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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1902

Page

6

Bonds We Offer From Marion Indiana and Nearby Firms

J. F. Wild & Co bankers advertise bonds for Marion Licht and Heating Co Union Traction Co New Telephone ist U S Coupon 1908 U S 8 per cent Daviess Romney Sullivan County Indianapolis Street Railway Rockhk HP Wamon Co preferred Capital Nations Bank Stock Law Building Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co and details on application Old Main to New teas Stevenson Building address listed.

Marion Ind Licht and Heating Co Union Traction Co U.S Daviess Romney Sullivan Indianapolis Street Railway SsSrockk HP Wamon & Co Co J. F. Wild & CO Bankers Stevenson Building

Armstongs Rubber Goods Advertises Medical Supplies

An Indianapolis advertisement lists beds, pillows, chair cushions, rings, urinals, bed pans, fountains and bearings, hot water bottles, stomach tubes and baths, bath cabinets from WM. H. Armstrong & Co., surgical instrument makers at 224 and 226 Meridian Street.

Invalid’s Rubber Goods WM. H. Armstrong & CO Meridian Street Indianapolis Ind

Ingalls School Commencement at Christian Church

The Ingalls May 27 commencement exercised in the Christian Church featured diplomas presented by the county superintendent. Graduates include Lida Colborn Lee Argadine James Hutchinson Walter Schaub Fred F. Davis Alta Richards Guy Williamson. Dr J M Liller delivered the address.

I. O. O. F. Hall Towens Kev Noa Smith M. E Whs St Emma Johnston Ed Sr Byre Selling Cory Hardy Earl Boston Alice Keller Fos Ween May Silva Margaret Garretson Virgil Jones Lena Hillman Walter D. Teague L. E. Alexander Ingalls Ind Christian Church Lida Colborn Lee Argadine James Hutchinson Walter Schaub Fred F. Davis Alta Richards Guy MW Iiiamson J. M. Liller

Indiana to send five-man team to Chicago conference meet

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Bloomington Indiana May 27 Indiana will be represented at the Chicago conference meet next Saturday by five men Lockridge and Martin in the sprints Matthews in the hurdles Shockley in the broad jump and Elfera in the weights None of these men is regarded as fast but the best chances are with Lockridge in the broad jump who has done 19 feet 5 inches this year and Elfers who is throwing the hammer over 13 feet Commencement Feature at Wabash Crawfordsville Ind May % A special feature of the commencement season at Wabash College will be the dedication of the soldiers memorial tablet on Monday June 11 at 2 3 o'clock in the afternoon Those taking part include Gen J Black Harry J Milligan President Kane Capt John E Cleland Gen Lew Wallace and James Whitcomb Riley.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Indiana Chicago Lockridge Martin Matthews Shockley Elfera Kiey Elfers Crawfordsville Wabash College J. ©. Black Harry J. Milligan Kane John E. Cleland Lew Wallace James Whitcomb Riley

Counterfeiter Fails in Escape at Union Station

Fred Littleton, handcuffed to two prisoners and a deputy marshal, escaped from custody at Chicago Union Passenger Station while en route to Milwaukee federal prison. Shots were fired but he was not hit. Littleton, a valued prisoner sought by secret service, allegedly carried bogus fifty cent pieces.

Chicago United States Fred Littleton Milwaukee Union Littleton

Trust kill bid to prove illegal national electrical trust

Independent electrical supply dealers ask President Roosevelt to urge the attorney general to obtain evidence in Chicago against officers and members of the National Electrical Supply Dealers Association. They accuse officials of conspiring with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association to crush independents, form a national electrical supply trust, and raise prices. They offer witness cooperation if court action is authorized.

Roosevelt National Association Chicago National Electrical Supply Dealers’ Association United States National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association Supply Trust

New Railway Proposed in Illinois and Virginia

Articles of incorporation filed for the St. Louis and Newport News Railroad Company to build and operate a line through multiple Illinois counties to Newport News Virginia. Principal office planned in East St Louis with $50,000 capitalization. Incorporators include John H Brinkerhoff R H McAnulty Thomas N Chase Clarence B D Warner and more.

Springfield John H Brinkerhoff R. H. McAnulty Thomas N. Chase Washington Deblot Clarence BD. Warner James A. Rearden St. Louis St. Clair Nite Chicago

O Brien a Perjurer Star Democratic Witness Prob Ably Prosect

Captain McDonald pressed for O Brien's federal prosecution after refuting his testimony before the Philippines committee. He presented War Department documents showing O Brien misrepresented being at Igbaras when it was burned, and defended orders to burn towns housing insurgents and ladrones.

Washington McDonald Philippines Committee Corporal O'Brien Rawlins O'Brien Dietrich Lodge O’brien Senator Lodge Capt. McDonald War Department San Joaquin Igbaras Company M Pedro Gardenero Guimbal Gardenero Boardman Captain McDonald Hughes Senator Culberson Glenn

Lieutenant Colonel Chamberlain Ordered to Philippines for Duty

San Francisco dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Chamberlain, chief inspecting officer of California since April, ordered to the Philippines. Col. Peter D. Vroom named successor. Manila-bound officers include Captain Herschel, Captain H. B. Dixson, Lieutenant T. P. Thompson, and Captain W. S. Scott. The Buford sails June 1 from New York.

San Francisco Chamberlain Department of California Philippines Peter D. Vroom Governor's Island N. Y Manila Buford Herschel H. B. Dixson Ninth Cavalry T. P

Buffalo Ordered to Sail for Philippines Now Relief Not Needed

The training ship Buffalo, held in readiness at New York to transport supplies for West Indian volcano victims, is ordered to sail for the Philippines about June 1. It will carry officers and enlisted men to relieve counterparts in Manila and bring home the previous relief party, plus stores.

Washington Buffalo New York Philippines Manila

Baptist Missionary Societies Vote to Stay Separate

A May 27 mass meeting in St Paul rejected a district secretary merger linking the American Baptist Missionary Union, American Baptist Publication Society and American Baptist Home Mission Society. Dr C A Cook urged against consolidation while proposing a seven member committee to educate Baptists on mission labor and aid in fund-raising, succeeding the disbanded Sexternette Beneficence commission after six years. The panel would oversee a three year term and recommence for another term.

Cook New Jersey Sanallotwanea

Port submission to mass meeting gains plan for regional offices

The mass meeting notes a 9000 collection in the first year and debt repayment by several societies. It backs organizing work via local offices and recommends appointing a general superintendent if a $5000 annual salary for three years can be raised outside regular funds. Commission and secretaries to report at May anniversaries.

Too Young to Wed. Bohemian Lover Kills Sweetheart and Shoots Self

In Chicago Emil Rossman aged nineteen shot his sweetheart Sophia Batalia and then killed himself. They had fled Bohemia two months earlier with an uncle. Authorities found them under a West Side sidewalk. the girl died, Rossman survived faintly. In Denver Cass Daweron thirty shot his wife at the Victoria Hotel and killed himself after a dispute. The couple, circus performers, had been street show performers recently. Daweron had been fined for disorderly conduct before the fatal act.

Chicago Emil Rossman Sophia Batalia Rossman Bohemia Denver Victoria Hotel Cass Daweron Daweron

Damage by flood hits Pueblo railroads and homes

Floods along Fountain river cause $300,000 in Pueblo damage. Railroads suffer most with washouts and destroyed bridges halting all through trains. No confirmed deaths, but reports of missing persons and 500 homeless. Bridges damaged in county and city valued at $100,000 each. private property also $100,000. Weather hampers repairs. east Pueblo streetcar service suspended for days.

Pueblo Col Fountain River Fountain East Pueblo Arkansas River

Proposals for reduced benefits and diplomatic talks

The Cabinet discussed Indian appropriation and omnibus claims bills, both signed by the President, while two other measures face minor objections. Secretary Hay finalized a Chilean extradition treaty aiding criminal defaulters, and consular duties for Cuban commerce were temporarily assigned. Nominees to various federal posts and ambassadors were sent to the Senate, with Pulaski and Steuben statues likely to adorn Lafayette Square. A trip to study Negro conditions concluded, and Hobson’s retirement bill gained committee approval as navy expenditures in the Philippines rose past twenty million dollars.

Hay United States Walker Martinez Chile Santiago Wilson

Woman fatally shoots self at St George plantation home

The wife of Jano S Martin was accidentally killed at her home on St George plantation above New Orleans. While rearranging a dresser she toppled a double barrel shotgun loaded with No 6 shot. The two pellets struck her face and breast, causing instant death. She was from a prominent state family.

New Orleans Jano S. Martin St. George Plantation

Visitors from France Entertained in New York City

Count De Rochambeau and delegates arrive after West Point visit. Welcome by Mayor Low and Ambassadors Cambon. A rain drenched crowd cheers as the procession tours Broadway to City Hall. 8000 join a Madison Square Park parade and a Waldorf banquet honors the allied officers.

New York Count de Rochambeau West Point Hudson United States Dolphin Fournier Periere Ambassador Cambon Major Low Countess de Rochambeau Low Fornes Board of Aldermen Col T. A. Bingham Raymond F. Rogers Ambassador Porter Secretary of the Interior Cornelius N. Bliss van Wyck Philip Rhinelander Volks, Wilcox Lederie Hawkes Grout France Cambon Rochambeau Washington Lafayette America Fifth-avenue Madison Square Park New York National Guard Count Rochambeau Brugere de Chalendar Mayor Low Waldorf-Astoria Order of the Cincinnati Order Astor Gallery

French Count Rochambeau Visits West Point Cadets

Count De Rochambeau and party visited the United States Military Academy at West Point New York in heavy rain. Cadets in raincoats were reviewed, inspected by the visitors, and treated to a gymnastic display before a short address praising the cadets. The party then departed by Dolphin to New York City.

West Point N. Y Count de Rochambeau United States Military Academy Col. Mills Count Rochambeau United States Dolphin New York City

Homeopathists Meet In Indianapolis At Denison Hotel

The Indiana Institute of Homeopathy gathers about a hundred physicians for sessions at the Denison Hotel. Dr C Stewart opens proceedings with reports by officers and papers read by S Harrell Nobbiesville J Meade Cincinnati E Sevringhouse New Albany W Hinsdale Ann Arbor C Sawyer Marion J Hicks Huntsville C Viehe Evansville F Ketchum Vai 80 Baldwin Jeffersonville F Adams Indianapolis J Mann Eemlartee etc.

Indiana Institute of Homeopathy Denison Hotel C. Stewart Indianapolis H. H. Haker Muncie S. and M. H. Harrell Nobbiesville S. J. D. Meade Cincinnati H. Baldwin Jeffersonville Adams J. E. Mann Eemlartee

Medical debate fuels quit of operations for this disease

A medical meeting discussed advisability of operations in this disease while others felt cautious. A committee including Dr. Holcombe, Dr. John N. Taylor, and Dr. J. A. Compton was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Dr. John R. Haynes. The session planned officer elections and readings, and Dr. A. Michael faced expulsion for alleged unprofessional conduct and quackery, a Northern Indiana physician.

Holcombe Kokomo John N. Taylor Crawfordsville J. A. Compton Indianapolis John R. Haynes A. Michael Indiana

New Corporations Formed Across State Lines

Madison Tobacco Company in Madison organized to manufacture and sell tobacco with capital stock listed as $0,000 and directors S. M. Strader William H. Miller John F. Hammell John T. Skelton John H. Shanback Lincoln W. Cravens. Machine Electric Supply Company of Muncie filed incorporation with $10 capital and directors George A. Caldwell Carl Smith Walter D. excae Victor E. Silberburg. Markle Telephone Company of Markle Huntington county incorporated with $6,000 capital and directors Erastus 8. Fisher Franklin E. Alshouse Abraham May. Oakland City Fair Association formed to run annual county fairs in Gibson and adjacent counties with $3,000 capital and directors John W. Skannington Frank H. Picker N. G. Stucky.

Madison Tobacco Company Madison S. M. Strader William H. Miller John F. Hammell John T. Skelton John H. Shanback Lincoln W. Cravens Machine Electric Supply Company of Muncie George A. Caldwell Carl Smith Walter D.excae Victor E. Silberburg Markle Telephone Company Markle Huntington County Erastus 8. Fisher Franklin E. Alshouse Abraham May Oakland City Fair Association Gibson John W. Skannington Frank H. Picker N. G. Stucky

English Visitors At Hotel English Observe American Ways

Henry Wooldridge of Stourbridge England stays at Hotel English with daughter Flora visiting the United States. He comments on American tobacco spitting and gum chewing, noting English manners and roads. They plan to leave for Chicago and aim to reach England by early August without a Westward trip.

Henry Wooldridge Stourbridge England English Flora Wooldridge America

De Pauw trustees meet. finances strongest year yet

The De Pauw University board of trustees held a meeting at Hotel English last night. They plan a June gathering at the university. President William Newkirk said the year’s receipts nearly matched disbursements, marking the strongest financial year on record. No faculty changes are planned. President Gobin and Chancellor Hickman were praised for their work.

de Pauw University English William Newkirk Gobin Hickman

Logansport Citizens Dine With City Leaders at Denison Hotel

A large Logansport party including Mayor elect Vaughn and Councilman B. Boyer dined at the Denison Hotel. Elks carnival and Commercial Club representatives joined, traveling on the Union Traction private car Martha.

Logansport Denison George Barnett Commecial Club B. F. Louthaing T. J. Plank A. R. Keesling Union Traction Company Martha

Acton Park Assembly plans summer attractions

The Acton Park Association directors met in the tabernacle and heard the secretary report. Arrangements for Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and Gen. Gordon to address the assembly were announced with Lee set for the first Sunday after opening July 18 and Gordon to follow. Further attractions are planned but not yet definite.

Acton Park Fitzhugh Lee Gen. Gordon Gen. Lee Acton Assembly

Touch of cool weather ushers in May pattern

The weather office reports a brief visitation of cool air with May’s changeable pattern. Temperatures dipped to the fifties after midnight, rose to 58 by afternoon, and stood near 52 last evening. The cooling wave came from the Northwest and weakens as it moves east. No lasting chill expected for the summer ahead.

Weather Office

Contest of Mrs Hitchcock Will Reaches Circuit Court

Cyler Merrill and Charlotte Shideler sue to void their sister Rachael Hitchcock's will claiming incapacity and undue influence. The document left Charlotte 200 dollars and the rest to nephews, nieces, and Cyler, with a 40 dollar gift to Mrs Webber for care. Attorneys probe jurors on belief in spiritualism as trial proceeds.

Cyler Merrill Charlotte Shideler Rachael P. Hitchcock Charlotte Cyler

Directors’ Club Meeting Reports Benefit Lecture Net

The Boys' Club entertainment committee chaired by Mrs. Harry E. Newt announced net receipts from Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's lecture at English's Opera House for the club's benefit totaling £642. The committee expressed satisfaction at the event's success.

Boys’ Club Harry New Ts Gen Fitzhugh Lee English Opera House

Marriage Secret a Failure Sparks Muncie Union

Marriage between Marry Beard a clerk in the Big Four Railroad freight office and Miss Cuba H. Sweet a stenographer for A. B. Meyer Coal Company occurred in Muncie last Sunday. The couple intended a secret union for months, but friends learned of the marriage.

Beard Big Four Railroad Cuba H. Sweet A. B. Meyer Coal Company Muncie

Denison Hotel Heads to California for Mystic Shrine Pilgrimage

Messrs. Jackson and Fulwell proprietors of the Denison Hotel will join the Mystic Shrine pilgrimage to California next week. William F. Crist of Hartford City, a partner with Mosere Jackson and Fulwell, will manage the hotel in their absence.

Messrs. Jackson and Fulwell Denison Hotel California William F. Crist Hartford City Mosere Jackson and

Spofford FE and Spofford E Tyler Ill in Indianapolis

One of the city’s long time residents, Spofford FE Tyler, andSpofford E Tyler, are reported seriously ill in Indianapolis. The item notes their condition and local concern.

Spofford FE. Tyler Spofford E. Tyler Indianapolis

Spring Medicine Promises Vitality Against Spring Ailments

In spring, when blood is impure and energies flag, medicine is said to restore health. The era notes pimples, weak vitality, poor appetite, and general debility as signs needing treatment and renewed vigor.

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pilis Promises Purging Health

An old promotional testimonial extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as blood purifiers that restore vigor and appetite. A Vermont resident, Miss Beotam Boyce of Stowe, recounts feeling run down before using the products and benefiting greatly. The ad asserts the remedy will cure and has kept its promise.

Hood Miss Beotam Boyce Stowe, Vt

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