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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1903
Page
5
The Daily Journal June 2 1903 lists subscription terms for carriers agencies and mail with rates and formats for editions. It also notes distribution points in Indianapolis and other cities and includes Senate related items on floods labor and public affairs alongside legal decisions about Indianapolis Gas Company and gas supply injunctions.
The company reduced gas pressure and will likely discontinue service. The Journal rejects the idea of a perpetual obligation to furnish gas and notes the ordinance acceptance was not a binding contract. Gas supply has been minimal since December, with illegal bored mixers widespread then and now.
The article surveys Mr Chamberlains speech on imperial preference and a new imperialist fiscal policy. It notes the backlash in Britain and strong divisions among colonies such as Canada Australia and the Toronto Globe Montreal Star Melbourne Age and South Australian Register. It concludes Chamberlains bid may shape next elections.
A correspondent corrects an editorial error about Jefferson after death. The article notes Virginia did not fund his widow or daughter. Louisiana did. It confirms Virginia did approve a lottery bill, passed by both houses, contradicting the claim it was denied.
Payne argues objections from country papers and merchants are baseless. He says city and country papers complement each other by sharing news, with rural routes connecting farmers to markets and news centers. The piece also notes German Baptist Brethren discussions in Bellefontaine about whether hats or bonnets should be worn, suggesting sisters should be heard before decisions.
A Richmond Indiana item jokes that if President Roosevelt has not shown sufficient strenuosity on his trip he should begin a newspaper in Indianapolis, a playful jab on the journey's vigor and public interest.
A collection of social jests and observational quips from Chicago and Cincinnati papers. The humor ranges from repartee between colleagues to a sailor’s skewed take on liquor and a cartoonish auto-crat law enforcer. A light slice of early 20th century wit.
A crowd of Indiana political figures including Governor Durbin and staff travel to Evansville for the horse show with no official involvement. Rumors swirl about Landis renomination and shifts between Steele and Shideler in the Eleventh district. Nathan L. Agnew comments on Crumpacker and potential successors as Logsdon inquiry drains attention.
Indiana political circles focus on Beveridge as the likely Republican standard bearer for Senate re election. G A H Shideler signals possible gubernatorial bid while pursuing quiet party organization and state wide talks. Other figures including Gilbert and Davis shown active in district and state politics with anticipated announcements forthcoming.
In a late evening remark at Clay, Ader warned of retirement pressure if still the GOP candidate in three years. He backs no race plan now, noting he may wait for hog prices near four cents and cattle around 175. Holliday looms as the rival.
The transcript shows Mr Logsdon pressing for money for protection amid a police inquiry. The only solid evidence cited is rumors and a coconspirator’s report from Mr Stahl, with direct proof sought through a detective. The questioning focuses on the telegram and the reliability of rumor versus alleged conspirator statements.
The dialogue shows a defense request to place Mr Duncan on the witness stand. The court notes the defendant and states it will sustain the objection. The judge references familiar statutes and the defendant responds about presenting their side of the case.
The annual exhibit of drawing and color work by Girls Classical School students opens in the North Pennsylvania building artroom and runs through today. Parents were welcomed at Tudor Hall events moved to a gym dancing party with Palma floras and an orchestra. Senior class members include May Cummins Baker and Lila Denna Grace Burns Loomis among others.
J Clyde Power park commissioner writes to Superintendent Kendall offering a large field day for grade schoolers. The idea, successfully tested in Peoria Illinois, would include athletic events at Riverside. Kendall will consider the proposal and thanked Power. Transportation for many pupils poses a challenge but the plan could benefit the youths.
The Tudor Hall commencement at North Meridian Street will be held tomorrow evening at the Tabernacle Church. Rev J Cumming Smith, church pastor and school dean, will deliver the invocation and present the diplomas. President Kane of Col Mae will address the graduating class including Cummins Baker Eva Banneld Alice Louise Brown Florence Hees Trude Zumpfe Alice Maude Hill Grace Loomis and Jessie Take.
Tudor Hall presents a drawing exhibit at the school corner Meridian and sixteenth streets. Miss Anna Hasselman leads the display featuring crayon and water color drawings, casts, models, still life and other forms of drawing, continuing today.
The Indiana world fair commission opened its headquarters in the lieutenant governor's room at the Statehouse with A C Alexander of Marion assuming charge and dedicating his time to Indiana's exhibit. Miss McNeill of Peru will serve as stenographer. Presidents and secretaries from Fort Wayne and Oakland City attended the opening. the regular meeting is set for next week. Bull committee members Kinsey Ball and O'Brien will review architect plans for the Indiana building. Kinsey arrived last night and may not know if final plan approval will occur today.
John Stancombs of 1519 North Capitol avenue was arrested on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. His brother-in-law, W. H. Henderson of Mooresville, says Stancombs induced loans totaling 700 dollars with a mortgage on real estate that had already been sold. Judge Whalton bound him over to the grand jury.
Samuel Jones, 38, of Sheldon Street, was arrested last night by Bicycle Policemen Trimpe and Low on his wife’s complaint. The years of alleged abuse prompted prior arrests. Mrs Jones says he struck her without warning, knocking her to the floor before locking him up as she awaits today’s hearing.
Sam T. Murdock, a Lafayette traction magnate, reportedly owns a new French touring automobile costing 6000 dollars. The car, built for an Eastern millionaire at 17500 dollars, can reach fifty five miles per hour and seat six passengers, with Murdock obtaining it at a bargain after the original buyer relinquished it.
Governor Durbin will travel to Evansville tomorrow to attend the horse show and may also review conditions at the Southern Indiana In sane Hospital amid recent discharge concerns. He plans to return on Thursday.
Police investigate a false fire alarm reported around midnight at Meridian and Washington streets. The building fire department responded but found no danger. the claim appears to stem from a mischievous messenger boy and was deemed a prank.
The County Board of Equalization met at the county auditor’s office to arrange hearings for taxpayers in the amie and the Gardner area. James La omenee, county auditor, presided.
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