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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
4
The Daily Journal lists subscription options by carrier and mail with rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes mailing costs, club rates, and how readers abroad should stamp the eight to twenty four page issues, plus locations where the newspaper can be found in major cities.
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The article surveys political maneuvering with references to Bryan, Hill, Cleveland, and Pettigrew, noting stumping expectations and party tensions. It comments on Mayor Johnsen’s tax hikes, Marshall county’s honest fund handling, and the Tennessee senator Carmack attacking Republican majorities. It covers French school laws, Alabama election reforms, army post site plans, and Bryan’s Nantasket speech lacking force. It notes English union damages doctrine and potential US adoption, plus a fragment on ex Mayor Taggart and Senate aspirations.
The ex mayor notes the environment while observing Democratic debates for the Senate caucus nomination with Kern and Morass as aspirants. Taggart seeks the national committee chair, likely backed by his party in the state, though Dougherty of Bluffton may oppose. Morss downplays Taggart's ambitions, but Kern's support could pose a risk if endorsement becomes pronounced.
Elwood tin mills vote nearly unanimously against a 5 to 6 percent wage cut to accept a British price for 1,500,000 boxes of tin plates. The pieceworkers fear reduced wages would threaten living standards while duty policy and free trade debates threaten future US tin plate pricing and mill viability.
The value of farm property rose 284 percent from 18% to 180, totaling $20.514 trillion as part of a nationwide wealth increase beyond doubling in twenty years. Indiana ranks fourth in agricultural states, while urban incomes appear higher on average, prompting many farm youths to seek city work. Despite this, farming's outlook is improving and promising.
The passage notes that prosperity has enriched farmers as much as other classes, indicating broad economic improvement. It argues that census data is unnecessary to prove farmers share in the overall upswing.
A Denver dispatch reports Catholic clergy unanimously urged the government to guard against anti Filipino prosecutions by teachers and against forcible removal of friars. The War Department denied proselyting in the Philippines and noted friars were not to be expelled but possibly withdrawn by church authorities. The piece criticizes Denver clergy for misreading Archbishop Ireland and supports Roosevelt’s policy and Fairbanks’ re election. It also notes Speaker prospects and comments on Indiana politics and farm machinery trust issues.
A strip of humor variations from Chicago papers notes wealth, occupation, and misers with quips on tax assessors. Jokes portray a hunter of grub, a kitchen door inquiry, and a puzzled observer about a man’s finances. A Philadelphia Press moment comments on striking miners and public impact.
Dialect skit style exchanges discuss paying for coal, winter supplies, and public sentiment. Characters reference Chicago News, a drunken car, and Miss Ridgely as a sharp, moneyed figure who imposes rules on smoking and drinking. humorous refusals hinge on social expectations and marriage.
In Tacoma on July 24 the Young People's Christian Union devoted the day to junior societies. Miss Lillian Robertson led a junior conference while E H Hanna reviewed general youth work. Seven and a half percent of societies were represented, with 144 under Christian Endeavor and 59 under the Union constitution. Membership reached 23,892, contributions 24.61. Synod Nile reports 1,07 members and Punjab 124. A planning conference by J Marion Prush discussed methods. The convention will meet biennially from now on, with the place chosen by the proper committee.
Nearly four thousand Democrats gathered at Nantasket for a harmony meeting organized by the New England Democratic League. Edward M. Shepard and Senator Edward W. Carmack spoke on trust issues and the Philippine question as William J. Bryan addressed the crowd, with Mayor P. A. Collins presiding.
Mr Bryan urges Democratic unity against plutocracy and organized wealth, arguing that true harmony comes from democratic purpose and honest methods. He attacks the Republican party for aristocratic policies, pledges to fight for tariff reform, bimetallism, and anti trust measures, and calls for steadfast, principled leadership to win back voters.
July 24 dispatches report Puerto Cabello under siege by about 2600 revolutionists for 48 hours before a cruiser departure. Foreign warships including Topeka Suchet Koenigen Regentes and Falke arrived to safeguard foreign interests. President Castro’s proclaims and Caracas situation noted. Caracas, Barcelona and Cu Mana mentioned with varying control.
President Castro issues a stirring proclamation from Caracas before leaving to lead his army against the anti Castro revolt. He pledges to crush the rebellion, transform government methods, and fuse his energy, faith, and leadership into a decisive campaign. He depicts anarchy as clawing Venezuela and vows to strangle it with vigor.
Artibonite province forces and sympathizers of M. Firmin march on Cape Haitien from three sides. General Sal nave reaches Plaisance, General Gaspard at Dondon, and General Thessemonfiston advancing on St Raphael. War minister Nord remains, planning to defend Port-au-Prince. Locals uneasy of an imminent Firminist attack. Crete Perrot warship unconfirmed and no foreign ships present.
July 24 report from New York describes the commissioner of streets photographing airborne microbes in city sections to remove them. Gelatinetes left exposed for an hour aggregated into an indistinguishable mass, resisting disintegration. Fresh plates and shorter exposure times were tried to counter the issue.
ST LOUIS July 2 4 Dedication of the world fair will take place in the palace of Uberal arts April 30 1403 with pageantry and oratory The drawings of the Mberal arts building have been given to the con tractors for their bids The structure must be ready for occupation by April 1 1903 It is estimated that 12 000 persons can be andy accommodated on the floor.
Democratic supporters misled by Republican arguments join Mr. Bryan and Charlies 8. Hamlin for a series of talks. The itinerary includes an Augusta stop in the afternoon followed by another meeting in Bangor tomorrow afternoon.
In St Louis Judge Sidener’s police court Dr L Gettys Week End physician was fined five dollars and costs for swearing at a Bell telephone operator. The court held profanity aggressive not self defense and that offenses at a distance fall under the offended jurisdiction. Gettys admitted cursing over the telephone but said he targeted the service, not the operator, and claimed no disturbance of the operator’s peace.
A July report titled Target Practice and Remount Systems Abroad by Lt. Col. Simpson and Capt. Edwards and Capt. Herron surveys global military pupilage in marksmanship and remounts. Germany uses precise range firing with movable targets. Britain revises tactics after the Boer War. France centers on Chalons artillery training. Russia seeks hunter-trained specialists. Switzerland emphasizes pre service shooting prowess. horse inventories show Britain 90.4? horses, Germany 130,000, France 142,000, Russia 175,000, with potential peaks to 690,000 for war footing.
Sioux City Iowa July 4 There is no concerted action by the National Millers Federation to defeat Speaker Henderson in his race for re election Kennedy secretary of the federation said today Whatever the millers feel individually there is no movement to remove the speaker The federation does not engage in elections its aim is to protect milling interests and promote export and utilities
New York report says General Horace Porter United States ambassador to France Secretary of War Elihamore and General Leonard Wood sailed in Bavole today for France.
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