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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
5
The Indianapolis Journal lists subscription prices for daily, Sunday, and weekly editions with prepaid and agent rates. It notes mailing instructions, reduced rates for agents, and the paper’s distribution through various city and national news stands and hotels in New York, St Louis, Cincinnati and Dayton.
A long mixed narrative covers vacation ads, ransom funding, Balkan and Turkish tensions, cotton market concerns, steel industry prospects, political corruption in Oklahoma Territory, transport congestion at Pittsburgh, and Indiana iron ore discoveries. It notes figures like Rockefeller and Morgan, mentions Booker T. Washington, and critiques state machinery, race issues, and prospecting rumors.
Further particulars and more definite statements indicate the original report was well founded and the deposits in Greene county are of sufficient importance to serve as the foundation of a new and important industry in Indiana. If developments sustain experts predictions, a new Birmingham may grow up in southwestern Indiana. Tron mines with coal at their very door offer great possibilities.
John C. Mitchell argues unions should organize, respect all classes, and use arbitration, not strikes, as labor costs rise and public opinion shifts. He warns against jealously, overreach, and boycotts that threaten industries like pig iron, urging unions to act wisely to regain public support and preserve their economic role.
The News argues current Bookwalter administration merits criticism while suggesting Keach Holtzman era would echo Taggart. It traces power shifts from Keach to Holtzman, notes Keach’s influence over saloon interests, and accuses Keach of bad faith in mayoral campaigning amid political machinations and party dynamics.
The piece critiques campaign figures Keach, Polster, Taggart, and Holtzman, arguing the same old corrupt network would govern under any Keach-Polster-Holtzman regime. It highlights unions, elevated rail proposals, and Brayton’s illness while alluding to local events like the horse show and livestock fairs.
A collage of satirical snippets from newspapers shows playful digs at gossip, jaw motion, teething woes, cup defending verse, and a mock literary exchange. It captures early 20th century wit with named papers and quirky lines, ending with a Cincinnati Tribune parody.
A large crowd gathered at the Saints camp meeting at Yellow Creek Lake on Sunday. Eden Thurston and his companion will attend the Park Theater in Indianapolis tonight. The Rochester Republican notes today marks the forty fourth milestone of our terrestrial journey, August 19, urging subscribers to visit and participate.
The Lawrenceburg Press comments on how many pretty girls passed the fair last week and implies dissatisfaction with the town's young men. The note hints at a birthday present request of a couple of hundred dollars and calls into question local social standards.
A fragmentary letter says a North Vernon Republican writer plans an annual vacation this week and will trust Providence for Upper Bearcreek happenings. They wish Jim Clevers could join, will be in Muncie on the White River, and promise a full grown fish story upon return.
The Indian Springs land deal involving A Guthrie of Tunnelton Indiana and Mrs Brundage of Chicago concluded after years of litigation. Guthrie estimates losses near 40 000 and Brundage about 30 000 while promoters Baxter McKann and Lewis faced a large swindle claim. The 235 acre property including springs changed hands for 20000 acres of Florida land.
A Kansas City Journal defense argues that Bryan resists party reorganizers and uses his following to vindicate his platform. It contends that submitting would brand him weak and dishonor his principles, and that his stance reflects principled resistance to repudiated leaders.
Isaiah Hoover, threshing on Horace Hoover’s Indiana farm, uncovered a six foot black snake and screamed for help. His son killed the reptile and another snake was found, prompting Isaiah to flee. He later claimed the fear was real though some thought he was excited about pie at supper.
An amusing episode occurred at a Henry county threshing dinner where a tasty eater was baited by schemers. They passed dishes so fast he could not bite between servings, yet he kept taking food from every dish until a large plate formed. When the trick ended he left bashfully, having enjoyed the meal but missed the laughter of the group.
The New Orleans Picayune recalls Georgia authorities punishing a white prison inmate who refused to serve black convicts in the prison hospital. It condemns so called chivalry as hypocrisy and urges humanity beyond race.
The rapid rise of the Socialist vote alarms politicians in the United States and abroad. Campaigns run year round target workers, farmers, and marginalized groups. German elections show gains for Socialists, while in England and the U S the movement expands with possible fusion plans in future contests.
William Harper, an elder Louisiana-born former legislator, chartered a Kansas City Southern train for an eleven coach excursion from Shreveport to Kansas City. He sold tickets himself at different prices for whites and blacks, collected baggage fees, and expects a net profit over $1,000. He plans to repeat the trip next year with another chartered train.
Mosquitoes disrupted a Seventh Day Adventist gathering in Jersey City last night. Attendees had been holding nightly services in a large tent on Union Street and Boulevard Avenue. a swarm cleared the meeting within about fifteen minutes.
The Baltimore American notes Thomas A. Edison, the electrical wizard, has surrendered to the X ray admitting it is too mysterious and dangerous to experiment with. His confession signals caution for laymen to avoid risky electrical phenomena.
The second annual Macklin family reunion will be held in Lucretia Macklin's grove, four and a half miles northeast of Bryant, on August 27. The Macklin family is one of the county's pioneer lines and now numbers about 200 members.
Marion Chronicle notes that the Jonesboro youths showed notable originality in amusement ideas after visiting the recent fair. Their fresh concepts impressed observers and reflected inventive local talent.
Near a Jonesboro restaurant a group of boys sets up a corn cob dodger stand using an old barrel as the dodger and a grain sack as a canvas. They take turns seated behind the screen and hurl cobs at the head poking through. Some hits land, but no one is hurt as other amusements follow.
A visiting Englishman notes curious and revealing details about American laborers. He observes workers in groups, casual dress, smoking on the job, and better lunches than in cafes. He describes umbrellas for Italian laborers, reading on commutes, and workers riding to work by car or train, highlighting differences with England.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes renewed reports that the Wabash system may reach Philadelphia and later New York with a full transcontinental line. It discusses Gould's resources and rival railroads, the potential cost, and a possible showdown with rivals like Stand ard Oil backing and Cassatt counter moves. A successful link would spark major competitive tensions.
Rome special reports Pope Pius X dined with Dom Perosi, a first for papal etiquette. The Vatican hints at further departures as a reforming ruler, with musical reform expected since Pius X, a capable musician, follows his poet-turned-papacy. He acknowledges limited experience and schooling.
A through Wabash passenger recalls a brief August snowstorm near Fort Wayne, where warm train cars contrasted with white flurries as the limited train neared the city. The storm vanished by arrival, leaving cold damp air and curious riders staring at the unusual sight.
Leslie's Weekly notes the Pope Leo XIII has died, yet he was widely popular and among the longest serving incumbents. The piece comments on luck in odd numbers, arguing the proverb fits this moment despite the unusual fate.
A caller questions the Shipper-Now firm about the timing of upcoming freight rate increases and asks for a concrete start date for resuming vy shipments, pressing for a specific day. The exchange emphasizes urgency and seeks a precise commitment on pricing and schedule.
The Metropolitan Railway of Paris, first electric urban railway, began traffic in July 1900 near the World’s Fair. It runs seven miles east west, from Porte de Vincennes to Porte Dauphin, with stations at Bas tile Louvre Palais Royal Tuileries and Trocadero. The Paris tunnel used a third rail and carriages with motors undercarriages.
The Kansas City Star views the Newport Casino incident with Harry Lehr as a sign of social change. It argues Lehr's purse display signals a broader shift as women show strength in public roles, prompting Men to question dominance and fear feminization of society.
A literature-leaning art editor recalls the pride of appearing in Who's Who in America and the chilly reaction at home when his wife insists that her husband Jack must be listed too. The exchange highlights fragmentary recognition and expectations within a family.
D C Branson recalls a Jubilee year day when Venetians and North Italians were received by Leo XIII at St Peter's. Cardinal Sarto presented them and read an address as Leo XIII, opposed by his own animated gesture, responded with dramatic Italian expressiveness.
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