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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
3
A meeting of 52 Republican Ways and Means members ended with a firm stance against any tariff reduction. They proposed preserving duties and a 2 percent Cuban relief plan, with some favoring a treasury subsidy of about 0.5 percent, but no consensus was reached on alternatives.
Representative Landis plans to attend the congressional convention and is confident of renomination. Senator McLain and Studebaker of South Bend observed the ship subsidy vote in the Senate gallery. Steele returns from Marion optimistic about his district’s outlook. Contract Surgeon Gardner of Bloomington heads to the Philippines for duty.
Elizabeth City March 17 Miss Ollie Cropsey sister of the dead girl testifies Wilcox had been attentive to Nellie since June 18. They were friendly until September last year when quarrels began. Wilcox gave Nellie gifts and rode with her while they spoke of amusement. He claimed he left her on the porch and she was never seen alive. Carrie Cropsey corroborates Ollie, then Leonard Owens places Wilcox on the street near the witness’s house. Police Chief Dawson testifies he carried Wilcox to Mr. Ay’s after finding him at 3:15 am. Wilcox asserts he left Nellie on the porch and did not know her whereabouts. Courtroom crowded as water depths and obstructions are detailed by officials. Parker, a star State witness, to testify tomorrow.
Reports from Port of Spain on March 17 detail Venezuelan insurgents under General Monagus capturing Guanta on March 13 and damaging government forces. Velutini recaptured Guanta yesterday as rebels march toward Cumuanas and threaten Curapanc. The revolutionary Bolivar landed troops near Punta Piedras and munitions on March 15, with forces also targeting Coro and Ciudad de Cure. Vice President Alaya departs to Caracas to assume command as Castro’s government fights to hold territory. In Colombia, Colón fortifications are reinforced as revolutionaries land cattle at Chorrera and news arrives of General Pres’s death.
Arrivals from Rotterdam Liverpool Cherbourg and New York list ships Rhein Bremen Maasdam Ipele Meye New England Trave and Sardinian. Sailed from New York Hamburg Genoa Galicia Gibralter March 17. Notable vessels include Patricia and Genouw with mixed routes and dates.
A fragment notes that the name must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab the celebrated Culd and Grip Cure. Sa
W R Cockran spoke to a crowd of over five thousand at the Exposition Building in Minneapolis on St Patrick as the Original Founder of Popular Government. He argued that Catholicism’s principles foster democracy and traced Europe’s political rise to Irish influence. the talk touched on Rome’s decline and the global spread of Irish learning and missions.
Reports from Albany Dublin and London detail St Patrick's Day events. David B Hill condemns flunkeyism and urges Jeffersonian ideals of peace and honest friendship. In Dublin the Duke of Connaught and others receive a warm welcome as police anticipate disturbances. In London crowds display shamrock and Irish troops receive leave for the day.
New York observed St Patrick's day with special church services, a parade, and dinners. The Fifth Avenue march featured 15,000 in line, escorted by the Sixty-ninth National Guard, the First Irish Volunteers, and the Hibernian Rifles for the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Rome correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports the Vatican has received confidential news of a serious Irish situation. Fenians have months of active propaganda to organize a general rising. It is believed the Vatican will instruct the Irish clergy to refrain from revolutionary agitation.
The debate on the ship bill centered on subsidies to revive the American merchant marine. Mr Frye delivered a cautious closing speech noting he could not speak fully due to illness and vaccination concerns. Proponents urged building up U S shipyards, while opponents warned of amendments and international tensions with Chinese sailors and Pacific routes.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind March 17 Muncie polo team won the first of a three game series from Racine Wis by 4 to 2 Higgins and Tarrant scored in the third to boost Muncie Racine led in the second inning Higgins drilled the ball from center in five seconds The game was clean and fast Racine was short a man Eli Mooney, formerly of Anderson, played half back.
Elwood Indiana March 17 James Sebern owner of a bowling alley and D H Durbin of Anderson have secured a franchise for Elwood in the Western region. The announcement marks a step for local bowling business expansion with details to follow.
Carroll Hall of Notre Dame and South Bend High School schedule another track meet in the Notre Dame gymnasium after a close 48 to 46 victory by the high school boys in their prior March encounter. In New York, Walsh beat Eby in the Brooklyn pool tournament 15 to 6 with runs of 29 and 23 while Wenrick defeated Keogh 13 to 11 with a best run of 29 for the NY winner and 15 for Keogh.
L P Ittel of Allegheny City Pa captures the rifle target championship in the 10 target match with a record 1458 of 1250 possible. Dr W G Hudson of New York finishes second with 2456. Ittel also won last year's match and has tied H M Popes in the ring target contest plus the Zimmerman trophy.
Barbara Frietchie led from start to finish to win the mile and a sixteenth St Patrick handicap at odds 9 to 2, earning $1,055. Favorites Felix Bard Ida Ledford and Scarlet Lily trailed. Odom rode three winners. In California, L W Bell stable swept races at Oakland with four winners. Green B Morris heads owners list with $27,000.
Hartford announces a $4 side bet trotting clash between Boralma and Lord Derby to be decided at Charter Oak Park. Dates to be set, with September meetings and Grand Circuit stake events including Futurity and multiple pacing and trotting divisions. Meanwhile Cresceus campaign plans list Aug to Nov venues across the Midwest and South with Mike the Tramp pacing Cresceus.
A large crowd attended the Friendly Sons of St Patrick dinner at the Denison celebrating St Patrick's Day. Rev J J Byrne spoke of Ireland's conversion by St Patrick and Bishop O Donaghue praised women while stressing shared human equality. A long list of invited guests filled the room as conversations continued after the meal.
London reports a fine Lincoln afternoon as the flat season opens with crowds and warm appetite for tomorrow's Grand Handicap. American owners absent. Jockey Maher wins the Tathwal Stakes on Heraldal's Bobair and the Elsham Plate on Isthmus. Tod Sloan license request denied for English office use only.
Lexington reports the famous brood mare Hilda II died yesterday in her paddock at Thorndale farm.
Chicago report details Eddy Lenny of Philadelphia losing to Benny Yanger in six fast rounds at the America Club. Yanger used steady body blows and constant holding to control the fight, while Wild Bill Hanrahan drew with Jack Beauscholte in six rounds. Preliminaries saw Joe Sherlock defeat Danny McMahon and Steve Crosby beat Martin Judge. Buffalo, Fort Erie results note Frank Erne stopping Curley Supplies in the sixth.
To prevent dissipation of George Francis Gilman’s wealth the heirs favor an amicable settlement. A corporation would run the 280 Gilman tea stores in the United States and Canada, with stock allotted to each heir proportional to their claim. The remainder would be divided similarly if no other claimants intervene.
An advertisement touts quinine and Bromo S. tablets from KE W Groves with a signature, claiming time and laxatives like nine tablets will prevent illness. The copy emphasizes home remedies and generic health claims.
The Rev J F Brown and Rev A R Woodson to lead a week of meetings at Home Presbyterian Church and Hopewell Indiana. C E Bacon to lecture Naples Pompeii and Vesuvius for Deaconess Hospital fund with refreshments. James Q Barcus to leave Indiana for New York and Newark agency chief role at Mutual Benefit Company. Company B officers elected after resignations. Lt Colmey named first lieutenant and KH Tetor becomes second lieutenant. Perry County Telephone Company of Tell City Indiana incorporated with 325000 capital to serve seven counties. directors listed.
Advertises E. W. Grove as a brand with a Grove’s signature on each box and promises a refund if the cold is not cured in one day. The terse offer asserts a guaranteed outcome and product branding.
Hartford March 17 Trinity freshmen raised their class flag on the campus flagpole but sophomores attempted to tear it down at chapel hour. A fight followed leaving Charles Henry Curry of Pittsburg and Henry Blair Robert of Hartford somewhat badly injured though later recovered. several others were bruised. By order of the faculty the freshmen lowered the flag again tonight.
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