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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
7
A gas blast wrecked a business block in Marion injuring 25 people. Three of the injured are believed to be in critical condition and may die. The disaster caused heavy losses to the building and stock carried.
A massive gas explosion in Marion Indiana destroyed a two story brick building housing Hudson & Beck's restaurant Darnell's saloon Dilday's saloon Rowan's grocery and Fanier's drug store. Twenty five of thirty workers injured three fatally with extensive injuries. Firefighters prevented further fires. Investigation traced the gas origin to a faulty service pipe.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports William Rabel, jailed for wife murder, hanged himself overnight. Found stretched from the upper cell by torn blankets. death likely occurred hours earlier. He had confessed intent to kill his wife if she did not stop tormenting him for two weeks. In Lafayette, Carrie Stengelmaier, a Purdue University servant, disappears leaving a note, feared to have drowned in the Wabash River. In New Albany, Charles Terry, colored, shoots Tobias Baker in a jealousy feud. Baker dies, Terry escapes into railroad yards.
William Edward Teal banker and Shelbyville citizen died at his North Harrison street home at 12:15 yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. The cause was arterial poisoning. He died in the house where he was born and was known across the county as a prosperous man.
The county mourns Capt. George W. Lamb former director of Farmers National Bank and First National Bank who died after an illness. The 68 year old veteran of Montgomery Guards served as captain of Company E, Fifteenth Indiana Infantry in the Civil War. Funeral at his residence Wednesday.
In Shelbyville Indiana May 5 a renewed suit challenges crossing Big Four tracks at Fairland. Judge Morris to hear May 15 after Judge Carter ruled lack of jurisdiction in Indianapolis case. L J Hackney filed identical complaint. order signed in Rushville. served on interurban president Ed K Adams.
Montpelier Ind May 5 Chicago investment accelerates in Indiana oil. J E Boylston of Pittsburg sold 325 acres east of Keystone to E E Walker of Chicago who now possesses the property. The acreage includes 25 producing wells and a power plant. Walker plans further drilling this summer as Chicago capital total in six months reaches at least 4000.
In Muncie Indiana May 5 the will of Joseph W Younce who died about a month ago is missing with only the envelope remaining The estate is valued around 15000 and the grandchildren would receive it upon the death of the children and widow once forbidden to dispose of the property The same dispatch from Kokomo notes the County Council appropriating 18000 for a new Wildcat Bridge in Kokomo and 5000 for a bridge on West Markland avenue plus 3500 for a bridge in Union township all funded by the county with no contributions from railways or city.
In Jackson township Indiana a two year old child, son of Frank Pleak, died after chewing hickory nuts and then ingesting bicycle repair cement from a tube. Within three minutes the child collapsed and died. officials speculate the chemical caused throat muscle contraction leading to suffocation.
In Kokomo Indiana on May 5 the union delivery system was installed after Hanna Bros won the contract. Six large wagons and vans began service, replacing individual merchant rigs and centralizing deliveries. The move is praised for cutting expenses for local businesses. Rushville Indiana on May 5 reports the Rush County Commissioners buying the Carthage turnpike stock. Deed delivery will occur at the June 2 Court. county pays 2500 dollars with Knightstown funding the rest.
Fort Wayne dispatch reports C.8 Bush of Bash Packing Company with Toledo depot says Toledo meat sales fell by half in the past week. He warns reduced consumption may long delay returning to former levels. In Loganport, Elks State meeting dates moved from June 23 28 to June 16 21 due to conflicting events.
May 5 reports from Indiana towns note a golden wedding in Brazil with fifty years of marriage and four generations present. Other items include the Allen County fair funding secured for September, a Wirt post office break in with $4 loss, a man dying in Fort Wayne jail from traumatic pneumonia, a Rushville child injured by a horse, an accidental Logansport shooting, a Kokomo factory site purchase for glass molds, and a Crawfordsville court plea and sentence in a McCormick Harvesting case.
Dr Goodwin at the City Dispensary sewed up the gashes and sent Helm to his home. Helm works as a porter at the Kingston saloon located at 19 North Illinois Street.
Examiners for a New York life insurance company report that John P. Stafford a Brooklyn school teacher has his heart on the right side. Doctors deem him normal in all other respects and accept him as a risk.
Warsaw faces a historic mayoral contest as Democrats back Francis E. Bowser against incumbent Republican Benjamin F. Richardson. The sewer tax issue sparks voter passion, with a large turnout anticipated and the Democratic ticket focusing on Bowser for mayor and the sewer controversy in play.
General Lee's Indiana visit highlighted his reflections on American history, Civil War figures, and the costs of war. He praised leaders from the Revolution to the Civil War, cited heroic but futile charges, and argued slavery alone did not cause secession. Governor Durbin introduced him, and a reception followed as funds for the Boys' Club were planned.
Robert Helm, a Black man, was found bleeding from two facial gashes and taken to City Dispensary shortly after midnight. He said he did not know his assailant while walking west from the Empire Theater toward Pennsylvania Street when struck from behind, then knocked to the ground.
Portland Indiana May 5 The city closes a long running political campaign with Republicans aiming to sweep the ticket while Democrats push to elect the mayor and likely four of eight councilmen. Voters are urged to turnout as many workers return from other cities for the vote.
May 5 Terre Haute Indiana municipal race features four mayoral nominees with Democrat incumbent Mayor Steeg Republican challenger Alex Crawford Socialist S M Reynolds and Independent Dr Hollingsworth each aiming for a plurality likely under 8 000 votes among about 10 000 voters. Weaker council races also redraw wards with six councilmen and three at large to be chosen. The mayor will appoint the police board.
Greensburg Ind May 5 The heated election campaign ends with Republicans favored to sweep the ticket. A central issue is the rejection or acceptance of the Carnegie library gift valued at 315,000 with an annual guarantee of 1,560. The council leaves the decision to voters in tomorrow’s election.
In Muncie Indiana tonight concludes the present City Council with only two members seeking re election Dr C Allen Budd Republican from the Sixth ward and Daniel Topp Democrat from the First ward The mayoral race features Frank J Lafferty Workingmen s candidate gaining ground while C W Sheritt Republican likely re elected with a reduced plurality Three tickets are in the field as candidates canvass the city for the upcoming election tomorrow.
Portland Ind May 5 A meeting of the Democratic county chairmen of the Eighth district has been called by District Committeeman J A M Adair of this city for Muncie next Friday afternoon to select the place and time of the congressional convention. Appearances are good for it to be held in Anderson if that city signifies willingness to entertain it.
The Courthouse gro cery proprietor on Virginia avenue reported a break-in during the early morning. The cash register was damaged but nothing stolen as only 14 cents remained in the drawer. The top of the ice chest for fresh meats was opened and the meat exposed.
Senator Lodge reviews US policy in the Philippines and rebuts Democratic critics while praising General Chaffee. He cites Filipino and American atrocities, defends the army as humane under difficult war conditions, and urges fair treatment for officers and troops amid ongoing Senate debate.
In a speech, Senator Lodge counters minority claims of widespread atrocity by American troops in the Philippines. He defends the Army, cites captured insurgent cruelty, honors friendly Filipinos, urges justice for proven offenses, and condemns partisan use of wartime cruelties. Applause greets the conclusion.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 5 Admiral and Mrs Schley toured Chickamauga Park with General HL y accompanying them. The visit highlighted park attractions and military heritage during a favorable spring afternoon.
General Boynton explained battle details to attendees as they were driven over the field. A public reception was held at the Stanton House from ten o'clock tonight. Admiral and Mrs Schley were tendered the event and left for Washington at 16 35 tonight.
A obituary fragment honors a beloved prelate described as a charming and refined man. Notes his intellectual aesthetics, high wit, and praised commentary, framing him as fortunate to have such friends and talents.
Judge John Davis of the United States Court of Claims died in Washington after a year and half of illness from Brights disease. A Massachusetts native, he served as private secretary to Hamilton Fish and held roles in the Alabama and French spoliation commissions. He was assistant secretary of state under Garfield and Arthur and leaves a widow and two children. Interment will be in Washington.
Capt. Hiram Pugh, who died at Bridgeton New Jersey, had not slept in a bed since returning from the Civil War. When ill weeks ago his doctor ordered him to bed, but he resisted and passed away wearing his boots.
New York reports Major William Wagner died at his Short Hills New Jersey home. A Civil War cavalry officer, he served with distinction as a major and helped found Colorado Springs. He was born in Philadelphia and became a prominent citizen and first El Paso Club president.
Louisv ile s turfman J Grats Hanley longtime entry clerk at the Louisville Jockey Club spring meeting dies of apoplexy at 65 He lived in Newport where he once served as secretary of the Queen City Club Verot a Louisville visitor dies in Huntington aged 70 veteran Confederate treasury official remembered for her signature by her husband Ambrose a former Omaha judge dies in Chicago aged 63 Quaker J T Bellows Harvard master of arts dies in London Public Works orders opening New York street across Big Four and L&N tracks railroad opposition and police stationed to enforce plan
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