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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
7
The Daily Journal from Tuesday June 16 1903 lists telephone calls and office details and outlines subscription terms. It shows rates for Carnier-Indianapolis and suburbs including monthly and weekly prices, and mentions postal and agent options and distribution points in major cities.
The item surveys a range of topics from labor disputes in Bedford to national politics with notes on Servia’s constitutional shifts, U S Shipbuilding reorganization, and Kentucky’s reaction to a murder testimony. It discusses city growth, business district expansion, and the impact of labor unrest on Chicago industries. It references figures like Folk and Watterson and mentions Porto Rico and American governance ideals.
Field argues Chicago manufacturing growth stalled by labor disturbances. He notes Indianapolis as free of such issues and urges advertising to attract manufacturers from other cities. He frames labor stability as a competitive advantage and calls for strategic promotion now.
The piece argues against pressuring Russia over Jewish persecution in a sensitive way that could provoke a rebuff from Moscow. It warns against international meddling, urges maintaining long standing Russo American friendship, and notes Count Cassini’s remarks that Russia will not heed external pressure. It also critiques reliance on statistics in education pedagogy, favoring practical assessment over quantified measures.
The piece rails against using percentages to judge a teacher's character and teaching ability. It critiques a county circular that assigns 2% governing ability and 30% moral influence, arguing that measuring honesty, discipline, and virtuous influence by percent splits is absurd. It urges reliance on shrewd judgments from experienced superintendents rather than rigid percentage schemes.
Governor Hunt cited in the Journal lauding Porto Rico under American rule as a successful example. Exports of coffee fruits sugar and tobacco surged while internal improvements created jobs. Trade with the United States and capital inflows boosted development showing prosperity and contentment under the territorial government. The piece contrasts with the Philippines noting longer distance and diverse origins but predicts similar beneficence over time.
The piece argues that merging big firms promotes efficient industrial grouping near materials and markets, reducing needless transport. It cites long cross country shipments and local incentives as poor locational incentives, then notes a Pennsylvania law banning under sixteen workers in coal mines, drawing two sides to the debate on child labor.
A collection of disjointed reflections touches on education for miners, summer farmwork shortages, witnesses summoned for a grand jury, and political jostling over vehicle taxes and dog licenses. The tone hints at ongoing civic concerns and local gossip without a single cohesive narrative.
A collage of jokes and quips from The New Orleans Times-Democrat, Columbia Jester, New York Tribune, Modern B Society, Baltimore American, and Philadelphia Press. Includes Careless Troubadour, Retort Courteous, and a pun filled stock title about Recompense.
A compilation of editorial notes from Indiana papers lampoons political missteps and local issues. Topics include enrolling clerk errors in Arkansas affecting new laws, Beveridge and Fairbanks political maneuvering, laundry strikes, Street Fair satire, and local civic debates from Cannelton to Noblesville.
The article describes W. J. Bryan's potential visit to Indiana for a Woodmen convention and Governor Durbin's invitation, noting Bryan's likely decline. It highlights Senator Beveridge's crowd at Mudlavia, legislative figure Luhring's push for the Brewers' bill, and Fort Wayne politician A. G. B. McGoogan. It also covers the Nipp and Tuck Club picnic tradition near New Castle with vivid, humorous invitations and local political socializing.
The article argues for official street names in the countryside to allow proper addressing of farmers at their homes. It suggests a county board appoint a commission to name roads and honor local pioneers who settled the area, improving mail and communication.
The article notes Mr. Beck and Mr. Matthews leaving the Democratic camp over the money question, with Beck citing Chicago platform disagreements and alignment with Republicans. It cites judges, state officials, and candidates like J. Frank Hanly, Will Springer, and James E. Watson, plus remarks from Dan Simms and others about future races and party loyalties.
A Washington dispatch reports that Miss Alice Roosevelt’s automobile purchase remains unsettled as President Roosevelt prefers horseflesh and the family has refused to buy the machine. She has gone to Boston for Harvard commencement and visits with her grandmother.
Peking June 15 United States Asiatic fleet commander in chief Rear Admiral Robly D Evans and staff meet as far eastern papers suggest the square up with Russia. Navy Department in Washington says Adams Bry ans has no link to Manchurian talks. Some ships sent to aid missionaries and cholera blooms prompt moving vessels to milder Chinese waters. Evans plans maneuvers requiring a set number of ships now gathering.
The Nebraska State Journal notes that most Democrats may forget Gen George B McClellans past presidential run on their ticket with a main plank declaring The war is a failure It argues some Democrats advocate General Miles on a similar stance reading war was a failure in tense verb form
In behalf of Hebrews appeals presented to the president and Colonel Hay. Conference between representatives of the 5 B'rith Mr Roosevelt and his secretary of state.
In a June White House conference President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay listened to a Bnai Brith delegation presenting a plan to urge the Czar to address Kishineff massacres. The memorandum outlines two options: officially back a petition to the Czar or convene an international conference on persecution and religious prejudice.
President Roosevelt addresses a memorandum noting American gratitude toward Jews in U S history. He cites Longfellow and colonial cemeteries, recalls Jewish aides and officers in the Grand Army, Navy commanders, and police service to illustrate national ethnic harmony and merit regardless of creed or birthplace.
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