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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1902

Page

3

State party figures clash over unpaid debt and staff salaries

A shuffled report details a dispute where a State party leader avoids a moral obligation while being the first State chairman to use subterfuge to avoid paying an honest debt. It notes votes to keep the headquarters open and Hawkins in charge at a set salary, with a $1,004.10 balance being approved by former chairman Parks M. Martin and the current committee.

O’brien Hawkins Parks M. Martin

Big Republican meeting in North Indianapolis at Modern Woodmen Hall

Robert A. Brown and William P. Reagan spoke at a large North Indianapolis gathering last night. About three hundred attended at Modern Woodmen Hall. Disappointment arose from Representative Overstreet's absence, while Brown and Reagan drew strong approval for their speeches. Walter F. Landes, county superintendent, died at the meeting. An attempted denial by BE. H. Scott of Chicago is noted regarding Democratic press charges.

Robert A. Brown William P. Reagan Woodmen Hall Indianapolis Representative Overstreet Brown Reagan Overstreet Earer Yan R. Brwon

Weather forecast and observations from Washington

Washington forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for Indiana fair and warmer Thursday and Friday fair with fresh southwest winds. Illinois fair Thursday and Friday, cooler in the west with fresh south winds becoming northwest. Ohio fair and warmer with light to fresh southwest winds. Local observations show cloudy morning with northeast wind and clear afternoon, temperature around 62 in the minimum. Blythe, Section Director, notes mean temperature and precipitation data.

Washington Indiana Ilinois Ohio R.H Asveses Inea T. Blythe

Snow Fells in Buffalo and Maryland and New York

Snow fell across Buffalo Hagerstown and western and northern New York today's cold snap. Temperatures registered around 3 degrees at dawn as flurries melted quickly. Snow showers included a heavier fall on mountains and widespread melting in many areas.

Buffalo N. Y Hagerstown New York

Transatlantic Vessel Arrivals and Departures Digest

Shipping news lists arrivals from New York London and New York Hamburg and outbound sailings to Philadelphia Southampton Liverpool and Hamburg with ports including Osaka Yokohama Queenstown and Cherbourg dated Oct 1 2 29 and from multiple ships such as Kaga Maru Mesaba Grosser Kurfuerst Pennland and Graf Waldersee.

Hong Kong Duke Plant Fagowa Seattle Avis Vancouver H.C Yokohama Hioge Shanghai Kaga Maru Liverpool Oceanic New York Teutonic Queenstown Buenos Ayres Westernland Philadelphia Isa Belland Philadeverpoo al New England Ph Benton Southampton Bremen Grosser Kurfuerst Antwerp Pennland

Cotton Campaign Cash and Denials Spark Party War

Paid factional funds surface for Republican candidate Fasset A. Cotton seeking superintendent of population. The Democratic State committee denies all allegations as false. Secretary Joe Reilly and Chairman Goodrich clash over exoneration letter from David M. Geeting while Chairman O'Brien delays publication. The Republican chairmen insist on Cotton’s integrity amid the dispute.

Fasset A. Cotton Cotton Democratic State Committee Joe Reilly O’brien Goodrich Republican Committee David M. Geeting O'Brien State Committee Cotten Democratic Committee

Republicans deny GOP ties to garnishment bill push

The Republican State committee clarifies it has no involvement in the merchants association effort to back the garnishment bill. A. J. Mears issued letters urging merchants to support candidates favoring the bill, and Democratic papers cite copies as political leverage. Dean Goodrich insists the committee disavows any participation in the Merchants Association drive.

Republican State Committee Retail Merchants’ Association A. J. Mears Mears Dean Goodrich Republican Tate Committee Merchants’ Association

Bets in Saloons Favor Democrats as Propositions Rise

Democratic bettors in town accepted more Propositions yesterday than in the entire campaign. A $200 to $100 wager stood that all Republican county ticket candidates except County Council would win, with several 2 to 1 bets on individuals. No Overstreet orotions bets were taken and the HOU Overstreet bet remains unsettled.

Hou Overstreet

Colored Waiters and Hotel Men Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

At Odd Fellows Hall last night the Colored Waiters and Hotel Men's Association heard Robert A. Brown and J. H. Lott. A notable moment was many former Democrats among colored men announcing they will back the Republicans. Brown spoke about three quarters of an hour.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Colored Waiters Robert A. Brown J. H. Lott Mr. Brown

Brown to Fill Overstreet Dates Tonight in Two Cities

Robert A. Brown will fill Representative Overstreet's engagements in West Newton at 7 PM and West Indianapolis at 8 PM. Tomorrow night William L. Taylor substitutes, delivering speeches at Sixteenth and Yandes streets at 7 PM and Brightwood at 8 PM.

Robert A. Brown Representative Overstreet West Newton West Indianapolis Mr. Brown William L. Taylor Sixteenth Yandes Streets Brightwood

Colored Republicans to Rally in Capitol Hall Tonight

South Side colored Republicans plan a rally this evening in Capitol Hall at Capitol avenue and Merrill street with speakers J. H. Lott James Shelton and J. O. Mack. A separate Saturday meeting for the colored Republicans of the Sixth and Seventh wards is set for a West North street hall with several speeches.

South Side Capitol Hall Capitol Avenue Merrill Street J. H. Lott James Shelton J. O. Mack Sixth Seventh Wards West North Street

Reagan and Boyd Address South Side Republicans

William P. Reagan and Thomas Boyd spoke at the South Side Republican Club last night. About 40 attendees showed strong enthusiasm as the speakers presented conservative yet forceful statements and drew frequent applause.

South Side Republican Club William P. Reagan Thomas Boyd

Indiana Republicans urged to counter quiet Democratic drive

The Indianapolis Journal letter says Chairman O'Brien has not directed a still hunt. It urges Republicans in strong counties to listen for activity behind the scenes and to mobilize against Democratic efforts. It warns that on November 5 Republicans may wake to a surprise if they ignore Democratic campaigning and get out the vote.

Indianapolis Journal O'Brien Democratic Committee Egypt Indiana

Former Judge James A Logan Dies in Bala Suburb

Philadelphia October 29 Former Judge James A Logan general solicitor of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company died suddenly at his Bala home. Born in Westmoreland County in 1840 he studied law in Greensburg and practiced there before his election to the bench. He was named assistant general solicitor in 1879 and became general solicitor in 1896.

Philadelphia James A. Logan Pennsylvania Railroad Company Bala Logan Westmoreland County Greensburg Pennsylvania Railroad

Death of Rev. Dr. C. E. Gerhard in Reading Pa

Rev Dr C E Gerhard rector of St Stephen s Reformed Church died today in Reading aged fifty eight He retired from the presidency of the General Synod the denomination s top legislative body at its meeting in Baltimore last June

Reading Gerhard St. Stephen's Reformed Church Syed Baltimore

Mock Hanging Turns Real For Mississippi Boy

Emanuel Crump a fourteen year old boy in Oxford Mississippi used a plow line and a tree limb to simulate hanging after witnessing a recent lynching. He stood on a milk jar placed his head in a noose and knocked away the jar, resulting in his death.

Oxford Miss Emanuel Crump Mathis Lester

Cooke Banker Leaves Put-In-Bay After Illness

Jay Cooke of Philadelphia, long ill with brain congestion at Put-In-Bay, is well enough to travel home. He departs with his son, daughter, and a trained nurse for the East.

Put-In Bay Jay Cooke Philadelphia Cooke East

Walter Mc Ewen Wins Best Picture at Exhibition

Chicago report notes Walter Mc Ewen of Paris awarded the prize for the best picture by an American artist shown in the Art Institute exhibition. The winning work is titled The Women of the Empire and was painted within the two years prior to the exhibition.

Chicago N. W. Harris Walter McEwen Paris

Three Children Perish by Fire in Guthrie Home

Guthrie Oklahoma October 9 Mrs Samuel Crowder wife of a railroad laborer left the house for the day locking in three children aged five seven and ten. The children started a fire inside and were burned to death.

Guthrie, O. T Samuel Crowder

Horse Nail Works Burned in Vergennes Fire

A fire tonight at the National Horse Nail Company's plant in Vergennes Vermont caused an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Local firefighters fought the blaze but could not save the facility. The fire occurred in the evening and there were no reports of injuries. The cause is under investigation by city authorities.

Vergennes, Vt National Horse Nail Company

To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claims Remedy

An old advertisement touts a mix of laxative and quinine products sold by druggists with a money back guarantee, promising rapid cold relief. The text resembles vintage newspaper copy with misspellings and partial brand references, noting refunds if not effective.

University of Indianapolis Prepares for Wabash Clash at Washington Park

The University of Indianapolis football team, bolstered by recent practice and improvements since the Cincinnati game, readies for a key matchup with Wabash at Washington Park Saturday. Fullback Cook sustains a rib cartilage injury and will miss the game, with Kingsbury at fullback.

University of Indianapolis Wabash Washington Park Indianapolis Cincinnati Kelly Manual Training Butler University Goodrich Corson Cook Kingsbury U. of L Shortridge High School de Pauw Greencastle Franklin

Purdue brothers test revolutionary steam engine concept

Louis and William Hicks of Cincinnati conduct a Purdue University test on a two cylinder design intended to prevent steam condensation. They report initial results showing efficiency gains from 34 to 20 pounds of steam per horsepower, with the inner cylinder heated to boiler temperature to reduce heat loss. They aim to redefine steam engineering and pursue wealth and fame from their discovery.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Purdue University Louis William Hicks Cincinnati W. F. M. Goss Purdue

De Pauw Faces Ohio Wesleyan With Strongest Team

Greencastle Ind Oct 2 De Pauw plans to travel to Delaware Ohio to meet Ohio Wesleyan with a strong lineup. The backs show improved speed since defeating Michigan Agricultural College by five points, and the center Coble weighs nearly 300 pounds. The team eyes big tests ahead including Indianapolis and Thanksgiving rematch, hoping for another surprise against reinforced opponents.

Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind de Pauw Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Michigan Agricultural College Lansing Ohio Boys University of Indianapolis Methodists Indianapols Greencastle Rooters Coble

Franklin College Faces Forfeit Money Dispute

Franklin Ind Oct 2 The faculty athletic committee continues a probe into charges by Manual Training High School of Indianapolis. Report due in three to four days. If charges are unfounded the committee may retract them. Contract specs require Manual Training to forfeit $2 to Franklin. payment remains unsettled. Manager Jordon turned the issue to the committee for resolution with other issues.

Indianapolis Journal Franklin, Ind Franklin College Manual Training High School of Indianapolis Manual Training High School Franklin Jordon

Indiana practice shows tough defense and limited varsity score

Bloomington report from October 23 notes Indiana University football practice with a strong second team on defense pressuring the varsity. The squad scored one touchdown on a long run by Ross while Coval harassed the quarterback. An entire substitute backfield appeared, with Littell and Ross sharing left and right half positions, though the varsity offense remained ineffective.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Indiana University Ross Tho Coval Twid Aingan Littell

Hillman out. Littell and Jones to start in Saturday game

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Hillman cannot play Saturday. Littell and Jones will take his spots. The Rose Polytechnic athletic committee relented on Bowie Pine and Williams after a rule on studies forced them off the team. Reorganization follows a loss to Wabash. Knox College tops Kansas 5 0 as Acker son returns a kickoff for six.

Hillman Littell and Jones Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Rose Polytechnic Bowie Pine Williams Earlham Wabash

Truce in Balldom War Lets Leagues Pause Player Raids

Western League and American Association declare a truce on poaching players while National Board of Arbitration adjourns to Chicago for November 15 talks. Negotiations focused on Kansas City Milwaukee rights and franchise values. no agreement reached. Captain Nap Lajoie denies reports of a $25,000 three year deal with John Brush. Southern League expands to ten clubs with Montgomery and Mobile added for 1903.

New York National Board of Arbitration Chicago American Association Brice Columbus Watkins Indianapolis M. H. Sexton Rock Island Western League T. H. van Brunt St. Joseph Kansas City Milwaukee van Brant Westerners Little Rock Ark Southern Baseball Association Montgomery and Mobile New Orleans Shreveport Memphis Nashville Chattanooga Arene Montgomery

Nervola Sets Two Mile Pacing Record at Memphis Meet

Memphis racing meet reports two world records and a tie as Nervola slashes the two mile pacing mark by a full second to 4 24%? The event featured Direct Hal and Prince Direct pacing a mile in 2 06% and Onward Silver tying his two mile trotting record at 4 23%. Emerald handicap sees Carl Wilkes win after Sir Albert 8S fades.

Memphis Tenn Memphis Trotting Association Hal Prince Geers Onward Silver Hudson Nervola Dean Prince Alert Sir Albert Carl Wilkes Chainshot Abbot Hugh Wynne B. G By Wilkes Nutwood-Aliie Wilkes McDonald Sanders Dan R New Richmond Gr. H Benedict Casona B. m W. Wilson Red Heart-Pique L. McDonald the Abbott Allandort- Helen Wilkes Marvin Bell B. H Turne the Dean Br. m Chandler la France Bik. m McCarthy McKinley Smith Imogene Ch. m Billi Frances B Dr. J Smathers Franker Jon

Edgewood stock farm to send ten horses to New York sale

Terre Haute ind Oct 9 Edgewood stock farm will send ten high class horses to the Tipton Fasig sale at New York under the care of Riley and Stacie. The record stands at 2 13 for trial and the team will compete in the con section.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Edgewood Stock Farm New York Riley

Nevermore Dominates Aqueduct Creedmoor Stakes

Nevermore won the Creedmoor stakes for two year olds at Aqueduct beating W. H. Condon by a head with Navasota leading early and Lyne sending Nevermore to the front. Bonnibert captured the first race in a driving finish from Fire Eater while Cinquevalli and Cameron were favored winners. Weather cold and track slow.

New York Nevermore Aqueduct W. H. Condon Plater Navasota Lyne Bonnibert Fire Eater Cinquevalli Cameron Prince Richard Old Hutch Chicago Elsie L Worth Jacksull T. H. Ryan Flyer Ryan Fryer Olivilo Jove Coburn Cougar Charles Thompson the Conqueror II Hayward Hunter

RAMBLERS LEAD NATION CLUBS IN BOWLING SHOWDOWN

Ramblers increased their lead by winning five of six games as Alcazars claimed a two pin victory. The national bowling tournament date moved from February 2 to February 16 1903 to avoid a clash with the United Mine Workers convention in Tomlinson Hall. The event will last about three weeks and allows extra time for lanes to be prepared in Cleveland Ohio.

Alcazars Tomlinson Hall United Mine Workers Amerlingson Hall Ramblers Columbias Standards Soence Centrals i-Mingos Mingos Stone Palace Pawling Om Greiner Ose Will Eenenene Coval, Jr. St'kmeyer Buzat Zitzlo Schmidt Meyer Homer Farmer Royals Deweys Muel Smith Herman Wiess Brinkman Notting

Cowboys win steer roping prize in Texas event

Frisco system cowboys triumph in San Antonio challenge steer roping, three steers per man, for a $10,000 prize. Clay McGonagill led with a 2 minute 835 second total, including a 34 second steer. Jim Hopkins placed second at :522-5 and J E Carroll third at :523-5.

San Antonio Tex Cowboys Texas Clay McGonagill Jim Hopkins J. E. Carroll

Gong Gee Arrested Seizes Opium Smuggling Try

Revenue Cutter Gedney steward Gong Gee faces charges after customs inspectors seized eight parcels of opium worth 1024 dollars aboard the coast survey vessel. The case centers on him allegedly attempting to smuggle from Victoria to Seattle while Secretary Shaw's guest aided the effort.

Seattle Wash Coast Survey Gedney Victoria Steward’s Department Gong Gee Shaw Gong

Philadelphia man surrenders for Brooklyn murder

A man calling himself William Johnson of 464 North Eighth Street Philadelphia surrendered at Green Point police station claiming responsibility for the July 2 Brookyn murder of Albert C. Latimer at his Hancock Street home. He said remorse and wandering weariness led to surrender and he will be arraigned tomorrow morning.

New York William Johnson North Eighth Street Philadelphia Green Point Albert C. Latimer Hancock Street Brooklyn

Building Collapse Kills Contractor in Rock Island Building

Kansas City reports a fatal accident as John F. Livers, 40, a leading local contractor, dies when a brick cornice weighing a ton crashes from the seventh floor of the Rock Island Implement Company building in the West Bottoms. Carpenter William H. Ennis is badly injured and John Taylor is bruised. The cornice had just been installed to repair damage from a recent fire.

Kansas City John F. Livers William H. Ennis John Taylor Rock Island Implement Company West Bottoms

Aiken Father Found Guilty of Murder in Daughter’s Death

O. G. Olsen, who killed his daughter with a butcher knife on October 21 in Aiken Minnesota, was tried starting October 28. The jury reached a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree at 9:30 PM and recommended mercy. sentencing is scheduled for tomorrow. Olsen acted because the daughter planned to marry without his approval.

Cincinnati Latonia McManus Crest Mose Goldblatt Buffalo Eastern Jockey Club Goldblatt Dynasty Imp Mary Glenn Lovable Aiken Minn O. G. Olsen Olsen

No More Green Oranges in Early California Shipments

Los Angeles orange shippers agree not to rush green and imma-oranges to the East this season delaying first shipments by two or three weeks. The Los Angeles Fruit World reports a compact among southern California shippers to avoid premature green fruit for market timing.

Los Angeles Cal California

Calumets Reach Over 1,000 in Three Arena Wins

Calumets defeated the Centurys across three arenas, posting 1,061 in the first game, 1,059 in the second, and 1,064 in the third, totaling 3,184 over the series.

Calumets

Marott Hosts Banquet for Champion Commercial League Team

George J. Marott hosted a late evening banquet at the Grand Hotel for the Marott baseball team, champions of the Commercial League, and his store employees. Guests included Ed McDonald, George Anselm, Arthur Brown, and many others. Marott served as toastmaster and praised the group. Indianapolis franchise owners Harry Hornaday and A B Cohen signed today to join the Western Polo League team with plans for a new seasonal floor in the hall. Wrestling promoter Leon Leoni seeks matches for Harvey Parker with local wrestlers including Sam Murburger and offers purse incentives for a decisive bout next week.

George J. Marott Marott Grand Hotel Mr. Marott Ed McDonald George Anselm Arthur G. Brown John Deer George Praff Edward Dunn Lawrence G. Cobier Earl Gillum Walter Graham Denny Lyons Judson K. Carr Walter R. Groves Robert D. Ribble William Edward Jordan William 8. McCarty Eens Cc. Hartman W. H. Anger W. T. Quarles Harry Hornaday A. B. Cohen Ralph Bamburger Edward Eckhouse Indianapolis Board of Works Peas Teree Ae One Games Harry Leoni Harvey Parker Empire Theater Parker Leon Sam Murburger Leoni Murburger

Boston boxing card ends with Belfield Walcott decision

Jimmy Gardin of Lowell defeated Luther Manuel in six rounds at the Crit erion Athletic Club. Belfield Walcott of the city beat Jimmy Handler of Newark after nine rounds. Handler underperformed. Chick Monahan of Stoughton defeated Eddie Daly of Baltimore in four rounds.

Boston Jimmy Gardin Lowell Luther Manuel Criterion Athletic Club Belfield Walcott City Jimmy Handler Newark Walcott Handler Chick Monahan Stoughton Eddie Daly Baltimore

Dwyer Beats Comstock In Handicap Wrestling Match

New Haven based wrestlers M. J. Dwyer and J. C. Comstock of Detroit clashed in a handicap event. Comstock aimed to throw Dwyer four times in an hour but after two falls he was pinned as Dwyer secured victory.

New Haven Conn M. J. Dwyer J. C. Comstock Detroit Comstock Dwyer

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