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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
5
A Chronicle of the presidents plans and reactions include Roosevelt's forthcoming long tour through seventeen states. Alabama debates Gen. Wheeler for governor amid tariff talk. Minnesota backs Canada reciprocity, opposed by British product advantage. News also covers church rumors about papal cardinal appointments and the Philippines document released by the Republican committee.
The 190 census shows a rise in the percentage of ten to fourteen year olds who can read and write across states. Nebraska tops at 99.66 percent, while towns report high literacy. Massachusetts and others follow with strong figures, though future gains depend on universal literacy.
The dataset shows Setts rising to ninth state by 1900 with higher literacy percentage than 1890. Sana moves from twelfth to sixth with 99.45 percent. Illinois falls to fifteenth at 1900 with 99.18 percent. Kentucky declines to 91.56. South Carolina and Louisiana remain at bottom. Louisiana records the highest illiteracy at 67.12 percent, about 10 percent lower than in 1890.
The State Board of Agriculture celebrates the fiftieth annual State fair, noting its role as an index and aid to agricultural progress. Premiums rose from 1000 in 1852 to 2000 recently, expenditures grew to 56483, and receipts to 63273, with attendance from 10,000 to 100,000 yearly depending on weather.
A New York dressmakers convention sparks debate over Americans sending $100,000,000 yearly to Paris for garments. The piece argues for domestic craftsmanship, recalling 18th century boycotts and colonial self-reliance as examples of patriotism in trade and dress. It notes Harvard’s 1770 homespun gowns and contrasts past zeal with present import reliance.
A London reply praises American women for adopting artful fits colors and designs in clothing. It asserts American manufactures rival foreign rivals and that American dressmakers and milliners surpass English taste and match French standards. The piece urges Americans to patronize domestic dressmaking and artisans instead of sending 310000000 abroad annually.
The passage defends Jesse Overstreet against remarks alleging he runs his district from New York. It notes his Indianapolis home, his long tenure as secretary of the Republican congressional committee, and his influence in advancing key legislation, including the post office construction bill, through the House. It predicts active campaigning by his backers leading up to election.
Anti Bryan factions face a hard test as a Johnson Bryan alliance emerges with Bryan campaigning from Nebraska to Ohio. The Kansas City platform gains traction in several states, despite internal opposition. Observers note Ohio and Indiana tensions may drive tactics to suppress anti Bryan forces and influence Nebraska and Illinois elections.
The text references three Washburne brothers and three Feasenden brothers serving concurrently in Congress. It corrects an error about a Landis nomination in Illinois and notes two Indiana brothers will be elected, forming a strong pair to support each other.
A collage of jokes and light quips from various newspapers including The Philadelphia Press Boston Transcript Baltimore American and Catholic Standard. Snappy lines cover deacons and peaches athletic society men and road trips with playful exchanges and misdirections.
Commander McLean of the Cincinnati reports trains will be guarded across the Isthmus as obstructions by iron plates were cleared by government troops. A Panama Governor disavowed responsibility for the acts, United States officials seek assurances from Bogota, and further protection of transit is anticipated as six trains daily traverse the isthmus.
Nine American citizens sign a petition to President Roosevelt demanding examination of Rev. John H. Cushing’s arrest in Rome. The text asserts Cushing was sober at the interview with Bishop N. C. Matz and describes alleged indignities and confinement in an asylum.
Bizerta and Paris report M. Pelletan minister of marine delivering a bold speech praising France’s hold on the western Mediterranean and warning of a possible holy war if seas are closed to foes. Officials say remarks reflect personal view, not policy, amid tensions with Italy Germany and Britain.
The German Foreign Office downplays M. Pelletan's Bizerta remarks, likening them to after-dinner jests by General Andre. Officials say France is asserting Mediterranean aims, with Bizerta strengthened like Malta while Britain reconsiders ties with Italy. German papers mock Pelletan's rhetoric as champagne speech.
London observers dismiss M Pelletan s so called new diplomacy as not reflecting France or its government. During his tour he praised Germany and Italy, while semi official papers in France show his views diverge from official policy. Evening papers comment on his Beaurilly appearance and call his ingenuous confession unseasoned for a minister.
Queen Wilhelmina resumed duties in The Hague opening the Staats General in person. Accompanied by Prince Henry and the queen mother, she praised friendly foreign relations while focusing on domestic matters. The speech noted steady trade, satisfactory commerce, improving labor, and pending bills on education, vaccination limits, teaching pensions, lotteries, and sugar law reform. The queen mother later visited Scheveningen to aid Boer families.
A London telegram cites King Leopold’s aide-de-camp saying the monarch cannot confirm any travel next year. Other items include Boxers alleged killings in Sze-Chuen, Lipton’s America’s Cup bid to reach NYYC by Oct 1, and the Macedonian committee leader Sarafoff’s release after arrest. Also reported: Delagoa Bay transfer to British control and nine new torpedo boat destroyers ordered by the Admiralty. Vatican notes no American cardinal will be named at the jubilee consistory.
Purdue football drills at Stuart Field draw forty five players with Coach Best testing new positions while old hands remain regulars. Captain Leslie leads the squad as Smith fights a critical appendix operation at Elizabeth Hospital possibly ending his football career.
In Warsaw Indiana the Winona Agricultural and Technical Institute was opened with 85 students registered. Opening remarks by President Rol C Dickey Chancellor J Wilbur Chapman and Principal H E DuBois announced classes start tomorrow. Most students from Indiana with others from Ohio Illinois and distant states.
South Bend Indiana September 16 Notre Dame football progress rolls on under Captain Salmon with a growing candidate pool. Yesterday enough men reported for practice to form two elevens and conduct a scrimmage. Early drills focus on catching punts and ball security. Several new candidates show promise, including O Connor vying for a central line position and Kim as center though may be kept out.
Notre Dame University appoints a new faculty board of control with President Morrissey and Professors Murphy and Kegler among members. Tryouts commence for football positions as last year’s players like Imon McGlew O Malley Kirby Nyere and others report midweek. Dan OConnor joins the varsity scene aiming for end or half, while Daly of Toledo begins as manager with McGrew from Dublin assisting.
Notre Dame in South Bend resumes its fifty ninth scholastic year with over 60 new students among 200 newcomers. Old students expected to return bring hoped total to 1,000. International arrivals include two sons of Julio Battle from Manila and students from Cuba South America Japan and France. Illinois leads state representation with Indiana close behind. Pennsylvania sends a large delegation. New staff changes include Henry Dickson heading elocution and oratory and T P Greene as dean of the pharmacy department.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Richmond Indiana September 14 The Earlham College registration on opening day reached a record with 96 students signing in surpassing any prior first day total in the college’s history. President J J Mills championed efforts statewide to attract students and the president’s office remained crowded with new enrollees. Prof Cleveland K Chase succeeds Barrett in Latin language and literature joining instructors with prior teaching at Oberlin Indiana State Normal and the State University of Iowa. Prof Adolph Gerber expected back from a world trip with lessons assigned to his assistant Allen Cole. Superintendent William Furnas replaces Charles F Chapman as treasurer Finley Newlin becomes treasurer.
Greencastle Ind Sept 14 Miss Caroline Rowley is appointed to the De Pauw School of Music succeeding Miss Elizabeth Sawyers who takes a leave of absence. Rowley will teach piano forte pipe organ and theory after stints at Detroit Conservatory and studies elsewhere. Matriculation enrollment this week hits a historic high as attendance is expected to rise. Coach Henry arrives directing football practice with players back from last season but no official team organization yet.
Franklin Indiana September 146 coach committee hires Homer Cutsinger from Edinburg to lead football this season. He brings a reputation as a top state half back and will assume duties early next week with most of last year’s squad returning and stars O B Sellers and Leroy Waggoner rejoining. Captain Webb says prospects look best in years.
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