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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
5
A long syndicated discussion traces naval strength, US policy toward Venezuela and the Monroe doctrine. It notes American interests in the Caribbean, warns European powers against meddling, and stresses the need for a strong navy amid evolving international tensions.
The verdict seems designed to save the plaintiff from paying costs, while the judge’s order to divide costs between plaintiff and defendants reveals the court’s view on the case merits.
A Washington dispatch argues the Monroe doctrine must not be infringed by allied powers during the Venezuela crisis. Secretary Hay warns Britain and Germany nations to halt any broader use of peaceful blockade and to apply commerce interruptions uniformly, citing US adherence to earlier assurances and concern over potential war.
The article surveys pacific blockades from 1827 through the late 1800s, detailing Greece Turkey actions, European and American responses, and the 1887 Heidelberg resolutions. It notes U S stance, neutrality rules, and contrasts with current Venezuelan trade context, then shifts to a Board of Education meeting on textbook contract changes.
The article discusses attempts by undisclosed publishers to influence a state board, notes on an anthracite coal investigation, and calls for coroner shipments to curb grave robbing. It highlights Illinois mayors supporting taxpaying women voting, pacific blockade arguments by A C Harris, and the death of Indiana Congressman-elect Carnahan with Miers to replace him.
A collage of jokes and quips from periodicals with comments on marriage finances logic and city life. The bits feature lovers silent moments Niagara falls brides and grooms professors and students plus a running note about a bestselling satire titled The Cusser's Guide totaling varied humor from several papers.
The New York Mail and Express notes the granite Riverside Drive mausoleum for Ulysses S. Grant inspires reverent visits. An elderly veteran, entering the tomb, tears up as he says Grant seems like a god and a war god to those who fought with him, recalling Appomattox.
A trio of quirky lines from old newspapers notes a New York man with a tin can could be fetching coal, a Brooklyn child question on anti-imperialism, and a cryptic image of John Barrett near a secret stand in a lightning path, reflecting era wit and misreadable clipping style.
An account recounts the 1860s Fort Jefferson incident where Colonel Grenfell, chained and beaten, was submerged and nearly killed by officers led by Maj. Andrews. The narrative condemns Special Order No. 78 authorizing guards to shoot prisoners and the reliance on Edwin M. Stanton for higher authority, highlighting brutal discipline and its human cost.
First and last victim under Special Order No. 78, John Winters, a deserter jailed at a fort, was shot by a private of Fifth Artillery after a night of alcohol fueled tension. Winters died within thirty minutes. A formal account details the guard’s actions, dying pleas, and a post incident cover story.
The article outlines gains from Prof Lorenz visit: orthopaedists gain advanced mastery of the Lorenz operation aiding cripples. general practitioners will better detect congenital dislocation of the thigh and refer early for optimum benefit. orthopaedic surgery gains public esteem, attracting charitable endowments for hospitals, dispensaries, and teaching, benefiting the profession and people.
A California man is said to have discovered the secret of photographing colors accurately, enabling every flower in a bouquet to be reproduced in its exact tints. An other triumph for the wonderful California.
A review of children’s books from Harper & Brothers and Dana Estes & Co. highlights titles for various ages. Notable works include Lucky Ned by Edwin Ellis, Doctor Robin by Harriet A. Cheever, The Hurdy-Gurdy by Laura Earn Pier, Jimmy Crow by Edith F. Foster, Jackanapes by Juliana Horatia Ewing, and Box Tales by Jean Ingelow. The Chatterbox for 1920 offers four hundred pages of stories, poetry, puzzles, and illustrations.
Frances Margaret Fox portrays the Little Giant learning kindness to animals and insects. Frances J. De l writes about a sheltered girl and her grandfather. Mary H. Wade presents Our Little Cuban Cousin and Our Little Hawaiian Cousin detailing Cuban life and Hawaiian customs with light war glimpses.
Frances Trego Montgomery’s auto biography of a goat titled Bily Whiskers portrays a clever mischievous animal always moving between owners. The piece notes amusing color illustrations and a Mother Goose Paintbook with outline drawings and a paint block set, illustrated by J M Barnett, published by Saalfield in Akron.
A Christmas story set in Civil War Virginia follows a Confederate officer who travels to spend an hour with his children as they lament Santa’s absence. Union and Confederate figures appear, and the father believes next Christmas will be brighter. The tale ends with a happy holiday for the youngsters, rendered in a pretty, sentimental style.
From H M Caldwell Company New York comes Guess Again a gaily illustrated book for children full of rhymes and color pictures to solve riddles. Both rhymes and drawings by L J Bridgman are clever and well executed making a handsome holiday book for a small child.
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