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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
4
The Indianapolis based Journal lists subscription prices and editions, including weekly and daily options, with reduced club rates and postage details. It also notes agent distribution points across cities such as Gary Ames Louisville and Washington, providing contact places and street addresses for readers to obtain the paper.
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association plans a summer gathering at Put-in-Bay Island Ohio at Hotel Victory. Editors will travel from Indianapolis and Tipton by train on Thursday July 17 with connections arranged. Additional details available from W. Montgomery Greenfield.
Dayton, famed in Indiana for building his newspaper reputation, could gain broad support there if he enters the race. He is well equipped for congressional service and Ohioans would favor him as a choice. The Third Onto district is closely divided. a nomination would not assure victory, but Ochiltree is viewed as a capable fighter with a real chance to win.
The upcoming In-Glenapelis Convention in Indianapolis looms as a pivotal forum for the anthracite miners strike. It faces pressure to choose between a general strike or financial aid, with public sentiment and union prestige at stake for labor and coal road interests.
Announcement of an international conference of commerce and industry to be held at Ostend Belgium from August 24. American delegates named including W. E. English. Scope unclear. likely tariff related with sugar bounties to be discussed. Ostend recall linked to 1846 Ostend Manifesto debates and concerns over US diplomacy and international ethics.
The piece argues for shorter long summer breaks and the expansion of vacation schools to reduce juvenile idleness and crime. It cites Chicago and other cities testing sessions with teachers year round, plus endorsements of municipal or private programs as a way to raise educational outcomes and utilize school capital efficiently.
A collage of satirical lines from multiple papers, including Casey and a commentator on temptations. The vignette sketches humorous feuds, local color, and cheeky dialogue glimpses from various era journals.
A quirky, fragmented vignette blends New York Times chatter about bacteria on bank notes with a domestic exchange. Eve consoles Adam as he laments Paradise is lost, then Adam sulks over the lack of someone to share the baby’s bright words while a pterodactyl passes by.
The Mexican Supreme Court denied Norias de Bajan Mining Company of Monterey a stay of the Supreme Circuit Court ruling. The circuit court had reversed the Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Federal District Court finding W. H. Mealy guilty of contempt, perjury and related offenses and ordered dismissal of charges and return of his bond. The company petitioned the Supreme Court to suspend that action, but the request was denied.
In Newark, the United States Steel Corporation answers a bond conversion suit by asserting assets exceed $1.4 billion. Charles M. Schwab states valuations include iron, plants, coal fields, transportation properties, and cash, with earnings over 10 percent in 15 months. He cites $320 million Carnegie properties from Frick litigation and notes fixed charges under current and proposed bonds, arguing ample funds to cover interest and sinking funds.
Medical Officer Biggs urges frank diagnosis and early precautions to curb tuberculosis deaths. He cites autopsy data showing high prior TB exposure among hospital deaths, notes sunlight and fresh air aid destruction of the bacillus, and asserts TB is preventable and curable with early diagnosis and pure atmosphere.
New York July 15 A discovery shows that section four of the Religious Bequests bill passed by Congress and approved June 2 contains a provision for tax remission on call loans. Wall Street had feared 90 000 to 400 400 in back taxes if the ruling by Internal Revenue Commissioner Yerkes had stood.
Washington July 15 Senator Burrows declares the Senate must investigate Bailey's assault on Beveridge to protect free speech in debate and uphold Senate rules. Also, William L. Penfield returns from Indiana to prepare for arbitration proceedings in The Hague regarding California bishops' claim against Mexico totaling 1.4 million dollars.
The Marietta arrived in Kingston Jamaica from Cape Haytien and was ordered to Laguayra Venezuela by Navy Department instructions. Minister Bowen sought another ship for prompt communications amid critical revolutionist actions. The Topeka, from Laguayra, reached Curacao and reports 900 revolutionists led by General Analosa near Puerto Cabello where government troops are entrenched.
Secretary Root returned to Washington from Oyster Bay where he conferred with President Roosevelt on talks between Governor Taft and the Vatican about withdrawing friars from the Philippines and disposing of their lands. He said no public statement was available. Taft asked questions, authorities answered, and talks proceed in a friendly spirit without harshness. Root also visited West Point to discuss proposed improvements with Superintendent Mills.
The Census Bureau bulletin reports the wool industry’s condition for 1900. Total capital invested equals 392,040,383 dollars for land buildings machinery tools and live capital. Product value is 392,473,050 dollars with costs including salaries 89,580,283 dollars wages 82,291,244 dollars and miscellaneous expenses 23,929,797 dollars and 282,290,986 dollars for consumed, mill supplies, freight and fuel.
Secretary Moody used an old law to appoint up to twenty five acting assistant surgeons for the navy. He named William Cager of Wisconsin James H Holloway of Kentucky and Morton W Baker of Virginia after they passed regular service exams.
Washington July 15 Indiana inventors have been granted patents for a corn planter pedestal clamp composition fence post cement burial vault and top box fastener for wagon bodies listed with their towns Fontanet Richmond Goshen Thorntown Thorntown Rensselaer names Robert E Dial M E Garwood John A Lindstrom Daniel W Larimer Jas T McKim James T McKim L Miller and Charles A Roberts.
Washington officials pursuing Greene and Gaynor note rising confidence as they tailor their extradition request to the treaty language. A legal shift in procedure aligns the application with treaty requirements, boosting prospects for surrender.
Washington officials announce ten days leave of absence for all first class postmasters to attend the national convention of postmasters set for Milwaukee from August 26 to August 29.
Washington July 15. The following presidential postmasters have been appointed Omer Guyton at Cambridge City Indiana and William R Nesbitt at Sullivan Indiana.
The report notes a break in the strike and a forthcoming meeting to decide on resuming work. Twenty percent of workers have already returned, with more expected soon. If teamsters refuse to deliver or handle freight, Chicago business leaders plan a determined response.
Meetings across the city seek to force strikers to terms. Mayor Harrison and Chief O Neill asked police protection as wagons would roll through pickets under guard. Merchants plan to continue pressure, with militia ready and Governor Yates willing to intervene if needed.
Charles Hartsell secretary of Porto Rico reports to Governor Hunt that assaults between Federations Libre and Regional were exaggerated and that authorities protected rights. He urges removal of jailers who assault Fed Libre members. Governor approves and vows rigid enforcement. In Atlantic City, Glass Bottle Blowers' Association re elects officers and delegates, denounces injunctions, next convention in Cincinnati in 1993.
Springfield July 15 Local agents of all railroads into Chicago were told not to receive freight except at owner’s risk due to a freight handlers strike. Express companies handle much of the goods usually moved by freight and have had no trouble delivering to destinations yet.
Indianapolis grocers paid 1 cent more per pound for Elgin butter yesterday as Chicago based freight handlers strike slows delivery. Chicago remains a major distributing point and goods billed for Indianapolis are tied up there.
Washington dispatch reports a plan to shelve the Panama canal matter in diplomacy until Secretary Hay returns. Colombia’s Senor Concha and Herran inform Bogota of treaty modifications, aiming for Colombia to ratify the convention and set aside the issue until autumn.
In Richmond July 15 the General Assembly opened under the new Constitution. Republican J P McLean of Mecklenburg refused the oath to uphold the new law, stating he will never take it. He left the Capitol and his seat is vacated. Senators took the oath individually.
New York July 15 J P Morgan has sent two of the world’s finest sapphires to the American Museum in New York. The stones will join his existing donation to the museum. The new pieces include a four star sapphire, possibly the largest in the world, and a yellow sapphire.
Washington reports preliminary Bureau of Statistics figures show drought of 1919 hit exports. Corn shipments at principal ports plunge to about 26 million bushels from 176 million. value falls to roughly $16 million from $82 million. Oats, oats meal, beef, cattle, cotton, and iron and steel also decline. Total export reduction about $120 million across four main items, with overall exports down only modestly.
A new national wholesale grocer company is created with $5,000,000 capitalization led by Harlow N. Higginbotham as president. Frank C. Letts serves as first vice president of the Western Grocer Company, which operates nine wholesale houses across Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Minnesota. The National and Western firms will remain separate but coordinate operations while expanding direct imports and a Chicago supply house and cold storage facility. Other officers include Amos Musselman as second vice president, William Phipps as third vice president, Harry Higginbotham as treasurer, and H. S. Griggs as secretary, all from Michigan.
Indianapolis wholesale grocers doubt success of a proposed national trust. A four man delegation discussed joining the National Grocer Company, incorporated in New Jersey with 1,000,000 capital, but local firms refused to identify with it, deeming the plan impossible to realize.
The Maine, built at Cramps' yard to replace the Havana destroy, started a builders trial off the Delaware capes with about thirty guests aboard. Notables include Edward Mellvaine and E A Bond among others. Tests begin tomorrow aiming for eighteen knots. Maine measures 388 feet long, beam 72 feet 1 inch, draught 22 feet 1 inch.
New York July 16 The battleships Kearsarge and Alabama passed Sandy Hook bound for target practice and drills ahead of next month’s maneuvers. Both ships will participate in scheduled exercises as secrecy and speed mark the fleet's routine.
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