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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
1
Extravagant prices cited for letter boxes used in government work spark controversy. Allegations target contractors and workers claimed to be on public payroll, raising questions about bid practices and oversight. authorities review contracts and payments.
Federal grand jury focuses on painting letter boxes with aluminum paint by Cupper Co of New Haven amid claims of a 40 percent take off. Bristow investigates Machen for possible connection to the deal while Loud’s involvement is deemed explainable as a lawmaker’s usual influence with contractors. Investigators press for indictments as cabinet members discuss post office matters and Holmes Conrad and Charles Bonaparte are eyed to assist.
Third Assistant Postmaster General Edwin C. Madden denies he arranged a no competition carbon paper contract for the registry division. He asks Postmaster General Payne to investigate the charge, countering a Detroit Free Press story alleging impropriety and government time wasted. The letter emphasizes the article is false and demands scrutiny of its sources.
Alfred Knapp, accused of murdering his wife, appeared in Hamilton County Court dressed in black with crepe for his father’s death. His defense attorneys, Darby and Thomas, faced a slow jury draw as an initial venire of 37 failed to yield a panel, prompting a 60 name special venire and an adjournment to Friday morning.
Mrs Ida Owens traveling from Bloomington to obtain a divorce from Charles Owens in the insane asylum and to wed Edgar Norman when a buggy overturn near Chapel Hill. Owens, her mother Mrs Fish, and her six year old son were dragged and injured. Mrs Owens likely fatally. Norman and a friend followed. the bridegroom at the roadside, with Mrs Owens in convulsions and not expected to recover. Mrs Fish and the boy in worse condition than first reported.
Mrs Roosevelt reaches Oyster Bay at nine. Superintendent Seaman greets her. Plans for the President’s homecoming on Saturday include unveiling a civil war trophy gun, a schoolchildren parade, and a new national hymn sung by the youngsters. E Morgan Griffen to give welcome address. Cove School children lead the line. Oyster Bay town centennial events await President’s fall return.
In Muncie on June 23 the Heath family dismissed a nephew Edward Heath’s claim that Perry S Heath transferred about 100000 dollars in property to him. Fred W Heath called the tale a lie asserting no transfers occurred and noting taxes and records show all property remains in Perry Heath’s name as security for debts.
Archibald Morrison, a New York silk salesman, died in a suicide on June 2 after climbing the Brooklyn bridge platform railing and jumping onto a train bound for Brooklyn. He fell from the last car, struck the third rail, and landed over 100 feet below on Front street. A passenger on the train witnessed him jump. Morrison was not seen before landing.
Maude McDonald of 643 East Court Street was arrested by Detectives Holtz and Bray on a grand larceny charge after a Woodmen convention spree of robberies attributed to a mysterious revolver wielding woman. Police link her to several recent hold ups and report a prior city record, with a North Illinois street victim expected to identify her.
Belgrade reports Britain France Holland and Turkey ministers depart after orders from their governments. King Peter's train travels from Geneva via Innsbruck to Belgrade, to arrive at 10 tomorrow. French envoy given liberty to act with majority, while other capitals express strong abhorrence at Servia's tragedies.
St Louis June 23 Circuit Attorney Folk received a letter from a former state senator whose term expired in January saying he would come tomorrow to confess his misdeeds as a member of the Missouri General Assembly. Folk declined to name the senator to avoid pressure from former allies. An insurance source said insurers have spent 430000 over 20 years to influence legislation in Jefferson City. Adolph Rosenthal, a former lobbyist, appeared before a grand jury and is to testify Thursday. Louis C Nelson, brother of ex Governor Lon Stevens, also appeared with nothing new learned. Remaining witnesses include former Senator Mott of St Louis and Charles Lemp of the Lemp family.
Italian resident known for trouble in the neighborhood resisted arrest by Railroad Policemen Barmfuhrer and Walter last night. Dobbes, charged with loitering and carrying concealed weapons, fought to escape on the Big Four Railroad property, carrying a razor and long knife in his pocket.
Thomas O Neal was arrested yesterday by Bicycle Policemen Trimpe Lowe and Patrolmen Shine Taylor on an assault and battery charge. He had been struck on the head with a shovel by his brother days earlier and had just left City Hospital when arrested to ensure his presence at his brother's trial for assault and battery with intent to kill.
A penniless 16 year old from Cherubusco Indiana named Grover Gump arrived in the city last night hoping to find his uncle James McCarty an insurance man here. He says he enlisted in the Navy at Cherubusco and came to join recruits but the offices were closed. He searched the city directory and asked a patrolman for help before going to the police station where he was given 10 cents and a Salvation Army note for a bed and breakfast.
The condemned man Hoover laughed and chatted with relatives at the county jail showing no remorse for his crime. He expressed a wish for work and said he looks forward to his transfer to Michigan City with fellow inmate Andrews in a week or two.
Perry S Heath former first assistant postmaster general telegraphs from Salt Lake City to deny rumors he transferred property to his brother or others. He asserts no such transfers occurred and that earlier stock in the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune was given to his nephew. A Indianapolis post office clerk confirms the denial, calling the reports false and planted by a distraught writer.
John Brown and Frank Tully both of Syracuse were arrested on petit larceny after detectives Holtz and Bray spotted them carrying shoes. They were found removing seven pairs at Harris Arschopsky's pawn shop and later implicated in breaking into a Big Four box car. Handed to police, they confessed after questioning and hid stolen shoes in a wheat field outside the city. Both men are considered targets on other charges as well.
Charles L. Miller was arrested on a warrant for obtaining money on false pretenses. He allegedly claimed to be with Progress Furnace and Roofing Company and secured $293 from Bruns and Steinford, 1017 Prospect street, by claiming the county would pay heating plant bills. The grocers learned he was only a timer for the furnace company, earning about $15 weekly, and then pressed charges.
George Hand of 616 Blake Street was arrested on a charge of petit larceny and assault after he stole a pair of shoes from a West Washington street shop. The owner pursued the thief, who fled through an alley and struck him with the stolen footwear.
In Canon City Colorado authorities uncovered enough giant powder and nitroglycerin in the penitentiary to blow up the entire prison. The materials were hidden in a shop wall after a failed escape attempt by convicts. Investigators believe the nitroglycerin was made by Kuykendall, a convict killed yesterday.
The Nexro Desperado Billy McKay was saved from summary vengeance by the sheriff and deputies. The dramatic rescue halted a mob action and restored order as authorities moved to secure the area.
In Peoria last night a mob threatened to lynch Billy McKay after the shooting death of Detective William A. Murphy by McRay, a negro desperado. Sheriff Potter and a dozen deputies held firm with Winchesters and revolvers, moving McKay to the county jail as lights were dimmed. The mob dispersed by 1 am, with authorities confident they can maintain order despite ongoing calls for the suspect.
A white and a black woman were assaulted near East St Louis, leaving both reportedly near death. Police and a posse hunt for a black suspect described as a light yellow mulatto about 25. Florence Bruno, housekeeper for her father, was found unconscious with severe injuries and is hospitalized. Annie Green remains in precarious condition. Suspect details are unconfirmed as authorities search along the river backwater.
Genevieve Peats eight daughter of millionaire wallpaper maker Ale Fred Peats died from burns after a fire that destroyed the family house in Greenwich Conn Her mother and aunt were burned while trying to save her Firemen faced danger as the two towered residence stored about a thousand rounds of cartridges and bullets whizzed overhead during efforts to subdue the flames.
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