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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
4
The page lists subscription rates for Indianapolis and suburbs with various options including Sunday editions and rates for mail, plus a postal stamp note for carriers. It also provides locations for newspaper agents and newsstands in major cities and reflects broader editorial notes on politics, civil service, labor, and education from the era.
The piece argues Democrats increasingly distrust Bryan for clinging to old fusion era platforms 1 and 16. It contends fusion with Populists harmed Bryan's campaigns, and his continued opposition to conservative views alarms Democrats who fear further defeat.
The piece argues the President prioritizes U S commercial interests, seeking reciprocity and protection for domestic producers. It warns that reducing duties on seeds or granting open access to foreign markets could let outside competition erode American markets, citing Britain's decline under free trade and Germany's growth under protection.
Surviving Maine seamen and next of kin file U S claims against Spain for the battleship Maine explosion deaths and injuries. The suits hinge on treaty language transferring Cuban insurrection indemnity claims to the United States, though historical intent remains contested and under scrutiny.
The claims rest on whether Spanish authorities caused the Maine disaster, with the burden on claimants to prove fault. A naval court of inquiry failed to clearly establish responsibility, leaving a doubly difficult question for the commission as it weighs liability versus non liability and future implications.
A dispatch from Osceola Missouri reports two St Clair county commissioners arrested by a U S marshal for contempt over failing to levy a tax to pay interest on 1870 railroad bonds though the bonds were ruled valid by federal courts. The third commissioner escaped. The case highlights a decades long fight with federal authority, multiple evasions, and a stubborn refusal to levy. The article also notes corn prices, city street cleaning plans, Methodist hospital backers, and Buffalo Exposition Hotel plans.
In a quick quip filled dialogue from Hither and You, Gladys Gotrox notes Tom Poorly’s vow to never love again after she refuses him. Eas Wayupp jokes that he won’t need to, since Tom has inherited a million. Crawford ruminates on streetcar life as Crabshaw observes standing most of the time. The Chicago Tribune reflects on the cruelty of misbehavior in a brief, humorous exchange.
A humorous mash of editorial quips and anecdotes from old papers. A Creek nickname tale and a quip about angleworms cut for bait hint at rural humor. A Philadelphia Press line mocks sensational reading while a county notice promises a risqué pamphlet for two cents.
The spring shorthorn sale at Union Stockyards drew dull demand as buyers failed to unite like for Herefords. Most offerings were too young and bulls crowded the lot, leaving prices from 80 to 500 dollars. Top seller Maury Sassebach brought 6000 cents? to Fletcher Hines. Three notable cows brought 300, 50, and 300 dollars respectively, while many animals failed to top 150 dollars. Tonight Aberdeen Angus offerings are slated, forty three head expected to draw fancy prices.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meeting in the city September 16 to 21 draws record demand for accommodations. States sending large delegations include Pennsylvania Kansas Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Colorado Nebraska Michigan Washington District of Columbia Massachusetts and New York. Delegates plan to bring wives and other non members. local committees anticipate housing many delegates and possibly requesting residents to open their homes.
The planned debate between Butler and Franklin College at Franklin tonight has been canceled after long negotiations and Franklin’s refusal to debate. Butler will instead prepare for a May 2 debate with Notre Dame on Philippine retention, with team members Orval Mehring George Kern and E S McElroy.
Yesterday several Indiana entities incorporated including White Star Telephone Company at Westfield with 5000 shares of $1 each, Mille Pharmaceutical Company in South Bend with $15000 capital for drugs, Root Glass Company in Terre Haute with $300 capital, and Indiana Handle Company in Vincennes to manufacture tool handles. Directors named include Willum Mills Sylvester Calkins Jacob Hill Chapman Root Crawford Fairbanks and D Erwin among others. Partial records note additional details and directors for the first year.
George W Caldwell, J 8 Taylor, T R Welch, and J Mobley are noted. The Deming Winnie Lumber Co of South Bend is incorporated with 9000 capital and directors Frank C Deming W H Winnie Fielding L Mercer and 8 Knudson. Koffman Lumber Co organized under West Virginia law but with Fort Wayne as principal office filed with the secretary of state. Indiana agent for service is William H Hoff man of Fort Wayne. Ohio Iron and Brass Bed Co of Eaton Ohio plans to issue 25000 in preferred stock. Atlantic Refining Co of Cleveland has 15000 of its 151000 capital represented in Indiana, with resident agent BE W Prickett of Fort Wayne.
London May reports the Iron and Steel Institute opening with Andrew Carnegie among speakers. William Whitehill warns Britain must adopt American methods to stay competitive while William Garrett argues Britain has fallen behind and urges consolidation and strategic site choices to prevent iron and steel becoming a lost art. Carnegie pledges substantial research funding and urges focus on home markets to win foreign ones.
Charlee Kirchhoff of the Iron Age reports a major German syndicate in distress. He says the group, backed by Delwan capital, controls other large properties beyond its noted holdings. Details on capitalization and current embarrassment remain unknown in New York.
The government settled long dispute over the nickel process for hardening armor plate for warships. The agreement allows future use by the government or private firms supplying armor to the U S, broad enough for any government fabrication. Compensation paid ranged around ninety thousand dollars.
Treasury plans to request a fraud order against impostors seeking Durkee claim funds. The Durkee case dates to Pacific Railroad days when Durkee led Utah Territory. A lawyer demanded 79 million dollars from Secretary Gage, who refused, citing impeachment risk, while witnesses backed the demand. The Treasury cites investors swayed by the Durkee claim and moves to curtail further abuses.
W E Mick & Co sold the Dolman flats owned by Henry Dol man to John A Kurtz of Denver for 50000. The three story building contains twelve modern flats. A separate note reports Marshall T Levey selling a portion of two Maryland street lots between Meridian and Illinois for 310000 to Louis H Levey.
Alfonso Manuel Sancho, a prominent Spanish vineyard owner from Puerto Santa Maria near Cadiz, travels with George C. Howell of New York touring major American cities. Sancho praises Spain’s postwar prosperity, laments war causes, and notes Queen regency while praising Americans and clubs. he plans to visit the Buffalo exposition and St. Louis after Louisville.
Louis Eichrodt born in Carlsruhe Germany on Oct 11 1832 graduated Heidelberg University in 1856 and moved to America. He worked 32 years in Louisville before moving to Indianapolis in 1881 to continue the drug business. His wife died three years ago and he leaves four children Mrs Edgar A Brown Mrs A D Johnson Miss Helen M Eichrodt and Charles W Eichrodt. The funeral will be held at his residence tomorrow at 2 PM.
Martin Seerley of Decatur township died Tuesday night at his home near Maywood at eighty two. A Marion County resident since 1836 he was active in the English Lutheran Church and noted for charitable acts. He married Lucinda Bower in 1844 and is survived by six children Martin L Silas Joseph D Mrs John Foita Mrs Elijah Miller and Mrs F P Heard.
Annie M. Cummings of Chautauqua New York died yesterday morning after a prolonged illness due to overwork. She was known for work with the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Crown Hill.
M G Hornaday has been paroled from the State Prison and returned to Indianapolis He was convicted of embezzling funds from the city engineer s office where he held a clerkship and has obtained a position in this city.
London May 8 The miners conference failed to decide at the early session on striking over the governments coal export tax. After a two hour recess districts caucused and the conference voted not to stop work. If wage cuts are proposed a general conference may be called to determine whether to idle the country until the tax is withdrawn. The resolution condemns the tax and denies collusion to force a stoppage.
Jules Siegfried, France's industry minister, in 1882 and 1893 warned that tariff buildups by European powers could shun American goods. He argued for fair reciprocity treaties to boost trade, linking France and Britain through steel and textiles and fostering closer political relations.
Berlin reports the syndicate running the Differdinge steel plant and Dannenbaum colliery is in financial distress and has appealed to its creditors for a torium. Darmstaedter Bank has undertaken the reorganize of the con.
Rural free delivery will begin June 1 at Scottsburg in Scott county covering 41 square miles serving 635 people with 26% miles of route and 141 houses. Glasco New Frankfort and Alpha post offices will be discontinued. Indiana postmasters were appointed and sworn in including Farmland Ingalls Lynn Marshall Straughn Wa Lake and others with replacements for removed or resigned officials.
A Washington dispatch reports mystery over whether the protected cruiser St Louis contract plans were lost or stolen. Rear Admiral Bowles urged a formal board to investigate. The Neatie & Levy Ship and Engine Building Co of Philadelphia had the contract, but the firm says it never received the tracings Bowles sent via the naval constructor.
Hiram Rose, suing William D. Owen and the Mexican Coffee and Rubber Company for commissions on Isthmus lands, agrees to settle for 35000. He will hold the suit in abeyance until the full amount is paid, at which time the case will be dismissed while his rights remain intact.
Superintendent Jones travels to Charleston to inspect a high school with a commission crew. Dr J W Neal of Charleston to buy 10000 dollars of Western Horse stock and become business manager and editor in chief. Young Men's Club to host May 1 entertainment at South Street Raplet Church with Rev W Carr and music. Pr R M Woodward arrives from Washington to be with patient brother Dr S G Woodward in Morton Place. Fourteen year old Eddie Thomas arrested for throwing stoves at entry parade band. says lack of money led to mischief. Eddie Benson of New Man & Co. arrested for grand larceny after stealing produce and cash. Benson resides at 213 Cable Street. Secretary Hunt notes letters from town clerks asking if commissioners are required as justices under recent act. he says commissions need not be taken out by town clerks.
The case against C. L. Bann for violating postal laws has been withdrawn by the government. Bann has been turned over to countyment officers in Louisville and will be tried with two others at Covington Kentucky. George G alias G B Andersen and M R Nixon are named as the other two implicated men in a scheme.
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