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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
5
Excerpts describe subscription rates and distribution points for the Indianapolis Journal, list multiple city stands, note entry as second class matter, and discuss editorials on politics, labor, immigration, and Arbor Day observances. Contains scattered local notices and remarks on public schools, strikes, and Samoa-US claims approach.
The text discusses intervention to protect life and property from mobs and insurgents in Central American states and notes Britain and the United States may not accept King Oscar's finding as final. An appeal to The Hague arbitration tribunal is expected to overturn him.
The Tomlinson Hall rally drew unprecedented off year turnout as Senator Hanna inspired a buoyant crowd. He toured Indiana stations from Evansville to Greencastle, signaling a strong Republican push and likely full vote. Denmarks sale of islands looms in Europe. U.S. hesitates to buy. Democratic strategies rely on pledges and receipts to sway off year voters, while Beveridge urges restraint and civility amid campaigns.
Get out the Republican vote in Indiana as the top priority from now to polls close. The party claims the votes to carry Indiana by a large margin and urges every Republican to vote, warning against complacency or assuming Democrats will be inactive. The Journal appeals to Republicans and Republican women to mobilize neighbors and colleagues to ensure a full turnout on November 4.
In Copenhagen a tie vote blocked ratification of the Danish plan to sell the Danish West Indies to the United States. Two ill elderly anti ratification figures Thygeson aged 97 and Reben aged 87 were brought to the capital to participate, voting against the treaty to prevent approval. The dramatic scene underscored the delicate influence of ill health in political decisions.
A collage of clippings shows light hearted bits from papers including Philadelphia Inquirer Detroit Free Press and Atlanta Constitution. Jests about clothing costs and a student choosing college versus home business mix with a playful exchange about a janitor job in the legislature.
A collage of humorous snippets from London Punch and Chicago Record Herald includes lines about a physician's estimate and a tester's wit. Witty exchanges feature a returned warrior, corsets, baby food, and flirtatious banter between Vera Oldun and Mr Gayboy, capturing light social humor.
Hartford Courant analyzes Venezuelan leadership woes with President Castro’s possible fate, references to Carlos Galvis and Cipriano Castro, and notes on exile in Paris. The piece surveys revolutions, predatory aims, and the pattern of Latin American leaders seeking refuge abroad after leaving power.
New York letters in Philadelphia Press argue Mr Morgan faces attacks while noting labor leaders and many intelligent union members do not see him as a typical capitalist foe. The piece says Morgan sought mergers to prevent death by action and destructive competition and to help the US command its domestic and world markets. It foresees possible future capital withdrawal from essential public utilities and eventual government control.
The Crawfordsville wire trust bought the local wire factory in 1898 then closed it. Stock holders who were Crawfordsville residents received the payout, prompting a building boom including the Crawford Hotel. Surplus funds funded a new match factory and a larger wire mill. both compete with the old factory and flourish, with stock not on the market.
A Georgia man protested the attempted lynching of a Black person in the West. He questioned the motive and demanded accountability, reflecting on race violence and moral judgment in the aftermath.
The piece explains the broad and contested meaning of trust as a monopoly whether by capital or labor. It compares Standard Oil and other trusts to labor unions like the United Mine Workers, and argues that monopolies, regardless of origin, threaten public welfare and liberty, with evils ranging from price control to legal and civil power abuses.
The passage argues that no single method suffices for a complete answer and that progress relies on multiple responses from diverse sources. It emphasizes collaboration across many quarters to reach a comprehensive resolution.
In a survey of fuel use, Prof Edward Morse argues that the world faces a limited coal supply and that both rich and poor nations must adopt thrift. He notes European habits of conserving fuel and burning waste materials, while Americans cling to fires and heat. The piece foresees shifts to gas, oil, briquettes, peat, and water power to reduce coal dependence and avert shortages.
A critical view argues Grover Cleveland failed as Democratic counselor despite claims of party loyalty. The piece cites conventions and primaries favoring Bryan Hills and Tillman, noting Cleveland’s reduced influence since 1890s and limited opportunities after White House entry. It questions his fitting role amid shifting party dynamics.
The Atlanta Journal notes years of agitation over whether individuals claiming faith cures should be allowed to treat patients and whether such practices meet medical and regulatory standards. The article signals a recent development or decision, highlighting ongoing tension between faith healing claims and medical oversight.
Disputes at Berwyn First Methodist Church surface over Rev. Charles Le Verne Roberts amid factional aims and changes. Critics accuse him of modern tactics while supporters defend his duties. ultimately Roberts is reassigned to Leaverton, Illinois, as Lovejoy fills Berwyn’s pulpit.
Harper’s Weekly condemns the United Mine Workers for coercive dues collection from miners via employers. It notes authorities fear union strikes and card withdrawal for noncompliance, citing Alabama’s Tennessee Company case where miners refused to authorize deductions and triggered a strike dynamic within the union. The piece argues the union’s grip forces payments despite miners’ wishes.
The Texas defendant Buchanan waived thirty days of preparation and was hanged on the spot, with about 50 onlookers ready to execute a colored man. The sheriff escorted him from the courtroom to the gallows, a move deemed convenient by lawyers and observers, likely to be upheld by courts and public opinion as a curious bit of jurisprudence.
Philadelphia Record notes cheers for Boer generals in Paris and Berlin but little money. British government grants £3,000,000 aim to aid Boer farmers, promising relief for thousands of families and a start in life far exceeding European contributions.
The new French budget of 715000 triggers taxes totaling 41000000 for citizens. French finance showcases European politics with a huge public debt and strong thrift among the people. The piece hints at a looming political shift or peer influence expected to overwhelm current conditions.
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