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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1901
Page
2
A street confrontation at Genes erupted when Sessein attempted forced entry and injured five, with daughters of a baroness among the wounded. One daughter reportedly died from wounds as investigators probe the poisoning claim.
A Vienna telegram reports gypsies seeking revenge poisoned veils in Kapolya Hun, killing fifteen. Several suspects arrested and smuggling of strychnine found. case outlined by multiple dispatches from London and Berlin.
Berlin May 5 The Prussian government has purchased the coal mines in the Ruhr district named Minister Achenbach and Altrop for 25 million marks.
Gen James M Gleaves and William H Jordan travel from Ohio to greet Gov Nash and party on their Wednesday arrival. Mrs William McKinley will unveil the battleship Ohio with a button press, signaling the launch at noon. Helen Deshier of Columbus will break a wine bottle over the bow as the ship is named.
Shipping notices from Queenstown Liverpool New York Havre Glasgow Naples and Genoa list arrivals of Iverna Campania La Champagne Umbria Ottoman and others and the departures of Minnesota Nevkar and similar vessels with routes to New York Havre and Liverpool and a Bremen sail.
Washington Post notes Mr Willis J Abbott former Democratic campaign editor will oversee a Northwest lingerie focused publication at Battle Creek Michigan. The issue emphasizes home duties lessons and aims at broad reader circulation. Abbott valued as a graceful writer may blend politics with practical guidance in the Pilgrim.
May 5 forecast for Monday and Tuesday covers Ohio showing fair in east and cooler in west with likely showers. Lower Michigan expecting showers and cooler in south and central. Indiana showers and cooler Monday then showers with varying winds. Portland area showers north and fair south with cooler in north and brisk easterly winds. Kentucky fair Monday with northern showers and Tuesday fair with southerly winds. Temperature notes include maximum 84 and minimum 57 with a comparative May 5 statement by James East.
At Indiana Powder Company in Terre Haute Otto Gane twenty six and Frank Sheff fatally burned by a powder explosion. Gane badly burned and died hours later. John Anderson nineteen, a miner at Grant near Terre Haute, killed by a trolley car near Highland Lawn Cemetery after his wheel wheel collided with an approaching car. dragged and died en route to the city.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Greenfield Indiana May 5 Today Newton R Spencer received a telegram from Representative James E Watson declaring recommendation for postmaster The lengthy contest began last November with W S Montgomery the present postmaster and Daily and Weekly Republic editor backed by county Republicans The decision aligns with Watsons policy of not reappointing first and second class postmasters and sidelines Montgomery Spencers biography includes long county service and university ties The appointment likely satisfies Republican workers and voters in Rush or Greenfield area and signals a push for rural mail routes and a daytime deliver system
Bedford observes dedicatory exercises for a new First Christian Church described as one of the state’s finest with cost estimates favoring Bedford stone. Nearby remodeling of the Presbyterian Church adds to the city’s claim of five new stone churches built from local Bedford stone.
The first Sunday of the Pan-American Exposition drew a decent crowd in Buffalo. Gates were open but buildings stayed closed as guards barred entry. Midway shows opened but were shut by exposition police amid protests, prompting a test case on Sunday operation rights.
United Mine Workers districts 1 7 and 9 vow mobilization if Senate blocks labor bills. A committee will meet acting President Snyder in Harrisburg to learn plan. Hazelton could supply about 5000 men marching from Hazelton to join Schuylkill forces en route to Pottsville.
Milwaukee May 3 One thousand delegates gathered as the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen begins its fifth biennial convention in Milwaukee. Topics include insurance, constitutional amendments, member qualifications, and stricter benefit rules. PM Morrissey warned against a new Pacific coast railway union and said it would not gain Eastern support.
The International Tin-plate Workers Protective Association opens its annual convention in Cleveland tomorrow with about forty delegates. President George Powell and Secretary Charles Sawyer arrived today. The chief business is to fix a new nationwide wage scale to replace the expiring July 16 scale, aiming for one favorable to workers to take effect after that date.
ST ETIENNE France May 6 The national federal committee has voted against a general strike of the miners.
Washington reports the army in the Philippines will be reduced to about 40 000 men with volunteers expected to depart by end of June and regulars to follow until the force aligns near 40 000. The move aims to match improving conditions and leave only regular troops on duty in Manila. London notes a Vatican US dispute over monastery property in the Philippines to be addressed at an approaching meeting.
Immigrant arrivals at New York Ocean liners bring public health concerns as the port health officer and Marine Hospital surgeons reexamine travelers at Ellis Island. A Hamburg ship with 1,223 Germans reported a smallpox case, sending the patient to the pesthouse and moving about 100 others to Hoffman Island. A Marseille steamer with 1,173 steerage passengers also reported three smallpox cases, isolating the infected and sending suspects to the lower quarantine areas.
A Columbus report to the Plain Dealer says J. P. Morgan agents are engineering a major coal mine consolidation in the Hocking Valley and Sunday Creek districts. Options exist on at least fifteen mines including Read, New Pittsburg, Courtwright, Lampman, Slater, Boston, Doty, and Jobs Coal Company assets, with inspectors and surveys completed for the pending transfer.
The Leader predicts soon all American Chicle Company producing facilities will be centralized under one roof. Currently multiple plants operate nationwide and some may shut down. The former W J White & Son building in Cleveland could be expanded to meet rising gum demand.
The Reform Bureau based in Washington held its national anniversary in Pittsburg with Ex-Governor Beaver and Congressman Graham presiding. Gen O O Howard spoke on the Victories of Peace and Christian Citizenship. Dr Wilbur Craft outlined a plan to give China a free hand to curb opium trade and reported Wu Tingfang’s claim China would ban opium for vicious purposes. he announced a proposed universal prohibition push among civilized nations.
Not in despair relief to Jacksonville Florida telegrams from Tallahassee and Jacksonville detail food supplies and relief needs. Governor W S Jennings thanks Jacksonville for noble work while Mayor Bowden reports 136 blocks burned leaving many homeless. New York citizens respond to Bowden’s appeal as the emergency committee plans to meet with Galveston relief officials to assess needs.
In Miami nineteen clothing cases and a sum of money are donated at a citizens meeting. John B. Reilly, president of the Jacksonville Board of Trade, wires $30 with more to follow. In Macon the Georgia and Southern Railway offers free freight for fire relief, and Jacksonville agents are authorized to provide free transport for those leaving. Savannah Mayor Meyers calls a noon City Hall meeting to coordinate relief, with railroads supplying free transport for relief supplies. Chattanooga Times raises $50 for a new niece site by a subscription opened today.
New York on May 5 reports actress Frances Raymond committed suicide by gas inhalation in her residence. Police found clippings letters manuscripts and other items in the home suggesting the manner of death.
The report notes she once acted with a Frohman touring company in the role of Lucy Hawkesworth in The Girl I Left Behind Me. She gave two weeks of erratic performances and was later identified as Mrs. Schaffer, whose husband died a decade ago.
A profile of James J Hill president of the Great Northern Railroad, detailing his autocratic leadership, the community of interest concept, consolidation pressures, and strategic moves including stakes in the Northern Pacific and potential ties to the Chicago Burlington & Quincy. The piece contrasts Hill with Commodore Vanderbilt era power and notes anti consolidation sentiment.
Leslie's Weekly reports a world YMCA total of 6 192 associations with about a quarter in America and half of global membership. America houses 682 secretaries and 33 US buildings valued around 24 million dollars, far surpassing England and Germany in facilities and wealth.
Norfolk Va May 5 The British steamship Blodwen which struck on the shoals at Willoughby Spit yesterday floated at high water this morning. Her cargo valued at more than 10000 dollars. She will not proceed to Hamburg until the extent of damages is known.
Mexico City marked thirty nine years since the victory at Puebla with Diaz and a large delegation visiting San Fernando Cemetery to wreath General Zaragossa's tomb. In Merida and Yucatan, thanksgiving services accompanied public rejoicing as federal and state forces advance on Chan Santa Cruz and Maya strongholds.
Frank Leslie's Monthly notes Dutch lawmakers forced the prince consort to naturalize and swear to defend the realm. Adjustments allowed him to revert to German status if the Queen dies or they separate. Debate over his title yielded a compromise, while the bridegroom’s salary remained limited until the Queen’s death. The Queen herself enjoys vast state income, dwarfing the US president’s pay.
Minister Wu proposes an educational literacy test to limit Chinese immigration without treaties. Immigrants would read and write a passage from the Constitution either in English or Chinese, filtering out those with little literacy. Yu notes many Chinese know few characters and arithmetic, so a test could allow a selective influx while easing current harsh prohibitions.
In Salt Lake City on May 5 the Gardo house known as Amelia's Mansion built by Brigham Young for Amelia Folsom Young and long occupied by her left church ownership. It was sold in the church’s name to Colonel F. E. Holmes of Salt Lake City.
Ottawa on May 6 reports Dominion authorities concur with United States regulations for carding and sealing packages moving between US ports via Canada. Cards must be sealed by US customs officers and the seals must remain until delivery, ensuring security in transit.
Bombay May 5 Sir Dinshaw Manockjee Petit a Parsee philanthropist and merchant who rose to magistrate and member of the Supreme Legislative Council of Calcutta died. Born June 3 183 he amassed 18 5 in property and founded charitable works. His heir Jeejeebhoy Framjee noted in Chicago May 5 Mrs J Young Scammon widow of a pioneer Chicago lawyer died of heart disease at home aged about seventy two. She supported charities and institutions and contributed to Chicago University.
A circus porter disrupted three burglars at D. Morris hardware store in Geneva Ohio this morning. A fusillade of shots fired. one intruder named MecNanny, from Toledo, was wounded and presumed to die while the other two were captured by the marshal.
Buffalo detectives today arrested EB Jessup alias C BE Brooks who allegedly headed a trio that broke into Mia Ruth Ayers home in Sewanee Michigan. They found and confiscated items after the raid and the victim was robbed of between seven and nine thousand dollars.
A drunken altercation at Rosebud agency left John Bull-Walke-Behind fatally shot by Antoine Ladeaux, a first lieutenant of Indian police. Ladeaux was arrested and will face a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
A Hebronville constable Manual Men killed his wife at 3 o clock and then shot himself in an apparent jealousy murder suicide in San Antonio dispatch dated May 5. The tragedy occurred in Hebronville, Texas, with authorities treating jealousy as the motive.
A Chronicle report describes a man who returned $1.20 he had received for injuries after a wreck on the Piast system. Doctors say he recovered fully, honoring human nature with his honesty, a gesture likened to Diogenes’s lantern search.
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