29 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
1
The articles report that neither Christmas nor Gron were agents for Denmark and their claims for commission on a West Indian islands sale were not recognized in Copenhagen. The sensational report about Mr Richardson’s bombshell caused little damage, and Knott is not allied with Senator Hanna or reputable press associations.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington reports a shaken Christmas scandal as C W Knott is labeled unfriendly to Senator Hanna. The piece recounts a fake news agency run during the Spanish War, Danish bribery schemes, and government responses. Copenhagen dismisses Gron and Christmas as Danish agents with no official ties.
Carl Fischer Hansen, attorney for Walter Christmas the Danish representative connected with the 190 purchase overtures, denounces Christmas secret report as defamatory. He claims Christmas pressed sale interests, assisted by Secretary White and the American minister, while later Danish ministers denied involvement and the report was likely for personal gain.
Wilbur C Brown partner of Abner McKinley sends letter to Representative Dalsell, chairman of the investigating committee. He addresses charges read in Congress regarding Walter Christmas and the Danish West Indies purchase, stating concerns about the insidious nature of the accusations.
A speaker challenges unqualified and malicious accusations, stating that every point is false and expressing willingness to appear before the committee at any requested time. The fragment indicates a formal dispute and a readiness to testify.
A laborer, John Downing, uncovered a woman’s skeleton under a floor in an old house north of Buena Vista. The broken lower jaw implies a violent death. The house once served as a river pirate rendezvous. Ten years ago a young East Coast schoolteacher vanished here and was never heard from again. authorities suspect assault and concealment of her body.
Albert A. Donahoo won 7300 damages in district court against Mrs. Sarah C. Figg head of the Figgite Church for alienation of his wife’s affections. Donahoo claimed sect laws kept his wife from living with him and that Figg aided her joining the Piggite Church amid several related suits.
Alleged identification claims Luke Dillon, Irish National leader and Cronin associate, is Karl Dallman serving life for a 1900 Welland canal plot. Reports trace Dallman to Philadelphia as a bank teller, with Dillon linked to Clan na Gael and other groups. Dillon’s son, Luke J. Dillon, says he does not credit the report.
Three dead and eleven injured in a Joliet & Chicago Electric Railroad crash near Sag Bridge, caused by head-on impact in fog. Names of deceased and injured listed, including motormen May and M’Laughlin, with details of their injuries and origins from Joliet, Lockport, Lemont, and Joliet company workers. A second crash on the Union loop involved South Side and Metropolitan West Side trains at La Salle Street, with passengers shaken and a motorman leaping to safety.
The Daily Mail claims Cecil Rhodes left most of his fortune to fund a vast education plan to uplift the British race worldwide and foster imperial sentiment. His will directs Dalham Hall estate to Col. Francis W. Rhodes, with public details to follow. The funeral for Rhodes will begin in Cape Town with a gun carriage and travel to Bulawayo.
A galatie performance and concert are set for May 16. The oath ceremony for Alfonso occurs May 17 in the Chamber of Deputies, in uniform as captain general of the Spanish army. The King and court will then attend Te Deum at San Francisco el Grande, followed by a banquet for foreign envoys. Public events include bull fights, horse races, balls, and receptions through May 18.
In Bulgaria near Saratach, 150 Turkish troops attacked a Bulgarian post yesterday. One Bulgarian soldier was killed and several wounded as the garrison was reinforced by two companies. In St Petersburg, Colonel Grimm, accused of sharing Russian secrets with Germany, is to be tried locally. about sixty arrests linked to the case have been made. Vienna says the Venice talks focused on economics of the triple alliance. In Constantinople, Turkey mobilizes 90,000 irregulars for maneuvers, amid tensions in Macedonia.
Chicago filed two hundred suits against Chicago Union Traction Company seeking transfers between lines without extra fare. Corporation Counsel Walker issued the order to sue amid recent discontent and clashes on city streets.
In the Pretoria engagement 1,500 Boers under Delarey Liebenberg Kemp and Wolmarans were driven back by British forces. About 179 Boers were captured including H Kruger and ex Landrost Neething. One Canadian held out alone and was killed, hailed as a heroic act. The Scots Horse recovered guns from Van Donop’s convoy. London observes Good Friday with prayers for peace as newspapers halt and officials pause.
The Irvington case centers on William Jones charged with abusing and overworking his children. Neighbors testified to repeated beatings and mistreatment of Mrs Jones. Several witnesses described the children sleeping in a barn and begging for food as the trial proceeds in Police Court.
Madrid reports that the crowning of Alfonso XIII as King of Spain will feature a grand review May 12 at Camp Carabanchel with about fifteen thousand troops. The celebrations continue through May 17.
A caucus last night named Griggs as figurehead while Ben T Cable is seen as the likely real boss of the coming campaign. The group dubbed bars as needed with places arranged for Cable and Lewis Nexon. a seven member committee was appointed to perfect organization.
Washington dispatch reports the Democratic caucus named James M. Griggs of Georgia as chairman of the congressional campaign committee. Ben T. Cable remains executive chairman with Chicago office, guiding the campaign’s organization and finance efforts. A seven member committee will report April 7 and select officers, including a possible Cable chair and Louis Nixon as finance chair, with a rival for secretary among Hearst allies. Protests from the DC Democrats faction over James L Norris were considered but dismissed.
Sen Marcus A Hanna writes Tomah Wisconsin friend C W Croty that he is not a candidate for president in 1904 and asks friends to discourage such movement. In Washington he later met with the President in an undisclosed discussion.
In Little Rock and across Arkansas the 1874 style Democratic primary ends as 75 counties prepare to vote for United States senator and state officers. Rival Jones and Clarke claim victory, while Governor Davis and Rector contend for the governorship. Congressional nominees will also be selected in seven districts. In New York City voting machines are debated by the Board of Election Commissioners.
London dispatch reports from Kutais that Princes Kipinadz Valerian and Zulukidz were executed March 3 for leading a Caucasus bandit network blamed for theft arson and murder of over one hundred people. The trials extended two weeks as the leaders of the group faced capital punishment.
London dispatch reports Russian minister to China Paul Lessar and Prince Ching, head of the Chinese Foreign Office, have agreed on main terms of a Manchurian convention. Evacuation of three provinces to occur in three six month phases after signing. Convention to be ratified within three months. China shows inclination to Germany’s railway extension demand across Shan-Tung province.
Washington March 28 Indiana's war claim will be presented to the auditor of the War Department tomorrow. Expert Accountant Bingham has vouchers matching the auditor’s records. Indiana officials with Senator Fairbanks will call on Secretary Hay to invite him to Indianapolis for the soldiers monument dedication. Attorney General Taylor, illness permitting, aims to be out tomorrow. Sundry civil bill provides 347 000 for Soldiers Home at Marion with multiple line items including heating and hospital. New federal building funds of 20 000 for Indianapolis. Commander A R Harris, Indiana, detached from Fifteenth lighthouse district and ordered to Asiatic station.
The Senate Philippines committee approved the government bill currency provisions. A Philippine dollar will be minted with an American device on one side and an Oriental design on the other, equal in weight to the Mexican and British dollars. Coinage may occur in the United States or in the Philippines, with legal tender in the Philippines only. A census plan aims to assess education for future legislation.
San Francisco news reports the transport Logan, idle at Mare Island dock for months, to be ready for service again by April after new furnaces and other improvements by navy yard mechanics. Captain Stinson remains in command. The rt, arriving yesterday, likely next to be overhauled and repaired.
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