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The Indianapolis Journal

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1903

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3

Wounded by His Son Arnold Padgett in Washington

May 7 Indianapolis Journal report from Washington Indiana says Arnold J Padgett a prominent local lawyer was shot in the thigh by his son David H Padgett deputy prosecuting attorney after a dispute over child custody. The elder was not seriously hurt and Marshal Geyer took the youths into custody.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Ind Arnold J. Padgett David H. Padgett Young Padgett Marshal Geyer Padgett

Pettison Case Remains Mystery in Muncie Shooting

In Muncie Indiana on May 7 William M Patterson was mysteriously shot. Police and investigators pursue leads while the motive remains unclear and no arrest is reported.

Weather forecast and observations from May forecasts

Forecasts for Friday and Saturday call for fair skies across Indiana Kentucky Ohio Michigan and Nebraska with warmer conditions and increasing cloudiness in Dakota regions. Southeast winds become fresh in the north and east portions, with showers possible in northern Dakota and cooler spells in western areas. Observations include barometer readings and temperatures for Thursday and Thursday night.

Washington Indiana Michigan Dakota North Dakota North

Movements of steamers reported at several ports

May 7 notices list arrivals and departures: Celtic Aurania from New York to Liverpool. Westernland sailing from Liverpool to Philadelphia. Germanic from Hamburg. Graf Waldersee arriving at New York from Hamburg. La Bavole to Havre. Deutschland to Ham. Phoenicia to Maples. Marquette arriving from London. St Paul from New York. Mayflower to Boston. Tusiun sailing to via Moville. Pretorian arriving at Liverpool. Prinzess sailing from Genoa to New York. Manitou arriving. Algeria from May 1. Hesperia sailing. Hesperia listed as arriving at Patience.

Veenstown New York Liverpool Westernland Philadelphia York Graff Waldersee Hamburg la Bavole Havre Deutschland Ham- Phoenicia Athampton Marquette London New St. Paul Mayflower Liverpoole Boston Queenstown Tusiian Moville Isle Pretorian Wwecreye N. B Tar Prinzess Genoa Manitou Algeria Iled Hesperia

Tragedy at Patterson House Leaves Police Baffled

Early Tuesday morning a man lay between life and death as doctors reported guardedly improved symptoms. Police and public remain baffled by the crime with no burglar trace. the family clings to burglary theory and a grand jury inquiry was discussed by Prosecutor Dearth who hinted possession of new information.

H. M. Winans Patterson House Grand Jury Dearth

Indiana interscholastic track meet slated at Indiana University

The Athletic Association of Indiana University plans the first annual Indiana interscholastic track meet at Jordan Field next Saturday week to decide the state high school championship. Fourteen contests will award five six and one point medals, with a special relay prize not counted toward the championship. Representatives from East Chicago South Bend New Albany and Louisville are expected. Dr. Clark Wissler of Richmond, linked to the American Museum of Natural History, has been selected for a new project studying Native American art and design with support from the Royal Ethnological Museum of Berlin.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Athletic Association of Indiana University Jordan Field Indiana East Chicago South Bend New Albany Louisville Richmond Clark Wissler American Museum of Natural History Dakotas Gros Ventres Arapahoes Blackfeet Wissler Royal Ethnological Museum Berlin Germany Carl von Steinen Steinen

First Annual Graduation Held by Chicago College in Valparaiso

Valparaiso Indiana May 7 Tonight the American College of Medicine and Surgery of Chicago held its first annual graduating exercises at the college auditorium. Eighteen graduates received diplomas while P H O Donnell and Reverend Thomas Cox of Chicago delivered addresses. The faculty class and about a hundred guests traveled from Chicago on a special train.

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind American College of Medicine and Surgery of Chicago College Auditorium P. H. O'Donnell Thomas Cox

Northwestern hosts conference on college relation to professional schools

Chicago May 7 College professors from across the United States will attend a two day conference at Northwestern University starting tomorrow to discuss The Relation of the College to the Professional School. An assembly of about one hundred delegates met today at the University building near Lake and Dearborn.

Chicago United States Northwestern University Lake and Dearborn

California University issues bulletin on phylloxera control

Berkeley May 7 A bulletin outlining a successful method of combating the phylloxera a dread grapevine destroyer of California has just been issued by the University of California agricultural department. The bulletin is the work of Professor Edmund H Dwight instructor in viticulture and the fermentative industries in the university.

Berkeley Cal California University of California Agricultural Department Edmund H. Dwight

Office Declared Vacant in Lagrange County Clerk Seat

Lagrange County Commissioners declare the office of circuit court clerk vacant after Frank H. Masten’s absence since April 19 and a $2,100 discrepancy. They appoint George C. Morgan, a Lagrange Standard contractor, as interim clerk until January 1, 194, with a new appointment to follow after the general election.

Indianapolis Journal Lagrange Ind Frank H. Masten Board of County Commissioners Masten J. F. Roop Rge C. Morgan Morgan

Rose trial presses on with jury selection and scrutiny

Attorneys Sayre and Rose counsel guide juror selection as Judge Shively sits reluctantly. W H Cridley, Detroit accountant, to testify on shortages tomorrow while bondsmen are repaid. Montaged city records show a four year term start and an indictment misdate. judge to rule.

Rove Sayre Ames S. Rose Rose Shively W. H. Cridley Detroit Fremont McLees McLees Brower

James J Sering Dies in Madison at 72

James J. Sering, born in Madison, died yesterday after a long illness. A native of the city, he was 72 and held posts as city clerk 1863–1887, county clerk 1868–1876, and later city engineer. He studied at Wa bash and Hanover Colleges, taught Boaty, and helped in the Walker expedition to Nicaragua. He served as first elder of the Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati and first cashier of Madison’s first bank and postmaster of the city.

Indianapolis Journal Madison Ind James J. Sering John Sering First Presbyterian Church Cincinnati First Bank James Sering Wabash Hanover Colleges Mississippi Nicaragua National Branch Bank

Deaths of Calv in Platt and Mrs Baher in Martinsville

The body of Calvin Platt age seventy nine was brought to Martinsville after dying yesterday in Noblesville He will be interred at Mahalasville tomorrow Mrs Isaac C Baher age seventy two died at her home in Martinsville of pleuro pneumonia Her husband two sons and three daughters survive Louis Everett age sixty a well known Muncie citizen died after a long illness He was Civil War veteran and left a widow and one son Eliza Dubois pioneer resident and Methodist circles leader died this morning at her daughter Ones Austins home She was sixty four years old.

Martinsville Ind Calvin Platt Noblesville Platt Mahalasville Isaac C. Baher Salem Charles Baher Golding Indianapolis Muncie Louis Everett Connersville Elwood Eliza Dubois Ones Austin

Tin Plate Workers Adjourn at Anderson

The national tin plate workers meeting in Anderson, Indiana, ended after ten days of secret sessions and adjourned to meet next year in Columbus. Officers were elected with George Powell of Wheeling as president and C E B Lawyer of Wheeling as secretary treasurer. The group will present the scale to American Tin Plate Company managers in New York on June 1, with Elwood, Indiana, plant exemptions noted. Powell and Lawyer planned to confer in Elwood with District Manager Bennett to align that plant’s portion of the scale. The delegates expect a settlement without major trouble.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind The Tin Plate Workers Columbus Wheeling W. Va George Powell C. EB Martin Mooney B. L. Bartlett New Castle H. E. Barrett McKeesport Benjamin Teegarden Martin's Ferry J. E. Elder E. E. Katterhenry Elwood W. J. Madine Pittsburg Powell American Tin Plate Company New York Bennett

Clerks' union ends boycott. merchants reinstate workers

In Huntington Indiana on May 17 the local clerks union lifts the boycott on city merchants and merchants agree to reinstate all clerks who left during the labor dispute. The strike cost clerks about 500 dollars in wages and business remained slow.

Indianapolis Journal Huntington Ind

Durbin Pleased With G A R Encampment Plans In Anderson

Governor Durbin visited Anderson on May 7 and praised the encampment plans for the G A R event next week. He and his staff will attend the parade, with 40 Madison County mounts secured for the governor’s party. The parade drew uniformed and nonuniformed divisions. Trades Council bans union members from the Grand Army camp fire at the Grand Opera House, stirring potential tensions with union musicians.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Durbin George Parker Madison County Red Men's League Knights of the Golden Eagle Catholic Knights of America Patriarchs Militant Knights of Pythias Muncie Zouaves Red Men's Lodge Knights of Golden Eagle Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen of America Trades Council Grand Opera House Opera House Grand Army

Fire Devastates Sulphur Springs Stores

A destructive fire in Sulphur Springs Indiana between 2 and 3 am destroyed Charles Thompson’s drug store, a dry goods and grocery shop owned by Charles Jadely, and Jadely’s residence. Thompson's loss tops 8000 dollars with 3000 insured. Jadely loses about 3000 dollars insured for 1000. Masonic lodge upstairs in Thompson building also suffered loss. town lacked fire protection and feared total ruin.

Indianapolis Journal Middletown Ind Sulphur Springs Charles Thompson Thompson Mr. Thompson Charles Jadely Mr. Jadely Jadely Thompson Building Masonic Lodge

Case of John B. Rose Embezzlement Trial Opens

Wabash Ind May 7 The case of John B Rose alleged embezzling treasurer of the city of Wabash opened in the Wabash Circuit Court with extensive jury selection. The venue of twenty four men was exhausted and more jurors were sought as the trial proceeds. The courtroom was crowded and interest in the case was high as Attorney Brower presented the state case.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind John B. Rose City of Atto Brower

Much Wanted Criminal Benjamin Lippe Arrested at Penitentiary

Benjamin Lippe known as Big Bill Mason was arrested at the gates of the Eastern penitentiary after completing a five year sentence. Police report charges in Joliet Baltimore Boston and cities in Ohio and Indiana. He has a 25 year criminal record and is sixty. Lippe was handed to Michigan City prison officials where he allegedly escaped in 1897. Washington officers were present to claim him. He will be taken to Indiana tomorrow.

Philadelphia Benjamin Lippe Big Bill" Mason Eastern Penitentiary Joliet Baltimore Boston Ohio Indiana Sippe Michigan City Ind Washington, D. C

Boy and tramp arrested near Vincennes in Kansas City runaway case

Arch ie Davies a seven month missing boy from Kansas City Missouri was arrested with a tramp who gave the name Frank Wilmouth of Chicago. The pair were taken into custody in Vincennes Indiana tonight by Sheriff Carr as details of the disappearance are investigated.

Indianapolis Journal Vincennes Ind Carr Archie Davies Kansas City Frank Wilmouth Chicago

Kidnapping Suspect Captured Near Lawrenceville Station

A tramp who attempted to abduct a boy at Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway yards in Lawrenceville, Illinois, was caught after the boy identified the threat. The suspect, Wilmouth, is believed to be linked to a prior Kansas kidnapping of Davies, later revealed to be the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Davies of Kansas City. The mother plans to take her son home. the boy suffered hardships but is in rugged health.

Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Lawrenceville Here Ilinois Wilmouth Davies Kansas Carr Frank Lynn O. L. Davies Kansas City Mattoon Lil

Indicted leaders sued over cooperative grocery debts

Elwood Ind May 7 A suit filed before Magistrate Field targets ten Amalgamated Associa tion leaders from the tin plate strike era. Century Biscuit Company sues them for debts run up when their co operative grocery closed after stores refused credit.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Century Biscuit Company of Indianapolis Amalgamated Association Lodge Century Company

Epworth Leagues Convene in Bedford District Meeting

In Bedford Indiana May 7 the Epworth Leagues of the Bloomington district convene with about 2000 members. Dr Bacon of Indianapolis presided and Dr Kellogg of Indianapolis spoke on The Supreme Task. State president J M Ogden and Wilbur F Sheridan of Louisville also spoke. Local members included Alma Clay Grace Wylie Eva Cooper and N H Wylie with others from Spencer Bloomfield Greencastle Mitchell and Bloomington.

Indianapolis Bedford Ind Epworth Bloomington Bacon Kellogg J. M. Ogden Wilbur F. Sheridan Louisville Alma Clay Bloomfield M. B. Heavenridge Spencer Grace Wylie Eva Cooper Clayton Maggie Holmes Mitchell N. H. Wylie Greencastle

Eastes revival shocks Marion lodge death notice

Marion Indiana May 7 members of the Odd Fellows lodge of Landersville were preparing to adopt resolutions for a death when a messenger announced Lemuel Eastes had revived after two hours believed dead His condition remains serious and few hopes are held for recovery He is a pioneer resident of Grant County Seymour Indiana May 7 Jay C Smith secretary of the Southern Indiana Press Association oversees the annual outing logistics from Louisville beginning May 11 with sixty berth applications received and growing Kokomo Indiana May 7 a large oil well opened in Union township twelve miles southeast of Kokomo first discovery in Howard County experts expect further wells as the flow continues quality is said to be excellent.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Odd Fellows’ Lodge Landersville Lemuel Eastes Ites Grant County Seymour Jay C. Smith Southern Indiana Press Association Louisville Kentucky Smith Kokomo Union Township Howard County

Richmond Art Exhibit Planned for Next Month

Richmond Indiana May 7 Arrangements are under way for the annual art exhibit to be held in the city next month. Details indicate organizers are finalizing programs and venue setup for the event featuring local and regional artists.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind

Verdict for Destruction of House In Indiana Case

Henry Beaver of Huntington received a $2,250 verdict against Huntington Natural Gas Co in Wabash Circuit Court after a four year old explosion destroyed his residence. The suit for $5,000 was moved there on venue change. Richmond jury indicts Richmond Light Heat and Power for polluting Whitewater river with gas refinery refuse.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Henry Beaver Huntington Wabash Huntington Natural Gas Company Beaver Sait Richmond Ind Richmond Light, Heat and Power Company

Eye removed reveals stone in Loomis’s eye

In LaPorte Indiana on May 7 Dr M H Smith removed the right eyeball of Philander Loomis. The optic had turned to stone from blood deposits through vitreous humor. Loomis was stabbed eleven years ago and lost sight in that eye. Similar cases are said to be rare.

Laporte Ind Smith Philander Loomis Loomis

Farm Runaway Kills Copp in Indiana Bridge Crash

VINCENNES IND May 1 Frederick Copp farmer of Lawrence county Illinois is instantly killed when a runaway horse team crashes over a bridge his head strikes an abutment Elmer Hutton owner of the team is thrown and seriously injured LAPORTE IND May 7 train engineers fireman and brakeman jump to avoid collision one injured EVANSVILLE IND May 7 Ritter Smith forty five employee of Southern Railway dies after a falling block from a pile driver strikes his head his home was in Huntingburg

Indianapolis Journal Vincennes Ind Frederick Copp Lawrence County Illinois Elmer Hutton Laporte Baltimore & Ohio Union Mills Evansville Ritter Smith Southern Railway Smith Huntingburg

Hamlet business man dies after handcar fall

Valparaiso Indiana May 7 Bert Rois don a Hamlet businessman fell backward from a handcar dying instantly at age thirty leaving a family. Winchester Indiana May 7 county school enumeration reports 8279 children of school age a decrease of 275 from last year.

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind Bert Roisdon Hamlet Winchester

Community notices and local official actions reported

In Anderson the First Methodist Church hosted a reception for new pastor Dr C C Cissell amid strong attendance and positive outlook. Connersville reports the Daum Sanatorium property, once J N Huston’s home, sold for 15000 to Dr W J Porter and C H Chambers. clinic to begin immediately. Shelbyville closes Waldron saloons as licenses denied amid remonstrances. Waldron now without a saloon for the first time in forty years. Winchester Woman's Club selects officers Eleanor Barnes President Emma L Smith Vice President Mae Williams recording secretary Elizabeth Goodrich treasurer Catherine Meter. Decatur promises free city mail delivery starting Dec 15, with post office move Sept 1 into a new building. last year’s business was 11400. Bedford County considers jail build by Krutsch Co for 30000.

J. N. Huston W. J. Porter C. H. Chambers Indianapolis Shelbyville Mat Arnold Waldron Board of County Commissioners Liberty Township Winchester Woman's Club Eleanor Barnes Emma L. Smith Mae Williams Elizabeth Goodrich Catherine Meter Decatur Bedford C. A. Krutsch & Co

Congress of Mothers Session Highlights Child Education

At the National Congress of Mothers in Detroit on May 7 Mrs. D O Mears of Albany led a conference on Oral and Religious Education of Children urging parents to guard evening meals and discuss only the best of the day. Other speakers included Miss Mary Hutchinson and David A Maxwell on temperament and psychological development.

Detroit National Congress of Mothers D. O. Mears Albany Mary Hutchinson Columbus David A. Maxwell Windsor Ont Mabel Conkling New York Laura Browning Co. G. Frederick Lee McCollister Nehemiah Boynton Herman P. de Forest

Millionaire miner Sahlberg dies at El Oro mine

August Sahlberg, a Montana-born multi millionaire mining man, died in El Oro Mexico after ten years in the district. He struck the vein of the Esperanza mine, amassing a fortune reported at more than 15 million dollars.

EL Oro Mex Sahlberg Montana Esperanza

Russian Open Door Policy Acknowledged By Foreign Office

Washington reports in the current foreign relations volume show Ambassador Tower’s note to the Russian Foreign Office about China signing an agreement with the Russo-Chinese Bank. Count Lamsdorff declares no intention to alter the open door policy while signaling readiness to restore Manchuria.

Washington Ambassador Tower China Count Lamsdorff Te Nes Caannemenet Pe

Bar Fight Turns Violent at Buckner's Saloon

Lilly Clark, Indiana Avenue belle, entered Buckner's saloon at 439 Indiana Avenue and after an argument hurled a beer bottle at colored bartender Herman Wright. Wright fired at the floor to draw police, then both were taken to the station. Wright charged with shooting with intent to kill and Lilly with drunkenness.

Lilly Clark Indiana Avenue Buckner Herman Wright Wright Lillian Lilly

Town Burning at Collierville Threatens Destruction

Memphis dispatch reports a disastrous fire raging in Collierville Tennessee at 1 o clock this morning. The town of about 1500 residents is said to be in danger of complete destruction. Memphis fire department has been appealed for aid and engines are en route on a special train.

Memphis Tenn Collierville Southern Railway Memphis Fire Ee

Arrest of mail carrier over two cents sparks law respect

The Cleveland Leader discusses the arrest of a Louisville letter carrier for failing to account for two cents on a postage due stamp. The piece argues federal law enforcement shows punishments are certain and urges broader respect for state and municipal laws as well. It contends lax enforcement harms citizenship and public welfare.

Cleveland Louisville Uncle Sam Korte Republic

After Dinner Philosophy From Simeon Ford at New York Hotel

Collier's Weekly recounts hotel men’s view of political upsets over 23 years. They celebrate change and reject official honors while praising steady livelihoods. The piece notes patriotism can be hollow and burdensome, with hosts joking about being branded by welcome mats.

Collier’s Weekly G. Washington A. Lincoln A. Gruber

London Times Prize London Letter

The Times announces a prize scheme praised for its clever design. Three questions, sourced from major reference works, offer a three year Girton scholarship or an Oxford exhibition. The piece commends the scheme as philanthropic and attractive, while noting the public’s mixed reception.

London The Times Thunderer Encyclopaedia Britannica Syndicate Girton Louisa Harry Oxford Walkley H. A. Jones

Democrats lack materials for Presidential candidates

A passenger with a skull cap dismisses several named figures Cleveland Olney Gorman Gray Parker Thayer Adjimsall as possible presidents, then writes their names and rejects them collectively, sparking a shift in the discussion about likely candidates.

Chicago Tribune Cleveland Olney Gorman Gray Parker

Powerhouse Fatality Kills 20 Year Old in Kalamazoo

Ray Hi aged twenty unmarried died in the Traction Company powerhouse at Kalamazoo after coming into contact with 25,000 volts. The accident occurred in the power house on May 7.

Kalamazoo, Mich Ray Hi of Traction Company

Addressing Letters and Deliverability Guidelines Listed

Instructions for how correspondents should format returns with street numbers ink use top envelopes and mark undeliverable or fictitious addresses. Names include Austin Mrs James Atkinson Alves Ash Miss M Je Arnold Mrs Kate Bottoms Laura Haumler Miss Beal and many others listed, reflecting a mailing practice snapshot.

Millie. Cunningham Evaline. Cunningham Lera BR. Cook Kate Cave Johanna Cox May Lena M. A. Bunn Jane. Derean R. H. Duncan Hatt Duncan Dailey Rose Emery Howar Evans Clarent Esyes Alice Emison Kate E. Evans Mabel

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