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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal lists postal and subscription details, offices, and advertising notes. It catalogs locations in New York Chicago Cincinnati Quietville Louisville Denver Dayton Columbus and St Louis, then includes editorials on politics, tariffs, and public works with remarks on BeEveridge Roosevelt and Prince Henry.
The State declares tighter procurement rules with regular advertising of bids and contracts made only on bid basis. Officials connected with businesses are barred from contracting for supplies under penalty. Accounting is now thorough in state institutions, ensuring every pound of supplies is traceable. The reforms began with Republican control and progressed toward becoming highly businesslike, possibly the best in the Union.
The article contrasts Senator Frye’s use of President Harrison’s past messages with the Frye ship subsidy bill. It argues Harrison supported targeted mail service and naval reserve plans, not blanket subsidies, and that Frye’s proposal diverges from Harrison’s known stance. It notes the bill would cost 44,710,052 annually for fifteen years plus a per ton subsidy, and concludes Harrison did not advocate the present measure.
The Oxnard lobby asserts that the Republican platform pledges sugar protection, but a review shows no sugar excerpt in the 1900 platform. Critics argue the duty was set for treasury revenue, not beet sugar protection, while reciprocity seeks markets for what America does not produce.
Eight months of fiscal data compare 1912 and 1901 totals. Customs receipts rise by about 9.4 million while the repeal of stamp provisions cuts internal revenue by a little over 20 million. Expenditures lag in most departments, with War and Navy budgets noted. Governor Taft describes slavery in the Philippines as debt bondage and mild at best, while Republicans discuss primary nominations and nomination reforms.
A collage of jokes and quips from multiple papers humorously juxtaposes stage mischief, political slogans, and social foibles. The excerpt features minor anecdotes about actors, a nursemaid’s quip to children, and a minister’s style, with scenes shifting between Washington Star, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Boston Transcript, and Chicago Tribune.
A fragment cites a man described as the “certainest man in that part of town,” noted for being the most contrary. The speaker recalls a remark about naming him, claiming the public already knows who he is.
March 7 announcement reports formation of the General Education Board in New York to promote Southern education with over one million dollars placed at the board of trustees. Key figures include W H Baldwin Jr, J L M Curry, F T Gates, Daniel Gilman, Morris K Jessup, Robert C Ogden, Walter H Page, George Foster Peabody, and Andrew Carnegie connections.
In Savannah March 7, Judge Emory Speer estreated the bonds of Benjamin D. Green and John F. Gaynor for 40000 dollars each on a conspiracy charge. William T. and Edward H. Gaynor were arraigned on a new indictment. a plea in abatement was entered. The judge blasted the defendants for evading the court, praised government efforts, and warned of swift action to bring them to trial. He condemned the delay as an outrage to public justice.
Attorney General Douglas appeals to Congress with Minnesota backing to amend the judiciary act and allow the state redress in the Northern Securities decision. The ruling bars Minnesota from federal courts and likely limits state lawsuits against citizens of other states. Douglas has notified Governor Van Sant and asked Senator Nelson and Rep Stevens to push legislation in both chambers.
New York reports floods and washouts in coal regions raise fears of a coal famine. City stock will last about ten days if no deliveries occur. Operators remain hopeful for quick relief, with anthracite prices expected to drop by a small amount on April 1.
Delegates representing all classes of labor in Cleveland decide to unite more than one hundred unions into a single organization named the United Trade and Labor Council A labor temple building will be erected for exclusive use by the union body Resolutions back the bill concerning contract labor
Survivors recount the panicked moments after the Red Star Line Waesland was struck by the Harmonides in fog off Anglesey. Lifeboat failings caused two deaths, including Elsie Emmett, and a steerage passenger from Kansas, Edward Dangerfield, was killed. The Harmonides arrived at Liverpool with survivors aboard, and most passengers resumed their journey toward Philadelphia aboard Noordland.
Captain Apfeld of the Waesland kept passengers in boats before retrieving his thirty five years of savings on board and the money was lost when the ship went down. Mrs Hanson of Chicago a widow suffered a substantial loss. Edwin Dangerfield a long time resident and prominent businessman and politician of Scranton Kansas drowned when the steamer Waesland sank. His sons, after returning from their country, were instructed to ready the family home by May 1 for their return.
New York March 7 leading interests in United States Steel say reports of converting the preferred stock into bonds are premature. The idea has been discussed by the financial committee and casually by directors but no action is taken. It is uncertain whether bonds totaling 250 million would be issued without altering the preferred issue. Any move would be through a subsidiary as bonds. Final action rests with stockholders and matters may never materialize. Reports of Elbert H Gary’s resignation are discredited.
Cincinnati March 7 Governor Taft returning from Washington said within eighteen months to two years the Philippines will have a permanent government and could be governed like US territories. He expects Congress to act swiftly on governmental and tariff bills and foresees large American capital influx after a stable framework. Taft denied plans to join Roosevelt's cabinet, stressing his wish to finish the commission’s work.
Acting Secretary Darling reports Rear Admiral Rodgers confirms that Major Waller and Lieutenant Day are ordered before a court martial on the 17th for alleged harsh treatment of natives during the Samar march. The court composition and charges remain undisclosed, but army officers may sit alongside naval personnel.
Manila dispatch reports Acting Governor Wright declaring Morong and Rizal provinces peaceful with insurrection dying out as insurgents driven from Laguna and Batangas. Senor Ampil’s remarks called unreliable after his capture and escape. Constabulary dispersed the band and captured arms, crushing Montalon’s terror. A World dispatch notes General Zane offering money for officers who marry his daughters.
In Fernandina Florida March 7 an explosion at Oakes’s sawmill killed three black workers and lightly injured manager Gordon Hall. The mill and its contents were destroyed by the ensuing fire.
A Sunday issue presents diverse content including The Starving Russians famine tale, sketch by Ian Maclaren, Scarlet-Fever Serum notes, The Physician's Duty discussion, Trusts and Other Problems, Iowa's Senior Senator William B Allison sketch, The Death Trap story by Fergus Hume, George Ade satire, Eyes and No Eyes on insect undergrounds, London Police Courts, Refuge for Homeless Animals, Social Studies and Stories, Labor News and Gossip, Real-Estate Interests, Coming Amusements in Indianapolis, plus social news, literary gossip, domestic economy, sports and seasonal miscellany.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Washington March 7 W A Clark the richest man in the Senate has been frequently spoken of as a good chairman of the Democratic congressional campaign committee. Democrats seek him though reluctance exists. Clark’s wealth and corporate ties shape the party's evolving stance in national politics.
Omaha March 7 In accordance with orders at the Department of the Missouri headquarters the new fort at Des Moines will be known as Fort Des Moines to perpetuate that name. The christening is directed by President Roosevelt to honor the original military post established May 20, 1843 at the junction of Des Moines and Raccoon rivers by Company James Allen's First Dragoons and Captain J R B Gardiner's First Infantry, which fostered the settlement that grew into Des Moines.
Monongahela Pennsylvania March 7 two rescuers brought out five bodies from the Catsburg mine explosion. The victims were dead when found and were blackened burned and bruised beyond recognition.
Butte dispatch from Fort Benton reports an extensive deposit of sapphirish stones discovered at Highwood. Experts say the stones cut to a brilliant smoky variety comparable to the Yoke type.
Survey shows young men drawn to policy sales as a profession amid industrial expansion. American Central Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis notes agents averaging fifteen to twenty dollars daily net, attributing growth to favorable agent support and policy purchaser treatment.
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