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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
4
Rates and subscription terms for The Daily Journal Indianapolis include weekly and daily editions with Sunday issues, mail and club discounts, and instructions for mailing and postage. The notice requests proper stamps and addresses and notes return policy for manuscripts.
A list of foldable news stands in multiple cities followed by an opinion piece criticizing Brown county officials for whitecapping outrages. The column cites Abraham Lincoln, Gen Smith on Samar, Bryan, navy strength, the Venice incident, a German military issue, French elections, and a Waldeck-Rousseau appeal, reflecting early 20th century tensions.
The passage condemns demagogues and opportunistic politicians while praising the republic's resilience. It notes the minister’s wish for a sweeping victory but argues the result still signals the republic’s growing strength despite imperfect triumph.
The article argues Roosevelt will push against big trusts beyond the beef trust, possibly targeting the sugar trust. It contends the sugar trust acts like the beef trust, raising and lowering prices unlawfully. It defends enforcing the Sherman act to curb monopolies and protect the public from artificial price control.
The Boston Herald misstates Representative Crumpacker's Crumpacker proposal on southern suffrage. It argues the measure aims to force states to deny voting rights or to alter representation, while the text clarifies the focus is to determine if any state excludes any male citizens from suffrage and enforce constitutional representation parity.
A point of order questions whether a proceeding complies with parliamentary rules. If the proceeding is ruled out of order, it must stop and the body resume its legitimate functions. The Journal contends the House of Representatives is out of order when it slides from proper procedure.
A historical note condemns a Pennsylvania representative for personal attacks on General Smith during an agricultural appropriation debate. It argues such defamation breaches order, decency, and military respect, contrasting with possible lawful criticism of military actions.
The debate over thanking Secretary Hay for the McKinley memorial address shows Democratic objections in the House. The address is praised as a fine literary piece that reflects McKinley’s life and public service, though it touches on his political views. The episode is framed as petty Bourbonism.
The Dallas News April 23 edition, a seventy two page souvenir issue, commemorates the Confederate reunion held in Dallas. It features extensive articles on secession, its leaders and battles, veteran biographies, reconstruction, and a Texas history with focus on current industry and future prospects.
Dramatic vignette from Puck using a brisk, lively tone. A mother pleads for her son in blue and a philanthropist responds with a twenty dollar bill. The piece satirizes social sympathy and the brighter side of civic courage in a parlor scene.
A collage of wry dialogue and quips from Harvard Lampoon and Chicago News parodies. A messenger boy, a misfit juror, and a punctual stamp tale mix with a homespun joke about debts, mirroring early 20th century comic tone and social banter.
United States Consul General Osborne died at his Wimbledon residence at 10:30 am after a prolonged illness from Brights disease and dropsy. Born April 26, 1842 in Girard Ohio, he studied at Poland Seminary and Allegheny College, served as Youngstown mayor, Boston lawyer, police appointee, and Republican national committee member before being named consul general in London in 1897. He was a cousin of the late President McKinley.
Funeral services for J Sterling Morton former secretary of agriculture were held at the First Presbyterian Church Lake Forest with Rev Dr J K McClure officiating. Relatives from Chicago rode a special train to attend the rites and the body traveled by Paul Morton’s private car to Nebraska City for Arbor Lodge services.
Nebraska City Neb April 29 It was announced that with this week s issue the Conservative weekly journal will suspend publication. Founded four years ago by the late J Sterling Morton the paper carried columns reflecting the views of the former secretary of agriculture on current political and other events.
Lincoln April 2 state officers met in Governor Savage’s office and adopted resolutions of respect for J Sterling Morton. The Statehouse flag will be flown at half mast and the Capitol will close tomorrow so officers may attend the funeral services at Nebraska City in a body.
Captain A Albers of the Hamburg American steamer Deutschland dies of heart failure in the charthouse as the ship nears Cuxhaven. He collapsed in the arms of his first officer after long hours on the bridge following the loss of the rudder near Plymouth. Emperor William sends sorrowful telegram praising his seamanship and service.
Copenhagen April 2 news reports the Folkething backed a proposal to approve the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States on condition of a plebiscite by island inhabitants. The Lundsthing is expected to align with minor changes. Anti sale circles target islanders with mail campaigns to sway votes.
Venice April 29 Rome correspondent reports officers of the cruiser Chicago sentenced for disorderly conduct will appeal and seek royal pardon. American naval attaché Beehler met the marine minister to express regret but no interference, with King Victor Emmanuel possibly granting clemency. Captain Robert Francis Wynne, later promoted, fought at Guam and in Cuba and China earning commendation for bravery.
Washington reports Secretary Long cabled Captain Dayton in Venice for a factual statement on arrests of Chicago officers at Venice. No official report has reached State or Navy departments, causing surprise. Officials await official advices before judging. Italian officials may turn prisoners over to Dayton to ensure US naval regulations and avoid jail sentences.
In Paris on April 2, elections to the Chamber of Deputies brought Counts Boni Jean and Stanislas De Castellane into office, the first time three brothers were elected simultaneously. A ministerial paper notes the Castellane family’s rising political influence, likening it to Napoleon’s carve of kingdoms for his kin.
The nation follows two hundred witnesses in the military court case. Initial acquittals yielded a later death sentence for Marten while Heckel was freed. The supreme tribunal then sent both defendants to the Court of Appeals. Emperor William awards the China medal to Joseph Herrings for China service. Belgian posts face Nile unrest with British forces in Belgian territory and new revolts in the Ubangi region.
In London on April 29, Christie's auction highlighted the craze for old silver as a silver gilt Tudor cup dating to 1521 sold for 4100 pounds, about 200 pounds per ounce. Other cups fetched 100 and 19 pounds per ounce, far above the previous record of 7 pounds per ounce.
London reports Lord Curzon telegraphs that heavy beneficial rains have fallen in Bengal and Assam with local showers in Burmah and parts of Madras. Grain prices remain generally stationary. Rome notes papal consistory moved to mid May with no new cardinals and few bishops to be appointed.
Dunkirk reports a North Sea gale struck the French fishing fleet. Three schooners foundered and many lives were lost as advices arrive from the scene.
Los Angeles April 22 The opening session of the triennial meeting of the Supreme Court of the Independent Order of Foresters reported no action on rerating old members. Officials said rates set three and a half years ago remain satisfactory, while new member dues have not hindered progress. The report highlighted $11,250,000 in benefits distributed to members and beneficiaries as of January 1, 1902, with 101,677 members and funds totaling $5,142,068. Since the last session, 1,378 subordinate and companion courts were established.
Former Deputy Coroner Samuel P. Salter and Clarence Meeser with Joseph Rodgers surrendered in Philadelphia court. Alleged to be part of a 14 man Washington to vote fraud gang that placed 20 fraudulent votes in one division during the November election backed by James M. Barnett. Kirtland exposed the scheme. five others were captured and bailed. Salter Meeser and Rodgers had fled since 1899 and were released on bail again for the next term.
The pallbearers announced for Sol Smith Russell include Melville Be Stone and Prof. James Morris of New York, William H M Rapley, Clarence Corsén, L. W. Busbee, Dallas B. Yeerene, and Edward Rosenfeld of Washington, to accompany the burial at Rock Creek Cemetery near the city tomorrow.
Paris dispatch notes that nationalist leaders failed to sway French voters from Waldeck-Rousseau’s peace and internationalism. Baron d Estournelles de Constant, Sarthe deputy who recently toured the United States, was reelected by a 2.49 majority.
Paterson New Jersey on April 3 reports inventor William C. Watson dies at eighty seven, noted for an improved sewing machine in the 1850s and a railroad car coupler now in wide use. New York on April 2 notes the Paris death of Mrs Bolt, widow of artist Edwin D. Bolt, who recently welcomed a daughter. Castile, a longtime New York physician, dies, born 182, Civil War medical service. Columbia Missouri records Col J J Hickman, former right worthy grand templar of the International Order of Good Templars, dies after lecturing across the U S and Britain. San Francisco marks the death of Mrs Susan Sanders Tevis, widow of Lloyd Tevis, after long illness.
President Loubet opens the Salon at the Grand Palais as 168 exhibits debut, up from 302 last year. Roosevelt portraits draw attention praised by critics while Tempo lauds the Indias. Detaille displays vast Napoleonic works and Gerome’s "The Dying Eagle" sculpture tops the exhibit as a leading piece destined for Waterloo chain.
Formal announcement states that New York banking interests have purchased the entire stock of the Pocahontas Virginia Collieries Company. It is the largest independent in the Pocahontas coal field, owning Pocahontas city and its public works. The property will be operated by a New Jersey firm recently organized with capital of 5,750,010.
Albany April 2 John Most of New York had his application for a certificate of reasonable doubt denied by Chief Judge Parker of the Court of Appeals. Most will be compelled to go to prison pending the final settlement of the case by the court.
Berlin April 9 The third trial by court martial of German noncommissioned officers Sergeant Heckel and Sergeant Marten resumed with testimony. The case concerns the killing of their captain in a matter linked to wartime discipline and conduct.
At a Supreme Court session on April 2, Princess Radziwill testified herself that the notes were not forgeries and that they were handed to her by Mrs. Schultz, whose husband died since the case began.
Washington dispatch says Minister Wa tingfang refused an invitation to deliver a school commencement address in Milledgeville Georgia due to recent Senate criticisms of him.
C C Self, a clerk in the Internal Revenue Bureau, was dismissed from federal service for refusing to testify in an investigation of internal revenue affairs in Indiana, violating civil service rules. The Civil Service Commission found his explanations unsatisfactory. no appeal is allowed. The dismissal follows months of testimony disputes, with colleagues expressing surprise at the decision. The report notes his prior position and salary, and mentions related political and administrative developments.
April sunshine aided a full Admiral Schley program in Memphis. A 10:30 parade through crowded streets praised the visitors as Mayor J J Williams greeted them at Court Square. The Schleys then attended a Cotton Exchange reception and viewed riverfront military displays, while city crowds cheered throughout.
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