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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
4
The Daily Journal reports editorial pages from Indianapolis and surrounding suburbs. It notes an upcoming Thibet and north China travel series by W J Reid, plus political commentary on tariffs, reciprocity, and the 1904 Democratic platform, referencing Odell vetoes, Bryan's stance, and the Union Pacific railroad. It also lists subscription rates, mailing rules, and distribution points across major cities.
In Indianapolis, observers note a lack of a central manager. some men wield influence while others counterfeit it. The public may see much original political speculation about Indiana if talent can persuade publishers to cover it at space rates.
The National Municipal League meets in Rochester this week to discuss uniform city accounting and reforms. The piece argues municipal government is the weak spot of the system, plagued by extravagance, waste, and corruption, and urges practical actions to improve efficiency and accountability.
The Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company seeks city permission to enter Indianapolis, backed by business leaders. The piece argues rail access to coal regions is vital, urges liberal action, and notes the Board should avoid burdensome track elevation demands. It also contrasts Cobdenism with U.S. reciprocity policies and cites British industrial effects.
In a clipped chronicle from Detroit Journal and other papers, banter explores gender roles with quips about clinging vines versus oaks, chestnuts, and parrot wisdom. The exchange includes comic misfires from Puck and remarks by The Sober-minded Citizen and Meandering Mike.
A fragment from the Omaha World-Herald questions respectability and daily toil, musing on permission to work hard for common goals. It evokes social scenes with echoes of police, family, labor, and hardship, hinting at urban life and moral reflections.
Jamieeson & Co at 199 La Salle street, Chicago suspended trading after failing to meet New York Stock Exchange obligations. The firm faced margin gaps as customers could not cover advances, forcing closure of deals though Mr Jamieson believed creditors could be paid in full. A Cleveland bank closure and Carbken involvement are noted but details remain unclear.
The Cuyahoga Savings and Banking Company at 61 Woodland Avenue closed its doors as president R N Pollock vanished after leaving for New York ten days earlier. The American Trust Co. is receiver, with $314,906 in deposits and $282,061 in loans. A run was averted by halting payments, while accountants and six lawsuits proceed. a sister of Pollock returns from New York unable to locate him. Depositors, many workers, gathered seeking funds as receiverships involve United States Carbon Company and bond of $100,000 posted by Sonesta, now in process.
A May 6 high wind with heavy rain and hail damaged houses and crops across Milan Falls and Limestone counties in Texas. Baileyville, a Milan county town with 175 residents, was reportedly wrecked with several injuries. In Falls county at McClanahan the Baptist Church collapsed and J C Owens a colored man was killed with about a dozen whites hurt. Wide swaths of cotton and grain crops were destroyed.
A survey of violent incidents includes Rees Holoman's suicide in Columbus Georgia after a scene with his sweetheart, the murder of Miss Swigert near Trenton Mississippi, and the New York trial of Dr Samuel Kennedy for the Dollie Reynolds murder. Also noted are drownings of Ludlow mill officials in Massachusetts, a Missouri grand jury indictment of Dr E Gartrell and son for murder, and a Pennsylvania bride and groom shooting tragedy. The Chicago Tribune links a river body to a strike era murder, while in Cambridge Massachusetts the Fastman murder case defense contends relations were cordial as a key witness testifies.
Sarah Beckwith of 212 Yanden Street was arrested by detectives for grand larceny. Two rings valued at 150 dollars found in her possession were missed by Mrs. Ross Shaw at 2188 North Meridian Street during washing at her home.
The proposal calls for equal treatment of all nations in the proposed Isthmian waterway's use and shipping by every country on the same basis as the United States. The plan seeks non discrimination and neutral status for transit and commerce.
The draft treaty discussed by Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote aims to neutralize the canal with U S guarantees and equal shipping rights, reflecting senators views on essential features. Negotiations are tentative and informal, with no final proposal expected before Pauncefote’s London departure on June 5.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports new rural free delivery starting June 1 in Marion and Grant counties. Details: 4 mile route, 35 square miles, 600 people, 140 homes, carrier L. J. Malett. Farrville office to Marion. Also notes promotions and moves: Rudolph Shellenberg rises from $60 to $806 at Indianapolis PO. Bremen postmaster to move to Lucinda Walter’s building at $1,800 yearly. Nolen L. Chew to visit Hamilton county. Additionally, Mrs Reynolds of Lafayette will be buried in Lafayette after dying in Paris. Congressman Robt R Hitt and Mrs Hitt to attend.
Washington on May 6 reports claims filed with the Spanish Claims Commission for Harry McCann a seaman aboard the Maine seeking 100 for injuries from the Havana harbor blast and Catherine Burns seeking 20000 for her son a Marine corporal killed in the same explosion Butler Harwood of New York filed the suits asserting Spain was responsible. Also on May 6 the Capitol saw a break in Speakers Hendersons private room with desks and boxes rummaged and an attempted break in the ways and means committee room police say room had value items but none taken.
Reports from Washington note the currency controller calls for a condition statement of national banks as of Monday April 24. The Industrial Commission begins testimony today on industrial combinations tariffs and transportation with Charles Schwab expected to attend. The meat inspector vacancy lacks qualified candidates and offers a starting $1 900 and salary of 11.40 with potential promotion.
The year saw 199 bubonic plague deaths among 271 recorded cases in Mexico City and Bombay. The State Department paid $2.00 to the heirs of Florentino Sunaste, a Mexican citizen lynched in Texas, as humane indemnity. Secretary Root approves a Philippine commission rule to pay depositors in the same form as their deposits. The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society adjourns in Washington to meet in Pittsburg, with plans to cooperate with other boards and send a delegate to Des Moines. Commissioner Herrmann denies a bid to review the Mensing heirs case. Speculators seek land for legation use in the Peking compound amid new tobacco tax stamp rules effective July 1.
A Jacksonville fire relief update lists confirmed deaths Harry Bonathan William Clark Mrs Cornelia Thompson Martha Hagen and two unconfirmed Negro victims. It details relief leadership and a total estimated loss of 10 565 000 including public buildings stores residences and personal effects with martial law continuing and streets crowded with observers and a large idle labor force.
Portsmouth Va May 6 the Sea Board Airline general offices said the road will move free supplies to Jacksonville fire sufferers when consigned to Jacksonville municipal authorities or organized relief committees, aiding the relief effort.
The Chamber of Commerce and Merchants' Association joint committee approved buying relief supplies worth 320.40 dollars and ordered immediate shipment to Jacksonville.
The Governors of several states and the mayors of many cities yesterday called for contributions to aid Jacksonville sufferers. Several cities have already given $1,000 or more.
Attendance at the Pan American exposition rose to a daily high since opening. A Fort Madison cloudburst flooded streets five feet deep and marooned residents. Mrs. Mary Carter drowned in her cellar as gas mains filled with water. Forecasts say forty thousand Italian immigrants will reach the United States by end May. this season's migration is unprecedented.
In Columbus Indiana on May 6 Republicans failed to win the village election as a People's ticket endorsed by sober well-behaved chickens carried the vote. Only C C Cook survived enough to win the clerk and treasurer post amid feathered campaign rhetoric.
Paris May 6 Mariano Ignacio Prado ex President of Peru is dead born in 18% General Prado joined Gen Castillo's revolution against Echenique's government in 184 He marched against Ama in 1865 and entered the capital Nov 6 at the head of a victorious army He declared himself dictator and later elected constitutional President by the Peruvian Congress He was again elected President in 1876 Louisville Ky May 6 Isaac Hall last survivor in Quantrill guerrilla country dies at Munters Depot He rode with Quantrill when the leader was mortally wounded
Southampton reports Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arrived from New York bound for Bremen. New York notes Georgie from Liverpool Maasdam from Rotterdam. Cherbourg records Barbarossa from New York bound for Bremen. Liverpool lists Ivernia from Boston.
An eighteen month old child of farmer John Welch near Hartford City was severely injured when a sharpened pencil fell from a high chair into the eye and skull, likely causing fatal brain damage. In Wabash, Anna M Zeigier public librarian and King’s mother in law was badly injured when a barn stair broke, resulting in broken ribs and a crushed hip.
Liberty Indiana residents were shocked as Rosie Kelly, town clerk and treasurer, vanished amid reports of a cash deficit. A committee found a shortfall between 200 and 1000 dollars, plus a seventy nine dollar check used for bucket-shop dealings. Kelly deeded property to his wife before leaving, leaving municipal affairs in disarray. Dr. George E. Coughlin, who employed Kelly as bookkeeper, defended his general honesty though acknowledging the shortage.
Douglas McCoy aged seventy five died of heart disease at his nephew Robert McCoy’s residence west of Greensburg Indiana. He was a longtime figure in the county and a surviving conductor of the Underground Railroad system aiding enslaved people to Canada. His abolitionist father ran a prominent station. After the war he worked in stock buying and shipping then at Cincinnati stockyards for twenty years. He was unmarried and two survivors James T. McCoy and William M Hamilton remain nearby.
In Terre Haute Indiana Jackson Harris aged one year died and was buried today from St Patrick Church. He had attended church for more than a quarter century and his service marked the first funeral for a colored person in a Catholic church in many years in Terre Haute. In Princeton William Schneider died suddenly at sixty two from heart trouble and was a leading Hebrew merchant in the state. In Kokomo Peter Kiger a former businessman died suddenly in Chicago depot on his way home from Kansas City at forty eight.
The Indiana District Conference of the German Evangelical Synod of North America elected officers including President Rev. F. Hohman and Vice President Rev. F Bode and named delegates to the General Conference at St. Louis. The next meeting will be at Mount Vernon, Indiana.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Bloomington Indiana May Dr E B Bryan of Indiana University has been informed by Professor Atkinson of Manila that he would accept the presidency of the Central Normal and Trade School The offer came two weeks ago and Bryan will sail from San Francisco on July 1 while he considers the matter Further details are incomplete in the fragmentary report.
The agreement sets 3.50 per annum and transportation for each teacher. Dr. Bryan’s salary includes transportation and SLU respectively, plus all traveling and related expenses. Dr. Bryan and all instructors sign contracts with the government for three year periods.
M W Pershing sold the Tipton Twice-a-Week Advocate to W H Barnhart of Terre Haute with possession on June 1. Pershing, pioneer publisher since 1860, established the Advocate in 1818 amid doubts about a Republican paper in Tipton. He will stay connected to the paper though selling ownership.
In Portland Indiana on May 6 officers and train crews ejected several excursionists who rode beyond their ticket limits after wandering onto a Lake Erie & Western passenger train yesterday. A marshal and sheriff, with two train crews, stopped the group. One woman slapped a trainman, and three of the passengers were left behind.
In Montpelier Indiana on May 6 officials report crude oil prospects are unusually bright in the In sana oil field, the most favorable spot for wildcatting in the Trenton rock area. Gas pressure is declining, signaling imminent oil operations in a region that has supplied Highland fuel. Oil could soon replace coal as a cheaper fuel.
In Muncie Indiana today about 200 students clashed around the high school as term ends. Police were summoned to quell the disturbances amid bruises and riotous scenes. School authorities canceled future class meetings and ordered ribbons to stop being worn. likely up to fifty students face expulsion.
Special to the Indianapolis pfournal reports at Fortnetans Foentanet Indiana that power workers at the Indiana Powder Company mill will gain better pay and labor conditions for the coming year. Jobs with two workers will employ three and hours will be reduced. The Fortnetans mill is independent of the trust, and its wage dispute sparked tensions at the recent wages scale conference. In Crawfordsville Jo Douglass faces murder in the second degree for the December shooting death of Charles Doyle and the wounding of Frank Parish as he defends his home, jury selection underway.
Clara Young aged twenty was instantly killed when lightning struck a wire clothes line as she collected clothes near Hartford City Indiana. She lived between Hartford City and Ossian. The tragedy occurred on May 6.
Two new smallpox cases are reported in Terre Haute, reaching four since January. A Crawfordsville wire and nail mill opened with full workforce. Rev. C. Miller of Wabash is blind. Kokomo mail carriers adopt uniform shirtwaists for summer. Waveland resident Charles Sutger faces serious risks after a morphine crisis. Bloomfield strikes strong natural gas flow from 400 feet depth. Simmons Merchandising Company files for voluntary bankruptcy with 10,000 in liabilities. Hartford City merchants start a free bus line to Matthews. Ripley County Farmers' Mutual Telephone plans MorRISTown line connections. William Hartley attacked and robbed. injured. Madison Mahurin dies from Vandalia shop injuries. widow and five children left. John A. Zuck and Mayme Sappington engaged to marry in Madison. wedding planned in June. Wabash youth Henry Arnold severely injured by staple lacerations. Kokomo police raise salaries for officers. Frank Buffington, Crawfordville, falls from window. skull fracture, critical. Light and Power plant to Sullivan Heat and Power Co merger planned. Local graduates of Cicero High School receive diplomas. Dr. W. A. Quayle delivers address. Mrs. Alfred Hann of Bedford, 86, breaks hip. recovery unlikely. New Albany feuds leave Georges Bales badly cut, James Bales head battered, another shot in the shoulder.
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