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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
3
Two individuals from Indiana are noted as high in authority in a St. Louis dispatch dated January 6, detailing their influence and roles within local governance or organization.
Court clerks and sheriffs gain per diem allowances after the Supreme Court ruling that such fees are payable for attending court. County officials previously denied per diems, while weather reports note ongoing severe cold affecting travel and operations, with trains delayed and business disrupted.
Reports indicate measles like illness among two young patients in the city with connections to Miss Flossie Flees and Miss Venue Cubertsam while Dr Parverh notes no severe symptoms. Other cases were sighted in Tow a and nearby towns as authorities monitor the spread.
The Viau American Bridge Factory plans to resume steel work within a week of next Monday after a court awarded the contract for the steel concern. The company faces a busy period as orders return and factory activity restarts following the brief shutdown.
Report says the second oil test near Fayette County struck blun, failed to yield oil, and was abandoned. A third attempt planned is unlikely.
Mrs Jewtt a nurse living on the ridge is seriously ill with blood poisoning after cutting her finger with a rusty hatchet four or five days ago. She is now in dangerous condition.
A circulating rumor suggests there will be no white bell on the Hew 2. The claim lacks official confirmation and remains unverified among local observers.
The obituary notes the death of Tim, a lifelong resident of Wightstown, at age 80. It lists surviving children M. S. Lewis of Kansas City, Mac W. Lewis and TH. O. Lewis of Los Angeles, Mrs. Kim Roof of Muncie, Lud and Mes. Charles Aridison of Raigdits town End.
Lee J. Phillips remains laid up due to injuries from a prior fall. His condition was reported as continuing to keep him off duty and inactive during this period.
A terse notice from New Castle Indiana dated January 7 1904 references the Rescue Fire Company and an individual A Banks with a disputed claim. The fragment notes a price or value of ten cents and mentions a bed room suite, suggesting a damaged or partial listing of goods or a local dispute over a ticket or receipt.
The item notes Miss Martin, a former compositor on The Press, and her friends extend heartfelt congratulations. It mentions Thor and a visit to his parents with plans to travel to Lincoln Nebraska where Mr Thompson works as a railroad operator.
Indianapolis January report proposes a large stone statue of former Indiana Attorney General W. L. Taylor for the St Louis exposition. The idea involves presenting commissioners with the exhibit and a ceremonial viewing by Mrs Faylor Mead.
A Chicago resident named Spin der dies at home on Thursday. The report mentions cremation trends in Indianapolis and chemical printing industry shifts. Swift & Co increases capital stock to buy equipment. Minneapolis mill output dipped in 1902 with reduced foreign shipments. A Chicago assault leads to quick capture. Music store planned in New Castle with a January opening. A German novelist William Von Polenz dies on his estate in Silesia with remarks on American life and gender roles.
The report outlines Anderson Gustave Moret appearing before Mayor RPorkner and the council. He agreed to abstain from intoxicants and tobacco while promising cooperation with the chief executive.
The latest fad hits towns as Delphi pushes the negligee shirt trend, with Chicago influence noted. Logansport and Lafayette also seeing shops rush to stock the garments as Delphi begins to adopt the style.
The ceremony joined Dean Norris and Helen Delamon at New Castle last evening. Norris is connected with the Press of New Castle and the bride has long served as book keeper for the Indiana Bridge Company. The journal extends congratulations.
Friends of Blumer join The Press in congratulating the couple. Knightstown reports the Arno hotel may change hands on a count of Mr Walton health. the proprietor is noted. Owle holds a line position at a youth Wales company engaged in the manufacture of fuses and other electrical supplies.
Sulphur Springs Co operative Telephone company held its yearly stockholders meeting Thursday with over one hundred stockholders present. The territory covered by twenty one switchboard lines was divided into nine districts and directors were elected to represent those districts. Names of directors include George Harter Charles Jones James Crandall J W Whitworth S M Bouslug George W Taker and A J Cummits. The board will organize Saturday.
Aaron Winate resigns as agent of the U Express company after a period of service. Carl Locker succeeds him and moves the office to the shop of H. it on West Broad Street, marking a change in local agency operations.
The Merchants Association met to urge the Big Four and Indianapolis & Eastern to stop a fast train at Kenhard and to ask if cars could be brought into the business district. Merchants argue interurban favors warrant a town uptown service and rail improvements in return.
An excerpt reflects on art, dedication, and the balance between creator and patron. It urges humility toward workers, valuing good craft while treating all contributors with respect and equality in the process.
A Washington dispatch reports Elmer A. Gorman of Richmond applied for a Secret Service position. He visited Washington and impressed Chief Wilkie. Gorman is son of J A Gorman, Richmond police superintendent, and is endorsed by Senator Beveridge with indications of an appointment.
Louis Lud low reports from Indianapolis that Indiana senators renewed support for William Elliott of New Castle for either governor of Porto Rico or customs collector, but prospects look slim as another candidate is favored for governor and Shaw wants an experienced customs official. The note ends with an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
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