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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
4
The Daily Journal issue lists subscription rates for carrier and mail services, notices for where the paper can be found, and various editorial items. It references political commentary on President McKinley era policies, Cuba, railroads, and anti war sentiments, plus notes on Navy Secretary Moody and Armour beef packing letters alleging price fixing.
The text discusses a bronze equestrian statue by German sculptor Christian Rauch born 1777 died 1857, designed for a Frederick memorial, completed and dedicated with pomp, noting it cannot be reproduced cheaply. An Emperor William statue would duplicate one in Potsdam, implying high value and quality.
The article lauds Cuba becoming independent with a Cuban president and congress, praising U S influence under McKinley and Wood. It highlights tranquillity, justice, personal liberty, and refurbished Havana with schools and hospitals, while noting the hope for continued good government and possible annexation only if beneficial.
The Indiana National Guard encampment ended with high praise for drill, discipline, and instruction. Observers credit veterans from Spanish War experience, stress need for robust state forces, and urge continued support for modern equipment and training. The camp showcased strong soldierly conduct and readiness.
The article questions McKinley era reciprocity aims and Harrison trade gains with Cuba, arguing for equal tariff treatment and criticizing current sugar duties. It outlines alleged misconduct by U S troops in the Philippines, notes war secretary inquiries, and critiques a banking bill allowing nationwide branch expansion as unnecessary given sufficient Western capital.
A collage from across papers notes light, comic quips and social banter. It includes a Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph tidbit about a widower’s coming marriage with family consent and a wry exchange in the Podunk Postmaster strip.
Captain Bertram B. Neumann of the Marine Corps was dismissed from the naval service after a Pensacola court martial found him guilty of scandalous conduct disobeying orders falsehood and conduct prejudicial to good order. The court urged clemency due to his mental condition but Secretary Moody rejected it and the President confirmed the dismissal noting integrity is essential in public service.
Gen Fred Funston is confined to bed in Denver after an attack of remittent fever. Eye temperature rose sharply and officials report his illness as recorded. The brief bulletin notes a serious but nonfatal condition affecting the famed military officer.
Senate action centers on the Philippine government bill with Dolliver defending it as constructive and condemning Democratic opposition. Debate covers shipbuilding costs in government yards, labor impacts, and amendments. Passages include approval of a naval station in the lakes and other measures, with adjournment after executive session.
The House approved the naval appropriation bill after debate over an amendment by Mr. Roberts of Massachusetts to require three ships a battleship cruiser and gunboat to be built in government yards. Other actions included suspending rules for an eight hour work bill on government contracts and authorizing a naval sanitarium at Hot Springs South Carolina.
A special U S Steel stockholders meeting in Hoboken considered director resolutions to retire 200 million dollars of preferred stock and issue 259 million dollars in new bonds. Protesters questioned authority and contract secrecy while executives argued the plans served the majority’s interests and outlined cost comparisons among several financing schemes including a 250 million dollar bond issue and potential sinking fund benefits.
United States Steel Corporation filed with the secretary of state a certificate detailing stockholders action to retire 200 million dollars of preferred stock and issue 250,060,900 dollars of 5 percent bonds. The certificate, signed by Charles M. Schwab and Richard Trimble, cites a winterly enacted state law enabling the action.
A telegram from Khabarovak dated May 18 reports Chi Li rebellion expanding with about 36 000 insurgents led by military mandarin Tsin Nin Pin who killed his family before rising the flag. Chinese regulars allegedly refused to fire. Peking dispatch says uprising quelled with leaders captured, but foreigners note continued unrest. The priest's body and head were recovered and buried by the mission.
Mont Pelee volcanism continues as winds spread ash over Martinique’s southern districts. Governor L Huerrere reports violent explosions near Le Carbet and notes no northern panic. Letters from St Pierre reveal prior warnings and calm despite dust and looming danger.
May 19 report from Fort de France says ashes fell on the city as Mont Pelee continues violent activity. A party from here sails to St Pierre aboard the British cruiser Inde fatigable to recover bodies of the Prentis family, the late US consul killed in the district. The Cincinnati and Potomac will be stationed here indefinitely to transport the consul’s office furniture from Guadeloupe.
New York reports the Mont Pelee eruption estimates 25 000 buried in St Pierre with 6 000 rescued or fled and 3 000 drowned. Bodies of American consul Prentis and British consul Japp identified for shipment. Consul McAllister sends word of 1 600 deaths at St Vincent and 4 000 destitute with urgent aid.
A fragment notes that all supplies and money subscribed are urgently needed, but until more information is received it is deemed best to suspend the receipt of subscriptions. The terse line signals a pause in fundraising actions awaiting clarification.
New York May 12 Cornelius N Blice national treasurer reports total receipts of 91.0 million dollars for the West Indian relief fund up to noon today Gustav H Schwab on the executive committee of the Associated Relief Committees cites a Barbados chamber cablegram noting St Vincent damage 4 pounds 40 0 deaths 1400 wounded in hospitals 40 percent destitute immediate aid needed for six months.
A slight earthquake tremor was felt in northern California this morning around 0 3 o clock, reported from San Francisco. No damage noted and no injuries reported as residents felt a minor shaking. The cause and exact epicenter remain undetermined.
Lieutenant General Von Wahl, governor of Vilna, was attacked outside a Vilna circus. A man named Herschel Dert fired twice, hitting the left hand and right foot, then fired a third shot that caused no harm before police and bystanders restrained him. Von Wahl previously clashed with students in St. Petersburg.
In Madrid on May 19 police show reticence over an anarchist conspiracy, naming only Gabriel Lopez and Francisco Suarez as likely to face trial while others remain detained. A grand military review on Paseo del Prado drew crowds, with King Alfonso in uniform and Queen mother present as 14,000 soldiers marched past.
The National Association of Manufacturers votes to relocate its general offices from Philadelphia to New York. President D B M L Parry cites foreign buyers and central location as reasons. A memorial opposes the eight hour bill in Congress and several vacancies are filled with new appointees from Kentucky Alabama Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Georgia plus members at large from Philadelphia Charlotte New York Cincinnati Chicago and Pike Station New Hampshire.
The will of Walter N. Haldeman, president of the Courier Journal Company, is probated naming Elizabeth Haldeman, Col. Bennett H. Young, and Bruce Haldeman as executors. Watterson advised the executors on financial and management matters while the wife receives most income, with several bequests to Mrs Haldeman's children and a ten year trust term.
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