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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
3
The article describes heated convention proceedings where Mr Devery faces a seating dispute. A candidate vows to hire a special train to campaign across the state if denied a seat, accusing Mr Hill and allies of rank injustice. The scene suggests a charged political confrontation and potential precedents.
Fair today with increasing cloudiness or showers likely tomorrow. For Indiana and Ohio, fair Thursday, Friday partly cloudy with possible showers in the west portion. Winds light to fresh northeast to east, temperatures around 38 to 71 with varying cloud cover and a dip toward cooler readings.
Detailed September climate report for Indianapolis and vicinity notes mean pressure 30.42 inches, highest 2s and lowest 2.54 readings, mean temperature around 6, daily range peaks on the 7th, minimum on the 12th, and monthly temperatures varying across years. Precipitation totals 5.23 inches with multiple yearly figures, winds from the south, notable southwest gusts on the 27th, fog and frost notes absent, and overall 32-year precipitation averages and excesses documented.
Maritime notices from ports including New York Southampton Weehawken Liverpool Cherbourg Plymouth Inbound steamers and outbound sailings list ships such as Pretoria Iowa? Noted: Ivernia Lancastrian Oceanic Kaiserin Maria Theresa Moltke Empress of Union and Norwegian among others with routes Boston New York Philadelphia Cherbourg Hamburg Queenstown and San Francisco Ships arrive from or sail to noted ports with dates October 1.
In a chaotic Democratic state convention, ex-chief Devery defiantly pressed his claim after the credentials committee ruled against seating Devery and Goodwin from the Ninth district. Temporary chairman Stanchfield pledged fair play as Devery led protests, then departed with threats of future regret. The platform urged anti trust measures, tariff reform, and national ownership of coal mines, calling for justice for Cuba and modernization of state finances.
The document discusses political differences on public ownership and asserts the policy's propriety for anthracite coal mines, urging citizens to recognize its rationale despite opposing views. The text emphasizes national institutions and the country's best interests in the matter.
Williams and Devery arrived with friends from Saratoga to enthusiastic cheers. Devery promised to do all he could to elect Coler and the entire ticket, urging supporters to join in. A large procession escorted the party from the train to Devery headquarters.
Judge B P Bird Sall accepts the Republican nomination for Congress in Iowa's Third District and argues that tariff protection must adapt to time and production. He cites trusts and monopolies as enemies of the people and vows to break them by reciprocity and tariff readjustment aimed at protecting American labor, contrasting with the Democratic stance of a revenue tariff.
In New York the Thirty-fifth district features Democrat W. H. Ryan and Republican J. M. Farquhar. Also listed are New Seeagnee district Republican D. B. Alexander. Connecticut Third district Republican C. A. Russell. Connecticut First district Democrat W. F. O'Neil. Rhode Island Second district Democrat F. P. Owen.
Rhode Island Democrats at their state convention praise initiative and referendum and adopt a platform advocating home rule for cities, municipal ownership of utilities, compulsory education funding, and tax enforcement. Dr. J. L. Garvin of Cumberland won the gubernatorial nomination by eighteen votes over Mayor J. J. Fitzgerald of Pawtucket. Ade lard Archambault is lieutenant governor, with Frank E. B. Fitzsimmons secretary of state, Deans J. Holland attorney general, and Clark Potter general treasurer.
Georgia vote returns a full Democratic ticket for governor and statehouse posts with light turnout. Joseph M. Terrell wins as governor, Philip Cook secretary of state, William A. Wright attorney general, and others elected. In Atlanta, Evan P. Howell wins the mayoral nominating vote after a bitter campaign.
The National Republican League meets in Chicago to form a working organization advocating Republican principles, moving beyond its earlier social role. Isaac Miller Hamilton, retiring president, notes the league is debt free and ready to aid national and congressional campaigns as delegates arrive from across the states. The opening session is set for tomorrow at the First Regiment Armory.
In Montpelier on October 1 the Vermont Legislature convened and elected Gen John C McCullough Republican of Bennington as governor. He won a majority with 164 convention votes after leading in popular ballots, while Percival W Clement and Felix W McGettrick trailed.
Hean of weenett was elected lieutenant as Stanton leads with 181 votes, local option 35, May Democrat 37. The selection of General McCullough crowned a day of excitement and strong public enthusiasm.
Butte Montana October 1 Heize fusion committee representatives from Labor and Populist parties join Amalgamated Republicans to oppose Senator W A Clark endorsing Judge W L Holloway for associate justice of the Supreme Court and Martin Dee for Congress both nominees of the Amalgamated Republicans.
Frankfort Kentucky October 1 Charles C McChord of Washington county was nominated by acclamation for state railroad commissioner by the Democrats of the second Railroad Commission district today.
Alabarch from the Drake stable won the Fort Hamilton selling stakes for three year olds at Gravesend at 12 to 1 after a late move by Lyne. Miss Mitchell won the steeplechase amid a faulty race with four starters and three falling before a mile. Weather cloudy and track heavy. odds listed for Christine s Blues Zoroaster and Earl of Warwick.
In the fourth race of one and one eighth miles at Harlem, Flying Torpedo won clearly ahead of Lacrimae and Rolling Boer. The $1,580 stake went to Flying Torpedo with odds 13 to 2 as Lacrimae, the 3 to 2 favorite, trailed. Other finishers included Senator Morrison at 13 to 2 and Evelyn Bird at 16 to 5.
Prosper La Gal, at 15 to 1, captured today’s fair grounds feature race. Peaceful, the favorite, faded to a distant position as the others moved ahead. Winners and odds included Ermack at 9 to 1, Dottie Shute 2 to 1, First Attempt 4 to 1, Prosper La Gal 6 to 1, and Gheimniss 7 to 2 with Jake Weber also among the finishers.
New York October sale of A. H. and D. H. Morris racing stock at Sheepshead Bay realized $110,750 from 37 horses. Reckon, Perhaps led at $17,100 for S. Brown. Correction family and other top bids follow. Multiple yearlings and mares fetched from $1,000 up to $17,100, with buyers including L. O. Appleby, R. W. Walden, J. F. Madden, M. Young, and McCormick.
A new Louisville Jockey Club arrangement shifts control from W E Applegate and Charles Bollinger to Charles F Price M J Winn and J C Boardman. Capital stock rises and a new clubhouse paddock stables and other facilities will be built. Charles F Grainger becomes president with M J Winn as vice president and Charles F Price as secretary and manager. J C Boardman is treasurer. Prominent Louisville businessmen join the board. Grainger is the city mayor.
In Cincinnati on October 1 the Oakley Park trotting and pacing races were postponed again to tomorrow because of a wet track. In Greencastle Indiana the Bainbridge Driving Club opened its first day of races on a slow track with St Patrick winning the 2:20 pace for $200 purse in 2.294 and Dominion taking the free-for-all trot for $300 in 2.22 percent. remaining races to be finished tomorrow on a better track.
Clarence Thurston a file clerk at the manufacturers exhibit and son of former Senator Thurston of Nebraska attempted suicide by turning on gas jets in a hotel room during the world’s fair. He survived and is hospitalized in St Louis. The former senator is reported to be in Hawaii.
Indianapolis defeated Cincinnati 11 to 2 as Frank Killen dominated on the mound aided by team hitting. Donlin and Corcoran led Reds with scattered hits while Vickers provided comic relief after relieving Thielman. O’Brien homered for the Indians as Pettis?
The Indianapolis pennant winners will conclude their season with three big games starting tomorrow and Saturday. They will face the All-American team that showcases top individual playing strength.
The Indianapolis pennant winners prepare for three days of exhibitions featuring an All American squad and players from the National League. Events include a 100 yard dash between Sutthoff and O'Brien, base running contests, and long distance throwing with records cited. A joint Honolulu tour with NL members follows Mondays game with Greensburg to conclude the season.
Rockford was awarded the league pennant at the Illinois Iowa Indiana Baseball League fall meeting held in Rockford. President M. H. Sexton of Rock Island urged longer franchises a strict salary cap and a sinking fund. The salary limit was set at 9 per month after June 1. Further league proposals will be discussed at the St. Louis annual meeting on the third Thursday in November.
Boston games postponed by rain. Lou Criger, Boston American League catcher, injured back in a rail accident near Ravenna, Ohio. He arrived at Elkhart, Indiana, at midnight and is confined to bed, with recovery expected in a few days.
PARIS Ky Oct 1 The Hill Top Gun Club fall tournament began with 17 notable shooters entering the handicap event. Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake Ia won first prize with 50 birds, Alfred Clay Paris Ky second with 45, C M Phellis Cincinnati third with 44, and several tied for fourth with 43.
Grand Rapids report: Joe Hedmark of Chicago defeated Joe Caye of Muskegon by knockout in the third round of a ten round 126 pound bout at the Olympic Athletic Club.
The officers of the Indianapolis Racing Association met at the Grand Hotel last night to discuss the race meet. After adjournment they attended to unfinished business concerning the event and its arrangements.
Finance Clerk Eliott reports September receipts exceed September 1901 by over four percent. The month showed 796.51 against 40,99.07 last year, with six month totals over 26 thousand and an estimated next six months at 225,000. The fiscal March 1901 totals include 815.00 noted for Morey ot the office.
The Ramblers posted a high scoring bowling night with multiple double centuries noted, yet none reached the 900 mark as Brinks man topped the score list with the high game or series.
Dayton, Ohio Oct. 11 The All American bowling group led by Sam Karpf manager Al Selbach captain Phil Wolf J Voorheis and E Peterson announced today that the first games will be played here tomorrow and Friday evening The team will depart Saturday night on a nationwide trip
Gen John B Castleman of Louisville has won the contract to move mail from Pleasant Hill to Burgin Kentucky about twelve miles. He will run an elaborate service using a coach and four outriders footmen in livery and a trumpeter. The contract starts today and runs to June 30 194. Castleman is a renowned Confederate veteran who led the First Kentucky in Porto Rico during the Spanish war.
Ad claims a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and promises refunds if not effective. Mentions W. Grove as the source or guarantor of the offer.
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