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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
4
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A man states if a partner must have youth beauty education wealth and a stainless family background anchored by a $2000 sum he offers a measured approach. He believes trustworthy credentials between parties improve alliance success more than typical international marriages yet this remains distinct from the American norm.
The piece critiques postwar constitutional amendments and claims they extend citizenship and suffrage to all male residents, labeling Southern disenfranchisement as imperialistic. It argues that millions in the South were deprived of citizenship, compares this to imperial actions in Cuba and the Philippines, and critiques David Starr Jordan’s views with wartime casualty statistics.
A collage of brief newspaper quotes from Philadelphia Times Leslie's Weekly Detroit Journal and others shows tensions between war sportsmanship and hardship. The Briton’s anger over a dog in the manger remark leads to a Boer response about bowing to the inevitable, ending with the Briton’s self-critique.
The letter column touches on Dr Hurty drafting a paper for the New York Association of Railway Surgeons on car sanitation. It notes microbes in upholstered travel cars and jokes about home decorating opinions during May and June social mixups. An inquiry questions a shirt and collar trust claim.
Manila June 4 Gueverra adjutant to General Cailles met Aguinaldo and urged surrender after Cailles questioned Aguinaldo's capture. Ameri can generals require decision by next Monday at Pagsanjan with possible prosecution. Meanwhile Mindoro occupation planned with three Ninth Regiment companies. Philippine Civil Commission to organize provinces and appoint judges. English language use urged in courts.
Local notes from Indianapolis cover the Retail Grocers association planning summer picnic, Fairbanks delivering a university address in Baldwin Kansas, two new smallpox cases, a boy injuring his arm, high school annuals, Shortridge alumni banquet, police court fines, a new Central Union warehouse, Epworth League travel plans, local officials’ brief moves, religious meetings, a June festival, centenarian David Kregele’s birthday, and diving horse performances at Broad Ripple Park with ongoing water tank repairs and schedule tweaks.
In Lagrange, Indiana, twelve year old George Vedder shot and instantly killed his six year old cousin Verne Wade with an old rifle believed to be unloaded. The incident happened at 3 pm in a barn. Also in Huntington, Jesse Bridge died from a woods accident after being thrown from a wagon. He was a Civil War veteran and former Roanoke G A R Post commander.
Culver Indiana June 4 Cadets break camp returning to barracks as the general call ends with tents collapsing. About 2000 visitors witness the expert horsemanship medal contest with riders Younge Van Ryper McNeely Masters Langenberg Woodward Henderson mounting at gallop without saddles and a four second rapid throw. Governor Shaw of Iowa attends after artillery salute and infantry drill. A cotillion closes the day and private cars remain parked at the academy siding.
Richmond Indiana June 1 The baseball team failed to secure a game with Indiana University and will close the season next Friday with a contest against Miami University Examinations begin Wednesday noon and finish by Monday noon Mr and Mrs David Sutton Sr held a large reception for their son David Jr who graduates next week Invitations were sent to about two hundred including the senior class
Greensburg Indiana June 4 David M Geeting chosen as superintendent of Greensburg city schools. He edits the Indiana School Journal and is well known to teachers statewide. He did not apply, having recommended other worthy applicants. He previously served as State superintendent from 184 to 18s.
Washington reports twenty two seniors to receive diplomas at the Opera House with Ed Alien and P. R. Wadsworth among the listed graduates. Crawfordsville lists Clyde L. Brown and others as graduates at Music Hall. Greensburg holds its thirtieth annual commencement with fourteen graduates including Grover 8 Montfort. Portland notes Rev Fred Stevenour named chair of biblical study at Defiance College. Martinsville announces Prof Jeremiah Robinson elected city schools superintendent succeeding W D Kerlin.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Indiana June 4 Lindley M Ninde died this morning at Hope Hospital aged seventy nine after six months decline from Brights disease. Once worth about 100000 through legal practice he was famed as a jury orator and served on the bench by Governor Morton. Survived by three married sons his estate includes a 19 acre farm across the Ohio line. He was a birthright member of the Indians Yearly Meeting of Friends and a Sapna supporter who last year ran as circuit judge candidate. Greensburg also reports Robert W Wise aged sixty two dead.
From consumption after an illness of several years. He had been identified with Greensburg business interests for fifteen years. He left a widow and two daughters.
Benjamin F. Moore ex trustee of Jefferson township was arrested on a grand jury indictment for embezzling township funds. He allegedly failed to turn over 2.08 dollars to his successor Herbert M. Pointer, leaving the township about 15 dollars in debt with several large judgments. Bond set at 1,000 dollars for next court term. Moore retired November 15.
A large Arthur Jordan Poultry Company plant at Mattoon NL burned today. The blaze reached Kingsolver and Duncan warehouses and several dwellings, totaling losses over 5101,000. Also reports line progress for the Wabash-Peru Interurban, with first cars planned for July Fourth and seven miles of track remaining.
The twentieth annual Indiana Pharmaceutical Association convention begins a three day session in Muncie with several hundred members. Local committees completed arrangements as President F. W. Meissner and others arrived. Mayor Tuhey and W. E. Silverburg will give welcomes, F. H. Burton of Evansville will reply, and a banquet is planned at the auditorium.
In Marion Indiana on June 4 the trial of Fred Miller for the Stibbs killing near the Fairgrounds progressed as the state rested late afternoon and the defense opened claiming self defense The victim was shot April 30 near the Fairmount fairgrounds and an exhumation failed to locate the bullet.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on June 4 Barber Asphalt Company underbid brick men for Hanna street work, quoting bids from 1.14 to 7.81 per lineal foot for brick and 7.40 to 7.46 for asphalt. The award was not made and the decision was taken under advisement.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Bedford Indiana reports the temperance element in Mitchell losing after a bitter two year fight. Licenses are granted to all applicants ending the dry town status as the contest concludes.
In Terre Haute Indiana on June 4 a local street car strike ended by agreement reached through W R McKeen. Workers who had been out for a day will return to work Wednesday morning with the settlement effective locally here in Terre Haute Brazil and on the connecting traction line.
Indiana notes report Homer T. Yargan of Toledo accepting a hot water plant franchise and pushing installation. May postal receipts exceed 4000 dollars, a record for the office. Enlistment planned for Union Veteran Legion. City council delays municipal electric light plant affairs until construction ends. Wabash settlement of Emma Teague's $5000 policy claim against Travelers' Protective Association. Thieves in Windfall steal from S. N. Freeman and Cardigan Hotel, pockets emptied. Huntington suit against Dr Grayston for 5000 damages over Erie wreck malpractice. Marion forms Consumers Ice and Fuel Co. via two ice firms’ merger. Kokomo Glen Seagrave charged after stabbing deaf mute George Goar. Franklin church to build new house of worship after fire. Martinsville deputy treasurer W. H. Burkhart jailed for embezzlement. bond pending. Alexandria Elks dedicate new home with reception.
In St. Paul at the Metropolitan Opera House President Charles A L Reed of Cincinnati chaired the general meeting of the American Medical Association and read his annual report. Dr J R Pennington of Chicago offered a pottery piece honoring the father of the association, Davis of Chicago, aged sixty five, who could not attend.
The plaintiff in the libel case outlines her relationship with the defendant and explains how she became a renowned scientist. Her testimony details alleged sensational claims and the events leading to the suit.
Testimony in Boston court centers on Mrs. Josephine Woodbury vs Mary Baker Eddy libel case. Septimus J. Hanna, editor of the Christian Science Journal, testifies about a message Eddy sent and its publication, with evidence including church by laws and a deed of trust. A Boston Herald copy and letters between Woodbury and Eddy are introduced as potential malice proof.
In Des Moines Iowa the Evangelical Lutheran Synod held a morning session focusing on the publication society. The synod adjourned and reorganized as a church synod with Dr S F Breckinridge as chair. Nominees for two years include Dr W S Freas for president and Willam EB Fisher for secretary.
The committee on mileage presented a report to the board. The total amount required was reported as 5,586.45 dollars, with considerable discussion prior to the noon hour and before the board of publication assembled.
In Pittsburg on June 4 delegates attended the sixth day of the Reformed Presbyterian Synod of North America. Rev. R C Allen presented a report on a special committee examining evils in the United States army, focusing on Hawaii and the Philippines, claiming these evils are legalized by military regulations and urging protection by synod rules. The report passed unanimously. next synod slated for New York May 23, 1502.
Nicholas Goetting and his wife, an elderly couple living alone near Venice, were bound and gagged by burglars who entered at midnight. The assailants demanded money and beat the man when he claimed there was none, leaving him unconscious for hours while the woman later freed herself and alerted authorities.
Des Moines June 4. Prof George D Herron former applied Christianity professor at Grinnell Iowa College is expelled after a council of eight church bodies found conduct unbecoming a Christian and a gentleman The proceedings centered on his divorce and alleged treatment of his wife and children including his relations to Miss Rand and his letter to the council detailing his views of marriage and family stewardship The council voted unanimously to expel Herron from the church
A Rome dispatch says a fanatic shouted at the Pope claiming succession while the Pope worked in his private room. Guards seized the intruder, but the Pope ordered arrest. Valentine Paterno, a religious fanatic, was sent to a lunatic asylum. How he passed guards remains unexplained.
Washburn Wis June 4 Dr H H Push an old landowner has received word from England that he has fallen heir to 3 000 000 by a relative’s death He plans to travel to England to claim the inheritance and move from his modest farm home.
At a night banquet in Parker's 8 D district on June 4, many attendees fell ill after eating pressed chicken. J J R Byers and Pag onton are among those hospitalized or gravely ill, with fears they may not recover.
Albany June 4 American Telephone and Telegraph Company filed with the Secretary of State a certificate increasing capital stock from 10 million dollars to 150 million. The action marks a major expansion of AT&T’s equity base and reflects its growth strategy in communications services.
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