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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal announces subscription terms for carrier and mail delivery, with weekly and yearly rates, including reduced club rates and details for foreign postage. It lists agent locations in Indianapolis and major cities offering the paper, and notes submission rules for manuscripts andAddress requirements for attention.
A brief notice advises readers to keep in touch by journal delivery while away. It offers to have the paper follow the reader and accommodate frequent address changes.
The piece notes Indiana silver Republicans and others may align with Bryanite forces as David Bennett Hill accelerates activity after a weak 18 percent showing. Bryan plans a harmony proposal in Boston, signaling an answer to Cleveland’s speech and a stake in Democratic faction reconciliation.
Washington officials say the recent arrest in Italu of a Paterson anarchist assigned to slay King Victor Emmanuel resulted from information supplied by this government. The report notes that active anarchists keep governments alert and mentions various political observations and historical age records, along with financial dealings of the United States Steel Corporation and Cuba's post transfer balance.
The passage argues that as more money is invested in trusts, many more individuals will become owners of shares and bonds in large manufacturing combinations. Statements about the United States Steel Corporation illustrate how stocks become safe investments. The result is broader profit sharing as ownership spreads beyond a few to many.
The Wisconsin Republican convention backed Lafollette in seeking Spooner’s re election only if he endorses their primary plan. Critics say the move humiliates Spooner and violates conscience, contrasting with Maine and Massachusetts re elections. National Republicans condemn the Lafollette tactic and back Spooner’s renomination.
The Washington Post analyzes Canada United States relations amid a British plan favoring Canada, arguing reciprocity is misnamed and that US farmers benefit from Canada’s trade choices. It notes Canada’s preferential duties to Britain and rising US-Canada trade, including eggs and farm goods, aiding American producers and local markets.
The piece argues that United States farmers face a Canadian trade dominance risk, noting Canada seeks a 47 million dollar trade balance and hinting at long-term Canadian resistance to U S interests. It cites political stances and historical loyalties, then shifts to corn export trends and prices and ends with a sharp portrait of Mary MacLane and a Boston “anemone lady” remark.
A London tale recounts an English wife exposing her husband's letters from a supposed lover, prompting commentary on real life versus fiction. It cites Mr. Putnam Bradlee Strong and May Yohe in a high society scandal. Also notes the Baker process shipping peaches from Texas claimed to outperform ice preservation.
The death of Mr. R. G. Dun, head of Dun's Mercantile Agency, leaves a fortune of 4,683,029 dollars. The note highlights his role in keeping financial standings and publishing a mercantile paper, underscoring the value of handling others' affairs.
A collection of jokes and quips from multiple papers notes misfit lines about Miss Muggles inheriting money, poets at lunch, a Panama hat absent owner, and a jab at women in world affairs. The piece weaves quick wits across the Philadelphia Bulletin New York Journal Baltimore American Boston Transcript with concise setup and punchlines.
A stitched-together sample of vintage quips from newspapers like the Chicago Record-Herald Yonkers Statesman and Modest Man. The pieces include a nurselike asylum visitor exchange about laughs from inmates a restaurant exchange about coffee and hash and a coy remark on marriage.
The Milwaukee Sentinel lauds Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee’s Philippines service, calling him the premier practical soldier. It notes his appointment to command the Department of the Philippines, succeeding General Brooke, and mentions General Davis will lead the division for a year before Leonard Wood could be the ideal successor.
The article notes Colonel Watterson’s Montana progress boosting morale as spring lupines and wool sales rise to an estimated 35,000,000 pounds. It stresses his view on tariffs, irrigation, and Democrat prospects, urging him to align tariff policy with local wool interests and irrigation needs observed during his Montana tour.
The article argues Nebraska rediscovered itself by embracing grazing over arid plains. It notes cattle numbers top three million, sheep over one million, and swine reaching about two and a half million, marking livestock as a key economic revival alongside crop farming.
A group of Des Moines women commit to a year of prayer for the town’s leading saloon keeper who runs a dozen drinking shops. Early reports show advertising boost and rising profits, prompting rival dealers to wonder if prayer proves the man’s success.
An American visitor reviews the U S battleship Illinois in London dispatches noting British observers question if it is up to date compared with Russian German and Japanese vessels. The correspondent says the American navy appears conservative overall.
A sweeping critique notes the American Navy Department prefers proven concepts, judging progress by thorough testing rather than haste. It lauds German officers and sailors for general merit, while describing the U S fleet as among the most British in foreign service.
Chicago Journal reviews the Greene and Gaynor conspiracy to defraud the government in harbor improvements, detailing Carter’s $724,103.02 third and Greene and Gaynor’s $1.45 million share, totaling $2.17 million stolen. It recalls Col Henry Howgate’s army scandal, his flight, later New York bookshop life, his daughter’s devotion, and the government seizure of insurance money after Howgate’s death.
The article recalls Joseph Chamberlain born in London and made in Birmingham, famed as Brummagem Joe. It details his three marriages to Kenrick relatives, his rise from screw-making partner to municipal leader, his US marriage to Mary Endicott, and notes his lack of exercise, monocle, monocotyledons at Moor Green, and view of him as England’s ablest, bravest statesman for honesty.
A Washington Post piece contrasts the King's Dinner for London's poor with an American wedding reception. It notes scarce beer for some guests and many mugs for others, while no spoons or forks were provided and meat pies were eaten by hand. The tone likens the event to fashionable U S circles.
Secretary Root honors Major-General John R. Brooke for over four decades of active army service. The tribute highlights his volunteer and regular army career from the Civil War through leadership in Cuba and Porto Rico, noting gallantry, wounds, and trusted command.
Maj. Gen. Arthur MacArthur assumed command of the Department of the East on Governor's Island today, relieving Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke. Brooke received a large silver loving cup, troops paraded, a double sentry line formed, and thirteen guns fired a general salute as he left.
Washington July 21 Col R M O Reilly designated surgeon general of the army to succeed General Forwood who retires September 7. O Reilly will serve until January 1909. He entered service as a medical cadet in 1844 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania medical department.
A Herald dispatch from San Francisco reports Paul Kosacevitch the Russian consul there accuses Capt Abraham Beckham quartermaster of the US transport Logan of slighting the Russian government. Beckham refused the consuls demand to search the ship after Nagasaki desers were rumored. Three Russian stowaways in American troop uniforms were later found aboard.
The census bureau bulletin for 19 details 5 739 657 farms valued at 16 674 092 217 with 3 560 000 000 buildings and 13 114 482 056 lands and improvements. Farm implements 761 261 55 and livestock 3 078 000 041 bring total farm property to 26 514 091 838. Indiana leads in farm counts with 221 897 farms, Illinois tops land value at 2 004 516 497, Indiana fourth at 3018 616 471.
Washington dispatch reports that the court of inquiry into the Illinois grounding in Christiania harbor found no blame on officers or crew. Admiral Crowninshield's cablegram from Sheerness notes the inquiry clears commanding officers and crew and commends orders for ship safety.
Secretary of the Navy Moody will leave Washington next Friday and likely not return until after September. He will travel to Oyster Bay to spend Sunday with President Haonevels and will be in the Seibleckenean week Retype cved to Byfield Masera.
The report notes the town’s second anniversary events at Old Home Week in Salem with no speeches during visits to Byfield and Salem. The individual will sail August 6 to 9 aboard the Dolphin with Senate and House naval affairs committee members to observe North Atlantic squadron evolutions, then likely join joint army and navy maneuvers later in August. Also, arbitration panels for the Pius fund claims case were announced. The United States selected Sir Edward Fry and F De Martina, while Mexico chose Pagus Guinas Chelli and Savornin Lohman. they will appoint a fifth member at The Hague by September 1.
Washington July 2 Justice Hrener issued a rule requiring Secretary of War Root to show cause by July 8 why a peremptory mandamus should not restore Miss Rebecca J. Taylor to her War Department clerkship. Taylor was dismissed last June amid controversy over her criticisms of the Philippines policy.
Secretary Root will depart tomorrow from New York to Europe with General Horace Porter ambassador to France. He plans Carlsbad visit to bring home Mrs Root and children for health. Assistant Secretary Sanger to oversee War Department matters. Also, General Corbin seeks explanation from Colonel Groesbeck about a court martial interview.
Washington July 2 The War Department reports the transport Crook sailed July 1 from Manila carrying 5 enlisted men 255 infantry and ten prisoners.
Washington July 21 The President appoints Hugh B Luthen as superintendent of the mint at New Orleans to succeed Boothby who has resigned.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger was purchased by Adolph Ochs from George W. Childs Drexel and the Drexel estate. James M. Peck represents the buyer with a two and one quarter million dollar estimated value. Ochs will not radicalize the Ledger and plans no immediate consolidation with the Philadelphia Times.
Chicago July 21 special policeman Robert E. MacMahon killed one man and wounded another after a revolver duel behind a hotel. He captured Mack Ray after a chase. the dying Murphy was named Frank Murphy by the other man.
In Chicago a jury feud dragged twenty four hours as eleven jurors shouted and waved fists at an obstinate member. Judge Bren tane presided over the Martin Hoa constable murder case involving James F. Harty. Juror Charles A. MecDone ald finally walked out in protest, leaving a tense panel and a question of a verdict amid heated exchanges and persistent defiance.
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