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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
5
A scanned Indiana Journal page lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, notes about foreign postage, and instructions for mailing subscriptions. It includes editorial content on political figures, legislative matters, and Indiana authors, with mentions of Chicago events and national politics.
The article discusses whether new rules of war ban deception such as wearing enemy uniforms, noting past Union scouts relied on deception. It argues that if deception is outlawed, surprise attacks would be restricted and calls critics of Aguinaldo supporters in Congress to avoid a ridiculous stance over bloodless capture.
The piece argues the Christmas scandal is unlikely to derail the Danish West Indies sale. It labels Christmas as a dubious adventurer seeking commissions and notes the State Department was not involved. It praises the treaty’s progress and criticizes opponents who cite unnamed charges to block ratification.
A Senate committee favors keeping the silver standard in the Philippines and reports a bill to mint a silver dollar weighing 414 grains to replace the Mexican dollar. The plan, backed by the War Department, aims to circulate a U S Philippine dollar that could supplant the Mexican coin, with expected diffusion into China.
A plan to issue an American Philippine dollar to back Philippine commerce could spread U.S. influence in Asia and standardize coinage by value. Critics note the earlier trade dollar failed after 36 million were minted, and warn the new coin may repeat that outcome as the Senate subcommittee led by Allison Beveridge and Dubois reviews the proposal.
The piece contrasts Senator Hanna and Henry Watterson as national figures influencing labor and capital. Hanna promotes cooperation and strikes prevention through the Civic Federation, directing efforts to avert a major anthracite coal strike, while Watterson, amid Democratic discourse, stirs distrust between labor and capital and questions imperial policy. The article notes a Treasury report ranking Indianapolis as a strong interior port for imports and highlights sugar beet analysis from the Agriculture Department.
A Michigan beet sugar report declares the state among the best for high-grade sugar beets. Beet-sugar men protest, seeking a 1 cent per pound bounty in addition to the 74 percent tariff protection already in place.
A collage of lighthearted quips from Yonkers Statesman New York Sun Chicago News Philadelphia Press Baltimore American Chicago Tribune and other outlets. The jokes poke gentle fun at marriage breadwinning social climbers and common miscommunications with old fashioned wit and character sketches.
The House approved 215 private pension bills in a single session and debated the President’s veto of bills removing desertion charges from soldiers’ records. Leaders argued about form versus substance, congressional power, and executive restraint as several related measures progressed or were laid aside.
The R G Dun & Co weekly review reports robust trade across wearables and general merchandise, with bank exchanges down only modestly. Iron and steel face labor strain with eight hour day demand after May 1, while production hits new records and material supply tightness influences structural work. Wheat exports fall, cotton weakens, and refined sugar prices ease amid market shifts. overall weekly clearings show mixed gains outside New York.
New York report describes a medical lecture claiming cancer cure via X rays. Surgeon FP Addyman of St Hospital details a London art case where X ray treatment improved a severe cancer. The account notes the procedure and its purported success during the presentation at Tribune.
Bradstreet reports trade shifted from wholesale to retail and light wholesale activity with spring demand, while retail distribution in the East and West remains strong. Iron and steel demand softer but production steady, building trades brisk, lumber higher, cotton prices steady amid labor talk, hog products prices firm, coal prices stable with strike concerns, and tin plate mills booked ahead. Wheat and corn exports show sizable totals. general business failures count 183 for the week.
New York District Attorney Jerome urged the city to reimburse his expense vouchers to crack down on gambling. He cited costs to enter Canfield’s and questioned if the controller would cover losses of 250 dollars at roulette. Jerome criticized Partridge and claimed police reform would take months, urging personal funding to probe gambling houses.
United States officials report on German interest in American railway and inland waterway efficiency. Secretary Root’s reply to Miles on Philippines visit is delayed by session questions. House Ways and Means leaders anticipate passage of the reciprocity bill with Republican votes. Cabinet debates Cuba withdrawal details as Wilson warns Germany over meat analyses. Sundry civil appropriation bill totals 49,316,2%, with major public buildings and military post items listed.
A Sunday Journal page offers fiction and literary content including James L. Ford's half true tale of a reputable physician wrecking a life, plus George Ade satire, David Christie Murray story, and further items on European travel and social topics.
Veterans of the Civil War in Atlanta gather to organize the Confederate museum project. Trustees include Gen Clement Evans Col W R Garrett Gen Robert White Taylor Ellison and others from Georgia Virginia Florida and New York with donors and representatives shaping the Battle of the provided hall plan and estate involvement.
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