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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1903

Page

12

Naming of Roosevelt Seen as Likely Choice for Secretary

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Republican leaders view Capt Harry New as the logical successor to Heath for secretary. Roosevelt nomination is expected to be certain, with party leaders wrestling over vice presidential prospects amid committee activity and roaming discussions in Washington and Indiana. Heath travels to New York and Indiana, denying calls for a congressional inquiry while guiding committee minutes and the forthcoming call.

Heath Indianapolis Journal Washington Harry New Idianapolis Chicago Republican National Committee Perry Heath Roosevelt Perry Repubican National Committee New York Indiana Indianapolis Noblesville Muncie Congress Department National Committee White House Hanna Hocuss Pratt Connecticut Grosvenor Proctor, Frye Hale Dolliver Allison Mr. Hanna Capt Harry New

Asiatic Squadron Passes Midway Heading to Honolulu

A Navy dispatch from Honolulu reports Admiral Cooper leading the Asiatic cruiser squadron, including the New Orleans Albany Cincinnati Raleigh, as they passed Midway Islands at 2 o clock yesterday on a direct cruise to Honolulu. The force left Yokohama in mid December, departing later than Cooper’s ships on a similar voyage.

Admiral Cooper Honolulu Washington Navy Department Terry Midway Islands Cooper New Orleans Albany Cincinnati Yoko

Senator Farris Case Set for Retrial Today

Jefferson City Mo Dec 13 Senator Frank Farris faces retrial in circuit court on a charge of accepting a $1000 bribe from D J Kelley to defeat the passage of Missouri 11 The prior trial ended with a hung jury and the case will be heard tomorrow in circuit court

Jefferson City Frank Farris D. J. Kelley Missouri

Sunday Paper Items Of Interest

Civil service commissioner John R. Proctor died in Washington. General Reyes was elected president of Colombia. Blizzard warnings spread from Minnesota to Indiana. W I Buchanan of New York named minister to Argentina and first U.S. envoy to Panama. Republican convention set for June 21 in Chicago amid uncertainty. A suspected lynching threat emerges from Rising Sun. Nat C Goodwin injured in Brooklyn accident, hospitalized after fall into East River. Laporte water authority seeks rental payments from city.

John R. Proctor Washington General Reyes United States Colombia St. Paul St. Louis Bloom- Ti Indiana W. I. Buchanan New York Argentina Repub Panama Republican National Committee Chicago Rising Sun Bell Nat C. Goodwin Brooklyn Bri East River Laporte Yuse

Gold Fielda in the Congo discovered in Congo state

A short report notes discoveries of gold fields in the Congo state. It mentions exploration efforts by Secu or local authorities and signals potential economic impact for the region. Further verification of names and dates is pending from continuing coverage.

Congo Ag i Congo State

World’s Radium Output Is Controlled Abroad

Consul Guenther reports Germany and France dominate the radium trade with high demand for medical uses. He notes radium's potential in treatments, light production, and local administration, while warning of skin damage. The dispatch also covers Russian and Austrian trade issues, Chinese department stores in Moscow, and U S export challenges and opportunities in Africa and Europe.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Germany France Guenther State Department Frankfort Russia Moscow St. Petersburg Warsaw Vilna Kiel Pia Helsingfors Odessa Europe Egypt United States Africa Hanover Johannesburg South Africa Hamburg

Adjourning Congress Spurred by Immigration Debate

Winter session news notes Rep Watson of Indiana advocates tighter immigration rules while President Roosevelt outlines naturalization flaws. Reports highlight millions spent to sustain aliens in the U S. Jerry Matthews, secretary to Senator Fairbanks, appears in new attire amid Republican circles. American vs European trade in Cuba sees U S advantages and hopeful reciprocity. State Auditor Sherrick urges strict insurance laws against wild cat companies. Naval expansion bills surface with Hobson proposing a 1925 deadline funding plan, aiming to global naval supremacy.

Watson Indiana Roosevelt Commissioner of Immigration United States David E. Sherrick Washington Committee On Post Offices Senate Dryden Mr. Sherrick Con

Fire destroys mill and elevator at Russell-Miller Milling Song

Valley City reports a blaze today that wiped out the Russell-Miller Milling Song mill and elevator, with losses exceeding 75000 dollars. The elevator held 40000 bushels of wheat and the mill was insured for 35000 dollars.

Valley City N. D Russell-Miller Milling

Secretary Hitchcock on land frauds report released

Secretary of the Interior E A Hitchcock submitted a long report to the President detailing land fraud investigations. He cites 312 depredations on public timber lands worth 622009.11, with civil suit recommendations and settlements totaling 194494.70 for the government.

Washington Secretary of the Interior E. A. Hitchcock Department United States General Land Office

Beveridge for Vice President Proposed by Indiana Editors

To the Editor Beveridge is urged as ideal Indiana choice for the VP slot if Roosevelt seeks renomination. The letter extols Beveridge as a capable statesman orator and thinker, popular in Indiana, with strong platform speaking ability, integrity, energy, and a record of public service. It argues his candidacy would energize a national campaign and advance the party on issues including the canal, foreign markets, and global influence. It emphasizes his leadership in political thought and readiness to advocate Republican policies.

Indianapolis Journal Roosevelt Indiana Middle West Albert J. Beveridge Beveridge Beveredge Orient

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