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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
5
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A mob of miners brutalized forty nonunion workers at Hazelton Sunday night, marking the strongest action yet in the coal strike turmoil. Worries mount over General Miles's Philippines return and political maneuverings among Bryan and Gold Democrats in Wisconsin, with reports of an implied Senate-La Follette accord shaping campaign dynamics. Meanwhile, concern grows over the spread of the soft coal eye as coal dust causes eye inflammation in Boston and New York regions, threatening Indianapolis soon.
The committee erred by declaring five justice of the peace seats instead of four. It should nominate the four candidates with the highest votes. The Hartford Courant applauds Charlies Denby Jr. for a China policy advisory post and notes differing views on Mormon expulsion cases in Germany. A British Trade Association report challenges assumptions about American and British work habits.
The commission reports American workers earn about 5 and 20 a year in Carnegie mills versus iron and steel workers in Britain, with American laborers more desirous to work large quantities. It notes higher pay, regular attendance, and tolerance for alcohol-related losses in time. It also states Americans can live cheaply on essentials comparable to England.
The piece argues against the claim of a billion-dollar session, detailing earmarked sums for the Panama canal, rivers and harbors, public buildings, and pensions. It notes misstatements, cites actual appropriations, and questions Democratic opposition and responsibility in last Congress.
A Minnesota legislature primary law is criticized as crude and defective for allowing cross party votes. It enables voters to back candidates from the other party, risking “packing” by opposing partisans. The Minneapolis Tribune notes the system still aims to ensure full turnout with safeguards, despite Ames episode concerns.
The Ohio special session, prompted by a Supreme Court ruling, faces municipal charter reform as cities must align with a divided three-class constitution. Debates pit federal versus mayor-centered systems, while Democrats worry about a looming House majority and party discipline amid national political tension.
A September magazine short story writer seeks a bath after nine months of drafting. In Philadelphia, the famed Biddle family reels from a scandal as J C Mercer Biddle, the era’s most eligible bachelor, marries a obscure heiress, runs off with a married man’s wife, and sleeps with her in Atlantic City, shocking the elite set and shaking the city’s social core.
A Chicago Tribune piece features a playful exchange between a dirty-faced boy and girl arguing over playing in the sand pile and needing more chapparoue as they imitate adults. The scene captures childlike humor and social forms in a brief, nostalgic vignette.
Washington Star quotes a monopolist defending price hikes amid public complaints. The exchange marks a stance against sympathy for high costs and promises no neglect of duty in addressing the issue.
A collage of short passages includes snippets from Harper’s Razor a boastful boast about sympathy and wealth a farmer and tourist weather banter a Boston Globe quip about a daughter and a clerk a Philadelphia Inquirer exchange about collecting a bill and a grim joke about a servant who buried six children The varied fragments reflect light human humor regional dialect and everyday interactions from old newspapers
Ohio lawmakers convened in an extraordinary session to draft a municipal code and restore Supreme Court jurisdiction after recent rulings. Governor Nash urged repeal of a May act stripping appellate power and proposed urgent readjustment to restore constitutional government in cities and villages. The session adjourned briefly after the governor's message with plans to resume the next day.
Henry W. Hollenberg, missing at Coney Island for two weeks and believed drowned, arrived home in New Rochelle after being rescued by a fishing smack. He says undertow pulled him out, he clung to wreckage, and was landed ashore early today. A man named Gray drowned at Coney Island on the day of Hollenberg’s disappearance.
Emilio Terry has declined to reconsider his resignation as Cuba's secretary of agriculture and will sail for Paris next Monday. Fernando de Castro is favored to replace him, with Campos and Carreo also mentioned. A banquet honored Terry as he urged unity in a conservative policy and praised President Palma and the Senate.
Prof A C Zenas of McCormick Theological Seminary stirred ministers at the Bible conference with a spirited defense of higher criticism. He argued it supports gospel history and belief in the supernatural while confirming Christ’s person. Plans for a national evangelistic campaign by the Presbyterian Church include a $150 000 needed fund, with meetings to set fundraising.
Pendleton Indiana August 2 Nearly all morning and afternoon sessions focused on business as a committee to advance religious work was named. Edward R Matthews continues as custodian of records and Aaron B Chandler was elected clerk after Tharp resigned due to illness Edith Winder named assistant clerk Epistles from several yearly meetings were read and discussed The Young Friends Association opened after a seven twenty p m adjournment with many visitors at dinner and supper on the grounds
The Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio and others approved two year funding for institutions. Capital University and Seminary in Columbus received $9,000, Lutheran Seminary St. Paul $4,100, Teachers' Seminary Woodville $1.20, Preparatory School Hickory $1,025, Wernie Orphans' Home Richmond Indiana $36,000, Old Folks' Home Allegheny Pennsylvania $80. The synod urged placing orphaned children with Christian families when possible and supported publishing a graded Sunday school series in English and German. Continued Theological Magazine publication was ordered and a proposal to sell the Columbus publishing house was opposed by delegates.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Aug 2 The annual Western Universalists meeting began at Island Park Rome City with Rev Marion Crosley of Indianapolis preaching The Universalist Assembly for Indiana Ohio Michigan and Illinois opens tomorrow and runs through Sept 5 Speakers include Rev C E Nash Lombard College Galesburg Ill Rev A B Church Buchtel College Akron Rev F A Bisbee Boston and Rev J S Bantwell Chicago editor of the Universalist Leader.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Terre Haute Ind Aug 3 The annual convention of the Young Men's Institute and of the Catholic Knights of America will begin in this city tomorrow It is expected the convention of the latter will be adjourned by evening but the Young Men's Institute will be in session two days
The speaker cautions against a patent cure for trusts and stresses two duties. Promises must be honored whether on or off the stump, and people must hold leaders to feasible pledges. He notes that progress comes slowly when minds are agitated and conditions feel wrong.
The speaker argues that a republic relies on the average citizen doing everyday duties well and urges steady intelligent participation in state affairs. He calls for national power to regulate big corporations, warns against gimmicky laws, and favors publicity of essential corporate facts to curb abuses while maintaining property rights.
A speech argues for strengthening national authority over interstate corporations while preserving local governance. It emphasizes adapting laws to modern commerce, avoiding straw bricks, and recognizing that individual character and effort remain decisive for success. The speaker urges wise legislation and honest administration, noting the state cannot carry individuals.
President Roosevelt has accepted the invitation to attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen biennial convention in Chattanooga. The White House confirms his presence, signaling labor recognition. In San Francisco, Senator Foster says Roosevelt will visit the coast next fall with his wife and family, stopping three days in the city. Asheville hosts a bear hunt for the President led by Big Tom Wilson after Chattanooga.
Boston August. Thomas Townsend has finished his 121 volume work known as The Library of National State and Individual Civil War Records. He devoted thirty seven years to the undertaking and calls it one of the most wonderful compilations and the most exhaustive history of the rebellion ever written.
The body of Mabel O Rear daughter of Judge O r of Frankfort Kentucky was found at the mouth of the Miami river this morning after drowning in the Ohio river near Cincinnati last night while boating with friends.
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