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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
4
The Daily Journal lists subscription prices including 58 cents monthly without Sunday and 1 per year with Sunday, plus weekly and daily mail rates. It notes agent circulation, prepayment by mail, and a directory of newsstand locations in New York Cincinnati Louisville Denver Columbus and other cities.
A composite note shows Minnesota Republicans pressing protective tariff revision while Indiana editors back Olney mock candidacy. The piece tags Bailey’s threats toward Penfield, Gardener’s fallout with Miles, and a singing House, plus Bryan’s shifting alliances. It also notes mining strike nerves, Frenton rock gas prospects, and prison escapes amid broad Democratic and Republican crosswinds.
The piece argues courts now promptly try crimes against life, praising the trend, while noting three infamous prisoners escaped from the Washington jail, predicting it would fuel renewed lynching and white-capping motives despite the reform.
The piece rebuts Democratic claims that Congress ignored or opposed President Roosevelt's recommendations. It argues that Congress as a body is supreme in legislation, often not acting on many presidential proposals, while delivering key measures. It notes bipartisan approval for the isthmian canal bill and civil government in the Philippines as signs of confidence in the President.
Republicans who backed Democrats to defeat Cuban reciprocity face criticism as Minnesota delegates endorse McKinley Roosevelt views. The article argues Cuba offered a strong case for reciprocity, notes the beet sugar industry’s protection needs, and discusses sugar duties and future policy shifts.
The piece notes that all Republican state conventions show support for the President's Cuba policy and general reciprocity views. It argues that even states that did not endorse the policy would not criticize it in conventions. It predicts stronger approval if Cuba faces bankruptcy troubles and urges ratification or GOP action when Congress reconvenes.
A Manila dispatch from July 1 outlines Major Gardener governor of Tayabas failing to bolster his charges about army conduct in the Philippines. The board of Inquiry found his accusations baseless, exposing him as a libeler and incompet ent official. Democrats see it as a boost to their Philippine record.
The majority of Democratic editors in Indiana lean toward Mr. Olney rather than ex Governor Hill, based on familiarity with Hill’s past stances and limited knowledge of Olney. They recall Hill’s tariff opposition and Bryan misgivings, while Olney is seen as Cleveland’s former attorney general and secretary of state with uncertain political record. Aguinaldo and 32 pardoned Filipinos face amnesty, Guam residents freed to return at their own expense, while Aguinaldo may seek safety in the United States.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes Beveridge won the debate with ease and outclassed Bailey intellectually while Bailey later outmatched Beveridge physically. The act has cost Bailey respect once shown in Northern papers.
During the fiscal year which closed on Tuesday, 6380 immigrants landed in New York. In 1897 the number was 142400. Since the census was taken in 190 the popula
A discussion notes immigration as a factor in the country, cites an estimate of 50,000 Boers at war start, and recalls a Senate exchange. Senator Spooner from Wisconsin counters a Democratic attack on the army in the Philippines, contrasting with Beveridge and Bailey remarks.
Judge Penfield, solicitor for the State Department, issues a statement whose wording would not pass muster in the Senate though it lacks innuendo and is easy to grasp in meaning.
A compact vignette of comic quotes from Yonkers Statesman New York Sun New York Times Chicago Tribune Christian Register Baltimore News and others. It highlights wit about wills kissing books aging London Paris rheumatism and social observations with a nod to Mother Shipley and baby care advice.
A compilation of editorials denounces Senator Bailey's attack on Senator Beveridge while praising Beveridge's calm response. Across Chicago and St Louis papers the incident is framed as a clash of temper and principle, with calls to curb volatile southern code and uphold dignified conduct in the Senate.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science met at Carnegie Institute and chose Washington as the next meeting city. The session runs December 28, 1902 to January 3, 1903. Officers elected include Ira Ramsen as president of Johns Hopkins University and Henry B. Ward as general secretary. Coopted officials are C. W. Stiles Washington permanent secretary L. C. Howard and R. Woodward treasurer. C A Waldo of Purdue was named vice president for the mechanical science and engineering section.
A letter to the editor urges Chautauqua course organizers to invite Hon. Bailey of Texas to deliver a lecture, arguing he would draw crowds similar to or better than Hon. Tillman of South Carolina due to early demonstrated talent. Indianapolis dated July 2.
Trenton reports a new corporation, the Federal Sugar Refining Company, increases capital to 50 million with 25 million preferred stock, and adopts a plan to redeem or convert preferred shares. Officers include C A Spreckies, E Jackson, P J Smith, T Bingham, J W Mackay, W C Van Horn, Dumont Clark, Edwin Hawley, W W Cook. New York details note sugar refining via a new process and list officers. Also Western National Bank names H A Smith VP and Charles L Robinson cashier, with resignations of W L Moyer and J M Crane and retirement recognition for Crane.
The New Orleans Railway Company filed a certificate in Trenton New Jersey increasing its capital from 5 million to 40 million. Incorporated in January to build and operate railways by electricity and other power the firm is led by president Henry H. Pearson Jr and secretary Theodore F. Lozier. Authorized stock includes 10 million preferred at four percent cumulative dividends and 30 million common.
A New York syndicate bought three mills today and now controls twenty cotton oil mills across Indian Territory and Oklahoma. Properties include Muskogee Checotah Eufala Durant Purcell Chickasha Chandler Stroud Norman Oklahoma City Shawnee, with eight more mills in northern areas.
The discussion centers on rent reductions for Irish lands and the land-purchase plan. Mr. Wyndham accuses agitators of blocking reform while urging tenants to pay up. He notes past reductions on the De Freyne estate and says many tenants are intimidated.
Prince Francis of Braganza, a lieutenant in the Seventh Austrian Hussars and member of the Austro-Hungarian coronation mission, appeared in Southwark Police Court with companions charged with a criminal offense. Bail was allowed for his appearance while companions remained in custody, defense claiming an attempted blackmail led to the arrest.
Prof Earnest Von Holl, after visiting the United States to study shipbuilding for the German Navy, is commissioned by the Prussian government to investigate Posen province. He will assess Polish life and German settler relations to advise on spending 250 000 marks for peasant settlements, estate purchases, and reforestation. He plans three weeks of horseback travel into interior districts to observe farm life away from towns.
St. Petersburg correspondent for Daily Express says the Czar plans private audiences in London with over 2 Russians of all ranks. He aims to hear from university professors publicists editors political prisoners and even convicts to gauge public sentiment.
Officials and ministers will be invited to the Czar to discuss how the threatened revolution may be averted and how the distress and dissatisfaction of the lower classes can be met by peaceful means.
A Reuter dispatch from St. Petersburg reports labor riots in Rostov on Don Ekaterinoslav province southern Russia. Troops clashed with rioters who opened fire leaving many killed or wounded. Leaders wore fantasy uniforms and claimed czarist authority while attacking factories and machinery.
King Victor Emmanuel travels with Senator Prinetti to St Petersburg via Berlin starting July 9 for a three day visit. The Queen remains at home due to ill health. Possible stopovers include Berlin and a meeting with Kaiser Wilhelm. Both czar and emperor have invited reciprocal visits to Rome.
In the House of Commons Lord Cranborne said Britain had not protested Russia collection of dues at Nieu-Chwang as negotiations for Manchuria’s evacuation were under way and return to Chinese control was expected. Meanwhile Sandhurst cadets face rustication for fires as a 48 hour deadline expires.
Two men tried to enter the Brest magazine near the fort, wounding a sentinel with a revolver and escaping after the sentinel fired with his rifle. A similar assault occurred Saturday evening. Authorities believe anarchists planned to blow up the magazine, which holds powder enough for 5,000,000 cartridges.
The Foreign Office has notified that foreign national prisoners of war will not be liberated until all Boers are repatriated. Those who pay their own passage may be released, but cannot return to South Africa.
A tornado toppled a train on the East Indian railroad near Rampurha. Thirteen people were killed and fifteen injured in the wreck, authorities reported.
The board will be governed by the general order of Nov 27 and further instructions from the secretary of war. Fort Leavenworth will open Sept 1 with Brig. Gen. J. Franklin Bell as president. Bell will return from the Philippines to assume duties. Legislation approved a $75,000 quartermaster depot at Omaha, signed by President, with Senate and House actions and a Navy plan for four new battleships Louisiana Connecticut Tennessee Washington. Census Bureau reports on steam car and railroad equipment gradually rising, Ohio agriculture shows 276,179 farms valued at $1.096 billion with land and improvements predominant.
The record quotes farm implements and map valued at 95 354.15 with livestock at 155.04 totaling farm property of 198 923.58. Farm acts value stands at 257 06.4% with crops and forest products making 6 percent of this. Ohio's 1899 gross income on investment is 17 percent. Rural delivery chief A W Machen notes 21 670 petitions for rural deliveries since inception, 9 451 routes in operation July 1 nationwide, 1 47% adverse reports. Aug 1 adds 67 routes to be established and 8 to be examined. Capitol records show all Roosevelt bills signed. 3 House committees handled most bills amid rapid adjournment.
Washington July 2. Controller of the Currency Ridgely announced that for the year ending June 30 1902 the national bank system added 437 associations with total authorized capital 196 407 000 and bond deposits 4 012 700. He noted 268 net new banks during the year and that many smaller banks were formed under the March 24 1900 act, with varied capital structures and several closings or receiverships during restructuring.
The annual report to Secretary Shaw shows 573 arrests on federal charges. New York tops prosecutions with 85. 433 offenders were American born, Italians next. Six in 10 arrested were convicted. One counterfeit silver certificate and one other note failed circulations were caught in Chicago. A noted drop in all silver counterfeit activity in New York is recorded.
President Palma sent a project to Congress to encourage horse and cattle raising in Cuba. It would admit Jersey, Devon, Hereford, Porto Rican, Argentine, Durham and Guernsey cattle and breeding bulls duty free, with specific duties for certain weights and origins. The plan aims to increase lean cattle imports for fattening as Cuba currently consumes about $9,090 in cattle and $1,580 in hides annually.
In New York on July 2 Sir Thomas Lipton faced a suit from D N Barrie who acted as the baronet’s personal and business representative in the United States during the cup races. Barrie seeks 11,515 for two years of services connected with Shamrock II after Shamrock I was fully paid for.
The funeral for Mrs. John Seibert of Mount Morris Sterling Illinois was halted so mourners could tar and feather two supposed relatives in a cornfield before the service resumed. The two main mourners were later found absent in another room embracing Mrs Theodore Woalfe. Local officials drove the assailants from the village.
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