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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
5
In this October 14 1902 issue the Daily Journal presents an editorial urging Republican turnout, discusses coal production and tariffs, critiques Prohibition politics, and cites hotel investment profits to illustrate economic arguments. It references Bryan Dunn and Dunn’s currency bill, Sherman law, and various hotels’ dividends.
The Auditorium and Annex in Chicago with a capital of 2500000 dollars declares a D per cent dividend. The profits reflect a nation whose people can travel widely and afford first class accommodation.
A statewide appeal argues that reelecting Charles W. Fairbanks and electing a Republican Legislature will continue prosperity rooted in the McKinley era and the Dingley tariff. It credits Indiana’s reforms, nonpartisan boards, and cost savings to past GOP majorities, urging turnout three weeks hence to sustain the policy.
The emigration section of the German colonial congress in Berlin debates the causes of German emigration. While economic factors and avoidance of military service are cited, a delegate notes Bremen shipping data showing many leave for freedom of political and social life. Hamburg pastors confirm liberty as a major motive, predicting many settle in the United States rather than German colonies. The congress aims to steer emigration to South America to preserve language and customs longer, praising American liberty while favoring German emigration linked to liberty.
The text argues that German authorities and the colonial congress are unlikely to deter emigration to the United States. It notes that German emigrants understand why they leave and see the United States as the destination that aligns with their motives for departure.
A Nome Alaska correspondent debunks a widely circulated legend about Mason and Slidell, a Russian fleet, and Alaska purchase. The writer fixes dates and actors, asserts Grant Johnson and Grant involvement are misattributed, and counters claims of a Russia buyout and secret votes. The piece shifts to Indiana politics, industry employment gains, wage increases, and Republican support amid coal and petroleum issues.
A French report touts briquettes as superior to coal and crude oil, with only 2 to 3 percent residue, no clinker formation, no smoke or smell, moisture resistance, water buoyancy, and high heat. Possible involvement by Standard Oil is noted. The fall festival drew about 7,000 attendees, described as the most costly and lavish locally.
A composite of quips from Baltimore American Washington Star and Chicago Tribune shows farce about government jobs library demand and a writer’s swift profits. Fisher of wit contrasts old age political pull and a banker’s book while a quick health food pun undercuts literary earnings.
In a New York Sun vignette the actor Hamlet delivers his famed line to a curious countryman peering through a latticed window. The comic moment ends as the spectator departs after the famous misquote about sleeping and dreaming and a rubber.
The Indianapolis Journal reports cement use is expanding rapidly in the United States with production doubling in five years. Exports remain small while imports declined after a peak in 1901, and a Toronto World paragraph predicts cement becoming a major building material next to steel.
Sir Michael Herbert, newly named British ambassador, presented to President Roosevelt at the temporary White House in Jackson Place. Roosevelt, seated per physician’s orders, welcomed Herbert and they exchanged remarks on strengthening Anglo American ties and honoring the late predecessor.
Washington Oct 13 The President has selected Col John L Rodgers senior colonel of artillery for promotion to brigadier general to succeed General Quinton on retirement Rodgers led artillery at Tampa during the Spanish war and later served with General Schwan in Porto Rico in the same role
Gen J P Smith of California is appointed to the Philippine Commission to replace Bernard Moses and will take the bench as associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He accompanied Taft to Rome and is a prominent lawyer in San Francisco noted for administrative skill.
Army medical officers say cholera danger to the United States from Manila transports is low. The Sherman reported seven cholera cases since leaving Manila, but Surgeon General O'Reilly found the last case occurred 21 days before San Francisco arrival, exceeding the cholera incubation period.
Dispatches report federal troops prevented clashes between rival Choctaw gubernatorial factions in Indian Territory. Governor Dukes attempted to control the Capitol, but troops allowed the Choctaw Council to resume sessions and the vote for Principal Chief was counted with Green McCurtain sworn in.
In New York on October 13, the second trial of Roland B. Molineux for the murder of Catherine J. Adams began in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court. Justice John S. Lambert presided as defense lawyers, including former Governor Frank S Black, objected to a special jury motion. A 200-name panel was granted and the court adjourned to Wednesday.
The Dos Hermans, sent on a cruise by a trading firm, was attacked by about thirty mutineers led by the boatswain in Virac harbor. They demanded 15,000 in cash, a battle ensued, several mutineers were shot and killed, and thirty-four pirates were arrested.
The Supreme Court reconvened for the October term with a five minute session and no business. Justices then wore robes and proceeded to the White House to be presented to President Roosevelt in seniority order. The call was social and formal. Berlin reports Washington asked Secretary Jackson to join a South American ministry, a reply was that he would consider it.
Senator Fairbanks delivered a comprehensive Republican campaign speech in Minneapolis last evening praising Fletcher and arguing for continued GOP governance. He examined issues from prosperity to tariff revision, trade extension, and the Philippines, asserting that platforms are not sacred and criticizing free trade as a remedy where trusts exist.
De Brodsky a Hungarian baron of 36 and his engineer Morin were killed when wire ropes on a Vaughiard station dirigible failed during a trial trip over Paris. The car fell 200 yards, burying them. the balloon drifted away. The accident followed a recent fatal airship disaster and sent Paris into shock.
Delegate Julius Lehmann, convicted of perjury and under bribery indictment, was nabbed by a deputy sheriff at his residence as he entered his house. He faces two years’ imprisonment and seeks release to attend an appeal hearing for his case linked to a district court verdict and Supreme Court session.
Minneapolis report on Billy Edwards and Cheerful Charlie Howard revealing graft tactics within the Ames administration. Court pleas urged by Boardman and ex county attorney Smith to reward cooperation with lenient treatment, while business leaders promised leniency.
In Haiti on Oct 1 General Des Champs, ex Governor of Port Plata, leads revolt against Santo Domingo’s provisional government with uprisings at Monte Christi Dajabon Savann et Guayabin. Artibonite rebels win at Montreuis, gunboat Nouvelle Vol drouge sunk near St Marc. provisional troops suffer 115 dead. US cruiser Cincinnati left for San Mare.
Reports from New York say Russell Sage, the noted financier, now eighty six, has decided to curtail business activities at the earnest solicitation of friends. His health has not been the best recently and his routine involves heavy attention to various interests as he ages.
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