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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
2
Wilhite's transfer is described as a promotion with no salary increase. Willite is noted as one of the most efficient pension service employees.
In Marion Alabama editor Greer publishes a Washington letter from Senator Morgan. He declines to discuss Colonel Oatee's stance on suffrage, cites rapid push for negro disfranchisement, laments political shifts aiding white supremacy, and predicts whites will dominate the South as Republicans ready to move on the Philippines.
The itemization notes 3777 enlistments in the regular army since the army reorganization law and a post office in Indiana changing its name to Kramer. It reports Congressman Livingston's pneumonia status, Rep Hull’s Philippines trip, and treasury balance figures. Navy actions include Kentucky’s assignment to flag duties, and various war department commendations. Agricultural and customs updates cover sugar allowances, tea standards, and rubber duties. Postal policy mentions mail routing changes and local proceedings, with military honors for several Marines and a post office box key restriction policy.
Washington dispatch reports cooler and fair Friday with rising temperatures in Ohio and Indiana. Saturday grows partly cloudy with fresh southwest winds. Local forecast notes overall fair conditions, westerly winds, and mild temperatures.
A cabinet member said the President plans no changes beyond a possible successor to Attorney General Griggs. Senator Walcott is not expected to become Interior head, and Secretary Hitchcock denied the report. The War Department release reiterates Mr Sanger made no pledges beyond his oath and merit as basis for appointments.
Lincoln March 21 The Nebraska long term senatorial caucus again fails to nominate after nineteen ballots. D Thompson climbs to 58 votes amid a split anti-Thompson faction while short-term totals widen the deadlock with Allen 53 Hitchcock 48 and Rosewater 31 among others.
The body of May Comstock of Benton Harbor Michigan, a deaf music student, was found on a Chicago beach near the Fifty ninth street pier after a police patrol spotted cloth and a red sleeve in sand. It is believed she leaped into the lake over debts totaling seven dollars and fear of telling her father.
Workmen tearing down an old home on Third Street near Clark Avenue in St. Louis uncovered six skulls beneath the floor between the first and second stories. The 125 year old house was once a fine residence and is among the first built in the area. No living person knows how the skulls ended up there.
The Minnesota Legislature bans cigarette manufacture sale or giving away. An ice gorge in Grand River causes Portland Michigan flood residents rescued with difficulty on Water Street. Gen Fitzhugh Lee confined to bed in Omaha with a severe attack. physician says not serious. Bridgeport Trust Company qualifies as administrator for George F Gilman estate bond of 500.40 from National Surety Co. Colorado Senate approves refunding state debt 2.5 million dollars to House. San Francisco County Clerk Deane refuses 40 Japanese citizenship applications citing US court ruling. Boiler accident near Fort William Manitoba kills James Hammond and John McGrath at mine site. Michigan University oratorical contest winners CarroH Story Bryant Cromer set to represent state in Northern Oratorical League in Iowa City. Yakima reservation tribes seek 10 million dollars from Congress next session. lands valued at 10 per acre disputed with white settlement claim. Lyman J Carlock and family depart Peoria for Manila. judge-elect to Philippine Court of Instance. Taft connected. Mr Cshock, 36, Indian Madison native Eureka College 1893 graduate. Associated Fraternities of America formed in Chicago with thirty-six societies. nearly one million members. Organ aims to counter minimum rate bills for fraternal benefits. officers elected President C M Robinson Des Moines and Edmund Jackson Fulton Illinois.
Report on Saint Petersburg riots outlines alleged police preparations and hospital arrangements. It cites four killed including a woman, disputes church conduct claims, and notes student and factory hand involvement. British and US extradition treaty history referenced amid crisis talks.
New York dispatch cites AP report from St Petersburg about another high official being shot. The Herald notes Russian telegraph control limits and suggests possibilities, focusing on the Czar amid Berlin rumors of an earlier attempt on his imperial majesty.
Bridgeport reports reveal a surprise marriage of Miss Louise Underhill of Babylon L. I. and Dr Edward T Buck son of composer Dudley Buck. The union, allegedly at Asbury Park on August 17 1806, had been kept secret prompting an public announcement after Buck ceased contact for six months. Buck formerly practiced medicine in Bridgeport before departing in 18% to become a traveling salesman for a Portland Maine proprietary medicine firm.
Dr Edward T Buck son of composer Dudley Buck of New York married Daisy Deane daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Deane in Hoopes ton Illinois on February 21 with Rev E J Regennas officiating The couple met Milas Deane in Indianapolis and left for northern Indiana after the ceremony Mrs Buck’s parents in the city had heard about the marriage to Miss Under Ail
A heavy gale keeps ships in Cadiz harbor and endangers vessels. Massachusetts sits in sand at Pensacola mouth but safe and to be pulled free. Kearsarge Alabama leave Pensacola for a gulf cruise toward Culebra Island. Discovery launched at Dundee and christened by Lady Markham. Havana dry dock may stay private. new dock planned. Poughkeepsie wrecked near Haverstraw. all aboard safe. Captain Bravo reports English steamer ashore near Key West reef. recovery crews responding.
Anheuser Busch Brewing A1 of St. Louis offers ample maturation time before market entry. The well known brands are served to first-class hotels clubs cafes and bars. J. L. Beeler, manager Anheuser branch Indianapolis.
The Reichstag has adjourned until April 16 while four fresh plague cases emerge in Cape Town. Reports mention severe influenza in the Belgian king, a Berlin Bach festival with relics on display, and various European incidents from mine blasts in Mercia to a sensational murder in Dresden. The Reichstag commission approves travel expenses for members during sessions and telephonic links connect Berlin with Kronberg.
Daily criminal record notes multiple incidents across states. Edward W Lang arrested in Haverhill for obscene mail material. Mrs Piper stabbed during family fight at Honey Creek. prognosis uncertain. Self-inflicted bank death of Lindgille in Chicago. Burglary and assault in Martins Ferry and Port Neat. Deputy Marshal Whiteley killed in Augusta while arresting distillers. Scott killed. Milo Gregory hanged at Kennett for murder of sawmill owner Covert. Bridge arson believed deliberate near Cedar Town to Carrollton. Raids on illicit distillery at 211 Eldridge Street New York. Loewenstein and Levy arrested. two new stills and mash found.
Thomas Be of Hadley reports a new phone listing at 1004 146 Kentucky Ave after having furnace service and repairs completed. The notice notes a local address change and directs to use the updated number.
New York March 21 Senator Thomas C Platt issued a statement denying a quarrel with Governor Odell over police legislation He calls Odell honest and capable and says their views on policy differ without harming long standing relations He criticizes lax enforcement of anti vice laws and police protection of criminals citing raids and the need for citizens committees and private detectives.
Michael C. Leary, 72, charter Board of Trade member and Civil War grain operator, died last night. Born in Essex, Canada, he came to Chicago in 1855 and was an original Board of Trade member. E. M. Shape, veteran telegraph chief and Grant staff operator, died at Milwaukee aged old. Shape led Western Union for 35 years, once ran 14 wires. city office now has over 100 wires and 45 operators.
Gen William H. Wallace, a noted Confederate veteran and later a state legislator and judge, died at Union today at age 74. He served as a private, rose to brigadier general, led a brigade, and was elected speaker of the South Carolina House during the 1876 political revolution. He spent sixteen years as a judge before retiring in 1892.
W T Sapp, the famous ossified man from Lebanon Kentucky, died in Albuquerque. He became a statue of a man as a child when all muscles wasted away and every joint except the left shoulder and hands solidified. For thirty six years he has been exhibited as a living statue.
Readings Rev. Dr Frederick A Muhlenburg a prominent Lutheran clergyman and first president of Muhlenburg College died in Reading aged 82 He was a former Greek professor at the University of Pennsylvania Also reported H H Whitlock western manager for Delaware and Reliance Insurance died in Chicago after a short illness He had arrived in Chicago from Omaha in 1898
Comte De Mun, Conservative, addressed the Chamber of Deputies in Paris during debate on Article XIV of the associations law. He argued the measure would create a tyrannical state monopoly on education and threaten who shapes children’s doctrine, with galleries and benches filled by attentive listeners.
A speech by Comte De Mun critiqued Waldeck-Rousseau and Millerand as Jacobins, claiming they push Dantonist ideas and would fail like Napoleon. He argued Article XTV cannot pass and urged parental rights in educating children, with Rightists applauding as debate adjourned.
Chicago March 21 A four by three by three fourth inch piece of cheese found in the stomach at autopsy is blamed as the gag in the death of Charles G Carlson of South Chicago whose body was recovered from the Calumet river. Stephen Burke and Robert Feather, enemies of Carlson, have been arrested on murder charges.
Early morning fire started on the second floor of a three story building at No 4½ East Washington street from an overheated stove. Ground floor housed Simpson the photographer and the upper floors a Mrs Baker as a rooming house. Firemen quickly contained the blaze. loss believed small.
London artists hear of a tapestry found in a cellar under instructions from the Royal Academy council. A curator uncovered the item while clearing rubbish and summoned the secretary to inspect. A dealer offered £1 10s for the tapestry, but owners have not decided to sell, noting its potential value could be around fifteen pounds.
The New York World brands William McKinley a dictator and jokes that even if he were a dictator, he could not stop the newspaper from calling him so. The piece notes he merely offers mild suggestions to his stenographer rather than issuing firm dictates.
Chicago Times-Herald notes David B. Hill has voiced support for the Boers. The piece warns the Boers may view the stance with alarm and points out Hill has often been on the losing side in recent years.
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