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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
6
The report covers insurance and financial topics from Indianapolis and Chicago, detailing bonds and stocks offered by J. F. Wild & Co. and various local finance items. It includes speeches by John A. McCall on state versus national oversight, and notes on the Fire Underwriters Association meeting with speakers from Chicago and Omaha.
The piece argues that heated partisan debates by opposing voters rarely convince and instead deepen bitterness. Mr Brick contends such discussions fail to achieve honorable results and exacerbate the sentiment between parties.
In Winamac Indiana Democrats doubt District Chairman Fletcher's plan for a joint debate between Professor Hering and Representative A L Brick. They acknowledge Brick's experience and eloquence but fear the format could embarrass their candidate.
James E. Watson started his campaign in Connersville Indiana, drawing large crowds at Orange and Lyons Station. He plans speeches at Harrisburg, Columbia and Falmouth this week, while Lieutenant Governor Gilbert speaks in Root's Hall at 2 PM, followed by Frank B. Shutz later that evening. Indications point to a record Republican vote in Fayette County, citing strong prosperity over the past year.
Republican campaign managers in Terre Haute organize city and county by wards with nightly ward clubs. The final organization will precede Saturdays armory meeting where Senator Fairbanks will open the campaign. No parade planned but efforts aim to allow all to hear the senator.
In Greencastle Indiana Judge Cooliver issued a temporary restraining order against Councilmen Landes and Jordan which expired today. Plaintiffs Councilmen Grogan Walls and Broadstreet obtained a temporary injunction for the same purpose and the defendants excepted. An appeal to the Supreme Court was taken.
Waterloo Iowa September 24 Former Governor Horace Boies released his letter accepting the Democratic nomination in Iowa Third District Congress. He argues trusts demand tariff removal as the sole remedy and that protectionist tariffs foster trust growth. He says tariff reductions are necessary and Democrats seek a tariff for revenue only.
NEW HAMPTON I a Sept 24 The Third district Republican convention will reassemble here tomorrow to nominate a candidate to succeed Speaker Henderson. Five candidates are in the field C E Albrook El Dora C E Ransier Independence P B Birdall Clarion Burton E Sweet Waverly M F Edwards Parkersburg. A renomination of Henderson was abandoned. Delegates expected to indorse the Dubuque platform.
Elihu Root spoke at the Illinois League of Republican Clubs gathering in Peoria marshaling defense of the Philippines policy. He praised McKinley, defended U.S. conduct, cited aid to Cuba, and denounced Democratic attacks while highlighting the 1898 treaty cession and wartime actions under Dewey and Taft.
At an afternoon league meeting Senator Cullom Governor Yates and Congressman A J Hopkins spoke as part of a political event. Speakers argued over the benevolent influence of the flag and identified themselves as true friends of the Philippine people, distinguishing their views from other factions.
Edison Electric Light Company lost current last night plunging Cincinnati into darkness. Telegraph wires ran on the company’s dynamos and failed, halting business as newspapers set type by hand. Power was restored by tapping other plants and drawing from other cities, but underground lines overheated and insulation burned, necessitating new wiring.
Secretary Root issues an order creating post based schools for all officers including lieutenants and junior captains. Officers may earn certificates in two years across drill, guard, target practice, field engineering and military law. Fort Riley maneuvers begin with outpost forts and army corps, Lt Col Steadman and Col Miner commanding rival forces. Umpires oversee strict adherence to attack and defense conditions.
Washington announces recent promotions and duties for several officers. Col Argalus G Hennisee to Fifth Cavalry Lieut Col William Stanton to Eleventh Cavalry Major Benjamin H Cheever to Eighth Cavalry Capt Abraham G Lott to Sixth Cavalry and others to Camp Thomas Chickamauga Park Fort Sheridan and Fort Rowell Cuba with transfers within ordnance and infantry units and one month leave for Second Lieut Tallmadge H Brereton.
Washington on September 24 the secretary of war orders the marching units for the Grand Army of the Republic parade on October 7. The Fourth Artillery Corps Band four coast artillery companies from Fort Monroe three from Fort Wayne Mich one from Fort Hunt three from Fort Henry one from Fort Howard the Engineer Band and third engineers from Washington barracks the Second Cavalry Band and second squadron plus Fourth Battery Field Artillery from Fort Myer will march under Col 8 B Huggins Second Cavalry command.
The Siamese crown prince Chowla Maha Vajaravudh will visit the United States for about six weeks, traveling from New York to San Francisco. The visit is semi official with Edward H. Loftus and Phya Akaharaj Varadhara consulting, and Pierce designated to handle princely comfort while expenses are borne by the prince with minor government support.
Washington reports the Havana floating dry dock suffered more serious injuries than first believed. Naval Constructor Taylor and Lieutenant Commander Dorn sent reports to Rear Admiral Bowles, indicating the accident resulted from bad management in docking the pontoons.
The Paymaster's Clerk Walter H. Warner was tried on the battleship Wisconsin at Bremerton Washington for embezzling government funds in the purchase of commissary supplies. He was found guilty and sentenced to dismissal and to imprisonment at hard labor for one year. The sentence and finding were approved by Rear Admiral Casey commander of the Pacific station.
The Saratoga NY convention nominated Gov Odell Jr as governor and F W Higgins for lieutenant governor with a platform endorsing President Roosevelt, Philippine independence, Cuba reciprocity, and home rule for Porto Rico. George R Sheldon withdrew from the lieutenant governorship after opposition within the party and a letter to Senator Platt.
Albany, September 4. Governor Odell tonight received a telegram from President Roosevelt offering hearty congratulations for Odell and his associates on the ticket just nominated.
In Bozeman the Montana Democratic state convention nominated Judge Jere R. Lesie of Great Falls for assistant justice and John M. Evans of Missoula for congressman. W. A. Clark and allies controlled the proceedings with Clark presiding as temporary chairman. The credentials report seated the Clark delegations from Silver Bow and Granite counties, and Charles Hoffman of Bozeman was made permanent chairman.
Flint Michigan September 24 Judge George H Durant who lay ill with paralysis for three weeks has withdrawn as the Democratic candidate for governor. A successor will be named on September W.
In Chattanooga Tennessee the eighth biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen closed. The ninth biennial meeting will be held in Buffalo New York. George Goding W L French and A H Hawley re elected to the board of grand trustees. Salaries for the grand secretary treasurer and Grand Lodge office staff were raised and the grand secretary bond increased.
Guthrie dispatches report that Hiram High of Ovid Michigan, a noted attorney and politician active in the Ferry Alger senatorial contest, is missing after a telegram claimed his brother Nathan High of Guthrie was gravely ill and unable to travel. Authorities fear foul play.
Burlington Iowa September 4 Mrs Geo Claflin killed herself while her husband who had watched her to prevent the act, fell asleep. Police say she hanged herself in the bedroom using a rope from a bed. The husband awoke and found her body.
The Chicago Federation of Labor executive committee presented an ultimatum to Chicago City Railway today demanding the statement of sixty men recently charged by the company. The fate of the company will determine whether a general strike of street railway workers is ordered.
Four hundred paper box makers employed by the J. W. Sefton Manufacturing Company struck this afternoon. The walkout followed the substitution of nonunion men to take the places of those who struck last week, triggering the labor action in Chicago.
The National Association of Sanitary Boards adjourned with WE Bolton of Oklahoma as president D F Tucky as vice president and W B Smith of Minot as secretary and treasurer. The quarantine line was altered north of Moore Bledsoe counties in Tennessee. Open season for cream prices in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas runs November 1 to January 1 with other rates through November 1, while certain counties extend to April.
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