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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
6
A local advertisement highlights an easily available wholesale stock of seasonable merchandise in dry goods and notions. It emphasizes thorough market knowledge and a personal effort to please, inviting mail orders.
The piece notes German contributions to U S development and Prince Henry’s visit to Philadelphia. It highlights German intellectual life and a calm reception, praising Henry for preserving harmony and asserting American friendship as German desire. The Berliner Neuate Nachrichten reports warm, enthusiastic welcome and successful tour impressions.
The Hoboken exchange, dated March 11, records Prince Henry of Prussia thanking President Roosevelt for his visit and friendship between Germany and the United States. Roosevelt replies expressing pleasure at the visit and best wishes for continued good relations, sending regards to Mrs. and Miss Roosevelt.
Washington reports a craze for Prince Henry memorabilia. A scarfpin of imperial gold bearing the prince's initial in diamonds sells for large sums. An autograph is valued at 100 dollars and towels, menus, and chairs linked to the prince attract buyers.
Lafayette Gruff of Gloucester, N J, unable to gain custody, killed his wife Mary Ann Gruff in Westmont and shot at their seven month old daughter Katie. The bullet hit Mrs Susan Gowite, 55, aunt to Mrs Gruff, who was staying with her. Gruff was later arrested in Gloucester.
Pittsburg dispatch notes rumors of a sale are false. Charles A. Rook states he has taken responsible control personally as E. M. ONeill retires from active management but keeps property interest and remains president. Rook becomes vice president treasurer and manager with no policy or personnel changes anticipated.
A Boston molders strike links to a secretary accused of buying cartridges found in the mold, amid workers’ protest. Bristol, Tennessee reports armed men heading to Virginia coal fields as union agitation grows. Cleveland molders vote to strike for a $3 minimum wage, backed by the National Molders' Union and the National Founders' Association.
CHICAGO march 11 union officers denied a report that Senator Hanna would be invited to negotiate a settlement of the local machinists strike.
A La Paz dispatch reports growing trouble between American missionaries and loyal clergy in Oats Lima Peru. The dispute excites local residents as details remain unclear and tensions rise.
Peking protests the proposed Chinese exclusion law by the United States, warning of hardships for Chinese with interests in the Philippines and Hawaii. The dispatch also notes imperial orders against bandits near Jehol, Russian troop movements, and U.S. diplomacy pressing for withdrawal of foreign troops from Tien-Tsin with Germany wavering on timing.
At Niu-Chwang the clash between Russian soldiers and the US steamship Vicksburg crew near a mud dock is under consideration for further representations. Mail dispatches show Americans attacked in their club room, treated harshly, prompting vigorous consular protests and a Russian government inquiry.
The article argues for lawful, humane war standards in South Africa and urges governments to ensure civilized warfare. It notes Boer resistance, criticizes British treatment of captives, and cites press commentary on General Methuen versus Scheepers, framing the conflict as guerrilla yet humane. It stresses U S interest in rules of war and a fair, prolonged fight.
In Berlin March 11 the German foreign secretary Baron Von Richthofen gave a speech to the Prussian Diet praising British aid to Boer concentration camps and urging cooperation with England. He urged moderation in criticism, sympathy for Britain, and suggested German actions should align with national interests without compromising war aims. He cited General von Trotha and emphasized dignity, national feeling, and possible further relief efforts under the relief committee.
In New York on March 11 William Redmond voiced pride in leading anti war votes in Parliament when the war began in 1899. He stated Irish members stood with the Boers and would not accept liberty while oppressing any race, supporting Boer resistance while opposing Britain’s war policy.
The Indiana State Normal basketball game with Purdue is canceled as Purdue will not play further this season out of respect for a deceased team member. A. B. Mavity II and Theodore Weil III lead the Normal team for state field day contests, with the Normal women set to play Shelburn on March 21. Baseball prospects look strong for the term. pitcher Jeffers, recently ill, will return to action, and most of last year’s squad are back along with new players.
Visit from Miss Reid the grand vice president pleased the chapter as the J M C A annual meeting elected L H Weir president Guy Cantwell vice president J M Clinton treasurer Hal Trevilin recording secretary Earlham Butler Debate Richmond Indiana March 11 students show keen interest in the Earlham College debate with Butler tomorrow evening the Earlham team is strong and another victory is expected
P J Burroughs known as the King of the Auctioneers died while arranging surplus jewelry stock in Butte. He built a 20 year career selling millions in jewelry across the nation. He charged ten percent and counted senators and presidents among his friends. His body arrived for burial in Fremont Ohio. Funeral ended in Hot Springs with Billy Rice interment.
Memorial services were held for Dr. George C. Heckman former Hanover College president. The college announces a new student paper the Crowe and outlines intercollegiate debate topics with Franklin College. Indiana University researchers head to Cuba for fisheries study as Indiana track team prepares for Notre Dame triangular meet.
A famed minstrel died in the city on March first and lay in a morgue awaiting action by Rice's former wife or friends. Two carriages followed the hearse to the burial ground. Frank Damron and Rev. Julien C. Brown rode in the first carriage, while four professional women who knew Rice in youth accompanied the second. James B Brewster, a renowned carriage builder, died in New York at 85. Born in New Haven in 1817, he traced lineage to Sider William Brewster of the Mayflower, and his father started the family carriage business.
Alfred Boole of East Orange New Jersey heads consumption after four months in Phoenix at age fifty two. Caleb Jewell Hamlin hotel man died aged sixty seven who ran Adirondack Inn Sacandaga Park. William A Hobbs St Louis election official died of gastritis. E M Hagerty printer from meningitis. Picolomini composer died in London lunatic asylum. New York Press notes why famed men call themselves nestors referencing Homer.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a universal teething aid trusted by millions for calming babies. It claims soothing effects on teething pain wind colic and bowel regulation and promotes widespread world distribution and a modest price. It also references Malo’s Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs and a Toothache Drops remedy promising relief in a minute.
London reports the British Cabinet has decided the time is not yet right to enforce the Crimes Act, avoiding coercion and delaying proclamation of the United Irish League while a new land bill by George Wyndham is prepared. Also notes Lady Christiana Sykes’ drunkenness arraignment and a Berlin report on anthracite coal burning issues.
Hamburg American Steam Packet Company directors vote to increase capital by 2,000,000 marks to fund ten new steamers totaling 77,730 tons. The ocean fleet will reach 127 ships and 40,041 tons. stock listing on the Stock Exchange is denied. Emperor William approves Grunewald improvements to aid outdoor recreation in the 11,550 acre forest, including roads and picnic sites, while foresters reduce deer and wild boar.
Rome March 11 reports a large attendance in the chambers as Signor Zanardelli and the cabinet reappear before Parliament after resigning February 21. The premier states the king refused to accept the resignations, so the ministry continues in power and will seek a vote of confidence.
In Madrid the foreign affairs minister the Duke of Almodovar told the Chamber of Deputies that both Cortes would suspend sittings after a cabinet meeting to agree on amendments to a bank bill during recess. A ministerial crisis is at least temporarily averted.
In Copenhagen the Folk thing approved by a large majority in committee and executive session the treaty to sell the Danish West Indian islands to the United States. The action followed debate over the sale and transfer of sovereignty to the United States.
Severe shocks at Shemaka in Transcaucasia Sunday left about 12 000 people destitute after subterranean disturbances that began mid February. George Concannon, a Kaffir market robber, shot himself this morning amid financial and health troubles discussed in the market.
The White Star steamer Celtic brought a party of American tourists to Alexandria from Caiffa Palestine. Heavy seas delayed disembarkation as passengers waited to go ashore today.
The Detroit Common Council approved a franchise for the Co operative Telephone Company to operate, opposing Bell Company. Rates set at four dollars for residence and four dollars for business phones. The ordinance requires the company to sell its plant to the city if municipal operation begins. The council also directs the mayor to secure a commission to install a municipal gas plant under an old law.
Herman Lusky a Nashville jeweler and member of Lusky Lowen helm arrived in Cincinnati for a business visit. He died days later after drinking a cup of water by mistake containing granide of potassium, ten minutes after the error.
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