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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
5
The item lists subscription options for the Indianapolis Journal including weekly, Sunday, and club rates with mail and foreign postage details. It notes price structures, agent subscriptions, and where the paper is distributed locally and nationally, followed by a column of political commentary on Marion county Democrats and national figures.
The Martinique tragedy is described as a far greater catastrophe than the Fra Fraterville explosion, noted as one of the most destructive in history. The coal mine victims are cited as a poor class, with a call for aid amid concerns about precedents and Mr Gaines's actions.
Monday evening brought a sparsely attended Marion county Democratic primary in Tomlinson Hall. The convention reflected defeat and listlessness, with few active candidates and many unopposed selections, signaling a losing fight for the once mighty party.
The article argues that Canadian authorities and railroads have long promoted American immigration, predicting a substantial shift of U.S. farmers to the Canadian Northwest. It cites land prices, reports from Ottawa and St. Paul, and census data to suggest a growing emigration movement that could reach tens of thousands annually.
The text argues that strong American feeling and immigration could boost annexation sentiment. If Manitoba and the Northwest Territory become Americanized, they would dominate the East and strengthen the push for annexation, suggesting Canadian policy inviting immigration might unintentionally aid American influence.
The piece argues that a Senate resolution by Mr. Gallinger to study lynching through the judiciary committee is inappropriate for federal action. It contends lynching is primarily a state issue, stresses enforcement and public education as remedies, and cautions that congressional inquiry would broadcast a national disgrace. The author urges against reviving the resolution.
A compact collage of humor cartoons and jokes from multiple outlets. It pairs gibes about fashion, domestic life, language traps, and social quirks with a note that the Sketching Club will host guests at the Society of Western Artists exhibit at the Herron Art Institute.
The House approved the Shattue immigration bill amid a lively floor debate over prohibiting alcohol sales at immigrant stations. Amendments banning liquor in the Capitol and at immigrant facilities were debated, with passage of a provision to restrict sales except under treasury control. The measure also tightens head taxes and adds new exclusions.
A fruitless effort to set a time for a vote on the Philippines bill failed before the Senate adjourned. The discussion suggested that a vote would come some day next week, but no agreement was reached.
In a surprising turn Col George W Steele of Indiana loses renomination to a rival in a neighboring district. The piece recalls his long tenure in the House, compares him with leaders like Cannon and Bingham, and laments the retirement of veteran lawmakers as parties and generations shift.
A bench warrant was issued in St Louis on bribery and extortion charges against Fred W Ziegenheim private secretary to Mayor Henry Ziegenheim during the last two years of his term. The grand jury investigated practices in the mayor s office including permit privilege finem remission and workhouse sewer pardons.
In Cleveland on May 27 1900 Senator Hanna received near unanimous support as the Ohio Republican State Convention opened. General Grosvenor was named permanent presiding officer with Hanna expected to speak tomorrow. The new state central committee was chosen nearly unanimously with one anti Hanna vote noted.
The Cleveland armory with 8,000 chairs filled as P W Durr of Cincinnati opens the Republican State convention. Governor Nash praised McKinley era and Roosevelt pledge while new state central committee members and resolutions panel are announced for the forthcoming proceedings.
A brief private service was held at the British embassy in Washington on May 27 for Lord Pauncefote. Attended by his family and embassy staff, Bishop Satterlee and Coadjutor Bishop Mackay-Smith officiated, reading passages from the Episcopal service. Messages of condolence included a telegram from King Edward expressing the Queen and his deepest sympathy.
Purdue's track and field program shows strong freshman and sophomore talent led by Hearn Russell and Peck. Football looks hopeful with Davidson returning and McCann replaced, while Elfers and Smith join next year though barred from intercollegiate events until nine months in. Purdue signals corps adds officers and promotions, Gamma Delta fraternity launches with a Chicago chapter, and campus events include memorial day activities and the Eliza Fowler memorial Hall cornerstone laying.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Goshen Indiana May 27 R B Kelly last year led Goshen High to the pennant in a triangular meet with South Bend Elkhart and Goshen He enters the Chicago University high school track and field meet on June 7 for pole vault 60 yard dash shot put running broad jump and high jump He is seventeen and expected to win and Warren Finney the local sprinter also enters the Chicago meet in 10 and 2 yard dashes and the quarter mile.
The Petersburg High School commencement was held at the Methodist Church with Prof O P Kinsey of Valparaiso College giving the address. Fifteen graduates were named Lena Kiefer Jessie Lemmon Beaste Lamb Ida Hammond Ada Kilota Ide Stapleton Beulah Thomas Parker Helen King Ester King Ray Oliphan Guy Johnson Albert Stonecipher W Grigaby Isaac Higgins Sylvester Thomesson was reelected school superintendent. Pendleton also reported a Pendleton High School commencement on May 27.
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