Review of 1903 Trade Year Amid Speculation And Industry Strain
New York dispatch reports 1903 as a volatile year driven by speculation, trade readjustment, and labor tensions. It notes record foreign trade, improved stock-market handling, but widespread labor troubles, high prices for cotton, transportation costs, and cautious but hopeful prospects for a steadier economy ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Headstreet
Gore Bt
Eneben 4
Saleen
Oes
Ienar
Ew Ea
Penareariog Enterprises
Iowa
Local Wholesale Trade Prices for Poultry and Produce
Prices paid by shippers for young turkeys and ducks, butter, game, hides, and other commodities. Rates listed for greens salted hides and calves, and wholesale prices for candies, nuts, figs, and bacon products. Includes New Smyrna pigs and coal and coke figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ommen
Smyrna
Honduras faces new rebellion fears under Bonilla regime
A Times dispatch from New Orleans reports that political enemies of Honduran President Manuel Bonilla plan a revolution to overthrow his government. Cavilla and Guitterez resign from the cabinet, while rumors pop up of armed support, with dissidents gaining popularity in the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manuel Bonilla
Honduras
Puerto Cortez
Times
New Orleans
Bonilla
Cavilla
Guitterez
Tegucigalpa
Davilla
Fortune
Louisiana
Devilla
Rats Die of Plague Aboard Cordoba Quarantined in Hamburg
Hamburg reports plague caused rat deaths aboard the German steamer Cordoba from Santos Brazil via Bahia. The ship was tied to Strandhafen and quarantined. No crew illness reported. authorities deem public danger unlikely despite the outbreak link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Cordoba
Santos
Brazil
Bahia
Clover Leaf Presidency Confirmed Retirement Report
Benjamin Norton, president of the Toledo, St Louis & Western Railroad, confirms his retirement amid reorganized Clover Leaf optimism. He notes the new interests will select a successor and cites the road’s improved financial and physical state after laboring from a Despondent era. Norton mentions plans for railroad activity, including potential Terre Haute expansion via John R. Walsh, with a broad system to Chicago and southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Norton
Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad Company
Senator Fairbanks
Journal
Norton
Clover Leaf
Western Passenger Association
Indiana, Bloomington & Western
Long Island Railroad
Toledo
Railroad Officials and Appointments Across Several Lines
J J Turner a Pennsylvania Lines West official visited the city yesterday. M J Templeton named Erie agent at Galion previously with Big Four. Central Association of Railroad Om erals to meet Jan 4 for officer elections. Delaware Lackawanna & Western declares quarterly dividend of 1% per cent. Beginning Jan 1 New York New Haven Hartford reports daily gross earnings. Arthur McQueen to become Lake Erie & Western agent at Frankfort Ind succeeding W R Mc Claren to Lafayette. W K High moved from Big Four Mount Carmel to Wa bash. promotion fills Mount Carmel post. George Scholke Illinois Central city ticket agent Memphis Tenn visiting Madison Ind where born. Alexander Hayes New York Central station agent died aged 77 after cancer. R C Wallis Nashville Tenn freight agent promoted to commercial agent. Chicago & Alton orders three Baldwin locomotives due January. O W Ruggles Michigan Central announces season greetings. W J Shotwell Gould system west of Mississippi touring to meet East officials. Charles M Hays Grand Trunk notes plans for the Grand Trunk Railroad project in preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Turner
Pennsylvania Lines West
M. J. Templeton
Erie
Galion
Central Association of Railroad Omerals
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railway
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Arthur McQueen
Lake Erie & Western
Frankfort
Ind
W. R. McClaren
Lafayette
W. K. High
Mount Carmel
Wabash
George Scholke
Ilinois Central
Memphis
Tenn
Madison
Alexander Hayes
New York Central
Batavia
R. C. Wallis
Nashville
Grand ‘Crank Railroad
Railway notes on annual meetings and executive changes
Erie line annual meeting in New York City on January 9 with joint freight agents meeting January 8. Vanderbilt gains control of Toledo St. Louis and Western, enabling through line Indianapolis Toledo Detroit via Lake Erie and Western. Big Four and Louisville Nashville plan Florida excursion February 8, tickets 45.65. Pennsylvania station in Pittsburg sees retirement of W G. Tennis with James A. McNair and George W. Irwin succeeding. projections of rail traffic and costs. four track Pennsylvania project from Radebaugh to Beatty costing about 6,000,000. Vandalia improvements praised. Loree’s rise at Rock Island praised. Seaboard Airline directors reshuffle with Barr becoming president and Williams chair. Executive committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Fast
New York City
Joint Division
W. H. Tennis
Erie
Vanderbilt Lines
Toledo, St. Louis & Western
Indianapolis
Toledo
Detroit
Lake Erie & Western
Big Four
Louisville & Nashylle
Florida
Henry Carpenter
The
Pennsylvania
Union Station
Pittsburg
James A. McNair
Fort Wayne
Allegheny
McNair
George W. Irwin
Canton
O. Roswell Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
E. T. Wilcox
Birmingham
Ala
C. _F. Austin
Jacksonville
Fla
C. L. Eggleston
Richmond
J. T. Preston
New Orleans
Malott
L. F. Loree
Johnstown
Conemaugh
Pennsylvania System
Baltimore & Ohio
Cassatt
Loree
Pennsylvania; Then Came Stories of Mr. Loree
Turbine System to Be Tried on U S Warships
A naval board has nearly completed plans to install a turbine propulsion system on a U S warship. The design is about twelve feet long and high with turbines running at 250 rpm. Two to three turbines totaling around 10,000 horsepower could equip one or two new scout ships, aiming for 23 to 25 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Naval Engineer
United States
Congress
Mass meeting forms group to seek Democratic convention in New York
A New York mass meeting decided to form a citizen organization to lobby for the national Democratic convention to be held in New York. Remarks urged New York as host city and involvement of the Merchants' Association, with a nonpartisan pledge of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Merchants’ Association
Wanted male help and sales routes in Indianapolis Journal
Classified notice seeks a male helper aged 21 to 45 for Sunday Journal routes with two cents profit per paper. Lists substations and selling plan with color supplements. Also advertises other sale items and job options at Indiana paper offices and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hitnets
Indianapolis
Ind
Bassett
Massachusetts
Harbour
College
Scott
Illinois
Coval
E. Washington
Vali
Virginia
Neff
Shelby
Neer
Meridian
Walcott
New York
Bright
C. K. Stewart
Court halts strikes with temporary injunction in Indianapolis plant case
Judge Carter of the Superior Court granted a temporary injunction in a suit by the Indianapolis Foundry Company against the Iron Molders Union of North America and numerous defendants. The order restrains George Gunery and twenty others from gathering at the plant, interfering with employees, or obstructing the business, effective until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Superior Court
Indianapolis Foundry Company
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
George Gunery
Will Grant Divorce Case Seeks Property Settlement
Judge Carter heard Aaron Morgan 65 seek a divorce from Thurza Morgan of Danville after years of family trouble and a stint in an insane asylum. Morgan, now selling flowers on the streets, said reconciliation failed. judge indicated a divorce could be granted if a property settlement is included in the complaint. Probate Commissioner Walker announced insolvency for two estates, Stott and Krieg, with modest assets and sizable debts. The will of William Butler left $25,000 in real estate to his son Amos Butler, secretary of the State Board of Charities. Alberta Wilson filed final administratrix report for the estate of James B. Wilson, noting a printing office and newspaper outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Aaron Morgan
Thurza Morgan
Morgan
Danville
Illinois Eastern Insane Asylum
Kankakee
Walker
John H. Stott
Gottlob C. Krieg
Robert A. Meek
Stott
John Oa Carson
Krieg
William Butler
Amos W. Butler
State Board of Charities
Franklin County
Butler
Irvington
Alberta P. Wilson
James B. Wilson
Knight of Fidelity News
Record of Superior Court and Circuit Court Dockets
Docket brief lists divorces and suits in several courts. George W Koehne vs Mary A Koehne divorce dismissed at plaintiff cost. Indianapolis Foundry Company vs Iron Molders Union injunctive suit. City of Greenfield vs Greenfield Gas Company injunctive suit. Fremont Alford presided over criminal case Sere Miller petit larceny burglary with guilty verdict and sentence to Indiana Reformatory. New suits filed include multiple divorces and support action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Henry Clay Allen
City of
Greenfield
Greenfield Gas Company
Fremont Alford
Sere Miller
Indiana
Appellants Briefs in Several Higher Court Cases
Case items list multiple appeals and petitions in county courts including Jacob A. Cannon et al v Andrew Co Castleman, The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co v Sarah Jackman, Alexander B. Tolin et al v Schuyler C. Jones, and William Oar v Adah Scott. Some filings request oral argument or advance notices. one case shows dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Cannon
Andrew Co. Castleman
Porter C. C
The
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Sarah Jackman
DeKalb C. Cc
Alexander B. Tolin
Schuyler C. Jones
Newton C. C
William * Oar
Adah Scott
Aa c
Vital Statistics December Dec. entries and names listed
Oseer taot ces oe ana and Lillian Meee, Howard and Eva Woodmansee, Sallie Jone, Frank and Mrs. Grover, Tynacious and Celia Bruder, Albert and Minnie Nifong, with addresses on Mount, Horton, South West, Athon, and Rhode Island streets. The fragmentary notice records marriages or births with minimal detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oseer
Taot Ces — Oeana
Lillian Meee
Howard
Eva Woodmansee
Mount Street
Aitlam
Sallie Jone
Horton Street
Frank
Mrs. Grover
South West Street
Tynacious
Celia Bruder
Athon Street
Bor.ealbert
Minnie Nifong
Rhode Island
Listed Names and Addresses From Madison Area Notices
A compilation of personal names with street addresses and age notes, plus scattered transit and service notices. Included are Paul Egych and Ida Erbrich, Max Kost and Jessie Hafer, and others, with addresses on Dewey Avenue and West Hamilton and details like ages, illnesses, and some abbreviated local timetable information. The fragment also references Madison services at 2122 Pleasant Street and city transit timetables for Indianapolis routes and connections.
Notice of final settlement in the Whisler estate
In Marion Circuit Court January term Edwin C Huntington administrator of John E Whisler deceased has filed his account and vouchers for anal settlement The court will examine on the day in January at which all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs must also appear to prove heirship EDWIN C Huntington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the
United States
Joseph Goldberger
St Stanapolis
Marion
Joseme Goldberger
Indiana Trust Building
Washington Street
Indiana
Papolin
Ae County
Albert Rabb
Indianapolis
Ind
John E. Whisler
Marion Circuit Court
Edwin C. Huntington
Anid Circuit Court
Edwin ¢. Huntington
Benjamin Kersting
Donald & Morris
Shaw
Donald
Morris
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Review OF Trade
Weber
Aining
Castile
Berkeley
Cabot
Tae
Cumberland
Dreight Anchor
Firehuille
Hope
Tuenwood
Lonsdale
Pepperell
Atlantic A
Argyle
Boott
Sigek
Carlisle
Trie Star
Great Falls
Hilt Fine
Indica
Pan
Allen Dreas
Arnold LI
Cocheco
Hamilton Fancy
Eas
Simpson
Sim
Berlin
Shin
Mackwhite
Cam Io
Warren
Getines
Amoskeag
Amos
Low xx
Oskland AF
Portsmouth
Shetvenet SW
Crain
Graham
Java
Old Government Ave
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dilworth’s
Gates
Cimax
Ridgewood A
Phoenix A
Alan ‘Hale Bi
Sir Cranberries
McFarlin
Howes
Myrna
California
Bom
Malanga
Navy
Kentucky
Ohio
Inifrede
MR. Norton
Mr. Lovee
John R. Walsh
Terre Haute
Salem
Bismarck
Thompson
Walsh
Samuel R. Hamill
Southern Indiana
Unes
Wall Street Journal
Vanderbilt Hines
William K. Vanderbilt
M. E. Ingalls
Vanderblits
J. W. Acheson
Wm. Doyle
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Seaboard
J. Skelton Williams
Barr
Williams
Meldrim
D. C. Porteous
T. W. Roby
Whch
J. Middendorf
T. F. Ryan
T. J. Coolidge, Jr
J. A.blair
J. 8. Williams
J. B. Dennis
B. F. Yoakum
S&s
U.S
Stevenson
DR. C
Care of Indianapolis Journal
Ee Financial
Frank Sawyer
F. Sayles & CO
East Market
Amos Butler
Wilson
the Court Record
James M. Leathers
George W. Koehne
Mary A. Koehne
Vinson Carter
Mattie Dobson
James T. Dobson
Azzie EB. Curry
Nathan P. Curry
Margaret A. Hatch
Charles J. Hatch
Sust
Charles Jones
Jennie Jones
Appellate Court
Vital Statistics
Paul A. Egych
Ida Pauline Erbrich
Maximillian Kost
Jessie M. Hafer
Marty Buckley
Frances T. Yoo
Samuel McClelland Wier
Nettie May Hisey
Joseph Campbell
Mayme Ha’ Freakins
L. Nivotal
Clemma Inez
George E. Schad
Caroline Muster
Walter Hewitt
Dora Kyle
le Grand Parne
Sirena Keeem
Hector H. Huntington
R. Ella Miketle
Ezekiel C. Furguson
Mary F. Clarente
Cena
Drarteyelle Fisher
Leonard Steele
Bertha Miller
Henry Willis
Lillie Duncan
Serivan Thomas
Effie Mills
Dewey Avenue
John W. Brown
Thirteenth Street
Siete Eiatney
Indianapolia Avenue
Edith J. O. Bager
Hamilton Avenue
Gertrude Essman
Merrill
Tui Augusting J. Burns
Charles Street
A Madison
George A. Madison
Pleasant Street
Vu. Vo. L
East North Street
North and Fulton
Paul Lendormi
Thomas N. Browning
H. Mabee
A. Diener
M. H. Farrell
West
Washington St
C. E. Ereselo
Delaware St
Adams & Shibre
Flanner & & Uchanan
St. Roth
Nao
Tutewiler A & Bon
Market St. Tel
Ehuesette
Frank A. Blanchard
Masonic—Pentalpha Lodge
A. Masons
Masonic Temple
Elmer F. Gay
W. M
Quiddy
Bertermann Bros
N. del. St. Tel
T. KR
Ingalls
Horace Wood
Shela
Peerless Foundry
Maryland
Wer Gardner
F. Kester
Rollyn Hawkins
KNOX
Meridian ST
Meridianst
Denison
Eee
VIR_GINIA M'GEE
New Jersey
Hogan Transfer and Storage CO
Union Transfer and Storage Company
East Ohiist
Union Tracks
Dickman & Grabhorn
G. E
Washington &T
Irndianapolis
BIG Four City Ticket
Otice
Daion City
Gieveland
Boston
Union City
Bos
Bloomington
Peoria
Oslenten
Bel Anpringte
Lynn Sccommoda
Oute
Lington St
Pearl Arriva
Louis RY
R. R
Michigan
Lim
Muncie
Lafayte
Mich
Yepec
Ines
Tioner Orrtons
Dally
Bunda
Prouis
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Columbus
Lonteville
Louisville
Piqua
Columbu
Vincennes
Dayton
East
Pitsburg
Het
Neca
Xenia
Logansport
VANDA
St. Louis Limited
Jerre Haute
St. Louis
St. Loui
Western Express
Terre Heute
FE Greencastle
Eetrenee
Indiana Union Traction Company
Anderson
Alexandria
Anderson and
At & and
Talnytes
Noblesville
Tipton
Kokomo
Indi
At & Am
Sear
Manele
de Beery
Gidimek
Ummerson
Sonamria
Elwood
Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Company
General Othces
Lebanon
Maryland Street
Union Block
A.m. Frankfort
Brankfort
Indianapoliss
Fort
Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction CO
Shebryite
Coe
Indianapolis & Fhastern Railway Company
Franklin Buileting
Greenfield Line
Georgia Streets
New Castle
Tara
Fc Golomb
Newark
Hamilton
Saoeae Ee
Sar
Knightstown
Greteiais
Columbus & Southem Traction Company
Throush
Pannay
Washington Streets
Southport Wood
Whiteland
Pranklin
Amity
Taylorville
Colyvas
Franklin
Intermediate
Georgia
Indianapolis & Martinsviled
Kentucky Avenue
Kenetucky Avenue
Martinsville
Internmedis
Mooregwilie
Martineville
Ville
Weeville
Dianapolle
Mooresville
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