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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1903

Page

3

Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday in several states

Weather outlook for June 2 forecasts fair to warm conditions in Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio with cooler or unsettled periods in portions. South winds fresh in several areas and chances of showers noted in North Dakota Dakota and the west and southeast regions.

Washington Ohio Kentucky North Dakota Probay Dakota Wisconsin Jay Probers

Local Weather Observations Summary

Sunday weather notes show cloudy conditions with modest wind from the northeast and clear spells later. Temperatures ranged from a low around 8 degrees to a maximum near 0.15 inches of precipitation, with Blythe as the reporting Section Director.

W. T. Blythe

Movements of Steamers Across Atlantic Routes

June 2 to 23 ship movements list arrivals and sailings among Glasgow Montreal Liverpool New York and Boston. Vessels Cedric Etruria Iberian Corinthian Lucania Philadelphia Bremen and others are noted with origins destinations and dates.

Gow Patria Marbellies Naples Cymric Liverpool Mistrahull Hun Glasgow Montreal New York Cedric Etruria Rathlin Island Corinthian Kinsale Queenstown Lucania Boston London Southampton Bremen

Notable Ohio and Delaware Officials Die in June

Burgess McElroy clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives dies at home after bowel obstruction and surgery. Charles A. Goddard of the State Board of Public Works dies at Franklin Furnace from Brights disease. ex-superintendent of the Ohio canal. H J McCullough prominent Delaware citizen dies suddenly. lumber merchant and panel director in the Delaware Savings.

Vernon Burgess McElroy Ohio House of Representatives McElroy Ident McKinley National Republican Committees Portsmouth Charles A. Goddard State Board of Public Works Franklin Furnace Here Bright Goddard Delaware H. J. McCulloch Delaware Savings Panel Delaware Coun

Brothers in West Hamilton shot over quarrel at saloon

Charles Gels of West Hamilton shot and wounded his brother John a carpenter at the 8 saloon today. The incident occurred before the wife of the victim and stemmed from a lengthy quarrel in which the brothers fought.

Hamilton, O Charles Gels West Hamilton John

Overdue Steamer Minitonka Arrives After Eighty-Eight Days

The steamer Minitonka, overdue since leaving New York, arrived in San Francisco from New York via Coronel after eighty eight days at sea. Reinsurance was quoted at eighteen percent for the voyage and the freighter's arrival was uneventful.

San Francisco New York Coronel

Traveling Salesman Buddy Cat Fatally Wounded in Joseph

JOSEPH Mo June L H Wilson traveling salesman for Packing Company was stabbed fatally near Second and Cherry streets. He says he struggled with a man he did not identify beyond noting the assailant was a man.

Oil fields boost investment in Medaryville region and new refineries

In the Winamac district near Medaryville, paying oil wells attract capital and spur refinery construction. About twenty companies drill wells. several gushers reported. monthly output reaches around 1,500 barrels shipped to St. Louis refineries. Indiana Pipe and Gas Line coats ten inch mains let oil flow toward Whiting for Standard Oil use.

Indianapolis Journal Winamac Ind Medaryville Milwaukee Wis Jasper-Pulaski Counties St. Louis Indiana Pipe and Gas Line Company Whiting

Major accident halts Lafayette electric plant

At Lafayette Artificial Gas Companys electric plant a cut off valve on a large engine failed causing a chain reaction that shattered two large dynamos and scattered parts across the facility. The city will be without electric lights for about a week with damages expected over 1800 dollars. Superintendent William Wallace said the loss will exceed eighteen hundred dollars.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Lafayette Artificial Gas Company Saeed William Wallace

Judge Rebukes Lawyer For Blocking Settlement

VALPARAISO Ind June 23 Ex Prosecutor Thomas H Heard counsel for plaintiff in Nicodemus Coleman vs William P Ray suit on a mechanic s lien was rebuked by Judge H A Gillette and had his fee cut for preventing a settlement before trial. The court held lawyers must negotiate amicable settlements when debtors offer reasonable terms and noted a $75 proposal was rejected before suit. Judge Gillette is the father of John H Gillette of the Supreme Court and has served forty years in law.

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind Thomas H. Heard Nicodemus Coleman William P. Ray Porter H. A. Gillette Heard Gillege John H. Gie Supreme Court

Drakes First Husband Calvin Myers Case Draws Heat

Covington Indiana June 23 The body of Calvin Myers first husband of Mrs Elmira A Drake long suspected of poisoning is exhumed at prosecutors request The heart lungs liver and stomach are sent to Dr Hurry Indianapolis for analysis Relatives opposed the exhumation but consented Trial preparations show high public interest with much of the southern cone ready to attend the Monday start of the case

Indianapolis Journal Covington Ind Calvin Myers Elmira A. Drake Robert J. Drake Ratcliff Lee Myers Mendenhall Kingman Hurry Indianapolis Drake Cone

Moses Fowler Chase Case Heads to Court Wednesday

In Lafayette Indiana on June 28 the Moses Fowler Chase dispute returns to court. Frederick S Chase father and guardian accuses Mrs Duhme of unlawfully disposing of about a quarter million dollars of his nephew’s estate. Attorneys claim a deed in trust allowed Mrs Duhme to control the boy’s personal property and his funds without proper accounting. The Indianapolis proceeding before Judge Anderson will decide whether the aunt must account to Chase or to George Honady guardian appointed in Ohio.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayete Ind Moses Fowler Chase Frederick 8S. Chase

Sunday law at Richmond

In Richmond Indiana June 28 police focus kept liquor law remonstrance intact as saloonists largely observe it. Violations fell to a minimum though a few publicans began to disregard the agreement and drunkenness rose today. No use of the remonstrance feature has been attempted locally.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind

Fire set at McConnell barn and Dispatch office

Blood hounds traced two men from Boonville to Winslow Pike county after a barn fire at J. H. McConnell and the Weekly Dispatch office. The blaze threatened the barn but the newspaper office was saved amid public upheaval over McConnell’s temperance activism. Salem closes businesses for revival, ending morning hours in a shift from prior practice.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Boonville Winslow Pike County J. H. McConnell Weekly Dispatch McConnell Wi W

Sunday business closing order spreads through town

Snapping from widespread Sunday openings, merchants faced a mass meeting last week. Authorities, including the marshal and sheriff, then ordered all business houses closed and the order was obeyed. The movement began with church and local press influence and targeted drug stores, barber shops, and groceries, leaving only one grocery open at times.

Troubles of Miners at Linton and Tower Hill

The Linton 600 miners, obeying John Mitchell, raise a new question beyond arbitrators’ reach. Discharged Sunday repair dispute leads to a deadlock. state executives to decide. Five mule drivers fined for quitting at Jasonville. Tower Hill miners halt work over alleged insufficient air. State officials take up the grievance.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Linton John Mitchell Boyle D Jasonville Tower Hill Midland

Japanese Graduates Highlight DePauw University News

GREENCAS TLE, Ind June 23 Great interest at DePauw University centers on Japanese graduates led by Tozaburo Kudo who earned a Ph D from Yale this month The 189? B Ph student later earned an MA and then the PhD Kudo’s path reflects the university’s long ties with Japan Mrs Thomas Bayne of Greencastle received a book by Suteta Takashima a DePauw alum 1891 now a Tokyo college professor The book pairs English and Japanese text for students at a Tokyo commercial college Satemi Chin another graduate serves as envoy to St Petersburg while his wife is sister to Aimaro Sato minister resident to Mexico

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind de Pauw University Tozaburo Kudo Yale University Yale Thomas Bayne de Pauw Japan Suteta Takashima Higher Commercial College Tokio Takashima Satemi Chinis St. Petersburg Aimaro Sato Mexico

First Christian Church Dedication in Muncie

Muncie Indiana dedicates the North and Elm Street church with morning and afternoon addresses by Dr. T. M. McWhinney of Palmer University and Rev. J. G. Bishop of Dayton. Evening remarks by Rev. J. J. Summerbell conclude the ceremonies.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind First Christian Church North Elm Streets T. M. McWhinney Palmer University J. G. Bishop Dayton J. J. Summerbell Gospel of Liberty

Bank President Elijah Kessler Fails to Return

Richmond Indiana June 23 A message from Milton reports Elijah Kessler president of the Citizens Bank has not been heard from and is not expected to return The sentiment against him grows bitter It is learned he never had more than 5290 at any one time Many believe the assets will not meet earlier statements

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Milton Elijah Kessler Citizens’ Bank Kessler

Kiyoshi Satoh Ordained In Universalist Rite In Boston

Kiyoshi Satoh of Tokio was ordained to the Universalist ministry at Everyday Church with prominent local preachers aiding. He is the first national to be ordained in this denomination in the United States. Satoh studied at Lombard College and Taft's College and plans to depart for Japan next month. Bellevue Methodist Church Counts Golden Anniversary in Homestead Indiana Fifty years celebrated with services and an old-fashioned basket dinner drawing over a thousand attendees.

Boston Kiyoshi Satoh Tokio Satoh Lombard College Galesburg Ill Taft's College Japan Indianapolis Journal Lawrenseburg Ind Bellevue Methodist Church Homestead

Death of John Parks near Princeton Unsure Cause

Evansville Indiana June 2: John Parks thirty one farm hand was found dead in his room near Princeton last night. Coroner is investigating and his remains will be sent for trial. Evansville June 2: a heavy rail fell across southern Indiana with severe downer risks and possible wheat damage in affected areas.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind John Parks Princeton Parks Indiana

Son of City Clerk William Abbe in Local Politics Dies

Mrs. Jacob Folz, 44, died suddenly today. Her husband is a well known city businessman and she was prominent in church circles. The son, William Abbe, formerly city clerk, is active in local Democratic politics.

William Abbe Jacob Folz

Strike Averted as Machinists Accept 10 Percent Wage Rise

Pittsburg June 2 The threatened July 1 machinists strike is likely averted after a mass meeting where 1000 workers agreed to reduce their demand from 15 to 10 percent and drop the plan to unionize all shops. A committee will present the modified terms to manufacturers, while nearly 4000 unionists may strike if talks fail. Molders may still strike July 1 after failing to agree on a new scale.

Pittsburg

Miners to set disputes by own conferences in Wyoming valley

Work crews led by superintendents and foremen across the Wyoming valley coal fields will seek to settle petty disputes locally this week as directed by the coal strike commission. Only unresolved grievances will be sent to the conciliation board. In Richmond Virginia the strike situation remains quiet with military protection continuing on all lines.

Wilkesbarre Wyoming Valley Conciliation Board Coal Strike Commission Richmond

Six Poolrooms Raided in New York Tenderloin

Six alleged poolrooms in the New York Tenderloin district were raided and six hundred patrons arrested. A broad range of other items include a $2,000,000 syndicate payout for Pennsylvania stock and Roosevelt's Sagamore Hill return for a summer celebration. Other notes report a fatal train wreck near Petersburg Virginia, a shipwreck near Galveston, Wilmington Del policing, and Emperor William rebuffed by US law over medals for marines.

New York Pennsylvania Payne Washington Postal Telegraph Company Union Pacific Omaha Ogden Petersburg Galveston Wilmington Del Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay Indiana Argentina William Kiel Kearsarge Tower United States

Lafayette seeks reduction of taxes before tax review

Indiana notes report Lafayette residents will petition the County Board of Tax Review to lower city property assessments amid claims of high Lafayette taxation compared to farmland. Other items include a memorial service by Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows in Muncie, and Seymour woman Clara Lee wounded by a freight engine.

Lafayette Muncie Seymour County Board of Tax Review Jeffersonville Charles Friend Watson William Friend Canada Friend Knights of Pythias Independent Order of Odd Fellows Beech Grove Cemetery G. W. Cromer Noblesville John A. Carnagey Madison J. F. Haines Carnagey Columbus Evansville Ind Indiana Battery West Heights Catherine Frey Terre Haute George Rouse Clinton United States Higgins Federal Grand Jury Indianapolis Lawrenceburg Order of Locomotive Engineers Clara Lee

Only Six Unhurt Concluded From First Page

An advocacy note underscores duties owed to humanity and justice, stressing resilience in the face of the world. The article fragment hints at a broader discussion on preservation and responsibility amid ongoing events.

Collision damages City of Gloucester off Bishop's Rock

The British steamer City of Gloucester arrives at Falmouth with a bow cut down to the waterline after a fog collision with the bark Eudora from Vancouver. Eudora is towed to Plymouth. London reports improved weekly market activity with better gilt-edged securities and growing investor interest in American securities at current prices.

Falmouth Eng City of Gloucester Milburn Bishop's Rock Eudora Fulton Vancouver B. C Plymouth London Exchange

Italian cabinet reallocates funds for St Louis fair

Rome reports the ministerial crisis prevented debate on the Italy participation appropriation. The cabinet will divert necessary funds from other sources and seek parliamentary approval in the autumn session.

Rome Italy St. Louis

New Greek Cabinet Formed With Key Ministers Named

Athens reports a definite cabinet formation with M. Theotokis as premier and foreign minister, Levidis interior minister, Lobarodous minister of public instruction, Cologerchulos justice, Stephenopulos marine, Simopoulos finance, and Colonel Grivas minister of war.

Athens M. Theotokis M. Levidis Interior M. Lobardoes M. Cologerchulos Justice M. Stephenopulos M. Simopulos Grivas

Ten readouts of Indiana news items from Evansville era

A summary of varied incidents across Indiana includes a fatal stabbing at a dice game in Evansville involving Martin Pantland and Joseph Beiderman, a new ice company forming in Terre Haute with immediate rate cuts, and Ben Freeman surrendering after a killing at Burnett. Other notes report Milton bank assets and liabilities, President Kessler still missing, burglaries during circus day in Lafayette, arrest of Councilman Culbertson for alleged bribery, a merger among Adams County oil firms, and a re opened coroner inquest into Hoodeni Sut ton and Yeager killings in Howard County.

Evansville Martin Pantland Joseph Beiderman Terre Haute Ben Freeman Burnett Milton Bank Kessler Lafayette Culbertson Adamstoun Howard County Sutton Yeager

Baseball scores from American Association and leagues

The Indianapolis beat Toledo 7 to 2 while Louisville edged Columbus 10 to 8. St Paul outscored Milwaukee 11 to 7 and Minneapolis defeated Kansas City 11 to 7. In the National League Pittsburgh lost to New York 4 to 2 while St Louis beat Philadelphia 7 to 4 and Cincinnati topped Brooklyn 5 to 2. Boston defeated Chicago 7 to 1, and Boston won 7 to 1 over Chicago. American League saw Detroit 2 to 1 Philadelphia, Chicago 7 to 4 over New York, Boston 6 to 0 against St. Louis, and Cleveland 6 to 0 over Washington. Washington 5, Cleveland 2. Central League results include South Bend 2 Evansville 1, Marion 2 Dayton 0, and Grand Rapids 6 Wheeling 2.

American Association Indianapolis Toledo Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Pittsburg New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington South Bend Evansville Marion Dayton Grand Rapids Wheeling

Runaway Accident Claims Cass Township Man in Sullivan

SULLIVAN Ind June 2 Robert Moore of Cass township died last night from injuries in a runaway accident. EVANSVILLE Ind June 28 Mrs Carone Habbe aged sixty three wife of an early pioneer died today.

Sullivan Ind Robert Moore Cass Township Evansville Carone Habbe

Seaboard Airline names Connally successor to Maxwell

Capt. D E Maxwell superintendent of the sixth division resigns from Seaboard Airline with headquarters in Jacksonville. A P Connally, currently assistant superintendent, is appointed to succeed him. Change takes effect July 1, Maxwell remains with the road in an advisory capacity.

Jacksonville Fla D. E. Maxwell Seaboard A. P. Connally Maxwell

Chicago crockery store founder dies in Exeter bound funeral

John Tyrrell, last of Chicago's two original partners in the 1838 crockery business started by Arthur G. Burley, will be laid to rest in Exeter, New Hampshire after his death in Kenilworth. The chain traded porcelain bowls and plates with Native Americans, marking a long regional trade history.

Chicago John Tyrrell Arthur G. Burley Deo Kenilworth Exeter N. H

Russian troops cross Yalu into Korea report

A Seoul dispatch says a Korean military officer at the Yalu river reports 150 Russian soldiers have crossed into Korea and are stationed at two points on the Korean side.

Yokohama Seoul Korea Yalu

Signals From Mars Signals and Pity We Cannot Respond

A New York Times piece muses on Martian signals and how humans might answer. It discusses Percival Lowell's view of a purposeful artificial signal, the impracticalities of a wig wag or giant lights, and the enduring appeal of Mars as a subject of speculation and neighborly curiosity.

New York Times Earth Percival Lowell Boston Mars Robert Ball London

Nature Done It. New York Mall and Express

Mr Jake Kilrain was mercilessly whipped in New Orleans by John L Sullivan under a ceramine air and a droising sun in a memorable pugilistic contest.

New York Mall Jake Kilrain New Orleans John L. Sullivan

Gold output upends silver debate in political cost

The piece traces critics like Chancellor E B Andrews and Senator Gorman acknowledging mistakes in the silver standard argument as gold output rises. It argues nature and logic favor gold as the safe currency basis, contending Democratic leaders are reshaping their stance to align with events.

E. B. Andrews University of Nebraska Brown University Gorman Mary Andrews Nebraska Kansas City

Officials pressed to clarify ties to mining firm

Assistant Secretary Armstrong returned from New York after reviewing cases of Samuel W. Thompson and Walter Eaton, custom house employees named on a mining firm board. He seeks written reports on their connections and misrepresentations in ads, warning they must resign if connected to the company to stay in the customs service. Officials oppose government employees running private business, saying it harms public service and could require removal if conflict exists.

Washington Armstrong Treasury Department New York Samuel W. Thompson Walter Eaton Custom House Post Office Department Stranahan Messrs. Thompson Eaton Treasury Customs Department

FLAGS FOR FOURTH OF JULY

Philadelphia Ledger notes growing demand for flags for the Fourth of July, with small muslin flags sold cheap to children and organizations. It details flag sizes, production by women, bulk pricing, costs of large and silk flags, foreign and ethnic flags, and the national reach of the flag trade from coast to coast.

Philadelphia Ledger New York Atlantic Pacific

Colima Remains Erupting With Steam and Ash

San Francisco June 28 reports show Mount Colima in Mexico still erupting. Steam and smoke pour from the crater as rumbling shakes the earth and ashes pile up, slowly sliding down the mountainside with no lava yet issued.

San Francisco Mount Colima Mexico

Fatal Fight Over a Girl Near Canal Dover

Canal Dover reports a fatal shooting in a jealous quarrel between two coal miners, Michael Farkas and George Novak, who boarded at John Black's home and were courting his daughter. The confrontation ended with Farkas killed by Novak.

Canal Dover Michael Farkas George Novak

Man Dead in Madison Leader L M Fay Dies at 70

L M Fay president of Socrat Printing Co and Wisconsin Life Insurance Co. dies suddenly in Madison Wisconsin. Fay helped found the Democratic Party era about thirty years ago. Report of fireworks display during Independence celebration noted nearby.

Madison Wis

First Arrest Under Law for Child Labor Violation in Indianapolis

Joseph L. Lennon of the Indianapolis Tin Can Company was arrested on a warrant from State Factory Inspector David P. Spees for employing a twelve year old boy, Henry Wick, in the plant without proper parental affidavit. Lennon allegedly refused to produce the factory register when demanded. Spees predicts a citywide crusade against child labor violations and parents who swear false ages. This is the first such case in Indianapolis Police Court.

Joseph L. Lennon South Meridian Street Indianapolis Tin Can Company Eighteenth Street Belt Railroad Lawler and Kimple David P. Spees Indiana Spees Lennon Henry Wick Can Company Senpeethne Police Court Indianapolis

Barber John R. Andrews Arrested on Insanity Charge

John R. Andrews a barber residing at 356 West Washington street was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Huhen on a charge of insanity. The patrolman reports Andrews walking and causing a disturbance on the street in front of his shop. He was reportedly tried in a justice's court some time ago and the charge remains pending.

John R. Andrews West Washington Street Huhen Andrews C. Ca Justice’s Court

City Water Works and Municipal Ownership Trends

Engineering News discusses the shift toward municipal ownership of water systems in the United States. It notes Memphis has taken over from Artesian Water, leaving nine cities over 100,000 still privately owned, with San Francisco New Orleans Indianapolis Denver Omaha and others moving toward public control. The piece cites essential public health and prosperity as reasons for public ownership, criticizes private profit incentives and customer treatment, and calls for stricter regulation and accountability alongside reform in utilities and governance.

United States Memphis Tenn Artesian Water Company San Francisco New Orleans Indianapolis Denver New Haven Paterson St. Joseph Omaha Scranton Tle

Undertaker Reveals Odd Tales From His Trade

An undertaker recalls a strange case involving a fashionable society man who ordered a plain pine box for a deceased elder woman. The body was disposed of quietly, with no service, as workers transported the box secretly. The speaker admits intrigue but provides no explanation.

Philadelphia Ledger Pwr

Frenchman's Joke from a Philadelphia Record

A young architect recalls a Europe tour from years past with a comic miscommunication on a delayed arrival. A Frenchman nearby introduces himself and, amid humorous mistranslations, mentions Hawaii’s annexation as part of the odd exchange.

Philadelphia Europe I. Se Monotulu Hawaii Paris

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