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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1903

Page

4

Windy and warm statewide forecast for June

The forecast covers Washington Indiana Michigan and nearby states. It notes partly cloudy conditions on Thursday with variable or light west winds and warmer spells by Friday. Regions like Wisconsin and Dakota show showers in parts of Thursday, with fair conditions and warmer periods anticipated through Friday.

Washington Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Re Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas

Movements of Steamers Across Ports

Shipping notices show arrivals and departures of several liners in June. Barbar from Bremen and others reached New York. Philadelphia and Ivernia called at various ports. Haveres sailing to New York. La Lorraine and Palatia moved from New York to Havre and Hamburg respectively. Kronprinz Wilhelm sailed Bremen Southampton to New York. Rhynland arrived Philadelphia from Philadelphia. Penny Tand sailed to Antwerp.

New York Barbar Bremen Pringess Irene Sapien Philadelphia Majestic Erpool Potsdam Rotterdam Istown Antwerp Havre Palatia Hamburg Cherbourg Kronpring Wilhelm Southampton SCY Paseed Rhynland Penny Tand

Dover June notice on corporate certificates

Dover June 24 report lists certifying companies including The New York Military D uification Company of New York City with capital 2,000,000 and The Federal Mining and Smelling Company of New York City capital 3,000.00.

Dover. T New York Itary Duification Company New York City Fempital Federal Mining and Bmelling Company Capital

Policeman Handy Pleads Guilty to Diamond Ring Larceny

Police officer Handy pleaded guilty today in the Criminal Court to larceny of a diamond ring and other property. He was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary after his trial was dismissed.

al Handy Handy Erce

Surpassing Values Men s Negligee Shirts at Special Prices

A sale on Surpassing Values men s negligee shirts in white and colored varieties with plain and plaited fronts. Features Madras Zephyr cloth and Ernes fabrics in shades including gray granite and gunmetal. Regular 1 50 grades offered at a special price.

Men s Lace Lisle Half Hose in Ducks and Shades

Readable text notes a product listing for 781.00 men s lace lisle half hose in duck and plain shades of regular Ze quality. The line emphasizes fabric and color options likely part of a hosiery catalog or advertisement.

Farmer seeks assessment cut over blocked farm access

Daniel R. White, a 60 acre Sugar Creek township farmer, asked the County Board of Review to lower his land’s assessment. He cannot reach the public highway without crossing neighbors’ land, tried to sell, arbitrate, or condemn land, and argues the lease risks ending with no usable outlet. The board noted Supreme Court limits on eminent domain for individual use.

Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Ind Daniel R. White County Board of Review White Sugar Creek Township Supreme Court Mr. White

Easy divorces barred by Indiana judge in Goshen

In Goshen Indiana Judge J D Ferrari of the Elkhart Circuit Court rejected a divorce in Carrie Matzdorf versus Frank E Matzdorf while denouncing the easy divorce trend. The court demanded a full defense and thorough examination of adultery charges, signaling likely more rejections under the new statute.

Indianapolis Goshen Ind J. D. Ferrari Elkhart Carrie Matzdorf Frank E. Matzdorf

Landes and Landes wed in unusual family ties at courthouse

In Muncie on June 24 Judge Leffler married David M. Landes and Martha Landes from Westmoreland Kansas. Both had previous spouses connected by marriage to each other. Landes becomes his own brother in law and Martha becomes her own sister in law. The couple, ages 35 and 42, plan to reside in Muncie.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Leffler David M. Landes Martha Landes Westmoreland Kan Landes

Blind Elkhart Woman Regains Sight In One Eye

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Elkhart Ind June 4 Miss Jemima McCoy aged fifty nine who has been blind in both eyes since birth is now able to see out of the left eye and the right will be operated on within a few days A delicate operation by Dr Frank removing a growth behind the pupil allowed light to penetrate and since then her vision has gradually strengthened she was able to perform ordinary household duties today.

Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Jemima McCoy Frank

Judge Baker Offered Big NY Post But Declined

Goshen Indiana June 4 Judge Francis E Baker United States judge of the Seventh Circuit and former Indiana Supreme Court chief justice was said to have received a lucrative offer from a large New York corporation amounting to a six figure annual salary. He refused to return to active practice preferring to stay on the bench while on a European tour.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind Francis E. Baker United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Indiana Supreme Court New York Baker Europe

Cornerstone laid for Market Street Methodist Church

In Logansport Indiana on June 4 the cornerstone of the 40000 Market Street Methodist Church was laid with a service led by Rev W D Parr D D of Kokomo assisted by Rev H N Herrick D D presiding elder of the Kokomo district. The Conference Quartet sang solos. Dan Guild Warsaw Earle Naftzer Logansport Leslie Naftzer Kokomo and Fred Thornburg Farmland performed. Completion is expected before winter.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind W. D. Parr D. D Kokomo H. N. Herrick Dan Guild Warsaw Earle Naftzer Logansi Leslie Naftzer Fred Thornburg

Masons Mark St John Day With Large West Baden Excursion

Charity Lodge of Washington organized a St John day excursion to West Baden Indiana. A special train carried nearly 1 000 riders reaching the springs at 10 AM and sightseers visited local points of interest. A banquet for 153 Masons closed the day at the Springs Hotel.

Indianapolis Journal West Baden Ind Charity Lodge Washington St. John’s Day Springs Springs Hotel

Desperado Pearl Hostalter Seeks Reform in Madison

Pearl Hostalter, once a Ripley county desperado, traveled through Madison en route from Kokomo to Markland to visit his ailing baby. Dressed neatly, he claimed conversion and joining the Salvation Army, stating he has lived a dog's life long enough and will do right here.

Indianapolis Journal Madison Ind Pearl Hostatler Ripley County Kokomo Markland Salvation Army

Inmate Jeremiah Haley Dies of Tuberculosis at Soldiers' Home

LAFAYETTE IND June 4 Jeremiah Haley inmate of the Soldiers Home died today of tuberculosis. Born August 20 1896 in Indianapolis he enlisted July 1 1888 in Company F 165 Indiana Infantry and was mustered out at Savannah Ga He came to the home last month. Hartford City Ind June 4 James B Williams aged 91 died Wednesday of paralysis a North Carolina native he came to Blackford county at age forty and leaves a widow and six of twelve children The funeral will be Friday Tipton Ind June 4 Rev R H Boyd 70 pastor of Bethsaida United Presbyterian Church for ten years died at his home west of town He was born in Ohio and moved to Indiana Abner Kim in Converse Ind June 4 heart failure had been in failing health recently but was able to be about town on Monday.

Blackford North Carolina Tipton Ind R. H. Boyd Bethsaida United Presbyterian Church Ohio Indiana Abner Kim

Saved by Colored Men In Jail at Jeffersonville Ind

Clarence Davis alias James Messengill alias James Dant, a white man, is jailed in Jeffersonville charged with attempting to assault seven year old daughter of George Kendall in a public school yard. Three colored men restrained him until police arrived. Davis, about 34, had been working on street improvements for Lindley and Rader. he produced a $1.70 company cashiers check on the way to their offices. In Brazil Indiana the grand jury indicted Green Letsinger for first degree murder in the Dennis Butcher case, hiring top counsel to defend the charge.

Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Ind Clarence Davis James Messengill James Dant George Kendall Davis Ie Lindley & Rader Bedford Rader Brazil Colliver Dennis Butcher Green Letsinger Letsinger

Indiana News Briefs Ring Hoosier State Updates

Johnson and Shelby county commissioners plan bridge repairs on Sugar creek dividing line. Rights of way secured for Greensburg to Batesville interurban, with work to begin on Greensburg to Batesville route. Richmond Chol Chan program prepared with speakers and performers. Hartford City bids rejected as brick prices soar. Lapel reports no smallpox cases. Madison health officials praised. Terre Haute county settlement slow due to auditor’s inexperience. New Albany Ohio Falls Holiness Association to meet Aug 4–16. St Lawrence School held commencements. three graduates. Elwood anti crime league filings accuse three men of gambling with minors. two pay fines. Warren liquor license appeal filed. New Castle to vacate oldest cemeteries. Angola rural delivery survey begins. two to three months. Chandler High School graduates addressed by Milburn. Columbia City graduation with Bryan as speaker. Decatur to require brick stone or cement sidewalks.

Shelbyville Johnson Shelby Counties Sugarcreek Flat Rock Baptist Association Baptist Church Fairland Kelbyville Greensburg Batesville Richmond George W. Bain A. W. Lamar Sam P. Jones Dana C. Johnson The Colored Jubilee Singers Arion James Speed Stanley L. Krebs L. J. Vaughan Lulu Tyler Gates Wallace Bruce Amsbury James H. Shaw Brush and Herman Leonora M. Lake Orianne Truitt Kline Hartford City Tea Oeren Washington Street Anderson Madison County Lapel Conrad Terre Haute Clark Diamond Carbon Cardonia Perth Elwood Anti-crime League Maurice Jokel I. B. Baker Jacob the Grow Baker Huntington Hiram _ Sill Warren New Castle Angola James T. Hale Dayton, C Post Office Department Steuben County Evansville Chandler High School Richard M. Milburn Jasper Columbia City Columbia Township W. J. Bryan Lincoln, Neb Dohcatur Decatur

Bank Robbery Strikes Leminteh. 83000 Seized

In Cary on June 4 a private bank, Leminteh Bank, was robbed at about 3 am. Detectives say robbers blew the safe with dynamite, taking around 83000 in cash and assorted notes and securities. Two men were seen running away as the blast awakened the town.

Cary Leminteh Ster

Traction cars collide injuring two and recalls past wrecks

A Union Traction limited car and an extra express car collided near Yorktown in Muncie Indiana at seven tonight. Twelve passengers were shaken and two men, Robert L. Williamson and H S Turner, suffered back sprain and bruises. Earlier incidents tied to Car No 2% include a fatal crash with Christ Thas and involvement in Indianapolis and Muncie derailment. Separate report notes Thomas Ellis, nine, died from lockjaw after a rusty nail injury.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Union Traction Yorktown Robert L. Williamson H. S. Turner Martinsville Martha Christ- Thas Frazer Indianapolis Sevral

Carpenter Robert Banta Dies After Fall at Rosedale Church

TERRE HAUTE Ind June 24 Robert Banta a carpenter who fell from a church at Rosedale on Monday died at Union Hospital in this city today.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Robert Banta Rosedale Union Hospital

Plot to use dynamite to blow up Dillaboro liquor store

Authorities in Lawrenceburg Indiana possess a sworn statement from a Dillsboro resident detailing a bid by prominent locals to dynamite William Berner's cigar and tobacco shop. Five dynamite sticks and a fifty yard fuse were found, with plans to drop charges through the chimney. Berner's blocked saloon license led dissenters to plot this act as a purge of the establishment.

Indianapolis Journal Lawrenceburg Ind Dillsboro Dearborn County William Berner Dillaboro Berner Commissonere

Terre Haute Finds Missing Tabor Hiding at Uncles Home

Brownstown marshal had been seeking names of whitecappers who abducted Jesse Tabor. He identified Frank Evards, his wife, and Ed Murphy as those he recognized. Tabor said about a dozen men held him at a thicket, threatened to hang him, then beat him severely.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Brownstown Jesse Tabor Tabor Terre Hatte Frank Evards Ed Murphy

Night terror by five tramp gang in Lafayette ends with arrest

Clarence Allen and four accomplices terrorized the south end of Lafayette last midnight. They knocked on doors, damaged property, and threatened Miss Lizzie Bradley before she fled to a fire station for help. Firemen subdued Allen. the others escaped.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Clarence Allen Allen Lizzie Bradley Allen First Ward Carman McCauley

No Truth In Report On Terror Incident At Bunker Hill

Logansport Indiana June 24 Cass county Sheriff N B Richason James H Stoltz Panhandle police chief and Logansport officers deny any information or effort to capture Willard Herrell the ex convict accused of terrorizing Bunker Hill Miami county investigators report that Herrell was intoxicated and fired through a depot window but authorities deny a reign of terror claims Prosecutor Andrews Miami county has filed affidavits against Herrell at Peru charging intoxication and carrying concealed weapons.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind N. B. Richason Cass County James H. Stoltz Panhandle Willard Herrell Bunker Hill Miami County Herrell Andrews Peru

Convict Farms Labor Shortage Triggers Prison Return

At Elkhart Indiana C McCartmell hired Frank Myers a 24 year old convict from Michigan City prison to work on the farm. Myers, unused to farm life, asked for permission to return to prison after a favorable reply from the warden. He left for the prison despite pleas to stay. Across Lafayette farmers report wheat cutting soon and a poor labor supply with self binders ready by July. Parallel shortages touch rural households as servants are scarce and urban workers shift to construction.

Indianapolie Journal Elkhart Ind C. McCartmell Frank Myers Michigan City Myers McCartmell Reid

Traction leaders shifted as Fort Wayne and Wabash swap chiefs

Al Scott, five years manager of Fort Wayne traction, is named assistant to George F. McCulloch in Union Traction interests and will start July 1. Dwight Copley becomes general manager of the Wabash Logansport Traction between Wabash and Logansport, with Rich Valley as his base. Construction of the Lafayette extension is planned to begin late summer.

Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind al Scott Local Traction George F. McCulloch Union Traction Scott Cleveland McCulloch Wabash, Ind Dwight Copley Wabash-Logansport Traction Company Logansport Lyman T. Law New Haven

Millers Elect Officers at Eastern Indiana Association

The Eastern Indiana Millers' Association met in Anderson on June 24 and completed its organization. Officers include President W. H. Martin of New Castle, Vice President J. M. Wellington of Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer C. L. Pickard of Middletown, with a board of managers and several local officers from Muncie Summitville Elwood Milton Cambridge City and Madoc assisting in efforts to improve wheat grading and production quality.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Eastern Indiana Millers’ Association W. _H. Martin New Castle J. M. Wellington C. L. Pickard Middletown Association

Grocer sues Retail Merchants over Sunday arrest

Bohannon, a Terre Haute grocer, sues the Retail Merchants Association's agent for 5000 dollars claiming his arrest on a Sunday sale charge was wrongful. He was acquitted. The association has pursued many grocers and butchers outside the downtown district and merchants fear retaliation as outlying areas rely on Sunday sales for icebox access.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Bohannon Retail Merchants’ Association

Anderson men plan chair factory in Greensburg

Anderson, Ind. June 24. Howard Gates and Harry Kent have formed a partnership to start a chair factory in Greensburg by relocating their plant. They have purchased their land and will locate once machinery is delivered. They already hold a five year option to take their entire product. No bonus offered for the factory.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson, Ind Anderson Greensburg Howard Gates Harry Kent

Bedford lockout unsettled as talks hinge on millman rehiring

In Bedford Indiana June 4 reports say settlement of the stone lockout is unfounded with operators and men within one point of agreement. The issue concerns whether the Hoosier Company shall rehire a millman, which the operators oppose, as meetings continue into the night to decide work resumption. In New Albany June 24 the Barth Leather tannery strike ends with forty union workers returning to work and wage increases about one percent, while union recognition was denied.

Indianapolis Journal Bedford Ind Hoosier Company New Albany August Barth Leather Company

Notable deaths in Kansas City and region figures

Kansas City reports Col J W Jenkins prominent attorney dies at 78 born New York 195 settled Iowa Civil War colonel of Thirty first Iowa. Sonives at Shreveport. Also Alfred R Johnson former Akron resident dies shortly after learning of brother in law Maj James B Pond Jersey City. Johnson organized Kansas City Typographical Union and labors union work.

Kansas City J. W. Jenkins New York Maquaketa Iowa Shreveport Alfred R. Johnson Akron, O Maj James 8. Pond Jersey City Johnson

Boodie in His Coat in St Louis Case Probe

Witnesses before the grand jury in the St Louis street car consolidation inquiry testified that a legislative agent for street car companies hid 100 dollars in his coat lining and passed it to two Jefferson City agents for votes during the 18% session. The circuit attorney knows the identities but withheld them.

ST. Louis Folk Jefferson City Aitnbeld T Ul

Miss Blanche Boies Sentenced For Smashing Saloon Windows

In Topeka on February 14 Miss Blanche Boies, a Carrie Nation temperance follower, was convicted and today sentenced by District Judge Hazen to thirty days in the county jail and a $1 fine.

Topeka Blanche Boies Hazen Boies Carrie Nation

Chicago & Alton strike threat looms after union men fired

Chicago June 4 A general strike of freight handlers in Chicago may follow the firing of two union men by the Chicago and Alton, as Curran president of the Freight Handlers Union demands reinstatement. Management says the men were dismissed for neglect of duty, not wage terms.

Chicago Chicago & Alton Curran Alton Road Seaion Alton

Wants Ellis Island. New Jersey corporation sues immigration chief

In New York on June 4 a New Jersey corporation named as the complainant sues William Williams the federal immigration commissioner. It seeks possession of Ellis Island claiming title as an historic colonial chartered entity and alleges the island harbor, about two acres, is withheld from them. Damages are sought at not less than ten thousand dollars.

New York United States Circuit Court New Jersey William Williams United States Commissioner of Immigration Ellis Island United States Great Britain and Ireland Jon

Santos Dumont Gives Aerial Ride To Children In Paris Polo fete

In Paris on June 24 Santos Dumont piloted his steerable airship at a children's fete. A ten year old American boy Clarkson Potter secured permission for a balloon ride after pleading with his mother. Dumont then carried two more children aloft before returning to the Polo grounds.

Paris Santos Dumont Polo Club Clarkson Potter Bois de Bologne Polo Grounds

Rain and hail cause damage in Kansas and Oklahoma fields

Phillipsburg Kansas reports a rain hail storm with an inch of rain over three miles damaging wheat and knocking grain to the ground. Hail six inches deep drifts in streets. Guthrie Oklahoma notes a cloudburst rain storm harming wheat oats and orchards.

Phillipsburg Kan Guthrie O. T Oklahoma

Governor Taft's Philippine Recommendations Earn Favor

In New York Commercial remarks compare General Miles and Governor Taft. The governor’s position is seen as superior. Miles is described as only a visitor. The piece weighs the merits of Taft’s recommendations over Miles’s and hints at government stance.

New York General Miles Taft

Convention of telephone reps opens in Chicago

Chicago June 24 A convention of representatives of the telephone companies of the United States opened here today with 300 in attendance. J C Kelsey of Purdue University and C E Hull of Salem Alabama made addresses.

Chicago United States J. C. Kelsey Purdue C. E. Hull Salem, al

Insane Farmer Kills Himself After Murder Attempt

Frederick Schultz a wealthy farmer near Gridley attempted to murder his wife four children in a frenzied act and then shot himself in Bloomington NL last night. The family narrowly escaped and Schultz reportedly died by suicide after losing his sanity.

Bloomington Frederick Schultz Gridley

Glacier arrives from Manila with cholera victim and soldiers

The United States supply steamer Glacier reached New York from Manila after sixty two days at sea. It carries the body of Doctor Heasier and the bodies of three army soldiers who died of cholera.

New York United States Glacier Manila Heasier

Woman Arrested After Choking Incident in City Home

In a city home a man was choked near insensibility and later died. Mrs. Della Kirk is under arrest as police investigate the case.

Sine An Ate Della Kirk

May Cost Three Lives In Courtney Card Party

In Monongahela City, Joseph Bruno and Rosario Roano argued over a card game stake. Bruno left, returned with a shotgun, Roano shot from hiding, Bruno struck Roano’s wife. Roano shot Bruno point blank, all three wounded, Roano jailed as victims’ condition uncertain.

Monongahela City Courtney Bentley Joseph Bruno Rosario Roano Roano Bruno Roan Bi Bruno

Brayton Episode Draws Crowd at Alven Theater

A one act play The Brayton Episode by Samuel Harden Church had its first performance at the Alven Theater in Pittsburg. Truax, the intended audience favorite, drew praise for his role while the cast received strong audience response for portraying the modern wife and the estrangement tale. The narrative centers on a wife discovering her husband’s supposed affair and his planned departure, prompting a dramatic attempt to salvage the marriage as their two days apart unfold.

Pittsburg Brayton Samuel Harden Church Pennsylvania Company Cromwell Alven Theater Bd Truax

Police Continue Raids Add Slot Machine Arrests

Police raids on saloon keepers continue with the arrest of Thomas Kinney at 91 South Noble Street last night and the seizure of his gambling device. The machine will be destroyed this morning at the police station by chopping into fine pieces with an ax.

Thomas Kinney South Noble Street

Roommate Accused of Stealing Watch Shoes and Clothes

George C Urschal reports to police that a roommate he met yesterday afternoon took his watch shoes and a suit from their room and has not returned The owner does not know the thief by name but recalls the man as Bethlehem and asks police to locate him and recover the items

George C. Urschal North Alabama Street Bethleham

Miss Emma Kinney Dies in Youngstown Visit

The body of Miss Emma Kinney daughter of R L Kinney 1230 East Ohio street arrived in the city and was turned over to Undertaker Chris Welse for burial. She died Monday while visiting Youngstown and the funeral will be from her father’s home this afternoon with interment at Crown Hill.

Emma Kinney R. L. Kinney East Ohio Street Chris Welse Youngstown Crown Hit

Monster of the Atlantic: dragon-headed sea creature sighted near Hatteras

A report from the Nebraska Late Journal describes a terrifying sea monster spotted ninety miles north of Hatteras by Skipper Jett of the steamer Tresco. The creature reportedly has a dragon-like head with two enormous tusks, a 15 foot high snout, and a metallic tail with an automobile motor. Journalists note a foul odor and speculate on its rarity and possible relation to legends, but no capture was attempted.

Jett Tresco Hatteras Ahs Matteras Jonav Secker Topher Columbus Atla

As to Manners. Baltimore American worded rebuke

Bishop Potter laments modern education suffocating politeness and social graces. He warns that a generation has abandoned courtesy as moral duty eroding communal standards and asks if any remain who value refined conduct over expedience.

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