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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1902

Page

2

Pluralities in county races show varied leads across districts

The count lists Wheeler beating Metager by 6812 for sheriff while Wiltsle and Womack followed. McGregor wins county commissioner District 2 by 3113. Spafford dominates Third district with no opposition. Nordyke leads at large council with 12514. Blair and Rockwood trail. Justice Smock leads the 30 candidates. several other local posts and ward totals are given.

Cisive Wheeler Robert Metager Wiltsle Womack John McGregor McFarland Roberts Spafford Nordyke Blair Rockwood Rookwood Osborn Jeffries Wansackle Hoffman Gardner Justices of the Peace Smock Fed Nickerson Shepperd Stout McNulty Perry Hitz Carter Alexander Brown Oke Seenere Iz Hoffman Sveesbe Owen Center Vane Decatur Franklin Casa Warren Lawrence Washington Pike Wayne Leathers Miel McMaster Hi Carter Clifford Washington Sages Wee Clerk Walter le Metzger Stib Saben Iss Blair Seeeee Nesetswee Lawson Brithences Leman Taeenee Davis Alo i Decatur Ao Warren Wi Washington Bee Ase Bas Lawrence Klausmann Ig Deen Ams Ee Klrausmann Staverenees Robison Ae. Aery Krauss Ory Dunlavy Franklin Ensley Tutewiler Bennett Ashingto Diehl Wilson Brayton Gfe Uta Ee Revesteepes Ruckelshaus Smit Irvin Air Pugh Sree Ten Wee Sks Evenes Center Ny Warne Ieee Meyer Clark Fenklin Carter Te Pritchard Third District Spoffer Ress Aneenstonsok Allen County Council Judee Criminal Court Eee Suneens Franklin Tas Pike Atere Wayne Wil Isy MS Center Decatur Na Peserees Ib Shank Plurality Warren Center Brown Pike McCray Alford Osberneg Jeffries Saneeseetee Saad Vansickle

Final tally and canvass delay noted in county race

The article lists extensive vote totals for justice of the peace and constables plus township advisory and road supervisor tallies. It reports a canvassing board meeting at 4 PM in the Criminal Court room, cites delays due to incomplete precinct returns, and notes a predicted party slate for county offices by a Democrat prophesying nominees.

Justice of the Peace Smock Nickerson McNulty Stout Hutchinson Reagan Solomon Foppiano Miller Hamilton Pillet King Blair Mack Sheets Marer Huston Moore Sprague Gasper Shepperd Bowers Henschen Hayes T. W. Smock Cole Hay Heckman Harder Glover Hildebrand Cairns Davis Jones Glass Henninger Young D. J. Smock Pringle Newhouse Perry Hitl Carter Brown Alexander Yoke Criminal Court Room Effiett

Flood Warnings Move Through Georgia As Rivers Rise

Heavy rains across northern and middle Georgia trigger flood warnings for Eufaula Alabama and cities in Georgia. The Chattahoochee River at Columbus surges seven feet. Albany reports near twelve inches of rain in three days. Rail lines and bridges wash out. Morgan party delayed. Pensacola Jacksonville service disrupted. widespread flooding and washed-out tracks affect multiple rail corridors.

Atlanta Georgia Atlanta Weather Bureau Eufaula Ala West Point Columbus Chattahoochie Alabama South Georgia Florida Albany Central of Georgia Thomasville Molena Everett City J. Pierpont Morgan Brunswick Cincinnati Mr. Morgan Union Springs Cordele Constitution Sewickley Brunswick & Birmingham Buffalo Altamaha Montgomery Seaboard Hartsboro Seabord Airfiae Shoal Creek Pensacola Jacksonville East South Florida

Maritime arrivals and sailings across ports

Gibraltar reports Kaiserin Theresa sailing to New York from Genoa Naples. California arrives New York bound from New York for Naples Sicilia Genoa. New York lists Phoenicia Hamburg Poulogne la Gascogne St. Louis Southampton Cherbourg. Queenstown notes New England arriving from Boston for Liv It salted Campania from 1 for New York. Hamilton Bermuda Trinidad arrives for return March 19. Holyhead reports Canadien from New York for Liverpool. Kinsale notes Bovie from New York for Liverpool. En reports Kronprin g from New York. Antwerp notes Southwerk arrives from New York.

Gibraltar Kaiserin Theresa Genoa Naples New York California Sicilia Phoecia Hamburg Poulogne la Gascogne Havre St. Louis Southampton Cherbourg Queenstown New England Bouton Liv I Campania Hamilton Bermuda Trinidad Will Gall Holyhead Liverpool Kinsale Bovie Liverpool Kronpring Antwerp Southwerk

Tornado Hits Piper Bibb County Mining Town

A tornado struck Piper in Bibb county this morning wrecking forty houses and damaging thirty five more. Ed Turner, a colored man, was killed while John Allen his wife and three children were severely injured. Widespread damage reached Gurnee Junction and Belle Ellen. local mines are flooded and idle for days. In Missouri river news, water subsided and the river at Chamberlain is a small shallow stream tonight.

Birmingham Ala Piper Bibb County Ed Turner John Allen Gurnee Junction Belle Ellen Chamberlain Missouri River

Unprecedented Condition Cited From Gorge Rescue Report

Weather forecast notes fair today and much colder conditions across Indiana Illinois and Ohio. Monday will be fair but very cold with brisk north winds in Indiana and Illinois. snow flurries possible along the lake in Ohio. Tuesday remains fair and cold with continued brisk winds and a cold wave affecting northern and western areas.

Indiana Illinois Ohio

Vandervoord Looped the Loop at Coney Island in Six Seconds

Robert Vandervoord known as Diavolo, a civil engineer and cyclist, wowed invited guests at Sea Beach Palace by looping the egg shaped 200 foot loop twice in six seconds, reaching speeds of up to 35 mph down the incline and 17 mph at the top. The dangerous act, built for Forepaugh-Seli s Brothers circus, has never been seen publicly before and Vandervoord plans to perform it twice daily starting April 2 at Madison Square Garden.

New York Robert Vandervoord Diavolo Sea Beach Palace Coney Island Joseph Mack Harry Stewart

Laxative Bron Center Ake Lets Boots Publicity Claim

A fragment notes a claim about a product called Cold and Grip Cure tied to the Laxative Bron center. The text is unclear but suggests promotional language or a health remedy claim without verifiable details.

Threats and tension cloud Boston labor horizon after strike

Boston leaders report lingering friction as longshoremen and team drivers resist returning to work. They demand reinstatement by the Metropolitan and Clyde lines, reject nonunion crews, and balk at 5 cent hourly cuts. Union presidents vow action if settlements stall. 158 expressmen lack old posts.

Boston Metropolitan Steamship Line Clyde Line Ryan Seaboard D.J. O'Keefe National Longshoremen’s Union Cleveland

Funeral for ex Gov Altgeld draws diverse Illinois crowds

Illinois officials civic groups and labor bodies marched in a long funeral procession for ex Governor John P Altgeld in Chicago. William J Bryan attended as an honorary pallbearer delivering a tribute praising Altgeld's lasting influence and ideals.

Library Lincoln Park Altgeld Yates Cook County United Turner Societies Altgeld Legion Henry George Association William J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Mr. Altgeld

Funeral for Leonard Lewisohn Held in New York Temple

Leonard Lewisohn copper magnate and philanthropist died in London March 8. Funeral services were held today at the Temple Emanuel after a family service. About 2500 attended the public ceremony with delegations from Hebrew organizations and many employees of Lewisohn firms and affiliated copper works. Represented groups included the New York Stock Exchange the Metal Exchange and other commodities exchanges. One hundred children from Hebrew Sheltering Guardian joined mourners.

New York Leonard Lewisohn London Temple Mannel Temple Lewisohn United Metal Selling Company Lewisohn Bros Raritan Copper Works Hebrew Sheltering Guardian

Newspaper Man Leon Bancroft Dies in Chicago

The funeral of Leon D. Bancroft, a renowned newspaper man, was held at People’s Church Chicago. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery with plans to move the body to Pittsburgh for final burial. Bancroft served with the Inter Ocean and was managing editor of the Pittsburg Dispatch and held positions on the Press World and Herald in New York.

Chicago Leon D. Bancroft People's Church Oakwood Cemetery Pitts- Pee Bancroft Inter Ocean Pittsburg Dispatch Press World and Herald New York City

Death of Dr George William Warren Composer at Columbia

Dr George William Warren professor of music at Columbia University died of apoplexy aged 74. He was a noted composer of sacred music and anthems. Warren was a direct descendant of Richard Warren who came to Plymouth in 1620 and the grandson of Lieutenant William Warren of the revolutionary army killed at Bunker Hill.

New York George William Warren Columbia University Richard Warren William Warren Bunker Hill

Mother St. Gabriel Dies in Cleveland at 59

Annette McAndrews known as Mother St. Gabriel died at Ursuline Academy in Cleveland aged fifty nine. She spent forty five years in the Ursuline order and much of her career teaching in Roman Catholic parochial schools in the city.

Cleveland St. Gabriel Annette McAndrews Philadelphia Ursuline Academy Ursuline Order

Vanderbilt Cross, Elder Grandson of Commodore, Dies in New York

New York March 14 Cornelius Van derbilt Cross aged sixty eight years oldest living grandson of the late Commodore died today at his residence in this city He had been in frail health for some time and his death ends a prominent New York family line with connections to the Vanderbilt legacy. The passing was noted in social and business circles as the death of a respected figure in finance and society.

New York Tommy Hal James C. Kennedy Jimmy Michael Washington, D. C Johnny Eckhard Kennedy Albert Champion al Newhouse Jed Newkirk Oscar Julius Fred Veter Jake de Roeler Cornelius Vanderbilt Cross Commodore Vandeen This Y Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Hugh O'Neill O'Neill Belfast Ireland

Chase a notable figure in marine circles dies in Chicago

Charles E. Chase, long prominent in marine circles, is reported in Chicago on March 16. Details of his career and impact on maritime affairs are noted as the obituary outlines his contributions and leadership within the field.

Chicago Charles E. Chase

Rural Free Delivery Drives National Postal Push

Rural free delivery expansion becomes a national issue as petitions pile up and millions gain daily weather forecasts and periodical access via routes. Postmaster General Machen leads a system now seen as essential to farmers and stores, boosting mail orders and farm knowledge nationwide.

Congress A. W. Machen Thig Ce Machen United States

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