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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1902

Page

6

Ohio Doctor Wilson Spared by Nicaraguan Clemency

Senator Hanna hailed the commutation of Dr. Wilson of Ohio who joined a filibustering expedition in Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan president, after intercession by Minister Corea, will imprison him for a time instead of executing him. Wilson had been among Americans captured or killed near Monkey Point in July.

Washington Wilson Ohio Nicaragua Corea State Department Chester Donaldson United States Managua Nica-ragua Russell Wilson Monkey Point Bluiefields Senor Corea Zelaya Cleveland, CO Hanna Seater Anna

British steamer Psyche reports Nicaraguan rebels capture near Bluefields

The Psyche arrived in Kingston reporting that on July 7 Nicaraguan revolutionists landed near Bluefields and the Colombian gunboat General Pinzon, which had captured them, steamed away. The rebels were said to be held for a fair trial. An American named Dr. Wilson was possibly among the captives, but this could not be confirmed. Telegraph lines are broken, hindering news. Authorities suggested Nicaraguan support from the bian government. All was quiet as the Psyche departed.

Kingston Jamaica Psyche Bluefields General Pinzon Pinzon Dr. Wilson Bian Nicara Paris Irasburg Francois Coppee M. Lerolie d’Enghein M. Coppee Loubet

Japanese Warship Heads for Marcus Island With Letter to American

State Department reports a Japanese naval vessel departed for Marcus Island to prevent trouble. An official from the Foreign Office carried a letter to Captain Rosehill urging restraint and nonviolence. If observed, the United States hopes to settle the Marcus Island dispute diplomatically.

Marcus Island Washington State Department United States Buck Tokio Forden Rosehill Beck Cap Department Honolulu

Trains in Collision on Brooklyn Elevated

A head on crash on the Brooklyn elevated road at Adams street derailed six cars, wrecked two, and injured many, with at least two fatally. The accident, blamed on a misplaced switch, involved a Bath Beach bound train and a bridge station bound train, with several passengers trapped and later freed. One motorman from Bath Beach was arrested as the investigation began.

New York Brooklyn Adams Street Bath Beach Bridge Godfrey Moore York Pearly Ance Charles Motorman John Suiliougnam

Lightning Strikes Kill Three in Pittsburg District Storm

A roaring thunderstorm in Pittsburg Pa. killed three people and caused extensive damage. Mrs Kate Walsh died from shock after a tree struck by lightning. Two Italian workers were killed instantly in Unity area. Five others were seriously injured but expected to recover. Seventy- and sewer flooding occurred citywide with Hazelwood Presbyterian Church struck and steeple collapsed. Twenty five buildings were struck within twenty five minutes as the storm moved eastward.

Pittsburg Kate Walsh Francisco Imperatora Castelli Matteo Hazelwood Hay's Station

Baptist minister struck by lightning near Yelvington

Owensboro Kentucky reports Reverend 8 0 Mitchell a Louisville Baptist minister visiting his brother in law George H Maston near Yelvington was struck by lightning and instantly killed. The remains will be shipped to Shelbyville for interment.

Owensboro Mitchell Louisville George H. Maston Yelvington Shelbyville

Author's goats slain at Pinon Mesa in Colorado standoff

On Saturday night about fourteen masked men attacked the Angora Range Association graze at Pinon Mesa near Grand Junction Colorado. Three herders were bound and over sixty percent of roughly 1000 goats were shot and stabbed. Loss is estimated at $8000. The association manager Mrs M B Irving, an author, had recently moved from Chicago. Threats have also been reported against nearby goat ranches. In Oregon on Murderers Creek Grant County J C Moor Mount Vernon reports 20 sheep slaughtered by armed settlers and cattlemen. The next day 280 carcasses were found.

Grand Junction Col Angora Range Association Pinon Mesa M. B. Irving Colorado Chicago John Day City Ore Murderers’ Creek Grant County J. C. Moor Mount Vernon

Disruptions Across Europe Amid Mass Farm Strike and Civil Unrest

East Galicia sees 100000 farm laborers striking, with gendarmes attacked, crops ruined, and riots spreading as Russians join. Paris reports clerical and anti clerical demonstrations, schools closed, and arrests after rioting. London notes Yerkes financing and plans for universal underground fare. Rome recalls King Humbert anniversary honors.

Sagasta Says Spainian Talks on Schools Slow Progress

Premier Sagasta notes negotiations with religious associations over schooling are moving slowly. If unresolved by October, the government will act. He rejects rumors of allying with other powers and says any alliance would be burdensome. He cites the United States example as not yielding on the religious question.

Madrid Sagasta Vatican United States Senor Sagasta Premir Spain

Rioting Hits Venice After Clerico Moderates Win

Rioting erupted in Venice and Padua following clerico moderate election gains. A mob smashed the Moderate Club windows on Piazza Garibaldi and club members answered by throwing chairs at attackers. Troops and police intervened to restore order.

Venice Piazza Garibaldi Padua

De Wet's Surprise Arrival Stuns Capetown Welcome

General De Wet arrived in Capetown this afternoon evading friends and foes, met by Afrikanders who arranged a semi private dinner at five guineas premium. Earlier, Generals Botha and Delarey faced a tumultuous church scene as admirers surged to the vestry, lifting them into carriages amid a heated reception.

Capetown de Wet Botha Delarey Cape Town

Chamberlain ill reports denied as he continues duties

London July 28 reports of Joseph Chamberlains serious illness are false. He remains weak from a recent accident but has been attending to all official duties for the past fortnight.

London Joseph Chamberlain

Global and domestic moves shape early 20th century trade

The Social ist press of Germany contains 140 publications with 52 dailies. Sweden and Norway urge separate consular services. J Austen Chamberlain to become president of the Board of Trade, succeeding Gerald Balfour. The corn beetle devastates Kherson and Bessarabia, ravaging 200000 acres. Lansdowne convenes a commerce treaty conference with China inviting leading British chamber delegates. Chang Tung becomes Chinese director of commerce, a role undefined in scope.

Socialist Press of Germany J. Austen Chamberlain British Treasury Will Gerald Balfour Board of Trade Kherson Russia Bessarabia Lord Lansdowne Great Britain China Chang Tung Hankow Li Hung Chang

LYNCHED FOR ASSAULT IN PEMBROKE GEORGIA

John Wise, a Black man, was captured after a gunfight with a posse near Poller Georgia. He was identified as the assault suspect of Mrs. John Smith near Pembroke and hanged from a telegraph pole, his body then riddled with bullets before the mob dispersed.

Pembroke John Wise John Smith Poller

Cummings & Stockbridge Suspend Amid Large Liabilities

Liabilities over 500000 prompt suspension of Cum mings & Stockbridge import and export merchants at 15 Broadway. A statement from their attorneys cites maturing acceptances drawn by B Duran of Havana as the cause. Assets expected near liabilities of about 90000 to 90000, with firm’s four year history and notable ties to France, Germany, and the Comstock Steamship Company.

New York Cummings & Stockbridge Import and Export Commission No. 15 Broadway B. Duran Havana France Germany Comstock Steamship Company

Refugees Reach Cumberland From Womelsdorf After Race War

Twenty eight refugee negroes driven from Womelsdorf West Virginia after the murder of Police Chief Wilmoth arrive in Cumberland destined for eastern points. Negroes continue leaving the vicinity by scores as the race war spreads.

Cumberland Womelsdorf W. Va Wilmoth

Milner and Chamberlain Push Expanded Transvaal Councils

A newly issued blue book shows Joseph Chamberlain consented to Lord Milner’s proposal to enlarge the Transvaal and Orange River legislatures with non-official members and convene them as early as September. Milner had previously doubted cross-national cooperation.

London Joseph Chamberlain Lord Milner South Africa Transvaal Orange River

A. S. Cunningham Arrested in Chicago Counterfeiting Case

Alfred E. Cunningham, labeled the king of Chicago counterfeiters, was arrested by federal secret service officers in Chicago. A complete counterfeiting plant and sacks of bogus half dollars were found. Tools and dies lay hidden in a hollow work-bench. Cunningham waived examination and was held to the federal grand jury.

Chicago Alfred Cunningham Federal Secret Service Foote

Baltimore Plans Memorial Arch for Admiral Schley

The Schley Triumphal Arch Association of Baltimore was incorporated to raise a public subscription fund for a memorial arch honoring Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, Maryland’s hero of the Spanish war, with no capital stock.

Baltimore Mil Winfield Scott Schley Schley Maryland

Macedonian Committee to Elect New President in Aug

Sofia July 28 The Macedonian committee has called a congress for August 2 to elect a new president. Ex president M Saravoft has returned after a year’s absence as a candidate. If allowed the session may be fiery as General Zontschefte threatens to reveal alleged complicity of Saravoff in the kidnapping last year of Miss Helen M Stone and other matters. Turkey reportedly demands Saravoff’s arrest.

Sofia Bulgaria M. Saravoft Zontschefte M. Saravofft Helen M. Stone Turkey M. Saravoff

Moros Repulsed at Matalang River Camp

Manila July 23 A party of engineers led by Lieutenant Brown encamped at Matalang River was attacked by Moros at midnight Friday. The assault was repulsed with no American casualties and three Moros killed. Native reports say the Sultan of Nauki led the attack. A cyclone at Camp Vicarson caused heavy property loss with several villages destroyed and Moros killed.

Manila Brown Matalang River Sultan of Nauki Camp Vicarson

Teachers Ignore Chief Constabulary Warnings in Cebu

Five teachers ventured into Cebu Island interior armed with no revolver and were killed. The chief of constabulary had warned against the expedition, but the party proceeded and suffered fatal consequences.

Chief OF Constabulary Cebu Island

Captain Wild Reprimanded for Permitting Fire at Island Outpost

A War Department report notes Captain Frederick S. Wild Thirteenth Infantry was reprimanded by General Chaffee for failing to guard property after a cockpit was burned at Lingayan. The case underscored obedience to civil authorities and discipline in the Philippines. The notice also references a Cebu murder expedition by four teachers who ignored warnings.

Washington Chaffee Frederick S. Wild Thirteenth Infantry War Department General Chaffee Wild

Rodgers to depart Yokohama for Cavite on New York

The Navy Department reports Rear Admiral Frederic Rodgers leaves Yokohama today aboard the New York for Cavite in the Philippines. He has patrolled Chinese waters for months and will be relieved by potential East Asia reshuffles, while Commander Charles P. Perkins takes command of the Philadelphia.

Washington Navy Department Frederic Rodgers Yokohama Japan Cavite Philippine Island New York Rodgers Evans Kentucky Upper Orient Asiatic East Charles P. Perkins Naval College Philadelphia Resinger San Francisco Isthmus

Philippine money pressures ease as deposits to be split

Acting Governor Wright reports to the War Department that Hong Kong and Shanghai banks fear funds will shift from Manila. Wright says deposits will be placed across four institutions and divided equally. The Philippine act allows a ten day ratio fix, stabilizing the money situation. Current rate is $2.25 silver per $1 gold.

Washington War Department Wright Philippines Hong Kong Shanghai Guarantee Trust Company International Bank Company Manila

Guam Prisoners to Be Freed Under Amnesty Plan

The War Department sent the President's July 4 amnesty order to the Navy Department focusing on Filipino prisoners in Guam. The Navy replies that Guam's Governor will be notified and prisoners freed to War Department transports bound for the Philippines. An Army transport will head to Manila via Guam, with oath-bound prisoners returned to the Philippines.

Washington War Department Navy Department Guam Philippines Manila United States Philippine Islands

Cudahy Denies Chicago Packing Merger Rumor

Edward A. Cudahy head of the Cudahy Packing Company in Omaha dismissed a Chicago report that a packing-house combine would absorb his firm. He said he has no knowledge of any plan or meeting and called the story a myth.

Omaha Neb Edward A. Cudahy Cudahy Packing Company Chicago Cudahy

British Ambassador Pauncefote Remains Return Ceremony

Navy Department receives Rear Admiral Cogh LAN s report from Southampton dated July M detailing the landing of Lord Pauncefote remains in England. Lady Pauncefote expresses heartfelt thanks to the American people and requests Admiral to convey gratitude to President Roosevelt and his Cabinet.

Washington Navy Department Coghlan Lord Pauncefote England Southampton Pauncefote Roosevelt

Colonel R B Weddle Dies in Sulphur Runaway In Indian Territory

Col R B Weddle aged sixty formerly of New York was killed today in a runaway near Sulphur in Ranawaay Indian Territory. Weddle, a Civil War veteran, was active in New York politics before moving west.

Ardmore I. T Col. R. RB. Weddle New York Weddle

General Carter Assigned Adjutant General Post

Relieved from duty in the office of the chief of engineers and ordered to New Orleans where he will relieve Major Derby of charge of the Fourth district of the Mississippi river improvement. Major Derby will take station at Louisville Ky and relieve Major Haffner of duties. An order published by the War Department names Brigadier General Carter as adjutant general until November 1. General Corbin’s expected return from Europe is tied to German maneuvers.

Chief of Engineers New Orleans George Md. Derby Mississippi River Derby Louis Ville Ernest H. Haffner Washington War Department Today Carter Corbin Europe Emperor William

Ravages of Cholera Across Cities Reported

Cairo reports thirty five new cholera cases and thirty eight deaths yesterday while Mancha records ten new cases and twenty one deaths. In Manchuria deaths reach 106 Russians and 26 Chinese between July fifteenth and twenty fifth. Manila notes sixty one cholera cases today but water analysis shows no contamination.

Cairo Egypt Mancha ST. Petersburg Manchuria Manila

Souffriere Eruption Reported Near St Vincent

Examinations by Dr. Jagger of Souffriere and Mont Pelee follow a slight eruption since last Monday. A severe earthquake and tidal wave hit the northeast coast, washing a fire-swept estate. Refugees flee in huts on acquired lands as government feeds 6.40 per sons while crews search eighteen miles north of St Vincent for the Panama cable, depth reports a mile and a quarter but weather halts efforts.

Kingstown St. Vincent Newington

Harvard Scientist Reports Similar Mont Pelee St Vincent Eruptions

Dr Jagger of Harvard, representing the US Geological Survey, visited Mont Pelee and St Vincent in the West Indies. He finds strong similarity between Souffriere and Mont Pelee eruptions, both lacking lava but destructive. He notes declining activity and urges permanent weather stations before any slopes are rehabilitated.

Fort DE France Martinique T. A. Jagger Harvard University United States Geological Survey West Indies Mont Pelee Jagger St. Vincent St. Pierre Souffriere Mort Pelee Riviere Blanche Lacroix Paris Barbadoes United States Windward Island Pelee

Priest donor gives $10,000 for apostolic mission house

Rev. Alexander P. Doyle reports a $10,000 gift for the apostolic mission house to train Roman Catholic priests as missionaries to non Catholics. The donor, unnamed, is described as a well known priest with strong interest in missions to non Catholics. Plans call for use in Washington and for insular possessions of the United States.

Washington Alexander P. Doyle Catholic Missionary Union Apostolic Mission House United States

Bell boy arrested in hotel murder case in Canton

Wm Crawford, a bell boy at the Barnett House, was placed under arrest today on suspicion of murdering Vincent Hill. Hill was found dead in his room last Saturday with ugly cuts on the head. Crawford had been at the hotel the day before Hill's death, then appeared with a sum of money while earlier lacked funds. He offers conflicting statements about the events.

Canton Wm. Crawford Barnett Vincent Hill Crawford Hil

Verdict in Mine Disaster Case in Latrobe tohnstown Pa

Coroners jury reports findings on the rolling mill mine disaster of July 10. It holds the explosion caused by an unknown person using an open lamp in a gas filled area, violating Cambria Steel Company mine rules and regulations.

Tohnstown Rolling Mill Cambria Steel Company

Vanderbilt Boys "The Vampire" Sold in New York

New York reports Sir Philip Burne-Jones's painting The Vampire, which inspired Kipling's poem, was bought by W. K. Cease for about 15400 dollars. The sale price is given as the reported figure.

New York Sir Philip Burne- Jones Rudyard Kipling W. K. Cease

Corruption Wing Not More Than Honesty In Champagne Ad

An odd item notes that money was well invested in Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne, claiming a tie between corruption wing and honesty in the promotion of the beverage.

Cook

Ruhmer Demonstrates Wireless Telephoning Across Seven Kilometres

Berlin reports Ernest Ruhmer, an electrical inventor, successfully telephoning seven kilometres by wireless method. The voice remained perfectly audible during continuous tests. Ruhmer plans a larger device, aiming to reach forty kilometres for city-wide communication but notes current models are too costly and delicate for commercial use, though potentially valuable for naval signaling at sea.

Berlin Ernest Ruhmer Ruhmer Herr Ruhmer

Panama Canal Will Benefit Peru

In Lima on July 28 the President addressed Congress proposing a law to curb alcohol abuse. He linked Panama Canal completion to Peru’s wider commerce and urged liberal shipping concessions to prepare for the new era.

Lima Peru Republic Panama Canal

Cuban government seeks action over consul general case

Washington July. The Cuban government questioned a quotation about Cubans and protested the consul general's criticism. Papers in the Srageg case remain before the President at Oyster Bay, with expected action soon including possible recall or transfer to another post.

Washington Srageg Oyster Bay

Oberlin appoints Cornell man as Latin associate professor

Charles Nelson Cole of Cornell University has been appointed associate professor of Latin at Oberlin College to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Walter Bennison who goes to the University of Michigan.

Oberlin Charles Nelson Cole Cornell University Oberlin College Walter Bennison University of Michigan

City National Bank—capitalization approved for Galesburg unit

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that on July 28 the controller of the currency approved the application of W H McIntire F E Davenport I M Zent and F M Collins to organize the City National Bank Gales a capital of one AUDATE Army Engineers Change Positions Captain Charles Bramwell corps of engineers has been

Indianapolis Journal Washington W. H. McIntire F. E. Davenport I. M. Zent F. M. Collins Charles Bramwell Corps of Engineers

Cleveland Bankers Agree to Take School Bonds

Cleveland bankers have agreed to take seven hundred thousand dollars worth of local school bonds to tide the public over a financial necessity.

Cleveland

Ten-Year Magistrates Appointed by Mayor Low

NEW YORK July 28 Mayor Low appointed Joseph M Deuel Leroy B Crane and N P Breen as city magistrates for ten years at a salary of 7000 per year beginning Jan 1 19. The two former holdovers Deuel and Crane succeed themselves while Breen succeeds Henry A Brann.

New York Low Joseph M. Deuel Leroy B. Crane N. P. Breen Uel Crane Breen Henry A. Brann

Indian Territory dances draw Poncas visitors in big powwow

One of the largest Indian dances in years opens in Indian Territory led by the Poncas with guests from Osages Kiowas and Otoes. Several hundred tepees are pitched as part of the event drawing wide participation.

I. T Indian Territory

McVickers Theater Changes Hands in Chicago Deal

Chicago July 3 Jacob Litt, longtime operator, completes sale of McVickers Theater. The closing transfers ownership to new party after a deal finalized today. Details specify the theater's management change and potential future programming, with no disruption to upcoming performances announced.

Chicago Jacob Litt

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Summer Health Benefits

An 19th century advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for weak nerves, exhausted tissue, poor blood, and insomnia during hot weather. It cites Mrs. J. N. Morgan's testimonial of relief from nervous prostration, heart palpitations, and sleeplessness after using the remedy.

Paine J. N. Morgan

Unclear Assets and Securities Listing

A fragmented description lists cash on hand and funds in the bands of agents or others, unencumbered real estate, bonds owned by the estates bearing interest at unspecified rates, secured by United States bonds, state and county involvement, railroad stocks and other stocks, debts for premiums, and all other securities.

United States Eman

Indiana Auditor Certifies State of Indiana Statement June 1992

The Indiana Auditor of State certifies the accompanying statement as correct for June 1992, with the official seal affixed. A party named H H Hart, Auditor, notes the statement references McVicker's Theater ownership by purchase after lease, with long-term School Board lease remaining. The narrative mentions ownership changes and unspecified building fee.

Indiana Santene Are . H. Hart

Schwab Recovers From Illness Spends Evening At Cottage

Atlantic City report says Charles M. Schwab has fully recovered from his recent indisposition. He spent time on his cottage porch and took an automobile ride this evening while his wife departed for New York.

Atlantic City N. J Charles M. Schwab New York

Roanoke Delivers Million-Dollar Treasure Ship from Nome

The steamship Roanoke arrived from Nome and St. Michael's with one million dollars in treasure, the season's largest shipment from the Nome diggings.

Seattle Wash Roanoke Nome St. Michael's

Woman shoots husband in Marshallville self defense claim

In Marshallville Georgia on July an unnamed woman shot and killed her husband Jeff Dorsey. She claims the shooting was in self defense. No witnesses were present to corroborate the event.

Marshallville Jeff Dorsey Caeeras

Fire destroys shoe factory at State Penitentiary

Leavenworth Kansas July 2 Fire destroyed the shoe factory at the State Penitentiary tonight after two hours of effort the flames were brought under control with an estimated loss of about 9060 dollars the cause is unknown

Leavenworth Kan State Penitentiary

Cashier William White Missing Funds Gap Reported

San Francisco reports that William J. White, cashier for Public Works, is missing and authorities announce a shortfall in his accounts totaling several dollars, triggering an internal review and investigation.

San Francisco Willam J. White the of Public Works

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