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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
5
The page surveys policy and politics amid Roosevelt and Hay, urging reciprocity with Cuba and criticizing tariff brinkmanship. It notes the stance on trusts, the Bulagarian captors, and a call for accountability in city street cleaning costs. Names include Roosevelt Hay McKinley and the New York Press for context.
The passage criticizes Republicans who favor Cuba under a 2 percent duty, arguing it would not reduce protectionist measures and denouncing those who support free trade through McKinley’s guidance, portraying Cuba as a ward.
The Lafayette Republicans debate nominating primaries to replace the old delegate method citing expense but the Journal argues the matter hinges on value of good government. Observers note prior primaries worked poorly with rings, outside influence, and low participation. The piece also critiques national political brawls and editorials from Fort Wayne, urging legality and fair enforcement of laws.
A leading German paper lauds the visit as a beautiful page in international relations and notes official and public praise for Prince Henry. The Berlin press also discusses a possible future Roosevelt visit to a German battleship, signaling strong cross national goodwill and curiosity about reciprocal hospitality.
A compact survey from New York Sun and other papers notes witty quips about dress wishes and refrains. It includes a vaudeville remark about a ballad and a humorous exchange about politeness and concealment at a social gathering.
A fragment recalls disposing of a repaired automobile stored for two years. Conversations turn to autos and past rides, with names and snippets of dialogue about Stevens Yardley and Hadley. The excerpt evokes a ride in an auto and nostalgic recall of experiences.
A compilation of Indiana editorial voices criticizing national figures and party dynamics. Witty remarks target Tillman and Wellington while noting Indiana’s Republican leanings, with commentary on Prince Henry, Southern press reactions, and student conduct at Princeton. Local papers include Anderson Herald Lafayette Courier Evansville Courier South Bend Times Marion Chronicle Newport Hoosier State and Terre Haute Tribune.
Cleveland officials accuse two old street railway firms of using money and influence to block the new 3-cent fare system. Beacom and Hoefgen seek injunctions, alleging monopoly power and bribery to sway property owners. Temporary restraining orders granted pending full hearings.
A New York report says Brown Brothers of New York and Brown Brothers & Co. of Baltimore lead a syndicate that has nearly closed a deal to buy San Francisco’s leading street railways for about 20 million dollars. Gold will be shipped to San Francisco to complete payment, with currency supplied by the local subtreasury.
In New York on February 28 the Staten Island Electric Railway Company the Staten Island and New York Electric Railway Company and the New Jersey and Staten Island Ferry Company were placed in the hands of John Greenoch as receiver by the Supreme Court. The three firms hold obligations in the several million dollars owed to major financial institutions and capitalists in the city. The action is viewed as a friendly move and a preliminary step toward reorganization and consolidation of the interests.
A Utican special to the Times reports a consolidation of about thirty quarrying companies in Albion Medina and Holley forming a new company with 250000 dollars capitalization. The move signals western New York supplies most paving stone used nationwide and affects markets from Rochester to Cleveland.
In a 54 to 12 vote the Senate censured Senators Tillman and McLaurin for the floor altercation over the Philippine tariff bill. Tillman apologized amid debate, Kean changed his vote, and both sides offered differing views on severity and future punishment.
Features and miscellany from Everett harbor to England. a wide array of articles, stories, and reportage. The Senate considers bills on irrigation and rules amendments following Tillman McLaurin controversy, with amendments proposed by Platt Hoar and Turner on conduct, debate, and seating procedures.
K Sunisto managing editor of the Japanese Times in Tokio calls the Anglo Japanese treaty a strain for Japan but urges support with Britain backing. He notes Manchuria’s wealth and US Britain and Japan keeping it open to world access to deter Russian control. Sunisto blames Wel-Hal-Wel loss on British misstep and sees Japan expanding in Korea while Russia loses influence. He predicts limited danger of another Boxer revolt in China.
A Baltimore dispatch reports that Reverend William A. Stark of the Broadway German Methodist Episcopal Church underwent a pioneering brain operation. Surgeons lifted the brain from its bed and removed nerve roots causing neuralgia, with the patient reportedly stable and strong prospects for recovery. The procedure occurred at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
John D. Rhodes, a Rough Rider wounded at San Juan, is under arrest in Vernon Texas. He is charged with accepting money from Texas cattlemen to allow their cattle to cross into Oklahoma in violation of the livestock quarantine laws. Ohio county?
A man accused of stealing 21,000 from a benevolent society of Jassie Roumania was arrested on the Hamburg American steamer to Pennsylvania on arrival from Plymouth today. The prisoner, accompanied by his wife, is listed as Herr B. Ne hatin on Pennsylvania's passenger list.
Telluride Col Feb miners Michael Land and Charlies Anderson were overcome by poisonous gas in the Tom Hoy mine and found by fellow miners dead. Anderson died first, and Land perished while attempting a rescue.
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