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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
1
Hilton A. Brown acted for the News to break down Logscion’s libel case as Spaan fires bitter invective at alleged conspirators. The report centers on courtroom rhetoric and the newspaper’s defense strategy in a libel action.
The Arthur Stahl bribery case unfolds in Police Court before Judge Whallon with Henry N. Spaan and Charles W. Smith presenting rival arguments. Spaan argues Stahl bribed a public official and is guilty. Smith contends the State failed to prove guilt and that reformers acted within any open law. Proceedings resume this afternoon with further statements and a potential decision on Stahl’s fate.
The city of Indianapolis will appeal Judge Neal's ruling that the Indianapolis Gas Company may discontinue natural gas service. Mayor Bookwalter and City Attorney Joss scheduled the appeal, while the company plans to extend artificial gas mains citywide. Hardware dealers anticipate high demand for artificial gas ranges as costs are stated to be low.
A Valparaiso dispatch reports the Pacific Steam Navigation Company steamer Arequipa with eighty aboard foundered at moorings in Tuesday's storm. Captain, his wife, and many crew drowned. The Foylesale struck the breakwater during the same storm, losing the captain's wife and son and six crew. The Chilean bark Chiwating also sank with two crew.
Advices from Manila report visitors to the recently raised Spanish cruiser Reina Christina have removed bones of dead Spaniards for relics. The Christina reportedly carried about 200000 in gold, which was not found. The Velasco, another ship raised, was said to have been sunk by her own crew.
President Roosevelt spoke nine times on a single day across Illinois cities including Freeport Rockford Rochelle Aurora Joliet Dwight Pontiac Lexington and Bloomington. He dedicated a soldiers and sailors monument at Pontiac and helped inaugurate a new hotel at Dwight while addressing crowds in rain.
President Roosevelt and party arrived at Freeport from Dubuque and were driven to the Lincoln Douglass debate site where a monument was unveiled before thousands. Congressman Hitt introduced the President at the courthouse as he spoke about the momentous scene shaping future history.
Mayor Bookwalter received a telegram from Senator Beveridge confirming President Roosevelt will land in Indianapolis for a ten minute stop tonight at 9 PM. The President will address gathered residents during this brief visit as Governor's telegram delivery was delayed. Executive plans to return from Evansville in time to greet the President and manage local arrangements.
President Roosevelt will have a ten minute stop in Indianapolis at Union Station with eight minutes of speech. The brief visit follows an earlier warm reception. preparations include a stand on Jackson Place and an informal reception committee of officials and the Marion Club. Governor Durbin and Mayor Bookwalter coordinate arrangements for the short greeting before the train proceeds.
Evansville and Jeffersonville dispatches detail a dispute over Dr. Stoker s removal from the Southern Hospital for the Insane. The State Charities Board examined minutes showing the phrase for political reasons used to justify the firing, which the hospital board denies knowing of. Governor Durbin will review affidavits and corrected minutes. Seventeen parole requests were approved at the Reformatory board meeting, while routine business dominated and no action on replacing Superintendent Byers.
In Gainesville Georgia tornados killed an estimated 85 to 90 people. About six funerals were held quickly with minimal ceremony and few clergy present as bodies were buried in the devastated mill village.
Under Police Superintendent Taffe a strong drive targets slot machine operators. Five machines were seized from saloons and owners detained on gambling device charges. Arrested saloonkeepers include Horace Goodr 738 Massachusetts avenue Charles C 355 Massachusetts avenue Orville E Scates 413 Massachusetts avenue and William H Nolan 26 South Capitol avenue Later John Matz of Monument place was arrested.
Columbus June 32 The opening session of the Republican State convention shows Hanna influence across most districts. Hanna men dominate committees and the state slate, with Cox allies in Cincinnati and Dayton. Delegates seek direct commitments, while Harding rejects anti Hanna branding. Resolutions praise Roosevelt and McKinley policy roots, back Taft Philippines work, canal maintenance, river improvements, and bank circulation measures.
At the Columbus state convention J B Clingman opened the gathering as Senators Hanna Foraker and Herrick drew loud ovations. Hanna praised Republican progress in industry and liberty, urged unity to sustain era of Republican prosperity, and lauded Governor Nash while recalling Roosevelt era national gains amid Buffalo tragedy mention.
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