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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
7
Eleven of thirteen Indiana chapters attend the D A R annual meetings with Regent's address annual reports and an address by Mrs Fairbanks heard throughout the day reflecting active regional involvement and leadership.
The second day of the State conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Second Presbyterian Church Lafayette with delegates from eleven chapters. State regent Mrs. James M. Fowler praised organizing work and discussed amendments for the upcoming Continental Congress. Lectures and reports followed including an address on New York evacuation by the British and a history of the society.
Warrant issued for Albert Rachert nurse to Dr Will Stewart after Stewart became insane. Rachert attacked with handcuffs injuring Stewart, fled, later returned. Stewart seriously injured but no bones broken. Stewart formerly a leading local physician now housed with his father near the city.
Rockport Indiana on October 9 reports the suicide of William Pattberg a 50 year old prominent German citizen. The educated man had lived in the area about fifteen years and was found to have taken morphine to end his life yesterday.
In Wabash Indiana a four year old boy, son of Reuben Kesier, was instantly killed in the National Manufacturing Company yards. A log rolled over him after a wagon skidded, and the father could not prevent the accident before the log was stopped. The child died at the scene and efforts to save him were too late.
In Brazil Indiana Patrick Gardner sixty one was struck by a Big Oar train while walking this evening. Paramedics rushed to the scene but he died from injuries sustained in the incident. Police are investigating the fatal accident.
John Wels, twenty, was found in his father Mat Weis's barnyard near Hammond on October 9 after being shot through the top of the head. Coroner Osinski ruled accidental death, though the father suspects foul play. The youth had left home to shoot a hawk and the wound may have occurred when the gun caught on a clothes line as he crossed the yard.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on October 3 a gasoline stove exploded at the home of Mrs. Alice Neff. She suffered fatal burns from the fire.
Hammond Ind October report credits W W McMahan for locating Lena Ewing fourteen who had disappeared two weeks earlier. She has married Louis Twait who fled with her aided by J Bradshaw of South Chicago. Lena inherited a few thousand dollars from the Michigan Central Railway when she was a baby. A warrant accuses Twait of abducting his bride.
Indiana obituary reports John Scherer, oldest settler in Lake County, died in Hammond at age near 100. He founded Schererville, arrived in the county a year after Fort Dearborn was attacked. His parents were centenarians and many prominent local families count him among their ancestors with numerous descendants.
The body of William B. Norris arrived in Muncie from San Francisco where he died ten days earlier. A Delaware County native, he joined the U S Army twenty years ago and served on the firing line for four years. He fought in Cuba and the Spanish American War, then the Philippines before health forced his return. He will be buried at Selma with military honors.
In Richmond Jonathan Roberts aged ninety four died at home where he had lived for over ninety years. In Brazil Mrs William Catshall aged twenty three died of heart failure. Elwood sees Mrs Elizabeth Poston aged eighty three pass away at her son’s home. Seymour mourns Thomas C Parker aged seventy six formerly in Columbus mercantile trade and later at Seymour Woolen Factory. Aurora reports George Foulk aged forty died of heart trouble. In Muncie Red Men parade for Dr J S Coffman elected great junior sagamore of Indiana with a large gathering and banquet afterward.
In Westville, La Porte County, at about 1 a.m., Albert Koontz heard a blast at Weeds dry goods store. The adjacent Jacob Herold meat market was found with its safe blown apart by dynamite, the blast shattering the iron door and wall. Nearly $200 in cash taken. Bloodhounds tracked the trail with no solid leads.
The Foreign Missionary Board of the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends gathered in Richmond to discuss ongoing efforts. Mrs. Phariba Stephens reported on her work in Mexico, including activities at the boys’ school and the church.
Mrs Stephens reports there is a clear path to work in Mexico and expresses confidence in the school and church's prospects. She believes a wonderful amount of good will be achieved as efforts move forward.
Orland village in Steuben county suffered a major blaze yesterday evening around seven o'clock destroying two houses, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant and meat market, a dwelling, and a large two story Grange Hall. Firefighting equipment was lacking and limited efforts kept flames from spreading further. Contents were largely saved with building losses around 2500, partly insured.
In Marion Indiana Judge Hiram Brownlee ruled in the habeas corpus case of Harry Leopold that a mother's love and care benefits a child more than money or clothes. The eight year old Thelia Leopold was given to her mother Mrs Henry Heath of Chicago who, with her husband, was arrested in Matthews two weeks earlier for kidnaping the child. Also today Rushville hosts a ten district Christian Church convention with speakers from across the state. James Dodge of Elkhart addressed Richland last night on current issues, with Will M Sparks and other Republicans present.
A night fire in Cannelton Indiana destroyed James Hargis large stable and William Birlenbach residence on Sixth street. Five horses and several buggies were lost along with 400 bushels of corn and hay. Estimated damage about 5000 dollars with no insurance.
Rushville Indiana Oct Representative Watson and his wife remain at Florine Watson’s bedside as her condition remains critical with no change for several days. All hope for recovery has been abandoned and the father has canceled engagements.
In Kokomo two year old Edna Grace, kidnapped Wednesday, was found Thursday at Walter Langford’s North Morrison street home. Abductor A H Grace, the divorced husband and baby’s father, was arrested for violating custody orders. Winchester doctor Bosworth, county Health secretary, called to Parker, pronounces mild form of smallpox in four families under quarantine. Richmond Masonic Temple at Williamsburg dedicated with large attendance. warrants conferred and banquet served. Marion: George Steele Jr visiting parents Representative and Mrs W Steele. Ensign Steele at Norfolk naval station with San Francisco crew. Portland: Portland Transit Co daily run between here and Pennville to become a regular U S mail carrier under a contract.
The Record Herald reports plans for two major consolidations by beef interests. Packers would unite first, then merge stockyards nationwide except Chicago, which is Boston controlled. Key yards include Kansas City East St Louis St Joseph Fort Worth South Omaha and Sioux City. Armours Swifts Morris Cus oh? The plan cites large capital, with stock needs near $100 million, and the original packing combination around $20 million.
A Free Press special reports South Manitou Island may vanish into Lake Michigan. Captain Lafberg of the Sleep ing Point life-saving station warns officials in Washington that the island will soon disappear. A boathouse built by life savers sits where water once stood three feet deep, now thirty to fifty feet deep.
The Hyson of the China Mutual line arrived in Victoria after a 67 day passage from London via Port Said Suez Penang Singapore Hong Kong and Japanese ports. The Yokohama leg was notably rough.
In Asbury Park New Jersey fire damaged the Ross Fenton farm on Deal Lake last night destroying the main building. Owner Charles J. Ross the actor used the property as a summer home for tribal people.
Senator Albert Beveridge visited Richmond Indiana to address a large audience at the Gennett Theater. He urged support for local candidates including Wat son, Binkley, Kirkman, and Vencer, noted the need to elect a U S senator in the next Legislature, and paid tribute to colleagues while addressing trust issues affecting workers amid a Democratic campaign split.
In Greencastle Indiana Oct 30 the Banner reports a dispute between Putnam County Republican and Democratic leaders over using money to influence votes. Letters show a proposed contract to bar any candidate or party actor from funding or influencing voters, while the Democratic chair defers to state central committees. Postmaster J G Dunbar is alleged to have donated to campaign expenses, which the Republican rebutts as voluntary. Republicans vow to pursue anti corruption efforts despite Democratic opposition amid a heavily Democratic county with large election costs.
In Laporte Indiana a late campaign row within Democratic ranks in Michigan City escalated after two Tammany Hall figures attacked editor Freitag of the Freie Lanze for roasting them. The incident dominates local politics as Republicans gain from the party split. Freitag plans a public appearance tomorrow after a home-bound period following the assault.
Daniel E. Storms Tippecanoe county candidate for secretary of state spoke at Lafayette opera house to a large crowd led by State Senator William R. Wood. Purdue Band students Soldiers' Home Drum and Fife Corps and 300 veterans attended. Storms praised Republican policies citing farm labor and merchant concerns and highlighted a three million dollar rise in Lafayette savings deposits.
In Kokomo Indiana on October 30 Republican Representative Charles B Landis spoke at the Henderson Opera House to a packed crowd. The speech attacked the Democrats and defended Republican principles, with Landis predicting he would carry Howard County by about 1200 votes. He met his brother F K Landis and Factory visits highlighted his day ahead of Senator Fairbanks planned speech Monday night.
Delphi reports a local voter inducement scheme mirroring a two county past. Dem county committee recruited voters offering 2 to 25 dollars with receipts to trap them. no money paid without surrendering a signed receipt. Landis to speak at his Delphi home Saturday. Madison notes Jefferson county Republicans rally with a caravan of musicians and speakers Crozier and Bowman addressing county and state issues.
J Frank Hanly spoke at the courthouse in Bedford to a large enthusiastic Republican gathering. He answered questions convincingly as the county campaign winds down. His remarks, applauded by supporters, are expected to boost Republican majorities for the ticket.
Huntington Ind Oct 9 Republicans closed their campaign with a large meeting at the opera house Governor Durbin and Fred Landis spoke to enthusiastic applause The Erie Railroad McKinley Club joined 200 strong and escorted attendees into the hall The venue was packed with eager farmers and supporters
A letter to the Indianapolis Journal defends Representative Cromer from a Muncie Building Trades Council demand and a false claim of a $1,000 campaign donation. Cromer denies any donation or contact with D. M. Parry and expects re-election with broad local support. A Madison County card from Jack Brunt denies quoted Democratic victory claims. Delaware, Muncie, Ind. Oct. 30.
Elkhorn Wisconsin October 30 1900 William Wickerson 46 Albert Wickerson 42 and Julia Wickerson 35 were found dead in a burned house ten miles west of the city. Neighbors reported the blaze in the night and the ruins yielded a revolver and $365 in gold. Authorities suspect robbery murder and arson to hide the crime. The family was reputed wealthy with large sums reportedly left around the house. A bank withdrawal earlier and a road noise near the home are noted as possible leads.
A federal grand jury in Louisville indicted ten Bowling Green citizens for conspiring to obstruct colored voter registration in a local precinct. Among the indicted is Judge Henry Hines, a state inspector and examiner and leading Kentucky Democrat.
A mine collapse near Prosperity in Joplin Missouri leaves seven shafts of the Enth Hour tracts destroyed and mine shafts at Homestead and Cleveland caved in. The dead and injured are miners who were producers with dividends totaling around a half million. Several nearby mines report unease and have been affected.
Testimony begins in St Louis court as Edmund Bersch faces perjury charges linked to a $75,000 deposit in Lincoln Trust vaults. Philip Stock testifies he arranged payment for passing council bill 44 related to the suburban franchise, naming Murrell and other House members. The defense files a demurrer challenging hearsay evidence.
Sharon Pennsylvania reports the formation of a national malleable iron plants combine with 20 million capital. The National Malleable Casting Company includes plants in Sharon Toledo Cleveland Indianapolis and Chicago. Promoters include Judge Gary and Max Pam of New York. Also noted is a western chain manufacturers association forming a price maintaining body in western Pennsylvania Ohio and parts of the West with a gentlemen's agreement and anticipated dealings with the Stand-ard steel market. Names tied to the group include Pratt Holsworth Whitely Moline Chicago Malleable and others.
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