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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1903

Page

3

Our Nation's Course and the Republican Call to Ohio

A speaker lauds the Republican party, arguing it best fits the nation’s form of government and has driven development and prosperity. He emphasizes that the people are the final arbiters, judging by results and practical outcomes, not economic theories. The address frames the coming national campaign and highlights Ohio as a focal point of attention.

Leng Vnion Republican Party Ohio United Stats Buckeye Orscones Democratic Party United States Old Mother Earth Bane Republican Rt Nedeckanen

Weather forecast across states for Thursday and Friday

Washington to Indiana temperate with partly cloudy Thursday and showers in the south Friday. Ohio fair then partly cloudy with light east winds. Michigan fair to partly cloudy with warmer northeast, Lake Ontario winds. North Dakota Minnesota Iowa fair Thursday and Friday with warmer Friday in several regions. Local observations note cloudy conditions and a 72 degree mean temperature on June 1 under W. T. Blythe directorate.

Washington Indiana Ohlio Finfair Lower Michigan Tion North Dakota Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Thureda Pty An 'Ri Lake Toestness Iowa-Pair Os” Thureday Oudy Labpressil R.H W. T. Blythe

Movements of Steamers and Arrivals Across Ports

Shipping news reports arrivals and departures at New York Queenstown Southampton Liverpool and other ports. Vessels listed include Teutonic Numidian Barcelonia Aura Majestic Western Ryndam Oceanic Ivernia Kaiser der Grosse Pennland Sardinia Victoria and others with origins Glasgow Montreal Philadelphia New York and destinations including Liverpool Boston Montreal Philadelphia and Hamburg.

New York Teutonic Liverpool Numidian Glasgow Barcelonia Hamburg Philadel Southampton Ryndam Rot Oceanic Queenstown Aura Majestic Western Philadelphia Ivernia Boston Eee Eead Jy Torn Dominion Montreal Livergarian Menominee London Friesland aReeRouRa Scilly Mallett van Bremen Klehelm

Ohio Speech at Republican Convention Promises Forward March

A speaker at the Ohio Republican convention lauds loyal support for party principles, urges unity for 1947 campaigns, and emphasizes education and industrial growth. He champions immigration assimilation, capital and labor cooperation, and the party's fifty year record, signaling continued momentum and a call to march forward. The session adjourned after naming convention committees.

Jews Well Armed in Odessa Defense Preparations

Dispatch from Odessa dated May 28 reports Jews there are arming for self defense. Thousands of revolvers imported since Kishineff, weapons gifted by the defense committee, and a citywide warning system. Jewish safety committee coordinates with workers for aid. arms distributed from Odessa to other Russian cities. A law lists towns where Jews may acquire land, restricting movement outside those areas.

Berlin Odessa Defense Committee Jewish Safety Committee Workingmen's Associations Russia Pagent Stersburg

Kearsarge Sails for Kiel for Fematta Week Duties

New York June 2 The United States battleship Kearsarge departed for Kiel Germany to serve as temporary Nagship of Rear Admiral Cotton during the Fematta week celebration at the port.

New York Kearsarge Kiel Germany Cotton

Old Man Electrocuted In Indiana Shop Incident

EVANSVILLE IND June 3 Thomas McGee sixty died at Rockport after grabbing a live wire while moving a gas light at Sargents drug store A two thousand volt shock held him erect until power was shut off The unprotected conductor had stood exposed for a year SPENCER Ind June 3 a boiler explosion at William Wilcox sawmill lifted the structure and threw it seventy five yards Injuries minimal to one worker Mann the fireman with a scalp wound

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind Thomas McGee Rockport Sargent Electric Light Works Spencer William Wilcox Win Mann

Death by own action in Terre Haute hardware store

June 3 in Terre Haute Ind George Ingle a coal operator killed himself in a hardware store in the presence of a clerk after buying cartridges He loaded the revolver and said Some men have more brains than I have Then fired the shot He had financial troubles and cocaine addiction He left a widow no children and was brother to David Ingle and son of John Ingle Also noted was a prior suicide attempt by poison in recent months Located in Evansville and Terre Haute He had spent much time in Terre Haute and was based in Evansville Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind George Ingle David Ingle Indiana John Ingle Evansville

Decatur Judge and Officials Hear Bentz Contempt Case

Judge Brownlee of Marion and W B Streeter of Indianapolis visited Decatur to hear why Bentz allies Butler Wall should not be cited for contempt over detaining Mrs Bentz's children. The children remain at Marion Orphans Home after Bentz claimed desertion. Home and State Board of Charities say they are innocent of wrongdoing and expect a lawful settlement.

Indianapolis Journal Decatur Ind Judge Brownlee Marion W. B. Streeter Indianapolis Bentz Streeter Butler State Board of Charities

Germantown Baptists Ban Telephones and Modern Conveniences

Old Order German Baptists meeting near Goshen voted to ban home telephones and most modern devices except farming tools. They eschew education beyond basics, decline Sunday schools, and oppose secret or fraternal groups while women wear bonnets. In Muncie, Rathbone Sisters held their fifth district convention with delegates from 25 temples and 106 visitors, discussing an orphans' home fund now at $9.00.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind Muncie Rathbone Sisters Delaware Madison Howard Tipton Henry Sapecne

Struck by Lightning Near Vincennes Rural Carrier Injured

Rural Route Carrier Thomas Bailey was struck by lightning eight miles south of Vincennes while beneath an oak tree near a barbed wire fence. The bolt ripped the fence and tree, shocked Bailey and his horse and dog from the buggy. Neighbors rushed to Bailey’s rescue and carried him home.

Indianapolis Journal Vincennes Ind Thomas Bailey Bailey

Liberty Oil Company Sold to Missouri Oil Company

In Muncie Indiana on June 3 the Liberty Oil Company assets including seventeen producing wells and 1.04 acres were sold for 12 000 to a Missouri Oil Company formed mainly by St Louis investors. J J Wetmore of Indiana presides and W A Kunkel of Bluffton arranged the deal.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Liberty Oil Company St. Louis Missouri Oil Company Indiana J. J. Wetmore W. A. Kunkel Bluffton Smithfield Selma Parker County Infirmary Liberty Company E W. Kelley J. Cc. Johnson Muncheque M Morgan Luna Polices RK Wi

Central Oil Company Deal in Decatur Draws Near

DECATUR Ind June 2 The pending agreement between Central Oil Company and the...

Indianapolis Journal Decatur Ind Central Oil Company

Oil Company Acquisition of Indiana Oil Leases Noted

Standard Oil crosses 3 lines and transfers to Indiana office. Property covers 100 acres with 148 wells producing about 40 to 60 barrels daily. Located in a severe county in Aan. Price paid remains undisclosed.

Oliver Jay Glessner obituary former Indiana politician

Oliver Jay Glessner a long prominent Democrat in Indiana politics died at his Shelbyville home after a long illness. Born in Frederick Maryland October 11 1828 he moved to Indiana in 1836 later settling in Morgan and then Shelby counties. He studied medicine but pursued law and served as judge senator and state representative with a widow and five children listed among survivors. Funeral planned for Thursday afternoon.

Oliver Jay Glessner Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Frederick Indiana Indianapolis Morgan County Eighth Judicial Circuit Johnson, Morgan, Shelby, Brown Monroe Shelby County Shelby Barthlolomew Counties House of Representatives Masons Ancient Order of United Workmen

Traction Franchisees Approved For Decatur Fort Wayne Route

Decatur Indiana June 3 the city council granted Springfield fort Wayne traction company a franchise through the city with work to begin within ninety days and the line to Fort Wayne completed by July 1 1904 and in operation by December 31 1904 County commissioners granted a county wide franchise with work to start within sixty days and finish by December 31 194 in addition they vacated part of the piqua road between here and Fort Wayne reducing road width from feet to forty feet

Indianapolis Journal Decater Ind Springfield Here Fort Wayne

Elkhart Man Arrested After Livery Rig Heisted

Samuel Bauer of Elkhart was arrested early today after using a livery horse stolen from Bremen to travel to Bourbon and back. He previously served a jail term for horse stealing and was taken to Plymouth for arraignment in Marshall Circuit Court.

Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Samuel Bauer W. L. Ben Durant Bremen Bourbon C. L. Weller Weller Ben Durant Bauer Plymouth Marshall Circuit Court

Damages Awarded In Sittason Rail Wreck Suit

Deputy Sheriff Claude Sittason of New Albany awarded 10000 dollars after a wreck near Kyana caused by rails spreading. Trial moved among circuits. suit originally sought 20000 dollars. Sittason, an engineer, was buried under his engine as fireman died. In Decatur, three year old Rauel Brushwiller died after a beechnut lodged in his throat. doctors could not save him.

Indianapolis Journal New Albany Ind Claude Sittason The Southern Railway Company Kyana Dubois Pike Crawford English Sittason Decatur Rauel Brushwiller Edward Brushwiller Fort Wayne Hope Hospital

Former Mayor Griswold Loses Horse After Note Left

In Terre Haute Indiana on June 3 former Mayor Griswold found his horse missing from the stable. A note pinned to the empty stall warned not to reveal the incident or risk never seeing the horse, claiming the writer would return in three days from Vincennes. A neighbor’s harness was also taken, while Griswold’s harness remained in its case.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Griswold Vin Vincennes

Anderson Club to host smoker for citizens in Anderson

Anderson Indiana June 3 The Anderson Club opens its parlors to a smoker for city residents tomorrow evening. The G A R executive committee acts as reception committee. Toasts include Anderson and Her People by Mayor John L Forkner and The Encampment from a Broad Stand point by Governor W T Durbin. Other toasts question how hospita lity and enterprise affect the business climate with Cary and George F McCulloch named.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Anderson Club Cary George F. McCulloch

Terre Haute Daily Society Makers Change to Independent

A June report from Indianapolis via the Morning Express states George F. McCulloch has purchased the paper and will run it as Independent in politics. Terre Haute will then have no Republican newspaper, as the Evening Tribune is independent and the Gazette remains Democratic.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Morning Express Today Indianapolis George F. McCulloch Ipdiasapolia Evening Tribune Gazette

Trial set for Mallory accessory in Koonzman murder

LaPorte Indiana June 1 The trial of Josephus Mallory charged as an accessory in the murder of John M Koonzman a South Bend grocer opens tomorrow in St Joseph county Circuit Court before Judge Richter with a jury selected in the morning.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Josephus Mallory John M. Koonzman South Bend Melvin Boone St. Joseph County Richter

Case moved here on change of venue in Mallory case

ELWOOD Indiana June 3 Everett and Elmer Barnett Roy Fulton and Chester Greene aged ten to thirteen are jailed charged with burglary. They forced entry to a novelty store stealing goods valued at about and hidden at their homes. The boys admit guilt and may be part of a recurring youth gang noted locally. Peru Indiana June 3 County Commissioners appoint William Angur county clerk till January 1 when four-year term begins, relieving Charles R Hughes who is Dem. and noting state constitution limits eight years for a clerk.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Everett Elmer Barnett Roy Fulton Chester Greene Bettef Peru William Angur Charles R. Hughes

Governor Durbin shines at Indiana night horse show

Evansville report notes Governor Durbin as central figure at the Indiana night event with a large crowd. other items cover scrofula treatment with Bundy mad stone. dry-town court ruling closing saloons in Connersville. license denial in Rushville. first new liquor license in Washington Township. Franklin Masonic Lodge remodeling. golden wedding near Lapel. re-election of H. S. Gilhams in LaGrange. St Joseph confirmation at Elwood. Eagles events in Brazil. Fourth street brick work in Jonesboro. Red Men initiation in New Castle. Eagles charter in Elkhart.

Connersville Good Citizens Eaguie Judge Swift Circuit Court Rushville Henry Wilkins Civic League Wilkins Jesse Reddick Our D. W. Bartlett Mason Franklin Franklin Masonic Lodge David Conrad Conrad Lapel Noblesville Eatereco Indianapolis Richmond Lagrange Gilhams Elwood St. Josepus Church Alerding Fort Wayne Brazil Order of Eagles Jonesboro P. T. O’brien Fourth Street New Castle Red Men Elkhart Elkhart Aerie of the Order of Eagles

Indiana State Medical Society Plans Richmond Meeting

The Indiana State Medical Society will meet in Richmond starting tomorrow and sit through Friday. About 500 to 600 of its 1700 members are expected. sessions at First Presbyterian Church with addresses by the president and Dr Hobart A Hare of Philadelphia. A special train from the Pennsylvania Company will shuttle members to the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Indiana State Medical Society Charles 8. Bond Samuel E. Smith George H. Grant H. H. Weist D. W. Stevenson First Presbyterian Church Hobart A. Hare Philadelphia Eastern Indiana Hospital For the Wayne County Medical Society Pennsylvania Company Country Club Elks James F. Hibberd State Tristate Rocky Mountain American Medical Associations Indiana State Edical Society

Indiana Pharmacists Hold Largest Convention Yet

In Lafayette Indiana the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association begins its twenty second annual convention with over two percent of the state's druggists attending. President Otto C. Bastian of South Bend presides as trains bring delegates to the city and a large reception committee of local druggists clerks and forty traveling salesmen greets visitors at the event.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Indiana Pharmaceutical Association Otto C. Bastian South Bend

Purdue Visit Highlights Indiana Pharmacy Delegates Gathering

Carter of Indianapolis presided as dues were settled and sessions planned. Delegates toured Purdue University with President Stone guiding visits to buildings and the Agricultural hall display. Dr Stone welcomed the group with an address, followed by Bastron’s annual remarks and committee reports.

Carter Indianapolis Purdue University Stone J. W. Sturmer Purdue School of Pharmacy F. W. Meissner Laporte American Pharmaceutical Association Charles Coonley South Bend del Te National Association of Retail Druggists Soldiers' Home Tecumseh Trail Purdue Stanley Coulter C. C. Deam Bluffton J. N. Hurty George W. Sloan J. R. Perry Arthur L. Green

Memorial at Earlham College honors Joseph Moore

Richmond Ind June 3 the Anglican Club to dedicate a memorial for Prof Joseph Moore B S LL D at Earlham College a granite bowlder between Lindley hall and the observatory will bear a bronze tablet noting the tree planted by the club. Moore longtime Earlham president and museum founder is remembered for scientific work in Hawaii and on volcanoes and coral reefs. The Monday dedication includes talks poems and addresses led by Prof Trueblood and others.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Earlham College Anglican Club Joseph Moore Lindley Hall Observatory Moore Earlham Friends Harvard Agassiz Hawaiian Islands Middle West N. Trueblood Pr. Boars Anglican B Luther M. Feeger Benjamin Kelly Hirechiey Prof. Trueblood

State intercollegiate track meet draws sixty six athletes in Bloomington

Sixty six top college athletes entered as six Indiana colleges compete on Jordan Field Saturday for State intercollegiate track honors. Purdue leads teams with thirty one entries in a strong bid for first. Notre Dame Indiana Wabash Earlham and DePauw also field sizable squads.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Indiana Jordan Field Purdue Miller Cromer Spray Farr Hamilton Notre Dame Draper Carey Myers McCullough Davies Silver Proctor Martin Douglass Henger Wise Banks Blair Ogden Ray Hillman Fields Samee Evans Barclay Jordan Duncan Campbell Wallace Wabash Reed Heintz Pierce Marshall Sutherland Sparks Hursey Earlham Macy Coppock Brunson Trester Frame Graves de Pauw Lightbody van Dyke Hall

Man Held for Grand Larceny Over Big Nassau Borrowing

New York June 3 John N Hoff of Newark New Jersey faced grand larceny charges after allegedly obtaining a 19000 loan from the Ganzvoort Bank by false statements that twelve other New York banks had lent him funds. Prosecutors say Hoff borrowed about 250000 overall through similar schemes.

New York John N. Hoff Newark N. J Thomas A. Adams Ganzvoort Bank Hoff New York City

Miners Win Their Case in Indiana Labor Talks

TERRE HAUTE June 4 The commission set to resolve the miners and operators deadlock will report in favor of hiring extra men to fire shots in Clinton district mines and two more in Linton district plus one mine at Princeton. The decision exceeds miners expectations from the March joint conference.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Indiana Clinton Linton Princeton

Central Union Employes Strike Across Four Towns

Central Union Telephone linemen in Anderson Elwood Alexandria and New Castle walked out joining other company staff. The strike followed demands for wage increases with double time for overwork. Service disruption occurred as Anderson workers traveled to New Castle to negotiate with strikers.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Central Union Telephone Company Elwood Alexandria New Castle Ileady Cee Central Delaware & Madison

Nonunion Unions Plot National Conference in Indiana

Muncie June 3 members from nonunion unions in Anderson Elwood Indianapolis Syracuse and Spokane plan a national conference of unorganized laborers opposed to Indiana unions with steps to form a national panel. First issue expected in three weeks. Also Burns era Window Glass Workers union faces possible disbanding as veteran member Leach cites influx of new members at next fire.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Anderson and Muncie Indiana Anderson Elwood Indianapolis Syracuse New York A York Spokane National L. A Burns Window Glass Workers’ Union Jacob N. Leach Order Denny Paris American Window Glass CS

Quarry Strike Talks Fail in Bedford Amid Secret Meeting

In Bedford Indiana on June 2 the Commercial Club State Labor Commissioner McCormick and a committee of stone strikers and mill and quarry operators failed to settle the quarry strike after a secret all afternoon meeting. A further session is planned for tomorrow to decide if workers will return. No newspaper men were admitted.

Indianapolis Journal Bedford Ind Commercial Club McCormick Belinue

Wa bash clay works resume after two month strike

Veedersburg Ind June 1 The Wa bash clay works resumed operations today after two months idle due to a strike by Local Union Tl of the Brick Tile and Terra Cotta Workers The plant runs nonunion while the union continues to press demands and the plant aims to best meet the labor needs while avoiding further stoppages

Indianapolis Journal Veedersburg Ind Wabash Clay Works

Robbers Break Into Bank at Vesta. Tiny Loot Stolen

Redwood Falls Minn June 2 Robbers last night broke into the bank at Vesta and dynamited it taking 2.50 and 240 in notes. They also stole one fine piece of property from Arthur Athey and destroyed their cover. There is no clue.

Redwood Falls Minn Vesta County Arthur Athey

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