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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1902

Page

8

Protest Over Transit Across the Isthmus Sparks U S Debate

Washington reports a Colombian remonstrance over Admiral Casey blocking troop transit across the Isthmus. Officials say Casey's order may be misunderstood and vows protect sovereignty while keeping the railroad open against insurgent action. The dispute centers on preventing traffic disruption and avoiding foreign reclamations.

Washington Salazar United States Bogota Admiral Casey Casey State Department Colombia Ad Casey Ommanders McLean and McCrea Strite Msurgennis Colon Panama

Ranger Leaves Panama With Important Message for Herrera

Panama, Colombia Oct 10 The United States steamer Ranger departed with a crucial dispatch from Rear Admiral Casey to revolutionary General Herrera whose location is unknown. The voyage will determine how long the warship remains at sea and she is not expected back for at least four or five days.

Panama Colombia United States Ranger Casey Herrera

Admiral Casey push for Panama peace talks

In Panama City on Oct 9 Rear Admiral Casey met with government reps to assess any agreement with the revolutionists led by Gen Herrera. He outlined amnesty terms as a basis for peace, pledged to keep U.S. rail transit free, and warned against bombardment or armed moves near the canal zone. He plans to relay views to Herrera and urge a conference with Gen Salazar.

Panama Colombia Casey Maroquin Ubera Admiral Casey Herrera Salazar United States Cnt Empire Station Capriral Sones Colon Ees Padilla

Uribe Uribe fortifies Teneriffe in Colombian unrest

Kingston reports from Colon that General Uribe Uribe has again taken the field and fortified Teneriffe on the Magdalena river. His followers' number is unknown and the river locality is now blocked, threatening a strategic link between the isthmus and the coast. The situation affects U.S. treaty relations and regional stability.

Kingston Colombia Colon Republic United States Newada Urive-Uribe Teneriffe Qiagdalena Uribe- Uribe Uribe-Uribe Tenerife Bogota

Padilla Proves Superior to Marmaduke in Central American Waters

Report from San Francisco says Colombian revolutionist gunboat Padilla, near Punta Arenas Costa Rica, is seen awaiting the Poas and may outmatch the government gunboat now en route from Panama. Acapulco officers praise Padilla as a forceful vessel.

San Francisco Acapulco Punta Arenas Costa Rica Panama 5 Sey Padilla

Fire destroys two stables and damages flat on Meridian Thirteenth

A late night blaze at 1256 North Meridian destroyed the Pierce stable and damaged Carey’s two story stable at 120 North Meridian. A fire also damaged the West Thirteenth Street flat where Mrs. Armstrong lived. Losses run to 1500, 400, and 200 dollars respectively with several horses saved. Origin undisclosed but a lamp explosion in the Pierce premises is suspected.

Pierce North Meridian Street J. N. Carey West Thirteenth Street Carey Thirteenth Street Pierce Hostler

Juvenile Court Deals Harsh Sentences in City Case

Judge Stubbs sent several juvenile cases to the grand jury or Plainfield for reform school placement. Clarence Means faced involvement in repeated stealing with a mother’s testimony urging caution. F A Walker’s eleven year old son confessed to theft amid parental kindness. Seven youths were arraigned for stealing beer from a car with Everett Hendricks named as ringleader. Five black youths faced burglary charges in North Side homes. postponement to next Friday noted.

Stubbs Grand Jury Clarence Means Plainfield F. A. Walker Alford Everett Hendricks Hendricks

Lucky Baldwin Hits Crawfordsville Visit After California Trip

E. J. Baldwin known as Lucky Baldwin arrived yesterday afternoon for a brief stop en route to Crawfordsville. The famed gambler downplays superstition, noting he only bets on what he knows. He just returned from ranches in California and his Ohio home, and yesterday marked his 74th birthday in Hamilton. He plans to move a pair of his old homesteads to California.

E. J. Baldwin Baldwin Crawfordsville California Ohio Hamilton

Portrait for Battery A by President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt sent Col Russell B Harrisons a large portrait to Battery A Indiana National Guard. Beneath it the inscription reads to Battery A Indianapolis visit Sept 23 in appreciation of their services. The note mentions a presentation and delivery to members.

Roosevelt Russell B. Harrisons Battery A Indiana National Guard Indianapolis

Indianapolis Electric Railway Sues Landowners in Marion County

The Indianapolis Lebanon & Frankfort Electric Railway Company sues Charles Hessong George Hessong Frank Fox William Fox Mary Fox William Buck Jentha Buck William Johnson Eliza Johnson Richard Hill Jentha Bridgeford Peter Bridgeford. It seeks appraisal and sale of affected property in Marion County due to condemnation for an interurban line from Indianapolis to Lafayette with Oct 21 hearing set in Circuit Court.

Indianapolis, Lebanon & Frankfort Electric Railway Company Charles P. Hessong George W. Hessong Frank Fox William Fox Mary Fox William P. Buck Jentha Buck William T. Johnson Eliza B. Johnson Richard Hill Jentha M. Bridgeford Peter H. Bridgeford Marion County Marion Boone Clinton Tippecanoe Montgomery Indianapolis Lafayette Circuit Court Fremont Alford State of Indiana Ora Copenhaver Claude Young Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company Superior Court A. D. Clemens Lydia B. Jenkins Indiana National Bank Harry A. Metager Florence Moore Joseph C. Moore Elizabeth Strelby Frederick Strelby Indianapolis, Lebanon & Frankfort Traction Company George W. Heesong Indianapolis, Banon & Frankfort Traction Company Wm. P. Buck Ida M. Smart Luther Smart Aia Rapti Sote Wilson Anya

Suit to overturn will of John Stott over heirship claim

Carrie McCormack Stott through Louisa Lewis sues Margaret Chandler Sylvester Stott Barthers S Stott Lida Dussell and Robert A Meek as heirs and administrator of John Stott to set aside a will dated Aug 13 1902 probated Sept 2 and leave Carrie as sole heir. The complaint states she was legally adopted and his only heir at law but the will cut her off with a $50 legacy while other heirs benefited. The estate is valued at $4000.

Carrie McCormack Stott Louisa Lewis Margaret Chandler Sylvester Stott Barthers S. Stott Lida Dussell Robert A. Meek John Stott

Prosecutors to Present Grave Robbery Case Before Grand Jury

Prosecutor Ruckershaus and Deputy Charles Benedict will spend the week gathering evidence for the grand jury next session on grave-robbing charges. A continuance until October 20 was granted for the separate trials of Joseph Spaulding and Eugene McGinnis, accused in the murder of Raphael Campetello. Spaulding is to be defended by ex-Judge Frank McCray, while William P. Reagan will represent McGinnis.

Ruckershaus Charles Benedict Joseph Spaulding Eugene McGinnis Raphael Campetello Alford Spaulding Frank McCray William P. Reagan McGinnis

Wife Seeks Divorce from Gambler Husband Frank C Wilson

Lillian M Wilson avers her husband Frank C Wilson is a gambler who pawned her jewelry to gamble and lost it. She claims cruelty, neglect, and failure to provide, stating they were married in ISM and he has mistreated her since then. She seeks a divorce.

Lillian M. Wilson Frank C. Wilson Wilsons ISM

Claude Young Sues Big Four Railway for 200 Damages

Claude Young petitions the court for 200 damages in a suit filed yesterday against the Big Four Railway Company. He says while working as a brake man on Aug 16 in Danville JL he was thrown from a train and disabled for three months, rendering him unable to work.

Claude Young Big Four Railway Company Danville

Divorce suit filed by Florence Moore against Joseph C Moore

A divorce suit was filed yesterday by Florence Moore against her husband Joseph C Moore alleging cruel treatment habitual drunkenness and failure to provide causing estrangement. Also noted are suits by Indiana National Bank against Harry A Metzger for foreclosure on a 2500 note and other civil actions in progress.

Florence Moore Joseph C. Moore Indiana National Bank Harry A. Metzger Thenk

Appeals and Court Records Highlight Appellate Decisions

A compilation of Indiana appellate court notes covers rulings on record integrity in appeals, contractual obligations under previous law, and false imprisonment pleadings. It lists cases including Johnson v Gehbauer, Harness v Steele, Hart v State, Hogan v City of Indianapolis, and Hines v Coal Co with brief outcomes and procedural observations.

Harness Steele Howard Jordan, J.—l Hart Marion Co. Co Hadley City of Terre Haute Kersey S. C Hogan City of Indianapolis Marion William J. Hogan Owen Co. C. Appelle John Downey State Elmer E. Hastings Daviess C. C. Appellee State of Indiana Romus F. Stuart Marion C. C. Appellant Indianapolis & Vincennes Railroad Company

Crossing Jordan A Biblical Miracle Shaped Joshua’s Authority

Topics in the Churches recounts the Jordan crossing as a pivotal miracle that established Joshua as Israel’s leader. It describes the ark leading the people, the flood held back, and the march into Canaan framed as a divine sign, with reverent reflection on memorials and death as a final barrier to the promised land.

Furie Sain Jordan Mediterranean Sea of Death Naaman Elijah Elisha Jesus Red Sea Canaas Egypt Israel Joshua Moses Canaan Baal Ashtoreth Jehovah Gilgal

Indiana divorce rate rises with statewide licenses fall

Statistics show one divorce for every seven marriages in Indiana for the year ending June 30, 1902, with 2,914 marriage licenses and 3,552 divorces. Clark County reports a sharp license drop due to AG action, while Madison, Delaware, Grant, St. Joseph and Marion counties show various divorce changes.

State Statistician’s Office Indiana Clark County Clark Madison County Delaware Grant County St. Joseph County Marion County

Meridian Street Property Transfer Noted with Attaching Figures

Real estate transfers show Harry C Atkins and wife selling to Ulysses P Craig on North Meridian Street above Eighteenth for 12 dollars. Lot frontage 43 feet, house valued at 3000 dollars, total assessed at 7300 for taxation. S O Gordon of Cleveland will give quiet talks at YWCA 39 North Pennsylvania Street starting tomorrow with sessions Sunday to Wednesday at 4 p m.

Harry C. Atkins Ulysses P. Craig North Meridian Street S. O. Gordon Cleveland, O Young Women's Christian Association North Pennsylvania Street Gordon Roberts Park

Hidden Fruit of Life Lessons From Endeavor

The excerpt urges belief in unseen positive outcomes from others by comparing hidden growth to underground potato development and blossoms beneath leaves. It emphasizes that true fruit may be invisible yet meaningful, encouraging reflection on virtue beyond visible proof.

Andrew Murray Christ Marcus Rainsford Mateus Dods Amos R. Wells Earth

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