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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

6

Bonds September Investments List of Indiana County Bonds

A ledger style listing shows numerous bond investments across Indiana and nearby states. Entries include West Baden Greene County Martin County Knox County Lake County Indianapolis Laporte Springfield Ohio Cass County Fowler Mt. Vernon Michigan City and others with varying bond amounts from 500 to 49 000 dollars. The fragment ends with references to Col Del and Marior and an unclear line.

West Baden Ind Greene County Martin County Knox County Waterloo Clay County Mt. Vernon Cass County Lake County Indianapolis Laporte County Springfield Ohio Fowler Clark County Lawrence County Michigan City Col del. and Marior al Ry

Roumania Defiant Over Jewish Emigration Rules

Berlin reports a Bucharest letter saying the Washington note sparked brief Jewish hopes, but Roumania now restricts emigration passports with a 4% tax and may refuse exit permits. The government claims mastery and seeks to limit emigration despite US pressure and British warnings.

Berlin Tageblatt Bucharest Roumania Washington America United States England Germany Speiomt Roumania Sturdza

Berlin and Hamburg executives vote to open frontiers to foreign livestock

The executives' assembly of Berlin and Hamburg approved frontier openings to foreign livestock by large majorities. The National Association's executive committee, replying to an Agni denial, notes a 20 percent decline in meat demand and cites previous actions by other listed cities.

Berlin Sept Hamburg National Association Agni

Fatal duel near Versailles among Polish students

Paris reports a fatal pistol duel at Virofley near Versailles between two twenty year old Polish students, Niecengiewicz and Berkiewicz, both sons of Warsaw merchants. Berkiewicz was killed after the first shot. the quarrel began over a handshake dispute.

Paris Virofley Versailles Niecengiewicz Berkiewicz Betkiewicz Warsaw

American Girl Weds a Count in Paris Church

A Franco American wedding took place at a Paris church as Count Paul D Aramon wed Miss Rita Bell daughter of Mrs Isaac Bell sister of James Gordon Bennett and widow of Isaac Bell Jr former US minister at The Hague. Reports cover other global events including railway handovers, shipping collisions, naval propulsion patents, and royal memorials.

Paris Paul D'Aramon Rita Bell Isaac Bell James Gordon Bennett Isaac Bell, Jr United States the Hague

Insurance Commissioners Elect New National Leaders

The Ohio insurance superintendent A I Voorys was elected president of the National Association of State Insurance Commissioners with John L Bacon of Vermont as vice president and J J Brinkerhof of Illinois as secretary. Executives include N P McDavis Alabama W L Cutting Massachusetts Lloyd Wilkinson Maryland J V Barty Michigan H D Appleton New York. Baltimore chosen for 1903 convention. date to be set by the committee. A memorial to Mrs McKinley will be carried to Canton. The morning session featured John W Alexander of Equitable Life Assurance Company of New York.

Columbus A. I. Voorys Ohio Department of Insurance National Association of State Insurance Commissioners John L. Bacon Vermont J. J. Brinkerhof Illinois N. P. McDavis Alabama W. L. Cutting Massachusetts Lloyd Wilkinson Maryland J. V. Barty Michigan H. D. Appleton New York Baltimore A. I. Woorys J. W. Barry McKinlye Canton Association John W. Alexander The Uitable Life Assurance Company of

Bloodstained bundle found in St Louis office

Two weeks after a package was left at the Trauernicht Shanks Commission Company the secretary opened it and found clothing saturated with blood and a two pound scale weight. The items include a shirt marked B G a collar a baby dress a woman's shirtwaist and a bartender's apron. Police have begun an investigation.

ST. Louis Trauernicht-Shanks Commission Company Robert Shanks B. G

Deal in Illinois Coal Lands Near Carbondale

Nearly 700000 involved as Weaver Coal and Coke Company of Chicago plans to acquire almost two thousand acres of Williamson county coal lands. One thousand acres are being developed with a modern operation, while the undeveloped portion sits atop an eight foot vein of fine coking coal. Earlier, several hundred acres were purchased years ago for less than per acre, with current offers around $0 per acre.

Carbondale Weaver Coal and Coke Company Chicago Williamson County

Governor Stone Vows to Preserve Order in Coal Region

Gov Stone at Harrisburg says martial law not needed as militia aids civil authorities. In Wilkesbarre area troops tighten presence after riots, with General Gobin moving units from Shenandoah to Duryea and Forest City to quell mobs near Scranton. A nonunion miner Winston is killed in Olyphant. another miner is beaten. violence continues in parts of the hard coal region as ships of coal resume slowly.

Philadelphia Stone Harrisburg Olyphant Thirteenth Regiment Winston Wilkesbarre Scranton Gobin Eighth Regiment Shenandoah Duryea Thirteenth Forest City Mitchell Lebanon Iron and Steel American Iron and Steel Company

Governor Pledges Martial Law Not Needed for Coal Riots

Governor Stone states it will be unnecessary to declare martial law in the coal regions. National Guard dispatched to support civil authorities, with orders to augment troops as needed to restore and preserve public order and protect life and property. The treasury is ample to fund a large force for an indefinite period.

Harrisburg Stone Act of Assembly National Guard Lackawanna Lebanon Lackawanna County Lebanon County Commonwealth National Guard of Pennsylvania

Waylaid by Strikers Near Grassy Island Colliery

In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 2, James Winston aged 48 was killed and his son in law J Lewis severely injured by Hungarian strikers near the Grassy Island colliery of the Delaware and Hudson Company. Winston died after his skull was crushed. the assailants fled but six men and a woman were arrested as witnesses. Mrs George Marshall defended a nonunion man by firing a shotgun at the mob. Six men and a woman were held on $1000 bail each.

Scranton James Winston J. Lewis Grassy Island Delaware and Hudson Company Thirteenth Regiment Oliphant Lewis Winston William Doyle Doyle Harry Simrock Tom Priston Harry Shubach George Marshall Jessup Sherrick Creek

Soldiers quell mob in Forest City after stone throwing

Report from Forest City describes soldiers escorting a crowd home from work as they loaded rifles and prepared to fire if more stones were thrown. One man was arrested as heavy rains persisted and kept crowds away, though camp life remained miserable for the troops.

Forest City

Ninth Regiment on Duty At Duryea And Nanticoke

General Gobin with the Eighth Regiment arrived in Duryea and Wilkesbarre areas amid mine strikes and violence. Soldiers dispersed crowds in Nanticoke and arrests followed, while Sheriff Jacobs seeks extra patrols. A miner was beaten by strikers near Brookside and hospitalized. In Alabama, three hundred Tennessee Coal miners staged a brief walkout over a $1 weekly UMWA assessment, with payroll deductions disputed for one worker.

Wilkesbarre Gobin Duryea Luzerne Lackawanna Dougherty Shenandoah Battalio McKee Nanticoke Plymouth Wanamie Jacobs John Zuchko Burgess Williams David Aknew Brookside Mitchell

Professor Howerth Proposes Government Ownership of Coal Mines

In Cleveland, Prof Ira W Howorth of Chicago University spoke on the Poverty problem. After questions he stated he would favor government ownership of coal mines. An auditor offered a penny and the audience contributed 2 dollars to help the striking miners.

Cleveland Ira W. Howerth Chicago University Howerth Howorth

Navy official digs into coal shortage at government building

Washington Sept 25 Captain G W Baird head of the State War and Navy building reports navy needs soft coal. He orders inquiry into anthracite mines which are one half to seven eighths flooded and require three months to pump out before full operation and meeting demand.

Washington G. W. Baird Navy State, War and Navy Departments Baird

French miners send greetings to Pennsylvania strikers

Paris telegraphs the national congress of French miners at Commentry greeting the United Mine Workers of America and wishing success to Pennsylvania miners’ strike. In New York four thousand tons of Welsh coal arrived, largely contracted, with dealers seeking orders while prices were not disclosed.

Paris National Congress of French Miners Commentry Department of Allier John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America French National Congress Pennsylvania New York Welch

Carpenters Union Clears McGuire Shortage Problem

In Atlanta the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and Canada voted to accept 1000 as settlement for a claimed 10000 shortage attributed to former General Secretary Treasurer P J McGuire. They also accepted his resignation and ordered headquarters moved from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

Atlanta United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Canada P. J. McGuire McGuire Brotherhood Huber The Philadelphia Indianapolis

Postoffice Mystery in Kansas City Suit Targets Former Postmaster

A U.S circuit court suit in Kansas City accuses former postmaster 8 F Scott and his son Samuel F Scott Jr of causing the loss of an $8 registered mail package sent May to Great Bend Kansas. The Bankers Mutual Casualty Company of Des Moines insured the shipment and seeks recovery for the insured value and related losses.

Kansas City United States F. Scott Samuel F. Scott National Bank of Commerce Bank of J. O. Brinkman & Co Great Bend Kan Bankers’ Mutual Casualty Company Des Moines Air of Commerce Ainst

Mrs Winstow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Teething Aid

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winstow's Soothing Syrup as a long used remedy for teething children. It claims to ease pain and colic, regulate bowels, and cure diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide for 2 cents a bottle. The page also notes a hair dye product.

Southes

Dynamiter McKie Blows Up Hotel Then Kills Himself

In Washington at the Golden Eagle Hotel on New Jersey Avenue and D Street, Frank McKie dynamited the building at 4:30 am, killing himself with a gunshot after the blast. Proprietor Louis Brandt and wife Sophie Brandt were injured, with the daughter’s status unknown. Fire, detectives, and a search followed. McKie had nine sticks of dynamite, a box of caps, and wire in his possession. The case is described as deliberate and mysterious.

Washington Golden Eagle Hotel New Jersey Avenue D Street Frank McKie Louis Brandt Germany McKie Brandt Sophie Philadelphia Chicago Harry McKie Navy Yard McKrie Sylvester Charles Connell Philadelphia Commerce Council

Anarchist attempt on Roosevelt linked to hotel wreckage

Reported claim ties a New York anarchist to dynamite at the Golden Eagle Hotel in Washington DC and the perpetrator's own death. The sensational chatter and specials caused London crowds to fear an assassination attempt on the President, spreading through the streets.

Roosevelt Golden Eagle Hotel Washington, D. C London

Jade of the Ancients Specimens of prehistoric Oriental jades

New York Mall and Express discusses Heber R. Bishop's potential donation of his jade collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The piece surveys jade types nephrite jadeite chloromelanite, origins from China Siberia Polynesia Europe and a debate over ancient intercontinental trade and European lake dwellings.

New York Heber R. Bishop Metropolitan Museum of Art Bishop Summer Palace Peking Kuen-Lun China Siberia Polynesia Europe Switzerland Fischer Freiburg

Dorchester Man Vacationing in Harrison Maine Reacts Singu

A Dorchester man staying at a Harrison Maine hotel during a week’s vacation created a singular scene prompting local attention. Police reports indicate the incident occurred in the seaside town, drawing curiosity from residents and visitors alike.

Dorchester Harrison

Map Turned Away to Ease War Remembrance

A Dorchester man asks to turn a wall map to hide its tracings to avoid a war reminder. The landlord complies, in a bid to ease the tenant’s distress, and the map stays hidden as the man departs.

Dorchester

Chicago Tribune notes on G. Tomes residence move dispute

The report mentions an idle rite of cow related to the Hon. G. Tome and Sosatellity setts. It suggests a move to another state may be blocked or delayed by a crisis that could pass him by before he secures a new residence.

Chicago Tribune G. Tome

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