Indiana Roll of Honor and Beef Trust Case Highlight 1902 Journal
The May 14 1902 Daily Journal notes Indiana veterans and the state legislature planning to preserve service records in an Indiana Roll of Honor. It discusses the beef trust anti trust suit under Sherman law, detailing alleged price fixing and market manipulation to squeeze producers and consumers, and reflects on veterans organizations and a prominent tribute to Revolutionary War soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Beef Trust
Veteran societies and the fading legacy of exclusive military posts
The text notes the decline of an elite officers only society with hereditary membership. Dissolved in several states early in the century, it now survives in a few states. It contrasts with other veteran groups like those for the War of 1812 Mexican American Indian and Spanish American War veterans, and with the G A R which reported about seven thousand posts and nearly seventy thousand members.
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G. A. RB
Concentration Camps in the Philippines Prompt Debate
General Wheaton defends concentration camps in Laguna and Batangas as military and humanitarian, citing fed and contented natives and a collapse of guerrilla activity. Critics label the policy as cruel reconcentration, likening it to Weyler. The report claims renewed US authority and resumption of peaceful life for former camp residents.
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Philippines
General Wheaton
A. L. Wagner
Washington
Laguna
Batangas
United States
Senate
Weyler
Cuba
Two Generations in Indiana Militia and Grand Army
An Indianapolis editorial contrasts old Civil War veterans with current militia recruits. It praises Indiana’s militia as a strong, well equipped force, notes a $75 000 legislative appropriation for military aims, and calls on encampments to educate in military life while honoring veterans. It cites tall Indiana soldiers in Civil War records and quotes Dr Gould on their stature.
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Indianapolis
Uncle Sam's Volunteer Army School
Grand Army of the Republic
Indiana
Gould
United States Sanitary Commission
United States
New Rule on Postal Cards Defaces Cards Lose Postal Status
A government rule states that enameled, brass or defaced postal cards lose postal card status and become ordinary letters if they bear written material. Printed only cards fall under third class postage. The ruling appears in the intact edition of postal regulations.
Postmaster Rule Tightens Ban on Counterfeit Enamel Cards
The department links counterfeit card ease to enamelled uncan celed cards printed previously. While the card maker remains unknown, officials note such work has long been possible due to prior permits. Postmasters have been instructed to enforce the rule strictly.
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Ing
The Humorists in Various Papers
A collage of humorous snippets from Baltimore Herald Baltimore American New York Weekly Chicago Evening Post Detroit Free Press Washington Star and others. The jokes touch charity wallets politics domestic life and playful exchanges among ladies and gents. The humor derives from quaint phrasing and social observations across cities.
Battle Hymn of the Republic misquoted in style
FragmentaryOCR presents a corrupted version of Battle Hymn of the Republic with numerous garbled words and misaligned phrases attributed to Julia Ward Howe. The text fragments reference glory, marching, and prophetic imagery but are not coherent enough to identify a complete news item or event.
Sam SailS for France amid Haitian turmoil and rival claims
Ex president Sam departed Port au Prince on the French steamer Olinde Rodriguez at 11 30 am with diplomats present as clashes flare across the city. General Firmin proclaims presidency in Cape Haitien while north Haiti backs him. several ministers seek refuge in foreign legations and the capital endures renewed street battles with casualties reported.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Sam
Olinde Rodriguez
Cape Haitien
Firmin
Paris
Saint Foix Colin
de Fly
Haiti Palace Under Siege as Mob Attacks Capital
A dispatch from Haiti reports mob violence closing the Chambers, intense firing, and a mortally wounded deputy. The diplomatic corps and President evacuated, Firmin’s army marches on Fort au Prince, Port au Prince in turmoil with business suspended.
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Washington
Haiti
Firmin
Fort Au Prince
Port Au Prince
Saved by a Woman Warns Thirty Men in Powder Magazine Blast
Miss Katie Henderson alerted thirty quarry workers at West Conshohocken Pa as a powder magazine roof caught fire. They fled just before a massive explosion sent splinters dust and stones everywhere. The magazine held thirty powder and 30 yards of dynamite.
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Norristown
Katie Henderson
West Conshohocken
Miss Henderson
Women of the War Highlight Indiana Loyal Legion Banquet
The Indiana Commandery Loyal Legion held a Columbia Club banquet with new officers elected and new members welcomed. Admiral George Brown chaired as Governor Durbin attended. Judge John W. Hadley spoke on women’s war efforts, followed by Meredith Nicholson and a recitation by Bertha Stilwell Stimson.
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Indiana
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Columbia Club
Legion
The
Loyal Legion
George Brown
Chester G. Thomson
Gustavus V. Menzies
Horace McKay
Ivan N. Walker
James R. Carnahan
Oran Perry
William P. Herron
Admiral Brown
Durbin
Indiana Commandery
America
J. Russell Powell
John W. Hadley
Monument sermon ties past to future at Indiana Legion event
A Loyal Legion gathering in Indianapolis reflects on memory and unity as a soldier’s monument is dedicated. Speakers cite Shiloh Gettysburg and Lincoln while urging duty to preserve democracy and national harmony for future generations. The program features recitations, a bugle blessing, and songs.
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Indianapolis
Ford
Indiana
Mexico
Republic
Shiloh
Gettysburg
Lincoln
Grant
Hoosier
Loyal Legion
Bugle
Indiana Loyal Legion annual business session and officers
The Indiana Commandery of the Loyal Legion met in Indianapolis with Admiral George Brown elected commander almost unanimously. Officers elected include Senior Vice Commander W. P. Herron and Junior Vice Commander Bilder Cooper, with others filling key posts. Members added by original and inheritance, featuring John Schley of Indianapolis and several Indiana and New Orleans officers.
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Indiana Commandery of the Loyal Legion
Senate Chamber
George Brown
Indianapolis
John Schley
Admiral Schley
The
Loyal Legion
W. P. Herron
Crawfordsville
Bilder Cooper
Evanaville
Z. A. Smith
James H. &. Lowes
Charles E. Merrifield
Cornell
Henry C. Adama
John B. Cockrum
Samuel M. Compton
Oran Perry
R. C. Hawkins
H. C. Meserve
Commandery
Edwin M. Main
New Orleans
United States Cavalry
William F. Ruby
Lafayette
Neutenant
Indiana Volunteers
Maryland Infantry
Sears
Porty
Herman Munk
Emanuel Mook
Twentieth
Wisconsin Volunteers
Charlies A. Wallingsford
Estes Wallingford
Thirty
Indiang Volunteers
Capt. Meredith in the City on Official Visit
Capt. William M. Meredith director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is in the city to visit relatives and friends and attended the Loyal Legion banquet last night. He plans a short trip to Atlantic and other coast points before returning.
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William M. Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Loyal Legion
Cratic
Agtte Meredith
Rison
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the Daily Journal
Daly
Journal Newspaper Company
Ind
Indianapolis Jour
New York
Astor Mouse
Chicago
Palmer House
P.O. News Co
Dearborn Street
Dearveen Station
Cincinnati
J. R. Hawley & Co
Vine Street
Louisville
C. T. Deering
Third and Jefferson Streets
Louisville Book Co
Fourth Avenue
Louis
Union News Company
Union Depot
Washington, D. C
Riggs
Ebbitt
Fairfax
Wiard
Denver
Col
Jackson, Fifteenth and
Lawrence Streets
Dayton, O
J. W. Wilkie
So. Jefferson Street
Columbus, O
High Street
Germany
Philippi
W. Va
Palmetto Rancho
Tex
Congress
Martinique
Society of the Cincinnati
Philippine
the Humorists
Baltimore Herald
Baltimore
New York Weekly
Hushband
Chicago Evening Post
Detroit Free Press
Geezer
Washington Star
Mike
Pete
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Miles Christ
Julia Ward
France
Port-Aun-Prince
Powell
Indiana Loyal Legion
Bers
Busi
Ness
John V. Hadley
Meredith Nicholson
Columbia
8. C
Alice
Martha
Commandary
Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter
Bull Run
North
Society of
Whae
Charleston
D. C
South
Margaret White
Miss White
Hendricks County
Sherman
Judge Hadley
Bertha Stilwell Stimson
Miss Stimson
Maine
Wallace
Myron Reed
Carth
Watterson
Kentucky
Ulysses
Theodore Roosevelt
Ohio
William McKinley
White House
Nebraska
Colonel Atterson
Israel
Luisville
Ryan
Philadelphia
Hell
Boston
Foston
Massachusetts
Joe Hooker
Robert Gould Shaw
Colored Legion
Fort Wagner
Memorial Hall
Harvard
Old Bay
Butler
Butler College
Daniel
Dan
Billy Hohengollern
Nicholas Nicholovitehh
Johnny Bull
Compenion Cleland
Cleland
Tennessee
Seventieth
Guard Mount
Wabash College
Army
Navy
Richmond
Lee
Jackson
Confederacy
Merrie England
Stuart
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Sol
Wheeler
Aow
re-United States
Baby
Bugie
Orionbara
Swift
Wall
Will
Troy
Marathon
Agincourt
Wal
Bugiet
H. C. Adams
Mr. Powell
Capt. Meredith
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