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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1902

Page

3

Landis Speech at Convention Praises Nation and Party

In a large opera house audience Rep Landis lauded prosperity at home and prestige abroad. He recalled greetings from the President and Senators, paid tribute to the late President, Lincoln, Grant, Garfield and McKinley, and defended the Republican record while praising Taft’s views on the islands. He expressed belief in America’s mission to spread law and order and civilized society. The speech touched on political hopes and national unity.

Ion MR. Landis Opera House Landis Washington Hanna Lincoln Grant Garfield McKinley Republican Party Taft Mr. Is Baldwin Ena

Rainy Weather Forecast For Midwest And Ohio

Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for rain in Illinois and Indiana with fair conditions and colder spells in the south. Ohio expected to see increasing cloudiness Friday, rain likely by afternoon, with rain or snow further north on Saturday and brisk northeast winds. Local observations note clear early and late conditions with mild temperatures across the region.

Washington Illinois Indiana Ohio

Movements of steamers from major ports

Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings from New York and European ports. Ships include Han from Bremen Haverford from Antigua Pennays Trave from New York to Genoa Oceanic from Liverpool to New York and Mesaba sailing to New York. Locations mentioned are New York Bremen Antwerp Havre Liverpool Genoa.

Ne York Han Bremen Haverford Antwo la Gascogne Havre Rotterdam Amsterdam New York Queenstown Oceanic Liverpool Tazard Vacerland Antwerp Pee eUne Yoearen Pennays Arie Trave Genoa Majestic London Mesaba York

Indignation Over Township Trustee Appointment Sparks Protest

Commissioners appoint Pierson township trustee to replace the late Yaw as four rivals rush city seeking the post. Yaw, a Republican, anger prompts Republicans to urge waiting for his funeral, but the delay is denied. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS INDIANA March 2.

Pierson Township Yaw Indianapolis Journal Franklin Ind Byron Jennings Ora Forre Byron Ragsdale Hemphill Sidney Terhune N Edwards John Scholler David Whitesides O. S. Vandiver Ben Dawson Terre Haute Republican City Committee Alex Crawford H. C. Hanna Lee Williamson Charles Balch I. E. Benjamin Edwin Ellis

Piano Factory Burned in New York Fire

Hartman Peck & Co piano manufacturers suffered a loss of about 300000 dollars when their West Forty-eighth Street plant and adjoining five story building were destroyed by fire. The blaze began in the packing room of the three story section and quickly engulfed the complex. A roof collapse injured a fireman and a bystander on a nearby stable roof.

New York Hartman, Peck & Co West Forty-eighth Street North River

Value of Discipline Inmates of a Burning Reform School

In Lexington Kentucky Brad ley dormitory at the State School of Reform burned after midnight. All 1 inmates were saved due to discipline and fire drill. Two boys escaped and are not recaptured. Suspected arson mentioned with grand jury possible actions. Nearby Tombs prison in New York had a small fire with evacuation, no injuries.

Lexington Bradley State School of Reform Doak W. P. Walton Grover Ruske Covington W. O. Bradley New York Tombs Prison Ison Delaney Street

Fitzsimmons Fights Loom as Club Demands High Split

In Los Angeles negotiations for a Jeffries bout with Fitzsimmons fail to settle terms. Fitzsimmons asks 7 percent of gate receipts and a 5900 guarantee, raising the club’s prior bids. McCarry says Fitzsimmons is too exacting but hopes the $25,000 cash purse remains best. Delaney doubts a fight soon, while New York and St Louis briefs report related draws and opinions.

Los Angeles Cal McCarry Century Athletic Club Fitzsimmons Jeffries Century Club Oakland Billy Delaney California Dispatch New York The

Wittmer and Lundin Tangle in Wrestling Bout

Worcester Massachusetts march 9 Charley Wittmer of Cincinnati faced Hjndalmar Lundin of Worcester in Mechanics Hall. Wittmer won the Graeco Roman first bout in 4 minutes 20 seconds while Lundin took the catch as catch can second bout in 31 minutes and seconds. In the third bout they toppled from the ropes to the floor Wittmer injured his knee and sat out as Lundin could not mount a response with Wittmer’s hands effectively useless.

Worcester Mass Charley Wittmer Cincinnati Hjndalmar Lundin Mechanics’ Hall Wittmer Lundin

Philadelphia Jack O Brien Defeats Rufus Graham in Swift Bout

Philadelphia Jack O Brien and Rufus Graham fought six rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club. The bout was tame and entirely in O Brien's favor with a clear decision after the six rounds.

Philadelphia Jack” O'Brien Rufus Graham Broadway Athletic Club O'Brien

Conciliation Committee Formed To Arbitrate Labor Troubles

Senator Mark Hanna named the Civic Federation conciliation committee to settle disputes between capitalists and workers. Officers include M. A. Hanna and Samuel Gompers, with nine appointees: Archbishops Ireland and Potter, Franklin McVeagh, John Mitchell, Frank F. Sargent, James Duncan, J. Kruttschnitt, William H. Pfahler, and Marcus M. Marks. The panel will address threatened labor troubles per by laws.

New York Mark Hanna Civic Federation M. A. Hanna Samuel Gompers Oscar 8. Strauss Charles A. Moore Ralph M. Hasley

General Elisha B. Hamilton Dies at 64

Quincy IL March ? Gen Elisha B Hamilton prominent attorney and politician and Grand Army leader died suddenly while arguing before Circuit Court aged sixty four Heart paralysis listed as cause He served with Civil War gallantry and was commissioned a general for bravery during railway strikes at Fast St Louis Inspector General of state under Cul tom Hamilton and Oglesby Surveyor of the Port of Quincy during Grant's two terms

Quincy Elisha B. Hamilton Grand Army Hamilton Grant

Fire destroys Rucker cotton compress and 2100 bales

Athens Georgia March 2 Fire this afternoon destroyed the Rucker cotton compress and about twenty one hundred bales of cotton with a loss of 155000 dollars. Insurance was nearly all carried by the Marine Fire Insurance Company. The fire started when a truck ran over a match.

Athens Marine Fire Insurance Omy

Close of Fifes Trial in Richardson Murder Case

In Savannah Missouri Ada Richardson wife of Frank Richardson faced trial as Stewart Fife’s defense case proceeded. Prosecutor P K Cross accused her of aiding the defense by remaining in court and sending notes to Fife’s lawyers while witnesses were barred. Mayor Knickerbocker spoke for the defense praising Mrs Richardson who had earlier been acquitted of her husband’s murder. Arguments ended and the case went to the jury after nine p m.

Richardson Savannah Ada Richardson Frank W. Richardson Stewart Fife P. K. Cross

College Presidency Declined in Bridgeport

Bridgeport Conn March 2 Rev William H Salmon star of the South Coastional Church of this city has declined the call to the presidency of Tabor College Iowa extended to him last week It is said that the presidency of another college in the West may be offered him soon

Bridgeport Conn William H. Salmon Tabor College Iowa West Akely

Justice Noah Davis Dies at Home in New York

Former New York Supreme Court justice Noah Davis died at his home in New York today from old age. He presided over the trials of William M. Tweed for official malfeasance and B. E. F. Stokes in the Fiske murder case.

New York Noah Davis Supreme Court Willam M. Tweed BE. F. Stokes Fiske

Laxative Hromo-Quinine Box Requires Name Prominently

A brief line notes that the genuine Laxative Hromo-Quinine Tab Jets bears the name Ge on every box, highlighting the cold and grip cure claim. The snippet emphasizes authenticity and branding for this historical remedy.

Davis Biography Note Refers to N H Birth and Congress

The record notes that Davis served one term in the lower house of Congress as a Republican. He was born at Haverhill New Hampshire.

A Davis Haverhill, N. H

Major Rufus E Fleming Dies in Fargo

Major Rufus E Fleming a longtime North Dakota settler and inspector general of the Scottish Rite in the state died in Fargo from erysipelas. Born at New Madison he had served as secretary of the Soldiers' Home board at Dayton before moving north.

Fargo N. D Rufus E. Fleming New Madison North Dakota Soldiers’ Home Board Dayton

Indianapolis Racing Association Forms Plans For July Races

Indianapolis Racing Association is formed at the Grand Hotel with W W Baker as president and Sterling R Holt as vice president. The July meet at State Fair grounds will run July 3 4 and 5 with three harness and two running events daily and a new half mile track opening. Purses range from 350 to 500 with special purses from interurban firms merchants and hotels. Diving horses and the Indianapolis Military Band will entertain each afternoon. Admission is 25 cents with 25 cents for the ad stand.

Indianapolis State Fairgrounds Grand Hotel Indianapolis Racing Association W. W. Baker Sterling R. Holt W. A. Holt P. O. O'Rear Samuel Pearson Hugh J. McGowan Sterling Holt W. J. Blair M. H. Reardon P. O. O’rear Racing Association Ane Ee McGowan Street-Railway Company Association

Close finishes mark Oakland racing with favorites winning

San Francisco reports tight finishes at Oakland races with Foucer leading early but Ranach surging to victory near the rail. Alsona debuted in the two year olds and edged Ora Viva. betting favorites included Killéee Royal Rogue Algona and Horton.

San Francisco Oakland Foucer Jim Hale Ranach Horton Alsona Turner Ora Viva Killéee Royal Rogue Algona Duckey Quiet

American jockeys win early at Liverpool spring meeting

At Liverpool spring meeting, American riders show form winning the first two races. Olivia with Maher aboard won the private sweepstakes. The Golden Wings colt took the Molyneux stakes with Skeets Martin riding. Simony won the Union Jack stakes with Cheiro in second and Morganitic third. Henry Spencer made his first English mount.

London Liverpool Olivia Maher Skeets Martin Simony Cheiro Henry Spencer Morganitic England Spencer

Death Wins Narrowly in Tight New Orleans Race

Chorus Boy and Death led from start to finish with Death prevailing by a length. Odds listed show Chorus Boy 8 to 6, Wood Trice 4 to 1, Four Leaf C 3 to 2, Death 5 to 2, Sam Lazarus 11 to 5, Banish 5 to 2, Lady Wadsworth 5 to L.

New Orleans Chorus Boy Death Sam Lazarus Wood Trice Four Leaf C Banish Lady Wadsworth

Reinstatement requests denied for Charleston racing officials

New York March All applications lodged with the stewards of the Jockey Club for the reinstatement of owners trainers jockeys and horses disqualified for racing at the Charleston meeting were denied at the meeting here today.

New York Jockey Club Charleston

Wireless telegraphy success on the lakes at Detroit

The City of Detroit was towed to a clear slip for a second wireless test. Only experimenters aboard, J V Toplis stating a code word was sent to and received from Detroit, proving communication without actual message transmission.

Cleveland Detroit Lake Front J. V. Toplis

Convicted of assault attempt given 99 years in penitentiary

San Antonio report says Henry Wright, a Black man who attempted to assault a white girl in San Marcos on Monday, was convicted today on a guilty plea and sentenced to ninety nine years in the penitentiary. The district judge had promised a speedy trial to avert lynching and the verdict followed within seventy hours of the crime.

San Antonio Tex Henry Wright San Marcos

Galveston approves $1.5 million sea wall bond issue

Galveston county votes to issue 1.5 million dollars in bonds to fund a sea wall based on plans by eminent engineers. With most returns counted, only twenty one votes opposed. More than 10,000 dollars of bonds have been subscribed by residents of Galveston.

Galveston Tex Galveston County

Hale dies in train accident in Winfield Kansas

Henry C Hale formerly with the Fifth Regiment and honorably discharged in San Francisco March 3 after six years service in Cuba and the Philippines was killed by a train in Winfield today. Relatives have not yet been located.

Winfield Kan Henry C. Hale Fifth Regiment San Francisco Cuba Philippines

Record Auction Price for Caxton Royal Book

At Sotheby s in London Bernard Quaritch bought a perfect copy of Caxton s Royal Book for 2223 pounds. Only five copies exist and a copy sold last year for 1150 dollars. The price today set a record for the work.

London Sotheby's Caxton Bernard Quaritch

Leeds Buys Otter Rocks Villa in Bell Haven Conn

William B. Leeds, president of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, has purchased from Henry Hilton's estate the villa known as Otter Rocks at Bell Haven, Connecticut. The price paid is not disclosed in the fragment.

New York Williamb. Leeds Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Henry Hilton Otter Rocks Bell Haven Conn

Santos-Dumont Plans Fifteen Mile Aerial Track at St Louis

Paris reports M Santos-Dumont outlines a plan for a fifteen mile circular aerial track around St Louis marked by captive balloons for a series of races. He calls for a single main event, a grand prize of 100000 dollars, to boost innovation in dirigible balloons and says he will participate if invited.

St. Louis Paris M. Santos-Dumont Associated Press United States New York Exposition Grounds America London Birmingham

Four professional pool games in Brooklyn tournament

In Brooklyn four matches of the professional continuous pool championship were played. Charles Weston defeated William E. McCune 1% to 71 in the afternoon, Irving Long beat P. H. Walsh 125 to 14 with runs of 24 and 19 against 18 for Walsh, and Jerome R. Keogh defeated H. P. Stofft 125 to 83 in the night session.

New York Brooklyn Charles Weston William E. McCune Irving Long Nashville Jerome R. Keogh Buffalo H. P. Stofft Cleveland Stofft

Leary and Brewer Set American Swimming Records in San Francisco

J Scott Leary and Howard F Brewer of the Olympic Athletic Club broke multiple American records in San Francisco. Leary swam 110 yards in 1 13, beating 1 22 25, and 135 yards in 1 36, surpassing 1 40 held by J H Taylor. Brewer cut the 6 yard record from 10 37 4 5 to 9 41 and later posted 84 yards in 12 24, surpassing his own 12 40 2 5 mark.

San Francisco J. Scott Leary Howard F. Brewer Olympic Athletic Club Leary H. Reeder J. H. Taylor Brewer Otto Wahle

Richmond and Racine polo clash ends in tie at two

The opening game of a three-match series between Richmond and Racine, Wis., polo teams finished 2 to 2 in Richmond Indiana. Racine declined to play off the tie. Mooney and Mullen from Anderson strengthened Racine.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Racine Wis BE. Mooney Mullen Anderson

Walthour Wins First Post-Accident Race in Atlanta

Bobby Walthour of Atlanta returned from a ten day layoff to win two straight five mile heats in a motor paced race at the Coliseum defeating Johnnie Lake of Staten Island. Walthour clocked 8:19 in each heat as 4000 spectators watched.

Atlanta Bobby Walthour Johnnie Lake Staten Island New York Walthour

Baseball owners to meet in St Louis and schedule the league

The Herald says a meeting of the St Louis Cincinnati Boston and New York National League owners will be held in New York City next week. Chicago Pittsburg and Philadelphia may also attend to settle the dispute and adopt a playing schedule. In Des Moines the Nagle bill banning Sunday baseball or football passed the House 69 to 16.

New York the Herald St. Louis Cincinnati Boston National Baseball League Truax Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia Des Moines Nagle

Morgan as sport says to race Columbia abroad

The Yachting World praises a potential series where J Pierpont Morgan would race the Columbia in European waters, likely against Shamrock I. It views the idea as businesslike and thrilling, and suggests such matches could resolve questions about sailing advantage off Sandy Hook and whether the older Shamrock is faster with its altered sail plan.

London J. Pierpont Morgan Sandy Hook

Cork rowing race proposal for July exhibition cup set

Ambassador Choate sent a circular to the State Department about a Cork exhibition in July. The lord chief justice will present a cup for the race described as "out and out" and not a challenge cup. The event will be open to all participants.

Washington Choate State Department United States Lord Meutenant Ireland Cork

German yacht Meteor to sail on trial voyage in March

In New York arrangements are set for a trial sail of the German yacht Meteor on March, with a plan to depart for Germany on March 30 if conditions permit. Amateurs of all nations are urged to publicize the project and support the effort in the United States.

United States New York Germio

Holloway Arrested In Mail Fraud Case In Cincinnati

Louis R Holloway was arrested by the United States marshal in Cincinnati on a mail fraud charge. J W Fulton of Columbus says Holloway took 800 dollars for an outfit as a salesman for the People's Publishing Company. Fulton was to be paid 150 dollars yearly. The post office inspectors report similar complaints from others. Holloway was bailed and set for a March 29 hearing.

Cincinnati Louis R. Holloway United States Marshal J. W. Fulton Columbus Holloway People’s Publishing Company Fulton Philadelphia

Gilbert High Gun Leads Grand Central Handicaps at Local Trap Meet

The Grand Central handicap tournament drew strong entries as Fred Gilbert again led with few misses in 1½ rounds while a field including Tripp, Budd, Marshall, Fanning and Herkes posted mixed results. The day featured long crowds, frequent referee calls, and plans for a larger stake in the chief event, with many shooters staying for today’s twenty five pigeon handicap and a Kansas City trip looming for several Indianapolis competitors.

Fred Gilbert Gilbert Phellis Rike Tripp Budd Marshall Fanning Heikes England Herkes Kansas City Indianapolis E. H. Tripp John M. Lilly George Beck John W. Cooper City BE. H. Tripp Iyi

Cuba Crisis Shifts Toward Washington Talks

General Wood departed Havana for Miami en route to Washington for a high level dialogue with President-elect Palma and Cuban leaders on establishing a Cuban government. He opposed a modest tariff cut on Cuban imports, urging broader liberal concessions or full reciprocity to aid the island. An oath evidence rule was issued for Spanish claims cases. Palma, preparing to depart for Cuba with his family, plans to assume office on April 1.

Havana Wood Miami Washington Palma United States Cuba Fla General Wood

Chain firms in Pittsburgh deny steel price rise merger talk

In Pittsburgh officials of the chain manufacturers association and chain companies denied reports of price increases. They said there had been price readjustments, some reductions, others aligned with similar steel grades. They also stated that any merger of companies could not and would not take place.

Pittsburg Sceston

Bangor Flooded Reveals Damaged Maine Central Bridge

Part of Bangor large flood disaster strikes March 20 as a heavy mass of fire and logs crashes into the Penobscot River, ripping out the mid pier of the Maine Central Railroad bridge and washing away a middle span. Basements flood, downtown stores inundated, goods worth thousands damaged.

Bangor Penobscot Maine Central Railroad

From Ocean to Ocean Paine's Celery Compound Promoted

Panacea claims and testimonials from Maine to California tout Paine's Celery Compound as a blood purifier and health restorer. It is said to increase red blood cells and aid long standing illnesses including dyspepsia rheumatism neuralgia and insomnia. A Crawfordsville Georgia resident named Mrs Martha P Lanceford attributes dramatic sleep and health improvements after fifteen to twenty years of illness.

Maine California Paine Martha P. Lanceford Crawfordsville

S H S Athletic Rules Set Eligibility Clear for Athletes

Shortridge High School prepares strict eligibility rules for athletes. Candidates must be bona fide students since week four and maintain passing grades in at least three subjects. Graduates and those over twenty one are barred. players may not exceed four and a half years. a physician certificate is required for football.

Shortridge High School Acipal

Williams elected secretary of State Bowling League

W R Williams has been elected secretary of the State Bowling League to succeed Arthur Ray who resigned to take a Texas position. Williams expects many entries from teams outside Indianapolis. Percival Levey and Marshall T Levey have already entered in the two men team contests.

W. R. Williams State Arthur Ray Texas Mr. Willams Indianapolis Percival Levey Marshall T. Levey

Shideler Chosen Captain of MT S Basketball Team

The MT H basketball team yesterday elected Jack Shideler captain and Frank Gaston manager for next year. Shideler and Gaston are the only two players returning to school next fall, with Shideler already captain of three MT teams football track and basketball.

Jack Shideler Frank Gaston Shideler Gaston

Bank Closure in Americus Puts Creditors in Question

Macon Ga March The People's Bank of Americus Ga closed its doors today after a quiet week run. The bank's capital was 000 and debts to creditors about 8000. President Simmons asserts assets will offset liabilities. The signatory is G KR.

Macon W. W. Wrigley First National Bank of South The People’s Bank Americus Renault Simmons As Elis G. KR

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