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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1901
Page
4
A condensed snapshot from the Daily Journal, Indianapolis, with subscription rates, distribution notes, and a mosaic of items including postal trial updates, political chatter on Iowa and Indiana figures, wartime revenue data, court and political maneuvers, and various notices. It lists agents, mailing rules, and contact points alongside broad editorial curiosities.
The article weighs a political duel between Tillman and McLaurin, noting Tillman’s populist, free trade stance and South Carolina’s shift toward a two party system. It argues the resignation to debate reflects a fight over industrial progress versus regional interests and predicts Tillman may win while signaling the birth of a rival faction in the solid South.
The General Assembly debates whether to revise the creed as the Westminster Confession's future is decided. Two reports propose a reform summary and amendments while preserving subscription terms, with emphasis on revealing the church’s doctrinal clarity and protecting against misconceived aspersions.
A minority report urges amending the Confession while opposing a summary of faith as a new orthodoxy standard. A test vote signals passage of the majority report, but time is needed for a new faith summary and synod approval. From a secular view, it is surprising that learned men question revising a creed to match scientific and biblical progress.
Manila dispatch notes three officers convicted in commissary fraud remain imprisoned. Article argues court-martial avoids delays and irrelevant objections, compares to civil courts, cites Captain Carter case and civilian conspirators awaiting trial, and calls for criminal procedure reform to curb jury diversion and sympathy appeals. It also comments on Aguinaldo, imperialist debate, Buffalo asphalt bids, and a forthcoming U S Supreme Court Porto Rico ruling.
Observers note the court may influence business risk as it holds the last word. Whatever decision emerges will become the governing law nationwide, shaping future conduct and legal interpretation across the country.
A collage of jokes from Philadelphia and Chicago papers skewers poets, finances, travel, and weddings. Bits include spring’s feminine mischief, a Boston fish tale, a sarcastic alight remark, a Wall Street victim exchange, a pension of money woes, and a high church wedding quip.
A roundup of prominent individuals and social trends including Edwin A. Abbey’s ties to the King and Scottish shooting trips, a Burlington centenarian with sharp reading without dentures, Rev. Dr. Hillis praising England’s Saturday half-holiday, and James J. Hill’s Minnesota model farm with a buffalo park. Also included are Sarah Bernhardt’s praise of American women, Washington society’s interest in European trips, Miss M. Josephine Eastwick planning Normandy through Brittany travel, Dr. De Smet’s health regimen for famous clients, and cannibal cannery remarks from the Portland Oregonian about Fly River missionaries amid a broader commentary on moral lines and a quip about deceit.
Mrs Kathleen A Behenna miniature painter and writer forms Educational Trust League and School of Literary and Journalistic Training. Officers appointed and The Torch issued. Noted supporters include Professors Tyler Hyslop Frank and F N Scott, Carrie Chapman Catt and others. Trust aims to teach literary and journalistic skills, foster individual expression, and possibly run a daily newspaper once funds allow.
The piece surveys The Love Letters of Bismarck and Victor Hugo, noting frank, personal glimpses and differences in character, then shifts to Bird Life by Frank M. Chapman, praising its ornithological detail and richly colored plates as a valuable read for all ages.
The passage argues that advanced civilization shows increased interest in animal life and suggests birds deserve special regard. It notes birds are not dumb, possess a language of love, passion, fear, alarm, and joy, comparable to human expression, and that people often know little about birds themselves.
Alexander Brown of Virginia presents a detailed study arguing patriots founded popular government in America against the England court party. The five part work traces England’s politics, contested historiography, and the roots of colonial Virginia from 1600s to 1776 with extensive use of primary sources. Boston: Houghton Mifflin & Co.
The Spanish People Their Origin Growth and Influence surveys Spain's evolution from diverse origins to a great historical role. It highlights Roman era contributions, sixteenth century mystic exaltation, and Spanish influence on Latin literature, religion, and law. New York, D Appleton & Co.
A coastal New England tale centers on Sarah daughter of Cap’n Lem. She is torn between two suitors Dutch fisherman and Captain Devine while life in the life saving crew adds danger and temptation. The narrative blends vivid shore life with a cast of strong characters. Brentano, New York.
Maud Going’s book now in a revised edition updates plant habit and structure details to align with modern knowledge. The rural chronicle covers common wild flowers in the Northern States in clear plain language with illustrations.
A Kentucky tale set in the Pennyrile district centers on a young revenue officer seeking a still and his love for his neighbor Juletty. It includes a Lebanon battle reminiscence and the death of Tom Morgan, highlighting the author’s deep county knowledge. Published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. of New York.
A summary of W G Kennons First Years in Handicraft intended to bridge the gap in primary instruction. The book guides seven to eleven year old pupils to make useful items with ruler pencil and scissors at home or school. It is well illustrated and aimed at teachers parents and pupils in manual culture. Published by The Saker Taylor Company in New York.
A New York publication presents a controversial purpose story arguing Paul was brilliant yet unbalanced and his doctrines diverged from Christ’s teachings. The piece emphasizes the mind of Paul over narrative incidents, suggesting a dangerous departure beyond orthodox gospel message.
Current Periodicals notes Ex-President Cleveland’s plea against government waste in The Saturday Evening Post. It reviews Bowen-Merrill’s novels, Leaf Collections for American Mother, Macmillan’s American Sportsman Library, Pidgin’s Blennerhassett, War-wark of the Knobs serial, Electric Sparks pocket book, Pan-American Exposition diary, and Ainslee’s Fortune lead article. Announce Ocean Steam Ships and Alone Across Alaska, plus pieces in Everybody’s Magazine on fruit agriculture, pests, and diverse fiction and poetry.
Publishers L C Page and Co Boston issue three novels An tonio by Jessie Van Zile Belden A funny Southerner by Julia Magruder and Manasseh by Maurus Jokal. The Kipling versus Putnam copyright case shows no defeat for the plaintiff, with the book trade largely agreeing that Kipling was ill advised. New editions reproduce lifelike butterflies and insects from Prof J H Comstock's Insect Life directly from specimens by Professor Comstest Sem tan bomen.
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