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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal reports on the Indiana Republican State convention with emphasis on the large turnout of young men, party unity, and the push for economy and reform measures. It discusses tariff and sugar duties, beef and butter markets, and the competitive landscape of trusts including the United States Steel Corporation.
Schwab claimed Morgan purchase of British steamships aims to challenge the British iron trade. He noted the Steel Trust has been offered 315 a ton more for its product but will reject it to avoid harming the corporation. United States Steel vows not to control all plants or seize high prices.
A historic Republican progress review in Indiana notes a harmonious delegation and effective state governance under GOP leadership. It contrasts Indiana’s public school funding with other states’ costs for black schools and argues for increased white investment in black education to overcome lingering illiteracy and disenfranchisement.
A public analysis argues education as key to the negro question, noting Atlanta University graduates and a long-running study of negro common schools. It reports rising enrollment from 784,70 in 1885 to over 1,500,000 by 1900 and urges scientific, unbiased social reform backed by facts to guide policy.
The piece cites Democratic papers including the New York Times opposing General Miles, arguing his retirement is required for army discipline while noting his clashes with the administration. It cites Henry Loomis Nelson and a Boston Herald view, discusses loyalty and obedience, and notes Cuba trade figures and a McKinley Roosevelt reciprocity stance. It ends amid arguments over sugar trusts and insurgent support.
The article notes skepticism about Tribune's sincerity and identifies Cuba as the nearest country open to reciprocity, with the potential to double farm product sales within two years.
A montage of jokes from various papers ventriloquize light humor about science, fashion, and social scenes. It features a faux A. B. Examiner joke about Noah discovering Earth, a bit about an elderly grandmother, a sales clerk’s jab at a shopper, a Mars editor retort, and Mrs. Torkins praising Charley’s prudence despite late nights and gambling.
Grover Flint testified before a Senate committee after questioning by Mr Beveridge. He was pressed to explain and admitted several key points about water cure methods and their use. The session highlighted controversial tactics and the witness’s evolving stance on the practice.
Senate Philippines committee resumes hearings on water cure abuses in the Thirty-fifth Infantry. Witness Grover Flint describes methods used by Macabebe scouts to extract information, noting suffered injuries and a possible death while denying universal brutality. Fire and guardhouse treatments linked to Cuba’s Weyler precedents. MacArthur to testify next. Jerome Mudge dies in Manila. details scarce.
The village physician insists the boy be bathed each evening and wrapped in blankets at night. The father objects, noting it is only mid April and the river is not yet warm enough for swimming for another three weeks.
New York April 21 deputies moved Willis Burton and Frederick A Van Wormer from Hud son County jail to Dannemora prison where they face execution on May 3 for killing their uncle Peter Hallenbeck. The three brothers known for robbery and barn burnings shaped the crime as a lark, with cousin Harvey Bruce to be tried later.
General Weston forwards a March 17 letter from Major Woodruff, chief commissary for the Division of the Philippines, describing Batangas and Laguna camps as humane and well supplied. He notes wagons full of rice, cheerful natives, and improved condition, while acknowledging military gains in capturing insurgents and weapons behind the concentration system.
Manila April 21 A court martial has been ordered for General Jacob H Smith who commanded U S troops on Samar He faces trial on charges connected with giving Major Waller certain instructions Also named are Generals Wheaton Sumner Bell Bisbee and Colonels McKibbin Rafferty Dougherty Markley Leecom and others.
In Manila General Smith faces trial for conduct prejudicial to good order with Harvey Arbaugh and Colonel Woodruff as defense. Cholera totals: Manila 411 cases 519 deaths. provinces 888 cases 625 deaths. Transport Buford detained for cholera risk, returns to port. General Grant reports insurgents acting in good faith but hard to mobilize forces. Guevarra signs peace surrender for April 27.
Senator William A. Clark of Montana faced cross-examination in the case filed by G. A. Treadwell seeking a receiver for United Verde Copper Company and an accounting. Clark described investing to salvage the mines, defended bulk sales over direct market sales, and discussed campaign spending and valuations, with the hearing adjourned to continue tomorrow.
Will of the late Rev Dr T De Witt Talmage filed in Washington lists estate over 360000 with about 250000 in personal property and 50000 in real estate. Executor Washington Loan and Trust Company seeks probate with heirs at law and widow receiving one third. Codicils appoint literary trustees and place Jennie Talmage’s share in trust for her benefit. Royal gift tea service to widow then to eldest surviving child.
WAVERLY April 21. Addressing the Wyoming Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Merril said the conference is not an exception in not understanding what the Lord wants of many Methodist ministers Perhaps he wants all people to have a Methodist training Newspapers note when young preachers move to other denominations that we cannot hold our men It is hard to find places for the old men as churches demand young men
Governor Van Sant was asked by the Washington State Department to investigate the boycott on a Minneapolis Chinese restaurant and halt any injustice to Orientals. He said Judge Lochren had already issued an injunction restraining the cooks union from interfering with the restaurant, placing the matter in court.
Indiana congressional leaders arrived for the state convention. Representative Overstreet, staying at Hotel English, discusses the army post plan near Indianapolis, the army bill 1281 amendments, and his duties as secretary of the national Republican congressional committee. George W. Steele also promotes Griffith Dean and R. C. Hillis while addressing Cuban tariff and sugar beet issues. Crumpacker supports six favored nominees for state offices and praises district prosperity amid Philippine governance debate.
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