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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1902

Page

3

Wreck details prompt railroad response and investigations

The El Paso Sanderson wreck prompts urgent medical transfers to El Paso. Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad officials led inquiry with Van Vieck stating derailment likely due to track obstruction. Passengers en route via Missouri Kansas Texas and Southern Pacific referenced with limited identifications. Engineer A L Mast, a former Stockton resident, perished in the crash.

van Viecke ST. Louis Southern Pacific Sanderson Tex Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Kansas @ Texas W. G. Howard Mr. Ray Cincinnati Stockton Cal A. L. Mast el Paso

Anarchy in Albania Sparks Balkan Frontier Tensions

London dispatch reports powers to meet over European Turkey Albania unrest and Macedonia disorder. Since the release of missionary Eben M. Stone revolutionary bands moved from Bulgaria into Turkish lands as frontier troops pull back, with Kia plan allegedly by the Women committee.

London Constantinople Daily Chronicle Turkey Albania Macedonia Standard Eben M. Stone Bulgaria Mace- Women Committee

Regency question sparks talk in Madrid in Daily Mail

A Madrid dispatch says major Spanish newspapers debate extending regency due to King Alfonso’s incapacity. Proposals mention a king s council including the Queen Regent, Cortes president, archbishop of Toledo, and former prime minister, or a five year regency to allow royal education. The censor reportedly blocks further telegrams on the matter.

London March Daily Mail Madrid Alfonso Cortes Toledo Council of Ministers

Restless Twins Die After Father Gives Laudanum

Kansas City twins Arthur and Benjamin Lockridge five months old died in Kansas City Kansas from four drops of laudanum given by their father J H Lockridge who said the babies were restless and he gave them the medicine.

Kansas City Arthur and Benjamin Lockridge Kan J. H. Lockridge

Weather forecast for Indiana and Ohio Saturday and Sunday

Washington predicts rain or snow in southern Indiana on Saturday with a trend toward Sunday fair and colder. Northern Indiana sees rain or snow Saturday, then Sunday fair and colder with variable winds. Ohio faces rain or snow Saturday, followed by probable fair and colder conditions. Temperatures indicate highs around 46 and lows near 3. Blythe issues the report.

Washington Simols Indiana Ohio

Movements of Steamers Reported in Atlantic Ports

Maritime notices list arrivals and departures on March 4 to March 17 from ports including Stown Jaffa Lizard New York Boulogne and Boston. Vessels such as Cam pania Celtic La Champerne Lucania Maasdam Minneapolis Pomeranian Queenstown and Liverpool are noted with routes to Liverpool Havre New York Glasgow and more.

Stown Campania New York Liverpool Jaffa Celtic York Vie Funchal Lizard la Champerne Havre Lucania Queenstown Boulogne Maasdam Rotterdam Minneapolis Boston Pomeranian Glasgow

Colombia OKs Panama Canal Sale Under U S Conventions

Don Jose Vicente Concha, Colombia’s minister to the United States, states that Colombia does not oppose the sale of the Panama Canal to the United States. He emphasizes completion of a mutually satisfactory convention between Colombia and the United States and promises to aid negotiations to enable full U S control under agreed terms.

New York Don Jose Vicente Concha United States Colombia Bogota William Nelson Cromwell New Panama Canal Company Republic of Colombia United States of America New Panama Canal Company Canal Company Panama Canal Panama Company United

Losses in large wholesale theft hit city furniture trade

A major theft case involves Tassel, drugs, R. Gray's Sons, furniture, Sheldon and Co., dry goods, and Falk men's furnishings. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.

R. Gray's Sons Sheldon & Co Falk

Noted Surgeon Dr. Christian Fenger Dies in Chicago

Dr. Christian Fenger, one of Chicago’s most noted surgeons, died after a ten day illness. Born in Copenhagen sixty two years ago, he served in wars in Denmark and Egypt before moving to Chicago in 1877. He held the chair of clinical surgery at Rush Medical College and the University of Chicago, contributed over eighty medical papers, and was knighted by the King of Denmark in 1893.

Chicago Christian Fenger Dr. Fenger Copenhagen Denmark Germany Wilhelm Mayer Royal Friedrich Hospital Red Cross Ambulance Corps Copenhagen City Egypt Sanitary Council Khalifa Cairo Rush Medical College University of Chicago Fenger

Old Glory name tied to Salem skipper William Driver

Massachusetts skipper William Driver, captain of the brig Charles Doggett, reportedly christened the flag “Old Glory” in Salem. The tale, told by Harriet Ruth Waters Cooke, traces the flag’s journeys to Nashville and the South Pacific, its hoisting in 1882, and its preservation at the Essex Institute in Salem.

Boston Globe Salem William Driver Charles Doggett Driver Southern Pacific Harriet Ruth (Waters) Cooke Captain Driver South Pacific Willam Driver Nashville Tenn Nelson Ohio Essex Institute Mass

Bridegroom in Baltimore Ends Life in Hotel Room

Rudolph H. Crouvatt, 27, married four days, shot himself in a Baltimore hotel last night. A note asked his father J. G. Crouvatt to be notified inThomasville Georgia. He had used the name James Coleman and feared a rumor of another wife in Alabama.

Baltimore Rudolph H. Crouvatt J. G. Crouvatt Thomasville

Choynski Knocks Hanrahan Out In Fifth Round In Louisville

Chicago’s Joe Choynski defeats New Yorker Wild Bill Hanrahan in the fifth round at Music Hall in Louisville after a tense bout and a midfight mix up. St. Clair defeats Urell in prelims. Siler refereed the main event. Derby night plans announced with Sharky set to meet the winner.

Louisville Joe Choynski Chicago Wild Bill” HanrAhan New York Empire Athletic Club Music Hall Choynski Wild Bill Hanrahan Henrahan Choynskii Kid" St. Clair Jimmy Urell George

Couple Mark 60 Years as Iversons Die in Pneumonia

Two days before their sixtieth wedding anniversary Lars Iverson of Point Creek near Lacrosse Wisconsin died of pneumonia. His wife Mrs Iverson died the following day from an acute attack. Both were buried today as preparations for the celebration were nearly finished.

Lacrosse Wis Lars Iverson Point Creek

Notable Deaths Across Cities In Early March

A roundup of obituaries across cities including London Glasgow Philadelphia Taunton Minn Ida Grove Brattleboro Chicago and Rome reports on deaths of James Dick Henry Potter Col Sam McPhail Henry Bischoff George A Williams Lord Malcolm Julius Estey Joseph E Otis and Captain Casati. Details note philanthropy public service military and business roles, with ages and notable associations.

New York Henry Bischoff Henry Bischoff & Co Baden Germany Supreme Court Ida Grove George A. Wiliams Williams London Lord Malcolm of Poltalioch Marie Lillian Lister H. Gardner Lister Hyeres France Brattleboro Julius Estey Estey Organ Company Chicago Joseph E. Otis Rome Captain Casati

Upsets Highlight Oakland Races As Favorites Fail

In Oakland, several longshots triumphed with only two favorites winning. Littl Margaret, the 15 to 1 shot Guida beat her by a half length after a rough start. Botany edged Hua chuca by a neck, while R. Estado won by a neck over El Rey and Lemuel faded. Track heavy, weather fine. winners listed with odds. In New Orleans, Lyne rode three winners as Honda and worrean led favorites. Dr Stephens bought in after a $250 stake. Jockey Hope suspended pending investigation. Miss Conrad, Honda, Torrean, Merrymaker, Mr Phinizy, and Dr Stephens won with varying odds.

San Francisco Oakland Littl Margaret Guida Botany Huachuca L. Daly Baldwin R. Estado el Rey Lemuel Tufts Lady Meddlesome Estado Miz II New Orleans Honda Worrean Lyne Dr. Stephens Hope Miss Conrad Torrean Merry

Brutal murder and robbery shock Saxonburg community

Three masked men broke into Henry Smith’s Saxonburg home in the night, murdered the 80 plus retired farmer, and tortured Mrs. Smith. They looted $20, smashed belongings, and escaped after a violent struggle. A large crowd pursues the murderers, traced toward Freeport.

Butler Henry Smith Saxonburg Freeport Smith

Beaumont River Murder Ring Suspected Says Police

The body of C. B. Pearson was found in the Neches river stripped to underclothes with head crushed, signaling a planned robbery and murder ring in the area. Pearson wore a suit of fine clothes and carried cash. in three months four bodies have been recovered from the river, all with violent deaths and no valuables found. Two cases remained unidentified and were buried.

Robbers battle citizens at Liberty Center bank in Ohio

Liberty Center, Ohio March 7 Last night over one hundred shots were exchanged between residents and a gang trying to loot the Citizens National Bank. Watchmen raised the alarm and the robbers fled toward Toledo, with no injuries reported from long range gunfire.

Liberty Center This Place Citizens’ National Bank Toledo

American’s death at Buffalo border mocks U S civilization

In Buffalo Express commentary the author denounces border officials who jailed a man seeking entry to China like conditions in reverse. The piece condemns legal procedures that denied hospital care and ordered inadequate food, arguing the death exposes harsh, barbaric law in the United States and calls for action to prevent future deaths.

Buffalo Express China United States Buffalo Erie County

Prizes Awarded At Pittsburg Dog Show In March

The Pittsburg dog show crowned Cham pion Leeds Music from Newton Abbot kennels as best dog of any breed and best in the sporting dog class. Wancroft kennels claimed top prizes for a kennel of one breed and for six of any one breed. Mrs. George S. Thomas won for toy dogs with Yorkshire terriers, while Mrs. Smyth led the toy dog kennel with Pomeranians. Vancroft kennels took best headed dogs with Champion Waterfelter bulldog. Mrs. Throckmorton earned the Ladies Kennel Association cup for a pointer, and Mrs. A. Dewitt Cochran won the Air dalle cup for best Air dalle in the Ladies Kennel Association.

Pittsburg Leeds Music Newton Abbot Kennels Wancroft Kennels George S. Thomas Smyth

McDermott to Ride in Russia for Count Ribau Pierre

American jockey Patsy McDermott, who found success in England and France last year, has been hired to ride in Russia this season for Count Ribau Pierre. He will depart for Russia in a few days.

New York Patsy McDermott England France Russia Ribbau Pierre

Living by Telephone in New York Press

New Yorkers discover telephonic life as homes install direct wires at a dollar a month. Calls flow endlessly, shaping voices from shy youths to calm women, with conversations about dinners, balls, gatherings and gossip spanning households and communities.

New York

Norfolk in Darkness and Norfolk Strike Sparks Militia

Norfolk Virginia reports a four hour closed arbitration session with no agreement yet reached on the street car strike. Strikers to present case first, then company testimony. press access rejected. Suburbs see missile attacks on sympathizers and a derailed trolley incident requiring militia. In Pittsburgh, coal miners reach a local scale agreement with operators, proceeding to work without conflict.

Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Hugh Gordon Miller William H. White White, Unstall & Thom Norfolk Railway and Light Company Pittsburg

Funston's Encouraging View on Philippine War

Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph notes General Funston urges listening to his Philippine outlook. He says there is no more war in the islands than in Kentucky and that guerrilla fighting has ceased. He suggests many troops could return home within a year.

Pittsburg

Bank Dynamited but Robbers Fled Empty Handed

In Nemaha Nebraska on March 7 burglars dynamited the State Bank of Nemaha but fled before securing any loot. Two blasts woke citizens who gathered at the bank as the men escaped on a handcar. The safe door was blown off and the building damaged. Bloodhounds were set to track the robbers.

Nemaho Neb State Bank of Nemaha

The President's Little Joke

A Philadelphia office seeker recalls meeting President Roosevelt in New York. The President jokes that the visitor’s face is familiar but he cannot place him, illustrating his stance that influence mattered little to him. The office seeker remains unemployed.

Philadelphia New York Roosevelt

Pennsylvania and Ohio State win intercollegiate debates

In Philadelphia Pennsylvania defeats Michigan on a compulsory voting motion with a 2 to 1 judges split. Three debaters per side. Pennsylvania favored the resolution. In Cleveland Ohio State defeats Western Reserve on direct popular election of US senators. Ohio State supported the affirmative.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania University of Michigan Pennsylvania Michigan Cleveland Ohio State University Western Reserve University United States Ohio

Cable Chess Match Set Between America and Britain

New York March 7. Preparations completed for the seventh international cable chess match between America and Great Britain planned for next Friday and Saturday. Brooklyn Chess Club to host, British Club to handle London events. American lineup includes Pillsbury Showalter Barry Hodges Hymes Marshall Bampton Newman Voight Howell with umpire Li Hoffer. Great Britain lists Mason Lee Mills Bellingham Ward Jacobs Blake Trenchard and two others from Blackburne Atkins Lawrence with Mitchell Tattersall as reserves and Prof. Isaac L. Rice as Brooklyn umpire. Baron De Rothschild will referee. Uncertainty remains if all players can reach London in time due to Monte Carlo tourney.

New York America Great Britain Brooklyn Chess Club British Chess Club London Pillsbury Showalter Barry Hodges Hymes Marshall Bampton Newman Voight Howell Li Hoffer Mason Lee Mills Bellingham Ward Jacobs Blake Trenchard Blackburne Atkins Lawrence Mitchell Tattersall Brooklyn Isaac L. Rice Baron de Rothschild Monte Carlo

Manual Training High School Beats State Normal at Hoosier Game

In Terre Haute on March 7 Manual Training High School of Indianapolis defeated State Normal School 16 to 11 after leading 9 to 5 at halftime. The M T H S lineup included E Minor A Faulkner Maxwell C Faulkner Kaylor Pierce Scott Shideler. In New York the Automobile Club of America held its third annual banquet at the Waldorf Astoria with about 175 guests including Ernest Cuenod de Martigner. President Shattuck announced plans for a hundred mile contest May 30 and a one kilometer record race May 31 with another endurance event planned for autumn. In Anderson Richmond defeated the Anderson Nortons 2 to 2 in polo, a close, spirited match witnessed by a large crowd.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Manual Training High School of Indianapolis State Normal School E. Minor A. Faulkner Maxwell C. Faulkner Kaylor Pierce Kittle Scott Shideler New York Automobile Club of America Waldorf-Astoria Albert R. Shattuck Ernest Cuenod de Martigner Automobile Club of Switzerland Shattuck Anderson Richmond Anderson Nortons Nortons

Old Time Pitcher Galvin Dead in Allegheny

James Galvin once famous as the Little Steam Engine dies at his Allegheny home after a four month illness of gastric catarrh. Born in St Louis forty seven years ago, he was a top pitcher in the eighties with many friends and admirers nationwide.

Pittsburg James Galvin Allegheny Galvin St. Louis

Western Baseball League circuit and schedule to be fixed

Denver report states the Western Baseball League will set its circuit and schedule at a meeting in the city next Tuesday and Wednesday. Club owners are to attend along with James Hart of the Chicago National League club and Powers Sexton and Farrell of the National Association of Minor Leagues.

Denver Western Baseball League James Hart Chicago Powers Sexton Farrell National Association of Minor Leagues

Georgia Tennessee Development Co seeks charter in Georgia

CHATTANOOGA Tenn March 7 The Georgia Tennessee Development Company capital 600000 has applied for a charter in Catoosa county Georgia. Incorporators include George L Root of Peoria Illinois S Obear of Atlanta W P McCrossy of Birmingham W Divine J W Adams T W Barton and E Watkins of Chattanooga. The firm plans manufactories near Chattanooga and in the northern part of Georgia.

Chattanooga, Tenn Georgia-Tennessee Development Company Capital Catoosa County Georgia George L. Root Peoria Lil Georgias Obear Atlanta, Ga W. P. McCrossy Birmingham Ala W. Divine J. W. Adams T. W. Barton E. Watkins Chattanooga

Odell Removes King’s County Sheriff Guden

Governor Odell ousts Sheriff Charles Guden of Kings County and appoints Norman Dike. The removal cites an ante election promise to appoint Bert Reiss as counsel in exchange for political support. Odell also alleges Guden lied under oath about pay for votes.

Albany N. Y Odell Charles Guden King’s County Norman Dike Bert Reiss Reiss

Leander, Walther Duel Headlines Chicago Night Race

George Leander of Chicago defeats Bobby Walther of Atlanta in a motor paced three five mile heat race for a 40 dollar purse and five thousand in attendance. Leander wins the first and last heats while Lake, Gadwell and Turville win the one mile handicap in New York. Harry Elkes accepts Paris race, will depart with pacemaker Reimer aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm to return to America soon.

Atlanta George Leander Chicago Bobby” Walthour Leander Lake New York Gadwell Hartford Turville Philadelphia Harry D. Elkes Paris Henry Reimer America Tinune

Toledo Mayor Refuses Welcome Address to Prince Henry

The Toledo mayor declines to sign the welcome address for Prince Henry, citing disbelief in kings and princes. The writer laments fools and urges action against such figures as society prepares to greet notable visitors.

Toledo Prince Henry Lfving Jones

Fire alarms cause panic among workers in New Orleans factory

Panic swept Hernsheim's tobacco plant as a fire alarm sounded from a distant blaze. Five girls fled, many bruised in the scramble. Bertha Cantress, seventeen, is reported fatally hurt amid rumors of prior strikes and a potential bombing.

New Orleans Hernsheim Bertha Cantress Sedalia Cesteren Cannoh Hudson N. Y Dosenheim & Co W. A. van

Miners Survive Slips at San Miguel and Silver Chief Mine

Telluride reports two miners buried about 1000 feet by snowslides at the San Miguel mine today. Neither died, one was badly hurt. News from Ingram basin says seven miners feared for are alive and well. The Silver Chief mill owned by former Governor Alva Adams was destroyed by a snow avalanche. no injuries reported.

Telluride Col San Miguel Ingram Basin Silver Chief Alva Adams

Demurrers Overruled in Kimball Bank Indictment Case

In New York on March 7 Judge Thomas overruled demurrers to indictments against William H. Kimball president of the Seventh National Bank Frank Poor director and G W Rose the cashier A motion to quash the indictments was denied and the bid to inspect grand jury minutes excluding Rose’s evidence was also denied.

New York Thomas United States District Court William H. Kimball Seventh National Bank Frank Poor G. W. Rose Rose

Court of Appeals Rules Indictment Valid Against Police Captain

Albany. The Court of Appeals holds the indictment against Police Captain John D. Herlihy of New York City for failing to suppress disorderly houses in his precinct is valid, and he must stand trial.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals John D. Herlihy New York City

Notable luncheon honors in Boston with Gen. Fitzhugh Lee

Major P. A. Collins hosted an informal luncheon for Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in Boston. Present were Rear Admiral Mortimer L. Johnson, Charlestown Navy Yard commandant, Lieutenant Governor John L. Bates, Generals Thomas R. Matthews and Josephus Ti. Whitney. Governor Crane could not attend. Later, General Lee met with the Legislature at the Statehouse.

Boston P. A. Collins Fitzhugh Lee Mortimer L. Johnson Charlestown Navy Yard John L. Bates Thomas R. Matthews Josephanus Ti. Whitney Crane Lee Statehouse

Argument at Havana Concluded in Postal Fraud Case

Havana March 7. The Rathbone postal fraud case concluded today with the fiscal to speak again tomorrow. The court will consider the arguments and a decision is expected within a week.

Havana Coancel Estes G. Rathbone

Governor Van Sant Removes Hennepin Sheriff

ST PAUL March 7 Governor Van Sant today removed from office Phil T ear den sheriff of Hennepin county It is alleged he had made fraudulent charges of fees and expense accounts against the county government.

ST. Paul van Sant Phil T.earden Hennepin County

Laxative Brominine Tabs Claim E.B. Grove Endorsement

An old advertising line asserts that E B Grove’s name must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Brominine Tablets, promoted as a celebrated cold and grip cure. The fragment hints at a trademark or endorsement requirement.

Marconi to Visit Canada for Wireless Station

New York march 7 Mr Marconi will leave for Canada tomorrow to supervise plans for a permanent wireless station at Cape Breton. He will meet Canadian officials to secure cooperation and confirm that the English postmaster general action will not hinder his rights on Canadian soil. He will stay about a fortnight before returning to New York.

New York Mr. Marconi Canada Cape Breton

Priest Captured by Bandits Near Peking

Bandit soldiers seized a priest at Jehol about one hundred miles northeast of Peking. The French and Russians seek to send troops but the court orders General Maykwan to hasten release to prevent foreign troop involvement in the gold mining district.

Peking Jehol Maykwan

Woman Hanged and Burned in Connecticut Home

The body of Mrs. James M. Howard was found by neighbors in her Winsted residence hanging over a potato bin with the surrounding woodwork unburned. The corpse was burned beyond recognition and the coroner opened an investigation into the death.

Winsted Conn James M. Howard

Cold Damp Feet Won't Give You a Cold

A diminutive promotional note advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with E. W. Grove's signature on the box, claiming protection from catching a cold when taken in time.

E. W. Grove

Philadelphia to Host Final in Racquet Championship

In the semi finals the Philadelphia teams won to advance to the final for the silver racquet trophy. Newbold Etting and George McFadden defeated Charles Winslow and Howard Russell in straight games, while George H. Brooks and H. David beat Clarence Mackay and Lawrence Waterbury in a seven game tilt. The finals will be played tomorrow in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Newbold Etting George McFadden Charles Winslow Howard Russell Boston A. A Boston Mass Philadelphians George H. Brooks H. David Clarence Mackay Lawrence Waterbury New York Etting Rose David Mackay Waterbury

Cure Grip in Two Days Laxative Medication Ad

Product claim summarized noting Cure Grip laxative removes causes with E. W. Grove signature on each box. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR but centers on a drug product and branding by E. W. Grove.

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