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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1903

Page

3

Water famine relieved as Lafayette pumps restore supply

In Lafayette Indiana water mains are flushed after a six million gallon pump eased a crisis. The city suffered near famine with scant water as pumps operated, officials worked through fatigue, and a junk dealer Harry Atlass was fined for an unnecessary fire endangering pressure.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Columbian Park Camardy Harry Atlass Severson

Threats of Lynchings at Brazil School Teacher Hearing

In Brazil Indiana on June 19 a paternity charge against Guy White, a local schoolteacher, prompted a tense scene as an angry crowd pressed toward the courtroom. Judge Couch ordered the man bound over to appear again, amid statements from Mabel Sanders that White corrupted her when she was thirteen.

Apeer Indianapolis Journal Brazil Ind Justice Couch Guy White Mabel Sanders White

Weather Forecast Across States Saturday Showers Sunday Fair

A historical forecast notes Saturday showers across Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and portions of other states with Sunday clearing. Warmer in the south and northeast winds. East wind shifts to northwest in places. temperatures trend up on Sunday in eastern regions.

Washington Indiana Illinois Minnesota North Dakota East Ee South Dakota

Local Observations on Friday Weather Report

Barometer wind and weather notes show cloudy conditions. Precipitation recorded as 0.09 inches in the south and 0.08 inches in the east with a temperature around 74 degrees and a minimum similar to recent norms. The report compares mean temperature and total precipitation since January 1. Pius W. T. Blythe, Section Director.

R.H. Wind Pius. W. T. Blythe

Movements of Steamers From Various Ports

Maritime news lists arrivals and departures on June 19 at New York Weehauken Cherbourg Havre Liverpool and Genoa including ships such as Algeria Phoenicia Spania Cedric Nominee New England Commonwealth Carpathie Cymric Fuerst Furnessia La Bretagne Hohenzollern and Furnessia with routes to and from Naples Liverpool Boston Hamburg New York and Hamburg indicating busy transatlantic traffic and port activity.

New York Algeria Phoenicia Naples Philadelphia Southampton Cherbourg Spania Liverpool Nanttucket Cedric Menominee London Weenstown Lu- Ph New England Boston Commonwealth Carpaie Southwark Cymric Fuerst Hamburg Havre la Bretagne Genoa Hohenzollern Furnessia

Courtrooms Fear Lynch Threats Forced Quick Prisoner Transfer

A tense scene outside the courthouse amid cries of lynch him as officers escorted the prisoner down the stairs. Citations say Mr White, a renowned county teacher, faced sensational developments while Miss Sanders mourns a deceased mother and a Kansas City-bound father was contacted via telegraph.

White Miss Sanders Kansas City

Shinn Named Not Tied to Whipping Case

Bloominton June 19 James Shiveley the colored man denied ex Policeman Shinn was involved in the whipping affidavit states Shinn was not connected. Shiveley previously said Shinn wore a policeman’s uniform and now doubts his identity. The shift threatens the state’s star witness as trial nears. Prosecutor Miller holds Shiveley’s oath statement for evidence. Trials not set this term.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind James Shiveley Shinn Shiveley Miller

Cincinnati man arrested in Indiana in Hoensisen death

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports John Collins of Cincinnati is in custody in Michigan City Ind accused of involvement in the death of Jacob Hoensisen. Hoensisen's body was found beside the Michigan Central tracks west of the city with injuries suggesting foul play. Collins, last seen with Hoensisen, allegedly incriminated himself while intoxicated. Both men worked for McArthur Bros contractors on the Pere Marquette extension from New Buffalo.

Indianapol Michigan City Ind John Collins Cincinnati Jacob Hoensisen Hoensisen Colling Collins McArthur Bros Pere Maree New Buffalo

Senator Fleming Hosts Indiana Democratic Editors

Fort Wayne IN June 19 The summer meeting of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association opens with about one hundred members present including visiting editors wives. A Wayne Hotel banquet honors guests as Senator Fleming vows to spare no expense for the event. Welcome by Barrett. reply by Samuel E Morss. speech by John B Stoll urged party harmony as path to success. Editors tour Robison Park after sessions.

Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Wayne Hotel Senator Fleming Pues Ae Barrett Samuel E. Morss Indianapolis Sentinel John B. Stoll

Memorial services honor Tippecanoe battle in Battle Ground

Battle Ground prepares for annual memorial honoring those who fell at Tippecanoe. Gen John C Black of Chicago will speak at 2 30 p m in the camp meeting tabernacle beside the battlefield. Afterward flowers will be laid on the graves. Monon Railroad runs special trains and Battery C will guard the event with a rifle salute. Ridgeville to dedicate soldiers monument with address by Theodore Shockney Union City. Monument cost 600 funded by locals, 21 feet tall with statue of infantry guard.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Monon Railroad Battery C Fiee Ridgeville Theodore Shockney Union City Department of Indiana Starr Richmond Marsh Indianapolis Ilarsy

Flour Mills Destroyed In Auburn Fire

The Eagle flour ing mills in Auburn Indiana burned to the ground this morning with losses totaling 48,800. I C Bachtel owner of mill reports 10,000 no insurance. A Dilgard Son owners of contents 32,800 with 590 coverage from Queen Insurance Company of America and Scottish Union and National of Hartford. Cause of fire unknown.

Indianapolis Journal Auburn Ind Eagle Flouring I. C. Bachtel A. Dilgard & Son Queen Insurance Company of America Scottish Union and National of Hartford

Washington and Franklin townships approve gravel road plan

In Salem Indiana on June 18 voters approved road improvements funding twenty two miles at 52013 and seventeen miles at 5440. The system will macadamize and gravel all roads from Salem to township lines while county roads east and west are covered. Rural telephone service is widespread and a rural free delivery network is being mapped by Post Office Inspector A D Maddox to extend the eleven existing routes.

Indianapolis Journal Salem Ind Washington Township Franklin Township Cumberland (Bell A. D. Maddox Washington County

Madison County Board of Review hikes assessment on Tin Plate Co plants

Madison County Board of Review in session passed a new assessment for the American Tin Plate Company. The Elwood plant is valued at 250000 and the Anderson plant at 5000 with total personal property at 219815. Pipe Creek township holdings form the remainder and Anderson city footing rises to just over 8000000, up about 1000000.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Madison County Board of Review Dispatch American Tin Pilate Company Elwood Pipe Creek Township Anderson City

Elwood approves west trunk sewer project after inspection

Elwood officials led by the city council mayor and engineers conduct a final inspection of the west trunk sewer project the largest in Elwood extending over thirty miles with laterals and a $30 000 price tag Porter and Bowlin of Tipton built the work amid street disruption and quarrels with the city over maintenance. The decision to accept the improvement depends on its present condition. In Richmond the annual art exhibit draws favorable comment with Karl Lieber of Indianapolis contributing.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Porter & Bowlin Tipton Richmond Karl Lieber Indianapolis Ggent One

Indiana towns report deaths and weather damage in June 19 notices

A sequence of brief notices from Evansville to Arcadia records deaths of local residents, including August Schlamm, Alfred Weiker, L H Davis, Morris Haworth, Patrick Setwart, Edward Kinsey, and Daniel Cash. The day also notes a heavy electrical storm with damage around Louisville, Kentucky and southern Indiana, affecting Jeffersonville and nearby areas.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Indiana Jeffersonville Schlamm Henryville Bright Switzerland New Castle Alfred Weiker Liberty Township Millville Here Union City L. H. Davis Boston Hydraulic Press Company Mount Gilead Kokomo Morris Haworth Dublin Patrick Setwart Robert E and John Stewart Kansas City Columbia City Edward Kinsey Union Township Whitley County Tipton Daniel Cash North East Street Arcadia

Second Gift to Church Leaves Estate for Minister Education

Elijah Hays of Warsaw deeded all real estate and personal property to General Methodist Foreign Missionary Society trustees for cash to be invested. The income funds education for Methodist ministers at the Nicholas Low Theological Institute in Mercedes Argentina. The total value, including cash and notes, runs around $21,000 with ongoing annuities to Hays and wife since 1887. He earned his wealth in real estate, held patents, and advocated temperance while deeming $10,000 sufficient for any man and surplus to fund Christian outreach.

Indianapolis Journal Warsaw Ind Elijah Hays Charles O. McCabe Omaha James N. Fitzgerald St. Louis Lemuel W. Rouse William D. Alleman Daniel H. Guild Koseisuko County General Methodist Foreign Missionary Society Hays Bishop McCabe Mr. Hays North Indiana Methodist Conference Winona Lake York Kosciusko County Mary 8. Stinson Pike County Ohio Warsaw Methodist Church

Joint Methodist bicentennial observances planned in three cities

Jeffersonville Indiana June 19 The Methodist churches of Louisville New Albany and Jeffersonville will hold nightly services next week to celebrate John Wesley's birth bicentennial. On Monday Rev Joshua Stansfield of Meridian Street Church Indianapolis will preach at Wesley Church Louisville The Friends yearly meeting in Marion Indiana will be held in a tent the last week in August and first in September seating about 8000 people due to lack of a suitable tabernacle.

Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Ind Louisville New Albany John Wesley Wesley Church Joshua Stansfield Meridian-street Church Indianapolis Marion Friends’ Yearly Meeting Gallatin and Eleventh Streets Grant County Soldiers’ Home A. J. Beveridge Laey

Bomb explosion injures twenty in Chicago saloon front

Twenty people were injured and the front of a building destroyed by a bomb explosion in front of Fred Cummings's saloon at 4 Clybourn avenue. John Laxner, who found the bomb, was arrested. A wagonload of bombs had been unloaded at the city dump by a mysterious teamster. John McNally, who lit the device, lost an eye and sustained severe burns.

Chicago Fred Cummings Clybourn Avenue John Laxner Western Avenue Addison Street Laxner Western Melrose Avenues Cummings John McNally McNally

First American Child Born in Guam

Advices from Guam report the birth of the island’s first American child, a girl, to Paymaster Ryan. A large community celebration marked the christening event on the island.

New York Guam Ryan

Indiana Graduates From Michigan University Class Reunion Report

Indiana high school graduates are highlighted across multiple cities including Fort Wayne Richmond and Marion. Geary Knight leads the 44 strong class at Temple Theater with Clara Schmidt and Jessamine Bailey as top scholars. Prof Stanley Coulter of Purdue gives the Richmond talk.

Indiana Michigan University Wabash Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind Temple Theater Geary Knight Zanesville Clara Schmidt Professor Schmidt Concordia College Jessamine Bailey J. Webster Bailey Knight Bailey Schmidt Stanley Coulter Purdue Richmond Richmond High School High School Pauline Genn Clifton Williams Ellebar

Spiceland Field Day Highlights At Academy

Spiceland Indiana June 19 annual field day at Spiceland Academy drew big crowds. Events featured tying wins by Walter Wright Carl Newby and Will Spencer across multiple track and field disciplines. Morning ball game saw Academy beat Liebers of Indianapolis 13 to 5 and a 11 to 10 ten inning win in the afternoon.

Indianapolis Journal Spiceland Ind Spiceland Academy Spiceland Academy Athletic Association Academy Pitts Redie Walter Wright Will Spencer Carl Newby Walter Brandy Right Evans Teddy Hoover Coffin Walter Tight Upert Redie Il Spencer Ernest Coffin Felix Peckinpaugh Carn Newby The Liebers Indianapolis

Reunion Class of '83 Brings Wabash Alumni Together

Crawfordsville Ind June 19 One of the notable features of graduation season was the reunion of the Wabash College class of 1883. Fourteen members attended, ten gathering after twenty years of separation, with one member dead Herbert R Hess. Congressman Charles B Landis of Delphi is among the group. Names include Edwin H Anderson Erasmus W Hiller Horace F King Daniel R McGregor William P McKee Andrew E Reynolds Fred R Rosebro Walter C Sivyer George Skinner Otis A Smith Albert E B Thornton Joseph Tomlinson Wilkins and George L Mackintosh. Gold headed canes were presented to Professors John L Campbell and Henry Z McLain.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Wabash College Herbert R. Hess Indianapolis Charles B. Landis Delphi Edwin H. Anderson Carnegie Library Pittsburg Erasmus W. Hiller Birmingham Ala Horace F. King Daniel R. McGregor Marion William P. McKee Frances Skinner Academy Mt. Carroll Ill Andrew E. Reynolds Fred R. Rosebro Chicago Walter C. Sivyer Spokane Wasrh George Skinner Clinton Otis A. Smith D. D Jamestown N. Y Albert EB. Thornton Los Angeles Cal Joseph Tomlinson Logansports Wilkins Linden George L. Mackintosh John L. Campbell Henry Z. McLain

De Pauw University athletics funded for next year

Greencastle Ind June 19 The faculty executive committee guaranteed a sound athletic program for the next school year by continuing the term assessment of about 1 per student with tuition. Total receipts exceed 2000 dollars with season tickets good for all home games. Charles A Sartain of Iowa returns as athletic director and Chauncey L Berrien of New York City becomes football coach after last year without a coach.

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind de Pauw University Athletic Association Charles A. Sartain Iowa Chauncey L. Berrien New York City

Indiana University picks editor by wide Lyon victory

In Bloomington on June 19 Indiana University voters elected directors for the Publishing Association. The Lyon faction won decisively 181 to 3 securing Clarence C. Lyon of Muncie as editor of next year’s Daily Student. Directors appear settled.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Indiana University Pubishing Association Lyon Clarence C. Lyon Muncie Daily Student

Indiana students receive degrees at Michigan ceremony

Indiana graduates listed by degree include Ida Monson Andrus, Harry Crumpacker, Owen Crumpacker, Sabin Frolick, Helen Munger, Eleanor Rinn, George Rowell, Fred Ruby, Jesee Vail, Ray Winkle, Dora Keller, Albert Becker, John Bradfield, George Barnard, Jessie Bassett, Frank Campbell, Gilbert Hildebrand, Harry Husson, Charles Mymer, Hugh Merrifield, Harry Haug, Rush Crawford. Degrees span Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Bachelor of Laws.

Indianapolis Journal Ann Arbor Mich Indiana University of Michigan Ida Monson Andrus Indianapolis Harry Lewis Crumpacker Laporte Owen Lucas Crumpacker Valparaiso Sabin Ann Frolick South Bend Helen Elizabeth Munger Bentonville Eleanor Anne Rinn George Peter Rowell Goshen Fred McKenny Ruby Union City Jesee Naomi Vail Michigan City Ray van Winkle Hartford City Dora Jone Keller South End Albert John Becker Evansville John Charles Bradfield Logansport George M . Barnard New Castle Jessie Belie Bassett Frank Sylvester Campbell Noblesville Gilbert Billett Alfred Henry Marion Anderson Bonaparte Hildebrand Lakeville Harry Husson Richmond Charles Warren Mymer Greencastle Hugh Dickson Merrifield Benjamin Homer Haug Rush Poore Crawford Sullivan

Armour Institute gift of 150000 pledged at convocation

In Chicago on June 12, J Ogden Armour announced a gift of 150000 dollars to the Armour Institute of Technology during convocation exercises. The donation supports the institute's expansion efforts and future programs.

Chicago J. Ogden Armour Armour Institute of Technology

Prizefighter Burns shot by police after mob chase in Chicago

Charlie Burns, a Cincinnati prizefighter, fired on pursuing residents after demanding a ring from Mrs Bates and wounding Mr Bates with a cane. He fled into Washington Park where officers, locating him in a shrubbery, returned fire and fatally wounded him near the heart as the mob closed in.

Chicago Charlie Burns Cincinnati Washington Park Fifty-fifth Street Burns N. C. Bates Drexel Boulevard Bates

Eagles Have Good Time at Marion Meeting Parade in Anderson

Anderson Indiana June 19 The Eagles held a large gathering in Anderson with about 2000 members parading through main streets and a late night smoker at Grand Opera House. Indiana chapters push constitutional and ritual changes and target New York for the national convention in September. Local officers were elected in spirited contests and Marion won the next state convention.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Eagles Indiana New York William F. Edwards National Organization Edwards Order Grand Opera House John Finan Elwood Maj William Wilson Fort Wayne W. V Dr. L. Maulsberry Peru Harvey Harmon Princeton Arthur Campbell John Shaye Vincennes Charles Dotson Elkhart Mike Dillon Charles Gwinnup Muncie Steven Connor Marion

Unusual Nonsupport Charge and Horse Cruelty Case in Indiana

In New Middletown Rev. Joseph Gordon moves to Washington. his brother Rev. William Gerdon takes over at New Middletown while another brother Rev. Charles Gerdon becomes rector of North Madison. Across Indiana reports record diverse local items including a horse cruelty arrest in Ridgely, a damages verdict for Eva Overman against National Steel, and a Peace Association pamphlet on The World's Court.

New Albany Joseph Gordon New Middletown Ind Chatard Washington William Gerdon St. Meinrad’s College Bois Coat Charles Gerdon North Madison J. H. B. Seepe St. Edward's Hospital Shelbyville Citizens’ Alliance D. M. Parry Indianapolis Jameson J. W Warren Snider Fairland Ridgely Marion Eva D. Overman Thomas E. Overman United States District Court Columbus National Steel Company Overman Mingo Junction O. Portland Creamery Package Manufacturing Company Richmond Peace Association of Friends In America Peace Association Ben 8. Myers Crawfordsville Bul Valparaiso

End of Building Strike Ends in Muncie Lathers Victory

The Lathers Union strike in Muncie Indiana ends after costing workers about 55000 in wages. Contractors grant most demands including 45 cents per hour for job work and 2 1/2 cents increase to 2 1/4 dollars per 1000 for non white pine laths. Fathers quit March 1 and all building unions return to work.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Lathers

Power for Three Roads to be Furnished by Horseshoe Bend Plant

Delphi June 19 A power plant at Horseshoe Bend near the Wabash and Tippecanoe rivers four miles west of Delphi will supply 2000 horsepower for electric lighting of Delphi Lafayette Monticello Brookston and nearby towns. If three interurban lines succeed the power will serve them. Logansport Lafayette line to Delphi is assured. Tipton June 19 Col John G Clark promotes an electric line from Tipton to Attica paralleling the Lake Erie Western Railroad to Frankfort then west to a summer resort at Attica. A $2,000,000 stock company would be formed.

Indianapolis Journal Delphi Ind Horseshoe Bend Wabash Tippecanoe Waesche Purdue University Lafayette Monticello Brookston Logansport Tipton John G. Clark Frankfort Attica Lake Erie & Western Railroad

Power plant and shops to be built in Rushville says traction company president

Rushville officials and citizens act to meet conditions set by Charles L. Henry president of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati traction line regarding locating the power house car barns and repair shops in Rushville.

Indianapolis Journal Rushville Ind Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Line Charles L. Henry

Harvard Preacher Speaks on Duty at Yale Chapel

Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale of Boston lectured Yale students at Battell Chapel. He argued modern schooling neglects duty as a central aim, noting public schools inflate youth self importance. He recalled a donor who funded sixteen women’s college places, yet many graduates offered little gratitude for guidance.

New York Herald Edward Everett Hale Boston Yale Battell Chapel University New England

Duty, public spirit, and the pulpit in New England

A speech reflecting on national duty, the role of the pulpit in shaping ethics, and the shift from personal salvation to social responsibility. It recalls catechism lessons, the chief end of man, and the influence of religious leaders on early state legislation and civic virtue.

Newland New England

Merger of Railways in Vanderblit System Plans

Cleveland June 19 The Leader reports pending changes in Vanderblit railway systems with Ledyard of the Michigan Central to retire August 1 and W H Newman to become president of the Michigan Central. A unified New York Central system west of Buffalo is proposed, governed from one center. Roads likely included are Lake Shore Michigan Southern Mid Central Pitts Lake Erie & Western Indiana Illinois Iowa and Detroit Toledo Milwaukee.

Cleveland, CO Vanderblit Ledyard Michigan Central W. H. Newman New York Central Lake Shore Roads Pennsylvania Pittsburg Buffalo Lake Shore Michigan Southern Mid Central Ace Pitts- Lake Erie Eeling Lake Erie & Western Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Detroit Toledo Milwaukee

This Little World in Public Places

A Philadelphia Press column recalls three recent incidents of overheard private remarks in public spaces. The Man About Town warns that mentioning names near strangers can backfire. The piece ends with the line it is a little world.

New York Letter on Post Office Receipts Dip

A New York letter notes a drop in May post office receipts due to spring strikes. For six years May receipts rose, but this year the increase is under one percent. Postmaster Van Cott says business is halted as builders suspend work, reducing orders transfers and receipts. Money orders to foreign countries will fall if strikes continue, cutting funds sent to Europe.

New York van Cott Europe

Silver to metal ratio under Bryan policy of free coinage

The Philadelphia Record notes metal unearthed valued at 200 dollars per pound. Under William Jennings Bryan’s free coinage policy, silver’s ratio to the metal would reflect the metal’s value and the silver standard at the time, implying a fixed minting parity rather than a market price.

Philadelphia Record Id Bryan

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