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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
6
Reclining and rolling parlor chairs for street use, carrying chairs, settees, couches, food sterilizers and desiccate devices, electric beds, tables and length cabinets. William H. Armstrong & Co. advertise from 2% S Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Ind.
Fled bankruptcy papers show John A. McAurey of Columbus with assets 7706 and liabilities 99700. A Hudson Valley syndicate links Krueger Hauck and Huhfel. gold reefs reported near Tomsk West Si. vast steel rail orders placed with U S and Cambria and Pennsylvania mills. Railway freight strikes loom in Chicago and Burlington as unions mobilize against persistent labor disruption.
Curran reports Alton has dismissed the committee that visited Management seeking higher pay for freight handlers. Ohio coal production set a state record at 23,929,267 tons, up 3,607 tons from last year, while Ohio remains third in nationwide output behind West Virginia.
Water recedes rapidly from flooded districts in East St. Louis and vicinity. Venice Granite City and Madison remain submerged but shallow water allows cleanup soon. Death toll stands at seventeen, including fourteen drowned and three shot for river piracy.
Salt Lake special reports Health former postmaster general’s assistant took stage at Salt Lake Theater in Uncle Tom's Cabin. He played a Georgia slave auctioned off for 50 cents amid bidding by Senator Kearns and Apostle Reed Smoot. Audience reaction noted as unique and lively.
In Jackson Kentucky jurors could not reach a verdict in the Jett and White murders. Both prisoners are in Lexington jail awaiting next trials in Cynthiana Harrison County. Court scattered fears of renewed violence and a broader Breathitt County feud as officials discuss venue changes and troop deployment.
In Lexington crowds met the arrival of Jett and White as state guards moved them to the jail. Both prisoners were placed in separate third floor steel cages. Jett showed unruly behavior and insults to Major Allen, who warned of gagging if necessary. White remained surly while awaiting further action.
In Fayette County a tense exchange unfolds between Judge Hargis and Jailer Wallace. The judge asserts authority over prison conditions while the jailer insists he answers to the people who elected him and bears sole responsibility for the jail. The dispute centers on provisioning prisoners and accountability.
Captain Ewen, outraged by the jury ruling, plans to stay in Lexington until Monday night to address a mass meeting then seek safety. He fears assassination by Jackson men, recalling a past killing, and seeks advice from Colonel Breckinridge before the new Cynthiana trial. He remains the sole eye witness against Jett and White who will testify.
Secretary Root issues order detailing Maj. Gen. Samuel B. M. Young as chief of staff with Adjt. Gen. Henry C. Corbin and Brig. Gen. W. H. Carter as general staff members. Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss to replace Carter when relieved. Young to resign Army War College presidency. Bliss to lead Army War College. Postponed plans include Chaffee advancing to chief of staff after Young’s retirement.
Assistant Secretary Armstrong announces a circular implementing the pure food act of March 3 193 approved to take effect July 1. The Treasury will direct customs sampling of imported foods drugs and liquors and may withhold delivery to consignees if the Agriculture Department reports dangerous health risks false labeling or restricted sale in the production or export countries.
Washington reports the State Department announced consular appointments today naming John C. Foster of Vermont as consul general at Ottawa, Robert Woods Bliss of New York as consul at Vienna, James Verner Long of Pennsylvania as consul at Patras, and Edward Higgins of Massachusetts as consul at Berne. Bliss is private secretary to Governor Hunt of Porto Rico. Foster was promoted from Halifax where he has served as consul general for six years.
William C. Van Benthuysen, longtime World editorial staff member, died in New York aged about forty seven. Born near Bloomfield, Iowa, he began in newspapers there and worked for Leavenworth Times before joining the Chicago Tribune in 1883. He moved to the World in 1898, rising from telegraph editor to night editor and ultimately managing editor until his death. He left a widow and five children.
NEW YORK June 19 Alfred Miller Hoyt, one of the original Union League members, dies at his city home from heart trouble. He was a major figure in several large financial institutions. MILWAUKEE June 19 William Faist, wealthy flour miller, dies. He was a prominent member of the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce. MERIDEN June 19 William Lyman Squires, treasurer of the New York New Haven Hartford Railway, dies in Meriden at seventy-two.
A string of early 20th century crime items reports indictments acquittals hangings and killings across multiple states. Henry McCune acquitted in Galesburg self defense. Durhem and Underwood hanged in Clarksville for Sheriff Powers murder. James Lovely of Lafollette Tenn died post mortem poison verdict. Mrs Lovely arrested. German saloon keeper Nick Beirich shot by Theodore McKim during a dice dispute. Mrs Sam Bailey and kin critically injured along East Alton tracks. John Newby West Plains shot. Rob Cross wounded near Sherman Kan by two negroes on Santa Fe train. William Hardee recaptured and killed in Bad Lands after Glasgow jail escape.
Princeton June 19 Grover Cleveland rebutted an alleged interview reported by Bailey of the Galveston News. He says the visit was friendly access not an interview and the published transcript in the World misrepresented what occurred. He denies any desire to reenter public life or pursuit of a fourth candidacy, stressing he aims only for peaceful family life and no political involvement.
Washington correspondent G M Bailey of the Galveston and Dallas News recounted Cleveland s reply to his letter about a visit for publication. Bailey said Cleveland advised deferring the visit until after a Ohio trip to improve chances of a satisfactory interview and denied any aim to misrepresent Mr Cleveland or his Princeton visit for a story.
Fire discovered in Fee Brothers wholesale liquor house on Water street Rochester. Firemen fought from river bed with hoses through an adjacent building, wading in water up to their shoulders. Several injured. loss about 175000. Also fire at Lyceum Theater Washington building in Buffalo causing 150000 damage, no injuries. Omaha fire at Avery Manufacturing five-story building causes 70000 damage.
Raymond Van Camp departs for Cleveland to attend the horse show next week. Oldenburg alumni plan a reunion in Oldenburg on June 2. Roy L. Burtch's new illustrated song Colorado Kate debuts Tuesday night at the vaudeville show. Rev. J Cumming Smith preaches at Tabernacle Church tomorrow at 11. A sacrament service follows. no evening meeting. Sunday ball games may be allowed in Riverside Park, and golf will be played Sunday. Rev W M Tippy's Broadway Church sermon topics The Bright Side of a City's Slums with New York waterfront views. Rev F W Hawley of Chicago will preach at All Souls' Church tomorrow as guest.
Chief Signal Officer Charles T. MacIntire of the Indiana National Guard promotes enlistment in the elite army branch. Circulars urge telegraph operators to join, noting no personal expense and State support. Room 4, 23 South Delaware Street hosts enrollment details for ages 18 to 45.
A letter to Adams and Larber Oil Company from its main office delays final instructions and may affect the Indianapolis branch. H. P. Bassett, manager, notes much Trenton Oil and Gas stock traded in Indianapolis, with Adams and Larber merely acting as brokers. The local board of directors runs the company.
A 3:30 PM meeting for men will be held at the tent of the South Side Evangelistic Union at Prospect and Linden, with Rev. M. H. Lyon as speaker and a male chorus led by Hiram J. Lloyd. Boys under fourteen are excluded. An evening public meeting follows at 7:45. Lyon will discuss Deadline of Amusements Monday.
Martin Donahue known as Butch, a badly wanted man in Dayton Ohio and Louisville Kentucky, was rearrested by Detectives Asch and Manning hours after being released from custody for drunkenness. He is also wanted in Dayton for attempting to kill a man in a Virginia Avenue saloon last April.
A. La Meir, rug manufacturer at Minnesota street and the J. M. & I. tracks, was arrested on a warrant charging him with attempting to criminally assault Jennie Rinetine, a thirteen year old girl living at 418 Lowa street. The girl worked at La Metz's factory when the incident occurred last Wednesday afternoon and her screams drew bystanders who rescued her.
William Rodman of Muncie was released from Police Court custody by Judge Whallon after police stated there was no truth to charges of robbing a Belleville area house. Rodman was arrested by Bicyclemen Lowe and Askins as he neared the city on a bicycle, following a telephone tip from James d- Sn Saas ae.
A gang of safe crackers blew open the Sieon teGles post office at Calfax last night and stole cash reported around $300 with no stamps, as police investigate the spree across central Illinois towns.
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