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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
3
The remarks discuss Mr Chamberlain and Mr Balfour in a charged Unionist context. The speaker stresses the central issue of imperial policy, commercial union, and home rule as the defining factors. He warns that dissolving alliances could revive the home rule threat while urging merit in future inquiries and negotiations.
A scattered forecast across regions notes fair skies in Indiana north with showers in the south on Saturday, becoming warmer Sunday. Elsewhere, Dakota shows Saturday showers with cooler Sunday, Michigan Wisconsin mix and cooling, and Oklahoma Indian Territory warmer Saturday cooler Sunday. Local Friday observations list a 78 high and 56 low with northeast winds.
Shipping news records arrivals and departures for multiple lines. Vessels from Havre Ham Ham port calls include La La Belgravia Au Oria Ivernia Victoria August Ajax. ships sailing to Liverpool New York Rotterdam and other routes. scattered dock movements at Plymouth Southampton and other ports with arrivals from New York and exchanges of full schedules.
Obituary notes the death of Joe Cook, a well known actor, who died from lung illness early today. He collapsed while walking and was rushed to a hospital where he died about an hour later.
A brief notice promises a guaranteed cure for piles with PAZO OINTMENT. It asserts refunds if the treatment fails and mentions symptoms such as blind, bleeding or protruding hemorrhoids and a one cent price reference.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a swarm of bees collided with an electric car near the Fort Wayne station. Bees frightened passengers and stung several as they filled the street forcing riders and wagon drivers to flee. Also noted is a June 26 explosion injury to a drug clerk from a giant firecracker in North Judson.
In Madison Drusilla Lanier Cravens funeral held at 4 pm from the Fairmount mansion with private burial. Dr Barnard led services as the dapple gray carriage returned to convey the remains of Judge Cravens. In Camden the largest Carroll county funeral for Dr Franklin G Armstrong drew many medical society members and Lathaoeneer attendees. business houses closed during the June hour.
Montpelier mourns Wesley Maddox aged 82 after a short illness with funeral set for Sunday. Muncie records the sudden death of Mrs. Francis Althruse who will leave $40,000 to a daughter. she recently moved from Denison, Texas. Lagrange notes pioneer Branch Winters died suddenly after a morning trip to town. Liberty reports Mrs. Samuel Martin aged 55 died of paralysis at home. Franklin lists William T. Phillips, 52, dying suddenly with two daughters and a son left behind.
In Lafayette Indiana today an elopement attempt by Alva Dehoney and Grace Boulder ended with their arrest at Wabash station. The couple, aged nineteen and sixteen, planned to wed in Danville Illinois but were stopped after the girl's mother protested and authorities intervened.
Twenty five leading citizens of Elwood Indiana who bought franchises for perpetual gas supply filed suit in the Superior Court to stop Citizens Heat and Light Co from shutting off gas. The firm offered a winter option or free service to franchise holders. most accepted, twenty five refuse. Judge Ryan granted a temporary injunction with a July 6 hearing to decide the permanent injunction.
SPICELAND Ind June 24 Today marked the thirty fourth annual commencement at Spiceland Academy held in the Friends Church large audience room. Eight graduates received diplomas as Superintendent Melville Woods delivered the address and presented the atonal. The alumni meeting followed. Prof Charles Smith of Philadelphia was the orator with Miss Georgia Millikan as historian. Three graduates have excelled in oratorical contests. Woods resigned after two years as superintendent. Homer H Cooper was elected to lead the academy next year.
Evansville Indiana June Henry C Groomer Pike County farmer claims conspiracy to blackmail him. Deputy U S Marshal Johann from Petersburg brings Groomer as prisoner to United States Commissioner Wartmann. Groomer arraigned on charge of mailing obscene material violating postal laws. held for preliminary hearing. He is described as wealthy.
In Wabash a wedding between William B Russell and Blanche Campbell sparked a comic scene as the groom, unable to read or write, allegedly faced social accusations. He was tailed by amused onlookers, then rescued by friends at the station as the bride and party prepared to depart for a bridal tour.
Fort Wayne Indiana June 24 three persons injured in Sea Wave merry go round accident at Eagles carnival. Mrs Mary Pattie Anna Steckly Theodore Lillie hurt with head injuries brain concussion. Wounded taken to St Josephs Hospital. June 26 Bedford Indiana six year old son of John Roberts fatally injured jumping from railroad trestle into sand. Elwood Indiana June 26 engineer S F Bowers nose broken after air tank cylinder head failure. Decatur Indiana June 26 Perry Springer killed by Erie freight while on duty. funeral Saturday. He left a widow and several children.
Muncie victory in damages case, Elkhart medical society admission change, and Oil enterprise noted. Across towns gun in Gould Command formed by 27 Spanish War Veterans in Lawrenceburg honoring Andrew Gould. Wet season hampering tomatoes. City Hall chairs contracted. Knights of Pythias camp planned. public paving halted by injunction in Summitville. Residency fire losses near Tipton. courthouse hot water plant planned. large Lauramie reunion with Governor Durbin expected. Muncie jury verdict in Hey vs city. debt burn planned at Disciples church. Richmond reports Indiana Union delegate to Atlantic City. Elwood shooting case pending. Camden oil/gas drill plans. Union City to implement free mail with street renaming. Anderson Catholic graduates celebrate flag themes. Goshen to host Fall Festival. Montpelier Bonham reunion. Elkhart Medical Society to admit all doctors. Fort Wayne Olds passes Navy Academy test. Windpall graduation in Wildcats schools.
Brazil Ind June 26 This afternoon Charles Garrison conductor on the C and E I Railroad was thrown from his caboose by the wreck jumping the track and instantly killed His head was crushed and his neck broken He was thirty two years old and left a widow and three children.
The town is empty except for its business men as the stone industry halts. Wages lost during the shutdown are estimated at 140000 to 160000 dollars. Operators face heavy losses and railroads suffer from reduced freight.
Warren Indiana reports a persistent high crude price spurring field activity. Contractors overflow with work and the lack of labor slows progress. In the past week nine wells were completed and ten more are underway, mostly for independent companies. Most are productive though no standout producers are noted.
In Terre Haute and nearby towns on June 26 a series of violent incidents were reported. Benjamin Freeland fatally shot Charles Daugherty in Burnett, a mining town in Vigo County, amid a dispute over a wife. past murders have troubled the area. In Columbus, Charles Pfeifer shot himself after a claimed attempt on Catherine Jones. In Sullivan, William Pittman fatally wounded Hugh Burke with a razor after a dispute over papers. In Mt Carmel Illinois, a watchman on the Southern bridge was badly beaten by four drunken tramps, who are jailed in Princeton.
In Goshen Indiana on June 25 Mr and Mrs Calvin Shroeck and their four month old child were thrown from a buggy during a runaway eight miles west of Goshen. The infant has remained unconscious since the accident and is not expected to survive.
Mrs Elmira Drake accused of murdering her husband March 6 by poison will have case heard in Covington Circuit Court next Monday. Both sides ready to try. Drake remains jailed and active, knitting socks and mending for the sheriff’s family. She maintains innocence. A twenty juror special venue has been drawn.
Oliver A. Beeson of Milton filed a $32 000 bond in Richmond to settle the Citizens Bank case as Kessler the bank’s president remains missing. It was learned Kessler cashed a $2 000 draft in Richmond before leaving, while his family stays in Milton. Hartford City financiers pursue an Indianapolis or Brazil iron plant with $200 000 capital, promising stock for steel framework from Indiana gas belt. Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas Co negotiates for Eclipse Oil gas to supply several million cubic feet daily to a Marion buyer, with a similar deal likely to bring gas to Wabash next year.
William A. Calkins of Corunna De Kalb county aged thirty six a painter and cornetist was today convicted of attempted criminal assault on the seven year old daughter of Frank Newman of Elkhart on June 13 He faces a sentence of two to fourteen years at the Michigan City Prison.
Indiana Music Teachers' Association meets in Richmond on June 26 ratifying nominating reports. The Mirror publication deficit of about $250 is to be covered and continued. Notable program includes Albert Gerard-Thiers on musical expression and N J Corey Wag ner lecture. final recital by Fanny Bloomfield Zelsier. Executive committee to decide next year's meeting site between Lafayette and Fort Wayne.
The St Joseph Conference Young People's Christian Union of the United Brethren Church concluded a three day session in Elkhart Indiana. North Manchester led with 28 pledging members among 51 church societies. Of 60 societies only 28 reported fully totaling 1,262 members and 10 junior groups with 457 members. The unions raised 844.73 dollars. OfficERs elected include Rev Ray Upson Plymouth president Arthur Mitchell Elkhart vice president Mamie Groves Ligonier recording secretary Mrs J W Lower Warsaw cor responding secretary Oliver Givens Ligonier treasurer Emma Barnett Rich Valley junior superintendent Maud Farmer Noblesville cap mipcess tendent.
The Epworth League convention of the Seymour district in Franklin, Ind., adjourned after three days. Elected officers include A. B. Swartz as president, Miss Minnie Jones and Miss Lena Feslar as vice presidents, Miss Lou Bruner as secretary, 8. Washby as treasurer, and Miss Ada Sanders as junior college coordinator. The next convention will be held at Seymour.
Four trusties escaped from the Jeffersonville Indiana Reformatory this afternoon while gardening outside the walls. William Rice of Delaware County and Lester Keever of Randolph County face sentences from one to fourteen years and one to three years respectively for grand and petit larceny. Raymond Lackey of Boone County and Albert Landis of Harrison County are charged with petit larceny and embezzlement with sentences from two to four years. A pursuit followed. only Landis was captured as Chief Garden Charles Graham fired at the fugitives but drew no hit. The other three remain at large.
Danville directors announce bonding arranged for the Indianapolis Danville and Rockville Traction line. Construction will start next week with rapid progress, targeting cars running by December 1. The route runs from Indianapolis to Danville via Eagle Creek, Rockville road, then west toward Danville.
Anderson leaders report Amer ican Glass Company begins moving its plant from Summitville after a $5,000 citizen bonus to rebuild following a fire. The firm refused and will relocate machinery. Summitville residents remain hopeful for a new local manufacturing plant. Rich mond: architect O Yates plans Kokomo Coliseum by John W Barnes and associates. The Al hambra will measure 100 by 122 feet with a large span and unobstructed views, costing about 0 dollars.
An affidavit by Charles Kingsley of Falls Church Va alleges A C Nellis of New York who held the seed contract directed that no books be kept and that packages be light weight before distribution to the government. Secretary Wilson withheld 18000 of 1080000 for alleged non performance and said a probe is ongoing.
True to promises and in fulfillment of agreements reached last evening between the striking quarry and mill workers and the operators to resume work today, the whistles blew this morning calling the men to the various positions they had filled before the lockout. About 1,400 willing and anxious men who had been idle since May answered the call. The city is practically normal again.
Judge McMillan of New Mexico says he will appeal to Congress after removal from office. He claims he was vindicated and denies wrongdoing, accusing witnesses of bias and blaming disappointed ambition. He praises Attorney General Knox but faults department aides.
George Townsend and W S Reed of Indianapolis and Northern Traction in Lafayette to discuss extending two miles and building a branch to Williamsport and Attica to tap coal fields. A franchise for the line has been granted to Lafayette promoters. Transfer of local lines to the Fort Wayne, Lima syndicate likely in September.
SEYMOUR Ind June 24 The Indiana Central Electric Railway Company plans a line from Columbus through Seymour to French Lick. The project aims to improve intercity service and promote regional development, with surveys and preliminary work underway and local officials expressing cautious optimism.
In St. Louis on June dates uncertain a 70 year old former steam boat pilot Captain George E Townsend killed by cancer on his face. Townsend was a friend of General Grant and served on a transport during the Civil War.
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