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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
5
The Indianapolis Journal discusses national finances stock quotes and prayers for prosperity. It notes opposition to trusts and praise for federal regulation while signaling debate on immigration and tariff policy. Editorials comment on Morgan mergers and the beef packers scenario amid abundant crops and British grain shortfalls. It mentions conventions planned in Indianapolis and critiques a misrepresented June Wright anthracite report.
The piece notes Colonel Wright denying suppression or pigeonholing of his report on the anthracite coal strike. It argues the incident may be regarded as closed after his statement to the Journal.
An editorial argues that Democratic anti trust rhetoric masks a push to repeal tariffs. It contends free trade underpins trusts, urges preservation of protection, and warns the tariff will remain a political question fought through party lines. It notes Roosevelt’s stance and calls for enforcing or expanding protective duties.
President Roosevelt proposes a tariff commission to study the issue as a business matter, but experience shows such nonpartisan bodies drift into partisan battles. The Arthur era example yielded a lengthy report that shaped little real policy, as Congress preferred party driven bills over neutral findings.
Governor Durbin highlighted in Marion that the Democratic period saw an average annual debt payment of 54352 from the general fund while seven Republican years averaged 171181 yearly. He attributed part of the debt savings to ending the Democratic fee system, noting the 116729 gap favors the Republicans and arguing the abolition prevented a larger public debt.
A Michigan visit by the President promotes Cuba reciprocity under the McKinley Roosevelt policy. It argues a 3 percent sugar duty cut would not hurt beet sugar, given large US imports. Support grows for Cuban preference as farmers and manufacturers foresee a $50,000,000 market. Critics shift from oxide zealots to accepting Governor Odell’s record.
The Governor urged reforms to reduce state costs, abolish pricey commissions, and streamline state business, enabling the Legislature to cut state taxes. Odell is described as a businessman, not a professional. Whitecapping is highlighted as a difficult crime, best addressed by county courts with legislative support.
A collage of joke lines from newspapers includes Glasgow Evening Times with Magistrate humor about high words and low language, Brooklyn Life praising Mrs Storm and her feminist talks, and quips from Chicago Tribune, Somerville Journal, New York Sun, and New York papers. The pieces show playful banter across topics from rights advocacy to bank tellers, with light wordplay and social satire.
Washington Star notes a humorous exchange where a stranger questions low taxes in Crimson Gulch. Three-Finger Sam replies taxes are nearly nothing while Fare Bill claims to handle public works. The banter nudges at local funding and civic responsibility with a Western tone.
The South Side Republican Club held a big meeting with a crowded club room. Voters applauded the speakers unstintingly as they discussed issues and urged support for party positions.
Mayor Bookwalter urged fair handling of city improvements for the South Side. Addi son C. Harris, Daniel E. Storms and R. A. Brown spoke to a packed Republican club gathering, with Leedy presiding and cigars passed after the event. Storms defended the party record and emphasized continued Republican power.
Mr Storms lambasted Democratic inconsistencies and warned of a flood tide panic if policies shift. Addison C Harris defended Republicans as champions of equal opportunity and warned trusts need a remedy beyond tariff cuts. He cited Roosevelt's trust study and Harrison era Sherman law, while Brown delivered a biting critique of the Democrats with sharp examples.
A Buffalo Express analysis tracks the Klondike gold rush shift from primitive placer mining to quartz mining. It notes 1901 yield near 24 million dollars dropping to 14 million in 1920s and predicts a transition to machinery driven, capital intensive operations as surface deposits wane and new quartz veins are developed. The piece highlights the decline of the wandering placer hunter and the rise of organized mining.
The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph argues for designing ocean-going barges to travel from Pittsburg to Panama via the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. It urges substantial Ohio River depth increases to reach nine to ten feet, enabling sea-going barges and permanent, all-water access for coal and other Pittsburgh exports, tying Panama Canal costs to Ohio navigation. Congress should fund Ohio improvements alongside canal construction.
The Portland Press notes Mr. Bryan denies paying 2000 dollars each for two mantels in his new house. He states the highest mantel cost was 20 dollars. The piece suggests the denial aims to counter a rumor that could boost plutocratic influence and harm the Democratic party.
Republicans nominate 13 candidates across districts led by Edmund A. Maginess in the Third. Democrats aim to name John S. Martin in the Sixth and have announced nominees in most districts with a New Castle convention to finalize the slate. The Noblesville Ledger editorial note and local party activity accompany the list of GOP contenders.
The Noblesville Ledger praises Rep Landis and party loyalty in Hamilton county. It notes editor Will H Craig’s conservative stance and cites recent endorsements by Major Steele and support for Landis after the Kokomo nomination. The piece argues unity after primaries, predicting Landis’s 2000 vote lead and urging voters to rally for the ticket.
John J. Hannahan, grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, says President Roosevelt is a Roosevelt Democrat. Hannahan just spoke after a Chattanooga meeting where Roosevelt was made an honorary member. He notes Roosevelts appeal would have carried Chattanooga votes, and Indianapolis printers may bid on publishing the Firemen’s magazine. About 5,000 copies are printed monthly.
A polite gentleman seeks to open a swollen sash in an elevated car. After a struggle, a quiet man reveals a two inch silver miniature hydraulic rack with a one inch pump handle. A few strokes lift the sash enough to admit fingers, revealing a valve in pennyworths from a Pittsburg steel mill valued at about a thousand pounds.
The Sunday Journal previews topics from a wide range of features. It highlights Famous for Fine Candy from Indianapolis, Art of Pyrography, Charming Away Ills with amulets, Fish Stories from local fishermen, Angling and Anglers from Harvard University, Prenatal Influence summary of Schenck’s posthumous work, Original 8Story The Woman He Loved by Fitzgerald Molloy, Strange Folk and Queer Things The Dweller in the Haven, George Ade Modern Fable, Dom Paul Kruger in Utrecht, The British Farmer note on industry decline, and a shortage of servant girls affecting Indianapolis households.
The London Mail reports a large outbreak of ptomaine poisoning tied to pork pies of common origin in Derby and London. It critiques wholesale food preparation, recalls municipal controls, and compares Parisian inspection while warning about tainted prepared foods spreading through urban markets.
Harper's Weekly argues William S. Devery’s district victory reflects hard work and hands on effort, not virtue alone. Reformers are urged to abandon tea party stance, engage directly, and emulate Devery’s practical, persistent campaigning and visible leadership.
Chicago Chronicle notes the con operators allow striking miners to take coal from waste heaps without charge. The piece likens this kindness to Lazarus gathering crumbs, recalling the moral reckoning of the rich man. It frames the charitable gesture as noble yet cautions against mere surface aid.
In a commentary tone the St. Louis Globe-Democrat recalls George Fred Williams as the un luckiest figure on the political trail, noting he has lacked any comfort since Bryan helped labor against gilded power. The piece reflects partisan views of Bryan era politics and shifts in labor toward reform.
The Buffalo Courier questions King Leopold of Belgium and his methods to bolster his personal reputation amid public criticism, labeling him among the most unworthy figures while noting surrounding concerns and world attention.
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