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The Indianapolis Journal in Indianapolis, Indiana

23 Aug 1903

Page 21

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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1903

Page

21

PENCIL PUSHERS WIN MEN OF THE FOURTH ESTATE

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Washington Aug 21 Uncle Sam has increasingly used newspaper men in high government roles Francis Loomis Robert Wynne and Robert Armstrong are noted as leading examples Loomis risen from journalism to diplomacy Wynne and Armstrong have held key posts and been linked to major public affairs Wynne formerly led Washington press circles and now oversees postal matters Armstrong rose through Chicago and New York journalism before serving as assistant secretary of the treasury Loomis led Venezuela mission and later diplomats a fierce public clash with Castro and later Russia policy marked his career

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Indianapolis Journal Washington Samuel Har Ote Moran Uncle Sam Francis K. Loomis Robert J. Wynne Robert B. Armstrong the Treasury Messrs. Wynne Loomis National Capital Armstrong Chicago New York Wynne B. Loomis Bob” Armstrong Leslie Shaw John ‘Ay Foreign Service United States St. Etienne France Venezuela Caracas Castro United States Supreme Court Loomia Spain Ashington Eld Post Department Washington “Brain Trust Beame Post Office Department Michen Beavers Henry V. Boynton Sistant Postoffice Henry C. Payne Payne Swords’ Points Charles Foster Roosevelt Treasury Treasury Department Customs Collectors Customs Service Surgeon General Marine Hospital Service Division of Customs Division of Special Customs Agents Shaw H. B. F. MacFarland Henry Litchfield West District of Columbia N. D. North P. Austin Bureau of Statistics Scott Smith Secretary of the Interior Smith H. Conquest Clarke Fie England Mexico Wilkie United States Secret Service Joe Bristow Internal Revenue Bureau John Bull Lord Herbert Italy Borsig Berlin State Department Congress White Charlemagne Tower William Austria Tower Vienna Paris Whitelaw Reid Porter Reid Eustis Hitt Illinois Myer Brancaccio St. Petersburg Ambassador Tower Russia Clayton Rome Corea Paraguay Haiti Mr. Thomas Sweden Norway Thomas Stockholm Lyons African Republic of Liberia John Elfreth Watkins, Jr
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Journalistic careers shape high government posts at the Treasury

A long profile notes ex newspaper workers like Wynne Armstrong and Loomis rose to top posts in the Post Office and Treasury. It highlights Payne and Roosevelt backing inquiries, the aim to reform the customs service, and cites several editors and reporters who later served in government. The piece underscores journalism as a common route to public office.

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Seashore Visit Sparks Talk of Baby’s Toys

A Philadelphia Record snippet quotes a young man saying he took his three year old niece to the seashore yesterday. He claims the amusements he provided would have impressed Cicero or any orator of old.

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Philadelphia Cicero
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Throng of Buyers Arrive in New York for Fall Merchandise

New York welcomes hundreds of merchants from the Southwest and West who expect a strong fall and winter demand as harvest money circulates to farmers. An organized registration system tracks almost every visitor, with about 50 merchants anticipated by September 1. Despite Wall Street worries, Northwest and national business outlook appears robust, though some fear a 1904 fall reaction.

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New York Wall Street Northwest
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Love as a guiding force in daily life

A Timrod poem excerpt contemplates love as a visible, guiding power alongside life. It questions why love remains hidden and argues that if love stood openly beside us, society would gain nobler, brighter paths and streets.

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Henry Timrod
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Diplomats Need Better Quarters and Pay for Brighter Leaders

Washington August editorial notes a push in Congress to give capable poor men a chance at top diplomatic posts. It argues embassies require palatial homes and proper funding, citing Choate in London, Tower in Berlin, and many costly posts worldwide, to restore prestige and effectiveness.

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Private Life of Pius X Reveals Venetian Roots and Charity

London Mail outlines Cardinal Sarto of Mantua later Pope Pius X born January 2 183 born in Riese Italy. He rose from parish priest to bishop of Mantua to Patriarch of Venice known for humility simplicity and charity. He engaged with Venetians in dialect played tresette with officials and valued family ties showing democratic spirit in church life.

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London Mail Riese Treviso Italy Salesian Institute Cottolengo Venice Mantua Cardinal Sarto Vatican Humbert Leo XIII Mareherita Victor Emanuel Elena Siwaye Loubet
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Pius X poised to usher new era for papacy

The article praises Giuseppe Sarto, praising his vigor, personal culture, and courtesy. It notes his resemblance to Pius IX and Pius XI in appearance and demeanor. It argues his leadership may soften conservative bans and political enmities surrounding the papacy and suggests a promising shift from Leo XIII.

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Clement XIV Pius TX Peter Pius X Leo XIII Giuseppe Sarto
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Peculiarities of Speech in Senator Money's Washington Talk

The Washington Star reports Senator Money discussing the Negro, noting mistreatment and occasional lynching but arguing grievances are minor compared to broader concerns. He claims the race possesses distinct speech patterns and music, praising unique pronunciations like ain’t and gwine while condemning efforts to erase these traits.

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Washington Star Benator New Willard
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Impressions of the South from an Observation Car

From a New York Evening piece, a rail trip through the South describes dismal summer scenery and torn towns like Gainesville, but highlights Southern people as friendly and courteous. The author notes contrasts with the North and reflects on slavery era reminders and regional tensions.

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New York Mobile Virginia Border Stretc Georgia Gainesville Long Island South Jefferson Davis
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Loomis, Wynne and Snade Sam's Star Hay Acm Oyster Bay Machen Machenwall Wauh- Logten Det Sa J. B M. A. Simmons Oklahoma St. Louis Exposition Nineteee ST. Pretersburg Aug. W Europe Colleges of Law Choate London Carlton House Terrace Lord Curzon Prince of Wales William Beresford Earl of Caladon Countess Chalmers Roberts Bering Sea Great Britain Ambassador Choate Victoria Street Sammy Joseph Choate Wayne MacVeagh General Draper Piombino Palace Margaret Eternal City Indiana Chickering, Vose Jewett Waschner Hning Fischer, Stewart, Braumueller Isywiwania St S. B. M. Young Miles Senator Money
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