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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1902

Page

3

Overstreet Driven Efforts Backed by Indiana Delegation

The article lauds Representative Overstreet for expediting rebate payments to tobacco merchants, aiding soldiers’ claims, and advancing federal projects. It credits his push for a two and a quarter million dollar Indianapolis federal building, support from Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge, and his role in establishing an army post and pension reforms benefiting veterans.

Overstreet Congress Union Wadsworth Post Indiana Pension Department House National Congressional Committee Indianapolis Fairbanks Beveridge Capitol Building Congressman Overstreet

Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday winds shift west to southeast

Washington dated weather forecast for Indiana and timing notes fair skies on Friday and Saturday with fresh winds turning southeast. Ohio remains fair with west winds. Thursday observations show variable conditions and trace precipitation. forecast emphasizes regional differences and precipitation totals.

Washington Indiana Timneis Ohio

Movements of Steamers in Atlantic Ports

Arrivals and sailings across New York Liverpool Southampton Queenstown and others. Vessels named include Anchoria from Glasgow Patricia from Hamburg La voie to Havre urentian to Glasgow Bergen land from Philadelphia Southwark from New York St Louis and Westoe to Philadelphia Teutonic to New York Graf War arrived from New York Seemann arrival noted.

New York Anchoria Glasgow Patricia Hamburg Plymouth Lavoie Havre Urentian Liverpool Bergenland Philadelphia Buenos St. Johns Halifax Phila Southampton Southwark St. Louis Ueenstown Westaoe Teutonic Enn Graf War Ee Sa Columsas Oe Eee Xu Seemann

Overstreet’s Service Praised In Seventh Indiana District

The text lauds Mr. Overstreet for securing ground for a technical institute and an army post, noting Indianapolis’ favorable position, and asserts his unwavering effort and broad benefits to hundreds in the Seventh Indiana district. It argues his election next Tuesday should reflect broad constituent appreciation.

Technical Institute Indianapolis Overstreet Indiana United States

Hemenway Will Win Says Posey at Republican HQ

Hon Frank B Posey of Evansville predicts a strong Republican turnout and a substantial Hemenway plurality in the First district. He argues apathy faded as pressing issues emerged, cites Fairbanks and Owen dynamics, and notes Populist and Bryanite shifts influencing the race.

Frank B. Posey Evansville Greensburg Fairbanks Posey Hemenway Owen Col. Owen

Anonymous circulars attack Metzger ahead of sheriff race

Anonymous circulars aimed at Republicans surface, one targeting sheriff candidate Robert Metzger for opposing President Harrison in 1882. Each card backs Jacob Woessner, Democratic hopeful. A county Democrat condemns the tactics as uncivil and outdated, noting voters treat the leaflets as worthless.

Robert Metzger Metzger Harrison Jacob Woessner Cera

Ballots Guarded as County Prepares for Election

County officials report all ballots and election materials received and stored. A four man watch guards 110000 township ballots 133000 county ballots and 110000 state ballots in the county clerk Elliott’s custody. State ballots sealed with wax. township and county bundles unsealed yesterday. Election materials for precincts packed in bundles until inspectors receive them Saturday. Election sheriffs sworn in and instructed. sheriff’s office open tonight and Monday night from 7 to 9 for those unable to leave work.

Commissioners’ Court Elliott

Democrats Weigh Big Odds On Election Bets

Democratic bettors hesitate to place wagers on Republican chances. Odds offered on state and county tickets are refused, with some bets seen but few accepted. First money appeared at Harry Walker’s, as locals discuss Overstreet and Ensley majorities and Kuhn bets while Republicans risk not electing nine congressmen.

Harry Walker Overstreet Ensley August Kuhn

Cotton Not Alarmed By False Democratic Letter

Fassett A. Cotton Republican candidate for superintendent of public instruction returns to the city from a speaking tour and denounces a letter attributed to the Democratic press bureau. He says voters will see the claim as fishy and unreliable and it will not affect his support.

Fassett A. Cotton Superintendent of Public Instruction Democratic Press Bureau Sameera Cotton Ensley

Republicans Hold Tenth Ward Meeting at Schear Home

Republicans of the second precinct in the Tenth ward met last night at No. 48 East Georgia Street. The room was decked with American flags and lanterns as Or Clark and Joseph delivered speeches.

Tenth Ward Herman W. Schear East Georgia Street Clark Joseph

Colored Republican Meetings Highlight City Events

The colored Republicans met at Capitol Hall and Norwood with speakers Frank McCray E O Mack James Shelton A N Grant and Joseph Broyles. John M and Tute wileshar M Smeat furnished music for the crowd.

John M and Tutewileshar, M. Smeat South Side Capitol Hall Capitol Avenue Merrill Street Frank McCray E. O. Mack James Shelton Norwood A. N. Grant Joseph Broyles

Pritchard and Patton Address Republican Meeting

James A. Pritchard and H. B. Patton addressed a Republican gathering at Castleton last night. A good crowd was present and enthusiasm was strong throughout the event.

James A. Pritchard H. B. Patton Castleton

Revised list of election inspectors by County Chairman Elliott

The complete election inspector list as furnished by Chairman Elliott to the Board of County Commissioners covers all wards and precincts. Names are listed for each precinct from First Ward through Fifteenth Ward and Center, Decatur, and other townships, detailing inspectors in order. The dense roster provides the full slate for the election day staffing across the county.

Ellott Board of County Commissioners

Township Precinct Election Totals Listed

Lawrence Township members Ay Earnest Newhouse lead in alk uel. Perry Township shows Gray second Scott third fourth. Warren Township tops with Gist first and Mingsbory second. Washington Township reports Coolman first Newby second Kirk third. Wayne Township precinct results list many leaders from McCaslin to Armstrong.

J. J. Valdenaire John H. Renn William H. Gresh Albert Pease Amos Marshall E. G. Grahn Martin Meyer William J. Roach Charles Yocum David A. Myers Conrad H. Shellhouse George C. Webster Robert D. Fisher Harry Roney Fred M Horace Smith William Bristol John J. Maher George W. Powell Albert L. Willard William H. Lee Charles Davis Jasper N. Guion William F. Landis Silas 8. Moore Charles N. Bergen W. W. Richardson Henry K. Roberts A. Rose William R. ‘Ans G. A. Rabush John L. Evans George Whitlocke John Hostetter George W. Keers George Haskins Charles N. Lee James T. Hunter Albert Judd Thomas Judd James M. Newby George Slagle James Edwards John M. Scott Charles Schler J. H. Haught E. A. Carver Walter Stimon J. E. Wear John Goley Lewis Lay James Wilson G. Pierce John Born Lawrence Corydon Isidor Wulfson John W. Wiley Lawrence Alk Uel Solt T. R. Moore

State College League planned with Hanover backers

E W Newton of Hanover backs a permanent intercollegiate league for secondary colleges in Indiana. Hanover, Wabash, Franklin, Earlham and others may join with objectives modeled after Williams Amherst and Dartmouth. Delegates from four schools meet in Indianapolis to organize schedules for baseball football track and basketball. Events would occur in Indianapolis with prizes and trophies for winners.

Hanover Wabash Franklin Earlham Indianapolis Hanover College Williams Amherst Dartmouth E. W. Newton

Fast Basketball Team at Indianapolis YMCA Trials

The Indianapolis YMCA basketball team enters the season as a strong contender for the West. Millard Huggins, the standout forward from Butler, and Max Emmerich, a premier city athlete, are testing for spots alongside McGaughey Pritchard Harden Bates and Hester from last year. The squad aims to schedule games with top Western teams as practices continue.

Indianapolis Millard Huggins Butler Max Emmerich McGaughey Pritchard Harden Bates Hester

Purdue Men Confident for Northwestern Game Lineup

Purdue football anticipates a tough test at Evanston as Coach Best confirms a nine substitute squad and a lineup led by captain Leslie at end with Osborne at quarterback. Moved positions and a cautious tone highlight a faster, stronger team.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Northwestern Purdue Best Grant Evanston Leslie Osborne Zimmerman Hohn White Minch Allen Boyer Davidson

Franklin College Faces Hanover In Fair Condition

Franklin College in Franklin Indiana reports the football squad in only fair condition for tomorrow’s game against Hanover College. After a scrimmage with the scrubs the defense showed weakness while the offense remained strong. Players’ lack of spirit and interest cited as the likely cause. Lineup hints listed with positions for Franklin.

Indianapolis Journal Franklin Ind Franklin College Hanover College Scrubs Bryan, Layster eeShanilin Saeeraccese

Moore's Hill College Mid Term Examinations Begin

Moore's Hill Ind Oct 30 Examinations are underway at Moore's Hill College. The first yearly lecture will be delivered on Saturday night Nov 1. The physical culture department is strong this year with E K Wallace directing the men and Miss Jennings overseeing the women. Interest in scientific training grows as outdoor sports gain attention alongside vaulting wrestling running basketball boxing and punching bag activities.

Indianapolis Journal Moore's Hill Ind Moore's Hill College E. K. Wallace Miss Jennings

Rockefeller Promised Gift Backing for Teachers College Drive

New York Oct 3 The campaign to raise 440000 for Teachers College is near success with pledges nearly covering the amount. J D Rockefeller has offered 500000, contingent on debts being cleared and 250000 for endowment from other sources. Half of the gift is available after debts of 190000 are paid, the rest in 25000 installments as funds come in. The gift honors the Pocantico Hills home fire of Sept 17 1902.

New York J. D. Rockefeller Teachers’ College Rockefeller Pocantico Hills

Striking Agricultural College Students Accept Faculty Plan

In Lansing on October 30 a mass meeting endorsed a faculty proposal to end the strike. The plan calls for students to resume classes and a new faculty committee to hear grievances. If they show the suspensions of seventeen students for a freshmen sophomore class rush were unjust, sentences may be altered. otherwise the matter returns to the board.

Lansing, Mich Agricultural College Beate Deere Et Sete

Pana High Student Transferred After Injury

Arthur Ham, a Pana High School student and son of Prof. L. Ham, was transferred today to an asylum in St. Louis after going violently insane following a football game weeks earlier. He injured his spine during a La menae? game and sustained arm injuries.

PANA Arthur Ham L. 8 Ham Pana High School St. Louis

READY FOR WABASH Gain a Decisive Victory

The University of Indianapolis beat Shortridge High School by three touchdowns in a practice game yesterday afternoon. Both teams schedule games tomorrow with Indianapolis and Wabash at Washington Park and Shortridge versus Marion at Business Men's Driving Club Park. Coach Kelly expresses strong confidence in a decisive win over Wabash.

University of Indianapolis Shortridge High School Wabash College Washington Park Shortridge Marion High School Kelly Wabash

Elephants outwit gate to free herd at keddah

A legendary tusker leads a captured herd to breach the stockade then halts at the entrance. The trapped elephants, urged by beaters, stampede back to freedom after the gate remains shut. The tale cites memory of Sanderson and a failed shooting policy as factors in the broader loss of control.

Sanderson Corrades Pale

Surprise for Bettors Horse May J Wins at Aqueduct

In New York, October racing spotlighted May J. winning the fifth race at Aqueduct at 100 to 1 after a season of near perpetual long odds. Bred and bought for $50, May J. rode by an apprentice, surged on the rail to beat Nightingale who led most of the race. Allan captured the Edgemore stakes by a head over Andy Williams, with Redfern driving the two-year-old to a strong finish. Callahan and Mead suspended for remainder of meeting. other winners included Hurstbourne, Allan, Cincinnatus, Glenwater, Bernays.

New York Aqueduct May J James McLaughlin Nightingale Allan Andy Williams W. C. Daly Squid

Flo Carline Wins Chicago Ridge Handicap at Worth

Flo Carline ridden by Coburn and backed from 9 to 5 to 7 to 2 at post time won the Chicago Ridge Handicap at Worth in 1 40 2 5 for the mile. Gold Bell was second, Linguist third, all lapped at the wire. Coburn rode desperate to edge Au Revoir Herodiadse Bessie McCarthy Flo Carline Golden Rule Huzzah at odds.

Chicago Flo Carline Coburn Worth Gold Bell Linguist Minor Au Revoir Herodiadse Bessie McCarthy Golden Rule Huzzah

Winners from Tonia meet surprise field at La tonia

In Cincinnati on October 30 two favorites and two long shots won at La tonia. Bob Franklin won the two year olds race ahead of top prospects, while Hargis captured the mile. Jockey Helgerson rode three winners. Results listed include Jigger at 7 to 1, Bob Franklin at 15 to 1, Zyra, Laura F. M, Declaimer.

Cincinnati Latonia Bob Franklin Hargis Helgerson Jigger Ere Zyra Laura F. M Declaimer

Horse Race Fair at the Grounds Dead Heat for Icicle and S. L.

The St Louis fair grounds grounds saw fair attendance and a dead heat in the third race between Icicle the favorite and S. L outsider. Four favorites and an outsider won races while W Waldo rode four winners and a place horse. Winners listed include Hazel Parnassus Iddle Ed L dead heat Jeck Young Bengal Joe Lester.

Louis Fair Grounds Icicle S. L W. Waldo Hazel Parnassus Iddle Even Ed L Jeck Young Bengal Joe Lester

Belle Meade dispersal sale at Nashville yields solid prices

The second day drew a larger crowd than opening day as 148 horses sold for 134 915 dollars. Stand Pat a two year old gelding Luke Blackburn Vestige sold for 1300. Imp Titherius Duchess sold for 1 00 to Ed Kane. bay colt Tree-Prince sold for 1550 to Milton Young. chestnut colt Inspector 3 Nitettis sold for 1250 to Milton Young.

Nashville Tenn Belle Meade Pat B. G Luke Blackburn Vestige J. Gardner Imp Titherius Duchess Ed. Kane treet-Prince Milton Young Inspector Nitettis

Honors Were Even In Philadelphia Boxing Bout

Peter Maher and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien fought six rounds to a draw at the Penn Art Club in Philadelphia. Maher floored O'Brien in round two but O'Brien recovered, trading heavy blows and jabs throughout all rounds as both aimed for a finish.

Philadelphia Peter Maher Jack O'Brien Penn Art Club Maher O'Brien O’brien

Banker Accused of Embezzlement in Missouri

ST JOSEPH Mo Oct Banker H C Christensen of Sharpsburg Iowa is accused of embezzling bank funds. Police report the bank doors closed last Monday and a shortage is alleged but the exact amount is not disclosed. Christensen reportedly has property sufficient to cover the shortage.

ST. Joseph H. C. Chriseena Eee Sharpsburg Miterua Ties Ne. Ea Tae Ee Ville Christensen Joe Ans

Prison term imposed in New York case

Oct 3 sentence handed to J Kellogg for a six months term after an im perieneet in the Kings Seat. Judge aie upon NEW YORK pronoun did pronounce the ruling as reported.

Kings Seat Pembsett J Kellogg New York

Optimism for settlement in minor league disputes

WATTY optimistic after New York arbitration meeting with President Bryce. A Chicago session planned for Nov 15 to clinch a final settlement. Proposals from the Western League to vacate Milwaukee or Kansas City were rejected, with talks aimed at limiting conflict to Milwaukee and Kansas City to ease burdens.

W. H. Watkins New York Board of Arbitration National Association of Minor Leagues Bryce Columbus Club Watkins Mately Chicago American Association Arbitration Board Lucas Cavanaugh Frank Southern League Tim Murnane New England League M. H. Sexton James O'Rourke Milwaukee Kansas City Western League I. Toscine Kansas City Club K City Pat Powers National Association American Uon Ame Association Waea Auditorium Hotel Association of Minor Leagues

Commercial League Scores Marotts Kahne and Pettis Teams

Marotts Kahne and Pettis teams led the Commercial League with notable scores. The brief item notes competitive play, key performances, and final outcomes across matches.

Marotts, Kahne and Pettis

Gine Cu George Marott awards silver trophy for league prize

Gine Cu George Marott offers a silver trophy valued at 100 dollars to the Commercial Bowling League. The cup becomes the absolute property of a club only after it is won three times in succession.

George Marott Clu

Chicago Tax Frauds and the Masonic Temple Plot

The Daily News reports Luke Wheeler, a convicted tax fixer, has disclosed a sprawling tax fraud scheme tied to the Masonic Temple. State's Attorney Deneen and Police Inspector Wheeler preface a grand jury appearance as Wheeler reiterates confessions about a long running conspiracy used to evade taxes.

Chicago The Daily News Today Deneen Wheeler Luke Wheeler Masonic Temple

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