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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
8
Secretary of the Navy Moody tells Chicago Marquette Club that the nation’s ships need ready crews now built and building. He calls for officers to man the ships as the greatest requirement facing the service.
Chicago notes marked the thirty first anniversary of the great fire with banquets by the Marquette and Lake Side clubs. Gov Albert B Cummins of Iowa spoke on the Iowa idea and tariff policy, urging prompt congressional action to expand naval officer ranks and modernize the fleet amid plans for 60 to 70 ships. He warned that delays could leave the navy undersupplied and ships idle in harbors.
Speeches by Burton Trautman Woodmansee and others champion protectionism praising tariffs as essential to American labor and industry. Gage warns Chicago’s future hinges on adherence to economic laws amid rising ignorance and mob rule while Hillis stresses freedom and civic defense of workers.
The Chicago Society of New York held its inaugural banquet at Sherry's with about one hundred members. G. M. Wicker presided, Mellville E. Stone served as toastmaster, and guests included Lyman J. Gage and several clergymen and leaders from the Union League Club. The event also marked the thirty first anniversary of the Chicago fire.
Rhode Island Republicans nominate Charles Dean Kimball for governor and George L. Shepley for lieutenant governor with Charles P. Bennett as secretary of state and Charles F. Stearns as attorney general. Melville Bull and A. D. Capron named to Congress. Platform endorses Roosevelt, tariff policy, Philippine policy, trust regulation, labor organization, and labor dignity.
In New Haven on October 9 the Republican state campaign opened with a Hyperion Theater rally. Secretary Shaw led as principal speaker alongside U H Pratt, N D Sperry, and other state nominees. Shaw urged campaigns to teach statecraft and focus on principles and measures rather than party politics.
The speaker argues the 1883 Republican convention first sought curb on combinations and trusts. He credits President Roosevelt with enforcing anti trust laws and praises his commitment, while noting reforms could reduce reliance on federal action if states enforce laws locally. He criticizes free coal talk and outlines protectionist tariff principles benefiting American labor and exporters, citing 1860 and 1892 import figures and urging more liberal drawback provisions.
Senator Allison spoke in Mason City at the Republican campaign opening arguing against quack remedies like free trade to destroy trusts. He warned removal of tariffs would aid large combines such as tobacco and hit government revenue, urging deeper remedies to the trust problem. Hearst and Simsen join Democratic congressional committee executive slate in New York event.
Congress nominates candidates across Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Connecticut and New York. William Carpenter and J W Gates listed as Republicans, James Butler and James H Potter as Democrats, Abram Weaver and E K Burnham declined in New York, Horatio King named in New York Seventh, with varying term lengths noted.
Knight and Ladies of Columbia open new dancing hall at Fountain Square with music and refreshments. Knights of the Maccabees stage an elaborate entertainment at their temple on North Meridian. Y M S of Second Presbyterian meets at 2:30 pm with Miss Florence Coffin. State Board of Pharmacy held a quarterly exam in the Statehouse. 28 answered questions. Frank B Burke recovering after Mercy Hospital surgery and hopes to return to the city soon. Mrs Mortimer Levering suffers severe burns from furnace explosion. Waiters Union Local 260 elects delegates to Central Labor Union in well attended meeting. George Hildebrand accuses Patrolman James Pope of improper arrest methods in a saloon. Epworth League hosts reception for Methodist ministers on Oct 22 at Central Avenue Church. Public Library Commission to hold library Institute at Statehouse on Oct 31 with eight lectures for trustees and librarians.
Mrs. Evan S McElwaine petitioned for receivership claiming the firm, a major central states pipe maker, owes over 100000 and risks insolvency if not placed under court control. Judge Vinson Carter named Union Trust Company as receiver. plant to continue operations while assets are liquidated. Offices and figures note $350000 capitalization in Noblesville with Indianapolis roots at 116 West Maryland Street.
Supreme Court overturns lower rulings in Greenwood case, holding town trustees may rescind action to have town engineer prepare report and estimate when work is incomplete. Court also affirms refusal to enforce sale contract for Marion electric plant, ruling the charter violates state policy and Burk and Anderson lack standing in equity.
Crown Hill Cemetery through lawyers Duncan Smith Hornbrook sues Patrick J. Ryan and Annie H. Ryan to recover a $4000 loan plus $5000 claimed as total claim on the mortgaged property. Codefendants include John R. Welch trustee and numerous firms such as Coffee and Spice, Heinz, Farrost, Elgin Dairy, Vanage A Packing, and others.
Elizabeth Hart petitions the courts to cancel a September 8, 1900 separation contract with her husband John Hart. She alleges fraud and undue influence while she was ill, claiming the agreement, for 50 dollars plus 30 from Hart’s pension, bars her from defending divorce and renounces any claim to his estate.
William H. Ryans suit for ten thousand dollars damages against the Union Railway Company went before a jury in the Circuit Court yesterday. Ryans a hackman had been barred by an injunction from standing before Union Station in Jackson place soliciting fares. He claimed the injunction harmed his business. The jury heard the case after several failed compromise attempts. The Marion Trust Company administrator of Mason J. Os goods estate received a tax payment authority order for five point two six six nine percent to Marion county now a lien on the estate. Taxes on Os goods real estate heirs have not been paid for ten years, with County Auditor Harry B. Smith filing a claim.
Valentine Hornung sues his wife Anna seeking a decree of divorce alleging cruelty to children from a former marriage, squandering earnings, and an inability to reconcile after a separation. William H. Martin sues Jung Brewing Company for damages in a separate filing.
Martin claims a beam dropped on his horse during a hay delivery at the defendant's yard in March 1901, breaking its back and causing death. Johnson, as agent, sues Charles M. Carpenter to recover rent on fifteen acres and asks the court to appoint a receiver to sell crops for debt satisfaction.
Contempt proceedings are begun against E. B. Smith to compel weekly alimony from a decree of divorce. Smith has paid no alimony for weeks and owes the former wife $72. A separate note mentions another woman named Ernaes.
Susie Douglass filed for divorce yesterday charging her husband John Douglass with habitual drunkenness and failure to provide during their marriage.
A dense court list covers criminal and civil matters in Indiana courts. Notable entries include Ora Copenhaver charged with first degree murder, and various civil actions with judgments for plaintiffs or defendants, including damages, costs, and foreclosures across Superior and Circuit Courts.
Wabash C C affirmed by Gillett J. outlines mutuality in contracts, binding acceptances, and equity prerequisites for specific performance. Writes on consideration, pleading, and organization contracts, noting that writing need not state consideration but must be clear. Town of Greenwood v State ex rel Johnson C C reverses, discussing Barrett law and board of trustees authority over contract completion.
A historical docket fragment lists cases and motions in Indiana courts, including transfers to Supreme Court, appeals denied or advanced, and briefs filed in 1902 1910 era. Entries mention parties such as Varney Co Water Company Robinson Wyatt Bagby and others with various counties and court references.
A series of brief legal digests discuss raising a house near others and blasting risks to a frail defendant, public nuisance action limits, broker margin provisions for futures, contracts against public policy, and driver negligence for runaway horses. Cases referenced include Lord v. De Witt, and Livingston v. Vermont, with summaries from Ohio, Michigan, Vermont, and New York law reports.
Detectives Asch and Manning and several relatives traveled to Louisville after learning that about thirty bodies had been found in a refrigerated plant on Eighth Street. They hoped the remains were from local medical colleges but could not identify any as theirs. An anonymous letter to Superintendent Taffe provided the tip.
The County Commissioners plan to request an opinion from County Attorney Martin Hugg regarding the legality of approving funds to assist in prosecuting general cases. It is understood the opinion will state they cannot legally proceed and will suggest the County Council make an appropriation for the purpose.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Elwood asserts sexton Joshua Morgan believes no grave under his care has been robbed. He notes a few months ago a possible incident failed to reveal details, while nearby cemeteries may have suffered due to isolation. Robberies and confessions receive little consideration in this report.
The Roswell Field column in the Chicago Post hints at rising reputation amid a growing church scene. It weighs moves for a rector position and notes a strong audience at a recent meeting, with references to Skokie Glen View and Westward Ho.
Amid a barricade of ladders chairs and debris in the courthouse a skylight area collapsed sending loosened glass into the Criminal Court room. A woman seated nearby was frightened but unharmed as the panes fell to the floor during the trial. County officials had removed some panes but others remained loose prior to the incident.
Anthony K. Burkart of Spencer who ran a bakery and restaurant filed for bankruptcy yesterday. Court records show aggregate assets and debts, with details yet to be disclosed.
I B P Reeder of 212 North Illinois Street injures right hip when a freight car blocks a West Washington Street store. He crawled along the tracks and slipped, ending up on the pavement near his shop after an apparent fall during the blockade of freight cars.
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