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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
6
April saw the largest new capital stock authorizations this year outside February except for a single month. Eastern states reported 251 575 000 in new capital for companies with 1 000 000 or more, a figure influenced heavily by United States Steel. Comparisons show April informally weaker than last year’s record but stronger than earlier months this year.
Cripple Creek Colorado May 2 a run began on the Bimetallic Bank of Cripple Creek as doors opened amid anxious patrons and issuing officials attempted to reassure customers and steady withdrawals. Bank officers pledged protection of deposits and orderly handling of cash during the morning session.
The Bimetallic Bank, founded in 1842 and the city’s oldest, closed at 3 pm though many depositors remained. About 100,000 was withdrawn between 10 am and 1 pm amid rumors of imminent liquidation. New owners had purchased the bank months ago from D. H. Moffatt of Denver. Officers listed: J. F. Hadley president, Bruno Hobbs vice president, E. P. Arthur cashier.
SAN FRANCISCO May 2 The fruit growers organize as California Distributors with Frank H Buck as president and Alden Anderson as secretary general manager representing 88 percent of last year’s business. They aim to recruit the remaining 12 percent to gain control of Eastern shipments. New York May 2 German iron works and foundries plan a vast combination of leading plants to eliminate competition and defend against American invasion and rivals to boost exports.
New York May 2. Managers of the International steamship syndicate urge members to pay a 25 percent assessment of subscriptions next week. The underwriting pool totals 50 million dollars with 4 percent subscribed locally and 40 percent abroad.
Washington May 2 The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution elected officers for the year President general Edwin Warfield Maryland vice presidents general Cornelius A Pugsley New York Samuel E Gross Illinois Noble D Turner Philadelphia Howard De Haven Ross Delaware Albert J Logan Pennsylvania secretary general Charles W Haskins New York treasurer general Nathan Warren Massachusetts registrar general A Howard Clarke Detroit historian general George W Bates Michigan chaplain general the Rev Rufus W Clark Michigan.
Harry Cooper, who escaped from Marietta jail February 12, is at large after fleeing from Sheriff Morrow near Little Rock. He had been captured at Beaumont two weeks earlier and slipped away when the sheriff unhandcuffed him to enter a closet. Beaumont authorities were paid $122 remaining reward, but County Commissioners refuse reimbursement.
San Francisco reports that the firm Cattle Brothers received a Guatemala cablegram stating over 1,000 lives lost in the April 18 earthquake and more than 30,000 rendered homeless, mainly in the town of Quetzaltenango. An appeal for aid is made.
Fred Bratz was shot and instantly killed by C. Coats in Kenmark North Dakota on May 2. Bratz had driven his wife away, she sought protection at Coats’s house, Bratz located her, a quarrel followed, and Coats surrendered. Bratz was from Minnesota and Coats from Iowa.
In Venice the pardon from King Victor Emanuel freed the US cruiser Chicago officers after a cafe incident. Lieutenant Doddridge said an accidental table upset led to a mob attack. police intervened but the crowd threatened. He and others denied drinking, cited self defense, and noted insect-filled prison rooms. Moody received word they were aboard after pardon.
The instigators of riots in Voronei and Kharkoff are tied to the student movement. Bogus proclamations bearing the czar signature urged peasants to divide nobles lands and distribute goods. Labor strikes spread at NovoRossisk with mines and mills closed. 57 officers arrested. London dispatch notes troops reluctant to fire on crowds and punishments for soldiers who did.
The French battleship Gaulois, carrying the Washington bound mission for the Rochambeau monument unveiling, will dock in Annapolis around May 21 for three to four days, then sail to New York for four days before proceeding to Boston. President Loubet will meet the mission in audience, with Admiral Fournier hoisting his flag Monday morning. The ship, launched 1896, displaces 11 275 tons and carries 632 crew.
King Edward’s second court at Buckingham Palace drew diplomats and social figures from the United States and Britain. The new rules, effective May 16, aim to shorten the lengthy ceremonies by restricting attendance to those who will bow before the King and Queen.
Charles Bright, an American engineer charged with concealing 19 pounds in assets during bankruptcy, is committed for trial at the next Old Bailey session. J F Moreno and R G Fudge, linked to Bright's companies, are named as accessories to a conspiracy to defraud creditors.
Berlin May 2 The tariff committee debated breaking the Standard Oil monopoly in Germany. Motions proposed extra duties to push refining to Germany and favor alcohol over petroleum. Participants blasted Rockefeller and noted profits while discussing cheaper energy for consumers.
The Curacao reports San Juan de Cabo near Cape San Lucas suffering three and a half years without rain. Crops failed, cattle decayed, hundreds of animals died, and many residents faced starvation. Desperate people flee as forty evacuees reach Ensenada aboard the Curacao, with other steamers expected to aid similar evacuations.
Thieves broke into A C Duncombe's country store and post office at Keeler in Allegan County and blew the safe, stealing stamps and cash. A large posse pursued them and two burglars were wounded in a pursuit near Waterville, with one captured. Officers drive into the city with the prisoners.
Senate Philippine committee hearing probes whether republican rights are implanted in the Philippines. General MacArthur cites constitutional history and outlines rights in operation, noting exceptions for trial by jury and bearing arms. Cororal Gibbs and Major Gardener eyed for testimony. action suspended pending war department filing.
Secretary Root writes Senator Culberson detailing why the War Department has not yet provided exact cost figures for the Philippines. He cites vast clerical demands, complex accounting across depots, transportation, and bi monthly payrolls that blur allocation of expenditures, plus the need to compare costs above a 59,000 man minimum.
Arthur Howard alias Waller, a U S Army deserter captured in August, faced court martial for desertion. His trial was delayed as he served as a civilian scout for Gen J Franklin Bell in Batangas. If convicted, a pardon is expected for government service, but civil authorities may rearrest him for murder. Howard denied being a soldier and claimed Spanish birth and involvement with Aguinaldo.
In sixteen American prisoners under a flag of truce at Angeles Snapoon province in September 159. Howard denied commanding the Filipino force at San Mateo that killed General Henry W Lawton on December 18, 1898. The Volcano editor was sentenced April 2 to one day in jail and a $1 fine for demanding the removal of a judge. Manila cholera toll rises with 708 cases and 364 deaths. provinces report 2000 cases and 1473 deaths.
New York congressman Amos J. Cummings died at the Church Home and Infirmary Baltimore at 10 15 pm cause pneumonia after an operation for kidney trouble He served in multiple Congresses and had a long career in journalism born 1841 in Conkling Broome County New York He had editorial posts at the New York Tribune Sun Express Evening Sun and was a longtime editor before politics Also noted Prince Frederick William George Ernest of Prussia died in Berlin born 1826
The article reviews congressional bids on land informers and military costs in the Philippines since May 1 1898, including Hay’s resolution for War Department figures. It notes Camp George H. Thomas designation at Chickamauga and Taft’s Rome call on friars lands. It covers coal labor talks with Hanna Mitchell and Sargent, and tobacco prospects in Connecticut valley with Sumatra wrapper growth and profits.
In Nebraska City on May 2, the will of J Sterling Morton was opened before heirs. An annuity goes to Miss Anna Morton for life, the estate divided into four equal shares for his four sons or heirs, and Arbor Lodge homestead goes to the eldest son Joy Morton with a $25 payment to the estate. Life insurance policies raise the estate value to about a quarter million dollars.
Rebels hold most of the Dominican Republic with Vice President Vasquez leading forces to reach San Domingo, the capital, as government forces retreat. Puerto Plata remains under port authority, while the fate of Santo Domingo hangs on a reported advance.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the seasonal cure for impure blood and low vitality. It claims improved appetite, strength, and skin health, urging families to begin taking it now, with a testimonial from Miss BlvLng Boyce of Stowe, Vermont.
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