Daily Journal 1902 Carrier Rates and Post Office Info
The Daily Journal lists subscription rates for 1902 with options including Sunday editions and monthly rates. It notes mail prepaid pricing, club reductions, and stamping requirements for mail subscriptions. Distribution points include Indianapolis and major cities such as New York Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Washington Denver and Columbus with station and newsstand details.
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Indianapolis
Embbecgy TD
Setiesenk
Penfield remarks andPhilippines civil governance debated
The column argues Judge Penfield’s aggressive stance, cites Bailey and Hailey, questions beef prices tied to a alleged meat trust, and notes the Philippine civil government plan as well as congressional spending. It contrasts British views on flags with American Fourth of July symbolism and cites bond payments and postal growth figures.
Growth of U S Postal Service Drives National Development
The Nation’s postal service has more than tripled in cost over twenty years yet delivers a better domestic service. Rural delivery now serves farmers well, extending beyond cities with 16,000 residents. Total revenue from postage is $130,000,000, supporting expanded access and improved efficiency nationwide.
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Department
United States
Let Us Celebrate Independence Day with Hope and Pride
A speaker argues that despite critics, Americans have much to celebrate on the Fourth of July. The piece notes progress in civilization, relief efforts after windstorms, improving masses under liberty, and the broader reach of freedom and opportunity under the flag, urging a hopeful, joyous commemoration.
Fourth and the Phil Es Proclamation Linking Independence
The Fourth of July may include a proclamation declaring peace in the Philippines, establishing civil government, and Amnesty for Filipino prisoners. Proponents argue reconciliation with the Declaration of Independence is consistent. critics claim desecration. The piece argues the founders sought justification for action when tyrannical rule ended and links to modern governance.
Declaration ideals and Philippine policy in Lincoln’s view
A historical analysis argues that the Founders did not intend universal equality in all respects but rather equal rights in life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It links this to the expansion of republican government to the Philippines as a realization of Jeffersonian principles.
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Abraham Lincoln
Philippines
Thomas Jefferson
Trust Made Goods and the Free List
The piece argues against placing trust made goods on the free list, noting that most manufactured items come from corporations beyond true trusts. It warns that excluding trust goods would also free many nontrust products, touching on tariffs, monopolies, and the impracticality of the policy for widespread domestic production. The author challenges demagogic advocacy during campaigns and calls for cautious, informed debate.
Attack on Wood in Cuba Draws Broad Praise
Editorial defense lauds General Wood for his Cuban governorship under McKinley and Roosevelt. It cites his reforms, cooperation with Cuban officials, and praise from Cubans, arguing critics aim to undermine U S administration during wartime.
General Wood’s Cuban Service Praised by Roosevelt Allies
In defense of Leonard Wood, supporters argue his Cuba administration was in good faith and for the people. They cite Roosevelt’s praise, Wood’s four-year service, and his modest means, claiming critics seek to erase a record of honor and disinterested public service.
Cannon Cites Spending in Sinking Fund Across Administrations
Chairman Cannon notes that in 19 and 1901 the sinking fund received over 113 million dollars, far more than required, with Cleveland's four years showing only 13.4 million paid toward debt while issuing 262 million in new bonds. He contrasts peace funding with war costs to illustrate Democratic and Republican financing styles.
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Cleveland
Cannon
Philippines
Aguinaldo to Leave Prison and Travel to Boston
A Boston readership hears that Aguinaldo will walk out today amid a liberty proclamation from President Roosevelt for political prisoners. Admirers hope he arrives direct and even lectures for a fee, while critics fear his presence could spark protests. A Rochester dispatch notes the Fighting Ninth welcome home in Boston with soldiers recounting island experiences and mocking Boston supporters as copperheads.
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Aguinaldo
Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Manila
Luna
George Dewey
Judge Penfield Attacks Batley Over Impractical Demands
Judge Penfield argues Senator Batley errs in demanding State Department action to reverse a Mexican court ruling while asserting information was being suppressed. He notes Batley ignored political and legal proprieties and cites Solicitor Penfield’s proper refusal. The piece adds that some would back equal rights only if specific disenfranchisers are named.
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Hailey
Solicitor Penfield
Bailey
Judge Penfield
Penfield
Batley
State Department
Department
Mexico
Supreme Court
Currency law spurs new national banks nationwide
The controller of the currency reports the March 4, 19 law has stimulated bank formation, with 1,060 new national banks organized and capital totaling $62,349,000. Of these, 702 are in the smaller class.
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Ridgeley
Bank growth notes nationwide push into new towns
In towns of 3 000 population or more and with capital stock of not less than $25 000 each these figures indicate the greatest growth of the national bank system in recent years and largely in localities where banking facilities were needed.
The Humorists Two Admirable Qualities
A Chicago Tribune excerpt contrasts a landlady and boarder over admiration of beefsteak with wit about firmness and consistency. In a Chicago Post exchange, a novelist dodges questions about a historical character, joking that reading about it would spoil the novel.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Post
Writing on the wall and crayon talk in a Brooklyn tale
A Brooklyn Eagle scene sketches a man declaring he can foresee the future while a mother scolds her son Willie for crayons. A comic exchange follows with Silas Perkins and Mr Meddergrass debating newspaper ads, honesty, and a hat advertised to sell out fast.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Willie
Reign of Peace Endorses Philippine Campaign Achievements
Secretary of War Elihu Root lauds the Philippine campaign after describing the grueling conditions, guerrilla warfare, and brutal enemy tactics faced by U S troops. He praises officers and soldiers for courage, discipline, humanity, and loyalty, and notes the return of liberty, civil order, and religious freedom under American authority. The general order honors the army and will be read on July 4, 1902.
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United States
Army of the Philippines
The
Philippines
Elihu Root
Miles
H. C. Corbin
Adj
U. S. Army
Taft and Wright on Philippines civil government progress
Washington July 3 Tafts telegram praises Secretary Root for establishing a civil government in the Philippine islands and framing the despite authority. Acting Governor Wright reports Laguna provincial government inaugurated July 1 and American authority broadly accepted with pacification. Root designates Capt Clarence Reddwards to head the insular War Department bureau as colonel in rank and pay.
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Washington
Taft
Philippines
Root
2D Inst
Philippine Islands
Wright
Laguna
McKinley
Roosevelt
Clarence Reddwards
Taft Receives Cable on Philippine Lands Proposals
Judge William H. Taft civil Governor of the Philippine Islands today received a long cable message from Rome outlining American proposals on repairs and lands. The note signals ongoing concerns and formal discussions between the Vatican and U S authorities regarding colonial governance and land use.
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Priars and Lands
Rome
William H. Taft
The
Philippine Islands
Taft Vatican note on Philippine friar lands dispute advances
Major Porter delivered the note to Cardinal Rampolla in Rome. The fourteen page document outlines terms for resolving land ownership and church state questions in the Philippines, including land purchases, arbitration, and friar withdrawal timelines, with Taft seeking direct Vatican contact and a Manila delegate to prevent misalignment between state and church.
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Major Porter
Cardinal Rempolla
Cardinal Rampolla
Taft
Rome
Vatican
Judge Taft
Root
Manila
United States
India
Witneses
Holy See
Philippines
San Jose Foundation
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Cnergy
Rampolla
Court Martial Trials In Manila Report Contrasting Charges
Manila July 3 court martial of Capt James A Ryan Fifteenth Cavalry for harsh treatment of natives opens as defense argues for acquittal. Proceedings list officers on his court with Major Millard F Waitz judge advocate. Also report on Governor Gardener cross examination and a War Department inquiry about kidnapped Cebu school teachers Clyde Frances Ernest Peger Lewis A Thomas and John E Weils with updates from Acting Governor Wright.
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Ryan Court
W. H. Bisbee
Theodore J. Windt
Sixth Cavalry
William E.dougherty
Eighth Infantry
Jesse M. Lee
Thirtieth Infantry
John F. Stretch
Twentyeighth Infantry
C. A. P. Hatfield
Fifth Cavalry
George H. Anderson
William L. Pitcher
W. W. Witherspoon
William C. Butler
Twenty-fifth Infantry
H. 5S, Bishop
C. J. Brown
First Cavalry
John P. Ryan
Millard F. Waitz
Manila
Cornelius Gardener
Tayabas
Washington
Root
Wright
Philippines
War Department
Cebu
Ist Inst
Constabulary
Clyde Frances
Ernest Peger
Lewis A. Thomas
John E. Weils
Cholera Spreads In Manila And Provinces
Manila reports forty nine new cholera cases and thirty three deaths today with ninety nine fresh cases and one hundred forty seven deaths in the provinces. Health officials seek larger appropriations to curb the outbreak while currency issues draw disappointment.
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Manila
Poseres
Extradition Sought For Embezzler Metcalf to Canada
Hartford July 3 Gordon C Metcalf alias John Cochrane arrested in Bristol last Wednesday on embezzlement charges involving the Canadian Pacific Railway Company was held by United States Commissioner E E Marvin for extradition to Canada. Metcalf was represented by counsel and made no statement.
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Hartford
Conn
Gordon C Metcalf
John Cochrane
Bristol
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
United States
E. E. Marvin
Canada
Metcalf Wes Bu
Campaign and shipbuilding notes in federal report
In a broad roundup, the piece covers Indiana cities seeking building modifications and White House campaign planning. It also lists navigation vessel output for the year, notes a steel strike impact, and outlines claims processing for Indiana and Ohio war claims. Government officials and attorneys general prepare actions in Paris and Washington.
Indianians and Their Interests in Washington Col Ransdell Trip
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Washington July 3 Col Dan M Hanedell sergeant at arms of the Senate will sail from New York on the 12th test and will be gone about two months traveling chiefly through Ireland with two of his sons The trip is for the benefit of his youngest son R C Underwood of Lafayette is at the Ebbitt Representative and Mrs George W Cromer left for Muncie this afternoon De Louis Ludlow Indianapolis newspaper correspondent who has been in Washington during the session of Congress returned home this afternoon Mrs Ludlow greatly improved but not sufficiently to make the trip home Representative Cromer after several weeks effort has secured the discharge of James Hickman of Cavalry Troop Thirteen He is a son of A F Hickman of Muncie and having served over a year desired to be discharged.
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Indianapolis
Hancock
House
Congress
Wood
Cuba
McKinley
Roosevelt
Harvard
Leonard Wood
Cotes
Republic
General Wood
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Taylor
Treasury Department
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Cromer
Sherritt
Muncie
Cramer
Shererit
Gas Belt
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Overstreet
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Aly
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Mr. Roosevelt
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Senate
Ireland
de Louis Ludlow
Ludlow
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Cavalry Troop Thirteen
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No Extra Session Looms for Cuban Reciprocity
Washington July 3 Chairman Payne of the House ways and means committee met with President Roosevelt and stated he expects reciprocity with Cuba to pass at the next session of Congress with near unanimous support. He indicated the path to this goal will be a treaty, noting that while treaties rate by the Senate, revenue questions under the Dingley law fall under joint House and Senate jurisdiction. The remarks suggest the issue will proceed without an extra session.
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New York
Washington
House Committee On
Roosevelt
Cuba
Congress
Senate
House
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