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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1902
Page
7
The September 16 1902 issue reviews a Chicago court ruling on corners and Secretary Shaw’s cautious stance toward a possible crisis. It cites Bryan Johnson Watterson and Roosevelt policy toward trusts. It also discusses Cuba’s sanitation strikes and Irish politics. The piece notes growing school enrollments and literacy gains among Black children and reports trust-funded Democratic campaign contributions via Lewis Nixon and the Civic Federation.
A leaked private declaration by the senator, not meant for public release, sparked headlines in the Cincinnati Enquirer describing it as a veiled remark in a Wall Street financial organ implying Hanna was no longer safe. The remark urged others to close their mouths on the subject.
The Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago dispatch notes no near peak prosperity in the West. A broad uptrend is driven by abundant farm cash, reduced farmer credit, and high stock values fueling speculation. New York money market strains could threaten gains, but Treasury steps are limited to modest loans to smaller banks. Public debate asks whether Congress should act or let prosperity continue.
An evening paper misstates that Governor Durbin ordered underbrush cleared for the Nancy Hanks Lincoln dedication. The executive committee, led by Durbin, arranged a conference with Spencer county commissioners and Col. James Wright to prepare grounds. The delay stems from needs and legislative funding, not neglect or haste. Free trade papers attack tariffs while advertising abroad, accusing manufacturers of greed.
The State fair visitors began coming yesterday and will likely draw larger crowds than usual. Those who attend will see well dressed, prosperous crowds, reflecting improved conditions for workers. The piece questions how such prosperity should influence voters on change.
The piece condemns the substitution of cheaper, inferior goods for well-known advertised brands. It urges consumers to insist on the exact item ordered to curb deceit and push dealers toward honesty, arguing public action can end the practice.
A brief Washington Star gag exchange between a father and son, Mr Comrox and a youth with a fancy vest, about pride and asking for money, delivered in a witty banter tone.
A witty exchange unfolds as the rich old man pleads for happiness for a few years, while the belle counters with a faint heart may not win her. The fragments touch on society, conservatism, and domestic roles contrasted with public life.
The excerpt shows quips between characters on rheumatism jokes and a banter about forgery and business mayhem. A Chicago boast about enterprise clashes with an Easterner reframing with roguish banter about forgers and footpads.
The Nashville American once a firm defender of free trade now appears protective, arguing the Democratic party favors protection and tariff revision to defend revenue. The piece cites changes in stance, noting rejection of free trade and support for revision to balance protection with revenue needs. It questions whether other Democratic papers share this shift.
London Times reports Britain and colonies fail to form a united army. Colonies refuse permanent defense burden, preparing only local forces. Brodrick must recruit 250 000 regulars annually, but current staff and transfers leave few ready, delaying a home army corps beyond 1950.
A 1872 Buffalo Express piece recounts Washington territory’s first NW railroad from Walla Walla to Wallula. Built by Dr. Baker with rawhide rails on wooden sleepers, it lacked proper right of way, had frequent wrecks, and endured a harsh winter until wolves and meltwater devoured the track.
Traveling with President Roosevelt on his trips, newspaper correspondents find him a frank, fair, and entertaining companion. He rarely permits quotes, yet his remarks reveal his views on honesty courage and common sense. He sleeps on the train, entertains guests, and bows to crowds, especially in small towns, while sharing steady words on ideal American citizenship.
The New York Tribune recounts how Lady Henry Somerset, president of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union, faced misaddresses on her first American visit. Many called her Lady Somerset or Mrs. Somerset until learning the proper form Lady Henry.
A Philadelphia Medical Journal report describes an experimental nose replacement approach involving finger grafts. A Russian surgeon demonstrated a method using the ring finger to fashion a subcutaneous substitute, claiming functional and cosmetic benefits for patients lacking noses.
A medical report describes fastening an artificial nose to finger remnants, shaping three last phalanges to resemble the panel. The two-step operation attaches the finger then severs and adjusts four weeks later, performed on two persons under local anesthesia with notable success.
In Cardiff court Margery Kingdon claimed loss of husband and children to shield a royal name. Chicago Tribune notes calumny surrounds the late Duke of Clarence, detailing his lawful youth, reverence for his mother, and strong innocence amid sensational cables.
New York Press compares American army rations with those of Germany Russia France Britain Japan and others. It estimates per soldier daily costs and national expenditures for large mobilizations, highlighting Far higher American ration costs and potential savings if other nations adopted it.
A Louisville Commercial excerpt questions Governor Taylor of Kentucky and explains he became attorney general reflecting his industry capacity and worth, noting his standing and the reasons behind his appointment.
A historical account portrays Governor Taylor as a self-made Kentucky leader wrongfully ousted by a partisan Legislature. It accuses Goebel supporters and perjurers, claims assassination plots, and notes Taylor’s exile in Indiana while state leaders deny his return. The piece links him to the Times and its associates in a broader political struggle.
New York Times discusses using soft coal for home heating in anthracite furnaces. It explains air damper management in the feed door and ash pit, limits on the smoke pipe draft, and stoking needs. It notes softer coal lights quickly, but requires vigilance, with possible morning heat if used with limited anthracite.
Marquise de Forteroy in Baltimore notes the spread of wild tales about the young king of Spain. The piece says such rumors blame Carlists and accuse him of atheism and disrespect toward relics while highlighting his growing popularity in Santander and among clergy, workers, and elites alike.
A Saratoga club proposes a wheel with Hi, 8, percent and $10 bills, spun to reveal a rubber ball over a square on a table, paying players two for one, five for one, and ten for one. No recorded winners and a country Democrat likens it to the Republican party, noting the blend of chance and controversy.
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