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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
5
A jumble of items from The Daily Journal dated January 16 1902 covers subscription rates offices and mailings then moves to editorial comment on political figures including Croker Bryan and Hill the Isthmian canal policy and the Philippines. It also reports on Marconi sea communications tariff questions and Indiana coal mine combinations with warnings about monopolistic risks and market effects.
The piece notes amused views on rival European powers courting peace with the United States. It cites two years of friendly overtures by Great Britain and reflects on the Western bloc as powerful and worth maintaining for aid and balance.
A St Peters burg dispatch reports that at the Russian New Year reception the Czar and Czarina were especially gracious to the United States ambassador and asked about President Roosevelt. The president’s reputation grows after Spain war naval victories, with powers recognizing the rising US stature.
The piece argues against allowing national banks to lend on real estate due to panic risks and depositor confidence concerns, highlighting the 1863 system’s intent for strict commercial lending. It then shifts to Alaska prospects, praising climate, resources, and the need for railway expansion, noting a proposed link to the Transsiberian route and the precedent set by major rail projects.
Governor Brady notes Alaska’s vast potential beyond gold, including agriculture across great river valleys and a 400 mile railroad link to the Transsiberian path. He cites favorable climates and vast timber, redtop fields, and the overall promise of diversified resources that could outshine traditional mining.
Two postal offense cases are outlined. A Richmond man is jailed on indecent writing through the mails to President Roosevelt, with penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. A preacher in Illinois is fined for mailing Bible quotations that reflected on a recipient’s character. The piece contrasts these with commentary on Canada’s trade posture and farm-product access.
A state representative criticizes the Philippines war and accuses the administration of resisting ending it. He argues for independence as liberty and questions American rule. The editorial notes a contrast with a hypothetical Philippine liberty and mocks venal press coverage from London.
A former director and promoter alleges that stock exchange parties and companies seek subsidies, with financial papers like the Financial Times and Financial News named as targets. He asserts $45,000 to $50,000 subsidies per company and questions the integrity of papers once viewed as respectable.
Polished quips from multiple papers roll through a humorous collage. The items jab at honesty, taxation, and gender talk while noting everyday scenes from domestic life to urban life across several cities.
New York January 15 Recorder Goff addressed the Nineteenth Century Club on Anarchy. He warned against overreaching laws to suppress ideas noting laws cannot make virtue and that if an idea is right it will prevail. He compared revolutionary France’s aristocracy to today and urged recognizing ideas rise or fall on morality.
The Brotherhood of Railway Employes selects Chicago for its future headquar ters and plans a May convention there in 194. It standardizes titles to railroading terms and designates positions as manager superintendent conductor watchman fagman inner block outer block and general auditor. An organizing drive will place chapters in multiple cities including Portland San Francisco Albuquerque Omaha Helena Kansas City Denver Fort Worth Aberdeen St Paul Chicago St Louis Little Rock New Orleans Indianapolis Columbus Nashville Atlanta Washington Pittsburgh New York Boston Montreal Winnipeg.
Colonel Myron T. Herrick, treasurer of the McKinley National Memorial Association and president of the American Bankers' Association, stated that contributions from wealthy leaders of industry are practically absent, leaving workers and schoolchildren to support the memorial in honor of William McKinley.
The Rev Dr Broderick Burgess was consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Long Island at Grace Church Brooklyn. Presiding bishop Bishop Potter led the service with co consecrators Bishops Doane and Davies and sermon by Bishop Doane. Presentators were Bishops Brewster and Lawrence as 19 bishops and 20 priests attended.
President Zelaya gave an elaborate reception at Corinto, Nicaragua, honoring Presidents Regalado of El Salvador and Sierra of Honduras, General Molino of Guatemala, on their arrival to discuss peace with Central American reps. Thousands of Nicaraguans attended the ceremony.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from New Albany Indiana January 15 George W Self of Corydon was elected chairman of the Third district Republican central committee for the fourth consecutive time. Weathers was permanent chairman Wulfman secretary and resolutions praised Senators Fairbanks Beveridge and the Republican congressman. The body endorsed the state administration fiscal policy McKinley’s death was deplored and Roosevelt urged to continue prosperity. A tariff to protect American labor and farm products was favored. Resolutions endorsed Governor Durbin against a Kentucky State officer’s requisition and condemned a partisan court. Self’s unselfish party zeal was praised.
In North Vernon on January 15 the Fourth district Republicans met to select a state committee member. Johnson county made its debut. Judge Marshal Hacker presided. J. J. Drybread served as secretary. Resolutions praised Republican policies, mourned President McKinley, lauded Theodore Roosevelt, and urged Democrats to join the party. Oscar H. Montgomery of Seymour was nominated for district chairman by acclamation with an enthusiastic speech.
In Greencastle Indiana January 15 1902 Julian D Hogate of Danville was unanimously elected district chairman at the Fifth district convention. Delegates pledged to Holliday and Barcus wings united for Hogate who vowed impartiality. The convention adopted resolutions praising Republican principles supporting Roosevelt and McKinley’s memory, and pledged continued GOP loyalty in 1902.
Delegates from nine counties of the Sixth district met at the Masonic opera house in Cambridge City Indiana to select a district chairman and Republican state central committee member. The meeting proceeded smoothly with no factional clashes and Miles K Moffett was re elected as chairman.
Ex state chairman Charles 8ere of New Castle was elected convention chairman and W Montgomery of Greenfield chosen secretary. Harry Starr of Richmond nominated Miles K Moffett of Connersville for district chairman and state committee, Moffett reelected by acclamation. Resolutions praised McKinley Harrison Mount Roosevelt and leaders Fairbanks Beveridge Watson, Durbin praised. Connersville named convention town for Congress nominating date set.
Knode Porter of the State Board of Agriculture withdrew from the county auditor race in Hagerstown Indiana, narrowing the contest to two candidates, both in Richmond. At the campaign start Hagerstown had four candidates for county offices, but all have pulled out, leaving the west end with one remaining candidate.
Floyd A. Woods was elected by acclamation to replace Joseph B. Kealing as Republican state central committee member from the Seventh district. The meeting in the Criminal Court room had 115 of 146 delegates present and lasted about fifteen minutes, with Kealing presiding and Mayor Bookwalter briefly commending Woods.
The nominating session produced a unanimous election after warm applause. Mr Woods urged active cooperation and hard work to continue Kealing’s legacy. Kealing praised the party’s harmony and readiness for future battles, noting no contests across state district conventions. Elliott served as secretary.
In Utmost Harmony the Eighth district Republican convention met in Winchester to nominate George T Lilly of Anderson for the state committee. Delegates from six counties gathered amid flags and portraits, with James P Goodrich and Charles E Hiatt presiding. The six counties produced no contest and Lilly was chosen by acclimation after brief remarks by Lilly himself.
Delegates numbering 14 attend a district convention where Cromer and Lilly receive praise for working to unite the party. Speakers urge friendly contests, defend prosperity, and stress loyalty to Republicans while opposing factionalism. Closing remarks praise party strength as the Glee Club performs and the chairman is noted as tile company treasurer from Anderson.
Frankfort delegates meet at the Columbia Theater to renominate Fred A. Sims as Ninth district chairman. Milton Garrigus named permanent chairman and W. H. Staley secretary. Resolutions honor McKinley Harrison Mount, praise Durbin and lawmakers, and pledge party unity. Kokomo chosen for next congressional convention March 2.
Thomas J. McCoy of Rensselaer was unanimously re-elected leader at Hammond Indiana convention. Lafayette’s Sleeper withdrew in his favor. Frank I. Grubbs and Charles Robb were chosen as chairman and secretary. Crumpacker’s Feb 19 Monticello nomination set.
The White County Republican committee organized yesterday electing George W. Van Aistine as chairman Ed F Newton as secretary and B B Baker as treasurer all chosen by acclamation amid strong harmony in Monticello Lad Jan 15.
In Loganport Indiana on January 1 the Eleventh district convention chose Adam Beck of Huntington as state committeeman without opposition. Temporary chair S W Cantwell of Blackford delivered a fiery address. W C Bailey of Peru was elected permanent chair with A S Roberts of Logansport as secretary. The resolutions praised President McKinley’s death and endorsed President Roosevelt’s administration.
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