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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1885
Page
7
The article reviews earnings for L B and W lines in January and Wabash system results for 1884, notes executives and agents shifting roles, comments on freight traffic during severe Indiana weather, criticizes west bound rate demoralization, cites Union Pacific praise for Adams, and highlights coal traffic growth and railroad bond concerns.
Extracts from conservative and commercial papers on the interstate commerce bills before Congress. Opinions vary as to railroading elasticity and supervision, with critics labeling Reagan’s measure despotic and Cullom’s as conservative. Boston Commercial Bulletin argues against rigid nationwide limits on rates, noting diverse conditions among railroads and the folly of equalizing short and long hauls.
The New York Times notes the Pennsylvania Central Company acts openly amid pool and rate debates. It portrays the corporation as a transparent, vast railroad republic with a large board, organized reports, and no concealments. It highlights a broader network of railroads under one man, spanning from the lakes to the Rockies.
Commissioner Doherty led an Indianapolis trunk-line pool meeting with member roads present. They voted 18 cents per 100 pounds on grain to the seaboard and 18 cents on all other items under class eight. fifth and lower classes to be five cents below the Chicago rate. The starchmen gain 20 cents per 100 pounds. Agents pledged to enforce the rates, with Doherty to reconvene if fast-freight lines undercut the pool. A line outside the pool awaited the outcome to advise shippers.
In Commissioner Fink’s office last Friday an eye witness reports a tense session over pool relations. George Roberts of the Pennsylvania lines moved to suspend the pools and stop reporting shipments, the lone vote in favor. The meeting adjourned as Roberts signaled readiness to withdraw without pool authorization, asserting Pennsylvania can set as good rates as any.
The piece analyzes how immigrant traffic shapes railroad earnings. It notes Pennsylvania lines control a large share of immigrant business, with Erie and New York Central tied at 26 percent each and Baltimore & Ohio at 6 percent before losing New York connections. It estimates a 912 mile Pennsylvanian haul to Chicago and 50 cents per mile operating cost, suggesting 200 passenger trains would yield high receipts but immense running costs.
A Boston telegram reports that vice chairman Pierson requests passenger agents from all lines to meet in Cincinnati on Tuesday to discuss reducing exorbitant commissions and regulating commissions in all forms, as Eastern and Boston men doubt any agreement will hold if some roads withdraw.
The National Association of Baggage Agents met in Baltimore and elected officers: President J. D. Marston of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. vice president George A. Schaffer of the Philadelphia & Reading. secretary M. B. Staring. An executive committee was named and unclaimed baggage lists were reviewed amid discussion on claims for lost, stolen and stray baggage.
New York January 21 West Shore railroad officers met the Pennsylvania line cut in emigrant rates and set the Chicago fare at one dollar General Passenger Agent Monett stated the West Shore stands ready to restore through rates if competitors agree to fair treatment, maintaining a firm stance in the dispute.
The State Association of county surveyors heard papers by L. Alter of Jasper on Drainage and by S. H. Walls of Putnam on Duties of Surveyors. They adjourned after electing officers including President R. Spencer of Bush county, and a full slate of officers and committees.
The Egyptian question unsettles European leaders while newspapers tout Mishler's Herb Bitters as a remedy for many ailments. Testimonials praise the product for stomach, kidney, liver issues and blood impurities. A child from Duncannon, Henry Fisher, reportedly recovered after three doses from a severe case.
The Indiana Cane-growers Association met at the State Board of Agriculture with Dr A Furnas presiding. Prospects for sorghum and sugar markets were mostly gloomy, though optimism lingered that prices will rise before the next crop. Prof Wiley spoke on California beet sugar and Louisiana cane. Officers elected include Furnas president Deming vice president Anderson secretary Lietzman treasurer Center Valley. A resolution urged Norman Colman for Commissioner of Agriculture. By-products session planned for morning.
The court record notes several Supreme Court decisions including McIntire versus Morney with no rehearing, Roszell versus Roszell reversed with costs, Ward versus Wilson affirmed, Mitchell Evansville and Terre Haute Railway Company versus McKee affirmed, and Elliott versus Webster affirmed.
In courtroom notices, Room 1 with Judge N B Taylor hears Charles F Anderson v Charles B Barnes for damages, and Margaret R McCarty Harrison v Mahala Ames et al for a quiet title with judgment for plaintiff. Room 2 with Judge D W Howe handles Laura Beckem et al v Andrew P Jones for specific performance, and Alena Griffin v 8 L Warner et al for damages, both on trial by jury. Room 3 with Judge Lewis A Walker lists Cutler Savidge Lumber Co v Joseph Hoy et al on account with judgment for $100, Enoch Ketcham et al v George S Carrington on account with judgment for $494.51, Michael F Clark et al v A A Helfer on account with judgment for $1.75, and Allen Stewart v Alice Stewart a divorce decree granted for adultery.
Hon. Pierce Norton presided as Louis Harris received a one year term after pleading guilty to bonus larceny. Joan Deboll faced a pending decision on petit larceny, with further advisement ordered by the court.
The Flower Mission Training School for Nurses lists an all-ages course open to wives and mothers. Lectures cover nursing basics, disease prevention, child care, obstetrics and domestic care, with tickets 25 cents single and five dollars for the full series.
The death of Samuel Cory county commissioner elect for the First district does not create a vacancy until October 1886, about two weeks before the state election. An interim appointee will be chosen by the new board and the county auditor. Sahm is a Democrat and the auditor is a Republican, so party control hinges on the Wright Reveal contest in the Third district.
A reader writes to praise the paper and report being cured of debility liver disorder and scrofula after using Dr Harter’s Iron Tonic. Three bottles succeeded. Jos C Boggs signs the letter as an ex-member.
The Journal proclaims it will spare no expense to enhance value and public interest in 1885. It promises full Western Associated Press dispatches, Washington reporting, and impartial coverage with Republican leanings yet free from bias. It emphasizes family readership, moral editorial tone, and top-notch Railroad News.
The Indianapolis Journal announces a series of original stories by esteemed writers including Howells Roe Stockton Aldrich and Jewett to be published in the Saturday edition. The Sunday Journal boasts large circulation as the People’s Paper at three cents with unmatched Statewide coverage. A Monday Journal features Rev Dr Talmage’s Brooklyn sermon, a feature not found in other Indiana papers until Sunday.
The Indiana State Journal presents itself as the best secular weekly paper with broad news coverage, market reports, and industrial and agricultural intelligence. It claims superiority over agricultural papers and invites agents to subscribe or club with other papers.
Rates and terms stated that subscriptions must be prepaid in advance by publishers. The notice emphasizes strict payment requirements and advance handling.
Fragmented OCR note lists subscription options with durations including one year six months and three months by mail with Sundays included. Mentions SAS MODINE and WRINEL numbers and illegible terms. Reads like a damaged advertising notice for a newspaper or service.
The Journal lists subscription options with annual mail rate of one year at 1.50 and two years at 2.00. Shorter terms priced per month with a 10 cent minimum. no subscriptions offered for periods under three months. New & Son, Publishers.
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