Taggard sustained two arm fractures yesterday at Beveridge Paper Mills on West Maryland Street. He worked on a pulp machine and became entangled with a belt during operation.

Frank Taggard Beveridge Paper Mills Maryland Street Tard

Raging debate over tuberculosis and papal talks abroad

London reports Earl Spencer condemning Dr. Kochs theory that humans are immune from bovine tuberculosis amid a congress scrutiny of dairy safety. John MacFadgen and Ravenel cite milk as a risk. James King urges strict import controls and compensation. Berlin skeptics question Kochs new stance as Virchow insists the center, not the bacillus, defines tuberculosis.

London Edward Marlborough House Earl Spencer Victoria University Congress Herbert Koch John MacFadgean Royal Veterinary College Man Koch Ravenel Philadelphia James King King Dr. Koch Berlin Prof. Koch

Rumor of Peace Talks Leaves Commons in London

In London rumors of early peace talks circulate in the House of Commons. Reports say Emperor William may act as peacemaker with Kruger’s agents empowered to involve him. Dispatched news from Pretoria notes Garratt’s column capturing a Boer convoy with eight casualties, while French’s forces push north in Cape Colony. In Chicago the Transvaal League offers to repatriate or relocate South African camp refugees to the United States or Europe, urging the British government to accept and arrange transfer through Secretary Hay and Minister Choate.

London House of Commons Daily Express William Kruger Great Britain Tormat War Office Lord Kitchener Pretoria Chicago House of Lords Lord Raglan English War Office South Africa Transvaal League Department of State Washington Europe Hay State Department Choate League

Preparations for a Papal Conclave Amid Broad Cardinal Candidacy

In Rome July 235 the Vatican senses an upcoming conclave as many cardinals prepare for the election. Analysts expect six to seven favored candidates, with a likely deadlock and an outsider emerging, contrasting past posthumous certainty after Pius IX.

Rome Vatican St. Peter Pius IX Sacred College

Figaro Opens Paris Election Views On Bonapartists And Royalists

The Figaro begins a ten month before election inquiry into party plans. It interviews leading Bonapartists in Paris and Prince Victor in Brussels who describes the government he would like and pledges to unite France if called to serve.

Paris The Figaro Prince Victor Brussels France

Balloons and geopolitics swirl in July dispatches

Paris reports Santos Dumont refining a steerable balloon as he chases the Deutch prize of 100000 francs despite rain and wind delaying tests at Parc d Arostation. In Pekin bands of brigands terrorize imperial troops while officials are mobbed after Beiyang departs. London notes ministers deadlock ends as Russia drops higher duties and Britain secures revenue plans. Copenhagen signals plans to sell the Danish West Indies to the U S and Batum endures a massive petroleum explosion.

Paris M. Santos Dumont Area Club Parc d'Aerostation St. Cloud Peking Caneee Feauvitt Pekin Aenet Alcteen Goene Poutst Pao-Ti London Daily Mail Russia Great Britain

Oil strikes and sales stir Madison county fields

Crude of oil news stirs investors as several large sales near closing. C A Ulsh of Ohio eyes opportunities while Tuttle Covel and Weber buy the Miller and Fee farm, 160 acres with four producing wells north of Alexandria. Wilbur and Herring along with Federal Oil acquire a two thirds interest in the Alexandria Gas Company for about 9000. Six oil wells produce 20 barrels daily across Madison county including new wells on Studebaker and J M Hughes farms.

C. A. Ulsh Ohio Tuttle, Covel & Weber Toledo Miller & Fee Alexandria Monroe Township Madison County Wilbur & Herring Federal Oil Company Alexandria Gas Company Superior Oil Company Studebaker Blue Creek Township Adams County Mcdonell & Co E. L. Watson Consumers’ Gas Company J. M. Hughes

Wabash County Lands Leased by Indianapolis Syndicate

Indianapolis capitalists led by Philip Ross representing Pearson and Gilchrist and others have leased 4000 acres in Lagro and Liberty townships Wabash County. The syndicate plans immediate wildcat drilling to determine extent and nature of key oil territory.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Indianapolis Wabash Philip Ross John R. Pearson James Gilchrist Oes A. Heinz Pittsburg B. F. Burke Marion Lagro Liberty

Oil field interests sold to Grand Rapids Oil Company

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Portland Indiana notes Hood and Bimel have filed papers disposing of their oil field interests to the Grand Rapids Oil Company, headquartered at Geneva. The exact consideration is not disclosed but believed substantial.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Messrs. Hood Bimel Grand Rapids Oil Company Geneva

Gaston celebrates railroad arrival with big supper

In Gaston Indiana last night the arrival of the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie Railroad was celebrated with a large community supper for railroad workers and locals. About 200 railroad men attended as residents prepared dishes and music from the town band. The town expects growth from the new line after a subsidy was approved a year earlier.

Indianapolis Journal Gaston Ind Cincinnati, Richmond

Knightstown Paper Mill Reopened by Greenfield Firm

Railroad companies will spend $22,000 to build spurs to the plant, which will begin operations as soon as the mill is constructed. The mill at Knightstown has been purchased by a Greenfield stock company led by Harry Strickland, capital $10,000, employing about fifty workers.

Indianapolis Journal Knightstown Ind Columbia Paper Company Trust Harry Strickland

Telephone toll line connects Warsaw to Wabash in Indiana

The Strauss telephone system completed the northern Indiana toll line from Warsaw to Wabash this afternoon, filling a years‑long gap and enabling direct long distance communication from Indianapolis to the northern state line via the independent company’s lines.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind Strauss Telephone System Indiana Warsaw Indianapolis

Local creditors list referenced in commerce notices

The fragment cites creditors including J. D. Fritch of Frankfort and Jo Chandler of Kokomo with $350 shown, plus other names such as F H Wiedler Detroit J L Keach Indianapolis John Layman Michigantown D M Ferry Detroit R A Brown Bluffton and Armour & Co Chicago Sprague Warner Co Chicago, noting amounts under five dollars in a commerce related notice.

Kom J. D. Fritch Frankfort

Wabash river bridge specs reconsidered in Bedford stone dispute

TERRE HAUTE July 3 two Democratic County Commissioners reexamine action on $200000 Wabash river bridge specs. Stone to come from Bedford quarry owned by John R Walsh of Chicago, who also owns Southern Indians road. Engineers left stone open to competition.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Bedford John R. Walsh Chicago

Election denounces diverse Indiana church and fraternal events

South Bend reports Bishop Alerding presiding as Mother Perpetua is elected mother general in a Sisters of the Holy Cross meeting. The African Baptist Young People’s Union names officers in Richmond, while Ridgeville holds the Jay and Randolph Odd Fellows reunion with 2000 attendees. Additional notes cover forestry tax applications in Portland, a will probate in Knightstown, and Layman & Co. insolvency in Kokomo with major creditors listed.

South Bend Ind Sisters of the Order of the Holy Cross Alerding Fort Wayne Perpetua Annunciata Aquina Sacred Heart College Pauline St. Mary's Academy Sabina Indianapolis Journal Ridgeville Odd Fellows Jay Randolph Counties A. Z. Wiley D. M. Bell Dunkirk Jay County C. M. Paris Winchester Randolph County C. BE. Barrett Marion Way A. O. Marsh New Pittsburg Rebekahs

Second stroke leaves elderly man stricken and feeble

In Connersville fire at the Occidental Hotel started by a defective flue at 9 oclock tonight. The blaze caused $100 in damage as the hotel, insured, was partially damaged. An aging resident, Keir, about eighty, is reported in a vertical condition after a second stroke of paralysis prior to the fire incident.

Connersville Occidental Hotel

Registration to End to-Night in Oklahoma Territory

Registration closes at 6 pm in Reno and Lawton as seekers for homes on the Iowa Comanche and Apache reservations near end. Tonight 161,902 had registered in two sections. Reno 11,198 Lawton 71. Total Reno 121,853 Lawton 155.

EL Reno O. T Cty Lawton Reno

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