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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
6
Hibben Hollweg and Co operate as a wholesale dry goods firm offering nations woolens and related textiles. The advertisement targets retailers seeking bulk supplies of fabrics, textiles, and woolen goods from a Chicago area supplier.
A fragmented financial item lists government and municipal bonds across Indiana counties including Noble, Hamilton, Clay, Marion, Knox, Lake, Warren, Cass, and others. It mentions U S Government registered bonds, county and city issues, and local transit and utility securities with various coupon notes and maturities.
Washington reports the Cabinet ordered two warships, the Cincinnati and Topeka, to sail from San Juan at once to Laguayra to protect American citizens and interests in Venezuela. They may move upriver toward Caracas or San Felix as the situation evolves amid revolutionary activity and bombardment of Carupano.
A Port of Spain dispatch reports the collapse of Colombia's revolt. Leaders led by General Uribe Uribe fled eight days through the Meta river to Ciudad Bolivar then Caracas in hopes of aid from President Castro in Venezuela.
Advices from Georgetown report the Norwegian steamer Jotun seized by Venezuelan revolutionaries on June 6 at Barrancas under Gen Valentine Perez. About 20 rebels were shipped to Bolivar on June 7, Captain Meling was briefly replaced, and the ship loaded cattle on the other side of the bay. Returning past St Velix, Venezuelan boats fired, killing Captain Meling and wounding a passenger Nunez, while government vessels pursued the Jotun, which escaped.
The Republican State committee, led by Chairman Goodrich, busy with daily dispatches at headquarters in the Majestic building. Secretary Whitaker, five clerks and stenographers including A C Millikan, and George Lockwood in charge of the press bureau keep up steady campaign preparation as campaign opens. German correspondence arrives but is translated by Miss Emma Messing.
Wilkesbarre lace mill shuts after five female workers refuse to quit due to relatives in coal mines. About one thousand affected as lace and cotton departments quit in solidarity with miners. Strike leadership silent amid rumors of nonunion miners and strict Pennsylvania mining laws.
Pittsburg reports say soft coal is reportedly moving east to ease shortages but major producers in the Pittsburgh district deny any extra sales for the year already contracted, noting most output is bound for lake trade and eastern shipments would be impossible. The AP notes soft coal likely originates from central Pennsylvania or Cleveland districts.
A few hundred miners march from Vivian through the coal field toward Pocahontas, Va., with a posse of officers escorting them. A guard, R.L. Morris, was shot at the Empire Coal and Coke tipple but sustained only minor injuries.
Representative Allen McDermott of Jersey City announces plans to introduce a House resolution calling for a national board of arbitration appointed by the President. The board would have power to settle all disputes between labor and capital in the coal strike.
Traveler spots a Bryan portrait in a house window near the railroad between Indianapolis and Chicago. The image, placed in 1896 when Bryan first ran for president, has remained visible day and night. The occupant, unspecified, supposedly vowed not to remove it until Bryan’s success, likened to a self-imposed hair growth pledge.
Fairmont West Virginia June 17 Justice Fleming ruled the miners strike leaders guilty of violating Judge Mason’s injunction and ordered them held on $200 bond to answer an indictment at the next term. United States Marshal C. D. Elliott served amended injunctions on the leaders today.
Pottsville June 17 Tenants on company land in Branchdale receive notices to quit within ten days from the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company district land agent as the firm enforces vacancy.
Jacob Joel shows no discouragement after a bid at the Republican convention for state treasurer and plans another run. He expects Nat A. Hill to be renominated if elected and states he will seek the office again in four years. He was in town last night, jovial and loyal to the party.
Casper Wyoming reports a gang attacked a sheep camp fifty miles away killing Fred Kassahan and fatally wounding Dan Ferris, both camp employees. After a confrontation earlier with Tom Murphy, Murphy fled and promised help to "clean out" the camp. Shots rang out shortly after midnight as the pair awoke.
C G Cavins chairman of Vigo county Republican central committee visited state committee headquarters yesterday morning to discuss party affairs and local matters with state leaders.
A bronze life size statue honoring Richard Parks Bland, congressman 1872 to 1899, was unveiled in Lebanon Missouri on June 17 with large crowds and speeches by W. J. Bryan, W. J. Stone, and others. The bronze figure rests on a six foot pedestal of stone.
San Francisco June 17 Herman A Tubbs a well known capitalist of San Francisco and member of Tubbs Cordage Company was instantly killed before his home in Sausalito in a runaway. His wife and Miss Elia Coughlin of Sausalito were badly bruised and cut but not seriously injured as the horse bolted and threw them from the buggy.
United States marshals from Milwaukee arrested Otto Jaehkel at Trevor Wisconsin on June 17. He is wanted for allegedly securing money from Engle bert Hardt and Co of New York Berlin and Buenos Ayres. The suspect planned the scheme while employed overseas and has since eluded pursuers.
Chicago June 17. Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned without substantial findings after questioning shippers alleging discrimination by the Chicago Peoria and St Louis and the Chicago and Eastern Illinois lines. Witnesses included W M Bushnell and William Campbell detailing commissions and adherence to schedules though noting a below published lumber rate from Arkansas.
Dr Bryan wins the university presidency succeeding Dr Swain. A decision on a vice presidential appointment is postponed until the new president assumes office in August.
Dr William Lowe Bryan named president of Indiana University to succeed Dr Joseph Swain. Alumni appoint a fund raising committee to reach 330000 for university buildings with 90000 offered by a donor in installments. J W Fesler elected alumni trustee over Robert Woods. portraits, dinners, speeches mark Bloomington gathering. High school graduation in Fort Wayne and planned reception at Wayne Club.
Mr Wright recently conferred with anthracite coal operators at New York and with John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers to secure information that might lead to settlement of the great strike. He will report to President Roosevelt.
The official claimed no freight agents were on commissions and all were salaried. He said employees had clear instructions to follow the law since last January. Details on coal traffic remained with H. H. Rhodes, who had fled the city after a subpoena was issued.
The Very Rev. Eugene Augustus Hoffman D D dean of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church died at age seventy four. He passed away at 11 50 a m on a special Intercolonial Railroad car attached to a Delaware Hudson train nearing Plattsburg.
Chicago June 17 Mrs Julia Ancrum Davidson aged eighty seven direct descendant of the Washington family died in Chicago. Her grandfather was Col William Washington and she was an own cousin of George Washington. As a girl of ten she was present at Colonel Washingtons home near Charleston when Marquis De Lafayette visited in 1825.
Washington June 17 Mrs Wilson wife of Gen John M Wilson formerly chief of engineers now retired here died from a fall from four steps last Friday She had lived in Washington most of her life except when General Wilson headed the West Point Military Academy Her maiden name was Waller.
Chief Justice Gummere announced at the opening of the Court of Errors and Appeals that in the future lawyers of Greater New York who are not members of the New Jersey bar will be barred from practicing before the higher courts of New Jersey. The move follows New York courts declining to grant New Jersey lawyers similar privileges.
In Cleveland on June 17 Senator Hanna added to a large family gift by sending a check for 100000 dollars to his son in law Harry Parsons, on the occasion of his daughter Mabel’s wedding yesterday.
Tracy and Merrill stole two horses near Vancouver Washington and fled toward La Center as a mounted posse gave chase through the county in a hot pursuit.
Used for teething relief by millions of mothers for over fifty years. It settles the child, soothes gums, eases wind colic, regulates the bowels, and aids diarrhoea relief. Also promotes recovery from coughs and colds with Honey of Horehound and Tar, sold by various merchants.
The Indiana University board unanimously elected Dr. Bryan as president after he expressed reluctance yet accepted the role. He cited health and his devotion to philosophy and pedagogy, while Dr. Swain remains until August. A vice president vacancy was tentatively set for August 1, with candidates including Prof. W. P. Rogers and Prof. Robert J. Aley.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Bloomington June 17 Alumni Day at Indiana University draws alums and friends for reunions and receptions. The classes 1890 through 1897 participate with buckboard ride tree planting and an old-fashioned chicken breakfast on the campus.
Rushville Indiana June 17 County Superintendent Abraham L Gary submitted his resignation to County Auditor Owen L Carr. After five years in office he retires to become state distributing agent for the Young Peoples Reading Circle based in Pembroke Arcade Indianapolis.
CHICAGO June 17 Three quarters of a million dollars is the amount John D Rockefeller has donated to the University of Chicago since President Harper last announced a gift. Dr Harper announced the latest donation in his quarterly convocation statement. The university plans a $15,000 corner building for the divinity school and a $209,000 law school building. Degrees were conferred on 158 graduates. The senate quashed a proposal to separate the sexes in the first two years.
Springfield June 17 The Antioch College board of trustees elected four new members Prof Franklin W Hooper of Brooklyn NY professor J B zemnace University of Wisconsin at Orton and Edwin S Kelly to its governing body and will announce further appointments later
Scrotuia Pale, wesk, puny children are afflicted with it in nine cases out of ten, and many adults suffer from it. Common indications are bunches in the neck, abscesses, cutaneous erup tions, inflamed eyelids, sore ears, rickets, catarrh, wasting, and general debility.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as permanent cures based on many patient reports. It quotes Mrs. J. H. Jones of Parker City Indiana describing her daughter's recovery from scrofula after taking the medicine. The copy asserts the products consistently fulfill their alleged promises.
A committee of five named with authority to plan a technical department to be added to the current work of the institution. The action signals ongoing expansion and governance within the organization.
Mount Aloysius Academy in Cresson received a $5.0 million gift from Charles M. Schwab. The new alumni and assembly hall adjoins the academy and features a stage and fine auditorium furniture. Several thousand locals attended the ceremony.
At a Commons gathering Irish Nationalists resolve to take no part in the coronation events as protest against misgovernment. They call the Irish party to convene in Dublin on King Edward's coronation day to discuss Ireland's condition.
London June 17 Rudyard Kipling dispersed a mob at Rottingdean Sussex to protect his pro Boer aunt Lady Burne Jones widow of painter Edward Burne Jones. He delivered a forceful talk and has sealed his public drift hall in protest, fueling local emotion over the black banner row.
In Berlin General Von Bockund Pollach, commanding a German division, was seriously wounded by his own dragoons during a field exercise. The incident happened as lances struck him after a reverse of formation, he was taken to a hospital with head and neck injuries. London reports snow and frost across Europe damaging crops and causing distress.
Peking reports Baron Calhann Von Wahlborn's departure elevates Edwin H. Conger as the American minister, altering the balance of the diplomatic corps which now acts as a unit in dealing with Chinese authorities. Paris dispatch notes chaos in the Chamber over Syveton election verification, followed by a duel challenge and upcoming seconds’ meeting.
Rome June 17 The Right Rev Thomas O Gorman bishop of Sioux Falls who has been in Rome for some time is likely selected as apostolic delegate in the Philippine islands.
In Madrid it is announced the Spanish American treaty of ship will not be ready for conclusion this autumn, while the return of U S minister Bellamy Storer is awaited. Bellamy Storer’s arrival is expected as leaders discuss terms. The note hints at broader diplomatic limbo and continued Franco American talks.
New York June 17 A contractor Ira A Shaler working on the rapid transit tunnel in Park Avenue was fatally struck on the head by a falling stone while at the excavation. William E B Parsons chief engineer of the transit commission was injured by the same stone.
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