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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
6
A mysterious call led police to corner a street where two men talked strangely to a dark skinned man. Detectives Asch and Manning revealed themselves after a rapid response by Bierdemen Trimpe and Lowe. The scene ended with the detectives exposing the deception and taking suspects into custody.
Harry Cosgrove and Ira Lynch fought on the streets last night with Patrick McNulty acting as Cosgrove’s ally. Police rounded the scene and arrested all three, placing them in the city station. Lynch struck the peacemaker after confinement, unleashing a forceful blow that set a station record.
Indianapolis Conservatory of Music will repeat Monday evening June 8 at Villa Avenue M P Church due to storm. Hoosier Schoolmaster proceeds from Shortridge High School civil government classes totalled 190 with stage fund boosted by about 16. Burglary at Louis G. Deschler home 161 North Meridian last Sunday left diamond ring valued 200 and 5 in money missing. New Statehouse at Jackson Mississippi opened costing 1 250 000, built with Indiana lime from Bedford. Governor Durbin expected as guest of honor but unable to attend.
The Republican councilman primary voting place is moved from the Engine House on West Morris Street to Lyra Hall at 1233 Meridian Street. Voters are advised to note the new location for tomorrow’s election day.
Invitations issued for tomorrow at 4 15 PM in the assembly to mark the Shortridge High School Senate's twentieth anniversary. The event will feature refreshments and music.
A Brooklyn attack left James Faere dying after three bers surrounded him and fired as they attempted to rob his years of savings. The assailants fled before obtaining the money, the July incident details reflect a failed robbery and ongoing investigation.
Washington reports the first conference of state and national boards of health under the act of July 1, 1902. The supervising body and hospital services are discussed as part of the new framework for public health administration.
Three anthracite boards of the United Mine Workers Union vote to convene miners in Pottsville on June 15 to decide if a general work suspension should be declared. The move follows operators’ refusal to accept conciliation board members and carry out the strike commission award.
New York date line reports President Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna & Western denying grounds for a strike in the anthracite region. He endorses referring the quarrel to an umpire or to Judge Gray, while President Fowler of the New York Ontario & Western calls the situation exaggerated.
The report notes cheers and applause as the president speaks in Illinois, closing remarks about Grant's leadership in the field. The fragment emphasizes political support and public reception during the visit.
President Roosevelt arrives in Rockford to dedicate Memorial Hall a 60900 structure honoring Winnebago county soldiers and sailors. He greets officials, unfurls the flag, reviews four thousand schoolchildren, and tours the decorated grounds with Congressman Hitt and John A Davis Post.
Ten thousand people welcomed President Roosevelt in Joliet with a parade and speeches at Central School before a five thousand audience. He spoke on labor and modern industry and condemned hatred based on creed or wealth. In Lincoln a dynamite satchel was found near Chicago and Alton tracks, tied to a plot ahead of his train arrival, with police investigations ongoing.
The Dunkard Conference ended with most decisions postponed to next year. A rule prohibits opening a church for a funeral unless regalia and ceremonies are discarded. Welcoming addresses are abolished and standing committee members must pay travel and lodging. Next conference will be in Carthage.
Across Kansas City Missouri and nearby towns the Missouri and Kansas rivers climbed rapidly with waters flooding streets and packing houses. Officials said losses are heavy though life appears largely spared as militiamen, police, and crews brace the flooded districts and resume services, while towns like Armourdale and Venice face deep inundation and water works scramble to restore power and supply.
The Kansas river is rapidly falling and North Topeka may begin rehabilitation soon. At 2 pm the river dropped four feet. 22 known dead plus 5 unidentified and 66 reported dead. Relief funds top $14,000 in the general fund, $4,000 in Elks aid, with $3,500 held by the Governor. Weather forecasts: cloudy, light showers, rising temperatures. Over two hundred deputies guard North Topeka. rail lines serving Topeka are Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe. Governor Bailey may call an extra session for state relief and urges further contributions to William Sims. Eugene F. Ware is safe and delaying return to Washington amid a demoralized situation. An earlier Washington dispatch noted concern over Ware’s condition.
The Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri rose six inches from dawn to night, reaching 31.7 feet by 7:30 PM as driftwood increased on the surface. Numerous frame houses were submerged up to their roofs, indicating the crest of the flood approaching.
Washington June 3 river bulletin reports the Missouri at Kansas City has fallen 1.2 feet since Tuesday night and may drop about two more feet in 24 hours if no rain. East of KC the rise continues with the crest near Boonville Thursday around 27 feet. St Louis expects 32.5 feet Thursday and 35 feet Saturday. Upper Mississippi rises toward Hannibal Thursday to 21 feet, Cairo around 35 feet by Saturday, Memphis 28 to 30 feet by end of next week. Arkansas remains above danger but is falling.
A severe storm at Sawyer's canyon head thirty-one miles southwest of Nez Perce Idaho dropped hail up to twenty inches deep and caused floodwaters to sweep a cabin. Two fatalities were reported: Joe Demissey and his sister Isabella drowned in the flood.
Hannibal Missouri June 3 four persons perished when the steamer Flying Eagle towing a Sunday school excursion barge struck a Hannibal bridge pier. The victims were Lonnie Curts fourteen Laura Coppedge eight Harry Eichenberger seventeen and Peggy Harvey cook aboard the steamer. The crash followed a blown cylinder head disabling the engine and leaving the craft to a swift current.
The Topeka mayor issued a proclamation urging Indianapolis citizens to donate to flood relief after Topeka’s disaster. Contributions are to be sent to Central Trust Company president Charles E. Coffin. Drexel & Co. may supply $5,000 for relief if needed. Philadelphia’s relief committee authorized the Topeka mayor to draw on Drexel & Co. for funds.
The Roosevelt cabinet will meet Saturday after the president's return to discuss the post office probe. Attorney General Knox's coal contract opinion is cited by Machen supporters to justify profits from lock-box fasteners. Officials distinguish between coal purchases by agents and Machen’s direct procurement as superintendent of the free delivery system.
Attorney General Knox concludes that the Machen Bros coal contract with the Post Office Department does not violate Section 412, since a partner does not count as an agent and the deal does not involve carrying the mail. The decision, dated Jan 15, addresses the bid amid wartime coal famine and questions of partial official interest.
An official opinion discusses whether executive officers may contract with the government as principals in matters unrelated to their duties. It cites Attorney General Williams on sections 1781 to 1782 and notes Congress punished only certain officials in 1808. The briefing concludes there is no general prohibition on executives contracting with the government, leaving bids to administrative discretion. The text also lists military orders and shipbuilding bids for new battleships Minnesota, Vermont, and Kansas from Navy Department proceedings in Washington.
Washington June 3 Martin W Cain Frederick L Dills and Harry L White named regular carriers with LeRoy Spooner Stoner Charles Conners and Frank White as substitutes on the rural route at Valparaiso Indiana Newton E Farmer appointed postmaster at Coe Pike county Indiana The text references United States policy and Indian activity in brief wording.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Moody of the Navy will not stay in the Cabinet beyond President Roosevelt's present term and plans to return to practicing law afterward.
Bronze statue of Garret A Hobart erected in Paterson New Jersey was unveiled today. Mrs Hobart widow of the late Vice President and her son Garrett sat with state officers. Chief Murphy and U S Senators Kean and Dryden attended. John W Griggs attorney general spoke. Monument funded by subscribers friends of Hobart.
Six miles from Sumter an Atlantic Coast Line excursion train carrying African American passengers struck a washout. One man named Clements died instantly and four others, including a woman, plus about thirty passengers, were injured.
Rome reports the Monte di Pista state pawnbroking establishment at Nejes destroyed by fire. The structure was gutted during a strong room blaze that reportedly filled with valuable items. Further details remain unclear as investigators assess the scene.
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