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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
2
In Hartford City Indiana C J Harrie the independent window glass manufacturer closed his works for the season after workers deserted despite wage pledges. The laborers joined the new Local Union 9 and defied orders from President L Denny, prompting a Central Labor Union referral and an ultimatum demanding return to work.
Judge Piety delays the Alonzo Mattox murder trial until the September term in Terre Haute. The postponement follows illness of Edwin Britton’s widow and former wife of Mattox, now Mrs Kitchell, who witnessed the tragedy in Sullivan County.
In Muncie Indiana a jury of nine farmers a stonemason the Normal City clerk and others was sworn after thirteen hours and the trial began. The defendant admits the killing but claims self defense. In Haute Indiana Judge Piety rules that suit clubs selling suits through lotteries violate the law.
Six year old daughter of Frank Wakerman burned to death in the yard this afternoon. The mother, rushing to save her child, was badly burned and is unlikely to survive. She tore off her clothing to smother the flames but the effort came too late for the child. Neighbors aided, but the tragedy proved fatal for both.
Louis Jenkins a well known quarryman was crushed to death when a two ton stone fell on him while working in the quarry at Bloomington Indiana He leaves a large family and was widely known in the area.
Fort Wayne Indiana June 11 The condition of Dr Hicks inventor of the Hicks machine for extracting gold and silver remains serious and his friends are anxiously awaiting further word on his health.
Washington June 11 forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for showers in Ohio on Wednesday and cooler, showery northern portions with southeastern winds. Indiana and Illinois to stay fair and warm Wednesday, then southern fair with showers and cooler northern areas Thursday. Local observations note clear conditions and a maximum temperature around 70. Forecast official Wappenhans reports.
Reports detail public test results from Dahlonega Georgia and Radcliff mine tests. Dahlonega dust yielded gold values with $93 per ton from concentrates and $1.76 in tailings while 9 percent ore with 290 pounds of quicksilver produced $00.45 gold from amalgam. Radcliff mine assays show $15 per ton by fire test and a Hicks laboratory value of $% per ton, despite the cyanide mill failing to exceed $1 per ton. Hicks machine owners plan to organize Friday with $3,000,000 capital. production to occur at Fort Wayne.
The annual Richmond art exhibit opened at Garfield school with fewer pictures but higher standards. Local and major city artists from Indianapolis Chicago New York Columbus and Cincinnati are featured along with notable school crafts. The two week display showcases arts and crafts and a strong public schools labor section.
In Quincy Illinois on June 1 metered balloons packed in sealed cans will be shipped to Tromsoe Norway to mark the Baldwin Seigler north pole expedition route. Each copper buoy carries a latitude message and weighs ten pounds. Fifty nine words.
In Lafayette Ind June 11 trustees discussed enlarging the working department and other improvements at Purdue. The agricultural and electrical departments will grow and the gymnasium will be enlarged. New hires include F S Johnston assistant professor of agriculture and William Forsythe in the locomotive and car building department. Edward Reynold transfers to engineering. Plans for a new agricultural building were approved. Class day and the annual art exhibits were held with the latter praised as among the finest. Commencement exercises are set for tomorrow morning.
Earlham College Richmond Ind June 11 The class day exercises in Lindley Hall were highly successful featuring sections illustrating college work. Alumni association annual meeting elected officers and heard Rev Burkholder speak. A new college catalogue lists 538 graduates and their varied callings.
At DePauw University board meeting in Greencastle Indiana Chancellor Hickman reported gifts and bequests totaling 146000 for the year with a portion to be received after donor deaths. Diplomas were approved for a list of graduates across Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Philosophy and Master of Arts.
Franklin Indiana June 11 The Franklin College board selected Prof Arthur E Bestor of Milwaukee to replace Prof A R Holton who has resigned as head of the history department Prof Gester a Chicago University graduate has been pursuing post graduate work The board also decided to establish a three years preparatory course The treasurer reported current expenses exceeded expenditures by a good margin Tonight the Sean entertainment at the Baptist Church featured music speeches and a debate on Should the United States Own and Control the Nicaragua Canal The affirmative came from Frank Batchelor and Will Burton of the Opera The negative from A C Everingham of the Fertelesians and B D Remy of the Websters Editors of the Intersociety paper ELFE Heath Edith Mullendore and Gladys Miller were noted.
The Bethany College faculty in Wheeling West Virginia suspended the entire junior class through February 3 2002 after juniors disrupted a freshmen entertainment. Named suspended students include Bowman Jernel Erskine Marshall Green Shroutz Oldham Evans Kent Miller and Gans from Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana Illinois and Kentucky. The action provokes resistance from seniors and sophomores who may not return next year.
Moore's Hill Indiana June 11 The annual address before the literary societies was delivered by Rev. William Quayle D D of Indianapolis. The hall overflowed with a large crowd and the audience greeted him with the Chautauqua as he walked the aisle. The event was held under the auspices of the Pho-
The class day program at Hanover College in Hanover Ind featured two farces and a crowded audience. The unusual omit roasts of faculty and students marked the evening’s entertainment amid reports on Moore's Hill College showing flourishing conditions.
H Bigelow a Harvard freshman from Buffalo was killed when a Cambridge fire department chemical engine crashed into a crowd near the Harvard architectural building. The fire was in boards. professors and students helped extinguish it while a confrontation with firemen and students unfolded about who drove into the crowd.
The burial of Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Tuttle, former president of Wabash College, took place in Oak Hill Cemetery after a morning service at Assembly Hall in Crawfordsville Indiana. Memorial remarks by President Kane Prof. Campbell and General Lew Wallace praised Tuttle as a risk taker and devout leader who guided the college through its crisis and inspired students, faculty, and alumni.
Washington June 11 Mrs McKinley’s condition was less marked in improvement though she held her own overall. She sat up briefly in bed propped by pillows and slept quietly at night. Inflammation of the membranous lining of the heart is yielding slowly to treatment. The President and Miss Barber remain near, while Dr Rixey reports resting comfortably with no change. Canton trip still undetermined as healing continues.
The Su Shin Ching case in San Francisco raises land rights issues and political overtones as Assistant Secretary Taylor weighs deportation. Chinese authorities stress papers are valid while others claim admission was gained by false pretenses.
USGS tallies show coal production at 267,542,444 short tons for 1900, up 13,802,452 tons or about 5 percent from 1899, with value at 1,920,000 dollars, up 16 percent. Indiana produced 6,449,645 tons worth 6,645,729 dollars. Emilo Zur bano proclaims Philippine governorship but Manila copy calls it theatrical. May exports bulletin notes gains in breadstuffs provisions cotton and minerals. total eleven months exports reach 810,000,000 dollars, up from prior year.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington reports Georgetown Academy honors for Miss Rachel Walker of Indiana and multiple rural free delivery changes including Akron Moor units, Sevastopol Beaverdam mail adjustments, and carrier assignments. Also notes banking and post office appointments and a corruption indictment involving J Worth Carnahan with bond set at 1000 dollars.
Montgomery Alabama June 11 Governor William J Samford died tonight in Tuscaloosa after a prolonged illness of heart disease. He had served in the State Senate and Congress and was inaugurated governor December 1 last. W D Jelks will succeed him as governor.
A woman’s death prompts Justice Dectin to order arrests in connection with neglect allegations. Investigators gather evidence as officials pursue charges against implicated parties. Authorities say neglect contributed to the fatal outcome and are expanding inquiries.
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