Indianapolis Journal 1902 Coal Strike Comment Feature
A dense excerpt from the Indianapolis Journal discussing the end of the coal strike, political party dynamics, and editorials. It notes the strike as a menace, praises the approaching relief, questions currency and gold standard debates, and critiques arbitration and public health statements while touching on figures like Bryan and Castro. It reflects early 20th century political and economic discourse with named entities and regional references.
Bryan Denounces Acts Rebels Against Miers
The passage suggests Bryan has not urged Bryan Democrats in the Second district to back Mr. Miers. It implies Bryan would prefer Miers be defeated for abandoning the Kansas City platform and allying with the reorganizers.
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Bryan
Kansas Cty Platform Democrats
Representative Miers
Bryan Democrats
Mr. Miers
Miers
Kansas City
Indiana
Judge Kirkpatrick
Capt
Nelson
Logansport
Wayne County
William Jennings Bryan
Scope of the Commission on the Mine Strike
The piece analyzes the commissions scope to end the strike, noting miners demands were limited to pay and hours, not union recognition or blacklist issues. It argues the commission will decide only points both sides admit and that its recommendations lack binding force, not solving broader labor questions.
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National Board of Arbitration
Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
John Jehell
United Mine Workers
Colonel Wright
United States
Commissioner of Labor
Cleveland Earns Respect Among Republicans Despite Flaws
The article argues ex President Cleveland is widely respected by Republicans though he made errors prompted by Wall Street. It notes broad public support for his brave stance on issues like strikes and Venezuela and contrasts him with Senator David Bennett Hill who criticized opponents. It asserts Cleveland would not advocate seizing coal mines under eminent domain.
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Senate
Mr. Cleveland
Hill
Indiana
Cleveland
Bryan
United States
Wall-street
Venezuela
David Bennett Hill
Republicans Rally Across Indiana Amid Election Push
Reports from many localities show growing Republican wakefulness with larger meetings by senators and local leaders. Durbin Cannon and Union Hunt addressed large Rockport and Oakland City crowds, while local committees work to mobilize voters. Democrats face internal splits and shifting stances as coal strike tensions ease.
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Shaw
Oakland City
Cannon
Durbin
Rockport
Union B. Hunt
Indiana
Republicanism versus Democracy in American politics
A Delaware reader notes that Republicanism stands for sound policies and good administration while questioning Democracy's record. The piece urges young voters to consider party results, cites a New York engineer’s memory of early anthracite coal trials, and contrasts past skepticism with today’s more favorable view of coal as a fuel.
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New York
Rhode Island
New York Citizen
The Humorists and Father Son Exchange
A compilation of quick humor bits from The New York Sun and Chicago Post. Jokes include Johnny asking about praying for others, a Father defining franchise, and a reverend and Mrs Flynn swapping quips about cleanliness on Sunday.
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Chicago Post
New York Sun
Judge Father Poet Love Letters Be Worth Money
A light exchange shows a budding poet whose romantic letters may fetch money once fame comes. In a separate scene Mrs Houskeep wakes John to a burglar in the dining room. He dismisses it, then the intruder is heard moving toward the cellar as Mr Houskeep scrambles for his gun chasing coal.
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Philadelphia Press
Shinny Memories From Washington Star Poem
The poem recalls childhood shinny games with carefree clothes and bonded friends. It contrasts past companions, lean and fat boys, and the nostalgia of days spent playing shinny, with a note about someday taking up golf and the enduring loss of those boyish friendships.
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Washington Star
Lady Somerset Opens Ninth WCTU Convention in Portland
The twenty ninth annual National WCTU convention began in Portland Maine with delegates from every state and territory. Notables Lady Henry Somerset and Rev Henry B Sanders attended. reports detailed Manila activity, leaflets in Spanish and Tagalog, and plans for temperance education and distribution across the Philippines.
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Portland
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
L. M. N. Stevens
Henry Somerset
Henry 8. Sanders
London
Eng
Susannah M. D. Fry
Illinois
Manila
Manila Union
Amanda Richey
Indian Territory Union
Frances E. Willard
Emma Cash
California
Bell Kearney
Missouri
Indictment for Murder in First Degree Filed in New York
The grand jury indicted William Hooper Young for murder in the first degree related to the Anns Pulitzer case. Young is under arrest and will be arraigned Monday in Jersey City following discovery of the body in the canal.
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New York
William Hooper Young
Anns Pulitzer
Canal
Jersey City
Ir . Young
Shaw to Buy U S Bonds for Sinking Fund this Week
Secretary Shaw telegraphs from Chicago to purchase United States four per cent bonds of the 1925 loan for the sinking fund at 137 1 4 percent plus interest. He expects about 15 million dollars, releasing over 20 million in circulation, with eight million already deposited at the New York subtreasury.
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Washington
Shaw
Chicago
Treasury Department
United States
New York
Treacrer
Treasury Secretary Show Seeks Bond Purchase Boost in Midwest
Secretary of the Treasury Show tour stops at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago where he cites treasury bond purchase plans and bank reserve shortfalls in Lincoln and Des Moines. He forecasts at least 15 million in face value bonds, with a $20 million release, and notes money moving to Eastern holders will funnel into broader trade. He heads to Warsaw Indiana for a speech tonight then Detroit tomorrow.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Des Moines
Secreta Shaw
Warsaw
Ind
Detroit
National City Bank Leads 15 Million Bond Syndicate Sale
A syndicate led by National City Bank plans to sell 15 million dollars in five percent bonds to the government. The group includes Harvey Fisk & Sons Fisk & Robinson Farson Leach & Co and Vermilye & Co. The government will buy five million at 135 and up to nine million more at the Shaw offer price with distribution handled through the sub Treasury and National City Bank. Vice President Van der Lip represents Secretary Shaw in negotiations.
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New York
National City Bank
Harvey Fisk & Sons
Fisk & Robinson
Farson, Leach & Co
Vermilye & Co
Shaw
Vanderlip
World crop report notes cool wet summer limits harvests
The Agriculture Department reports Europe faced a cool wet summer delaying harvests and reducing yields. Russia shows larger than 1901 output, while Germany Austria Hungary face variable results. Romania and France report relatively strong wheat crops, with other grains uneven due to drought and weather conditions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Europe
German Empire
Hungary
Crops and crop outlook from various regions
Reports on global crop prospects note Italy wheat around 090,000 bushels. Argentina gains. India, Spain, and Australia showing favorable conditions. Japan rice may fall below average. Nile waters low, Egypt faces cotton priority amid deficits.
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Italy
Argentine
Australia
India
Japan
Spain
Upper
Egypt
Kiowa Reservation Leader Attacks Indian Rights Group
Lieutenant Colonel Randlett in Oklahoma under the Kiowa Indian reservation condemns the Indian Rights Association and the Government Board of Indian Commissioners. He cites Mohonk Conference statements as misrepresentations and accuses allies of grafting attorneys seeking to rob Indians of funds. He warns of ongoing legislative moves to seize tribal possessions and fears further distrust among the Indians.
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Washington
Randlett
Kiowa
Oklahoma
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Indian Rights Association
Government Board of Indian Commissioners
Board of Indian Commissioners
Export figures for September 1902 show record highs
Washington reports September 1902 exports at 15,521,984 dollars with total shipments well above earlier years. The Treasury Bureau notes September exports nearly match the 1900 peak, remaining just under that high water mark, while showing strong growth versus 1901 and other prior Septembers.
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Washington
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Missionary Societies Demand Turkish Ransom Repayment
Representatives of missionary societies formally urge the State Department to demand repayment from Turkey for the ransom paid for Miss Ellen Stone’s release. The issue hinges on Turkey’s liability, with Bulgaria possibly bearing the heavier evidence.
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Washington
State Department
Turkey
Ellen Stone
Bulgaria
Army Orders Update From Washington Dated Oct 17
Second Lieutenant S M English assigned to recruiting duty in San Francisco. First Lieutenant Jay W Griseinger ordered to Army Medical School course in New York City. Leave granted to First Lieutenant Carl L Stone for one month and to Lieutenant Colonel Martin B Hughes for two months due to illness. Major William Bowen honorably discharged effective Nov 25. First Lieutenant RK Reynolds relieved from Philippines duty and ordered to report for orders.
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Artillery Corps
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Jay W. Griseinger
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Carl L. Stone
Philippine Scouts
Martin B. Hughes
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F. W. Coleman
Thirteenth Infantry
Governor's Island
New York
William Bowen
RK. Reynolds
U V
Philippines
Adjutant General of the Army
Indianapolis Lawyer to Return Home from Washington
National Capital Notes report Harry H. Lee an Indianapolis attorney visiting Washington for two weeks on business will return home tomorrow. Cubans misbelieve a U S Cuba treaty includes a Havana harbor coaling station. officials say the pact is a reciprocity and commercial treaty. Sir Michael Herbert, new British ambassador, signed an amendment with Secretary Hay regarding Barbados.
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Indianapolis
United States
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Havana Harbor
Michael Herbert
Hay
Barbad
The Sunday Journal Special Articles Preview
The issue highlights talks with Professor Brenneke on dancing and new styles, an animal trainer at a midway show, beer industry jobs in Indianapolis, an oyster delicacy, wine making with a local dealer, a detective sketch by David Christie Murray, George Ade’s social study, an original story “An Ivory Portrait,” and other arts and society notes. Obituary notices honor Lieut. Col. Charles Porter and Capt. Alfred K. Fuller. Secretaries Hay and Root dine with the President and discuss items beyond coal policy. Roosevelt hosts at Attorney General Knox’s home as Root attends.
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Alfred K. Fuller
Second Cavalry
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Chicago
Hay
Root
White House
Rotary Root
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Roosevelt
Knox
Christian Convention Reports Noted In Omaha Session
The Christian Woman's Board of Missions led the Disciples of Christ convention in Omaha as Mrs. Nancy E. Atkinson of Indianapolis presided. Reports praised growth, with 119 missionary pastors and 71 other missionaries supported, 30 mission schools serving 3,000 pupils, two new stations in India, and major building projects including a Bible department at Kansas University and dormitories for the Edwards and Lum communities.
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Neb
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
Disciples of Christ
Nancy E. Atkinson
Indianapolis
J. S. McCleery
Nebraska
Edwards
Miss
Lum
Negro Educational Department
Rosalee Oxer
Gordon
India
Iowa
Woman's Board
United States
M. F. Miles
Cincinnati
South
Nancy F. Atkinson
Susie C. Rijnhart
Thibet
Kansas Day at Home Missionary Society Meeting
The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in Kansas City heard bureau reports and updates from Pawnee Ponca and Pottawatomie mission workers. Delegates included Mrs. Potter of Bloomington AL and several others across New York New Jersey Massachusetts Iowa and Missouri as the society noted a new funding level of 341000 375000 above prior years. Sunflowers and Kansas themed decorations highlighted the Kansas day event.
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Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Pawnee
Ponca
Pottawatomie
Kansas
Two Bishops Elected at General Conference
WILLIAMSPORT October 17. The General Conference of the United Evangelical Church elected Rev H B Hartaler D D of Harrisburg former editor of the Evangelical and Rev W F Hell of Allentown formerly coresponding secretary as bishops for four years to succeed Bishops Dubs and Stanford L Welst was elected publisher The committee on Sabbath and moral reform presented its reports All forms of Sabbath desecration were om The nr commends the State a na tional laws against the ones and sale of intoxicating beverages and cates the efforts for the repeal of the an' canteen law The conclusion says that we ee to the rule
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General Conference
The
United Evangelical Church
H.B. Hartaler
D. D
Harrisburg
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W. F. Hell
Allentown
Dubs
Stanford
L. Welst
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