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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
4
A lengthy notice list covers subscription rates, distribution points in New York Chicago Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Washington and more. It notes mailing options for daily Sunday editions and cheap rates for clubs and longer terms. It also discusses public affairs including tax levies and political commentary on city finances and strikes.
On the steel company's board, Teader's views clashed with the Amalgamated union as he fought to a finish and victory for his works. Yet after the Amalgamated era, the Carnegie Company offered the highest wages and was among the first to raise pay when economic times improved, signaling a shift in labor relations and compensation strategies.
A constitutional convention in Alabama seeks to disfranchise Black voters. Illiteracy among negroes fell four times faster than whites reflecting education gaps, while poll tax payments in twelve counties show Blacks paying more than Whites. Supporters argue harsh measures won’t bar Black voters and cite Booker Washington era guidance for a self-solving “negro problem.”
The Porto Rico government faces partisan criticism from Democratic papers attacking the education department. Governor Allen and Commissioner Martin G Brumbaugh defend a growing school system begun after 1900, noting English instruction, local school boards, and a nine month school year supported by a $200,000 federal grant.
Eighteen new school buildings were located and begun as agricultural schools with contracts for more in thirteen towns. A total of $200,000 will fund modern facilities and equipment, books and supplies for free for all island schools. The commissioner notes strong native teacher needs and plans a normal school. Americanizing efforts include widespread flag-raising, patriotic songs, and enthusiasm across cities and rural schools, with 180 flags donated by Lafayette Post, G A R, of New York.
A collage from Chicago News and other papers features quips about graduates paying for speeches, a wife facing hardship, judges questioning sentences, and stage villains lamenting wealth from readers. Witty exchanges touch on literature, church life, legal irony, and publishing.
Several important encacements are reported as successful by insurgent factions across Colombia, with clashes and control changes noted in multiple regions. Authorities warn that the situation remains volatile while seeking strategic leverage against rebel movements.
A dispatch from New York cites reports from Venezuela claiming a seventeen day battle at Palo Negro ended in a draw as insurgents exhausted ammunition. The budgeted news notes General Herrera and opposition forces advancing in Cauca and Magdalena, with Bogota’s merchants closing stores rather than handle paper money and overall commerce at a standstill.
New York Aug St General Alban the Panama governor telegraphed the Herald stating revolutionaries lack strategic hold and consist of guerrillas attacking undefended villages. He warns Colombia faces foreign invasions, promoted by Presidents of Venezuela Ecuador and Nicaragua, and says the government is prepared to defend itself.
Reports from Port of Spain AP describe a Venezuelan uprising led by Gen. Carlos Rangel Garbiras against Gen. Cipriano Castro. Troops marching to San Cristobal threaten national sovereignty amid martial law and censorship.
Chicago August 5 Senator Cullom, after visiting President McKinley in Canton, says no general tariff revision is likely next winter though several reciprocal commercial treaties should pass the Senate. He notes Cuba’s path to annexation, Porto Rico's status, and aims for partial tariff revisions via pending treaties.
The Record-Herald reports Andrew’s upcoming 600000 dollar cooperative department store on State Street will stay open around the clock, offering thirty departments from dress goods to furniture and a dentist. Merchants own stock, limit per person, and will employ shifts for continuous service with free medical attendance and union labor where possible.
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt left Colorado Springs for a three days coyote chase near Fountain, eighteen miles south, accompanied by R. B. Stewart, Alfred Cowles, Lt. H. K. Devereaux, and guides from Roosevelt's old regiment.
Dawes reports continued expansion of national banks since the March 4 act. In 16.5 months, 5 new associations formed with total capital $34,257,000 and bond deposits $10,006,200. Geographical spread shows the Midwest and South leading. total banks rose from 3,617 to 4,217 with capital up to $659,556,695 and bonds to secure circulation near $529,340,420 by July 3.
Interior confirms town sites for El Reno and Lawton districts in Oklahoma. Lands are reserved from homestead entry and lots will be sold tomorrow. Regulations aim to correct errors, curb appeals, and speed disposition of land cases with one day appeals and rapid transfer to the General Land Office.
Washington August 5 report to State Department quotes Consul General Hurst on Austrian efforts to curb American exports. Austria-Hungary seeks bans on canned meats mirroring Germany, aims to shield domestic producers, and contemplates forming trusts based on American principles. The note warns American packers losing Germany market face further cuts in Austria-Hungary.
Washington Aug. 5. Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau rules that all tobacco material including scraps cuttings and clippings must be counted by manufacturers in the form purchased. If stock is sold or inventoried the collector will convert it to unstemmed leaf equivalents, fifteen pounds of stemmed scraps equal twenty five pounds of unstemmed leaf.
Washington Aug 5 The Culver and Farmland Indiana fourth class post offices will be advanced to third class with presidential rank on Oct 1. Yerkes orders removal of the Utah Montana district revenue office from Helena to Salt Lake City for convenience of the new collector. Currency controller names reserve agents for two banks. Thomas named Crete postmaster Elliott Gage Indiana. Captain Parker arrives in Washington to aid the Santiago logs court of inquiry.
Chicago doctors cut away a section of Frank Howard Collier s skull to inspect his brain after his circular insanity was linked to a head blow. They found a large exostosis on the inner skull and a brain with unusual size, suggesting earlier injury may have shaped his condition. Collier’s head and body wills name several Chicagoans and medical institutions.
Negotiations between Andrew Carnegie and Porto Rico Education Commissioner Brumbaugh move to establish a Carnegie library for San Juan and the island. San Juan Council approves 400 yearly maintenance. Bertram notes Carnegie usually gives ten times maintenance. Brumbaugh aims for 11 dollars from Carnegie to fund a public library and a distributive system with a 10 dollar building on Laza Colon near Columbus statue and San Cristobal fortress, including a two story auditorium and a first floor library.
Havana reports quoted Gen Maximo Gomes denying annexationist labels for Senor Estrada Palma and himself. He notes Cuban desire to westward influence, cites Platt Law as decisive, and complains constitutional convention stalled labor and funds. A muddled political row follows with calls for resignations and threats of retaliation in labor policy.
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