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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1901
Page
5
A digest of forthcoming books and editions from major publishers. Items include medical instrument makers in Indianapolis, new works by Julia Magruder and Caroline Duer, and McClure Phillips on mosquitoes. Biographical notes accompany Will Payne, Chicago financial editor and author, with career highlights and forthcoming publications.
A Boston Transcript writer lauds Bertha Runkle author of The Helmet of Navarre in Century Magazine, praising her as an unspoiled American girl with lively charm and independence. The piece notes her height, appearance, and buoyant temperament, while cautioning against inflated praise. It also briefly covers William Vaughn Moody’s Indiana roots and early life, including his family history and student years at Harvard.
A veteran publishing house reader examines about five hundred manuscripts yearly. He compiles detailed opinions, files them, and tracks return rates and losses. Authors sometimes try to bribe or flatter readers, but the true talent lies in forecasting public taste with cautious judgment.
The Cuban special commissioners who visited Washington to learn U S policy on Cuba arrived in Havana early this morning. They were met by Cuban delegates and Col Scott, acting for the military governor. Senor Llorente said talks were held and an understanding would be reached after a meeting scheduled for tomorrow when the report is presented.
Toledo outbatted Grand Rapids but could not overcome a late hitting burst. Grand Rapids won 8 to 9 after a tight game in Grand Rapids on May 5. Batteries Pardee and Gratus for Toledo. Aimes and Herbert for Grand Rapids.
Indianapolis beat Matthews in an exhibition at Matthews yesterday. Guese pitched for Indianapolis with Byers catching. Bey impressed in the outfield. Hall drove in both runs for Matthews with a home run over the fence.
Chicago loses to Pittsburg 2 9 in a ragged game as Waddell saves the shutout threat with a ninth inning triple. St Louis beats Cincinnati 7 1 in rough conditions at Athletic Park with Hahn in strong form and crowded stands.
Detroit battered by Scott and Siever as Cleveland benefits from Yeager Pickering hits and Barrett and Pickering catches. Siever hurls seven strong innings, Detroit errors help Cleveland squeeze out runs. Attendance around 7,400.
Milwaukee scorers 10 6 5 6 3 6 0 8 Chicago 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 7. Hastings relieved by Reidy after fourth inning, Gilbert and McFarland stood out defensively, Griffith ejected by umpire Connelly for disputing calls. Attendance listed as unknown. Batteries Hastings Raley Connor Patterson Evan. Earned June Milwaukee 1. Two base hits Sullivan Waldron Gilbert Ander
In Evansville heavy hitting featured the game as Rock Island was outplayed. Evansville won 6 to 4 with Gilbert on three bases and Conroy hitting a home run. Stolen bases by Anderson and Isbell paced the visitors while Hastings and Patterson pitched. The report covers other regional games and notes John T. Brush narrowly escaped a St Louis grand stand fire.
The KK F M team of Indianapolis defeated Cicero 12 to 11 at Cicero yesterday. Indianapolis aims for early lead in the Western Association race as Hocasters promise steady play. Indianapolis and Columbus clash at Washington Park this afternoon with further games through Wednesday. Cause is expected to pitch today in a 3 20 start. Louisville and Grand Rapids look to challenge for second and third places as warmer weather aids pitchers. Indianapolis hosts games all week and Marion series shifts to Marion in June. The Standards organize for the season and announce their lineup with Gill, Canctan, Dalton, Young, Lehritter, Leary, Meade, Clary, and others with Lehritter reachable at Fletcher and Grove avenues.
Honolulu April 27 Governor Dole declines to extend the legislative session despite requests from both houses. He cites a waste of time and money and doubts further extension would improve outcomes. Key items moving include a county government bill, a 2 percent income tax with high exemptions, a grant to the ex-Queen, and Chinatown fire claims. The star notes waning home rule cohesion and growing Republican splits.
A National Civil Service Reform League report on Indian service conditions criticizes patronage appointments for Indian agents. It cites fraud, corruption, and moral decline among ward guardians, and urges shifting to promotions from higher grades and army details with an Interior Department backed inspector to ensure fitness and proper appointment.
Plans proceed for the Constitution launch at Bristol with restricted public access and a waterside view from the piers. Lipton’s Shamrock II spin team returns. Thomas Lipton predicts a strong race, while Sacramento riders set a five mile motorcycle record of 7 23 on a Velodrome track. Paris Longchamps results note La Camargo victory with Kaff second and Dido third.
The forward car was crowded and many people were injured. The seriously hurt include John Rausch Dennizon with a crushed left leg requiring amputation, George Ruthen Reich of Cuyahoga Falls with a crushed foot, John Hobacht of Akron with a crushed leg needing amputation, Miss Georgia Copp of Akron injured about the hips, William T. Sawyer of Akron with internal injuries, A B. Sestt of Akron with internal injuries, James Mitchell of Akron with both legs broken.
A May 6 convention of the United States Grand Lodge Independent Order of Sons of Benjamin in New York City debated Massachusetts' double insurance rule that required spouses to join. Delegates, about 300 from all states, unanimously amended the constitution to allow wives as members, likely boosting total membership to about 50,000.
Treasury statistics show U S coffee consumption far outpaces production abroad. U S imports exceed one million dollars weekly, with Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines capable of supplying much of demand. With peaceful Philippines and growing Hawaii, American capital may shift to coffee production, potentially altering supply and prices in world markets.
In St Paul the County Board of Control plans to obtain requisition papers to bring back thirty husbands who deserted their wives. A new law makes wife desertion a felony with a prison term and possible suspension on bond to support families. Delinquent husbands are scattered in other states, and the move may raise complex legal questions.
ST LOUIS MO May 5 George Arnold son of Sir Dixon will start next Saturday in the Inaugural handicap after receiving special preparation for the race at the fair grounds track.
Two traction cars collide on North Howard street injuring about a dozen people. The rear car failed to brake, rushing downhill and striking the front car which had paused to board passengers. The incident occurred this afternoon in Akron Ohio.
Kansas City May 5 saloons shut tightly for first time in six years. One arrest made for defying Mayor Reed's order as the city experiences one of its quietest days.
A Vermoy family letter from Wawarsing New York reports scrofula sores on a daughter’s face and head. After one bottle, then six, the sores healed and her face remained clear with no recurrence. The note emphasizes a permanent complete removal regardless of age.
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla will cure and fulfill promises and advises readers to ask their druggist for it today and accept no substitute.
A long debate led saloon keepers to petition the mayor and police commissioners. A mass meeting by the Law Enforcement League urged support for Sunday closing and backed action against noncompliant keepers. A committee was formed to gather evidence against offenders.
In Omaha on May 5 Mayor Moores Sunday closing ordinance was mostly observed. Two outlying saloons were arrested for failing to bolt their side doors and about six bootblacks were caught breaking Sabbath quiet. They were held briefly, bailed by "Maggie" the run king, while the Trocadero Theater stayed open or moved shows to Council Bluffs.
A New York capitalists tour from New Orleans to Texas in eight days includes Corsicana Terrell Greenville and Sulphur Springs. They visit oil facilities meet H. G. Green president of Texas Midland Railroad and hear sermons and talks on character. The party continues toward Arkansaw with two days of industry jaunts remaining.
St Louis bankers and merchants, about 1% of the business community, depart for a two week business invasion of Texas. The Interstate Merchants Association hosts Texas merchants to strengthen commercial ties. Ex Governor David R Francis and world fair directors deliver guidance as the train departs amid a festive send off.
Members of the Commercial Club depart Kansas City by Rock Island train for a week long promotional tour. The party travels through southern Kansas and nearby states, wearing red coats and caps and carrying illustrated books and souvenirs.
Chicago May 5 At the annual meeting of the stockholders and board of rectors of the Chicago Homeopathic Medical College it was decided to admit women to the same ingress with men. Previously the only homeopathic college in the country and the West to exclude women. The decision marks progress in coeducation at a major institution.
Traditional advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has for over fifty years soothed teething pain and restless gums, marketed as a universal remedy for infants. The text repeats product praises and references a beauty soap, implying a broad family healthcare and beauty brand presence.
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