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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal lists subscription rates for old and new telephones, delivery options, and pricing for daily Sunday and weekly editions. It notes reduced club rates, mail rates, and instructions for mail subscribers. The notice includes agent distribution, foreign postage guidance, and multiple city newsstand locations.
Advertises mail subscription service enabling The Journal to follow readers while away. Appoints simple option to leave an order before Starting and to change address as often as desired.
The piece surveys New York Democratic leadership around David B. Hill and Croker, remarks on temperance zeal at Winona Lake, and clarifies Roosevelt's stance on Grand Army Marshal Miles. It also covers illiteracy rates, Negro business progress in Richmond and Philadelphia, and South Carolina’s unique primary election system shaping nominations.
prominent Chicago capitalists and officers of stockholders endorse uniform national supervision of corporations. They believe federal oversight would protect the public and not harm legitimate business. The President argues government control would be stabilizing, not revolutionary, citing national banks as an example.
City debates whether Indianapolis Company can end natural gas service on October 1 and shift to artificial gas. President Hastings argues for broad reforms to provide affordable cooking gas, while lawyers warn about contract terms and possible litigation. Experts note artificial gas use rises in cities, especially for cooking, with prices around 3.5 cents per thousand feet.
The London Daily Mall denounces the Monroe doctrine while Venezuela blocks ports and seizes Dutch ships. The piece argues Europe must not tolerate piracy and urges accountability through reparations if international law is violated. Roosevelt’s doctrine is cited as preventing any state from trespassing on others' rights.
The President's speeches present clear thought and strong convictions rather than polished oratory. He stresses good citizenship, individual effort, and duty over wealth gained by dishonor, with the motto Act well your part. This frank self-revelation may raise public regard for his character and leadership.
The column argues that Democrats blocked a proposed constitutional amendment to empower federal regulation of trusts and monopolies, preventing swift action on anti trust legislation. It notes opposition by Richardson and Bailey and discusses the failed two thirds vote needed for passage.
The piece surveys Republican opposition to further trust legislation and tracks Roosevelts rising prominence as governor while Harrison fades. It notes Democratic criticism of Harrison in Chicago and discusses General Miles, Philippines policy, and 1904 presidential hopes. It cites English press views on Roosevelts temperate yet decisive trust stance.
A five year old girl jokes about siblings answering that she has three brothers and only one sister herself, delivering a playful punchline in a brief anecdote.
An editor in Britain, Serene in his office, sits with an IT clip for his folks The American jokes. He says he knows what he’s getting. The note appears in London Tit-Bits and other papers, quoted by the Baltimore American.
In a humorous exchange the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph notes a cabinet official appearing on stage. The Philadelphia Press and Chicago Tribune quip about letters, society, and slang gaining respect as art, while Washington Star reflects on Josh’s city slang and potential to be a college professor. Domestic wit centers on media chatter and social pretensions.
The President urged Cuba reciprocity beneficial to Cuba and the nation, thanked supporters, then greeted a local Spanish American War veterans group with a brief address from his carriage. He then departed by train, smiling at the veterans’ salute before the journey continued.
President Roosevelt, greeted by Mayor Leonard, tours Lawrence, praising its industrial strength and the Needham Post of the Grand Army of the Republic. He recalls veterans from Lowell and Lawrence, the Ninth Regiment, and the Philippines, lauding their wartime service and civilian return.
President Roosevelt, greeted by a large crowd in Haverhill Massachusetts, spoke at Washington square on naval preparedness. He praised Annapolis and West Point, stressed training, shipbuilding, and constant readiness, and urged honesty courage and common sense as national foundations. He left with Maine officials escorting him across the state line amid thick crowds and police concerns.
The president speaks on self-government and freedom for Filipinos, insisting Americans must govern in both islands' and their own best interests. He urges unity and diligent effort as trains whistle and guns boom, and the train departs at 10:30 for Havehill.
In Dover New Hampshire on August 26 President Roosevelt arrived to a large welcome led by Mayor A G Whittemore and a civic committee. He spoke from Franklin Square praising Dover’s history and industrial growth noting the era of factories railroads and telegraph and urging reflection on wealth purity and social differences.
President Roosevelt toured Maine visiting Biddeford Old Orchard and Portland delivering remarks on citizenship and self reliance. He praised Maine's citizens for character and urged individuals to take responsibility for their own futures while laws provide a fair framework. The journey continued with Senator Frye aboard as Reed's old home is noted in passing.
President Roosevelt addressed a Portland crowd with praise for Thomas Brackett Reed, noting how Congress stalled until Reed became speaker. He stressed the need for workable government and unity despite policy differences, and cited Reed’s decisive action as essential to making the legislative machinery function.
The speaker lauds Reed for shaping policy through persistent effort and urges ordinary citizens to embody practical virtues. He recalls Civil War heroes, stresses civilian duty, and contrasts genius with steady, everyday conduct as the path to national strength. The tour included ports, parks, and a visit to Reed’s home before leaving for Lewiston.
President Roosevelt was graciously received in Lewiston and Auburn during his visit. He spoke from a Lewiston City Park platform on civil war veterans and the need for preparedness and skilled personnel, noting that weapons evolve but courage remains essential. He then traveled by Maine Central to Augusta.
The Kennebec valley welcomed President Roosevelt with a brilliant reception in Augusta Maine on August 3. Crowds lined the route from the station to the Blaine mansion where he spoke for forty five minutes from a platform near the residence.
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