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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1901

Page

2

Legal ruling on Chile United States dispute and compensation

A commission rulings summary shows the United States and Chile disputes over detention and damages. It notes probable cause for detention near San Diego, claims in Chilean courts, and damages awarded totaling 64 percent of American claims. Chilean losses include two government cases and compensation to the United States legation in Chile.

United States Chile Tata San Diego Central and South Americxraph Company Fa Trumbett Marriace United States Legation

Free Trade For Porto Rico Proclaimed In Foraker Act Follow Up

A Porto Rico report to Secretary Hay states that the July 4 special session of the Legislature will set the proclamation date for free trade between Porto Rico and the United States. The act allows two years to test internal taxation while Hollander act readiness is cited.

Washington Hay Gove Allen Porto Rico San Juan Allen

Acuna Elected Federal Leader in Puerto Rico Meeting

In San Juan on June 7 Francisco Acuna was chosen Federal party leader to replace Munoz Rivera. A three member committee including Acuna, Santiago Palmer, and Diaz visited the Governor to offer cooperation, signaling potential harmony with the American administration. The mass meeting, held in secret, also affirmed the party’s support for the government.

San Juan P. R Federal Party Francisco Acuna Munoz Rivera Americeetet Acuna Santiago Palmer Diaz EY Porto Rico Committee of Three Fed- Gey Party

Brazilian indemnity paid for mob destruction of chapel

A cablegram from United States Minister Bryan in Petropolis reports the Brazilian government has paid the indemnity for the destruction by a mob of a Baptist chapel in Nictheroy province, maintained by the American Baptist Missionary Society.

Washington State Department United States Bryan

Washington notes announce new postmasters and appointees

National Capital Notes from Indianapolis Journal report H Waveland Kerr of Fort Wayne and Walter D Jones of Crawfordsville admitted to practice before the Interior Department. Dr Vance May named examining surgeon. Bonds posted for several postmasters across Indiana counties and towns. Armfield of Goodland a guest of Mrs Alma Gatrigus. Elilston listed among appointed postmasters.

Indianapolis Journal Washington H. Waveland Kerr Fort Wayne Walter D. Jones Crawfordsville Interior Department Vance May Washington, C Bush Ebbitt Calvin F. Brown Pendleton Madison County John M. Crain Wabash Wabash County Oo E. Eevere Huntertown Allen F. Demaree New Maldenton Eva M. Kaufman John M. Hoover Wakarusa Elkhart County Charlies Gene Saluda Jefferson County Orson T. Goddard Templeton Bentonation Membe Western Association of Writers Tmasters Elilston Greene County

Weather forecast for Ohio and Indiana days ahead

Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for fair conditions in Ohio with warmer temperatures on Wednesday and light to fresh northwesterly winds. Indiana records fair weather with light variable winds. Local observations note clear skies and mild deviations, with temperatures and precipitation data summarized for June 17.

Washington Ohio Indiana R.H N'wes C. F. Rk

Government and military updates from Washington and abroad

Secretary Hay resumes duties at the State Department in Washington. Rear Admiral Rodgers arrives at Manila aboard the New York after visiting Olongapo. The President disapproves a Cherokee Dawes agreement. Cherokee rejection follows. The industrial commission seeks wide inquiries into export price violations and urges a full report on US export expansion efforts. Ambassador Cambon receives LL D from University of Chicago, one of two US universities to honor him. New regiments nearing completion under reorganization law. five hundred enlistments last week. Col William H. Forwood returns to command the Army Medical Department in San Francisco during General Sternberg’s absence in the Philippines.

Onhhe T. W. Geer Meer County King Glenn Tie Fat Robert Hay Washington Buffalo State Department Ay Department Rodgers New York Manila Olongapo Philippine Islands Philippines Cherokee Indian Council Dawes Commission Industrial Commission United States Cambon France Chicago University of Chicago McKinley M. Cambon Harvard Havng William H. Forwood Medical Department San Francisco Army Sternberg William D. Vice W. J.eele Hancock

Tragic double shooting at Dothan public schools

W A Rankin, former assistant to the principal, shot and killed George R McNeill the district's principal at the high school then killed himself Rankin previously challenged re election and blamed McNeill Rankin unmarried from Bell Buckle Tenn was to marry a local woman McNeill left a wife and three children no witnesses to the tragedy discovered in the main hall and Rankin in his private room

Dothan Ala W. A. Rankin Dothan Public Schools George R. McNeill Professor Rankin Rankin Professor McNeill

Allison Not in It Statement From Iowa Senator

Senator Allison of Iowa said at the White House that he will not enter the presidential race. He reiterated he has not changed his mind and is not a candidate, adding he has written Governor Shaw a letter on the matter.

Washington Senator Allison Iowa White House Govenor Shaw Allison Shaw

Odell Seen Likely to Win Reelect and Next President

Senator Thomas C. Platt told a reporter that Governor Odell is likely to be re elected and may later become President. He denied plans to resign before his Senate term ends in 1896, saying only that he intends to retire when his term expires and that reports of ill health are unfounded.

New York Journal and Advertiser Odell Thomas C. Platt Senate

Fire at Buffalo Destroys Elevators and Mill

A morning fire on the Niagara riverfront dock at Ferry street in Buffalo wiped out two elevators a large flour mill the ticket office and part of the International Ferry Company dock. Estimated total loss around 210000 with Frontier elevator 40000 Ryan elevator 7500 Queen City mill 100000.

Buffalo N. Y Ferry Street Niagara River International Ferry Company Fort Erie Frontier Elevator Ryan Elevator Queen City Mill

Georgia sheriff resists lynch mob at jail

Sheriff Joneen Merrill of Carrollton Georgia faced a mob intent on lynching a prisoner. He warned the attackers and fired, killing one and wounding two, causing the mob to retreat. The piece argues such firm action is needed to end lynching.

Chicago Joneen Merril Carrollton Georgia

Four Brake Beam Firms May Form Consolidated Company

The Globe-Democrat reports the coming week may see consolidation of four major brake beam makers Chicago Railway Equipment, Monarch Brake Beam of Detroit, Interchangeable Brake Beam of St. Louis, and Sterling-Worth Brake Beam of Easton Pa into one firm with 5 million dollars capitalization.

ST. Louis The Globe-Democrat Chicago Railway Equipment Company St. Louisans Monarch Brake Beam Company Detroit Mich Interchangeable Sterling-Worth Brake Beam Company Easton

General Grant Critiques Aguinaldo Appraisement

The Omaha Bee reports General Fred Grant disapproving of post campaign generals over Aguinaldo’s appraisement. Grant jokes a thirty day jail term compares poorly to three cents in vulgar slang, and Aguinaldo is urged to seek an equalization board amid Bryanite praises labeling him Washington of the Philippines.

Omaha Bee Fred Grant Aguinaldo George Washington Phippines Grant Board of Equalization

Shipping Arrivals Report From Several Ports

Glasgow and Queenstown dispatches note arrivals from Philadelphia New York Montreal Antwerp and Liverpool with ships including Stherlan Laurentian Livermlan and Wader land. Bremen reports Koenigen Luise arriving from New York.

Glasgow Stherlan Philadelphia Laurentian New York Livermlan Montreal Waderland Antwerp Bovie Liver- Queenstown Bergenland Liverpool Bremen Koenigen Luise

Findlay Oil Well Tops Hancock Field Output At Isaac Davis Farm

In Hancock county the best oil well in months was struck on the Isaac Davis farm. The well flowed over the top of the derrick and is estimated to yield over barrels per day. The Catinet Company is involved in a dispute over rights to the oil field in court.

Negotiations at Peking on Tael value and indemnity

Paris dispatches report two unsettled points after foreign ministers' meeting in Peking fixing tael value at about four francs seventy centimes and adjusting claims of Russia and Japan for bonds. A Shanghai rumor claims dowager Empress plans to move capital to Kai-Fong-Fu with a Ferguson railway contract and Russian concession, linked to Li Hung Chang.

Paris Foreign Office Peking Russia Japan Washington State Department Rockhill London Shanghai The Globe Kai-Fong- Fu Hanan Tuan Kai-Fong-Fu Nankin John C

German Emperor to greet troops with joint squadron at Cherbourg

London report from Cherbourg says Emperor William plans to welcome returning German troops from China with a naval squadron. President Loubet and a French squadron will join at Cherbourg for the ceremony.

London Daily Express Cherbourg Emperor William China President Loubet

Anniversary of siege: graves decorated at Tien-Tsin

On June 17 the anniversary of the siege of Tien-Tsin, local ladies decorated the graves of soldiers of all nationalities, honoring those who fell in the conflict.

Tien-Tsin

Inter-Lake Yachting Regatta and Misc Balances

Telegraphic notices report the Inter-Lake Yachting Association setting a July regatta at Put in Bay with boats from Toledo Detroit Cleveland Erie Buffalo and Sandusky. Other items note a murder conviction verdict at Upper Sandusky Ohio a large American Waterworks meeting in New York a mine strike in Broderick Pennsylvania and various criminal and civic briefs across the country.

Philadelphia official fraud case links to Water contract bid

Wendt case notes fire near scene. William C Walker ex assistant treasurer and secretary of United Security Life and Trust Co of Philadelphia, now Fidelity usual Life Co special agent, arrested in New York on fraud conversion. Grand Rapids men McGarry and Taylor indicted on bribery conspiracy over Water contract bid. pleas of not guilty, bail set. Su Shih Ching in U S District Court San Francisco habeas corpus remitted, rearrested on lawful presence. Bail $2000. examination set for June 26. Newark cruiser reaches Suez. Ophir arrives Wellington with Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Crown Prince Frederick William returns to Onn. Gertie Miller starred in Toreador at Gaiety London alongside Collingbourne, Rossmith, Payne. German papers cover Bismarck memorial unveiling. liberal press praise, conservative silent. Charles Lilly White, alias Arthur Blatch, arrested in New Zealand then England for murder, robbery arson in Colchester 1893. London hearing held in camera, Leeds relatives hint at government case break.

Inter-Lake Yachting Association Putim Bay Toledo Detroit Cleveland Erie Buffalo Sandusky Upper Sandusky Young George Ury Charles Johnson Columbus American Waterworks Association Murray Hill New York England W. R. Crosby O'Fallon James Force Andrews Neb Harvey Russell Force Russell James M. Cannon City of Mexico Sonora Chickamauga Tenn Chattanooga Ministerial Union Omaha Edward Zahrly Ed Miller Chicago San Francisco Norman Deveaux A. M. Townsend Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Singapore Ceylon Farrand Sayers Fort Sill O. T War Department Wichita Mountain Earlington Monarch Mines Secretary Hall Oak Hill W. A. Mathews Piedmont Loan and Banking Company Mathews United States Mobile Cecil W. King Fort Morgan Ala King William Fitzgerald Osdf Rosh James Fitzgerald Wuham Cole Denison University Ohio State University Purinton West Virginia State University Willam G. Ht Fenlony Post Coll Albuquerque N. M Rock Island Til Eckhart Edward Harvey Curley Stiles Wendt William C. Walker United Security Life and Trust Company Philadelhia Fidelity Usual Life Company Philadelphia Thomas F. McGarry Grand Rapids Henry A. Taylor Su Shih Ching United States District Court de Haven Peacock Newark Manila Suez Ophir Duke and Duchess of Cornwall York Wellington N. Z Frederick William Noha Cronberg Onn Gertie Miller Florence Collingbourne George M. Rossmith, Jr Edmund Payne Toreardor Gaiety Theater London Bismarck Count von Buelow Charles Lilly White New Zealand Arthur Blatch Colchester Essex Leeds

Harlem pool sellers restrained by injunction in Chicago

Injunction served on Harlem race track officials after Judge Holden granted a writ against pool selling at the track. No racing interference today, with potential broader action by Citiz ens' League. American Derby at Washington Park not affected. Reported race results include Advance Guard winning at Harlem and other horse outcomes from St Louis New York Cincinnati Detroit and Belle Mead sale details.

Chicago Harlem Race Track Holden John Condon Harlem James O'Leary Citizens’ League Washington Park Advance Guard Bangle Nellie Waddell Moses Jingle Bell Elsie L Fancy Wood Winter ST. Louis Fairgrounds Propeller Brady Clinton B Earl Josie F Randazzo

Rancho Del Paso Yearling Sale Tops Fasig-Tipton at Sheepshead Bay

At Sheepshead Bay in the Fasig Tipton paddock before races, Rancho Del Paso yearling sale saw R R Rice pay 10,000 for a chestnut colt by Golden Garter Memento. Other strong bids included a chestnut colt by St Gatien Lete for 3,000 to T Welsh a goldfinch mare MARGETIQUE for 3.50 to A L Last and a bay colt by Golden Garter Miss Maxim for 80 to P Ryan plus a brown colt by St Andrew No Name III for 3,500 to P Ryan.

New York Rancho del Paso Fasig-Tipton Company Sheepshead Bay R. RK. Rice Golden Garter A. L. Last St. Gatien-Minuet C. F. Johnson Miss Maxim P. Ryan Imp St. Andrew No Name III

New Steamboat Line Sought Between St Louis and New Orleans

Salt Lake Tribune envisions a new steamboat line between St Louis and New Orleans as demand for river transport rises. It argues a ship canal from St Louis to the gulf is feasible and overdue, predicting it would aid the nation more than the Nicaraguan or Panama projects.

Salt Lake Tribune St. Louis New Orleans Great River Gulf

Mississippi Governor Longino pushes bond payoff plan

Governor Longino of Mississippi touts timely retirement of outstanding bonds as a strong state finance move. He claims the treasury is ample and paying off the bonds will save substantial interest, signaling steady state progress under his leadership.

Baltimore Sun Longino Mississippi

Marion Shuts Out Indianapolis in Fair Ball Display

Marion wins 4 to 0 at Indianapolis led by Yerkes pitching. Only two safe hits off Yerkes as Summer strikes out six. Quinn errs but redeems. Ladies' day crowd honors Marion. Umpire Latham praised for improved calls. Attendance noted.

Western Association Indianapolis Louisville Wheeling Dayton Marion Fort Waynes BSS Columbus Pittsburg New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn ASL Boston Chicago Detroit Washington Baltimore Cleveland Milwaukee Indianapolis Journal Ind Yerkes Summer Watkins Quinn Marion Boys Latham Ib Hiegdon Beyers Od Flynn Hickey Bummel Sedeeee Beecher Indianapool Fox Smink Truby Kellner Meaney Stimmel Wright McFarland Heydon

Louisville Handsmiths Triumph Over Toledo In Fast Game

Louisville beat Toledo in a well played contest praised for sharp stick work. A sensational one handed pickup by Germany Smith highlighted the game. Final score shows Louisville ahead with a series of runs in the middle innings and strong pitching by McIntyre and Graffius.

Louisville Louisvilles Toledo Germany Smith Rhe McIntyre Graffius Burns Zalusky Hornung

Columbus Wins Eleven Inning Mud Battle Over Wheeling

In Columbus Ohio on June 17 Columbus outlasted Wheeling in eleven innings 5 to 3 as mud and a slippery ball caused many errors. A run in the eleventh driven by a double a pass and two singles broke a 3 3 tie. Batteries Talbott Zinram Irwin and Herbert.

Columbus Wheeling RHE Talbott Zinram Irwin Herbert Washington Detroit Today Miller Lee Rhe Washington Detroit Carlek Buelow

Cincinnati Falls Again in Sixth Straight NL Loss

Cincinnati, June 17, the Reds played poorly and dropped their seventh straight National League game. Newton could not pitch while the defense and offense failed to support him. St. Louis played solidly, tacking on two runs after the sixth as the visitors cruised to victory.

Cincinnati Cincinnatis Newton St. Louis

Boston Philadelphia game ties late in ninth inning

The Boston Philadelphia game dragged to the ninth when Crolius was hit Tenney walked Demont and Long singled to bring in two runs and tie the score Philadelphia added another run in the tenth but Nichols kept Boston in the game with a key hit in the bottom half.

Boston Crolius Tenney Frst Demont Long Philadelphia Nichols

Cleveland-Philadelphia slugging game ends with Philadelphia win

In Philadelphia a slugging contest favored the home team as Clevelanded Dolan committed three errors after injuring a finger while stopping Wood’s fourth inning drive. Final score shows Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 3 with Hoffer Yeager Piatt and Powers as batteries.

Philadelphia Cleveland Dolan Wood Rhe Hoffer and Yeager Piatt and Powers

Indianapolis Meet To Welcome Toledo Team Tomorrow

The Indianapolis team returns home to meet Toledo tomorrow in a four game series marking Toledo's first appearance in the city. Tomorrow will be ladies day as the Crescent Stars edged the Young Hustlers 16 to 0 yesterday. Billy Craver, famed Haymakers member, died in Troy New York of heart disease after a noted baseball career.

Indianapolis Toledo Crescent Stars Crescents W. M. Maidenwald North Belmont Avenue William H. Craver Billy’ Craver Troy N. Y Haymakers

Stinson wins thirty mile motor paced race at Charles River Park

Will Stinson takes the 30 mile motor paced event at Charles River Park in Boston with time 45 50 4 5. Johnnie Nelson places second after a dramatic crash while attempting to defend his pacemaker. Jimmy Michael finishes third as 15,000 spectators witness a thrilling day. Nelson sets a two mile world competitive record in 2 13 2 5 and a seven mile track record in 1 47 3 5.

Boston Will Stinson Charles River Park Johnnie Nelson Jimmy Michael Nelson Stinson Michael Frank Kramer Floyd A. McFarrent Tom Cooper Hard Downing San Jose Lester Wilson Freeman Portland Ore Locrie Pa P Fisher Chicago ceFariand

German press fears over US relations dismissed

The Nebraska State Journal notes German papers exaggerate potential US Germany tensions. It says Americans are slightly offended by Manila Bay events China incidents and tariff retaliation, but both peoples still share substantial good will and war talk is dismissed as nonsensical discourse from Europe.

Nebraska State Journal United States Manila_bay China Europe

Army Spirit Shines in Fort Crook Band Parade

The Tenth Infantry band from Fort Crook played with dash and spirit in the Shriners parade, lifting pride and triumph associated with the invincible United States army. Their music embodies the battle-ready tone that carries from war to peace.

Kansas City Star Tenth Infantry Fort Crook Shriners United States

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