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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
8
The Sea Board routes see a change in control with Rock Island and Frisco Lines taking new prominence in the Big Trunk system, reshaping management and influence across the line.
Seaboard Airline Railway announces new voting trustees and directors from Rock Island and St Louis & San Francisco interests. Ladenburg Thalman says no financing or new capital is required. the move cements cross‑territory railway ties to reduce rate disruption and avoid new capital expenditures.
Baltimore reports feverish activity as Rock Island Interests and Seaboard Airline Railway announce a potential deal. Brokers rush to buy Seaboard stock amid rumors. price movements and daily quotations are noted. Birmingham reports near completion of Seaboard Airline branch from Coal City, plus Georgia line construction and East and West Railway coverage.
Chicago August 12 a million dollar combination merges Haniten Refrigerator Anglo American Refrigerator Kansas City Refrigerator Omaha Packing and St Louis Creased Beef and Provision Companies car lines under the National Car Life banner. General offices will be in Mead a Teac arm.
The notice announces appointments within the company consolidating roles to centralize control of the principal refrigerator car lines used for transporting fresh meats and provisions. J B Standish is referenced as treasurer. F W r is named sentendent of car service. W G Finn becomes auditor. F A Spink is generalor, consolidating authority under one corporate entity.
Three workers, Frank Wine George Peters and Michael Krecil, were instantly killed when a six ton bell atop a seventy five foot stack at the Cleveland Furnace Company's newly built plant collapsed during preparations for the first blast. The accident halted operations and blamed on a malfunction in the bell control mechanism.
The battleship Massachusetts struck near Egg Rock off Bar Harbor while leaving port in dense fog. Several forward plates were cracked and the ship headed to Brooklyn for dry-docking after divers confirmed damage. Indiana and Scorpion rendered aid as the squadron returned to anchor for further orders.
Nearly sixty miles of cable have been laid in Casco Bay, connecting forts and key points within ten miles of Portland harbor. Telegraph lines and electric searchlights guard the area as anticipation builds for a potential attack around August 22, with connectivity reaching The Eels Island near Harpswell and the Two Lights station on the western flank. The record cable run includes Portland Head and Two Lights, marking rapid, extensive underwater and coastal telecommunication work for coastal defense.
English intercollegiate golfers defeat American players 6 to 5 in the two ball competition at Mippa Hunt Club, totaling 9 to 7 over two days. Allison wins final match after a late burst of play. several matches go to extra holes or finish on greens, with excitement throughout. In Richmond, Indiana, the country club championship qualify rounds begin Saturday, with Dudley Biner breaking the 18-hole course record and scores posted for the top qualifiers.
Fifty eight victims of the Metropolitan tunnel catastrophe were buried today with funerals in the disaster quarter. Most burials proceed today, others to follow tomorrow with a formal ceremony. The Metropolitan Railway Company paid $2,000 to each family. Sir Edmund Monson conveyed condolences from King Edward. Judicial inquiry into the accident continues.
The Rev Dr Dean Richmond Babbitt rector of the Church of the Epiphany Brooklyn condemned lynchings and mobs at Chautauqua. He contrasted Mr Graves's justification of lynching with a broader American view, urged harsher law and fair play for all, and praised Governors Durbin and Yates and President Roosevelt. General Gordon spoke on The Last Days of the Confederacy.
In Georgetown Kentucky August 12 the Powers conspiracy trial drew crowds as Henry Youtsey arrived from the Frankfort penitentiary to testify with guard supervision. Wharton Golden was cross examined yielding no new facts while defense attorney Sims paid a $10 fine for pursuing an incompetent line. Mrs Roach testified about letters from Powers promising a mountain army and offering money to deter her testimony. Youtsey is to testify tomorrow and remains under guard. The commonwealth plans to rest after his testimony, with defense evidence to follow. four witnesses previously testified.
Prof Bernard Moses of the University of California returns to Berkeley from the Philippine Commission and argues that teaching English to native children is essential to bring the race in touch with Western institutions. He praises Chinese business sagacity and suggests intermingling with Filipinos could yield a combined set of favorable traits. He also believes limited Chinese immigration will be needed to supply labor for fifty years.
In Whitesboro Texas on August 12 a mob seized a Black man accused of assaulting Mrs Hart. Eight Black men were arrested. seven released, one held for identification. The mob hanged the suspect from a tree limb before officers could reach him. He was rushed to Sherman that night amid warnings to Black residents to leave town. Guns fired in the Black neighborhood and trains carried fleeing residents.
The Board of Public Works rescinded its order to macadam Capitol avenue from 170 feet south of Thirty-sixth to Thirty-eighth street. Seventeen of eighteen property owners opposed the project citing drainage concerns on North Capitol avenue. A sewer petition was presented, and the chairman said drainage improvements would come soon.
L. I. Parker of the Gayoso Hotel Memphis Tennessee L. W. Sinclair of the West Baden Hotel West Baden Indiana Fred W. Cook a prominent brewer of Evansville D C Jenkins a Kokomo hardware manufacturer and W A Funk D McHenry and C L Millhouse of South Bend were among the guests at Hotel Claypool yesterday.
William Jennings Bryan is in Indianapolis after an afternoon speech in Zionsville. He plans to leave in the morning and hopes to return Friday evening for Joseph Fanning’s reception by the Elks. Bryan says he is tired of public speaking for now and will rest in Lincoln after days in Indiana and Illinois before a Europe trip. He noted no truth to Cleveland editor rumors and described his schedule through Acton Park, Zionsville, Columbus, Salem, Michigan, French Lick, Bethany Park, and Illinois before heading north.
Merritt Long, president of Local Union, reports news from Niagara that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters passed a resolution to move its headquarters to Indianapolis. The move, to be completed within months, strengthens the local union and aligns with its East West strength. The Niagara convention is described as the largest in history, with next year’s meeting slated for Cincinnati.
Charles Downing and Thomas Ensley discuss a chariot race as a major fair feature. Several amusement firms seek entry, aiming for Roman style spectacle. Downing says no match races will be allowed, despite Indiana horses Dan R. and Prince Alert seeking to race world records.
The local union of journeymen barbers hosts a reception in the Central Labor Union hall at Washington and Alabama streets to honor national officers W. E. Klapetzky and Jacob Fisher as headquarters shift brings Journeymen Barbers' International Union of America to the city. Over 200 Indianapolis barbers are expected, with speakers including Edward A. Perkins Edward Barry John Feltman and Edward Gould. Albert Marmarovsky will respond for the local union. Refreshments music and entertainment are planned.
Oscar N Wilmington of 1516 Brookside Avenue filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. The Union Trust Company acts as guardian for Bessie Plummer and her sister accusing ex-guardian George W Van Sickle of misappropriating about 5000 dollars. Wilmington listed assets of 275 dollars. Other bankruptcy petitions filed include Ernest L Baker of Hartford City with liabilities 2445 dollars and assets 628 dollars Clinton E Niblikk of Logansport with liabilities 247 dollars and assets 125 dollars.
The local bartenders union, meeting at Iron Molders Hall on East Washington, expanded to 2 percent membership after new initiations. The charter was closed under the Bartenders International League of America, with initiation raised to 35.25. Fred Jaemerman elected parade marshal. committee includes Huffman, Hess, and Brown planning an elaborate Labor Day display.
Baggagemen held their annual banquet in the west baggage room of Union Station. For five years running as the custom among local commission merchants, a large donation funded the feast. About two bushels of sandwiches, several gallons of ice cream, and a dozen watermelon were provided for the event.
The last day to move between city wards without losing a vote is noted by city committees. Royal Garment Company to relocate to South Meridian Street near Madison Avenue, making women’s garments. Newby Oval renamed Boulevard Square and being platted for sale with lots from 00 to 1,200 dollars. Indianapolis Paint and Color Company exits retail for wholesale, buys 710 South Delaware Street site. factory planned, with a possible second factory costing 25,000 dollars if land is secured. Northwest Indianapolis residents push for a new Fall Creek bridge aligning with Northwestern Avenue’s design. Painter James Taylor of 1931 Hovey Street injured after fall at 715 Park Avenue. left foot bones broken and hospitalized under Dr. Jeffries care.
A three week old baby, found left near the Claypool Hotel, was wrapped in a polka dot dress and blanket. Manager William Cunningham took the infant to the kitchen then to the Colored Orphans Home after police and firemen located the child. A local druggist supplied milk as the baby recovered. no parents identified.
Mabel Jenkins of Patoka Indiana carried a four weeks old infant to the police station asking for a charitable home. The father is dead and the mother says she cannot support the child and was forced to seek aid from the Flower Mission after a Terre Haute lead. The mission will decide placement with an orphanage if feasible.
Raymond Hodson, a Big Four Railroad fireman from Greensburg Indiana, was severely injured when he fell between engine bumpers at a coaling station. He was transported to Indianapolis and then to St Vincent’s Hospital by Dispensary ambulance with a mangled left leg and a severely damaged right limb. Doctor Garstang anticipated no amputation.
Words by Newton Booth Tarkington and music by Earl Percy Parks of Martinsville. The piece titled Apart is described as simple and melodious and Parks is noted as a well connected member of a musical family with many friends in the city.
The body of George P Davenport a C H D brakeman fatally injured when he fell under his train at Montavala Illinois Tuesday was shipped home to Decatur Illinois by Flanner and a funeral home for burial after railroad authorities could not reach cent hospital.
Daniel V. Miller formerly of the Post Office Department is charged with acting with Joseph M. Johns of Rockville to aid get rich quick schemes. Higgins and Caving, Terre Haute attorneys, have sought documentary evidence from federal authorities. Trial is set in Cincinnati once evidence is received. local counsel will assist in defense.
A large crowd awaited the demolition at the Illinois and Market streets corner. The event aimed to clear the last arc of the Cyclorama building to make room for redevelopment. Despite a tense moment, the charge was touched off and the walls began to crumble as onlookers watched.
Dr Henry W Furniss United States consul to Bahia Brazil is home on a sixty day leave He is well regarded as one of the brightest colored men in the country and has held the position for some years He practiced medicine with Dr S A Furniss until his appointment and remains a prominent local figure.
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