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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1902
Page
12
Coroner Scholer kept Rose without bail as Rose confessed to shooting his wife after saying Samuel F. Adams stole her affections. Zimmerman testified about his sister in law's meeting with Adams this summer. Adams, a wealthy dealer and club member, was named in Rose's statement and collapsed upon learning of the tragedy.
Washington forecast calls for Sunday and Monday cool and fair with warming trend. Indiana sees fair Sunday and Monday with warmer conditions and fresh west to southwest winds. Illinois outlines fair Sunday, warmer in the west, and stronger winds, Ohio expects clearing, cooler in the east, brisk winds and warmer Monday. Local observations show Saturday temperature around 72 with a low around 0.72 in the morning and 29.63 at afternoon. Mean temperature and precipitation departures noted. Blythe signs off as Section Director.
Shipping notices list arrivals and departures September 27 in New York Cherbourg Liverpool and other ports. Vessels include La Savoie Etruria St Louis Grosser Kurtuerst Civic Nomadic Campania Umbria Cymric Fuerst Bismarck La Champagne Vaderland and more with moves to and from Havre Southampton Liverpool New York Bremen Hamburg and Antwerp.
Chicago police identified the body found in an alley off Superior and Larrabee as Mrs Frank Williams. Her estranged husband, a blacksmith, is being sought. Charles Murphy, arrested on related charges, remains in custody. John Goodwin reported seeing a man and woman struggling but could not positively identify the suspect.
Detroit reports reveal Governor Bliss offers the United States Senate seat from Michigan to Gen. Russell A. Alger after the death of Senator James McMillan. Alger indicated probable acceptance while Dexter Ferry withdraws from the race, pledging to back Alger. The move signals Alger’s clear path to the Senate.
After a tense meeting the strike leaders Mitchell and Wilson affirmed the miners will persist in the twenty week action until victory. They denied political aims and said there was no plan to reroute shipments, with funds flowing in and troops not required at strike centers.
Enraged strikers halted workers at Exeter mine Sturmerville and a No 9 boiler house blast at Sugar Notch. Troops from the Ninth Regiment dispersed the mob after a Lithuanian was arrested. Similar unrest in Centralia and Locustdale prompted deployment of infantry to guard trains and pits.
In Wilkesbarre a meeting of coal operators and lawyers with civil authorities discussed plans for opening several more collieries. Jacobs pledged troops would be used to maintain peace and enforce law as arrangements were made to guard the region and prepare for operations at sites like Drifton and nearby areas.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Charles W. Miller addressing a large crowd in Plymouth Ind on Sept 27 in support of Republican principles. Despite rain, Republicans praise the speech amid Democratic presence and predict a reduced Democratic majority in Marshall County. Miller argues for federal action against trusts and emphasizes cooperation of capital and labor under wise leadership.
A historic defense of labor organization and collective bargaining. The piece argues miners should be allowed to form legally responsible unions, ready to negotiate with capital to fix hours and wages, and praises John Mitchell and organized labor for promoting industrial liberty and equality. It warns against overreach by capital and calls for regulation, not destruction, of organizations.
Representative Crumpacker opened the Laporte county campaign at Hall’s Opera House praising tariff reform and the trust question. He argued the prosperity under Republican control, reviewed Congress’s record, and defended trust regulation while endorsing McKinley Roosevelt and U.S. policy in the Philippines.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Orleans Indiana September 27 A large Republican meeting met at the city opera house this afternoon the first since Paoli opening. John T Ellis of Anderson spoke eloquently praising the county organization under a capable chairman. McKinley carried the county by 42 percent two years ago and the fall vote will likely be similar. Charles Rogers and Dr Pennington strive for joint senator and representative seats both expected to win by safe majorities. Senator Fairbanks popularity aids local tickets amid prosperous crops and minimal tariff trust fuss.
At the Putnam county Republican convention in Greencastle on September 27, a full ticket was nominated for local offices including Charles T. Spencer for representative and Oscar Shepperd for treasurer. The party adopted resolutions favoring a new courthouse. In Washington township Martinsville Republicans named Baker for justice, Rhea and Moses for justices, and other locals for constables and road advisory roles.
Lieut Governor Newton W. Gilbert spoke at Root's Hall Connersville with a strong reception as Frank Shuts followed with enthusiasm. In Windfall Attorney General W. L. Taylor urged finance tariff and the Philippines at Woods & Dennis Opera House. J. Frank Hanly of Lafayette will visit October 7. Terre Haute offers a week of meetings with Representative Holliday and Vigo Vermillion Parke candidate James Barcus and R H Catlin joining city events.
In Shelbyville M M Dunlap of Anderson addressed a full opera house on the Republican program and the party's stance on current issues. In Crawfordsville Representative Landis spoke at Ladoga to a large crowd praising state conditions and Governor Durbin's administration.
In Rushville James T. Arbuckle was nominated for Congress to oppose Republican James E. Watson after county and district conventions. George L. Gray and Adam Schoonover spoke as speeches and resolutions urged tariff and trust reforms. Arbuckle serves as deputy prosecutor for Rush County.
Three men suspected of a Burlington train robbery near Marcus station last month were chased by nearly every man in NEW BOSTON, IL. An escape attempt followed arrest, then each man was recaptured after a tense struggle. Names traced to Edward Tracey and Frank Reed. the third identifies as Thomas Hall. Chief Detective Buckley had shadowed them.
An article notes major tunnels, focusing on the Simplon under the Alps. It explains twin tubes with ventilation, air delivery to workers, and a project cost of about 14 million dollars. Work has run over three years with a planned five and a half year completion.
The dead bodies of R. B. Mitchell and Miss Mabel Lee, prominent young people of Stoney Creek, were found in the weeds near the jack today. They had both been killed by pistol wounds, and the revolver lay between them. It is understood the two left home Tuesday to be married.
William P. F. Mulky, vice president of Detroit Salt Company and owner with his sons of Kingman Salt Mining Company in Kansas, and a major stockholder in Toledo and Monroe Electric Railroad, died at home in Detroit on September 27. He led multiple salt mining ventures and held significant railroad stake, leaving a legacy in regional industry.
Cleveland headlines report that Ernie Johnson, a well known professional, died by his own action when a shingle through the heart caused a fatal injury at his home in this city. The brief notice states the date as September 27 with limited details available.
Rome reports a fierce Sicily storm washing corpses ashore along the coast. Up to 500 bodies recovered with 370 at Modica. rivers, mud, and landslides hinder interment as Mt Etna vents steam and Stromboli opens fresh craters. Salvage groups and troops keep work non stop amid rail disruption.
Rome dispatch confirms Stromboli’s long eruption with lava streams descending toward the sea and boulders hurled from the crater. Observatories note no visible eruption in Sicily, but suggest a possible submarine eruption between Stromboli and Sicily.
Reports from Salina Cruz say seventy five earthquake shocks were felt on Tuesday at the Tehuantepec National Railway construction site. The seventy ton crane for the breakwater was hurled into the bay, with many smaller cranes displaced, likely delaying artificial harbor completion by about six months due to losing the crane and recovery time.
Twenty one years ago Boston Transcript recounted a dramatic Yellow Day when sun was obscured by a dense yellow light. Grass appeared orange, interiors darkened, gas light resembled electricity, and a brassy sky fueled public fear and prophecies of the last day. Experts offered explanations from Canadian smoke to a comet’s fall, with Harvard's Pickering offering reassurance from the observatory.
The Mount Pleasant Mansion, Long known as Benedict Arnold’s home, links to Capt. John MacPherson and other historic figures. Built 1761 as Clunie, renamed Mount Pleasant before the Revolution, its ownership passes through Arnold, Hamp ton, Williams, Shippen, and finally the city in 1868, now cared for by the Colonial Dames with relics on display.
A damaged testimonial-laden notice urges women to write Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo for confidential medical advice. It touts remedies, invites consultations, and promises cures for female ailments, including ulceration, through mailed materials and prescriptions.
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