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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1905
Page
2
A council of ministers convenes to discuss peace amid shifting public opinion in St. Petersburg. France's pro peace stance influences debates while military men warn Gen Linevitch's forces face eventual defeat and a massive mobilization would be required to resume war against Japan.
Special to the 817 report that another flimsy house collapsed in Manhattan within 33 hours amid thaw. The brick wall of a three story unfinished tenement at 259 Firetave gave way, pulling flooring and framing with it. The incident follows prior collapses and prompts borough officials to review work sites and safety practices.
In the third week of Danny and Leslie Banders revival services, Monday night attendance set a new high for Mondays since the meetings began. A biting wind blew as youth sought shelter in the vestibules. The feature was a choir of the Bant Baptist Church directed by FM Caryls, with an orchestra of 20 pieces. After services, a large prayer meeting followed.
New York reports a continuous flood of European immigrants arriving daily at Ellis Island. On Tuesday morning over 5,000 arrivals were recorded, and Monday saw 7,250. Additional ships were expected this week, aiming for a total near 32,861 arrivals at the port.
A public meeting in Burke Hall drew more than 3,000 readers and fans focused on Captain Anson and municipal ownership as a campaign issue. Anson praised bowlers and cricketers, joked about city treasury scandals, and urged support while inviting funds for his campaign. Other speakers included Frank Brill, George McCuen, P. J. Quinn, and notable baseball figures from the era.
Topeka March 21 Gov Hoh says he is not alarmed by Standard Oil removing its presence from Kansas. He predicts the state will be transformed as the oil firm may stay in the state if it continues price cutting. The governor notes the air will not spoil the ground and promises a market will be found soon to absorb production.
The Post claims strong authority for talks between Englinu and Be glam aiming to form a commission to reform Congo Free State administration. A damaged gashed gum and chocolate machine was found Thursday in the yard of W. T. Black at 18 N. Mie nols-wt. Bite by Bicyclemen Hall and shine. The machine was operated by a "Happy Houligah" whose head was chopped off lean. The machine was rifled of candy and pennies.
Fred J. Titus, once married to via May, wed Mand I Milan Hier known as Maud Marlow in Jersey City on a Sunday night. The divorce suit of Miles May referenced Maud Marlow but the allegations were withdrawn before trial.
NABHMIULE Tenn March 21 The Tower house of the general assembly passed the anti racing bill by a vote of 34 to 3. The act targets the racing people and the sport in Tennessee.
Passed from earth Monday afternoon Miss Garah D Mayo daughter of Mia Abby R Mayo was an active worker to Wit Becond Freaheterlenchur.
George B. Cortelyou hands over control of the Republican National Committee to Harry New of Indianapolis as acting chairman until after the next national convention. New is named vice chairman and will head the committee from Washington, with headquarters remaining there. The move is described as managerial rather than a bid for the 1908 presidential nomination.
Special dispatch from Washington reports Fairbanks opponents blocked Cortelyou’s bid for the party vice chair, citing Indiana alignment and factional tensions within the Republican national committee. Former Indiana Governor Durbin arrived and appeared to back New, shaping the postcampaign power struggle.
Waterbury press association reports an attempt to beat Juli Beal’s 100 jump rope record. Kittle Maple Sheridan collapsed unconscious after surpassing the hundredth jump, ending the contest.
Advertises five daily trains to Texas and neighboring regions with touches on agricultural districts. Mentions low rates from March 2 and monthly dates, routes for homeseekers and tourists, free reclining chairs, dining car, and requests maps, pamphlets, and full information via ticket agents. Contact G. A. A. Deane Jr. in Indianapolis.
Travel agencies advertise discounted Pullman excursions from Chicago to San Francisco Portland Los Angeles and other cities with daily ticket sales through May 16. Special rates include 97.00 berth and dining car seats. brochures and folders available by mail. General agent N. L. Ereess lists 48 Walnut Street Cincinnati Ohio.
Special to the Sun reports Roosevelt weighing Horace G Burt for head of the Isthmian canal commission. Born in Terre Haute and former Union Pacific president, Burt would oversee Panama canal work with a salary discussed at about 100000 per year. He rose through railroad ranks to chief engineer and executive roles, earning wide praise for Chicago area terminal facility solutions.
The narrative traces a railroading career from early schooling through college at Ann Arbor to key manager roles on Northwestern system lines. It notes posts as superintendent of construction in Iowa, chief engineer, general manager of multiple lines, and a 1901 presidency at Union Pacific, with later talks of potential Panama Canal involvement and earnings projections up to 310,000 a year.
Horace G Burt was named president of Union Pacific on December 1 amid a shift from deteriorating conditions. He reorganized finances, rehabilitated equipment, and modernized operations, inspiring prompt improvements across departments. After brief strides, Burt resigned to tour the world following 18 months of labor strife and a related arrest for alleged confinement of workers.
A note on an article by Mennk H Spearman about the great railways, highlighting a chapter on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. The pamphlet, issued by the passenger department, will be sent to interested educators on receipt of proper postage by W. B. Kolakern in Chicago.
The ad extols the New York Central line as unmatched in point, time, equipment, roadbed, dining car service and scenic attractions. It invites travelers west and east to request the Illustrated Catalogue of the Four-Track Series by sending a 2 cent stamp to George H Daniels at Grand Central Station.
Detailed timetable announces through passenger trains from Indianapolis Terminal Station to Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Edinburg Taylorville and Columbus with departures at 6 10 am and every half hour thereafter until late evening. Also notes express cars to Georgia Meridian and Franklin with several daily runs and a Greenfield Line service to Greenfield Knightstown Dunreith Dublin Cambridge City and Richmond with hourly departures from 6 55 am to 6 55 pm. The Interstate Limited provides parlor buffet service to Dayton in four hours with additional express trains to Greenfield and nearby points.
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