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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
4
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The notice surveys Democratic frictions over appropriations, tariff and bond issues, and debates within the Republican Party. It notes Theodore Roosevelt’s stance on Southern factionalism, a plan to mobilize militia schools at Fort Riley, and Secretary Shaw’s restraint on treasury gambling. It highlights banking depository growth, Sigel’s Civil War record, and postal service expansion with rising receipts.
A contemporary Eastern Democratic paper attributes rising freight receipts to government extravagance and the hiring of new officials, countering claims of economic strain.
The piece weighs the current peaceful US Navy maneuvers off New England against Britain's imperial fleet, arguing that a real war would yield the era’s greatest battles. It notes American ships and gunners rival Britain in armor and firepower, tests British crews’ readiness, and suggests a Britain vs United States clash would be extraordinarily destructive and unlikely to occur.
A critical notice distinguishes the Union Veterans' Union from the Grand Army of the Republic and other veteran bodies. It warns against a plan led by General Dyrenforth to recruit millions to influence elections and push pension legislation, claiming few veterans endorse the movement. The piece emphasizes preserving the Grand Army of the Republic’s independence and cautions against misrepresentation by eastern papers.
The group splits over pensions with a faction seeking doubled expenditure while the majority pushes for liberal interpretation of pension laws. Congress passes acts wary of city and southern opposition, yet public sentiment remains supportive of veterans. General Dyrenforth’s proposition is labeled selfish and likely doomed if pursued.
Local Democrats refuse candidacy, nominating battles, and mass resignations loom as the party contemplates not fielding a ticket. The piece discusses tactics for printing a ticket with blanks, delaying strategy, and the donors and leaders pressing for candidates, while examining labor trusts and Morgan’s views on Americanized education and foreign scholarships.
A lawyer funds a network of about 4,000 tiny newspapers by supplying Washington letters and paying writers to craft four letters weekly with two pro Republican and two pro Democratic tones. Each micropaper runs his ad in exchange for a fee, filling space with patent ideas or other content. Most ideas are foolish, yet the come-ons attract payments, making him rich and growing wealthier yearly.
A compact collage of vintage jokes and quips from various newspapers including Baltimore American, Philadelphia Press, and Catholic Standard. It features a mix of light anecdotes about life, bargains, Sabbath, coal strikes, cannibals, editors, and a misbehaving parrot.
The Methodist Protestant Church conference held a home missionary session at Hoyt Avenue Church with devotions led by J A Rhodes. Speakers included G E McManiman and J C McCain, addressing home missions and ministerial education.
George A. Gay, president of the Pettis Dry Goods Co., contributed 1000 to the National Technical School fund by mail from Maine. Canvass leader G. W. Brown reports the gross subscriptions at 60000 and expects a further rise in a few days. Real estate men Rothe and Scott & Carpenter confirm a syndicate’s bid to acquire arsenal grounds above the school promoters’ estimate.
The first brick in the new government building was laid yesterday by F E C Strathman, superintendent of construction for Contractor Pierce. No ceremony occurred. The brickwork rests on a concrete and cement foundation six to seven feet wide and twelve to fourteen feet deep. Strathman says 9,000,000 bricks will be used. Bricks are furnished by the Marton.
Washington reports indicate United States minister Leishman secured the return of seized insurance policies and pressured the Porte to settle outstanding issues. The uprooting of the Armenian massacre’s wrecked mission house at Kharput and permits for Armenian families to join naturalized husbands are cited as items moving toward settlement. Leishman faces friction as the grand vizier sometimes overrules the foreign minister, complicating enforceability of any accord.
The Shah of Persia visited Maxim works in London, fired three belts of blank cartridges, and later hosted a lavish luncheon at the Persian legation costing 15000 dollars. He attended a Westminster Abbey visit and a gala hippodrome performance with a large entourage. Berlins' note reports French passion at Mars-la-Tour anniversary celebrations with Lorraine residents crossing into France to honor the old fatherland.
The 21000 ton Cedric, built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast, was launched today. The liner measures 7 feet long, 75 feet beam, and 4913 feet depth with a 15400 ton capacity and space for 300 passengers. Service is expected this autumn.
Rumors spread that Australian missionary Bruce and English missionary Lewis were killed at Chen-Chou in Hu Nan province. Native sources persistently echo the report while missionary Stewart from Chang Te Fu plans a week long journey to verify the facts.
News in brief reports the imminent birth of the Empress of Russia. The same item notes Boer prisoners from St Helena sailing to South Africa, Berlin ending horse car service, good rains in East and Central India easing famine fears, and various European political and maritime updates.
Sir Edward John Poynter announces in the London Times that the Royal Academy has begun a public subscription to assist in rebuilding the Campanile of St Marks in Venice, which collapsed July 1. A Rome dispatch reports Italy’s King and Queen plan to visit Paris to ease rivalries between alliances. US cruisers Albany and Chicago captains and the minister visit Copenhagen and will be introduced to the royal family. a series of entertainments begins August 2 at the US legation.
The Maine reached Boston just before noon after a quick trip from New York. Weather will decide if the trial occurs Saturday or early next week. Builders report a successful run with 18.5 knots on a spurt off the Massachusetts coast and expect to meet the 18 knot contract on trial.
In New York on August 21 federal authorities announced a major green goods arrest. Five men and a woman were taken, a Newark plant seized, and a small phony money operation uncovered. Names include Joseph R. Baker Elmer Brown Gottlieb and his wife George Brown Thomas Henry Antonio Caperess. Bail set at 500 each.
In Tupelo on August 2 a report from Shannon said Sheriff Long would travel there after three Black people were said fatally hurt. James Randolph, involved in arrests, was seriously struck. conflict arose over stolen corn and a subsequent night firefight near Eubanks field, with eight Black people jailed and no further trouble reported.
Chicago August 21 merger news that the Northwestern and Cicero gas companies unite to dominate Cook county gas supply. The consolidation brings nearly all local plants under one ownership with a capital of 10 million dollars consisting of stock and bonds. Aims include cutting admin costs and centralizing distribution to improve efficiency.
At Homer fair on August 21, L A Sartell of Fairview Mich fell 1,200 feet when his parachute failed to open after detaching from a balloon. He suffered a compound fracture of both legs and may recover. Sartell’s wife died two months earlier from a balloon fall near Cairo Illinois.
The annual Winona Assembly Association meeting elected officers including President Thomas Kane and secretary S C Dickey. Directors were re elected and a report labeled the year as most prosperous. Tomorrow's meeting plans nearly $2000 in improvements around Chicago hill Indian Mound with lagoons cottages power station electric launches a railroad link to War saw and a Governor Mount memorial building for the Winona Institute.
The thirty-sixth biennial convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio and other States begins in Michigan City Ind with 300 delegates. The opening sermon is by Rev C H Shuette D D of Columbus. The Board of Aid and eleemosynary institutions are discussed, including support for pastors teachers widows orphans and various seminaries and homes. A plan requires pastors and teachers to contribute part of salaries to the Board of Aid and an annual offering for its use. The synod owns multiple educational and care institutions and is erecting an old folks home in Mars Pa at a cost of 5.00.
The Rev. Fred Forster, formerly an instructor at St John's German Lutheran Parish School in LaPorte, has accepted a missionary post at Amburjan India and will sail from New York in September. He married Miss Mathilda Mera in St. Louis, who will accompany him to Asia.
Lieut Arthur MacArthur youngest son of Major General MacArthur marries Miss Mary McCalla daughter of Capt Bowman H McCalla at All Saints Memorial Chapel Newport Officers from both services attend as ushers bridesmaids. Clergyman officiates. No reception hosted at bride’s home.
Senator William P. Frye at Poland Spring asked the Associated Press to issue a strong denial of a Lewiston woman’s reported engagement to him. He states that there is no foundation to the claim and requests publication of the denial.
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