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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1903
Page
8
Within five days fees from new incorporations have aggregated nearly $20,000, replenishing state coffers. The surge reflects a brisk pace of business enrollments and regulatory filings driving early revenue for government coffers.
The Indiana secretary of state reports a flood of filings with a total weekly fee around 918.60 and a banner day with 7,710 dollars. Fort Wayne and allied cities lead a new Fort Wayne Logansport Lafayette and Lima Traction Company capitalized at 7.9 million dollars, absorbing smaller roads and planning a Lima to Lafayette interurban line. Directors include James Murdock Henry C Payng Stephen B Fleming and others. main office will be in Fort Wayne. The venture foresees interurban lines extending toward Lima and Lafayette.
A courtroom dispute unfolds over detective reports used against Logsdon and the defendant. Dr. Hunt admits planning to use information, while Spann contends the reports are self serving. Bonan argues detectives should not corrupt a man with no solid suspicion.
Testimony details the use of a detective to probe Logsdon in a case tied to slot machines and political influence. Reports describe conversations with Logsdon about protection money and campaign funding, with defense and prosecution clashing over admissibility and intent.
Hilton A Brown described his personal role in the scheme to entrap Logsdon. He testified about consulting with Earl E Martin, involvement with Stahl and Dr Hunt, and his personal funding of expenses. The telegram draft, preparation in Hunt's apartments, and Starke's lack of awareness were detailed. The trial resumes Monday with Jas W Noel expected to testify.
A review of the Banks case notes Banks offered Bridges money to obtain a ballot for the November 6 election. Banks claimed he aimed to trap Bridges, not bribe, and testified Mayor Taggart advised actions after the report. The Supreme Court criticized the affidavit but supported revealing all relevant facts, including Taggart’s guidance and the proposed arrest plan.
Shortridge High School plans 35th commencement at English's Opera House on June 10 with Rev. J. Cumming Smith’s invocation and Prof. William Lowe Bryan as speaker on The Simple Life. Diploma by Charles W. Moores. valedictory by Frankwood E. Williams. Class list reads as long roster of graduates.
Shortridge High School civics classes under Miss Laura Donnan presented The Hoosier Schoolmaster before a fair audience last night with notable stage magic. Myrtle Taylor painted scenic backdrops, Orestes Caldwell managed electrical work, and Ora Williams and Raymond Blatchley received particular praise for their roles. The ensemble delivered confident performances across the cast, with strong support from Herbert Wagner as the Schoolmaster and Bernice Wright as Hannah Thompson.
Tudor Hall staged two student playlets to a large audience as the graduating class of Misses Mary Cummins Baker Eva Banfield Alice Louise Brown Florence Marie Hess Gertrude Zumpfe Alice Maude Hill Lila Frew Kurtz Grace Burns Loomis and Jessie Stake prepared for June 3 commencement. The program opened with Good as Gold featuring Mrs Rogers Eva Banfield Dorothy Leila Kurtz Hester Alice Brown Theodora Alice Hill Marie Joy Davis Mrs lters Mrs Laura Vose Grace Loomis Miss Lucinda Phi Montgomery Jessie Stake and Jessie Wolff izabeth Love Mary Criley. Barbara Like Leb Lena Cunningham Gladys Finney Cecil Norton Mr Finnicum Florence Hess followed with similar success. Musical numbers by Misses Foy Williams Gertrude Zumpfer and Mary King closed the evening.
Lawrence Cameron Hull, who succeeded George W. Hufford as principal of Shortridge High School, tendered his resignation to Superintendent Kendall to take effect at the end of the term. He will move to Orchard, Michigan, to assume duties as head master of the institution under General Harrig A.
The 1903 M. T. H. S graduating class will hold class day in the Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon June 3 during the third and fourth hours. Speeches include a class poem by Lillie King a prophecy by Mary Dillingham and a history by Charles Thale. The class song by Stith Thompson set to Little Boy in Blue will be sung. Music by Lucy Bauer Mary Collins Katherine Fox Benny Sharp Myrtle Woerner Nellie Harness. A two scene old English play Everypupil by Harry Carlisle will feature Mary Collins Ned McGaughey and others.
The Shortridge High School Alumni Association plans its annual meeting at the school Friday night June 12. The program includes greeting by the president and a list of candidates selected by the board of control for president and vice president plus board members and officers with several class years noted.
Mayor Bookwalter and the Commercial Club back the Pressmen Union No 17 and the Press Feeders Union to host the national organization in this city. Delegates John F Geckler Hubert Riley Louis Ludlow and James Teague will present the invitation to the Cincinnati convention on June 15. The National Pressmen's Union with about 2000 members and 20 locals seeks permanent headquarters as President Higgins of Boston and Secretary Treasurer Webb of New York note. Indianapolis already hosts several national unions and delegates believe a decisive convention will settle the location.
Prof Demarchus C Brown told Butler College students in the chapel that municipal government faces widespread corruption. He warned officials manipulate cities for self gain, not taxpayers, and urged young people to work to reform local politics and protect public funds and safety.
Rev Hiram W Kellogg spoke at Central avenue M E Church last night for the Boys' Club. He showed about 150 pictures taken over four years of travels across the Pacific slope including Yellowstone Crater Lake Yosemite and hunting and fishing scenes. The lecture described travel and outdoor life in western mountains and drew a large attentive audience.
The nominating committee of the Indiana polis Board of Trade selected a regular ticket for the annual election on June 8. Slated for offices are President Charles C. Perry, Vice-president Sam B. Sweet, and Treasurer Elmer E. Perry. Governing committee members include John J. Appel Frank M. Mercer Edgar H. Evans George G. Tanner Sidney M. Dyer E. B. Martindale John E. McGettigan William F. Piel Henry Russe Frank W. Moran Alper.
The case against H H Henley, Bloomington youth who bought an automobile with a worthless check, was continued indefinitely after his grandfather settled all claims. The grand jury did not indict him as the court noted the behavior seemed driven by mania rather than crime.
In Circuit Court, Bartholomew Walsh sues for custody of his fifteen year old daughter Mary, who fled home after a quarrel. Testimony shows alleged brutality, but Walsh denies it. Judge Allen ponders best course, noting the need for love and stability. The case is continued for further reflection as Mary leaves with the Huffmans, while Walsh remains in the dull routine of work.
Attorney Oran Muir for Indianapolis baseball club replies to Coffin in an injunction suit against Sunday baseball. He argues Sunday baseball is not a nuisance and if it is, it is a public nuisance requiring action by the county prosecuting attorney or the state attorney general.
Wade Scott sues Edward and Nancy Bash for damages alleging failure to perform a wood chopping contract. Scott claims wood quality and housing deficiencies left his family exposed to illness. Several local criminal cases resolved with pleas and sentences.
Superior Court Judge James M Leathers presides at Room 2 John O Day Jr versus John O Day and others to partition. Plaintiff files proof of publication naming James O Day. Defendants defaulted and examination admitted. Court to hear evidence to determine ownership of portions of real estate tied to John O Day Jr and George.
A batch of new suits is listed across circuits and the superior court calendar. Cases include Green Flake vs Shoemaker et al for damages with jury instructions, Tressa Morton vs Indianapolis Street Railway for damages, Grundy v Grundy submitted for judgment costs, Bartholomew Walsh v J Hoffman, Williamson v Junie William, Latta v Marion Company et al for quietude, Wade Scott v Ed Bascamagen, and Nettie Jeffries administratrix v Engine Works et al for damages. Courtrooms and judges are noted for each filing.
Supreme Court entries and appellate mentions list cases and defendants from Indiana courts. Notable items include Barnard Lerin versus Florsheim & Co and Terre Haute & Logansport Railroad Company versus James W. Salman with appellee briefs, plus various county court actions and motions to modify mandates.
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