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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1885
Page
7
A compact page notice from the Indiana Journal promotes its Sunday edition and lists exchange offices in London Paris and New York with addresses. It notes Hawley & Co in Cincinnati and Dearing in Louisville, plus telephone details for editorial rooms and claims the Sunday Journal has the largest circulation in Indiana.
The Sunday Journal announces tomorrow's edition with writers including Mrs Emma Carleton Ida May Davis and Lee O Harris among regular contributors. The paper, priced at three cents, gains reader appeal and advertiser value as its popularity grows.
The Senate completes its probe into treasury affairs. The House of Representatives now faces a decision on whether to pursue further inquiry, summon witnesses, or adopt related legislation based on the findings and political context.
The Illinois Legislature adjourned until Monday with no Speaker chosen. Lawmakers left unresolved leadership as sessions paused, awaiting party consensus and procedural votes to fill the top post.
A statement warns that Standard Oil's influence in Mr. Cleveland's cabinet would be a signal of reform that could paralyze the country. The claim frames corporate power as a national threat and questions policy direction under the new administration.
The article discusses the question of not electing Hon Simeon Coy to the vacant police commissionership and notes he entertains views held by Mr Frenzel.
The farmer desires higher market prices for wheat and meat while avoiding broader European conflict. He hopes improved returns support farmers without provoking international fighting.
The report notes a delay to hear the Mahdi’s version of the fight, suggesting the public account may differ from the Wolseley censorship. The statement implies mounted censorship influenced initial summaries while awaiting the leader’s account.
Americans show clear preference against a British landed aristocracy, signaling limits to imperial social order influencing U.S. governance and culture. The remark reflects debates on class, governance, and national identity in a period of constitutional evolution.
Fruit growers report all peaches killed during recent cold in Madison. Despite losses the outlook is positive, with expectations of a larger crop than usual across the region.
Rural Democratic members of the Legislature are urged to weigh Bailey's all night bill. The speaker warns that if they back it they may as well resign and end their terms in Indianapolis, as they would not be sent back as legislators.
It is ominous that correspondents of the London press have not been heard from regarding the fight in the desert. They would be likely to give the correct account, though national pride might incline them to portray British valor and strategy more favorably.
Gen. Benjamin F. Butler expresses scant praise for U S diplomacy across all historic treaties with foreign powers. He asks for any notable American asset that would merit public commendation if found.
The text argues that while the Indian is deemed unacceptable by principle, fed by treaty means feeding under contract. It proposes turning over any ration-stealing agent to the Indians, who would be allowed immediate executive session with closed doors for justice.
Col Oliver H. Payne son of the Ohio Senator elect resigns the treasurership of the Standard Oil Company. It was stated he would resign to join Mr Cleveland's cabinet, prompting wide cabinet speculation across the country.
The editorial favors a high license framework and local option in the state legislature. It argues no license for spirituous liquors under 500 dollars and allows municipalities to set their own prices, urging public morals groups to unite for enactment.
The New York Sun praises Levi P Morton as free of improper influence in the recent senatorial canvass. It asserts his public service has been spotless and his abilities earned him prominence in Republican councils. He also served as minister to France during a crucial period.
The Swan notes that Morton would have supported fair and honorable efforts to win a rightful position, aligning with his party and Blaine in the recent presidential contest. It argues there is no evidence he would have countenanced improper means.
The New York World suggests Jefferson Davis would not be regarded as a traitor if he joined the Republican Party after the war. The piece argues party loyalty reflects patriotism and that Republicans seek an indestructible Union, while Democrats, especially in the solid South, doubt secession’s wrongness. It contends unrepentant traitors have no place in Republican ranks.
The Atlanta Constitution’s Bill Arp argues for reconciliation across the scar of civil war while condemning those who glorify the conflict. He warns against continued vindictiveness, notes the North’s readiness to fuse with the South, and insists repentance for slavery’s cause is essential to lasting peace.
The text argues that many Germans resent political judgments based on drinking habits, insisting that free liquor traffic is not a gauge of citizenship or political principle, and cites the Democratic party resisting such controls. The passage reflects a broader debate over alcohol policy in a German context.
A provocative speech labels all Germans as pro alcohol and disorder while defending their manhood. The remarks ignite accusations of injustice and insult amid a charged public scene.
The Voice defends Mr St John against Clarkson charges citing Legate letters. The New York Evening Post and others accuse Legate of offering a sale of St John to Republicans and urge St John to sue the Globe-Democrat. Prohibitionists face questions over supporting St John amid calls for firm legal action.
Colonel John W. Foster praises Spain’s gradual emancipation system begun in 1870 and advanced under Castelarn. By 1880 Canovas passed a law ending slavery in Cuba, freeing many, making others apprentices, and requiring wages, care, and education. Emancipation proceeds with annual drawings and purchases, leaving about 80,000 apprentices, 30,000 of whom work on sugar. End of apprenticeship projected for 1886. Foster cites peaceful implementation and broad support from Spanish public men and planters.
The Baltimore plenary council addressed a sympathy letter to Catholics in north Germany. Publication was delayed due to fears of suppression by the German government, already banned in Germany. The letter recalls church conflicts with Bismarck’s regime and urges steadfast fidelity, promising American Catholic prayers and eventual victory over persecutions.
Section 2099 of the statutes imposes a fine and possible county jail time for liquor law violations. The text implies a scenario involving Mayor McMaster potentially committing an offense under this statute.
The Sun notes Evarts's election signals Republican revival and predicts four years hence they will rally to defeat Democrats again. It urges Democrats to temper celebration, strengthen discipline, and mobilize to resist a renewed Republican charge.
In a New York cross examination C P Huntington, famed for Southern and Central Pacific, said ten businesses was the smallest number he had in one time during the past fifteen years. He says he trusts men in all else or none, but questions whether such a theory holds on his railroads where a spotter may exist.
The Boston Herald argues that Randall and his protectionist followers leaving the Democratic party would open a hole for free-trade Republicans to fill. It says mugwumps overestimate their influence and that their departure would leave a large vacancy as goods of reform stall.
A prominent Wall Street bank sold $500000 of new silver certificates at a discount of 132 percent after the Clearing House declined to receive them in regular business. The piece questions whether this signals a movement against the silver glut and contemplates a possible attack on certificates tied to a world par dollar value.
General Edward S. Braun of Fond du Lac was nominated by the Democratic legislative caucus at Madison for United States senator from Wisconsin. General Bragg is quoted at the Chicago convention with a harsh remark toward the Irish.
Report describes near duel atmosphere between Mr. Holman of Indiana and Congressman Ellis of Louisiana after sharp exchanges over the Indian appropriation bill. Southerner Ellis warned he would hold Holman responsible for his utterances while Holman retorted that such talk showed timidity. Observers expect further developments as whispers and hissing phrases pass between them. The piece also notes Dr. Buchanan of Philadelphia, famed for issuing diplomas for cash and the dubious legitimacy of his operation.
A con man posing as a doctor ran a scheme supplying substitute parch ments at reduced prices. The operation claimed to compensate customers for losses caused by him while turning a tidy profit, until law enforcement swooped in and shut down the medical institution.
A Louisville resident named W. S. Pate reappears after fleeing creditors claiming illness and Hot Springs travel for health. He cites a certificate from his wife LuLuiz C. Pate stating she consented to the trip and has heard from him while away. Public confidence in his character is humorously urged to be restored.
In the frenzy of relocating women fret over furniture and fragile wares while a New York mother forgets three items the flat-iron wash-tub and a baby. A Chicago woman once sold a newborn to a Chinese washerman for 12 dollars. the infant was later found then lost again the same day.
Mr. Cuncy of Rhode Island delivered the Anthony eulogy in the House on Wednesday. He, as a Rhode Island member, fulfilled his duty with fitting emotion and sorrow. Senator elect Chace's recent appointment raised suspicions that his House mourning was the limit of his role, not his real feelings as Anthony's successor.
The Liberty Bell began a new journey to New Orleans yesterday. It has travelled across the ocean from London in 1752 and was moved to Bethlehem in 1777 to save it from British troops. It has been over a century since its return from Bethlehem.
The whalers of East Hampton, L. I., chased a whale spotted offshore and after a lively fight captured it. The 75 foot long creature was valued at 3000 dollars.
A letter from WwW. F. Huntington requests vote totals for Newman in October and Cleveland in November. The source provides figures Newman 380,355 and Cleveland 368,280.
A collage of brief notes highlights translated works, opinions on Talmage, a Leipsic critic jailed for a costume remark, Professor Agassiz headed to Honolulu, and a Corean woman's unnamed status. It also recalls Louis XIV’s singular bath, a mint superintendent candidate, Dr. Helmbold in an asylum, bricks paving Charlestown streets, Grant’s praise of Colfax, wretched doggerel by Sala, a clergymen appeal in Idaho, Brings’s age and lecturing tenure, and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park charm and arboreal diversity.
A decade of tree planting has transformed a bay shore park with a beachside driveway and ocean views. The piece also recounts misprints in wedding notices, details on British figures, a Nashville chancery court decision on building associations, Evarts family history, and critiques of M. Edmond About from the French Academy era.
A compendium of editorials from Bloomington to DeKalb praising the Indianapolis Journal for its reliability, lack of sensationalism, accuracy, and educational value. Rival papers claim it leads in news, editorial quality, and republican spirit, urging readers to consult it for 1886 campaigns.
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