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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1901
Page
4
The May 14 issue outlines subscription rates for the Journal and affiliated services, carrier options, and foreign postage. It also includes a lengthy opinion segment on Cuba’s relation to the United States, labor strikes, currency debates, and a humorous anecdote about Daniel Drew stressing caution in stock speculation.
A report notes well to do urbanites increasingly seek freedom and quiet on farms, portraying rural homes near trolley lines as near city activity. It predicts rising farm values and real estate push as interurban transit expands and draws families outward from crowded city centers.
General Chaffee replies to Millard by refuting charges against American troops in China. He asserts false claims of higher sickness and casualties, denies bayoneting Chinese, and states that telegraphic lines were jointly run by Americans and British. He accuses Millard of slander and misrepresentation from rear observers.
Editorially the Inter Ocean condemns Highwood near Fort Sheridan for soldier drunkenness after pay day. It contrasts canteen rules with brothellike saloons, notes drunken arrests, and questions Dr. Parkhurst and sworn affidavits from saloonkeepers, arguing reformers cling to theory over facts.
Six prominent business figures contribute to a May North American Review issue devoted to Industrial and Railroad Consolidations. Russell Sage warns the consolidation trend risks public harm, inflated stock booms, and dwindling factory values, while praising some managements yet fearing market power. The following five essays respond, starting with President Hill of the Great Northern Railway defending against the label of trust and urging honest competition.
The article analyzes the Carnegie properties as the centerpiece of a steel and iron monopoly debate. It argues that value lies in earning power, not cost, and that monopolies arise from profit potential rather than scarcity. It cites Schwab and Flint on profits, wages, and stock distribution, and discusses broader economic implications and critiques.
Dialogue notes caution about smoking dangers. A character named Jimmny-Me warns, while Tommy fears punishment if their guardian catches them. Crawford voices skepticism over a health food that is palatable, and Crabehaw calls the claim ridiculous. The medical profession would not deem anything palatable as wholesome.
A fragmentary item notes waspish behavior by young women from Schu ann and references a Detroit Journal piece about swallowing money and a stray line about a boy suddenly agitated. Geom the conductor prompts a curious, unsettled scene with unclear context and names.
A fleeting courtroom style moment unfolds as a small boy declares to passengers that he has swallowed the fare money and asks to charge it to his father. The odd line surprises everyone aboard and sparks a brief, humorous interlude.
A memorial publication honors Dr. George B. Goode of Washington D C born in New Albany Indiana in 1851 He studied with Agassiz in the East and became a museum director and naturalist renowned as a technhyologist He served as assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Institution until his death drawing condolences from scholars worldwide He was a notable Indiana figure little known to the general public.
Indianapolis Journal reports Judge Brownlee at Kokomo sustained demurrers to $80,000 in attorney fees tied to the Eel River Railroad litigation. The court ruled fees could not be charged to the Eel River Company or fund, as no contract or implied promise existed. The prosecutor's assistants and the State's role were scrutinized, with the demurrer upheld for both main fee classes. Also noted: 21 attorneys admitted to the U S Supreme Court, including James R Garfield Jr. and others.
At a Jacksonville Relief Association meeting the executive committee said funds raised so far are far from adequate to meet fire victims’ needs. President Garner Bishop Weed and Mayor Bowden were appointed to mobilize the community and seek additional contributions tonight.
VINCENNES IND May 13 Theresa Russell of Denver a member of the cowboy contingent was dragged to death by a wild broncho during a Wild West show before thousands. WATERLOO IND May 13 Mrs James Miller a Hotel Locke cook died after kerosene fire started in the hotel range exploded burning her.
George W. Purcell of the United Mine Workers heads to Hopkins County Kentucky to aid the strike and push for unionization and higher wages while facing damage suits totaling 170000 dollars. In Terre Haute bosses and carpenters move to stand firm on wage scales as unions push for a nine hour day and higher pay.
Atlanta Indiana May 13 The Atlanta works of the American Tin-plate Company resumed operations in full after more than fifteen months idle due to natural gas shortages. The plant now uses coal as fuel and plans for continuous operation, employing about five hundred workers.
Logansport Indiana prepares for the twenty second annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. City decorations greet veterans arriving for receptions parades fires and entertainments over the four day event. Capt Milton Garrigus and Eric E Georgie vie for department commander while Lizzie Brown leads the Woman's Relief Corps.
Epworth League members from Blooming ton district meet in Greencastle May 13 for a three day convention with 2 711 members across eight counties and forty Leagues and twenty Junior Leagues. Locust Street Church hosts a lecture by Prof Bennett of Anderson. In Anderson Christian Church ministers gather for the State ministerial and missionary associations session with 7 ministers from 0 churches and 120000 members.
Indiana obituary for Robert Breckenridge a longtime Knightstown businessman aged seventy five after a prolonged illness. Born in Columbus he spent 72 years in the Knightstown area leaving a widow and seven children. Surviving relatives include Mrs Newby ex State Senator L P Newby and several Breckenridges in Knightstown and Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements pending with services to be held for the late Mr Breckenridge.
The family residence in this city will host a Wednesday afternoon service with interment scheduled at Glencove Cemetery.
Rushville Indiana May 13 Mrs Elizabeth Mauzy aged seventy seven widow of W C Mauzy meat merchant is dead at her home. The item notes a conspiracy to defraud but details are unclear from the fragment and no charges are specified.
A fire at the Manor bridge over Highland creek near Salem damaged the structure. Edith Emery alerted a helper by bicycle and telephoned Hitchcock station master just in time to stop a fast westbound train. Wreckers made temporary repairs within hours. In Fort Wayne, court hearings opened on charter amendments as Democrats challenge bond acceptance by the city.
Edward Broadie and Frank Rabourn were married last night at the bride’s home in Williamsport Indiana. Broadie is a hardware merchant and Mrs Broadie has been active with Williamsport schools for several years.
Flora Indiana May 13 The two and a half story residence of John F Thomas burned late yesterday with contents. Fire started from a spark on the roof. Loss about 4000 dollars. Insurance status unknown as family were away at the time.
Representative Brick endorses W H Anderson for Elk postmaster. A Muncie barn burns, insured loss. Body of Charles Brackney arrives in Kokomo after fatal tram accident near Anderson. Normal City builds new church. Rev A W Lamport preaches. Josses fire losses revised to 25000, Waugh furniture factory 5000 insured. Portland votes 10000 bonds for South Portland school. Frosty dawns spark no major damage in Wabash County. Dayton and Northern Traction line seeks Jay County franchise. Kosciusko Health Board quarantines ten smallpox cases in Jefferson Township. another case in Terre Haute. Indiana State Normal student Evelyn Hart quarantined. Wabash officer narrowly escapes fatal shootout with ex-convict Bernard after prior assault.
The National Conference of Charities and Correction held a general session in Washington on May 13 to discuss dividing labor between public and private charity. Prof. Frank A. Fetter argued that eliminating state subsidies for private institutions should be the ultimate aim. A section meeting covered the George Junior Republic with comments from Thomas M. Osborne and other speakers.
Schedules filed in Brooklyn show John E Searles who assigned assets to Edward F Dwight on March 5 and faced bankruptcy proceedings four days later. The assets exceed liabilities by 3,616.0 percent with total debts of 2 135 785 dollars.
A mob of masked men roused at a house occupied by Lee Key, a colored man, near Knoxville in Johnson county. Key was found dead at daylight from a gunshot wound. Authorities say he had been terrorizing other African Americans.
In Brooklyn a sermon denounces gambling on sports, warning of the corrupting pull of riches. Rev Newell Dwight Hillis says horse racing, though noble, is degraded by betting and inspires a brutal crowd at tracks. He contrasts this with the need for moral restraint and social duty.
The U S Supreme Court adjourned without announcing opinions on the insular cases and will hear motions at two more sittings before final term adjournment on May 27. Earlier actions include Missouri v Illinois over Chicago drainage waters and Kansas v Colorado on Arkansas River diversion.
Washington May 12 The bond for Claude W. Gla postmaster at Genesee Hancock county was approved and the commission issued today Contracts awarded for supplies for Evvansville public building for next fiscal year Ice Babervels Seitz coal J Wooley Coal Co miscellaneous Vickery Brow A A Bower of Fort Wayne registered at Hotel Johnson Controller Tracewell and Rep Heminway returned from New York and go to Europe to see former Congressman Henry of Anderson no clear return date.
Lima Peru reports a brilliant meteor at 6 09 p m yesterday evening that split into two fiery trails, one red and one white, appearing to fall toward the sea in a striking aerial display observed by residents.
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