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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1902

Page

2

Mystery Shrouds Calumet Murder Case Involving Bartholin

Minnie Mitchell and Bartholin wedding revealed two weeks before the Calumet murder. Thom son Thompson and lodger Old Dad Claffy arrested as suspects. Readings show Bartholin era, mistaken identity, and a staged crime scene with clothing and a flagged grave. Authorities hold Thompson and Claffy with bail posted. Bartholin remains the central figure under investigation.

Minnie Mitchell Milton B. L. Edwards Denver Bartholin Edward Hunter Toledo Thom Aly Mary Tallerday Agnard Oscar Opson Minnie Lillian Calumet Oscar Thompson Barthhold Hunt Dad" Claffy Thompson Claffy Hell William Bartholin Augie Eawerd Benes Barthpearance

Bloody highway fight near Durant Oklahoma

In Durant Oklahoma on September 7 a violent clash occurred ten miles east of town between Reverend W F Whaley and his sons Alf and Ernest and opponents J H Richardson J A Richardson and Wattenberger. Whaley and Alf Whaley were shot in the arms and J A Richardson was wounded in the thigh. The feud had continued for months with both sides meeting on the road.

Arrow Steam Yacht Sets Speed Record in New York Test

The steam yacht Arrow, owned by Charles R. Flint, ran a speed test at Irvington-on-the-Hudson yesterday and covered a mile in 1 minute 19 seconds, a new record. The vessel achieved a knot pace of 1:32 for the measured distance, outperforming the prior land mile record.

New York Arrow Charles R. Flint Irvington-on-the-Hudson

Weather forecast fair and warmer with showers likely

Forecast for Monday and Tuesday covers Indiana Ohio and Fort Wayne area. Indiana predicts fair and warmer Monday with brisk southwest winds, Tuesday partly cloudy and likely showers in the north. Ohio expects fair Monday, warmer conditions, and cooler Tuesday with possible night showers. Central Lake Michigan region shows shifting winds. Local Sunday observations noted.

Washington Indiana Monbrisk Michigan Fort Diinais Lake Michigan Ohio

Movements of Five Steamers Inward and Outward

The steamship news lists movements and sailings on September 7. Vessels Zeland from New York to Antwerp Minnehaha New York to London Kroonland New York Pennland Philadelphia to Antwerp Hohen Bremen to New York Hamburg to New York La Bre Havre to St Louis South Potedam Rotterdam Umbria New York to York Bovie New York to Liverpool Noordam Rotterdam to ? Patricia arrived in port.

Lizard Zeland New York Antwerp Minnehaha London Kroonland Pennland Philadelphia JT Hampton Hohen Bremen Hamburg la Bre Hevre St. Louis Potedam Roterdam Umbria York EAD Bovie Liverpool Noordam Rotterdam Patricia

Internal commerce report notes seven month gains and declines

Treasury figures show livestock receipts at five markets totaling 24 222 000 head for seven months to July, down from 35 324 000 last year. Stocks of cut meats drop from 279 901 345 to 209 004 087 pounds. rail and water freight volumes and coal shipments across major ports and regions are listed with year over year changes.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Treasury Bureau of Statistics Chicago Kansas City Omaha St. Louis St. Joseph Milwaukee Great Lakes Sault Ste. Marie Canals Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Whilidelhia Coastwise Lines San Francisco Pacific Coast Salmon Pack Columbia River Sacramento River Puget Sound British Columbia Alaska Monongahela River Davis Island Ohio River Pittsburg New York State Pennsylvania Railroad Erie Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Norfolk & Western Tidewater Southern Railway Tennessee Alabama Connellsville

Sunk by Germans in Haiti Standoff Aboard Machias

Federal officials expect little action by the State Department as Captain McCrea handles the Killick matter amid Haiti’s internal strife. Killick’s seizure of the Markomannia occurred within Haitien waters three miles from shore. US interests are not jeopardized unless the fight over Haitian territory escalates, then Washington would intervene. President Had Nothing to Say.

State Department Navy Department McCrea Killick United States Naval Machias Huaiten Haitien Germany Haiti Crete United States Halt

President Roosevelt Maintains Silence At Read House

Reporters learn at the Read House where President Roosevelt remains silent on the matter as Cortelyou says he has nothing to say at present. The President was at church earlier and later visited by a reporter.

Roosevelt Church Read House Ee Cortelyou

Haitian Crisis Sees U S Navy Guard Interests Abroad

The Haitian revolution began in April with President Tiresias Simon Sam resigning in May. The US gunboat Machias, under Commander McCrea, protected foreign interests as several nations pooled faith in American naval authority. Blockade talks with Admiral Killick proved inefficient, and Machias reported gains against blockade limits while Crete-a-Pierrot seized war munitions from a German steamer. Haiti faces presidential contenders Calithen Fouchard Seneque Monplasir Pierre and M Firmin, with Firmin favored by many given past roles in finance foreign affairs and diplomacy under Hyppolite and Sam.

Hait Tiresias Simon Sam Haiti United States Machias McCrea Haitian Killick Cape Haitian Firmist Cape Haltien Cagnette Crete-a-Pierrot Admiral Killick Cape Haitien C. Haitien Gonaives Boston Ca. Haitien Calithen Fouchard Seneque Monplasir Pierre M. Firmin Therminists Hyppolite Gherard Washington St. Nicholas Sam

Coronation Gavotte Leads Fall Dancing Revival

New York dancers favor the Coronation Gavotte as the main autumn dance blending the minuet and mazy waltz. Terre Haute master Oskar Duenweg debuts it while the Waltz Dip and other stately forms win approval as society shifts from wartime two steps toward revived traditional dances.

New York Oskar Duenweg Terre Haute Ind Boston R. W. Vizay Association Unit States Military Academy

National Educational Association to meet in Cincinnati

Irwin Shepard announces the department of superintendence will bring together 1,000 or more leading educators of the United States in Cincinnati Ohio from February 24 to 27 for the annual meeting. The event highlights the SNAs role in education reform and professional development.

Winona Minn Irwin Shepard National Educational Association Department of Superintendence United States Cincinnati

Austin's Pan Cake Flour Ad Prompted by Grocer Request

Fragmentary reader note praises Austin's Pan Cake Flour and suggests shoppers ask their grocer for it, implying local availability and endorsement.

Indianapolis Routs Columbus in Eighth Inning Rally

Indianapolis moved to first place by blasting Columbus pitchers in a high scoring game. Kellum and Hoghever starred for Columbus until Bailey left after two innings as Indianapolis built a big lead, aided by Coulter Turner and Kihm hits and a late scoring burst.

Indianapolis Journal Columbus Indianapolis Bailey Hoghiever Fox Hoghever Kellum Coulter Viox Woodruff Kihm O'Brien Hooke Turner Kuhm Kuhn Matthews Curtis McFarlan Knoll Colum R.H.O Foppmbuat Napolis Heydon Kuhns Hogriever Hart Fable G. Fox Wood

Toledo Wins in Ten Inning Tilt over Louisville

In a tight ten inning contest Toledo defeats Louisville 7 to 6. Burns, Graffius, Smith, Mock, Kerwin, Ganzel figure in two base hits. Odwell triples for Louisville, Coggswell and Kleinow homer for Toledo. German and Dunkle combine on the mound with 5 and 3 strikeouts respectively. Attendance 2,500. American League games note Chicago takes game one and ties game two in thirteenth innings.

Toledo Louisville Rw.o.ae Louis RHORE Burns Odwell Kerwin Ganzel German Graffius Smith Mock Coggswell Kleinow German Tower Clymer Dunkle Schriver Haskell

Wiltse Hit Hard by Detroit Batting Explosion

DETROIT September 7 The locals slugged Wiltse with four first inning singles and Howell’s error for four runs then added five more in the seventh on five singles and a hit batsman. Casey’s brilliant third base work highlighted the fielding. Final score Detroit 9, New York 3. Batteries Eagan McCarthy and Buelow for Detroit Wiltse and Smith for the visitors.

Detroit Wiltse Howell Casey Eagan McCarthy Buelow Smith

Boston Wins Series Deciding Game at St Louis

Boston defeated St Louis to claim the final game of the series and move into second place as Powell struggled with control while Dineen was solid on the mound. Attendance 18,500. Batteries Powell Kahoe Dineen Criger. Also notes Cleveland Philadelphia game moved to tomorrow due to local rules. Other city reports cover Rockford Cedar Rapids dispute, Rock Island over Davenport, Evansville over Terre Haute, and various Indiana league results.

ST. Louis Boston Powell Dineen Rockford Cedar Rapids Killian Beedles Thiery Miller Weaver Rock Island Davenport Milton Williams Stauffers Fuchs Evers Evansville Rhe Elkhart Orom Cuppy Silsinger Hartford City Ind Dunkirk Nkirk

A Brace in the Ninth Ends Forest Park Game

In Forest Park the Wassons rally in the ninth fell short as Coolman made a sensational stopper and first‑base play. Frederick homered for Frederick, while H Lange kept Wasson hits scattered. McDermed left early as Thomas pitched nine innings for the winners. The Wassons totalled seven runs in the ninth but could not overcome the late rally.

Forest Park Wassons Wasson Boys Coolman McDermot H. Lange Thomas BHO AE. Wassons R.H A.E. Mies Rob'son R. Gil Goomad F. Gil H.l'ge Sp. Fredrick Alfred Poston F. Lange Wilcoxon P.s People’s Outfit. Co Promos Tribeatens Ff Nage Omas der Sockey Meed McDermed Nok & Lange Lange Drick People's Os H. Lange Berry People’s

New Bicycle Records at Valisburg Meet

Nat Butler won the motor paced race in straight heats at Valisburg, with Nelson second. Butler set new one to five mile pacing records in heat trials. Amateur novelty heats went to Billington and Dove, with Butler also taking the one mile handicap. In Louisville, ministers call a mass meeting to seek Governor Beckham’s intervention to stop the McGovern versus Young Corbett fight on September 22.

New York Valisburg Nat Butler Nelson Butler Joe Nelson Billington Dove Louisville McGovern Young Corbett Beckham Young Men’s Christian Association of Louisville

General Berti Defeated Near Agua Dulce

Panama dispatches report Governor General Morales Berti besieged at Agua Dulce likely defeated after insurgents under General Herrera routed a garrison at Yeruala. Gun boats returned with news of the fall, insurgents suffered a brief clash, and morale collapsed amid supply shortages forcing troops to eat horse flesh.

Panama Colombia Morales Berti Herrera Agua Dulce Yeruala Berti

King of England genealogy and royal titles traced

English Royal Genealogy in the New York Christian Advocate traces how monarchs bore titles from early kings to modern rulers. It joins a Bible style lineage back to William the Conqueror, noting shifts in titles such as King of England and King of France and ends with a local Danbury obituary of Wilson F. Thrall, a 74 year old optician in Cond.

New York Elbert Alfred the Great Richard I England Wil Henry II Henry VIII France Elizabeth Ireland James VI Scotland James I Great Britain Queen Victoria Edward VII William the Con

State Fair of 1852 Fifty Years Ago Reflections

In a letter to the Indianapolis Journal S. Kennedy recalls visiting Indiana’s first state fair in 1852. He describes Indianapolis’s gate toll as modest, lodging with a local farmer, the crowd and handmade goods, plain home spun clothing, and a baby show impression. He notes the fair spurred free schools and Indiana’s eventual prosperity, predicting a bright future for the state.

Indianapolis Journal Bluegrass Kentucky Horace Greeley Indiana Indianapolis Eonson Washington Union White River Kennedy Crawfordsville

A Sure Thing. Public forecasts and a judge’s quip

In Philadelphia Record a judge named Pennypacker recalls a humorous exchange about predicting dates. A Celtic cook asks for leave to attend a funeral next Sunday, and the judge replies with a tale about a body not yet dead, linking superstition and certainty in a wry anecdote.

Philadelphia Pennypacker

Theatrical Industry and the Road for New Plays

The theatrical business in New York and beyond funds road tours for new plays this fall. A vast network of costs supports dressmakers, tailors, and trades that outfit performers. Railroads, hotels, newspapers, artists, musicians, and billposters all claim a share in the enterprise.

New York Comet Railroads Express

Philadelphia Artist Describes Ears as Character Index

A Philadelphia artist asserts that the human ear serves as an eloquent index to a person’s character. He claims quick judgments can be made about strangers by their ears and facial features, without relying on formal tests or facts.

Philadelphia

Flea Case Stirs Swiss Delicacy Debate at Geneva

In a Toledo Times summary a Swiss court or official body ruled on fleas with an unusual analogy to edible June offerings. The case traveled through authorities in Geneva and involved a collector interpreting marks and edible status, with a sequence from one official to another before a final decision at Be Bemratnes.

Toledo Switzerland Geneva Reccaierioes Be Bemratnes Otime

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