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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
1
The document argues Johnson should control by acclamation, with a machine run for Bryan interests. It endorses John H. Clarke as a U.S. Senatorial candidate and urges wide nomination of Johnson’s full ticket.
The Ohio Democratic state convention carried the Johnson program with John L. Zimmerman not presented for governor. Tom J. Johnson was named governor by acclamation, Clarke named senator on the second ballot amid factional splits. Clarke and Johnson speeches framed campaign leverage as Bryan-Johnson influence shapes Ohio Democratic ranks.
The Columbus report notes the Ohio Democratic platform focuses mainly on state concerns with national issues only in the opening paragraph. It questions whether state interests are sacrificed for Hanna’s Senate election and references the Sandusky Populist influence.
The text reiterates devotion to the Democratic platform, denounces colonialism and trusts, opposes injunctions and financial monopolies, and upholds Kansas City platform principles. It attacks Ohio code provisions aiding street railroads, cites dangers to home rule, and condemns Republican tax handling of utilities and franchises. (CONTINUED ON PAGES, COL 2)
Public Printer Palmer ordered all divisions at the Government Printing Office to take the U S oath before a notary. Clerks on annual salaries already subscribed. per diem staff to follow. Bookbinders’ Union sees link to W A Miller case and Roosevelt directive.
The case of James Lyncheham, an Irish refugee, faces ultimate resolution in the U S Supreme Court. A hearing before U S Commissioner Moores proceeded amid a large crowd as Wishard and Spaan defend Lyncheham against extradition to England. Pinkerton and marshal involvement noted. Lyncheham’s life sentence in Ireland followed an assault conviction. The trial continues in Federal Court today with Hibernian executives planning public support events.
A Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train No. 3 collided with a freight train taking a siding near Rhinelands after leaving St. Louis at midnight. The caboose burned, the passenger engine and two forward coaches were damaged, and one passenger Fred Daniels was killed while J. M. Birch and another man were seriously hurt. no other passengers were injured.
Coroner reports Ray R. Carr died from a skull fracture after being shoved out of a West Washington street resort by Jessie Phillips during a drunken spree. Police issued warrants for Phillips and seven other inmates, as they investigate possible robbery by a companion known as Pat, who vanished.
Cassatt & Co bankers filed a bill in equity in Philadelphia demanding an accounting from the widow of Howard T. Goodwin executrix. The suit alleges Goodwin misappropriated about 1,000,000 dollars or more of the firm’s money before dying by his own hand last December. The firm claims his library, art treasures and other property were purchased with the bank’s funds.
The Foreign Board telegraphed the Treaty Revision Commissioners of the decision to open Mukden and Tatung-Kao to foreign trade on Oct. 5. On Aug. 17 Minister Conger in Peking secured a written promise from Prince Ching to sign an Oct. Sa treaty with the United States guaranteeing the opening after Chinese resistance.
Frank R Jennings of 317 West Pearl street receives a singular letter from Augusto La Punta, a Barcelona prisoner claiming kinship and a $198000 New York bank deposit. The note pledges Amelie, La Punta’s daughter, to Jennings’s guardianship on release, promising one fourth of the fortune. Jennings suspects a banco game or a genuine opportunity and awaits further action as investigators consider the case.
A distraught father, exiled from Cuba, pleads for protection of his eleven year old daughter. He describes wealth moved to public funds, a widow mother, and health issues, asking a relative to report the case to Post Office Inspector Fletcher. He warns of enemies and hints at ongoing continuation on page five.
In Georgetown Kentucky the Powers trial heard eight and a half hours of argument from both sides. Defense lawyers Morton Wilson and Hendricks presented lengthy lines asserting Youtsey acted alone while Powers only assisted in transporting mountain men to Frankfort to petition the General Assembly. Hendricks called Youtsey and Howard weak tools of Taylor Finley and urged capital punishment, noting Howard’s conviction but life sentence. He also accused former Governor Taylor of hiding in Indiana and sending depositions.
Washington Aug reports quote Postmaster General Henry C Payne denying any effort by senators or representatives to suppress the postal investigation or strike high party officials. He says the Bristow report will be public when the inquiry ends, detailing corruption and indictments already in hand.
Cortlandt Parker Jr acting U S district attorney said the solicitor of the treasury ordered steps to release the United States cruiser Chattanooga from Union county Sheriff Cornell. Writs of attachment had been issued by the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Miners' Union in Cripple Creek Colorado reports receiving a donation check for relief from Henry M. Birge a retired naval officer. Birge delivered funds at his New York residence to aid local miners and families affected by the need for staple provisions.
Representative Jesse Overstreet of Indianapolis says extra currency legislation is not essential for prosperity. He cites solid currency under the gold standard and public confidence as key to circulation, notes strong western industry, good crops, railways running at capacity, and a robust banking climate. Mail route carriers named for rural delivery. fourth class postmasters appointed in Indiana. Special Indianapolis Journal dispatch from Washington.
Rural carriers appointed in Indiana include Avilla Claude M Knauer Walter M Vanirsen Brazil Joel McBeeles Edwin Rana Cly mers John C Rice William Gruel W Buchanan John Lazenb Huntingburg Edward H Bruning Emil H Bruning neeeee M Graham James H Kchey Royal Center James E Frushour John A Frusheur Tipton Piley P Rice Mary 8 Rice. postmasters named James R Jacks at Catlin Parke county replacing Joseph A Wright and M J Littell at Plano Morgen county replacing William H Shake.
Representative Jesse Overstreet pressed for speed in altering the north front of Indianapolis public building after a conference with the supervising architect. He was told John Pierce had been invited to bid the proposal and action would follow without delay.
Washington reports the Department of Justice is investigating United States Attorney P. L. Soper his assistants Huckleberry and United States Marshal Colbert all from Indiana Territory. Allegations include association with trust companies linked to Indian lands while not asserting specific company wrongdoing. Investigations cover conduct outside Indian land issues. a full report will go to the attorney general.
In Cureo Texas on August, Sam Stiles stood on the trap with hands and feet manacled as the sheriff lowered the black cap. He was respited today after being charged with murder in a case driven by infatuation for his wife.
A Newfoundland report describes a mass slaughter of 148 small whales at St Mary's Bay. Residents used hatchets, scythes and pitchforks to kill the stranded creatures after a local school of 14 whales washed ashore near St. Mary's Bay, leaving officials unable to save them.
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