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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
2
Detective reports detail statements by Stanley and others about the priest's death. Allegations center on morphine use, possible involvement of a young Jewish woman, and a questionable diagnosis of fatty heart. Doctors suggest a physician caused death by high temperature treatment for rheumatism.
Hazleton Pa May 17 Father Phil lips had been away two weeks on vacation While absent he attended ceremonies for Sgt Martinelli s advancement to cardinal Father Phillips pastor of St Gabriel s Church born 1851 Wayne county Pa educated in Pittsburg and Charles College Md ordained in Isis later served Scranton diocese He was a temperance advocate and active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Elks Lodge His funeral role and miners settlement memory lingered in the region Oakland Calif May 17 Kirk Stanley arrested in connection with Rev Phillips death in New York widely known here Once a travel companion of a feeble minded wealthy man Stanley later claimed as physician and lived in San Francisco with wife and daughter in 1689 His patient troubles alarmed police but Stanley secured release President Mitchell United Mine Workers shocked by the death saying no one sent by him could be involved He recalled April 19 letter in response to two from Phillips
New York reports arrivals and sailings including Auguste from Hamburg to New York and Cu bound for Liverpool. Lizard notes Grosser Kur from New York to Cherbourg and Boston. Astonia arrives from Liverpool to England. Havre greets La Champagne from New York. Liverpool records arrivals of German ic from New York.
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday shows showers and cooler weather in northern Indiana with fair conditions to the south. Sunday is expected to be mostly fair with fresh northerly winds. Local observations note clear or partly cloudy skies and no precipitation, with variable winds and modest temperatures.
Shelby county officials file suit against ex treasurer J Marsh Wilson and bondsmen seeking 538190.70 plus interest over alleged misappropriations and fictitious checks. Document details loans, cash draws, and checks to fictitious recipients George M Ray John Smith and John Jones amid missing treasurer records.
Martha John files suit in Shelbyville Indiana to quiet title to fifteen shares of Farmers National Bank stock. She alleges ex-Treasurer Marsh Wilson held the shares in trust for her since 1886, paid dividends, and later transferred the stock to the bank to settle with bondsmen who were directors, denying her rightful ownership.
Anderson Indiana May 17 Most seniors skipped classes defying Prof J W Carr order for discipline as graduation in two weeks Invitations for a class picnic were secretive The plan aimed to take all sixty students but few attended classes and an examination will be held Monday The class could jeopardize leadership graduation prospects Noblesville Indiana May 17 commencement week at Noblesville High School saw junior class day with Ingomar the Barbarian and a burlesque Twenty two graduates six on program with essays and orations Superintendent Frank L Jones delivered the address and diplomas were presented Prof H H Thompson awarded cash prizes for best essays on the Thirty Immortals Will Craig funded prizes to Paul Christian and Aldus Hutchens Resignations of several district leaders tendered during the week Richmond Indiana May 17 Beth There is no change in Erkham College commencement June 5 to 12 Prof D W Dennis to lead baccalaureate and John Henry Barrows Oberlin College to give the commencement address
In Bloomington Indiana May 17 Cornell claimed first honors in the Central Oratorical League contest at Indiana University gymnasium with Sidney S Lowenthal presenting Judaism the Mission in the Twentieth Century as he faced rival teams the Ithaeans and Barbarians and carried the day in the forenoon arena.
Greencastle Ind May 17 The Indiana state prohibition oratorical contest at DePauw University crowned B H McCoy of Taylor University winner with The Success of Prohibition Other contestants included Oliver E Faulkner Moore s Hill College John L Dean Earlham College The Need of a Third Party W B Warriner DePauw University and John Gerald York Franklin College The Ballot of Conscience also listed were themes and judges from multiple colleges.
Champaign May 17 The Inter scholastic oratorical contest was won by James Yeuch of Normal, August McWethy of West Aurora took second, and John Kaiser of Salem finished third.
One of the largest wire nail mill corporations organized in the state was formed in Kokomo on May 17 with capital stock of 11000. All stock taken. Major stockholders include A. A. Charles Harry Ward and J Frederick of the Junction nail works. Plant to employ 4 men and consume 9 tons of wire daily. To be called Kokomo Wire Nail Company. Officers to be elected Tuesday. Plant to be erected immediately and operate outside the steel trust.
South Bend Ind May 17 The fifty second annual convention of the Indiana State Medical Society adjourned this afternoon after three days of meetings with about five hundred delegates and a similar number of ladies in attendance. Officers elected include A W Brayton Indianapolis president J B Berteling South Bend vice president F C Heath Indianapolis secretary W H Gilbert Evansville assistant secretary A E Bulison Fort Wayne treasurer. Anderson Ind May 17 The Frankfort district Christian Endeavor Union closed with Lena Bryant Frankfort secretary and treasurer and Zelma Scott Elwood superintendent of the junior department.
The grand jury in New Castle Ind indicted County Prosecutor W R Steele for accepting bribes to shield criminals. The case references Steele resignations, deputy Swain’s accusations, and letters seen by the grand jury. A woman now in prison testified against Steele as part of the inquiry.
TERRE HAUTE May 11 Harvey Crouse shot Lee Taylor in a disorderly house then killed himself over jealousy. The woman was injured lightly. Crouse died instantly. He was 32, she 22, from Indianapolis. KNIGHTSTOWN May 17 Gershon Porter died at 78, oldest resident, exbank VP, survived by widow and brother Irvin Porter of Ovid. KOKOMO May 11 Matthew Allen pioneer of Alto Howard County found dead in bed. his son Lee slept beside the corpse. De Sait later noted. Shelbyville High School will hold its twenty-ninth annual commencement.
Report from Shelbyville details nine graduates at First Baptist Church event with local society ball accounts and public remarks. Also notes local appointments, jail plans costing fifteen thousand dollars, a district conference in Milledgeville, and civic actions including tax elections and fishery stocking across counties.
Aguinaldo declines to say Filipinos are ready for self rule while urging U S constitutional compliance for a satisfactory regime. He praises local self government but stays silent on provincial law. American forces to Samar. new judges praise judiciary ahead of commerce. Pope audience notes Cuba and Philippines under Washington rule.
The ship Sheridan reached San Francisco from Manila via Nagasaki carrying General Bates and General Grant along with sixty six officers and 1,825 enlisted men of the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth Infantry.
Manila dispatch reports General Mascardo surrendering to Captain Joseph P. O Neill of the Twenty-fifth Infantry at San Antonio Zambales province. Thirty two men reportedly accompany the general in the capitulation.
Reports from the era note new officers for the American Steel Hoop Company with Veryl Preston as president and Severn P. Kerr as vice president. Perth Amboy terra cotta plant of International Clay Manufacturing destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of 175000. A new board of directors is listed for the American Sheet Steel Company including E. H. Gary and J. Warner. Kentucky Union Oil Company organized with 3000 acres of lands in Wayne county. France poised to grant a subsidy for a France Canada steamship line. Carpet industry consolidation discussions include E. S. Higgins Carpet Company. Actuarial Society of America cites officers for the coming year headed by Oscar R. Ireland. Gurley & Johnson brokerage doors remained shut amid panic. liabilities reportedly around 190000 per Mr. Gurley.
Governor Jednay ordered two Plate militia companies with ball and cartridge to assemble at Andersonville Georgia on May 30 to preserve order at the Confederate prison and burial ground where Negroes have disrupted Decoration Day observances with drunkenness and disorder in prior years.
The family of E. R. Sisk in Hamletsburg near Metropolis suffered serious poisoning after eating sardines on Thursday evening. Mrs. Sisk's condition is listed as doubtful for recovery.
Cincinnati hosts a labor summit as Gompers Morison Lennon O Connell Wilson and Mitchell head toward city to direct a machinists strike. About 6 000 workers expected to walk out Monday, with firms offering nine hour shifts but resisting wage increases.
The National Board of Machinists executive board issued a public address advocating a nine hour workday for machinists in the United States Canada and Mexico. It notes higher per diem output with shorter hours and calls for a peaceful labor halt starting May 2 191 to support the aim. Signed by IAM officers and several trustees.
About 15 000 to 20 000 bricklayers in the Masons Builders Association were locked out at noon in New York. President Otto M H Fidlitz said the action followed the Bricklayers Association refusing to accept an arbitration committee finding regarding a dispute that arose weeks ago between masons and bosses.
President Dolphin of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers denied links to a new union movement. A Kenosha foundry strike ended after wage demands, with nearly 500 workers affected. Chicago machinists began a nine hour day and 12 1 2 percent wage rise dispute halting the plant. Conductors enjoyed a St Paul pleasure trip. Executives kept Cedar Rapids grand offices and pledged railroad fraternal cooperation. Dayton contractors and Dayton mill men faced renewed tensions with added strikes. several factories reported closures and damage.
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