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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
5
Fragmentary note lists 224 and 2 percent figures alongside Meridian Street in Indianapolis Indiana. Readable details are minimal and no clear action or event is described.
A clay pots manufacturing item is planned to power a new factory operation set to begin in September. The project aims to supply window and flint glass factories with durable, cost effective pottery components.
Three men from Chicago South Bend and Mishawaka identified the body of a young man who fell from a Take Shore freight at Rolling Prairie Sunday night as John W. R. Tindal of Chicago despite competing family claims. The body was confirmed by papers.
A band of river thieves operating along the Ohio River for weeks was captured today near Metropolis Illinois. Hidden in willows near an island, their hiding place was found by a yellow skiff that was partly concealed. Shots were exchanged as captors closed in, and the robbers are jailed awaiting grand jury action.
Chicago July 2 Professors composing the University of Chicago senate completed a secret mail vote on segregation at the midway school and announced a majority affirmative. The trustees met in protracted session but did not decide.
Milwaukee board votes to create a standard Girney barley grade. It defines a good malting barley with minimum test weight and color criteria, noting a new futures trade interest and the grain’s country origin.
War Department reports the start of a trial for twenty five Mindoro natives charged with killing four Americans, whose bodies were mutilated and adrift after landing. Confederate details include a slave-trade case and Villegas of Santo Tomas implicated in aiding insurgents. Samar unrest over Gevarra's governor bid and Lorento inauguration noted.
Washington July 2 The War Department Bureau of Insular Affairs was informed by acting Governor Wright that Sanford G Baker a clerk in the insular service at Manila died on the 27th of Asiatic cholera He had relatives at Woodville Ohio.
The War Department notes the transport Buford sailed from Manila carrying 442 enlisted men from the Eighth Infantry 143 from the Fifteenth 14 from the Twenty-sixth plus 91 sick 5 insane and 61 discharged soldiers in transit or awaiting further assignment.
Reports from northern and western Nebraska show yesterday's earthquake broader and strong in places. Oakdale staples shook, Battle Creek quivered for half a minute, and towns like Tilden Norfolk Creighton Plainview Pierce Neligh Elgin reported shocks up to twenty seconds without serious damage. Nearby Stratford New York sighted ground upheaval with debris pile and a possible natural gas ignition from lightning.
In Louisville a Circuit Court decision concerns E A Goddard versus Manhattan Life Insurance over a $15,000 policy on Will Goddard killed in Greensburg Kentucky. The judge ruled the state agent had no authority to waive contract terms as delivery was not completed. The outcome hinges on policy becoming effective after delivery.
In the Commons Chamber Mr Joseph Chamberlain outlined government aims for South Africa. He affirmed Boers should retain old traditions and work with Britain for prosperity under a tolerant imperial framework. He rejected compulsory labor and pledged to keep promises in spirit and letter while steering the path to eventual self government.
Generals Botha and Delarey were hailed in Stellenbosch with ovations as sixty students drew their carriages to a town hall lunch. Botha spoke of surrender as painful yet God's will and urged a focus on happiness in South Africa. The wedding of Delarey’s daughter drew cheers for the generals and De Wet.
The government case against Colonel Arthur Lynch, Galway City MP candidate accused of high treason, concluded in police court today with Lynch remanded to allow his counsel to review evidence. Last witnesses included George Grieg and Worthington, two Americans testifying they were arrested as British spies near Vereeniging and that Lynch acted as public prosecutor at their trial.
Paris reports agitation over Premier Combes circular regarding the closing of Congregationist schools and related educational reforms. The movement centers on policy change and potential clashes with religious groups. Local leaders urge restraint as debates continue over church state separation and school control.
Reports from Portuguese West Africa describe grave disorders with attacks on garrisons and burning factories in Luanda province amid fears of a general uprising. London tramways extend nearly £2,000,000. Italy plans Berlin visit August 22. Bishop Potter visits Copenhagen. a new UK China trade treaty nears sanction.
President Roosevelt offered a 25 dollar gold prize for gun crews on the war yacht Mayflower to be contested in Gardiner's bay. He plans to attend, travel by special train from Oyster Bay to Greenport, then launch to witness practice and return the same day. The Mayflower sails to Gardiner's bay for several days of gunnery before joining the North Atlantic squadron.
A flour mill at Salem exploded today killing Engineer P. L. Lester and wrecking the mill. A Baltimore & Ohio passenger train at the station was badly damaged and its passengers panicked.
Commander McCrea of the Machias reports Cape Haitien is volatile and foreign consuls face threats. He vows protection aboard and to prevent bombardment without due notice while the State Department endorses his decisive actions to shelter noncombatants and safeguard lives and property.
The Cuban lower chamber passed a resolution saying US church property settlement with Cuba need not bind the Cuban government or church. If the upper chamber concurs, the issue will reopen with the new government and church authorities. Photographs of Anarchists expelled from Turkey were sent to immigration officials to verify charges and return suspects if true.
In St Louis a Vandalia train scene shows Senator Bailey denying Joe Bailey identity and quipping Beveridge and I are the best of friends amid a startled greeting. A gatekeeper asks for Bailey's ticket as the Texas senator proceeds to the dining room and train.
Army orders from Washington detail Col Alfred Nordecai visiting Point Bonita for mortar carriage damage, multiple officers granted leave or reassigned, and Capt Herbert Slocum moved to fill quartermaster vacancy. Also notes Potter embezzlement settlement via Ambassador Clayton and a batch of Indiana patents granted to various inventors.
Six firemen injured and two eight story buildings destroyed in a seven hour fire on Liberty street. Dencon Brothers Paint and Varnish and Stewart Brothers rubber goods were gutted. total loss estimated at 314,500 with multiple firms named and a mystery surrounding the fire's origin.
A smoldering blaze at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company twine warehouse located at Blue Island and Western avenues injured several people and caused about 75.10 dollars in damage. Firemen fought heavy smoke, but no fatalities were expected.
In Wall Street the Phoenix National Bank faced a day with its vaults inaccessible as a time lock failed. The lock had been set for forty eight hours on Saturday instead of forty, forcing the bank to operate on borrowed capital and wait while securing funds to cover the day’s needs.
A young man identified as Jack R. Westfield of Wilmette Illinois killed himself in Monroe Park by an overdose of morphine. He left a note with his name and Wilmette address asking the finder to notify relatives. Letters from Tiliness women, each with a lock of hair, were found in his pockets. The body remains at the scene awaiting instructions from relatives.
The Census Bureau reports 47 U.S. establishments manufacturing typewriters and supplies with capital of 400,431 dollars and products valued at 6,572,009 dollars. Salaries total 2,400,604 dollars, wages 14,721, materials 1,402,170, and expenses 480,468 for 1910 figures, with a 49 percent capital rise and 5 percent more establishments since 1900, plus higher employment and wages.
Charles W. Spalding, a former banker, was released late this afternoon on a writ of habeas corpus granted in Chicago. He left the jail with his wife and attorney, after being imprisoned since 1898, and traveled to Chicago.
Washington July 2 Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania filed affidavits alleging Ambassador Powell Clayton held mining stock in his own name. The ambassador has denied the charges and the State Department has not confirmed the Affidavits claim, stating no substantiation.
A fragment advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming it soothes infants gums relieves colic and diarrhoea and costs 3 cents a bottle. It also mentions Glenn's Sulphur Soap Hull's Hair Dye and other tonics sold by general stores.
The document lists cash on hand and by agents, unencumbered real estate, bonds owned with interest rates, securities secured by state and county railroads, other stocks and bonds, interest and rents due, debts including premiums, and total assets reported as 2,006,083,98, noting tracing of insurance or premium obligations.
Auditor certifies the company’s balance sheet shows cash on hand and in banks of 202 792.58, cash in transit, real estate unincumbered, bonds owned, loans on bonds, mortgages, and other securities totaling assets. Debts to banks and other items are listed with necessary proof pending, with the original statement on file and a state seal affixed on the indicated date.
George W. Jordan aged sixty eight from Bath eta Kan was arrested for loitering at Fountain square by Bicycle Policemen Grifin and Hull. A daughter employed by a department store manager had left Kansas for the father. Thomas Cohen from Louisville lost three toes at the New Jersey street crossing of the Big Four. Cohen and James Byran were from Cinemat s Cohen jum mm asene train No 4. One wheel passed over the area and damaged a rose. He was taken to the Dispensary where Dr Foreman and Goodwin dressed the wound.
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