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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
4
The Daily Journal highlights subscription rates and distribution details, notes on telephones, and lists street-press offices. It comments on public figures including Carnegie, Blaine, Beveridge, Tolstoy, Deboe, and Grosvenor, plus a critical take on Missouri’s new congressional apportionment as an outrageous gerrymander.
A Kansas City sweep of observations critiques a new third party movement for courting Bryan's support and declares it dead if it relies on that backing. Other notes discuss Wu the Chinese minister on citizenship, language gaps, and exclusion, plus a tech institute graduation where only twelve of forty received diplomas. The piece stresses clearing houses forging corps spirit to prevent bank runs and urges city banks and trusts to join to maintain stability.
The Philippine commission decided to continue Spanish as the official language of the courts for five years but allowed proceedings to be conducted in English and native dialects with translation into Spanish unless litigants stipulate otherwise. The move favors Spanish law.
The passage argues against forcing English for legal practice, claiming it would bar Filipino lawyers from courts and be arbitrary without compensation. It praises the current school system and asserts English will be absorbed without formal action.
The article argues Russia's retaliatory tariffs may foretell a wider move by European nations against the United States. It warns a dispersed, nation by nation tariff conflict could be more damaging than a unified bloc and urges broad reciprocity deals to shield U.S. markets. It also notes the Harrison monument fund needs aggressive fundraising and cites Chicago’s insurance underwriters exposing an incendiary gang.
The piece argues hot weather may influence personal crises and violence though many factors complicate conclusions. It cites sunstrokes and lightning deaths, recalls a duel threat over a fractions dispute, notes language learning haste in a New York case, and mentions a Delaware hogs leg anecdote while Senator Depew comments on choosing a wife.
Evidently our Chauncey has no intention of writing a letter declining to be a candidate for another term. The remark suggests a persistence toward public service despite past terms.
A collage of humorous exchanges and parlor quips from old papers. Characters trade barbs about a census, a rich uncle, and social misreads while a judge and various ladies offer wry commentary. A quip laden analysis notes four elements of a historical novel with a cheeky nod to the era’s phraseology.
President Mitchell of the Mine Workers and W B Wilson urged unity as Central Labor Union backs aid to Machinists on strike. A 5 cent per member weekly levy was recommended. unions earlier contributed funds and a group of returning machinists donated $10 toward relief. Several speakers from diverse unions voiced support. A special Machinists meeting is set for the Criminal Court Room to discuss the strike.
Five additional workers joined the Standard wheel works strike, with two new hires quitting at noon after union persuading. A benefit party will be held at the German American Club Park near Fairview one week from Sunday. Union officers have not met Crawford Fairbanks of Terre Haute, a major stockholder, to urge settlement, and threaten boycotting the Terre Haute Brewing Company, where he presides. The dispute may influence local Democratic politics as Fairbanks is an influential figure.
At a last night meeting the Barber’s Union elected officers including President Thomas Ware and Vice President William Mellon. Recording secretary Otto Ray and financial secretary E L Keeler were chosen, with a finance committee and trustees named. International president Jacob Fischer and naval secretary treasurer W E Betsky to arrive Monday for a mass meeting that evening.
The Iron Molders Union holds a picnic at Hammond's Grove this Sunday with a steel range prize for the holder of the lucky number issued at the gate. Free transportation will be provided from the fair grounds to the picnic grounds.
Commencement at Butler College awards nine Bachelor of Arts degrees to Amos Clifford Clifford, Clifford, Cunningham, Little, McComb, Martin, Talbert, Van Sickle. A Doctor of Divinity goes to Willis Burner. Marie Evangeline Martin wins University of Chicago diploma and top class honors. several prizes follow for oratorical and essay contests. Inaugural events at Bona Thompson library site feature George Knepper remarks praising Bona Thompson classmate.
The St John s Girls Academy held graduation exercises in the school auditorium on West Maryland street. An all female student orchestra performed a Mosaic overture while seniors recited and juniors sang. Graduates received diplomas and golf medals from Rev Bishop Chatard.
The St Patrick's School closing exercises were held in the school assembly hall last night. Parents and patrons attended as younger pupils led a programme featuring humorous acts including A Sea of Troubles and The Coal Heavers' Revenge. Diplomas went to James H M Ryan and John A Murphy. William P Curran won a gold medal for top average in Christian doctrine and history, with numerous students receiving attendance medals. Premiums distribution is scheduled for this morning at 8 o'clock.
Sherman Sweet of Franklin was struck on the head as he attempted to board a car on the wrong side at Washington Street and Virginia Avenue. He suffered a serious head injury, a sprained spine, and remains in need of medical care.
Deputy Secretary of State Richard T. Burrell jubilantly received a letter from State Geologist Bintchley confirming that fire clay samples left by Mr. Surrel are of superior quality. Greene County prospects spark talk of a large industry as vitrified brick and sewer pipe potential is noted. Prof Blatchley cites iron pyrites as abundant but of no value itself.
George T. Howser reports Boston jubilee of the Y M C A drew over 2 000 delegates from the Americas and eighty from England and Europe. The meeting at Mechanics Building praised the association and raised over 15 000 dollars for foreign missions training. Boston entertainment included Plymouth Rock excursion and remarks by Miss Helen Gould's representative.
Delegates from Indiana universities colleges and preparatory schools travel to Williams Bay Wisconsin for the Lake Geneva YMC A student conference opening Friday and running to June 30. About 400 to 500 students from fifteen states expected with several foreign university representatives including Eckhoff De Stoppellaar Tetlow Bovet Heck and others. Indiana schools show wide participation with many delegates listed from Butler Central Normal Franklin Hanover IU Purdue and more. Oakland City has no delegate.
The County Board of Review reported lower appraised values for several firms. H T Conde Implement Co and Comstock Co each show a $10,000 decrease from last year, while Cerealine Manufacturing Co falls about $13,000. Other listed assessments include Consolidated Coal and Lime, Denison Hotel, New Country Club, and Central Trust Co.
Seven bachelor of science degrees awarded at Rose Polytechnic Institute with Robert N. Miller of Louisville winning the Hemingway gold medal for top general average. Harry Schwartz, also of Louisville, cited as honor man. George B. Leighton of St. Louis delivers alumni address. Three alumni receive degrees for theses. Six electrical engineering, six chemistry, four civil, one mechanical. Banquet held. board appoints Schwartz as drawing instructor. several resignations noted.
The twelfth annual commencement at the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans Home in Knights town closes with an alumni banquet. Nineteen graduates includ e Emma M Grimm and Charles Adair join a diverse program with a Mendelssohn chorus and original works.
Konkusko county held its first gathering of graduates from all common schools in Winona Lake Indiana. About six thousand attendees, mostly farmers and families, filled the auditorium as 22 graduates received diplomas. President H B Brown of Valparaiso Normal School delivered the keynote on The Present Educational Problem after township trustees and superintendents handed out diplomas and the benediction followed.
Madison Ind June 2 President Fisher of Hanover College learns from the estate executor that Mrs Saunders widow of the late Rev J N Saunders Bardstown Ky left a legacy to the college. Dr Saunders was a member of the class of 4 President Fisher recommends Herbert D Britton for a Philippines teaching post and the appointment is accepted. Britton sails from San Francisco July 23.
Ann Arbor Michigan June University of Michigan conferred the bachelor of arts degree on Gen Lee Ford Wilson G of Indiana ex solicitor general of the Treasury Department
Samuel Raub, president of Union Stockyards, left Pittsburg to handle Eastern market interests. Deputy Marshal Foley to Michigan City to receive counterfeiter Jacob il to be released today. Brill to New Albany for release. Moves to rename Public School No. 14 in honor of General Knefler. Lightning hit Dr. Stillson home causing a fuse burn but no damage. State auditor calls for condition statements from Indiana building and loan associations by June 20. A high mass was held at St. John's in memory of Father Bessonies. Labor Commissioner Schmid to Connersville for machinists’ strike. McCormack still in Petersburg for coal miners’ strike. Esther Dwyer, violinist, dies at 16. funeral at St. Patrick's. Stockyard five months receipts show hogs and cattle totals with local purchases. Marta Smith dies, weighs 409 pounds. special coffin planned. A motorcycle and buggy collision on Monument Place damages. horse escapes but is caught. Near-disaster avoided when Lake Erie & Western train narrowly clears an interurban car. passengers unharmed.
A pupils recital at the Metropolitan School of Music will be held tomorrow evening featuring pieces such as the Concerto in C major adagio and allegro, Serenade, Hunting Song, Queen of Sheba arias, and works by Paderewski and Barowski including Romance and Rigaudon. Margaret Calderhead performs several title pieces. students include Miss Haeht and Miss Margeret Calderhen in a varied program of light classical works.
Senator Paichankr presides over the graduation exercises to be held this evening in the college auditorium. Joan W. Kern, president of the college, delivers the annual address, and the judge A Z Wiley will confer the degrees on the waiting class.
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