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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
5
The Indianapolis Journal urges small donations to the monument dedication fund, noting the need to reach more than $1,000 in additional contributions. It offers to receive and forward $1 or $3 gifts from readers, arguing a shared civic pride justifies widespread support. The piece also comments on national affairs including Senator Beveridge, Cuba minister, and labor strikes.
The article describes General Wood handing over Cuba’s government to Cuban civil authorities on the 2nd inst. A ceremony will raise the Cuban flag, with Wood bid farewell to Congress before boarding an American battleship to sail to Washington. Public festivities in Havana are planned.
In the Senate debate on the Philippine government bill Republicans alter course, supporting the administration. Senator Lodge leads in defense, countering Democratic attacks and stressing that the core issue is preserving American authority in the Philippines, not prosecuting individual cruelties.
The article notes the death of Francis Bret Harte and honors his unique American voice. It credits him with a fresh, truthful portrayal of rough pioneer life in the Far West that distinguished his writings from earlier American verse and fiction.
In a city address General Fitzhugh Lee proposed an outside explosion caused by young Spanish officers as the Maine’s destruction. He cited magazine keys, two explosions, and Havana contacts as factors, noting the incident helped precipitate the war. The piece discusses McKinley’s 1897 stance and shifting war pressures, ending that the real cause remains a mystery despite his theory.
A Washington dispatch discusses lack of evidence fixing responsibility for the Maine explosion and notes a Lincoln denial of opposing the Mexican War policy. It cites Democratic attacks on the army, a Vallandigham case, and remarks on government appointments, including reversals on naval academy admissions for two admirals' sons.
A collage of quips from various papers with jokes about wine in bottles and hogsheads, a flat living room remark, a mistaken belief about wine, a bevy of wry misreads, and a playful mock dialogue about neighbors and literature. The humor contrasts social mores, quirks, and domestic curiosities.
The Cosmopolitan May issue features sketches of leading industry figures like John Pierpont Morgan, Thomas A. Edison, John Wanamaker, Alexander Graham Bell and more, each with a photograph. It also presents the first part of Cecil Rhodes by John Brisben Walker and notes strong short stories by Clara Morris and others.
The May issue surveys government duty and freedom themes with articles on modern chivalry science democracy and education. It features The Great Southwest travel writing by Ray Stannard Baker and reflections on Washington society politics and longevity along with poetry fiction and reviews.
Letter from BE Williams of Irvington Indiana criticizes the Evening News and certain senators for slandering U S soldiers in the Philippines. He defends investigations into officers while attacking Democratic obstructionists, citing Civil War ferocity and urging respect for the Senate and military discipline. May 5.
In El Paso Texas this morning A H Schofield a half brother of a retired lieutenant general hid behind lumber in a yard and shot himself dead. He was a Baptist church secretary and a bookkeeper. A note to his wife offered no reason for the suicide and he had come to El Paso three years ago from Missouri.
Cincinnati May 6 News that eight year old Margaret Taylor and her aunt Clara Taylor were located in Bordighiera Italy. Governor Nash and Prosecutor Hoffheimer with the State Department will seek swift extradition. Clara Taylor indicted with mother and sister in a long running case. Funds rise to support the search and relief for the family.
Miss Frances Langworthy Taylor, under a suspended sentence for abducting baby Margaret Taylor, tearfully recounted how her sister Clara and their mother planned to take the child to Peoria to escape alleged maternal influence. The trio justified the move as a temporary measure with no intention of a prolonged departure.
A cable from Ambassador Choate to the State Department reports locating Margaret Taylor, the Cincinnati girl kidnapped in 1895 by her aunt in Bordighera, Italy. He gave the Cincinnati detective a letter of introduction to Ambassador Meyer in Rome to aid the inquiry. extradition against the aunt is being considered, though prompt recovery is uncertain.
Leonte Vasquez brother of Santo Domingo's Vice President says his brother seeks peace and good government after overturning President Jiminez. He criticizes the current constitution for empowering the presidency, predicts a treaty with the United States, and urges American support for Santo Domingo's prosperity.
Washington May 6 The ceremonies for unveiling the Rochambeau statue have a formal program with remarks by Herbert D. Pearce Cardinal James Gibbons President Roosevelt Countess Rosambeau and M Jules Cambon. Marine Band plays Marseillaise and Star Spangled Banner. General Gere leads government party aboard Gaulois with French and US officials.
The Special Agents' Association met at the Willard Hotel in Louisville on May 6 at 10 am to open the annual convention. About seventy five delegates attended the morning session led by president W G Baldwin of Roanoke Virginia, chief special agent for Norfolk and Western and Seaboard Airline roads, focusing on rail safety and efficiency improvements.
A road detective service plans a gathering with the National Association of Chiefs of Police closely allied to it. The organization is set to convene here tomorrow.
New York reports a general stock market recovery after the previous day’s crisis. Cail money rose to 20 percent Monday but closed at 6 percent as the three suspended exchange houses show limited progress. Assignees work on Henry Brothers & Co. and Lockwood Hurd & Co. with unclear asset estimates and possible aid forthcoming. Rutland preferred traded 91 to 94 and closed at 92, down 3 points.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington on May 6 notes proposed reform of Sunday laws, restricting activities to limited services and transport. It mentions golfers seeking exemption to play on Sundays, liquor restrictions, billboard complaints, and federal militia staff and police matters with Senate delays and General Miles opposition.
The National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Association in Cincinnati on May 6 debated Cuban reciprocity during its fourth annual convention. It rejected New York drawn resolutions aligned with President John R. Young and adopted a preamble opposing the Cuban reciprocity bill while urging a uniform duty on all Cuban tobacco and empowering its legislative committee to pursue Havana tobacco duties if achievable.
In Cleveland Ohio on May 6 Judge 5 plc ruled for the city in the 3 cent fare street railway injunction. The temporary injunction against construction on Rhodes avenue was dissolved and William Reynolds petition claiming the franchise was illegal was dismissed. Judge Strimple said the franchise was valid and consent of property owners had been secured. notice of appeal was filed.
Denver by May 6. The Colorado Supreme Court affirms the Denver ordinance regulating winerooms. The ruling reverses Judge Palmer in the District Court who said women had equal access to wine rooms with men. The court finds unrestricted women’s entry would injure public morality.
Robert Chisholm died in a Canton factory accident at the Aultman Company plant. Hiram Smith and James Joe were injured when a hoisting platform or hauling machine fell about ten feet. The incident occurred during work at the facility today.
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