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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
2
A parade display highlights the fire department and Brothers float of natural flowers and automobiles. Bands and outriders precede the horse show with the Queen of Festival and a brilliantly decorated King and horse display. A fifth band leads the final division featuring the Frivolity float with cowboys and other show attractions.
A richly described horse show at Festival Field promises a grand, permanent arena with sweeping views, two entrances, and seating for up to 5 000. The article notes lavish stables, luxury vehicles, and meticulous preparations including lighting, comfort, and emergency readiness as spectators anticipate performances of well trained horses each afternoon and night.
Washington, Oct. 12 forecast for Monday and Tuesday predicts rain and cooler conditions across Indiana Illinois and Ohio. Monday brings rain and colder afternoons, with brisk winds shifting to northwest, Tuesday should be fair with cooler temperatures. Local notes show maximum 70, minimum 52, with mean temperature comparisons for Oct 12 provided by W. T. Blythe, Section Director.
Ships and routes update with vessels arriving or sailing: Potsdam from Rotterdam Cymric from Liverpool Columbia from Glasgow Finland from New York La Gascogne from New York Moltke from Hamburg Boulogne and Hamburg for Queenstown Lu cania from Liverpool for New York Celtic arrives New York bound status and port movements.
The Indianapolis Horse Show opens tonight with a simple ceremony led by Governor Durbin and Mayor Bookwalter. The first class features Miss Elise Castleman riding Matilda and faces strong contenders like Florida owned by A. R. Hopper, with many local entries such as Euchre, Helen Walker, and Parader among others in a week of notable horse displays.
The ring will run under W. B. Blair as superintendent with a prominent committee including Governor Durbin Mayor Bookwalter and several well known local figures. Judges include Gen. John B. Castleman Aurel Batony George Ford Morris and others. The scoring is by separate judge totals. not all judges serve every class. D. R. Mills manages the show Dr P O ORear serves as veterinary inspector and Frank Mills Jr. is arena clerk.
The coaching parade will be an afternoon downtown feature of the horse show tomorrow. It will include coaches A. E. Ashbrook of Kansas City M. H. Reardon of Indianapolis W. B. White of Cleveland George Pepper of Toronto George B. Palmer of Denver and Flanner Buchanan of Indianapolis with coaches drags or brakes for picnics and outings as they drive through principal streets.
The parade forms at Monument Place at 2 pm with four in hand coaches and cock horse posts as judges evaluate harness, livery, and horn tones. A festival field showcase follows featuring grand arches, a wide oval promenade, free and paid shows, and a massive central Temple of Music with extensive electric lighting and attractions across the grounds.
The police plan to keep parade streets clear this week with rope barriers and mounted patrols led by Captain Kruger and Sergeant Warren. A dedicated pipe platoon will cover the procession route to prevent crowds from near the horses at Festival Field and the horse show arena. Additional guards will protect women and children from crushes during the events.
Superintendent Taffe announced new carnival restrictions to curb confetti throwing and prevent assaults. Confetti or paper will not be sold in the city and anyone caught throwing it faces arrest for assault and battery. Violent pushing in crowded areas or at the grounds will also be banned.
A five minute hailstorm packed two inch stones across St Louis and nearby towns, smashing greenhouses and injuring several people. Panic arose in the Olympic Theater as tin roof rain and dark lighting triggered a rush, then ushers urged calm and the show resumed.
Wires torn and telegraph service disrupted as the wind uproots poles. In Quincy Illinois a tornado devastates homes and barns, kills one man, injures another, and leaves the city in darkness. Lafayette Indiana endures heavy damage with ruined orchards and flooded streets after a night of rain.
The Brauer Line Steamship Co reports importing 20,000 tons of German anthracite and 15,000 tons from southern Russia for U.S. use. Much of Germany coal will return from Philadelphia area shipments while ships sail from Hamburg around Oct 15. In Pittsburgh, improved Ohio River conditions allow twenty steamers and 240 coal barges carrying 3,000,000 bushels to depart south, with potential further tonnage forthcoming.
Four trains of washery and mined coal, totaling 25 cars and about 6,700 tons, passed down the Reading road last night. The fuel is for sale to the company's employer and for locomotive use. This is the heaviest shipment since last May, surpassing Friday night's 189-car run.
Local Union No. 90 of the International Stage Employes Association met to vote funds for striking miners. The group approved no money for the aid effort.
The national committee of miners from four major Belgian coal fields met in Charleroi on October 12 and passed resolutions demanding a 15 percent wage rise. The aim is to divert support to French miners and secure Belgian coal supply.
A large bishops conference in Cincinnati will discuss the Philippine issue and related matters with Archibishop Elder presiding. Delegates include Moeller Columbus Alerding Wayne Richter Grand Rapids and others from Louisville Covington Detroit Indianapolis and more. The gathering aims to consider reforms and divisions within the clergy and hierarchy.
An Indianapolis observer says Purdue should not despondent after losing to Chicago. The piece highlights Sheldon as Chicago's standout sprinter, notes Purdue fought hard with several players hurt, and mentions high admission prices and Purdue rooters securing and then returning seats. Attendance estimated 5,000 to 6,000.
The Manual Training School team advances after defeating State Normal School eleven at Terre Haute by 29 to 0. Bonham Shideler and Warren stood out, Saunderson scored a TD, Jack Shideler added four touchdowns. second MT&S squad lost to Sheridan High School at Sheridan. Also notes Hanover player Calvin Sutherland injured in Louisville streetcar incident and Paoli High School beat French Lick 10 to 0. Winchester High School fell to Muncie High School 45.
Muncie Rugby Football Team defeated Tipton at West Side Park 5 to 0 this afternoon. A seventy-five yard run by Johnson, Muncie’s full back, was the feature of the game.
An arrest case notes the accused faced arson charges after an incident left an ankle broken and several minor injuries. Authorities described the events as part of an ongoing investigation with limited available details at this time.
Dr William O Hogue a Columbus figure dies at his residence after a year bedfast. Born August 18 1821 in Pennsylvania he moved to Indiana in 1836 and practiced medicine before venturing into merchandising and later the drug trade in Columbus. He helped organize the First National Bank of Columbus and served as director until his death remaining active in the Presbyterian Church and Republican circles. He married twice and had two children Frank O Hogue and Mrs Emma Frost. He never rode a railway train.
Morgan A Chestnut a longtime Odd Fellow and leading real estate and insurance dealer in this part of Indiana dies at 72 after a long illness. Born in New Carlisle Ohio in 1820s he moved to Indiana in the 1840s. He outlived his wife and children and was a member of the M E Church. Evansville and Kokomo notices follow.
The family gathers in Kokomo for their annual reunion with members traveling from several states. He asserts he was not intoxicated and that his arrest lacked a warrant. His relatives plan to support him in higher courts. Officers say they are not alarmed by the damage suit.
Rev Harvey L Van Nuys pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Goshen was surprised with a $500 gold certificate at a special praise service as the church marks the fiftieth anniversary of his pastorate and the church's organization. The Indiana Synod will meet here next week to assist the jubilee event.
Fort Wayne Ind Oct 12 Dr I Maurice Rosenthal aged seventy two years was operated on this evening for liver trouble He rallied from the shock and is believed to will recover The surgeons were Dr A L Ferguson of Chicago and Dr Floyd M McRae of Atlanta Ga Rosenthal was taken sick four weeks ago while visiting in Cincinnati and it was believed that only by use of the knife could his life be saved He is one of the oldest and most prominent residents of this city.
Shelbyville reports the Typo graphical Union No 542 organized this morning by Indianapolis district organizer Albert Bradley. Officers elected include President Valentine Hay, VP Louis Webb, secretary treasurer Douglas W Avery, recording secretary O C Banker, and sergeant at arms Charles O Sweet. Thirteen charter members. monthly meetings planned.
At the Wallenberg bicycle races in Newark on October 12 the ten mile professional event drew attention as Lawson won by a length with Bedell close behind. Kramer's tire failed in the ninth mile. Krebs and Kimble contested the rest. Amateur results featured Root winning the half mile handicap and Schaefer the five mile. Attendance noted with Lawson and Kimble among top finishers. In France, Paris Jockey Club revoked licenses for American jockeys Milton Henry and J Reiff after accusations of blocking favorites.
Rhine & Rhea of Montpelier match their pacer Billy Mac 2:12 against Sherman Wilson of Bluffton for $1,000 to be run at the Driving Park in Fort Wayne around Nov 1. Al Mack to start. $50 deposited by owners in a Bluffton bank. Both horses praised for speed and season prosperity.
Sixty-seven players competed in the opening skat tournament at the German House with many spectators. Officers were re-elected: Emil Martin president, Robert Keller vice president, Henry Kothe treasurer, Fred Bach secretary, and William Springhorn along with Edward Bettermann and Julius Keller as wehnmeister. Prize winners included Julius Keller first, William W. Reese second with 08 points, A. Hagan third, H. P. fourth, Charien R. Meyers seventh, and Reibel booby prize. In local baseball, Kahne beat People’s Outfitting 8 to 6, Blacks defeated Marotse, and Star Store beat Lishers.
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