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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1903

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Steel interests propose employee stock plan for profits

United States Steel Corporation announces a two part plan to let officers and about 168 000 workers become permanent stockholders. Preferred stock at 82 50 offered to six salary classes with 25 000 shares targeted. eligibility requires five years service and earnings share caps. Plan details include profit selection rules, funding through annual earnings, and stock delivery upon tenure or disability.

New York United States Steel Corporation George W. Perkins Perkins Steel Corporation Finance Committee Ieee Oracton

Andrew Carnegie Gifts New Orleans 250000 for Libraries

New Orleans receives a 250000 gift from Andrew Carnegie to fund a main library building and three branches. The city will supply sites and dedicate 25000 yearly for ongoing support. Professor J H Dillard of Tulane University was called to New York to finalize arrangements.

New Orleans Andrew Carnegie J. H. Dillard Tulane University Library Board New York

Robert Bacon Retires From J P Morgan & Co

Robert Bacon retires from J P Morgan & Co New York Drexel Co Philadelphia and Morgan Harjen Co Paris due to ill health He will not be replaced as director roles at United States Steel and other holdings continue Bacon plans to attend to duties as health permits Firm denies disputes as cause and expresses general regret

New York J. P. Morgan & Co Robert Bacon Drexel & Co Philadelphia Morgan, Harjen & Co Paris Bacon J. Pierpont Morgan United States Steel Corporation Morgan

Leaf tobacco smuggled under organized gang theory

Nevada M. Stranahan, port collector in New York, believes a regular gang smuggles tobacco on North Atlantic liners. He plans to arrest ringleaders and seize more evidence as recent seizures accumulate. He cites Sumatra wrappers with $1.8 per pound duty and says stowaways have had fines paid.

New York the Evening Post Nevada M. Stranahan Stranahan

Money From Appointees Rasch Admits Gains From Office

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Dec 31 Judge Louis O Rasch of Vanderburg Circuit Court acknowledged taking money from appointees in return for offices He said 290 from Bailiff Sanders was a voluntary campaign contribution returned after one day Hawkins paid 750 for reappointment Hawkins denied paying any part Rasch a Republican cites good faith in handling campaign expenses amid impeachment threats

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Louis O. Rasch Vanderburg Rasch A. Sanders Hawkins Sanders Judge Rasch

Methodist drive raises over twenty million in nation

In Springfield Massachusetts Dr E M Mills announced that Methodists across the country have contributed more than 32000000 toward the Twentieth Century Thank Offering movement begun at Trinity Church. Funds have supported church debts schools and charities with substantial allocations for churches in destitute areas.

Springfield Mass Trinity Church E. M. Mills Board of Bishops Mills

Austin H. Brown Dies After Five Month Illness

Austin H. Brown, longtime resident, died at 2:10 this morning from complications of diseases following a five month illness. He was widely known in the community and leaves surviving relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Wisconsin Central B&b. E. Potter Metropolitan Street Railway Company New York Connellsville Lower Latrobe H. C. Frick Coke Company Lackawanna Truesdale

Prominent Indianapolis figure Austin H Brown dies at 82

Austin Haymond Brown longtime city leader and postmaster, collector of internal revenue, councilman and theater promoter died this morning at his Blacherne apartments after months of kidney and bladder illness. He leaves widow Margaret Eliza Russell Brown and two sons, Austin H Brown Jr of Kennett Cal and William J Brown of Indianapolis. Burial planned in the city. Born March 19 1828 in Milroy Rush County he helped chart Indianapolis growth from small town to metropolis. He edited the State Sentinel, served as auditor, deputy customs surveyor, postmaster and a member of the National Democratic Committee among many roles and duties. His death ends a public career noted for vigor, humor and integrity.

Austin H. Brown Blacherne William J. Brown Austin H. Brown, Jr Austin Haymond Brown Mr. Brown Milroy Rush County Coss Indianapolis Brown Indiana Democrat Marion County Seminary University Square Old Asbury College de Pauw University James K. Polk Treasury Department Washington State Sentinel Chapman Brothers Democratic Party Margaret Eliza Russell Col Alexander Russell Colonel Russell Ward Brothers Drug Company South Meridian Street Constitutional A Cincinnati Madison Ohio Marion County John M. Commons Meridian and Maryland Streets Athaneum W. J. Florence John Drew Maggie Mitchell Auditor's Office Morton President Johnson Indianapolis Journal National Democratic Committee Indiana Indiaapolis George G. Tanner

New League of Toilers Promises Open Shops Demanding US-Only Members

Albany reports outline of National League of Independent Workmen of America to organize nationwide branches. Goals include open shops with equal chances for union and league members, wage support, shorter hours, apprenticeships, sanitary work conditions, enforcement of laws, and a labor bureau. Houston firemen threaten a wage-focused stoppage with about seventy-three men involved as union activity escalates.

Albany N. Y E. M. Fairchild National League of Independent Workmen of America Houston Tex Stenday

Strange disease claims life of Rev. Dr. Marks

Retired Methodist clergyman Rev. Dr. Marks, eighty, died near Shelbyville Tennessee after a four year growth of cartilage enveloped his body from pelvis to chest. Doctors in New York and Chicago could not diagnose the case. The cartilage likely pressed on the heart and lungs, causing death.

New Decatur Ala Marks Shelbyville Tenn New York Chicago

Good Balance Shown as City Ends Year with Cash Credit

Indianapolis closes 1902 with a reported net cash balance over $100000 and outstanding warrants near $70000. The administration, led by Mayor Bookwalter, reports solvency, no debt beyond bonded debt, and a projected cash balance between $27000 and $30000 for the new year amid prior deficits and a temporary loan.

Indianapolis Bookwalter Gallup Taggart Breunig Ceuseersacebonessas

Vital statistics reveal 1902 births and deaths in Indianapolis

The 1902 Indianapolis report shows 2,606 deaths and 3,469 births, with an estimated city population of 195,000 and a death rate of 13 per 1,000. Births totals by month and district are listed, while construction permits rose overall but lacked a standout single item like the Newton Claypool projects.

Indianapolis Board of Health Newton Claypool Claypool Hotel Bartel

Mayor appoints F J Mack to Park Board after King’s resignation

Mayor Bookwalter named F J Mack as Democratic Park Board member to replace Isaac King who resigned. Mack, a former Alderman and two term Public Safety member, is active in German groups and South Side civic life, living on South Illinois street for twenty years and a major Garfield Park improvement supporter. Col Michael A Downing also approved for another term. City Clerk Elliott reports higher fee totals than Geckler with detailed breakdowns across city fines, state fines, and docket collections.

Bookwalter F. J. Mack Isaac King Mack Board of Aldermen Taggart Board of Public Safety Germania Park Verein Maennerchor South Side Turnverein Charles N. Elliott John T. Geckler Elliott Geckler

Coal lands attract eastern capital to Sullivan County

In Sullivan County Indiana rich coal veins discovered near the west part of the county draw attention from Pennsylvania and Ohio operators. Five drills work on a 3,000 acre tract west of the city as Mammoth Vein Coal Company sinks two shafts near Shelburn. Indianapolis dealers complain coal ships to Chicago due to rail rates and better markets, prompting calls for a railroad linking Indianapolis with Indiana coal fields. The Manufacturers Mining and Fuel Company advances a mineral land deal northeast of the city.

Indianapolis Journal Sullivan Ind Pennsylvania Ohio Muncie Mammoth Vein Coal Company Shelburn Indianapolis Indiana Chicago Manufacturers’ Mining and Fuel Company

Congo Cannibal Attack Kills Lieutenant and Party

The Congo administration reports that Lieutenant De Magnie and his party, stationed near Port Boni on the frontier, were attacked by a cannibal tribe on June 4. The entire party was murdered and eaten, according to the news received in Brussels on December 31.

Brussels Congo Lieutenant de Magnie Port Boni

Plans for Federal Building Change If City Chooses North Front

Reports from Washington recount varied Indiana matters. A Tippecanoe county woman seeks a 250 loan to buy a farm for her invalid mother, offering 5 percent interest and a mortgage. Treasurer Roberts cannot grant the loan. Senator Fairbanks secures a War Department furlough extension for Homer E. Gant to care for his ailing mother, allowing his stay past January 2 if needed. Representative Steele pushes for an extra clerk at the Logansport post office. Letters push Gurley Brewer’s candidacy for Liberia representation, backed by the Indiana Republican machine. Maud Weldon of Terre Haute named to a Government Printing Office post. Jesse Overstreet and Perry Heath arrive in Washington. Driscoll hosts, while Richardson predicts a Democratic presidential contest among Siegelman, Parker, and Olney, with a possible tilt toward Olney.

Journal Washington Indianapolis New York Street Federal Mercer House Committee On Public Buildings Treasury Department Taylor Rankin & Kellogg University Square Ohio Street Ates Ers Cer Cleveland United States Roberts Tippecanoe Indiana Fairbanks War Department Homer E. Gant Greenfield Gant Thirteenth Cavalry

Philippines Catholic Church split heads to civil courts

In the Philippines Secretary Root has ruled that the civil courts there will decide the lingering quarrel within the Catholic Church, signaling a potential schism driven by competing factions. The decision shifts the matter from ecclesiastical to judicial hands, impacting church governance in the islands.

Washington Root Philippines Sobis

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THE Itors Wales RESOL Internal Revenue League OF Toilers Mutual Beneft Fire Fighters Office of City Mits Mits Insane King Sullivan County Coal Congoland House Committee Steele Logansport Xem Gurley Brewer Liberia Brewer Indiana Republican Organization Maud Weldon Terre Haute Government Printing Office Jesse Overstreet Driscoll Mr. Overstreet Mrs. Perry Heath Raleigh, the Richardson House Ponatet Sieman Parker Olney Massachusetts
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