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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

7

Alexander to be taken from jail amid lynching fears

Officials order transfer of Alexander the murderer of Thomas Burke from Indianapolis to Terre Haute, with pledge to protect him from violence as the case returns to the courtroom. Public sentiment favors swift trial to redress the community’s lynching record. Sheriff Fasig will comply and arraignment may occur tomorrow. Hayes guilty of manslaughter in Peru for fatal shooting at a steel mill.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Piety Fasig Alexander Thomas Burke Indianapolis

Resolutions Adopted at Labor Federation Meeting

At the opening session of the American Federation of Labor in Evansville Indiana delegates presented a gold swatch to President Edgar A Perkins and Secretary Peters received a handsome umbrella. South Bend was chosen as the next meeting site. Resolutions call for a charter to the Laborers' Inter Union factory inspection reform and child labor protections including schooling past the sixth grade and licensing of engineers. They urge ministers to include boys in child labor laws, condemn Brewers Union efforts, seek refinery and travel safety measures, and oppose industrial agencies while urging depots and vestibules in winter and boycotts against an Eric Pennsylvania stove company.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind American Federation of Labor Edgar A. Perkins Peters South Bend Laborers’ Inter- Union Sch Pete Cincinnati Newport Brewers’ Union Indiana Retail Grocers’ Association Eric

Hartford City strike action ties three youths to hedge

Hartford City Indiana September 5 officers reached the Diamond Flint Glass Company plant to find three boys bound by arms and feet lying by a hedge fence the youths claimed to be strikers who had seized them. The boys were escorted away by the officers after the assailants fled the scene.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Diamond Flint Glass Company Mae Foot

Inheritance Case Ties Fortunes to Grandmother Relic

Walter E. Finley’s estate, valued at 3088 dollars, passes to his maternal grandmother Mrs. M. E. Darnell after the death of his parents and a wreck injury to his mother Mary Finley. Guardian reports show Finley died as a minor while in Chicago, with Warren W. Lane once appointed guardian, and the case filed in the Circuit Court.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Walter E. Finley Lake Erie & Estern Road Bos Mary Finley M. E. Darnell

Practical joker from Fort Branch hits Evansville

A man calling himself Joseph Neyer, claiming Fort Branch as home, fooled several doctors by saying his wife was ill and arranging visits. He hired painters and a paper hanger and planned a morning inspection with a large team, but the scam unraveled when Branch residents found no such person. Police were alerted as attempts to detect him continued.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Joseph Neyer Fort Branch Mornig Ding

Community club disbands in Marion amid kitchen help shortage

Marion Indiana September 4 1931 newspaper reports a local community club dissolves as Marion housewives complain of a persistent servant girl problem. shortage of kitchen help and rising wages cited as key factors in the disbandment with no immediate solution in sight.

Indianapolis Journal Marion, Ind Marion

Aristo city residents form cooperative dining club

An elite city district formed a committee to bypass dining trouble by creating a cooperative club. A house was built near Recta Mes with two cooks serving twenty five members from Sept 1 1901. The venture failed as professionals lacked time to dine away from home, and the club will dissolve Oct 1.

Neweetwees PR Recta Mes P. L. Nussbaum House Yrcllan

Officers Elected and Pastoral Changes in Vincennes Presbytery

The Vincennes Presbytery held its final session in Terre Haute. Rev. Frank Fox was elected moderator for the coming year, with Rev. George Knox stated clerk and Rev. D. P. Putnam permanent clerk. Several pastors were released and new calls extended to acting supply pastors. Josephus Latham joined from Pennsylvania Presbytery with a Farmersburg call. In Lafayette, the Monon railroad Y M C A building contract was awarded to George Pfrommer for 10 500, with room for increased funding if canvassers raise funds to 2 200, as work begins immediately and total cost around 12 000.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Vincennes Frank Fox Washington-avenue Church George Knox Indianapolis D. P. Putnam Princeton I. I. Gorby Washington R. L. Lewis Rockport Lafayette YM. C. A Monon George Pfrommer E. E. Stacey McDoel Monon Railway

Tippecanoe Baptist Association closes twentieth annual session

The seven tieth annual Tippecanoe Baptist Association convention ends after two days in Covington with large attendance. Speakers include W. T. Stott of Franklin College S. C. Fulmer of Indianapolis F Kurtz of India and Miss Mary G. Melby of Lafayette. The association covers Fountain Warren Tippecanoe and Montgomery counties with fifteen churches and over two thousand members. In Terre Haute the Indiana AME conference re elects H E Stewart secretary H H Brewer statistical secretary and C E Allen Lafayette record secretary. Richmond chosen for next year’s meeting and Bishop Arnett of Ohio attends through adjournment.

Indianapolis Journal Covington Ind Tippecanoe Baptist Association W. T. Stott Franklin College S. C. Fulmer Indianapolis F. Kurtz India Mary G. Melby Lafayette Fountain Warren Tippecanoe Montgomery Terre Haute African Methodist Episcopal Church Indiana H. E. Stewart H. H. Brewer Washington C. E. Allen Richmond Arnett Ohio

Death by Own Action Shocks Otterbein Teacher Candidate

Austin Travis, 35, a Benton county surveyor candidate and Otterbein school teacher, was found hanged in a barn behind the Bankston ice house. Highly educated and a Democratic hopeful, he had been isolated and recently suffered health issues. His sister Mary Travis, a renowned missionary in Africa, had died months earlier.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Austin Travis Benton County Otterbein Here Travis Thompson Bankston Tippecanoe County Mr. Travis Mary Travis Africa

Stabbing at Wanatah Leaves August Craig Wounded

In LaPorte county last night at Monon station August Craig was slashed by Chas Logan and Clarence Denham, Union Mills, with a razor. Craig suffered deep head and neck wounds and bled heavily until a surgeon arrived. The attackers escaped. warrants issued for attempted murder.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Wanatah Craig Monon Chas, Logan Clarence Denham Union Mills Logan

Woman Rescued After Attempted River Suicide in Aurora

AURORA IND Sept 5 Mrs Fannie scave sixty years and claim ed as her home attempted self harm by entering the Ohio river today. She was rescued and found unconscious but alive.

Indianapolis Journal Aurora Ind Fannie Ohio River

Hammond Mayor offers free marriage to bachelors

In Hammond Indiana Mayor Armanis F Knotts vows to wed local bachelors free of charge for thirty days. Brides may be from anywhere while bachelors must reside in Hammond and help to start a home. Officials doubt success while the mayor cites social economy ideas.

Indianapolis Journal Hammond Ind Armanis F. Knotts

Rev George D Archibald D D Dies In Covington Ky

The Rev George D Archibald D D died today at his Covington home. Prominent in United Presbyterian work he served charges in Indianapolis New York Madison and Allegheny. He later supported Hanover College and Ilson College in Chamberlain Pa. He moved to Covington twenty years ago and led a retired life. Funeral services will be held at the family residence tomorrow afternoon with burial in Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati George D. Archibald Covington United Presbyterian Church New York City Madison Ind Allegheny Hanover Ilson College Chamberlain Pittsburg

Elkhart Man John C Evans Dies. Leaves Daughters

John C Evans a long time resident of Elkhart died after fifty two years in the city and twelve more in the surrounding area He is survived by three daughters The notice provides the basic death and survivor details with no further specifics on funeral plans or age.

Elkhart Ind John C. Evans

Notable Indiana Obituaries Highlight Local Figures

The obituary notices report the deaths of Elkhart contractor known for building early brick homes, and Florence Frost Curry wife of City Treasurer Cassius M Curry who died of brain fever in Greenfield. Elmer Hollinsbee traveling Indiana businessman died in Lafayette. Bartholomew Glenning aged farmer buried near Whitestown.

New York State Elkhart Charles T. Greene Greenfield Ind Florence Frost Curry Cassius M. Curry The Baptist Church Whitestown Bartholomew Glenning Ireland

Maginness Nominated for Congress in Third District

Col Ed mund A Maginness of New Albany was nominated for Congress by the Third district Republicans at Maennerchor Hall with county representation. George W Self chaired. Hester elected permanent chair. nomination by Cardwill. Resolutions backed Philadelphia platform and Roosevelt Durbin administrations.

Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind Edmund A. Maginness Maennerchor Hall George W. Self Corydon George H. Hester Horace Dunbar Clark County George B. Cardwill Maginness R. W. Morris Cardwill Hester Self Benjamin D. Jay Floyd Harrison Nobie C. Trueblood Salem Floyd, Clark Washington Philadelphia Roosevelt Durbin Congress

Landis Opens Republican Campaign in Wayne Township

Crawfordsville Ind September 3 The Republican campaign opened with C B Landis congressman and re election candidate speaking at Wayne township A large turnout listened intently as Landis outlined Republican principles and argued Democrats are incapable of addressing current live issues.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Wayne Township Waynetown C. B. Landis Landis

Senator Fairbanks to Visit Lafayette for Speech

Great prep preparations are under way for Senator Charles W. Fairbanks to visit Lafayette Indiana tomorrow night. He will speak at the Grand Opera House followed by an informal reception. Francis Johnson will preside and introduce the senator with a rep eal to be held at the Lahr house.

Indianapolis Journal Walkerton Ind Union Indiana Congress Huntington Union B. Hunt Huntington County Markle Mr. Hunt McKinley Roosevelt Fairbanks Lafayette Charles W. Fairbanks Senator Fairbanks Grand Opera House Francis Johnson Lahr Ouse

Franklin College Opens With Reorganization and Events

Franklin Indiana September 2 opening exercises at Franklin College featured Rev. A. McKay of Shurtleff College delivering a keynote titled Get the Best The day included matriculation of new students class reorganization and large Christian associations meetings A new relic cabinet was showcased and football practice held Spurgeon resigned as guard with N H Pritchard emerging as top candidate for the vacancy Captain Webb to name lineup for next Saturday's Purdue game

Indianapolis Journal Franklin Ind Franklin College A. McKay D. D Shurtleff College M. E. Crowell Pi Beta Phi D. A. Owen N. H. Pritchard Spurgeon Roach Layster Webb Purdue

New York Businessman Plans $235,000 College Endowment Gift

Francis T. White of New York City, a longtime benefactor, agrees to donate $235,000 to the Richmond college endowment under specified conditions to be set by the college authorities. White has made several substantial gifts in prior years.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Francis T. White New York City

College debt to be wiped by yearly meetings gift

Two yearly meetings control the college and aim to wipe out the present debt of about 0. A portion of this endowment is subscribed, amounting to roughly 7,000, to be paid if the entire debt is settled. A further 13,000 must be raised in the coming year to receive Mr White’s gift to the general endowment fund. The college’s endowment now exceeds 200,000, with hopes for additional funds from other prospective sources.

White

Glass men are troubled in Pittaburg trade war

Pittsburg faces a serious trade war as independent window glass manufacturers and workers meet at Hotel Henry to discuss a trade association. The gathering yields little progress, with doubts about joining Federation or disbanding. In Hartford City Indiana officials of Burns and Denny factions plan resignations to trigger a joint convention on starting new window glass factories.

Pittsburg Hotel Henry Federation Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Hector Desgains L. A. 300 Burns Denny

Rain spoil Knights of Pythias exercises in Terre Haute

Wet weather disrupted race week and the Uniformed Bank companies victory celebration in Terre Haute Indiana. Castle Hall events were canceled and the race track drill was abandoned. A parade and meeting followed with officials including General Carnahan Adjutant General Powell and other Indianapolis leaders. Mayor Bookwalter was listed but did not attend.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Commercial Club Clinton Casey Ill Carnahan George W. Powell J. P. Doyle A. A. Womack R. W. Kinsey Frank Bowers C. J. Burgan Indianapolis Bookwalter

Traction Tracks Relayed In LaPorte Iowa? Illinois News

Multiple briefs from Indiana report track relaying by Chicago & South Shore Railway on Knickerbocker Ice Co land near Pine Lake, a jury deliberation in the James W. Ertle murder trial in Portland, and finalization of Northern Indiana Dental Society officers in South Bend. Additional items note Catherine Heitz’s damages case in Marion, Fairmount gas rates, and Greencburg carnival results with Miss Kate Rogers winning the diamond ring.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Chicago & South Shore Railway Company Knickerbocker Ice Company Pine Lake Ice Corporation Ice Company Chautauqua

Lumber yard fire destroys Stroh & Co property

In Crawfordsville at about 3 30 this morning the John W Stroh Co lumber yard was found on fire and almost entirely burned. Three horses died and vast quantities of lumber lime cement were burned. The firemen battled the blaze to prevent spread to adjacent premises including a house owned by the yard. The cause could not be determined from fragments.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind John W. Stroh & Co Jen

Tragedy near Winchester as man found mutilated on rails

Winchester Indiana reports a missing Karl Aker, 24, found dead near the east city limits. He appears badly cut and mutilated, clothing aiding identification. authorities suspect he wandered onto the Big Four tracks while intoxicated and was struck by trains during the night.

Indianapolis Journal Winchester Ind Karl Aker David Aker Aker

Damage Suit for Personal Injuries Reopened in Delaware Court

In Muncie Indiana on September 25 the long running case Elisha D Bryant vs Ideal Stove Company Daleville was reopened by venuing from Madison Circuit Court. Bryant seeks 25000 damages claiming injuries at the Daleville plant left him blind and a cripple for life.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Delaware Madison Elisha D. Bryant Ideal Stove Company Daleville O'Bryan Petopien

Five year old burned while kerosene fire starter fails

In Wabash Pleasant township a five year old girl, daughter of Milton Carver, was badly burned when kerosene on wood to start a fire set her dress ablaze. The father extinguished the flames after the girl ran into the yard screaming. Elkhart reports: travelers including W L Dickinson and L C Boardman, with Mrs. Boardman and George W. Soules, touring by automobile from New York to Chicago, seek government help for the planned boulevard between the two cities.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash, Ind Milton Carver Pleasant Township Elkhart Ind W. L. Dickinson Springfield Mass L. C. Boardman New York Tribune

Winchester Detective Arrests Devers in 1901 Safe Dyna miting Case

Winchester Indiana September 25 Detective Fletcher of this city has arrested E Devers who with Pug Landis and Marion Devers was implicated in the dynamiting of the safe of Arthur L Cox and Co at Losantsville on the night of April 19 1901 The burglars secured 150 dollars in cash and other property some of which was recently found in the garret of a school house south of Farmland

Indianapolis Journal Winchester Ind Fletcher E. Devers

Sentence handed to Norris for farm robbery near Rushville

Judge Morris this morning passed sentence on Frank Norris convicted of robbery. He receives two to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville Reformatory, a $5 fine, and one year disfranchisement. Norris and Clem Sampson were accused of robbing William Wall and Charles Myers near town on April 26.

Indianapolis Journal Rushville Ind Morris Frank Norris Jeffersonville Reformatory Norris Clem Sampson Wiliam Wall Charles Myers

Convict Seeks Habeas Corpus Release Over Larceny Charge

John Farley, a convict, will seek release from Lake County Prison via a writ of habeas corpus in the Circuit Court next week. Convicted two years ago of petit larceny for stealing $8.65, his commitment cited grand larceny, a technical mislabel prompting the appeal.

Michigan City Ind John Farley Farley Lake County

Great Northern Indiana fair extended due to weather

In Decatur Indiana on September 25 the Great Northern Indiana fair was extended to Saturday because of rain. Governor Durbin did not arrive due to the President's illness in Indianapolis. Races will finish tomorrow and Saturday if weather allows, and today drew a large crowd.

Indianapolis Journal Decatur Ind Durbin Indianapolis

Merchants push garnishee law and curb outside peddlers

The Merchants' Association of Richmond Indiana backs a plan to urge the next Legislature to enact a garnishee law. A fundraising fund will be created to support the effort. The group also seeks a City Council ordinance to shield the city from outside peddlers.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Merchants’ Association

Indiana reunion selects officers for 130th gathering

The one hundred thirtieth Indiana closed in Kokomo with plans to meet at Wabash next year. Officers chosen include President Columbus Langston of Wabash and secretary treasurer Mes Stewart of Logansport. A sympathy telegram was sent to President Roosevelt.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Indiana Wabash Columbus Langston Mes Stewart Logansport Roosevelt

Local Couple Found in Barn After Daylong Search

Taulin Ep person and Mrs. William Evans were located in a barn six miles from Mishawaka after a day and night of searches. They resisted and surrendered only when farmers threatened to burn the barn. Officer Householder shot by Ep person on Tuesday may recover.

Mishawaka Ind

Multiple Municipal Accidents and Local Financial Deals

Marion reports a scaffold collapse injuring carpenter John Davis who rebounded to continue work. In Williams woods Irvin Baker escaped serious harm when a tree trapped him, later freed. Scottsburg train collision injures Conductor Long slightly as southbound passenger and freight clash at Underwood. Evansville-Princeton Traction Company files a 400000 mortgage with Chicago Title and Trust for bonds, Gibson county filing follows. Terre Haute Woman’s Relief Corps elects Annie Mahan president succeeding Sarah White. Martinsville jury awards William T. Griffin 3000 in suit against the Dean Pump Company, originally seeking 30000.

Marion Boots Twenty-sixth John Davis Davis William Wilson Irvin Baker Springdale Scottsburg Underwood Evansville Evansville-Princeton Traction Company Chicago,Title and Just Company Gibson County Terre Haute Woman's Relief Corps of Fifth Indiana Annie Mahan Sarah White Rockville Martinsvill

Social agent aids McCormick Harvesting works

Chicago Tribune notes the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company hires Miss Gertrude Beeks to oversee worker welfare. She addresses comfort, sickness care, and leisure, with officials considering and adopting many of her suggestions. The plant is not a union shop, yet past strikes are recalled as resolved.

Chicago Tribune McCormick Harvesting Machine Company Gertrude Beeks Miss Beeks McCormick

Miss Beeks Leads Chicago Mill Social Welfare Push

The Sonar grows popular with employers as Miss Beeks, a Civic Federation veteran, expands social welfare work among Chicago’s 400 binding twine workers. She improves dressing room facilities, forms the Sisal Club, extends medical care to workers and families, plans amusements, and arranges Sunday outings while avoiding Americanization or religious and political discussions.

Miss Beeks Chicago Civic Federation Beeks Fiske Santa Fe Park God's Hill

Boy Editor Arrested in St Louis Case

ST LOUIS Sept 3 Richard E Murphy of Jefferson county was arrested after an incident described in police reports. Murphy, known for his role in a local student paper, faces charges relating to misconduct while a resident of Jefferson. Investigations continue as authorities seek details and statements from involved parties.

ST. Louis Richard E. Murphy Jefferson

Boy editor from Joseph, Missouri faces forgery charge

A 13 year old known as the "boy editor" who once interviewed President McKinley and other statesmen vanished from his own paper and was arrested tonight on forgery charges as he boarded a train to Chicago.

Joseph Washington McKink Neous Chicago

Crying Need for More Officers

Minneapolis Tribune argues life in the American navy grows strenuous from excess ships and service over officer supply. Two officers have committed suicide within a week and another has disappeared from the battleship Massachusetts. The piece warns recent costly naval accidents may result from officer overwork and calls Congress to recruit more officers and seamen rather than halt navy funding.

Minneapolis Tribune Massachusetts Pete

Nebraska plate Jou and the Henderson nomination clash

From Seattle Jim Ham Lewis surveys the political field and reports General Henderson declining the Congress nomination. Lewis notes a presidential bid, a trust-backed effort, and a confrontation with Theodore Roosevelt, with money seen as the decisive factor in securing the nomination nationwide.

Nebraska Plate Seattle Jim Ham Lewis Jim Ham General Henderson Congress Teddy Roosevelt Henderson Hades

Death by own action shocks Duluth community

James F. Tibbets a well known Duluth undertaker and Elks member committed death by own action today by shooting He left a note saying I have just found out what an ass I am Financial embarrassment and disappointment in love are believed to be the causes of the deed

Duluth Minn James F. Tibbets Order of Elks

Mack Pepper Corner By Local Firm In United States

A local firm has practically cornered the supply of Mack pepper in the United States after two months of quiet bidding. It is stated that this corner will not affect the retail season.

Louis Sept. B United States

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