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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
4
The item lists subscription rates for The Journal, places where the paper can be found, and a series of short editorial notes. It covers Marconi wireless progress, Canadian gold rumors, labor capital ties, and U.S. Senate actions including irrigation and Cuba policy. It also mentions a Farmers Cooperative Society at Rockwell and global gold production trends through 1900.
The piece argues that abolishing sugar bounties will raise prices if stocks are small and favor cane-sugar nations like Cuba. It attacks German Socialists as hostile to both monarchies and republics, labels them irreconcilables, and questions the ad valorem duty figures cited by lawmakers while defending protective sugar policy and Cuba ties.
The New York Press labels Republicans favoring Cuba reciprocity as administration Republicans and notes Roosevelt upholds the policy. Kansas Governor Stanley chairs a Chicago conference via the Western Reciprocity League to urge Congress toward West interests, while Nebraskan papers urge constituents to press anti beet-sugar and tobacco lobbies. Durbin’s uniform at Charleston reception is declared untrue.
The Kansas City Star compares Secretary Hay and Mr Blaine in their McKinley and Garfield tributes. Hay’s closing emphasizes patriotic devotion and civic virtue, while Blaine’s reaches with sea images and human suffering. Both are praised as the best their eras offered with Blaine’s passage cited as a product of long study.
A collage of quotable lines from newspapers including Baltimore News Washington Star Brooklyn Life Boston Transcript Chicago News Chicago Tribune and Chicago Tribune jokes about weather predictions misunderstandings and obituaries reflecting light wit and social banter.
A compilation of opinions from Indiana newspapers criticizing Tillman and McLaurin in the Senate, praising Republican control and war tax repeal, lampooning basketball culture and umpires, noting U.S. Philippines troop movements, and commenting on German press reaction to Ambassador White. It also likens Wellington to Tillman and argues Gorman would be an improvement.
Atchison Globe notes visitors claim to ennoble locals through art while calling them misinformed. A Milwaukee brewing firm's costly painting, claimed to be a Paul de Longpre original, is deemed unattractive and unwelcome by the office, with the editors admitting unfamiliarity with the artist and regret if they won the raffle prize.
The Rev Dr Bacon preached at Roberts Park Church on introspection from John 3 4 4 arguing formal worship obscures the soul and Christ reads hearts. He described Christ as knowing man and exposing inner thoughts, urging a spiritual, affectionate relation to God over ritual. He warned that sin resides in the spirit and urged a deeper awareness of divine omniscience guiding believers toward celestial mansions.
A column in the New York Press discusses the Pan-American stamp craze, noting dramatic remnant destruction in Washington and Omaha gains. It questions issuing and destroying stamps worth millions, praises McKinley cards, laments letter sheets, and proposes honoring living industrial and scientific figures with postage portraits.
A well managed ceremony eliminates self-advertisers and those who would fawn around the prince, delivering orderly proceedings. The account emphasizes disciplined conduct and restrained participation.
The passage notes there was no opportunity for royal ceremony and mocks sham high society rites. It praises the prince’s demeanor at a superb opera performance, suggesting the event exemplified democracy’s reach and the prince’s quiet joy in these democratically led entertainments.
A reception at the station featured Excellencies, Admiral Evans, and Col. Harrison as Prince Henry greeted by Secret Service officers. The prince exchanged laughs with Admiral Evans and Governor Durbin, while crowds surged beyond ropes. German societies sent color bearers and guards, with a militia battalion present as the train departed amid cheers.
Colonel Bingham reports the prince is delighted with the demonstrations and attentions he received, calling Americans gracious for such a reception. He adds the prince did not expect it and is not surprised, noting such demonstrations are familiar from his own country.
Police could not cope with thousands as ropes stretched across Meridian street failed to control the crowd. Officers on each side struggled as the crowd jammed against the ropes, despite a plan to loosen them after the train passed and move the ends toward the trainshed center to keep the crowd from entering guard sections.
Fifty-one officers including Captain Kruger and seven night sergeants oversaw a reception for German societies dignitaries. The plan broke down when ropes were cut after the train passed and a rush formed. Sergeant Hagerman, the largest officer, was knocked down in the melee as the crowd pressed to reach a prince. No serious injuries were reported.
The city presents a lavish album to Prince Henry of Prussia, crafted by William B. Burford’s firm with expert American labor. It features a purple satin case, gold embossing, white moire silk lining, a gold dedication plate, silk hinged leaves, and photographs of state institutions and monuments.
Union Station in Indiana’s capital was lavishly lit to honor German Prince Henry of Prussia during a brief stop on his Western tour. Gates of greenery and arches with American and German flags framed the royal entry as hundreds watched the festival lights blaze after nightfall.
A grand reception marks the German prince’s visit with illuminated displays inside the trainshed. Incandescent Welcome sign and a golden eagle greet travelers while the Pennsylvania Railroad showcases a luxurious Mehr train voyage. VIPs includeVon Tirpitz Von Plessen and Admiral Evans as guests dine aboard Willard and Columbia cars.
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