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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1903
Page
23
King Edward Queen Alexandra and a royal party arrive at Cork aboard Victoria 2nd Albert amid bunting crowds and a welcome from the lord mayor. The King presents colors to two Irish regiments at the race course.
The report describes the Papal Conclave proceedings with cardinals assembling in the Sistine Chapel, folding ballots, and taking oaths as they vote for a successor. Age and illness slow the process while the conclave delegates retire to their prelates after the exit command.
Troops returned to camp with many soldiers suffering sore feet after a strenuous twenty five mile maneuver. An accidental carbine discharge wounded a man in the foot. Officers covered about fifty miles while following forces, and criticisms arose over Colonel Bowen's handling. Horses remained vigorous and no lame animals at the corral.
The First Regiment band from Vincennes under Maj Howard Earl has built a strong reputation through service in the Spanish American War era and travels across the state. Its roster features prominent soloists and veteran musicians, with a solid treasury and wide scope for future performances.
New York Evening Post reports construction on the Carnegie Desert Laboratory at a mountain site near Tucson has started with ground broken and contracts ready. The L shaped adobe and volcanic stone building includes a large lab, library, storeroom and private study, with plans emphasizing desert flora research and climate adaptations for investigators. The project costs about 4000 dollars, funded by the Carnegie institution with a subsequent one year maintenance grant of 5000 dollars.
The Governor will review three regiments of the guard at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the fair grounds race track. Troops will appear in full uniforms for a impressive display. Colonel Burnett will ride through the Third Regiment camp and is expected to condemn part of the regiment's property. Captain Hugh Rutledge acted as referee yesterday as part of camp life incidents. Colonel Arthur Wagner departs for Chicago at 7 this morning.
Military camp tale recounts a dog ownership dispute after a private sold a bull terrier. Captain Rutledge adjudges the rightful owner by release, elicits cheers. Other notes describe a leaping lieutenant’s mishap, scouts holding a battalion, and losses as troops march. Governor Durbin hosts Col. Wagner and Captain Winship for a mess discussion on troop maneuvering.
The Tucson site near the crest of a mountain was chosen as the desert laboratory home, featuring nearly a hundred acres of giant cactus habitat and plans by architect S. B. Forbes. Dr. W. A. Cannon will serve as resident investigator, with water supplied by a deep well and pumped to a 2,000 gallon tank. The project includes plant-themed trees and a public park concept tied to state emblems.
After ten years of patriotic effort, the Betsy Ross house in Philadelphia is within a few thousand dollars of finalizing the purchase price. The American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association plan ten cent subscriptions to finish funding and then reconstruct and isolate the historic structure, which is currently obscured by surrounding tall buildings as they seek to convert the nearby area into a public square.
SAN FRANCISCO August 1. Eighteen British subjects two Italians and one German were denied landing by U S Immigration Commissioner North. They claimed their fare was paid from Nanale mo and Lederes and they were bound for Coos to work as miners. They were refused admission and will be deported to British authorities.
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