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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
4
The Daily Journal lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, with daily and Sunday options, reductions for clubs, and ad rates. It notes postal requirements for mail subscriptions, including stamps on pages and lists distribution points in major cities such as New York, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, and Washington, D C.
The text surveys political shifts in Oregon and Wisconsin, mentions Roosevelt and Bryan rhetoric, and notes a Fifth of July celebration. It references Superintendant Ames and possible corruption ties, pension law changes for ex Confederate soldiers, and U S shipping competition in Europe. The piece mixes elections, speeches, and legislative updates with broader public sentiment.
The speaker argues that U S wages twice Germany's push up prices and hinder European shipping competition. He suggests limited benefit from South American routes and warns against forcing American lines to compete with European passenger vessels. The point is that higher U S labor costs undermine West coast shipping prospects against Europe.
Eastern newspapers weighing party options for president discuss Bryan as a possible candidate amid criticisms of other figures. The Brooklyn Eagle notes difficulties in finding a fresh, acceptable nominee and urges cross party cooperation to curb disruptive campaign followers before the race fully begins.
The piece argues that rising costs and harassment by moneyed donors deter qualified candidates in Marion County. It highlights canvassing expenses, blackmail by funders, and the fear that even worthy but poor individuals cannot afford to run. Both parties face a system pressuring candidates to cite funds.
The article contrasts the Declaration of Independence with the Constitution as the turning point that created a united nation. It notes seven years of war and six years without a national government, then praises the Constitution as the world’s greatest day. It covers South Carolina politics, campaign rhetoric, and President's Pittsburg address praising Cuba relations and Philippines actions.
Dispatches reveal Taft's plan to the Vatican for friars lands: U S willing to pay a fixed price via arbitrators, but will force dispossession and removal of friars within a set period with a guarantee that no Spanish friars replace them. The aim signals a radical shift in friar control of the islands.
A note urges root and branch abolition of the Catholic Church’s ties in the Philippines with a fixed date for friar departure to calm and harmonize church state relations. The Minneapolis Journal reports Minnesota Republicans support reciprocity for Cuba, while British shipbuilder Sir Pirrie criticizes subsidies, urging efficiency and improved business methods for Britain’s carrying trade.
A collage of humorous snippets from fictional Brooklyn scenes and persona sketches. Dialogues cover romance misfires, reform talk, prizefighting attitudes, and comic city life with sharp regional wit and casual banter. Characters such as Cousin Madge Bertie and Chimmie contribute light satire of social norms.
Baltimore American notes natives of the island debate the governor’s business ability and wealth. They acknowledge some rise from poverty to affluence yet doubt his current wealth, insisting real business starts at home as they move on.
The event closed with warm tributes as the President reviewed a parade in Schenley Park, with an estimated crowd of about a million along the route. After a late-night reception, the presidential party departed by train to Oyster Bay, exchanging goodbyes with hotel staff.
Half a million residents and visitors packed Pittsburg for President Roosevelt's first visit as president. A 21-gun salute greeted him at Union Station, with elaborate escorts and a 360-strong parade including Eighteenth and Tenth Regiments. Governors, congressmen, and party leaders rode in carriages as crowds lined streets from Wilkinsburg to Schenley Park.
President Theodore Roosevelt attended a Fourth of July celebration in Pittsburgh with a grand parade up Fifth Avenue to Grant's Hill. The crowd cheered as Roosevelt spoke on national unity, Cuba, the Philippines, and domestic reforms, praising Attorney General Knox and urging balanced industrial regulation. The event featured German singing, a formal address, and a luncheon at H. C. Frick's residence followed by a reception at the Schenley Hotel.
The Sunday issue highlights popular songs and how they are presented, notes on Indianapolis cats and their value, horseback riding’s vogue this season, country theater contrasts, woodland curiosities by F Schuyler Matthews, an original story by Jean Middlemass, George Ade’s social study on a summer vacation, a Monaco marriage forfeiture, sacred relics exhibit for pilgrims, coin making at the Philadelphia mint, a witty home sketch by A C Garrigus, Emma Cameron nature sketches, a poem by Mrs Rebecca Nich, plus literary news, sports, social items, and local interest stories for a readable Sunday paper.
New York July 4 R G Dan Co review reports railroad earnings for the half year to date at 618470.08 dollars up 5.7 percent from last year and 18.7 percent over 190. Commercial failures for H1 total 616 with liabilities 00 374 806, up from last year but still favorable versus historical years. Dominion Canada defaults number 610 with liabilities 5 739 451 dollars.
In Omaha on July 4, Union Pacific began replacing local shopmen with outsiders, sending twenty two workers guarded by extra watchmen to the shops. Bricklayers and carriers struck, hurling bricks and sticks at the new arrivals, then refused to work on buildings where nonunion labor would be used, threatening to stall the new shop construction.
Winnipeg delib fires at St Joe station a large amount of freight burned last night Superintendent Ranus Diames blames strikers and offers a 2000 reward for evidence strike leaders protest. Building valued at 2.50 with freight value undetermined.
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company's offer to finish Pacific lay by a year earlier and provide reduced rates for government communications is referred to the attorney general for opinion. Admiral Bradford reported on the offer, noting conditions, under secretary Moody's directive.
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