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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
9
Judge Paulus rules the Indiana gas waste law does not apply to exhaust used to propel machinery. The State v Edward Given case tested whether gas byproduct exhaust falls under the statute, amid rising coal prices and broader industry trends.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Chas Breele and Joseph Wessner, oil drillers, badly burned when shale gas ignited while drilling an oil well three miles east of Hartford City Indiana. Their derrick and engine house burned. the trio suffered severe injuries to head face and hands as the gas pocket exploded. The drilling outfit was destroyed with loss estimated at the time.
In Logansport Indiana a pay car and an engine wrecked when an open switch failed to throw, injuring Apalais and engineer Henry Was seriously hurt. Authorities have no motive or suspects for the switch incident and no trace of any robbers.
In Petersburg Indiana yesterday afternoon a three year old child of Mrs McChilius Butler was struck by a road wagon loaded with crushed rock The head was nearly severed from the body and death followed swiftly in a tragic accident that shocked the town.
Evansville Indiana September 17 Democratic county nominees delayed filing expense accounts with the county clerk. The law may be tested before or after the election if prosecutions occur for delinquency. Nominees certify expenses yet have not filed, with questions over whether the clerk is correctly titled. Republicans seek timely affidavits and possible second convention to avoid legal issues.
Elkhart Ind Sept 17 Professor Hering Democratic nominee for Congress has signed a challenge to Representative Brick for a joint debate. The events would be held in county seats and at Elkhart and Mishawaka, strengthening the campaign contrast in the state.
Leading Indianapolis merchants fund legal challenge to the metro police act, seeking to have it declared unconstitutional. A state action will be filed within the week, with served papers aimed at Governor Morton. The suit alleges the law is costly and yields no results proportional to its expense.
Harry Peter files in Marion Circuit Court against Willis Bike Edward Grimth John Whitney and G R Hightower to recover 1780 lost in a fare game on June 11 last year. He seeks 2500 plus attorney fees. Peter recalls being given a cross and buncoed out of money. The four men were fined gambling and the cases await adjustment.
In Terre Haute Indiana on September 17 prices for bituminous coal were raised by cents, while Beth Bieck coal increased 20 cents. The advance brought the former to an average price and the latter to 255 cents, following an earlier 15 cent increase on each.
Weeks ago operators predict another advance on Octes and a possible total advance before trial. Indiana miners number about 10,000 with six days of work but railroads cannot move more than two thirds of output. Operators order more coal yetIndiana mines work only four days. Railroads lack cars and locomotives. Strong demand drives coal as a substitute for anthracite in many cases.
The Independent Glass Company dissolves its 28 factories while continuing operations. Unfinished orders totaling about 5,000 boxes will be pro rated among remaining members and must be filled within sixty days. After dissolution, the American and Federated combines will control the market with no anticipated price war.
The Indiana Methodist Conference opened in Vincennes with Rev. E S Dunham leading praise and prayer at 8 20 am. Bishop J M Walden presided over business. Secretary R A Kemp won reelection for 18th year, with assistants named. Reports covered memberships and missions. a Sacramento service followed. Farmland Christian Church met in separate sessions with foreign missions emphasis and talks by Hannah W Stanley and Sabura Koshiba.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Peru Indiana on September 17 reports over two hundred ministers and laymen gathered for the fifty eighth annual session of the Northeast Indiana Conference of the United Brethren Church. Bishop Kephart of Annville Pennsylvania presides and gave his annual address. Judge Cox welcomed the visitors and Peru ministers followed. Bishop Kephart replied as the conference quartet provided music.
Citizens of Michigan City heard a report from a committee tasked to secure a naval reserve station on the Great Lakes with support from Senators Beveridge and Durban and Indiana congressmen. An executive committee was formed to lead the campaign and plans were outlined to host the naval commission in October to inspect proposed sites.
In Vincennes Indiana Daniel Elliott nicknamed Uncle Dan operates a farm six miles north on the Bruceville road. He spends much time crafting hickory canes which he gives to friends. He bends the butt end of a hickory switch.
A well to do man known as Uncle Dan gives away canes to supporters, hoping to double the 4 names on the list. In Laporte Dr. George M. Dakin and wife celebrate fifty years of marriage born in Clinton county Ohio, he a dean of northern Indiana medicine. Samuel Exam Unshank resigns after twenty one years as postal clerk, noted for high exam scores and service between Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Rushville. Fort Wayne grand jury reports convicting Dr T L Hickman and indicting William Meyer for embezzlement. Postmaster Williamson arrested in Columbia City and released.
Wilbur S. Sherwell, former Evansville police officer, is indicted for the murder of three women in November. Trial date ordered by Circuit Judge Mattison for October. Prosecution by Durre Wittenbraker and De Bruler. Defense by Funkhouser & Funkhouser and Henning & Henning. Victims Fannie Butler Georgia Bailey and Lena Renner.
A wide scale burglary spree hit Muncie last night with two safes blown two grocer stores robbed a blacksmith shop entered and a horse and buggy stolen. Police mount a special detail and follow every crew. Loot includes two gold watches a $15 ring other jewelry apparel cigars tobacco and cash. horse and buggy left six miles outside town.
HAGERSTOWN Indiana September 17 P E Wise a prosperous farmer near Hagerstown plans to move to Wenatchee Washington soon. He has attracted several neighbors to join a new country venture and a sizable colony will settle on secured land. Wenatchee lies near the state’s center at the mouth of the Columbia River with a growing surrounding region. Many movers are landowners from this locality.
Hartford City Ind Sept 17 President Simon Burns wired Blackford Glass Co managers not to start the plant yet blowing had begun and the workers began operation without a wage scale against his advice. The co operative owners of S A 300 face possible internal trouble over the decision to work without a wage plan.
Rushville Indiana September 17 The grand jury indicted Rolla A Clingman for first degree murder in the shooting of W Stewart Miller of Walker township The defense sought a venue change but the trial will be held in Rushville on September 2 with Watson Titsworth Green for the defense and J T Arbuckle deputy prosecutor for the state
The Indianapolis and Martinsville Rapid Transit Company began work here to extend the electric line with a force of workers aiming for spring operation. Officials expect completion this winter and the terminal station is nearing finish in the city center.
A suspect is believed to have crossed into Putnam County with a reward of 100 dollars for capture and 30 dollars for being caught out of the county. He is thought to be headed toward his former home near the Kentucky Tennessee border, where relatives reside in the mountains.
Petersburg Indiana September 17 A farmhand John Postlewait snatched 35 dollars from John Robling s trouser pocket and fled. Following a ten mile pursuit officers arrested him as he entered Oakland City and Sheriff Bass lodged him in jail here.
In Muncie Indiana Palmer University began actual work today with Chancellor T M McWhinney presiding at chapel. Faculty and students were introduced and enrollment reached eighty five from Indiana and other states. A faculty and student reception is planned for Friday evening. In Richmond Indiana Prof Mattall was attacked after warning two young women away from his dancing academy. One slashed him with a rawhide following a request for explanation.
Marion Indiana on September 17 reports the new City Council will codify laws, strike obsolete ordinances, enact up to date regulations, purchase new ordinance books, and revoke outdated measures by general action to improve city government.
Logansport jockey Harry Birkenruth, after leaving home penniless three years ago, purchased a $37,000 Broadway residence and gave it to his aging parents as a home. He earned the money by riding fast horses and is now regarded as among America's top turf riders.
Steve Titus of Peru near Union Station, son of the Lindell Hotel owner in Kokomo, found guilty of murderous assault on William F. Wit a Chicago commission merchant, the verdict to bring a two year sentence. Titus allegedly threw a glass in Wingert's face in a restaurant.
In Providence on September 17 the Supreme Council of the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the thirty third degree met for its second sitting. The ladies of the party were given a sightseeing outing. L. V. Buskirk, Loomington Indiana postmaster, received the degree.
MUNCIE Ind Sept 17 The Rev Jacob Heath an aged minister and father of Perry S Heath former assistant post master general is critically ill at his home in this city Perry S Heath has left Salt Lake City for his fathers side
VINCENNES Indiana September 17 John Selby the absconding forger who forfeited his bond and fled last week has been captured in Bowling Green Kentucky.
GREENFIELD Dr John H Justice prominent physician dies at home after a week long brain fever illness He was born Sept 8 1854 in Madison county son of John J and Lusticia Justice He studied medicine with his brother Dr William A Justice and graduated from Indiana Medical College Indianapolis in 1882 He left a widow and two daughters. W Richmand Alfred C E Dickey receiver of Reserve Fund Savings and Loan Association sues Alonzo Worl for 600 alleging dividends paid while insolvent. W Richmand Mrs Isabella Fagan wife of Thomas S Fagan dies in Topeka Kan after feeble health. native of Wayne county she lived in Richmond eighteen years age 71 survived by husband three sons and two daughters. Petersb Ind The body of W S Mitchell brought from Southern Indiana Hospital Evansville prominent local businessman mind aberrant approx six months ago for treatment.
Loganport mayor Sidney A. Vaughn introduces a plan sending three plain drunks to gutter cleaning instead of jail. He claims arrests for petty offenses will drop by a significant percent within three months as the program expands into county effort.
A detachment of United States burial corps leaves Washington for the Philippines to exhume American civilians, soldiers, and sailors buried there. The unit will travel via San Francisco, Hawaii, and Guam, planning to depart Oct. 1. More than 3,000 bodies have been brought back so far, with additional exhumations expected.
Chicago reports from Henry E Weaver of Weaver Coal in Buffalo say one of Pennsylvania s largest mines will resume within a week and other mines will follow. Private secretary De Ferguson confirms the telegram stating the strike is at a crisis and a prompt settlement is coming.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania President Mitchell says followers stay firm and no coal will be mined during the strike. Meanwhile local coal company offices report daily additions to their workforce and gradual output increases with no official figures. The Exeter mine of the Rae Valley Coal Company opened today.
A mob of several hundred intercepted a Philadelphia and Reading freight train bound for the North Mahanoy colliery. The engineer forced the train through while nonunion workers were sent back and forty Mahanoy City Water Co employees were blocked. In Scranton a washery fire is blamed on incendiary action, marking the third washery destroyed during the strike. Sheriff says he warned President Mitchell of troops if lawlessness repeats. Pancoast colliery resumes, Ontario & Western now runs five collieries and three washeries.
Governor White decided tonight to recall the troops on duty in the New River coal field. They will depart for their homes tomorrow as conditions were quiet. Many new miners returned to work today, with most arrivals being workers brought in from other areas.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America meeting in Atlanta decided to contribute 10000 dollars to aid anthracite coal strikers in Pennsylvania. The funds will be sent to Secretary Wilson in Indianapolis.
Secretary W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers returns from Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania where he met with President Mitchell and AFL President Gompers. He says the conference yielded no new view and the situation in the anthracite region remains unchanged. All workers stay idle awaiting concessions before resuming work.
A Valdez dispatch reports Alaska's first coal oil flow was tapped at Corella on September 1 at 200 feet. The gusher rose about 150 feet before being stopped. Corella lies near Kayakak, thirty miles south of Copper.
Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings on Sept 17 18. From Queenstown to Liver pool and Boston routes show Ger manic Common wealth Saxonia. New York vessels Philadelphia Tutonic Sardinian Trave St Louis Lahn Pennland Staten dam and more ship terms.
Berkeley September 17 Prince Sujinam Rola eldest son and heir apparent of Suraja Rola Mures of Rajputana will pursue postgraduate work at the University of California. He has forwarded credentials from the University of Calcutta where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
J D Rockefeller’s residence at Pocantico Hills in Westchester county burned after a fire caused by crossed wires. The Rockefeller estate suffered extensive damage with the mansion largely destroyed. Firefighters fought the flames but could not save the building.
A London dispatch reports Russia will use three fast gunboats to suppress American and Japanese poaching on the northeast Siberian coast. Poachers captured within Russia's maritime jurisdiction face three months imprisonment and seizure of ships and cargoes. Gunboats will enforce the order with no discrimination among violators. If vessels refuse to surrender or resist, Russian gunboat commanders may fire and sink the ships.
Ephraim Phillip Rosenthal secretary of the Chicago Roosevelt visit committee resigns after rumors a member favored anarchy. A city detective probe linked his name to the gossip. Max Rabinoff faces similar accusations but does not resign.
The Buffalo Express notes the Post Office Department officials discuss penny postage but say it must wait. They cite a small fiscal year shortfall of about 1.5 million dollars compared with over 3 million the year prior, with rural free delivery consuming funds and delaying a cheaper postage system.
A Kansas City Journal piece recalls a whimsical English private before his commanding officer charged with selling part of his kit. The private claims the boots were his own property for two years but the colonel corrects him saying the boots belong to the Queen. The private quips that the Queen took twilves.
In the Minneapolis Tribune snippet rumors swirl that Attorney General Knox faces difficulties securing a perfect title for the Panama Canal. Nicaragua interests would welcome such a setback, though work on the Nicaragua line likely waits until diplomatic efforts with France and Colombia are exhausted.
The Warder Bushnell and Glessner Company plants in Springfield Ohio, recently absorbed into the International arena trust, will resume operations today with about two thousand workers, with potential for increases later in the year.
A physician cites coffee as an insidious poison harming nervous systems and digestion. A patient shares how quitting coffee and switching to Postum Food Coffee restored sleep, energy, and weight gains, with improved health beyond young adulthood.
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