10 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
1
The president spent a day in North Carolina greeted by about 10,000 people in Asheville who cheered his patriotic remarks. A procession and address followed as ex Confederates lined up with southern battle flags. He also visited the Biltmore Estate and spent an hour inspecting the grounds.
President Roosevelt's Asheville stop drew about 10,000 on the courthouse square as he greeted locals and Confederate veterans. He lauded honesty courage and common sense in citizens and urged robust lawful government, then departed for Washington.
President Roosevelt arrived in Salisbury at 6:30 pm en route to Washington and praised the Asheville mountains road work. He greeted local country folk at Old Fort, thanking them and stressing that good citizenship endures across regions and time.
President, touring through Tennessee and North Carolina with Pritchard, lauds the South’s industrial awakening and its benefits for the nation. He stresses shared prosperity, urges hard work, and warns bad times cross state lines. Crowds cheer at Statesville and Salisbury despite rain. introductions by Congressman Blackburn and a group photo follow.
Charles F. Holler of South Bend, Prohibition candidate for clerk of the Supreme Court, faced an egg attack while denouncing liquor traffic at a Lynnville political meeting in Warrick County. Eggs thrown from a vacant lot struck him as he spoke. the marshal offered protection but no suspects were found.
Henry W Grady son of the late Henry W Grady editor of the Atlanta Constitution has disappeared after last being seen in Norfolk Virginia on a return trip to Atlanta. His wife and child were with him and his brother in law attorney Mr Black is in New York seeking him. Authorities in many cities will be notified. Grady was married to Grace Gould of St. Louis and had financial means.
Pittsfield Mass Sept 9 The inquest into the death of William Craig killed last Wednesday in the collision between an electric car and President Roosevelt s carriage began today with private proceedings. Governor Crane may testify and the State Board of Railroad Commissioners is to conduct a thorough probe. Special Justice Charles L Hivbard leads the inquiry with witnesses including Frank S Clark and J C Roberts.
In a drunken scuffle at the San Luce Park dance hall near St. Mary's, manager F.8 Schmidt fired a loaded shotgun into a crowd of dancers wounding two men and three women. J. F. Drake was shot in the neck and may die. others injured include Charles Rhodes Rose Whitehead Ella Wilkinson and Mary Hines. Schmidt fled on a bicycle and was not caught.
In St Louis on September 9 amid a sprawling municipal scandal seven of the nineteen alleged boodlers remained at large as new indictments against eighteen members were returned by the grand jury. Charges include bribery and perjury tied to the suburban street railway bill and city lighting payoffs. Bonds stood at 15000 each, and authorities pursued several former delegates and other figures tied to the alleged combine while Circuit Attorney Folk vowed a Tweed-like cleanup.
The Stromboli volcano on the Sicilian island erupts with great columns of fire and stones as smoke covers the island. Mount Vesuvius shows activity. Stromboli lies off Sicily’s north coast, eight square miles, 3040 feet high. In Naples, Sept. 7 reports note flames from Vesuvius. Paris reports Martinique evacuation measures, guards posted, and cremation of dead at Morne Rouge and Ajoupa Bouillon ongoing.
The thirty third annual convention opens with 200 delegates from across the United States and Canada. Officers chosen include President W C Fitch of the Southern Pacific Railroad and secretary treasurer Robert McKee of Kent Ohio for his thirty first consecutive term. Technical discussions are led by Charles Becker Delaware Ohio H M Butts Albany N Y F S Ball Altoona Pa and W O Quest McKees Rocks Pa.
The body of George S. Randall a prominent local druggist who vanished a month ago was found today two blocks from his home in a busy Kansas City area. Decomposition obscures the cause of death and details remain uncertain.
A mob threat prompts authorities to move Matthew Alexander, the alleged killer of Thomas Burke and attacker of Mrs. Burke, from Terre Haute to Indianapolis. He was found in a barn by a boy, then guarded by Sheriff Fasig and officers as crowds clamored for blood. Police used a carriage escape and multiple transfers to avoid mob violence.
Alexander narrowly escaped a mob at a crossing as furious townsfolk shouted for lynching. Police protected him while stones and threats flew, and he was hidden under mail sacks aboard a baggage car before transfer to Indianapolis jail. Alexander spoke of the tense journey and murder claims, with page 10 continuation.
The lower Cuban House approved a 35 million dollar loan to fund the army and aid agriculture. President Palma authorized to issue the loan for forty years with payments beginning after ten years, min price 90, max interest 5 percent. Plan includes taxes on alcohol to back interest and a sinking fund. Ex mayor Latorre opposed pledging customs receipts, warning of bondholder and Platt amendment risks.
In Creston Cracksmen dynamited the local post office safe, taking money and stamps. Dr Hallingsworth fired on the robbers, who returned fire and fled, with at least one assailant believed wounded. In Sharon Center Medina county the post office safe was dynamited, dollars and stamps stolen, as Frank Bowers fired toward the robbers who escaped.
At 2 a.m. in Russellville, Kentucky, a bank in Lewisburg was robbed of about $4,000 by unseen thieves. Bloodhounds were set on the trail of the robbers, who left no clues to their identities. In Hopkinsville, burglars forced entry into Fairview post office and blew the safe, escaping with a small cash amount and stamps.
Detroit, Sept 9. The steam barge H Houghton owned locally sank at its docks at the foot of Dubois street in heavy rain. Two crewmen William Daniel aged sixteen and Edward Clouse aged eighteen from Harbor Beach were drowned in their berths. The vessel had just arrived at Kelly’s island in Lake Erie with a load of crushed stone. The weight of water soaked cargo likely caused the ship to capsize and sink. Captain Degg and Henry Houghton owned the barge. Degg was aboard but escaped ashore.
A former Salvation Army officer says Herbert Booth, who left the army, is in America and General Booth may arrive in a few weeks to attempt reconciliation with six of his children now out of the Salvation Army. General Ballington Booth in Montclair, New Jersey, declined to discuss the matter.
Governor William A. Stone visited New York seeking settlement of the anthracite coal strike but returned to Harrisburg without progress. J P Morgan declined to interfere after a lengthy conference with Widener and Woodward associates. Morgan and Morgan interests offered no comment.
The North American reports J P Morgan agrees to Governor Stone’s plan to end the strike. Workers may return to mines without a signed agreement while operators concede to settle differences, with arbitration if needed and a possible new strike if unfair. Meeting with miners and operators planned.
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