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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1902

Page

2

President Grants Special Hearing Lowers Immigrant Fees

President Roosevelt held a special hearing with New York men protesting Commissioner Williams immigrant dealings. After an hour, Shaw remained firm, then awarded privilege contracts at Ellis Island for three years to Westcott Express, Hudgins & Dumas, Post & Flagg. Separately, Henry Rechtin waived examination on embezzlement charges. Maine compensation bill discussed. naval pay reform debated. Detroit trip planned for Spanish War veterans. gunboats assigned to Caribbean duties. White House renovations limit access to the President.

Roosevelt New York Immi- Williams Shaw Mr. Williams Ellis Island Westcott Express Company Hudgins & Dumas Post & Flagg New York City

Weather forecast for Indiana and nearby regions today

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday covers Illinois Indiana and Ohio. Illinois will be fair with warmer conditions in the west on Saturday. Indiana stays fair and cooler on Saturday with Sunday warmer, while Ohio remains fair Saturday with cooler eastern and southern portions and warmer Sunday. Winds vary from fresh northwest to west, with cloudiness and light precipitation reported.

Washington Illinois Indiana Ohio

Movements of Steamer Reports and Arrivals Abroad

London agents hear no sighting of Bergenland voyage rumor as vessels sighted in Queenstown today. Unfounded land report debunked. New York: Fuerst Bismarck arrives from Hamburg. Cymric sails to Liverpool. Other ships listed at Brownead Sagres and Ilkeston? details vary.

London American Line Bergenland Queenstown New York Fuerst Bismarck Hamburg Cymric Liverpool Etruria Sagres Lombardia Naples

Roosevelt and Wood Visit Alexandria Amidst Urgent Session

President Roosevelt and Gen. Leonard Wood toured Alexandria after an urgent cabinet session. They arrived by ferry at 4:45 PM and walked toward Washington, passing Arlington National Cemetery with light public notice and no demonstrations. The visit followed a decree from the Catan government imposing higher foreign merchandise marks effective July 1.

United States Beaupre Bogota State Department Catan Roosevelt Gen Leonard Wood Alexandria Washington Arlington National Cemetery

Yale victory over Harvard in first annual baseball clash

Yale won 7 to 2 at Soldiers Field in Cambridge as Garvan pitched well for Yale and Harvard struggled with command. Metcalf and Randall provided two base hits, Chitten den hit a three base drive, and Stillman and Randall added key plays. Attendance reached about 12,000 amid a class day crowd.

Cambridge Mass Yale Harvard Soldiers’ Field Clarkson R.h.o.ae Metcalf Wendell Sri Chiat Ete Randall Randall Cote Chittenden Carr Stillman Coolidge Garvan Batl

Double header in store as Indianapolis faces Minneapolis today

The two clubs prepare for a 2 p.m. first game in a Western circuit double header. Kellam and Killen will pitch for Indianapolis while Columbus defeated Toledo 7 to 0 in a rain-affected slate. Watkins discusses left handed pitchers and team plans to improve at home.

Watkins Auschaupt Minneapolis Killen Kellum Indianapolis Louisville Hoosiers American Association

Two Runs Win for Philadelphia in First Inning showdown

In a June 2 game Philadelphia beat Boston 2 to 0 as Thomas singled and Barry hit a home run in the first inning. Frazer held Boston to scattered hits with a 2 7 1 line, while attendance reached 2 100. Barry hit a solo shot for Philadelphia and key doubles helped produce the final tally.

Boston Thomas Barry Philadelphia Frazer Boss H . A. . Phila RAILS A. Er Lush Get Tenney Cooley Jennings Carney Douglass Greinger Doolin Kittr Hallman Willis DSEON Kssesee Philadelphia Vere Nee Hulewitt Dement Logg Tenney Demont Hulswitz Cantillon

Casey's three base hits lift Tigers past Red Sox in Detroit

In Detroit Casey drove in the first run with a three base hit after Elberfeld's walk. A late double steal produced two more for Detroit as Miller scattered hits. Boston made a late rally but Detroit held on for the win.

Detroit Mich Casey Elberfeld Gleason Miller Dillon Lee R.H.O.A R.ee Digherty Collins I Freeman Parent Lachan Harley Ferris Warner M'Guire Dineen Dee Boston Freeman Johnstone

Evansville Falls To Cedar Rapids In Low-Scoring Game

Evansville managed only modest offense as Cedar Rapids rolled to a win. Final score Cedar Rapids 4 Evansville 0 with pitching by Miller and Weaver, and hitless or limited Evansville bats through the contest.

Evansville Ind Cedar Rapids Rhe Barehell Treat Selsier Miller and Weaver

Toledo Defeats Columbus In Rain-Shortened Tilt

Toledo outbatted Columbus but the game was called after seven innings due to rain. Grim was ejected for kicking at a decision. Attendance listed as 1,000 with Columbus losing 6 to 4. Key moments include Burns and Turner hitting three bases and a Bailey homer. McNeal and Bailey split mound duties with 4 strikeouts each.

Toledo Columbus Grim Tol. R.ilo.ae. Cat. Flh.o.a.e. Knoll Burns Kitnow McNeal Zude Sam Smith Coggswell Hart Nattress Myers Viox Turner Bailey Gilks Meany Myers Fox O McNeal Umptire Shberidan

Lawyers Beat Doctors In Baseball, 22 to 7

In Rushville Indiana on June 3 lawyers defeated doctors 22 to 7 in a lively afternoon baseball game. Abercrombie and Abercrombie pitched for the lawyers as Wyatt and Denny took the mound for the doctors. Umpire Brennan called the game.

Indianapolis Journal Rushville Ind Fettle Abercrombie Wyatt Denny Brennan

Angel of the Tombs Angel Dies in New York Fire Rescue

Mrs. Ernestine Schaffner known as the Tombs Angel and active in the rescue efforts at the Park Avenue Hotel fire is dead after years of poor health. She had retired from her city prison work due to illness.

New York Ernestine Schaffner Foster Park Avenue City

Notable 19th Century Names Die in United States and Abroad

Colorad o Springs reports Capt C E Tyler once a St Louis riverboat magnate and inventor of the roll top desk is dead in Colorado. Phoenix notes journalist Robert Towne dies in Prescott of tuberculosis at 32 after Topeka Kansas City and Chicago Times Herald stints. New York records Dr Albert Vaughn Elliott paymaster 1841 to 1889 dies in Florence Italy of heart trouble. Baltimore reports Robert M Wylie prominent broker dies today. Erick Haviland of New York mentioned in trade circles.

Colorado Springs Col C. E. Tyler St. Louis Phoenix Ariz Robert Towne Prescott Topeka Kansas City Chicago Times-Herald New York Albert Vaughn A. Elliott Florence Italy Samuel Eliott Baltimore Robert M. Wylie Chamberine Erick Haviland

Benjamin F. Jacobs Nearing End In Chicago Home

Benjamin F. Jacobs a Chicago real estate man noted for church and charitable work across the country is gravely ill at his home from Brights disease and heart failure with little hope for recovery. He was active in M C A missions the Sunday school movement and Civil War era Christian Commission service as Northwestern branch secretary.

Chicago Benjamin F. Jacobs Bright Mr. Jacobs M. CA Waits United States Christian Commission

Venezuelan insurgents seize Laguayra amid Curacao report

From Willemstad Curacao a Daily Mail correspondent reports Venezuelan insurgents advancing on Laguayra with leaders Carrietdo and Sarrin involved. The raid appears tied to ongoing campaigns against the Castro and Sted factions.

London Willemstad

Representative of a French china house dies in Pasadena

Pasadena reports the death of George D. SeenoF of New York at the Oakes Home. SeenoF, aged 37, had been connected with a New York press organization and died tonight from a hemorrhage.

Portland Steamer Lost in Arctic Drift With 110 Aboard

A Seattle to World dispatch reports the Portland, formerly the Haytien Republic, swept into the Arctic Ocean after sailing April 2 from Seattle for Nome with 110 passengers including 46 from San Francisco. The revenue cutter Thetis is pursuing. Nome City has arrived in Nome with $20,000 in dust and twenty passengers.

New York Nome City Nome Seattle Wash Portland Arctic Thetis San Francisco Alaska Commercial Company Haytien Republic

Heavy Derby Field at Chicago with Thirteen Entrants

Thirteen horses enter tomorrow's American Derby at Harlem for a large field likely to grow. Weather and track conditions threaten a heavy going, favoring mudders like Heno and Prowl, with betting showing Lord Quex and Heno near the top. Crowds expected, Governor Yates in private box as Coburn faces retroactive fine for rough riding.

Chicago Lkely Otis Singleton Lord Quex Caywood Heno Bullman Pentecost Redfern Arsenal O'Connor Belles Commoner Knight Hermia McCue Wyeth Lyne Lucien Appleby J. Woods Aladdin Helgesen Prowl Davisson Corrigan J. Ransch Cruzados Ransom Hilldreth Charles Hill Mackay Featherstone Hermis Belle C. Hildreth Hildreth Drake G. C. Bennett Yates Colonel Hamilton Harlem Park Coburn G. C. Bennett & Co Harlem Jockey Club Bennett Mallory

Sloppy track sparks close finishes at St Louis fair races

At St Louis fair grounds Frank Bell wins a nose race over Fitzkanec in race four amid rain and a sloppy track. Ida Ledford and Pirate's Daughter also close in race five before judges. Chicago Harlem meeting closes with Learoyd at 40 to 1 winning and Frangible defeating Prowl. Debrouc rider Meade injured in a stumble.

ST. Louis The Fair Grounds Frank Bell Fitzkanec Ida Ledford Pirate Wall Robert G. Lansing Boedler Pirate's Daughter Revoke Chicago Harlem Learoyd Digby Bell Prowl Frangible Debrouc Meade

Horse racing results at Sheepshead Bay feature five winning favorites

New York racing today at Sheepshead Bay saw Juvenals, Irish Lad, Hurstbourne among the victorious favorites. Winners in order included Lacy Holyrood at 6 to 1, Juvenals 7 to 10, Irish Lad 5 to 10, Cameron 6 to 1, Hurstbourne 8 to 5, and Faralist at 3 to L.

New York Juvenals Irish Lad Hurstbourne Sheepshead Bay Lacy Holyrood Cameron Faralist

Informal horse races eyed at Business Men's Driving Park

If the track at the Business Men's Driving Park is suitable this afternoon there will be four or five informal races. Owners and drivers of good horses are invited to enter and have their horses classed. A programme is not yet arranged, but good sport is expected. The formal opening likely in a couple of weeks.

Johann Most Sentenced in New York Trial

Johann Most, convicted of printing an incendiary article in a newspaper he conducted, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. The case, appealed as Abe Abana, was upheld by the court, confirming the lower court’s decision.

New York Johann Most Abe Abana Ta Coase

Cornell Favorite in Varsity Rowing Contests

Poughkeepsie June reports indicate Cornell the favorite for the varsity race with Wisconsin and Columbia strong challengers. Wisconsin claims rapid two mile times while Cornell’s crew shows steady form. J. P. Frenzel of Indianapolis will row as No. 6 in the eight.

J. P. Frenzel Indianapolis Cornell

Corbett Sullivan Fight Off After Fire Board Ban

In Denver on June 2 the try to stage Young Corbett versus Dave Sullivan was canceled after the Fire and Police Board banned boxing exhibitions. Gallagher of the Coliseum Athletic Club paid a $500 forfeit. Later a plan emerged to stage the bout at the West End Club in St. Louis on July 3 with a 127 pound limit at 3 pm and 50 percent of receipts plus a $5,000 guarantee.

Denver Col Young Corbett Dave Sullivan Fire and Police Board Gallagher Coliseum Athletic Club Corbett Sullivan West End St. Louis

McGovern Injured Base Play Not Bone Fracture

New York report states Terry McGovern who hurt his shoulder while playing first base at College Point on Wednesday afternoon does not have a broken bone. Initial reports overstated severity. further exam shows no fracture.

New York Terry McGovern College Point

Daley Beats Peltz In Close 20 Round 122 lb Bout

Savannah boxing at the city arena saw Andy Daley of Boston win on points over Tommy Peltz of Savannah after twenty rounds. Daley fought aggressively and secured the decision in a hard fought match.

Savannah Andy Daley Boston Tommy Peltz Daley

Fires Threaten Towns and Lumber Camps Across West

June reports detail forest fires blazing between Buckley and Enumclaw in Washington state with Buckley’s mountain mill and many structures burned. Tacoma crews rush to the scene as wind drives destruction. Mount Ouray area fires scorch timber near Salinda Colorado. Hubbard brick block fire in Hillsboro Texas causes about 100000 dollars loss. Rugby North Dakota sees early morning blaze destroy the business district with forty thousand dollars in damages.

Tacoma Wash Eity Buckley Enumclaw King County Mountain Mill Salinda Col Mount Ouray Hillsboro Tex Hubbard Rugby N. D

Syracuse student fatal freight train incident in Carbondale

Robert Quayle Meaker of Syracuse University and Willis Gardner of Syracuse were using a hundred yard training course beside the Delaware and Hudson line near Carbondale Pa when Meaker sprinted as a freight train approached. He leaped onto the main track and was killed instantly as the locomotive struck him. Gardner witnessed the tragedy.

Carbondale Robert Quayle Meaker Syracuse University Delaware & Hudson Railroad Willis Gardner Syracuse Young Menker Meaker

Homeopaths Meeting in Boston for Institute Convention

Dr Joseph P Cobb of Chicago elected president of the American Institute of Homeopathy at its fifty eighth annual convention in Boston. Boston selected as next year’s meeting site. Guthrie Oklahoma Water Cure case under county investigation in Pottawatomie county as authorities probe possible malpractice.

Cleveland Joseph P. Cobb Chicago American Institute of Homeopathy Boston Guthrie Pottawatomie County

Death of Child in Shawnee Linked to Water Cure

Arthur E. Pelore, age ten, near Shawnee, reportedly died after several companions allegedly attempted a water cure. He was submerged in the Canadian River, filling his lungs and stomach with water, and died a few days later.

Arthur E. Pelore Shawnee Canadian

Harvard Class Exercises Honor Roscoe Bruce Oration

Harvard University held its annual class exercises in Cambridge with Roscoe Conkling Bruce, a Tuskegee alumnus, delivering the class oration. The Hasty Pudding Club hosted a spread after the literary program, seniors regrouped for private exercises around the old tree, gifts were presented to notable members, and crowds gathered around the John Harvard statue as the yard procession concluded with farewell cheers.

Cambridge Mass Harvard University Roscoe Conkling Bruce Tuskegee Ala Bruce South Hasty Pudding Club John Harvard

Yale Student Named President of New Mexico College

Thaddeus H. Claypool, a Yale graduate school student, has accepted the presidency of New Mexico Baptist College at Alamagordo. He graduated from Yale’s academy department in 1898.

New Haven, Conn Thaddeus H. Claypool Yale Graduate School New Mexico Baptist College Alamogordo N. M Academy Yale

Private Bank Closed After Cashier Shoots Self

Sherman, cashier of Merchants Bank, shot himself in the head last night and is believed mortally wounded. The Newport private bank, chartered in 1817, was closed today amid revelations of dire conditions and an attempted petition to the governor for a commission to examine the bank’s affairs. City Solicitor Burdick said he learned from Sherman and had no opportunity to audit accounts.

Newport Anthony Sherman Merchants’ Bank Burdick Imbed

Gettysburg veterans mark 41st anniversary in St Paul

The old First Minnesota Regiment, among Lincoln’s first volunteers and famed for the second day Gettysburg charge, held a June reunion in St Paul. One hundred thirteen survivors attended a Hill family luncheon at his home, with J J Hill donating 1000 dollars. The event featured a troop of colors at the state Capitol and a luncheon hosted by Mrs Hill, attended by ex Governor Ramsey and Archbishop John Ireland, the regiment’s former chaplain.

ST. Paul First Minnesota Regiment Lincoln Gettysburg J. J. Hill Great Northern Railway Hill State Capitol Hill House Alexander Ramsey John Ireland

King Edward to cruise after coronation

London reports the king will observe a three week mourning for the Saxon monarch but suspend it during coronation festivities from June 23 to July 4. Afterward he will take a royal yacht cruise to recover from ceremonies. The United Irish League proposes a Day of Mourning for Ireland. A Clare Morris district council plans a black flag display June 26 and 27 inviting others to join in cheering the coronation of the English king.

London Saxony Edward United Irish League Ireland Clare Morris County Mayo

Carnegie Gives Ten Thousand For Patrick Library

Andrew Carnegie offered the town of Patrick near Glasgow ten thousand pounds for a public library under the libraries act. Officials must run the library as required. He declined a Shipley schools presidency saying his work lies across the Atlantic. Carnegie also offered twenty five thousand dollars to Lawrence for a diary.

London Andrew Carnegie Patrick Glasgow Carnegie Shipley Atlantic Lawrence Kan

Diamonds Not Clothes in Ohio Bankruptcy Case

In Columbus Ohio on June 20 the U S Court ruled diamonds are not wearing apparel but are the equivalent of cash in the Hanna Levy bankruptcy fight. The Circleville resident sought to keep diamonds including engagement and wedding rings, arguing they were wearable belongings.

Columbus, CO Hanna Levy Circleville United States Court Today

Five Burned While Trying to Save Girl in Braddock

In Pittsburg on June day Annie Reno ten died from burns after clothes caught fire near a rubbish blaze behind the Robinson Hotel. Four others Jennie Ellis Mrs Annie Baker Mrs Mary Matley and Justice John G Richards were severely burned while attempting to rescue the girl.

Pittsburg Annie Reno Braddock Jennie Ellis Annie Baker Mary Matley John G. Richards Robinson Hotel

Policeman Killed in Elk Park Shootout

In Elk Park North Carolina on June 3 Policeman James Ellis and mountaineer William Winters confronted each other with revolvers and exchanged multiple shots. Ellis was killed instantly and Winters was fatally wounded, a clash stemming from Winters prior arrest by Ellis for disorderly conduct.

Elk Park N. C James Ellis William Winters Ellis Winters

Tragic double tragedy shocks Valley City restaurant closure

In Valley City North Dakota on June 3, Jennie Daley was shot and killed by her husband William Bennett who then killed himself. Bennett fired six times after a violent quarrel, occurring at midnight at the couple’s new restaurant.

Valley City N. D Jennie Daley William Bennett Ial Bennett

Scathing Commons rebuke of navy faults and reform calls

London June 3 Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford blasted the Admiralty as rotten and inefficient. He warned of extravagance and warned that Britain’s empire depends on a stronger navy while army and naval officers threaten resignations to seek reform. He urged a separate business board to restore fleet efficiency and cited shortages in reserves and engine crews. Arnold Forster faced general criticism of naval policy as it slowly improves.

London House of Commons Charles Beresford Mediterranean Lord Beresford Great Britain armam@t United States France Admiralty Vernon Harcourt The Arnold Forster

Drinks in the Capitol A Look Back at Old Senate Refreshments

The piece traces historic Capitol drink culture from the Hole in the Wall near the Senate post office to later sideboard bars in committee rooms. It notes how lawmakers and friends accessed liquor, the secrecy, and protests over funds spent on “snuff” and pills, and mentions Henry Wilson’s 1868 bid to abolish sales, which failed.

Chicago Tribune House Senate Washington Webster Oan Supreme Court Chamber Capitol Henry Wilson Congress

Resorts Not Typical In Aiken Life Observed

The Philadelphia Press critiques Gilbert Parker's Impressions of America for misrepresenting life in Aiken South Carolina. It argues Aiken hosts a cosmopolitan, artificial winter resort scene of wealthy idlers, not reflective of the broader South, and warns resort life elsewhere cannot generalize regional traits.

Philadelphia America London Mail Gilbert Parker Aiken D. C Ufe New Florida California Canada

Kansas Farmers Seek Help as Wheat Fields Hire Gap

Kansas City dispatch June 2 reports fewer than three hundred men from Kansas City went to wheatfields though three thousand could have worked. Some farmers offer as high as 1 dollar a day. Kansas state employment agency at Topeka says it cannot supply one tenth of the men requested.

Kansas City Kanene City Kansas State Employment Agency Topeka

Body of Girl Found in Gravesend Bay

The body of a twelve year old girl was found today in Gravesend Bay near New York. Police opened an investigation to determine whether she was drowned or murdered and thrown into the bay.

New York Gravesend Bay

Made from Horseshoes Spad Trade to China

Shiploads of old horseshoes leave London for China and return as spades. The transformation by Chinese craftsmen from British horseshoes to working tools illustrates clever reuse. Spades, hav ing been so transformed, show a remarkable trade loop.

London China

Kitchener to Return to England

CAPE TOWN June 3. Lord Kit will arrive from Pretoria today and sail for England on the same day.

Kitchener England Cape Town Lord Kit Pretoria

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