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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
5
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The text argues that tariff protection is not proven to breed trusts, cites Whitney and Bryan, and notes Republicans enjoying bumper years of 1902. It discusses farmers, labor, poverty, and a Knightstown smallpox case, plus cautionary tales of con artists and Russian censorship contrasts. It references Holliday in District Five and health board statements.
The passage argues censorship is dangerous and only a man afraid of his shadow would suppress an exchange editor. It asserts explosions will happen regardless and that a free press maintains social and political balance, informing people of government and civic actions to keep peace and contentment.
Senator Platt argues in the North American Review that the United States assumed responsibility for Cuba when war ended Spanish rule and military authority began. He contests sugar tariff fears, disputes the sugar trust claim, and predicts Congress will fulfill its duty to Cuba, urging public support for reciprocity and U.S. obligations.
The piece criticizes authorities, argues tariff revision need not alter all schedules, and calls for careful study of whether any schedules shelter monopoly. It questions claims about steel rails sold abroad at low prices and notes price comparisons with U.S. and European markets.
An Iowa platform criticizes a tariff argument about steel rails sold abroad at 17 per ton while 28 per ton at home. It cites John Chariton on reciprocity and Canada’s wartime sentiment, then shifts to Indianapolis site selection for a military post, arsenal land value, and potential tech school plans. It ends with notes on a fictional letter comeback and discovery of the planet Eris, reflecting public interest items.
A collage of quips and lines from various papers. The humorists mock poems and public life with pithy one liners and wry contrasts.
Ray Stannard Baker in In the World's Work notes that the National Federation the American Federation of Labor dominates as the leading organization in the nation. It describes a union federation with delegates, a staff of officers and organizers, and headquarters in Washington.
The federation unites nearly all major national and international unions with more than a thousand local unions. Founded in 1886, it funds itself mainly through affiliated organizations and focuses on national legislation, harmonizing union effort, promoting union labor goods, and organizing strikes. It publicizes unfair employers and has helped raise wages and working conditions over 25 years.
Absence of Mrs May Wright Sewall and Lady Aberdeen pressed the Danish council president Froken Henri Forchhammer to steer a global gathering. Delegates from eight nations debated annual peace demonstrations, welcomed new patrons, and heard Italian and Canadian council reports.
The Scandinavians rushing to the United States are welcomed here as strong additions to American life. They come in large numbers due to European hard times and are expected to find homes in the Northwest where soil climate and surroundings suit them, enabling quick integration as prosperous citizens.
The article discusses William Jennings Bryan and the 19th century political climate. It argues popular support for Bryan remained strong even after defeats, criticizes attacks on Cleveland, and warns that political emotionalism shapes party dynamics and public perception.
The passage argues that regional wealth and influence shape politics with the East having excess compared to the South and West. It notes hostile sentiment toward railroads and currency within Wrennagg, predicting reemergence in hard times. This mass-to-class cry is democratic in nature and reflects a national misfortune without prudent leadership.
A Washington Post letter rails at New York correspondents for sensational Oyster Bay coverage of President Roosevelt and Sagamore Hill life. It mocks reporters chasing trivial details from breakfast to wrestling matches, noting editors’ whims and the public’s gleeful credulity.
The piece argues violence rises where coal mines attempt limited resumption. It blames great operators for delaying public service, urging them to hire qualified workers and guarantee safety, or the public will bear the cost of disruption. It portrays operators as obstructionists denying terms to old workers and new arrivals.
William F. Vilas, years risen from slumber, argues the Democratic party alone protects rights and urges tariff revision by friends. He recalls a past Democratic triumph and vetoed bill leading to panic, factory closures, and misery, then dismisses Vilas as out of touch.
Two surviving Revolutionary widow pensioners reflect on 118 years since the war ended. A Knoxville death leaves Nancy Jones among the last of those young wives who married old soldiers. Projections suggest Civil War widows may linger for decades, and Spanish War widows could still be alive into the 2000s.
Pittsburg Gazette notes state harvests unlikely to face trouble if angered novelists and poets contribute their efforts, implying a call for literary support to secure crops amid rural pressures. The fragment suggests a regional plea linking culture to agriculture without detailing actions or outcomes.
Washington Aug 4 The State Department reports Cuba's House approved a loan of 35 million dollars with a 5 percent maximum interest and a 40 year horizon. The Platt Amendment restricts debt, while Cuba plans a second 35 million loan to fund revolutions debts and army pensions. Senate debates loan guarantees and revenue pledges amid uncertainties on enforcement.
Aug 4 in Washington Adirondack: Crown Prince of Siam will sail from Cherbourg Sept 24 with a party including Col Phyia Rajavallo and Capt Luang Saraseddhi. They plan three days in New York visiting West Point and Harvard, then Newport and Boston, then Washington for official calls Oct 7-8, before a cross-country tour ending in San Francisco. Naval drydock bid noted for 16,000 ton battleship in Philippines. Wu Tingfang to meet Chen in New York this week.
Minister Wu returns to Washington from Atlantic to handle matters before the prince and entourage sail from Vancouver or China around Aug 18. Commissioner Yerkes held a hearing on oleomargarine palm oil use, arguing it colors oleomargarine but is not an artificial color under law. a ruling is expected early next week.
Eli Torrence commander-in-chief of the G A R appoints a committee to organize a drive to complete a statue in Washington honoring Gen B F Stevenson founder and first head of the G A R. Members include Thomas Lawler Illinois past commander-in-chief chair James B Tanner John McElroy DC Louis Wagner Pennsylvania and Thomas S Hopkins ex-Commissioner of Pensions.
Pensions will rise with at least ten thousand new beneficiaries anticipated. The July 1 roll stood at 9849, showing steady, multi year growth attributed to ongoing Congressional pension legislation. Washington reports note Spaulding issued customs duty free instructions for a German ambassador's gift to Prince Henry events. The Pendleton case ends with court martial dismissal. West Point cadet from Arizona faces hazing findings. Henry L. Kramer named postmaster at Kramer Indiana.
Panama reports telegraph links to San Carlos reestablished as General Salazar cites a missing government gunboat Boyacao after leaving for Agua Dulce with reinforcements. Rebels claim victory at Agua Dulce but details await. Ranger reportedly to evacuate wounded. desertions grow as pressure mounts amid near five day deadline.
Captain Potter of the Ranger cabled from Panama that the Panama governor requests the Ranger go to sea to locate the gunboat Boyacao feared lost with many people aboard. The Navy authorized the mission as Boyacao had returned to Panama from Agua Dulce with government reinforcements amid a July 3 tide against revolutionists.
In Port au Prince General Jumeau leads Firminist troops toward Gonaives as government forces expected to attack. Petit Grave’s troops revolt in Firmin’s favor. E Jeremie resigns over Firmin acts. In Washington Captain McCrea reports Haiti unrest subsiding with rebels driven from key posts and little danger of major disturbance.
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