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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
7
The Hammond gathering adjourned after a statewide convention. New officers were elected and Michigan City was chosen as the site for the next meeting.
The Indiana Postmasters Association met in Hammond with Tenth district postmasters attending. Officers were elected: President W A Banks Laporte, Vice President F E Farley Crown Point, Secretary W E Peck Rem a, Treasurer A H Leist Michigan. They approved Michigan City for the next annual meeting and heard addresses on postal savings and department growth.
Judge Gamble rules in the Fort Wayne Logansport and Lafayette Traction Company condemnation against heirs to the Wabash and Erie canal towpath. Appraisers to fix value to be appointed Monday. Lawsuits stretch across Wabash, Miami, Carroll counties with several defendants including Immel heirs and Wabash Valley Traction Company. The company has taken partial possession of the towpath stretch between Logansport and Peru and aims to complete its line.
Delaware county Board of Commissioners grants two traction franchises. One extends line from Patζevitte to Middletown with track to be ready by January 1, 1964. The other extends system from to Alexandria to be built by July 1, 1904 but not graded or in operation before then. Kokomo fights shift to Kokomo as McCulloch Marott interurban dispute grows. Marott bought Kokomo street railway and electric light system. McCulloch seeks electric light plant construction. ordinance to be passed.
Portland Indiana October headlines report both new street railway projects, the Portland and Muncie Traction and the Day ton Union and Huntington steam line, actively surveying and laying groundwork. The steam line has passed Pennville with surveying crews and is securing right of way as work expands in all directions.
Hartford City and Alexandria Traction Company won city franchise approval at last night’s council meeting. It plans to build the line between Hartford City and Alexandria as soon as possible and begin operation thereafter.
Evansville Indiana October 7 Mrs Lizzie Coakley traveled from Robinson Illinois seeking her former husband after ten years. She learned he was now married to another woman. It developed Coakley had been divorced there and the decree was reversed by the court ruling affirmed.
The United States Court of Appeals affirmed the Federal District Court ruling in Chicago firm McDowell & Stover v N D McCormick former Laporte County Sheriff for 10000 dollars in a case linked to the Allen v Alr suit and prison goods seizure. Elwood judge's ruling on a prominent local issue also drew attention for its broader implications.
Hadley & Co supplied dirt to fill a lot owned by L A Walker and filed a mechanic's lien when payment failed. The court held the dirt furnishing for filling a lot does not constitute a mechanic's lien and the plainoffs could not recover by the process.
In Mancie Indiana the city council ordered a committee to investigate alleged excessive gas charges by Heat Light and Power Company. Councilmen claim flat rates doubled where meters were not used and in some cases exceeded the meter rate. A report is to be prepared by Cates McGuff Kirby and City Attorney Ellis. Meanwhile at Evansville Indiana J D Wood a Kentucky labor figure was fined after being jailed for a minor offense. He had faced a riot incident connected to coal miners and later performed in a union labor play to fund relief for Pennsylvania miners.
Oil in Indiana advances to 87 cents amid two recent rises, with producers optimistic about prices reaching one dollar. Analysts link the gain to heavy stock draw and coal strike concerns increasing fuel demand. current quotes show Tiona 1.42, Pennsylvania 1.27, Corning 1.10, Newcastle 1.02, Indiana around the cent range.
Freight No 98 on the C H D stalled east of Rushville wrecked after a collision while being moved by two engines. Part loaded at Griffin’s station reached Griffin’s, rear part hauled to Connersville, and a brakeman was injured during a runout. In Terre Haute another note reports mining law codification efforts by a joint governor appointed committee.
Domino Perona, an Italian resident near Modoc in Randolph county, was arrested in Hagerstown for cruelty to animals and bound over to Circuit Court in the sum of 300. He was driving a horse so lame it used three legs and carried a hind leg in the air, the animal foamy and exhausted. Perona posted bond and was allowed to take the horse home.
R L Wharton of Dayton Ohio is forming a company to erect a Muncie brewery with four acres secured east of the city. The $150000 stock is fully subscribed. Work to start in thirty days. This adds to the existing Muncie Brewing Company already under construction on East Willard Street.
Richmond Indiana city leaders adopted a resolution requesting Governor Durbin tap the federal fund in fighting smallpox and preventing a severe winter outbreak. Crawfordsville council recently passed a similar measure.
Kokomo Indiana reports a $40,000 debt reduction today bringing total bonded debt to $69,000 with 4 and 6 percent interest. Idle $40,000 from waterworks settlement funded the municipal debt payoff. Rochester report notes a 13 year old boy, son of John F Hill, accidentally shot himself in the abdomen with a .22 revolver. condition critical.
Reports from Indiana towns recounting deaths of Moses Higgins in Lebanon, Hugh N Steele in Windfall, David Campbell in Bedford, Caroline Dorman in Portland, and other local figures. Notes on gas rights in Richmond, legal verdict in Brown township, school enrollment in Greentown, and reorganizations and civic matters across Marion, Elwood, and Evansville.
Louis Decker a former House of Delegates member was arrested in Carondelet after police spotted him at his sister in law's residence. Indicted a month earlier on perjury and bribery tied to the city lighting bill, he faced a $300 reward and was jailed at the Four Courts with bond arrangements planned for tomorrow.
Senator H J Peck to file in the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to invalidate the primary election law claiming the rule barring an independent candidacy for those defeated at the primary infringes citizens rights. If successful, all Sept 16 nominations could be void and McCarthy added to the Scott county ballot for superintendent of schools.
The National Society of Daughters of America opened a three day session in Cincinnati. Today’s closed session focused on nominating officers for election tomorrow morning with Indiana’s Mrs. S. M. Clevigger a candidate for warden.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Portland Indiana reports the annual reunion of the Morton Rites, the Thirty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, planned for Thursday and Friday with expectations of many out-of-town members attending.
Rev. Jacob Heath father of Perry Heath of Salt Lake City has suffered a second stroke of paralysis in Muncie Indiana and there are no hopes for recovery.
Brazil Indiana reports Mrs Mamie McGoran a six day bride committed death by morphine taking and was deserted by her husband Patents granted to Indiana inventors listed in Washington dispatch as of October 7.
Police search Keokuk Iowa and surrounding area for Mrs Kate Houston and her four daughters aged from eighteen months to eleven years. The family had moved from Lacrosse Wisconsin a week earlier to start a feed store, and the wife vanished Friday night after the husband returned home.
A second oil field fire in Beaumont Texas last night caused one confirmed death and about 100000 dollars in property losses. At 2 a m the blaze continued burning with officials predicting it will subside soon. Thomas Rowley a worker was caught in the flames and burned fatally, believed to be the sole casualty.
Bishops Walters Clinton Carruthers and Gen. Clarkson met President Roosevelt to learn his stance on efforts by some Southern Republicans to bar blacks from party councils. The President said race should not bar appointments, cited Vaughn’s removal as evidence, and indicated his policy would be shown in future appointments. If the reply was unfavored, critics warned of a retaliatory advisory to Black voters.
President appoints Thomas R. Roulhac to the district attorney post for the district of Alabama replacing W R Vaughan who was removed. Roulhac, a Sheffield, Alabama lawyer, former circuit judge, born 1846 in North Carolina, from a French line linked to Lafayette. He is described as a Democrat.
New Haven dispatch reports a state convention refusal to endorse the Kansas City platform and William Jennings Bryan, triggering a split. Dissatisfied politicians plan an independent ticket with the State Economic League, which was also spurned. A coal policy plank calls for government purchase of coal beds and rail and telegraph access. Roosevelt urged to call an extra Congress session to act on the coal strike and for Knox to pursue anti trust actions against coal firms. Silver faction aims to defeat the regular ticket at the risk of a Republican win.
Albany Oct 7 Governor Odell was formally notified of his renomination for governor by a committee headed by Senator T C Platt who delivered the notification speech Odell accepted at length reviewing his administration and focusing on finances.
Senator Hanna stated he never challenged Mayor Johnson to debate economic questions on the same platform. He clarified that he would discuss certain questions with him, referring to their respective campaigns.
The Supreme Court today refused to hear the anti fusion test case and dismissed the writ of mandamus to force Secretary of State Clark to place fusion nominees on both the Populist and Democratic tickets in Topeka Kansas.
Twelfth Corps reunion speakers include Gen Canby and Capt Nevin. Pension Bureau events draw 1,400 staff and crowds at the Pension Office in Washington. Arlington ceremony dedicates the Horatio Wright monument with Gen Keifer and others in attendance as veterans visit the White House area.
The Tennessee Army reunion, led by General O O Howard, praised Cuban and Philippine courage of American soldiers and traced the Army of the Tennessee's growth to General Grant. Grenville M Dodge argued Grant’s leadership unified the army. speakers included A B Matthews, W E Warnock, A J Weisert, A E Carr, J C Black, G Baum, C V Pavey, F C Campbell, A Hickenlooper, and H Clay Warmoth. Additional reunions featured the Sixth Army Corps at the Sherman tent and the Fifth and Ninth Army Corps at their respective tents with multiple generals giving addresses.
The National Association of Naval Veterans held its seventeenth annual convention in Washington with 250 delegates representing nearly all national naval veterans groups. The session focused on presenting and examining reports from national officers.
The Sons of Veterans began their annual encampment at Carroll Hall with private officer reports and routine work. A public reception featured remarks by Chairman MacFarland, G A R Commander Torrance, and Chaplain Ennis. Torrance urged unity with the sons to safeguard the Union’s legacy.
The third annual national convention of the American Veterans of Foreign Service met in Columbus on October 7. Officers elected include President James Romanes of Columbus, vice presidents F. M. Bateman of Washington D C and William B. Hamill of Columbus, Secretary L. M. H. Potter of Columbus, Treasurer Francis Dubriel of Columbus, Trustees Thomas Spawn Willis A. Ward both of Columbus Harve W. Smith of Washington D C. The secretary urged Roosevelt’s admission to the camp and the next meeting is set for Washington D C on October 7, 1903.
Peoria Ill Oct 8 A fast mail train on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway left the track two blocks east of the depot at Galva and went into a ditch. Fireman Sands was instantly killed and Engineer C B Johnston of Gatesby was fatally injured. Details of the wreck are lacking.
Chicago officials of express companies met with leaders of the Teamsters Joint Council to discuss the renewed strike threat. No firm conclusion was reached but assurances suggested the strike by express drivers and conductors might be avoided.
Lafayette Ind Oct 7 Football interest centers on next Saturday's Purdue versus Stagg's Chicago Maroons game. Coach Best has the squad in top condition with secret practices this week, aiming to surprise the visitors. Leslie elected captain for next season. athletic leaders named as Stone tours south. gym opens with large turnout and track practice slated.
The University of California at Berkeley will issue its first Egyptological publication within weeks. It covers papyri from a UC expedition in Egypt, including temple ruins at a site called tontanis, excavated by Dr. Bernard Grenfell and Dr. A. B. Hant. The finds include many mummies of sacred crocodiles in papyri dating to the late second century BCE to early first century BCE.
Manager Daly releases Notre Dame football schedule for remainder of season listing two home games against Lake Forest and De Pauw with possible fill for the open date. Road trips include Michigan, Indiana, Purdue and others, with concerns about team condition after upcoming games as the Rose Polytechnic shakeup follows school authorities actions.
A circulated letter from the National Association of Manufacturers led by D. M. Parry urges producers to unite against the pending eight hour bill in Congress. The appeal asks for strong, public- ready to stand, impeachable facts to defeat the legislation, and notes support from the Trades Council in opposition. Local details include figures Hamilton Carhart and Marshall Cushing, with the Trades Council claiming a Louis manufacturer supplied the circular.
In a Brooklyn Eagle reflection, Andrew Carnegie's gift of libraries is portrayed as a gilded pill. Citizens who gain free libraries must later fund maintenance, provoking taxpayer resentment and calls to Jericho away from Carnegie’s generosity. An American Express Company tax appeal bond of $100,000 is also noted as the largest in the state.
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