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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
5
The April 5 1902 Indianapolis Journal issue lists subscription terms and rates for carriers and mail, distribution magazines and foreign postage, plus a long column of editorial commentary on national politics. It notes newspaper availability in major cities and discusses trade, tariff, and political topics including Bryan, the beef trust, and Cuba. It also references pensions and Rhodes will provisions for scholarships in Oxford University.
The document notes a broad humanitarian stance in the will, highlighting strong character through less public provisions. No one can deny the emphasis on education and strong social ties as key aims of the estate.
A dispatch notes a new Allied People's party formed in Louisville, but the piece argues the group is a rebranding of long standing anti‑gold and populist currents. It argues for uniting minor parties into three ballots to cut costs, denounce fiat money, and praise reform in newspaper postage rate classifications.
A London essay by Poultney Bigelow claiming one third of Americans are of German descent and urging organization under German auspices draws sharp rebuke. The critique argues his views misrepresent both Germany and the United States, insults Emperor William, and downplays the patriotism and civic acts of America’s wealthy class.
The essay argues Mr Bigelow misjudges German born Americans who emigrated before and after 1870. It refutes claims they seek only wealth then return to Germany and notes Germans rarely naturalize late. It criticizes The Morning Post for amplifying the views to fit British bias and Prince Henry’s visit agenda.
The address by Hon. C. A. Prouty argues for federal or independent tribunal power to enforce just railway tariffs amid rising rates and noncompetitive mergers. The Census Bureau bulletin shows manufacturing growth from 1890 to 1900, noting Indiana’s rise to eighth in establishments and product value, with sharp gains in capital and wages. A segment on postoffice safes burglary precedes further details.
Stated concerns over stamp depots and bank safety accompany a Berlin dispatch noting the Central Association of German Manufacturers will convene on April 9 to discuss the benefits of combines. Three hundred such combinations have formed in Germany recently as trusts grow beyond the United States.
A brief Puck note on the Historical Novel Play suggests readers might prefer the book before watching the stage production. The Philadelphia Record quotes a villain threatening to kill, countered by a heroine declaring the tale continues beyond such deeds.
In a humorous Oxford style dialogue a minister warns of danger in a meeting. An old brother proclaims the devil is present and urges locking doors. The scene shifts to a conversation about identity with Miss Brown denying pingpong success and Mr. Smithson title confusion.
A light exchange features Henpeck revealing his marriage choice due to calmness, only to admit the wife’s constant ire. A Chicago Tribune quip pairs a lover’s vow with a demand to quit smoking, highlighting witty brinkmanship over romance.
Judges Grosscup and Humphrey rule against full market value taxing in seven Chicago public utilities cases. Reassessment cut 2 million, base now earnings plus depreciation, capitalized at 6 percent with adjustments, pay about five million tax before injunction. Corporations named include Union Traction, Consolidated Traction, South Chicago City Railway, Chicago City Railway, Chicago Edison, People’s Gas, and Chicago Telephone. Federal court steps in to prevent unjust deprivation of property.
Andrew Michalino, a miner at Hibernia New Jersey, fell 300 feet in a shaft with no obstruction. He remained breathing and showed life signs as rescuers hoisted him up and rushed him to a hospital. He has a broken leg and a severe head wound but survives and eyes prognosis.
Mrs Myron T Herrick and Mrs Duncan of Cleveland sisters of the late President arrived in Canton for a visit with Mrs McKinley The latter’s condition is about the same She goes out driving and visits the cemetery daily when the weather allows
R G Dun weekly review notes labor disputes remain the main disruptor in the industrial world with mixed settlements and production pauses. Prices in iron and steel show firmness, with May 1 labor concerns clouding near term demand. July 1 quotes may ease about 1 per ton. Textile, wool, and footwear markets stay tight, while cereals show little change amid varied harvest outlooks and high raw cotton prices.
Bradstreet notes favorable underlying trade and industry with strong first-quarter business and good crop prospects. Weather disruptions quiet retail and hinder cotton. building trades show activity. Wheat and corn exports steady, iron and steel shortages persist, hog and beef prices near decade highs.
A Bradstreet table shows bank clearings for the week ended April 3 with year over year changes. New York reports 1,199,021,800 in clearings with a 32.6 percent decrease. Chicago at 43,115,487 with a 7.7 percent increase. Boston and Philadelphia also listed with declines and gains respectively.
The sixth annual meeting of the American Academy of Political and Social Science opened in Philadelphia with discussions on social legislation and equality of transportation access. Chairman Martin A. Knapp argued that expanded distribution via rail and steamship will intensify competition, foster monopolies, and drive economic evolution, urging a humane, cooperative approach over unrestrained self-interest.
Judge Kirkpatrick denied Henry Spinks’s petition to intervene as a party defendant in the split case that led to the appointment of receivers for the National Asphalt Company and the Asphalt Company of America. Spinks alleged fraud and collusion by company officers and questioned the receivers’ qualifications, but the judge ruled against reopening the proceedings.
Judge William R. Day, head of the McKinley National Memorial Association, asks all contributions be sent to treasurer Myron T. Herrick in Cleveland. Thousands of dollars have been raised nationwide, notably on McKinley’s birthday, January 2 Nineteenth century text garble limits clear facts.
The issue previews light features and essays including Automobiling in Indianapolis, a humorous bull fight piece, royalty in bare feet at a Bavarian spa, and warnings against book borrowing. It also notes Bible corroboration, mosquito destruction methods, colonial insights, George Ade satire, a star shadow tale, lichen studies, fashion, labor, literary news, and theater and music gossip.
The Senate opened debate on the Chinese exclusion bill led by Senator Mitchell of Oregon. Amendments were discussed as leaders warned Republicans of electoral repercussions on the Pacific coast. A substitute from Senator Platt extended existing prohibitions while a joint committee addressed the Rosecrans remains ceremony.
In Washington on April 4 a House committee discussion split over two exclusion bills. Supporters argued admission of privileged classes should be controlled to prevent fraud while avoiding burden on bona fide Chinese merchants. Committee chair Hitt said excluding Chinese laborers would be a serious evil.
The United States Savings and Loan Company, serving Minnesota and neighboring states, has entered liquidation at the request of Public Examiner Johnson. John Douglas serves as director in charge, with assets and liabilities listed at about $900,000 each. Liquidation costs are expected to reduce the estate enough to pay creditors roughly fifty cents on the dollar.
In Minnesota the Supreme Court ruled a cemetery cannot be owned or run for pecuniary gain. In the Maplewood Cemetery case of Luverne, private incorporators pocketed over $900 from lot sales. the ruling requires all funds to be accounted for as stockholders.
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