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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
2
Lawmakers argued over centralized power for the canal project and the Senate’s seven member commission, while supporting the Nicaragua route or Panama option. Debates touched on time frames for a Panama purchase and the choice between routes as the conference report passed.
Pair to day and to morrow forecast from Washington lists fair conditions in Indiana on Friday and Saturday with fresh west winds and showers on Friday. Cooler south portions. Saturday likely showers with variable winds. Ohio expects fair Friday and increasing cloudiness Saturday with light to fresh southwest winds becoming variable. Local observations on Thursday.
A collection of ship movements from various ports dated June. Sailed from New York for Havre and Hamburg. Passed at Lizard from New York to Havre. Arrived at Hamburg and Genoa from New York. Sailed from Queenstown for Philadelphia and from Glasgow to New York. Departures include Noordend from Philadelphia and Ryndam for New York.
The Hansa St Lawrence line ship Indiana captained by S S Fumean, sailing from Montrest in June, bound for Antwerp, ran ashore near Anticosti with a cargo of 71 529 bushels of corn 4 579 bales of unspecified cargo and is seen in a dangerous position with some damage.
The floor echoed with clashes over the Philippines as Democrats defended Landis while Republicans pressed for accountability. The debate touched on the Paris treaty payments, duties to Spain, and a proposed amendment promising self-government to Philippine inhabitants once capacity develops, but the amendment failed 128 to 26. Only McCall and Littlefield joined the Democrats. the bill passed 141 to 0 along party lines.
Washington June 2 The Senate approved the conference report on the Isthmian canal bill and passed the general deficit bill the last of the big supply measures. A minor protest arose over $500000 for the Buffalo exposition and $1900 for the Charleston exposition but both were included. The measure also provides $45000 for the expenses of President McKinley's last illness and death. Also voted down was a motion to revive and amend the act paying for cotton seized during the Civil War. Additional bills were passed for shoal removal in North River New York the awarding of medals to officers and a surgeon of the revenue cutter service the overland expedition relief of the Arctic whaling fleet the Monongahela river bridge project and more. An attempt to act on Article 7 of the Paris treaty with Spain failed due to no quorum and the Senate adjourned at 2 48 p m.
W M Hahn former Ohio political figure and former Manhattan Fire Insurance executive faced extradition from Mansfield Ohio after Governor Nash signed the requisition at New York's request for his arrest on grand larceny charges. Hahn argues the offense is criminal in both states and seeks every legal remedy including habeas corpus to delay transfer.
Four Ludington residents and Summit guests on an evening boating trip near Hopins Lake were victims when their boat capsized. William Beebe drowned along with two women, Mary Bystrom and Geosie Carbon, while Ed Sey nour escaped by swimming to shore.
Indianapolis defeats St Paul 7 to 6 in the first game and 9 to 4 in the second at Washington Park. Suthoff and Kellum pitched for Indianapolis as Geier and Ferguson toed the slab for St Paul. Key moments include a late ninth inning rally by St Paul and strong fielding by Coulter and Heydon. Final doubleheader gives Indianapolis the two wins amid close plays and crowd tension.
In Toledo Ohio on June 26 both teams won a game. Milwaukee took the first on strong defense while Toledo won the second with timely hitting. Two-game summary shows a split with multiple players contributing including Turner and Runkle for Milwaukee and McBride, Owen, Kleinow for Toledo. Umpire Sheridan oversaw both games with an attendance around 2,000.
Gate has hurt the Saints percentage while Greenfield manager W R McKown seeks two games at Spring Lake Park on July 4 against strong clubs. Clingman and the Schooner Skippers visit today as Indianapolis wins both games amid a cautious pitching plan.
Washington Park featured the Englewood stakes for three year old fillies won easily by Wain-a-Moinen, with La Crimae second by a neck from Hoodwink after Hoodwink stumbled. Prowl defeated Barrack in the fourth race, and jockey Ransch on Joe Buckley was injured at the post but not seriously. Winners listed include Peat, Dick Welles, Wain-a-Mainen, Prowl, Federal, Vincennes.
London based Rome correspondent notes that the Vatican aims to keep good terms with Washington while seeking compensation for Philippine monastery dispossession. Rampolla dangers looming in papal succession bid, with a commission that could compromise rivals and influence any future accord. Washington may need to temper principles to secure enforceable terms.
A group of about 10 soldiers from Fort Myer Va attacked James Geary's saloon in Roslyn Va firing carbines and revolvers. The raid wounded one man and appeared organized and retaliatory for a comrade's shooting.
NEW YORK June 26 Edward Merrifield proprietor of the Continental Hotel and former nine year president of the Hotel Men's Association dies at Central Valley. He was a director and largest stockholder in National Citizens Bank prompting half mast at leading hotels. LITTLE ROCK June 26 Colonel James Mitchell editor Arkansas Democrat dies after illness. A native of Arkansas, 72, he once edited the Arkansas Gazette. survived by wife and five children. DALLAS June ? Richard C. Ware aged 50, longtime U S marshal for Western Texas, former Mitchell County sheriff and Texas Ranger captain, dies at Fort Worth. helped disrupt the Sam Bass gang. HELENA June ? James Fergus pioneer who founded Fergus Falls and Little Falls and gave Fergus County its name dies at Lewiston aged 89. WELLINGTON June ? The Right Rev William Garden Cowie bishop of Auckland dies. served since 1869 and primate since 1885. CLEVELAND June 2 Mrs Charles Brush died of malarial fever. wife of notable electrician and inventor.
National and American League results recap with Chicago Pittsburg and Brooklyn clashes. The report notes Pittsburg’s errorless game, Chesboro’s pitching, and Brooklyn’s win aided by Pittinger Newton and Carney. Also Philadelphia’s win over New York after late inning trouble with Frazer and Evans handling the pitching duties.
Washington outplayed Boston at all points aided by loose fielding and strong pitching. Attendance 3,510. final score Washington 6 Boston 2. Batteries Carrick and Clark for Washington Adkins and Warner for Boston.
Eddie Santry and Young Mowatt have agreed to a ten round featherweight contest at the Empire Theater next Thursday evening July 3. They will weigh in at 128 pounds at 3 PM the day of the fight. The card includes preliminaries and a battle royal with sparring tonight at the Cleveland Club.
Newport editorial notes that drivers in goggles and masks symbolize danger as machines push unlawful speeds on public roads. It urges sharp laws and enforcement to curb reckless hotheads who threaten safe travel and public peace.
Harvey Wilson Bell, son of Bishop Bell of North Carolina, and actress Irene Perry wed in St Andrew's Church New York according to a Herald Boston special. The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Kidner in the presence of a few friends.
Petersburg dispatch claims Russian troops withdrawn from Monkden Manchuria. Krin to be evacuated by June 16 and Shao Hai Kwan Railroad to be restored to owners by October. Manchurian Railroad guards will total 9,000 men.
In Springfield, Moe Antone Mueller was shot dead and Joseph Hencker killed himself after the shooting. The husband found the bodies on returning home as jealousy is blamed for the tragedy.
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