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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
8
Chicago February 18 forced by union leaders into a temporary retreat from strike action and to submit grievances again to General manager McCulloch after a four hour conference. Delegates will meet the company on Saturday to review the dispute affecting five hundred thousand riders relying on Chicago City Railway transport.
Railroad traffic into Indianapolis remains heavily disrupted as weather slows schedules. Trains from New York and Pittsburgh lagged from 24 minutes to several hours late over the past two days, with the Big Four flyer from Cleveland delayed beyond its 145 PM expectation and ongoing adjustments between New York and Indianapolis.
Fragmentary OCR notes show timetable items for Pennsylvania trains from Pittsburg and New York arriving in Indianapolis. Entries list times around 9 to 10 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. with mentions of westbound locomotives and connections, but many words are garbled.
Chicago feb 19 3000 tenants face cold as janitors threaten nationwide shutoff of heat milk meat and groceries in 300 apartment buildings if landlords fail to negotiate. Union officials claim 1200 members control about 3000 buildings and 11800 tenants.
February 19 report from Portland Indiana notes an imminent coal famine. The electric light station has fuel for only one more night before a shutdown, and the waterworks can delay ten days. Only small quantities of anthracite are attainable and wood is scarce.
New York report states that George H. Blanchard's siblings challenge his will, claiming his wife Della Tinchand used hypnotic influence to coerce the decedent. They allege he was unhappy, sought divorce, and planned to favor them, but coercion led to a will leaving all property to Mrs. Blanchard. Blanchard was wealthy and prominent socially.
Macon McCormick once a noted sporting writer and theater figure is reported near death at Bath Beach. A veteran of Cincinnati newspapers and boxing circles he helped shape early sports writing and vaudeville promotion before later managing performers and estates.
The Grand hosts and Imperial includes nights featuring A Kentucky feud thriller at Park and the Bohemian burlesque with Richard Matsfield at the Empire. A lavish Amourita yacht anecdote and Atkins Lawrence reminiscences color a busy week of acts and satire.
Reported polo results highlight Richmond and Elwood victories with a tough crowd in the Quaker City arena. The Western league saw Richmond best traders, while Indianapolis bowling leaders eye national events with several listed players in contention. Boxing and wrestling chatter hints at a city bout and ongoing touring shows drawing mixed crowds.
The piece notes bids rising for a coveted honor while Philadelphia eyes the next tournament. It mentions politics in skating and bowling, mayoral statements, and a push for organizational changes at Jean Good Skating in Prospect. It highlights Canal skating warmth, Hoan Catch doubts drawing crowds, and odd training feats including Marry AllemanG with a unique arm implant. Derby odds feature Savable and others, with Lord of the Vale and Hermis stock discussed amid Indianapolis reflection.
Newark news reports a Delaware and Lackawanna train striking a trolley at the Clifton avenue crossing at 8 6 a.m. Thursday. The crash demolished the trolley car and instantly killed eight school children while injuring several others en route to high school. Gates at the crossing were reportedly not functioning at the time.
Joe Campbell, condemned for murder, was reprieved just as the sheriff prepared to hang him. He whispered a confession naming his accomplice to the sheriff. Gov. Longino reportedly received the message during a meal and granted the reprieve.
Mice Belle Graham sails to New York March first. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hall visit Florida for months. Mrs Harrint Bingham guests Mrs John W Kern for a month. Hil Sheridan Woman's Relief corps hosts Friday in Mansur hall. Harold W For gave a card party for Lohmeyer and Beudder of Vern. Barbara Gapghorne of Cornell Ave and George Anyder wed in Rev Ry Moberta’s home. Belle Brecklelland and Edward Hardy wed at the bride’s Hamilton Ave home with Rev Frank C Hood officiating. Daughters of the Revolution meet Monday at the Denison in honor of Washington's birthday. Marguerite Neumann hosts a cant party for Miss Galliner of Moanavillv and Knightstown envoy Adolph Decker, Miss Dorothy Ponton and Marty J Quigley wed at 8 pm at 98 Peter and Paul’s chapel with Rev Joseph Chartrand officiating. The simple wedding breakfast followed at the Denton home.
Berlin February 1 The Vorwaerts editorial opposes German metal workers joining Kingston Ontario locomotive works. It claims workers would replace Kingston migrants. Engineer Duenselidartia engages in enlisting labor for his firm. St Louis February 19 President Ramay of the Wabash railroad holds another hearing on a 12 percent rise for passengers and 15 percent for freight trainmen. company attitude unnamed as a full employee poll is anticipated in a few days.
Vienna dispatch notes Morgen Festucus stating Russia may grant citizenship to Jews soon if Morgen Zeitung report is accurate. The possible reform could bring back many Jews who fled Russia years ago with Baron Hirsch amid expulsion orders. Also mentions Kingsbury planes offered direct from CableCa factory at lower dealer prices.
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