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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
5
The piece surveys Indiana Democratic convention aftermath, noting Taggart’s role, Kern’s leadership difficulty, and New York politics. It critiques Bryanites, praises editorial stance, and mentions industrial strikes and naturalization policy debates. It also comments on local officials and tobacco rights at a county asylum.
The Chicago Record Herald notes a strong Republican showing, interpreting it as approval of an expansion beneficial to the Pacific coast. It predicts a solid Republican victory, while pointing out the nominee’s recent switch from Democrat.
The Indiana Democratic convention was small and orderly, dominated by conservative leaders from start to finish. It rejected Bryanism, leaving Kern as a cautious figure and producing a ticket built by party insiders to avoid expected defeats. Republican observers were pleased by the spiritless display, while beef-trust politics echoed in calls against price manipulation and the Roosevelt administration’s actions against packers.
The article traces meat packing power and rail rebates to Republican era policy, noting anti trust laws and high meat prices. It argues Democrats once blamed gold and tariff coins for low prices, now asserting beef packers profit from rebates and consolidation. It links Cleveland era policy to current meat pricing and farm income, citing 15 to 18 percent rail rebates and drought effects on corn.
An Indianapolis dispatch reports a major reorganization within Indiana Democrats aiming to renounce Bryanism and bolster a broader slate for the next national convention. The piece notes internal clashes, debates over candidates like Major Allen, and reflections on recent party dynamics and military policy mentions.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal the ominous rumble of a financial earthquake in Wall and Lombard streets follows from the fear that powerful magnates may fear for their fortunes if J Pierpont Morgan did not live forever unless supported by markets and bankers.
The writer argues sensationalism in insurance coverage, credits Columbus with starting exploration and colonization, and lauds J Pierpont Morgan for efficient organizational methods in finance and economics guiding the elite executors to conquer a new world of finance. Signed L A Newell from Indianapolis on June 4.
A collection of quips from major papers with jokes about presidents, hotel staff, school lessons, and Prohibition era drinking, featuring captions from the New York Sun Philadelphia Press New York Times Washington Star Chicago Tribune Puck and local Kansas humor. The items poke fun at political leaders, service workers, and everyday situations through brief humor captions and cartoons.
John W Kern delivers the permanent chair address at the Indiana Democratic state convention. He praises reunion, urges unity, warns against Republican imperialism, and frames a platform to restore republican government, curb trusts, and broaden liberty. He contrasts Cuban independence with Philippine conquest and defends Democratic ties to soldiers and the Constitution.
The Shortridge High School senior class, one of the largest in its history with about 152 graduates and 102 diplomas, will hold commencement on June 18 at English's Opera House. Principal Hufford has not finalized the program, but speeches by class members and an original story read by Paul Carrol Edwards are planned.
At a recent banquet for Manual Training High School players Louis Bohnstat was elected captain for next year. He played first base and pitched this year and remains a popular standout. Bob Sweeney will not be in school next year. Prospects for a strong nine look bright as most veterans return.
Gen James H Wilson and Rear Admiral John C Watson sailed on the St Paul to represent the United States Army and Navy at King Edward VIII coronation ceremonies today in New York.
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