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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1903

Page

3

Arrest of Machen in Qunsticipation Case Unfolds

Post Office investigation into a decade old Groff affair culminates as Machen is arrested for qunsticipation in profits from a contract. Inspector Mayer led the probe with officials Bristow and Foasnes coordinating. multiple inspectors worked through the night as the case reached a sensational climax.

Machen Post Office Mayer Sage Acts Foasnes Tree Very Postoffice McKee Thorpe Rolfe iMams Farrow Bristow Mr. Bristow

Machen arraigned and June hearing fixed

Machen was arraigned and a June 5 hearing was fixed. He was released on bond of $20,000. He was taken to United States Commissioner Taylor and immediately met by his attorneys Douglas & Douglas. Charles A. Douglas arrived to press for an immediate hearing while Assistant District Attorney Hugh Taggart sought a postponement.

Washington Machen United States Taylor Douglas & Douglas Charles A. Douglas Douglas Hugh Taggart

Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday across states

Forecast shows fair conditions for most regions including Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky with showers in the south and east on Thursday. Friday brings variable winds cooler in some areas and warmer conditions in others plus scattered showers in Iowa North Dakota Wisconsin and Nebraska as noted by local observations and officials.

Indiana Washington Illinois Ohio Michigan Kentucky Iowa North Dakota Wisconsin Yuth Dakota Nebraska West Kansas

Movements of steamers from multiple ports

Ships arrive and depart in a May schedule across Genoa Liverpool New York Southampton Rotterdam Montreal Philadelphia Bremen Havre Genoa Naples Naples and other ports. Vessels include Liguria Hohenzollern Oceanic Statendam Kronprinz Wilhelm Teutonic Lahn St Paul Anchorila and La Lorraine.

New York Liguria Hohenzollern Genoa Oceanic Liverpool Southampton Statendam Rotterdam Pellig Olvae N. Liverpool Friesland Pregaan Canada Montreal Noordland Philadelphia Teutonic Cherbourg Kronrad Wilhelm Bremen Southpton Naples Lahn Lizard la Lorraine Havre St. Paul Glasgow Anchorila

Machen Arrest Sparks Post Office Dept Turmoil

Augustus Machen, former Post Office Superintendent of Free Delivery, faced arrest after federal inspectors charged him with receiving payments totaling nearly $19,000 from Groff Bros. for letter box fasteners. The case centers on a collusive arrangement with Groff and a go-between, with bond discussions and statements from his attorney. Detective action followed interviews and a lengthy review of drafts and records. The Post Office leadership hailed the investigation as thorough and creditable while vowing civil suits to recover funds.

Taylor Unity and Guarantee Company Philadelphia Machen Associated Press Charles Douglas Postoffice Department Groff Bros Supreme Court of the District of Columbia United States District Attorney Taggart Walter S. Mayer Post Office Chicago United States Anson 8. Taylor Washington Mayer Post Office Department Samuel B. Groff Diller Groff Augustus W. Machen Diller B. Groff Mr. Machen Payne Bristow Samuel A. Groff Itmaster General Robb

Twenty Two Lives Lost In Antwerp Collision

The British steam er Huddersfield sailing from Antwerp to Grimsby collided with the Norwegian steamer Uto. Huddersfield foundered with twenty two Austrian and Italian emigrants perishing. Crew saved. Passengers were mainly seamen returning home. The Uto sustained bow damage.

Antwerp Huddersfield Grimsby England Uto Nne Teesee

Bulgaria Arrives With 290 Immigrants From Hamburg

Hamburg American line agents in New York report the Bulgaria carrying 290 immigrants reached Halifax today. The ship left Hamburg May 13 for Baltimore and was the vessel signaled by the Minnetonka on May 20 as not under command but not needing assistance.

New York Hamburg-American Line Halifax Bulgaria Hamburg Baltimore Minnetonka

Cape Race Headland Feared As Deadly Voyaging Hazard

P T McGrath notes Cape Race as the world’s most perilous headland in Newfoundland. Official charts reveal 94 complete wrecks over four years, with about two thousand lives lost and $90 million in hulls and cargoes. Last year eight steam and two sailing vessels wrecked, with $2.01 million in losses.

P. T. McGrath McClure Pees

Kentuckian Dies Peacefully at Ninety-Two in Atlanta

The respected Kentuckian died quietly the other day at the ancient age of ninety two. He lived a long life marked by dignity and steady habits, leaving a memory of integrity and service to his community.

Atlanta Constitution

Powder mill blast kills two in Fontanet

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a powder mill explosion at Indiana Powder Company Fontanet that instantaneously killed Harold Stinson and another worker named Riddle who later died. Frank Arthur died at Fontanet within the hour. The accident will halt mill operation for a month leaving ninety men out of work and the financial loss depends on destroyed nitrate of soda.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Indiana Powder Company Fontanet Harold Stinson Riddle Frank Arthur

Death of Mrs Samuel P Baird In Berne Switzerland

Indiana obituary from Lafayette reports Mrs. Samuel P. Baird died in Berne Switzerland after illness of anaemia. She accompanied Attorney Baird on a European trip, aided his tersuchy to relocate Moses Fowler Chase in Paris, and died last night. Survived by husband, sister Mrs A D Thomas of Crawfordsville, and son Rochester Baird. Body to be brought to Lafayette for interment.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Berne Switzerland Samuel P. Baird Attorney Baird Moses Fowler Chase Paris Baird A. D. Thomas Crawfordsville Rochester Baird Elizabeth Rochester Baird

Notable Indiana Obituaries From May 27

A string of brief notices from Lafayette Decatur Seymour Fort Wayne Richmond Farmland Elwood details deaths and a last minute wedding saved by a found marriage license. Henry Murphy dies at work in Lafayette. John G Hanna dies in Berne after serving in Spanish War. George Lett of Crothersville found dead. Rufus Stahl dies in Fort Wayne. John Hiser dies in Cambridge City. Robert Somerville dies near Farmland. Joseph Able and Mary Bauer wed in Elwood after license mishap.

Lafayette Ind Wabash Henry Murphy Murphy County Down Ireland Indiana Decatur John G. Hanna Berne Fort Monroe United States Artillery Hanna Regualr Artillery Seymour George W. Lett Crothersville Fort Wayne Rufus Stahl Germany Stahl Boston Richmond John Hiser Cambridge City Farmland Robert L. Somerville Randolph County Indianapolis Journal Elwood Joseph Able Pennsylvania Glass Works Anderson Mary Bauer Charles Ross Father Biegel St. Joseph's Church

Massillon Coal Co. Buys Sharpe Coal Lands in Indiana

Howard M. Sharpe, a recent Ann Arbor law graduate from Lima Ohio, has transferred about six hundred acres of coal lands in Starke County Indiana to the Massillon Coal Company of Ohio. The firm assumes Sharpe’s contract and will pay 5 cents a ton on mined output, with Sharpe’s annual income estimated at $27,000. Senator Hanna leads the Massillon company.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Howard M. Sharpe Ann Arbor Mich Lima Starke County Massillon Coal Company Ohio Senator Hanna Massillon Company

Laporte Tent Increases Membership At Ceremony

G H Terpany Tent No ? K O T M of Laporte received a class of over one hundred, boosting total members past eight hundred. The event featured elaborate festivities with Milo Meredith Indiana great commander J W Rep lege great record keeper and Dr Irwin great medical examiner among the distinguished visitors.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind G. H. Terpany Milo Meredith Indiana J. W. Replege Dr. Irwin

Commission probes extra men in Clinton field mines

TERRE HAUTE Ind May 27 The commission led by Professor Monroe of Columbia University P H Penna secretary of the Indiana Operators Association and Wellington O Connor a miner met to decide on employing extra men to fire shots in Clinton field mines. The panel went to Clinton and expects to finish the inquiry this week.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Professor Monroe Columbia University P. H. Penna Indiana Operatora’ Association Wellington O'Conner Clinton Field Clinton

Terre Haute man buys 7000 acres of coal land in Indiana

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Sullivan Indiana May 4 reports J Smith Talley of Terre Haute has purchased 7000 acres of coal land in Cass township Sullivan county and opened several new mines amid regional mining expansion.

Indianapolis Journal Sullivan, Ind J. Smith Talley Terre Haute Cass Pompene Sullivan County Pew

Died By Her Own Hand After Housework Scolding

Myrtle McClure age nineteen at Kokomo Indiana swallowed arsenic to end her life. No motive given beyond her mother’s scolding about not helping with housework. The news notes separate items on financial dealings and bonds.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Myrtle McClure

Methodist session closes at Sellersburg with Wolfe sermon

Jeffersonville dispatch notes the Seymour District Conference of the Methodist Church in Sellersburg ends after three days with a sermon by Rev. George D. Wolfe of Columbus. Attendees included nearly all pastors in the conference and a full, engaging program across the sessions.

Jeffersonville Roce Seymour District Methodist Church Sellersburg George D. Wolfe Columbus Connersville Elizabeth Reibesimer Fayette County George Williamson Carthage Greenfield Philadelphia Indianapae Greenville

Wabash Seeks Games With Notre Dame And Peers

Crawfordsville May 27. Manager Harris of Wabash seeks to schedule games with top state colleges after an impressive 11 game run. Wabash claims state championship potential and invites Notre Dame to play on open dates with guarantees. Purdue and De Pauw have declined. Wabash to face Crawfordsville salaried team tomorrow and Rose Polytechnic next Saturday.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Harris Wabash Indiana University Notre Dame Purdue de Pauw Rose Polytechnic

De Pauw Defeats Albion in Unanimous Debate Decision

GREENCASTLE Ind May 27 The De Pauw Albion debate on the Philippines retention debate ends with a unanimous judge verdict for De Pauw O E Mark Blawin Gibson and G P Nichel argued the affirmative Judges Trueblood andellogg presiding Two tennis and stats tournaments also wrap Osborn leads singles and doubles selections SOUTH BEND Ind May 27 President Morrissey announces major housing policy change forthcoming from next year All sophomores juniors and seniors in collegiate courses will receive free rooms GOSHEN Ind May 27 Elkhart Institute removal to Goshen completed Goshen College established for Mennonite education with nearly three hundred students last year

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind Meharry Hall Philippines United States de Pauw O. E. Mark Bkawin Gibson G. P. Nichel Trueblood Eurlape Pete Spapenas Dr.ellogg Inis e@ Pauw Osborn Hunt Jones Crouch South Bend Morrissey Goshen Elkhart Institute Eilkhart Commercial Exchange of Canada Elkhart Goshen College

Booker T. Washington raises education and crime fears

Booker T. Washington, presenting the Tuskegee Institute annual report to trustees in Tuskegee Alabama, cites public school gaps in country districts and debate over funding by race. He warns city protection prompts many Negroes to leave the countryside after lynching attempts, urging serious attention to the issue.

Tuskegee Ala Booker T. Washington Tuskegee Institute

Navy Mention By Officers Sparks Rainstorm Banter

In the New York Press a light remark about shipboard life notes officers saying there is never a dust speck on deck and white uniforms can stay clean for four weeks. A navy officer quips that given a chance he would trade half a year’s pay for a rainstorm to roam aboard.

New York Navy Stalin

Muddy shores and old Nevy men breathe warm air

A fragment describes muddy shorelines and aged men living near the sea. It contrasts electricity from the ocean with life-giving warmth from fresh air, noting a habit of living between sun and deep sea. The language evokes a vivid, atmospheric reminiscence.

Bribe Allegations Surface in Evansville Telephony Fight

Depositions for an Evansville federal injunction reveal four City Council members testified that Councilman Culbertson offered to pay $1,000 to votes against a repeal of Cumberland Telephone Company's franchise and for a new ordinance in its favor. Rumors of secret meetings swirl as the city pursues a municipal system to oust Cumberland, which contends its franchise expired.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Anderson United States Circuit Court For District of Indiana Cumberland Telephone Company Cumberland Company John H. McCutchan W. F. Cleveland Edward Schmitt John Igi¢hart Culbertson Cumber Company Lbertson Cumberland Comy

Obituary notices for Harley J. Howe and Albert Brewer

Harley J. Howe of Rochester died of heart disease at sixty nine, famed as a national scale maker. In Tiffin Colonel Albert Brewer, noted pottery maker and indictable for manslaughter in a saloon incident, died of heart disease amid rumors of suicide. trial date previously scheduled for June 15 remains unsettled.

Rochester N. Y Harley J. Howe Tiffin Albert Brewer Brewer Luther A. Hershey H Y

Fight at Big Q Mines Leaves Guard Dead in Crossfire

At the Big Q mines on Laurel creek near Thurmond West Virginia on May 27 strikers marching toward the mine engaged guards. A guard named Marshal Brown was killed and several others were injured as more than 100 shots were fired before the strikers retreated.

Thurmond W. Va Big Q Laurel Creek Marshal Brown Brown Winchester

Union Pacific strike ends as workers return to jobs

Across the system boiler makers resume work under New York settlement terms. East St. Louis freight handlers strike in sympathy, with estimated 1 20 East Side participants. Pittsburg Allegheny brick contractors vote to shut Friday if two unions fail to settle. Wisconsin Central trainmen to get 12 to 15 percent raise from June 1. Amalgamated Association sets June 10 for reinstate­ment disputes settlement. Chicago 12 000 cooks wait for wage scale. strike threatened if not met by Monday. Restaurant Keepers warn of citywide lockout if one restaurant strikes.

Union Pacific New York East St. Louis St. Louis East Side Pittsburg Allegheny Brick Masons’ Union Stone Sons’ Union E. F. Potter Wisconsin Central Railroad Potter Amalgamated Association of Street-railway Employes of America John Grant Transit Company Chicago Restaurant Keepers’ Association

Her Journey. Treatment Accorded a Beautiful Girl on Tour

A long anecdote follows of a beautiful girl on a shopping trip. Jones helps with her satchel then rides the train to the city. Onlookers and strangers offer assistance and display deference as she moves through stations and stores. The narrative emphasizes her beauty and the reactions of married men, motormen, and shop staff to her presence.

Jones Metropolis Obi Alough Maggie Mamie

President Praises Orphan Family At Circus Visit

The President, visibly moved, hurried to a small boy surrounded by curious youths and congratulated him. When asked what for, he joked about his “large family” and clarified the orphans he was bringing to the circus were not his children.

Chicago News Orphan Asylum

Board of Works Routine Final Action Taken

City tasks include cement walks on College avenue from Massachusetts to alley south of Eleventh, estimated 1040. cement walks on Vermont from Oriental to Arsenal, 800. Caldwell street gravel road and cement walks from Michigan to Tenth, 9800. graded road on Bossart avenue from Washington to Michigan, 4725. Final assessment proved. rolls up local sewer alleys east of Bellefontaine. Plats approved for Garfield Park area and South Meridian additions. bond approved for William Bossert sanitary sewerage system 1903.

College Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Eleventh Street Vermont Street Oriental Street Arsenal Avenue Caldwell Street Michigan Street Tenth Street Walnut Michigan Bossart Avenue Washington Street Salem Street Thirty-fourth Street Thirty-sixth Street First Alley Bellefontaine Street Twentieth Street Twenty-third Street Hudson & Jenkins Olive Street Minnesota Street Naomi Street Ee Construction Company St. Peter Street Prospect Street Marion Caldwell Hansen Avenue Walter Street New York Street F. M. Lackey Mill Street Pone Meee Toc C. C St. L Louisiana Street Virginia Avenue East Street Pratt Street Park Avenue Ashland Avenue Julius Keller Holmes Avenue Walnut Street Calvelage Street Holliday Garfield Park Marion County Indiana Township 15 Emeyer South Meridian Street West Park William Bossert Federal Union Surety Eee Force Inington

Ladies' Social Circle to Meet at First Baptist Church

City notes report the Ladies' Social Circle of the First Baptist Church meets for the last time this season at 2:30 PM tomorrow. City Council member John Crall is ill with measles at his home. Kishineff relief funds proceed locally for needy Jewish residents, likely not sent to Russia. Holiness Mission at 563 West Washington holds three services today and tomorrow under Rev. Seth C. Rees with two Chicago slum missionaries assisting.

First Baptist Church John Crall Crall Russia Holiness Mission West Washington Street Seth C. Rees Chicago Rees

Curdled Milk Samples Questioned by Health Board

Patrons of a dairy sent several curdled milk samples to the Health Board after suspects of doctored milk. Tests found no formaldehyde or dangerous chemical. milk appeared sweet and met city butter fat standards. Cause of peculiarity unknown. no new market factors identified.

Health Board

Children’s Day Planned at Fairview Park Saturdays

The street railway company completed arrangements to make Saturdays in summer children’s day at Fairview Park. Attractions are not fully decided yet but will offer interest for kids each Saturday. Diving horses will perform on May 6 and June 6 both afternoon and evening, and the miniature railway is expected to run.

Street Railway Company Fairview Park

Rumor Tells Durbin Party Catches Fish at Barbee Lake

A rumor in the city yesterday claimed Governor Durbin and his fishing party at Barbee Lake were catching fish. The report stated a consignment of several fine specimens was sent to George B. Lockwood, the governor's secretary.

Durbin Barbee Lake George B. Lockwood

Militia Camp Plans Drafted at Fair Grounds

Quartermaster General Oran Perry completed plans for the militia annual camp to be held at the fair grounds from July to August 3. The camp at the fair grounds will host instruction for the militia with arrangements finalized for the duration.

Oran Perry Fair Grounds

Tarkington on road to recovery from typhoid fever

Newton Booth Tarkington is reported improving after severe typhoid fever with fever subsiding and condition gradually stabilizing. Doctors say his strength returns slowly but steady improvement continues from the illness that began yesterday morning with high fever.

Newton Booth Tarkington

In Memory of Frank Burke Special Memorial Services

Special memorial services honor the late Frank B. Burke with planned remembrance events on Sunday. The arrangement acknowledges Burke's contributions and invites community participation at the scheduled gathering.

Frank B. Burke Sundey

Local Elks Lodge to Hold Service at Clubhouse

Afternoon event at 2 30 PM will be held by the local lodge of Elks at their clubhouse on Maryland street. A committee of arrangements includes Frank Davey J M Healy Ma Donnelly S V Perrott and J T in charge.

Lodge of Elks Maryland Street Frank Davey J. M. Healy Ma Donnelly V. Perrott J. T

Two Little Runaways From Nebraska Street

Mrs Alfred Donovan of 47 Nebraska street searches for her two daughters Jessie seven and Florence ten who vanished Monday. Florence was found barefooted at the police station but could not reveal where Jessie went. The mother expressed relief at locating Florence and hopes police will soon locate Jessie, though the sisters were last seen near a large white building.

Alfred Donovan Nebraska Street Jessie Florence Gregoire

Ten-year-old Melvin Wilson Missing From Home

Mrs. John Wilson of 708 North West street reports her ten-year-old son Melvin ran away on Tuesday afternoon. Police plan a search and expect he may be with companions and will likely return within a day or two.

Melvin John Wilson North West Street

Husband Missing From Fort Wayne Home

Mrs. Elizabeth Shober of Fort Wayne reports her husband William Shober left Monday afternoon and has not been seen. He told a friend he planned to go to Chicago, but authorities believe he may still be in the city.

Elizabeth Shober Fort Wayne Avenue William Shober Chicago

Chase visit centers on son's sanatorium treatment

It was reported that Fred Chase of Lafayette planned the visit to arrange moving his son, Moses Fowler Chase, to an Indianapolis sanatorium for treatment of nervous diseases. The patient was being cared for at Attorney Dinwiddie's home in Fowler, Benton County.

Fred. Chase Lafayette Moses Fowler Chase Indianapolis Piked Dinwiddie Fowler Benton County

Lamp Explosion Burns Hand in Mary Meeeee Home

A lamp exploded about 1 30 this morning in Mrs Mary Meeeee’s house causing a small fire with minor damage. Mr Warren sustained severe burns to his hand from the blast.

Mary

Vanished from London Mystery Mania Baffles Police

London Mail reports a surge in missing persons as private investigators seek 5000 people believed vanished nationwide. About 3000 mothers and 50 murderers are listed, with £5000 rewards offered for information. Ninety percent described as dark complexions. dozens of missing children and several prominent families noted. A dumb boy found at Dover Priory and the Thames recovery of a missing boy are among recent cases.

London Mail London Serecy Cardiff Belfast Norwich Dover Dover Priory Alan Thomas William Chamberlain Thames Blackfriars Bridge King’s Arms Court Blackfriars Graham Seager Street Canning Town

Brooklyn Dinner Party Gone Wrong

Suburban Brooklyn tale of a husband bringing three men to dinner without warning his wife. With a nearly empty fridge, a resourceful handyman improvises a seven course meal using cold meat, fish, soup, and pantry scraps, claiming the neighboring cook supplied a lavish feast while guests mingle in the kitchen.

New York Press Brooklyn Cookie Gucate Rae

War and labor unions in the Boston Transcript view

The Boston Transcript discusses employer organization and labor action, noting that while unions can pursue legitimate bargaining, war would raise costs and unite opposing forces. The piece emphasizes the tension between collective labor efforts and employer strategies in wartime contexts.

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