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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
7
At a Terre Haute carnival two people are severely wounded when a man opens fire. A separate incident reports a woman in Bruceville setting herself on fire during religious delusions and dying from burns.
Regional dispatches note fires sweeping Indiana factories with Greenfield reporting a severe loss while Fairmount sustains a slight one. Other items include three cent oil advance, township trustee meetings, and minor state accidents. In Terre Haute a drunken brawl led to a stranger being shot in the neck and Ruby Gordon, twelve, struck by a stray bullet with a leg wound. The shooter, William D. Stotts of Vermillion, was jailed after arrest by Special Officer Henry. the wounded man refused to reveal his name. At New Albany, James Mastison, jailed since August on suspicion of murdering his wife Lillie May Mastison, was indicted for first degree murder by the grand jury and faces trial this week after reiterating his innocence.
In Vincennes Indiana on October 16 Mrs John Ice a young married woman from Bruceville briefly deranged rose and declared the Lord commanded her to kill herself. She set fire to her clothes and died before friends could intervene. Over wrought religious zeal was cited as the cause.
The Pennsylvania Glass Sand Company purchased the Hancock White Sand Company's plant in Hancock West Virginia for 100000 dollars securing a practical monopoly on sands used in glass manufacture. James A. Chambers serves as president with Edward J. Cochran as manager. Headquarters will be Lewistown Pennsylvania with a pledge that prices per ton remain uniform for all buyers.
RENSSELAER Ind Oct 16 The Tenth congressional district township trustees held their first annual district convention concluding a two day session with broad attendance. They adopted resolutions on school relations and care of the poor routes ditches fences and bridges calling for direct sale of text books to dealers reduced pay for teacher institutes increased trustee per diem and other measures reflecting district concerns.
Muncie Ind October 14 township trustees of the Eighth district held their first district meeting with papers and discussions on road and ditch laws. Representative Carmichael and Senator Ball of Ware County pledged efforts toward reform. The group later inspected Hamip's school consolidation system described as the most perfect in the state.
Hammond Ind Oct 16 A Wabash Buffalo Limited train bound for Chicago rode a swaying wooden bridge over the Calumet River near Clark's Station as the structure failed. The locomotive sped across before the collapse, sending passengers into alarm but the engineer’s quick action likely saved a disaster with roughly five hundred riders aboard.
In Greenfield Indiana the J H Moulden novelty works burned between 4 and 6 am causing total loss of building and machinery. Estimated damage about 1500000 with some insurance. About thirty five men were employed full time and had orders ahead. the plant likely will be rebuilt promptly.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports the blowing room of No. 2 factory at Headley Window Glass Co. burned at 1 o'clock this morning. Loss placed at $2,000 with little insurance. The iron frame structure survived, but the floor, benches and furniture were destroyed as the local fire department could not halt the fire.
An outlying plant near the city suffered a damaging fire and officials were uncertain if it would be rebuilt. The origin remains unknown as emergency crews assess the scene. In a separate incident, Dick De Kenzo, a lion tamer, was mauled by Nero the lion at a wild animal show in Terre Haute, leaving him severely injured and spectators fleeing in panic.
Nathaniel Berry a lineman on a ninety foot pole was fatally hurt when the pole snapped at the base and fell. He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries while several witnesses observed the accident. WABASH Ind Oct 1 A three year old son of Howard Hinklin who moved from Wabash to Bourbon was burned to death when his clothing ignited during a trash burning incident at the new home.
Columbus Ind October 16 special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a streets and alleys committee meeting with Mayor Parker City Attorney Morgan and John Crump addressing the Irwin street railway dispute. Crump agrees not to lay more track without four weeks notice while the council will not disturb Crump's line without two weeks notice, with injunction action postponed.
In Elwood Indiana on October 16 a clash between local gas companies and franchise consumers concludes as consumers accept a one year deal. They receive free gas during the five warm months and pay 10 cents per thousand cubic feet the rest of the year. The agreement also waives the meter deposit, set at 18 cents, for others.
Brazil Indiana October 16 coal operators report the strongest trade in years with buyers paying $% a ton f o b mine. The Brazil Block Coal Company has held mine prices steady for local trade delivering second vein coal at 2.40 a ton in single ton lots or 2.20 a ton in five ton lots.
Richmond Ind Oct 16 The Union District Medical Society covering five counties in Ohio and Indiana will convene in Hamilton Oct 23 The program lists physicians Dr C Thomas Rushville Dr P M Sater Gratis Ohio Dr L D Dillman Connersville Dr C W Lehman Eaton Ohio Dr J G Sexton Rushville Dr C E Montfort Fairhaven Ohio Dr Millikin Hamilton Dr James Macready Monroe Ohio Dr Co R Beard Liberty Dr Edward H Shields Cincinnati.
Special dispatch from Bedford Indiana reports extension of rural free delivery across Lawrence county. A rural free delivery agent will set up the system for about six weeks with thirty routes planned, six from Bedford, using railroad stations as distribution offices.
Fort Wayne reports James Garman postmaster at Lee twelve miles northeast of the city was robbed last night of $35 and stamps. Burglars entered via the rear, blew the safe, stole a horse from James Rhotenbaugh and a buggy from Samuel Surces, then fled. Postmaster Page had just settled, postal funds were low. Indiana oil rises with optimistic prospects of $1 by holidays as shipments exceed. In Muncie, shopmen at Chicago Indiana & Eastern Railway shops at Matthews strike over wages, 21 dollars paid for the week, demand 22, with possible settlement this week.
Fort Wayne Indiana October 16 Volney Parks died at the age of eighty three after a long life in the city and state He was born in Aurora in 1819 and in his youth was famed for business skill and attire earning the nickname Beau Brummel of Fort Wayne His death was caused by cancer of the stomach.
In Elwood the First Methodist revival closes with over 1 conversion amid three and a half weeks of meetings led by Evangelists Toy and Fisher. Whitestown reports a thriving Baptist revival leading to church organization and large membership. A Connersville $10,000 damage suit ends with a $250 verdict for the plaintiff, while Richmond plans to dedicate a new Masonic temple as interurban cars join service. Marion notes a mad dog bite. Bedford approves jail funding. Vincennes endures a severe hailstorm with minor damage.
A Star special from Camanea Sonora reports Mexican troops took possession of copper mines bought months earlier by the Copper Queen Company from Indianapolis men Taggart Morss Jameson and others. Lindsay secured a Sonora court judgment against the Indianapolis claimants for alleged contract breach, and possession was handed to soldiers with about 150 workers present. Lindsay now holds the mine.
In Duluth Minnesota on October 16 seven thousand dollars worth of diamonds and precious stones were taken from the counter of the First National Bank. Mrs T D Merrill wife of the senior member of Merrill Ring timbermen drew the jewels from the safety vault and set them on the counter then left the building. She returned to find the jewels missing and police report no sign of a crew.
MUNCIE Oct 16 Indiana State Baptist Association elected officers for the coming year led by Rev. T J Villers of Indianapolis as president. Officers named include M E Crowell Franklin first vice president and J W Clevenger Marion third vice president with Neigh bor as secretary and Billingsley Indianapolis treasurer. The convention condemned saloons and formed a committee to aid the Anti saloon League. Home missions reported strong activity and finances including $60 059 08 in state missions and $44 282 37 paid to churches and schools since 1882.
Goshen citizens honor Rev. Dr. Harvey L. Vannuys on his fiftieth year as pastor with a church reception where Attorney Schuyler C. Hubbel Representative Wilson Roose and Banker Frank A. Hascall spoke. A $140 purse was presented on behalf of the community. Meanwhile Berne hosts the Mennonite national conference with over seven hundred delegates meeting at the Mennonite Church for several days.
The Northern Indiana Synod of the Lutheran Church is in session in Camden through Sunday with many ministers present. Rev. Dr. Rice of Goshen opened the meeting with the sermon.
In Marion mass meeting for anthracite miners drew a modest crowd as belief spread the strike was settled. Over $100 was raised and large clothing donations came in. Speakers included Rev T J Johnson of Gas City, W J Houck, and J W Kelley. In Goshen Ollie Latta, held for a theft, was released after Detective Turney identified the wanted man. In Centerville a 161st Indiana Regiment reunion was held in Richmond with a Main Street parade and a brief address by Adjutant General Ward.
SYRACUSE N Y Oct 16 An auction sale of part of the effects of the late Ed ward Noyes Wescott author of David Harum was held. The heir reserved bric a brac and personal belongings but items sold for low prices. A mahogany bedstead used by Wescott sold for 1 40 a stag head shot by the author went for 1 2 and a music cabinet fetched 1 total receipts were 75
In New York on October 16 the jury for Roland B. Molineux's second trial for the murder of Mrs. Katherine Adams was expanded with four more members, bringing total seated jurors to ten. The latest picks are Benjamin B. Snelling a fruit dealer Edward J. Richmond a bottle dealer Paul F. Mottelay a copy reader and James N. H. Slee a bicycle dealer.
Newark N J October 16 Vice Chancellor Emery appoints Chauncey G Parker of this city as receiver of the New Jersey Agricultural Chemical Co The assets are listed at 104 261 and the liabilities exclusive of 500 000 capital stock 179 793
The Kokomo district conference of the North Indiana M E Church opened in Elwood with a devotional led by Mrs. Lightlinger and a communion service by Presiding Elder Herrick. Rev Dr Bare of Reed College spoke on East missions. Over 100 delegates and visitors attended as officers were introduced and committees appointed.
Richmond Indiana reports the twenty first annual convention of the Olive Branch Lutheran Synod Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society will convene October 2 and 3 in connection with the synod meeting October 21. Attendees include Mrs. L K Kretchling of New Germantown New Jersey president of the General Missionary Society and Rev N E Yelser who will lecture on Our Missions in India. Other participants listed are Mrs Horner Broad Ripple Mrs S S Waltz Pepe Mrs H K Fenner Louisville Ky and Mrs George Knollenberg Richmond with Mrs L S Knollenberg also named.
New York October 16 Company D Twelfth Regiment N G NY unanimously elected Cornelius Vanderbilt to first lieutenant. He has served with the regiment as second lieutenant of Company G for some time, marking a steady rise in rank within the unit.
Mexico City reports Otto Hecklemann of St. Louis Missouri, noted mining engineer, died today by shooting. Authorities consider his health the probable cause of death.
Portland Maine October 16 Knights of Golden Eagle adjourn after installing officers just elected in a regional gathering. Local leaders announced plans for upcoming ceremonies and community service efforts.
Supreme Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle adjourned today and will reconvene next year at Harrisburg. Officers listed include Supreme Chief Jenkin Hill of Reading Pennsylvania, Sir Herald James H Livingston of Baltimore, Keeper of Exchequer Witkens Culberson of Philadelphia, Guardsman P A Williams of Youngstown, and Second Guardsman Wm Harger of Detroit.
A New York Press critique denounces a money squeeze blamed on speculative magnates. It notes bankers, brokers, and financiers manipulating liquidity via large margins and certified checks, while true risk takers earn from legitimate trades and prudent margins. It lists who profits and who loses in the street, highlighting Morgan, Rockefeller, Stillman, Keene, Havemeyer, and Rogers among the gainers.
Goldwin Smith argues the coal strike exposes national impotence and calls for federal power to declare the imperiled coal industry a national concern and act when local government fails. He says mining must be rationalized under federal law without nationalization, warning Congress to act before another calamity.
The passage argues for strong federal laws to regulate coal mining and curb the power of the Mine Workers' Union. It cites existing statutes and President Cleveland's authority, comparing the issue to past national sovereignty challenges and warning that secret, oath-bound unions threaten national peace. It calls for congressional or constitutional steps to assert federal authority.
A Saturday Evening Post argument extols women in moral campaigns and civic action. It praises their influence on law, calls for informed protests within rights, and urges mothers to train children toward responsible citizenship and enforcement of good laws.
The Jaipuri city is described as the center of native civilization in India with Jaipur praised as the most beautiful city in the region. The piece frames Jaipur as a metropolitan hub within the state, noting its historical geography and prominent position in northwest India between Punjab and other territories.
A historical vignette on Jaipur within the Rajput States, noting its autonomy under a British resident, its 16 000 square mile area and 2 500 000 population. Describes Jaipur as commercial capital and banking center, a vivid color gathering with crafts, street life, wildlife, and the maharajah’s grand structures including the Hall of the Winds and a thousand-student college.
A bridge crew recalls a daredevil worker who crossed a narrow plank between cantilever arms near Niagara Falls. Despite strict orders, he walked the plank to the opposite side, performed a headstand and a cheer, then earned glory while the crew discharged him.
The Rome notes mark Sept 3 as Leo XIII reaching twenty four years six months and fourteen days on the papal throne, ranking second in longevity after St Peter. The piece predicts Leo XIII will soon surpass that period, with Leo XII expected to round off the same span.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a widespread surge against armed cowards and the semi civilised gun culture plaguing the region. It praises the push for law and order and laments daily threats of murder over minor provocations.
A reader shares how Grape Nuts and Postum improved energy and stamina for daily work. She notes meals with Grape Nuts filled gaps regular fare could not and claims steadier nerves, better complexion, and quicker walks. The letter praises breakfast foods for all meals and mentions Postum as a beverage pairing.
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