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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1902

Page

3

Fugitive Henderson Escapes City Raid After Shootout

Last seen crossing Maryland Street near the No engine house, Henderson fled after a night of gunfire that struck Hyland Bell and Alberts. Police offered a $100 reward for Henderson dead or alive. Detectives and captains surrounded a Madison Avenue home but Henderson had already left, likely headed to South Marion where his wife and mother live.

Maryland Street No. & Engine House Bell Alberto Muels Nebraska Street Henderson Alwas Hyland Alberts Madison Avenue Gerber Bierci South Marion

Will Sell Friar Lands in Philippines Negotiations Move Forward

Rome reports full success in talks between Judge Taft, the governor of the Philippines, and the Vatican over friar lands. Cardinal Steinhuber notes money from the sale should go to the Propaganda Society for foreign missions. Meade sails for Manila carrying arms, recruits, and supplies. A court-martial at Plattsburg convicts Captain Hinds of cruelty linked to a Philippine incident.

Rome Taft Philippine Islands Vatican Steinhuber United States Propaganda Or Society of Cardinale Plattsburg N. J Hinds Twenty-third Infantry Bambs Join Philippines

Panic in a Factory at Locust and Chan ning Aves

Smoke and heat from a fire at Friedman Brothers shoe factory near the St. Louis riding academy and boarding stable sent 3 girls and 100 workers scrambling for exits. A crowding fall on the fire escape injured several, as the stable and horses were gutted and a substantial loss reported.

Fire damages Mengel Box plant in Louisville

A fire at Mengel Box Company's Plant at Tenth and Kentucky streets in Louisville started at 10 o'clock tonight and caused a loss fully covered by insurance.

Louisville Mengel Box Company Tenth Kentucky

Weather Forecast: Cooler Tuesday Warm Wednesday Across Midwest

Fair and warmer today becomes cloudy Wednesday as southerly winds pick up. Indiana sees fair Tuesday with Wednesday cloudy and showers. Illinois reports east fair and west showers with warmer Tuesday and showers Wednesday. Ohio similar with warmer Tuesday and increasing cloudiness and scattered showers. Maximum 77, minimum around 66, light variable winds.

Washington Indiana Ohio Ohio Valley W. T. Blythe

Movements of Steamers Reported Across Atlantic Ports

Arrivals at multiple ports include Vader land from Antwerp Victoria from Naples Minneapolis from London Oscar II from Copenhagen SRO Kurfverst from New York Rhymlond from Liverpool Altonia from Boston Minnehaha from New York Furnesia Celtic among others. dates vary by port with June and June 16 noted.

New York Vaderland Antwerp Victoria Naples Minneapolis London Oscar IH Copenhagen Bremen Sro Kurfverst Philadelphia Celtic

Dr W L Bryan to be elected Indiana University president

Bloomington June 16 The board of trustees is poised to elect Dr W L Bryan president of Indiana University replacing Dr Swain who requested resignation. Swain had urged Bryan as successor and may accept if elected. Debates over a $30,000 gift for two new buildings continue amid wide public attention and endowment discussions. Large crowds gather for annual commencement with alumni events and debates at University Grove and Tipton St Josephs Academy.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind W. L. Bryan Indiana University Dr. Swain Dr. Bryan Bryan Clark University Worcester Mars Jordan Leland Stanford University Charles L. Henry Anderson Henry Carnegie John W. Foster University Grove Trutton Willie Trier A. M. Beeler J. W. Fesler Indianapolis Robert A. Woods Princeton Philadelphia Grover Cleveland College of St. Thomas Villa Nova Cleveland United States Baron von Hengervar Princeton University

Public Rehearsal Lights Up St Mary's of the Woods

In Terre Haute on June 16 a public rehearsal for St Marys of the Woods graduating exercises drew many locals. The girls college presented an elaborate music program with vocal and instrumental items, solos, and orchestras. The 13 members listed include Estelle McFall and Josephine McNary from Terre Haute, Pearl McGaughey of Nashville, Irene Flavin and Elma Hogin of Chicago, and others from Noblesville Muncie Flora Valparaiso Indianapolis New Albany. Also Tipton notes St Josephs Academy commencement on Tuesday.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind St. Mary's of the Woods Sisters of Providence United States Estelle McFall Josephine McNary Pearl McGaughey Nashville Irene Flavin Elma Hogin Chicago Grace Eakin Noblesville Florence Gregory Muncie Margaret Rockwell Anna Rider Flora Gertrude Horn Valparaiso Rosemary Brennan Indianapolis Mary Hackett New Albany

Graduates Named for June St Joseph School Ceremony

June WI at St Johns Hall lists graduates Nora McMahon Catherine Gilliepie Lena Bath Kittie Fippen Della Norton Agnes Shiel with a caprice titled Uneasy Lies a Head that Wears a Crown. Elwood Ind June 14 announces St Josephs Catholic school first annual commencement June 18 at Elwood Opera House with graduates Peter Bell Anna Haas Margaret Renshaw and address by Rev Joseph Chartrand Indianapolis.

St. John’s Hall Nora_McMahan Catherine Gilliepie Lena Bath Kittie Fippen Della Norton Agnes Shiel Indianapolis Journal Elwoood Ind St Joseph's Catholic School T Here Elwood Opera House Peter Bell Anna Haas Margaret Renshaw Joseph Chartrand Indianapolis

Wabash and Butler Play a Great Game of Ball

In Crawfordsville Indiana the Wabash and Butler baseball exhibition ended in a ten inning draw after Butler led 8 to 0 in the ninth. Wabash featured alumni Wilbur C. McIntosh whose play highlighted the contest, played to fit Butler’s departure time. It was deemed the best local game of the season.

Wabash and Butler Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Wabash Wilbur C. McIntosh Rhe Wabash

Kansas universities sold to Chicago committee

TOPEKA Kansas June 16 Two state universities the Hiawatha Academy and Campbell University of Holton were sold to a Chicago based committee The Campbell purchase price was which included an annual dormitory rent of 800 and retention of the current faculty at not less than 750 yearly Bashford president of Ohio Wesleyan University denied rumors he had been called to lead Wisconsin University during a commencement address at Delaware Ohio June 16

Topeka Kan Kansas Chicago University Hiawatha Academy Campbell University Holton Pure Campbell Delaware Bashford Ohio Wesleyan University University of Wisconsin

Long to Receive Tufts LL D Degree Next Wednesday

Medford Massachusetts report that former Secretary of the Navy John D Long will be awarded the degree of LL D by Tufts College next Wednesday. The ceremony marks a career highlight for Long with recognition from the New England university.

John D. Long Medford Mass Navy Tufts College

Steamship Lines Set Minimum Freight Rates for Europe

Baltimore June 16 The Herald reports that most British Isles to Atlantic Seaboard steamship lines have agreed on a minimum freight rate to Europe amid a 1% grain rate baseline. German lines reportedly not part of the pact. Observers call it a secret, on trial, with possible adjustments if discrimination is found. A Baltimore source notes the move aims to curb ruinous competition and ensure ships carry cargo at a protected minimum, potentially aligning rail and ocean rates via Baltimore and other ports. The B&O plans a further 2 million dollar terminal expansion at Locust Point, signaling anticipated ocean freight increases.

Baltimore the Herald British Isles Atlantic Seaboard Europe Robert Ramsay Patterson, Ramsay & Co Chesapeake Bay New York Philadelphia Boston B. & O. Railroad Company Locust Point

Gracious Act of a King Promotes Goodwill

The Philadelphia Record notes King Edward’s gracious invitation to Mrs Harriet Lane Johnson, Buchanan’s niece and former mistress of the White House in 1860, for the coronation. The gesture, while small, reflects courtly manners fostering cordial international relations.

Philadelphia Edward White House Harriet Lane Johnson James Buchanan

First Car of New Wheat Reaches Kansas City

The first car of 162 wheat arrived in Kansas City from Tulsa. It rated No 2 red and sold for T percent cents, about dollars above the market.

Kansas City Tulsa

W Grove Mentioned for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs

A fragment notes the name W. Grove associated with the famous Cold and Grip Cure Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs, signaling a product branding mention on the eve of its genuine release.

Louisville Wins Close Serie Opener Over Indianapolis

Louisville edged Indianapolis 2 to 1 in a pitching duel as Williams and Flaherty starred on the mound. Kuhns and Fox made key plays for Louisville while Tannehill and Spies produced the Colonels’ second inning runs. Attendance was 2,500 as the series opened on Louisville’s home field.

Indianapolis Journal Louisville Indianapolis Kuhns Fox Flournoy Clymer Ganzel Williams Flaherty Tannehill Spies Colonels Schaub Thiel A Clymer Gannon U Ganzel Aed A. E. Hoghever O’brien Kihm Babb Bioon Woodruff Heydon Wiliams Louisville Peene Thre Haskell

Captain Lajoie Missed Boston Trip Due to Heat Illness

In consequence of illness caused by extreme heat at Canton on Sunday, Captain Lajoie of the Cleveland club did not travel to Boston with the team yesterday.

Canton Lajoie Cleveland Boston

An American Henley Proposed

The American Rowing Association formed in New York on May 10 to back a new American Henley regatta. Plans call for a Schuylkill river event at Philadelphia in July next year with a board of stewards overseeing the project led by R P Blake.

Boston American Rowing Association New York R. P. Blake Schuylkill River Philadelphia Sheepshead Bay J. G. Follanshee Astarita Royal

Corbett delays Mc Govern bout until October plan

Denver June 16 Young Corbett says he will not fight Mc Govern in August. He demands the bout occur in October and plans to travel East in September to train near New London, Connecticut. He adds that his next fights are against Sullivan next Friday and Abe Attell the following week, before meeting Mc Govern.

Denver Col Young Corbett McGovern Corbett New London Conn Sullivan Abe Attell

Barre VI Cloudburst Washes Out Rail Line

A midnight cloudburst in Barre VI causes property damage and disrupts a railroad line near Middlesex where a train event ended with a washout. The incident injures no one, but the conductor engineer and fireman were accounted for in the report.

Barre. VI Middlesex

Train wreck buries two brakemen after ditch washout

A locomotive and twelve freight cars passed through Middlesex when a washed out ditch caused the train to derail. The locomotive plunged into the ditch and the cars piled atop it. Two brakemen were buried in the wreckage as relief crews rushed to the scene.

Middlesex

Race War in Illinois Sparks Attacks on Colored School

In Eldorado Illinois race clashes persist after May 23 mob attack on the Colored Normal and Industrial Institute. Homes are stoned and residents warned to leave while some flee. Five families remain, two ready to depart. Rev Peter Green’s home was stoned and fears grow of renewed mine labor use. The normal’s president Jefferson D Alston is head for life amid strong opposition. Trustees discuss school removal or relocation at the next meeting. Governor Yates has been asked for protection on June 27.

Carbondale Eldorado Ill Colored Normal and Industrial Institute Tuskegee, Ala Peter Green African Methodist Church Jefferson D. Alston The Normal School For Life Mitchell Harrisburg Yates

Fancy prices for colts at Sheepshead Bay sales

The Rancho del Paso yearlings owned by J B Haggin sold at Sheepshead Bay with top prices of 21000 paid by Sidney Paget for a brown colt by Watercress Pensy and 17000 for another by Watercress Pansy. Thirty four yearlings sold totaling 75900 averaging 2228. Several other high priced sales listed with buyers including W C Whitney J P Kroner and A J Jayner.

New York Rancho del Paso J. B. Haggin Sheepshead Bay Imp. Watercress-Pensy Sidney Paget Green B. Morris Imp. Watercress-Pansy Imp. Goldfinch-Ottawin B. F Watercress W. C. Whitney Imp St. Gatien-Nadavis J. P. Kroner B. c Montana-Martenette Pat Dunne St. Gatien Golden Garter-Memento J. P. Kroners Star Ruby

Duchess in court proves poodle ownership in odd trial

In Cleveland, Mrs Jessie Mott faced Miss Pauline Berkeley over a fox terrier. Judge Cornell tested ownership using a handbag valise and a photo, finally ruling the dog hers after Duchess leaped into the case. The scene drew laughter and astonishment from onlookers.

New York Cleveland Plain Dealer Jessie Mott Pauline Berkeley Justice Cornell Solomon Berke Miss Berkeley Mrs. Mott

Magoon Star Performer in Forfeited Boston Contest

In New York Cincinnati beat New York 6 to 4 as Magoon homered and collected multiple hits off Mathewson. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 9 to 5 at Philadelphia, while Brooklyn crushed St Louis 12 to 1 at Washington Park. Boston forfeited to Pittsburgh after four innings amid rain and fielding protests by Captain Long and umpire Cantillon.

Magoon Boston Pittsburg Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Lewis Washington Detroit St. Louis Baltimore New York Cincinnati Polo Grounds Mathewson O.A.E Hoy Nroaie Bean Smith Doyle Lauder Jones Steinfeldt Hend'ks Bergen Thielman Math’e Beck Corcoran Maaoon Kinslie Washington Park Dunham Donovan Reo AE. Brook ROA J. Farrell Doram Barclay Kruger Hartman O'Neil Yerkes National Eye Cincinnati A Chicago Rinseseeeseces Baltimore A Cleveland

New Philadelphia Pitcher Debuts in Chicago Tilt

Philadelphia tried out a new pitcher in Chicago on June 16 but he was wild at first and ragged support hurt him. Chicago scored in several innings while Philadelphia managed a late push. Davis, Daly, Fultz and Cross stood out for Chicago with multiple hits. Strang and Mertes stole bases. Umpires Sheridan and Carruthers.

Philadelphia Hugh Jennings Chicago Frazer R.flo A.E. Phil E. Slagle Thomas Jones White Dexter Jennings C'ng'l'n Barry Ens Sh Coun Tinker Hulswit Lowe Hallman Schafer Childs Williams Hulswitt Chance Willams Doolin O'Day Phil ReiHa Boves Hartel Clee Sullivan le Grimith Porter Daly Davis Fultz L. Cross Breen Strang Mertes Balk Doubleeen Davis Isbell Griffith By. Porter Grimth Sheridan Carruthers Detroit Mich Orth Washington Cronin ST. Louis Baltimores Heldrick Binks RO Kelley Urkett Selbach Anderson Frie Padden Sugden Donohue Baltimore Robinson

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