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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1902
Page
2
A correspondent notes fifteen deaths were recorded last Friday but claims the government is keeping the epidemic's true figures secret. The report hints at an official effort to conceal the extent of the outbreak.
Reprinted articles from finance ministry organs state M. De Witte argues increased duties on refined sugar exports by Russia violate existing treaties and could set a precedent for similar measures. The note defends Russia’s reply to America’s sugar duty rise and claims trusts have paralyzed treaty development.
CAPETOWN July 27 In a Peart Cape Colony speech General Botha declared all of South Africa united under one flag. He spoke of faith and hope guiding the Boers through darkness and asserted Africa was their father birthright and inheritance. BERLIN July 2 Berlin papers say warnings to Emperor William about marching to Posen led to a September army maneuvers order limiting activity to strictly military, with all windows closed along the line of march.
London July 27 Gen Lord Methuen who was wounded and captured by the Siners has arrived in England and undergone a successful operation for bullet extraction. The recovery is advancing after his return earlier this month.
The Petit Blew Brussels reports King Leopold secured from China a 145 hectare land concession north of Tien-Tsin. Cairo records 52 fresh cholera cases and 38 deaths on Sunday, with one English woman attacked by the disease. A Brazzaville dispatch says Inspector Lainglaire of the French Congo police was assassinated near the late John W. Mackay’s burial site in London. Mrs. Mackay’s departure to the United States is delayed until September due to her health. In Trieste, cafe and restaurant waiters strike for regular wages and abolition of tips.
In Springfield Missouri Charles Weyley twenty five of Norwood shot and killed his former sweetheart Miss Josephine Sheridan at her home then killed himself. Miss Sheridan and Weyley had known each other four years and were once engaged. The tragedy occurred as they entertained friends in the back yard and Weyley rang the doorbell.
Fire at night destroys the Clydes pier and warehouse used by the Boston line of steam. Loss cited for warehouse and contents. The blaze occurred in Jacksonville Florida on July 27 and caused significant material damage to the facility and goods stored there.
Occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday and Tuesday in Indiana Illinois with fair and warmer conditions in Ohio. Monday brings showers in Ohio with not so warm conditions, Tuesday turns fair with warmer temperatures. Light to fresh south winds noted.
Ships arrive at New York Southampton and Queenstown with multiple liners from London Glasgow Havre and Liverpool. Vessels Laur entian Tunisian Cym ria Etruria and Minneapolis made moves to and from New York for Glasgow Liverpool London and Montreal as listed in late July briefs.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind July 7 William Nile aged twenty four drowned at Robison Park in the St Joseph river at 2 pm Philip Luley of Fort Wayne and Miss Florence Wells and Miss Verna Gross of Groves escaped by a nearby skiff rescued by Arthur Nagle and Charles Hossler Miss Gross is expected to recover but remained unconscious Miss Wells and Miss Gross domestics from Hartford City taken to City Hospital Cause of accident cited as skiff upset Nile's body lay in fifteen feet of water
Richmond Ind July 27 The year 10 will bring more conventions of importance to Richmond than has ever been the case. They include Northern Indiana Teachers Association Olive Branch Lutheran Synod Hicks ite Yearly Meeting of Friends State Medical Association Ohio and Indiana Friends Bible Institute the State Music Teachers Association and Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends orthodox Finley Newlin ex county auditor chosen treasurer of Earlham College beginning mid August Treasurer and superintendent duties to be kept separate Dr T Henry Davis city health officer predicts a serious smallpox outbreak next winter and a revival in M C A efforts with large donations anticipated by September Indiana obituaries noted.
John W Little a well known Muncie resident aged fifty eight died suddenly at his home after a brief illness with tonsillitis He was a large property owner treasurer of the Commercial Club Civil War veteran and a prominent local figure His death comes as a surprise to many acquainted with his active city interests.
Madison Indiana July 27 John W Gray son aged sixty one a printer on the Milton Ky News fell at noon Saturday while setting a headline and died last midnight in this city never regaining consciousness.
A heavy afternoon storm struck Seymour Indiana at 3 9 o clock flooding streets within half an hour and ripping a large evangelistic tent where about 500 attendees sheltered. The wind toppled portions of the tent causing near panic though no injuries were reported. Several people were soaked as they sought shelter in nearby houses.
A conference today between national officers of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Plate Workers and three local lodges addressed organize at the Columbia enameling and stamping works. The plant, formerly Bellaire at Harvey Illinois, employs about 50 workers and faced union organizing with warnings of labor trouble. Webb Chandlee, Richmonds Gamewell Fire Alarm agent, is critically ill in Richmond after a career promoting Gamewell systems nationwide.
Stricken with smallpox in Richmond Indiana as Fred Johnson son of Mr and Mrs B B Johnson falls ill after graduating Indiana University and being named Carlisle schools superintendent. In Kokomo Indiana the postmortem on Albert Melton reveals a fatal gunshot wound with bullets piercing lungs liver bowels and spine. Melton died from the injuries.
Local Republicans in Lawrenceburg and Center townships held conventions to select delegates and alternates for county and judicial gatherings on August 6. Separately, Seymour hosts a two week evangelistic meeting led by Dr. F. E. Smiley with multiple churches joining. Flags of other notes include Lt George W. Biegler’s transfer to Fort Sam Houston and Indiana tobacco farm statistics from a federal census.
In Terre Haute Indiana on July 27 excursionists attended a Vandalia Pennsylvania bands event. Nine bands performed as a consolidated unit and separately at the fair grounds where refreshments and amusements were offered.
Arthur McConnell, a young man, suffered severe injuries in a runaway crash in Muncie Indiana as a horse frightened by a passing automobile bolted. He was riding with a young woman and remains unconscious with condition undetermined for hours.
Newark July 27 thousands witnessed sensational bicycle racing at Vailsburg track world records fell in amateur and professional events. Marcus L Hurley won the ten mile professional race in 21 53 1 5 with Walter Smith breaking amateur marks from one to five miles behind motor pace. Hurley and Smith led a day of fast times, while Joe Nelson's old records were surpassed in several events.
Berry Donahue justice of the peace and farmer near Luttrell Tennessee shot and killed Sherman Dyer while returning from a dance in the early hours. The motive stemmed from a disputed lawsuit. Donahue escaped custody.
The international convention of the Iron Melders' Union closed in Toronto on July 27. Elected to the executive board are John Bradley of Poughkeepsie, Richmond's representative H. O'Neil of Providence, L. Snot? Digei from Tennessee, A. R. Mineon, John Loder of Pittsburgh, and L. O'Keefe.
In Minneapolis on July 27 Miller and Newlin matched zero runs and three hits in the first game as Minneapolis winless offense allowed six hits and two runs to secure a 4-2 victory. The second game went to Indianapolis 5-0 amid wild pitching by Sporer in the fourth, with five runs in that frame sealing the visitors’ win and a postponed game set for tomorrow. Attendance 2,874.
St Paul and Louisville split a doubleheader in the rain soaked July 27 action at Grand Avenue. The opener featured a pitchers duel with St Paul winning on a seventh inning rally aided by timely hits. The nightcap saw Louisville erupt for five runs in the fifth on six hits to pull away from St Paul, as visitors gained the decisive win before 6,212 fans.
Baseball report detailing two games with St Paul, Louisville, and Kansas City. Includes line scores, player notes, earned runs, two-base hits, three-base hits, and umpires. Mentions Shannon, Bonner, Huggins, Gannon, Kelley, Cheech, Spies, and others with specific game events and times.
Columbus won the second game after calling it in the eighth to catch a train, while the first game saw Elliott shine with eight shutout innings for Milwaukee before Columbus rallied. Attendance listed as none. McFarlan hit a home run for Columbus and Turner stole a base in the first game. both games featured solid pitching and fielding as Columbus prevailed.
National League action shows Cincinnati defeating Chicago with Crawford starring at the plate. Hahn struggled until a third inning blemish produced Chicago’s lone run amid threatening weather and 3,000 in attendance.
Blooming ton bunched hits in the ninth inning to win their Sunday game without a loss this season at Cedar Rapids. Final: Cedar Rapids 1 Bloomington 8. Dahliquest and Weaver pitched. Smith and Bell batted.
In Carbon Indiana Carbon defeated Newburg 14 to 7 with strong pitching from Frank Wasson and late runs. Batteries Kearns Doyle Williams Hice and Summers supported on offense as Thomas of the Wasson team struggled. Waldo relieved in seventh. Also Muncie shut out Greenfield 5 to 0 as Knepper Henderson Bonno and Doyle held the line attendance about 1,100.
In Seymour Indiana on July 27 the Indianapolis Reserves overwhelmed Seymour Reds 11 to 1. Schmidt and Simon formed Seymour’s battery while Roder and Dooley pitched for Indianapolis. Umpire Miller supervised the game before an attendance of about 1,000. In Terre Haute manager Walters will retire and be replaced by pitcher Hackett after the team’s home return. Kling rejoined the squad after a brief departure.
Matthew Killilen a renowned baseball magnate died in Winnecome Wisconsin after months of illness He had not been bedridden until three weeks ago but his condition was fatal and the end came today in his home city.
Benjamin Keyes, 1236 Bellefontaine St Indianapolis, fell from an Iron Mountain train near St Louis city limits and both legs were severed. He cannot recover. He was en route to Little Rock Ark. The city directory lists John H Keyes as a carpenter at 1238 Bellefontaine St but no Benjamin Keyes connection.
In Trinidad ports a Venezuelan revolutionary general Luciano Mendoza defeats reinforcements from Lepoldo Baptista, capturing ammunition as Baptista forces retreat to Caraca za. In Port au Prince Haiti Gen Saint Foix Colin mobilizes 3000 to challenge Gen Jean Jumeau backing Firmin. Artibonite troops march toward Cap Haitien, Port au Prince forces defeated at Archadale.
A New York Mall and Express opinion argues neither workers nor the public can coerce labor terms. It contends both the right to work and the right to stop work deserve equal protection. If strikers and nonstrikers are treated fairly with no favors, public rights are safeguarded.
A neighbor seeks a recommendation from Secretary Shaw for better employment prospects. The secretary notes such a letter would carry little weight in Town where they are both known. A colleague of Senator Fairban likens him to a crane, saying he often gets a fish when he extends his neck.
New York July meeting bans all baseball players who jumped contracts from membership in the Players Protective Association. Delegates from major clubs across National and American Leagues vote unanimously to expel McGraw, McGinnity, and others. Saratoga entries for 1884 stakes announced, closing Aug 18.
American oarsman C. B. Titus arrived from London aboard the Mauretania with his wife Mrs. Titus and manager V. B. Hubbell. He disclosed he intends to pursue the Henley championship again to win the single scull race next season.
Kokomo Indiana hosts a major gas belt circuit this week with over 150 harness racers in stables. All classes report strong entries with up to thirty per class. Four thousand dollars in premiums will be awarded as races run from Tuesday through Friday evening.
Davenport July 2 Farmer Martin Burns defeated Charles Wittmer of Cincinnati in two falls this afternoon. Wittmer won the first fall in graeco roman style while Burns won the subsequent falls in catch as catch can.
A fierce windstorm at Detroit’s Wyandotte shipyard toppled the Brown hoist onto the Michigan Central car ferry transport, smashing upper works and causing about 8000 dollars in damage. No lives lost, several towns nearby report property damage. Oxford reports the worst storm in history with unroofed houses, leveled crops, and thousands in losses.
An editorial argues the president’s summer stay at Oyster Bay should protect him from endless public calls. It urges reducing personal interruptions and drudgery to focus on major national matters, comparing Roosevelt’s era to Jefferson’s.
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