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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
4
The Indianapolis Journal lists subscription rates and mailing options for daily and Sunday editions, with reduced rates for CLITS and agents. It notes telephones, mailing addresses, and distribution points in several cities, and mentions news about the Amalgamated Association strike, a weather rainmaker’s actions, and local political comments.
The article argues Socialists have faded as a topic in a prosperous country. It claims vague socialist theories fail to attract belief, even with wealth pooled, because autocratic managers would govern and the masses would revolt, deeming paternalism of socialism unsuitable for humanity.
A US report notes preeminent Masonic backing by Freemasons in the United States and Europe for Uribe’s rebellion in Colombia. General Uribe, a high Mason, allegedly stayed in New York recently where funds were raised for him while the Colombian government, backed by the Catholic Church, opposes Masonry. Colombian legation officials say no confirmation exists of Masonic support, a claim police spies may relay. Restrepo, a town party diplomat, cites New York observations.
While visiting New York from January to mid June, General Uribe and an accompanying official report receiving numerous offers of assistance after learning the current Colombian government is hostile to Masonry. They accepted these offers as help.
The Socialists in this city and the Progressive Democrats in Columbus, Ohio held conventions to name and organize their groups. They debated whether to push immediate demands and denounced rumors about Eugene V. Debs. The Progressives formed a Bryan led ticket, named their party, and adopted a platform while reporters outnumbered delegates.
A discussion on clerk qualifications for Indiana legislature and a push by the Democratic city committee to force Mayor Taggart into a fourth nomination. The piece notes Taggart's varying support among Republicans and African American voters, recalls past elections, and mentions a Washington dispatch on Admiral Schley and court of inquiry language. It also covers a pistol offer to Special Deputy Gourley tied to Lincoln, and a New York group forming a Cervera Testimonial Association to honor Admiral Spanish.
The Socialist Unity convention adjourned after adopting a constitution and fiery resolutions attacking injunctions as capitalist tools. Comrade Slobodin led a debated resolution branding U.S. courts as servile to capital, while another set a ban on socialist members joining any armed force of capitalists. Unity was shown as multiple socialist groups merge, with Victor Berger presenting a unification measure and Leon Greenbaum elected national secretary amid cheers and pledges to cover convention expenses.
Ex Governer Merriam analyzes Census Bureau hiring practices via Civil Service style tests. Examinations cover arithmetic English history with writing, dictation, tabulation, and spelling. 44 percent failed, 56 percent passed, signaling a thorough filter and the value of civic knowledge.
A collage of quips from The Philadelphia Record and Puck featuring humorous exchanges about women growing into womanhood and a comic about a man allegedly deceiving his wife about his age. References include Cynicus Sillieus and Edith Inevead.
The convention chose St. Louis as the national headquarters over Chicago and Indianapolis after a split vote. Comrade Igl esias of Porto Rico supported St. Louis with four votes, giving a 421 to to Chicago margin. A report favored trades unions and urged Socialists to join as economic agencies, and regional workers were sympathized with.
A playful exchange from the Brooklyn Eagle features a young lady named Maggie who resists a reminder to brush her teeth, quipping that there is no hair on her teeth. The snippet captures casual street dialogue and regional humor.
Mrs Jonte notes the kidnapers have left two messages on the Porkenhamens front lawn. Mrs Peopah Stock comments that keeping a front lawn neat seems pointless with children around.
A Chicago reader recounts a humorous exchange about a parrot claimed to be highly educated. The customer asserts the bird’s education came from an attic in a deaf and dumb institution, prompting skeptical reaction and lighthearted remarks about expertise and memory.
At last night’s meeting of the Frank S. Clark Camp of Spanish American War veterans at the Commercial Club rooms, C. W. Cochran was named commander with Joseph Corson as senior vice commander and Jessie Everend as junior vice commander. L. G. Winn becomes adjutant and Samuel Pugh quartermaster, with Earl Fisher officer of the day, Harry Eesmann officer of the guard, and Wil iam B. Feldman chaplain. Trustees named are Glagier Falkner and Delaney, while Cochran Delaney and Pugh are elected delegates to the national convention in Buffalo on September 12.
A historical text outlines the duties and structure of the national committee. It covers supervision of the national secretary, representation in national and international affairs, organization of unorganized areas, call and referendum processes, removal votes, and the creation of local quorum committees. Headquarters are in St. Louis with annual secretary compensation of 1000 dollars, and representation rules based on state memberships and branches.
Detective Lancaster confirmed a two week old burglary at Mrs. Mary L. Kiefer’s 7 North Delaware address. Thieves took gold nuggets valued at fifty dollars, specimens from California once owned by Louis F. Kiefer. Louis A. and Charles J. Kiefer asked that details not be published to avoid distressing their elderly mother.
Thieves forced a small front window at 109 North Illinois street and ransacked the Broad Ripple residence of Mrs. L. M. Huber last night. A gold watch and chain, a relic, and three new shirts were stolen in view of the street.
Thomas McKenzie of 417 Virginia Avenue, a Barbers' Union member, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Thomas Ware for embezzlement over a disputed $15 shortage. McKenzie claims $8 of the funds belong to the union. Ware also asserts $8.
The funeral of John V Cartier, longtime Marion County resident, who died Wednesday at his home on Wall Street Pike near the county line, will be held at 16 o'clock this morning. Burial follows at Crown Hill. He was eighty one and had lived in Marion County fifty one years. He leaves a widow and five children, two daughters and three sons.
The cost of the new First Presbyterian Church will be about SOC. The building committee has narrowed to two plans after considering twenty seven plans. Action will be postponed until the return of Rev. M. L. Idines and prominent congregation members.
Mrs M A Hanna of Cleveland arrives for several days as Philadelphia association head L O E Search meets President McKinley at the home to discuss tariff matters. The official purpose of the mission was not stated.
In a letter to the editor from Upland Indiana dated July 31 John H Shilling asks the Indianapolis Journal to correct a damaging report about Taylor University. He states that Dr Reade the president and Prof Ward have not resigned and that the board of managers knows how to fill vacancies.
The Socialists convention adopted a constitution naming the Socialist party with variations by state. It provides a national committee with one member from each organized state or territory and a five member quorum from the local seat, elected by referendum. Terms max two years, seats taken in January, committee to meet regularly at least once a year.
Havana reports the military government is expected to grant full clemency to John Sheridan who was convicted of misappropriating Cuban postal funds. The secretary of justice has forwarded a favorable report on his clemency application.
President McKinley has accepted the invitation to attend the national G A R encampment and will be in Cleveland on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of encampment week.
Forty delegates from the Central Union of the W C T U attended the Acton Park meeting. The gathering included a luncheon at the W C T U cottage, children services, and talks on Peace and Arbitration and Systematic Giving. A nominating committee was appointed for Aug report and trustees met to audit bills. Notables at the cottage included Mrs F T McWhirter and Miss Edith Wheeler relatives and several guests.
The Christian Women’s Board of Missions began sessions at Bethany Park with talks by Mrs. Boor on the church’s relation to missions and Mrs. Atkinson’s addressed sketched. Officials Mrs. W. H. Williams and Mrs. W. O. Darnall reported, with various attendees listed and plans for today including a stereopticon lecture on Egypt.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Winona Lake Ind Aug 1 The Fresh air Mission forms a permanent group with Mrs Binker of Indianapolis as president They plan a ten day outing for seventy five Indianapolis boys and girls camping on Chicago Hill Indianapolis figures Governor Durbin Dr Brett and Miss Gradyon from the Boys Club will accompany The day features entertainment by J P White and a Be side the Bonnie Prior Bush recital Rev T De Witt Talmage spoke to a large crowd An excursion of 650 arrived from Columbia City and several notable hotel guests registered including Effie Barnes Clara Quick M F McFadden William M Grafton William Gray Pursell G Hardesty George L Harkness and others from Indianapolis Milford Measville Pa Chicago and Virden
Normal Sunday-school methods draw Inland Park Assembly crowds at Rome City to Gey with an orchestral concert and lectures by Colonel Robert Cowden and Rev. John C. Carman. Dr William F Harding speaks on Wine of Life. Tomorrow features sacred concert and band addresses by Bolles, Cowden, and Carman. Hill College hosted events with athletic contests and a student concert. Rev A P Delong preached at Battle Ground on Greedy for Good with Rev Frank Pave assisting.
The Rev H G Ogten returns from Attica to lead the young pledges meeting at 6 pm. Ja Porterfield from Indianaplis led the morning session with the topic A Hive of Bees. Rival hotel figures include Mise Sarah orn. Rev Frank Pavey. Huse sellville. Rev A P Delong, with Quediand attendees Clark Lemming and J Daucherty.
LaPorte Indiana August 1 Missionary day opens with a stirring prayer at Pine Lake Christian Culture Assembly. South Bend’s X Tucker leads sacred literature hour on The Dawn of Christianity. Mrs Mary E Jeffrey speaks on Our Mitexigue araries. Rev J A Conant discusses The Work of the Holy Spirit. Mary Burdette of Chicago lectures on Home and Home Life in Missions.
Detectives pursue suspects after the B&O train robbery thirty one miles from Chicago. Three men Edward McCoy John Becker Albert Israelson arrested near Miller's Station Indiana. other suspects detained at Albion. A launch on Lake Michigan, bloodhounds, and a special train aid the search while gunfire and a damaged mail car raise the stakes. A $300 reward is offered. authorities expect a larger prize for capture.
In New York a remarkable ceremony based on Old Testament law freed a widow, Mia Geoita Lacs of Bucharest, from the leveret marriage obligation to her deceased husband Emanuel Lacs. The event occurred after a long journey and involved a Talmud reading and a symbolic leather sandal ritual in a small Norfolk Street room, witnessed by local relatives.
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