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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
5
The page lists subscription rates for carriers and mail, club discounts, and weekly editions. It also notes mailing instructions, publication offices, and agent locations in major cities. The latter half covers varied items including remarks on public figures and local civic matters.
The account describes Grant moving from the James River to Harper's Ferry to shield Washington from Longstreet. It notes Halleck’s blundering stance near the capital, Wallace's use as bait at Monocacy, and Grant's arrival to free Wallace. It argues Miles should recognize the chief of staff potential.
In memorial services for a deceased German citizen Lucius B Swift condemns U S Cuba policy. He argues the promise to Cubans before the Spanish American War was broken and that the island remains under U S supervision after occupation. The piece defends McKinley era pledges and criticizes critics who distort facts.
Washington dispatches report that despite rumors, President Buchanan pressures enforcement of federal anti trust law against large railroad mergers. Attorney General opinion edges toward legality questions, while officials seek court clarity on imperial line consolidations and states rights in rail commerce.
The piece argues presidents must enforce the interstate commerce act against railroads that publish unequal freight rates and defy law. It notes suits target violations, urges obedience, and warns magnates against airing grievances. It also critiques a volunteer officer's broad half pay scheme and cites France Russia joint notes on war neutrality.
The excerpt presents brief comic snippets from various papers. Jests touch on Easter timing, employment via buying a car, a Blonde hair inquiry, amateur cornet player noise, a dog reacting to music, and a hypochondriac who doubles meals to permit more cigars. The tone mimics early 20th century humor columns.
In the Baltimore American, an amused note records Madame Mystique summoning spirits and quipping that the robes bear the legend Use Ludd's Soap, framed as an advertising gag about media.
General Miles opposes Secretary Root and President Roosevelt backed army reorganization. The bill aims to train officers better and improve efficiency, receiving wide approval from many officers, while Miles argues it could endanger the Republic. His public critique may hasten retirement despite his prominence.
President Roosevelt, acting as a practical political mover, places a five labor leader at the top of the Immigration Bureau replacing the former head who is described as defunct. The move signals a shift toward labor interests in immigration policy.
General Miles testimony before the Senate military affairs committee was published with revisions. He criticizes centralization in a staff bill, defends Pay Quartermaster and Commissary departments, praises inspector general work, and warns that promoting a captain to lieutenant general could open the door to a military despot despite democratic principles. He notes equipment needs and defense funding prior to the Spanish American War.
The Marine Hospital Service commission reports 278 leprosy cases across states with Louisiana and New York accounting for many. Most patients are male, many born abroad, and a large share remain at large. The panel calls for dedicated leprosy retreats in arid regions or isolated sites and warns current figures likely undercount true prevalence.
The report notes that the disease is most often contracted by inhaling dust in places where lepers have resided. It highlights airborne transmission as a key concern in affected zones and stresses preventive measures.
In Albany on March 4 the Court of Appeals was asked to place the case on its calendar and advance the Dittmar v De Castellane and Goulds matter. Anton J. Dittmar seeks 377 400 from Count De Castellane Anna Gould Countess De Castellane and trustees under Jay Gould s will George Edwin Howard and Helen Gould. Rosendale and Sample represented sides as oral arguments addressed pro rata distribution and preferred claims over the estate surplus.
Washington March 24 The Senate began consideration of the oleomargarine bill proposing a tax of cents a pound on colored margarine and reducing the uncolored form tax to a quarter of a cent. Mr Hale’s resolution urged fisheries inquiry into eastern coast dynamite destruction and a remedy. Mr Lodge directed AG to send Senate a list of claims before the Spanish treaty claims commission with details and totals. Mr Dubois presented Manila Chamber petition urging removal of Chinese coolie labor restrictions and testifying that Philippines development relies on Chinese labor. Hoar questioned petitioners’ citizenship and whether foreign petitions are allowed, leading to memorial referral. River and harbor bill from the House was referred to Commerce. four days of hearings announced. Several bills were not passed, including appropriations for a marine hospital in Pittsburgh, a Georgetown public building, and a May 1854 treaty land defense provision.
In Washington March 2 Mr Boreing of Kentucky attacked the Goebel election law during the Moss Rhea contest from the Third Kentucky district. Mr Rhea resisted a broad debate and resumed his defense as adjournment ended. The vote is set for about 2 o clock tomorrow. Other speakers included Mr Bowie Mr Bowers and Mr Fox. Boreing argued the law crushed public will and favored Democratic power.
In M'Keesport Pennsylvania Isaac Getting, 27, died after a spell of illness left him speechless and memoryless for eighteen months. He briefly regained speech and memory on Monday but could not stop talking as doctors had advised rest. Nurses failed to restrain him and physicians blamed his death on his insistence on talking.
The Harry Weissinger Tobacco Company, capital five million dollars, was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey to cure and manufacture tobacco. Incorporators include Harry Weissinger John Middleton of Louisville Charles L Richards of Newton Edward J Patterson of Springfield and John F Engle and George L Wakefield of New York.
Ottawa Illinois March 4 Congressman Walter Reeves of Streator serving his fourth term announced at the county convention his refusal to enter the race for reelection in the new Twelfth district.
Judge Grosseup in Chicago grants the Interstate Commerce Commission petition enforcing an injunction related to railroad actions, noting the request was approved in part though the plan faced court scrutiny and ultimate compliance issues remain unresolved.
In Chicago on March 24 Judge Crosscup issued a temporary restraining order at the request of the Interstate Commerce Commission against six railways including Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Illinois Central. The order holds until June 1 or further court orders. Judge Day described widespread rate abuses and urged steady, non discriminatory charges, signaling possible broader Sherman Act enforcement. The proceedings featured testimony on Northern Pacific and Burlington stock movements and the Northern Securities Company's formation with Morgan and Harriman figures.
In Minnesota district court a merger case hearing continued with Peter Power’s suit debating standing over Northern Pacific and Great Northern stock purchases by Northern Securities. Witness Jacob Schiff described his roles and stock dealings, noting sessions with Harriman and Morgan representatives, and detailing pre 1901 purchases and subsequent transfers to Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line.
Anthony Matre, national secretary of the American Federation of Catholic Societies, says editors misstate opposition to national federations. He notes Cincinnati convention endorses forming federations by locality, not nationality, and reports growing support including approbation from nearly twenty bishops and Pope Leo.
The American Sugar Refining Company moves to enter Colorado beet sugar, with Henry L. Niese returning to New York after two weeks of investigation. Two companies to operate in Boulder Weld Larimer Arapahoe Jefferson Morgan Washington and Logan counties with $1,000,000 capital have been invited to purchase beet lands and refinery sites.
John D. Rockefeller Jr addressing Fifth Avenue Baptist Bible class links trusts to church unity. He says fighting alone leads to loss, while association with others brings strength and success, noting daily benefits seen in big meat trading through cooperation.
The first impression of the late President McKinley has been delivered in plaster to Providence Rhode Island for bronze casting. It will be completed and ready for unveiling soon, with similar figures to be produced at Muskegon Michigan. Major McKinley supplied measurements and supervised the process as the statue takes shape.
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