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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1903
Page
12
The Journal presents a defense for Caleb Powers, arguing his conviction for a political crime is unjust. It asserts Powers was targeted by a biased, partisan process and compares his fate to Emmet, labeling his seizure of office through alleged schemes as a grave, diabolical crime by others.
A detailed forecast indicates fair conditions across multiple states with variable winds, mainly north to northeast. Sunday to Monday show generally warmer days, with some sections noting showers or cooler pockets, especially in western Michigan and along Lake Huron.
Washington officials grow restless as Assistant District Attorney Taggart delays indictments. Reports say action should have come weeks ago, with complaints already filed to the President. Indiana rural carriers added to routes. civil service exams set for September in multiple cities.
In San Francisco on August 3, Mrs. Martin Bowers and her sister Mrs. C C Sutton are held by police over the death of Mrs Bowers husband believed to be arsenical poisoning. Investigators report Mrs Bowers moved thousands of dollars between banks after the death amid a quarrel over a laborer's attentions. A drug clerk testified that six days before the death a prescription for arsenic was presented by Mrs Sutton, though Dr McLaughlin denied issuing it. A handwriting expert said the note was written by Mrs Bowers. Mrs Bowers admitted drawing money but denied knowledge of arsenic or writing the prescription. Bowers was her third husband, a carpenter.
Cleveland August 3 William J Bryan will tour Ohio for the Democratic State campaign. He and Johnson the gubernatorial nominee will speak at Oak Harbor next Monday afternoon with John H Clark the senatorial candidate likely to attend. Bryan plans to address Toledo Monday evening and a poll Tuesday morning on an evening of the same day.
At Versailles Bryan will speak nonpolitically at the State fair in Columbus on Wednesday and address a political meeting in Marion that evening. He is expected to deliver several more speeches in Ohio during the campaign, though no further itinerary details have been arranged.
A. M. High Was elected a delegate to the national Republican convention and instructed to vote for President Roosevelt. Charles W. Potterger was named an alternate. The resolutions strongly indorse Roosevelt and Senators Quay and Penrose.
The Reliance and Shamrock did not race as wind raged off Sandy Hook with 40 to 50 mph gusts and huge waves. A plan to race every weekday was set, with next race Monday and crews exchanged in a potential five race series as Lipton considers options.
In Baker City Oregon a compound engine of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company exploded its boiler killing fireman Faust and fatally injuring engineer Gilman while brakeman Wade was seriously injured. In Middletown New York two Erie Railroad trains collided near Turners causing one death and several injuries including Hatton Field losing an arm.
The turpentine dealer Marion Priestwood his son and Will Goodson were bound over by U S Commissioner Tutwiler in Troy Alabama on peonage charges. The case centers on abuses of Bob English a white man and his family including starvation over several months.
Senator Hanna remained in bed today under physician advice and is not expected to rise before early next week. He has no fever but remains weak while planning to participate actively in the Republican State campaign with many speeches ahead. Governor Hunt of Porto Rico visited Hanna at his home and spoke with him for a time.
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures across multiple hubs. Vessels arriving include Moltke Arabic Blu cher Cel tic Ryn dam Campania Prinz Sigismund Bremen and more, with sailings to Antwerp Liverpool New York London and Glasgow alongside routes to Hamburg Naples Copenhagen and Glasgow.
A Philadelphia Record riff on why trousers are pressed with turned up cuffs in summer and turned down in winter. It cites comfort with low shoes, damp weather lengthening fabric, and social imitation of British fashion, while ridiculing bargain shop pants and shoddy garments. The piece mixes satire with observations on style and identity.
A veteran railroad man notes specials have become common and quick to organize. Ten years ago a special train was news, with extensive notice and disruptions along the line. Now a man can hire a special engine and car with minimal notice, paying about ten dollars for urgent travel across 100 miles, reflecting modern excess in an extravagant era.
In a Fifth Avenue hotel restaurant a stranger swapped an Irish flag onto an American flag during a dispute over the banners. Col. Dyer and a captain of the Twelfth Regiment National Guard sought arrest but were unable to obtain a warrant. the matter was dropped after police refused action. Also Aug 29 a Lipton testimonial fund is being organized with Western National Bank as treasurer, aiming for a silver service for Erin. Notables include Gen. Joseph Wheeler and Sen. Kearns with regional representatives.
Chekib Bey defends Turkish policy amid Western criticisms, rejecting blame for Lebanese and Turkish clashes. He argues massacres occur in Christian lands too and urges the United States to balance sympathy with Turkey while preserving good relations and avoiding instigation. He travels to Washington to advocate for steady diplomacy and warns against hastily punitive actions.
Secretary of State Hay returned to his desk at the State Department this morning. His arrival in Washington was stated to follow prior arrangements rather than events in Turkey. The Turkish uprisings are described as chronic with the current situation nearing insurrectionary proportions.
The Saas report cites Minister Leishman saying the assassination report was a code error, not transmission. Tokyo, I mean Washington, informs Turkey to keep peace, consulates warn Beirut danger remains high, and American ships move toward Beirut with coal for the European squadron, while Magelsten not killed.
Washington Aug 2 dispatches from Minister Leishman detail the Magelssen affair with the Beirut incident where the vice consul was assassinated. He reports unsatisfactory government replies, promises vigorous representations to the Sublime Porte, and a push for immediate investigation as Macedonia troubles worsen daily.
Report discusses sending a ship toward Beirut to protect American citizens if the revolution grows more dangerous. Insurgents in eastern Roumelia grown bolder after Russian warships visit and a European train bombing near Constantinople killed or wounded passengers. Foreign minister says American vice consul assassination claim is false and Beirut security is perfect. more details awaited from Consul Rayndal.
Miss Alice Barber, long stationed in Beirut, links renewed dangers for foreigners to lower classes in the city. She recalls a two year old assault on Vice Consul Magelssen as he traveled from the American college to the city center, when three men blindsided him, stole his watch and chain, and were badly beaten after he recovered.
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