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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1904
Page
1
Dramatic scenes unfold as levee breaks flood Fall Creek, with residents evacuated and improvised rescues by boat. Charley Jones earns praise for saving an old couple, while neighbors face twisted bridges, nervous crossings, and shuttered streets. The city rallies with aid plans from The Sun and local inns offer clothing and shelter.
Mayor Holtzman calls special finance committee meeting at 3 p.m. Monday to discuss an emergency bond issue to repair bridges and flood damage. Amount to be requested depends on city engineer estimates. funds in boulevard reserves may be used and replaced from bond proceeds. Bond preparation and sale would take about four days to a week. Decisions followed a conference among the mayor, board of works, City-controller Dana, City-attorney Warrum, and Street-commissioner Herpick.
The city faces uncertainty over who bears repair costs when block pavements wash out. City attorney Warrum says the contractor should cover losses if the guarantee has not expired, as they guarantee pavement condition and delivery in good order.
The remark states that once the guaranty period ends at Strewty, if the guaranty has expired, it would be my opinion that the property owners would have to bear the loss. The statement frames a liability shift tied to the expiration of a time-bound guarantee.
Fair Monday and Tuesday with no material temperature change. 7 a m 26 degrees, noon 35, 2 pm 39. Southerly winds. Indianapolis and adjacent areas expected warmer conditions.
Jana McClarty of 115 N Missouri street was arrested Monday noon charged with shooting her husband with intent to kill. Police say a fuse blew at the McClarty home Sunday night and Mrs McClarty used a .38 revolver. Husband is in a serious condition at City hospital.
Sensational suit filed in superior court by the state on behalf of the prosecuting attorney Ruekels haus against the Commercial Trust Co of 4 E Market St. A restraining order is requested to stop the firm from transacting business. The complaint says the company formed with paid in capital stock of 9. but payment may be lacking and only 4.9 remains to cover depositors. A receiver and permanent restraint are sought along with revocation of corporate rights.
The Walon trust company was named receiver for the Commercial trust company by Judge Carter in room 3 of the superior court on Monday. The state initiated the suit through the attorney general and prosecutor, with auditor George T. Bingham conducting the investigation. Deposits total about 100 dollars with notes and cash on hand, plus about 60 thousand in face value of valued notes and foreign stock worth approximately 90 thousand, all largely unliquidable. C. Pires Jr remains president and Walter E. Ash Laueb secretary, assets inaccessible. the company’s offices were closed and a sanitation initiated, pending auditor action.
Timothy Daly died Monday morning in Boston as his brother Dan Daly the comedian had died Sunday. The Daly family has suffered five deaths in recent weeks.
Otto Glogger, four, was buried under about two tons of coke at the National starch works while cleaning a coke tower. Fellow workers freed him. He sustained injuries to his legs and internal injuries but is expected to recover and was taken home. The accident occurred Monday morning at 2119 8. East Street.
Soldiers were released from service about 6 A M Monday after patrolling four districts to aid the police and county sheriff. The two companies of the state militia were recalled Sunday night, chilled and wet, many half sick from exposure, and headed home as state officials deemed no further use for troops. Merger mentions and local business ads follow, including Vincennes power company and Eppert's Shoe Store promotions.
Monday brought relief as flooding waned in the Much-rtucku districts. White River at Hefest abaya remained high while the lite creek fell back within banks. The street railroad powerhouse on W Washington Sl broken but reopening. water supply in Infisnapolis threatened for days. streetcar service largely restored except for Northwestern Ave.
A company official said at 2 a m that power house work should allow street cars to start Monday evening. The terminal and traction firm aims to have all cars in service as soon as possible, though power shortages may delay service until Tuesday.
In St Louis on March 2 the U S district court jury found Senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Kansas guilty of selling influence to the Rialto grain and securities company. The Rialto was alleged a fraud. papers alleged the scheme. Burton native of Gibson County Indiana, faces up to 21000 fine and two years imprisonment plus perpetual disqualification. Attorneys filed for new trial as judge considers sentence.
In West Indianapolis a Saturday melee left Clarence Pfeister dying at 149 Oliverave after a head wound from a blunt instrument. Pfeister and Joseph Steinmark, both of 149 Olivercave, face assault charges as Elkemen Morgan and Samuelx arrested them. Pfeister’s condition at 2 pm Monday was dire, with little chance of survival. Alvin Jackson, 28, miner, was killed near Vandalia switch engine while attempting to catch a moving train, leaving a widow.
Tr Spencer city sanitarian warns that flood debris and decaying vegetable matter pollute the water and raise malaria risk. He urges rolling the water, sleeping in upper rooms, and cleaning up promptly after flood subsides as health officials plan immediate cleanup and property owners urged to act.
Indianapolis water company warns relief watch for Tuesday after midafternoon statement. Pumps cannot start before river reaches a two foot stage. Fire Chief Coots says town will receive water as soon as the river climbs, with scarce supply possible if the river continues to fall.
A squad from the Volunteers of America appeared on the streets Monday with contribution boxes. They urged liberal gifts as they collected donations from passersby.
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