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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
7
The Indianapolis Journal lists carrier and mail rates with Sunday options and club discounts. It details agent distribution, postages, and page counts, plus a tour of distribution points in New York, Cincinnati, Louisville, Washington, Denver, Dayton, Columbus. The page includes editorial notes on politics, tariffs, Boxer activity, and public finance.
The United States and Mexico agreed to arbitrate the Pius fund case regarding interest on a Jesuit trust established in 1697 to support Catholic missions in the Californias. Mexico defaulted on payments after 1848. the US seeks accrued unpaid interest since 1842 and may also seek principal findings. The Dutch prime minister announced readiness to proceed, with the court ready since January 191, awaiting signatory participation.
Speaker Henderson resigns his bid for Congress in the Town district, citing disagreement with tariff revision aimed at curbing monopolies. The Iowa platform’s stance on tariff changes is seen as conservative, and his retirement opens the field to a candidate aligned with voters while preserving his convictions.
President Diaz of Mexico plans a European visit within months to reassure foreign financiers of Mexico’s stability after retirement. The article lauds his long tenure since 1876, noting five re-elections and extensive achievements. It cites international bond holdings and fears over credit continuity, expecting Diaz to ease concerns for Mexico’s credit standing.
The statement praises a veteran public figure, noting the completion of a long and useful career as a fitting finale and a significant service to the country by this revered elder statesman.
The president met with Senators Hanna Spooner Allison Aldrich and Lodge to chart policy on trusts tariffs and Cuba reciprocity. Leaders show party unity with the president, opposing tariff revision this session and backing protection while Cuba talks continue.
A collection of joked lines and repartee from Boston Herald Chicago Post Chicago News Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Press Philadelphia Record and others. The passages mock vanity pretensions officeholders taste and social pretenses with brisk witticisms and quick retorts.
A fragmentary quote expresses disbelief at guidance by a wife who claims she can find her way into any pocket without a map or instructions, underscoring a humorous boast about navigational prowess and cleverness. The remark hints at domestic wit and independence.
Big Chief Devery says he never aims for Newport and prefers staying with the people. He pledges feasts and picnics for the district, insisting politics has nothing to do with it and that he will remain among common folk if he wins.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Sept 17 Football season opened at Indiana University today Coach Horne returned from the East and met the squad on Jordan Field The outlook is promising due to strong material two or three year veterans from Marion Dillon Killen Ross and Taper from Oberlin are among newcomers expected to join The team is likely to be heavier this year despite losing some stars.
Lafayette Journal outlines military department plans at Purdue with student supply limited to a suit, about 12 000 dollars for outfits, government providing rifles bayonets field pieces and thousands of rounds. Eight companies comprise infantry engineering signal and hospital units with detailed cadet ranks and numbers.
In Richmond Indiana Earlham College formally opened this morning with nearly full enrollment and active recitations across all departments. Opening chapel drew a large crowd as Timothy Nicholson announced Dean R L Kelley as acting president while President Mills is ill. Rev RE Ellis led prayers and Allen Jay offered remarks and financial guidance to students.
Fort Wayne Indiana September 17 Lineas A Lenhart of this county was notified today of his appointment as teacher of languages in Portones in the government schools at 1300 dollars per year The announcement names Lenhart as the new language instructor for Portones government schools.
Ithaca N Y Sept 17 announces that for the first time Cornell University will admit a woman student to the engineering department. The entrant is Miss Nora Stanton Blatch of London granddaughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton who last year entered as a freshman in the art course and excels in engineering examinations.
Hartford Sept 17 Abram Chamberlain of Meriden nominated by the Connecticut Republican convention to succeed Gov George P McLean who declined another term. He defeated Livingston W Cleveland on the first ballot 343 to 153. Resolutions endorsed Roosevelt administration and 1904 nomination. They support protective tariff and oppose general tariff revision now. They back trade reciprocity, favor a Cuba reciprocity treaty, and praise Senator O H Platt for support. They emphasize labor interests and supervision of trusts.
In Havana on Sept 17 workmen lifting the end of a dry dock formerly owned by Spain caused a break amidships. A boiler exploded injuring a worker. The break along bottom and sides is deemed irreparable. The dock now belongs to the United States and had been under repair plans for months. An export duty of $2 per head on cattle for non breeding use was published today.
Two natives named Cummings and Adams ascended La Souffriere in clear weather and reached the summit. They reported flames in three crater spots, a funnel shaped center, and an intolerable heat with a near escape. Predictions by American scientists are reportedly being fulfilled amid rising anxiety over another eruption.
In Concord on September 17 the New Hampshire Republican state convention debated prohibitory law changes and nominated Nathan J. Batchelder for governor. The platform endorses Roosevelt, Cuba policy, Philippine policy, and anti-monopoly aims, while condemning unjust business practices. Batchelder was chosen by acclamation. Gale withdrew before nominations.
Residents in Bainbridge Ohio report rising smoke and sulphurous gases from Copperas mountain seen from the Paint Creek valley. Since Mont Pelee eruptions, smoke has appeared irregularly, now more noticeable. Slate in the mountain is hot and turning dull red, with emissions from the side rather than the summit. Scientists will be asked to investigate.
Repeated violent earthquakes rocked the eastern Turkestan area from August through September 3 causing extensive destruction in Kashgar and nearby villages with several fatalities reported.
The piece argues the Republicans will adjust tariffs to time and production while upholding protective policy. It condemns Democratic tariff reform as revenue only and warns that free list proposals would harm labor by closing factories and increasing idleness, contrasting with the Dingley and Wilson-era protections.
The Lily White Republican State convention in Birmingham names J A W Smith for governor and slate includes Charles P Lane for lieutenant governor W H Armbricht for secretary of state J H Carter for auditor T B McNair for treasurer H Lee Brown for superintendent of education J C Fonville for commissioner of agriculture and T B Morton for Fayette. The platform supports the Dingley tariff and interoceanic canal, praises the Philippines service, condemns Democratic attacks, pays tribute to McKinley, and endorses Roosevelt for renomination.
Boston dated dispatch reports Congressman Charles B. Littlefield of Maine saying he would run for House speaker if Henderson declines the Iowa nomination. He plans to visit Pittsburg after leaving Boston and has notified friends of his decision. In Arkansas Senator James K. Jones voices West tariff revision sentiment tied to Henderson’s possible withdrawal. Richmond Indiana notes Representative James E. Watson’s surprise at Henderson’s refusal to seek re election and a planned speech in Iowa Falls on Oct 2.
Delegates to the United States Railway Service Mutual Benefit Association and the National Association of Railway Postal Clerks continued deliberations in Buffalo on Sept 17. Proposed changes to the constitution of the benefit associations were discussed.
Oyster Bay report states the President declined to comment on Speaker Grenderson's refusal to accept renomination as a guest or on any contacts related to the issue.
Nevada Senator Stewart argues the Pius fund proceeds were perpetual trust and not owners rights. Mexico contends funds belonged to Californians and were administered by Jesuits as trustees, not owners, with Dutch arbitration rules allowing retransmission of pleadings and single counsel for each side.
President Diaz reports to Congress that the Pius claim from Upper California against Mexico has been submitted to the permanent arbitration court at The Hague. He notes the case stems from a fund once for California missions, with history tracing to Jesuit administration and Spanish crown trusteeship, and describes the arbitration process, joint commissions, and Mexican pledge to accept the court’s final decision.
In Roanoke Virginia on September 16 Mabel Carroll fifteen fired a revolver at her aunt Mrs William Emerick while she dressed at a bureau. The bullet struck the temple and Mrs Emerick died instantly. A coroner's jury exonerated Miss Carroll of all blame.
Obituary notice records the Berlin death of Rev R G W Scott official U S Congregational delegate who attended the Gainsborough celebration in Lincolnshire. In Bath New York Major Robert A Dimmick former attorney at law dies at seventy at the State Soldiers Home and will be buried in Washington.
Major General Bates begins command as Fort Keyy site near Omaha announces the movement. Ray In vs of tee mane at Fort Key, Kansas, and stam left for thah ost te ulebt.
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