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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
5
The Daily Journal lists subscription terms for carriers in Indianapolis and suburbs, with Sunday inclusion and various monthly yearly rates. It notes reduced club and agent rates, postal requirements for mail delivery, and a directory of sale points in multiple cities to obtain the paper.
Message urges taking a newsletter during summer trips and keeping in touch by mailing the Journal home. It advises placing an order before departure and notes flexible address changes as often as desired.
A sweeping column covers Balkan conflict rhetoric and responses in Massachusetts politics. It notes alleged duties of local authorities against lynchers and rioters, contemplates a Democratic governor, and critiques Wasp-era foreign policy. The piece touches on British naval buildup, German army expansion, stock market slumps, and industrial secrets amid wartime anxieties.
The article surveys rioting in Danville and Evansville, praising sheriffs and prosecutors for pursuing rioters and urging full penalties. It defends employers in the Marion dispute, arguing open shop rights and individual liberty against union coercion, and asserts that lynching is murder and must be punished.
The piece argues American mediation between Castro and European powers risks emboldening Castro to tyranny while provoking cries of hypocrisy. It cites his demand for re taxed payments from Ciudad Bolivar merchants, many of whom are European subjects, and warns of potential indemity claims, warship dispatches, and renewed diplomatic pressure.
The Marion conflict, once nearing settlement, worsens as proprietors of the Gemmer engine works refuse negotiations and union leaders vow to fight to a finish. The boycott aims to ban nonunion workers, threatening to drive them from town and hinder Gemmer works from hiring capable staff.
The piece argues American manufacturers neglect foreign markets due to home demand and easy cash flows, citing lessons from 1893 when export connections saved some firms. It also discusses Miles speculation for Massachusetts governorship, currency reform gridlock, and farmers seeking price supports, noting supply and demand often drive prices.
The editor argues that the remedy lies in spreading the flood across the Union. A million foreigners scattered nationwide would have little immediate influence, and within years their children would grow up immersed in American ways and institutions.
The statement projects far larger immigration than previously expected, noting arrivals at a rate of a million per year for the next fifty years. It underscores the long term scale of demographic change and its potential impact on society and resources.
A collage of jokes and witty exchanges from The Smart Set Philadelphia Press Chicago Post Boston Transcript Philadelphia Ledger and Washington Star. Includes lines on Paris versus New York morals, eggs pricing, a doctor patient exchange, weather forecasts, burglar fears, and a Mars conversation.
A Chicago Tribune short dialogue portrays Martha the angel child explaining to her mother how she handled Aunt Martha’s questions about inheriting money. The exchange reveals family dynamics and a witty, cautious approach to sensitive topics.
James A. Hemenway of Boonville, congressman and appropriations chair hopeful, visited the Statehouse for a watermelon feast with State Tax Board members and others. He spoke little on next session plans, noting Cannon’s influence and possible committee placements, while Indiana factions eye Ways and Means and November assembly timing.
A Grant County GOP delegation led by Major George W. Steele met at the Statehouse to push for Marion deputy inspector ship for Elam H. Neal and to discuss possible fills in the state party leadership. Senator Lyons denied being a candidate for secretary of the State committee, while W. Whittaker’s successor drew attention as a future focal point. Major Steele teased the press with talk of farming and politics, as other figures like J. Frank Hanly and Union B. Hunt remained active in the Governor race chatter.
The State Board of Tax Commissioners spent another day in hearings for reduction of assessments with most appeals from corporations in Delaware, Boone and Jay counties. The list includes Randolph County Union Agriculture Society, Ollie E. Baldwin, W. W. Shirk, American Trust Company and Lebanon National Bank, Bessie Edwards Heaton, McKay Bros., and several gas and utility firms.
County Commissioners signed the franchise granted to the Indianapolis Danville and Rockville Traction Company. The matter had been before the commission for several weeks and the final action closed the matter yesterday.
Indianapolis girls play prominent roles as Culver Summer Naval School ends its inland Naval training program. Captain Hobson delivers two addresses, praising cadets and naval preparation. The final day features a mock landing, medal ceremonies, and a sunset color haul with songs and cannon.
Bloomington Ind Aug 19 Prof D O McGovney has learned his Civil Government in the Philippines is now used in Philippine schools and has received a large order. He went from Indiana University to the Philippines in 11 as a teacher in public act and became head instructor of history and civil government at the Manila Philippine Normal School. He did extensive research on island history and government under the present regime. McGovney is an Ia graduate and son in law of W E Woodburn of Bloomington. Financial terms are reported to be satisfactory.
In Lafayette Indiana on August 19 the courts faced a judge shortage as suits multiplied. Temporary restraining orders were filed after Judge R P De Hart left town to fish. Judge Vinton in Maxinkuckee was telegraphed to return. The Board of County Commissioners seeks damages for $000 for alleged franchise violation by installing a streetcar switch in West Lafayette.
The ninth annual Bible Conference at Winona Lake near Warsaw Indiana drew about seven thousand attendees with 1000 arriving on excursions. Renowned evangelists R A Torrey and Charles Alexander led sessions and prepared to depart for Montreal then Liverpool for mission work in England Ireland and Scotland. Music helper Robert Harkness joined the group in Winona.
Muncie Ind Aug 19 The third day of the Methodist Protestant Church of Indiana conference opened with a quiet hour service led by W H Green. President Samuel Lineberry reported a flourishing church and noted that nearly all M P congregations favor uniting with Congregationalists. Officers elected include President W W Line Plymouth treasurer J R Lenhart Maples and boards trustees Hussey Iliff Barnes and steward Albright.
The Whitewater Valley Baptist Association met at Richmond Indiana on August 19 electing Rev H E Wilson Connersville as moderator and Charles Cassel Connersville as treasurer About fifty delegates attended The program included devotional led by Rev Parker Richmond and sermons on mission work by several ministers and a report on the Baptist Publication Society
The eighty first annual Flat Rock Baptist Association opened at 9 oclock in the Fairland Church Shelbyville Ind with large attendance. Rev J L Femay was elected moderator and E Kens of Greensburg editor of the Baptist Observer served as clerk and treasurer as reports from eleven churches were read.
At Mazinkukee Assembly in Culver Indiana August a lively session focused on class work and round table talks. Charles R. Scoville of Chicago spoke on How Can Every Evangelist Have a Good Meeting. A discussion titled Heard Into the Church featured J V Victor Dorris and others, with a musical club concert by Chicess.
NEW BUFFALO Mich Aug 29 The Congregational Summer Assembly holding a two weeks seamon here with representatives present from Michigan adopted a resolution the United Br and.
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