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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1903
Page
11
In a New York reception room a stern father questions his daughter about her frequent caller Mr Watkins. She admits he visits about three times weekly while she defends their shared interest in literature, and he notices four letters on the mantel causing a blush and an awkward moment.
In a humorous family exchange, Harold Watkins leaves cigars for his hosts, the old gentleman notes the brand and a pocket placement detail reveal his plan. The discussion confirms Watkins plans to call this afternoon and the father declares he would welcome him as a son in law but warns against deception.
The writer argues against rushing into fraternities under pressure, noting good possible benefits yet warning of clique formation and forced allegiance. Emphasizes individuality, warns that membership is not essential for success, and suggests waiting to know one’s ground before joining.
W J Henderson recalls America's Cup defender Burgess and crew, noting Cap'n Auberry Crocker and Nawiggians, with memories of the Puritan Mayflower and Volunteer hulls. Burgess, born 1848 in Sandwich MA, Harvard 1871, studied yacht design as an amateur and built 137 vessels including Puritan among others. Volunteer, holder in 1887, exemplified the aging centerboard design.
John R Spears compares Shamrock II and Shamrock III with Reliance noting Shamrock II’s deeper hull and greater displacement, Reliance’s flat waterline fore section and shallow hull, while Shamrock III has deeper garboards and heavier bilges. Shamrock II shows windward grip, but Shamrock III’s deeper dead rise and differing stern shapes affect speed and handling. Reliance is described as a broad, flat stern, a swift but blunt hull.
An old man, who boarded at St. Thomas, goes to Niagara Falls for the first time and gazes on the roaring water. As he watches, witnesses recall a dramatic expression of awe before a Detroit observer jokes about fall football outcomes. The man finally responds with a comic miscue, expressing relief at the mock question.
The piece surveys continued industrial stock pressure and looming dividend cuts at United States Steel, notes potential bond sales and fund movements, and discusses railroad finances. It also covers Wall Street’s cautious engagement with presidential politics, evaluating Roosevelt and Parker/Gorman options, and previews a cautious outlook for cotton and corn, iron and steel prices, and construction.
The Montreal Star profiles Rev. James Peck and two long‑term whaling stations at Kekkerton and Blacklead in Cumberland Sound north of Hudson Strait. It portrays Eskimo converts taught English by Peck, two aging foreign managers—Mulch, a Scot, and Sheridan, a German—who barter for goods, and the Nordic frontier's pull on explorers and traders.
In Philadelphia a Fort Wayne bound mother with three children praises porter William White for his care. She writes a brief note on hotel letter paper asking Pullman to raise his salary, commending his attentiveness and promising friends. The note is shown shortly after.
The Philadelphia Record reports a barber noting mustache wearers trim up in summer. He explains that men with facial hair vanish their mustaches as corn season rises, tying grooming to seasonal discomfort and practical life.
The week in New York stocks showed little price movement as money market conditions drove activity. Banks posted modest cash gains while loan volumes rose, reflecting cautious liquidity management amid weak demand and summer distractions. The market rested in a stable, lifeless range with slight net gains, influenced by bank policy and anticipated crop-related cash needs.
Indianapolis reports commercial paper at 4.96 to 5 percent and clearings at 934, 77.16, with balances 257,083.28. New York notes call money nominal, time money firmer, prime mercantile paper 6.96 times percent. Sterling exchange steady, market described as moderately active with strength and higher closing figures. Bank deposits rose while loans fell, suggesting easier finances and ample time money under 6 percent. The era of buying stocks remains supported by positive fundamentals, despite limited volume from professionals. An A R Thompson Co telegram notes a restrained market with professionals driving activity and little new commitment until large interests move.
London money rates show discounts at 14492 percent and consols at 89-16. Paris quotes three percent rente at 97 percent and London checks exchange at 71 e. Berlin shows London exchange at 20m 81 for checks. Treasury statement notes balances excluding 150 million gold reserve.
The New York associated banks weekly statement shows loans rising by 5,166,000 with deposits up 641,000 and circulation up 49,600. Reserve up 1,585,475 as deposits grow, indicating a strong liquidity balance despite limited stock market activity.
New York August 2 Porterfield Co telegrams note a week lacking a standout feature with irregular and professional tones. Early activity showed a tentative turn but details fade into partial and unclear phrasing. The report emphasizes subdued market movement with no major developments evident.
A critical survey of the New Thought movement in American medicine reviews Ella Wheeler Wilcox and William Walker Atkinson. The piece condemns the sect, its teachers, and its “morbid” literature as a mass of nonsensical self healing and occult practices, noting pervasive advertising and questionable therapy claims. It questions the therapeutic value and highlights intrusive questions from readers seeking mental influence and health cures.
The passage debates English plurals for words like cherub versus cherubs and Hebrew ubim, lexicon versus lexica, terion versus criterions, appendix versus appendixes and indexes, memorandum versus memorandums, curricula versus curricula, gymnasium versus gymnasia, medium versus media, sanatorium versus sanatoria, formula versus formulae, nebula versus nebulae, beau versus beaux and bureaux, and libretto versus libretti, noting preference for Anglophone forms and criticizing pedantry in language debates.
In the Bowery near the Peter monument the New York Evening Post notes a display of trophies reflecting sports pride. A sprinter’s gold medals and a belt shaped prize are among many cups and honors once earned, with its stories told by the man inside the case.
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