This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 55 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
2
The notes explain redemption rules for bank notes and silver certificates, authorizing redemption in gold or by agency in the issuing bank’s district. It outlines parity with gold, limits on silver certificates and bank note issues, and allows public money deposits exceeding 10.6 million in national banks at 1 percent interest.
In Kil Tush County Clare two men Crowley and Eustace were charged with moonlighting and firing into a farmer’s hose after hay sales under league law. O'Donnell received one month for trying to stop the sale. The Hague window dedication marks American peace efforts from The Tague conference. Italy plans 1,220,000 pounds installments for railroad concessions over three years.
Cape Town report says Cecil Rhodes, troubled by angina pectoris, had a difficult night but is better in the morning. Radford Kipling visited Rhodes but was not allowed to speak with him.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports cholera outbreaks in Medina, Arabia, 43 miles from Mecca, with confirmation that plague has spread to the region. The announcement indicates a widening health crisis affecting pilgrims and local populations.
South Malister Oklahoma Territory March 9. An explosion occurred at the McAlister Coal and Mining Company mine in Buck last night. Five miners suffered serious burns when a miner fired a shot that ignited gas and caused several kegs of powder to explode. The mine itself was not damaged.
In Kansas City on March 3 a historic sale will offer the entire W. B. Nelson herd as the owner retires from business. The Inn hosts three cows bred by Queen Victoria, with cattle from elite British and Canadian bloodlines included among the top herds represented.
Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. For Indiana partly cloudy and warmer on Monday and Tuesday rain with fresh south winds. For Ohio fair and warmer Monday Tuesday cloudy with probable rain and fresh south winds. For Illinois partly cloudy warmer in north, likely rain at night and Tuesday with fresh to brisk south winds. Maximum temperature 32, minimum 36. Report by W T Blythe, Section Director.
Ships arriving and sailing between March 3 and March 9 include Pre term from Hamburg Boulogne and Plymouth. L Aquitaine from Havre. Eturria from New York to Liverpool. Horta Fayul March 9. Arurria to Liverpool. Queenstown’s Aitonya from Boston to Liverpool. Haverford from Antwerp to New York. No Sadie from Liverpool to New York. Trinidad from Bermuda to New York. Zeeland sailed from Antwerp to New York. Georgie passed Lizard from New York to Liverpool. Furnessia sailed from Glasgow to New York.
Five highwaymen entered Kokomo on March 3 and assaulted three people after church crowds. A peddler was clubbed and robbed of about seven dollars before the assailants fled. Three men were captured. two or more remain at large as evening approached.
Indiana Photographers Art League gathers in Richmond starting Monday with a reception followed by talks by J Burg holtzer and George G Holloway. Demonstrations, discussions, and papers feature Larrimer Shores and White with a Tuesday banquet and public reception in the evening.
Richmond Ind March 9 David Sutton prominent Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends and Earlham College donor died this evening at his home near the city He was native of New York lived in Michigan earlier fortune built in the West Brights disease caused death Survived by second wife three children Mrs Richard Sedgwick Howard Sutton and David Sutton Jr the latter away at school
Mary Swearer of Brownsville Pa dies in Cambridge City at eighty three after visiting her daughter Mrs H B Boyd. Mary L Luddington dies in Cambridge City at sixty eight of liver trouble. survived by husband and four children. Samuel Hennes funeral in Muncie draws large attendance. body moved from New Mexico where he sought health to Muncie Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Edward Troxler of Jasper dies of quick consumption.
In Fort Wayne Indiana a mob gathered near the Alcott Sanitarium when health officers tried to arrange a smallpox hospital. Police dispersed the crowd and the old building was cleaned and fitted to serve two afflicted travelers. Three new cases appeared at the State School for Feeble Minded, totaling six there and two in town.
In Washington Indiana Republicans launched a reform campaign with a strong ticket led by mayoral candidate W P Ellis and lawyer Fielding Colbert for marshal. The platform pledges honesty and civil service tests, vows to suppress vice districts, and commits candidates to party principles and duty. The opposing Democrat slate was recently formed and aligns closely with the Republican ticket.
Franklin Indiana March $-Republicans of Johnson county met and named delegates to state and congressional conventions including Dr J N Records Carl Payne Fred Owens C A Overstreet John McIntyre C A Brown E A McAlpin L N Brown J E Wheatley A W Winterburg Will De Pue For congressional Dr Ott Gilbert Henderson E G Barnhizer C B Sellers Charles Ray Frank Heyt L F Tracy Homer Cutsinger Alvin Bruce Frank Eccles Charles Boone Roscoe Parr The Brown candidacy for clerk of the Supreme Court won strong support Secretary of State Hunt Attorney General Taylor and Clerk Brown spoke Muncie Indiana March 9 Charles A Van Matre Delaware county schools superintendent announced his bid for state superintendent nomination He has led county schools for five years pushing consolidation and high schools He is 33 years old
Elwood Indiana leaders of the newly formed Labor party approve a platform stressing municipal ownership and fair compensation for all city franchises as the key planks for the upcoming campaign.
Hartford City Ind March 9 The skilled workers at the National Window and Bent Glass Co in Montpelier are out after seeking a daily guaranty. The firm refused despite past goodwill. Workers belong to the Denny faction of the newly formed L A 3 union. The dispute remains unresolved and President Denny has been asked to intervene.
TERRE HAUTE Ind March 9 Post G of the T P A held its regular meeting electing Albert C Aging as president and E A Kiefner as vice president Will P D Chambers was named secretary and treasurer John J Shuttleworth assistant corresponding secretary and a slate of committee chairmen chosen Delegates to the State convention at South Bend on May 3 include aging Barnett Bolinger Burk Castlin and many others Four presidential candidates were named as delegates to the national convention with four alternates and Aging led the vote count 56 to 50 for C A Lee The meeting also named four delegates to the state convention and four alternates additional names were listed for the convention selection.
DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana receives a $1 memorial gift from James M Small of Markleville for his son Charles R Small who entered in 136 but died in October the same year. The donor asks the use of funds inspire others to do good. The academy plans an annual athletic exhibit with a new plan and a full gym program.
Evansville Indiana reports high water with the Ohio River at 29.6 feet at 9 PM and still rising. Farmers rush to save corn as several Green River sawmills go under water. The river is expected to crest near 41 feet, the highest since the major flood of 18%. By Tuesday noon the crest will be felt. the river may widen ten miles between Evansville and Cairo.
A blaze gutted the livery barn of Jay Rodnybush on West Conner street Noblesville Ind tonight. The adjoining Albert Fox barn was damaged and the barns of Jacob Hill and Albert Baker were saved by strenuous fireman efforts amid a tense incident with loss estimated at about 35000 dollars.
In Richmond Indiana two sixteen year old boys were arrested after a haymow fire spread to a brick fox barn, drivers saved horses and vehicles, and the youths were seen at the rear striking matches before the blaze. The incident follows a separate municipal power plant update with rate discounts for lighting, projected to begin May 1.
Coroner Harrison rules gas company negligence in Kokomo deaths of Mrs. Ida Achey and Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips. Companies overhaul mains found rusted with large holes. Two houses destroyed, three damaged, five injured in past month. Also brief notes from Ft Wayne, Elwood, Muncie, Vincennes, Madison, Jasper on local incidents and deaths.
In Washington Mrs. Sarah Jane Peffer wife of ex Senator W A Peffer Kansas died after weeks of illness at her daughter's residence aged seventy paralysis in January cited Ex Senator Peffer and Mrs McIlhenny present body to be taken to Kansas for interment In Cleveland Everett Stark prominent lawyer and political writer died at his home in Elyria aged seventy two A former Republican turned Democrat he supported Bryan for the presidency and was a 1898 Democratic candidate for Supreme Court judge.
Rudolph Engelcke a Chicago jeweler escaped a boarding house blaze by leaping from a third story window at 304 Erie Street. He fell onto a fire net and survived with serious burns and internal injuries. Twelve other occupants narrowly escaped as the Beaver Falls fire caused about 75000 dollars in losses.
Fire destroyed the Ronald Block building in Beaver Falls, causing about 375 with the structure valued at 20,000. Tenants Smith and Finklehor, trousers manufacturers, suffered major losses while guests of the nearby Seventh Avenue Hotel spilled into the street in panic before the hotel was saved and guests unharmed.
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Lemberger reports by cable that the School for Girls at Zendia Japan run by the Reformed Church has been burned down. Seventy five girls were saved. Loss estimated at $5,000 with partial insurance. Miss Lena Zurfiuh, superintendent, is in the United States. Also, the schooner Fenimore freight vessel of Gulf Transportation Co. was destroyed by fire at Blue Creek Cedar Key, total loss of ship and cargo.
In North Bennington Bennington Vermont a fire destroyed the main building of the Unity Collar and Cuff Company this morning. Loss is estimated at about 60000 with 40000 insured.
In New York this week contestants in the world’s championship pool tournament meeting in Brooklyn set rules for the event starting tomorrow night. The champion may choose to play in June July or August. Referee H . Schroder of Chicago named. Sickness in J. P. Keogh’s family leads to Grant Eby replacing him against Irving Long tomorrow. Stoffe versus Weston opens the games with 125 points. Keogh and Walsh meet McCune and Wernick on Tuesday night.
The Terre Haute Baseball Association has purchased the lease of Athletic Park from the Cycle Track Association and will convert the park into a baseball ground. The track will be removed and seating stands rearranged and expanded. The club opens the new season in strong financial shape after winning the pennant last year. Some players are already in Terre Haute.
Kansas City March 9 Western League officials announced William Hart who pitched for Cleveland last year has been appointed to manage the Peoria Western League club and will also pitch for Peoria.
Dr John F Spalding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Colorado died in Erie at his son Rev Frank Spalding home from pneumonia aged 74 He had come to assist his ailing son who is seriously ill with typhoid fever in Erie March 9.
Forty five head of horses from Fleming McKeen and Durham stock farms were shipped to the Lackey sale in Cambridge City. George Starr will keep Director General in Terre Haute this season and not send him to Kentucky. Fleming Son sold brood mare Glory Quayle to E Z Bower of Olney Illinois, to be bred to Margrave. Sixty five mares have been booked for Margrave this season.
Beaumont Texas March 9 The body of the fifth victim in a gang of murderers and robbers was found in the Neches river in the eastern suburbs. Eighteen hoboes living opposite the city were arrested on suspicion after the discovery. The victim, about forty five, had no identification and had been in the water about thirty days. Skulls were crushed and pockets rifled matching the earlier victims.
Ardmore reports a deadly quarrel near Rush Springs where two men, described as Judge Green and another unnamed man, were killed in the confrontation. The incident occurred March 9 with authorities investigating the deaths and scene details forthcoming.
Rev. Co M Gilchrist pastor of the Methodist Church and Louis F Pearce a Civic Federation League member were assaulted during a town tour. A crowd of roughs attacked them but three police with drawn revolvers intervened. The town was dry for the first time in its history.
In Knoxville Tennessee on March 9 charges were brought against United States District Attorney Wright United States Marshal Austin Assistant Postmaster Skaggs and three or four minor officials for alleged Civil Service Rule 2 violations. Accusations stem from a congressional race with Representative Gibson allied with the accused as he seeks renomination against N W Hale in the March 2 primary.
Unknown persons planted a dynamite warning note tacked to a tree urging authorities not to rebuild and threatening death to workers who attempt to drive another nail. Police investigate the ominous message and safeguard construction crews amid the threat.
A reminiscence relays Prof John Henry Thayer's temper and patience in a Cambridge classroom. After a student protested a Greek translation, Thayer sought him out to apologize publicly, revealing a deep moral conflict, humility, and grace from a renowned American scholar. The tale underlines Thayer's insistence on duty, courtesy, and the sanctity of scholarly pursuit.
London reports ex Governor Hogg of Texas courting oil ventures while dining with the nobility. The piece questions his loyalty to silver era populism as he joins the ranks of imperialist friendly elites, casting doubt on his political future and party usefulness in coming campaigns.
Boston Journal reports that Massachusetts Supreme Court Reporter of Decisions Swift ends the battle between newspaper man journalist and reporter by a novel door inscription at Pemberton square courthouse. The measure aims to settle usage once and for all.
Governor Odell of New York dined with President Roosevelt at the White House and stayed after the meal. He said the visit was for recreation and not to discuss politics, with plans to dine again with the President tomorrow night.
A historical ad phrase notes the insistence that the name appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab jets, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure, 2c, reflecting trademark and branding emphasis from the period.
Burdin Kentucky March 9. A pesthouse under construction one mile from the city was blown up. Authorities report the blast occurred during ongoing efforts to prepare the facility as a quarantine or medical station amid public health concerns. No immediate details on injuries or suspects.
A testimonial urges readers to heed early heart trouble signs and touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy. The speaker Joan Vandenburgh from Milwaukee credits relief from palpitations and fainting with the treatment.
Dr Miles Heart Cure claims to control heart action accelerate circulation and strengthen the whole system. Sold by druggists with a guarantee. Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Hugh P Scott C C Walls and M F Eubank will seek council degrees at the March 15 meeting. W D Murphy from Terre Haute reports rapid growth since December. A grand council for Indians may be organized in Indianapolis on March 3 with all subordinate councils invited. Fort Wayne to institute a council on March 1 as E Johnson returns to duty.
Dr Jasper S Hughes of Chicago addressed the Y M C A Bible class yesterday and will continue six consecutive Sundays. A ball is planned tomorrow night in Tomlinson Halls to raise funds for the Indianapolis Hebrew School due to high teaching costs. Factory News from T B Laycock Manufacturing is praised for high standards, with March issue featuring gossip and factory illustrations.
The Prohibition League holds a regular meeting in its hall at New York and Alabama streets with a debate on the resolution that the dram shop is a greater public evil than the policy shop. F. T. McWhirter will lead the affirmative and Edward W. Clark the negative.
A youth named Albert Robinson of 148 Ashland Avenue was arrested on East Court Street for visiting immoral houses and carrying concealed weapons. He attempted to flee when Officers Smith and Jackson approached. iron knuckles were found during a search.
A woodshed fire at 014 Central Avenue last evening drew a second alarm two hours after the first. Dr. J. R. Brown, the occupant, suffered about a five dollar loss. Firefighters failed to extinguish two remaining embers, prompting another response.
Augusta Chronicle argues Tillman was elected by a South Carolina majority and represents the state. It contends critics should separate personal actions from the state's reputation and recalls Butler and Hampton as past northern figures of note.
Cincinnati March 9 The rising Ohio River launches a major coal movement with over 500000 bushels from Pittsburgh district and more than 2000000 bushels from West Virginia Kanawha mines now en route to the Ohio and Mississippi valleys as river men report.
In Victoria British Columbia yesterday Mrs Dunsmuir wife of Premier Dunsmuir received an anonymous letter threatening to kill the premier if funds were not provided. The letter was sent to the wife and she did not report further action or notice to authorities.
Washington Post notes an article by Hon. Benjamin Bean Tillman on official gastronomy titled When to Dine and When to Decline, highlighting his authority on dining etiquette and related guidance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.