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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1903

Page

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Ohio Republican State Ticket Nominated At Columbus

The Republican State convention nominated Governor Myron T. Herrick Warren G. Harding for lieutenant governor W D Guilbert auditor S M Kinnon for treasurer Wade H Ellis attorney general A N Summers judge of Supreme Court George H Watkins for Board of Public Works In a harmony themed closing the delegates endorsed President Roosevelt and praised Senator Hanna Foraker speech highlighted Hanna era and soldier representation in the ticket.

Columbus Myron T. Herrick Cuyahoga Warren G. Harding Marion W. D. Guilbert Noble W. S. M’kinnon Ashtabula Wade H. Ellis Hamilton Supreme Court A. N. Summers Clarke E. A. Jones Board‘ of Public Works George H. Watkins Pike Hanna Foraker George B. Cox Cincinnati Wade Hampton Ellis Summers Guilbert McKinnon Nash Bushnell Nash A. Bushnell Werrick Harry M. Dougherty Dougherty Harding Boothman Wildman Supreme Judge Jones Massillon Bonebrake Board of Public Works Professor Jones Hadley H. Wickham Athens Roosevelt Neva Ohio Herrick Seasser Foraker Senator Foraker Senator Hanna Presidi Myron Sen

Endorsement of Hanna and Roosevelt for Senate and Presidency

The speaker extols Senator Hanna’s six years in the Senate and his rise from harsh criticism to respected leadership, promising continued reelection as long as he lives. The speech also urges Roosevelt to elect his own successor, praising Roosevelt’s presidency amid early doubts and affirming he has surpassed expectations.

Senate of United States Senate Hanna Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Senator Hanna

New Insurance Plan Aimed at Labor Strike Protection

Louisville business leaders back a strike insurance scheme arising from a New Orleans Manufacturers meeting. Eastern capitalists and F C Nunemacher and W C Jones explore organizing a company to insure lost profits during strikes. Policyholders would receive daily payments equal to foregone profits while operations are suspended.

Strike Insurance Company Indianapolis Journal Louisville New Orleans National Association of Manufacturers Messrs F. C. Nunemacher W. C. Jones Ae. A. Ot Ae New Orleans Nunemacher

Wreck Kills Nine in Kansas Train Collision

Nine people died and six were seriously hurt in a high speed collision near Stilwell Kansas on Missouri Pacific tracks caused by mixed orders amid flood conditions. Among the injured were John Green Indianapolis and A L Sellers North Manchester with others from Ottawa Prescott and Los Angeles. Dead and wounded were moved to Kansas City hospitals after relief trains and tracks were cleared by sundown.

Topeka Kan Stilwell Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Missouri Pacific Road Kansas City Missouri Pacific Hospital

Great Forest Fires Blaze Across New England and Beyond

Fires rage from Bangor Maine to Montreal and New Brunswick with vast timber losses. Vermont New Hampshire New York and Canada report extensive blazes destroying towns and leaving hundreds homeless. The smoke dims skies from Boston to Long Island and rains no relief after six weeks without meaningful rainfall.

Bangor Sherman Crystal Bangor & Aroostook Burlington Vermont Danby S. L. Griffith Manchester N. H Coos County Glens Falls N. Y Adirondacks Long Lake Newcomb Lake Mount Marcy Lake George Montreal Astor Forestdale Grand Trunk Railroad Bulstrode Lake St. John ST. John N. B Plattsburg Lake Placido South Meadows Cascade Lake Rogers Brothers Lake Placid Saratoga Indian Lake North Creek Blue Mountain Lake Catlin Lake Cédar River Glen Lake New York Long Island Amityville Eastport Central Islip Brentwood Sevral Thousand Acres

Defense Lawyers Dominate Trial With Speeches On Crime And Politics

In a lengthy afternoon session Judge Whallon will review the defense case as Charles W. Smith and John B. Duncan argue innocence for Detective Arthur Stahl and attack Edwin D. Logsdon. Duncan lauds civic purity while targeting Wynne and Eppert, framing the fight against vice as a matter of public morality.

Arthur Stahl Edwin D. Logsdon Charles W. Smith John 8. Duncan Stahl Henry N. Spaan Spaan Duncan Logsdon John Republican City Committee Mr. Duncan Thomas A. Wynne Fr W. Eppert James W. Noel Michael Shea Noel

Millers National Federation backs reciprocity with Canada

Detroit June 4. The Millers National Federation adopted strong resolutions urging prompt national policy of genuine reciprocity with liberal terms especially favoring full US Canada trade. A memorial to Roosevelt was adopted, backing broader foreign markets to expand flour sales amid tariff and wheat competition concerns.

Detroit Mich The Millers’ National Federation United States Canada Roosevelt T. Ballard Louisville Ballard

Pope Leo's Exhaustion Overwork From Receptions

Rome reports indicate the Pope’s illness is fatigue related to extensive private audiences since Easter. He continues to meet household officials and conferred with Cardinal Rampolla on Manila bishop appointments among three candidates. He will resume ordinary audiences tomorrow.

Rome Leo Rampolla Manila Mgr. F. Z. Rooker Waaslington Jaro Philippine Islands J. J. Harty St. Leo's St. Louis Thomas A. Hendrick Rochester Cardinal Gibbons

Insolvency filing seeks receivership for Comment Co

A circuit court filing seeks a receiver for the Comment Company on pending insolvency actions. The company, tied to development activities in New Mexico, seeks about 1.0 million dollars in claims and related penalties.

Ae Stepleed Eeds Mexico

Columbus man convicted in mail fraud blackmail case

Joseph P Miller of Columbus was convicted by a jury in a U S Court for using the mails to defraud in a blackmail scheme against prominent businessmen. His wife, already jailed for a similar offense, is cited, and her attorney Thomas E Steele was also convicted. Miller's attorney, Hifa, under indictment, is noted as bond forfeited.

Columbus Joseph P. Miler United States Court Thomas E. Steele Miller Hi Fa

John Dennis Lynched by Mob in Greenville Mississippi

In Greenville Mississippi on June 4 a mob of about 200 men stormed the jail and hanged John Dennis a Black man accused of attempted assault. He was taken to a telephone pole cross-arm and hanged as women shoppers watched. he asked for time to pray.

Greenville Miss John Dennis Dennis

Gainesville Tornado Death Toll and Damage Estimate

Gainesville Ga June 4 Mayor Parker provided a grim briefing on the storm’s impact. He forecast 13 deaths in the next day, about 300 wounded with some fatalities likely, 400 houses destroyed, 1500 homeless, and financial losses near 600000. He also called for more physicians.

Gainesville Parker

Two Students Drowned Exploring Lagoon at Jackson Park

Chicago June 4. Jesse Miller of Lincoln Nebraska and Frances E Moore of Davenport Iowa students at the University of Chicago drowned in the lagoon at Jackson Park while exploring the world fair caravels. Their rowboat capsized near the Pinta vessel and bodies were later recovered.

Chicago Jesse Miller Lincoln Neb Frances E. Moore Davenport University of Chicago Jackson Park Helen Baldwin Ira Miller Sophia Casse M Street Miller School Sherman Miller Lafayette Ind Ira

Horrible massacre at Smerdesh village by Bashi-Bazouks

European Turkey dispatch reports mass slaughter at Smerdesh on May 21. Turkish forces surrounded the village, bombarded it through the night, then burned homes and killed or mutilated inhabitants including women and children. About 1,500 villagers are said to be in the mountains without food or clothing. Nearby frontier violence continues with Bulgarians crossing lines and a court martial in progress.

Monastir Turkey Smerdesh Lake Presba Chakalaroff Bjumabala Petrich

Sheriff Corrects Jury Pool in Kentucky Murder Trial

In Jackson Kentucky on June 4 Sheriff Callahan was removed after refusing to withdraw his claim for service in the Curtis Jett and Tom White murder trial of J B Marcum. Deputy John Jones was named elisor and ordered sixty men to report by Sunday night for jury duty.

Jackson Callahan Curtis Jett Tom White J. B. Marcum John Jones Eliser Redwine Elisor Jones Magoffin County Jones Troublesome Creek Ihse County Ett

Crowds line riverfront as train arrives in rain

Crowds stood in rain along Jackson Place awaiting the train. Governor Durbin, Mayor Bookwalter, the Marion Marching Club and cheering thousands were present to greet the arrival.

Jackson Place Durbin Bookwalter Marion Marching Club

President Roosevelt Wins Warm Indianapolis Welcome In Rain

President Theodore Roosevelt received a rousing reception in Indianapolis despite steady drizzle. Crowds formed from Illinois to McCrea streets, cheering as Roosevelt spoke for eight minutes, with Union Station security and processions arranged to move swiftly and safely. Governor Durbin and Mayor Bookwalter greeted him, and a lengthy reception line highlighted a city-wide show of support.

Union Station Jackson Place Illinois McCrea Peoria Big Four Danville Durbin Bookwalter Secret Service William Loeb, Jr Barnes Wilson Rixey Fairbanks and Beveridge Indiana Dogen

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Harmony Geo. B. Cox Gallbert MR. Hanna Seeop Goodnes Uirline Wiss Kansas Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe John Green Indianapolis A. L. Sellers North Manchester Carlos M. Tarpardo Kansas State University Thompson Pullman E. W. Ward Frank Hoover Steubenville New England Boston Stahli Roaste Logscion Wynne and Eppert Joss Pope Leo Lagoon Fairbanks Mary Loeb Marion Club
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