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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

3

Disregard of contract alleged in gas service case

Allegations state officers and stockholders of the corporation are the same individuals as those in the defendant and had notice of obligations to furnish gas to Indianapolis under an ordinance. The company is charged with refusing gas to the city, risking dire injury, inability to obtain gas elsewhere, and threats to force chimney and housing damage if service ends.

Indianapolis Indiana Defendent Sesaree Ecity Sail City Frederick A. Joss Leathers Supreme Court

Weather forecast portends generally fair Indiana and Ohio

Forecast for Friday and Saturday shows Indiana mainly fair with showers in extreme north today, Saturday probably fair with southeast winds. Illinois expected fair with northeast showers, warmer in north and central. Ohio generally fair with fresh south winds. Temperatures: maximum 76, minimum 6. Mean and precip departures noted for Sept 3. Blythe section director.

Washington Indiana Ilinois Ohio R-H P'tel W. T. Blythe

Movements of Steamers Reported Across Ports

Maritime notices list ships sailing and arriving in New York, Liverpool, Queenstown, Plymouth, Naples, Rotterdam and Haven. Vessels include Columbia to Hamburg La Touraine to Havre Hohenzollern to Germany and Laurentien to Glasgow. Advertised arrivals include Teutonic from New York and Fuerst Bismarck to Cherbourg Hamburg.

New York Columbia Hamburg la Touraine Havre Hohengzollern Gremen Laurentien Glasgow Liverpool Teutonic Bergenland Philadelphia Commonwealth Boston Queenstown Westernland Germanic Plymouth Fuerst Bismarck Cherbourg Naples Aller Genoa Rotterdam

Indianapolis Gas Company Faces Temporary Restraining Suit

A city legal complaint seeks to bar Indianapolis Gas from stopping gas service to residents under existing franchises. The City Attorney notes the suit aims to force continued supply during hearings, with a possible move to the State Supreme Court if delayed, and predicts unlikely discontinuation this winter.

Mayor’s View on Gas Suit Sparks Call for Equalized Service

Mayor Bookwalter said the city’s suit against the Indianapolis Gas Company is only a first step toward solving the gas crisis. He endorsed a permanent injunction, warned against unequal distribution, and urged a future regulatory framework to ensure gas for cooking and hot water while consumers keep paying. A consumer cited earlier comfort from gas jets and water tanks, stressing the need to restore reliable supply and avoid costly plumbing changes.

Bookwalter Joss Indianapolis

Pearson’s Statement Delays City Suit Filing

The restraining order was served on John St. Pearson, assistant to President Hastings, at the Indianapolis company’s office. Pearson and Ferdinand Winter, the company’s attorney, went to the courthouse for the complaint but a newspaper man was reading it. Winter criticized the city’s delay in filing the suit, saying the emergency was caused by the city’s actions.

John St. Pearson Hastings Indianapolis Company Pearson Ferdinand Winter Winter

Manufacturers' Fuel Gas Company Incorporates in Montpelier

The Manufacturers' Fuel Gas Company of Montpelier was incorporated yesterday with capital stock of 100000 dollars. The Semmes are involved and the new company will do business at Montpelier.

Fuel Gas Company, of Montpelier John Ae Eee DA D. A. Comppany

Trick of Venezuelans and deceptions at Ciudad Bolivar

Port of Spain reports explain the bombardment of Ciudad Bolivar by a Venezuelan gunboat flying an American flag. The Marietta, a U S gunboat, was mistaken for the Restorador, prompting the Restorador’s captain to hoist the American flag to deter attacks while revolutionaries expected the Marietta's return. The incident fuels calls for Bowen action.

Port OF Spain Ciudad Bolivar United States Marietta Restorador

Venezuela Quickly Settles Salute Incident With United States

News from Curacao reports the Venezuelan warship Restaurador hoisted the American flag at Ciudad Bolivar and fired a twenty one gun salute after US Consul Goldschmidt relayed the case to Minister Bowen in Caracas. The foreign minister apologized and orders were sent to restore the salute, earning praise for Bowen’s prompt diplomacy and Venezuela’s bid for friendly ties with the United States.

Willemstad Curacao Restaurador Ciudad Bolivar United States Goldschmidt Laguayra Bowen Caracas Senor Lopez Baralt Venezuela

Bowen Secures Quick Reparations in Venezuela Incident

In Caracas, United States minister Herbert W. Bowen handled the Restaurador affair decisively without consulting Washington. He obtained a clear apology from Venezuela after enforcing satisfaction for the flag misuse, ensuring no lasting animosity with the Venezuelan administration. Bowen and secretary William W. Russell declined interview.

Caracas Venezuela Herbert W. Bowen United States

Flag Misuse by Venezuelan Warship Declared Closed Incident

Washington reports that the incident over the Restaurador flag salute is regarded as closed after an ample apology from Venezuela and a twenty one gun salute. It is expected to fade from attention unless Bowen acts further.

Washington Restaurador Foreign Office Bowen

Planning the Battle Big Turner Meeting in Columbus

The Republican candidate from Bartholomew county editor of the Scroll speaks of a large turnout as Senator Fairbanks is to address the public. The event, advertised despite tight time, will be held Monday night in Columbus City Hall.

Bartholomew County Scroll Phi Delta Theta Senator Fairbanks Columbus Miller

Colored Men Active in Campaign Preparations

The Iron League, a colored Republican club, still maintains rooms at Indiana avenue and Michigan street and plans a pre campaign event next Tuesday night a love feast to mobilize for fall political activity. Henry ton is president. A meeting of colored men is set tonight at Walnut and Agnes streets with George Whitlock presiding and John F. McCray as orator for the joint meeting of Fourth ward precincts fourteen and fifteen and Fifth ward precincts one and two.

Iron League Indiana Avenue Michigan Street Henry Ton Walnut Agnes Streets George Whitlock John F. McCray Fourth Ward Fifth Ward

Attorney Clawson to Confer with Indiana GOP Chairman

Attorney M. L. Clawson will consult with the chairman of the Indiana Republican committee before accepting an invitation to speak in Ohio this campaign. He aims to devote as much time to his own state as possible and will try to accept speeches from the national Sovereine committee but cannot work for the committee before the date or last of October.

M. L. Clawson Indiana Republican Committee Ohio Clawson Soverene Cons Committee

Beveridge to Speak in Michigan City on Oct 2

Senator Beveridge will not address Plymouth on October 2 but will speak in Michigan City that day. The change aims to ensure adequate attendance amid fair progress and public interest, giving Michigan City residents a chance to hear him.

Beveridge Plymouth Michigan City Ae K

Tipton County GOP Leader A. T. Fielding In Town

A. T. Fielding, chairman of the Tipton county Republican committee, was in town for unspecified engagements. Local residents noted his presence and discussed potential campaign implications.

A. T. Fielding Tipton County Republican Committee

Nonpartisan reception for President Roosevelt draws mixed party turnout

Yesterday the people of his country discuss President Roosevelt as a Tipton reception proves. The event drew Democrats and Republicans alike, with broad public approval of the President's speech. South Side Republican Club members push tonight's public meeting in South Side wards, with Mayor Bookwalter Addison Caris and Daniel B. Storms as speakers.

Roosevelt Tipton South Side Republican Club Bookwalter Addison Caris Daniel B. Storms

Dunn Announces Opening Campaign Meeting in Indianapolis

Jacob P. Dunn the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Seventh district plans to launch his campaign next week with a public meeting in Indianapolis. The event is expected to be held at a Masonic hall.

Jacob P. Dunn Indianapolis Masonic

South Meridian Republican Club to Meet Next Tuesday

The South Meridian Republican Club will hold a meeting at Meridian and streets next Tuesday night at o'clock. J. W. Christian serves as club president.

Republican Club South Meridian Meridian Streets J. W. Christian

Employers Absent From Minneapolis Convention Report

The national convention of employers and employes ended with broader views and a committee to form a permanent organization. Leaders lamented low interest from Twin Cities employers as President Cyrus Northrop urged the movement toward industrial peace. A committee including K. F. Clark and W. D. Wiman will study permanent organization, while papers argued public interests in industry and the impact of labor on civilization.

Minneapolis Twin Cities Cyrus Northrop University of Minnesota United States K. F. Clark Cedar Rapids Frank L. McVey W. D. Wiman Moline Ill Charles Zeublin University of Chicago Anthracite Trust God America

Stray firing near plant causes unease in Lebanon

In Lebanon on Sept 2 stray gunfire was reported near the American Iron and Steel Company plant though no injuries occurred. Pickets remained around the site. Colored paddlers continue work but some fear they will flee the town if soldiers are withdrawn.

Lebanon American Ion and Steel Company

Flour Mill Employes Form New International Union

The first convention of the International Association of Flour Mill Employes adjourned with plans to meet in Minneapolis again in June and seek an AFL charter. J. N. Finley of Minneapolis was elected president. The report notes forecasts of wage and eight hour day demands among New Orleans street car workers and ongoing labor disputes in Hudson Valley, with military escorts on Saratoga division cars.

International Association of Flour Mill Minneapolis American Federation of Labor J. N. Finley New Orleans New Orleans Railway Company Carmen Hudson Valley Railroad Saratoga Division Willl Stillwater Waterford International Union International Union of Flour and Cereal Mill

Alleged Discrimination in Wichita Flour Trade

The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings in Wichita on a complaint by Wichita millers against Santa Fe and Rock Island lines over alleged discrimination against Wichita flour meant for Texas. Wichita claims a 5 cent rate differential on wheat blocks Wichita flour sales to Texas and asks for fair access. The case names Texas wheat production, Oklahoma millers joining, and a concluding hearing planned for today.

Wichita Kan Interstate Commerce Commission Santa Fe Rock Island Texas Frank Kell Wichita Falls Tex Oklahoma

Death of Kansas Supreme Court Justice Ellis in Topeka

Obituary reports Justice A H Ellis of the Kansas Supreme Court died suddenly in Topeka after months of ill health. A Civil War veteran, he moved to Kansas in 1878 and was appointed to the high court by Governor Stanley. He had been nominated for a four year term by the Republican convention. Also noted is Globe staffer William Hopkins known as Bud Briar dead in Newton from pneumonia per Boston Times dispatch.

Topeka Kan A. H. Ellis Kansas Supreme Court Ellis Michigan Kansas Supreme Court Stanley New York William Hopkins Globe Bud Briar Newton Boston Dispatch The Times Zanesville

Losses by Fire Hit Several Firms Across Cities

MARSHALL Minnesota Baldwin Leveridge department store and annexes burned with unknown origin. Firemen injured by an explosion and walls collapse. Loss to firm tenants and lodgers about $10,000. insurance around $40,000. Also Tacoma Washington Wheeler Osgood sash and door plant destroyed. Newark New Jersey American Lock Washer Company plant destroyed with losses near $75,000.

Marshall, Minn Baldwin & Leveridge Tacoma Wash Wheeler & Osgood Newark N. J American Lock Washer Company

Prince Ye at School in Delaware Ohio News

Prince Eulwha known as Prince Ye attends Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware. A Seoul dispatch claimed the Emperor, his father, is dead, but the student showed no excitement and said he had heard no death news. If true, the crown prince would assume the throne.

Delaware, CO Prince Eulwha Prince Ye Ohio Wesleyan University Korea Seoul the Figaro Washington

National Association of Retail Druggists Elects Officers

In Cleveland Ohio the convention of the National Association of Retail Druggists closed with officers elected. Ident K Smither of Buffalo becomes president, R a Vite of Chicago is treasurer, T V Wooten of Chicago is secretary. An eight member executive committee includes M Jones of Louisville and Meissner of Porter Indiana among others.

Cleveland National Association of Retail Druggists Eee Ident K. Smither Buffalo R. A Vite Chicago T. V. Wooten M. Jones Louteville F. W. Meissner Porte Ind Thomas Vogell Minneapolis

Meeting Place To Be Set By Executive Committee

Charles Renfuss of Philadelphia Charles Fleischner of New Haven Conn and W E Bingham of Alabama noted. The next meeting place is to be selected by the executive committee.

Charles Renfuss Philadelphia Charles Fleischner New Haven Conn W. E. Bingham Alabama

No national holiday status for United States holidays

The article explains that there is no national holiday in the United States and that Memorial Day Thanksgiving and Christmas gain status only through state proclamations or presidential decrees. It lists which holidays are legally observed in various states and notes the historical origin of many feasts and religious observances. It also mentions that every day may be a holiday somewhere.

Washington Star United States Congress Logan Union Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Utah Vermont Wisconsin Washion Wyoming District of Columbia Washington Paes Arkansas Florida Georgia South Carolina South Dakota Texas West Virginia Virginia New Orleans New Castle County Idaho Lincoln Jefferson Davis General Lee North Carolina Alabama Lennen Louisiana San Jacinto Mecklinburg Rome Ascension Bay Julius I

Quantrell Band Pieces Name Of Notorious Civil War Guerrilla

The Pica yune recounts Quantrill’s rise from Ohio to leading a Missouri Kansas border guerrilla band. It notes his midnight 1863 Lawrence raid with 300 men, heavy casualties, and burning of the town. Survivors in Independence Mo. praise his calm leadership and discipline, including a strict rule against insulting women.

New Orleans Picayune Clark Quantrell Missouri and Kansas Quantrell Ohio Free State Missouri Lawrence Kan United States Independence James M. Campbell Kansas City St. Louis Post-Dispatch Campbell

Quantrell Band Survivors Portrayed as War Heroes

A Civil War correspondent recalls Quantrill's Band in Missouri and Kansas, noting brutal frontier fighting, retaliation, and local reverence for those survivors in Jackson County. He recalls Quantrill's death in Louisville after Lee's surrender and contrasts Civil War savagery with modern views on war crimes and the Philippines.

Kansas Uantrell Jackson County Quantrell Post-Dispatch Kentucky Lee Louisville Philippines Missouri Rider

Army Maneuvers at Fort Riley Form Guards Skirmish

At Fort Riley Kansas today, army maneuvers featured advancing guards from two regiments in blue cavalry and khaki infantry. The faux engagement lasted several hours with light fire, no artillery, and troops remaining in action positions for most of the day.

Fort Riley Kan

Riotous UC rally sparks jail term for student

Berkeley Cal Sept 3 A riotous university rally disrupted a local train as about five hundred students seized the cars and damaged furnishings. Winfield Reed of Santa Barbara was arrested for felony after being caught operating the air brake amid a fracas. Police expect additional arrests as the university president backs legal action.

Berkeley Cal University of California Winfield Reed Santa Barbara Reed Wheeler University

Shortening Distance to the Coast by Sierra Nevada Tunnel

Boston Transcript notes a plan to bore a seven mile tunnel through the Sierra Nevada at a cost of 14 million dollars to cut twelve hours from Central Pacific travel. A board of directors acts with stockholder authority, aiming to reduce dangers and snow sheds, and to yield vast railroad advantages.

Boston Transcript Sierra Nevada Mountains Central Pacific Hoosac

Editor Shot by a Lawyer in Winchester Tennessee

S E Robinson editor of the News Journal was fatally shot by prominent lawyer Banks after a political speech dispute. They met on the street, Banks fired once, the ball hit the abdomen, and Robinson died from his injuries. Banks is jailed awaiting further action.

Winchester Tenn S. E. Robinson News-Journal Lacaityer Nom Banks Banks Robinson

Lebanon Ohio Celebrates 100th Anniversary Today

Lebanon marked its centennial with visits from Governor Nash Senator Hanna Secretary of State Laylin and Railroad Commissioner Morris. Senator Hanna spoke to National Normal University students on the life of the late President McKinley. Governor Nash spoke at a public meeting and Prof. W H Venable of Cincinnati delivered the day’s main oration.

Lebanon Nash Hanna Laylin Morris National Normal University McKinley W. H. Venable Cincinnati

Death by own action of an Unknown Man at Newark hotel

A young man registered as A. Larned of Albany at a Newark hotel and killed himself with a gun. He left a note for the proprietor with a small sum to reimburse any hotel room damage, but his true name was not learned.

New York Newark N. J A. Larned Albany

Disbrow Charged With First Degree Murder in Suffolk

Riverhead L I Sept 3 The Suffolk county grand jury presented an indictment charging Lewis A Disbrow with murder in the first degree for the deaths of Clarence Foster and Sarah Lawrence whose bodies were found in Tiana bay Disbrow was arraigned and pleaded not guilty The trial date was not announced

River Head L. I Suffolk County Lewis A. Disbrow Disbrow Clarence Foster Sarah Lawrence Tiana Bay

Grand Duke Boris Praises Americans in Interview

The Paris Matin reports Grand Duke Boris of Russia, who left New York on the La Lorraine September 18, lauds the American people. He says there are no idlers in the United States, with everyone working including millionaires and their sons.

Paris Matin Grand Duke Boris Russia New York

Two Outlaws Killed in Henrietta Shootout

In Muskogee Indian Territory on September 2 Deputy U S Marshal Funk and a posse killed two outlaws after a desperate fight at Henrietta and captured two others. One captive is Jim Holbrook, a member of Bert Casey's band.

Muskogee, I. T United States Funk Henrietta Jim” Holbrook Bert Casey

Chinese Leper Cured in St Louis Quarantine Hospital

Dong Gong, a Chinese leper patient at the Tout Quarantine Hospital in St. Louis, is recommended for discharge after a lengthy stay. The report notes his treatment and progress as officials consider moving him from hospital care.

ST. Louis, Mo Dong Gong A. Tout Quarantine Hospital New Bee & Woodruff Perinten

Largest back tax suit filed in Kentucky history

Paducah reporter Frank Lucas filed the state’s largest back tax suit against Illinois Central for back taxes covering nine years from 1893. The total sought approaches one million dollars as the auditor’s agent takes action in the case.

Paducah Kentucky Frank Lucas Illinois Central

Supreme Court Chief Justice Fuller Leaves Sorrento for Washington

Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme Court left his summer home in Sorrento, Maine, tonight for Washington. He said he was feeling in excellent health.

Sorrento, Me Fuller Supreme Court of the United States Washington

Henderson Praises Nomination Efforts at Atlantic City

Atlantic City on September 2 heard Speaker David B. Henderson of Iowa at his cottage praise the drive for the nomination of men for the 2. The remarks came as part of his visit during the political gathering.

Atlantic City N. J David B. Henderson Iowa

Birdsall Praised for District Representation Choice

Benjamin P Birdsall expressed strong approval of the district representation by Mr Henderson. He expected Birdsall to win by a large majority and anticipated involvement in national policies at Washington.

Benjamin P. Birdsall Henderson Birdsal Washington

Governor Durbin Moves Into Backus Residence October First

City notes report Governor Durbin has rented Victor M Backus home at 167 North Meridian Street and will move in on October first The large modern residence is described as well furnished A factory accused of using coloring in butter claims a lawful yellow hue is noted Mrs Tolins of Traders Point sustains minor injuries from a Central Avenue car accident at Central Avenue and Fifteenth Street The incident involved a buggy and car tracks Several basees oe enthusiasts seek space for a reception at the Elks lodge rooms but space is limited Emil Fertig to lead Germania event with the gathering at 4 PM today.

Durbin Victor M. Backus Meridian Street Tolins Traders Point Central Avenue Fifteenth Street Germania Emil Fertig

Infant feeding with Borden's Eagle Brand condensed milk noted

In uncertain times the novice mother is advised to rely on Borden's Eagle Brand condensed milk as a reliable infant food. The copy suggests using it in tea or coffee and promotes it as a perfect cow's milk from native herds.

Borden

List of letters remaining in Indianapolis Postoffice 1902

A historical notice lists names of unclaimed letters at the Indianapolis post office as of September 25 1902. The list includes numerous surnames and titles such as Mrs Maud Allen Miss Jeasie Anderson and Miss Carrie Adams with many others. It notes callers must present the list and pay one cent for each item and outlines delivery rules and transient addresses.

Arnold Maud. Allen R. RK Antrobus Kate Allen Frank. Anderson Jeasie Maggie. Adams Carrie Beattie Gertrude Bowman Jennie. Bowrer Nellie Bacon Mollie Bell Kate Burett Mamie Burke Ma. Carson Bulia Chambers Annie E. Cooper Mae. Clemens Kathine Cong

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