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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
5
The Indianapolis Journal announces subscription terms by carrier and mail, with rates for daily and Sunday editions, reduced club and agent rates, and instructions for mailing and addressing. It lists distribution points in New York, Cincinnati, Louisville, St Louis, Washington, and several Ohio and Indiana cities.
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to the Journal for keeping in touch during a summer vacation. It promises flexible mailing, with instructions to place an order before departure and to request frequent address changes. It targets travelers needing ongoing delivery and mentions mailing service customization.
A long, disjointed text discusses lynching, media hype, and political reactions. It cites New Jersey corporate fees totaling 1,370,975 dollars, mentions Bridge's Carnegie Company history, and praises Governor Durbin for duty in Evansville. It covers labor union damages, Turkey’s hog embargo, German tariffs affecting meat, and Dodge’s philanthropy. It notes American flour demand, Russia Japan trade, and Governor Yates’ letter about a Danville jail lynching.
The sheriff urged the Governor to use available resources, noting that over three hours passed before Springfield replied to his warning. The Governor did not soften his stance in the ensuing correspondence.
Roosevelt's letter to Governor Durbin defends anti lynching measures and condemns mob violence as a form of anarchy. It outlines the damaging effects on participants and witnesses, urges swift punishment of criminals, and argues for stronger law enforcement rather than counter lynching. The piece also notes constitutional balance and warns against concentrating power.
In reminiscences, Andrew D. White argues for strong executive independence, but the article notes that complete separation is unlikely. It highlights a balanced power dynamic among the executive, Senate, and House, with Roosevelt’s tactics showing how public opinion can sway policy despite constitutional checks.
A long reflective piece on the tragedy of missing children, the public’s response, and the emotional impact on families. It contrasts lost children with other disasters and discusses charity, search efforts, and the relief of resolution. It also covers editorials on doctors of the old school versus modern standards, a jewelry strike in New York, janitors aiming for professional status, and Tolstoi’s remark about President Harper.
The piece mocks Tolstoy and Harper’s circle, notes French anarchists prefer tomatoes to guns, and comments on a California novelist’s divorce publicity. It mentions the St Louis world fair Midway Plaisance to be named the Pike and hints at unusual sights there.
A collage of witty quips and spoof headlines from several papers. The snippets feature playful exchanges about names and roles, including Little, Crowded Of, and Fuddy-it, plus a joke about Britons born at sea and a quip about Mr Corey and church or steel leadership.
A fragmentary comic montage blends quips about a Florida chauffeuse with fashion, punchlines about diamonds and limericks. It hops through brief jokes from various papers, ending with a weather talk joke between a chaperon and Algernon about a Florida wedding trip.
Jeffersonville News notes merchants growing rich buying and selling winter oats. Lafayette Call reports Oliver Duddleson resigns as hostler for a position on the new interurban road. Mary Dry released from jail after paying the dog license fine.
Plymouth Tribune reports extensive lightning damage in northern Indiana this year. Hartford City Times notes Mrs. Oliphant fell yesterday, breaking her nose for the second time in her life, in another related incident.
Two boys in West Baden sought work washing dishes but felt shame and returned home sad. In Seymour Dr. B. Shinness reported his famous bird dog Bob died of pneumonia. The animal was regarded as one of the town’s best bird dogs and was widely known.
Harry Miller of 71 East Jackson Street was awakened by a premature yawn and could not close his jaws. Dr. Eisenbeiss attended and diagnosed a dislocated jaw.
The old guard plans to meet Wednesday morning to greet W. J. Bryan on arrival in Indianapolis and escort him to Acton for a forenoon lecture. Dr. L. N. Howard leads the Indiana Silver Club committee, with John W. Kern at the head of the first list and set to introduce Bryan at Acton and Bethany next week. Flavius J. Van Vorhis is excluded after backing Prohibition in local races.
The article details Hancock and Henry counties lobbying for the Sixth district Senate nomination with Will A. Hough of Greenfield among possible candidates. It notes three Henry county contenders O D Ogborn Charles Hernly and Joe Eliott and hints Hancock County backing could sway the race. It mentions Lt Gov and state treasurer hopefuls and shifts at the Greenfield Globe.
The official indicated no definite announcement yet and said his focus has been on business matters. He stated that if the Republicans in the district want him to run, he would likely consent, though no decision has been made.
The Indiana World's Fair Commission holds its monthly meeting at the Statehouse headquarters today. The contract for the Indiana building at the fair will be awarded or bids opened and considered, with other important business on the agenda.
Rev A T Rankin of Brigham Utah spoke on Mormonism as it Really Is at Acton Park temperance rally. He denounced polygamy and noted Mormon leaders as saints while Congregationalists and others unite in Utah against Brigham Young faith. W C T U officers elected include Mrs Francis Metz president and Ida Kearney won a gold medal in a tabernacle contest. The event closes with Dr J W Duncan Holy Land talk and a Bryant lecture slated for tomorrow.
Dr Dungan farewell at Bethany Park Aug 10 as he prepares to return to Canton Mo after a week of preaching and debates. Other speakers include Dr Susie Rijnhart returning missionary to Thibet describing foreign missions and a lengthy ministers' meeting with addresses on Paul and Christ. Politicians react to a Roosevelt letter to Indiana Governor Durbin seen as possible aid to 190? election, Durbin praising the letter and its national appeal.
Mrs. F M Elston returns to her Milroy home today after a two week stay. Mrs Montgomery of Noblesville visits her daughter Miss Rose at the Atkinson cottage as an invited guest. Attorney Kirkman and family conclude a two week stay with dinner at Sanaa staged home.
The President thanks Mr Roosevelt for the commendation and strikes a key note on national necessity. He suggests a remedy for the mob spirit and expresses measured optimism about decisive action to restore order and uphold constitutional governance.
Georgia Governor Terrill endorsed President Roosevelt's letter to Indiana Governor Durbin urging speedy trials for lynching offenders. He said law must be upheld and special court terms may help prevent mob violence, noting fewer lynchings in the South recently compared with the North and Midwest.
Baton Rouge Aug 10 Governor Heard backs President Roosevelt on speedy trials as cure for lynching. He argues punishment should be color blind and cites lynching as a crime disproportionately affecting the colored race, urging consistent legal response and law obedience.
The Filirtine Spanish and International chambers of commerce in Manila oppose the proposed bill regulating hemp classification and export. They urge removal of most restrictions the bill would impose on hemp exports, arguing the measure would hamper trade.
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