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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
5
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The Colorado Democrats reaffirm loyalty to the Kansas City platform and its bimetallism stance, while the Kansas City plan called for 16 to 1 silver coinage. Indiana Methodists expect a $10,000 hospital fund by Jan 1, while a Kansas woman urges axing bands for a grand procession to boost Republican and Democratic causes. Roach’s death recalls a split 1886 Senate vote that aided his election by a Republican majority capable of uniting against a candidate.
The passage depended on the Legislature electing Roach. If Republicans had agreed on a man and elected him, the bill would not have become law unless David B. Hill changed his vote to support it.
Rumors of a conference tomorrow between Governor Stone and Miners' Union President Mitchell spark speculation on a potential settlement. Operators insist on resuming work under last spring terms, reject arbitration, and urge no outside interference. A separate anthracite miners' union could ease long term settlement.
The report of the pensions commissioner sparks renewed attacks alleging fraud as pension rolls rise. Editors argue inequalities in grants, blame Congress, and question service value while urging a service pension for Union veterans. critics overlook veterans’ wartime contributions and the government’s overall pension burden.
The text extols 1861 1865 veterans and their supporters, noting reliance on friends or public aid for some. It lauds postwar Americans for honoring these deeds, defending their integrity against city editors who belittle them, led by Theodore Roosevelt in esteem.
The Salt Lake Tribune prints Hon. Fred J. Holton of Brigham City Utah explaining his defection from the Democratic Party to the Republicans. He cites Cuba Manila Bay and the Philippines as shaping a modern era, condemns Democratic obstruction of war effort, supports Roosevelt era trust regulation, tariff issues, and a constructive national program. The letter reflects cross‑state Democratic shifts amid national debates on trusts and policy.
The piece argues that Pennsylvania controls its rail lines for public benefit, prefers large corporate production over small firms, and critiques revolutions in Latin America. It notes U.S. Steel price hikes, wage increases for puddlers and finishers in Pittsburg, tied to higher market prices rather than worker demands.
The Boer generals press yearly pensions for widows orphans and wounded burghers and seek reinstatement or compensation for late officials. Chamberlain dismisses the demands. A New York contractor notes building costs rising from 70 000 to 100 000 due to higher wages and material prices, while a Democratic campaign book says wages have not kept pace.
A Vienna dispatch reports Hungary plans emigration controls and a bill to bar men from leaving until after military service. The note suggests U S openness to such limits on Hungarian migrants, amid discussions on coal trusts. It also notes anthracite coal remains on the free list, countering a presumed duty claim.
A collection of quips from The New York Times and Washington Star about a leech label for Jones and a remark on European travel versus living in America. The Atlanta Constitution adds a verse celebrating a cozy winter scene and fine life.
In Philadelphia Press dialogue Krankley proclaims being a vegetarian while Cooley questions it. Krankley quips that the worm in the rosy apple proves the point, prompting a brief exchange about dietary choices.
Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a man complains his car shows heavy use after an employee admits to driving it daily while away. A vulgar girl jeers at a rival, shouting she has no father or mother, while another retorts she was adopted and chosen, highlighting a sharp family insult exchange.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Washington physicians forming the Doctors Protective League to ensure prompt payment for services. They target “shut eye” debtors, sundown lawyers and clerks, and praise Secretary Shaw’s blue laws restricting gambling and loans. The move aims to compel payment within thirty days and curb unpaid medical bills.
Washington Sep 11 The President dismissed William Vaughan United States district attorney for the Northern district of Alabama for neglect of duty The President appointed John P Debolt judge at Honolulu to replace Abram S Humphreys resigned Debolt is a prominent member of the Honolulu bar
Major Daniel A. Frederick joins the examining board at Washington to assess promotion fitness. Capt William L Buck reports to the board. Transfers include Lt Bryan Conrad to the Fifteenth Infantry and Lt Charles H Morrow to the Eighteenth. Brig Gen William H Forwood retires. Lt Robert H Wiggins is dropped for desertion. Lt James B Allison to Vancouver Barracks for staff duty. Alexander H Shepherd ill with appendicitis in Bato Pilas Mexico. Mrs Shepherd and Dr Merchant accompany him.
Columbus Ohio September 11 The Senate passed the Royer bill to correct the Royer act removing the 200 property limitation that barred Supreme Court jurisdiction over certain cases. An amendment to restore the 200 limit failed 10 to 19 and final passage stood 28 to 1. Governor Nash opposed keeping the limit. If House agrees the Supreme Court can hear all cases on error regardless of amount.
New York detectives arrest three men on charges of impersonating express company staff. The swindlers operated for about a year, using simple methods to obtain property valued at five dollars. One suspect previously worked for an express company and devised the ruse with two partners.
A well dressed pair armed with a shipping book roamed the town until an express was spotted hanging near a store. They obtained a package meant for shipment, planning to sell to a fence. Detectives watched the scene and eventually tracked the culprits to men loitering at a saloon.
A New England telegram reports Chaplain William F. Morrison, commander and Navy chaplain since May 1921, shot himself at the Naval Hospital in Chelsea. Previously with the cruiser Olympia now in Boston repairs, Morrison had been in poor health and melancholia, and was transferred from Charleston Navy Yard for treatment.
Mindanao reports to the War Department describe Moro leaders being told by Luzon rivals that Russia and Spain were at war with the United States. Sultans and dattos claim varying loyalties, some seeking war while others push for peaceful terms with the Americans. Col Baldwin sought a conference but tribes viewed Bacolod’s three month delay as a ruse to buy time for war.
Four cholera cases and three deaths occurred aboard the United States transport Sherman after leaving Manila bound for San Francisco, with Nagasaki quarantining the ship upon arrival. Brig. Gen. Sumner's Mindanao column movements were noted, and Philippine affairs include a push for limited Chinese immigration to ease labor shortages. Spanish editor Vincente Valdes was convicted of hireling Pardo de Tavera, receiving six months in prison and a $2,000 fine.
In San Francisco a special session of the Catholic Truth Society executive council unanimously approved sending a dispatch to President Roosevelt. The message, signed by Philip O'Ryan, calls for an immediate thorough investigation into the ownership and origin of ecclesiastical property and objects found on the U S Army transport Buford and urges return to rightful owners and disciplinary action for officers if the items are church property.
The troop ship Meade arrived from Manila and Nagasaki with the headquarters and organization of the Fifteenth Infantry under Col. H. C. Warde. The regiment has spent two years in the Philippines and returns to assume duty at the new Monterey post in California.
Lieutenant General Miles departed Washington for the West and will sail from San Francisco aboard the transport Thomas for a tour of inspection of the army in the Philippines.
Secretary of state John Hay will deliver the oration at the dedication of Camp Roosevelt, to be built on White Lot, near the White House, for the Grand Army encampment. The event is set for Monday afternoon October 6, with tents for reunion use and a morAl parade endorsed by the District commissioners.
Purdue University in Lafayette opens the fall term with 1462 students in scientific and entering courses and an expected total attendance of 1,000. Students from India Japan Mexico Puerto Rico and the Philippines attend as President Stone calls the year the biggest in the institution’s history. Thirty new professors join the faculty and football and basketball candidates begin practice. Richmond schools also announce their Monday opening and list many teachers and assignments.
Madison Ind September 11 The Madison High School football team is organized for the season with Howard Turpin as manager and Richard Cooney as captain. Cooney has captained the team for two years and is a heady player. Several top players are missing this year but new entrants give bright prospects. The squad will be comparatively light averaging 19 to 140 pounds. William Ernst coaches the team, but a full organization is not yet complete. A strong battle awaits as in former years.
Fairmount Academy selects its football squad after a meeting of the Athletic Association. The manager plans fast competition with Shortridge High School and other foes, listing players including Greene Moorse Rittenhouse Shrader Slater Bond Carter Leer Smith Parker Kelsey Jenkins. Average weight listed as 1 pounds.
Richmond Ind Sept 1 The consolidation drive in Indiana led by Wayne county continues with two Jefferson township schools abandoned and students sent to larger institutions. Mount Pleasant school, among the abandoned, has stood since its founding fifty years ago and this marks its first year with no schoolage children remain.
At the British Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Belfast on September 1, Professor H. E. Armstrong urged injecting American energy into British education. He advocated scrap values and refitting schools along scientific lines, arguing boys should leave at seventeen to attend college and that American governance of republic doctrines aided child development.
Springfield Ohio reports a fierce class scrap between Wittenberg College freshmen and sophomores. The melee included female participation with soph girls locking a freshman in her room and tying her to a chair, causing injuries. Charles Powers and Arthur Kuthrauff were carried from the field unconscious, with Frank Sorvins feared to have internal injuries.
Figures on the public school registration completed indicate Greater New York has 502 96 scholars, an increase of 55.00 from the previous year. There are 64 700 pupils enrolled in part time classes not included in the total. About 5 300 children were refused admission for various causes.
Former president of San Domingo Juan y Jimines testified in Police Court that he was assaulted by Abelardo A. Moscoso in Gotham. The magistrate set the case for trial with Moscoso held in bail at fifty dollars.
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