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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1902

Page

5

17 Shares Capital National listing across Indiana counties

A segmented list shows various Indiana counties and towns with capital shares or values, including Clay County 7500, Knox 10000, Lake 12000, Martin 12000, Cass 10000, Lawrence 26300, Greene 7000, Daviess 75000, Pulaski 50000, Clark 6990, Howard 9690, Monroe 32500, Fowler 45000, and other scattered figures, plus fragmented notes and a railway reference. The jumble hints at a financial register or property share data across counties and municipalities with obscure trailing text.

Capital National Clay County Ind Cass County Knox County Springfield Ohio Fowler Laporte County Lake County Martin County Jefferson County Case County Lawrence County Greene County Daviess County Pulaski County Clark County Howard County Monroe County Col Del Mario

Mixed 19th Century Advertisements and Literary Notes

An assortment of old trade ads lists E. M. Campbell & Co over Columbia National Bank in Indianapolis for medical and surgical instruments, bath cabinets, and related goods. The text also contains literary commentary on new novels and authors, including Eleanor Gates and Augusta Evans Wilson, plus biographical asides about Bret Harte and a playful note on letters to him.

New Edition of Waverley Novels and New Publications

Harper & Brothers announce a Thistle edition with forty eight half tone frontispieces of Scotland scenes. C M Clark reports Miss Petts at forty thousand. Houghton Mifflin & Co publish a Longfellow Song of Hiawatha play arrangement for schools. Little, Brown adds Louisa Alcott titles and Juliana Ewing works to Children’s Friend Series. Marie Corelli releases Temporal Power a study in supremacy. public interest noted in Pope and potentate themes. Alfred Nutt edits Welsh Bardic material from Lady Charlotte Guest translations with notes. New Amsterdam Book Company to publish Paris Past and Present by Henry Haynie, a longtime Paris correspondent. Various books in press at Crowell Co including Mind Power and Privileges and Thoreau biographies, plus Words on slang and forestry. Roosevelt praised Friars and Filipinos by Lewis Scribner & Co. translation by F E Gannett highlighted.

Harper & Brothers Scotland C. M. Clark Company Boston Miss Petts Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co Longfellow Chicago Little, Brown & Co I2me Louisa M. Alcott Louisa, M. Alcott Juliana H. Ewing Miss Alcott Elizabeth L. Gould Marie Corelli Dodd, Mead & Co Wales Bards Charlotte Guest Alfred Nutt New Amsterdam Book Company Henry Haynie Paris Boston Herald San Francisco Chronicle New Orleans Picayune Paris Figaro Frederick A Stokes Company Messrs. Thomas Y. Crowell & Co Albert B. Olston Thoreau Annie Russell Marbie Leon Mead Ecois Forestry B. BE. Fernow Armory H. Bradford Oyster Bay Philippines Roosevelt Lewis, Scribner & Co New York F. E. Gannett Philine Commission Jose Risal Preminast Urman Ornell

Anthracite Strike Holds Steady Amid Tense Talks

In Wilkes Barre on July 27 the eleventh week of the coal strike shows no change in the standoff. Operators may press for resumption, but union leaders and President Mitchell remain firm. Telegraphed exchanges with West Virginia and Midwest centers continue, while Polish and Lithuanian delegates seek aid from diasporas. Mitchell agrees to join a board to arbitrate the Scranton Electric Company dispute.

Wilkesbarre Mitchell Indianapolis United Mine Workers West Virginia Wyoming Valley New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Buffalo Scranton Electric Company

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as effective for teething and other infant discomforts. It urges milk mothers to use it and to request the product from druggists worldwide. The ad also mentions Glenn’s Sulphur Soap for skin issues and a separate listing for Mul’s Haty and W. Dye products.

Regula Mrainslow Glenn Tate

Oil Boom In Grant County Drillers Hit 109 July Wells

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Montpelier Indiana dated July 27 reports a robust oil push in the Trenton rock field. July saw 109 wells completed in Grant county with strong daily outputs and 5 735 barrels total daily production across the month. Gas companies plan to enter oil as prices rise and waste gas laws ease.

Indianapolis Journal Montpelier Ind Imtiana Trenton Rock Grant County Marion Alexandria Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Converse Adams County Blue Creek Township Jefferson Township Ohio Oil Company Grant Huntington Adams Wells Blackford Jay Lima County. Com Dry Madison Miami Delaware Wabash Jasper Randolph Seeen Sr Evercese Verssdh

Foreigners Divided Over Kossuth Statue in Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio the Hungarian community plans a public square statue to Kossuth while Slavonians oppose the location. Public Works Director Salon granted permission and meetings have debated the site. Slavonians vow court action and raise funds for legal help while noting Commodore Perry’s statue already dominates a central park site.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Kossuth Commodore Perry Lake Erie

Not Yet Appeased Concluded From First Page

A letter declares willingness to bring charges and prove claims of wartime crimes by U S officers and soldiers. It cites kidnapping and murder, robbery, torture, rape, and the killing of a priest, noting efforts halted by officials and urging investigation by military inquiry courts if demanded.

United States Senate Committee Henry Cabot Lodge New England Evi

Carnegie Committee Letter Criticizes April 14 Order

A grievance letter contends that the April 14 directive for summary offenders and punishment is not effective until a formal tribunal exists. It claims concealment of wrongdoing and shielding of offenders. The message notes Mr Andrew Carnegie as a committee member, presently in Europe, with a copy sent to his address for direct response.

Andrew Carnegie Europe

Schwab Not Seriously Ill While at Atlantic City Cottage

Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel Corp spent a few days with his family at a cottage in Atlantic City New Jersey. He was briefly ill last night and a physician attended him but he arose today and later retired indoors refusing reporters. He expects to return to New York in two or three days. Judge B H Gary of US Steel reported Schwab was almost fully recovered from yesterday's illness.

Atlantic City N. J Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Schwab New York Owever B. H. Gary Sabweh

Four New Treaty Ports Opened in January 1904

Shanghai dispatch reports a draft commercial treaty with Great Britain conditionally accepted by China. Clause aims to abolish likin for British goods. Britain to relinquish extraterritorial rights as reform proceeds. Four new treaty ports to open January 194? including Chang-Sha Nganking Wan Hsien Wah-Chou.

Shanghai Great Britain China Yangtse Canton Kong-Mun West River Chang-Sha Nganking Wan Hsien Wah-Chou

Return of Fred W. Ames

Minneapolis papers report Police Superintendent Fred W. Ames, under indictments with no service for over two weeks, was seen in St. Paul and Minneapolis in a carriage with his private secretary E. B. Wheelock but had not been located by midnight. His wife says he will be ready to face service tomorrow.

New York Sun Augusta Evans Wilson World Minneapolis Fred W. Ames St. Paul E. B. Wheelock

Murders at Cincinnati Involving Musicians and Jealousy

In Cincinnati Tenderloin district during a quarrel William Owens Banks a colored musician was killed by Thomas Giltenenan a white man. Two women in the house were shot but not seriously. In another district Minnie Chase was fatally shot by Jennie Wagner on a jealousy motive.

Cincinnati Tenderloin William Owens Banks Thomas Giltenenan Minnie Chase Jennie Wagner

Labor unions debate new political movement in New York

Central Federated Unions of New York heard a Milwaukee Federated Trades Council letter urging cooperation for independent political action. The letter argued both parties oppress workers and called for a national movement with candidate support for President and Congress. A committee was named to gather more facts on the proposed party.

New York Central Federated Unions of New York Today Federated Trades Council of Milwaukee

Catholics Set Rich Program for Chicago Convention

National Secretary Anthony Matre reports the second national convention of the American Federation of Catholics will be held in Chicago on August 6 and 7. The gathering is expected to be the most representative Catholic meeting in U.S. history, opening with pontifical high mass at Holy Name Cathedral celebrated by Rt. Rev. P. J. Muldoon, with Bishops Messmer McFaul and other church dignitaries present.

Cincinnati Anthony Matre American Federation of Catholics Chicago Holy Name Cathedral P. J. Muldoon Messmer, McFaul

Bryan sails aboard Nixon yacht from Bridgeport

William J. Bryan departed Bridgeport this evening aboard a yacht owned by Lewis Nixon of New York. The guest will cruise through Long Island sound to New Haven harbor tonight and then eastward, with plans to land at Block Island on Tuesday for several days of rest.

Bridgeport Conn William J. Bryan Lewis Nixon New York New Haven Long Island Sound Bryan Block Island

Desperado Black Jack McDonald Shot Dead in Juarez Saloon

Black Jack McDonald, a noted desperado, was shot and killed in his Juarez saloon after a dice game. An American shooter remains unknown. two Americans fled, one is held for the crime. The incident occurred late today, in the border town scene between El Paso and Juarez.

EL Paso Tex Black Jack McDonald Juarez Mex Black Jack

Three Girls Killed Crossing Trestle in North Carolina

In Charlotte on July 27 Annie Consart and Jennie and Mamie Nelson aged ten twelve and fourteen were struck by an engine on the Seaboard Air Line road while crossing a trestle. The accident occurred as the children walked across the tracks and the train could not stop in time.

Charlotte N. C Annie Consart Jennie Mamie Nelson

Mystery of Florence Ely and Frank Rogers Disappearance Deepens

Chicago and Evanston detectives traced Miss Florence Ely and her nephew Franklin Rogers from Evanston to Racine Wisconsin where they stayed before vanishing again. A discovered note near the Racine river suggested a plan to end their lives. Officials say the pair traveled north from Racine and were never found, while alienists debate the boy aunt’s motives and a possible boarding school plan.

Chicago Florence Ely Frank Rogers Evanston Racine Wis Ely Rogers Miss Ely Rockies Mr. Rogers Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Dakotas New Orleans St. Louis Denver Ohio Pennsylvania James C. Rogers Hinman Avenue le Grand Hotel Franklin

Roosevelt’s quiet Sunday at Saga more Hill and Oyster Bay visit

President Roosevelt spent a calm Sunday at Oyster Bay with Mrs. Roosevelt and family. He attended church, hosted by Christ Episcopal, and visited Secretary Moody. The village’s first Sunday open post office caused a local stir, drawing sharp critique from Rev. Alexander G. Russell. Senator Platt is due to arrive next Wednesday with Col. George W. Dunn aboard the Mayflower for the trip to New York.

Oyster Bay Alexander G. Russell First Presbyterian Church Thomas C. Platt Mayflower New York Col George W. Dunn Republican State Committee of

Mine Explosion Kills Two in Sans Boils Coal Mine

Two men died and two were seriously burned in a gas explosion nine hundred feet underground at Sans Boils Coal Company's mine one mile west of M'Curtain. The dead were Andrew Dazell and James Brown. The injured names were not learned. The men were timbering the roof when the blast occurred and gas likely ignited by a lamp. Brown was kin to regional managers of related firms.

M'Curtain I. T Sans Boils Coal Company Here Andrew Dazell James Brown Brown Bennett Brown Huntington, Ark Central Coal and Coke Company Sans Boils

Efforts to Stop War Between Colombia Govt and Revolutionaries

Washington reports renewed efforts toward a peace understanding between the Colombian Government and the revolutionary junta in New York to end long running hostilities. General Vargas Santos, a revolution leader, is in New York. Fighting area shifted to the isthmus. government forces number about 7,000 trained troops to rebels 4,000, both veteran units.

Washington New York Republic General Vargas Santos Colombia

Anti-Friar Demonstration In Manila Minimal Disorder

Manila reports a planned anti-friar demonstration, forbidden procession, and orderly dispersal amid a storm. Widespread typhoon damage and cholera cases in central Luzon accompany the updates as Commissioner Bernard Moses outlines Manila college plans to train Filipino teachers with mornings taught by Filipinos and afternoons by Americans.

Manila Zorilla Luzon Bernard Moses Department of Public Instruction For Philippine Islands Moses

Texas rivers receding as floods ease in Waco and Big Springs

Texas flood reports show improving conditions with the Brazos at Waco falling five feet to stay within banks, aiding rail repair and hoped for on time train service tomorrow. A drowning occurred in Waco creek. Big Springs remains hardest hit with slow water recession and heavy morning rain, traffic still halted.

Dallas Tex Texas Waco Brazos Toby Johnson Waco Creek Big Springs

Subterranean Noises Heard Near Poas Volcano

In San Jose Costa Rica on July 27 residents report underground roars like thunder heard in the city and in Alajuela eleven miles away. The sounds are attributed to Poas volcano nineteen miles northwest. Ashes have fallen in San Pedro village near the volcano.

San Jose Costa Rica Alajeula Poas San Pedro

George Grey Barnard to sculpt Pennsylvania Capitol works

Boston Transcript notes sculptor George Grey Barnard, esteemed for monumental works, will create the Pennsylvania Capitol sculptures. It outlines his career, honors, and the planned four division program including The Apotheosis of Labor and paired caryatides, with a $29,000 fee.

Boston Transcript George Grey Barnard Capitol Pennsylvania New York City Palisades of the Hudson Fifth Avenue Mr. Barnard Bellefonte Art Institute Chicago Ecole Nationale Des Beaux Arts Paris Madison, Ind National Academy of Design The Sculpture Society Architectural Club of New York Societe Nationale Des Beaux Arts New Salon Art Students’ League St. Gaudens Norway Metropolitan Museum God Pan Central Park Collis P. Huntington Pan Abbey Barnard Banard Chicago Art Institute School England Westminster Abbey Pennsylvania State Capitol United States State of

Outlines of a Vast Sculptural Decoration Scheme

The text outlines a broad scheme of sculptural decoration with carefully chosen themes that fit the purpose. It emphasizes the quality and suitability of the decorative program within the context.

Rich Men's Sons and the Moral Measure of Wealth

A Hartford Commercial Times and New Haven Register discussion argues that sons of the rich vary greatly in character and achievement. It cites figures such as J. Montgomery Sears, K. Vanderbilt, Cornelius Vanderbilt, George Gould, John Jacob Astor, and E. D. Jordan, noting many succeed or fail independent of wealth, and that both rich and poor can raise capable children when character guides effort.

Hartford Commercial Times Morgan New Haven Register K. Vanderbilt Cornelius George Gould John Jacob Astor New York J. Montgomery Sears E. D. Jordan Alfred Hemenway North

Practicability of Motor Cycles in Leslie's Weekly

The article praises motorcycles as a practical compromise between bicycle and automobile. It notes growing popularity and cites a Boston to New York endurance test covering over 250 miles in adverse weather. The run reportedly surpassed early automobile endurance efforts in reliability and execution.

Leslie's Weekly Posarea Boston New York

Mrs Mackay's Relatives

The New York Commercial Advertiser notes romance surrounding John W Mackay and Mrs Bryant of Nevada City. It recalls Mrs Mackay's late husband Dr Bryant of Brooklyn with three physician brothers in the city, including Dr Melville Bryant and Dr William Bryant. Ada Hungerford, Mrs Mackay's sister, married Count Josef Telfener in 1876.

New York Commercial Advertiser John W. Mackay Bryant Nevada City William Bryant Brooklyn

New York Tenement Society Teaches Children Cruelty Prevention

Chicago Excelsior reports a New York society formed about two years ago to instruct children in tenement districts on caring for domestic animals. It has twenty five chapters citywide. Members share stories of helping distressed animals and urge more societies to reduce cruelty through education, noting it benefits both animals and children.

Chicago

Mistaken Course In Nebraska City Sunday Baseball Arrests

Ministers accompanying law officers to arrest players in a Nebraska City Sunday baseball game showed poor diplomacy. They should have stirred moral consciousness to curb Sunday misuse. The example of Jesus and His disciples is cited as restraint in confronting wrongdoing without police overreach.

Boston Transcript Nebraska City Man of Nazareth

Man Wants Middle Seat at Davidson Theater Opera

A Milwaukee Free Press item reports a man from the state sought a prime seat at the Davidson Theater opera night. He loudly requested a center box row seat, saying he wanted it right down the middle and close to the stage. He received the seat he desired.

Milwaukee Free Press Davidson

Unknown man found dead near Union Pacific track

The badly burned body of an unknown man was found on the Union Pacific track south of town. He wore decent clothing and carried cards with the names McLean E. Jones and C. A. Cameron of Little Rock Arkansas. He had some money tobacco and other small items. Avanta Journal reports Capt Oberlin M Carter a retired officer will come to Georgia to meet friends Green and Gaynor arriving from Canada.

Nee Bee Lle Col Union Pacific McLean E. Jones C. A. Cameron Marton Street Little Rock Ark Avanta Journal Oberlin M. Carter Meg Georgia Messrs Green and Gaynor Canada

Local Attorney Philip Kam ler Dies Suddenly at Home

Cincinnati July 2 Philip H Kam ler an eminent attorney and longtime judge in the United States district court died suddenly at his home here from cholera morbus. He had served with the city authorities and the commonwealth for many years in public service.

Cincinnati Philip H. Kamler Choles Morvus Eethaioen United States District Oreeresy

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