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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
1
Reported violence targets nonstriking workers with two patrolmen on duty near company offices. Jimmy Burke, 813 Maple, recounts being assaulted after resisting involvement in the strike. A black eye and blows to the head mark the incident as strikers press for coworkers to join the walkout amid rising tensions.
Report details a strike leader named Kirby Lay known as Brownie organizing workers to open their own office. Strikers distribute bundles and meals at Union block, plan a private meeting, and fear reporters. A. D. T managers refuse extra pay for out of zone deliveries.
A block of text reports that female workers at Western Union and A. D. will strike Friday if pay stays at two cents per message. They argue women should earn the same rate as boys, about twelve to fourteen dollars monthly, and vow action if demands aren’t met.
Berlin reports detail a medical officer and corporals on trial for brutal cruelty toward soldier Bayer. Over months Bayer endured flogging, confinement with eyes dazzled, blunt trauma, and a stabbing by a medical officer. He was blinded and left physically wrecked, with multiple wounds, while investigations highlight widespread abuse as hundreds of young men complete compulsory service.
George Harris told Judge Whallon he was not worth punishment after drinking fits. He claimed he was coerced by political loyalties and cried that he did not deserve jail. The judge ordered a small fine plus costs and ninety days hard labor.
A clerk notes outfits for winter as a man seeks fur cap and mittens while a boy struggles in ragged shoes. The weather records a 28 degree night with ice on pavements and the season’s coldest morning since last winter, prompting charity fears for the poor.
Eddie Forceland, 15, of S515 Meridian Sty, was severely scalped and his jaw fractured while operating a heavy elevator at Sentinel Printing Company about 7:30 am Friday. He wedged between wall and uprights as the car rose, was rushed to City hospital with non fatal injuries. The scalp will be sawed back to the intact portion after removal from the elevator.
In New Haven Judge Livingston Cleveland ruled on the probate admission of Philos Bennett's will. He found testator had capacity and no undue influence by Bryan. The court noted a typewritten draft letter was not part of the will, kept in Dennett Sloane Co safe, while the will and sealed letter rested at Merchants Deposit Co. The judge left open whether the sealed letter may later be incorporated. Bryan does not receive the $9500 claimed but may pursue it in court.
Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers told The Sun that President Mitchell is not a candidate for the office of president of the American Federation of Labor. He denied reports of a possible challenge to Samuel Gompers and stated Mitchell would not accept the role if offered. Mitchell is not in the city.
In Indianapolis a scene unfolds with Hanna and Beveridge linked to Roosevelt succession chatter. Maj. Steele and Elam Neal wait outside Beveridge’s office as The Sun notes the senator’s polite response. Weather outlook to 8 p.m. Nov 7 calls for fair, warmer conditions. highs near 47. Carrie Rexford named to the charities board by Gov. Durbin, replacing Ila McCoy.
A fragmentary report notes that on Thursday Mrs Nina Mebba described a corn being stepped on by another woman. Mrs Hola fainted and did not recover immediately. Mrs Hobbs is listed as an employee of the Fow Inn restaurant in N Tlinolsst.
Washington scene as Covington Indiana leaders rally for a rural free delivery system. Warrick County expected to receive a general rural mail service with an estimated 29 million dollar appropriation next fiscal year. Indiana representatives Overstreet Holliday and Watson attend events in Washington and New York host meetings with national party figures and miners union leaders amid advisory board nominations.
Governor Durbin at the state house dismisses talk of Sen Hanna seeking the presidency. He notes Hanna cannot run physically and has denied interest, while acknowledging he may be urged by friends. Durbin compares the moment to past campaigns and asserts no candidacy will result.
A fragment notes a nickname Bloody Jack tied to a bareknuckled past in police court and mentions new Indiana postmasters Alaska J A Harragan Cearwood C R Hoxen berger Meela Madge A Kilne State Line G P Windsor Nolen L Chew Nobleaville as part of political maneuvering for auditor positions in the department.
Judge Thomas Whallon declares police court cases against Beray Michael Toomey and associates must be heard in police court even if it requires bringing in police officials. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus argues for continuance and explains costs and strategy, denying personal motive and noting readiness to proceed Friday afternoon.
Apostle Heber J Grant of the Mormon church told about 3000 Utah students at the state college that he has two wives and would seek more if allowed by the United States. He spoke at Utah University and donated $1 to a scholarship fund in memory of his deceased wife Lucy Stringham Grant. Grant is named to succeed Francs J Lyon as president of Mormon missions in Europe.
A local coal dealer warns two weeks of severe weather could cripple plants. He notes limited transportation and storage, with trains unable to haul enough coal. Despite high domestic stocks and a thriving basket coal trade, experts doubt substantial price relief this December.
The Sun reports that John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers opposes sympathetic strikes in principle but treats each case individually. Secretary Wilson says Mitchell’s stance is not fixed and depends on specific merits. Nicholas Hammes is appointed keeper of the rural route at Monterey.
M H E Washburn an operator at North Indianapolis testified at the coroner inquest Friday that he followed company rules and was not required to know the Purdue special wreck was imminent. He said the block system ends at his station and was not in use beyond that point, and that the train was traveling about 50 miles per hour when it left the station. Geis noted from the testimony that the block system was most needed where it was not maintained by the Big Four.
Frank Shanklin died in Dessom hospital after internal injuries suffered weeks earlier in a football game. He captained Hanover College football and was an all around athlete. Fraternity brothers and college friends accompanied his remains to Frankfort Friday afternoon. He was the son of K C Shanklin, a prominent Frankfort businessman.
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