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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
7
Warsaw youth on trial for assault attempts suicide by taking poison in crowded railcar. Authorities report tense moment as conductor and passengers intervene, no additional injuries. Proceeding courts continue to hear testimony and determine charges.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a series of incidents across Indiana. A shot grazed a woman aboard Panhandle train No 8 near UNION TV, Ind, with speculation of a tramp or resentful conductor. In New Castle Mike Foley survived a gunshot to the abdomen after a poker dispute at the Fansaloon, the bullet deflected by muscle. In Warsaw John Price attempted suicide in a courtroom after his sweetheart caused his arrest for assault and battery.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports organized labor plans a March 22 demonstration in Terre Haute with several thousand expected in line in sympathy with street railway strikers. Violence reports rise as leaders outline tactics including dropping street fare lights by severing cords, causing lamps to fall and endangering passersby.
William H. McClelland of Fort Wayne died after a brief illness at sixty one He served three years in the Eighty eighth Indiana Infantry was a G A R and U W L member and a former Republican member of the Fort Wayne Board of Public Works He was an Odd Fellow of thirty five years and operated a hardware business in life The Evansville report notes Dr C H Hixson suffered a stroke while initiating lodge candidates at Oakland City and died next day He was a Gibson county pioneer.
Mrs. Smith aged eighty years died at her home near Waverly after several weeks illness. She was the county’s oldest native-born woman, widow died earlier. Surviving children are Rufus Smith of Waverly and Lt. Keely of this city.
Michael Morgan, accused of killing his grandfather Harbirt Morgan near Alton last August, was acquitted in Crawford Circuit Court at English. Jurors found the death resulted from natural causes linked to the elderly man’s infirmities, after evidence showed a door incident allegedly caused injuries.
Portland March 1 report notes the Indianapolis Journal strings the hearing date for Ross Weist and Harry Butcher on charges of assault and battery, with proceedings expected to proceed in court.
In Muncie Judge LeMer moved the trial date for Charles Pittser the alleged lye murderer from March to April 3 due to Keener and Lennington handling New Castle cases. In Richmond the James Shook murder trial at Cambridge City is postponed again to April 4 as an attorney is tied up in another case. Dennis Druley remains in recovery after severe injuries from an attack near New Corydon plus a damages suit for personal injuries filed by Druley.
Wabash Circuit Court heard the Capital National Bank of Indianapolis sue A C Wilkerson as trustee for James M Key, former wrecker of the Andrews Commercial Bank. Capital contends a four month prior claim rule was not met and furniture transferred was security not payment. Judge Alvah Taylor will render a finding in a few days.
In Lafayette Indiana on March 13 testimony began in the Case Will contest. A large photograph resembling the late Thomas A Hendricks was shown to jurors as evidence. Witnesses described Case s seances and reports thereof as proof of unsoundness of mind. He allegedly claimed appearing in the body of a dead niece and spoke with her.
Portland Ind March 13 The jury in the damage suit of John Jordan versus Grand Rapids Indiana Railway Company awarded verdict for the railroad after the plaintiff presented evidence that his son was killed by a train. No willful negligence by the railroad was shown in the testimony presented to that point.
John Cadwallader filed a damages suit against Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Company claiming illness from a poorly heated coach and seeking 5000 dollars. In Richmond Circuit Court the jury returned a verdict for the railroad.
Kalamazoo College submitted a question for a Kalamazoo Franklin debate on enfranchisement policy. Franklin will take the affirmative. A debate is planned for late May in Kalamazoo. Fraternal and society events included a Sigma Alpha Epsilon founder’s day banquet and toasts, Phi Beta Phi chafing dish party, and college officers elected at Franklin College.
In Muncie Indiana Circuit Court on March 13 charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and grand larceny against William H Thompson a former local business man were dismissed. Miss Sarah Williams had filed the charges and Thompson threatened to sue for damages. A separate case earlier involved Charles Hawkins a barkeeper charged six months ago with obtaining money from Miss Williams by promise of marriage. Hawkins obtained rooms at the Williams home and courted Miss Williams who is a 52 year old spinster.
Miss Williams mortgaged her farm to Hawkins for business near Detroit. Hawkins vanished. Thompson aided the deal and was arrested in Oklahoma after a Lawton land claim tie. He claims his arrest ruined his claim and will fuel a damage suit. Spiritualist elements surround the case and a seance allegedly led to dismissal.
Muncie Indiana March 13 local directors announce Harrison D Barrett president of the National Association of Spiritualists has accepted an invitation to open the Indiana association annual camp meeting at Chesterfield camp. Barrett will appear on the program after a two year absence amid camp faction tensions. Cambridge City Indiana March 13 two day Tri county Institute ends with strong attendance and a merged Wayne Henry Fayette alliance. Revenue reports show healthy finances after treasurer reading and committee audits.
Gala day in Greensburg as Knights of Pythias from Johnson Shelby Bartholomew and Decatur counties parade to a K of P ball. Welcoming address by Thomas B. Davidson, with Union B. Hunt’s reply. Shelbyville lodge conferred knight rank on several candidates.
Monday report notes lack of nausea but patient remains in critical condition and unconscious since the assault. Vinten, a longtime city figure, is linked to the Vinton Hotel and has been a prominent citizen for over fifty years.
Chicago March 13 a bold mail theft occurred when a registered mail sack was taken from a mall wagon outside the Masonic Temple on State street. Driver BE A Hannum briefly left the wagon and returned to find the lock broken and the sack worth about 1700 dollars missing. No robber seen.
In the New York Tribune a discussion urges improving the U S consular service through better qualification and training. It proposes promoting capable clerks to consuls, paying adequate salaries to cover social duties, and convening Washington meetings of commercial representatives and consuls to craft reform.
The Baltimore American invites other princes and visitors to come and see the city, noting its entertaining resources are far from exhausted and that they are always glad to show the country to strangers.
In Kentland and Kokomo Indiana on March 13 the Thirteenth district Republicans in Jasper and Newton counties show no plan to nominate a district judge for November. Jasper shifts delegate selection to county convention delegates meeting in Rensselaer, provoking protests from Newton leaders and a calling off of the convention. Other towns report reorganization and action on nominations, with primaries and conventions planned in Hartford City and Summitville as candidates seek mayoral and council seats.
Madison Ind March 18 The Republican city central committee organized tonight by electing Louis Ernst chairman W H Miller vice chairman Charles Hoff man secretary and James White treasurer
Frederick Landis Logansport Dr Good Warren Cary Cowgill Wabash Major Steele Marion and allies push energetic delegate drive. Peru township votes at courthouse Friday evening with county districts Saturday afternoon. Opposition to Steele strong and determined. County viewed as key to district outcome with each side predicting victory though none sure.
In Hammond Indiana five candidates vie for mayor as Democratic Mayor Patrick Reilly seeks another term amid intra party strife. Attorney Lawrence Becker represents the Democrats while Republicans field Charles Kasson Fred Newell and ex Representative A F P Knotts amid labor union contest and company influence claims.
The record notes the long dispute over the office title for Mr. Tombaugh. For years the case has centered on who holds the Costa assets and the cabinet title has passed between parties. The back and forth underscores the unresolved ownership and persistent cost questions surrounding the office.
PeruInd March 13 The Prohibitionists nominate a county ticket with representatives S W Traum for representative Jackson Stewart for prose cuting judge M Snepp for clerk Cn Flagg for prosecuting attorney Charles Reed for sheriff William Murphy for treasurer Peter Fisher for recorder O D Melton for auditor P C Horton for assessor Dr Peters for coroner Harvey Pottinger and J W Carvey for commissioners Both Pottinger and Carvey from Macy Roann and Peru figures appear across the slate
Secretary Root backs a Minnesota bill to create a five member general commission to oversee all national parks and a resident commissioner for each site. The plan dissolves separate park commissions, unifying operations under a single War Department body. Critics question expected savings but note simplicity and consolidated control.
Democratic primaries set for tomorrow in Fort Wayne Indiana amid fierce bickering among candidates for coroner treasurer and commissioner Moody. Incumbent coroner Barnett faces ex incumbent Harrod as a railroad detective runs, with allegations of misconduct surfacing in the Sentinel. Tension grows as letters and party feuds surface across the race and local papers.
In Perry township trustee race a tie led to lots. Tombaugh, Republican, challenged a mutilated ballot. The Supreme Court ruled the ballot valid, and Judge Capron again favored Tombaugh, finalizing the long election dispute in Fulton County.
In Hamilton New York Colgate University seniors competed in the Rowlands prize oration contest Samuel Howard Archer of Petersburg Virginia won the prize Archer is neuro and took the top award of zero dollars this evening.
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