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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

3

Senator Hanna to Speak in Indiana Tour with Free Admission

The article describes Senator Hanna presiding in Indianapolis with Fairbanks introducing him, followed by speeches from Hanna and Indiana figures. It notes free auditorium seating for early attendees, reserved gallery spaces for women and marching organizations, and anticipated large crowds. The tour will visit Evansville Vincennes Washington Elnora Linton Terre Haute Brazil Greencastle and return to Indianapolis, with demonstrations expected and early arrival urged to secure seats.

Charles W. Elliott Fairbanks Hanna Ohio Statesman Beveridge Overstreet Landis Watson Brick Pe Indiana Dee Ation Indianapolis Big Four State Committee Ves

Sherrick on Campaigning Across Indiana

Republican auditor candidate David E. Sherrick reports vigorous activity across Indiana. He notes increased voter interest in politics and growing Republican enthusiasm, with county and precinct committees showing dedication as he travels toward Terre Haute.

Terre Haute David E. Sherrick Auditor of State Journal Mr. Sherrick

Fair Weather Today Northern Indiana Forecast

Washington reports for Thursday and Friday show fair weather in Indiana and Illinois with cooler temperatures in the north on Friday and showers probable. Ohio also expects fair Thursday cooler in the north, Friday clouds increasing with fresh winds. The daily mean temperature and precipitation are listed, with Blythe as section director.

Washington Indiana Illinois Ohio R.H

Maudlin Shipping Snag From fragmented log

Fragmentary OCR notes show ships including Kaiser and Staaten with routes from New York to Havre. Dates October 22 and late October appear, but many words are garbled. Indicates arrivals and outbound orders among vessels at sea with uncertain details.

Liverpool Sccanis Majestic Cherbourg Kaiser See Ae Ee Sosa Sas Theresa York Foc Havre Crate Peek Tren Eaotterda AM Staaten Eseperten Artrea

Protect Yourself Protect Yourself Us time wear seasonable under wear

The notice promotes seasonal undergarments with emphasis on safety and quality. It advertises a meet and weigh event highlighting affordable prices and better fabric. No specific people or organizations are named in the readable text.

Sherrick Describes Republican Campaign Pulse in Indiana

In conversations with Sherrick, the Republican canvass presses on amid a demoralized Democratic base. He warns against overconfidence in strong counties while noting rising enthusiasm from Fairbanks and Hanly rallies. He cites forged Prohibition pledges and predicts a large Republican turnout if voters stay engaged.

Mr. Sherrick Bryan Pyne Fairbanks Frank Hanly Durbin Sherrick Indiana Jefferson County

Overstreet Holds Two Large Campaign Meetings

Representative Overstreet drew large crowds at Southport and the Oliver P Morton Republican Club. He urged protection and sound money, arguing against tariffs harming trusts, and highlighted 800 attendees at Morton Club with speeches by Pressley M. Smith and others.

Overstreet Southport Oliver P. Morton Republican Club Brown-Ketcham Iron Works Ketcham Fee Mr. Overstreet Germany France Allons Pressley M. Smith Judge Carter Harry C. Hubbard Overstreet Will Atlas Engine Works

Posey Sees Victory Ahead In Statewide Campaign

Frank B. Posey, fresh from a statewide speaking tour, reports the general situation satisfactory and predicts no Republican uneasiness about the outcome. He notes crowd growth at meetings signals strong support and urges coming out strong to secure ticket success in 1904, citing large majorities in key states as pivotal.

Frank B. Posey Indiana Ohio Ilinois Iowa Oues Jensen Repu

Millikan Sees Strong GOP Path After Treasurer Nomination

Thomas B. Millikan of New Castle, at the State Bankers' Association meeting, expresses confidence in a Republican victory, stating he has reviewed the situation and sees many reasons for GOP encouragement with no reasons for defeat.

Thomas B. Millikan New Castle State Bankers’ Association

Indiana politics and a sharp campaign voice

The speaker notes a strong Republican turnout in Indiana, praising the state administrations and urging a record-breaking off-year win. He criticizes Democrats for opposing government and claims GOP arguments expose Democratic weakness in the campaign.

Indiana Congress

National Benevolent Association meeting reports progress and plans

In St Louis the association reviewed the year’s work and heard Rev J T Boone report progress on rebuilding the burned Jacksonville area while A M Johnson discussed Young Men's Patriotic League field work. F M Kinkaid of Arkansas urged a new philanthropy to fund a home for retired ministers at Hot Springs Arkansas. W E M Hackelman of Indianapolis led the night song service as the session focused on addresses.

St. Louis National Benevolent Association J. T. Boone Jacksonville Fla A. M. Johnson Young Men's Patriotic League F. M. Kinkaid Arkansas Hot Boringses Ark W. E. M. Hackelman Indianapolis

Rambblers Increase Lead In Narrow Wins

The Ramblers pulled ahead with two victories by margins of three pins. Rinne set an individual high mark as scores for the clubs stood in the standings.

Rinne Individ Ramblers Toat Reti-Ring Royals Columbias Alcazars Centrals Stone Pi Deweys Grinsteiner Royals Hi- Mingoes Turner Alleys Geisel McClellan Ruhl Tish-I-Mingoes Marion Alleys Kimmel Nolting Petersen Tish Sielken Erger Us Hirseh Toon Taylor Arens Petersemw Parnin Rabe Foy Vesper Ramble Telfor Rarsfel Hutchineen Ch'hm’n Nieman Holloway Matthews Klump Gardner Ui Ch’hm'n Maisoll Rubush Wilhite Dark Smith Kleine Brinkman Kleis Rinne Boyle Smith Boyle Kassing Holtman Seeeninkmeyer Shuffieton Hareth Gruner Dunn C. Resener

Charles S Hernly Urges Getting Out the Vote

Charles S Hernly of New Castle advises precinct committeemen statewide to mobilize the full Republican vote before noon. He stresses that everyone should vote early and then return to work, citing Henry county meetings where all precinct leaders pledged to ensure a complete turnout. Hernly remains active in politics and promotes the noon turnout motto.

Charles S. Hernly New Castle Henry County Hernly Herny Ees

Royal Cattle Show Attracts Thousands In Kansas City

Twenty five thousand people attended the American royal cattle show at the stockyards in Kansas City. Exhibitors from Illinois Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Missouri and Kansas dominated prize wins with show herds capturing major awards. A. G. Leonard of Chicago bought an Aberdeen Angus heifer for 1600 dollars from M. A. Judy of Williamsport Indiana.

Kansas City Illinois Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Missouri Kansas Texas Far West A. G. Leonard Chicago Royal Herd J. G. Robbins & Sons Horace Ind E. W. Bowen Delphi Aberdeen Angus Queen Mother VII Drumferque M. A. Judy Williamsport Brookside Farm Company Fort Wayne O. H. Swigert Champaign Imp. Druid Castle Milk Scottish Standard

Willson Stumps for Watson at Maxwell Rally

Romney L Willson of Taylor Woods spoke in Maxwell Hancock county for Representative James E Watson. A 500 person crowd heard an eloquent half hour and a half address on issues, despite Watson canceling due to a ill child. The speech energized the audience and notably influenced the Democratic attendees.

Romney L. Willson Taylor & Woods James E. Watson Maxwell Hancock County Watson Attorney Willson State Committee

Chairman accuses Democrats of suspecting precinct officers’ bad faith

Chairman Elliott says Democrats doubt ward committeemen and election officers. A circular, claimed from Secretary Ross, warns ward committeemen to watch precinct men as Republicans push to buy officers. Elliott says Republicans pursue the campaign openly with no bribes offered to anyone.

Elliott Ross Democratic County Committee

Train Through Burned Trestle Near Parker Caused Injuries

Passenger train No. 2 on the Big Four plunged into a ravine after a trestle burned near Parker. Conductor Theodore Andrus and Engineer John Connors jumped as the engine and baggage car fell fifteen feet. Two passenger cars derailed, forty aboard with several injuries including E M Harris, A J Venowine, Al Morgan, T J Rushing, Fritz y, Bertha Zellar, Rachel Welty, Martin Kirkwood, W H Pursell, and others.

Cairo Parker Theodore Andrus John Connors L. J. Barth E. M. Harris Connors A. J. Venowine Andrus al Moran T. J. Rushing Fritzy Bertha Zellar Parksville Ill Rachel Welty Tara Martin Kirkwood Lawrenceville W. H. Pursell Eldorado Kan

Fifteenth Ward Republicans Hold Rally on Ray Street

A lively Fifteenth ward eighth precinct GOP meeting drew nearly one hundred attendees on Ray street near West. John Faber led the event with speeches by Joseph Morgan John McGregor C J Clark anyar shall and Joe Seyfried. E L Elliott of Middletown praised the statewide harmony and urged vigilance against supposed vote declines in Henry county.

Fifteenth Ward Ray Street West John Faber Joseph Morgan John McGregor C. J. Clark Anyarshall Joe Seyfried E. L. Elliott Middletown Henry County

Obituary notes Cardiff Giant inventor and others

New York dispatch reports George Hall who helped create the Cardiff Giant is dead. He claimed to have produced the 1863 stone figure near Fort Dodge and the tale says it was dug up at Cardiff as a relic of prehistoric races. Also noted are deaths of William C. Spangler a Kansas University administrator, Simon Raphael a longtime New York dry goods dealer aged 106, and Hector A. Holmes credited with early patent on twine binders.

New York George Hall Cardiff Binghamton N. Y Hall Fort Dodge Lawrence Kan William C. Spangler University of Kansas Mr. Spangler Illinois Kansas Kansas University Simon Raphael Russia Raphael Chicago Hector A. Holmes

Democrats Rally Against Campaign Quiet Members

Thomas Taggart and his lieutenants Joseph T. Fanning and Joseph Bell avoided active participation in Peer's Democrat campaign. They visited the county organization yesterday and praised the office attaches with tales of Republican disaffection. Bell predicts Democrats will mobilize the vote while Republicans abstain.

Thomas Taggart Joseph T. Fanning Joseph Bell Anece Bell

Bets Fly Over County Ticket Odds At Local Resorts

Bets are posted around town on candidate chances. Blackboards at sporting resorts show Republican bets dominating with odds of 100 to 60 that Jesserstreet defeats Dunn. Overstreet bets near 2 to 1, while county ticket bets run 2 to 1 to 4 to 6 in favor of Republicans.

Jesserstreet J. P. Dunn

Democratic leaders report optimism at state HQs

State headquarters drew calls from Senator Fremont Goodwine Williamsport, Fred L. Gemmer Warren county, R. C. Clark Clinton county, and Ben McFarland Rushville as officials push to mobilize a full vote. Gold Democrats show strong precinct activity while Democratic rivals maneuver to back August Kuhn for county treasurer.

Fremont Goodwine Williamsport Fred L. Gemmer Warren County R. C. Clark Clinton County Ben McFarland Rushville Rush County

Shooters Gather for Crawfordsville Gun Club Tourney

The nineteenth annual two day fall tournament opens at Crawfordsville Gun Club with many out of town shooters led by E Tripp E H P Gus Mollen Milt Cooper W A Wild hack and others. Morning shoots feature inanimate targets and high scores include Le Compte Voris Helkes Tripp Roll Money Thompson Fort and Wiggins with 20 target marks and 25 target performances noted.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Crawfordsville Gun Club E. Tripp E. H. P . Gus Mollen Milt Cooper W. A. Wildhack B. A. Adams William Nash Dr. Britton Indianapolis Rollo Herkes Dayton O. H. Money New York Orge Roll W. W. Veitmyer Fred Lord Chicago C. E. Fort Itoria C. O. le Compte Eminence M. W. Thompson Lafayette R. T. McGibbon Sullivan H. M. Clark Wabash E. E. Adams H. A. Forbes Muncie Ed Voris R. Helkes Fort Tripp Roll Peck Money Thompson Helkes Clark Wiggins Snyder Lord le Compte Britton Extra

RUMORED BETROTHAL OF ALICE ROOSEVELT TO JOHN GREENWAY

A Little Rock dispatch reports from Washington that an engagement between Miss Alice Roosevelt and John Greenway of Hot Springs Ark is expected to be announced soon. Greenway, about thirty, son of Dr. Greenway, a Hot Springs physician, served as a Rough Rider lieutenant in the Spanish American War and has roots in a respected Southern family. He recently traveled to Washington from Hot Springs.

Memphis Tenn Little Rock Ark Washington Alice Roosevelt President Roosevelt John Greenway Hot Springs Greenway Rough Rider Wason Rane

Oliver Morton Republicans to Attend Hanna Meeting In Force

The Oliver P. Morton Republican Club plans a strong turnout tonight with its drum corps as a featured element. Officials expect at least three hundred members to attend the Hanna meeting.

Oliver P. Morton Republican Club Hanna

Killed by street car at Tulip and Washington

Reinhold Kobbe night watchman at Piel starch works was struck by an Irvington street car shortly after midnight at Tulip avenue and Washington street. He suffered a base skull fracture and died while being moved to City Hospital. Kobbe, married with children, had visited 36 Tulip avenue earlier to buy flowers for a neighbor’s grave.

Reinhold Kobbe Piel Starch Works Irvington Tulip Avenue Washington Street Kobbe City Hospital Lowry Obbe Martin Warthel Warthel Wilkins Street Robbe Pital

Disciples of Christ Choose Detroit for Next Year

The National Convention in Omaha Michigan decided Detroit as the meeting site for next year. G A Hoffman reported growth across churches Bible schools ministers and Sunday school pupils with total receipts of 6 193 967. The afternoon featured a song service led by G William Landrum devotional by J Milton and a discussion on college and university work.

Omaha Neb The Disciples of Christ Detroit Mich G. A. Hoffman St. Louis G. William Landrum J. Milton Beat Butler Trecho Ersados Et Louie George Garrison

Cambridge Wins Intercollegiate Golf Championship at Morris County

Princeton led Harvard nine holes to three in the first half of the final round at Morris County Golf Club but Cambridge pulled ahead to win by 10 points to 6 1 2. Westerners H C Egan and W E Egan starred for Harvard while captain A M Brown and W C Chick contributed. the champions will hold the trophy until next fall and receive souvenir medals.

Morristown N. J Princeton Harvard Morris County Golf Club Cambridge H. C W. E. Egan A. M. Brown W. C. Chick

Wanted in Rushville Fugitive Joe West Arrested

Sergeant Schwab arrested Joe West at 84 Warren Avenue last night and held him at the police station as a fugitive. West is accused of grand larceny at Huahville and will be detained until a further inquiry.

Schwab Joe West Warren Avenue West Fed Huahville

Indiana Pugilist Won in St Joseph Match

Spike Leroy of Elkhart Indiana won a fifteen round decision over Pete Rooney of Omaha in St Joseph Missouri. Rooney weighed more, agreed weight 135 pounds.

ST. Joseph Spike Leroy Elkhart Ind Pete Rooney Omaha Rooney Philadelphia Benny van Sty St. the Penaayl City Aevania Athletic Club Callahan Saginaw Pich George Munro Sagoo Rae

Sparkle Esher Wins Castleton Stakes at Morris Park

New York October racing summary reports Sparkle Esher won the Castleton selling stakes at Morris Park at 7 to 2, defeating favorite Lady Albercraf t by half a length with Miladi Love third. River Pirate led early in the Withers mile but was upset as Sergeant claimed and placed first after a foul ruling. Warranted triumphed over Advance Guard in the last race. other winners included Grand Pa Miss Buttermilk and Amur.

New York Morris Park Sparkle Esher Lady Albercraft Miladi Love River Pirate Sergeant Christine Mackey Dwyer Lyne Lent Injunction Advance Guard Grand Pa Miss Buttermilk Amur Warranted

Worth Race Finish Sees Scarlet Lily Beat Field in Tight Photo

In Chicago Worth race number three Scarlet Lily led from flag-fall to finish ahead of The Lady and Homestead with John McGurk close behind. Winners listed with odds Ledus 14 to 5 Stacey Mee 9 to 5 Scarlet Lily 13 to 2 Ling 9 to 5 Alfred C. 10 to 1 Huzzah 9 to 1. Jockey Donnelly to ride Morris horses for a year, then to California with the stables. Also at St Louis a fair card as Happy Chappy and other favorites won with The Light at 4 to 1 and Elastic 13 to 5.

Chicago Scarlet Lily John McGurk Homestead Worth John M Morris Lady Ledus Stacey Mee Ling Alfred C Huzzah Green B. Morris Donnelly California Morris Stables Louis Happy Chappy Elastic Schwalbe Fair Grounds the Light Kiss Me Lindella

Middies Defeat U. S. Penn in Naval gridiron contest

In Annapolis, the Navy cadets edged the University of Pennsylvania 10 to 6 in a hard fought game. Key plays saw Gardner, Bennett, Fortiner and Richardson star for Navy while Pennsylvanias offense struggled to break through. Dickinson fell to Princeton 23 to 0 in Princeton.

Naval Dickinson College Princeton Annapolis Naval Cadet University of Pennsylvania Middies Gardner Bennett Fortiner Richardson Navy Quakers Smith Strassburger Soule Whittins Carpenter Belknap Red Willson McNair Pennsylvania Mitchell Marshall Strassberger Bennett Willison Armstrong Yale Oakerson Lehigh

Colonials Beat Military Park 5-0 in Local Match

The Colonials won 5 to 0 against Military Park. The Orchards defeated the Boston Street Buckers 35 to 0. The Orchards will face the Militarys Saturday at Twenty-first and Broadway.

Colonials Military Park Orchards Boston Street Buckers Militarys Twenty-first Broadway

World record set in Memphis two heats pace to wagon

In Memphis on October 2 amateur drivers contested free-for-all pace to wagon. Edith W. ridden by Frank G. Jones won both heats with 2 06% for mares, while Fred Wedgewood driven by C K G Billings failed to beat 2.06% in a separate attempt. The Sunny South stake and Dividend stake featured large fields and notable times including Direct Hal and Prince of Orange with a 2:08 pace.

Memphis Tenn Edith W Frank G. Jones Fred Wedgewood C. K. G. Billings Chicago H. K. Devereaux John A. McKerron Ree Monk Sunny South Geers Prince of Orange Daniel Lottie Smart Fannie Dillard Lex Lexington B. m Mr. Jones Asta Fred Ne Wedgewood M. G Mfr Direct Hal Bik. H Beasie Hal McMahon Harry B. Barnes F. Loomis Riley Erwin William Me Martha Marshall Noble Imogene Billings Franker B. G Jones Alice Barnes Smathers Br. H Peat the Monk Bik H. Otis Crescens George Hi . Ketcham

Local Fire Insurance Group Holds Barbecue at Fountain Park

In Louisville on October 22 the National Association of Local Fire Insurance began its annual session. Members split the day with a barbecue and cake-walk at Fountain Park near the city, while business was only a secondary concern. A parlor remedy ad promotes a One Day cure involving Laxative Bromo Quinine.

Louisville National Association of Local Fire Insurance Fountain Park

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