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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1902
Page
27
Secretary Hoot explains Taft’s Rome mission as an effort to settle the Philippine friars land dispute. The secretary says the talks seek a practical solution within U S policy and international law, aiming to reduce friction and finalize land ownership questions.
Governor Taft closes Washington business and heads to Cincinnati then Rome to discuss church property in the Philippines with Vatican authorities. Secretary Root outlines Rome visit to accelerate friars land purchase and other property settlements once Congress acts.
Private Gibbs testifies before the Senate Philippines committee about the Balangiga cleansing and the use of the water cure, noting deaths and varied treatment of Filipinos by American soldiers. He describes conditions for prisoners, native vocations, and conflicting orders to treat natives with kindness as adjournment ends boardsman continues testimony.
The men were taken to the rear of a building and had guns fired off to locate their concealed weapons. Threats of death were made in the presence of the others, frightening the group. None were injured, yet the intimidation led to subsequent confessions.
In New York on May 1 a double funeral was held for author Paul Leicester Ford and his brother Malcolm Ford who killed him and himself. The service occurred at Ford’s late residence and their bodies were later buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Tarrytown, in separate parts of the Ford family plot. Bishop Burgess of Long Island officiated, assisted by Rev. Dr. E. M. Stires of St Thomas Church.
May 6 in Carupano Venezuela government troops under Gen Vincente Gomez attacked the port with land and sea forces using gunboats Restaurador Agosto and Zumbador. After seven hours the government were defeated leaving 115 dead and 210 wounded. Gomez was seriously wounded later transported to Margarita.
Fire reports dominated the scene while stock and horse markets show higher prices. Col. Columbus Elliott dies after milking accident. Columbus Bowling killed from a fall at a saloon. Madison High School defeats Hanover College 13 to 7 in a southern Indiana game. Rushville Ypsilanti Club nines win 14 to 13 in eleven innings at Rushville.
Obituaries and notices from Kokomo Rushville Milton Hagerstown and Muncie recount deaths of Dr J M Darnall Elwood Murphy Joseph Ferris Lavinia Knode and others. Reports include rail and freight accidents tax sale notes Fort Wayne Goshen electric line plans and Kokomo traction poles for lines to Indianapolis with interurban work plus a Madison maid of honor selection.
The Senate approved a bill introduced by Senator Fairbanks to appropriate $100,000 for relief supplies to Martinique after the St Pierre earthquake. The House delay due to Mr Underwood Alabama Democrat prevented immediate passage. The act authorizes use of U S war ships and directs aid to the French West Indies.
Secretary Moody wires Cincinnati at San Domingo City to head for Martinique and assist with relief. Potomac status uncertain as consular reports say provisional government in San Domingo. Dixie to prepare for sea. Ayme in Guadeloupe tasked to report on needs. French cruiser Suchet reported near Guadeloupe and may join relief efforts.
Washington May report notes the army appropriation bill passing the Senate without debate for two days. No action on disposing of abandoned arsenal grounds including Indianapolis arsenal. Post offices at Churubusco and North Judson raised to presidential class with $1000 salaries. Nomination list includes Navy captains Pendleton Miller and others. medical officers awaiting confirmation. Charles R. Miller visits Washington then heads to New York for legal matters.
A fragmented catalog item lists various fabric qualities and widths priced between $1.75 and $2.20. It mentions printed mousseline de layers, silk dot embroidery, foulard effects, silk ginghams suitable for shirtwaists, and mercerized woven mat waistings in fine silklike textures and colors.
In Pittsburg Catherine Soffel wife of the county jail warden was sentenced by Judge Frazier to two years in the Western Penitentiary for admitting to releasing Edward and John Biddle, killer burglars. Walter Biddle, who confessed to Kahney murder, received a death sentence. hope of life via pardon likely.
A Delagoa Bay dispatch says peace in South Africa is likely and the Boer leaders will meet at Vereinigen in Transvaal on May 17 to proclaim peace. Preparations for general rejoicing are under way. In Winnipeg a steel tank elevator at Fort William burned, destroying machinery and eight cars of wheat with losses estimated at 80 to 100 thousand dollars.
The Terre Haute Brewing Company yesterday proved an alibi in the damage suit filed by Ethel Farley who alleged she was run down by one of the company’s teams. The defense showed all teams were in the stable at the time of the accident. The jury deliberated from 8 o'clock Friday afternoon until yesterday morning.
William F Gilkison aged 81 died yesterday at 2108 Broadway. Born in Ohio he came to Indianapolis in 185. He married Mary Babb and they had seven children, three living. A printer by trade he long served The Journal. He was a member of Third Christian Church.
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