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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
9
Seven thousand sheep were burned to death at the East Buffalo stockyards as long sheds holding the animals were swept by flames. The loss is placed at five thousand dollars. Superintendent Leigh stated the fire would not affect stock handling, with space available in cattle and hog sheds for arrivals.
Havana December reports the Senate withdraws a straight 33 percent tariff rise and shifts to a tariff law based on the original bill. The Senate tariff committee endorses a plan with sharp increases in most rates, many over 25 percent, as discussions focus on rushing the bill before reciprocity with the United States takes effect.
The fifty third annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science began in St Louis with about 20 members present including twenty women. The convention will run all week. Remsen welcomed delegates and introduced Carroll D Wright David A Meis and Cyrus B Walbridge. Secretaries announced and line sections planned permanent organization.
In St John s N F the St Pierre and Miquelon results show M Legasse re elected to the French Chamber of Deputies over M Froment by a small margin. Legasse, a fishery interests representative, victory signals support for current conditions amid recent riots over annexation sentiment and failed grand banks policy.
A German language play was written staged and produced by the church minister in Trinity German Lutheran Church Baltimore. The performance replaced the usual sermon and drew wide church attention. Admission fees will aid the poor.
The Seri Indians of Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California have reportedly gone on the war path raiding ranches on the mainland. They are described as cannibals and are said to possess speed among the fleetest runners.
The US torpedo flotilla including Decatur Bainbridge Barry and Dale under Lieut Lloyd H Chandler arrived off San Juan after rough weather. The Buffalo escorted Port Rotilia and demonstrated ample coal capacity for the voyage as the group heads toward their next destination.
In Duncannon a quarrel at a hotel left Jacob Meyers fatally stabbed by Joseph Curry, an Italian laborer. Curry fled from a pursuing posse, jumped into the river to escape, and drowned. The incident occurred in Harrisburg area reporting details from December.
BL reports James Rains James Kuster Brant Davin and FB Parker of Thebes were in court with the lynching of William colored last spring. They faced judge J. E. Jackson as evidence appeared insufficient. H. Metcalf, another alleged participant, received a ten day continuance.
John Burton of Virginia reportedly perished when a massive wave swept him overboard near Hog Island while aboard a vessel. A negro cook was killed in the incident.
Seventy five alumni and friends gathered at the Grand Hotel for Indiana University Alumni dinner. Dr. Joseph Swain, former president and toastmaster, received warm praise as speakers including Franklin Foster, Ernest Bicknell, Edna Johnson, Foster Hight and William Lowe Bryan reflected on college democracy, education, and the university’s future.
Washington and other cities report the deaths of Col Henry L Thomas Rev Dr Jeremiah R Brittain Capt Robert Catlin Sir William Allan Mrs Alexander McDonald Mrs M M Faville Col J N Ancore U S A Miss Mary Irwin Rev Dr Fred S Jewell Gordon Trumbull George Gissing John Morris Ruth Ann Hoar in a multi‑location obituary roundup. Names span State Department translator to artists authors and politicians with dates and brief bios.
Shipping notices detail steamer movements with multiple ports and routes. Graf Waldersee departed New York for Plymouth Cherbourg and Hamburg while Bergen land left Philadelphia for Antwerp. Tunisian arrived at St John and Halifax for Liverpool, Furnes sailed Glasgow to New York, Coptic arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama bound for San Francisco, Patricia sailed Hamburg to New York, Vaderland departed Antwerp for New York, Romanic sailed Genoa to Boston.
C FP Drew general manager of the Coal Belt Electric Railway Chicago base found dead in bed at the Excelsior Hotel Harrisburg a bullet wound in left chest police suspect suicide but consider homicide. early investigation ongoing.
In Probate Court Judge Walker, Mrs. Henry Israel sought adoption by James R. Norton of her three year old son Oscar. Norton, a Toledo publisher's representative, met the boy at the Eldridge home after Israel's husband abandoned the family. Israel had prayed for a good home and Norton agreed to adopt. Norton left yesterday with the boy.
Daniel Donahue of 1187 Olive Street attacked neighbor Martin Collins with a razor after a dispute. Donahue fled, police seeking him. Collins sustained facial injuries and was treated at City Hospital. authorities expect a quick recovery in a few days.
Charles Fisher died yesterday morning after being treated at City Hospital for a broken arm and frostbitten feet. Remains were given to a local undertaker. funeral set for tomorrow afternoon.
The Delleba B. Harvey Circle of the First Friends Church will meet tonight at 411 North Delaware street. All Souls Unitarian Church plans a mas tree and social at Mrs. Stella M. Bassett’s home, 1009 North Pennsylvania street, tomorrow evening. Friends of Bee church and Sunday school are mentioned.
Old Methodist tradition brings a union watch service to Roberts Park Church on New Year Eve starting at 9 o clock. Meridian Street M E Church joins, Epworth League hosts the first ninety minutes, followed by refreshments prepared by church women. Rev Albert Hurlstone and Rev Joshua Stansfield will deliver addresses as the service closes shortly after midnight.
The Indiana Union Traction Company faces a $50 penalty after a Central avenue Seventeenth street crossing incident where an interurban did not stop for a city passenger signaled. The Board of Public Works will rule after company explanation.
At its meeting last night Local No 7 of the Bill Posters and Billers International Union elected officers. President Harry Drury named. vice president James Mitter. treasurer John R Ford. corresponding secretary Charles Perry. financial secretary Bruce Beninger. business agent J H Hester. outside guard Burt Carrol. inside guard Jersey Wishard.
Funeral for William McClelland who died at 2617 Ashland Avenue last Thursday was held from the family home and he was buried yesterday at Crown Hill Cemetery. He was 53 and had worked for the Big Four Railroad for twenty years. He is survived by his widow, one son, and a daughter.
William Scott of 14 Fountain Avenue was fined 100 dollars and costs in the Police Court for deserting his wife and seven children. He could not pay and must serve 110 days in the workhouse.
A Texas inventor develops a standup scrubbing device with a lever and brush. Water is sprayed on the floor as the operator moves the machine, explaining how it saves the charwoman from kneeling at a bucket and soap. The invention is described as simple, effective, and likely to gain wide use.
The Circuit Court trial of Melyina Miles against Thomas J. Miles began before Judge Allen for divorce and $30,000 alimony. Miles, a wealthy retired farmer near Clayton, is accused of cruel treatment, withholding funds, gifting furniture to his first wife’s children, and forcing Mrs. Miles to perform hard chores including feeding hogs, with social isolation and threats regarding his estate.
Judge Carter refused Mary C Kinly a divorce from James Kinly after finding she had divorces from two prior husbands and that her daughter Mrs Oates had legal separations from two former spouses with a divorce suit pending against Mr Oates. The judge ruled the Kinly family already had enough divorces.
Superior Court Room 2 judge Leathers dismisses the case Kate Williams v Albert C Williams et al with judgment against plaintiff for costs. Circuit Court judge Henry Clay Alien Melvina Miles v Thomas Miles divorce Submitted to court after evidence heard. New suits filed include Gundelfinger v Schwa ne petition to sell real estate and Sanders v De Sanders divorce. Criminal Court Fremont Alford presiding Thomas Howard petit larceny pled guilty fined costs imprisoned ninety days and disenfranchised ninety days.
A compilation of case references and summaries across multiple jurisdictions including Marion Allen Jay Morgan Elkhart Porter Sullivan and Vigo counties. It notes appellee and appellant briefs, notices of record and authorities, and discusses rulings on contracts public work street railways and other civil matters with historical references to railroad liability precedence and building lien priorities.
Emma Nye died at 3 pm after a coal fire kerosene blast at her home 231 North Noble Street. Her son Martz Nye was seriously burned while attempting to aid her. The body was entrusted to Whitsett and Culver with Crown Hill to be the burial site.
Indianapolis Orphans Home will not receive babies from nonresident mothers unless the mothers quit claim the child to the institution. President Mrs. John B. Elam cites county expense and space needs for local children as reasons for the policy.
The Sentinel Printing Company bid on the county printing contract was examined by County Commissioner John E. McGaughey with Deputy Auditor Fred Shepard in attendance as Commissioners McGregor and Spafford were absent. Action will be deferred until all commissioners are present. The bid matched last year’s item for item, with no faults found by Mr. Bee.
William H. Donley, renowned organist of the First Presbyterian Church, will present a series of organ recitals in St. Louis during the world’s fair. The invitation, accepted by him, comes from the music committee in charge of the exposition. Renowned as a premier organist, Donley has performed widely in Indianapolis and other cities.
Judge Alford reviewed Criminal Court records and uncovered discrepancies in the books kept by former Clerk Charles Brown. Brown, recently indicted for embezzling Davis County Clerk funds, is tied to an entry in the State versus John Bridges case noting “Certified back to the City Court” with unaccounted money paid in. Brown’s trial date has not been set.
Yesterday the secretary of state recorded several incorporations. Gustin Bond Axle Company, Sullivan Indiana, capital 250000, directors Gilbert Bond Mahlon R Gustin William J Hamilton Will H Page Walter A Pord. Martinsville Milling Company, Martinsville Indiana, capital 0. The Pleasant Lake Concert Orchestra, Pleasant Lake Steuben County, officers Shirle Gilbert Earl Tuttle Claude C Ball Willis De Huff Lulu Tuttle. L A Kinsey Company name change to National Stock and Grain Exchange filed yesterday.
Judge Anderson of the Federal Court appointed George W. Holman of Rochester as receiver for Simon I. Wert's shoe store. The court ordered a $10,000 bond to be furnished within five days. The appointment followed an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed by Wert's creditors.
The Colored school No. 2 will be dedicated to Charles Sumner on his birthday January 6. Bishop Grant of the A M E church is invited to deliver the principal address. Mrs Emma V Brown who has served the school since 1879 will present a life size portrait of Sumner for the dedication.
Preparations are underway for the annual ball of the White Lodge Machinists International Union to be held at Tomlinson Hall on New Year’s Eve. Organizers expect it to be the largest union ball yet.
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