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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
2
Commission pleased with detailed report on the Panama Canal project. First boat may pass through the big waterway in 1915, though completion could slip to four years later.
Total excavation planned by the United States is 111,280,000 cubic yards with 8,880,000 yards completed by August. After three years steady work eight percent of the total is done. July 1907 saw the largest month at 1,126,749 cubic yards. The first ship could pass the canal in 1915, but delays of up to four years are possible. Congress appropriated 129,606,568.58 dollars. Estimated excavation cost is 6.21 dollars per cubic yard including administration and materials. Finishing the capai is projected to cost about 671,000,000 dollars.
Washington reports July excavation at the canal reaches 1,126,749 cubic yards, surpassing the million-yard goal. Through August 1 total dug stands at 9,380,000 with 100,000,000 remaining, projecting a 1919 completion if rates hold. new locomotives drills shovels and spoil spreaders are arriving, boosting future monthly output and speeding the project.
Tourist agent R P Algeo will lead a guided excursion departing Indianapolis on September 17. The route includes Richmond Virginia and Norfolk via the James River, two days at the Jamestown exposition, a stop in Washington for two days, and a return itinerary through Philadelphia New York Albany Niagara Falls Buffalo and Detroit.
United Press reports sustained Republican effort to push Congressman Burton into the Cleveland mayoral race against Tom L. Johnson. Burton, head of the house committee on rivers and harbors and inland waterways, favors Congress over city politics but has yet to commit.
Society items list visits by Fred D. Leeds and others across Kokomo, Indianapolis, and surrounding towns. It notes several weddings and engagements including Anna Mary Pfisterer and Joseph O. House, Kate Cassagene and William Bauer, Delian La Belle Hopkins and William J. Burnett, and Pearl Davis and I W Partlow, with attendees traveling to Columbus and Jamestown Exposition and other social events.
Veteran railroad builder J. J. Hill says a clear head and steady hand are needed to restore confidence in securities. He believes prices are near their lows and notes the downturn affects both East and West with merchants tightening credit to prevent overextension.
In Cincinnati Ohio on August 29 a meeting at the Linton hotel brought together leading brewers to plan a nationwide response against local option laws. Representatives from major brewery interests discussed the southern spread and formed a committee to decide action and funding.
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden toured lower Broadway to view the Singer tower rising 520 feet above. He observed workers on a suspended girder and noted 14 stories more atop the tower. A visit to Empire City track was arranged after his Coney Island night.
Special to The Sun from Thomasville Georgia details Charles Williams an outlaw who killed Sheriff D W Tyler Cairo Marshal Eugene Cardell and Deputy James Hunnicutt after resisting arrest in Grady county He fled toward Florida with multiple posses in pursuit following a cabin standoff during which Cardell was killed and Hunnicutt later died Williams a discharged U S soldier is said to be a dead shot armed with a repeating rifle and remains at large as bloodhounds join the chase.
In a dawn struggle at Eberhardt's jewelry store in South Chicago officer John E. White was seriously wounded while capturing thief James Irwin, found with watches and diamonds. White was stabbed in the wrist and fainted from blood loss before fellow patrolmen arrived to take Irwin into custody.
The sudden death of Mrs. Robert G. Kelsey after the automobile she rode in leaped into the air and somersaulted following a burst tire shocked auto enthusiasts. Stewart Tilcott, her companion, is in serious condition from injuries and the shock of the accident. Mrs. Kelsey, formerly Miss Emily Lewis of Toledo, was a skilled driver and a wealthy real estate operator dropout.
President Walter H. Moore of the defunct Oregon Trust and Savings bank will deed 6,000 acres of wheat land in Sherman and Gilliam counties to Receiver T. C. Devlin to satisfy the bank depository. The land, valued at about 300000 dollars, is described as fine farming country.
Four people were killed in a collision yesterday afternoon involving an automobile and a Rochester trolley carrier Canandaigua. The victims are Dr. George Waldron of Rochester, Mrs. Catherine Farnaworth of Rochester, and two women from Hopewell, Mrs. William Seandling and Mrs. Jane Hobbs.
A social and card party at 939 East Market Street to benefit Tennyson Phillips was successful. The parents thank all who helped, especially Mrs Vogt, Mrs Kramer, Mr Pittsfield, and Mr Clark of the Nations Biscuit Company. Gratitude is also extended to William Wehring and the Hast End Benevolent Society.
Gov. Hanly told Lake County Sheriff Carter there must be no lynching of the murder suspect in Lizzie Schrader case near Gary. He offered state troops if local authorities could not cope, while Sheriff Carter said officials could handle the situation though excitement remains high.
Crown Point Indiana Aug 29 officers found nothing tangible against Cash Price of Marion Ohio in the search for Lizzie Schrader's killer. A mob of farmers and steel workers gathered again to resist lynching any accused man. A Gary vigilante committee forms amid outrage. Chicago police hold Trepon Mariano. Lake County sheriffs say they can keep order.
A New York telegraph dispatch reports a daring Bell Point Long Island heist. An explosion rattled the village and an adjacent store was ransacked early today. At least $1,000 in stamps and cash were stolen as residents were aroused by the blast.
A powerful windstorm at the Iowa State Fair grounds in Des Moines caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The Knabenshue airship and its captive balloon were destroyed and many exhibits were ruined by rain.
Edward Quinn and Harry Harmon long term convicts escaped from the state prison at Joliet by braiding linen bandages into a rope and bending chair rungs into a hook. They threatened a watchman with a knife and bar, alarm was given, pursuit started by 20 guards, and the pair were spotted three miles north at daylight as they charged at a would be intercepting bystander.
Atlantic City New Jersey Aug. 28 A western mining man Charles Patton forgot to mail a letter to his wife in Vienna and sent it by cable. The toll was 212 dollars. He paid with gold certificates and a $5 bill to the operator and left relieved, having done his duty.
In Richmond Indiana yesterday the will of John M Westcott wealthy manufacturer who died last Saturday was filed for probate The estate valued around 2 000 000 goes to his widow and seven children The widow receives assets under an ante nuptial agreement including about 250 000 with gifts from the estate The widow may live in the Richmond home for one year while the estate is divided among the children except Charley Westcott whose share is placed in trust at 200 a month Executors Omer Hollingsworth James Carr and Burton Westcott operate without bond Names of benefiting children listed including Mrs Jean Wilke Mrs Omer Hollingsworth Mrs James Carr and Mrs Roland De Weese The will dated Oct 3 190 and the second prepared after his marriage follows an earlier will.
Special to The Sun reports in Columbus Mississippi that John Lipsey, a Black man, was fatally harmed by a mob last night after allegedly criminally harming Mrs. Ed Windham at her home near Pickensville Alabama, a short distance from Columbus.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces proposed public improvements including Beechers Street from Shelby to Barth Avenue, Meridian Street sidewalks, and two alleys. Plans detail brick paving on stone foundations, cement sidewalks, and utility extensions with a September 13 1907 remonstrance hearing at 10 am. Public Works.
New York August reports a testy directors’ session between Stuyvesant Fish and James T. Harahan at Illinois Central. Fish challenged management with a probe. Harahan sought to adjourn, allegedly prompting a physical confrontation. Witnesses offered varied versions as both men departed, with none confirming injuries.
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