This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
5
The Daily Journal lists subscription terms and rates for carriers and mail, notes reduced club rates, and cites distribution outlets in cities like New York Cincinnati Louisville St Louis and Washington. It also reports political commentary on the 1902 scene including elections pensions and Taft era issues.
The endorsement carried by General Hayes received approval from Governor Tilden. Democrats hoped Judge David Davis, then independent on the Supreme Bench, would hold the casting vote in the commission. Davis resigned from the Supreme Court to become United States senator from Illinois before the commission formed.
Indiana officials and citizens prepare a broad, patriotic welcome for President Roosevelt arriving today. The president will address Spanish War veterans and receive honors in a state famed for its Union sacrifices. The piece notes his civil service reform and the national admiration for his leadership.
The article praises President Roosevelt for unwavering adherence to Republican principles and to the policies of McKinley. It notes past vice presidents struggled with party loyalty, while Roosevelt kept cabinet members in place and followed McKinley’s policies after his death. The piece emphasizes Roosevelt's honor and public esteem.
General Grosvenor cited letters from three consuls general and an exporter in Marion arguing American manufacturers sell to foreigners at higher or lower rates only by stock quality and contract size. The witnesses contend American prices for home trade remain lower or equal, while foreign buyers face higher schedules, challenging the claim of universal cheaper foreign goods.
A Nevada paper condemns misrepresentation of Roosevelt's Cincinnati trust speech and cites his call for publicity national control and constitutional amendment. It argues editors should publish the full remarks, praises the President's plan as conservative and protective of both capital and labor. It notes Indiana politics and Times commentary on McKinley’s death and Roosevelt's safety concerns.
The New York Post denounces William 8. Devery for a district campaign marked by cynical disregard of manhood and decency. It accuses gamblers and disreputable resort keepers of buying influence to secure a seat within Tammany Hall’s executive committee.
The readable text mocks a powerful crime figure rising within New York, suggesting many crime figures will back him as a potential dictator of an organization that has long controlled the city, with the narrator noting the ascent is nearing.
A collage of playful quips from multiple papers. A joke about a bird of prey nicknamed pastor bird and comments on law delays. Vignettes touch on nurses, milk prices, trusts, and bachelor wealth in lighthearted dialogue.
About two hundred delegates from eight states gather for the Central States Water Works Association annual convention at the Denison House. President Joseph A. Pater of Dayton and Secretary William L. Veach of Newark will preside as engineers and water works officials discuss topics, tours, and business sessions through Thursday with a smoker at the Commercial Club and full-day meetings.
West Indianapolis Irvington and Haughville will gain postal substations replacing stations 2 6 and 14. Postmaster McGinnis announced approval of recommendations enabling independent service for the three suburbs, with Irvington getting two carriers and Haughville and West Indianapolis three each. Clerks in charge will see a $200 yearly salary rise.
Frederick Hoop filed suit yesterday against the Big Four Railway Company for damages claiming a broken ankle while unloading rails. The 16 year old, employed under a section boss, alleges negligence and seeks 33,000 for loss of his services and permanent injury.
The Indianapolis and Martinsville Traction Company will start running its cars through to Kentucky avenue and Illinois street today. Cars were previously stopped at Belt road with transfer to a city car. The Belt road crossing has been completed enabling through service.
Turbulent Senate chamber scene as Col Russell B. Harrison and W C Liller clash over minutes of the Buffalo meeting and Liller’s removal as adjutant general. A court martial is ordered for Liller as the convention moves toward consolidating Spanish American War Veterans groups.
The committee on resolutions met with little spirited debate as expected. An early attempt to read resolutions before the convention failed. Resolutions were discussed in secret and only non explosive items were released publicly. A color line measure was tabled in committee. Several Southern delegates pressed to bar Negroes from membership, and a resolution reflecting their wishes was discussed.
A secretive committee session produced a pivotal plan to consolidate the National Association of Spanish American War Veterans with the Spanish War Veterans and other allied orders. A five member committee will draft a constitution and by laws, appoint officers, and establish rituals and insignia for a new merged body. The measure passed unanimously.
Delegates to the third annual National Association of Spanish American War Veterans gathered in the Indiana Statehouse Senate chamber where Governor Durbin and Judge Vinson Carter welcomed them. Senator Fairbanks praised veterans, noting the war’s brevity and McKinley leadership, while committees formed for credentials and resolutions amid routine business.
The Spanish-American War Veterans' Association convened a court martial led by General Coryell. Adjutant General W. C. Liller faces charges of conduct unbecoming an officer for writing letters that criticized the association's executive heads. The session adjourned until tomorrow morning.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.