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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
5
The Indianapolis Journal lists subscription terms by carrier, mail, and reduced club rates. Rates include daily and Sunday editions, with yearly and weekly options. The paper notes distribution points in major cities and requests names and addresses for subscriptions.
A jumble of editorial observations discusses vacation ads and journal subscriptions, local franchise talks, and partisan opinions. It notes impatience with quick council decisions, remarks on crime and fashion, and comments on militia education, Philippine conduct, and yacht races while mentioning public figures and regional politics.
The article weighs whether the American vessel’s success stems from superior construction or the crew’s skill. It suggests Sir Thomas should return home to train a special crew rather than pursue a better yacht, noting the optimistic Irishman will likely try again.
The Journal praises Secretary Root for transforming the War Department after chaotic Spanish American War conditions. It credits his energy in pushing army reorganization and notes Taft will succeed him with strong qualifications. The piece predicts Taft’s capable handling of Philippine governance and military matters. President Roosevelt’s choice is deemed wise and widely approved.
Harness racing reaches a landmark as the two minute trotter debuts with a record smashing leap beyond nineteen seconds off the previous world best. Ingenious gear and relentless breeding power push speed, while keeping the sport free of gambling tarnish. Lou Dillon’s feat spurs fresh hope for even greater marks.
A satirical take on Kansas school boards issuing rules against teacher courtship during terms. The piece notes the gender bias in enforcement, with male teachers seemingly exempt and female teachers face-blanked by rules. It questions practicality and obedience, joking about social norms and enforcement difficulties.
The piece argues teachers should be encouraged to court and marry, claiming outside diversions aid morale and performance. It suggests placards restricting attention until vacation, praises the social benefits of male companionship, and claims matrimony could ease a perceived feminization of schools while expanding male hiring.
The article weighs Great Britain's offer to grant exclusive occupancy of East Africa to Zionists versus the traditional aim of colonizing Palestine. It discusses Jewish identity, the strength of race instinct, and whether a separate autonomous state can unite Jews of various nations. It notes substantial debate among gentiles and Jews and mentions Mr Gray's purchase proposal for reading rights from Mary Anderson.
A sketch of comic snippets from various papers features quips about life, divorce, poaching eggs, and a river’s oddities. It blends light, pun filled lines and playful exchanges. Readers see playful social jabs and era humor through quick exchanges and banter.
The exchange blends humorous lines about mountains with gossip snippets from Philadelphia and Detroit papers. It recalls social chatter, illness reports, and a wry remark on money altering social barriers amid a light, playful tone.
A batch of curious items including a Boston sale of a Hawthorne rare book, lithographic stone finds in Thessaly, and a New York Press epitaph. Also notes on Seawell winning $4500 after eggs incident in 1990, pineapple propagation, a German school query about smoking and drinking, Pope Pius's family occupations, and reflections on humble ancestry linked to a pontiff.
New York Aug 4 American explorers abandon a three year plan and $6000 expenditure to excavate Ur of the Chaldes and nearby Babylonia sites after the Turkish government refuses permission. Rev Dr John F Peters says an 1901 submission for an tirade and topo graphic map met no approval and a substitution of Tel-Ibrahim yielded the same result. Dr Edgar J Banks has pressed Turkish officials via Constantinople with help from the U S legation.
Delegates at the American Forestry Association annual convention in Minneapolis hear talks from Minnesota officials on state forestry efforts and Itasca Park. Discussions cover Chippewa Forest Reserve effects, land suitability of Jack and Agrway pines, and Vanderbilt estate experiments.
Stephen B. Roath of Chicago has given away about a million dollars of his wealth to relatives in Norwich with unconditional gifts. Beneficiaries include Mrs Elizabeth Randall $250000 and other relatives in Norwich Brooklyn and Cincinnati. Roath, 75, a former railroad worker turned wealthy man, spends summers in Norwich and yesterday stated he did not care how the money would be used.
The Pacific Mail liner Korea returns from the Orient with under three thousand tons of freight valued at over 1 million dollars. The shipment includes 1,300 bales of raw silk and 1.05 chests of tea along with room boxes consigned to local banks.
Monastir region reports Krushevo, a hill town with 2000 houses and 10 000 inhabitants mostly Vlachs, razed by 300 insurgents aided by Komitajis. After three days of bombardment and looting, Turks and bashi-bazouks ravaged homes, murdered officials and Christians, abducted, and displaced women and children amid famine and exposure.
Reports from Sofia describe insurgent advances after the Russian squadron left Iridia. Turkish frontier towns near Bulgaria reel as villagers flee. clashes erupt around Losengrad and Solnia with heavy losses on both sides while Turkish guards deter Turkish crossings. Sixty Servian officers allegedly join insurgents at the frontier.
Three Bulgarian villages near Tcherkoskol in Adrianople vilayet were reported massacred by Circassians. The Sultan's gifts of food and cigarettes to the Russian fleet were refused by Admiral Kruger, who would not receive them aboard the warships after anchoring near Iniada on Turkey's eastern shore.
In Bulgaria an insurgent band appeared at Tcherkeskol between Adrianople and Constantinople. The encounter with Turks left the Circassian inhabitants pillaging three nearby Bulgarian villages and killing most residents. A few escaped to the mountains.
Constantinople Aug 2 Enmer Rushdi Pasha commander of Turkish troops in Macedonia has been recalled and arrived tonight. Marshal Ibraham Pasha commanding the division of Seres has been appointed to succeed him in the post.
Concluding report states Bert Leatherman suffered burns after his vehicle caught fire during the storm’s path, with one Leatherman boy badly hurt though both survived the peril.
A severe storm in North Indianapolis wrecked farming tools and crops with insurance offsetting some losses. A telegraph and telephone blackout affected the northwest area while trees suffered extensive damage on Congress, Thirty first, Thirtieth, and Twenty ninth streets. A lawn fete near Annette and Thirty first was demolished as lanterns and decorations vanished. Mrs Davis hosted guests at 923 West Thirty first. A large American flag outside a nearby home was torn apart by the gale.
A brief but fierce rain and wind storm hit yesterday afternoon around 4 pm, toppLing temperatures from 92 to 70 during the shower. Wires were damaged and telephones to outlying towns were severed, yet no serious injuries reported. Forecaster Blythe expects cooler, unsettled weather with afternoon thunder showers continuing.
Hugh Arnold of Powell's Station Tennessee was struck and killed under a shed as a severe Munice storm hit the county at 4 30 pm. William Meeker's home shed sheltered another man unharmed. Harry Phillips 22 at Selma was shocked and blinded. Windows shattered and trees blown down. Fair grounds tents and sheds suffered heavy damage.
A severe wind and rain storm swept Madison County on August 2 causing hurricane velocity winds in the western area near Lapel. A two mile by a half mile strip was badly damaged with unroofed buildings and a lightning fire at Isaac McDole’s home. The Sears barn, Wilson dairy barn, and several orchards and fences suffered damage. Three men were shocked and revived, three horses knocked down but recovered.
A violent wind and electrical storm in Grant county causes thousands in damage. A barn on Milton Druckemiller’s Roseburg area farm burned after a lightning strike. Druckemiller was rescued by neighbors and survived with minor injuries. The oil field suffered heavy losses with about 100 derricks destroyed and several Marion dwellings damaged.
Alexandria reports a heavy rain from six to six easing crops while a violent wind storm moved north of the city. In Washington the day’s temperature peaked at 93 degrees, the highest since July 1, 1901, with ten heat prostrations noted by 2 PM, none of which is expected to be fatal.
In Philadelphia the city faced the year’s hottest weather with a high of degrees, one death attributed to heat and several prostrations. A late thunderstorm cooled the night air. In Pittsburgh the day was the hottest of the year with one death and four prostrations. Louisville reported four heat prostrations as hot weather continued. Peoria Illinois noted a severe storm with telecommunication disruptions.
Basel report notes Russian interior minister Von Plehwe pledged government support for Zionists striving to establish an independent Jewish state in Palestine. Moscow would aid emigration efforts and cooperation with Jewish societies while aiming to reduce Russian Jewish emigration and ease the population flow.
London reports a Royal Commission on the South African War adds little new information, condemns poor war preparations, endorses Lord Lansdowne's warning of peril to the empire, and urges expanded, better educated forces and reforms. Esher calls for reorganization and compulsory military training for fit youths.
The Dominion, last of the King Edward VII class, was launched by Princess Louise at Barrow. It weighs 16 350 tons, displaces 19 000 indicated horsepower, and is expected to exceed 18 knots. Armament includes 12 inch guns, four 9.2 inch guns, twenty four small rapid guns, and two torpedo tubes. The ship costs about 6.5 million dollars and the next battleship will be about 18 000 tons, heavier by 1 680 tons.
The 3013 ton French steamer Admiral Geydon, departing Marseilles July 15 for Saigon via Colombo, with fifty seven aboard, is unreached and presumed lost after August 11 departure of Caziens Waldgeetahs. In Rome, the Czar is expected to visit King Victor Emmanuel in late October for three days. Professor Matzen of Copenhagen University declines to press Denmark’s claims in a Venezuela settlement, citing Denmark’s interest.
Major Scriven, acting chief signal officer, reports telegraphic communication now covers all Alaska sections served by signal corps lines. Fort Egbert and Fort St. Michael in the Yukon district are within reach, Copper River country included. Canada cooperates to link Alaskan posts, with a cable planned from Puget Sound to Skagway and Valdez for through connections.
Pianist Adele Aus Der Ohe arrives aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse after a three year absence. She begins a tour with Philadelphia orchestra in late October and plans appearances with Boston and New York Philharmonics, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and St. Louis ensembles, plus recital dates in major cities. She will perform her newly completed first peer concerto during her New York stay.
Brainerd Minnesota police have arrested Mrs Alvert vanesone Burrig and George for the alleged murder of Mrs Williams's threefold daughter. Williams told Chief Sargent that Burrig urged drowning the child as it was half witted and worthless. The child's body has reportedly been found in the river.
A disco Tribune reporter from Mexico City died in Tampico during a yellow fever outbreak. He reportedly wrote his own death certificate and Balazar, a nurse or caregiver, gave his life for patients amid the epidemic.
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