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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1901
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription rates for the Daily Journal of Indianapolis and related editions, including daily and Sunday, weekly, and mail prepaid options. It lists domestic and foreign postage, agent networks, and requirements for manuscript submissions, with reference to press locations in major cities and famed hotels.
The Journal offers one of its two Hos presses for sale as it replaces it with a large modern double‑supplement press. The sale press is in excellent condition, ships immediately, and includes a Jenney motor used for the past three years. Publishers may inquire for details and terms.
A city newspaper column discusses summer mail substitutions for subscribers, political primaries timing and rules, and public safety. It also critiques a Chinese mission approach, parcels post comparisons, and a Guatemala minister controversy. The piece includes Mr James Marlin’s home education proposal from a Springfield column.
A discussion on education favors reading led by Mr. Marlin and opposes exam driven schools. It argues boys should read factual books and learn the four arithmetic rules, with focus on practical manual training to help the mass earn a living, rather than formal schooling for all.
The Amalgamated Association presses for a nationwide labor combine to govern wages, hours, and plant operations, challenging the United States Steel Corporation. The piece argues the union could dominate 260,000 workers, potentially closing mills and dictating prices if fully formed, amid a broader struggle over control of iron and steel production.
East region merchant groups press for a Canada United States reciprocity treaty to open markets and boost cross border commerce. They warn earlier efforts failed due to American producer protests and caution that Canada’s tariff preferences favor British goods and farm products over U S farmers. The piece ties the issue to a possible Nicaragua canal agreement and urges protecting northern farmers from unfavorable terms.
Excerpts from Leslie's Weekly Philadelphia Press and Puck feature a teasing parade of wry jokes. A child boasts top class spelling, a crusty summer boarder complains, and a duchess retorts sharply about hotel visitors.
A scattered dialogue segment references a Boston Transcript item about a trial and a speech. Characters like Dumleigh Mildmay and Lizzie appear, with a courtroom or public setting implied. The exchange hints at humor and social commentary within a crowded city context.
Correspondent from Epworth Heights Ludington Michigan recounts a lively week by Lake Michigan. He notes cool breezes, a memorable fishing outing with his granddaughter and Dr Quayle, and humorous reflections on bathing culture and local sermons. The piece previews upcoming lectures and sports mixed with seaside leisure.
An accident on Meridian Street near Washington at 2:50 PM injured a horse and wrecked a rubber-tired buggy. Edgar Veach, an elderly man, rode the buggy while a second wagon owned by J. E. Christian caused the crash as a frightened horse pulled away. The buggy overturned, the horse pulling the rig failed to stop, and bystanders restrained the animal to prevent further harm. The horse attached to the second wagon was also halted. A crowd gathered at the scene.
A new local company formed to handle real estate management and insurance was incorporated yesterday as the Indianapolis Savings and Investment Company. Capital stock is 310,00 divided into 40 shares. Incorporators include Benjamin J. Morgan Benjamin F. Wade Richard Dawson H L Sanders Seymour Miller Thomas Bowman Samuel White George Girton and Octavius V Royall. Directors are Morgan Wade Dawson Sanders Miller and White.
L G Smock, aged 63, died yesterday at City Hospital from injuries sustained July 10 when kicked by a horse. He resided at 425 West Market Street and was not expected to survive due to advanced age.
The Indiana National Guard camp at the fair grounds saw hot conditions with only one mild heat prostration. Major A B Schanz recovered from an earlier heat incident, Captain Curtis arrived, and Senator Fairbanks with Mrs Fairbanks visited the camp. Guards began shifts in shade, drill paused, and officer pay rates for drills and range practice outlined.
The article discusses the law regulating compensation of officers and men and raises the question of how much money the state military encampment would likely have in the city, noting it would not be much beyond sustaining the actual costs.
Charlies Brontz of 7 West Washington Street suffered a crushed cheekbone yesterday after an argument with Frank Munshuer at McGuire's. Brontz and his brother in law were present when Munshuer wielded a hammer. He was treated by Dr. Deitch for a painful injury.
The governor wrote Mrs. Tea that William Lee will not be pardoned from the State Prison. Lee was sentenced to life for the murder of Benjamin L. Tea and has now served thirty three years, longer than any other prisoner in the State. Mrs. Tea had learned of an effort to secure Lee’s release and expressed strong opposition in her letter.
After weeks of campaigning Republican hopefuls for mayor and councilman at large faced primaries. Bookwalter and McGregor projected heavy ward wins with close battles in Eleventh and Thirteenth wards. Candidates’ occupations listed, early returns expected within hours as election officers file reports to the chairman.
Republican leaders praise early interest as citywide primaries approach with voting rules and candidate list. Voters must mark one candidate per mayor, clerk, police judge, and ward councilman. six councilmen at large allowed. Ballots folded to conceal marks and counted only if six at large votes are cast. Candidacy names include Bookwalter McGregor Collins Holmes Stubbs Elliott and several council candidates.
Heat did not deter a small crowd as Felix T. McWhirter spoke to Prohibition League members on Our Part in the City Campaign. He urged public ownership of utilities and enforcement of laws while targeting parties and franchise issues. WW P Watson and others followed with attacks on rivals and plans for mayoral candidacy. Rev J F Sprow canvasses for Prohibition voters and organizes clubs across West Indianapolis districts.
Red cardboard circulars circulated in the Second ward urge voters to support Howard McGuff, son of Patrolman McGuff, for councilman. The Republican committee signed the card but names were omitted. Another card warned against James H. Billingsley, who opposed gas main taxation and favored a Street Company franchise. Billingsley criticized the tactics and noted his past votes in line with caucus guidance on related ordinances.
The Indiana v. Haines case on alleged illegal voting at Republican primaries was moved from Justice Sheppard to Justice Smock's court in Haughville after a W. W. Spencer affidavit. Hearing set for Friday as political groups vow prosecutions and civic reform pledges surface from Indianapolis associates.
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