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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1902

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2

Grifffix to miss speech. Griffiths replacement promised

Campaign updates from Windfall Indiana report Hon John L Griffi fx unable to attend a rally due to illness. County and state leaders vow to send a prominent substitute as Tipton county hosts a high visibility Republican speech by Judge Walter W Mount praising the McKinley Dingley tariff era and comparing GOP and Democratic eras with statistical points.

John L. Griffx State Committee Howver Tian Griffiths Indianapolis Journal Ind Tipton County Walter W. Mount Harrison, McKinney Roosevelt McKintariff Dingley

Big Republican meeting in Kokomo figures Gary Gilbert speaker

Lieutenant Gary Gilbert headlined a large Kokomo Republican gathering last evening. Talks by Captain Garrigus and John B. Joyce preceded his arrival around 8:30. The event drew a hefty turnout, with a spirited, pointed attack on the Democratic party for incompetence. The campaign closes with a Fairbanks speech planned for November 2.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Gary Gilbert Éfain Wanton Garrigus John B. Joyce Gilbert Democratic Party Fairbanks

Chance closes a week of campaigning in Madison

Mer ton W. Chance of Indianapolis wrapped up a five day campaign in Madison County with six engagements drawing crowds over 3000. Supporters say the Republican strength will carry the entire ticket by a handsome majority, as in years past.

Indianapolis Journal Madison Ind Merton W. Chance Indianapolis

Cornerstone Laying for St Marys Academy Expansion

In South Bend Indiana Bishop Joseph Alerding led the cornerstone ceremony for St Marys Academy expected cost 250 000. Rev Andrew MorrisseyNDs president praised the sisters and Notre Dame supporters while visiting the campus and attending the event.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Joseph Alerding Fort Wayne St. Mary's Academy Andrew Morrissey University of Notre Dame Order of the Heyress

Weather Forecast for Several States Monday and Tuesday

Forecast covers Washington Indiana Illinois Ohio with fair conditions and cooler temperatures Monday and generally fair Tuesday in most areas. Brisk west winds expected along the Bar Ther RH Wind. Temperature readings show maximum near 72 and minimum around 62 with precipitation not expected. Blythe, Section Director.

Washington Indiana Illinois Ohio Blythe

Movements of Steamers From Key Ports

Shipping news lists arrivals and departures across Atlantic routes. Vessels including Minnetonka Dor Astras and Ivernia plus Kronprins Wilhelm sailings from Liverpool and New York. Entries note outbound and inbound passages for Antwerp Boston Montreal Genoa and Bremen with dates in October.

Lizard Minnetonka New York London Kroonland Antwerp NEW Tone Verpool Rotterdam Liverpool Ivernia Boston Umbria Cymric Queenstown Campania Scilly Kronprins Wilhelm Bremen Malin Head Montreal Dungeness Bouthampton Bluch Hamburg Bro- Jan Genoa York Genees Menomines

New St Mary's Building To House 125 Boarders Atop River View

Miss Agnes of Chicago and Miss Mary McCrary welcomed attendees as St Marys unveils a new T shaped annex overlooking the St Joseph river. Bedford stone first story and brick upper sections with oak and mahogany interiors highlight a sanitary, semi detached wing design. The addition promises private rooms and a top class equipment second to none, expanding the academy's capacity to 125 rooms.

Agnes Chicago Mary McCrary St. Joseph River St. Mary's Academy United States

Jubilee Celebration at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church

Jubilee services mark St Pauls Evangeli cal Lutheran Church fiftieth anniversary in Richmond Indiana with sermons by Rev J D Severinghaus and Rev George W Enders. Visiting ministers from New York Chicago York Pa and Camden Ind participate in German and English services and Sunday school rallies led by Marketers.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Conrad Huber J. D. Severinghaus D. C Chicago Sunday School You People's Societies J. J. Young D. D New York City Carline Utan George W. Enders York H. C. Stuckenberg Camden Henry Ickemeyer Michigan City

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Dedicated in Terre Haute

The new Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in Terre Haute was dedicated today. The small building serves a congregation formed from a ten year old mission effort led by a prayer band in the south part of the city. Rev. J. A. Clearwater is pastor with Rev. W. D. Parr of Kokomo and Presiding Elder Towne officiating.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Grace Methodist Episcopal Church J. A. Clearwater W. D. Parr Kokomo Grace Towne

Earlham Girls Start Basketball Practice Amid Club Activities

Earlham College in Richmond Indiana reports girls basketball practice underway with prior season success. Old players return except two, new recruit Miss Hubbard shows promise, schedule forthcoming, gym remodeled, and Athletes Association to award the E for two wins. History Club and Ionian Society meet with programs and new officers named. Kokomo bank formed with 35,000 capital, James D. Johnson president and local stockholders to handle deposits, guardianships, loans, and insurance.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Earlham College Ha Miami Miss Elliott Miss Taylor Miss Hubbard Girls' Atheletic Association Lewis Girls’ Athletic Association Gertrude Whtsie Nellie Davis Ruby Emory Ratcliff A. E. Martin Albert Fowble Walter Painter Orville Wilkinson The Ionian Society Hall Maple Kirk Mr. Painter Leggett Clara Connelly Vaughan West Superior Wis Joseph Lamb Antonia Gonzales Henry Wall Caroline Hadley Noblesville Murray Kenworthy Ida Holloway Spiceland Berana Henley Mae Farmer Moores Kokomo Kokomo Trust and Deposit Company James D. Johnson W. E. Blacklidge Fred L. Trees W. C. Purdum Ed 8. Moore A. Lehman Mr. Lehman Indianapolis

Death by own action of Retired Merchant Spencer Ind

August Hoffmann a respected German citizen and retired business man ofdens city committed death by own action this morning hanging. Poor health had unbalanced his mind.

Indianapolis Journal Spencer, Ind August Hoffman Dens City

Plymouth leader John W Houghton dies of heart failure

Plymouth Indiana October 2 1927 longtime Marshall County resident John W Houghton died at his home after a brief illness. He came to Plymouth as a child with his parents, served as postmaster at 25, held county recorder two terms and represented Marshall County in the state legislature in 1877.

Plymouth Ind John W. Houghton Aarshall County Rush County Indiana Kokomo A. J. Seagrave Howard County Taylor Township Marion David H. Ders

Prominent City Figure Dies Suddenly at Home

A well known resident and active Masonic lodge member collapsed and died today at his home. Born in Clermont Ohio, he lived in the city for fifty years. In Richmond the Methodist churches held a missionary day at Grace Church this afternoon with Dr F Oldham, a general missionary advocate, delivering the address.

Masonic Lodge Clermont Richmond Grace Church F. Oldham

Terre Haute mill to close indefinitely Nov 1

The Republic Iron and Steel Company announces the North rolling mill will shut indefinitely starting November 1 with all staff laid off. No reason is given. The South mill will switch to triple turn from double turn, creating more employment.

Terre Haute Republic Iron and Steel Company Chicago Kokomo Kokomo Loan and Savings Association Rushville Greensburg

Colombia's New Cruiser Bogota Enters Panama Harbor

Panama dispatch reports the cruiser Bogota arriving at Panama Bay from San Francisco with limited armament. Officials expect it to influence the ending of a revolutionary movement in the department, following rumors of engagement with the insurgent gunboat Padilla near Managua.

Washington Panama Legation Bogota Managua Nicaragua San Francisco Colon

Many Soldiers Dying in Colombian War Posts

The German steamer Hercynia, arriving in Kingston from Colon, reports heavy fighting in inland Colombia as revolutionists press while government troops withdraw for isthmus service. At Savanilla, soldiers die from fever and privations, with bodies left on the pier and disease rife along the coast.

Kingston Jamaica Hercynia Colon Colombia Savanilla

Porto Rican Missions Bishop Addresses Port of New York Crowd

The Right Rev. Jas H Hanbury bishop of Porto Rico spoke at St Bartholomew s Episcopal Church detailing his island work since February and his July ordination. He described two churches one in Ponce seven miles away on a small island and a San Juan church in progress costing 15000 with 10000 raised. He urged funds for a blind rector church building and parish houses stating a need for 300 a year for the blind rector and a total 30000 to support later plans.

New York Jas. H. Hanburn Porto Rico St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Ponce Brotherhood of St. Andrew San Juan United States

Macedonian leader reported killed in Turkish clash

A dispatch from Constaninople via the Exchange Telegraph says Macedonian leader Zondacheff was killed in a battle between Insurgents and Turkish troops near Revrekop and Melnik. Insurgents suffered twenty three deaths. Also reported in London a shooting accident injured Almeric Hugh Paget, causing the loss of an eye.

London Exchange Telegraph Company Constantinople M. Zondecheff Revrekop Melnik Turkey

Wireless telegraphy to be installed on Italian railroads

Rome reports a decision to place wireless telegraphy apparatus at all stations and on passenger trains across Italian railways. King Victor Emmanuel elevated William Marconi to chevalier of the Order of Industrial Merit for his role in the initiative.

Rome Victor Emmanuel William Marconi Order of Industrial Merit

Czar to Visit Montenegro and Athens After Italy

London oct 27 the Copenhagen correspondent of the daily telegraph reports the Czar of Russia will travel after Italy to Montenegro Athens and likely Constantinople He will also hold an audience with the Pope during his Italian sojourn

London Copenhagen Daily Telegraph Russia Italy Montenegro Athens Constantinople

British Colonel Swaine’s March to Berbera Not Pursued

A Daily Mail dispatch from Simla reports Colonel Swaine and his forces continue their march from Bohode toward Berbera in Somaliland East Africa and that they are not being pursued by any opposing force.

London The Daily Mail Simla India Swaine Bohode Berbera Somaliland East Africa

Millwrights Strike Faces Minneapolis Mills

Minneapolis flour mills kept operating as millwrights strike over an eight hour day. The union refused to return to work until demands are met, leaving mills to run with limited disruption as maintenance and overhaul proceeds and a compromise is anticipated.

Minneapolis Minn

Peace May Be Result Scheme For Baseball Leagues Settlement

In New York a plan to end the Western League and American Association war emerged after the annual meeting. Key financiers and league presidents discussed withdrawing Western League clubs from Kansas City and Milwaukee, transferring them to the American Association, with financial or equity compensation for Western backers. The move would allow the American Association to seek protection as a class A league under the national agreement, while the Western League would reconfigure as a smaller circuit or join as class B or C.

New York National Board National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Western League American Association Brice Columbus Watkins Indianapolis Hotel Victoria T. W. van Brunt St. Joseph Club van Brunt Kansas City Milwaukee National Association

Religious groups urge stop to Bett-Rice bout in Waterbury

The Christian Endeavor Society and the Epworth League of Waterbury held a mass meeting at First M E Church and voted to petition Mayor Kilduff and Assistant State's Attorney John P Kellogg to block the Young Corbett-Rice bout set for November 6. They may seek a Superior Court injunction if needed.

Waterbury Conn Christian Endeavor Society Epworth League M. E Kilduff John P. Kellogg

Montpelier Defeats Muncie In Season Finale 4 to 3

In Montpelier Ind the local club beat Muncie 4 to 3 at Winning's Park in a well attended season closer. Muncie managed only one hit through seven innings while Montpelier scored three runs. Batteries: Zook and Poor for Muncie Burden and Hasket for Montpelier.

Indianapolis Journal Montpelier Ind Winning’s Park Muncie Brown Zook Poor Burden Hasket

Muncie Baseball Beats Dayton In Low-Scoring Tilt

Muncie defeated Dayton 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Hess and Harnish paired for Muncie with Knepper and Henderson behind Dayton, each side fanning twelve. The game lit by tight pitching and strong defense in a clear afternoon matchup.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Dayton, O Hess Harnish Knepper Henderson

Richmond Superba Defeat Greensfork In Suspended Game

Richmond's Superba ball team defeated Greensfork here this afternoon by a score of 8 to 2. Greensfork protested a ninth inning umpire decision and the game was not completed.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Superba Greensfork

Bound for Culebra by United States cruiser Olympia

The United States cruiser Olympia, flagship of Rear Admiral Coghlan, sailed from New York for Culebra island near Porto Rico to prepare anchorages and landing places for winter maneuvers by European, North Atlantic, and South Atlantic squadrons. Delayed several days due to coal shortages, she leads the fleet in advance of the main force.

New York United States Olympia Coghlan Vesels Culebra Island Porto Rico Culebra

Rev J W Chapman Resigns From Fourth Presbyterian Church

The Rev J Wilbur Chapman resigns as pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church New York Oct 2 9 The General Assembly committee on evangelistic work requests his full time to direct conferences meetings and overall work of the committee He will reside in New York and fill pulpits until a successor is chosen Chapman has preached in Schuylersville Albany Philadelphia and graduated from Lane Seminary Cincinnati O

New York J. Wilbur Chapman Fourth Presbyterian Chapman General Assembly Fourth Presbyterian Arch Chan Schuylersville N. Y Albany RePu Philadelphia Lane Seminary Cincinnati

Blodgett in Critical Condition at Lake Shore Railroad

Philip S. Blodgett general manager of the Lake Shore Railroad is in critical condition in Cleveland after an illness since July. A fifty eight year old native of Cleremont New Hampshire, he began his railroad career at Adrian Michigan and rose through posts including Lake Shore eastern division superintendent Buffalo assistant general superintendent and general superintendent of the New York Central before returning to Lake Shore as general manager. He was a member of the American Railway Association.

Cleveland, CO Philip Blodgett Lake Shore Railroad Cleremont N. H Michigan Southern & Northern New York Central Lake Shore American Railway Association

Italian killed after dance row in Sharpsburg

In Sharpsburg on October 4, Antonio Stein an Italian man died after a fight at a dance at M Sando's house. Police are scarce and searching for Antonio Rian Italian from Pit who is said to have committed the act. Stein was killed during the brawl.

Sharpsburg M. Sando Antonio Stein Antonio Riantalian Pit

Remorse Drove Newark Man to Death in Despair

A Newark man killed himself after remorse over the death of his faithful dog. The issue reports this tragic self-inflicted death as the final act following a sorrowful life turned inward after the loss. The piece notes the emotional triggers and the county reactions.

Proclaimed Ireland arms shipment forbidden in new policy

Premier Balfour vows strict enforcement of the closure rule at future House of Commons sittings to curb Nationalist turbulence and hasten business. King Edward, William, and Portugal’s Carlos to meet in England next month to discuss international understandings. King Edward’s London progress marked by incidents: a religious fanatic with powder, attempt to blow up a crowded stand, a attic fire at Guildhall, and a loose mad bull causing city alarm. Death by self, 516 North Alabama. Stock Exchange adopts a constitution. Technical school canvassers seek over 150000 dollars. Plan to consolidate all state commercial bodies. Grand jury brings twenty five indictments in grave robbing. Enginemen injured in a city wreck. Building Inspector Bartel notes smoke-prevention letters. Parry of National Manufacturers Association comments on eight-hour bill.

Ireland Balfour House of Commons Edward Emperor William Carlos Portugal England Edward's Palace London John Church North Alabama Street Stock Exchange Meredith Fowler W. C. Reith Bartel D. M. Parry National Manufacturers’ Association

Keeping Their Contracts Chicago Journal Editorial

The Chicago Federation of Labor backed contract inviolability and rejected the Wholesale Grocers' Employes' Union strike after a last month arbitration pact. President Lightfoot urged patience, warning that betraying agreements harms union prestige and trust with employers. The piece argues honesty and arbitration are essential to labor capital relations.

Chicago Journal Chicago Federation of Labor Leok Federation of Labor Lighthall Federation

Georgia Town Flooded in Brunswick Ga

Heavy rains in Brunswick flood five city blocks centering on Monk to Mansfield. Water reaches ten to fifteen inches in New Castle Street stores. Fire department house and both jails are submerged. Traffic blocked from Bay to Union Street over a quarter mile.

Brunswick Monk Street Mansfield New Castle Street Bay Union Streets Tramc

Franklin College Football Under Fire In Indignation

Franklin College students and faculty, along with Franklin residents, condemn charges raised by Prof. R Hall and a morning paper about the recent Franklin Manual Training High School game. Manager Jordan and Captain Webb deny serious charges, while Prof Bestor leads an athletic committee review that may end the team if proven true. The community condemns the accusations as unjust.

Indianapolis Journal Franklin, Ind Franklin College Franklin R. Hall Manual Training High School McComb Indianapolis Jordan Webb A. E. Bestor C. H. Halil F. W. Brown Bestor

New Local Football Team Forms in Rushville

Rushville residents organize a high school boys football team amid strong local interest. Several nearby town games are set, including a Thanksgiving contest with New Castle, while in Muncie, the city team defeats Portland 16 to 0 with Taylor’s punts and Johnson’s fifty five yard kickoff return features.

Indianapolis Journal Rushville Ind New Castle Muncie Portland Taylor Johnson

Football Player Dead in Inquest Footnote

Edward Schmidt, member of Staunton NL local football team, died ten minutes after a collision in a one day game against a St. Louis team. Coroner to hold an inquest.

Staunton Edward Schmidt St. Louis

Jones Applauded for Coal Strike View by Toledo Mayor

Chicago meeting of the Chicago Philosophical Society heard Samuel M. Jones of Toledo denounce parties as childish and immature He praised President Roosevelt for settling the coal strike and claimed the move elevated the President to a man and the strike would rank with Lincoln s emancipation proclamation in contributing to human liberty

Chicago Chicago Philosophical Society Samuel M. Jones Toledo Roosevelt Lincoln Mr. Jones

The So-called Beef Trust Explored by Fife in Century

George Buchanan Fife argues in the November Century that a working agreement among major packing houses exists to protect self interests. He cites intimate industry testimony that output is coordinated by market needs rather than illegal restraint, with shipments directed to markets like New York based on reliable agent reports.

George Buchanan Fife Eiten New York

Telegraphic Telephone Newspaper in Budapest

Pearson's Weekly describes a Budapest telephonic newspaper where subscribers listen to news via home receivers. The service, priced at two cents daily with no installation fee, allows two listeners and aims to expand across Hungary and beyond, despite incomplete text.

Pearson's Weekly Buda-Pesth Hungary Orina

Jules Verne Vindicated by Balloon Tragedy Opinion

Boston Advertiser notes recent French balloon accidents echo Jules Verne's Five Weeks in a Balloon. It cites his aeronautical reasoning, argues dirigible practicality remains unproven, and says recent failures do not settle the question of a viable flying machine.

Boston France Jules Verne Europe Equatorial Africa Pea Ak Seteet Paris

Nature's botch work critique of human flaws by a Belgian professor

A Detroit Free Press excerpt mocks human anatomy as imperfect with eight surplus teeth four extra fingers and toes. oversized noses ears and ribs. The Belgian professor claims many defects in man and argues nature will not perfect humanity for centuries while beauty models Venus Apollo and Hercules are used to illustrate flaws.

Detroit Venus Apollo Hercules Dame Nature

Woodrow Wilson Portrait of Leadership and Hope

The piece portrays Woodrow Wilson as a figure of steady strength and kind, equitable leadership. It praises his calm, determined face and suggests his Princeton years shaped a tolerant, effective teacherly persona guiding a democratic era.

Nebraska urged to back Roosevelt in upcoming testimonial

The Nebraska State Journal calls Nebraskans to join an early next month testimonial to President Roosevelt. It argues six House seats will be needed, endorsing Republicans as capable and urging a fusion vote would oppose the President.

Nebraska State Journal Nebraska Roosevelt House of Representatives

Operation on Col Roebling in New York

Col W A Roebling, famed for the bridge his father designed, is hospitalized at Roosevelt Hospital after an operation. Officials report the procedure was successful and anticipate a speedy recovery despite a period of ill health prior to the surgery.

NEW _ YORK Waeton A. Roebling Lyn Bridge Roosevelt Hostal Roasting Ors

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