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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
10
Congressman Littauser asserts no dishonor in his dealings with Lyon who supplied gloves and other items to the War Department. He argues the secretary of war found only a possible technical violation and maintains his business integrity remains intact.
International challenge at Longwood grounds sees a British setback when R F Doherty withdraws with a shoulder sprain and H L Doherty beats R D Wrenn in straight sets 60 63 64. Mahoney may sub if needed. three thousand spectators witness a cautious first day with both teams tied at one point.
Berlin reports publish details of a Metz court martial against noncommissioned officer Dunkel for maltreating private soldiers at Moerchengen Lurrane. Five hundred seventy six brutal acts cited since last December including forced full run and head ram into a wardrobe. Dunkel sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment and rank loss amid a death linked to his brutality. SIMLA India dispatch notes Curzon to extend tenure with travel vacation to England in 194? year unclear.
The passage notes health and morale strain as only two viceroys in fifty years served over five years. It argues this term was too brief for a government pursuing broad reforms and that abandoning his role would be a neglect of duty.
The Lincoln car, owned by Union Pacific for thirty seven years in Omaha, was sold to private buyers who plan to exhibit it at the St Louis exposition. Built at the Alexandria Virginia military car shops in 184, it was ironclad with armor between inner and outer walls and carried President Lincoln’s remains to Springfield before joining the Union Pacific collection.
Senator Hanna, chairing the Civic Federation, declares its purpose is to unite labor and capital, not act as a board of arbitration. He cites near 100 settlements in two years, notes the anthracite strike as a failure, and argues federation work would have saved $200,000,000 had the offer been accepted. He defends political neutrality and urges support for improving economic conditions.
Chicago announces that Mr. Cleveland and Senator Hanna will speak from a shared platform in early October. A convention will be held to inaugurate a western movement to unite commerce and labor in closer relations.
Frank Heine, who killed his wife Gertrude and fatally wounded George Roberts, was captured today in Philadelphia. Jealousy sparked the shooting after Heine accused Roberts of wooing Mrs Heine at Woodside Park midway. Roberts was taken to a hospital and may recover. the incident occurred last night.
At Sagamore Hill President Roosevelt received Bishop Dougherty, newly appointed to Nueva Caceres in the Philippines, before he sails for Manila. Guests at luncheon included Judge W. H. Sanborn of St Paul and Hamilton Fish, assistant treasurer of the United States in New York.
Eldora Iowa records show city bell ordinance aimed at silencing church bells was vetoed by Mayor Ellis D. Robb after a failed override by one vote. The hospital patients were cited as disturbed by bell tolling.
Oliver T. Sherwood, cashier of Southport National Bank, was arraigned in U S District Court Hartford on embezzlement of $100,000. He pled not guilty and was bound over to the August term under bonds of $235,000. Sherwood arrived from Panama via the Segurenca after being brought from New York.
Spokane Aug 4 Paul Watelet mining man just returned from British Columbia won his second court victory today as Judge Hinkle dismissed larceny by embezzlement charge. Watelet remains in custody and is wanted in Canton Ohio on charges of obtaining $4,000 from John E Carnahan under false pretenses. He will pursue extradition proceedings.
Henry AH Jacobs, prominent local businessman and former diamond dealer, shot himself today in a building planned for a new jewelry store with his brother. Officials cited financial losses as the probable motive. Jacobs was about fifty and had recently worked in stock brokerage.
In Tonawanda New York on August 4 a schooner named Sandusky caught fire and burned. Sailor John Kent from Baraga Michigan died in the blaze. The vessel belonged to the Bradley estate of Cleveland and was leased by O W Blodgett of Bay City Michigan. The ship and cargo were valued at thirty five thousand dollars.
The Rev Thomas Ring land of Ferris DL offers a liberal reward for information to locate his father mother brother and two sisters last seen or heard from twenty years ago. Police have been notified as part of the search effort.
Boston August 4 The sixth annual convention of the National Association of Postmasters opened at the Hotel Brunswick with more than 100 postmasters from across the United States in attendance.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on August 4 Alvin T Byers former superintendent addresses Whittakers report criticizing missteps at the Reformatory He defends parole decisions citing Allenberg case where Crittenberger influence helped a release and says Jenner living from state was arranged years before his tenure He argues reforms and water and hospital needs were raised to Governor Durbin and expresses hope Indiana public understanding will clarify motives behind past charges.
Jeffersonville Ind August 4 Mr Hert discusses changes at the Reformatory and Whittaker report saying hospitality offered was limited to suggesting half rate transportation on the Pennsylvania railroad due to past agency work He contrasts that with riding on a borrowed pass and notes questions over prison labor contracts and state law distinctions between northern prison and the Reformatory.
Jeffersonville Ind Aug 4 One reform Whittaken proposes will please most keepers especially those with families. Salaries average about per month plus board. many married men did not take free board but will get higher pay after removing dining hall. Board of managers left for home. transfer uncertainty fades. Thirty seven paroles acted favorably.
Rich naphtha wells were found across 40 versts in Kuban territory. John L. Jerome resigns as Colorado Fuel and Iron treasurer. Albert A. Miller to succeed him. United States cableship Burnside reaches Seattle with 600 miles of cable from Sitka. First National and Coal and Iron National Banks of Cleveland approve consolidation, forming the First National with about 1,000% capital. Louisville Tobacco Warehouse Co negotiates with Continental and American combines to concentrate buying at Louisville and Cincinnati. Iron molders strike stalemate. Atlantic City conference expected to yield a national wage agreement. Journeymen Tailors Union reports 157 new unions, 4,769 member gain, total 14.4% increase. $4,262 in strike benefits paid. 113 strikes and lockouts recorded. Royal commission on London street traffic plans to study U S street railways, sails to New York Sept 1 visiting Boston and Chicago. Consolidated Gas Company of New York mails circulars offering $6,000,080 treasury stock at 150 to fund a Long Island plant to serve Manhattan. Richards Tobacco Company of Henderson, Kentucky files for a receiver. principal creditors include Henderson, Danville, Owensboro banks and local firms.
The Mobile & Ohio Railroad and affiliated machinists from Whistler Ala Jackson Tenn Murphsboro Tenn and others signed a one year agreement after a week of talks. Wages rise from 20 to 22 cents an hour and a ten hour day is set. Overtime at time and a half applies for Sundays and holidays. Road work hours are from trip start to return with night work paid at time and a half. The accord prevents a potential strike on theSouthern railway system.
In Honolulu on August 4 the plan to create a public park memorial for President McKinley seems unlikely. Instead a McKinley memorial lighthouse at the harbor entrance is favored, offering land and sea visibility and practical utility, and is likely to go forward.
Bloomington Indiana Aug 4 The summer session of Indiana University closes tomorrow with 489 attendees including 67 at the Winona biological station. The term grows more successful and work improves. Ten years since university took control enrollment has risen from about ninety to exceed regular term numbers. a ten week summer term and fourth college term may come. Financial hurdles delay but an all four term system is likely once settled.
Wabash Indiana August 4 The city School Board approved a departmental plan for three common grades for the coming year Teachers will specialize in one subject and teach in several rooms Miss Adelaide Baylor city school superintendent a leader in state educational work originated the idea This summarizes the plan and its origin and names the key local figure responsible for its adoption.
Details from a cablegram to Rear Admiral Cotton at Lisbon describe the European squadron sailing Saturday for a Mediterranean port to improve gun crew efficiency ahead of September target practice. Plans include winter maneuvers in the Caribbean with Atlantic squadrons and a later assembly for better weather. Possible Kronstadt visit next summer is noted as a likelihood. Secretary Shaw heads to Chicago. Clair A. Orr named consul at Cartagena. Government may claim reduced rail rates on land grant tracks when run by other companies. Corbin to relinquish adjutant general duties August 15 with an acting officer to be appointed.
Justice Glegerich in the New York Supreme Court denied Robert A. Ammon’s appeal for a certificate of reasonable doubt after his conviction on a $20,500 Franklin syndicate theft charge. He was sentenced to not less than four years and not more than four and a half years and will be sent to Sing Sing immediately.
Mackinac Island Mich Aug 4 The fifty first annual convention of the American Pharmaceutical Association is in session at the Grand Hotel Officers elected include President Lewis C Hopp Cleveland Vice President Dr W C Alpers New York Treasurer 8 A D Sheppard Boston General Secretary Charlies Caneel Jr Baltimore and others listed Diehl Bust Payne Ebetie among names
A heavy wind and rainstorm swept northern Laporte county causing sizable damage to corn and stock, with Springfield and Galena townships hardest hit. Lightning sparked fires destroying barns near West Lebanon and elsewhere in Warren county, with losses from 1 200 to 7 000 dollars and insurance covering part of the claims. No injuries are reported.
Lightning struck three houses in Lapel Indiana as Mrs Granville Fisher felt a shock on her porch. A telephone line sparked through Amos Foost s roof tearing shingles and plaster while Mrs Lewark narrowly missed by stepping from a summer kitchen as lightning crossed the building.
In an electrical storm near Thorntown on Monday afternoon farmer Ward Kincaid had three fine thoroughbred colts killed by lightning. He had moved them from the barn to the lot for safety and reached the house just as the tragedy occurred. The colts were valuable animals.
A severe rainstorm swept Bloomington early today washing away hundreds of acres of bottom land corn. Fences and bridges were destroyed and several areas were flooded. Lightning struck multiple locations causing fear among residents.
Heavy rain and a storm damaged roads and timber in Crawfordsville Indiana. Lightning struck the home of councilman Harry Naylor starting a fire and causing $1,200 in losses under an insurance claim. The barn of Tim Casey north of the city burned from lightning with $1,500 loss insured.
An Aug 4 storm in Elkhart County, Indiana, toppled a large barn on George Kuntzman’s farm eight miles northwest of Elkhart. The barn, filled with hay and farm gear, burned in the lightning strike. Nearby Summitville saw smokestack damage and equipment disruption at the Penn-American Plate Glass plant, with crops benefiting from rain.
CAMELTON Ind Aug 4 heavy rain drenched the area washing away loose items and flooding low lands causing widespread crop damage. GOSHEN Ind Aug 4 an electrical windstorm in the county's southern part caused thousands in damage unroofed barns levelled orchards and fields of corn and sparked several fires from lightning.
A reflective piece rebuts the stereotype that donkeys are foolish. It argues donkeys vary in intelligence like horses and dogs, noting patient nature and long suffering under abuse while cautioning against unjust labels. The text invites readers to reconsider the animal’s character and capacity.
The piece challenges common sayings. It argues wild geese are intelligent and barnyard geese compare well with ducks and chickens. It explains owls appear wise due to brain air cells and frontal bones. It notes the owl’s quiet demeanor can inspire restraint in people.
Analyzed are the fortunes of wealthy individuals and institutions amid recent stock sacrifices. Examples cite Steel Corporation shareholder moves and valuations of Bertram Cutler and Jay Gould holdings, illustrating how market lows trimmed noted wealth and borrowing power.
The Washington local of the Bookbinders Union plans a case against Assistant Foreman Miller after his reinstatement order by the President. Miller says his offense was ordering fourteen books daily, despite union limits of ten. The union seeks dismissal to aid the service, while critics condemn the shifting grounds as an afterthought.
The Philadelphia Ledger links Serbia’s royal future to a weak prince, noting King Peter’s alleged intention to pass the throne to his imbecile son. It warns that bloodshed already used to replace a dynasty could continue, leaving Prince George to inherit a violent legacy.
The note mentions Champa and a plan to bring Cook's Imperial, implying a gift or purchase of a sparkling item. No clear event, date, or organization specified.
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