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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
12
Paris reports a broad strike in bakers and allied trades starting today at the Labor Exchange. Police and troops guard major sites as thousands march. demonstrations are dispersed with arrests. Authorities say no bread famine feared despite widespread action.
In Ohio for the first time, the governor elect Herrick will assemble a staff drawn entirely from active guard duty officers. The eleven names include three Democrats and no civil war veterans, led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles C. Weybrecht and Lieutenant Colonel Byron Barber. Other officers hail from Alliance, Columbus, Fostoria, Cleveland, Norwalk, Cincinnati, Dayton, Marietta, and Lima.
Governor Taft leaves Manila with a military guard of honor escorting him from the palace to Luneta. He reviews a parade of 5,000 troops, followed by civilian employees and a dozen bands as thousands line the march. Bodhts accompany his launch to the steamer at midnight.
Judge Pope Barrow of the Superior Court collapsed in chambers during a trial due to vertigo. He was supported by an ardent admirer and taken home. Barrow, from a colonial family, is 64 and had been appointed to fill the late B. H. Hill’s Senate seat earlier.
Rumors from Newmarket New Jersey claim the Smith heirs of Mrs Fair relatives will receive 125000 each or 135000 total and end all contest. Doubts persist among friends as R Smith travels to Colorado, fueling speculation of a settlement.
St Anthony Com secretary of the Society for the Suppression of Vice is reported gravely ill at his Summit New Jersey home. He had been thrown downstairs in Connecticut two months earlier while arresting a physician accused of circulating obscene literature. Several ribs were broken and bruising occurred, though he kept to his duties until internal injuries surfaced.
Former O. S. Kelly hosted a birthday dinner in Springfield on December 2 for 121 longtime friends, all over seventy-five years old. The host spoke as the limit was reached and remarks were recorded for publication.
Congressman W. S. McNary said at tonight's briefing that at the Democratic State committee gathering next month he will introduce a resolution urging support for Richard Olney as presidential candidate and inviting cooperation of party groups in other New England states.
Westerly R. I. Dec. 23 The Brown block, the town s finest building, was gutted by fire tonight causing an estimated loss near 150000 The first floor housed stores while the rest of the building was used for other purposes.
The White Star liner Teutonic sailed today carrying 2.5 sacks of mail for Great Britain and more than 70,000 letters in the shipment.
Key West report says the Sami and the torpedo boat flotilla parted today from San Juan Puerto Rico on a voyage toward the islands, signaling a new phase in operations.
In New York Senator Hanna is reported to have been confined to his room tonight after a severe illness. The developing situation prompted anxious crew and observers as authorities prepared to provide updates on his condition.
Detroit December report notes Frank C. Andrews former vice president of City Savings Bank released on parole after one year and four months of a fifteen year sentence. He arrives at his home with attorney and reporters and vows to work hard to settle debts and end legal tangles while restoring his reputation and banking trust. He aims to prove Governor Biles wrong about expectations.
Senator Hale of Maine told a Post reporter he believes the Panama canal treaty will be ratified despite concerns it could lead to an expensive, profitless war. He noted U S actions during the insurrection and said ratification was the only viable path to complete the canal project with the new Panamanian government in place.
Georgia officials report a race riot threat near Haliera Valdosta. Governor Terrill orders a militia company from Valdosta to report to the sheriff. Macon dispatch notes the company is assembling and will march fourteen miles to Haliera amid uncertain details.
Across the nation workers face wage cuts and strikes. The Anvil mine in Bessemer Michigan shuts down, 20 men laid off. Schreiber Brothers Chicago clothiers go into receivership with liabilities 47000 and assets 35475. North American Trust Company debts Eastern Tube Company Zanesville appraisal 160 with sale set for Feb 10. Sharon Pennsylvania American Foundries resumes after a 10 percent wage cut. Utah coal district militia relief signals easing tensions. Union Trust Baltimore returns to business as creditors regain confidence. A union engineer’s wage-cut threat at International Salt triggers a broader Great Lakes strike. Pacific coast lumber trade fragmentation may cause a year-long revenue drop. A boxmakers strike in Whitman Massachusetts signals broader wage battles in New England.
Eastern WorcesterMass December reports note Frank D Perry shows nearly 1 million in liabilities but 925000 tied to indorsements on Worcester Southbridge notes. Settlement talks with road creditors expected to remove that burden, likely leaving Perry with only 50 to 60 cents on the dollar. Perry had no road stake but earned 15000 in commissions. Total assets listed 26347. life policies made part of assets by mistake.
Manila Dec 23 Governor Taft has pardoned several Filipino detainees including Leonardo Deputy the priest who faced death for burying alive the presidente of Tayta. The sentence was commuted to twenty years penal servitude. Ladrones looted Bosoboso municipal treasury, captured the presidente and wounded him. constabulary recovered part of the stolen funds.
The Nantucket steamship of Merchants and Miners with a full passenger list and cargo broke her shaft while entering the bay and anchored off the Potomac. Tug Mary tows her to port while Gloucester sails to trans ship passengers and take over the voyage.
In Rutherford Tennessee on December 23 Mrs Mary Trull of Dunnsmore Buncombe County was burned to death by a camp fire near the Asheville road. She and her husband, married twenty three days, were traveling from Cherryville to Dunnsmore to establish their future home. Nightfall brought them a large fire which they slept beside. Mrs Trull's clothing caught fire and she perished.
In Savannah on December 23 a pistol fight in a gambling room left Thomas J Reynolds dead James L Doss dying and Julien Rosenthal wounded. The report notes the brutal outcome amid the city’s gambling scene.
The piece explains round robins as signatures in a circle to dilute blame and notes their common use on petitions. It cites a French origin claim and highlights Burke Gibbons Sir Joshua Reynolds and others who signed one to request Samuel Johnson amend Goldsmiths epitaph. Johnson declined preferring Latin.
Union National Bank outlines new business facilities led by president J Richards. Community emphasis on expanding services and partnerships with local firms to support growth and economic activity. Details on timelines and locations are forthcoming.
A nine foot ten inch man eating tiger was driven into inmana village in Upper Burmah by jungle Yires. It attacked a man and a woman before a native price man killed it with an ax behind the ear. The photograph was taken two hours after the event outside the court. government reward offer noted.
Chicago December 43 Emil Roeski a car bandit asked for a delay citing prejudiced public opinion and a fair trial risk. Indications are the cases will be continued to a future court term. Pueblo December 23 evidence after Peter Neidermeier confession suggests he and a partner may be linked to the Pueblo murder of Dr J H Turner and C E Bishop during a March 15 hold up with a reward offered. Chicago December 23 Neidermeier in county jail denied involvement in the Pueblo killings and said he cannot recall the events.
A New York Telegram opinion asserts Chicago offers the fastest way to recover a just debt through local justice courts. It explains filing costs, appeals, and garnishments, contrasting easy collection with the burden on debtors and noting the advantage to honest creditors.
Reports across Europe note a Dutch training vessel ashore at Nieuwersluis near Flushing, near where the Finland grounded. Henry Norman sails from Liverpool to New York to study Canadian tariffs. Italy and Cuba discuss arbitration and a trade pact similar to the Mexico treaty. Preussen ashore near Seoute land. French ambassador Barrere signals arbitration treaty talks with Italy. Broxmouth Park hosts a royal wedding welcome for the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. Lord Abinger’s will gifts Inverlochy Castle to his mother. Rowland Hunt wins subdistrict seat in Shropshire on fiscal issue, with campaigners from Birmingham backing Chamberlain’s plan.
The Free The Jewish Chronicle of London notes a Dec 2 meeting of the executive committee of the Board of Deputies of the Anglo Jewish Association. It considered presenting to the Foreign Office over reports of fresh anti Jewish excesses at Kishineff on Christmas day. The Foreign Secretary Lansdowne is said to be already attentive to the matter.
A sample pavement based on a new theory, patented and endorsed by Uncle Sam, may be shown at next year’s big fair in St Louis. The note mentions the renewed interest sparked by the circus gymnast’s involvement.
A proposed pavement features a solid surface lined with many springs. Each step compresses spring coils surrounded by elastic rubber and granular sand to create an uplifting, easier walk. Early testers may report a novel, invigorating sensation on the first stroll.
The Milwaukee Journal recounts a man who, with ten dollars saved, buys a boy a warm coat gloves and a sweater. The boy exults at the fittings, the mother beams with pride, and the total cost ends at 7.24 dollars. The story emphasizes happiness and frugality as true bargains.
H L Elmendorf argues in Review of Reviews that a seventeen year old should know the English Bible intimately as literature, read from infancy, and studied independently. He warns that late understanding is rare and cites a Century 1900 test showing most college students miss obvious biblical allusions.
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