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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
6
Stock notices advertise prices and details available on request. The listing directs readers to call or inquire by telephone, with main telephone line 1880: New 3633. No further context or entities beyond the contact information.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a clash between Red Men carnival organizers and local merchants in Lafayette Indiana on August 10. Fred Meyer of the Retail Merchants Association and allies pressured Robert J Thompson to drop a court challenge over obstructed streets tied to the festival. Thompson withdrew after concessions were discussed as other merchants objected near Third and Columbia and at the Vernon site. The Heck Carnival Company arrived from Indianapolis and, despite friction, proceeded with plans for a late September merchants festival as rain threatened and public interest grew.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that the Su Lodge of American Plowmen in Evansville Ind on August 1 refused to pay a $1.70 claim on the estate of William F Schmidt a member, prompting disputes within the lodge over dues and reimbursements.
The Vanderburg Council No 164 of this city surrendered its charter today. The Supreme Lodge refused Schmidt death claim, ruling the deceased insane at joining and that his condition was caused by excessive cigarette use.
In Warsaw Indiana Miss Bertie K Fuller of Indianapolis wed Fred E Smith of New York City after meeting days earlier at Winona Lake. The ceremony was performed by Squire W H Eiler in Warsaw. Creatore's Italian band opened a six day engagement at Winona Lake drawing thousands with special rail rates. The crowd filled a 4000 seat auditorium as the famed conductor directed the performance with noted showmanship.
In Rome City Indiana Aug events feature Rev. G W Gowdy describing Oriental travels at a forenoon round table session. Rev. Geo Wood Anderson delivers sermons and lectures with sharp critiques of physiognomy and baldness. A musical festival is planned for tomorrow. On G A R day next Thursday Rev. Frank Bruner will speak on From Banner to the Stars.
Georgetown Ky Aug 10 Frank Cecil a Bell county witness who testified against Caleb Powers faced cross examination after adjournment Saturday. He stayed on his story two hours describing why he surrendered and recalled a dictation letter about petitioning the legislature to repeal the Goebel law. The defense sought to link the letter to Powers detective J B Matthews and Cecil refused to swear to its truth. Twelve witnesses then testified about the mountain army and related figures as the case continued.
Kruse and Deventer, celebrated for their warm furnaces, are linked to a location at No 44 East Washington in a succinct community note highlighting their enterprise and local presence.
In Paris the Humbert family forgery trial resumed as Madame Theresa Humbert dominated proceedings with interruptions and dramatic claims that the Crawfords exist under another name. Judge Bonnet pressed on, examining Frederick Humbert and other witnesses while Madame Humbert proclaimed innocence and vowed to reveal the Crawfords at a later stage. The court prepared to hear ninety witnesses outside the family, with spectators amused and the case advancing slowly.
Culver Indiana residents push to enforce the Nicholson law as saloons defy Sunday closures. Saloon keeper Andy Voorhees arrested on a screen clause violation after depot access restrictions spurred a council action. Four marshals blocked entry. an indignation meeting is planned and prior July slot machine fines are noted.
Liquor factions, defeated thrice at Bryant, fought back in Portland Indiana with nightlong street disorder. Town Marshal Jones was overpowered as nine or ten intoxicated men paraded the streets and red paint defaced business signs. Authorities promise arrests as Richmond police tighten actions.
The Municipal 400 in Franklin Indiana plans to appeal to the Circuit Court over three liquor licenses granted by the city commissioners last week. A mass meeting is set for Thursday night to mobilize citizens in the fight. Ministers condemned commissioners Ragsdale and Kiphart from pulpits for removing enough names from remonstrances to allow the licenses.
Rural free delivery will start in Indiana on September 15 serving Amo Hendricks Cedar Grove Franklin Clay City Osgood Staunton with areas and populations listed. Post Office plans to use baggagemen on trains without mail clerks to deliver opened papers along lines to save time and cost. Secretary Shaw named James L. Gerry chief of the Treasury customs division. John R. Garrison moves to auditor for the District of Columbia.
Chicago reports reveal the would be suicide’s identity as Marie Gordon nee Lytle from Chicago and Nashville. She stated she came July 29 1905 to register at Auditorium Hotel and with W R Lytle visited houses of ill fame before a quarrel led to a pistol shot. Lytle is sought by police in a separate porter shooting. Later reports in Louisville confirm her maiden name Marie Lytle and trace her history to Nashville Montgomery and Murfreesboro where the Lytle family descends from General William Lytle.
Under orders from Chicago Police Superintendent O Neill William Lytle brother of Mamie Lytle alias Marie Gordon was seized in Montgomery at 233 Smythe Street the former home of his sister. He denies knowledge of the shooting of Marie Gordon and refuses to go back without a formal requisition.
Birmingham panel chaired by Judge George Gray begins hearings to settle Alabama coal miners vs operators. Miners seek higher wages eight hour days and semi monthly pay. Operators push sliding scale and court-like demands as witnesses testify about stores, paychecks, and contractor practices. In Philadelphia thousands of textile workers return to work marking a rare breakthrough in the June to August industrial strike wave.
San Francisco announces Gen H H Warfield has resigned as grand marshal due to illness. Col Jesse B Fuller elected to fill vacancy. Fuller a former California Nevada department commander and Loyal Legion leader who served with the Army of the Cumberland. Kentucky captain I J Johnson, Libby Prison hero, among delegates. reception plans progressing for the encampment.
In Trenton New Jersey on August 10 Vice Chancellor Pitney named John W. Hardenburg of Jersey City and Lucian D. Ross of New York as temporary receivers of the Coahuila and Pacific Railroad Company for immediate control while ongoing proceedings continue.
Nashville report outlines Miss Lytle of Murfreesboro, a member of a prominent local family and sister-in-law of Carter Hartisan, a longtime resident. Details describe her connections and the notable lineage within Middle Tennessee.
Holyoke on August 10 reported the death of James Coghill, 40, who had lived with a broken back for three and a half years. The fall fractured his spinal column and caused paralysis below the break, leading to his demise.
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