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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
5
The Indianapolis Journal issue urges Republicans to mobilize two weeks before election day. It notes voter turnout in New York and state campaigns, cites coal-strike resolution boosting prosperity, mocks David Bennett Hill’s coal plank, and praises the Marion Club’s disciplined turnout as election day nears.
An Illinois political column ridicules Senator Mason as a top senatorial harlequin while noting the Democrats avoid platforms from 1869 and 1900. It criticizes campaign tactics that rely on abuse and misrepresentation and on manipulating statistics to distract from a party repudiated by its own 1896 and 1900 platforms.
Tomlinson Hall hosted one of the largest off year audiences for a Republican speech by Secretary Shaw, praised as effective and inspiring. Next meeting slated for Thursday with Senator Hanna among speakers as GOP momentum grows. Also notes a false Navajo starvation scare debunked and a Havana land scheme exposed by Consul General Bragg.
General Bragg denounces U S calls to buy land in Cuba describing the land as an inaccessible swamp. He debunks a supposed line of steamers, cites harsh travel, scarce provisions, and natives who subsist on crocodile, turtles, agout and honey. He notes the plan lacks appeal for farmers and preserves his breezy style.
An Indiana editorial urges voters to back the Republican state ticket in two weeks. It emphasizes state officers, the legislature, and Roosevelt's policies, arguing Republicans have built prosperity and should be kept in power. It warns that a Democratic win could repeal nonpartisan laws and threaten current governance.
The London Chamber of Commerce notes a wage decline in Britain during 19M signaling potential prosperity relapse. The drop mainly affects mining, quarrying, metal, and engineering, with low strike activity observed. London wages cited include cabinet makers 16 producers. Comparisons show New York higher wages in 1903, with many trades earning 40 to 50 percent more than London in 1996 terms.
The piece discusses protected wages across trades and how higher pay in protected industries sustains employment elsewhere. It notes Britain’s falling labor wages under free trade versus higher, tariff-protected wages in the United States, plus beef and cattle trade dynamics among the US Canada and Argentina. It also touches on coroners in various states and political maneuvering around a Republican nomination.
A collage of jokes and quips from the Detroit Free Press Washington Star Philadelphia Inquirer and other papers. Bits include puns about a north pole ice hunt and cars versus horses, misnamed greetings, and classroom banter on compasses and compromises.
A Navy Department cable from Commander Mazon aboard the Cincinnati dispatches that Gonaives is under government control with a safety committee in charge at Port du Paix and no Firminists seen. Disturbances in the Dominican Republic prompt the Monte Cristi consul to investigate. The Cincinnati heads to Monte Cristi after Cap Haitien.
GRANDTOWER NL Oct 20 The steam er City of Sheffield burned here while on a repair voyage and stopped for the night. There were no injuries reported and the vessel carried passengers and freight before the fire.
The nation awaits the coal strike tribunal decision as President Mitchell speaks to delegates. He urges acceptance of a proposed settlement to end the strike, restoring workers to prestrike positions and submitting remaining issues to the tribunal. Applause follows his call to implement the executive boards recommendations.
Wilkes Barre delegates clash over adopting President Mitchells address recommendations to end the strike. Only after clashes about credentials and who may vote did the convention resume discussion on reinstating engineers and other workers. Speakers argued for guarantees of old positions, while opponents urged caution until workers are assured placement.
The speaker delivered one of the most important addresses in five months. He spoke slowly and clearly, and every word was listened to with great interest as delegates treated it as the real speech of the day.
The strike leader urged union members to vote with full knowledge that some may not regain old jobs while promising protection for all who joined the strike. He noted that companies may reinstate workers gradually and that arbitration, chaired by the President, would decide disputes. Delegates debated, then adjourned to resume discussions next morning.
SHAMOKIN, Pa., Oct. 20 Mine Inspector Edward Bennan of the Seventh State district said that if the strike ends this week coal output for the rest of the month will be 40 percent, and for the next five months 75 percent, before normal levels return. Of about 12,000 district workers nearly all but 2,000 will be employed at once.
New York on October 2 Patrick Devanny an oyster dealer was shot and killed by Francis Reilly janitor of an apartment house at 7 Washington Street Devanny who lived on West Eleventh Street had been tending his ailing wife and stepped outside for air when the janitor ordered him off the sidewalk The shooting occurred as Devanny reportedly asserted his right to the street and fell dead The janitor was later taken into custody by police and is detained for questioning
Crowds gathered at the school house yard as Senator Fairbanks spoke for nearly two hours on prosperity in farming and industry. He contrasted rural conditions under different administrations and cited land value changes, while Representative Watson praised Fairbanks and urged his re election to the Senate with an eye toward a presidential future.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Portland Indiana reports Jay County election activity surging as Republicans expose alleged receipt buying schemes while Democrats push canvasses. Big rallies loom with Hanna Fairbanks and Beveridge planned to address 20000 to 25000 supporters weather permitting. Republican Simeon K Bell debates John A M Adair as party optimism grows over anticipated GOP wins.
Port land Indiana reports that J Frank Hanly of Lafayette attracted a large afternoon audience in Redkey and then a crowded gathering in Pennville at night with many attendees traveling from outside the villages.
Newton county Republican committee endorsed Charles W. Hanly for judge and John D. Sink for prosecuting attorney without a dissent. The circuit now comprises Jasper and Newton counties after Benton’s exit over objections to Judge P. Thompson. Hanly is widely popular in Jasper and Newton factions rally behind him to lead the ticket.
Special dispatch from Newport reports Representative Serena E. Payne of Auburn New York addressing a large court house audience. He argues that for forty two years except the last four years of Grover Cleveland the nation has followed Republican policies and references Reconstruction and trade balance figures despite garbled OCR text.
The speaker criticizes tariffs as a shield against trusts while noting tax cuts and debt reduction. He argues free trade harms rivals and urges strengthening the Sherman Act for trust enforcement. He appeals to youth to join a party founded on moral principles and economic honesty.
Representative Baker of Shoals Indiana defends Hanly in the Hanty Beveridge senatorial contest. He testifies he knew Rogers and Hanly and says neither Hanly nor his managers used money or attempted to sway votes. Baker asserts his statement honors Rogers and Hanly and their supporters.
In Warsaw Indiana Governor Durbin and Representative A L Brick addressed a large crowd. Durbin argued Democratic control improved state institutions against past Republican management, while Brick spoke on national issues and trusts. In Versailles Indiana Republicans push integrity ahead of a likely large turnout with Senator Fairbanks expected to speak next Tuesday.
Bloomington dispatch reports Walter Brown the Republican candidate for State senator in Monroe District capped a week long Monroe county canvass with strong momentum. Davis the Democratic House leader faces opposition amid pro university stance backlash. Brown continues campaigning in Brown County this week.
Enthusiasm runs high as Monroe township Republicans announce a campaign close in Parker at Gundel's Opera House on Saturday evening November 1. Theodore Shoeding of Randolph county will deliver the principal address, amid talk that Cromer’s meeting last Saturday boosted GOP hopes for gains, though forecasts favor the Republican ticket achieving its usual large majority.
The Richmond site report was filed with Assistant Secretary Taylor and will sit for 30 days under the treasury department rule. Public comments in letter form are invited and will be considered before any site selection is finalized.
Winchester Indiana October attendees prepare for a major Republican rally with weather permitting a large audience. Senator is expected to be greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. The Anderson Colored Glee Club will perform, joined by glee clubs from Farmland and Modoc.
Special to the Indynapolis Journal from Muncie Indiana outlines a Republican day with Senator Hanna speaking in the courthouse yard from 11:5 to 12:15, then attorney general candidate Charles W. Miller of Goshen will appear at 2 PM, followed by Relative George Cremer closing the day. In Richmond Indiana, Representative James E. Watson's Wayne county appointments are announced with events in Cambridge Citoc ane, Wil esaieare, Centerville, and Richmond set for October 2 and November 3 nights.
In Scottsburg Indiana the Democrats met to nominate Charlies Trapp for representative. Two weeks earlier they had nominated Henry Harmon, but he was found ineligible as he serves as treasurer of Jennings county.
Petersburg report notes Representative Joseph Cannon of Illinois spoke Saturday about party and industry relations during the campaign. The address highlighted economic issues and the role of policy in shaping industrial growth.
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