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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
5
A historical snippet lists subscription options for the Indianapolis Journal, including daily and Sunday editions, weekly rates, and club discounts. It also notes distribution locations and newsstand partners across several cities and states.
A newspaper reports a man posing as a traveling agent for the Journal to obtain money from friends, using false names O A Bell in Bluffton and Hill in Valparaiso, urging caution against any credit. The piece also analyzes upcoming elections, political maneuvering, coal industry issues, and governance matters, noting distrust in statements and urging levelheaded voters to seek sovereignty over national concerns.
The board faced unanimous criticism as members argued it should have consulted the Governor or notified him beforehand. They said an Indiana candidate should have been sought before appointing someone with theoretical knowledge but no practical experience running a large institution.
A Republican advocate credits Senator Fairbanks with drawing ten thousand votes and preserving the gold standard influence. The piece argues his statewide appeal, business experience, and sound monetary stance bolster Republican fortunes and warns that defeating him could threaten monetary stability and politics. It also warns of Dem plans to redraw districts and seeks solid Republican turnout.
A historical critique warns Republicans to oppose a Democratic push to capture the Indiana Legislature. The piece cites past gerrymandering, notably the 1885-1891 redistricting, which disenfranchised voters and shaped Congressional seats. It recalls GOP efforts to repeal the infamous scheme and uphold political equality.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat editorial attacks Indianapolis, alleging large black immigration and a black bloc controlling Marion County. It calls for suppressing black political influence and “elimination,” then claims a South Africa style subordination, while the local Democrat organ disputes the dispatch as a gross libel and falsehood, noting no such immigration or terrorizing of whites.
A critic rebuts a Democratic claim that Dun's Review shows a 4 percent price rise since 1896. The analysis uses Dun's index numbers to compare costs of meats, bread, dairy, clothing, and overall life necessities from 1898 to 1902. It argues that price trends were downward rather than higher due to tariffs, challenging the asserted rise.
The piece rails against an ultra free trader who would back a revenue tariff, arguing it requires Republican support to pass in the Senate. It recalls General Lawton’s warning about war critics, critiques a Democratic peace posture, and condemns using Lawton’s image in a candidate’s street card as an act of impudence and tasteless partisanship.
Secretary Shaw’s Iowa address cites William L Wilson opposing the Sherman anti trust bill and tariff cuts for trust made goods. Adlai E Stevenson lashes prosperity claims as misinformed while Washington expects Senate rejection of Colombia Panama concessions. The Spooner plan nudges the President toward a Nicaragua alternative if terms prove too steep.
The find of Russian boundary monuments in Alaska could fix the historic line and influence the lengthy territorial dispute. The piece quotes Senator Hoar praising civic duty and notes broad public interest in the political campaign, countering fears of voter apathy.
A brief note from the Philadelphia Press references Prof. Barrett Wendell debating the ease of literary writing, suggesting his view that those versed in literary methods would find the task simple, reflecting on the process and perception of authorship.
A critic notes an upcoming three drama project in blank verse imitating Sha. The trio includes Raleigh in Guiana based on Raleigh biographies, Rosamond from Percy Relics, and The Christmas Masque a legend performed last Christmas Eve.
A collection of quips from various papers. Bixby gifts friends, cigars improved. A doctor charges one hundred dollars for an operation. A senator rejects sympathy for trusts. A Yonkers remark about borrowing money. A Chicago Record Herald joke about the future and deserts.
In a Columbia Jester style exchange a teacher asks pupils which fierce animals inhabit the north pole region. A student answers polecats, revealing a humorous classroom moment alongside a terse note about a man hired by John Smith & Co and a dirt dumping incident near a store.
The piece examines British governance in Somaliland during peace, noting three coastal British officers at Zeila and scarce white presence. It describes desert travel, caravan routes, Somali and Abyssinian dynamics, and how limited forces struggle to contain the Mad Mullah amid a broader Sudan and region context.
In every community some persons are deemed unable to be sick because their duties cause great inconvenience to public interests. The United States fosters a standard that a man should not be ill if his role is crucial. The excerpt discusses how health and duty clash in national life.
The piece notes President Roosevelt’s health care must be meticulous after his Pittsfield accident and throat specialist visit. It recalls that fatigue from the coal strike and conferences contributed to his condition while highlighting how certain illnesses sideline only those in specific occupations.
The piece profiles Tom Taggart former Indianapolis mayor and Indiana Democratic National Committee member who dismisses trust fears as a sham. He notes vast personal wealth while arguing many Democrats exploit anti trust rhetoric, yet prosper from trusts themselves. The column mocks anti trust theatrics and likens Democrats to Kansas Populists, praising widespread prosperity despite rhetoric.
Curtis Guild Jr notes that outdoor meetings invite interruptions from crowd noise, passing cars, a fire engine, and street vendors. He offers practical rules to improve success, including avoiding parades before speeches, using screens or walls for acoustics, and choosing east or west facing venues to minimize wind and disorder.
In November National, Jose Ives Limantour, minister of finance, appears set to become the next President of the republic, with Gen Bernardo Reyes stepping aside. Limantour, noted as the brains of the regime since Diaz’s decline, exhibits strong magnetism and a sharp grasp of both Mexican and American affairs.
A friend famed for hoarding dimes for a “rainy day” funds changes course after saving ten dollars. She admits spending the money on hot chocolate checks, revealing a lapse in her penny-pinching habit and prompting lighthearted chatter among friends.
An eye surgeon once prominent in Louisville and Chicago began advertising in Philadelphia two years ago. He carried a substantial debt last year and built an enormous practice, despite prior frowns on advertising. The piece notes his long tenure and notable rise after embracing publicity.
A senior executive from a leading New York jewelry firm predicts the upcoming season will be the best in the trade’s history, citing strong demand and optimistic outlook for the market.
A jewelry maker notes orders exceeding 100000 and predicts a strong season. He cites rising prosperity in the jewelry line and expects a tremendous increase in demand for luxury personal and household wear items. The trend signals a highly productive winter for trinkets and bric a brac sales in Manhattan.
A New York financier argues the Western crop boom reveals the flaw in assuming the West funds its harvests locally. Western banks keep funds abroad, using reserves to support larger loans, while Eastern money faces rising rates as Western needs pull funds eastward, complicating Wall Street’s view of regional self-sufficiency.
The article reports Choctaw and Chickasaw leaders asserting vast future wealth from surplus lands coal lands and town parcels. Lawyer W A Durant notes three fourths ownership by Choctaws and one fourth by Chickasaws and discusses distribution of 320 acres per person and school funding while revenue pours in from land sales and coal mining with no clear end in sight.
A Louisiana woman notes Southern merchants increasingly abandon lagniappe with purchases. She contrasts old practice of extra gifts with today’s thrift, saying stores now “count their pennies” like Yankees. She recalls shops that once freely added flour, pickles, pecans, or candy, now rare as stores tighten profits.
A large city retail dealer misuses the same advertisement copy across multiple papers. The conservative journal notes that papers appealing to laboring classes draw more patrons for cheaper goods than for expensive items, urging tailored copy for each audience.
A fragmentary notice notes the young King of Spain desires to engage with the United States, aiming to learn and improve ties without delay. It signals a potential period of diplomatic outreach and cultural exchange between nations.
A fragmented Cincinnati Enquirer note hints Colonel may forgo a broad plan until a forthcoming convention. The terse line suggests urgency and potential change in strategy, with no clear dates or names beyond Bryan and Colonel referenced.
Chicago Tribune notes a poor corn crop and few cattle on the market, a troubling omen for Democrats as agricultural conditions tighten and prices rise. The brief sketches a context of economic strain affecting rural voters and party prospects.
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