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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
3
Severe rains across Mississippi and surrounding areas collapse communications and rail service. Hazelhurst and Newton suffer major isolation. bridges wash away and embankments fail. North Dakota reports and Mississippi towns endure rising rivers, with five inches of rain in 48 hours at Vicksburg and rail lines like Illinois Central and Northeastern severely damaged.
Meridian Mississippi lies isolated as floodwaters cut rail and road access. Western Union lines survive while a Northeastern Railroad freight is submerged six feet, crews in danger. Relief parties have not reached flooded areas, and Enterprise twelve miles south reports water rising eighteen inches hourly. Traffic resumption appears unlikely.
Weather notes forecast fair and colder Saturday with sunnier Sunday for Indiana and Illinois. Ohio to see rain and colder Saturday, then fair Sunday with brisk winds. Overall, temperatures slide, Lake Michigan nearby keeps near terms, Section Director notes general mean temperature and precipitation.
Shipping notices from Liverpool New York and Boulogne list arrivals and sailings. Vessels including Saxonia Germanic Cunarders depart for New York Portland and St John while Glasgow La Savoie Patricia Tauric Aller and Auguste Victoria appear in transit between ports.
Reports from Tupelo Port Gibson and New Albany describe a line of violent weather across southern Mississippi and Tennessee. Widespread flooding from heavy rain and backwater storms wrecked homes, toppled trees and damaged buildings. Rail traffic stalled across counties with tens of miles of washouts and bridges out. one fatality reported in Maury County Tennessee.
In North Dakota and St. Paul Minn on March 28 the rail way mail department moved more than twenty two tons of mail West after a three day hold amid flood fears. The Northern Pacific resumed Pacific coast service signaling relief, while earlier in Bismarck on March 3 officials failed to transfer passengers across McKenzie slough by skiff and planned to seek a gasoline launch ferry as water remains several feet over tracks.
Merchants National Bank Chicago preparing to merge with Corn Exchange National Bank distributes farewell cash gifts totaling between 70 000 and 100 000. Longest serving employee wins 12 00 with a 31 000 night watchman, a messenger receives 3 00, and others get proportionate sums based on tenure.
The French liner La Savole arrived at Sandy Hook harbor from Havre lowering the Havre to Havre westward record by one hour and twenty five minutes. The maiden voyage began March 22 at 9 a.m. and ended today at 1 35 p.m. covering six days nine hours and thirty five minutes at an average speed of 31.20 knots per hour. La Savole now holds the Havre record.
Rev J Pitcass of Buffalo and Rev W Kruszka of Ripon were delegates elected by the Polish Catholic Congress to go to Rome for bishops. Through correspondence they have secured the appointment of Polish speaking bishops for the United States, so the Rome trip is unnecessary.
Minneapolis March 23 Engineer Fred Gray witnessed his fireman Fred Busacker killed in Union Station when a bridge girder crushed his head as the Burling ton limited pulled in. The botter bared the engineer from seeing the accident.
The New York Zoological Park adds the only live musk ox ever exhibited in the United States. Captured in March 1901 north of Great Bear Lake near the Arctic Ocean, it will stay only while artificial ice and a deep cave suffice to keep it healthy. Four others captured with it died from sledge dogs.
New York report says the steam lighter Santos, built by Downey Shipbuilding Co for Arbuckle Bros, was badly damaged by fire at Shooters Island early today. The Meteor II yacht of the German Emperor was not endangered by the blaze and the Santos was to be delivered today at the Arbuckle yard.
In the Washington Star dialogue, Miss Priscilla Prymme jokes that if Shakespeare pretends to be a gentleman, one should hope he didn’t write all the works credited to him.
Cure for grip advertised as two days relief using Bromo Quinine formula. Product emphasizes removal of the cause and bears B W Groves signature on every box.
Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa won the fifty bird shoot for the Sportsmen's Review Trophy at Blue River Shooting Park near Kansas City. Gilbert tied with J A R Elliott of Kansas City for forty seven each. Crosby of O Fallon, Illinois, trailed. In the shoot-off Gilbert killed ten straight to claim the cup, Elliott missing several birds. The match served as a precursor to the Grand American Handicap Tournament opening Monday.
In scoring shooting matches, 0 means a miss 1 a kill with first barrel 2 a kill with second barrel used to insure a kill and x indicates fell out of bounds, detailing how scores are recorded and interpreted in the game context.
In New York on March 28 the Meteor yacht, built for the German Emperor, will be ready to depart from its anchorage tomorrow. The captain and designer are expected to conduct a ten mile windward thrash to assess sailing performance.
W J Dickey, bought 60 to 1 down to 6 to 1, upset the betting at Oakland winning the two year old race by a neck. Houston was favorite, but few paid over 7 to 1 as Dickey surged late. Captain Gaines upset, beating Cougar at 19 to 1 as Artilla and others followed. Winners listed: Free Lance 2 to 1 Dickey 6 to 1 Lass of Langdon 7 to 10 Artilla 34 to 1 Beau Ormonde 2 to 1 Captain Gaines 8 to 1.
In Little Rock Clinton Park the afternoon showcased formful racing as the first five favorites won. Jockey Lyne rode two winners and Lady Curzon nosed out Cogswell in a tight finish on a sloppy track after morning rain, with a large attendance. Winners in order were Pillardesti Bran Lad Lady Curzon Schwalbe Cen sor and Algie.
In Bennings and Lexington reports from March races note rain affecting turnout yet not altering favorites. Elizabeth Moan Blue Delft Justice Charley Moore All Saints win along with Burns securing three victories. James B Haggin and James R Keene arrive at Castleton, Keene's first Bluegrass visit, slight illness delays, heading to Elmendorf estate in Kentucky after Florida to New York.
J C Jundon and W McLaughlin of the Southern organization offer Fitzsimmons 75 percent of gross with a 26000 guaranteed purse for the Jeffries bout. Forfeit of 10000 to be posted after signing. Southern backers expect to stage the match at exposition grounds Charleston with possible state approval.
The Charleston club bid does not deter us says Thomas McCarey. The forfeit money remains in San Francisco and purse money on deposit at Citizens Bank. The Charleston offer is viewed as non bona fide by the club. In Detroit Joe Cherry and Biz Mackey fought ten rounds with Cherry earning the decision. Walter Potter stopped Jimmie Hoy in the second round after a late bell confusion. In Buffalo Curley Supples and Joe Gans bout canceled. Frank Erne signs for Gans match and a 4500-seat club house expansion plus a Young Corbett McGovern bid.
Boston report says Joe Walcott will meet Fred Russell at the Wabash Athletic Club in Chicago on April 4. Walcott weighs 140 pounds while Russell tips the scales at 162 pounds and stands six feet, with Ben Donnelly, a football player, set as referee.
In Atlanta Bobby Walthour defeated Billy Rutz in two straight heats of a five mile motor paced race at the Coliseum. Walthour won heat one by six laps in eight minutes five seconds and heat two by eight laps in seven minutes four seconds, narrowly missing the world distance record by four seconds.
The season concludes as J. Carter is named individual champion with high scores posted in the closing games, highlighting Carter’s leading marks and the final standings.
Invitations go to School Board members and supervising principals as Socialer Turnverein gears up for a April 4 festival at the German House. Hugo Fischer oversees a 50 year old school of physical culture with 40 students, from playful younger pupils to skilled youths, and a diverse program of exercises. Local officials, Governor Durbin and Mayor Bookwalter, receive invitations, with a volunteer loan committee listed. The program includes overtures and multiple gymnastic displays, led by public school No. 4 staff under Professor Moss and Miss Clara Washburn, who reported good attendance despite rain, ending with a pyramid by the two boys classes.
Major J Rozier Clagett of the Second U S Infantry died in New Orleans after arriving for health reasons from Fort Thomas Kentucky. He was a West Point graduate with Indian wars service and had served as captain in the Twenty third Infantry in the Philippines. His body will leave for Washington for interment there. In Huntington Massachusetts Mrs Helen M Warren wife of Senator Francis E Warren died at the home of State Representative H N Stanton after a year seeking health in Massachusetts hills. Funeral services will be in Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday.
A reader proposes the largest New York newspaper publish a beer supplement with tear-off water-activated coupons that turn into beer. He suggests Sunday closures force such a feature, promising he would subscribe even without extra entertainment.
The Baltimore Herald critiques yellow journalism for overstating virtue while urging news driven advocacy. It warns against using press influence to sway unsworn testimony and usurp judicial prerogatives as seen in the Florence Burns case, arguing such meddling threatens courts and due process.
A British note describes growing use of black mirrors for crystal gazing with Andrew Lang’s article boosting interest. Psychical research officials say mirror gazing can yield results like crystal gazing, citing a Kent servant who allegedly visualized her absent master in South Africa.
George Presley, a pioneer shipbuilder and former president of the Globe Dry Docks Company, died suddenly in Cleveland at age eighty two from heart disease. He built the Globe dry docks and retired from active business in 1876.
A man named H. B. Smith tried to sell two 1804 silver dollars for a small price. The coins were found counterfeit and Smith was arrested, handed to federal authorities.
An abstract from J N Calloway reports on the German Colonial Economic Society project in Togo West Africa. Ninety or so acres produced twenty three bales by December with plans to expand cultivation, mechanization, and transport to coast. Crossing native with American seed and steam power could lower costs and boost exports for Germany.
A Christian Advocate commentary praises the St. Petersburg monastery choir devoted to Alexander Nevsky, noting about thirty monks with praised voices. It muses on diet and voice strength, especially carrots, and jokes about vocal fashions and rare tenors amid general claims on voice care.
The piece defends pot-boilers against a blanket slur, arguing that even work driven by money can reveal artistically significant aims. It notes that money motives do not create art but may aid self-discovery, citing writers like Goldsmith Scottawthorne Dickens and Thackeray as examples.
A humorous exchange in the New York Commercial Advertiser mocks Sunday newspapers and their sensationalism. A lighthearted remark from a beset group of unmarried men and a reddened nose commentator ponders future paper stunts and hints at a bold idea for a Sunday edition.
An old label copy states the name must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tab lets, a celebrated cold and grip cure. The line emphasizes branding and authenticity for the product.
The article argues that women in medical schools are older, more conscientious, and diligent students. It contends women are capable of mastering chemical and pharmaceutical lab work, surgery intricacies, and dissection, demonstrating refinement, intelligence, and drive compared with their male peers. It emphasizes dedication, opportunity focus, and a strong work ethic among female students nationwide.
The true vegetarian consumes no salt and favors vegetable foods for building strength. The piece argues minerals, especially salt, are harmful and not assimilated, urging unsalted diets to enjoy natural flavors of vegetables, nuts, and cereals. Some so called vegetarians still use salt and condiments in soups.
An experienced advertiser laments new advertisers abandoning the daily newspaper for magazines. He notes that general advertisers are awakening to the daily press and that leading agencies have shifted from magazines to the daily newspaper, prioritizing home reaching outlets.
The Colonial Lumber and Box Corporation was incorporated in Trenton with 1,000 shares of which 1,000 are to be issued at six percent cumulative preferred. Directors named include W. T. Hunter and Frank H. Lord among others, all based in New York City.
Captain Morse chief signal officer of the War Department today received orders to open negotiations for installing a wireless telegraphy system between army stations in Alaska. Four routes are mentioned in the dispatch.
A reader quotes Mrs Meatenfard reacting to a painting saying the motif is unclear and noting a cow appears in the work. The comment suggests the artist should paint the piece more plainly.
In Syracuse Prohibitionists ally with bartenders demanding a Sunday off, while Brooklyn public notices reflect a similar labor pace. The exact positions of Syracuse activists remain unclear as tensions mount between workers and authorities.
W Bourke Cockran sails for Europe aboard the Kaiserin Maria Theresa to observe developments in Rome and report on the Kaiser's policies. The New York observer leaves tomorrow with plans to return after assessing the situation in Rome and wider Europe.
An advertisement notes E. W. Grove signed and endorses Laxative Bromo Quinidine Tablets with the claim that cold damp feet will not cause a cold if taken in time. The fragment highlights a product pitch and signature.
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