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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
4
A notice reports that officials sent a letter to relatives of a Black man named Jackson who is identified as a murder suspect. The brief item notes correspondence from authorities and mentions ongoing inquiry or investigation context.
Louis Teague a stationary fireman from 1235 North West street faced a long history of drunkenness and abuse. After a failed court stay, he attacked his wife and neighbor, was fined and jailed, then attempted suicide with a razor in the barber shop at the works. He collapsed bleeding and remains between life and death at City Hospital.
Rev. Mr. Lyon addressed over two thousand listeners on sin and salvation. He stated that charity and culture cannot save the soul and that forgiveness comes through God’s mercy, freeing believers from past and present sin. Fifty professed salvation as the speaker urged the nation toward regeneration. Tonight’s subject is Taking Away the Stone.
Superintendent Taffe announced a city wide destruction of slot machines found in saloons. Five machines at the police station will be completely destroyed tonight as part of an effort to end the slot machine business. Earlier, saloon operators were arrested but the cases were dismissed after paying $20 in costs each.
W B Roberts assistant superintendent of city delivery for the Post Office Department visits Indianapolis to study a new centralized substation system. Three six route groups would meet at a substation, with one carrier at the post office rotating weekly. Substations would sell money orders and stamps and log carrier departure times, speeding up daily mail delivery and easing central office congestion. If approved, July 1 start with additional carriers to be determined, then Owensboro Kentucky and Birmingham Alabama trips follow.
The Indianapolis Copper Mining Company stockholders met at the Grand Hotel to hear a favorable report on the Grand Encampment Wyoming property. Directors Deprez and Cheney presented a high grade ore sample and outlined progress as the firm seeks June 27 officer elections.
City club directors discussed a new electric light contract with focus on all night service versus moonlight term. A committee compared prices in other cities, noting Indianapolis rates are high, and suggested a $5 rate might be achievable. The current $3 rate and an expired contract prompted city engineer plans and Mayor review.
William T. Brown seeks a $7 000 two story brick flat at Liberty and Wabash in Indianapolis. It will house sixteen apartments with four to five rooms each and rent from 12 50 to 17 50 a month. The project includes remodeling an adjacent brick structure and aims to offer denser living for laboring families with modern conveniences.
The Manufacturers' Club held its regular monthly dinner at the Commercial Club last night. The coal rates committee expected to report, but the investigation is unfinished and no report was issued. The next meeting will be in September when the report will be presented. Members listened to informal talks and enjoyed a good dinner.
The LAKE ERIE and WESTERN R R offers a $2 round trip to Sandusky and return on Saturday night June 20 leaving Indianapolis at 9 p m. For berth seating and full details contact A H Sellers D P A 28 South Illinois Street. The Big Four Route advertises an excursion Sunday June 14 to Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way returning for under a dollar with a special train leaving Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and returning from Aurora at 7 20 p m H M Bronson A G P A.
Brass railing work at 128-142 E. Georgia St offered by Langsenkamp Bros with phones 12L and Best Penny Photos at 371 Massachusetts Ave. Coburn Coal Company promotes coal orders.
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