McKinley Urges Ship Subsidy and Fiscal Reforms
President McKinley's annual message to Congress covers ship subsidies to promote American trade, calls for tariff and tax reforms, and outlines policies on the Philippines Cuba and China. He urges unity in silver and gold parity, restraint on trusts, and economy in spending. The document highlights revenues 79.5 million and a surplus for customs use plus plans for forests, postal improvements, and foreign policy steps.
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Leach denies exclusion from Greentown station dispute
Ga I inspector Leach replies to Blatchley denying he was barred from the Greentown Chicago pipeline station. He concedes manufacturers’ representatives were kept out while tests, conducted with unnamed officials, aim to show if gas pressure exceeds legal limits. He will not report to the attorney general yet.
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Honeycombed with Deadly Gas Pipes
Safety commissioner McMillen warns that many gas mains are perforated by electrolysis creating a dangerous honeycomb beneath streets and homes. He cites the Bert Adams explosion on N. Alabama Street as evidence and predicts safer outcomes if gas use declines. The Mothers' club of the Boys' Father Mathew brigade elects new officers led by Mrs. P. E. Deery as president.
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Inauguration Plans for Gov-elect Durbin in 1901
A citizen committee led by Chas. E. Coffin met in the governor's office to map ceremonies for Gov elect Durbin's inauguration on January 14 1901. The plan includes a platform in the state house corridor seating legislators and staff and a procession led by Lt Gov elect Gilbert with Rev H W Bennett directing devotional exercises. Chief Justice Dowling will administer the oath and Durbin will deliver the inaugural address followed by a reception and grand march at the state house.
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Ministers Rally Against Higher Criticism in Indiana
Indianapolis ministers met at Meridian Street M E Church and debated higher criticism. Dr. H C Meserve of Plymouth Congregational led a paper on Critical study and spiritual life with ministers delivering three minute talks criticizing reliance on higher criticism and urging heart first faith and conviction in preaching.
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Hot Water Company Buys Factory Site
The hot water heating company bought two vacant lots at Alabama and Sixteenth streets to build a new plant in the city district slated for a district heating system. A stone and brick two story building will front 0 feet on Alabama and 90 feet on Sixteenth Street. Construction will start after plans are completed and frost leaves the ground, with main mains running east and west on Sixteenth Street and lateral lines in alleys. Tuesday canvassers will begin surveying the district to map vacant houses and lots, construction, fuel used, and owner names. The company will deal only with owners.
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Special council probes Consumers' gas trust stock holdings
A council committee investigated the Consumers' gas trust company over a weekend and found that directors hold a small share of stock while over 2,000 stockholders exist. many have never claimed their dividends.
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Spafford Becomes Public Official and Board Chairs Change
Spafford is sworn in as county commissioner and takes the chair, with Henry Harding as treasurer and James Greer as president while John McGregor becomes vice president. Changes include new janitorial staff and a temporary workhouse superintendent. Rob ert Harding is named temporarily, with candidates discussed for the custodian and superintendent roles. A Meridian street wholesalers committee proposes Alex Craig as custodian replacement, and voting machine support is voiced as cost-saving and practical.
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Safety board urged to meet daily over fire and police plans
Safety commissioner McMillen said he knows little about a proposed reorganization of the fire department through a charter amendment. He urged daily or near daily meetings, noting current pay at 690 dollars a year is too low for full-time work and that the board lacks knowledge of personnel. The board now meets twice a month.
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Chicago Egg Corner Affects Prices In Indianapolis
CHICAGO EGG CORNER’s alleged impact on egg prices in Indianapolis is denied by Arthur Jordan produce firm manager Catterson who cites overall scarcity. He blames Armour and Swift packers for the corner and notes they have surpassed a Phillips corn gain of over $500,000 while controlling most refrigerator cars. Indianapolis packers are paying 21 cents for eggs.
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Gonser Resigns Deputy Secretary Post to Lead Mexico Plantations
George W. Gonser deputy secretary of state resigns effective January 17 as Secretary Hunt begins a new term. Gonser will head a coffee and rubber plantation in southern Mexico once he leaves office. The post pays 1800 dollars yearly and a successor will be named in coming weeks.
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Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the next 36 hours calls for mainly cloudy skies with possible rain Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures range from 38 at 7 am to 54 by 2 pm, with monthly and 30 year averages noted and prior records cited. A separate court action reports 14 year old Harry Locke suing Bowen & Love Bros. cotton mill for 20000 damages after an arm injury at a carding machine in July.
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Indianapolis Gas Crisis Sounds Greater After New Station
Indianapolis gas officials report more gas and fewer interruptions after a new pumping station at Elwood began Sunday night. General manager John R. Pearson says widespread pipe burning depletes supplies, with some households using multiple small pipes. He proposes thorough inspections and removing pipe burning to stabilize pressure.
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Commissioner Smith Sick. City Board Orders Franklin House Demolition
Albert Sahm of the Board of Works notes the Commercial club water committee report but withholds judgment until Joseph Smith returns from West Baden. The board ordered the Franklin house torn down and informed owners at 413 Massachusetts Ave that action will condemn the unsafe two story brick structure due to an adjacent excavation. lighting bills for November show payments to the Light and Power Co, Sun Vapor, and Indianapolis Gas Co.
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Mitchell Has a Bee in Hat as AFL Meets
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers departs to Louisville for the ten day AFL convention with about 250 delegates expected. Rumor says he may seek federation presidency while Indianapolis fights to land the 1901 convention. Kentucky miners join the strike slowly as hopes rise with new support and no disturbances reported.
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New People's Deposit Bank Opens At Market Street
Cashier Lemon reports the new People's deposit bank at 122 E Market St is operating beyond expectations. He notes strong patronage from unforeseen sources and predicts growing demand for small depositor banking as more people with modest means seek small banking services.
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Bully Monkey Causes Stir at Zoo Session
A ring tailed Borneo monkey dubbed a bully has seized control at the zoo. He consorts with females, bites males, and during a riot his chattering drowned the lecturer Day. Four Brazilian monks held him as others clawed his face until unrecognizable. The keeper strapped him to bars as his comical, dejected look amuses spectators.
Hotel Proprietor Arrested In Evil House Raid
Field, proprietor of the Field hotel on Georgia street, was arrested on a charge of conducting an evil house. The hotel was raided Sunday night by patrolmen under Capt Kruger and Sergt Scheigert, with six white and six colored persons arrested. Some detainees were well dressed and all used fictitious names. Their cases were continued in police court Monday.
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Congress set for massive bills in short session
Washington, Dec 3. The last short session of the Fifty-sixth Congress will confront lawmakers with expansive measures and record appropriations. A $30 million river and harbor bill and near-billion total for 14 bills loom. The Hanna Payne Frye ship subsidy bill faces stiff opposition as Pettigrew vows to talk it to death.
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Congressional Opening as Houses Convene at Noon
Congress convened at noon with a recess to 2 pm for the presidents message. Frye presided over the Senate and Henderson over the House as galleries filled with spectators including many women.
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House Military Committee Backs Anti Canteen Provision
The house committee on military affairs on Monday voted to amend the army bill with a ban on liquor sales on all military properties. The measure is expected to pass the house by Saturday.
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Prayer by Milburn and senate gamesmanship spark post campaign chatter
The blind chaplain Dr Milburn delivered a touching prayer in the senate and recalled the late Senators Goar and Davis. Arkansas's Jones and Hanna, rival chairmen, met and exchanged pleasantries over the campaign result. J W Babcock of Wisconsin was appointed to the house Ways and Means Committee. Senators from brewery districts plot to curb the ship subsidy bill through a beer tax cut. Some Republicans hope Lentz will contest the seat of his successor. Bailey of Texas disputed Conner's Iowa election for Dolliver's seat and Conner was asked to step aside for now.
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Supreme Court Judge Declines Senate Appointment
A Minneapolis dispatch reports L. W. Collins of the supreme court declines a senator's appointment to succeed the late Senator Dave, as offered by Governor Lind.
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