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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
4
The West Point cadets are seen as a sign that Washington maintains vitality. The text notes the Harrison monument drive relies on personal fundraising, not vast organization. It comments on China’s discord yet unity in honoring General Chaffee and departing American troops.
Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee report numbers of tramps fed and housed last year. Tramps’ hoax about a city wood pile allegedly cutting nightly totals caused a temporary drop in use, then a return as news spread. The piece argues compulsory work for food and shelter could curb nuisance.
The St Louis fair directors returned from Buffalo to a grand reception with brass bands and cheering crowds. They left the train with the Fourth of July escort and marched through the Midway amid masses of supporters. Observers note the directors have drawn little salary and question the enthusiasm, while political clubs consider cross party cooperation on a common platform amid party tensions.
Citizens band together to overthrow Tammany Hall at the coming election, aiming for city and county officers pledged to honest, economical government of Greater New York. Candidates' party labels are irrelevant. reform Democrats unite to beat Tammany.
Observers prepare for Memorial Day as remembrance of sacrifices that saved the Union. The piece argues Lincoln policy proved wise, while Democratic criticism of Lincoln then mirrors current attacks on McKinley, asserting Republicans have been correct for forty years and history vindicates them.
The article praises President McKinley’s speeches for their current topic relevance, patriotic tone, and ability to connect with the people without arrogance. It compares him favorably to Benjamin Harrison, notes his California Knights Templars address, and describes his delicate balance between honoring Masonry and elevating American citizenship and liberty.
The speaker emphasizes allegiance to a higher fraternity and brotherhood with passwords of liberty and equality. The address frames a special occasion as a means to reinforce patriotic values, noting it as one of the President’s happiest speeches.
A political fragment notes that Charles Bryan visited Missouri to a modest reception with few party bigwigs in attendance. It argues Bryan is an discarded leader as Democrats drift from his free silver stance, while endorsing stricter discipline at West Point after cadets’ hazing violations.
A column of light humor and quips from Brooklyn Life and Catholic Standard features snippets about Louise-Dorothy perfecting her French, a pun on melodrama, a pompous self-made man, a magnate tale, and a Holmes style breakfast guess with a lingering egg yolk remark.
In the Washington Star a woman defends her husband’s long talks on politics at the corner store. She says such discussions keep him occupied and away from buying bad mining stocks, gold bricks, or green goods, suggesting it might be safer for him to stay engaged in political talk.
James J. Hill the St Paul railroad magnate and onetime farmer will move to New York City for most of the year. He signed a May 1 lease for a fourteen room apartment at Bolkenhayn on Fifth avenue facing the Plaza with annual rent of 3000 dollars. Decorators from Boston are at work as Hill prepares to relocate his family to the city to stay in close touch with Wall Street and railroad interests connected to J Pierpont Morgan.
The Philadelphia Record reports members of the National Union of Musicians pledging to discourage rag time as unmusical rot. They condemn publishing and performance of rag time as a misdemeanor if it degrades melody, while noting rag time pleases many listeners.
The writer argues that musicians performing publicly should provide the best music their abilities allow and avoid compositions that tire listeners. They contend rag time has merit and should be continued, noting there is ample excuse for good rag time players to keep it up.
An editorial condemns rapid stock price spikes that lack real value in corporate assets. It argues speculation harms legitimate business, corrupts morals, and may leave investors poorer within months. It warns of absconders, defaulters, and reputations damaged by overspeculation.
A critical editorial argues labor and capital can win by employers shutting down en masse. It lauds National Cash Register founder Patterson, praising his humane treatment and disciplined workforce, then condemns workers for rejecting his model. The piece portrays a new era of employer unity and wage policy.
A New Orleans Times-Demerrit reader recounts Louisiana oil fever with tales of oily waters and curious ponds. An old man recalls drinking ropy water for years while another finds bubbles and gas odor in a pond, claiming he verified gas by a quick test. The stories illustrate a regional boom mindset and speculative discoveries.
A Texas man walked through grass of a heavy green color and lit a pipe. He dropped a match and a tremendous blaze followed, roaring like dry Chorouphiy. He attributed the fire to oil content in the grass and discussed plans to compress the grass while green to extract the oil.
T H White head of a Hong Kong bank says Chinese merchants show high business honesty with vast, safe transactions. He notes a word is as good as a bond, virtues of learning, justice, etiquette, restraint, and respect for authority shaping social life. He has observed these traits across India, Japan, and China over twenty-six years.
Leslie's Weekly cautions that Wall Street is a gambling arena not a market. It warns that new buyers seek cheap stocks for speculation, driving unprecedented prices and inviting manipulation by rumor and bunco artists. Experts foresee a likely collapse after the prior boom era.
Chicago Journal denounces Dr Dowie as a rogue and blasphemer after his Sunday sermon at Zion Tabernacle. The piece condemns his alleged reincarnation claim and the death of Mrs Worthington Judd, comparing him to Christ and Lazarus. It urges legal action and public outrage to end his influence.
A Springfield Republican note on growing European trade talk and American industrial rivalry. Officials in Berlin deny a concrete alliance while Europe weighs an economic strategy that could influence U S politics and public sentiment.
A Washington business man asks what happens to unpresented money orders. Officials discuss how orders disappear, how duplicates arise, and how Britain and the U.S. treat unclaimed funds. The treasury holds billions in uncashed orders, with travel professionals often buying orders to act as their own bankers.
The article extols farming as a vast, steadily expanding interest. cites census data and 19th century gains in farm wealth, farm numbers, and regional increases. It notes government support through land grant colleges and experiment stations, arguing agriculture will drive future growth and feed foreign demand.
London Letter recalls Sir William Cunliffe Brooks an eccentric British aristocrat whose $15 million estate fights over his fortune. He left money to six grandchildren while Lady Brooks and the Marchioness of Huntly seek $4 million. Brooks pursued bizarre plans at Glen Tana including a seven foot wire deer fence and monuments for each deer killed.
A former MP ally testified about a bitterly cold outdoor breakfast arranged by Sir William. An old friend clashed with a game keeper over a river rock intended as a monument. They agreed the first to die would claim the rock. The keeper died first, and the baronet requested burial on his estate with no stone or inscription, which was carried out.
Springfield Republican reports Rev. Gilbert Reid, a China missionary, publicly admits looting after the relief of the legations. He details wealth seized from French quarters, describes his ironic confession, and notes mixed reactions among home readers to his candor and morals.
A Philadelphia Record report notes two serious trolley accidents near New York City on Sunday. Englewood injured seventy five. Jamaica killed two and injured twenty four. Brakes failed or were unreliable in both cases. The piece questions brake reliability, inspection, and expert oversight, urging municipal electrical and mechanical expertise to ensure safety and proper insulation.
The article notes a rising demand for college trained men across professions. It cites engineers often sought after by manufacturers, with full classes bidding for graduates, and a growing need for teachers in public schools. The trend reflects increasing complexity and organization in civilization.
The Chicago health department notes a rise in mortality during a week of rampant stock speculation. The piece argues that pursuit of wealth can become a disease, harming life itself, and cites moral warnings about profit versus the soul. It laments how medicine continues its work amid greed.
A French donor left 10 080 percent francs to Rouen for an annual prize to two giants as a marriage gift, intended to improve physique. The notion appears absurd and reflects questionable philanthropy as giants often suffer diseases and point to flawed aims.
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