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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
5
The Daily Journal lists subscription terms, rates, and mailing details for Indianapolis and suburbs including daily and Sunday editions. It also reports on local topics such as police action against slot machines, editorials on state education reforms, governance of city clerk books, and notes on the St Louis World’s Fair preparations and Indiana building plans.
The commission should keep its eye on promoting Indiana to outsiders as the purpose of the appropriation. Monographs are useful but should be consolidated into a single publication so visitors are not overwhelmed by multiple descriptive articles.
In a lively Commons discussion on tariffs, Hon. James Bryce argues U S prosperity stems from free trade between states, while protection shields American workers from cheaper foreign labor. The article contends prosperity results from both free internal trade and external protection as President Roosevelt noted. Bryce’s view is labeled incomplete.
An editorial argues that county commissioners should order voting machines for the next city election. It claims mechanical counting enhances liberty by ensuring votes are counted as cast, prevents ballot stuffing and bribes, and enables instant returns to curb fraud. The piece forecasts reduced corruption if mechanical voting prevails.
A commentary on British economic temperament and tariff debate. It contrasts English conservatism with American adaptability, notes Chamberlain’s followers moving toward protectionism, and argues Great Britain must adapt to protect its industrial prestige amid changing conditions and global competition.
The text argues that England has rarely protested protective measures and under new conditions is unlikely to cling to free trade as a home policy for many decades.
The author defends the Governor’s refusal to commute or halt the sentences of Jackson and Copenhaver. It argues the pardoning power should not override court sentences, noting that clemency invites delays and sentiment over law. It cites England, Germany, and France as models of obedience to law and stresses that strict punishment best prevents crime.
The piece portrays Palma, Cuba's first president, as a potentially historic figure shaping a new republic. It highlights his independence from party lines, reliance on the people, and a vow to veto a national lottery, drawing parallels to Washington and noting his Americanized background and commitment to stabilizing the Cuban state. It also mentions Indianapolis visitors, Winona Assembly directors, and the National Technical Institute project.
The article lauds a local enterprise connecting the Wi nona Assembly and the technical institute. Visitors were impressed with the arsenal grounds as a site. It contrasts medical opinions on technologies like the bicycle and automobile, noting differing forecasts but calling much of it guesswork. A small raise for the postmaster is mentioned, and a light note on coffin costs and voter machines versus election machines.
A collage of catalogued quips and cartoonish lines from Philadelphia to New Orleans. It notes a vulgar habit by Mrs Knox and a quip about Gabsky at a party, plus jokes on Shakespearean revival irony and stockwater humor. Names of papers and brief punchlines anchor the items.
A group of Ninth district Republicans met at the Columbia Club with no nominations or plots, centering on district leadership. Fred A. Sims of Fort Wayne may seek re election as district chairman while confident allies back Rep. C. B. Landis of Delphi for renomination. figures like Henry H. Thomas of Frankfort and J. H. Fear of Tipton weigh in on potential challengers and district dynamics.
Indiana political circles buzz over Landis potential renomination and talks with Governor Durbin. Reformatory chief Byers denies resignation amid board changes. Mummert pushes municipal reform while Starr avoids interviews. Lawson of Spencer reports Owen county quiet and backs Billheimer reappointment and Hill for State treasurer.
City Council committee chair Harry E. Negley has not replied to Citizens' League about a suspected league originated communication. Reporters noted his remark to continue examining clerk Elliott's records, while a rival paper claimed Negley sent a reply. Expert Coons reportedly finds books supporting charges against Elliott.
Dr. Herman Ratte, president of the Ivanhoe Gold Mining and Milling Company, lauds cyanide mining in the Black Hills, noting massive prewar losses at the Homestake and Holy Terror mines have ended. He cites Ivanhoe properties near Deer Mountain and the company’s $1,000,000 capital as signs of growth.
The Fourth Episcopal district congress of the A. M. E. Church gathers at Bethel Church in Indianapolis with Bishop Grant calling for a chance to work and Mayor Bookwalter pledging to expand rights for all. Speakers praise Booker T. Washington and Abraham Lincoln as delegates from 14 states arrive for a session spanning yesterday to tomorrow.
The Muncie post organized an Elks excursion with ten chartered cars costing 90 dollars funded by the post. Delegates from Pennsylvania and other states attended a luncheon hosted by the Christian Church ladies and visited Ball Bros. and Muncie Wheel Co. factories. An amusing incident involved Penrose Jones of Philadelphia removing tickets and entertaining passengers. A race occurred between the return electric train and a Big Four freight train near McCordsville, with the freight ultimately pulling ahead.
The session at the German House heard John Harwood summarize the Travels Protective Association influence in establishing the Department of Commerce. The report credits the TPAs seven year campaign and frames the new department as a historic victory in U S commercial policy.
The T P A election is postponed until tomorrow as delegates review numerous proposed constitutional changes. President Peak announced the session will focus on business before officers are elected, including a potential increase in indemnity for arm losses. An informal picnic for delegates and their wives is planned at Broad Ripple Park, with a parade expected tomorrow featuring at least 20 buggies carriages and automobiles along Delaware and Meridian streets downtown.
J. Forrey and W. J. Forrey of Cedar Rapids sit in the city as delegates to the Transportation Pioneers of America convention.
Indianapolis Art Association discussed two design sets for the Herron Art Museum funded by a memorial committee. One plan for a Benjamin Harrison memorial was dropped. the other envisions a $15 cost building in Italian renaissance style with Greek accents, limestone exterior, a grand plaza, columns, and spaces for galleries classrooms and offices.
Mede Barr alias James Anderson, alleged shooter of Eugene Burke who insulted Gertrude Worth near the Kingan pears plant last Tuesday, is located on a farm near Elizabethtown Indiana. Authorities seek capture and pending murder charge.
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