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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
1
Flood conditions are improving in Kansas City and Topeka as the Raw River falls rapidly and the Missouri waters begin to recede. Rain ceases and sunshine returns. both Kansas Citys report ample food supplies. Gas, water, and electricity are being restored and will be available this morning.
Across Kansas City the flood state improved after days of peril. Officials report ample gas and food, power lines resuming, water works to pump Kansas river water, and measures to avert fires. Eight drowning victims linked to the two Kansas Cities are listed as rescue efforts continue for refugees and damaged infrastructure.
Streets filled with nine hundred beeves from Swift's Packing House flood Kansas City Kansas. Merchants buy supplies to ship to suburbs via Leavenworth line as gas runs scarce and electric road operates. A Missouri Pacific bridge reportedly collapses with a loud crash and firemen report the incident.
In Topeka Kansas the flood death toll stands at forty eight as the river drops three feet and recedes two inches hourly. Governor Bailey calls for outside aid and declares a statewide appeal. Deputy sheriffs armed with Winchesters guard North Topeka to deter looting while organized relief efforts prepare to distribute aid from Topeka to flooded districts.
Wilkesbarre Pa June 2 Another dark strike cloud loomed over the anthracite coal region as United Mine Workers executives endorsed three district presidents on the board of conciliation. If not recognized by operators the union will consider a general work suspension and a convention to demand recognition. A further meeting will decide if a work stoppage is ordered. District Presidents Nicholls and Fahey signaled the union will stand by the decision and insist on recognition.
In Columbus the Republican State convention faces animated contests for lieutenant governor treasurer supreme judge and school commissioners while endorsing Roosevelt Hanna and others. Third-term posters target Foraker and Hanna while Herrick nears Governor nomination with little opposition.
Jackson reports a venue change in the Jett and White feud cases to Morgan county under Judge Kenner with trial set for June 23 in West Liberty, seven miles from a railroad. Judge Redwine's brother serves as Morgan county prosecuting attorney. Commonwealth's Attorney and assistants plan to contest the venue order in court tomorrow.
Washington reports strict accounting for all department trips and service rendered by appointees. Heath's refutation attacks Tulloch's accusations, denying any honorary rolls or political favoritism while detailing Cuba, Porto Rico, and Alaska-related assignments and the conduct of clerks and auditors.
June 2 Gainesville Ga reports a grim toll from yesterday's tornado. One hundred killed with about twenty more expected to die among the injured. Eight hundred homeless and half a million dollars in property loss. Deaths include thirty-two at Pacolet cotton mills New Holland and thirty-six at Gainesville cotton mills near the Southern Railway station. The city, seven thousand or six thousand residents, faces day by day relief efforts and burial duties.
Pittsburg on June 2 reports confirmation of an official price advance in window glass after a meeting of leading jobbers. The new rates cut most first three brackets by 2 and 10 percent and reduce larger sizes by 2 percent, equating to about a 20 percent rise for small sizes and roughly 7 percent for sizes above the third bracket.
President Roosevelt arrives in Dubuque Iowa and spends the night after greeting 20000 as he tours hills and speaks to 8000 at the Dubuque Club. He urges strong navy, national duty, and unity while praising Swiss Americans and noting floods and a tornado tribute.
Early morning train passage through flooded Iowa districts with careful track monitoring and shoring. President Roosevelt spoke to a large crowd in Denison, noting national disaster across Iowa Kansas and Missouri and referencing biblical authority amid the heavy rains.
Long testimony by Edwin Logsdon outlined how Arthur Stahl allegedly sought protection for machines and baited a trap leading to law enforcement action. The defense and prosecutors sparred over the right to argue a discharge motion, with Judge Whallon restricting argument and setting resumption for final phases of the trial.
Logsdon testifies in detail about his talks with the detective, explaining he sought to trap a bribe rather than profit from protection for slot machines. Cross-examination probes his contacts with Mayor Bookwalter and City Attorney, and his restraint amid alleged pressure. Shea also testifies regarding sprinkling and sweeping contract inquiries and Noel’s involvement.
Judge Whalton rules argument on Stahl's discharge cannot be heard until all evidence is in. Attorneys Beard and Court clash over procedure as the case moves toward final proof.
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