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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
5
The Indianapolis Journal lists subscription terms and rates for various editions, prepaid by mail, plus distribution points in major cities. It cites club discounts, advises on postage, and notes broad circulation through news stands and agents across New York, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Washington, Denver, Columbus, and more, alongside editorials on coal prices, politics, and public health.
The piece analyzes the coal strike's core issues of veracity and trust between employers and workers. It cites Sen. Carroll Wright on mutual suspicion and disputes over arbitration. It notes both sides blocked direct talks and distrust the proposed commission, arguing lasting peace requires eliminating distrust and fostering frank dialogue.
Attorney General Knox argued that Congress can regulate trusts under the commerce clause without attacking the corporations themselves. He warned against overcapitalization and discrimination, urged national rules for all states, and advocated visitorial supervision and public disclosures to prevent abuses. He stressed legislation to curb abuses while preserving beneficial industrial activity.
The address highlighted Knox as a remarkable figure who, at the time of becoming attorney general, faced opposition as a corporation lawyer. It noted no other attorney general had pushed Congress’s constitutional power over trusts as boldly, calling Knox one of the country's great lawyers.
A well known Democrat in the city confides to Republicans that Democratic voters will outpoll in Marion county. He claims a quiet organization will mobilize 2000 to 3000 stay at home Republican voters and win over discontented Republicans, signaling a surprise on election night. The piece warns Republicans to scrutinize opposing efforts and recalls earlier political tactics.
Attorney General Knox backs broad evolution concept in economic and social policy, noting uncertainty about natural laws yet predicting public policies reflect fundamental tendencies. Secretary Wilson downplays cattle price declines as not warranting remark. Festival grounds promise a superior afternoon to night exhibition with favorable weather and a large audience testing grounds.
A collage of sassy jokes from Chicago and Philadelphia papers on marriage, power, and politicians. Bits include Ida calling her fiancé a beast, Alexander the Great versus J Pierpont Morgan, a soprano wife and a deaf wolf, Eurydice and movement, Uncle Hiram’s burlesque reaction, and a comic take on progress in society.
Quips from Philadelphia Record San Francisco Bulletin and Boston Transcript humorously contrast courtship gifts with marriage life. Lines joke that former roses chocolates and late nights give way to domestic routines, timing and behavior in a playful change of status.
The itinerary for Senator Hanna’s two day tour across Indiana promises thirty minute addresses in key cities with extensive preparations and big receptions. Senator Beveridge and other Republicans will accompany him, with Portland and Anderson among the major gatherings and Fort Wayne hosting a strong delegation.
Senator Hanna resumes campaign tour after illness heading from Cleveland to Xenia with a stop in Indiana. Indiana delegation members and Republican leaders are expected to speak in a staged program including Fairbanks Beveridge and other Indiana representatives. Durbin's attendance uncertain due to a prior event in Anderson with Governor Cummins.
c E McLaughlin of Orleans says the Republican county ticket is safe in Orange and a joint senator for Lawrence, Orange and Martin counties will win by a handsome majority. The joint Orange Martin representative also leads, and dissatisfaction with the legislative ticket is exaggerated. Senator Fairbanks' Paoli speech pleased Orange county. election commissioners met in the statehouse, postponed due to Durbin’s absence, and decided to keep party names as petitioned on ballots six parties in order: Democrat Republican Prohibition People Socialist and Socialist Labor.
The Indiana programme lists Fairbanks at Fairmount in the afternoon and Warren in the evening. Durbin speaks at Rockport in the afternoon, Crumpacker in Vermillion county in the afternoon and night, and Gilbert at Kokomo at night. The night lineup includes Gurley Brewer Crawfordsville R A Brown LaGrange Frank McCra M Dunlap Ridgeville J Frank Hanly Washington and Charles W Miller Muncie.
Benjamin F. Shively of South Bend with John W. Kern has led Democratic speechmaking in Indiana this campaign. At Democratic State headquarters yesterday afternoon he focused on the First district hoping to damage James A. Hemenway as much as possible. He offered no predictions, while Tenuta and the Democratic outlook remain in view.
Secretary Shaw will be in Oakland City tonight delivering the first speech of his Indiana tour. A special train was arranged to take him from Oakland City to Warsaw for tomorrow night s address. He will also speak at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis on October 20.
J. 8. Conlogue, a holdover senator, and Dr. John W. Hayes from Kendallville, county chairman, visited Senator Fairbanks yesterday. They described the situation as very satisfactory with a surprising degree of interest in the campaign from all classes of voters.
Hugh H. Hanna will preside at the Tomlinson Hall Republican gathering next Monday night with Hon. Leste M. Shaw, secretary of the treasury, as speaker. Representative Overstreet will attend, the Marton Marching Club will act as escort, and the Columbia Club will also be present in body.
J Frank Hanly stopped at State headquarters to brief Chairman Goodrich on his tour. He reports large crowds and strong campaign interest at every stop, with no signs of inertia in the state as he speaks to voters and supporters.
A large crowd attended a ward meeting last night in the Fourth ward gas station. Candidates Clark Tutewller Ensley McGregor and others spoke while Judges McMasters and Allen commented. Clark's quartet provided music. A Republican gathering is planned for tomorrow at the South Side Republican Club with a smoker and invited candidates.
Well known Republicans who called at state headquarters yesterday included A. W. Bruner of Paoli Captain Crim of Bedford and Senator J. B. Conlogue.
In New York on October 15 authorities raided five alleged gambling houses. District Attorney Jerome said about 250000 in cash was found in safes at two of the locations. He noted bookmakers deposit large sums nightly and questioned the identifiability of the rolls.
Senator Fairbanks arrives with a delegation to a Miami hosted event as a major gathering seeks to push political reform in Peru. Court proceedings and a connected rally mark a day of high profile political activity in Lima.
National leaders speak for Mr Hem enway J Frank Handy at Madison. In Peru Indiana Miami county Republicans welcomed Senator Fairbanks with an audience in the Circuit Courtroom. He urged voting for Landis Stutesman Bearss and De Haven, warned against overconfidence, and emphasized importance of the coming election for Congress and the Senate. The crowd included many railway workers and Democrats, and Lima band provided music before the address. The senator noted the distinct issues of an off year and the impact on national policy, urging citizens to vote and participate.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Daniel E Storms candidate for secretary of state addressed a packed Kentland Indiana crowd last evening. Despite short notice young voters attended and listened as Storms spoke on the trust question high wages and good times. He linked farm wage gains and top product prices to Republican policies in Newton County.
Lieutenant Governor Newton W. Gilbert spoke at Wyandotte Rink in Marion Indiana appealing to Republicans. He highlighted Indiana state administration debt reductions under Republicans since Morton and contrasted with Democratic rule. He argued Democrats flip flopped on issues and blamed tariff policies on revenue needs.
Mr Gilbert praised Roosevelt and pledged to shoot down any Baer he might find while hunting. He aligned with coal miners and argued that regulating trusts should rest with the federal government. He warned against demagogic promises to destroy all combinations and urged reliance on Republican principles in industrial communities.
In Princeton Indiana on Oct 15 Republicans drew a large crowd for a rally led by New York Representatives Sherman and Vreeland and Indiana’s Hemenway. Major McDowell, House clerk, spoke as the audience surpassed a thousand. Signals point to the re election of the GOP ticket though Democrats contest the district.
Special dispatch from Napoleon Indiana reports a large Mozart Hall gathering as John T. Ellis of Anderson delivered a strong speech. The piece portrays improving Republican prospects in Ripley County with Guthrie expected to win state senate by a safe margin. Farmers show renewed financial stability with mortgage payments up and a strong corn crop year.
In Madison Indiana J Frank Hanly addressed the largest most enthusiastic political meeting of the campaign at the courthouse Edward S Roberts presided He argued Republicans superior ability in national affairs appealing voters to support the party Several other prominent figures attended including Judge Robey Senator Guthrie Fassett A Cotton David Sherrick and District Chairman Oscar Montgomery. Edward Welsch and Elsworth Harvey spoke at Hackleman near Fairmount criticizing Democracy and tariff trusts to a large Republican audience Welsch formerly with American Window Glass Company spoke during the 18% campaign noted under Major McKinley.
Portland politicians show relief as Senator Hanna's illness raises hope he will still appear on the tour. State Chairman Goodrich confirms Portland will be a speaking stop, with committees and advertisers resuming work with renewed vigor after earlier efforts seemed in vain.
An October inquest into the September accident that killed President Roosevelt's bodyguard William Craig found that unlawful acts by Conductor James T. Kelly and Motorman Euclid Madden contributed to Craig's death. The report notes high car speeds, misunderstandings about street closures, and that neither operator testified. It concludes the car was allowed to run at dangerous speed, with contributing factors from the conductor and motorman.
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