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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal issue notes subscription rates for city and mail delivery, lists international distribution points in major cities, and includes editorials on Britain Germany Australia and China trade, coal mining wage disputes, railroad franchises, Cuban policy, church property tax and a debated definition of pacific blockade. It references the Venezuela affair and U S naval actions under Dewey as context.
A discussion on pacific versus general blockades notes that Britain has maintained pacific blockades in various cases. It argues that the allied stance should be a general blockade as an act of war, stating the phrase pacific blockade is paradoxical and poorly chosen.
A columnist argues Latin American states show little sympathy for Venezuela amid its crises. It criticizes Venezuela’s government for bond defaults and property seizures, praises Mexico Brazil and Argentina for stable conduct, and urges European powers to reassess claims. The piece links foreign policy to economic reform and notes prison labor as a fiscal remedy.
A discussion on how to dispose of labor in state prisons and reformatories. The article compares Northern and Southern practices, notes contract labor's abuses yet its employment benefits, and urges a policy as contracts end. It argues for mandatory employment, trade training in reformatories, and state manufacturing as an alternative.
Republican members of the House currency committee propose notes up to 4 percent of unimpaired capital with a 0.25 percent semi-annual tax, plus a 5 percent bond deposit, replacing the Fowler plan. Notes would be redeemed in gold and limited to three redemption districts, forming a flexible asset-based currency to broaden bank circulation without full bond security.
The piece surveys U S Britain relations, citing past incidents around Corinto and Monroe doctrine stance. It then covers the Commercial Club School relief plan proposing bonds and a 6 cent cap, plus secretary of state fee-collection gains under Republican reforms. Praises Judge Baker’s respected judicial career and Indiana’s hopes for his long life and reputation.
The Smart Set features Bilkins and Pinhedde joking about Bilkins's supposed wealth and marriage plans in a playful exchange. The fragment references Secret of the Calumet and a Spartacus quip on Native American pipe use.
A mosaic of brief humorous items and exchanges from Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and Washington papers. Jests about weddings debts and the idea of sending regrets accompany quips on Venezuela and a tale of Diogenes buying a bath tub.
Enoch D Moffett of Hartford City Indiana argues the 1901 anti lynching act usurps judicial power violating Section 161 of the state constitution. He contends the Governor lacked due process in presiding over Sheriff Dudley’s trial and questions why Durbin acted as judge.
A long memoir excerpt recounts harsh treatment of Confederate-era prisoners at Dry Tortugas, detailing strict orders, forced confinement, and alleged cruelty. It follows Grenfell’s escape, prisoner abuse, and eventual official pardon for Samuel B Arnold, with reflections on justice, propaganda, and postwar sentiment.
The speaker recalls a grim opening in which a prosecutor warns against speaking further declaring a tough court to try him. Hope fades as he soldiers toward death and accuses perjury being used to secure conviction. He notes brief visits by his father during the trial and says he lost interest, awaiting doom. Remarks by General Ewing frame the mood.
The piece argues Venezuela could rise from crisis like Mexico did after French intervention. It credits US aid and diplomatic pressure, praises Juarez and Mexican resilience, and suggests Castro’s leadership may be swept aside by national unity. It emphasizes American interest in a stable Venezuela and praises Seward and Hay diplomacy.
Brooklyn Eagle recounts Thomas B. Reed telling how Grover Cleveland, early riser, received a petition from a condemned man’s father. Reed and the father visited the White House. Cleveland read every document and pardoned the son, a story attributed to John F. A. Merrill at the Cumberland Club in Portland.
The Kansas City Journal argues that Venezuela will reverse its stance on foreign meddling as the Monroe Doctrine proves a safeguard against European monarchies. It predicts England and Germany seek South American influence and suggests Roosevelt has tacit support from both powers for this objective, shaping future policy.
Portland Oregonian notes President Roosevelt refused to pardon J W McKnight described as a bank wrecking official connected to the German National Bank in Louisville Kentucky. The editorial commends the decision as just and cites the case as a clear example with no excuse.
In a historic ruling the strike commission states profits by owners do not determine wage scales. The decision signals a shift in how wage criteria are evaluated and may affect labor disputes moving forward.
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