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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
5
In the September 6 1902 issue the Indianapolis Journal lists distribution details and rates, with mail and street sales in multiple cities. The page notes coal miner strikes in West Virginia, Roosevelt's Southern tour, party politics, and commentary on Tom Johnson Bryan factions and voting machines. It includes syndicated columns on elections, arbitration debates, and local political satire.
The era’s labor strife is analyzed through miners' union actions under Hazleton, with officers opposing a summer-long strike but a majority voting to strike. The piece cites voter dynamics, internal pressure, and a miner’s letter detailing personal costs and discontent with district leadership. It notes federal law limits and criticizes opinion on trusts and industrial policy.
In Fitchburg Massachusetts the President’s address is praised as a doubt dispelling speech. He warns against destroying all trusts and argues for targeted remedies. He says big corporations can do good and urges constitutional changes for federal oversight, noting state resistance.
The piece labels Tom L Johnson as a converted monopolist and mayor of Cleveland who champions municipal ownership and three cent fares while detailing his rise to wealth via street railway patents and holdings. It critiques his methods, notes near selling Detroit's system, and contrasts with miners’ union talks and claims about child labor.
A humorous exchange cites a Philadelphia Press joke about an author of letters that cost him a breach of promise suit. The Chicago Tribune questions credulous beliefs about weather signs such as goose bone and muskrat den, then hints at a sign never known to fail.
A collage of quips and verses reflecting scarcity with coal at ten a ton hints at a hard winter. Mixed lines joke about a Nebraska man with a gold Alaska find, a worm in nature, and a conversation about a wealthy aunt visiting.
London reports a secret conference at Downing Street involving Boer generals Botha De Wet and Delarey along with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain. Kitchener and Onslow attended as crowds cheered the visitors in frock coats and silk hats. The two hour session was not disclosed to reporters.
King Victor Emmanuel ordered the Italian armored cruiser Carlo Albert placed at William Marconi's disposal for Europe to America wireless experiments. Reports from London say Marconigrams cross Spain between Carlo Albert in Cadiz and the Poldhu wireless station, with a commercial Italy England line anticipated soon.
London dispatch reports White Star Line to build a new steamer for Belfast yard, twenty feet longer and a few feet wider than the Cedric the current largest liner. Cedric, 21,009 tons, launched August 21 at Belfast, measures 30 feet longer than Cedric, 75 feet beam, depth 49 13 feet, capacity 18,490 tons and room for 1,000 passengers.
Sir James T. Mackay the British tariff commissioner and Chinese commissioners signed a commercial treaty in Shanghai. A new edict allocates surtax funds to provisional governors. Floods cause great loss of life. In Victoria British Columbia reports Sept 5 heavy rains and floods causing significant property damage in Japan.
Reports from Hiroshima and Yamaguchi detail hundreds dead and many injured as homes washed away and vessels wrecked. Cholera spreads along the Asiatic coast while several thousand houses flood Slamo province. In Simla, Curzon announces coronation durbar costs at 2 million dollars and royal representatives. The Pope confirms New York and Los Angeles church appointments. Dutch forces seize two Gajoes forts in Achin Sumatra with casualties.
Nantes France September 5 a court martial sentenced Lieutenant Colonel St Remy to one day in jail for refusing to aid in closing unauthorized schools. The verdict drew applause and was seen as effectively an acquittal. Also noted are royal travel updates and other world items.
Vice Chancellor Emory held a hearing in Newark on a suit by J Aspinwall Hodge and others to restrain United States Steel from retiring 200 million dollars of preferred stock and issuing 250 million in 5 per cent bonds. Defense seeks dismissal as a potential blackmail scheme with Lamar as chief conspirator, delaying ruling until next Tuesday.
Report by Lt. Ward Winchell to the Navy details the Mariposa with oil fuel hauling 3,160 tons displacement and 2,481 horsepower achieving daily 34 knots on 278 barrels of oil. Oil reduced crew in the engine room and used selective burners with an air compressor, showing safer, efficient operation with minimal waste, though strainer choke and fuel feed issues required fixes. The study credits Pacific coast mechanics and Oceanic Steamship Co. for pioneering the oil burner system.
The Sunday Journal previews items likely to interest readers with sections on swimming art old time theater live topics and strange folk. It highlights Indianapolis pottery future prose stories and local interests including London water works Yellowstone Park gems and labor and sports coverage.
Four men faced true bills from Cook County Grand Jury in a Masonic Temple Association tax fixing case. Luke Wheeler, Edward Williams, James Hoy, and John Healy Jr were named for forgery and conspiracy to defraud or related crimes. Williams posted bond. Wheeler remains at large. Grand Jury testimony linked forged entries to secure bonds and bribes to county workers.
Washington reports a controller of the currency summary showing 1,141 national banks organized from March 4 190 to Aug 31 192. These include 146 conversions of state banks, 351 reorganizations, and 64 primary organizations. Active banks rise to 4,616, and authorized capital stock grows to 707,774,696. Bonds on deposit and circulation increase. August adds 42 new banks with 1,430,000 in capital.
Seattle reports a large ocean steamer named the Oregon is being fitted for a six months cruise starting November 15 with American manufacturers. The voyage aims to showcase exhibits to buyers in Russia, China, Japan, the Philippines, Straits Settlements, India, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, and Hawaii, fostering direct contact, packing methods, and sales networks under chamber and trade group auspices.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that the 10 cent per pound tea tariff will be removed January 1, 1918, by law, but American housewives will not see cheaper tea. Exporters have raised prices in expectation, and bonded warehouses hold thousands of pounds ready for duty free import. Also noted is a ban on ragtime music for G A R parade bands in Washington this October, with standard tunes given priority for the encampment, expected to be the largest ever.
Capt Mortimer O Bigelow shifts with Capt Alexander M Miller Jr of the Eighth Cavalry. Leave granted one to Contract Surgeon T C McSwain, one to First Lieut William Taylor, one to First Lieut Frederick Koch, two to First Lieut Carl A Martin, two to First Lieut Albert W Foreman, and three to Capt Andrew 8 Rowan. First Lieut George DeG Catlin ordered to Fort Slocum. Postmaster General orders Evans rural station to open Oct 1 192 in support of rural free delivery for Madison Indiana with money order and registry facilities.
Two naval vessels were placed out of commission at Mare Island and Norfolk. The Perry destroyer was commissioned at Mare Island, manned by the Farragut crew. The post office announced an international through registered pouch exchange between San Antonio Texas and Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Mexico starting October first. Count Mumm Von Schwartzenstein German minister to Peking and former Washington envoy arrived in the city en route Trans Peking to Germany and met Acting Secretary Adee.
The National Letter Carriers Association elected officers and chose Syracuse as the next meeting place. President J. C. Keller of Cleveland received 758 votes while A. J. Michener of St Louis and another candidate from Minnesota were contenders.
A Democratic plan lists committee members for rules resolutions and organization as well as details for two conventions to be held in Mason ic Hall. The senatorial joint session is at 1 pm and the congressional convention at 2 pm with J T Fanning calling the latter to order. County leaders doubt the senator nominee while Morgan county may supply the candidate and Dunn or Rooker are potential congressional nominees.
The Marion Club hosts a smoker and campaign opener this evening featuring the Hoosier City quartet and the Montant brothers' orchestra. Governor Durbin and Senator Fairbanks are expected to attend with state candidates making addresses. The club members celebrate being out of debt as a highlight of the event.
Thomas J. Carter, secretary of the State Printing Board and the State Board of Election Commissioners, estimates about 170000 ballots should be printed. The law requires two ballots per voter and extra ballots are kept for emergencies. Returns show about 4.08 more voters than in 1900, with estimated costs near $4000.
Major William H. Brackett of Peoria was found dead in his bed with a bullet hole in his head. Local reports say he killed himself amid despondency after a recent divorce from his wife. Brackett served in the Illinois National Guard and held mining and grazing interests in Montana.
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