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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
4
The piece lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with variations by frequency, year, and club discounts. It notes mailing stamps required for United States delivery, and includes publishing contact details and a brief notice about manuscript submissions. It also contains a column of assorted city and national notices and clerical guidance.
The piece extols Memorial day as a unifying civic duty with future participation by non veterans and emphasizes lasting national unity. It cites General Grosvenor on reciprocity and details Senator Hanna’s Ohio convention triumph boosting party harmony and Roosevelt renomination enthusiasm in Kansas.
Indiana led the first Republican state convention of the year with the others in line. Ohio and Kansas endorsed the administration in the Philippines and pledged loyalty to Roosevelt. The Ohio meeting applauded Senator Hanna. Kansas endorsed Roosevelt for 1904.
Late in 1898 Indiana Governor Mount faced a false yellow fever scare from Louisville purveyors. A Courier Journal envoy reported a demand for a Louisville quarantine, costing Louisville business and provoking a Louisville board of trade rebuttal. Delegations argued the danger was overstated and warned retaliation against Indiana economics.
The article narrates Prof. R. T. Hill’s daring field observations near Mont Pelee in Martinique. It highlights his technical rigor as a geologist with US Geological Survey ties and notes his distinction from ordinary reporters. He details ignition paths from eruptive gases, not conventional lightning, and recalls his felt fear during the perilous ascent and close study.
The Legislature authorized the governor to draw up to 500 dollars annually from the state treasury to fund measures against cholera and contagious diseases. Durbin doubts that such an epidemic exists in Indiana, though the fund is described as an emergency and epidemic response. Senator Spooner of Wisconsin defended the Philippine policy and praised the army and civil authorities in a lengthy speech.
A collage of quoted humor from various newspapers and a romantic vignette. The dialog follows Raynor Shyne and a two year old monarch remark, a dry goods clerk scene, a fairy god mother moment, and a bold kiss between Jim and Liz implying mutual affection.
Bradstreet notes overall favorable week with improved crop conditions especially in cereals and cotton. Labor and coal sectors improve while anthracite strike nears resolution. Iron and steel active, horsehoe trade irregular. railway earnings up about 9 percent from a year ago amid large next autumn bookings. Wheat exports down from last year, a mixed but hopeful economic tone.
Governor Durbin releases the Board of State Charities findings on Indiana State Prison investigations. The panel clears Deputy Warden Barnard of malicious brutality, condemns insane prisoners kept there, and urges Legislature action for prison reform and better care, oversight, and reporting practices.
Indianapolis friends of Dr. Joseph Swain, Indiana University president, believe he will resign to become Swarthmore College president in Swarthmore Pennsylvania. The offer was made weeks ago and is reportedly under serious consideration. Swarthmore, run by Friends of Pennsylvania, had 206 students last year and a 21000 volume library. If Swain leaves Bloomington would regret the loss.
After the season, Capt William E English will overhaul English's Opera House with a new stage floor widened between girders to support heavy New York productions like Ben Hur. Seats and boxes will be refurbished, auditorium and foyer redecorated, a new manager's office and checkroom added, and a grand royal red velour curtain installed to replace the old drop.
John Woodward a lottery ticket vendor was moved from the county jail to the Insane Hospital after being held awaiting trial for alleged Zonet card scams. His mind has been affected for several years and he now undergoes care.
Senator Fairbanks visits Indianapolis to preside over authors readings in English’s Opera House for the Harrison memorial fund and to attend Memorial Day ceremonies at Crown Hill. He discusses Cuba annexation views, Philippine bill delays, Cuban reciprocity, and army post prospects for the city.
The American Express Company reports the disappearance of a Felix Ziem painting valued at 15000 dollars. It vanished from its box while en route from Havre to New York. The loss occurred during the voyage aboard the steamer and was not detected until New York customs officers inspected the freight. The painting had been bought by a New York resident.
At the final session in Detroit Michigan officers were elected for the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America. Supreme spiritual director L M Roth Kenner LA president J H Crumley Detroit vice president D B Kelly Memphis secretary J J Duffy Memphis treasurer Mary K E Sheridan Louisville KY medical examiner Dr D D O Gorman St Louis MO was selected for the next term.
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