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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
5
A mix of subscription details and locational notes for The Daily Journal, with editorials on Kentucky sanitation, lynching causes, Cuban tariff policy, and political shifts. Includes memorials, historical mentions of Gen Henry Leavenworth, public notices on government labor laws, and a critical take on Sunday openings at the St. Louis World’s Fair.
The speaker notes that several small states farm limited cattle and favor British markets, making US shipments unlikely. Argentina also faces low-grade cattle and unprofitable routes to England, implying it cannot undercut US beef in England or ship to the United States without direct steamship lines.
Governor Durbin resists using emergency funds for a Kentucky smallpox response while the State Board of Health pushes a June 1 quarantine against Indiana. The article questions the epidemic level, notes sporadic mild cases, and argues the Kentucky action may reflect political motives and could harm Indiana trade. It critiques Senator Patterson's remarks on Christianity and self-government in relation to the Philippine question.
A Colorado senator is denounced for narrowness and ignorance in defending Filipino insurgents and attacking U S policy in the Philippines. The piece portrays Patterson as a partisan, cites his self biographical sketch, and criticizes his attacks on the army while praising Filipinos superficially as Christians, noting Muslim and other groups in the islands.
The first message to the Cuban Congress by President Palma is praised as a steady, Washingtonian model. It emphasizes gratitude to divine guidance, aims for stable governance, cordial U S relations, and preservation of Cuba’s core interests, echoing Washington’s early guidance while signaling vigilance in policy.
In a Chicago column a mock scene shows a mother opposing her daughter’s marriage to a poor suitor, insisting money matters prove true affection. The daughter retorts that a beggar was recently aided by a man named Lanw. A New York Times note then parodies ice trade bargaining with a smug iceman remarking on cheaper ice and its use for water.
A mashed OCR sample shows jokes about a girl and uncle Silas at table, a suit with a spot, and a flour complaint. The lines reference New York World Chicago Post Philadelphia Frese and a grocer dialogue about tough flour for pie with a husband’s struggle to eat it.
In Baltimore, a wife laments lack of space in the refrigerator for meat. Her husband suggests the furnace as the coldest spot in the house last winter, sparking a practical yet humorous domestic exchange.
Elkhart Review critiques Senator Hoar for using patriotism as faulty logic in arguing about the Philippines. It accuses him of distorting principles like consent of the governed and sovereignty, while portraying insurgents as mere mobs. The piece condemns his portrayal of Cuba and claims about education and crime to defend imperial policy.
About 200 coal dealers from Indiana and Michigan attended the eighth annual Michigan and Indiana Retail Coal Association convention at the Russell House. Speakers praised the coal market, reporting unity and price stability through local exchanges. A treasury balance of 850 was noted as officers were elected: President Robert Lake. vice presidents Walter Brooks and J M Moderwell. treasurer E H Stabler. secretary James T Eaman. An invitation to hold next year’s convention in Indianapolis was sent to the executive card.
Milledgeville Ga May 28 Minister Wu Tingfang delivered the commencement oration to the Georgia Military College class. He urged fraternal relations among nations and cited U S aid to Martinique after the disaster. He spoke on the Boxer troubles in China and praised the dowager Empress's handling of state affairs. He leaves tomorrow for Atlanta.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on May 28 the forty fourth General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church convened at Eighth United Presbyterian Church with the retiring moderator Rev Dr J A Thompson delivering his final sermon. Delegates from nearly every US state plus Canada Mexico Egypt and India are present. Business sessions start tomorrow with the election of a new moderator.
The twenty ninth annual convention began at Central Methodist Church with Mayor Maybury and Governor Bliss welcoming delegates. President Timothy Nicholson delivered the keynote annual address reviewing the association’s work. The session runs eight days with many delegates in attendance.
Miss Julia Lamont daughter of Daniel S Lamont secretary of war to Cleveland, is moved from New York to the Lamont summer home in Millbrook Dutchess county. Accompanied by her parents and a New York physician with trained nurses she has suffered fever for weeks and is now convalescent with no dangerous results feared.
In Oberlin Ohio on May 28 physicians caring for Dr John Henry Barrows report his condition shows slight improvement but still remains grave. There is cautious optimism yet the crisis is not considered to be near.
A Cleveland convention speech denounces Democrats while praising McKinley era policy. It defends the Philippines, tariff stance, and trusts enforcement, and calls for continued support of the president, promoting labor capital harmony and national prosperity under Republican leadership.
General Dick, chair of the resolutions committee, was warmly applauded when introduced. He read the resolutions to cheer on references to Roosevelt, Hanna, Foraker and Governor Nash as the platform was adopted. The document mourns McKinley’s death, honors his achievements, and endorses Roosevelt’s continuity of his work.
Senator Hanna faced loud calls as he was escorted to the platform amid a long convention session. He thanked supporters, praised nominees, praised Nash and Grosvenor, and urged sustaining momentum with a call to keep pressing for legislative reform to appeal to voters seeking sound governance.
The Kansas Republican state convention in Wichita nominated W. J. Bailey for governor with a first-ballot win. D. J. Hanna was chosen lieutenant governor, Joseph H. Burrow secretary of state, and C. S. Boott elected at large for the U S House. The platform endorsed Theodore Roosevelt and Cuban reciprocity, with Long advocating the policy and Roosevelt's renomination.
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