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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
1
President Roosevelt plans to forward a B nai b’rith petition seeking protection for Jews as tensions rise over Russia breaking diplomatic ties. Washington notes Russia may resent any interference as official statements decline interference with internal affairs.
The president plans to transmit a Jewish petition from the executive council of Bnai Brith to the Russian government through the US charge at St Petersburg. Secretary Hay notes the move aims to aid persecuted Russian Jews, despite fears of straining US Russian ties. Count Cassini seeks clarification at the State Department as the White House outlines the process and possible reception in St Petersburg. The plan hinges on the Czars reaction and diplomatic boundaries with Russia. Count Cassini may depart for Russia with the embassy staff remaining through July and Bar Harbor arrangements for later return.
The President granted clemency to three Filipinos. Pedro Ahad Santos received a twenty five year hard labor sentence at the Presidio de Manila after a military commission convicted him of war law violations and murder. Jose Alienza and Felix Alienza had murder and war offense convictions. their sentences were commuted to imprisonment at the same facility. The clemency followed recommendations from Governor Taft and military authorities noting acts occurred during the insurrection and the offenders had been fully convicted.
The twenty fifth annual Knights of St. John convention elected officers led by President Henry J. Werst of Wapakoneta and first vice president Thomas A. McFarland of Philadelphia.
The Detroit Common Council unanimously voted to remove Public Works Commissioner D W H Moreland after weeks of charges including misusing funds and neglect of duties. Prosecutor Hunt plans to seek a circuit court grand jury to probe city affairs following the investigation and rumors.
Militiamen ride four to eight per car on Richmond street lines with rifles and bayonets fixed. Guards patrol power houses and car barns as authorities mandate order with strict arrests for provocation. Minor disturbances occur but cars run citywide without major riot.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Bedford Ind June the strike between stone mill workers and operators ends and quarries will restart with the new wage scale 18t sc Me and 2c per hour for skilled labor. L P McCormack aided in settlement as $150 000 in wages were lost during idleness. Farmers and businesses suffered while a cement factory project stalled.
George Coates a former railroad and club man of Brunswick died by dynamite near Urbana a Brunswick suburb. He had been general agent of the Plant system in the city and later served as auditor for the Brunswick and Birmingham Railway. His mangled body was found today in a secluded woods location.
Governor W. T. Durbin of Indiana along with his wife two sons and staff visited Yellowstone National Park today. He plans to tour the Northwest after completing the park visit and is staying in Livingstone, Montana.
Indianapolis officials review a long scientific report on city water tests by Dr. White and Dr. Clark. They disagree on safety, with debates over colon bacillus presence and potential fecal contamination, and plan further testimony next week for clarity.
At Lafayette Soliders Home noon wedding unites Richard Smedtker of Terre Haute and Emma Yeager a soldier widow both residents of the home. Smedtker a Civil War veteran married in Castile cottage with nurses and inmates as attendants. The couple will live in Terre Haute after bidding farewell to friends.
Adolph Harrell of 862 Minerva Street disobeyed a court order to stay away from his wife and her home. He stole his wife's carriage horse, rode it into the city, and left it at a livery stable. Harrell was arrested for grand larceny and drunkenness by Bicyclemen Askins and Hull.
One hundred seventy Indiana health officers gather in Indianapolis for the Indiana Health Officers School. Prof Severance Burrage urges school sanitation reforms and teachers trained to detect contagious diseases. The program includes lectures on public water supply and sanitation to reduce deaths and disease.
Experts examined river and well water quality, highlighting pollution from sewage, limitations of running water, and the slow sand filter method for purification. Rainwater is cleaner in rural areas, while city systems require filtration and sanitation measures discussed by Dr. Burrage and Dr. Ferguson amid public health talks.
Mrs. Horace Goodyear, threatened with shooting and beaten, was rescued from her second story window by neighbors and firemen at 738 Massachusetts Avenue. Horace Goodyear was arrested by bicycle police and jailed to face court on charges of assault and threats.
Two boys Henry Weber twelve and Victor Quacken bush thirteen took a horse and buggy owned by Councilman Thomas A. Wynne from College avenue. Patrolmen Bailey and Hillman arrested them on grand larceny charges. the horse has been stolen and recovered multiple times in ten days. A third youth Harrison Grace fifteen of 814 Holbrook street was also arrested on the same charge.
George La Force, a fugitive from Michigan City, was arrested by Detectives Asch and Manning and jailed at the city police station. He violated parole on a two to fourteen year sentence, initially denying identity but admitting after a photo and Bertillon measurement. He will be sent back to Michigan City to serve the remaining balance.
Indianapolis moves to secure street lighting for ten years after 1915 under city attorney Fred A Joss and the Commercial Club plan. Bids limited to moonlight or all night schedules. up to 2000 lamps possible. affidavits of no collusion and $10000 bid bond required. board of public works may adjust lamp types and rates with yearly or yearly and a half revisions.
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