Subscriptions and notices for the Journal 1902
The item lists subscription terms for carriers agents and mail readers for the Indianapolis Journal, with weekly and yearly rates, postage guidance, and agent networks. It notes foreign postage, procedures for submission, and includes addresses of news offices and various city vendors. It also comments on political topics and public notices from the era.
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Indianapolis
MAIL
Journal Newspaper Company, Indianapolis, Inc
In Louisiana a racial voter test and its “grandfather” clause
The passage condemns a property and reading test targeting African Americans in Louisiana to bar them from voting and defends a grandfather clause for whites. It notes Northern criticism and cites Times-Democrat views across periods when the paper opposed such injustices.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Louisiana
Megro
Disputed monetary policy and Reed rules shape Congress
The piece argues that advocates of gold as the sole money standard have won support by denouncing silver and that the Reed rules revived decisive Congress action. It criticizes endless speeches on bills like pension and employment while endorsing arbitration for streetcar strikes and praising diplomatic gestures with Germany, Britain, and the president’s daughter’s role.
Those Critics Say House Ceased Deliberative Body
The piece recalls a era when the House acted as a deliberative body, citing 1881-82 under Speaker Keifer and later sessions. It notes filibuster tactics by minority groups, frequent quorums defeats, and how rules and obstructions shaped passage of bills, including episodes under Carlisle and Reed.
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General Hepburn
Nicaragua
House
Keifer
Carlisle
Reed
Indiana Editorial Notes and Political Vibes
Indiana editorials note Bryan targets Shaw as a money lender while Bryan isn’t a borrower. Portland review urges support for Ohio River improvements. Evansville Courier says Indiana Republicans unite for victory with broad harmony. Anderson Herald comments on the Everett Moore syndicate’s financial strain and ambitious plans. Logansport Journal reports Indiana Democrats elect a state chairman who backed his party’s presidential candidate in both campaigns.
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Bryan
Shaw
Portland Commercial Review
Ohio River
Evansville Courier
Indiana
Anderson Herald
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Anderson Bulletin
Nash
Ohio
Logansport Journal
Democrats
Political Echoes Across Indiana Newspapers
A Mendacious mix of editorials extols Republican virtue and criticizes crime law enforcement. The Peru Republican lauds the honest voter and right action while Marion Chronicle supports strict enforcement of concealed weapons laws. Kokomo News notes Republicans proud of debt repayment achievements.
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Bryan
Betas
Peru
Marion
Kokomo News
The Humorists and public wits in quick quips
A compact collage of humorous lines from Puck Life New York Sun and Washington Star threads through mock toast quotes and social jibes About love bets and politics The dialogue snippets mention absent friends bold claims by equal rights advocates and a jailhouse style backhanded bribe remark featuring Erastus Pinkley and a political vote scene
McKinley Memorial Day Observances Announced by Association
Cleveland January 20. McKinley National Memorial Association executive committee reports near universal observance of McKinley’s birthday with state proclamations and church services on January 26. Contributions may be sent to treasurer Myron T. Herrick in Cleveland. Subscriptions from abroad may be received via ambassadors and governors. The goal is a memorial tomb funded by the people in tribute to the martyred president.
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Cleveland
McKinley National Memorial Association
Myron T. Herrick
William R. Day
M. A. Hanna
Ryerson Ritchie
William A. Lynch
Canton
Henry M. Duffield
Detroit
Alexander H. Revell
Chicago
William McKinley
George K. Nash
Ohio
McKinley National Memorial
National Association
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Governor Yates Proclaims McKinley Day in Illinois
Springfield Illinois January 26 Governor Yates issued a proclamation designating Wednesday January 2 9 as McKinley day and requesting proper observance throughout the state with appropriate exercises in honor of the late President McKinley.
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Springfield
Yates
McKinley
National Consumers' League Incorporation Named
In Albany on January 30 the National Consumers' League was incorporated to educate the public to demand fair living wages, investigate production conditions for consumer goods, and ensure wholesome, respectable work environments. Directors include John Graham Brooks, Robert H. Gardiner, Ellen M. Thornton, John S. Ward Jr, Florence Kelley, and Anna Watmough.
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Albany
N. Y
National Consumers’ League
John Graham Brooks
Cambridge
Mass
Robert H. Gardiner
Boston
Ellen M. Thornton
Chicago
John S. Ward, Jr
Florence Kelly
New York City
Anna ©. Watmough
Chestnut Hill
Farm Hand Murders Elder Employer in Rutland Home
Worcester Mass Jan 4 Leon Hapgood a farm hand who murdered Sam son Beaverns eighty three years old, his former employer, in his Rutland home last night was arrested today. He was sleeping in the house where he boarded since Christmas. Hapgood wounded himself in the abdomen. He says the wound was accidental. He entered the house and shot Beaverns as he slept then beat him with an ax and fled after telling the wife and child of the victim.
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Bryan
United States
Andrew Jackson
Cleveland
Treasury
Shafroth
Colorado
Europe
Statesman
Worcester
Mass
Leon Hapgood
Samson Beaverns
Rutland
Hapgood
Seaverns
Gaushter
Manila Post Funds Stir Historic House Debate In 1900s
The House debated urgent deficiency appropriations, focusing on a $500,000 line for a Manila military post amid crossfire between Cannon and Clark. Discussion covered general government spending, war costs, and entertainment expenses for Prince Henry of Germany, with speakers including De Armond Grosvenor Grow Williams and Underwood. The session then adjourned at 4:55.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Manila
Clark
Missouri
Cannon
Ilinois
de Armond
Richardson
Tennessee
Grosvenor
Ohio
Alexander
New York
Grow
Pennsylvania
Williams
Underwood
Alabama
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Philippines
Mr. Ichardson
Spain
United States
Chicago
Mr. Cummings
Mr. Cannon
State Department
Prince Henry
Germany
Eulalie
Livingston
Hull
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Committee On Appropriations
Whitelaw Reid
Captain Clark
General Wilson
Pierpont Morgan
Young Wetmore
London
King Edward VII
England
Reid
Republic
Philippine
Cuba
Mr. de Armond
South Africa
Mherry
William J. Bryan
Bryan
End of War Efforts in Batangas Intensified by Gen Bell
Washington reports Gen Franklin Bell orders strict war measures in Batangas province after two years of insurgent resistance. A modified reconcentration zone, martial law, and harsh pursuit of spies and traitors are authorized to end the rebellion. Priests and wealthy locals are targeted. neutral parties urged to declare loyalty or be treated as enemies. The plan allows confiscation and price controls, with executions possible for insurgents under military law, pending superior approval.
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Washington
Batangas
Manila
Franklin Bell
United States
War Department
Gen. Bell
Bel
Bell
Maivar
Laguna
Moral Bell
Iguna
Cavalry En Route to Philippines
The Third Squadron of the Eleventh Cavalry left Fort Meyer Virginia for New York City tonight to sail aboard the Buford for the Philippines. Colonel Francis Moore commands the units, Companies 1 K L and M, recruited largely from this area.
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Washington
Eleventh Cavalry
Fort Meyer
New York City
Buford
Philippines
Francis Moore
Battalion ships out for Manila from Plattsburg
The second battalion of the Twenty-seventh United States Infantry departed Plattsburg for Weehawken New Jersey to board four transports bound for Manila. The unit includes Companies B E F G and H with eleven officers under Captain Rogers.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Twenty-seventh
United States Infantry
Weehawken
N.J
Manila
Rogers
No trace of the Condor leaves victorian harbor
Alarm grows over the missing warship Condor after Jan 16 reports from Honolulu show no word of her at the islands. She sailed from Bequimant for Honolulu December 3, with the collier Mattewan also missing. A white painted boat found near Bonilla point deepens the concern about the vessel and crew.
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Victoria
B, C
Condor
San Francisco
Honolulu
Naval Office
Sloop of War
Bequimant
Mattewan
Nanaimo
Bonilla Point
Prince Henrys US Itinerary Ad Lifts Washington Visit Doubts
Berlin dispatch details Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia’s planned US tour with visits to Chicago Milwaukee Niagara Falls and Boston. The schedule shows a stay in New York and a Washington call with dinners and receptions at the German embassy and White House. President Roosevelt may join a New York launch event and accompany the prince to Washington if feasible.
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Prince Henry
Prussia
United States
Chicago
Milwaukee
Niagara Falls
Boston
von Holleben
Washington
William
New York
Roosevelt
New York City
Shooters’ Island
Press Club
White House
Low
Prince Wouldurney
Prince
Princess Henry
Andrew D. White
Discrepancy in Prince Henry visit dates noted
Washington reports a conflict between the U S programme and Berlin timing for Prince Henry's yacht launch and Washington visit. Officials cite a miscommunication after talks with Wallace Downey and President Roosevelt. A fuller cable message may rectify the dates and social arrangements.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Berlin
Wallace Downey
Roosevelt
Launching of Emperor William's yacht Meteor abroad
Wallace W. Downey, builder for Emperor William’s new yacht Meteor, returns from Washington with Roosevelts and State Department accord for a March launch. The vessel will sail to Plymouth for interior decorations, arrive Kiel for a regatta, and be sailed by the Kaiser. A crew of twenty three will sail Meteor. Prince Henry visit plans include a large banquet at the Waldorf Astoria with American press leaders.
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Wallace W. Downey
Emperor William
Washington
Roosevelt
von Holleben
State Department
Hohengollern
Plymouth
England
Kiel
Germany
United States
Kaiser
Morris K. Jessup
Chamber of Commerce
Charlies Stewart Smith
Gustave H. Schwab
Herman Ridder
Jacob Miller
Meyer Low
Prince Henry
Prince Henry of
Prussia
New Yorker Steatezeitung
Berlin
Waldorf-Astoria
Chicago Mayor Vows Precautions for Prince Henry Visit
Mayor Harrison assured Consul Ib W. Wever that extraordinary protections would be taken to shield Prince Henry from anarchists during his Chicago visit. The report notes Emma Goldman was en route and see colonies planned to apply for special measures at the time of the prince’s fever.
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Jin. B
Harrison
Ib W. Wever
Prince Henry
Emma Goldman
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