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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
4
The Daily Journal lists subscription terms for carriers in Indianapolis and suburbs with monthly, weekly, and yearly options. It notes prices for daily and weekly editions, reduced club rates, and distribution through agents, with post office and stamp instructions for mailed copies and a list of newsstand locations across several cities.
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The article surveys railroads’ rising expenditures, sugar refiners disrupting markets, and officials like Bragg and Taft maneuvering amid Cuba notes, Manila plans, and corruption probes. It notes firetrap buildings in Chicago, Speed's vindication, and August commodity plots while warning of corn market manipulation and the American Can Company’s faltering stock.
The text notes that the public paid 7 cents for preferred stock and those induced to buy lose $2 per share. It argues price increases to support dividends would force profits only on cash-based plants, making the inflated combination a losing investment for promoters and investors alike.
G D Wood of Kentucky, on the UMW executive board, argues against a general coal miners strike by stressing the sacredness of contracts. He cites February resolutions by Indiana Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania operators and miners that condemn strikes and insist on honoring agreements. The Kentucky delegation supports this view, warning that breaking contracts would erode trust, invite public scorn, and threaten union unity.
The annual report explains competitive civil service exams offer steady work with salary ranges from 1200 to 1500 dollars and 30 days broad paid vacation. It notes long waits for appointment after passing exams, the value of specialized training especially in stenography and typewriting, civil and electrical or mechanical engineering exams, and strong prospects for skilled trades in government printing but fewer openings for ordinary compositors.
The piece argues exams favor specialty mastery over simple calculation, noting railway mail service as easiest entry for healthy, educated youths. It cites annual appointment rates, pass/fail figures by department, and recommends aspiring applicants first qualify for the test and then pursue alternative paths if needed.
The piece tracks anti Bryan shifts among Democratic leaders in Illinois Indiana and Ohio noting the rise of gold Democrats Palmer and McKinley era figures as potential 1896 echoes It argues the party is moving toward Eastern leaders like Hill Olney and Cleveland while lamenting the rank and file drift from Bryan and criticizing Chicago freight strike leadership and union factionalism
A treasury bureau monograph, Commercial Alaska in 191, highlights Alaska’s principal industries gold fish and furs yielding 15000000 in products since 1865 purchase costing 7200000. Government revenue exceeds 9000000, and transport plus agriculture promise strong growth, making Alaska a fine investment.
A collage of humorous exchanges and theatrical jibes from the Chicago Tribune Detroit Free Press Brooklyn Life and Chicago Record Herald. Jests on travel remarks about New York and aging, a wife teasing her husband, and a leading actress protesting a scathing paragraph about her gown.
Seattle July 16 reports focus on the Tracy disappearance of Sheriff Cudihee who vanished near Covington yesterday. Bloody bandages found near ashes at a newly built camp fire near Ravensdale suggest a link, while railroad men recollect a mysterious armed man seen hiding behind trees in the area.
In Tacoma on July 16 during an inquest into the body believed to be convict David Merrill, four of Merrill's false teeth are missing. Salem convicts told the warden Merrill wore false teeth, a fact telegraphed to the coroner at Chehalis today.
Mrs Katherine G Patterson wife of Senator Thomas M Patterson died at her Denver home from nervous prostration after a violent bout of acute cholera morbus She was born January 1 1839 in Wellsburg West Virginia a Berrien College graduate She married in Crawfordsville Indiana in 1863 and moved to Colorado in 1872 A grandniece of Alex Campbell founder of the Christian Church she led club and charitable work in Denver Local paper tone notes her faith and public service.
At Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay July 16 President Roosevelt entertained Robert D Wrenn former tennis champion and member of Troop A Rough Riders. Novelist Owen Wister of Philadelphia was expected but sent word he would not attend. No comment was available on announcements from the court martial actions involving Gen Smith and Maj Littleton Wort.
In Danville Indiana Peter Davis stabbed Sammel Fletcher to death during a long standing feud. Davis surrendered after the killing claiming self defense. The incident follows a string of violent reports across nearby towns including Elwood and Brazil.
Terre Haute school board, where he serves, elected his son-in-law to the clerk position. The former county superintendent Curry once tried to retain office after a successor was elected by barricading courthouse doors.
At Winona Lake Indiana the Ohio Farmers Agents Association of Indiana elected C C Harris Green Castle as president and S H Hendee Logansport as secretary treasurer. The eighth annual session drew large crowds for W C T U Day with about two thousand Marion excursionists attending Bible services lectures and lantern talks. Numerous arrivals at the Minnewawa and Winona hotels are listed from cities including Cincinnati Indianapolis Marion and New York.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a string of deadly incidents across Indiana. Harry Palmater and Frank Aman of Whiting were killed by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train while sitting on tracks near Valparaiso. Orin Sischo, a Michigan City car works employee, was struck by a Monon switch engine and is expected to die. A 13 year old girl in Lafayette with a half dollar lodged in her intestines remains in serious condition at St. Elizabeth Hospital. In Muncie, Corporal Samuel I. Boyd of the Marines, son of Rev. D. A. Boyd, was killed by a train near Washington, D. C.
Logansport Indiana July 16 Judge John C Nelson has not yet stated if he will accept the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Eleventh district at Peru. A formal notice of nomination will come tomorrow and his reply expected. Nelson, a veteran and jurist, is praised for his army service and long public career. If he accepts, his campaign will be quiet with few speeches, leveraging his old soldier and legal background.
In Valparaiso Indiana on July 16 the young son of Mr and Mrs John Fanning died from lockjaw resulting from a self inflicted handgun wound to the hand during July 4 celebrations.
Pittsburg Plate Glass expands in Kokomo with a sixteen acre addition and 80 workers rising to full force. Kokomo Steel Co opens a new 12 acre plant employing about 1,000, operating outside the steel trust. Richmond adds a coffin factory in an empty building, with Keeler and Watt in charge, boosting to three coffin makers in the city.
In Terre Haute Indiana July 16 the two Tamany factions fought a bitter city primary with Foley Lamb control influencing county nominations. Ballot stuffing and other tactics are alleged as the main contest centers on the county treasurer and commissioners positions. A bridge over the Wabash is projected with costs over 1000 dollars.
The Grand Lodge of Colored Knights of Pythias convened at the Armory in Danville Illinois with Grand Chancellor Edward Green presiding. Chiefs of Illinois and visiting officers from Missouri Ohio and other states attended. Supreme Chancellor S W Stark opened with a report praising the order’s strong financial and numerical condition and promising a bright outlook. Memorial services for departed members were held at Second Baptist Church conducted by Grand Prelate J W Robinson.
Terre Haute July 16 Harvey Curry Democrat whose school trustee election sparked council deal has been chosen as principal of the city schools, elevating a controversial figure to the top post amid ongoing political tension.
Delegates from district A M E churches gathered in Richmond this forenoon with Rev Morrie Lewin of Indianapolis presiding elder leading proceedings. Sturtong topics and two sermons were delivered while welcoming remarks were heard tonight. Bishop Grant of Indianapolis will attend tomorrow to speak to delegates and deliver an evening sermon.
Mrs John H Bruner a prominent Wa bash woman and wife of a leading businessman died at Bayview Michigan where she had gone for the summer. She was sixty seven and survived by three children Clarence Myrtle and Harry Lees and Myrtle. The funeral was set for Saturday.
J Kelly ONeill of Wea township a respected farmer and longtime Republican figure in Tippecanoe county died suddenly from a stroke while driving away from home. He had served in the state legislature and held local offices and was highly influential among early settlers. His granddaughter and daughter aided him before he died at home.
Word comes from William H. Elliott of New Castle that his grandchild, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Elliott, has died. The parents will leave San Juan next Tuesday for New Castle to inter the child. George A. Elliott, private secretary to the Puerto Rico interior commissioner, has served in Porto Rico three years. W. H. Fluett will arrive later this summer with family for a vacation in New Castle.
Mrs Maret M Farquhar widow of W L Farquhar died this morning at age eighty two. Mrs Narcissa Cox widow of Robert Cox died this morning at her daughter Mrs W H Cook s home in her eighty third year.
On Tuesday night thieves hit several Tell City businesses and homes but stole little. The Reimig Einseldier saloon yielded $4 plus cigars and bottled goods after a window entry. Henry Fitch bakery lost $3.25 from the cash drawer. They attempted to enter the post office residence area and shot at a thief but missed. A tool chest belonging to carpenter Frank Jochern was taken from the porch with the chisel left at the bakery, suggesting the tools were stolen before moving to other sites.
July 16 reports reveal Francis A. Palmer will endow a university named Palmer University with 0,000 if Christian Church supporters raise 100,000 by Jan 1, 2008. Board of trustees nearly set including George F. McCulloch and J. C. Johnson. Dr T M McWhinney named chancellor. school to be nonsectarian, with strong moral character emphasis.
George Huber and George Taylor escaped from the county jail in Valparaiso Indiana by removing a ceiling plate and crawling to a skylight then descending to the ground. Huber charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and Taylor with larceny. they headed toward Colorado after the break. Mrs Huber had joined the pair during travel but refused contact after their arrest. Police have since received multiple sightings.
In Marion Indiana on July 14 the City Council directed Union Traction Company to remove the poles track and wire of Marion Transit Company within thirty days. A new Kokomo to Marion route is planned along former Transit streets with a franchise to run over them. Executives claim Kokomo line may be completed and many locals back the right of way purchase.
The body of Scott McGregor of Elwood was brought home to his father Rev E MetGregor after dying in the Hotel Brandon in Alexandria. A post mortem by Coroner Conrad found heart and brain normal. The stomach was sent to Anderson for toxicology tests. Three women were involved in the incident.
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