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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal lists subscription terms, pricing for carriers and mail, and a notice of plant distribution across major cities. A column discusses policy questions on meat prices, Inter-State Railway Commission power, and a critique of Philippine campaigns. It notes international student rapport with King Victor Emmanuel III pardoning U S marines and previews the Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedication plans.
The article notes the Grand Army as the central feature in the parade and monument plans. It asserts that excluding the veterans would be unjust and that most complaints come from a small group of non-Brumbier veterans who remain active at executive committee meetings.
Attorney General Knox faced slurs that labeled him a tool of big trusts but his actions proved otherwise. He ordered probes into meat packers and rail rebates, refused to meet with packing interests, and urged prosecutors over negotiations, underscoring that lawbreakers must be treated equally.
A editorial critique argues that antiwar sentiment against US officers in the Philippines mirrors Civil War era politics. It contends denunciations are politically motivated to discredit leaders, cites Lincoln era orders and General Order 1, and notes historical examples of retaliation deemed legal under war laws.
The piece contrasts Confederate harsh measures against captured enemies with Lincoln era orders to execute rebels for war killings. It cites Davis declaring Butler an outlaw, and questions applying such harsh rules to Aguinaldo, while recounting Fort Pillow massacres and wartime brutality to argue for punishment of war-law violators without adopting drawing-room etiquette.
The April Indiana oil field report records 252 productive wells with an average 18 barrels per day each, adding over 9000 barrels daily value at 8 cents per barrel. The piece notes the 1893 gas oil law impeded oil growth, urges balancing gas and oil interests, and covers Columbia University tensions linked to Prof Woodberry and Prof Matthews amid university politics.
The growing city pursues broad plans for street railway extensions and improvements this year. Indianapolis offers strong service and expects continued reliability. Park funding is urged by Superintendent Power, seen as a worthy investment for happiness and city image. Dr Horne avoids prosecution despite investigative findings.
Officials condemn the practice of plucking branches and breaking trees in parks. Vandalism wounds fine young trees and wastes public funds funded by taxpayers. Citizens are urged to protect street and park trees from further abuse.
A roundup of brief comic snippets from New York Journal and Chicago Tribune cartoons. Witty exchanges spoof school, fashion, and theater life with quick punch lines.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Senator Clark of Montana who writes huge checks monthly for railroad construction Salt Lake to Los Angeles and earns over a million annually from United Verde mine. He could raise mine proceeds to 60 million yearly. Attorney General Knox pursues trust busting with cheerful vigor and legal prowess. He works early, plays golf, and embraces public service with ease.
Chicago on May 1 reports rebates totaling zero percent to donors who funded the Prince Henry of Prussia entertainment fund. Subscriptions reached 25000 dollars, while total visit expenses ran high. Prince Henry arrived March 3 at 6 PM and left March 4 for Milwaukee at 2 PM.
The Senate Cuban relations subcommittee opened hearings led by Senator Platt with Henry Havemeyer of the American Sugar Refining Company testifying on Cuban sugar holdings. He says the trust bought about 50,000 tons since February and 93,000 tons for the year, with most purchases at outports to avoid Havana markets. He asserts no control over Cuban lands and discusses beet sugar competition and pricing strategies amid tariff debates.
Desperate clash between officers and outlaws Billy Gibbons and Wild near Almeria left Gibbons dead after a pursuit from a hotel to a saloon. Deputy Nichell pursued and wounded Gibbons in a gunfight before he surrendered and died at midnight. Wild escaped after a brief struggle in the hotel office.
Cincinnati firm How ell Gano Co dealers in hardware applied for a receiver to terminate the business. Liabilities stated at MAK with assets of S54. One of the oldest hardware houses in the city, two elder brothers seek to close the partnership as Central Trust and Safe-deposit Company is appointed receiver to continue operations until settlement.
The British House of Commons defeats the proposition to prevent the steamship combination from taking action. The government withdraws the measure after the defeat, signaling no immediate adverse action against the steamship group.
In London May 1 the House of Commons debated a government pledge to block transfer of British steamers to a foreign flag amid reports of a transatlantic shipping combine. A. J. Balfour warned such drastic action would alter established practice, while others urged inquiry. The Liverpool Post noted White Star line assets facing liquidation and substantial cash from debenture sales.
London reports J Pierpont Morgan will receive 13 500 000 in stock for organizing and financing a new shipping trust. An associate cites Morgan’s total compensation across steel, bridges, and securities deals as substantial but not excessive, with figures for United States Steel, American Bridge, Northern Securities, Metropolitan Securities, and others.
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