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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1903
Page
7
The Daily Journal announces subscription prices by carrier and agent including daily and Sunday editions. Rates cover Indianapolis and suburbs with weekly and reduced club rates. The notice explains mailing and postage conventions and cautions about manuscript submissions.
Lists of city newspaper stands and distribution points across major cities including New York Chicago Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis Washington Denver Dayton Columbus. Then briefs touch on Washington politics Wood in Sulu a murderer’s sight, tuberculosis serum failures, Fifty-eighth Congress opening, migrant flows, army post funding and North Carolina Trinity College controversy with press freedom debates.
A Toronto editorial urges Canadians to resist perceived U S aggression as the Panama Canal treaty and remarks on annexation talk regarding St Pierre and Miquelon. It argues no real danger from the United States and notes Canadian union efforts with Newfoundland as a check on American influence.
In a blunt demand to Britain the piece argues the United States would view the acquisition of Saint Pierre and Miquelon as a war trigger. It urges Canada to outline a policy, warn Britain, and dismiss fears, noting the U.S. has no desire for new territory and Canada should calm fears.
The article outlines President Roosevelt's third annual message to Congress after McKinley’s death and the 1000 re election. It notes emphasis on domestic issues over foreign policy, corporate aggression, labor relations, and proposed reforms. It cites commissions on merchant marine, immigration, inter state commerce enforcement, public service fraud, and extradition treaties, plus irrigation forestry and canal questions.
A reader questions the identity of George Edward Dunn after a newspaper front page brands him as outraged at Roosevelt and Hay over a Panama affair. The piece questions Dunn’s existence while noting others like Jacob Pratt and Finley P. Also referenced are theater mimicry claims about Harry Lehr and Fay Templeton, a South Dakota divorce ruling, Greek society politics, a racing stable by the Duke of Roxburghe, a Canadian count on marital speech, and a Thibet expedition motive.
A compilation of editorial quips and political commentary from Indiana papers. Items reference crime critique, John W. Bookwalter’s presidential nomination suggestion, Tom Johnson's status, Henry county politics on liquor laws, England's naval expansion, Chilean ship sales, and Cleveland’s critique of Democratic financial standing.
The piece details House actions on homesteading and public land grants in the Philippines, plus Indiana items including public building estimates for several cities, Rural Free Delivery routes in Wayne County, and new Indiana congressional assignments under Speaker Cannon. Senator Fairbanks praises the Indiana GOP delegation and notes pension bills and other nominations before Congress.
James O Grady of London urged Indianapolis workers that trade unionism is the path to emancipation from industrial slavery. He and speakers including Frank Buchanan Thomas I Kidd and William Wilson criticized capitalists and British courts, urged unions to shape laws, and warned wage earners pay a tax beyond dues.
Mme Suzanne Adams youngest American prima donna charmed a fashionable Indianapolis audience at Claypool Hotel assembly room. She was assisted by Karl Grienauer, Vienna cellist, and Ward Stephens, American pianist. Highlights included Gounod Faust Jewel Song and Langdon Ronald Sunbeam, with Grienauer offering Grieg and Schubert pieces. Stephens impressed with Liszt Barcarolle Chopin Funeral March and Gottschalk Moto Perpetuo, encore Serenade. Adams closed with Schumann Dvorak Godard Stern selections and a final Delibes Arioso Fontenaille Obstination with cello. Next event Kneisel Quartet in Jan.
John T. McCutcheon of Chicago will speak on Cartoon Drawing at the Claypool assembly room tonight. The Boys' Club sponsors the event to aid its funds. he will illustrate with rapid drawings. Tickets are sold at Huder's pharmacy the Columbia Club Claypool Hotel cigar stand and English's Hotel cigar stand.
Last night set a local record for family disputes. Charles Kennedy faced a fight with his wife after Ernest Roscar intervened in a beating. Neighbors at John Sullivan’s home reported tensions but reconciliation occurred and no arrest was sought. Benjamin Romer, jailed previously for assault on his daughter, was arrested again after further brutal blows.
Local Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No 211 elected new officers for the coming year led by Past Worthy President Otto P De Luse and Worthy President H A Moran Installation is set for January 4 at Aerie Hall 216 North Indian Street with a social banquet to follow Trustees-elect begin locating a site for a proposed hall and clubrooms The Eagles organization founded in Seattle has existed six years with 120000 members Local aerie reports 491 members and strong prosperity.
City Attorney Warrum told the Board of Public Works the Curzon street vacation from New York to Michigan cannot proceed without heavy damages payment. Emme Wapnitz’s petition may prompt court enjoinment if denied while Mrs. Fopplano reports an alley closure by Stout affecting access near Michigan and Haugh to Ketcham. Board plans city boilers inspections under Indiana factory laws.
Frank Rogers, white, was arrested by Patrolman Shine on a grand larceny charge. He allegedly stole a horse and buggy from Martin Murphy, a saloon keeper at California and Washington, drove it for days, and sold the animal to Joseph Haas for $8. Haas says he knew the horse was not his and would not have bought it if he were sober.
Fort Wayne Republican leaders discuss Lieutenant Governor Gilbert as a possible congressional nominee, with Vesey endorsing him while noting health limits. Dispatch covers Jim Robinson, Elmer Leonard, Taggart's influence, Watson’s Ways and Means, Kealing’s Washington trip, Carlisle’s potential run, and Hunter-like political maneuvering shaping Indiana events.
W H Wilmot of Jones Caesar Co NY, meeting Mayor Holtzman and City Controller Dunn, advocates a new uniform municipal accounting system. The League of American Municipalities promotes nationwide adoption to ease statistics. Dunn says Indianapolis current system meets needs and just needs proper operation.
State auditor figures show 135 state banks and 55 trust companies transacting in Indiana. During the year 20 new banks and 17 new trust firms were organized, with total resources and liabilities tallied at $36,685,408 for banks and $25,142,000 for trust companies. There are 379 building and loan associations, with 9,000 more members. The report says properly conducted associations should continue to grow in popularity and aid homeseekers.
An agent for Indianapolis Brewing Company paid City Clerk Wiliam Fogarty $055 for fines levied in February 12 against over forty men for frequenting a gambling establishment. The fines, originally stayed until May 1902, were unpaid until yesterday. Names in the clerk’s book were fictitious and one receipt was issued by the brewing company.
The Ran-Cheros, a January class fraternity, will meet at Tad Shideler’s home this evening. Mr. Chamberlain became physics instructor after Mr. Pienkowsky left for Washington, joining Mr. Underwood who recently filled the Canton, Ohio science vacancy. The Mirror’s sixth edition features a Paul Frengel memorial on the cover and notes a new six-editor management structure for the paper.
Marion J. Mosher a member of Company B fainted in the courthouse armory after a long drill and standing at attention. He struck his chin on the fall and was unconscious for an hour and a half. Dr Jeffries treated him and he was later escorted home by Cap Comly and Lieutenant Dawson. No results are anticipated.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state name multiple entities. Businesses include Business Men's Club of Andersen with directors W H Brelsford J Harry Hale Albert Thomas and others, Elwood Athletic Association in Lafayette with directors, The St Anthony Milling Company in Dubois County, and the Concrete Architectural Stone Daming of Indiana Harbor among others. Also listed are Terre Haute and Kokomo firms with various capital stocks, directors and connections to the Dayton & Western Traction Company of Ohio.
Joseph R Gordon Post G A R names its officers for the coming year with John W Scott as commander Joseph B Stimpson senior vice commander George Goth junior vice commander Henry Kell surgeon Ben Baugherty chaplain George Bearty day Morrison ise guard George Owings trustees W F Taylor John la William D Wilson delegates Henry K and David Riddle Women s Relief of Joseph R Gordon lists officers Sara
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