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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
5
A critic argues that even successful novels earning royalties often fail to pay the writer’s bills. An author with 2,500 copies sold may gain about 250 dollars for three months of work, while a carpenter can earn far more over the same period. The piece notes public fuss and reviews do not translate into profits, citing Harold Frederic and other examples.
In Baltimore the London Letter profiles Mrs. Humphry Ward and her work. It notes her planned serial debut set in sociological scenes at Passmore Edwards settlement, her scholarly Oxford upbringing, mastery of Spanish, and dealings with publishers. It also describes her husband, their Grosvenor Place home, and the refined yet austere surroundings.
Washington Letter notes President Roosevelt is five years younger than the youngest cabinet member, Attorney General Knox. Secretary of War Root is thirteen years his senior, making them the closest advisers in age to the president. cabinet ages listed show Hay sixty three, Gage sixty five, Root eighty six, Knox forty eight, Long sixty three, Hitchcock sixty six, Wilson sixty six, Smith sixty nine, Payne fifty eight, and Shaw set to be secretary of the treasury.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy used by millions of mothers for over fifty years. It claims to soothe the child, ease wind colic, regulate bowels, and treat diarrhoea while teething or from other causes. It promotes sale worldwide and urges asking for the syrup at % cents per bottle. Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar is pitched as a lifesaving cough remedy. Toothache Drops are said to cure in one minute.
Washington January 5 Congress resumes after a three week recess with the Hepburn Isthmian Canal bill set as the special order for Tuesday. Debates may widen if Panama Canal Co proceeds with a 40 million sale, while speakers from Burton and others prepare criticisms. The House expects swift passage, with the deficiency and pension appropriation bills also in view for the week.
Congress will be asked to authorize a commission chaired by the library, state, and war secretaries to select a site in the District of Columbia for a memorial arch to William McKinley. The panel may use competitions, pay up to 25000 dollars, and report findings to Congress.
Rt Rev Charles H Brent announced in Boston that he will issue a national appeal for a $100,000 endowment to support the new Philippine jurisdiction. The fund would sustain an assistant staff he plans to bring to Manila, as he faces the church’s hardest challenge since Catholic influence has long prevailed.
ST PAUL Jan 5 It was stated that the Tax Commission report would be presented to Gov Van Sant on Thursday and a decision made whether to call an extra session of the Legislature to act on the matter The commission draft bill covers the entire tax law subject and is a voluminous document The Governor has been determined to call the extra session soon after the report is submitted and it is probable the Legislature will be called to meet early in the year to act on the merger and tax measures
The Tax Commission will be asked to take action regarding the Northern Securities Company and the alleged railroad merger. It will also recommend appointing an expert to analyze the proposed law and present a clear public briefing.
The American Missionary Association urges Congregational churches to observe Sunday February 9 as a Lincoln memorial. The text notes Lincoln born February 12 in the mountains of the south and highlights the association’s work among African Americans and Indians through missions, schools, and churches to foster citizenship and Christian responsibility.
Brooklyn magistrates clash over control of courtrooms as Devoy and fellow officials contest holdovers. Dooley and Brennan stage formal adjourning, Higginbotham occupies Lee avenue, while Durack absent. Courts locked, guards posted, keyhole standoff between Watson and Furlong persists.
New York Jan 5 A Tammany bid to capture the new Board of Aldermen is tied to control over salaries and patronage. Mayor Low cited offers of money for his vote while Charles V. Fornes reported a bribery attempt to sway a fusion alderman. A Brooklyn figure is named in the alleged scheme.
Special report on U S internal trade shows November and year to date gains in spring wheat movements for Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee and Chicago with livestock volumes rising in Chicago Kansas City Omaha and St Louis. Lake traffic this season exceeds prior records with American canal deliveries and rising flour grain and mineral oil withdrawals signaling a stronger export position.
Charleston will host a notable exposition week with 1710 stock show entries supervised by George F. Weston of Biltmore. The Liberty Bell arrives from Philadelphia to a dedicated pavilion. Friday features meetings of the International League of Press Clubs and the Pen and Peacil Club of Philadelphia and a musical festival led by Innes's band opens.
The United States monitor Terror left League Island Navy Yard tug in tow of the government tug Samoset for Annapolis. The old monitor will be used there as a training vessel.
United States consul Marshall Halstead in Birmingham writes that an American stranded hero claimed he could work if given workman overalls. He describes U S style overalls with rear buttoned trousers and neck apron, noting such outfits are unknown in England. He mentions observing working class attire during calls on locals.
A speaker recalls British workmen wearing durable overalls and notes a potential market shift. He claims Americans throw away cheap overalls after weeks while British workers seek long lasting, washable garments. He suggests American manufacturers could profit by producing sturdier, higher quality overalls for sale here.
Honolulu dispatch reports Congress member Wilcox introduced a bill proposing a national leper settlement on Molokai. Hawaii opponents clash with supporters while some home rulers back the plan to save local expenses. Also: duty-free Manila cigars and a heavy multi-day rainstorm with unverified world record claims nationwide.
The Nebraska Supreme Court rules Knox county officials must move the seat to Center on April 1. The farm site on William Wishendorf’s land becomes the county seat after two decades of legal fights and dozens of political moves. Neighbors from Verdigris Creighton and nearby towns expect a mass relocation of businesses and homes to the new site.
New York January 5 The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting on the eve of January 16 to extend a call to the Rev J Ross Stevenson of Chicago He has chaired church history at McCormick Theological Seminary and is about thirty six He studied in Germany and previously served Sedalia Missouri He is a member of the creed revision committee The church pulpit has been vacant since the death of former George S Purves and the late Dr Rept i7 last.
Ninety two Walla Walla survivors arrived in San Francisco from Eureka aboard the Pomona. The French bark Max, badly damaged in the collision, was being towed to port with its bowsprit and bow crushed. Deaths and missing range from thirty seven to forty seven due to misidentifications. Reverend Henry Erickson and his son died after being rescued from a life raft. Cecil Brown, fourth officer of the Walla Walla, described the panic and delays during evacuation and the raft’s perilous drift for thirty six hours until rescue by Nome City.
NEW PLAN PROPOSED. MEXICO CITY Jan. 56 The committee on international sanitary regulations will report this week unless the conference breaks up over arbitration. A key recommendation calls for state quarantines to be replaced by federal sanitary regulation, while arbitration prospects remain uncertain and negotiations continue.
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