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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
6
The Philadelphia Times criticizes the legislature for rushing railway ripper bills through both houses. It claims scholars and the public lack time to read the measures before governor’s approval. It accuses lawmakers of bowing to party interests and existing control of city governments and railway franchises.
The article analyzes McKinley's shifting stance on tariffs and reciprocity, noting his past liberalizations and his Inaugural pledge to broaden foreign markets. It cites Siegfried's Montreal speech and argues the president could embrace reciprocal trade as conditions change and public opinion supports it.
The article weighs how the Porto Rico ruling applies to the Philippines, outlining three historical stages of US control and debating whether the Philippines remain under military occupation or move to civil rule. It notes Senate views, Spooner amendment limits, and the role of Congress and the Downes decision in shaping future governance.
The piece argues against countervailing duties on Russian sugar that hurt American machinery exports and warns that tariffs protect special interests at general expense. It says public opinion should back freer trade, with broad reciprocal arrangements guiding a transition to a truer economic system.
The text questions whether the Supreme Court would rule or let matters drift, suggesting the drift policy would continue until the President can refer the issue to Congress. It signals uncertainty about judicial action and potential executive-legislative refer back.
This morning Detroit hosts the sixth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers. The gathering aims to shape tariff policy, wages, and freights, reflecting the United States' rise to top global exporter of manufactured goods. Philadelphia, as chief manufacturing city, has special interest in the deliberations.
The article argues for moving the Almshouse to the suburbs and separating the insane department from Philadelphia Hospital. It cites crowded wards, inadequate Blockley facilities, and the need for country location, open air, and modern buildings. A gradual, comprehensive plan is favored, starting with a new Almshouse.
The article argues that despite Wall Street fears and doom prophets, general prosperity endures. It notes the steel market's condition as a key predictor, with building demand tied to clear paths for growth and profit. The piece stress-tests forecasts against current production and consumer demand. It cites lines from October 1, 1900, as context.
The Philadelphia Times reports orders for 2 600 000 tons of steel rails received by American manufacturers. The volume far exceeds records and will keep mills busy through year end. The piece also notes wage gaps and labor pressures across regions as farmers seek help.
The piece notes McLaurin and Tillman backing off resignations after the governor's hint, with feud lines ongoing. It highlights Newman’s New York Central appointment and Loree's parallel rise, signaling renewed vigor in rail leadership and merit-based promotion, plus a wary view of New York collar and shirt trusts and legislative tinkering.
The piece argues that constitutional interpretation evolves with time and needs, citing Jefferson and 1861, noting internal improvements, new states, and distant possessions expand powers. It urges wise leaders to accept Supreme Court interpretations as practical solutions and unite across parties to make the best of changing constitutional questions.
From the New York World the article argues Senator Quay pushes measures to grant two tools power to issue sweeping charters. Local authorities would face free rights for favored companies or lose new lines and extensions. The piece notes a year of strong effort against Quay ending with his momentum.
An oddly described bald eagle roams a Cleveland area, spending mornings in rain near a city shore. The bird frequents an oak by a lake, eyeing carp and catfish, with observers noting its vigilant, free-spirited pose amid urban surroundings.
A poet sang lofty lines of faith he did not know his faultless measure and splendid flow. those who forgot words scoffed and left the poet unknown to preach in vain. A rustic singer echoed a distant faith in rough lines where truth wove through his rhyme and the world agreed to overlook the Collegeinsid error.
Opinion piece from the Philadelphia North American argues Fecht-Emery charter bills strip 30 day public ad allowances, enabling a machine run Franchise Trust to seize rail franchise rights. It claims secret collaboration, prearranged applications, and removal of bidding to favor concentrated control over public streets and rail growth.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the death of James A. Herne, praising him as a leading American stage naturalist. His work, grounded in realism and the mirror of nature, reshaped drama by focusing on genuine human behavior over romance and sensationalism.
The Philadelphia Press argues against tariff revision advocating expansion of export trade. It cites reciprocity as Republican doctrine, defends the Dingley act, and attacks Babcock’s stance and free list proposals. It predicts no tariff revision in the next Congress and notes continued national prosperity under the Dingley law.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes the Republican city committee fixed a January primaries date with conventions the next day and predicts a Republican win if Democrats field a full ticket. It argues bosses control nominations, the public is ignored, and reform schemes fail when power is misused. It blames public servants’ character over charters for mal governance.
Philadelphia Record reports growing anxiety among investors over adverse legislation threatening city investments. Authorities urge calm as citizens fear potential financial losses if local policies change.
The piece argues that ambitious overhead and underground rail plans are unlikely to be funded and completed without strong opposition from vested interests and legal challenges. It warns rapid transit bills risk enabling blanket charters used for obstruction, potentially targeting Broad and Diamond streets in Philadelphia, with ultimate constraints lying in councils courts and higher law.
A miscellany of short items mentions the Rev Dr William Howe claimed as the oldest Baptist clergyman in America, rowdy jokes from Missouri editors, tribute to Italian journeymen invited to Toulon, and railroads abandoning petroleum. Other notes cover Toledo church trusts, a Kansas City sign painter, a unusual jury remark, a Texas bricks shortage delaying church construction, Natick’s 250th Fourth of July, a Kansas City veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic, Lowestoft curfew observations, Fenton Missouri’s unique town governance, and a weight wager between Toledo men with $200 at stake for a hospital.
The Board of Judges of the Common Pleas Courts met and appointed Alex ander McKnight to the Twenty fourth ward Board of Education replacing the deceased Edward Lewis. McKnight, former Common Council member and vice president of the Fidelity Mutual Life Association, has served on the Twenty fourth Section School Board and run a private school. The remaining county prison inspectors were reappointed. The judges also discussed organizing the new Juvenile Court and assigned a five member committee to draft a plan for its structure.
The Republican city committee arranged primaries for June 19 and county conventions the next morning to name candidates for District Attorney Recorder of Deeds Clerk of Quarter Sessions City Controller two Board of Revision of Taxes and two Judges of Common Pleas No.5 Insurance Commissioner Durham did not attend. Leaders discussed possible replacements for the Tax Board and Recorder of Deeds roles with names like John Hanifen Harry Raneley and John Virdin floated amid party maneuvering. Philadelphia will send eighty four delegates to the State convention in Harrisburg August 21.
A Democratic city committee meeting at Tenth and Walnut discussed tightening ties with ward executives and planning monthly gatherings through November. Circles were issued on naturalization and voter registration to ensure Democrats are listed for the September 12 primaries.
The piece argues Senator McLaurin promotes policies he believes will bring the most dollars to South Carolina and benefit its citizens. It contemplates whether Senator Tillman will align with Bryan’s views and echo the prosperity theme as a Democratic line.
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