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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1902

Page

7

Attempted bank robbery at Middlebury thwarted bank

GOSHEN Ind Sept 10 an attempt to rob the Exchange Bank at Middlebury failed as wouldbe robbers fled after prying the door and wiring shut three nearby hotel doors to slow pursuit. Suspected home talent tied to a $6,000 deposit rumor. Also reported: West Middletown Clover Leaf depot robbed. 0 from cash drawer. Oil and gas developments advance around Parker City and Muncie with new gasser wells and company franchises.

Goshen Ind Exchange Bank Middlebury J. S. Mather & Son B. F. Freeland Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Clover Leaf West Middletown Here Parker City Perry Bloomington Oil Company H. C. Vaught & Sons’ Company Wabash Oil and Gas Company Muncie Reed Oil Company Winchester Whitney Selma Randolph Delaware County James P. Goodrich Republican State Committee

Two Fatal Accidents At Same Hour Three Miles Apart

In Alexandria Indiana James Bleas 73 was struck by a south bound passenger train near the Big Four tracks and died instantly. His wife ill with typhoid fever at their home nearby. A second fatality three miles away saw Lon Young a six month married section man struck after stepping off and back on the track.

Indianapolis Journal Alexandria Ind James Bleas Bleas Mary B. Jackson Hammond Ella Suffers Indianapolis Thomas Bleas Muncie Kelly Lon Young Summitville Young

Brakeman Hurt As Mail Crane Strikes Caboose Window

Howard Colkins a Big Four brakeman suffered a scalp wound and the loss of the forefinger on his right hand when a mail crane struck him in the Brookfield area while riding in a freight caboose with his head out. He was treated at Kennedy Hospital in Shelbyville and sent home to 80 English Avenue Indiana.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Howard Colkins Big Four Brookfield Kennedy Hospital T. C. Kennedy English Avenue Indiana

Railway Switchman Crushed After Train Fall in Zone Saree

Lawrence Pangborn a switchman for Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway fell from a moving train in the zone area tonight. He was struck by cars and fatally injured, the mishap reported from Michigan City Indiana.

Indianapolis Journal Michigan City Ind Lawrence Pangborn Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway A ots _ ieee

Postum Cereal Beats Coffee, Claims Health Renewal

The letter extols Postum Cereal as a remedy replacing coffee to relieve constipation chest tightness and nervous symptoms. A wife notes her husband and household improving sleep energy and appetite after stopping coffee and starting Postum, suggesting widespread benefits for families.

Local Depths of Tragedy Highlight Indiana News

Pangborn, twenty four, son of John Lip ig ae run veteran Monon conductor, ran between Michigan City and Lafayette. Carrie McCune, daughter of the late Rev. Robert McCune of Kokomo, not fatally injured in Minnesota wreck and recovering. Mrs. Theodore Miller of Arlington fell from a building foundation in Rushville, breaking both bones in her left leg with a bone protruding.

Pangborn John Lip Ig Ae Monon Michigan City Lafayette Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Carrie McCune Robert McCune Minnesota McCune Rushville Theodore Miller Arlington L. O. O. F. Hall

Parishioners Attack Father Stetter Prompt Retract

In Valparaiso Indiana parishioners attacked Father Stetter after he let a school contract. He sent an insulting letter to Bishop Alerding who removed him and closed the Turkey Creek Church. Parishioners at fault must publicly retract before attending services again.

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind Father Stetter Turkey Creek Church Alerding

Monster auto replaces stage coach in Indiana dispute

In Covington Indiana on September 10 farmers sued the Mineral Springs and Attica line after a monster automobile replaced the old stage coach. The lawsuits seek damages many times the machine’s value, with several suits filed against the springs company and a possible return of the car to the factory.

Indianapolis Journal Covington Ind Indiana Mineral Springs Attica Springs Company

Child Fails In Bucket Tragedy At Bloomington

In Bloomington Indiana a mother found her young son headfirst in a water bucket after he slipped in while playing near the bucket. Rescuers retrieved him but he died from the injuries. The incident occurred early morning with no adults nearby to supervise the child.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind James Depew

Presbyterian Bodies In Session At Bloomington

In Bloomington three United Presbyterian bodies held sessions on Sept. 10. Princeton Presbytery, Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society, and Young People's Christian Union reported elections, installations, and officers. James W. Barr received a pastor call for installation on Nov. 11. Rev. Reed of Louisville addressed the congregation. Next meetings set for Scotland.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind United Presbyterian Church Princeton Presbytery Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society Young People’s Christian Union Patterson Princeton Hugh McHatton Duncanville The Missionary Society Letitia Dickson Christian Union James W. Barr Walter Collins W. E.woodburn J. A. Woodburn Reed Associated Reform Church of Louisville Stormont Charles Weir Miss Lawrence General Missionary Society Allegheny Sallie Stewart Mora Portland Somerville Palestine Lucy McElroy Scotland John Adams Mary Pinkerton W. F. Woodburn Indianapolis Converse Mancie C. J. Ruby Winchester W. H. Zirgier Anderson Muncie Presbytery John P. Jones Muncie Paul D. Axtell Matthews Charles J. Armentrout

City’s Finances Tangled With 1173 Discrepancy

Hartford City Indiana September 10 At a council adjourned meeting retired treasurer John R Huffman presented a brief report on the citys finances It indicated poor conditions and a $1173 discrepancy in favor of the mayors books City treasurer Lewis Whillman said the report did not correspond with his accounts and noted the discrepancy in favor of his records

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind John R. Huffman Lewis Whllman

City Treasures Books To Be Audited

City officials plan a probable investigation into the treasury after a long neglect of the monthly treasurer report. The council suspects the books are nearly incomprehensible and will seek an audit to restore accountability.

Preacher Assaulted in Crusade Fight Near Muncie

In Muncie Indiana Rev George W Martin a Gaston preacher was severely beaten by Alva Rathel a blacksmith whose father and brother run a saloon The attack followed a crusade against saloons Rachel was involved and bystanders rescued the preacher Also John Cassidy an ice company worker was stabbed in a separate drunken brawl in south Muncie he won’t name his attacker or location of the fight

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind George W. Martin Gaston Alva Rathel Rachel Martin John Cassidy Muncie Ice Company

Marion mother saves child as home burned in gas blast

In Marion Indiana a gas explosion wrecked a home and engulfed the house in flames. Mrs Maud Cross shielding her two year old child suffered critical injuries but saved the child and husband Thomas Cross and his brother William escaped with lesser burns. The cause was natural gas ignition.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Maud Cross

Fire damages saloon and houses in Rushville area

Rushville Ind fire destroyed the saloon and three small houses owned by Christian Fox this afternoon. Originating in the rear where boys played with fire, Fox estimated losses at 1500 dollars with 80 dollars insurance. A large frame house on the Samuel Conaway farm near Arlington burned at 1 am, occupied by Hughert who saved only a few small items, with losses about 1000 dollars fully insured.

Indianapolis Journal Rushville Ind Christian Fox Fox Samuel Conaway Arlington Hughert

Double Wedding in Kokomo and Tipton Marriages

In Kokomo two brothers wed two cousins at Rev. D W Williams residence. Edward Joliff and Effie Middleton married, as did William Joliff and Mattie Middleton. Both brides are daughters of Abram Middleton of Kokomo and William Middleton of Russiaville. William Joliff works for the Citizens' Telephone Co. In Tipton Sherman C Halday of Brooklyn and Zella Lee Alford, daughter of local residents, were married at the Mill Street home by Rev Audley Heather. they will live in Brooklyn after their honeymoon.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind D. W. Williams Edward Joliff Bell Telephone Exchange Effie Middleton William Joliff Mattie Middleton Abram Middleton William Middleton Russiaville Citizens’ Telephone Company Tipton Sherman C. Haladay Brooklyn N. Y Zella Lee Alford

Knox farmer drives in 163 hogs to market records

Portland Indiana reports Ed Addington of Knox township bringing in ten wagons with 163 hogs weighing 40 600 pounds. The livestock were shipped to Buffalo New York markets and will yield just over 3000 dollars once payment is received.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Ed Addington Knox Township Addington Buffalo N. Y

Pioneer Elkhart merchant dies after sickness and accident

GOSHEN Ind Sept 10 John H Yoder a pioneer resident of Elkhart county and long time merchant of Wakarusa died at 7 this morning aged 74. He recently sold his notion and novelty store to George Kilmer of Warsaw after an injury from a fall and ongoing stomach cancer. He and his son Anthony once ran a drug store in Wakarusa after farming in Bango township and earlier success there.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind John H. Yoder Elkhart County Wakarusa Sevety George Kilmer Warsaw Mr. Yoder Anthony Bango Township Elkhart Richmond Frederick F. Rost Albert H. Rost Rost & Marshall John Primrose Martinsville James C. Duckworth Morgan County Rushville Joseph M. Powell Concord This County Ma. Macreed Noble Township

South Bend Police Shakeup Demands Resignations

The Board of Public Safety in South Bend demands resignations of almost the entire police department, sparing only Chief McWeeney who was appointed after Peter Kline’s ouster. The force totals thirty men, with expectations most will not be retained due to antagonism to the current administration.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Board of Public Safety

Brass Works Burned at Kokomo Fire Destroys Plant

The Kokomo brass works were partly destroyed by fire tonight. The boiler room fire gutted the building and ruined all machinery. Loss estimated at six thousand dollars, fully insured, with the blaze reported in Kokomo Indiana. Separate dispatch notes the Wabash Railway depot at Westville in Laporte County burned this morning, destroying freight, baggage, papers, tickets, money, and instruments belonging to the station agent.

Indianapolis Kokomo Ind Kokomo Brass Works Indianapolis Journal Laporte Wabash Railway Westville Laporte County

BOY BURGLARS ARRESTED IN INDIANA THEFT WAVE

In Evansville and Franklin areas on Sept 10, police arrested Everett Ray and later John Peters Fred Kappler Chris Schelier and Percy McKinney on suspicion of jewelry store burglaries. The youths, sons of locals, admit guilt and more arrests are expected. Elsewhere Locals married in Paris IL Miss Daisy Strickler and Nat M Lacy wed in Paris and left for Macon. Revered Warbinton plans church residence bequeathed to church in Hagerstown Indiana. Knightstown to host Hussey Mower plant with 100 workers by Dec 1. William Zahrt sues John Hill Lake Ice Co for 1400 over 6600 tons of ice taken from Pine lake.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Everett Ray John Peters Fred Kappler Chris Schelier Percy McKinney Franklin Daisy Strickler H. C. Strickler Nat M. Lacy Macon St. Louis Anklin Lacy Franklin College Indianapolis Law School Phi Delta Theta Fraernity Hagerstown William Warbinton The Christian Church Indiana Warbinton Dublin Hussey Mower and Implement Company Knightstown Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association of Laporte William Zahrt John Hill Lake Ice Company Pine Lake State Supreme Court Ice Company Supreme Court

Violinist Miss June Reed Stranded in Germany After Bank Collapse

Miss June Reed, famed American violist, writes from Germany that a Berlin bank failure left her penniless and stranded. After two years studying in Europe, she recently gave a concert met with mixed Berlin reviews and suffered injuries in an Alpine wreck. She plans to return home in a few weeks.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind June Reed America Berlin Germany Miss Reed Europe Alps Tallyhe

Pioneering Richmond Resident Jonathan Roberts critically ill

Jonathan Roberts, a 94 year old Richmond pioneer, lies critically ill. He helped settle the Roberts homestead that formed much of the city and links to Richmond’s early history.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Jonathan Roberts J. Roberts Roberts

Logan Liveryman Arson Trial Rested State Opens Defense

The State rested its case in the arson trial of John A. Logan, a liveryman from Richmond Indiana. Defense to open in the morning as sensational testimony emerged but is deemed circumstantial. Logan’s friends predict acquittal.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind John A. Logan Liveryman Logan

Pole and shaft firms to unite into $4 million company

Fifteen manufacturers from Ohio Indiana Tennessee and Iowa meet in Cincinnati and decide on an immediate consolidation with $4,000,000 capital. The charter will be secured in New Jersey within thirty days. In Martinsville Indiana the tomato crop exceeded expectations with 90,000 pounds shipped to Indianapolis last Saturday and 54,000 pounds last Friday.

Cincinnati Ohio Indiana Tennessee Iowa New Jersey Indianapolis Journal Martinsville Ind Indianapolis

Pingree garden show set with prizes to crown best raised

Richmond reports a public exhibit of the best Pingree garden work on Friday with prizes. In Spencerland Isaac Faulkner a Kennard druggist faces nineteen liquor law indictments, guilty in one case with a $20 fine and $449.75 costs. Hagerstown classes resume with high turnout forcing transportation changes. John A. Sill and Mary E. Whitmore of Anchor Ill attempt elopement in Kokomo but license refused. A dead fully developed female baby found near Lebanon with coroner inquiry. Goshen city editor William V. Fink resigns after nearly five years.

Spiceland Isaac Faulkner Kennard Here Lamb Faulkner Lewisville Butler Hagerstown Kokomo John A. Sill Mary E. Whitmore Anchor Ill Middleton Whitmore Lebanon Goshen William V. Fink Goshen Daily Democrat

South Bend Sunday News change proposed by Fassett

Decatur hosts ten residents inspecting new bituminous Macadam streets in Huntington with plans to pave about a mile here. Rushville moves toward a dry town with mayor ordering saloons closed at 11 pm. Portland reports Sylvester Brower tried for vote selling, acquitted. information filed by C W McLaughan.

South Bend Sunday News Charles Fassett Decatur Huntington Rushville J. M. Stevens Marshall Lee Wicker Sony Portland Sylvester Brower C. W. McLaughan

Will Strike Again Their Intention to Go Out

Chicago dispatch reports packing-house teamsters renewing their fight with Swift & Co. and planning a strike of about 60 drivers over the alleged failure to meet an 18 cent hourly minimum wage agreed last May. In Chicago over 125 Grain Elevator Employes union members struck, shutting ten grain elevators at South Chicago after employers refused to recognize the union and meet several demands.

Chicago Swift & Co

Kentucky Solider Claims Check Return In War Pensions Dispute

Capt C C Calhoun of Lexington returned to the treasury controller a $67,000 check sent to Kentucky regiments for Spanish war service. He plans to appeal an auditor’s ruling that only that amount should be distributed, arguing soldiers are owed about $140,000.

Frankfort C. C. Calhoun Lexington Kentucky Washington Treasury Calhoun

Encampment Souvenir For G A R Promises Detailed Civil War Tour

Washington Post reports a lavish official souvenir edition for the upcoming G A R encampment. Gen Thomas M Vincent chairs the committee with Dr Marcus Benjamin editing the content. The volume features fourteen articles by officers, fifteen portraits, maps of forts and hospitals, and Lincoln imagery. Described as a deluxe edition, it will be widely sold at newsstands and bookstores during the reunion.

Washington Post Thomas M. Vincent Marcus Benjamin Washington Stanton Welles Scott Meigs Wright McDowell Brady Lincoln Osborn H. Oldroyal Tenth Street War Department District of Columbia Wilhelmus Bogart Bryan Columbia Historical Society Society of the War of 1812 John Gross Barnard Corps of Engineers Naval Richard Wainwright Naval Academy Thomas McCurdy Vincent Fort Stevens William van Zandt Cox Brainard Henry Warner United States John Wells Bulkley Patent Office Christian and Sanitary Commission William Jones Rhees Smithsonian Institution Arlington and Battlefield Isabella W. Bail Henry B. F. Macfarland Board of Commissioners of the

Mrs Lemon dies aiding homeless children and elderly

COUNCIL BLUFFS Iowa September 10 Mrs J G Lemon wife of Rev J G Lemon editor philanthropist and minister died today. For twenty years they have run a charitable work for homeless destitute children and old people reaching every section of America. As Mamma Lemon she was known to thousands of homeless boys and girls. New York September 10 James Clare superintendent of the Brighton Beach race track and connected with courses around the city for twenty five years is dead from blood poisoning. He was known to horsemen throughout the country. Norwalk Ohio September 1 Arthur S Sleeper died suddenly yesterday of heart failure. He was editor of the Law Bulletin and an old newspaper man.

Council Bluffs J. G. Lemon Lemon America New York James Clare Brighton Beach Norwalk Arthur S. Sleeper Law Bulletin

Fire destroys Fredericksburg Brewery plant in San Jose

The Fredericksburg Brewing Company plant in San Jose burned tonight, causing an estimated loss of 300000 dollars. The seven story malting building, 200 feet square, was entirely destroyed. Ottawa University also suffered a fire today, with a loss of 50000 dollars.

San Jose Cal Fredericksburg Brewing Company Ottawa Kan Ottawa University

Mackay and Pierrie Arrive Aboard Teutonic in New York

Clarence H. Mackay arrived in New York tonight aboard the Teutonic from Liverpool and Queenstown. Also arriving was Rt. Hon. W. J. Pierrie who meets with J. P. Morgan regarding a steamship line consolidation. Pierrie leads Harland and Wolff of Belfast and sits as a director of White Star line.

New York Clarence H. Mackay Teutonic Liverpool Queenstown W. J. Pierrie J. P. Morgan Pierrie Harland and Wolffe Shipbuilding Company Belfast White Star

Bakers to Form Mutual Fire Insurance Company

The National Association of Master Bakers directed the executive board to organize a mutual fire insurance company for bakers. Nominations were set for tomorrow’s election with nominees Frank R. Shepard of Boston as president Henry R. Cussold of Chicago as secretary Charles E. Abbott of New York as treasurer and 8 C. Billings of Valparaiso Indiana as another listed candidate.

Cincinnati National Association of Master Bakers Frank R. Shepard Boston Henry R. Cussold Chicago Charles E. Abbott New York 8. C. Billings Valparaiso Ind

Senator Mason Praises Champagne House Ad Campaign

The Philadelphia Record notes a notable advertising feat in which a champagne house persuaded Senator Mason to praise its products in a speech. The remarks were later widely circulated, highlighting the impact of targeted endorsements on brand promotion.

Philadelphia Mason Frank Senate House

Liberati's Military Band Impresses at Fair Bank Evening

Liberati's Military Band drew a larger crowd at Fair Bank last night than on opening night. The programme featured popular overtures and classics with the Robin Hood selections praised. Signor Liberati played cornet obligato to O Promise Me, heard above fifty musicians. Soprano Miss Klarer attended despite a Tuesday wreck delay and joined opera selections. A matinee and souvenir marches were announced as well as a Saturday afternoon show. The program includes Whispering Flowers, Whispering Love, operatic arias, and a Grand vocal selection from Rigoletto.

Liberati Fair Bank Signor Liberati von Blon Marie Valdes Sig A. Baggetto Bernard Begue Gavotte Saitarello I Opera Godfrey March Seattle Times Lahore Massanet Verdi Katherine Klarer Miss Czardas Au A. Liberati Ano

State geologist report delayed due to funding and return of papers

Governor Durbin sent back to W.8 Blatchley the manuscripts and maps that had been in the Printing Board’s hands. Blatchley asked for their return as the report’s printing was delayed beyond usefulness. Insufficient appropriation cited as the reason.

Durbin Blatchley Printing Board

The Brick Lesson in a Little Chronicle

A four year old Beth plays with a brick in the parlor. Mama warns if another brick is brought inside she will spank. Beth returns later with the same brick and explains this isn’t another brick, it’s the same one she already had.

Little Chronicle Beth

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