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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
5
A detailed list of subscription terms for the Indianapolis Journal, including carrier, mail, and club rates, with regional distribution points, followed by a mix of editorial notes on political figures, tariff policy, and industry opinions, citing various cities and institutions. The piece weaves ads for newsstands with commentary on politics and economic policy.
Democrats of Wells County place large hopes on Mr Smith and his belief that Democracy is God-given. He told a reporter he prays for Democracy to prevail. The Republican committee is urged to provide enlightening political tracts locally.
The piece argues the anthracite coal strike is weakening as operators gain ground. It notes resumption of washeries and mines, failed arbitration attempts, ongoing leadership by Mr. Mitchell, and warnings that the strike could collapse within two weeks unless a turn occurs. It suggests Mitchell advise a return to work or form a miners union.
Henderson's withdrawal sparks a discussion on tariff versus trusts, arguing no necessary link and calling the claim an accidental connection. The piece cites Representative Littlefield's Gloucester speech and notes trusts existed before tariffs, with prosperity fostering both.
An old speech attributed to Secretary Shaw is cited arguing that free trade would not cure the harms of trusts and would undermine American industries. The writer asserts tariffs foster prosperity and asserts free trade would collapse national industry by weakening protection against foreign competition.
The piece denounces reciprocity as worse than protection, attacking free trade and urging Democrats to oppose Cuba reciprocity as in Senate resistance to the measure. It accuses pro reciprocity editors of inconsistency with free trade principles and defends protective tariffs amid the Wilson-Gorman era debate.
Republican meetings will be held today in many large towns with addresses by prominent party figures from Indiana and other states. The speeches are to set the party’s position on current issues, with emphasis on key topics like currency reform and trust regulation. Charles G. Dawes advocates an elastic asset currency and cautions against radical banking changes. The article notes Indiana voters are busy but suggests today’s gatherings will attract large crowds.
The article notes lake ports handle much of the lake trade with steel vessels and American ships under domestic laws. It questions a Chicago labor party, doubting its lifespan and support from organized labor. It praises the Indianapolis Street Railway for ample transport and anticipates a robust interurban network making the city a leading electric railroad hub.
A collection of quips from newspapers including The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Philadelphia Record. Jokes range from officials and customs duties to eavesdropping mishaps and social quips about marriage, carpentry compliments, and ironic lines on life and wealth.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports the Western Yearly Meeting in Plainfield Indiana with a query box inquiry into un soundness of doctrine. A committee to investigate Westfield and Sheridan churches is named. Officers are elected including principal clerk Lewis E Stout and reading clerks Lydia Painter and Martha Newlin. Attending ministers receive greetings from London and Dublin Meetings.
Indiana Conference at Vincennes reviews Evansville district conversions 1456 and $10 442 spent on churches and parsonages. New Gibson street Princeton church valued 4500 dedicated. Districts report large mission giving and building sums. Several pastors transferred and new churchs built, with readings of appointments and introductions of guests.
At Farmland Indiana the Christian Church Conference drew a larger crowd with devotions, committee meetings, and reports. O. A. Harris reported receipts of 328.22 dollars. Two candidates, E Nickey of Merom and John H Cross of Blountsville, were recommended for ordination. Memorial services were held for deceased members and speakers included J J Summerbell and Rev. Fred Stevenour. In Muncie, Rev. A W Lamport accepted Pasadena Cal pastoral call. High Street Methodist accepted his resignation and Rev. Randall of San Jose was named his successor.
Daniel P. Erwin, prominent Indianapolis merchant and social figure, died at his home on North Meridian Street from a two year heart disease illness. Long active as president of the Board of Trade and Commercial Club, he leaves a large estate and was known for public spirited service despite resisting political honors. He had traveled to Florida, Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Coburg, and to Canada seeking relief before his death at 7 o'clock yesterday morning.
Daniel P. Erwin, born in Pennsylvania in 1844, faced a swift decline after returning home. He was renowned for civic work and supported the technical school fund with a $500 pledge, later increasing to $1,000 by telephone. His life spanned business vigor, reform zeal, and a devotion to his community.
At the St Joseph Conference in Peru Indiana William L Elder of Indianapolis offered to donate a site and build a State College campus costing at least 40000 with 446 lots to dispose of. The proposal was accepted by both the St Joseph and White River Marion conferences, signaling a near certainty the college will be established. Trustees will be appointed and arrangements announced Sunday.
National convention officers arrived in Evansville Indiana for a four day meeting starting Sunday. About three hundred delegates are expected representing thirty different states.
In Whitewell Tennessee the Chattanooga Presbytery passed a memorial to the synod and General Assembly dissenting from the proposed union with Northern Presbyterians until their creed is revised. The action reflects ongoing tensions over doctrinal alignment as regional bodies evaluate a potential merger.
Philadelphia report says the central executive committee of the International Sunday-school Convention designated Jerusalem to host the next world convention in April 1904, at the final session today.
The Gettysburg battlefield memorial to General Henry W. Slocum was dedicated with an immense veterans turnout. Governors Odell of New York Murphy of New Jersey and Stone of Pennsylvania attended alongside notable figures including General Daniel E. Sickles and former Pension Commissioner Dudley, among others.
Daniel P. Erwin a leading Indianapolis merchant and investor is remembered for vast business holdings across Indiana and Illinois. He built and led Erwin & Co, owned Denison Hotel property, and held stock in United States Steel, with major roles in Interstate Stockyards and other ventures. A Republican civic booster, he never held office but shaped city growth and charity. His married life spanned two unions with Seifert and Townley families. estate valued from 90,000 to over 1 million with ongoing real estate and corporate interests.
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