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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1901
Page
4
The article outlines subscription terms for The Daily Journal including city and rural rates, weekly and Sunday editions, and foreign postage rules. It lists authorized mail areas and multiple city distribution points. It also comments on political topics and editorial notes about President McKinley and bird protection.
The London press cites American prosperity and resource use as Britain falls behind in coal, iron, and steel output. Morgan’s Leyland steamship purchase signals shifts in world trade and industry. Analysts warn against irrational market speculation amid unprecedented stock activity and dairy trade involvement.
The article notes anxiety about stock gambling potential panic or disaster, contrasting fears with confidence from Mr. Morgan and others who invest in ships. It attributes optimism to the country’s unprecedented prosperity and a rising market, while warning of risky ventures despite strong profits.
In the absence of the President a war department order is said to threaten abolishing the Indiana city arsenal. The piece argues for preserving the site as a historic and practical asset, noting its Civil War origins, military production, central location, and low maintenance costs, urging Indiana's senators and representatives to unite in protest.
Lawmakers discuss revising the Dingley tariff due to industrial shifts and global price pressures. Proponents argue small imports may be taxed lightly while protecting finished iron and steel products for U S manufacturers and workers.
The author argues for keeping markets for U S producers while pursuing reciprocity with foreign nations. They advocate reducing duties on Cuban sugar if it aids American exports, and suggest modifying the Dingley tariff to prevent higher domestic prices when producers use it to sell abroad. The piece endorses favorable presidential views on tariff adjustments aligned with changed conditions.
The last Legislature enacted stricter game laws in force soon, closing quail and prairie chicken seasons from June 1 to November 10 and prohibiting wild duck and waterfowl hunting during specified periods unless a free resident permit is held. Nonresidents must obtain a license, hunting restrictions apply to Sundays, and new penalties include fines and imprisonment.
A collage of quips from multiple papers shows playful jabs at audience seeking, a secretary’s blunt hack for publicity, mock poems about unrequited love, and a comic horse tale. The piece ends by noting speech’s gift carries risk alongside wit.
A roundup of obituaries and public notices: Buford Wilson Jr. dies of typhoid at Yale in New Haven. David Porter Rosenmiller former Lancaster mayor dies of tetanus after cancer. Jerect Corbett Chicago aquatic pioneer dies. Richard A. Gadd consular agent to Port Limon dies of malaria in tropics. Mrs. Fenton widow of ex governor dies at Jamestown. Kansas City saloon closures ordered by Mayor Reed amid Carrie Nation agitation.
Berlin May 3 report confirms cabinet reshuffle as Dr. Von Miquel resigns and Baron Von Hammerstein also steps down. Dr. Von Posadowski-Weiner slated as interior secretary successor while General Podbielsky to replace Hammerstein as agriculture minister. Werr Brefeld and others rumored to depart with Diet expected to reconvene late year to reintroduce canal bill.
London with the administrative county including the city and 28 boroughs reaches 4,536,031, up 308,717 since 1891. The registrar general’s first census installment reports 64 English and Welsh boroughs rising, while Bath, Chester and Huddersfield fall, and Westham posts the largest gain of 62,4.
London May 3 Sir Michael Hicks Beach the chancellor refused to withdraw the sugar tax after a Workmen's Sugar Tax Association deputation urged change He called the tax the key part of the budget and said workers who backed the war in South Africa should help pay the cost citing continued support for the levy.
In London on May 1 meetings across coal districts showed strong interest in the tax issue among miners and owners. Yet conference outcomes reveal miners are not as united as hoped for a general strike. Brick, chairman of the Yorkshire joint council, issued a manifesto urging caution against shutting collieries. Several miners councils echoed his advice.
A Odessa dispatch dated April 26 reports a Dnieper river ferry crash near Katch karovoka during a sudden storm. Nearly a hundred mothers and their babies drowned while returning from milking. Three persons clung to a horse that swam ashore as panic ensued. most families in the village were left without mothers.
Indian secretary Lord George Hamilton told the House of Commons that General Gaselee halted looting by British troops at Péking. He said the general allowed parties to seize abandoned property from desert houses in occupied districts and the goods were sold for the public benefit, a move he called proper and judicious.
Rome reports that about forty thousand Italian emigrants are booked to leave for the United States this month per the Fanfulla. The mass departure reflects ongoing migration trends and demand for new opportunities abroad.
Constantinople reports the Imperial Ottoman Bank will pay the Cramps 100000 pounds sterling as a first installment and cover part of a 6 percent lax on empire revenues, aligning with an announced arrangement.
Turkish officials revive tales of Cramps payment tied to United States Armenian claims. Ex Empress Eugenie gifts Paris cradle of Prince Louis Napoleon, killed in the Zulu war. Japan appoints Marquis Satouji acting premier after ministers resign. finance minister VIscount Watanabe stays. Berlin exposition talks free transport by Lloyd and Hamburg-America. Baldwin-Ziegler Arctic expedition leader visits Dr Nansen, plans Dundee trip. Condolence and royal congratulation messages to King Edward sent from St James Palace. King pledges promotion of religious liberty and peace among all classes.
Bradstreet compiled table shows country wide bank clearings totaling 3 033 409 878 for the week ended May 2 with gains versus last year. principal cities listed include New York Boston St Louis Pittsburgh Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Minneapolis Louisville and others with a 16 percent increase noted.
R G Dun weekly review notes greatest activity in Wall Street yet warns prices may be above rail condition. Labor is steadier, iron and steel demand strong with full capacity next three months. Textile and cotton crops show uncertainty, grain and cereal markets rise, and fewer manufacturing defaults signal robust business despite some shortages.
Chicago May 3 The Ingersoll Memorial Association formed in Springfield to build a hundred thousand dollar temple honoring Robert G Ingersoll. Projectors include Edward C Reichwald secretary of the American Secular Union and Free Thought Federation Frederic Dahlstrom and Samuel Roberts.
At the biennial convention session held today in Cleveland Ohio officers were elected President Mrs J H Webster recording secretary Mrs W B Collins corresponding secretary Mrs Henry Danforth treasurer Mrs J H Leverett and auditor Mrs John E. (text truncated)
Sullivan Ind May 3 Mr and Mrs Hickman Rich of Shelburn five miles northeast were killed when their two horse wagon stalled on Pittman crossing as a northbound Evansville and Terre Haute train struck. Both heads crushed instant death. Mr Rich 56 a prominent farmer.
In Vincennes Indiana May 4 at the German Evangelical Conference Rev F L Dorne of Hamilton Ohio, president of the board of examiners, read on The Important Questions and Aspects of Our Work at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century. In the afternoon Rev F Davies of Seymour Indiana spoke on How Can We Retain Our Youth in the Church urging ministers and elders to focus more on the young. Dorne urged American German children to use English more and proposed more church periodicals in English.
FAIRMOUNT Ind May 3 The eighth annual convention of Christian Endeavor societies of the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends met in this city tonight About 125 delegates arrived this afternoon and evening Delegates are being entertained in the homes of local members Prof El bert Russell of Earlham was the principal speaker tonight His subject was The Gospel of Definiteness The song service was led by RE Leona Wright and the devotional exercises by Enos Harvey both of Fairmount Tomorrow's sessions will be preceded by an hour of Bible study led by Professor Russell.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports John Higgins, 21, shot himself on the South Last street store bridge after a quarrel with Cleo Davis, 16, who had been his intended wife. Davis fled, was later arrested, and claimed Higgins grew jealous and demanded marriage by May. Higgins, a lever man in the Big Four switch tower, died from his self-inflicted wound.
Orren Scott of Clayton was found dead on the Vandalia line near Coatesville after being mutilated by passing trains. A pocket note said he intended to die by his own action. He was son of Enoch Scott, a Clayton resident, and had recent run ins with authorities.
The Indiana Union of Literary Clubs adjourned in Evansville after electing officers and choosing Valparaiso as the next meeting site a year hence. Officers include President Mrs. Elliott Perkins and Vice President Mrs. L. D. Brose. Committees were named for fine arts education and home economics. Indiana was admitted to the General Federation of Literary Clubs amid thanks to speakers.
William H. Oliver Pulaski county recorder of deeds was deemed insane and placed in the State Insane Asylum by Sheriff Delinger. Epilepsy and years of illness left him unable to work during his term. He sought faith healing in Chicago with Zionite care, returning home mentally shattered and repeatedly harming his close friends.
The will of the late James H. Willard of Bedford was probated. In his handwriting and witnessed in Indianapolis last June, he leaves one half of his estate to Annie C. Mitchell if at least 5 000 remains from that half after debts are paid. The remainder goes to his sister Mrs. Russell of Haddam. If Mrs Mitchell does not survive, her daughter Cecil would become residuary legatee.
In Muncie Indiana May 3 excitement ran high as daylight class clashes between senior and junior groups at Muncie High School erupted after dinner. Reports describe scuffles leaving several students with injuries and tense scenes across the school grounds amid chaotic cheers and disorder.
In Covington Indiana a gas well on Ben Bil’s farm struck natural gas at 142 feet causing a 22 foot flame from a three inch pipe and excitement. Nearby in Bloomington the Bank of Ellensburg safe was opened revealing only nickels and peppers. assets expected to pay about 35 cents on the dollar as Edmond Palmer’s failed bank creditors pursue attachments.
The body of attorney Albert I Gould, who died in Knox May 3, was cremated at Fort Wayne this day. He weighed 4 pon and feared body theft, arranging the itinerary a year ago. Other obituaries note Mrs Mary Durham of Bedford, W B E West of Greensburg dies in Spokane, Luther Hawes of Memphis, John H M Cutter of Richmond, Sophia Stump of Winamac, William Pool of Martinsville, and Mrs Robert McKee of Union City.
Local workers walk out over pay and reject a tender offer. In other Indiana news, Greencastle begins excavation for De Pauw University science hall and lab. Henry county’s population tops 6,833, up 12 from last year. Winchester sends 250 to Portland for Eastern Indiana Oratorical Association contest. A three month old near Greensburg smothered by excessive bedding. William Hammond hanged himself at Spiceland. no motive given. Flora builds four two story brick blocks as town prospers. Jerre Haute printer Philip Amberger dies by suicide after debauch. Winchester Red Men clear site for a $20,000 wigwam. construction to begin after current structures cleared.
In Chicago at 101 Pine Street workers wrecking the old Winston apartment house removed part of the roof and walls then the rest of the structure gave way injuring seven men. Michael Anton Dominick Pemote Michael Pinate and Petre Reidins Alwin were seriously hurt and taken to hospital with possible fatalities among the injured. The six story building toppled as walls caved in during demolition.
In St Paul Minnesota today the body of William Horenfield, who had been missing for weeks with his four children, was recovered from the river near the area where the family last vanished. Investigators pursue clues to determine the sequence of events leading to the disappearance.
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