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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
5
A 1902 edition lists office hours and subscription terms for the Daily Journal, with city and national distribution details. It notes agent networks in several cities, and lists street locations where the paper can be found. It also includes editorial reflections on the Republican convention and political commentary on figures like Knox Rawlins Lamont and public crime measures.
In a tight contest the office of state auditor saw late entrants and strong showing from rivals. He did not announce himself until most competitors were in the field, and after Mr. Hill’s victory in the state treasurer race, who led the Second district. Despite drawbacks he finished within half a vote of the top candidate on the first ballot.
The attorney general warns of a possible beef trust among Swift Co Nelson Morris Armour and Cudahy and says if a combination exists it violates the interstate commerce act. He orders suits as probes begin and cites cattle shortages and corn crop failure as price drivers while calling for enforcement to protect consumers.
An editorial notes opposition to a proposed reciprocity with Canada that would give Northern farmers markets to Canada at no cost. It recalls historical turns when such deals were revoked as bad bargains, citing 1849 and later tariffs. The piece warns reliance on nominal duties to move goods.
A critical editorial rebukes Senator Rawlins for accusing General Chaffee of cruelty. It details Chaffee’s long, unblemished service from Civil War enlistment to command in the Philippines and China, contrasting Rawlins’ charges with Chaffee’s public record and character. The piece questions the Senate’s tolerance and notes upcoming monument dedication and Grant birthday commemorations.
The passage honors a renowned leader who died untimely yet left a lasting national imprint. It argues the nation is better honoring a life of substantial achievement than prolonging existence into senility. It also notes concurrent legal and educational items, including anti trust actions and a notable medical college graduation.
A collage of light humorous bits from Philadelphia Press and other papers. Jokes range from Mrs Hoon and Mrs Congressman Swackhammer to a child’s Sunday school Peter tale and a quip about Shakespeare versus popular drama.
In Frankfort Kentucky Berry Howard the alleged principal in the Goebel assassination was found not guilty by a jury after deliberations at 10:50 and 12:10 the verdict was not guilty ten to two then unanimous The acquittal follows similar outcomes for Captain Garnett D Ripley of Henry County The cases of Caleb Powers and James Howard have been appealed to the Court of Appeals.
The Chicago Evening Post praises Senator Beveridge for a frank open address that tackles key issues of the hour. It highlights his call for the Republican party to modernize, face changing conditions, and pursue truth and right solutions, including the trust problem, in a high minded and comprehensive manner.
Frank Miller George Moore and Frank Halster were found dead from gas asphyxiation in a room at Petersons Hotel in Coney Island early today. The incident appears accidental. The men, aged about thirty, had attended the Trip to the Moon exhibition in Buffalo and were visiting from that city with Poe Anow.
An omnibus appropriations measure moves to the House today providing funds to construct post offices in seven progressive Indiana cities. The bill outlines exact allocations and aims to improve federal postal facilities across the state.
The omnibus public building bill moves to the House with about 18 million for Indiana sites including Elkhart Logansport Muncie Richmond Vincennes Crawfordsville and Hammond. W D Foulke defends Terre Haute inquiry from partisan motives and the Cuba sugar trust charge triggers a Senate probe assignment with Platt Burnham and Teller named to hear testimony.
The sixty third annual De Pauw University commencement is outlined for June 4 to 11 with term exams, music graduations, Baccalaureate Day, sermons by President Gobin and Bishop Hamilton, science and arts exhibitions, class day and alumni events, Minshall laboratory dedication, and a special excursion rate offered by Central Traffic Association. Local notices follow from Hagerstown and Cambridge City about concurrent high school commencements and graduates.
Miss Mary Doane of the Purdue English department, a popular instructor, resigns effective end of this college year in June. She plans to tour Europe this summer with no announced future plans. The Philalethean Literary Society held its annual program with officers elected: President Miss Carrie Mustard and others. Irving Literary Society annual proved a brilliant event during annual week celebrating trainmen.
A digest of features and items from The Sunday Journal including reminiscences of Talmage, trade opportunities in Malaya,an updated love tale, civil service exams, George Ade satire, and Grant Allen’s story. Coverage spans earthquakes, mosquitoes, Sultana sinking, and a roundup of literary gossip, city social notes, labor news, and a Purdue update with athletics plans, faculty events, and alumni activities.
Bloomington April 25 Dr Swann has been offered the presidency of Kansas State University and reportedly visited Lawrence for talks with trustees who urged him to inspect the campus. The offer, previously made over a year ago, carries a salary of about five thousand dollars a year, with some figures cited as six thousand at Bloomington, Indiana.
Washington officials say the Retail Butchers and Meat Dealers Association will furnish any needed data for the beef trust inquiry. J A Hoffman notes the attorney general can obtain full details here without leaving the city. Rep Sims introduces a bill to abolish beef, mutton, pork and veal import duties citing trusts as the cause of high prices. In Chicago, William A Day, U S government counsel, plans talks with District Attorney Beathen as an injunction request against packing houses looms. The exact firms tied to the case remain undisclosed.
Bloomington dispatch says 2000 Chicago and Alton shops employees sign an agreement to abstain from eating meat for the next thirty days, a move reflecting wartime food conservation efforts and collective labor action.
In Thomaston Maine three convicts die and four others, including Edward Graffam who killed Clifford Mosher of Gorham, are gravely ill after drinking a refined wood alcohol from Colombian spirits at the state prison.
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