Telegraph and Miscellany January 14 1902 Daily Journal
A dense OCR style fragment outlines postal rates and distribution points for the Journal newspaper Indianapolis with addresses in New York Chicago and Washington. It then shifts to an editorial mix discussing justice travel trolley lines education philanthropy and international trade topics including Canada the sugar beet and cane markets and a note on pension administration and local public figures Captain Leighty Captain Marsh and attorney W T Brown.
Beet sugar and railroads shape the era in 1900 era
The article argues beet sugar requires large capital and irrigated land, with California Colorado and Utah plants leading. It details costs of production, labor, and transport, compares European and American practices, and cites a Baltimore firm investing $2 million in Sugar City Colorado while noting widespread industry growth and modest farmer profit, plus Porto Rico autonomy and Tammany Hall leadership shifts.
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Europe
Germany
California
Colorado
Utah
Baltimore
Cuba
Sugar City
Col
Michigan
Growth of Railroad Business Across Twenty Years
The census figures show freight per capita rose from 45 tons in 1880 to 1 861 tons in 1900, while population grew 51.76 percent and freight rose 337.73 percent. Passenger miles jumped from 6.74 billion in 1880 to over 16 billion in 1900, with per person travel increasing to 97 miles. The rise reflects greater use of existing railroad mileage rather than new track.
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Alaska
United States
The Humorous Snippets From Various Papers
A collage of cartoon captions and light remarks from The Humorists in Puck, Somerville Journal, Mrs. Tompkyns, Chicago Tribune, and Philadelphia Press. Jests cover wise old saws, legal baits, childhood sins, and a cheeky royal court line.
Indiana Editorial Notes and Party Remarks
A compilation of editorials and quotes from Indiana papers criticizing rail safety, divorce cases, Buffalo Bill, Philippines taxation, Indiana Democratic leadership, and Kentucky senator nominees. The items mix alarm over rail automation, a divorce demand, retirement gossip, fiscal policy, party harmony, Cuban prospects, and a Kentucky nomination controversy.
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Anderson Bulletin
Anderson
Evansville Courier
Buffalo Bill
Wyoming
William Cody
Richmond Sun-Telegram
Philippines
Preson
Marion Chronicle
Frank B. Burke
Democratic Party of
Indiana
State Committee
Democratic Party
Noblesville Ledger
Cuba
Shelbyville
James B. McCreary
Democratic Legislative Caucus of
Kentucky
United States
Judge Cantril
Political parties ungrateful, says Columbus Republican
The Columbus Republican comments that the subject will feel sore and fully realize that political parties are ungrateful, reflecting on public sentiment and party loyalties in the wake of political events.
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Columbus
Codes in Porto Rico Move Toward US Law Harmony
L. B. Rowe, chairman of Porto Rico law revision, arrived from San Juan as the Legislative Assembly debates the commission codes. He says the move aligns Porto Rico with American law, notes buoyant mood and improved municipal credit, and cites bipartisan support for island interests.
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New York
Rowe
Law Revision Commission of
Porto Rico
San Juan
Ponce
Legislative Assembly of
Legislative Assembly
Foraker
Union
Hunt
Growth of Population: South Edges North in Last Decade
The Census Bureau reports the South grew faster than the North in the last decade for the first time in U.S. history, with the West showing a strong pace earlier and the East grouped with the North. Regional growth rates have converged, reducing the gap between sections.
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South
Gompers Rejects Referendum on Civic Federation Work
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, opposes a union referendum on the National Civic Federation's work. He argues a condemnation vote would hinder fair judgment and suggests alternative resolutions recognizing labor's rights and the value of peaceful, consultative methods in wage and hour discussions.
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New York
Central Federated Union
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
National Civic Federation
Central Labor Union
Organized Labor
Pneumatic Tool Trust Forms With 2.5 Million Bond Issue
The Chicago Pneumatic Company filed a deed of trust for 2.5 million dollars in Cleveland to secure a twenty year first mortgage bond issue. The security covers plants including Boyer Machine Company Detroit Olney Metal Philadelphia and Franklin Air Compressor Franklin Pa and 2,000 shares of Taite Howard Pneumatic Tool Company London along with all related patents.
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Cleveland
Biz Pneumatic Tool Trust
County Recorder's Office
Chicago Pneumatic Company
Central Real Bond and Trust Company
New York
Boyer Machine Company
Detroit
Olney Metal Company
Philadelphia
Chisholm & Moore Manufacturing Company
Franklin Air Compressor Compan
Franklin
New
Taite-Howard Pneumatic Tool Company
London
England
Senator Sewall Will Admitted to Probate in New Jersey
The will of late United States Senator William J. Sewall was admitted to probate in Camden New Jersey today. The estate is divided equally among General Sewall's wife and five children. With no inventory filed the estate value is estimated at $500000.
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Camden
N. J
United States
William J. Sewall
General Sewall
Prince Henry Plans U S Visit Amid Hohenzollern Voyage
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia will sail to New York about February 15 aboard the Hohenzollern with a crack band aboard. The imperial yacht will cross via Gibraltar and the Cape Verde islands, while government officials and speakers weigh Poland policy and German civilization aims.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Schmidt
von Schwinat
von Egidy
Germany
Prince Henry
New York
Hohenzollern
Gibraltar
Cape de Verde Islands
Island of
St. Thomas
Count von Boudissen
von Holleben
Washington
Second Naval Division
Hahn
Reichstag
Rooseveltt
Lokal Anzeiger
William
Paris
Welt Politik
France
Cologne Gazette
Emperor William
Germany's Tariff Bill Passes Exemption Clause
Berlin reports the Reichstag customs tariff committee adopted a clause allowing exemptions from duty reductions for products from outside the German Tariff Union unless the federal council prescribes otherwise. Provisions also cover exemptions or reductions for German colonies by decree. Count Van Posadowsky-Wehner said the government would avoid a tariff war but would wage it by every means if necessary.
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Berlin
Customs Tariff Committee
Reichstag
Federal Council
Count van Posadowsky-Wehner
Imperial Secretary of State For the Interior
Alice to christen Emperor William’s yacht in New York
The New York Tribune reports the yacht at Shooters Island will be named Alice in honor of Miss Alice Roosevelt and a Russian princess. Henry G. Barbey confirms the plan, with Prince Henry of Prussia likely to attend events in New York.
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New York
Emperor William
Shoters’ Island
Alice
Tribune
Henry G. Barbey
Barbey
Alice Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Czarina
Russia
Alix of Hesse
Queen Victoria
Prince Henry
Prussia
Bremen
Three davit boats shipped for German emperor yacht
Ogdensburg on January 13 reports three davit boats for the German emperor's yacht being built near New York were shipped today by an Ogdensburg firm. The boats include a 25 foot gig a 19 foot cutter and a 16 foot dinghy all mahogany with high quality trim and finish.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
New York City
Prussian Chancellor Addresses Polish Question in Diet
Berlin January 12 The imperial chancellor Count Von Buelow answered Diet interpellations on the Polish issue in Prussia. He said Polish agitation caused the crisis, pledged to omit corporal punishment in religious instruction, and affirmed a national policy aimed at preserving Prussian strength while integrating Poles into German civilization.
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East Prusia
Prince Bismarck
Count von Buelow
Hss
Diet
Posen
Vatican
Count van Vuelow
Berlin
Prussia
Germany
Polish Colonization Commission
Board of Trade backs Schley reexamination of Santiago command
At the Chicago Board of Trade annual meeting resolutions urged Congress to reopen the Schley case and decide who commanded at the battle of Santiago. The vote, though not unanimous, favored the motion amid passionate remarks by R G Chandler and opposition from J B Rumsey. The resolutions call for reviewing the court of inquiry and sending copies to Admiral Schley and Congress.
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Chicago
Congress
Sciley
Santiago
Board of Trade
R. G. Chandler
Stone
J. B. Rumsey
Mr. Chandler
Schley
Mr. Rumsey
George Dewey
Schiey
Change. SAVANNAH Admral Schley visits Cotton Exchange
Rear Admiral Schley spent over an hour in the Savannah Cotton Exchange, greeting members with Gen. W. W. Gordon present. He sent a telegram to Mme. Nordica in Nashville praising her escape from a railway wreck. Tomorrow he visits the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths, where a reception will honor him with his wife and Gen and Mrs W W Gordon attending.
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Savannah
Schley
Cotton Exchange
W. W. Gordon
Exchange
Mme. Nordica
Nashville
Georgia State Industrial College
W. W. Gorgon
Explorers Forced to Return from South American Expedition
Salt Lake City January 13 The Brig Ham Young Academy South American exploring expedition led by President Cuff, composed of academy students, spent months in Central and South America studying flora and fauna. War conditions disrupted work and the party must abandon plans to finish and return to the United States.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Brigham Young Academy
The
Academy
Cuff
United States
Theodore Robinson to undergo appendectomy tomorrow
New York January 1 Theodore Douglas Robinson son of Douglas Robinson and Roosevelt's favorite nephew is to be operated on tomorrow for appendicitis. He is nineteen years old and in fine condition, which observers say should help him through the operation safely.
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Brown
Lcense
New York
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Douglas Robinson
Roosevelt
Theodore
German Caricatures Denounced by The Times as Obscene
London reports a Times article on anti British German cartoons described as coarse obscene and venomous. It cites “The Boer War” cartoon with Germans demeaning British figures and the Prince of Wales as an infamous insult. The piece notes public sales at state railway stations and the paper's effect on British-German tensions.
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London
Times
The
Star
Pottsdam
Germany
Prince of Wales
Princess of Wales
Neess
German Admiral Senden-Bibran Meets King Edward in London
London dispatch notes Admiral Von Senden-Bibran, chief of the German naval cabinet, was received by King Edward. He delivered a letter from the German Emperor. The Times suggests the message aims to ease current political estrangement after previous Kruger telegrams.
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London
Admiral von Senden-Ribran
William
Edward
the Times
Baron von Senden-Bibran
England
Kruger
Settlement in breach of promise case Duke of Manchester pays Miss Knight
The breach of promise suit by American actress Miss Portia Knight against the Duke of Manchester has been settled out of court. The Duke pays Miss Knight £1,000 and covers court costs. Final papers to be signed Wednesday with payment to follow. Lawyers say trial would not have produced a grave scandal but would have publicized intimate letters.
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London
Portia Knight
Duke of Manchester
Miss Knight
King Christian Delays Answer on Danish West Indies Sale
A deputation of 34,000 signers delivered an address to King Christian in Copenhagen on January 13 protesting the sale of the Danish West Indies without a plebiscite. He stated he could not express views while diplomatic negotiations were ongoing, assuring confidence that the ministry will safeguard island welfare and people.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
Christian
Prussian Syndicate Issues 3 Percent Loans
Berlin January 13 The Prussian syndicate that handled prior government loans has completed a new 3 percent issue totaling 96 million marks Prussia contributes 185 thousand marks and the empire 115 million marks The syndicate bids at 84 and sells at 9 50 This group includes Bleichroeder Bank Deutsche Bank Mendelssohn Bank Dresdener Bank Disconto Bank Schaaffhausen Bank and several South German banks.
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Berlin
Prussia
Empire
Bleichroeder Bank
Deutsche Bank
Mendelssohn Bank
Dresdener Bank
Disconto Bank
Schaaffhausen Bank
Marquis of Dufferin and Ava Seriously Ill in Ireland
London dispatch reports the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, former Governor General of Canada, is seriously ill at Clandebore House in Downe, County Down, Ireland.
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London
Jan. U
Earl and Countess Grey to sail aboard Celtic
Cable notes report the White Star Line steamer Celtic will depart Liverpool January 14 for New York with Earl and Countess Grey among its passengers. Also noted is an astronomic phenomenon seen at Nice Observatory and legal actions in Johannesburg, plus a U S ambassador’s to Russia briefing and travel plans.
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Countess
White Star
Celtic
Liverpool
New York
Earl and Countess Grey
Nice
Warsaw
Krause
London
Johannesburg
Cornelius Broecksmen
Cox
John Douglas Foster
Lord Roberts
Porter
Russia
Horace Porter
United States
Paris
Mre. Porter
Mise Porter
Reynok Hitt
Berlin
Pari
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