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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
5
A digest of editorials and notices discusses the Stratton fight and Democratic platform debates, Indiana political maneuvering, tax and revenue results, and international incidents. It notes the Venezuelan cable cut, coal strike leading to socialist ideas, and a bloodless caution about British technical education reforms amid rising industrial leadership concerns.
An American paper estimates that the United States has more students in technological courses than Great Britain but fewer than Germany. It argues the nation must equal competitors, praising American technical institutions as potential captains of industry and urging greater care and liberal support. Indy notes show citizens contributing. Secretary Shaw's bank reserve order promises relief to money markets by freeing reserves against government deposits, expanding loanable funds and aiding U.S. business nationwide.
A local community reevaluates its laws after a large scale grave robbery scandal. The piece discusses penalties for opening graves and removing bodies, buying or concealing corpses, and the need for legitimate body supply to medical colleges while weighing ethical considerations.
The article notes the surprising reluctance of physicians and surgeons to bequeath their bodies to science, suggesting concern for surviving families. It warns that strong temptations exist to violate the law, affecting both criminals and members of the medical profession.
The Sentinel reopens the long running dispute over county auditor fees for copying plots of taxable property. It notes reform era appropriations approved by the County Council, defends their legitimacy, and argues the charge is a public record. It cites McCullough and other officials, criticizes sensationalism, and defends the post canteen debate and other items including a Missouri boy’s forgery arrest and art market curios. It mentions Richard Murphy, James Keene, Schwab, and Western meat prices, concluding with Indiana horse show plans in Indianapolis October 13 to 18.
A collage of humor items from a 20th century page pokes fun at manners mischief and work ethic. It includes quips about kindness to friends and sick care as well as a Burglary note from a jail scene and a quip about a reporter being educated out of journalism amid brisk social sketches.
A city editor rushed to an undertakers convention to cover a noon layout. He skipped lunch and found the event featuring a large-headed undertaker on stage demonstrating corpse layout, prompting amused commentary from the reporter.
A large crowd braved drizzle for an hour and a half as Senator Beveridge and Representative Landis spoke in Burlington Ind about farming interests, trusts, and Republican leadership. The event drew attendees from nearby towns and disrupted local school schedules.
Elwood Republicans prepare for Senator Beveridge to open the campaign at Apollo Rink this Saturday evening with seating for 2500. A permanent club is to form, attracting attendees from surrounding towns as headquarters launch a vigorous statewide fight.
Chairman Simmons of the Howard county Republican committee chartered a special train from Kokomo to the Beveridge meeting in Peru on Wednesday. A large Howard county delegation traveled to the Beveridge gathering in Burlington today.
The Delaware county Republican drive heats up in Muncie with mass meetings nightly to nominate full township tickets. Speakers include top county orators as a bureau mobilizes for ongoing campaigning across townships Delaware Monroe Hamilton Niles Union. Representative Crumpacker of Valparaiso was assigned to Delaware county Republicans by the State committee.
The Republican county convention met in the Circuit Court room with John A. Bonham as chair and A. W. Perry as secretary. Nominations by acclamation were made for all but auditor. L. C. Johnson is named auditor, George W. Hutchinson treasurer, James H. Morrical sheriff, John Grafton surveyor, Dr T. C. Dodds coroner, commissioners Joseph F. Wheatley and J. E. Green, councilmen D. A. Bryson James M. Knox Jacob Maddox Alva B. Zimmerman George W. Wyant Noah H. Reasoner and J. E. McFarland. Frederick Landis in Grant County. Marion, Ind., Sept 90 Frederick Landis, Republican candidate for Congress, spoke at Van Buren after an encounter last night and molivered an ad this evening.
Secretary Shaw in New York meets bankers including George F Baker and Vanderlip to discuss a plan to ease the monetary outlook. He explains no new deposits on non government bonds and a program to release bonds to boost national circulation while preserving safeguards.
Army orders from Washington list assignments for First Lieut. Thomas L. Rhoads to the general hospital in San Francisco and First Lieut. Henry B. Turrill as chief of the medical supply depot in New York. Capt. Daniel J. Carr and First Lieut. Alfred T. Clinton are sent to Fort Riley Kansas for maneuvers, while Capt. Robert A. Brown is relieved from Major General MacArthur’s staff to rejoin his regiment at Fort Riley. Leaves of absence include one month for Lieut. Frederick L. Buck.
Columbus September 30 The Ohio Senate approved the governor's liquor regulation code with a compromise amendment giving Council power to regulate but not prohibit the traffic, leaving Beal law to stand on its own merits. In the House, amendments were debated and the Cincinnati Street Railway franchise issue was adopted but the Beal law amendment failed. The code bill passed after a lengthy session with few changes.
New York report by immigration commissioner William Williams condemns biased holds on immigrant manifests at Ellis Island. He details detention abuses, coercive housing, rough treatment, and disease issues, noting 2000+ aliens became destitute after arrival and urging strict enforcement of immigration law.
Columbus Ohio Sept 2 five people were injured when a motor car struck a cut of cars at a railroad crossing on West Broad street. J W Eckert of Bucyrus was most seriously hurt with head lacerations and internal injuries. Mrs A H Porter of Alexis Til sustained minor head injuries and nervous collapse.
Original United States Steel underwriting syndicate will receive a 5 percent dividend on $10,000,000. Notices were sent by J P Morgan & Co. The payout marks a fourth $10,000 dividend, bringing total profit to $4,000,000 from an outlay of $25,000,000 for a 160 percent return.
Santa Fe New Mexico reports that the forthcoming Court of Private Land Claims document will show 34,000,000 acres claimed in the Southwest, with about 22,000,000 acres having been adjudicated and added to public domain during the court's existence.
At the Louisiana Purchase Exposition grounds more than a thousand people from nine states observed the allotment of sites for federal and state buildings. Missouri Louisiana Texas Illinois Ohio New Jersey Kentucky Arkansas Wisconsin accepted their respective plots. Government officials pledged a grand expo and each state voiced pride in its forthcoming structure. The procedure continued tomorrow at 11 o'clock.
In St Louis on September day the board of lady senae of the Louisiana Purchase held its first formal session. A temporary organization was effected with Mrs. Jine Post of Denver as president and Mrs. Frederick Hanger of Little Rock as secretary. Permanent organization to be formed tomorrow.
Manila reports 5160 cholera cases and 274 deaths in Panay on Monday the highest district total since outbreak begins Iloilo town of Mingo worst with 1716 cases Cabatuan 9% Dumangas 3% cases as people flee to mountains leaving dead unburied and sick uncared for government sending extra doctors and medicines Rome issues papal bull urging clergy to aid peace and order while avoiding politics and focusing on welfare of people under new regime
In San Francisco Lieutenant General Miles and Major General Hughes reviewed Presidio troops in full dress with staff. Thousands of spectators watched as the ceremony lasted over an hour and Miles expressed satisfaction with the troops’ appearance.
In San Juan Puerto Rico the direct West India Cable Company has shut its local office and ended operations on the island. Details on the closure and any future plans were not disclosed.
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