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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
6
E M Campbell Co advertises surgical instruments including satchels medicines cases operating gowns cushions physicians pocket knives spatulas and bath cabinets. Promotes ownership responsibility and national duty with strong emphasis on honor and good faith.
Tennessee Democrats face trouble as the state executive committee meets before the governornomination convention. The drafted platform encounters strong opposition from influential quarters over the Philippines issue and how to endorse the Kansas platform. As of 11 30 pm the committee is reported to be at sea, with convention officer selections left unresolved pending outcomes.
Adrian Mich May 28 Delegates at the Second district Republican convention listed five candidates for the nomination. After a day of balloting no choice emerged and ballots continued tonight and tomorrow morning. The candidates are H C Smith of Adrian Charles E Townsend of Jackson Mark R Bacon of Wyandotte Burton Parker of Monroe and W W Wedemeyer of Ann Arbor.
In Centralia Illinois on May 9 9 p m the Twenty third Democratic congressional convention cast 613 ballots without selecting a nominee and adjourned without setting a date All seven candidates were released at the evening session.
The article details continued volcanic unrest at St. Pierre with Mr Kennan and party unharmed but awaiting return to Fort de France. A massive smoke column rose three miles, seen from the Indefatigable as she floated near sea. British efforts to recover the consul Jap’s body were hindered by the eruption and a new Italian warship arrived in harbor as crowds fled Fort de France.
May 3 reports from Antigua and Dominica describe steamship Fontabelle passing Mont Pelee with ash and smoke visible forty miles away and dust falling on board while delivering relief at Fort de France. The steamer Savan also observed thick black smoke from the volcano after passing Martinique.
New York May 38 Mont Pelee quieted after another eruption on Monday. Islanders remain terrified as scientists debate if the eruption has only begun. Morne Rouge survived by a miracle after a perilous ascent by two correspondents guided by a local priest who urged caution and prepared refreshments. The party learned of widespread ruin while residents panicked and fled.
Eyewitness accounts describe a hasty retreat over mountain paths toward Fort de France as Mont Pelee erupts with fire, ashes, and mud. The town of St Pierre suffers severe destruction while Morne Rouge largely survives, and reports from Paris confirm renewed eruptions and widespread panic during late May.
In Charleston South Carolina on May 23 a considerable quantity of pumice like material thought to originate from West Indies volcanoes drifts along the nearby shores. Fishermen report finding pieces at sea. The dark brittle material with varied streaks is very light and floats, likely carried by the Gulf Stream to the region.
The British schooner Canadian, Captain Mesner, arrived from Barbadoes and left St Pierre on April 29. He notes it was probably the last sailing vessel to depart before the eruption. In port, most ships were Italians and there was one three masted schooner.
Private letters from Quezaltenango say the Mexican consul and his son were buried in debris during the April 18 quake and rescued in a lamentable condition but will recover. Aftershocks continue nightly and residents live in tents as the first shock reportedly ejected corpses from cemetery graves.
The Great Northern flyer wrecked today near Ojata eight miles west of Grand Forks. Several coaches were derailed and the baggage car burned. Mail clerk Frank Heffron was seriously injured with a back injury. Most passengers suffered cuts and bruises but none seriously hurt. The wreck likely resulted from tender wheel obstruction.
The eastbound Rock Island Rocky Mountain limited derailed near Avoca while racing to regain time. Traveling an estimated 70 to 80 mph, the tender left the track and ripped up ties for nearly a mile before slowing. Only the front cars suffered damage and no passengers were seriously injured.
Police sought Francesca Vivineta a fourteen year old Italian girl who eloped with her eighteen year old sweetheart Charles Romento carrying eight dollars belonging to her mother. Mrs Vivineta reported the belt with family savings missing and the couple had vanished with no trace found.
London Rome correspondent says at the June 9 consistory the pope will nominate Archbishop Keane of Dubuque Iowa to succeed the late Archbishop Corrigan of New York. The note also promotes Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne as a pure grape juice product.
Washington Indiana May 28 The President discussed the coming congressional contest with Chairman Babcock Representative Overstreet Hall and officials including Shaw and Payne It was the first extended talk with Babcock and focused on close races Defense of Republican prospects noted The President will avoid distinctly political speeches but will respond to invitations at various places.
The Democratic House caucus scheduled to discuss forcing a vote on the Nicaraguan canal bill tonight had barely 15 members respond by 8 o clock and was postponed indefinitely. Representative Cowherd of Missouri was elected secretary to replace the late Representative Cummings of New York.
In Chattanooga on May 28 the International Emigration and Commercial Association drafted a petition to the President and Congress requesting a 500 million dollar appropriation to assist African Americans in leaving the United States. They cite widespread abuses, denial of social and political recognition, and repeated constitutional rights violations. Leading figures include Bishop Turner of Georgia and former Liberia envoy Heard.
The governor discusses a health report noting eighteen counties with cases in March and forty-two in 12 months. Counties list shows Madison 64 cases with one death, Vanderburgh 4, Grant 20, Marion 64, and many others across Indiana totaling 832 cases and 2 deaths.
A. T. Hert, superintendent of the Jeffersonville Reformatory, criticizes Kentucky quarantine as excessive and argues Indiana has similar smallpox rates. He notes over 900 inmates, praises progress, and pushes trade schools to replace contract labor. Tennessee officials recently sought guidance on the reformatory model.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind May 23 The Kentucky Board of Health quarantine against Indiana over smallpox rumors provokes strong local anger There is no current smallpox case in New Albany or Floyd County Only five mild cases in the past year none spread from their homes The last patient was discharged weeks ago He contracted the disease in Louisville where employed Dr Harris secretary of the county Board of Health prescribed 10000 vaccination certificates for those vaccinated within five years Three thousand New Albany residents work in Louisville and quarantine will hamper travel on two suburban lines Some view the quarantine as a tactic to draw funds from Gov Durbin’s emergency $50000 appropriation.
Louisville merchants form a committee to seek modification or withdrawal of the Indiana smallpox quarantine to be enforced Sunday. After conferring with Kentucky State Board of Health, the committee agreed the order should be upheld. Vaccination drives spread in New Albany and Jeffersonville, Ind., as inspectors to Kentucky trains ferries and bridges require proof of vaccination from entrants.
New Albany writer denounces Kentucky quarantine against Indiana set to begin June 1 at noon. He blames Goebelite influence for the move, arguing Indiana faces little danger and will suffer economically more than Kentucky, with disruption to local workers and Louisville and New Albany in particular. May 2.
Senor Filipe Buencamino, founder of the Philippines Federal party and former secretary of state for Aguinaldo, lands in Washington and meets with Secretary Koot. He aims to meet President Roosevelt and visit Berkeley College while awaiting Senate Philippine committee testimony. Senator Lodge says witness O'Brien faces perjury prosecution that may trigger official inquiry after corroborating McDonald testimony.
Governor Taft arrives in Rome and is greeted by Bishop O Gorman of Sioux Falls. The Taft commission, aiming for a friendly understanding with Vatican authorities on church property in the Philippine Islands, will meet Cardinal Rampolla next Saturday. The committee includes Taft, O Gorman, Colonel Crowder, and Major Porter with advisory support from the judge advocate's department. Taft left New York for Italy on May 17.
May 2 report details several court martial outcomes in the Philippines. Private Charles L. Leonard killed a vaccinated man, Almin, after vaccination work. General Chaffee approved the death sentence. Native Basilio Leynes killed Diocampo over employment ties and was sentenced to death, later commuted to ten years at hard labor by General Chaffee. Nicolas Espana, an insurgent chief, surrendered, resumed operations, and faced hanging before commutation to ten years hard labor.
In Dayton Middletown and New Orleans dispatches details about the deaths of Paul J. Sorg former congressman and tobacco manufacturer at sixty two after a long illness He leaves a widow a son and a daughter and rose from humble beginnings in Cincinnati night schools to serve two terms in Congress. Also obituary notes Rev Dr B M Palmer New Orleans Presbyterian minister dies aged eighty four from streetcar injuries. born in Charleston attended Amherst College and became a Civil War era Southern church leader.
Springfield Illinois May 23 Major Andrew J Barber died today at his home aged sixty eight. Born in Fauquier county Virginia he served as assistant quartermaster of Stonewall Jacksons corps in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. A wealthy retired farmer Barber had lived in the county since 18%
New York May 28 Lewis Philip Twye fort a prominent dry goods figure tied to George Borg feldt & Co died at his Brooklyn residence He was born in Brussels Belgium in 143 He came to this
In New York John Rosenfeld, a San Francisco ship owner and coal mine operator, dies of pulmonary trouble from a cold on a Liverpool to New York voyage and will be interred in California. Newport Rhode Island mourns Harry Ocrichs aged forty five, long a Newport Colony member. Heidelberg Germany records the death of Prof Adolf Kusmaul who introduced the stomach pump. Earl of Chichester Walter Pelham dies, former Liberal MP for Lewes, born 1838.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers plans an indefinite stay in the anthracite region starting tonight. Aimed at settling the pay for exceptionally hard coal and a pending convention, the talks also touch on potential actions against Pennsylvania railroads. A recent Indiana field conference between miners and operators resolved a technical dispute over what constitutes exceedingly hard coal and agreed to appoint representatives to investigate bottom coal hardness.
In St. Louis on May 28 Frank P. Sargent of the National Board of Arbitration warned that if the anthracite miners’ strike isn’t settled in eight to ten days a sympathy strike could hit the bituminous fields. He cited firm positions from both sides, noted miners’ strong finances, and said a bituminous convention is under consideration though details are unsettled. He added railroads likely won’t be drawn into the strike.
Washington May 28 coal strike threatens comfort of Congress and Capitol staff. Chief Clerk McDowell sent to committee chairs a note urging economy in lights and heat as coal stocks run low. He said ten tons a day are used and supplies may last only about thirty days. The capitol contractor cannot supply more coal for weeks.
The testimonials for Paine's Celery Compound claim strong cures and honest, convincing evidence. It is praised as a universal remedy for the weak and despondent, promising renewed digestion, stronger blood, and a joyous existence when other medicines fail. The ad urges readers to test the medicine themselves.
New York dealers raised soft coal by three cents per ton today amid the ongoing anthracite strike. The advance amounts to about one dollar per ton since the strike began, while anthracite prices remained unchanged at the cited rate. A $750 claim or issue noted Monday continues to provide.
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