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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
2
Casket manufacturers from across the middle West gather at the Claypool to formalize the National Employers' Association of Casket Manufacturers. Secretary Meinrad Wulpi of Omaha presides as talks address union cost pressures, wage policy, and potential price increases to cover losses in coffin box production.
City controllers warn that only about 60 automobiles have registered since the new law took effect, despite the public sight of many cars on the streets. Officials say compliance is coming in slowly and urge late registrants to act to avoid legal action.
Mrs Rose Woods sixteen year old wife arrested at her husband’s instigation and later discharged by Judge Stubbs. She was taken to City Hospital yesterday afternoon and is reported in a serious condition after a thrashing by the enraged husband. The decedents circumstances were reviewed by Judge Whallon who rescued a warrant for the husband and sentenced him to 320e for wife delivery in the woriionee.
Newlin unleashes a fiery tirade at Indianapolis Prohibition city committee attendees, blasting Democratic and Republican figures including James L. Keach Charles A. Bookwalter and Judge Thomas Whallon. He recounts a detective stunt and accuses graft and vice networks while urging reform and mayoral election support for George Hitz.
Mr T L Lewis vice president of United Mine Workers returns from Maryland region after meeting with Merchants Coal Continental Coal and Somerset Coal operators. Strike of about 4000 miners halted. Merchants Coal agrees to compromise satisfactory to miners. Lewis cites dispute over 1 cent per ton rate and machine loading as key issue.
In Somerset and nearby districts miners faced pay disputes as Somerset posted 65 cents per ton and Continental initially 41 cents. After misapprehensions and a later cap of 36 cents, a conference led to an agreement of 37 cents per ton for loading after machines. Workers returned to work yesterday. Mr. Lewis reports 4 idle in Myersdale and growing union sentiment in Myersdale and Maryland districts.
The State Board of Dental Examiners meets today to examine about forty applications in Rooms 11 and 12 at the Statehouse. Tomorrow the State Board of Medical Registration and Examination plans to clear the tables for summer exams July 14 15 and 16 with forty to fifty applications on file. Wednesday the board will prepare questions. A special State Board of Health meeting is set for Friday to discuss organizing the state and county boards and possibly a seminar for county health officers.
Governor Durbin summarily removes George E. Steinhauer from the New Albany Board of Police Commissioners after not receiving a direct resignation. George W. Grosheider, a prominent businessman, is appointed in his stead and notified by wire. Steinhauer claimed he heard from the governor's secretary but did not resign. No announcement yet on a replacement for Republican Commissioner McCulloch.
James W. Noel, dismissed by the council committee probing Edwin D. Logsdon, replies that he is glad to be relieved of duty. He cites limits on the investigation and says he would testify if subpoenaed, warning the public that crucial matters remain uninvestigated. The committee may resume sessions this week as Wynne weighs when to reconvene.
Workmen of the American District Telegraph Company lined the postoffice vault with wooden doors and a fine wire mesh to trigger alarms if robbed. A slight disturbance or periodic tests every fifteen minutes send alerts to ADT and dispatch detectives. J F Powell, US Treasury chief electrician, led a tour inspiring widespread adoption of the system.
Wulschner's markets a range of new planes starting at sixteen dollars and higher with several models highlighted as value buys. The listing emphasizes affordable options for enthusiasts and mentions a variety of styles and features available in-store.
Shelby County treasurer Captain Lee refuses to pay tax ferret commissions without a state deduction. The auditor and attorney general oppose any state share, while appellees argue contracts are legal in Indiana. A test suit and possible Supreme Court review loom as counties rely on ferrets to recover sequestered taxes.
The Indianapolis Gas Company shut off natural gas to all customers at eight o'clock yesterday morning. After fifteen years the natural fuel will no longer light homes as the company shifts focus to artificial gas. Many houses already use other fuels, and the mains will likely be removed. The company offers inducements to former natural gas patrons to install artificial meters. Mains at Elwood Strawtown Fisher's Station Brightwood and Central-avenue Thirty-fourth-street stations were closed and some capped at Central-avenue to prevent leakage.
The Board of School Commissioners seeks public sentiment on establishing vacation or summer schools. A committee is authorized to gauge support and financial backing. The survey invites participation from all, noting no obligation to subscribe and that children of non-contributors would be admitted equally.
A local notice invites parents to help establish vacation schools with manual training sewing vocal music reading nature and playground use. It asks families to indicate support whether they favor such schools how many children could attend and how much they would contribute annually with a due date of Tuesday June 9.
Steam hot. Water plants. Kruse and Dewenters advertise at 427-429 East Washington Street and Best Penny Photos listed on Massachusetts Avenue.
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