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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal announces subscription terms for carriers and mail, including rates for daily, Sunday, and weekly editions, club discounts, and mailing details. It lists agent locations in major cities and notes policies for manuscripts and address requirements. It closes with a column of editorial items from Buffalo Courier and other papers discussing politics, tariffs, immigration, and commerce.
The article notes American grain and other commodities are sold abroad at lower prices than at home to compete with world markets. It cites steel and oil makers, mentions Standard Oil, and explains railroads ship grain to Europe at reduced rates to enable cheaper export pricing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report to Congress exposes widespread rebates and discrimination in rail rates. It shows large shippers secure better terms than small producers, draining railroads and harming public interests. The article calls for Congress to empower the ICC to enforce equal treatment and address these injustices.
Senators Hale and Hanna clashed over a bill to create a Department of Commerce. Hanna urged expanding foreign markets and labor and capital benefits, while Hale argued the U S already dominates foreign trade and warned against overexpansion. The exchange touched on Dingley era trade gains and ongoing market exploration.
A survey of Republican editors and publishers in Indiana highlights their influence on party policy and the education of voters, noting the editors’ year round advocacy, the respect due to their judgment, and the impact of broader readership on party fortunes. It contrasts editor influence with orator campaigns and cites 1896 currency battles as evidence of editorial leadership shaping state policy. It also mentions Prince Henry gifts to officials, township poor laws, and a forthcoming Industrial Commission report advocating trusts oversight and corporate book inspections aligned with Roosevelt.
A Huntington Herald quote urges the Democrats to present an unbroken front in 194. The Fort Wayne News questions Panama route for the Isthmian canal and Nicaragua’s role in future arrangements. Arthur P. Gorman’s return to power marks a shift toward pre Bryan era leadership within the party and signals a notable Democratic realignment.
A compilation of editorials notes Republican leverage with Mr. Gorman in the Senate and questions about McKinley’s leadership. It contrasts Republican expansion with Democratic aims, praises voting machines, and critiques college amateurism funding and ethics at Wabash.
A collage of humorous lines from newspapers notes stage distress and witty exchanges. Quotes reference a Philadelphia Evening Bulletin piece on a distressed actress, a cold temperate zone joke, and banter from Brooklyn Life Detroit Free Press Chicago Post Baltimore American and others about manners, salaries, and a club apology.
Peking dispatch reports dowager Empress and councilors debating hiring foreign experts to reorganize government. Yuan Shi Kai advocates eight eminent foreigners in various scientific fields, attaching them to boards to push reforms. Six foreign authorities to join on law finance military naval parliamentary and domestic affairs. Prince Ching seeks his son as China’s envoy to King Edward's coronation.
Mrs Angelina Anderson, who recently married a young livery stable boy, was bound and gagged in her Wichita room in broad daylight. Diamonds valued at 1100 dollars and one dollar forty in cash were taken. The suspect couple had moved from Racine Wisconsin. the husband is said to be eighteen and employed as a stable helper now attending a local college.
Capt Alfred Hicks of Pittsburg and Thomas K Mation of Philadelphia closed a deal today for five thousand acres of coal land in Belmont county Ohio adjoining the De Armit Coal Company's working. Three mines are now in operation on the property.
The House approved the urgent deficiency bill and moved to private pension legislation. A record vote on the Cannon amendment for $500,000 for shelter of soldiers in the Philippines passed 178 to 105, with sixteen Democrats voting for it. Only Democrat to oppose recommittal was Cummings of New York. The session adjourned to Monday as private pension bills were advanced, including a pension for the widow of Rear Admiral Philip.
Senator Morgan, chair of the inter oceanic canals committee, has prepared a report sent to all members. It argues the Panama Company cannot provide a good title and criticizes the sale as a tactic to delay canal legislation. The panel will consider it at Monday’s meeting.
Washington January 24 the Senate committee on public buildings and grounds authorized favorable reports for new buildings at Natchez Mississippi 75000 for Atlanta Georgia 500000 for Springfield Illinois 150000 and for Newport News Virginia an increase from 200000 to 250000 in the cost of the Newport News project with the total funding adjustments reflected in the committee action
The Dalzell bill proposing a Lake Erie to Ohio River canal was referred to a special committee from the House committee on railroads and canals. A second special committee was appointed to review Mr. Mudd of Maryland’s bill for government acquisition of the Delaware and Chesapeake canal.
Representative H. C. Smith of Michigan today introduced a bill repealing Paragraph 1 of Section 2 of the war revenue act. The proposed change would abolish the tax exemption that currently imposes zero tax on bankers with capital up to $25,000.
A bill granting a $5,000 pension to Mrs. Ida S. McKinley has passed the Senate, been engrossed, and will be sent to the House today. House action may be prompt.
A Maj. Thomas W. Simons table shows Lake Erie water at Buffalo falling for four years with greater drops since 1900. The lowest navigation water occurs in spring and fall while the highest level in four years was Nov 24, 19x, at plus 64 feet. the lowest on Oct 4, 1898 and Mar 4, 191x at minus 44 feet below the mean 572.86 feet.
Former President Grover Cleveland arrives at Georgetown with Rear Admiral Robley Evans and others. They stay in their car until dawn then sail to Ford's Point on the Santee river to hunt with Gen. E P Alexander. The party plans ten days of fishing and hunting as ducks are abundant. In Denison, Ia Gov. Leslie M. Shaw receives a large farewell at the Opera House.
People from all surrounding counties and every Crawford town attended the event. Old time farmer friends traveled twenty miles to bid Governor Godspeed farewell. Secretary Shaw received a tremendous ovation and stated he would not give up his Denison home, a remark that drew strong applause. He departed for Des Moines this morning.
Cincinnati reports sensational dispatches about Theodore Braemer resigning as secretary treasurer of J. I. Schroth Packing. While awaiting book examinations Braemer and family allegedly left for Honolulu though Braemer denies imminent travel. A trust deed for $159,440 in stocks and bonds and the Braemer mansion was left with the county recorder, but Mrs. Braemer did not sign.
In New York the trial of lawyer Albert T. Patrick for the murder of William Marsh Rice began with witnesses identifying a $25,000 check payable to Patrick. Testimony suggested a forged signature and ties to a conspiracy involving Jones the valet. Bank officials recounted Patrick’s remarks about cremation and distributions, while witnesses noted Rice’s death delayed by cremation plans and questioned signatures. The case centers on forged checks and alleged plans to control Rice’s estate.
Rich gold finds in the west end of the Norwegian district about twenty five miles from Pony Montana have sparked a stampede to the discovery site. About thirty claims have already been located and the country is swarming with prospectors seeking fortune.
Venezuela bars M Secrestat Jr of Bordeaux from landing at Laguayra amid a dispute with France over protest actions connected to General Matos. French cruisers Tage and Suchet may be ordered to Laguayra. De Estrees remains at Carupano as Caracas cabled for Secrestat’s landing rights.
Paris reports a cable from Caracas says President Castro refuses to let M. Secres tat Jr land despite protests. In Colombia, Panamanian reports say insurgent General Porras was wounded aboard the Padilla during naval action in Panama Bay. authorities say Castro at Las Tablas, arrests of Liberal forces noted.
A report from Panama says forces under Colombian General Castro clashed with revolutionary General Herrer near Agua Dulce near San Tablas on the Azura peninsula southwest of Panama. The revolutionaries were defeated, and this explains the delay in their attack on Panama.
Washington January 4. In line with Navy Department order the gunboat Marietta under Lieut. Com. William B K Rush sailed from Culebra Island for Colon to safeguard American interests on the isthmus.
Washington January 24 Vivian Sartoris granddaughter of General Grant announced to relatives and friends she will train for an artistic and musical career. She attends Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and is eldest daughter of Algernon and Mrs Sartoris.
In Frankfort Kentucky on January day Representative Averdick Democrat Covington introduced a joint resolution condemning President Roosevelt sending a special envoy to King Edward VII’s coronation and expressing Legislature’s shame. Representative Rigden Bracken County proposed a joint resolution to prohibit school books that fail to credit Admiral W. B. Sehley with victory at the Battle of Santiago.
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