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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1901

Page

2

Tablets Commemorate Figures At Metropolitan Opera House

Patriotic exercises under Grand Army of the Republic were held at the Metropolitan Opera House with Gen. John R. Brooke presiding. Charles St. State superintendent of public instruction delivered the principal address at the event marking tablet dedications by multiple associations including the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the American Academy of Political and Social Science.

Frederick E. Haskins W. H. Banks Daniel Kelly J. FE. Smith Liewt Denerty Lee United Daughters of the Confederacy Edwin G. Weed M. F Meares W. W. Kende Parker Marshall Americanar Association Edward Wetmore William EB. Hornblower Austin G. Fox Kent Bar Association of New York James M. Varourm Story American Academy of Political and Social Sciene Samuel Mec. Lindeny James T. Young James B. Dill Edward &. Devin Peabody Peabody Education Fund J. J. M. Curry H. N. Somerville Coper Edward Cooper Abram 8. Hewitt R. Fulton Cutting Stuart National Academy of Run Frank Dielman H.W. Watrous J . Brown Eastman Johnson J Fulton American Society of Civil Engineers J. J. R. Grees Charlies Warren Hunt Morse American Institute of Electrical Engineers Eeees Charles P. Steinmetz Ganok Dunn Wiley Dunn Whitney American Society of Mechanical Engineers Prof National Education Association Dr. J. M C. J. Baxter Frank A. Hill St. McCutcheon Beecher Ty Lucien ©. Warner Alfred Maran Easrederick B. Schenick New England Society George H. Sargent Emerson New York Norinot

Memorial Day Observed in Washington with Ceremonies

Memorial day exercises honoring Civil War dead were held in Washington with floral decorations from individuals and government resources. Arlington drew the crowds led by Israel Weston as Fourth Artillery fired the salute. Colonel John A. recited a poem and Colonel Carroll D. Wright delivered the day’s oration.

Washington McKinley Arlington Grand Army of the Republic Israel Weston Bons of Veterans Union Veteran Legion War Veterans Art Theater Store Stevens Dean John A.e Gates of Paradise Carroll D. Wright

Veterans Honor Parade At National Cemetery

In Chattanooga Tennessee memorial ceremonies honored Union soldiers and Spanish American War veterans buried at the National Cemetery. The event highlighted Spanish War veterans as central, with G A R committees guiding the program to emphasize their role as older ranks thin. Local G A R posts and the Woman's Relief Corps assisted as part of the observance.

Chattanooga Tenn National Cemetery

Unsettled Weather Forecast For Friday And Saturday

United States weather forecast notes unsettled weather for Ohio and Indiana with showers and light variable winds. Illinois shows fair in the north with southern showers on Friday and likely Saturday, plus light to fresh northeasterly winds. Local observations show cloudy conditions and temperatures ranging from 47 to 61 degrees, with a May mean temperature and precipitation comparison provided by Wappenhans, Local Forecast Official.

Washington Ohio Indiana R.H Cldy RO Wappenhans

Memorial fountain dedication at Andersonville prison stockade

In Americus Georgia on Memorial Day a large crowd gathered as National Commander James Atwell unveiled a fountain tablet honoring 523 Union POWs and fallen comrades. The ceremony featured speeches by Adjutant General Long and J T D Walker, praising President Lincoln’s charity to all and malice toward none. The Italian marble fountain stands about twelve feet high.

Americus. Ga Providence Andersonville James Atwell National Association of Union Ex- Prisoners of War National Association of Union Ice National Cemetery 8. M. Long J. Dr. Walker Atwell Linerin Long J. T D. Walker

Memorial Day address by Capt Hobson at Lake Orion assembly

Captain Rich mond F. Hobson, hero of the Merrimac, delivered the main Memorial Day address at the Lake Orion Assembly opening near Detroit. He praised Civil and Spanish-American War soldiers and urged a unified memorial day for Confederate and Union dead with mutual North South tribute.

Detroit Mich Richmond FP. Hobson Merrimac Lake Orion Assembly Hobson South

Veterans honor fallen comrades in cities across the nation

In Philadelphia and other cities veterans decorated graves and conducted ceremonies at cemeteries and temples. Notable events occurred at Keneseth Israel Temple with Senator Penrose as orator, and at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati. Across Detroit Columbus Des Moines Omaha Chicago Cleveland Boston Red Cloud Texas Denver Springfield Gettysburg and more, parades, prayers, and flower tributes accompanied Memorial Day observances.

Philadelphia Keneseth Israel Temple Fred Taylor Post Boles Penrose Robert Morris George Washington Betsy Old Christ Church Pennsylvania Reserve Post Cincinnati Marci Grand Army United States Fort Wayne Michigan National Guard G. A. BR Grand Circus Park Light Guard Columbus Greenlawn Mount Calvary Union Board of Trade Des Moines Charles E. Pickett Watertown Woodlawn E. H. Conger China Dexter Omaha Neb Philippines Hanscom Park Woman's Relef Corps Chicago Cook County Refnmn G. A. RR Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Association Illinois Naval Militia Cleveland Central Armory Boston Navy Yard J. J. Meyers Massachusetts House of Representatives A. E. Horton W. P. Richards Sampson Red Cloud W. J. Bryan W. A. McKeighan Texas Charles B. Peck Houston Waco San Antonio Galveston Denver Grand Army of the Republic United Confederate Veterans Orman State National Guard Springfield Tanner Gettysburg Baltimore Washington Harrisburg National Cemetery Menry Hall

War memorial ceremonies and graves decorate across several cities

In Milwaukee, G A R members marched to the Soldiers Home cemetery and decorated graves after services. Louisville held graves at Hit Cemetery in a drizzly afternoon. Fredericksburg unveiled a monument donated to the National Battlefield Park. Annapolis unveiled a blue stone tablet for Rear Admiral Meade. St Louis groups decorated statues and held a parade with cemetery exercises.

Pittsburg de Witt C. Sprague Washington Milwaukee Cornelius Wheeler Louisville Fredericksburg Daniel Butterfield New York Fifth Corps Army of the Potomac National Battlefield Park Association Annapolis Richard W. Meade Navy Yard Lafayette ST. Louis Grand Army

Chicago Machinists Strike Threat Affects City Plants

Chicago union leaders estimate about 2000 machinists will join a general walkout as a holiday precedes the strike. The plan targets major foundries with potential job losses across the district, while Mel Hean drafts an accord offering 12 ½ percent raises, a nine hour day, overtime rules, and double time on Sundays and holidays.

Chicago Roderick International Association of Machinists Mel Hean

Steel workers union backs 5 percent special wage scales

In Milwaukee on May 30 the Amalga mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers discussed special steel scales not in general wage scales. The adopted scales provide a modest average rise around 5 percent. The bar iron clause of the general wage committee's report was reviewed and several recommendations were adopted, calling for a further small advance in that department.

Milwaukee Wis Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and ‘Tin Workers General Wage Committee

O Connell orders Southern Railway machinists strike

President O Connell's order for the machinists to strike was carried out nationwide. Forty machinists and thirty apprentices quit at Atlanta, forty five at Birmingham, seventy nine at Columbia South Carolina, all machinists at Spencer South Carolina, thirty four at Selma, and all machinists at Asheville repair shops. Over one hundred strikers at Knoxville joined after going out Wednesday afternoon. Officials say train running is not disrupted and no disorder is reported.

Chattanooga Tenn O'Connell Southern Railway Atlanta Birmingham Columbia 8. C Spencer Selma Asheville Knoxville

Concessions Accepted by Hartford Machinists

Hartford May 20 The striking machinists and allied mechanics at American Bicycle Company and Pratt and Whitney Company voted to accept concessions from both firms and return to work Monday. Reported terms include a nine hour day with ten hours pay and no formal union recognition. The plants employ over 1400 workers.

Hartford Conn American Bicycle Company Pratt & Whitney Company

Union Pacific workers in Kansas City get wage raise

Kansas City Kansas machinists blacksmiths and boiler makers at Union Pacific shops have been notified of a wage increase about 15 percent effective next Saturday. The move affects employees in the Kansas City Kansas division with the change expected to ease labor tensions at the plants.

Kansas City Union Pacific Railway Company Kan

Street Car Lines Tied Up in Jamestown Strike

Jamestown street railway workers struck to demand reinstatement of three union members. City and suburban lines halted as the company can operate only four cars.

Jamestown N. Y Jamestown Street Railway

Confederate veterans parade closes UCV reunion in Memphis

The final day in Memphis for the United Confederate Veterans reunion featured a grand parade of about 5,000 veterans. General George W. Gordon led the procession as chief marshal with staff, followed by General John B. Gordon and others, sponsors and maids of honor, and delegations from the Army of Northern Virginia, Transmississippi, Army of the Tennessee, Forest's Cavalry Corps, and Sons of Veterans, among others, concluding with a long line of miscellaneous carriages.

Memphis Tenn United Confederate Veterans George W. Gordon John B. Gordon George Moorman General Headquarters Department of the Army of Northern Virginia Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina West Virginia Transmississippi Department

Ravages of the Green Pea Louse Warn Spread and Losses

The Department of Agriculture warns the green pea louse will widen its range and increase destruction. Since its first May appearance in Bridges, Virginia, the pest has caused growing losses in major pea regions, with Atlantic coast damages estimated at $3,000,000 in 1899 and rising to $4,000,000 by mid 1900.

Washington, May Department of Agriculture Bridges United States Atlantic

Monuments and Memorials Mark Memorial Day in Fort Wayne

Memorial day observances in Fort Wayne featured morning services at Lawton Park and a civil war memorial decked with wreaths and evergreens. An afternoon ritual at Woodlawn Cemetery included Lincoln Gettysburg speech readings and an eloquent address by Charles A. Bookwalter of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind Lawton Park General Lawton Woodlawn Cemetery Lincoln Charles A. Bookwalter Indianapolis

Memorial Day Observances At Marion And Danville Homes

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Memorial Day events at Marion National Soldiers' Home with 10,000 attendees, full uniforms, flower tributes, and a governor watching as Wunimp Mayor Anderson delivers the day’s address. In Danville, 1000 veterans decorated graves, Colonel Clements presided, followed by a Spring Hill Cemetery parade and an Illinois Supreme Court judge’s address.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind National Soldiers’ Home Iay Wuniap Anderson Danville Clements Spring Hill Cemetery Wilkin Illinois Supreme Court Opera House

Memorial Day Observed In New Albany With Services And Parade

Memorial day observances in New Albany featured a parade and large cemetery attendance. The Rev E Kelly of Second Christian Church gave an address, and Judge Ared White of Rockville spoke on The Religion of Abraham Lincoln at the Indiana State Normal School assembly hall. In the cemetery ceremony the G A R posts joined with Sanderson Post, escorted by Company C Indiana National Guard under Capt Otha Gandy. John H Weathers delivered the oration, and Aunt Luck Nichols, a former Twenty third Regiment nurse, appeared as a notable figure in the parade.

E. Kelly Second Christian Church Indiana State Normal School Ared White Rockville Abraham Lincoln Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind National Soldiers’ Cemetery Ekin Avenue G. A. R. Post Jeffersonville Sanderson Indiana National Guard Otha Gandy John H. Weathers G. A R Woman's Relief Corps National Cemetery Greenfield—Dunbar Post Presbyterian Church T. H. Kuhn The Christian Church Portland Opera House W. T. Giffe W. S. Taylor Kentucky Pennville A. E. Wiggam North Vernon Franklin Grand Army C. H. Hall Horace Ells Hopewell Columbus Greensburg South Park Ben L. Smith Rushville First Methodist Church Mooresville Methodist Church C. T. Hadley G. W. Buff Alexandria Seymour Charles F. Remy Supreme Court Indianapolis Crawfordsville G. A. R. Hall Lew Wallace Munhall Charles Gould Richmond Mainstreet

Death of a Bismarck and Unveiling Ceremony

Count William von Bismarck son of the late Prince Bismarck died after a six days illness of peritonitis. He was born in 1852. The Emperor refuses to delay the unveiling of the statue to Prince Bismarck at the Reichstag building, with thousands invited. He leaves a widow Sybil von Arnum, three daughters and one son.

Varzin Prussia William von Bismarck Prince Bismarck Berlin William Bismarck Reichstag Bismarck Germany Count William Bismarck Sybil von Arnum

Andersons Decoration Day Parade Largest Yet in History

In Anderson Indiana the largest Decoration Day parade to date drew hundreds of school children civilians and civic groups as escorts to aging veterans led by Governor Durbin. An open air oration at the cemetery followed.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind W. T. Durbin Grana Army Ar League of the First Methodist Church

Hiram Price longtime Iowa congressman dies at 87

Washington reports the death of Hiram Price a Republican lawmaker from Iowa and former commissioner of Indian affairs 1881 85 at age eighty seven Born January 19 1814 in Pennsylvania he held public roles including president of the State Bank of Iowa and paymaster general for Iowa troops during the war He served in Congress 1863 4 1877 81 and after public life lived quietly in Washington.

Washington Hiram Price Congress Iowa Cleveland Washington County Pennsylvania Davenport State Bank of

Memorial day observances across Indiana towns

Across Jeffersonville Greenfield Portland and more Memorial Day activities included grave decorations by G A R posts and women's relief corps parades and memorial services. Speakers included Rev T H Kuhn Prof W T Giffe Gov W S Taylor A D Vanesdal Col A E Wiggam C H Hall and Gen Lew Wallace.

Memorial Day Speech in Shelbyville by Col Will Camback

Memorial day observances in Shelbyville featured Col Will Camback delivering an address emphasizing that the end of good government is to elevate humanity and expand individual opportunity. He argued science lies in living well and government should be by consent of the governed, uplifting the masses and curbing despotism.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Will Camback

Memorial Day Address Honors Thomas Hanna in Greencastle

Memorial Day services in Greencastle Ind observed a general business pause. Smiley N Chambers of Indianapolis delivered the memorial address on The Blessings of Peace and mourned the death of comrade Thomas Hanna. He recalled Hanna as a loved Greencastle citizen and loyal Indiana Brigade member who endured East Tennessee campaigning in 1865 with fidelity and devotion to family and soldiers’ rights.

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind Smiley N. Chambers Indianapolis Chambers Thomas Hanna Indiana Brigade East Tennessee Indiana

Memorial Day Observed in Noblesville Indiana

Memorial day observances were held with graves decorated in both cemeteries. A parade led by secret societies veterans W R C and local citizens marched through town. The W R C dedicated the Crownland Cemetery monument to the unknown dead with Rev L L Mercer delivering the address. Afternoon services at the M E Church featured Jesse J Lafollette deputy district attorney of Indiana delivering the principal address.

Indianapolis Journal Noblesville Ind Fred Alexander Crownland Cemetery L. L. Mercer The Christian Church M. E. Church Jesse J. M. Lafollette Indiana

National Woman Suffrage Association Opens 33rd Convention

In Minneapolis on May 39 delegates fill the room as national officers convene without Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch. Susan B. Anthony steps down from the reins for the first time while Elizabeth Cady Stanton sends greetings. The executive committee votes to publish a periodical titled Progress and assigns headquarters duties to the corresponding secretary.

Minneapolis Minn National Woman Suffrage Association Catherine Waugh McCulloch Chicago Elizabeth Cady Stanton Association

Head of a man found near Edgemont Park

The head of a man wrapped in an old coat was found near Edgemont Park in East St. Louis. Envelopes inside the coat were addressed to F. R. Williams of New York. The coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death by self harm. A rusty razor was found nearby and a headless body was located about a hundred yards away last April, never identified.

ST. Louis Edgemont Park East St. Louis F. R. Williams New York City

Movements of Steamers Reported Across Ports

New York reports arrivals and departures including Milano from Hamburg and Au guste Victoria from New York to Hamburg. Cherbourg notes Auguste Victoria’s arrival from New York and sailing actions. Liverpool lists Majestic and Noordland sailing from Liverpool to New York and Philadelphia. Glasgow notes Peruvian sailing to Boston.

New York Milano Hamburg la Bretagne Havre Columbia Plymouth Cherbourg Barbarossa Bremen Southampton Auguste Victoria Queenstown Majestic Noordland Philadelphia Liverpool Cufic New England Boson Browhead Bovie Glasgow Boston London Manitou

Bryan's Usefulness in Public Life

The Philadelphia Record notes Mr. Bryan's weekly editorials are telegraphed to leading Republican journals, highlighting his practical importance. It portrays him as an efficient agency keeping his own party from power while aiding the opposing party's rise.

Philadelphia Record Bryan

Czar Croker May Sail From London on May 41

A court circular says Czar Croker may sail from London for a brief stay in New York province where his subjects face punishment for independence after his visit to England friends.

Louisville Dem Czar Croker London New York England

United Copper Company of Montana Formed for 9 Million

Capital of 9 million dollars with one half preferred and one half common stock. Incorporators listed as Arthur P. Heinz Stanley Gifford Franklin Nien Frederick Eckstein Carl Welson and Oscar Nelson. Filing made in Pierre South Dakota on May 2.

Pierre United Copper Company of Montana Arthur P. Heinz Stanley Gifford Franklin Nien Frederick Eckstein Carl Welson Oscar Nelson

Memorial Day Observances Across Indiana Towns

Memorial Day was widely observed with parades from public squares to cemeteries in Muncie and Terre Haute. Veterans from Civil War to Spanish American War attended with G A R and W R C groups, escorted by National Guard and decorated carriages. Addresses were given by Elder Oliver Carmichael in Muncie and by other regional leaders in Bluffton and Galveston. Business paused across the cities, factories closed, and flowers were scarce due to shortages.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind National Guard Sons of Veterans Oliver Carmichael

Double inn at Berlin ends in murder suicide

Weatherford reports a shooting at Berlin twenty miles away where Olan Chaffin killed Dr. McGee after being accused of horse killings. Chaffin then shot himself. McGee had charged Chaffin with previous horse killings and Chaffin was indicted. The case marks the culmination of ongoing trouble.

Weatherford O. T Berlin Olan Chaffin Dr. McGee McGee Chaffin

Widow of Maryland Senator Leads at Barnard Hall

Mrs. Charles H. Gibson widow of former Maryland senator has accepted the position as head of Fisk Hall Barnard College and will begin about June 15. She succeeds Miss Susan G Walker who leaves to join a West Side university settlement project. Mrs Gibson has served as assistant to Miss Walker for a year.

New York Charles H. Gibson United States Gibson Maryland Fisk Hall Barnard College Susan G. Walker Miss Walker Walker West Side University

Lawrence milliner dies after forty years of constant strain

A Philadelphia Times notice recalls a longtime Lawrence resident who for forty years served as the town’s leading milliner, living under a strain likened to that of a locomotive operator.

Philadelphia Lawrence

Mrs May Fleming acquitted in forgery case at Mansfield

Mansfield May 30 Mrs May Fleming formerly clerk of the sanitary board was indicted for forging the signatures of the board president and secretary to a 150 dollar order. A jury today acquitted her of the charges.

Mansfield May Fleming The Sanitary Board

Verdict in the King Cane case in Mobile

Mobile on May 30 The jury in the Cyril Wrane case former Captain and Quartermaster on trial for accepting a bribe returned a sealed verdict tonight to be opened tomorrow morning.

Mobile Ala Cyril W.rane

Pearson Coming to Study American Paper Methods

NEW YORK May 9 The World reports Arthur Pearson the London newspaper magnate will visit the United States to study American methods. He owns about thirty publications and has booked passage on the White Star liner Oceanic sailing from Liverpool June 5 for a brief one week stay.

New York the World Arthur Pearson London United States Pearson Liverpool

Montenore home for consumptives dedicated at Bedford Station

In Bedford Station New York the Montenore home for chronic invalids was dedicated today. Vice President Roosevelt delivered a brief address marking the ceremony.

New York Bedford Station N. Y Roosevelt

Bishop Potter’s Limitations in National Newspapers

A Washington Post note observes Bishop Potter living in New York may miss that not all U S newspapers are edited and published from a central pound. The remark highlights media independence and varied editorial practices across states.

Washington Post New York Potter Pound

The Real Thing Atchison Girl Story

An Atchison girl writes with a light touch about romance and proposals. The heroine weighs three suitors as she navigates choices and desires, revealing youthful perspectives on love and timing in a stylized narrative.

Atchison Globe Atchison Atte' Ts Lite

Quote on aldermen writers from Stratford era by All Alike

A witty remark from the Cleveland Plain Dealer reflects on Stratford's nineteen aldermen, noting only six could write their names. The punchline questions the need for literacy among officials, suggesting action over writing.

Stratford

Senator Bever Tours Abroad on Vacation

Boston Transcript notes Senator Bever is on a foreign travel vacation suggesting the country might benefit if other senators spent session time similarly.

Boston Transcript Bever

Labor strike still the usual method in labor talks

Kansas City Journal notes that despite arbitration rhetoric from labor leaders, striking remains the common tool used to pressure settlements.

Kansas City Journal

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