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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1902

Page

5

Telephone Rates and Distribution From The Journal

The notice lists subscription terms for The Journal Newspaper Company Indianapolis Indiana with carrier and mail options. Rates include daily and Sunday editions per month and per year, prepaid clubs, and a long list of out of town street and hotel distribution points across New York Chicago Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Washington Denver Dayton Columbus and more. The piece also covers postal handling and rejection policies, plus a travel friendly note about the paper's availability at major hotels and newsstands.

Indianapolis Suburbs

City awards paving contract to Interstate Paving Co

Bids meeting guaranteed quality led to a low bid from Interstate Paving Co of Utica New York. Even if material costs rise through the asphalt trust, the city gains from independent bidders and verified asphalt quality sourced from California mines.

Interstate Paving Company Utica N. Y California Brooklyn Eagle Asphalt Trust

Independent papers back Cleveland not Bryan in silver debate

Several independent papers praise Cleveland to aid the Democratic party while decrying Bryan, but Indiana’s Democrats will not view the move as a favor. The text argues Cleveland supported free coinage indirectly via party majorities and Sherman bill passage, while Bryan remains a rallying figure for many.

Cleveland Bryan Indiana Senate House California New States Independent

Marvelous growth in US manufactures 1880 1900 census report

The twelfth census reports show dramatic growth in United States manufacturing from 1880 to 1900 across establishments, wages, and production. It emphasizes the home market's primacy, high wages, and full employment as drivers, warns against losing domestic demand, and notes past downturns but asserts strong future prospects.

United States U. S

King Edward’s growing prerogative unsettles British politics

The article notes King Edward increasingly asserts royal prerogatives without harming the Constitution, signaling a new departure from Victoria’s era. It likens his stance to strong rulers like William I disciplining Bismarck, and mentions a frost with Lord Salisbury that could push Salisbury toward resignation.

Edward Victoria Nonuser William Prince Bismarck Lord Salisbury Salisbury Britain

King presses for dissolution of Parliament after coronation

The King favors dissolving Parliament and calling a new election, arguing the current seven year term began with the 1900 election. Lord Salisbury resists, while the King hopes to shape a new ministry and install a less domineering prime minister. The coronation ceremonies occupy the sovereign as he considers sweeping changes.

Lord Salisbury Queen Victoria

Democratic and Republican contrasts over Cuban reciprocity

The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican strategies during recalls of the Sherman silver purchase act and Cuban reciprocity. It notes Democrats in Congress split over repeal, while Republicans backed repeal in 1890s debates. It argues Democrats sometimes vote to embarrass Republicans, a pattern the author says repeats.

Sentinel rebukes Mr Bryan over Democratic coinage stance

The paper scolds Mr Bryan for criticizing the Indiana Democratic convention and for clinging to the old free silver platforms. It warns that the party will distrust him if he does not abandon those positions, noting the Kansas City and Chicago platforms as dead. Supporters still view Bryan as a statesman and leader.

the Sentinel Bryan Indiana Kansas City The Sentinel Mr. Bryan Chicago Union

Democrats Split Over Cleveland Bryan Clash at Convention

The platform and speech linking Cleveland with Bryan anger many Democrats who supported Bryan or opposed Clevelandizing the party. Sentinels and allied papers warn that Cleveland, Hills, and other gold Democrats now poised to influence the party will resent Bryan and his principles as they seek renewed control.

Kern Cleveland Bryan Mr. Bryan The Sentinel Hills Democratic Party

The Humorists and Modern Manners Snapshots

A collage from multiple papers shows quick wits and social quips. Bits include a New York Sun exchange on Mama versus Ma and a Washington Star riff about civilization and an electric Juggernaut car.

New York Sun

Slaying of Slater After Street Encounter in Kansas City

Bernhart Steinert, a slater, died after being found unconscious with a fractured skull on a Kansas City sidewalk. Witnesses said he accosted a man and woman. the man struck him and fled with the woman. Colin Chrisman, a barber, and the woman were arrested and held. Chrisman claimed self defense.

Kansas City Bernhart Steinert Steinert Colin Chrisman Chrisman

Cuba Envoy to US Seeks Close Ties and Annexation Hints

The Cuban envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States presents credentials to President Roosevelt, expressing wishes for closer US Cuba relations and shared prosperity. Roosevelt welcomes the envoy and vows to strengthen friendship. Col. Harry H. Williams reports from Springfield Colorado that Cubans favor annexation and the island is ready for it, predicting imminent US annexation.

Senor Quesada Republic of Cuba Tomas Estrada Palma United States America Cuba Roosevelt Republic of Hay Madrid Daniel Sickles Republic of the North Springfield Harry H. Williams Government Post Office Willams

Palma Salary Bill Approved by Senate in Havana

Havana June 18 The Senate approved a bill fixing President Palma's salary at 25 dollars a year and Vice President Estevez's salary at 0 dollars a year.

Havana Senate

Spain to Appoint a Minister to Cuba

MADRID June 16 The government announces it will appoint a minister to the Cuban republic, signaling a formal diplomatic move and continuation of official ties with Havana.

Spain Madrid

Shot by His Son at Berrien Springs

Benton Harbor Mich June 14 William Fikesall was fatally wounded by his son John after returning home and forcing entry by breaking down the door. John opened fire four times, ending in a deadly shooting and a fatal injury to the father.

Benton Habor Mich Willam Fikesall John Berrien Springs

President Roosevelt Invited Across Midwest and West

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt flooded with invitations to visit midwestern cities including Cincinnati Detroit and Grand Rapids as Congressmen urge him to tour. Dinwiddie clan reunion at Hebron Indiana eyed, with Roosevelt honorary member but date open. Also notes nominations and naval matters plus civil service debate over Rebecca J Taylor dismissal.

Indianapolis Journal Washington White House Middle West Cincinnati Detroit Grand Rapids Minneapolis Crumpacker United States Hebron Ind

Burton Defends GOP Unity Over Cleveland Chair Choice

Representative Burton of Ohio released a statement on Republican troubles in Cleveland underscoring that federal officials dictated no party policy. He says the party was split with two factions and that Howland was chosen to heal divisions, a choice later opposed by three federal officials tied to one faction, risking the election.

Washington Burton Ohio Cleveland Howland

Ohio Senator Hanna declines 1940 presidential candidacy

Florence Ohio Senator M A Hanna responds to Colonel Cutter Smith's suggestion that he run for President in 1940. He expresses gratitude for the friendship and confidence but states he is not to be considered a candidate for the nomination in 1940.

Schwab The Steel Trust Florence Ala M. A. Hanna Ohio Cutter Smith Smith

Chamberlain Wins Oregon Governor Race by 256 Votes

Portland report notes George E. Chamberlain Democrat leads William J. Furnish Republican by 256 in the official state vote count for governor.

Portland Ore George E. Chamberlain William J. Furnish

Independent Booking Agency forms to sidestep syndicate

New organization in New York unites theatrical managers to secure bookings independently of the syndicate. Founders Harrison Grey Fiske Maurice Campbell and James K Hackett state aims not to compete for profit. eight attractions join including Mrs Fiske Henrietta Crossman James K Hackett in The Crisis and Isabel Irving in a specialty company for The Crisis Mistress Nell and Captain Molly. London divorce granted to Julie Opp from Robert Lorraine on desertion and misconduct. Although the case was not defended the pair wed November 5 1887.

New York Theatrical Syndicate Independent Harrison Grey Fiske Maurice Campbell James K. Hackett Fiske Henrietta Crossman James X K. Hackett Isabel Irving Nell Molly London Julie Opp Robert Lorraine

Ayme Arrives in San Juan After Relief Work

Louis H. Ayme arrives in San Juan Porto Rico aboard the Potomac after aiding relief efforts in Martinique. A banquet is held in his honor by Governor Hunt and U S naval officers, with several newspaper correspondents present. He is expected to sail to New York next Wednesday on the Caracas with a possible return aboard the Cincinnati.

Moody Coghlan Brooklyn New York Navy Yard Washington Lord Pauncefote England Annapolis Rock Creek St. Louis San Juan Porto Rico Louis H. Ayme United States Us Guadeloupe Martinique United States Potomac Ayme Governor Hunt Thomas C. McLean Cincinnati Benjamin B. McCormick New York Red PD Line Caracas

Levi C Weir Stricken At Home In Locust Valley

Levi C. Weir of Adams Express Company collapsed at his Locust Valley country home in the evening after a day of apparent health. He grew suddenly worse after a period of conversation and was reported seriously ill.

New York Levi C. Weir Adams Express Company Locust Valley N. Y The Herald Weir

Two Pension Bills Move Through House Actions

The House debated pension reform bills including restoring widows’ pensions after remarriage, increasing disability pensions, and raising dependent allowances. It approved changes to payments for total disability and aid conditions, and passed the bill governing widows and second marriages. It also failed to advance a plan to retire Hawaiian coinage, and rejected a ship subsidylike transportation bill for Philippine supplies. The day closed with adjournment after routine business and notices.

Washington Abraham Lincoln Brooklyn Fredericksburg Hungh Mercer Continental Congress Miers Indiana Gaines Tennessee Southard Ohio United States Porto Rico Stevens Minnesota Secretary of War Philippines Pacific Ocean Eero Alabama Philippine Mr. Richardson Mr. Stevens Mr. Clay Alabama Am Willing Filippines Erite Texas Clayton Snodgrass Good Cochran Missouri Jons Mt Racuington Ates Jones Rebecca J. Taylor Committee On Indian Affairs House

Senate Debates Panama Route Amid Dock Charges Bill Passage

In Washington on June 16 the Senate passed the London dock charges bill without division after days of debate. Senators Cullom and Kittredge urged the Isthmian canal via Panama, citing the Isthmian commission report and title to property. They argued party lines faded on the question and Spooner amendment support varied.

Washington Senate Cullom Mlinois Kittredge South Dakota Panama Isthmian Commission Spooner United States Nicaragua Costa Rica Spooner Amendmen Isthmian Canal

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