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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
5
A pasted old style page notes subscription rates for the Indianapolis Journal, distribution offices and mail rates, plus brief items on public affairs. It mentions Governor Longing and lynching cases in Mississippi, Peary Arctic expedition, Dr. Henderson’s House, and reflections on Indiana Civil War veterans.
A passage notes patient patience of readers toward aging newspapers and a grateful public wishing them many years of contentment, despite some editors’ impatience over pension timing and reliability. The tone underscores loyalty to press institutions and the flag as symbols of sovereignty.
Secretary Hay argues that European powers are responsible for persecuting Jews in Roumania and that this policy drives pauper immigrants to the United States. He appeals to Britain France Germany Russia Italy Austria and Turkey to intervene, warning of moral and diplomatic consequences and urging humane action. The paper elevates state responsibility to protect human rights and reduce unwanted immigration.
The piece notes a long quiet period in the Philippines after Aguinaldo’s capture in 1901 and a shift to civil government. It argues the anti-imperialist and sympathetic Philippine strikes have faded as Americans report better laws, roads, schools, harbors, and trade, with a peaceful, prosperous outlook.
A Sandusky convention quote by Col. Tom Johnson frames a stale Democratic charge of importing negro voters into Indiana. The piece notes the 1890 1900 census shows colored population rising 57 percent vs whites at 35 percent, arguing the charge lacks evidence and denying Republican leaders’ alleged schemes.
The article rebuts claims that Republicans import black voters noting Marion County's 1890 to 1900 population rise and citing similar increases in Grant Madison St Joseph Vanderburgh and Jefferson counties. It argues many colored residents were native or moved of their own free will and that no one was hired to relocate Iowa to vote.
The egg producing hen era its value in 1899 exceeded mining and coal outputs. Indiana's 11,109,006 hens produced 70,782,200 dozens of eggs, worth about 7.89 million dollars, while total poultry and egg value reached roughly 281 million nationwide. The piece highlights tariffs, storage, and economic impact on households and markets.
Rebates have built big profits as secret discounts persist and two railroad officers are indicted for违反 interstate commerce law. In Omaha a public school marchers confront a chastising teacher at Police Court, claiming they will appeal to the Board of Education, underscoring student activism and the teacher’s parental authority.
A collage of short humor items from Smart Set Puck and Philadelphia Press jokes. A lighthouse dream leads to housekeeping fantasy while a mirror superstition debate, and a cartoonish portrait of a purse-proud plutocrat mirrors social foibles.
Culver Military Academy opened with record attendance and a long wait list, rejecting applicants for lack of room. Cadets, many over five feet seven inches, began drill under strict discipline as hundred s of hopeful youths reported for duty. Hanover college also opened with 130 students and plans for a strong football season amid co eds and new faculty.
Everett Smith, captain of the Indiana University football team, has resigned due to his father's death and will not attend school this year to manage the estate. The athletic association met briefly, urged football candidates to report to Jordan Field at 3 p.m., and prepared to field a team with available players.
The text notes scrub players from last year including Gin who tutored Archie Ross and Harry Killen as candidates for positions. It also mentions Johnson of Sheridan, noted for his athletic distinction, planning to try out for quarterback.
Notre Dame adopts graduate coaching with Captain Salmon directing the program assisted by ex Captain Farley and Left Tackle Faragher. Thirty players reported for first practice as Farley prepares an eleven for formation drills and punt returns while Purdue shows strong practice at Stuart Field with fifty squad members.
Elwood Indiana Sept 18 a group of residents who have attended university courses formed the Elwood University Club at a meeting. A constitution was adopted and officers elected President A D Moffett Vice President Mrs John F Rodefer Secretary Treasurer Loring Mellette Executive Committee Nelte B Fatout Miss Chaffe Edwin Rogers A program of literary work and social features planned for members.
Mrs Virginia C Meredith who sold the Meredith farm and its fine cattle herd has moved to Cambridge City. She bought 160 acres adjoining the corporation and will continue Shorthorn cattle breeding. She plans to return to Minnesota on October 1 to resume teaching at the State School of Agriculture.
Muncie Indiana report states William T Sparks of Selma sailed with his wife aboard the Sherman on September 1 from Manila Normal School to the United States. He returns because Mrs Sparks daughter of Judge H Clay Allen Indianapolis is ill and may resume teaching at Indiana University for another year.
Dr Gray Potter Benton former president of the Upper University of Iowa was inaugurated as president of Miami University in Oxford this afternoon. Numerous college presidents attended including James B Angell of Michigan who delivered the principal address on education. Also speaking were Governor Nash State School Commissioner Bonebrake George E McLain of Iowa State University and W O Thompson of Ohio State University.
Fayette Iowa September 13 The Upper Iowa University board of trustees unanimously elected the Rev Dr T J J of Thorntown Indiana to the presidency of the university officials announced today The new president will lead the small liberal arts college in Fayette Iowa with the appointment marking a major leadership change for the institution
Chief Bank Examiner G B Leonard, under orders from Superintendent Killburn, closed the New York State Banking Company in Syracuse. The failure stems from losses tied to Onondaga Dynamo Company notes. President D A Bonta spoke of large, unexpected losses, while the examiner plans for another bank to assume the business rather than a receiver. Resources 676,761. liabilities 620,638. surplus 20,000. undivided profits 36,000. capital 100,000. founded 1852.
At the Ladies' Confederate Memorial Association meeting in New Orleans on September 18, a resolution rejected Gen. Eli Torrance's proposal to aid Alabama Confederate veterans. The group refused any aid from Union veterans and declined to amend the resolution to extend thanks to Torrance, a minority opposing the motion.
Grand Duke Boris of Russia sailed for France today aboard the French liner La Lorraine after boarding from Cornelius Vanderbilt's steam yacht Mirage. He traveled downriver from New York to the narrows for transfer to the liner, signaling a return voyage.
Washington reports that China faces a potential Boxer uprising rivaling 1900. Conger cites extortionate taxation and missionary resentment, noting rioting near Chen Tu, killings of Christians, and destruction of chapels. Edicts promise protection for missionaries and removal of remiss local officials.
Peking reports the throne orders officials in Sze-Chuen to crush the rebellion in the province. The Boxer attack in Cheng-Tu-Fu, capital of Sze-Chuen, prompted the city’s early September unrest and the official response to restore order.
Rebels executed fourteen leaders and other combatants as plans to subdue the unrest unfold. A new viceroy and officials head to Cheng Tu Fu, while ministers Conger and the French envoy urge decisive action. Russia vows to restore southern Manchuria and rail lines. United States mission aid follows Boxer losses. Boston reports $67,981 received by the American Board of Foreign Missions via the State Department to reimburse rebuilding in North China.
Two American Augustinian priests Rev Daniel G O Mahoney of Andover and Rev J E Mechain of Villa Nova were ordered to the Philippines to succeed Spanish friars. They will depart within two weeks with further American priests expected to follow. The announcement came at Villa Nova College during the feast of St. Thomas with remarks by leaders of the American province and the prior general.
Recent army orders announce Capt. Thomas T. Frissell moves to Fort Assiniboia and Lt. William D. Connor to New Powell London. Col Calvin De Witt to head Army Medical School faculty, and Maj Jefferson Kean to duty in surgeon general. Officers assigned to Fort Riley maneuvers include Col Jacob Augur and Capt Andrew Rowan.
Secretary Shaw approved the collector of customs at New York and ordered the dismissals of five customs inspectors for lax examination methods and accepting gratuities from incoming steamer passengers. Russian crops, except flaxseed, show record production this season per a State Department report from Consul Hennan at Odessa dated August 16. Postal officials from Bertin and others in the Office Department opened inquiries into U S postal administration and examined conditions.
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