Indianapolis Journal ad and notices 1901
A dense 1901 page lists subscription rates for the Indianapolis Journal, locations and agents, mailing options to send issues to US and Canada, and a note on a for sale single press with a Jenney motor. It notes increased bank deposits, mortgage cancellations in Western states, socialist convention remarks, and comments on wages, wheat and corn crops, and US-China indemnity. It mentions Mayor Taggart’s candidacy and Maine census data.
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Daily
Journal
United States
Canada
Public Works for Idle Employed and Irredeemable Paper Money
The Socialists advocate keeping idle workers on public works funded by paper obligations of the United States. They claim the new party believes the government can grant full purchasing power with irredeemable money. The nation moves forward without fiat money.
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United States
Ohio
Kansas
Chicago
Kansas City
Bryan
Amalgamated Association Talks Stall As Steel Firm Proposals Await
The executive committee of the Amalgamated Association has not agreed to the terms offered, a general disappointment though hope remains since United States Steel Corporation directors’ propositions are still under review. Deliberation often yields calmer judgment.
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Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
Yerkes Seeks London Electric Franchise Clashs with Managers
Chicago magnate Yerkes fights to win an electric franchise in London charging local managers with stupendous ignorance of construction and operation of electric roads. The Brooklyn Eagle questions the difference between a Standard of shareholder and owner of securities in Jones base company, both aided by patents creating monopoly advantage. The Richmond News Democratic says Democrats should not adopt ID educational qualification in Virginia.
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Yerkes
Chicago
London
Senator Jones
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Richmond News Democratic
Virginia
Reading and writing tests for suffrage debated in paper
The paper argues education will not secure suffrage for whites. It notes only 3,405 literate whites among 301,279 voting age and 76,764 illiterates among 144,122 entered voters. It calls the constitutional convention to drop educational qualification, saying the superior race fears equal winners from an inferior race.
Justice to Cuba Call for Reciprocal Trade Treaty
A Havana dispatch notes Cuban desire for a reciprocal trade deal with the United States. The piece argues Congress should grant favorable Cuban duties in exchange for American access, noting U S control over Cuba under the Platt amendment and the influence of beet sugar and tobacco interests. It asserts U S honor and interest require a just trade arrangement with Cuba.
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Havana
Cuba
United Stats
Congress
United States
Spain
Prombad
Hawaii
Rain That Did Not Come Prompts Patience In Indianapolis
A Weather Bureau note predicting local thunderstorms in Indiana sparked hope in Indianapolis, but no rain fell. Clouds passed with promising dark skies yet delivered none, leaving residents disappointed yet convinced more rain would arrive soon. The piece contrasts local misses with statewide showers and references political business in Ohio and Bryanite monetary ideas.
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Weather Bureau
Indiana
Indianapolis
Plague Prediction and Call for Action Across the Nation
The article notes the bubonic plague appearing on both coasts and argues it will spread unless prompt drastic steps are taken. It aligns with scientific experience and urges action, joining The St. Louis Republic in opposing Alexander Hamilton.
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St. Louis Republic
Alexander Hamilton
Franklin, Hamilton and Roberts in Historic Actions Noted
The piece reflects on foundational figures including Franklin and Hamilton linked to the Federalist Papers and constitutional ratification in New York. It contrasts this with the British House of Commons award of 500000 pounds to General Lord Roberts for South African service, noting public perception of proportionality given his salary and new rank.
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New York
Lord Roberts
South Africa
British
House of Commons
Roberts
From Hither and You Fashion News Parade
A collection of light social quips from various papers highlights manners, fashion, and culture. Jokes range from daughters in social swim to imperial anxieties and party banter about tableware and color clashes, reflecting early 20th century urban humor.
Two Women Arrested In Counterfeit Silver Coin Case
In New York Alice Daugherty and Mrs O Conner were arrested on counterfeiting charges and suspicion of complicity. Daugherty linked to jailed counterfeiter Jimmie Holden, with coins found and molds in her East Thirty Fifth Street apartment. Also in Washington the treasury controller lays out pay rules for officers serving in the Philippines under prior higher command.
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Washington
Wilkie
Secret Service
New York
Alice Daugherty
O'Conner
Jimmie Helden
Holden
Daugherty
East Thirty-fifth Street
Tracewell
the Treasury
Philippines
Must Pay Special Tax for Bottled Beer Sales
Washington July 21 Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes rules that beer moved through pipes from a brewery and bottled without packaging to affix tax stamps does not exempt the brewer from paying the special tax as a malt liquor dealer. The exemption applies only to sales of beer in original kegs or casks with stamps.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Yerkes
De Ruiz Flees Span ish Claims Suit Over Husbands Death
In Washington on July 3 Mme Rita L De Ruiz widow of the American Gentist killed by Spanish authorities in Cuba before the Spanish war fled before the Spanish Claims Commission a 5 000 damages claim. Germany invited by the United States government. Berlin Congress of Geographers action to help meteorological and magnetic observations south of 30 south during Germanys south pole expedition. Beechymire Beechy mire post office in Lion county to close after Aug U rural free delivery. Orrville Knox re established post office with Edgar J Orr as postmaster. Woolary band at Augusta Pike county and Hunt band at Miland Greene county commissions issued.
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Washington
Rita L. de Ruiz
Cuba
Spanish Claims Commission
United States
Germany
International Congress of Geographers
Berlin
Beechymire
Lion County
Ang. U
Orrville
Knox County
Edgar J. Orr
Willam S. Woolary
Agusta
Pike County
Harrison D. Hunt
Miland
Greene County
Churches Seek Delay in Razing on the Square
Trustees of First Presbyterian and Plymouth churches urge delaying demolition to keep the buildings standing until the rest on the square are removed. Senator Fairbanks to consult Secretary Gage to arrange extended occupancy. Presbyterians face vacating mid September under a recent order. Plymouth’s demolition would force the Charity Organization Society to find a new home.
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First Presbyterian
Plymouth
Fairbanks
Gage
Treasury Department
Gee
Charity Organization Society
Acton Park loses popularity as cottages sit empty
Acton Park faces a stark decline in enthusiasm with fewer than half of its nearly two hundred cottages occupied. Rev C W Tinsley declines re election amid calls for new blood, while railroad late trains face changes to draw visitors. President Dashiell notes need for youth on boards and new ideas.
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Acton Park Association
Big Four Railroad
Acton Park
Dashiell
Mr. Olin
L. G. Akin
C. W. Tinsley
Schaff
Cincinnati
Association
Ecapacity
Pioneers and Preachers Fill Bethany Park Meetings
A light turnout at Bethany Park featured Christian Endeavor talks by Rev. P. M. Kendall of Flora and O. R. Pritchard of Irvington on church youth work and fragment gathering. Rev. L. L. Carpenter promoted an evening program as John E. Wiley spoke on The Trial of Christ. C L C Redgrave presented a stereopticon lecture on The Footprints of Our Pioneers. Many attendees from Indianapolis and surrounding cities joined, with Burris A. Jenkins slated to speak tonight.
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Bethany Park
Christian Endeavor
P. M. Kendall
Flora
Indiana
O. R. Pritchard
Irvington
Ll. E. Sellers
Terre Haute
IL A.m
America
Christ
Tabernacle
John E. Wiley
L. L. Carpenter
Mr. Wiley
Clc. Redgrave
Decatur
Alexander Campbeil
Canpbellites
H. M. Tall
Franklin
Katherine Bower
Horace Elston
B. M. Wiley
Ethel Wassoh
A. Brewer
Daisy Brewer
KE. Kinnick
Geneva Kinnick
Bertha Negley
Indianapolis
Flordy Jackson
Beatora
L. £. Seiler
Terre Knute
Parks M. Martin
Spencer
Edna Smith
Myrtle Warner
Richmond
William BP
Wallover
Eaton
Neuite Eerie Ae Paregon
Mabel Swan
Crawfordsville
W. Yucum
Sullivan
Formortow
Burris A. Jenkins
Third Christian Church
Ams
University of Kentucky
Hall Behymer Soloist Then Officers Re-elected At Social
A local social gathering closed with a business meeting reading short reports and reelecting all officers. President Mrs Hodell of Indianapolis First Vice Mrs Meek Indianapolis Second Vice Mrs Cassell Moores Hill Recording Secretary Mrs Vernis Williams Shelbyville Treasurer Mrs MeCartney Indianapolis. Program committee includes Mrs C W Tinsley Mrs K B Tinsley and Mrs W T Brown Indianapolis. The W C T U begins a two day meeting today at Halliday Avenue headquarters led by Central Union. Tonight Mrs F T McWhirter addresses delegates on The Needs of the Hour. Miss Raye Dryer of Indianapolis visits Miss Virginia Olin at Edgewood cottage. Dr Turner Evansville district presiding elder will address the association tomorrow.
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Hall Behymer
Hodell
Indianapolis
Meek
Cashell
Moore’s Hill
Vernis Williams
Shelpyville
MeCar
F. T. McWhirter
Raye Dryer
Virginia Olin
Edgewood Cottage
Dr. Turner
Evansville
Ue Association
Winona Lake Assembly delights crowds with lectures and concert
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Winona Lake Ind describes a day of varied events. Dr Moorehead from Xenia Ohio lectured on one phase of the life of Job. J P Whyte and wife of Lake Forest University presented National Life In Song with cradle songs and hymns. Hon Charles Denby ex minister to China spoke on China. The Woman's Club met at the hotel and a Chicago quartet gave a concert. Notable arrivals include R M Grildens Paris Tenn A J and Mrs Neyhr Nashville W Hampton Caldwell Indianapolis J B Thomas Shelbyville K L and Mrs Osgood Indianapolis James A and Mrs Gordon Van Wert O J F Brown Terre Haute Union B Hunt Indianapolis A M Ferrell Goshen Mrs C A Funk Denver J M Showalter Van Wert Miss Nold Mameie Mrs W J Riley and daughter Indianapolis, among others.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winona Lake
Ind
Winona
Moorehead
Xenia
Job
J. P. Whyte
Lake Forest University
Temperance Meetings Across Indiana Spotlights
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports from Lafayette and LaPorte on July 31. Dr. T J Bassett chaired meetings urging temperance and criticizing officials lax on prohibition. Rev L C Bently preached The Legislative Bodies of Our Country Are Too Familiar with the Liquor Traffic. Rev N F Switzer addressed a large audience. A Pine Lake Christian Culture Association convention opens in LaPorte with sunrise prayers and lectures by notable Baptist ministers. Miss Anna M Philly gave a recital in the evening.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
T. J. Bassett
L. C. Bently
N F. Switzer
Epworth
Laporte
Pine Lake Christian Culture Association
S. E. Tucker
Southend
V. KE. J. Conant
Dubuque
Anna M. Philly
Bew
Philadelphia
Gold spoils the tin in plate plant find
A local chemist explains tin plate from Black Hills ore contains gold that gives a bluish tint lowering value. He notes gold-tin alloy resists separation economically, so factories must use such plate as second or third grade, while pure plate remains priced higher.
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Black Hills
Socialist unity convention debates debs repudiation rumors in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis a unity convention heatedly denied a Dill De Leonist plot behind reports that Socialist leader Eugene V Debs was repudiated. Max Hays and Chicago Springfield delegates called the Sentinel stories fabrications. The party edited its constitution and renamed as Socialist party while vowing unity amid debates over leadership and structure. Debs replies to Harper’s Weekly attack on his Chicago Fourth of July remarks.
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Socialist Party
Indianapolis
Eugene V. Debs
Max Hays
Unity Convention
Debs
Indianapolis Sentinel
Hays
Springfield
Chicago
Sentinel
de Leonist
The
Walter Thomas Mills
Mills
F. O. MacCartney
Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Harper's Weekly
Wendell Phillips
Democratic figure Parks Martin at hotel after registration
Parks M. Martin, active in Democratic politics, is registered out the hotel. A group of city youths will spend the evening with Miss Mary Morgan at her country home three miles from Brooklyn. Mrs. Blanche Brown Seaton visited Miss Berg showers with a small party at the showers cottage. Bloomington Mandolin Club members Chauncey Dowden Irwin Grimes and Michaelshire entertain guests with ragtime while dining. Captain Frank Long of the Boys' Brigade fished early and slipped into the water after mistaking a fish.
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Parks M. Martin
Mary Morgan
Brooklyn
Blanche Brown Seaton
Berg
Showers
Bloomington
Frank Long
Boys’ Brigade
Women Still Hold Acton as W H M S Closes Sessions
The two day meeting of the Women's Home Missionary Society at Acton Park concluded with talks on religious work and the society's twentieth century fund. Mrs Hodell opened proceedings, followed by Mrs Behymer and Miss Editha Spears who spoke on school work and Jacksonville fire memories. The fund supports Oriental work city work hospital and Deaconess departments.
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Women's Home Missionary Society
Acton Park
Hodell
Acton
C. W. Tinsley
Editha Spears
Boylan
Jacksonville
Ilu
Socialist unity convention adopts amended platform
Debates at the Socialist unity convention yield few changes to the platform. Morning session praised, afternoon wrangles over preamble and the immediate demands end with the platform’s adopted amendments.
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Masonic Hall
Socialist Unity Convention
Co-Operative Commonwealth
Socialist Party
Committee On
Selecting a Chairman Lafayete Daily Call
The Republican State central committee will meet in Indianapolis on Thursday to reorganize and settle on a state chairman. Reportedly, a frontrunner exists among Edgar P. Crumpacker, Charles B. Landis, James E. Watson, and James A. Hemenway, each noted for strong leadership. A decisive, high effort campaign is demanded to preserve Indiana’s Republican majority and attract national attention in 1920.
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Lafayete Daily Call
Republican State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Indiana
Congress
Edgar PD. Crumpacker
Charles B. Landiss
James E. Watson
James A. Hemenway
City News Items and Local Meetings
The dedication committee will meet tomorrow at 16 00 at the Statehouse. The College Avenue Baptist Women’s Missionary Society holds a 430 afternoon meeting at Brookside Park with luncheon after an echo session recalling last week’s Chicago convention. Detectives return a watch stolen two years ago from Mrs. Smith of Birmingham, Alabama, after tracing her moves to Nashville and back. James Pike of Irvington is charged with grand larceny. he found a waistcoat with a watch and streetcar tickets and pawned the watch for $3. A property peg belongs to Charles A. George, a new river man on East Washington Street.
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Statehouse
College-avenue Bapther Women’s Missionary Society
Brookside Park
Ronny Peote
Chicago
Smith
Birmingham
Als
Charles A. George
East Washington Street
Indiana Day at Buffalo Aims for Exposition Attendance
Charles E. Wilson secretary to the Governor says Indiana's congressional delegation is largely expected to attend the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo on September 4 Indiana day. He noted yesterday that almost the entire Indiana delegation plans to be present at the event.
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Charles E. Wilson
Indiana
Congress
Buffalo
Brazil Man Colled Bankrupt in U S Court filing
The W. Bingham Company of Cleveland Ohio filed a bankruptcy complaint in U S Court alleging that David Stone of Brazil owes one dollar and seeks a judgment declaring him bankrupt.
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Brazil
W. Bingham Company
Cleveland, C
United States
David ©. Stone
Mr McIntyre Denies Visiting Neely in Cuban Prison
Corey Tren of Alexandria Ind writes to the Indianapolis Journal asserting he has just returned from Havana Cuba without calling on C F W Neely who is in prison there as a criminal. He claims Neely seeks honor and a brass band procession upon return and urges ostracism as Havana natives accuse him of guilt and corruption.
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Indianapolis Journal
Havana
Cuba
C. F. W. Neely
Neely
Corey Tren
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