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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1902

Page

4

Adjutant General Liller Removed by Commander in Chief

William C. Litter of Lancaster has been removed as adjutant general of the Span ish-American War Veterans by the commander in chief after charges of irregularities and disobedience of orders. Lieut. Frank S. Clark of Indianapolis named assistant adjutant general will assume duties. Liller, about 24, arrived in Indianapolis seeking to appeal the action and planned to address the convention.

William C. Litter Lancaster Litter Imperial Hotel Ohio Cam- Coryell Liller Ton United States Lieut Franks. Clark Indianapolis

Gardner's Call Sparks Police Hunt On Madison Bridge

A late night call from Gardner claimed a man and a woman quarrelled on a bridge at Madison Avenue causing a buggy to overturn and possible fatalities. Police sent reporters and cyclists to investigate as fear and rumor spread, but volunteers found no evidence and sought an official explanation from Gardner.

Gardner Callon & Girl Madison Avenue

Wilshire Offers Debate Pay to Boost Trust Issue

The Socialist party reports H Gaylord Wilshire the millionaire socialist will fund debates with Republican or Democrat speakers on the trust issue paying all expenses and awarding 100 dollars per night for ten nights to a charity. The party plans to mail challenge to state committees and Wilshire will back Bryan on the stage with a 5000 dollar bond.

Socialist Party H. Gaylord Wilshire Whitshire Bryan

Body Recovered After Grave Theft At Central College

The Neidlinger family uncovered the missing body of Mrs Rosa Neidlinger at Central College of Physicians and Surgeons after a caller taunted them with a graveyard warning. Neidlinger and associates, aided by Indianapolis police, opened the Pleasant Hill Cemetery grave and later confirmed the body at the college before sending it to cremation prep. The incident followed a prior similar notice about another body. officials expressed embarrassment over the theft and pledged to bury the recovered remains promptly.

Central College of Physicians and Surgeons Rosa Neidlinger Manson Neidlinger New Augusta Pleasant Hill Betwen Traders Point Neidlinger Middleton Pennsylvania Street Mr. Neidlinger Central Medical College Frank Neidlinger Ion Joe Cropper Clark Alfred Fink Aveyard Indianapolis Collins Joseph Cropper Newgast

Ghouls Suspected in Wesley Gates Case at Anderson Graveyard

A man is told his daughter's body is missing and searches the Anderson graveyard for the coffin. Jealousy among local ghouls is alleged after a colored man won contracts with two colleges. A stranger in a car called on Gates while colored men rumored to supply bodies to Central College are discussed.

Anderson Gates Wesley Gates

Walker's Misbehavior at Germania Park Arrest

Fred Walker age twenty seven, using the alias Fred Trunk, was arrested by Sergeant Schroeder and Officers Vaughn and Coulson last evening at Germania Park for intoxication and offending persons on a street car. He allegedly attempted to entice two girls aged twelve and thirteen into the woods, resisted arrest by sliding under a trolley grating and was struck by a pole but not seriously hurt. Capacity to post bond led Captain Hyland to set a high figure as friends gathered at the police station.

Fred Walker Fred Trunk North Capitol Avenue Schroeder Vaughn and Coulson Germania Park Walker Hyland

New Castle Hosts Rose Name Quest At Hotel English

In New Castle Indiana visitors at the Hotel English discuss naming a new yellow rose variety grown by local firms known as 444. Prominent locals Herbert and Meyer Heller reference New Castle as a rose hub claiming millions of roses produced yearly and the area as the Rose City. Other notes cover R. Harry Miller's remarks on Indiana Republican clubs and Central States Water Works gathering with Col. Hutchins of Iowa attending.

New Castle Herbert Heller South Park Floral Company English Mr. Heller Germany Indianapols Alice Roosevelt Miss Roosevelt Washington George Bancroft E. R. Hutchins Iowa Imperial Council of Administration

Beveridge Heads to Chicago After South Bend Campaign Start

Senator Beveridge opened the Colorado campaign at Denver then went to South Bend, arriving in Chicago to meet Senator Knute Nelson who had awaited him since Saturday. He wired for a hold on the South Bend train and for an extra engine and coach, but the regular train waited ten minutes as he reached Englewood and reached South Bend at 7 50 p m.

Beveridge South Bend Chicago Knute Nelson Minnesota Denver Colorado Englewood

Street Car Strikes Thomas Rensford at Blackford and New York

Thomas Rensford of 632 West Michigan Street was seriously injured yesterday afternoon at 2 at the Blackford New York crossing. He suffered severe head and body bruises and a brain concussion, and was taken to City Hospital after stopping to let one car pass and stepping into the second car’s path.

Thomas Rensford West Michigan Street Blackford New York Rensford

Fete of the Kirmess Celebrated at Germania Park

German national holiday at Germania Park drew between 8000 and 10000 people. Procession featured Uncle Sam and Buffalo Bill alongside German figures, harvest wagon displays, bands, and singing societies. Amusements included booths, roast suckling pig, sausages, a wine tent, and a large Weisse Roessel arch. Otto Graf of Haughville won the annual sharpshooter king contest.

Germania Park Germany Miller Uncle Sam Emperor William Buffalo Bill Middle West Cologne Aix-la-Chapelle Society of Saint Sebastianus Otto Graf Haughville Weisse Roessel

Maumee Man Loses Hat Shoes and Cash in City Trip

Thomas Fleetwood of Maumee joined an excursion to the city costing three dollars for hat shoes and an educational trip. He awoke near Union Station at ten with no hat or shoes and thirty dollars missing, blaming a man named Fisher. Captain Hyland and Patrolman Stevens helped recover a pair of shoes and cap and arranged transport home on a later train.

Thomas Fleetwood Maumee Captain Hyland Union Station Fisher Fleetwood Hyland Stevens

Budget Again Tonight Shapes Up City Funding Debates

The council finance committee, led by Chairman Wynne, reconvenes to review proposed reductions in the 1913 city budget. A shift in Republican sentiment may restore part of the $10,000 lighting cut as ward lighting needs are stressed. Mayor Bookwalter argues the added lighting was to rectify discrimination by the Taggart era. The fire payroll increase tied to the budget ordinance faces resistance from Councilman Rhodes, who may deny a veto override. If the plan stalls, cuts may be narrowly avoided and a special council session may be held to approve the budget and tax levy.

Council Wynne Bookwalter Taggart Rhodes

Old Colored Man Wept After Head Wound at City Dispensary

William Moore, an elderly Black man, entered the City Dispensary at noon with a severe scalp wound at the back of his head. Dr. Foreman treated the injury and struggled to insert stitches as Moore winced with each needle prick. He claimed the wound came from a blow by another colored man.

William Moore Foreman Moore

Primary law meeting at Commercial Club tonight

City notes report the Commercial Club committee on primary law will meet at 7 30 this evening. H W Jackson of 528 West Maryland says he was held up and robbed of 4 by three men in an alley Saturday night. A Riverside Park patrolman has a green canvas canoe with various items and no owner. Lizzie Burks of 1730 North Senate Avenue died of Brights disease Saturday at sixty six. funeral today at home and burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Commercial Club H. W. Jackson West Maryland Street California West Streets Partee Riverside Park Lizzie Burks David C. Burks North Senate Avenue Bright Crown Hill Cemetery

Pathetic End for 83-Year-Old Mrs Winters

Mrs. Sarah E. Winters, eighty three, died yesterday at City Hospital after arriving from Missouri with her son. She had been ill with typhoid in Missouri, grew worse on arrival, and suffered hemorrhages before passing away. Relatives in Connersville will transport the body back to Missouri.

Sarah E. Winters City Hospital Jefferson City Connersville Missouri

Assault and robbery reported on East Court Street

Maggie Kelly of 416 East Court Street was taken to City Dispensary at 7 PM with a head wound after being dragged into the street and struck with a brick by Julia Smith of 520 East Court Street. William Dawson Jr saw two men flee a back door in a separate incident involving a horse and buggy, jewelry, and a revolver.

Maggie Kelly East Court Street Kelly Julia Smith Smith William Dawson, Jr Fiftysixth Street Central Avenue Trimpe Low Herrmann

A Peculiar Accident on the Street Car

Rudolph Dunham a sixty year old resident of 224 West Vermont street had a strange injury last night at 6 30 after reaching for a street car lever his wrist snagged on an open knife blade in his vest pocket. The cut severed several wrist arteries and he was taken to the City Dispensary where Dr. Schenck treated the wound.

Rudolph Dunham Vermont Street Dunham City Dispensary Schenck

Cable Steamer Colonia Lays 164 Miles Of Cable

Victoria B C September 21 The cable steamer Colonia laid 164 miles of cable in its first day out from Bamfield creek. Future progress reports will be sent to London until completion of the work.

Victoria B. C Colonia Bamfield Creek London

Indrapura Arrives with Large Oriental Freight Manifest

The steamer Indrapura of the Portland and Asiatic line arrived in Portland with a full cargo of Oriental goods. Notably listed are 2 700 rolls of matting destined for Columbus and Cincinnati, reflecting the ship's substantial import volume.

Portland, Ore Indrapura Portland and Asiatic Line Columbus Cincinnati

Struck by Pain Drives Local Man to Derangement

Archie Malone, 33, of 710 Torbet street, arrested last night by Bicycle Policemen Morgan and Simon and Patrolmen Lee and Montgomery. He is said to be insane after a horse kick at Beck's livery on St Clair street three weeks earlier. The injury reportedly caused much pain and led to bizarre behavior including throwing furniture and overturning the stove.

Archie Malone Torbet Street Morgan Simon Lee Montgomery Malone Beck's St. Clair Street

New Pianos Starting At Sixteen Dollars At Wulchner's

Wulchner's announces fresh piano stock with prices from sixteen dollars and up. Customers can view a range of models and brands. The ad highlights new arrivals and affordable entry level instruments for households and studios.

Wulchner’s

Britain Leases Port Matala Near Lourenco Marques

A Daily Mail Johannesburg dispatch reports Port Matala two miles from Lourenco Marques in Portuguese East Africa has been leased to Great Britain. The move signals a shift in colonial control amid regional tensions.

London Johannesburg The Daily Mail Port Matala Lourenzo Marques Portuguese East Africa Great Britain

Big Four Excursions Sunday September 24

Special round trip train from Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a.m. to Cincinnati for $1.25 with no stops in either direction. Similar rates to Terre Haute and Greencastle with 7 a.m. departure and 7 p.m. return. Dayton day trip listed as $1.25 via C H D with Sunday Sept 28 schedule and limited stops.

Indianapolis Union Station Cincinnati Terre Haute Greencastle Washington D. C Ft Ind Indiana Washington St Noosa Pallman Indianapolis Indpolis India East Wash 8 Street Union Station M. Bronson

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