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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
5
A lengthy Indianapolis Journal page fragment critiques Maine politics, anthracite coal strike, and reform measures. It notes Democratic missteps in Maine, Bryan's views on manufacturing shares, Ohio campaign tricks, and Secretary Shaw's currency plan. It also covers Galveston recovery, San Francisco, and a sheriff's temperance drive in Cumberland County Maine.
The passage notes the Prohibitionists backed a minister while the Democratic candidate pledged to enforce the law. The Democrat won Monday, with the Prohibition candidate close behind, suggesting Republicans nationwide may have aided the Democrat. The result signals two years of strict law enforcement followed by easier liquor sales.
The Democratic congressional leaders Griggs and Pou claim New York donors and trust magnates, including Republicans, have given substantial money to a Democratic campaign fund to win control of the next House and curb Roosevelt’s influence. They assert magnates fear a Republican president more than Democratic victory. Their statements prompt calls for explicit denials to quiet public doubt about Wall Street backing for the Dems.
The piece reports on a Democratic campaign textbook arguing that rising prices outpace wages since 1897, challenging claims of real prosperity. It cites figures from the Massachusetts Bureau of Labor Statistics and testimonies from a West Virginia miner and North Carolina officials, noting price increases in flour, potatoes, salt, tea, and meat.
A period of rising wages is outlined with examples from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The text claims wage-earners have faced higher pay since McKinley’s 1896 election, with substantial increases across unions and industries and a national rise of roughly 10 to 20 percent over two years. The piece accuses the Democratic campaign book of bias.
Township trustees in a northern district passed a resolution to end outdoor relief outside poorhouses. The 1896 to 1897 shift to public reports cut outdoor aid from $630,000 to $210,000 statewide, spurring claims that publicity curbs pauperism and saves money while preventing the growth of semi pauperism.
Bribery is a known crime in large city councils, but revelations about the St Louis Council expose an organized conspiracy to sell franchises. Thirteen men swore to vote and act together for the city to be robbed, a debased path rooted in the belief that public business can evade honest norms. The speaker of the House of Delegates warns corruption is cultivated by resignation to such methods.
The piece notes Ed Butler, a notorious lobbyist, as a leading figure in a conspiracy, describing his role in bailing out associates for $45,000 each until the court refused further security. It mentions broader political and social topics from taxes to wartime sentiments and a New York perfume concert plan. It closes with a Cincinnati Enquirer quip about Mayor Tom L. Johnson and his candidate avoiding a shared ride after a near accident.
A collage of witty skits and quips from Chicago and national papers. Snappy exchanges include Diggs sending complimentary tickets to an amateur show, a sharp remark on ugliness, and a dry exchange about fire extinguishers versus band concerts in a small town.
Washington dispatch notes the new 13 cent stamp to honor the late President Benjamin Harrison amid growing demand from foreign registered letters. The piece is praised for engraving quality and ties to post office rules on money orders, with details on the vast new government publishing building and its future occupancy.
Washington report shows total national bank circulation outstanding at the close of business yesterday stood at 63,626,206 dollars the highest level in history. Previous peak was 362,834,124 dollars in October 1882 amid bank charters expansions and bond price effects boosting note circulation.
Yonkers Statesman reports a lighthearted exchange about a restaurant proprietor wanting a new typewriter. The jest centers on a misaddressed letter to the Hop Growers' Association after requesting the price of frogs legs.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on September 10 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen opened with the departure of Past Grand Master Frank P. Sargent for Washington to resume duties as immigration commissioner. A procession escorted him to the depot amid cheers as the train left. The Ladies' Society, led by president Mrs. Georgia Sargent, heard Hon. W. Co. Edens praise the society and present a bouquet of China asters. Delegates and ladies total about seven hundred and three hundred with bids for the next biennial convention aiming at Milwaukee Indianapolis Buffalo or St Louis.
Commissioner Yerkes of the Internal Revenue Bureau must rent an external facility to receive and store imprinted stamps and drafts. Redemption was extended to January 1, 1904, prompting banks and firms to rush in surplus stock. About sixty tons remain on hand with daily receipts nearly equal to cancellations after previously destroying or returning 1% tons.
Samuel Hawkins Napier who discovered what was said to be the largest gold nugget, died alone in the Gatineau river wilderness 30 miles from help. The nugget marked a fortune in Australia before being sold in London for 60 000 pounds. Napier later lived in Bathurst New Brunswick and served in the provincial Parliament, but his wealth faded through speculation.
Navy reports Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers will hand over command of the Asiatic Station to Rear Admiral R. D. Evans at Yokohama around Oct 2. Rodgers will then sail home aboard the flagship New York via the Pacific to San Francisco, avoiding the Suez route. The New York will join the North Pacific squadron and Rodgers will take command of the New York navy yard upon arrival.
New York September 10. The board of directors elected Lewis Nixon as president and Cyrus C Wells as secretary. A treasurer was not chosen at this meeting.
Washington officials allocated 800000 from Congress for a government exhibit at the St Louis Purchase Exposition. They also agreed on space allotments for each department and noted outside displays by the fish commission lighthouse board and Agricultural Department. The board fixed salaries for officers not in government service, including disbursing clerk William Geddes at 2000.
Mr Squiers the United States minister at Havana telegraphs the State Department the Cuban loan bill as it passed the House. Navy orders assign Capt Eugene H C Leutze to command the new battleship Maine. Funeral services for Gen James A Williamson former Atlantic & Pacific Railroad president and U S Land Office commissioner held at the Church of the Ascension. widow ill and absent.
Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland urged home rule and ratification by voters before granting franchise rights. He criticized Nash code and Ohio statutes as vicious on franchises. In the Senate a heated debate followed an amendment empowering councils to require steam railroads to light crossings. Republicans opposed bundling with arc light ban. Senator Decker accused railroad lobbies of influencing the bill. A motion to refer the section to a special committee was proposed.
Eighth Infantry officers from the Philippines argue duty free admission for a trunk of war trophies intended as a West Point museum gift. The collection includes an ebony Savior known as the Black Christ and robes linked to a native sect. Treasury officials seek higher approval. The case contrasts with a Captain Ryan court martial, later disapproved by the President.
The War Department notes the transport Sherman has arrived at Nagasaki on her path to Manila and the transport Hancock has arrived at Nagasaki en route to San Francisco.
Reports from Kingston on Saint Vincent describe the Soufriere volcano calm but dangerous near Wallibou and Richmond. Steam shrouds estates, dead fish wash up the leeward coast, and lava eruption status remains uncertain though September 3 ejecta were sulfur colored and flowed about fifteen miles to the sea.
Honolulu dispatch reports Kilauea erupts again with a lava lake forming in a crater and visible streams of fire.
News from Brownsville reports that while en route to camp three Texas State Rangers were waylaid by ambushers believed to be friends of a man killed earlier during a cattle theft arrest. Ranger Robuck was killed, Ranger Miller wounded, his horse shot, and Ranger Miller escaped. Eight Mexicans have been arrested for alleged involvement.
Purdue University reports a fall term enrollment near 1 400, with about 400 freshmen. Despite new dormitories and an agricultural building, labs and drawing rooms are overtaxed as most new students are in engineering. President Stone urged higher state funding to sustain growth and improve laboratories, libraries, and gymnasiums as classes begin and set to run through Christmas vacation.
The first of twelve buildings for the National Memorial University was opened in Mason City, directed by the Sons of Veterans and patriotic societies. The board of regents includes A. L. Barter Jr. of Mason City as chairman and trustees from Chicago, Hartford, Peoria, and other cities.
Goshen Indiana September 10 The Goshen High School football team, defending two time state champions, will be stronger this season with new students and a new coach Prof Guy Withrich who previously led the Lagrange High School team. He will be assisted by former coach Prof R A Randall. The squad has begun practicing. Shelbyville Indiana September 10 The Shelby County Teachers Institute meets this week at the High School building with about 200 teachers attending. Instructors include Dr Robert J Airey of Indiana State University Dr E S Ames of Chicago University and J A Hill of Logansport public schools. The county contest is set for tomorrow evening at the opera house.
WIL Goshen Indiana Sept 10 At a meeting of Elkhart county township trustees it was decided to assess each county teacher 1.50 per year for the county institute fund. The money will be used to recruit top instructors for the January winter institute held during holiday vacation, the only winter institute in the state.
In Lexington Kentucky on September 10 the annex of Hamilton Female College collapsed while repairs were underway. The teachers and students had warned the building was cleared and no injuries were reported. The main building remained undamaged though bathrooms and the college laundry were destroyed.
The British Association for the Advancement of Science opened in Belfast with record attendance aside from Glasgow 1913. James R. Dewar president-elect reviewed progress in physical chemistry and noted benefactions by Andrew Carnegie and Cecil Rhodes, while discussing their varied aims and impact on education and science.
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