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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
5
A long editorial discusses Indiana politics, the coal strike, and Republican prospects. It notes Senator Hanna's speech, urges full Republican turnout, praises miners' arbitration conduct, and comments on Roosevelt arbitration and legislative challenges. It also lists subscription rates and distribution points for the Indianapolis Journal.
The passage notes that the resulting debate will reflect lawmakers actual expenses and place Democrats on record regarding compulsory mine seizure. It suggests a possible retreat to the New York platform urging government possession of the mines as a remedy.
Hon Jesse Overstreet delivers a comprehensive review of current issues praising Republican governance and the McKinley Roosevelt track record. He argues platforms do not equal success, critiques the Democratic party, and outlines trust regulation and tariff prudence with Cuba reciprocity and gold standard support.
The Indiana bankers convention gathers in the city as a nonpartisan meeting focused on social and networking, not policy. Attendees largely come from national banks with some private bank reps, many unacquainted with the Civil War era financial system and Salmon P. Chase’s pivotal national banking act and its contested passage in Congress amid Democratic opposition.
A New York commercial paper cites losses from the coal strike totaling 19 million for miners and 13 million for operators, with consumers bearing about 100 million in higher coal prices over five and a half months. The piece argues that the outside public pays most of the losses and calls for arbitration on reinstatement and broader legal protections. It also notes press humorists and a London tabloids brief on golf terminology.
A compact humor item from the Somerville Journal featuring quips about romance and humor. The piece juxtaposes a playful exchange between Tom and Jack about love at first sight and a second look, reflecting lighthearted banter typical of early 20th century papers.
A collage of quips and anecdotes shows editors Towne and Browne at odds over memory and focus as veterans trade barbs about article writing. A light cafe of lines includes a bride and her father exchange and a joke about a sore-eyed poodie, revealing social sharpness and wit.
Rear Admiral Taylor provides details of next month’s large scale naval maneuvers near Culebra Island. The European and South American groups rendezvous in Gulf of Paria on November 26, with Sumner and Crowninshield commanding combined squadrons. The fleet then drills under Admiral Dewey’s flag near Culebra after a December search operation.
In New York on October 21 the Molineux murder case advanced rapidly with thirteen witnesses, including Harry Cornish, testifying in five hours. Cornish identified a cromoseltzer bottle, denied penning letters, and said other letters attributed to him were signed by Molineux. The court ruled on admissibility of letters while noting ongoing questions about handwriting standards. The trial will resume tomorrow.
Chicago dispatch reports four men set out from Chicago to travel by water to the Patagonia coast in search of a fabulously rich gold mine. The party includes Charles Corrigan, Texan, and Captain Emery Busse, a veteran lake navigator. The group plans a challenging voyage across waters to reach the expected mineral site.
Washington Oct 21 Major Edward R Morris of Indiana appointed by the secretary of war as a member of the board to meet in Manila for examination of candidates for admission to the Medical Corps. The board will operate under surgeon general instructions and meet as soon as practicable. General Hood to retire. Several officers ordered to hospital observation and duty changes announced.
Washington reports General Carter’s memo on Fort Riley exercises. A diverse force including engineers infantry National Guard cavalry field batteries and hospital and signal units trained together without sham battles. Emphasis on practical joint operations and testing peace time doctrines.
A distant attendance and broad support greeted the maneuvers. Congress may act to acquire land for four large maneuvers, with full attendance anticipated in the future. The exercise proved instructive for all concerned, including senior officers, justifying plans for annual maneuvers nationwide and the value of two weeks of camp instruction over months of separate work.
New York October 21 Miss Helen Roosevelt cousin of the President receives deeds to nine pieces of real estate valued at one million dollars from her father James R Roosevelt. The transfer follows the Astor will provisions and adds to a growing fortune now near five million.
Reports from the American Christian Missionary Society section show A. B. Philpott of Indianapolis elected president. Delegates heard cash figures for church extension, totaling 54,868 in year receipts and 345,044 in the extension fund. The board of ministerial relief reported 9,326 received and 1,252 on hand, with 18,854 in the permanent fund. Indiana led a rally as the convention moved toward 1903 officers and broader organization.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church moves to place the Bible in public schools. A resolution calls on schools to develop character for citizenship in a Christian republic and to require moral instruction and responsive readings of Scripture. Presented by Mrs. Mary Hickman noting Cleveland schools began Psalms, Ten Commandments, and the Lord's Prayer.
Hundreds of delegates and visitors greet Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden as the American Missionary Association opens its first session in New London Connecticut. Treasurer reports year earnings of 464 290 including 66 635 from Daniel Hand educational fund for colored people. expenditures total 308 347. Reserve legacy shows a balance on Oct 1 1902 of 107.
Nearly four hundred delegates including over twenty bishops gather at St James Church to open the Protestant Episcopal Missionary Council. Bishop Gaylor of Tennessee delivers the opening sermon and clergy celebrate communion. Rt Rev Dr Alexander Mackay Smith welcomes delegates as Bishop Tuttle of Missouri presides over afternoon sessions.
Special Examiner Ingersoll opened the session in the United States suit against the Northern Securities merger. James J. Hill testified on stock ownership, raids, joint rates, and the Burlington purchase, noting rate reductions after consolidation and that the Burlington would be crucial to Northwest traffic if owned by rivals. The hearing adjourned with questions continuing tomorrow.
Two thousand delegates and many visitors attended the first general missionary convention of the M. E. Church in Gray's Armory Cleveland. Bishop Edward G. Andrews of New York called the gathering to order as delegates from around the world assembled for the historic event.
Paris dispatch notes a man detected early Tuesday attempting to climb a well at the Elysee Palace. He was armed with pistols and a revolver, described as dangerous and an anarchist with prior convictions for manufacturing explosive machines. Police secrecy surrounds his identity.
Rebels from the Insurgent Army reappeared in strong force Sunday at Los Teques near Caracas. Willemstad on Curacao reports the movement as the government troops retreat, with continued insurgent advance amid tensions in Venezuela.
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