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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
4
The Indianapolis Journal lists subscription rates and delivery options with daily and Sunday plans, including carrier and mail prepaid prices. It notes club rates, foreign postage, and request for readers to include name and address, plus distribution through agents. The article also comments on political figures Bryan and Depew and census surprises with state population changes.
A column discusses gold export news and a favorable trade balance of 750 million, criticizing protectionists and the Economy while noting Aguinaldo’s letters and Cleveland’s stance. It contrasts Democ racy’s river and harbor bill with the Platt amendment, questions Depew’s third term idea, and mocks reciprocity as affecting U S shipping and markets.
The Inland Educator and Indiana School Journal reveal Terre Haute granted the Normal School site now valued at 750 with an assumed obligation to cover half yearly repair costs. When the 188 fire damaged the Wellding, the city promptly advanced funds to start rebuilding.
The city would receive a second normal school funded by state insurance obligations, with half the insurance costs on buildings and contents insured for 19000 dollars. The Legislature should grant the new school to the eastern part of the state, which will undertake similar responsibilities as Terre Haute.
National Association of Manufacturers members advocate tariff modification via reciprocity while preserving protection. Speakers warn radical changes could injure industry, with boots and shoes defending protection and others seeking reforms. The resolution urges protection targeted to costlier productions, to shield domestic industries and maintain home markets.
The text notes that Carnegie's gifts are openly given and instantly evident, leading to widespread recognition. The giver appears to derive satisfaction from popular approval and attention, a reward he seemingly welcomes.
Sarah Bernhardt plans to appear as Romeo in a joint постановка with Maude Adams as Juliet, signaling a shift to male roles. The artistic success of the venture remains uncertain, but it will be a notable event for theater circles.
A missionary handed the key to the front gate of the inner city of Peking to the National Museum in Washington. The source does not name who delivered the key or the exact purpose of the transfer.
Horace Pell a young actor shot himself at Cleveland died yesterday Governor Samford of Alabama was seriously ill but resting easy Mrs Valentine Fell aged seventy seven oldest sister of Gen E S Otis dying of paralysis at Marseille Ohio Railroad Commissioner T J Hennessy of Missouri ill with pneumonia in San Francisco Chief Justice Melville W Fuller arrived in Chicago declined to discuss national affairs Albert H Stegar awarded 5000 damages against Chicago Board of Trade Stegar's arm torn off and thigh crushed by organ in Board of Trade building Steamer Northwestern pioneer vessel reaches Atlantic after forty four days voyage from Chicago via St Lawrence river Richmond Va finds body of F S Jones attache of American legation at Buenos Ayres drowned in a creek near Shadwell Va nine months ago Jones native of Louisiana educated abroad spoke several languages Jones started toward Ring Hill but drowned when his driver refused to proceed.
The fragmentary notice from the Baltimore American mentions a simple matter involving Sable and Miljab, referencing withholding, a contras related item, and a ravent feeding him. legible details are scarce.
Indianapolis Independent reports a junior senator was welcomed in the capital by figures Charlemagne Tower and Colonel Billmagne Hol as part of a ceremonial reception Monday. The event showcased diplomatic cordiality amid talks of regional cooperation.
In Marion County, Jacob Liederbeck, field superintendent of the Marion Fruit Jar and Bottle Company, pleaded guilty to permitting gas to escape for more than two days after a well on the Baldwin farm showed a sudden oil yield. He was fined 2% plus costs. Other cases are pending. In Fort Wayne, Judge Louttit faced attack from attorney W P Breen over tearing down smallpox signs. The judge overruled the plea and demurrers as doctors testified the child in court did not have smallpox. The case resumes tomorrow for possible appeal.
The Terre Haute grand jury was discharged with no indictments in the police commissioner probes. Governor Durbin had appointed successors to the commissioners after the investigation. The new police board ordered enforcement of saloon and gambling laws, with closing times observed. In Winamac, attorney Warren W Borders reports over $10,000 illegally paid for 1897 98 electric light water works and street improvements, prompting civil suits for recovery.
Indiana Druggists held their three day convention in Muncie naming Charles O. Prutzman as president. Officers include E W Swadley, John Gifford, Alexander Ruh, A Timberlake, F H Carter with Anderson to host next year. Membership surged with nearly fifty applications and funds added to the treasury. The group also voted to emphasize pure spices as a key druggist offering.
Pat Duffy a paroled Indiana reform inmate was arrested at Giltner's Landing in Indiana on charges of burning the First Christian Church at Madison and stealing its communion set two years prior. Duffy denies guilt claiming the set was thrown into his Madison yard the night of the fire and kept. He had been imprisoned in 1802 for attempting arson in Madison and was paroled December 2, 18%.
The Terre Haute Ministerial Association filed a formal complaint with police commissioners over immoral shows at the Midway street fair and sent a copy to Governor Durbin. Twenty five Protestant pastors and three Catholic clergymen signed the protest, with congregations voting to endorse it. ministers plan to press the City Council to act after authorities said enforcement depended on licenses.
Evansville coal mines are expected to be sold to the new coal combination. John M. Bays of Sullivan, representing the trust, obtained offers from six local mine owners. Local operators, facing miner troubles, plan to sell at reasonable prices after a day of talks, with Bays expressing confidence that the plan will become a reality.
PORT WAYNE Ind June 7 A half hundred mining and engineering men from across the Union gathered at the Basa foundry to witness the public test of Dr T L Hicks new ore reducing mill. The device features a rotary cylinder copper ends and an enclosing copper cylinder with claims to greatly increase gold and other precious metal yield from ore.
The inventor claims a machine will yield five dollars for every one cent from ore treated by standard methods, potentially monetizing vast ore deposits. Fort Wayne capital supports the project and a plant will be built locally. Hartford City reports mass employment disruption at the Hurrie Glass Company as workers strike, with a new crew enabling near full operation and the plant operating independently of a trust.
Green Castle Ind June 7 Young Ball arrested and jailed on a Vandalia train wreck charge escaped while being taken to court for a preliminary trial. He kicked Marshal Starr disabling him and fled the pursuing officers.
SCOTTSBURG Ind June 7 Warner Mc Neely aged twenty two who lived near Blocher shot himself through the head last evening and died at o clock this morning A love affair is said to have been the cause.
In Kokomo Indiana on June 7 Kokomo High School edged Frankfort by eight points in a six event athletic contest. The meet featured local school rivals with Kokomo taking the win in the overall series.
Jeffersonville report notes Philip McGuire aged seventy died of apoplexy after a day on the street. He was a Pennsylvania Railroad employee for thirty three years and leaves a widow and one daughter. Sullivan notice states Benjamin Plew aged eighty eight died at his home. He served in Company H, Second Indiana Regiment in the Mexican War and was a Civil War detective.
Wabash John M Crain appointed ostmaster and chairs county Republican committee after years as fervent party worker. He previously won county recorder seat but court ruled the election invalid. Crain to begin July 1 amid general satisfaction. Other brief notes cover church leadership, wills, small-town incidents, and local inquiries across Indiana.
General Fred D. Grant, guest of honor at a U. S. Grant Post reception, argued that Aguinaldo’s influence in the Philippines is overstated and urged neutral, respectful treatment. He warned contempt would breed contempt, and noted the friars’ corruption while praising equal treatment by the Philippine commission.
A Tuesday order from First National Bank of Rome to Fourth National Bank in New York for 2000 in one and two dollar bills was shipped Wednesday but arrived with no package. The way bill matched but the package concealed nothing. Express company is investigating the mix up and loss.
Culver Indiana June 7 Culver Military Academy closes after a week of drills and social events. Governor Shaw of Iowa attends a salute by the cadet artillery. The final dress parade features a standing display of bands and color bearers, a battalion review, and horsemanship feats. Thirty six cadets graduate with numerous promotions and medals awarded across ranks and bands.
In Peru Indiana on June 7 the Baptist Church hosted the thirty first Peru High School commencement with 28 graduates. Ada Richer Benson McDowell Edith Line Samuel Iddings Elsie Hiser Brown McClintic Claire Troster Alpha Kling read class essays as Malsbury awarded diplomas. Miami county district schools also graduated 175 students in the same service presided by County Superintendent Andrews. Rev Dr Cooper urged service to the next generation and noted free scholarships for top honorees at Peru High School.
Earlham College, Richmond Ind June 7 Miss Jennie Papworth of the music department will sail from New York next Thursday for Italy. She plans summer travel across Europe to attend major concerts and return to resume duties in September. The Lonian and Phoenix societies announce a public entertainment Monday evening with Kate Jenkins Maud White Effie Smal Alpert Smal Rejamin Kelly and Mary Hill in the program.
Commencement exercises were held Thursday night in Marion at the First Friends Church for nine graduates: Annie McAvoy, Burr Pierson, Ernest Pierson, Benny Overman, Grace Hern, Joseph Leach, Fern Patterson, Wilbur E. Thurman, and Zimmer.
At College Avenue Methodist Church, Bloomington twenty graduates received diplomas. Rev Father Bogeman delivered the evening address. Reception for seniors followed on Thursday hosted by Prof. and Mrs. J. K. Beck.
West Point announces the week of exhibition drills winds down as cadets prepare for September camp. Third class students head home next Monday while the board of visitors adjourns. An exhibition cavalry drill by 32 second class cadets under Captain Summerlin thrilled spectators with hurdling bareback riding and mounting feats. The furlough hop, the week’s main social event, was held tonight.
Rain forced the Annapolis naval academy graduation indoors. Captain Clark opened with an invocation while Commander Wainwright and General Edward Brags praised the class. Assistant Secretary Hackett presented diplomas and the President's and secretary’s good wishes were conveyed. Six star cadets Furer Fogarty Conway King Henry and Yates received diplomas first, followed by others by scholastic standing.
Denver cable reports Mrs. Hug Tevis of Yokohama mourning her husband Hugh Tevis a Harvard graduate heir to Lloyd Tevis estate. The couple wed in San Francisco April 1 and began a world tour two days later dying on voyage to Yokohama.
Philadelphia reports the death of Bishop William Rufus Nicholson of the Reformed Episcopal Church at his home. Born in 1822 in Greene County Mississippi, he graduated from La Grange College Alabama and served as rector in New Orleans Cincinnati Boston and Newark. He joined the Reformed Episcopal Church in 1871 and was consecrated a bishop in 1876. He also served as dean of the Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and authored multiple religious works.
William Orland Bourne, famed as a pioneer of immediate abolition and a steadfast Unionist in the Civil War, died at his daughter’s home in Montclair New Jersey at age eighty two. He earned the nickname port of freedom for his songs and manuscripts and helped promote the Republican party. he was a close associate of Horace Greeley.
Maj. James H. Littlefield formerly a Houston banker was found dead in his New York home from heart disease at age sixty eight. He lived in Houston until last August, then came to New York after retirement. The body will be sent to Texas for burial.
Freeport Illinois reports the death of Dr W B Caldwell a physician and surgeon famed nationally and in Europe. He succumbed this afternoon to a paralytic stroke at age sixty nine.
Mrs. Mary Ashley Townsend also known as Xariffa a noted Southern poet and writer died today in Galveston Texas. Her passing marks the loss of a prolific author whose works reflected Southern life and culture.
Springfield June 7 Governor Yates Secretary of State Rose State Treasurer Williamson and Major Johnson custodian of the Lincoln monument have been discussing moving Lincoln’s remains from the sarcophagus in the crypt placed in May to protect from grave robbers. Burglar alarms have been installed at the monument and custodian’s home.
R G Dun weekly review notes unsettled labor in many regions slowing new operations yet wheat crops look favorable and May railroad earnings exceed prior years. Boot and shoe shipments from Beaton remain large while retail demand shifts to black and tan goods. fabric and wool orders rise as warmer weather boosts trade. Local failures total ten, down from last week and a year ago.
In Chicago on June 7 chief counsel John J. McDonnold collapsed unconscious in Judge Tuley’s courtroom while addressing the jury in the Defenbach Insurance swindling case. He recovered after about an hour, while Dr. August M. Unger’s defense continued amid claims of shared guilt from Brown and Smiley. Former deputy coroner John Weckler, seen at his brother’s Hammond farm, said the girl’s death appeared natural and he left Chicago amid questions over the inquest and jury presence.
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