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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
5
A scan of the Indianapolis Daily Journal features mixed content on communications rates, postal handling, and subscription terms, alongside a collage of editorial items. It mentions city officials and editorials on trade, labor, and politics, with scattered references to national figures and events.
A report notes the duty on wire rods sold by United States Steel Corpora tion in England is about $10 per ton lower than in the U S. The duty on raw and structural steel forms also mirrors the German Wilson tariff at four tenths of a cent a pound. The current protests over steel duties are overstated according to the report.
Indiana residents applaud Attorney General Taylor for ending the Jeffersonville clandestine marriage trade long run in defiance of law. The crackdown forced a surrender as authorities showed determined effort could curb the scandal and prevent further harm.
The Chicago Tribune records a total of about 9.1 million dollars in gifts for education and charity in the first six months of the year, showing women contributed a larger share to charity and religion while men give more to education. The issue also notes a Commoner review by Bryan of Senator West’s interview on silver, income tax and trusts, with West asserting free silver support predates the Populist party and criticizing leaders who oppose it.
The speaker notes that Populists long advocated the income tax before its inclusion in Democratic platforms. He argues the senator cannot achieve harmony by sacrificing Democratic principles, and admits that many party members disagree on what those principles are.
The piece notes the Sentinel’s shift from harsh criticism of pension suspensions under Cleveland to defending the Pension Bureau. It recalls past editorials praising actions against fraudulent pension claims, contrasts with current attacks on Commissioner Evans, and questions the paper’s recent change in stance while urging restraint from critics.
The state statistician reports 1901 figures show 3 007 marriages and 3 99 divorces, about 13 percent of marriages. Officials blame hasty unions, lax laws, and lax court administration, urging reform of social codes that treat marriage as convenience.
The drought now threatens crops beyond corn, notably potatoes, a staple next to bread. The piece argues potatoes, a universal food, become highly valued when scarcity and price rise, highlighting the season’s impact on this minor yet essential crop.
An editorial notes potatoes remain a vital staple despite higher prices and possible scarcity. It cites a government expert predicting substitutes like rice may become necessary for the poor, with rice crops in the Southern states expected to be large this year while potato yields shrink.
The rapid settlement of the opened Indian reservations makes Oklahoma’s early statehood virtually assured. If admitted with Indian Territory added, a state of about one million population would have two senators and five to six representatives, plus seven or eight electoral votes.
A critique of pension system rhetoric cites the New York Journal's view that pensions outlive their recipients. It notes deaths of pensioners while payments continue due to heirs or impersonation, suggesting widespread exploitation. The piece contrasts harsher Democratic voices with milder critics in other papers.
The Denver proceedings reveal prolific theoretical debate but no concrete proposals for reform. Authors argue lawyers and judges bear responsibility for rising crime, court delays, and lynching, citing immunity of criminals and disrespect for law as key issues. The piece stresses this topic as vital for the national bar association.
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports American manufacturers offer steel rods delivered at Manchester England for 29.04 dollars per ton while Myers in the United States quotes 84 dollars per ton, highlighting a large price disparity.
The article argues tariff protections favor foreign price discrimination against domestic wire manufacturers and questions the value of high tariffs while noting the potential political motives behind October expenditures. It also urges cemetery silence over bands at funerals and reports on a Washington scam targeting streetcar companies. It mentions the Suffolk Society for Suppression of Spurious Titles in Virginia and the risk of its ideas spreading.
The Nashville American, a Southern Democratic paper, argues that a people’s vote detached from party politics would overwhelmingly support keeping the Philippine islands. Revenue officers in the Southern States report a sharp drop in moonshine distilleries due to high corn prices, a decline not harming national prosperity.
A compilation of editorials and opinions from Indiana papers. Topics include political figures like Schley and Shaffer, naval fundraising for Admiral Cervera, labor conservatism, and a Yale adder graft study. Observations on Philippine policy, census life expectancy, and Cuban politics with Palma and Gomez noted.
The Marion News criticizes a public officer who grants free franchises to enrich private corporations. It argues streets belong to the people and corporations should pay for use, as merchants pay rent, urging transparency and proper public finance. Palma is favored by the people if a preference were needed.
From Hither and You offers a comic wedding service parody. The minister repeats for better and worse while characters Hans and Hane Frankforter joke about a misfired ceremony and odd mishaps including a borrowed suit charged COD.
A collage of humorous newsroom exchange snippets and street corner banter from Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago and Western Missouri. Jokes about peace making wit in disputes weathering rain and a butcher shop robbery headline mix with quips about mosquitos kerosene and umbrellas reflecting early 20th century daily life.
A bolt of lightning crashed through a skylight at Sherman Hospital during an operation on Mrs. Charles Pelton. Five physicians and a nurse were cut by falling glass but all recovered. The lamp struck cupola fire spread. staff and hospital workers extinguished the blaze.
The investigating committee questioned Dr. William J. Jones over Funk allegedly dying from strangulation by attendant Frank Lischer at the State Insane Hospital. Jones defended his recordkeeping and said Ward refused to visit Funk, while wait for dismissal details raised doubt about the hospital diary entry dates.
New York reports the first test of a new high tension polyphase electric traction system. Tests show speed up to forty five miles per hour with five car trains on grades, running on a sixty seven mile line at 21 109 volts. Electric automatic appliances performed well and engineers express strong satisfaction.
In Richmond, August 2 Marye’s auditor’s report on twenty years of civil contingent fund spending by governors was submitted to the constitutional convention but not made public. A closed session committee discussed keeping county school superintendents, and no new state only institution funds were authorized beyond fulfilling existing contracts with Mary College.
Rev Henry Tuckley reports from London on the ecumenical conference opening Sept 4. C J Cornish writes Lions and the Great Carnivora in The Romance of the Zoo. E J Hardy concludes Love Courtship and Marriage Married Yet in Love. Fables Ade The Man Who was Going to Retire and The Flinger Who Pulled Out Just In Time. Jim Harringtons Moment of Terror by L T Meade. Thorpe discusses American Problems of the Twentieth Century. George S Cottman retells Fort Wayne story. Thrasher describes Tuskegee negro women education. W C J Reid recounts Mongol travel. Baldwin studies In Memoriam religion. The Observant Banker notes chores fading away. Uncle John and Mamies travel tale. Railmen debate telephone versus telegraph in trains. Multinational workmen in Haughville and Slavs clashes. Greek colony growth led by George Pelalos. Theater and music notes, women fashions, dress trimming, and other miscellany.
New York judge denies J Edward Addicks permission to intervene as joint plaintiff in the Cobra Grand copper mines case in Sonora Mexico. Receiver bonded at 50,000 dollars and Hallenberg claims 8,000 shares with 49,000 dollars due, while company assets listed at 26 million. Fraud allegations loom over Greene and others controlling the firm.
In Oklahoma City on August 3 William Favor, a black man linked to a Missouri murder, was freed on habeas corpus but rearrested as a fugitive. Missouri Governor Dockery sent requisition papers. Governor Jenkins’ decision expected. Meanwhile Missouri acts to guard state property as incidents of mob violence loom and militia presence increases.
Vice President Roosevelt’s youngest child Quintin aged four and his sister Alice are in Roosevelt Hospital. Quintin was operated on by Dr George E Brewer and is expected to recover soon. Alice had an abscess treated last week and is said to be doing well and may leave hospital tomorrow. Colonel Roosevelt and the wife secured a private apartment to monitor their children's progress.
NEW YORK Aug 2 Assistant District Attorney Garvan reports Charles Jones, held on suspicion of murdering employer Wh Ham M Rice, is improving in health under physician care. He is taken out weekly for a Central Park drive, and Garvan believes Jones will be himself again when the case is called for trial.
George Kennan the author known for criticizing Russian reforms returned to Boston aboard the steamer Commonwealth which docked today after a voyage. The arrival marks a notable moment as Kennan has faced expulsion from Russia for his criticisms.
A Cuban revolutionary committee sent a private letter to Senor Estrada Palma urging him to declare opposition to Platt Amendment clauses and to pledge action to pursue changes with the United States. The letter also requests examination of military pay claims and argues Cuba cannot grant liberal tariff concessions amid needed customs revenue. The draft will be discussed by assembly members and presented with the cigar and tobacco industry note noting no danger from American competition.
Havana reports the bandit Lima, long sought dead or alive for a $1000 reward, has been killed at Macarites in Matanzas. Four other bandits were captured with police aid. Lima had offered to surrender for $50, but the reward was doubled. his mother sought pardon, and authorities vowed pursuit or punishment if he remained at large.
A nonimmune in Havana received Dr Caldas serum claimed to prevent yellow fever and was bitten by two infected mosquitoes. The yellow fever commission and Major Havard discussed the Caldas experiments and concluded they may be justifiable given voluntary participation and scientific importance.
Judge Dellenbaugh appointed Walker D. Sayle receiver for the Superior Street Savings Bank Company after Superior Realty and ImprovementCompany filed for relief. The bank’s liabilities were listed at 182 438 dollars in April, with about 4 000 dollars claimed to be held for the realty company. Sayle warned depositors may recover only about ten cents on the dollar as doors closed with deposits around 31 000 dollars.
Cleveland writer states J A Blodt formerly secretary of the Guarantee Savings and Loan Company was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of embezzling funds from the concern.
Aug 21 Canton sees President McKinley and Mrs McKinley host Capt Lafayette McWilliams and Mrs Rand from Washington for several days. Mary Goodman McWilliams, once in Canton social circles, attended. Volney W Foster of Chicago and his son, Union League Club president, met with the President to discuss Pan American Congress plans in Mexico.
The secretary of war orders an investigation into the cost of moving the remains of Ert epiey A. Arnold, Fort Worth’s first commandant, from here to Fort Bam touston military cemetery. Major Arnold led the post from its founding, served in Company F, Second United Star Dragoons, and was brevetted major for gallantry in the Mexican War. A public movement, led by the mayor, plans a demonstration to honor the founder during interment.
Governor J Hoge Tyler and staff occupied seats on the stage at the Tan-American roundabout where ceremonies honored Virginia Day Meany a distinguished resident of the Old Dominion. The auditorium was filled while an address of welcome and education address were delivered.
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