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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
5
Local notices list subscription costs by carrier and mail for the Indianapolis Daily Journal. Rates include daily and Sunday editions, weekly copies, and reduced terms for agents. Distribution points across major cities are noted, with submission guidance for manuscripts and mail-only publication.
A fragmented early 20th century page notes readers are urged to order The Journal mailed home for summer travel, with flexible address changes. It reflects varied items from interurban lines, Kiel naval festivities, political remarks, and local council scrutiny, all within a single scan.
The court rules that while strikers may quit work en masse, they cannot enter premises or order workers to quit to force the employer to bow to union demands. The ruling targets aggressive action to protect a noncomplying employer, with higher courts likely to hear the appeal. If upheld, the decision could curb intimidation during strikes.
A long commentary argues lynching is crime fueled by legal flaws and slow justice. It calls for swift, certain punishment, including a twenty four hour trial and death penalty for rape related crimes, urging reforms to prevent mob violence. It also mocks a professor’s oysters insanity claim, noting lack of evidence for harm from eating shellfish.
A German scientist Prof Anton Stegafritz reports that oysters can cause emotional insanity or transitory frenzy, especially in laborers with high physical exertion. He cites observations among Ostend fishermen, English coal heavers, and New York wharf workers, warning American oysters may be more volatile due to less civilization-induced moderation.
The piece argues that City Logsdon sought leniency from prosecutor and judge for a gambler who gave campaign funds to both parties. It notes $40 to Republicans and $500 to Democrats in the last city election, suggests this bought immunity, and calls for regulating campaign funds. It also cites the Journal’s stance that parties should reject funds from lawbreakers and demand public accounting.
Charlies Finley Smith proposes Martinsville Electric Road could generate power at coal mines and send it to Indianapolis, inspiring manufacturers to consider owning coal supplies. Despite high transmission costs and right of way needs, some Indianapolis firms see potential to profit by delivering power to numerous consumers, beyond plant needs.
A Chicago preacher used Mother Goose to illustrate a sympathetic strike and warned against chaotic methods. He recounted a tale of an old woman driving a chain of faulty actions to force her pig over a stile, arguing such tangled means betray good morals and simple solutions.
An afternoon paper reports warden Hert and superintendent Byers claim institutions meet standards, while Hert’s current role is limited to managing labor contracts with the Indiana Reformatory. The Yorkshire Post calls a “very pushful section” of society fond of display. contracts and delays plague local projects. an Oklahoma preacher elopes, and Indianapolis appears as a popular summer resort amid Sunday excursion crowds.
A collage of comic verses and quips from multiple papers including Harvard Lampoon Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Ledger and more. It features exchanges about theater ambition parental pride religious modesty and social usefulness with a closing fragment about civic life and a poet’s spoof.
County superintendents from the region meet in the city for the annual convention at the Statehouse. Sessions begin today at 10 50 a m in the Supreme Court chamber with headquarters at the Grand Hotel. Officers listed include President E H Robey Secretary E C Crider and Treasurer Claude Rankin.
A detailed program for a symposium on county superintendents in Indiana. It lists sessions including Reading Circle Work, Exhibits at the World’s Fair, supervision roles, grading manuscripts, township institutes, and relations to graduates, with speakers such as A L Kers, Elmer C Jerman, Fremont Goodwine, Crogjean, E C Crider, Samuel L Scott, Louis H Hamilton, William Clem, Irvin Brandyberry, and F Cotton. The event covers county institutes, people, and governance topics, concluding with general points and adjournment.
A Tenn district Republican gathering in the city featured J Frank Hanly and lawmakers including Senator Bell and Representatives Stansbury Goodwine as well as Fremont Goodwine. Talks touched on a possible Hanly gubernatorial run, with Bell noting it would shape Dan Storms candidacy, while other officials downplayed political aims.
Thomas W. Scott and Captain Armstrong discussed the G A R testimonial for Past Commander in Chief Torrance. Scott hints Governor Yates aims to succeed himself while Illinois politics swirl around Roosevelt Indiana and the vice presidency.
Indiana National Guard to hold camp at the State fair grounds from July 26 to August 3. Three regiments of Infantry and one artillery battalion will participate with about two thousand enlisted men. Officers and enlisted receive state and federal pay, with the government covering much of the camp expenses. Uniforms remain blue. drab uniforms may be adopted later.
The Indiana State Holiness Association holds its annual camp meeting at Greenwood Park nine miles south of Indianapolis on the Greenwood electric line from July 9 to 19. The site offers electric lighting, a large seated auditorium, no gate fee, and tents with boarding and lodging at reasonable rates. Workers include Rev. Seth C. Rees, Mrs. Mattie Wine, Rev. T. C. Hodgin, Rev. D. G. Bacon, Rev. John T. Hatfield, and Rev. W. C. Aye. secretary Rev. J. M. Wines.
A man who gave the name Louis Borchard called at Terre Haute police headquarters last night and asked for help in a case involving men he was pursuing on Mabeme Street in the south district.
Announcement by Charles Finley Smith president of the Indianapella and Martinsville traction company outlines an extension from Martinsville via Gosport to Linton Sullivan and coal fields with a new power house to generate electricity from coal for towns along the line. Plans include a Martinsville to Bloomington and Bedford route, tapping the stone country, and a second Danville line to handle coal traffic west via Bainbridge Rockville Clinton to Terre Haute. Mayor Bookwalter and Board of Public service members discuss potential fuel relief from electric roads and the impact on coal rates.
Mabel Hudson opened at Fair Bank in Indianapolis to a hearty reception. She sang four songs, was encored, and added a fifth number. Her voice, range, and sweetness drew comparisons to top sopranos, with selections including Delight Queen of the Roses On Silver Moon and We ll Never Haul the Old Flag Down. Jesse E Cain also drew praise for his rich bass in several encores.
The Columbia Club roof garden opens for the season this evening after weather delays. It features a plant-filled setting with ferns palms and a central fountain and will be accompanied by music.
Mrs Jennie Ward of 44 West Eleventh Street believes she has an estate in London Derry Ireland and will hire an attorney to investigate. A letter from the British consul in Philadelphia asked if Rose Laferty or Jane Ward resided here. It was stated that a large estate exists in Ireland and she recalls her father speaking of it.
The Friends Church has selected Rev. Martin Pearson of Knightstown to succeed Rev. Albert J. Brown, who will head the Friends College at Wilmington Ohio. Pearson has headed the Sabina Friends Society for six years and will arrive the first Sunday in September after a summer course at a university.
Governor’s office said no notice had been received about the Brown county whitecapping case. Secretary George B. Lockwood stated no action will be taken unless the case is formally brought to the governor’s attention. existing whitecapping reports are not credited by the States Case.
Manager announces Madame Adelina Patti will conduct a farewell tour across the country next season. Details on venues and dates are expected, with preliminary assurances of appearances in major cities and concert halls.
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