FEELEY KO'd BY JIM JEFFORDS IN THIRD ROUND
Savannah May 23 Jim Jeffords of San Francisco stopped George Feeley of Sioux City in the third round after a left to the jaw. Feeley remained unconscious at 11 pm despite attempts to revive him and nitroglycerin. Concussion was reported as the cause while doctors treated him at the club.
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Savannah
Jim Jeffords
San Francisco
George Feeley
Sioux City
Savannah Athletic Club
Feeley
Jeffords
Turkish Baths
Salaries Increased for Indiana Postmasters in Wave
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington May 2 Salaries of Indiana postmasters were raised and cut across districts. Tell City and Valparaiso show changes, with others including Vevay Warren and Westphalia noting adjustments. Appointments include Jason Watson and Benjamin Badger on rural routes with new postmaster designs, plus Otto Sharp named at Whiteland and John J Cy appointed at Whitley County. Representative Hemenway arrived on executive business.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Indiana
Tell City
Salon Cuy
Valparaiso
Jason Watson
Poalar
Benjamin Badger
Marion
Ind
John J Cy
Whitley County
Amend . Hoffer
Henry M. Ross
Westphalia
Otto Y. Sharp
Whiteland
Hemenway
Thirteen Naval Defense Districts Formed Coastwide
The acting secretary of the navy ordered dividing the U S coastline into thirteen defense districts. Admiral Dewey endorses the plan, assigning a rank naval officer as commandant per district, with district lighthouse inspectors acting as second in command in war. Some districts will host bases and mobile torpedo defenses to protect shore to sea communications.
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Washington
United States
Darling
Admiral Dewey
General Board
Atlantic
Gulf
Pacific
Great Lakes
Eee Aeter
Ts Wrega
Pease
Navai Pa
Army officer reassignments and leaves of absence noted
Washington May 23 Maj Daniel H Brush Twenty fifth Infantry named acting inspector general of the Department of the Missouri after inspecting the Iowa militia. Maj Joseph E Maxfield Signal Corps relieved from duty as signal officer of the Department of the Columbia. Capt Archibald W Butt quartermaster at San Francisco ordered to report to the quartermaster general at Washington. Lieut Col Charles A Williams Twenty eighth Infantry and Frank West Fifth Cavalry detailed for service in the inspector general department. Leaves of absence include Contract Surgeon Georie J Fanning one month extension and First Lieut Charlies W Farr two months extension due to illness. First Lieut John B Shuman Tenth Infantry relieved from Fort Snelling Minnesota and ordered to Vancouver barracks pending arrival of the Tenth Infantry in the Department of the Columbia.
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Washington
Daniel H. Brush
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Department of the Missouri
Iowa
Joseph E. Maxfield
Signal Corps
Department of the Columbia
Archibald W. Butt
San Francisco
Army
Charles A. Williams
Frank West
Fifth Cavalry
Geciee J. Fanning
Charlies W. Farr
John B. Shuman
Tenth Infantry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Vancouver Barracks
Candidates Qualified for Admission to West Point June 15
Washington May 23 announcement lists candidates admitted to the Military Academy on June 15. Guy N. Rohrer of Indiana will enter after a satisfactory graduation certificate is reviewed. George R. Harrison of Indiana is named among those mentally qualified for examination at West Point on June.
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Washington
Military Academy
Guy N. Rohrer
Indiana
West Point
George R. Harrison
War Dept Orders 53 Inch Feld Guns to Be Built in Germany
War Department ordered fifty three inch feld guns of a new design to be manufactured in Germany. Guns nearly completed and Captain John W. Jones of the Ordnance Department has been designated to receive them.
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Washington
War Department
Germany
John W. Jones
Ordnance Department
U S War Department Orders German Ammunition Amid Shortage
In Dusseldorf Germany a large shipment of ammunition will be sent to support U S forces. The reason given is that German manufacturers can fill orders faster than U S firms or domestic arsenals, which are overcrowded. The German firm offered a two year delivery window, while American arsenals could only promise seven months. The War Department seeks to acquire these field items from Germany due to busy local makers and heavy workload at home.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
War Department
United States
Philippines postal scandal and Army constabulary reform
Washington May 23. Reports expose a Tacloban postmaster Milne theft of 2000 in coin and a pound safe. Milne’s arrest follows initial suspicions against discharged Tacloban soldiers. Separately General Allen backs officers from military schools joining the Philippine constabulary, with pay raises and housing allowances to recruit 15 20 young graduates annually.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Milne
Tacloban
Leyte
United States
Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Henry T. Allen
Philippine Constabulary
Allen
Constabulary
Begole Seeks Accounting in Vandalia Receiver Case
Springfield May 28 A case moved from Bond County Circuit Court to the U S Circuit Court. Henry C Begole as receiver of the St Louis Vandalia and Terre Haute Railroad asks an accounting of betterments repairs and maintenance costs and seeks recovery of 70 percent of gross earnings minus expenses. He alleges improper rental withdrawals and excessive expenditures under a lease. He also seeks redirecting $3 250 000 in dividends on preferred stock to apply against mortgage bonds.
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Springfield
Bond County
United States Circuit Court
Henry C. Begole
St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railroad Company
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company
Begole
St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute
Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Company
St. Louis
William Vance Freed Over Technicality in Shell Game Case
William Vance, famed by police as a clever shell worker, was released from county jail after a habeas corpus ruling by Judge Leathers in Superior Court. Whallon had imposed a $10 fine and ninety day jail term for gambling, but Leathers declared the second punishment illegal and ordered Vance freed.
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William Vance
Leathers
Vance
Whallon
Shell
Robert Metzger
Heirs of Griffiths Seek Purchase on North Pennsylvania Street
Heirs of P. H. Griffiths seek court authorization to buy the Harrison property on North Pennsylvania Street at about 42 000, using an option held by the guardianship. The sale hinges on ongoing litigation between heirs over partition and a court order. A separate petition asked Indiana Trust Co as administrator to buy the North Illinois Street property for 100 000, but the request was denied.
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Pleasant H. Griffiths
Walker
Harrison
North
Pennsylvania Street
Griffiths
Indiana Trust Company
Ate Ce Eerie
North Illinois Street
Injunction Halts Mass Ave City Assessments Again
Judge Carter grants a second temporary injunction against Indianapolis from taxing abutting owners for resurfacing Massachusetts avenue. Twenty eight E property owners between East and Pratts streets seek to block costs, arguing repairs are not improvements. Final hearing will decide who bears the expense, with city funding constraints risking postponed resurfacing.
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Indianapolis
Massachusetts Avenue
Carter
Superior Court
East
Pratts Streets
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Act of Public Works
Delaware
East Streets
Board of Works
Hiram Brown Declines Mayoral Run
Hiram Brown declined to enter the Democratic nomination race for mayor. He said his decision would leave friends free to choose, effectively leaving the race to Holtzman and McCullough.
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Hiram Brown
Holtzman
McCullough
Meredith Nichol son eyed as possible mayor candidate
Democratic friends discuss Meredith Nichol son as a potential mayoral candidate while noting recent speculation he could succeed William Dudley Foulke on the civil-service commission. Nichol declines to comment.
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Meredith Nicholson
William Dudley Foulke
Civil-Service Commission
Indiana
Nicholas
Indianapolis No Mean City Placed In Fact Book For Builders
The Commercial Club distributes 200 000 sheets promoting Indianapolis as a manufacturing center. The pamphlet touts 1910 manufacturing and mechanical concerns 16 railroads active electric roads 200 daily trains cheap fuel low taxes seven national banks with 40 million in resources widespread home ownership strong wealth and an outstanding school system.
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Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Coun
Arrest of George Lawson in horse theft case
Detective Kinney and Morgan arrested George Lawson of 49 West Washington street last night on charges of stealing Joseph Hambright's horse taken early last fall. Lawson fled the city, returned about a month ago, and several horses have since disappeared. police say they have positive proof he stole Hambright's horse and suspect him in other recent horse thefts.
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George Lawson
West
Washington Street
Kinney and Morgan
Joseph Hambright
Lawson
Hambright
Lawyer Barker Bound Over In Diamonds Case
A. A. Barker of Barker & Clawson was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Whallon after a warrant by Grace Lackey accusing him of stealing diamonds worth $00. Barker says he acted only as attorney for Gray & Gribben and collected rings for identification, claiming the rings were bought on installment and not paid for.
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A. A. Barker
Barker & Clawson
Whallon
Barker
Grace Lackey
Indiana Avenue
Gray & Gribben
N W
Pittsburg
Indiana State Bar to Meet in Indianapolis in July
The State Bar Association of Indiana schedules its annual meeting in Indianapolis starting July 7 with speeches, July 8 for business, and a banquet at the Clay Hotel in the evening. Truman Palmer, president, and Walter Logan of New York will give addresses. Papers will be read by Allen Zollars, John L. Rupe, and Frank B. Roby.
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State Bar Association of Indiana
Indianapolis
Clay Hotel
Truman ¥. Palmer
Association
Walter 8. Logan
New York
Paers
Allen Zollars
Foayne
John L. Rupe
Richmond
Frank 8. Roby
Appellate Court
Ceuta Dispatch Reports Brother of Mulal Mohammed Dead
A Ceuta dispatch says Mulal Mohammed’s brother died from poisoning. The report notes the death was confirmed by the Ceuta authorities and details are sparse.
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Madrid
Ceuta
Eee
Mulal Mohammed
Woman seeks divorce after husband proclaims master role
Julia E Hall files in Circuit Court alleging cruel treatment since 1897 marriage. Abandoned her in 1900 and demanded she live as a servant, calling her slave and master. She seeks $800 alimony and an absolute divorce. husband now resides in Parke county.
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Julia E. Hall
Hall
Parke County
Newlin Seeks Order of Execution From Circuit Court
Calvin Newlin filed an application in the Circuit Court for an order of execution on property held by Henry M. Wing and Laura B. Wing. He seeks the order after recovering a sum of $89.90 as a faemet against H. M. Wing & Co. in the Putnam county Circuit Court.
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Calvin Newlin
Henry M. Wing
Laura B. Wing
Newlin
H. M. Wing
H. M. Wing & Co
Putnam County
Suit on Account Seeks Execution of Property Transfer Case
In May 1902 a suit on account alleges Wing transferred to his wife petty debts to the firm to avoid codement, and in return he received shares of stock. The petitioner asks that the property be made subject to execution.
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Wing
Petty
Widow objects to probation of Alfred Haywood will
Sarah Ann Haywood filed an objection to probating the will of Alfred Haywood who died September 3. The will names Haywood as sole heir at law and grants her a life interest in about 1200 dollars in estate property. The estate would revert to the deceased’s nearest kin after her death, and she seeks to determine the final recipients.
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Sarah Ann Haywood
Alfred Haywood
Henry Rothe
Miller Fined and Sent to Workhouse for Stolen Oats
Charles Miller, a Negro, was fined one dollar and sentenced to nine months in the workhouse by Judge Alford in the Criminal Court yesterday. Miller was accused of stealing thirty six bushels of oats from his employer during a brief period of employment.
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Charles Miller
Alford
Miller
Greensburg druggists file bankruptcy petition
Alexander and Company druggists of Greensburg with John T. and John H. Alexander as firm members filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court yesterday. Reported assets total 19,062.85 dollars while liabilities stand at 21,554.95 dollars.
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Alexander & Co
Greensburg
John T
John H. Alexander
Superior Court Dockets Report of Joint Replevin Foreclosure and Damages
The record lists multiple cases across Superior and Circuit Courts with details including a replevin compromise in the William Roob case, a foreclosure where defendants defaulted and a judgment for $2,957.50 plus costs in German-American Building Association v. Charles Hunt, and a noted jury verdict of $1,300 in Like D. Schmidt v. Indianapolis Street Railway. Criminal docket includes Charles Miller pleading guilty to petit larceny with nine months’ workhouse, and Alexander Rodman pleading guilty to assault with a $50 fine. Other matters cover habeas corpus, probate objections, divorces, and debt collections. Code: courts, judges, parties, and outcomes listed.
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John L. McMaster
William Roob
George Kreitlein
Lawes
Ain Ismisses
Junt Agai
Emt
German-American Building Association
Charles Hunt
Lewis McNutt
Daniel Pike
Henry Clay Allen
Henry Maag
Artemus N. Hadley
James M. Leathers
Wellshire D. Bodenhamer
William B. Schwarz
John F. Carson
Constantine Richard Shafer
Germany
William Vance
Robert Metzger
National Surety Company
William H. Kegley
Vinson Carter
D. Schmidt
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Gideon Flake
John C. Shoemaker
Fremont Alford
Charles Miller
Alexander Rodman
John B. Phillips
William H. Block
Sarah Ann Haywood
Henry Rothe
Alfred Haywood
Circuit Court
Julia E. Hall
Homer L. Hall
Consolidated Coal and Lime Company
Theodore H. Schleicher
Fannie W. Wright
James Kirk Wright
Calvin Newlin
Henry M. Wing
Knight & Jillson
Peter F. W. Newman
Higher Courts Record Minute and Appellate Proceedings
Appellate minute entries from Indiana and related cases outline extensions for briefs and authorities, party petitions, and scheduled actions. Notable items include Miller firm to file extra brief, transit company and various railroad and gas cases with extended deadlines into November and July, plus amended error assignments and postponed oral arguments.
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Abe Levy
State of
Indiana
Whitley C. C
Miller, Elam & Fesler
Appellate Court
Indianapolis & Greenfield Rapid Transit Company
Charles Andis
Pllee
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company
William P. Gillard
Appellee
Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company
Drew B. Pierce
Grant C.C
Edmund G. Sexton
Grant C
C. Pees
David A. Coulter
Anna Bradley
Clinton C, Co
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company
Mary Ke, Turner
Harrison C. C
Guilford School Township
Alice E. Roberts
Rhea Has A Chance In Commutation Request
Governor Mickey announced no action will be taken yet on William Rhea's first degree murder commutation. An investigation will precede any court sentence execution. Durbin Hemenway and Menzies interceded. Rhea, from Mount Vernon, comes from a respected family. his father hired top counsel.
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Ned
Mickey
William Rhea
Rhea
Durbin
Indiana
Hemenway
Maj
G. V. Menzies
Mount Vernon
Ind
John G. Powell Sentenced for Post Office Shortages
John G. Powell former Nevada Indiana postmaster was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth Federal Prison by Judge Anderson after admitting shortages in multiple accounts including government funds. He was apprehended in Los Angeles and brought back to Indianapolis. his wife pleaded for mercy promising repayment, influencing the judge not to impose a fine.
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John G. Powell
Nevada
Ind
United States
Leavenworth
Kan
Anderson
Powell
Los Angeles
Cal
Indianapolis
Death of H. H. Todd Pioneer Conductor and Agent
Word from western Missouri reports the death of H. H. Todd aged seventy nine who drowned May first while on a fishing excursion. A Madison native and Indiana pioneer he helped build the J M I Railroad and was among the first passenger conductors between this city and Madison later becoming ticket agent. His rail career began in 1847 making him possibly the oldest ex conductor living. He leaves three sons and one daughter, the latter married to Ree Culver of oeay, Wabash Clany. Todd’s home was in this city.
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H. H. Todd
Indiana
Madison
Todd
Ree Culver
Oeay
Insurance News and Notes Highlights in 1903 fire concerns
The Indianapolis Fire seeks admission to Michigan and Kentucky, major offices cut Saturday hours, and $32000000 of benefits paid in 1902. Lloyds and Lincoln era issues surface with policy suits, liquidations, rate shifts, and new company formations. Notable moves include executives changing posts, insurers expanding offices, and a proposed Connecticut strike insurance venture.
Vice President Lewis Comments on West Virginia Mine Strike
Vice President Thomas L. Lewis of the Mine Workers Union returned from Charleston to report the strike in West Virginia is progressing. He estimates about 9,000 workers could be employed in the New River and Loupcreek districts, with only around 2,000 currently working, and predicts eventual strike action unless unions are recognized and wages linked to mine profits. The aim is union recognition and a formal wage and employment terms agreement.
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Mine Workers’ Union
Charleston
W. Va
Lewis
West Virginia
New River
Loup Creed
United Mine Workers of America
Judge appoints two to Marion County Board of Review
Judge Allen yesterday named James L. Barnitt and Anson J. Gardner as members of the Marion County Board of Review. The two served last year and will meet in the County Commissioner’s office at the courthouse Monday to hear protests from parcel owners claiming their property is overvalued. The board, with two citizens and ex officio treasurer auditor and assessor, also places valuations on corporate property.
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Allen
James L. Barnitt
Anson J. Gardner
Marion County Board of Review
Cea Pasels
Board of Review
Maron Jail Escapee Brought for Embezzlement Case
Albert Githens, held in Marion jail on a sentence, was moved by Detectives Holtz and Bray to the city to face embezzlement charges. Once employed as a peddler by Scott Smith, he allegedly collected Smith’s money and fled. The detectives traced him to the Marion jail and transferred him on Smith’s sworn papers.
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Albert Githens
White River
Marion
Holtz and Bray
Githens
Scott Smith
Smith
Marlon
Matthew Whitefield Arrested on Stolen Property Charge
Matthew Whitefield a junk dealer at 415 Concord Avenue was arrested last night and locked up at the police station charged with receiving stolen property. He says he traded for a harness with a stranger and then a man claiming to be the owner demanded the harness back.
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Matthew Whitefield
Concord Avenue
Whiteford
Lindmark Lawrence and Stanley Depart for Nome Alaska
John W. Lindmark Carl Lawrence and Daniel Stanley have left for Nome Alaska indicating a departure for the Alaskan destination.
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John W. Lindmark
Carl Lawrence
Daniel Stanley
Nome
Alaska
Nome District Gold Mines To Employ Large Force This Season
The Enterprise Mining and Oil Company of this city plans to hire many workers to develop gold mines in Nome. The company, led by president W. W. Spencer, touts stakes among the richest in Alaska. Last year drought hurt output, with Nome district yielding about 9 million dollars. this year production is expected to double.
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Enterprise Mining and Oil Company
Alaska
W. W. Spencer
Nome
State Life Banquet Honors State Life Leaders in Marion
Andrew M. Sweeney president of State Life Insurance Company of Indiana attended a Marion banquet honoring Samuel Quinn vice president. Bertram Day and local State Life representatives joined the event with an elaborate menu and toast program featuring Quinn as toastmaster and speakers on topics including insurance in Indiana and policyholder concerns.
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Andrew M. Sweeney
State Life Insurance Company
Indiana
Marion
Samuel Quinn
Bertram Day
Mr. Sweeney
John Kiley
Marton
Wilbur
Squire Bowlus Marries Couple In County Clerk Office
Newly elected justice of the peace John Bowlus performed a wedding in the county clerk’s office. He had never before married anyone and completed the ceremony without pay, noting the need for perquisites as the groom thanked him and Bowlus replied you’re welcome.
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John Bowlus
Shipshape
Squire Bowlus
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