Telegraph Edition Briefs and Notices From December 11 1903
A column of assorted items from The Daily Journal outlines editorials, political notes, and public notices. It references plans for interviews with Tolstoy, cannons in Washington, cotton profits, Panama affairs, and Missouri/Colorado militia commentary, plus remarks on Justice Brown’s blindness and a Bryan Hearst meeting in Evansville. Additional notes cover Rhode Island clergy tightening rules on divorces and the 1903 labor secretary's early report.
New Department Outlook Promises Strong Industrial Influence
Secretary Cortelyou lauds the new department's broad remit controlling corporations enforcing interstate commerce law and investigating capital labor relations. He believes it will become a mighty influence for good in commercial and industrial affairs and has given it a strong start.
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Cortelyou
Major General MacArthur comments stir controversy
A Honolulu dispatch reports Major General MacArthur suggested war with Germany could come soon and warned Hawaii as a strategic Pacific shore. Critics call the remarks conjectural, noting no pan Germanic or German-American loyalty shift, and urge caution in drawing policy from unconfirmed statements.
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Honolulu
South America
Hawaii
Pacific States
Hawaiian Islands
Jones
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Germany
United States
Europe
Schleswig
Spain
The Rage for Rouge and Other Gossip
From New York, society women favor a cosmetic revival while cautioning that true beauty rests in health and exercise. The piece contrasts eighteenth century fashion with modern cleanliness, noting Col. Holloway’s Indianapolis return, Langley’s airship fiasco, and various wit and political quips about Boston, Arkansas evangelists, and Alaska.
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New York
Beau Monde
Dean Swift
Turkey Persecutes Naturalized Armenian Americans
An annual message condemns Turkey for arresting and persecuting naturalized Armenian American citizens visiting or residing in Turkey. It notes Turkey’s strict policy targets this group while excluding native born and other American citizens. The piece cites U S protections and failed protests to alter Turkish actions.
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Cleveland
Turkey
United States
Constantinople
Tripoli
Algiers
Congress
United States Congress
Maidy Vendor Wins By Quiet Bargain On Causeykerb
The narrator observes a sunburnt vendor selling honey herbs and wares on the causeykerb. Passerby is indifferent until the speaker bids and unexpectedly wins a prize, implying a humble, solitary victory from Hardy's portrait of social indifference.
Bits of Wit from The Past in Short Anecdotes
A collection of humorous quotes and anecdotes from political figures and cultural icons. Stories cover Speaker Cannon, a finicky teacher, a variety-store window incident, Colonel Hepburn, Chicago lawyers, Joseph Jefferson hosting Cleveland, and Billy Florence’s barkeeping quip.
Queen Wilhelmina Story From Golden Penny
A childlike tale recounts Queen Wilhelmina's dessert seating with a royal favorite. She jokes that generals should fear her due to dolls catching measles, prompting a warm display of pride from the old general.
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Wilhelmina
Holland
Representative Hermann and the Roosevelt Photo Moment
Oregon representative Hermann praised photography in campaigning after winning the unexpired Tongue seat. Opponents claimed the President disliked him, but during a Roosevelt tour a photo on the rear platform captured them grinning as a joke was told. Hermann bought thousands of copies, silencing critics.
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Oregon
Roosevelt
Washington Post
Coast born congressman recalls Wabash College meeting
William E. Humphrey, born in Indiana, tells Charles B. Landis of meeting years ago at Wabash College Crawfordsville. Landis, an Indiana representative, recalls Humphrey as a freshman when he was a senior and notes his later ascent to Congress. The exchange underscores shared state ties and long friendship.
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Cleveland
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Washington
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Indiana
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Seattle
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Crawfordsville
Ind
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Corydon
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Tipton
Supreme Court
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Bureau of Forestry
Harvey Crossland
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Abe Weiner at center of gaming dispute in Brooklyn court
Abe Weiner told Magis trate Furlong at Gates avenue Court that he joined a card game in good faith with Brownvile residents Getsof Quitestur and Rubinsky, put up half the $6 in chips, and received nothing in return. He claimed he was not a welcher and lamented it was too late for locus penitentiae as the civil case unfolds.
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Furlong
Abe
Belmont Avenue
Brooklyn Eagle
Diamonds fill a cubic meter at Kimberley mine
National Geographic relates that at De Beers and Kimberley mines in South Africa in July 1900 a vast diamond pile was measured to fill a cubic meter, weighing 11,976,000 carats and valued around 76 million dollars. Kimberley mines had produced over 54 million dollars in uncut diamonds to date.
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de Beers
South Africa
Kimberley
National Geographic Magazine
Child used as tool in theft ring says Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record reports a young girl faced with moral questions about her misdeeds. Investigators found thirteen pockets sewn into her clothing, suggesting an elder mentor, likely a fence operator, used the child to steal items.
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Philadelphia Record
Things Scientific An Ellipse Compass Invention
A San Francisco Chronicle excerpt explains Prof. J W Griffith of Heald's Business College has patent rights for a three leg compass that can draw an ellipse or circle. The device uses two focal legs and a movable spreader with a catgut cord to adjust size and shape. A circle is drawn by using one leg as center.
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J. W. Griffith
Heald's Business College
Patent Office
Washington
Griffith
San Francisco Chronicle
Cartoons Not Seen By Rockefeller In Chicago Speech
President Harper of Chicago University remarks at a dinner that John D. Rockefeller never viewed cartoons ridiculing him. Harper says Rockefeller also said he had not seen them. He denies reports of declining university membership, noting a rise of 200 to 20 students and universal increases, praising unity and spirituality.
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John D. Rockefeller
Harper
Chicago University
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
New York
Boy Learns To Eat Like Ham On A Night Alone
A Huntington Indiana Herald item recalls a young boy with rough table manners who ignores parental admonitions. While dining with a friend at home, he suggests to his chum that with no one to scold they should "eat like hogs and enjoy ourselves."
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Harry
Huntington
Sisters feud over medicine ends with twins joke
Senator Burrows of Michigan recalls two sisters divided by allopathy and homeopathy. One sister boasts of twin boys, while the other delays, quipping that the allopathic doctor will now be favored. The tale ends with a humorous family punchline about medical loyalties.
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Senator Burrows
Michigan
Detroit Free Press
Photography Helps Prove Life After Trance Claims
A Pearson's Weekly note urges photography to prevent premature burial. It cites a case where a girl thought dead was in a trance, with blurred negatives revealing movement. Recommends taking successive day photos to detect subtle changes in head, arms, or lips from breathing.
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Pearson's Weekly
Panama name origins and butterfly swarms cited in National Geographic
National Geographic discusses Panama etymology with two theories. Some say the name derives from a native word for butterfly, describing montane swarms that darken sunlight. Others claim it means abounding in fish.
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Panama
Interior
National Geographic Magazine
Drift of politics as Indiana Republicans shape rules and slate
The Republican State committee meets at 1:30 PM at Stevenson Building to adopt new delegate rules, set district conventions mid January, and arrange a divisive love feast and roundups with Senators Beveridge and Fairbanks. Members listed include Goodrich, Self, Montgomery, Nash, Williams, Williams, and Watson among others.
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Winchester
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Corydon
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Seymour
Leroy B. Nash
Tipton
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New Castle
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Rushville
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Evansville
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Washington
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Indianapolis
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Anderson
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Frankfort
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Rensselaer
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Huntington
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Fort Wayne
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Monery
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Richmond
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Winamac Republican
Riddick
Elkhart County
Renne C. Stephenson
Rochester
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Plymouth
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Starke
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Brick
Fairbanks
Italian gambler and debtor linked to Tombolo figure
The text notes an Italian individual who enjoyed chess and a card game called briscola, highlighting a cultural tendency toward gambling among Italians. It describes a weakness for debt developed at Tombolo, caused not by self-indulgence but by extensive lending and giving, leaving behind a lingering 200 franc debt.
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Tombolo
France
Saving on Doctors Bills by Life Insurance Policy
A man explains how he uses life insurance examinations to learn his medical status and avoid private medical costs. He notes he gets free professional assessments from the insurer, discovers his health, and renews annual checks, even if not seeking insurance. The remark is attributed to a New York press source.
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New Castle
Denison
Mr. Williams
Ben Koons
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Work for All. No man to so poor bet that he may put some joe these days
A terse Dispatch editorial argues against the notion that any man is too poor to secure steady work. It urges practical employment opportunities and warns against elitist attitudes that neglect the jobless. The piece reflects early 20th century concerns over labor and opportunity.
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