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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
1
In Jersey City Judge Blair denied Edna Muller daughter of late Senator John R. McPherson a temporary administrator for her late mother’s estate. Court order names Judane Crouse succeeding Baldwin as administrator.
Blair appoints Judge Otto Crouse as administrator pen dente litete replacing Aaron Baldwin named in Mrs McPhersons will. Court keeps McPherson Co. management with Baldwin for estate deposited at Union Trust Co New York. Mrs McPhersons will grants daughter a life interest. on death it reverts to Baldwin, then Yale University receives residue. Mater contests will alleging undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. Estate valued at 1 40 0 0 0.
Manila dispatch reports commissary sergeant Henry Wilson sentenced to three years in Bilibid prison for stealing supplies. Court-martial proceedings involve Lt. Richard H. Townley tied to a conspiracy with a contracting firm to aid Captain Reet and Major Davis's shortage. Governing Manila board to include an army officer, a Filipino, and an American civilian. General Cailles emissaries in Santa Cruz. Rear Admiral Kempff sails to China aboard the Kentucky.
In Montgomery at the constitutional convention Mr Bull proposed dividing the school fund between races in proportion to contributions. An amendment by Mr Carsden suggested trustees decide the division proportion.
Ninety nine Chinese detainees in Ogdensburg New York faced unlawful entry cases. Deportation to China was ordered in twenty cases and many of the rest are expected to be deported as the proceedings close.
Memphis May 23 The Sons of Confederate Veterans closed a stormy convention with John B Gordon re-elected commander in chief and a decision to begin erecting the Battle Abbey in Richmond Va Funds on hand reach 5129 710 with 81 307 in subscriptions and 30 000 still due from Charles Broadway Rousse The group also approved memorials and scheduled a 1905 Dallas reunion with a cornerstone laying for the Forrest monument and a Confederate women memorial fund raising about 5 700 collected for that purpose.
A Mississippi river freighter Laurine plied between Boonville and Rocheport exploded after storing on board 210 pounds of dynamite and 1,000 detonating caps. Two laborers Burt Cripe and Steve Wilson were missing, and nearby property sustained heavy damage. The blast shattered the vessel, nearby structures, and windows for a mile, with the captain and crew fleeing as a fire spread to gasoline tanks.
The presidential train returns to Washington after a 32 day continental tour covering about 6675 miles with four stops in Ohio. Mrs McKinley brightened by a Canton visit and Miss Barber travels to Washington with the party, as crowds greet the train in Fort Wayne Lima and Pittsburg.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on May 29 the President held a small informal reception in his car as his party passed. He said he felt extremely well after a strenuous fortnight and expressed pleasure at Mrs McKinley’s return to the White House. They plan to spend the summer mainly in Canton and, if possible, attend Decoration Day ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery tomorrow.
In London Kentucky during a noon adjournment Sam Cash attorney for Jule Webb was attacked by Chad Hall’s brothers George and Dock Hall after statements about evidence. Pistols drawn. court was cleared and arms searched. Webb acquitted after five minutes deliberation. charges against McCollum and Spurlock dismissed. Evidence indicated Webb killed Chad Hall in self defense.
Chicago May 2 Dr E H Schroeder a witness in the defraud insurance conspirary case testified about the life policy on Marie Defenbach who died under suspicious circumstances He said he believed Miss Defenbach five hours before her death.
The article details Marie Defenbach’s death with notes of a poison ring and altered embalmment claims. Dr. August M Unger and his brother face scrutiny after a similar death in New York, where a life policy and trustee control over $25,000 raise questions about motive and actions surrounding the payments.
In Chicago six people were injured while watching a fire at the Roberts & Oake packing house in the Union Stockyards. The crowd on the hog drive roof toppled when the structure collapsed. Injured include Martin Seymour Howard Dickinson Michael Walsh Daniel Mooney William Jasperson and Frank Anderson of Amesla.
The National Metal Trades Association declared its agreement with the International Association of Machinists null and void. After a five hour arbitration failure, Chicago union machinists ordered a strike affecting over 7,000 workers and jeopardizing the nine hour day.
Labor unrest across Knoxville Salisbury and Cincinnati expands with 122 Knoxville machinists striking, plus 50 in Salisbury. Fort Wayne Moberly and Springfield workers to return after overtime pay gains. Cincinnati firms join the union scale, while a monster parade is planned. Wages rise 10 to 20 percent for Youngstown Girard Warren and Greenville plants benefiting about two thousand workers. Union leaders report favorable nationwide reports and expect more firms to follow.
In Chicago May the probate court recorded the largest claim to date, filed by Dr Emma Nickerson Warne against the estate of Francis T Wheeler for 100 00. The claim cites a special contract for medical services and personal attention, stipulating Dr Warne would care for Wheeler as long as he lived. Wheeler died in 1900, leaving an estate of about 600, and a heated contest is anticipated at the hearing.
London editorials hail US Supreme Court decisions as creating a second empire and expanding government liberty while weakening the Monroe Doctrine. The Westminster Gazette says Congress may craft dependency governments outside the Constitution, altering America’s world-market diplomacy and prompting closer Anglo American ties to avert European tensions.
London editors condemn a Pan European bid to curb American commerce. The Times notes such a boycott is impractical and politically doomed, reflecting continental jealousy and fear of American wealth, while Britain would keep trading with American kin.
A special dispatch says a mighty oil gusher was brought in on Terrebonne plantation fifteen miles southwest of Houma Louisiana. Land values have doubled or tripled amid the excitement. A second rapid-flowing oil well was located about fifty miles north of Jamestown near the Kentucky line.
A Pittsburgh leader presided over the association’s second day as members read papers on Valor criminal classes and police protection. Columbus Georgia Chief Wiley Williams argued against coercive questioning, while Jersey City Chief Murphy criticized the third degree. Cincinnati Chief Deitch condemned money paid for protection and urged public disgrace and workhouse for thieves.
Milwaukee's Jansen moves to omit part of Colonel Deitsch s paper from reading and discuss in executive session. Chief Kiely and others object, urging full discussion. Presiding officer Chief Leslie allows Deitsch to proceed with the address.
Fostoria Ohio May 2 Bank branch wrecked by robbers using two blasts. Outer door and strong box opened. Night watchman Denny fired twice. robbers escaped on Hocking Valley hand car. Building shattered with glass gone and walls cracked. Loss insured. small cash on hand. Branch led by Captain Fowler in charge. parent bank presidents named.
United States Steel prepares a refrigerating facility at Lucy furnaces of Carnegie Company in Pittsburg to remove moisture from air before blast. The experimental plant, priced around 100000 dollars, may revolutionize pig iron production by exploiting dry winter air, a factor blast furnace operators have long noted.
Havana reports the Cuban constitutional convention will delay further sessions until after municipal elections. President Capote met Governor General Wood about an election law as Secretary Root receives cable confirming the convention’s adoption of Platt amendment terms by 15 to 14. Officials note no immediate action by Washington is planned.
Bids for Havana sewering and paving were opened with a single submission from Onderdonk McClellan & Dady of New York for 13 856 575 01 dollars. The city engineer Lt. William J. Barden will review for three days, then Ayuntamiento for three days, and finally General Wood for action.
Special Master Frank L. Wean in the Peoria electrolysis case reports that the single trolley wire system causes ground water pipe decomposition. He urges a return circuit with a double wire and an injunction against Peoria street railways. The ruling could force Chicago area-like rail systems away from earth grounding.
Milton Metart y aged sixty eight died at a Lexington hospital tonight. Physicians report hydro phobia as the cause but say the case carries remarkable circumstances that will be investigated or held for further action.
Mrs. Josephine A. Woodbury seeks 150000 dollars in heavy damages against Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy founder of the Christian Science sect. The bitter contest involves a former member who protested her leader's communion message and started the libel case.
In Boston a high profile libel case begins as Mrs. Josephine A. Woodbury sues Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy for 130000 damages. The suit centers on Eddy's Revelation based sermons quotes about Babylon the Great and a scarlet woman alleged to defame Woodbury.
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