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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
9
The Daily Journal notes Indiana governors enforcing vice laws from Chicago and critiques city contracts. It highlights British views on combinations, potential Cuban independence, and Missouri court actions blocking ballot box openings amid a speech on labor and mob justice. Hospital, bank, and railroad mentions add a broad economic backdrop.
Governor Jeff Davis remitted most fines levied on two colored boys fined four dollars each for playing craps, asserting that harsh enforcement would taint the gambling law. He warned against perjury and political interference, urging seriousness in reform and justice. The text also notes a controversial acquittal related to a primary vote and hints at broader industry attempts in window glass production.
The article argues that profitless competition in glass markets has shifted as demand grows, with leading American producers possibly seeking to unite European factories under a single trust. It questions the likelihood of a global monopoly given ample raw materials and tariff protections, suggesting promoters aim for broader control but facing practical limits.
The article discusses organized labor plans to test the Sherman anti trust law by quo warranto actions against the U S attorney general and similar state suits against the United States Steel Corporation. It notes Supreme Court limits on Congress to regulate manufacturing monopolies, doubts about applying state laws to foreign corporations, and the constitutional questions involved.
The article argues that repeated harvests followed by shortages cause price swings in corn. It cites historical Kansas data and national trends from 1830s to 1890s, noting large crops lowering prices and shortages driving gains. It critiques farmers and speculators for not applying Joseph’s famine wisdom, and discusses price movements in Chicago and nationwide.
The passage notes Jo seph leading farmers who form a stock company to build granaries for surplus corn and profit possible at 15 to cents per bushel, while others mock the idea and advocate free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 as a cure for low corn prices.
The piece argues in an off year the Democratic party will face strong internal resistance to dropping Bryan and the 16 to 1 silver policy. It predicts factional struggles, urging leaders to expect renewed pushback, editorials, and potential mutiny next year as voters demand the old pro silver stance.
The article recounts pigeonhole disclosures tied to the Bryan campaign and the 1900 election. It cites a Chicago press dispatch predicting Bryan 272 electoral votes, McKinley 116, with 59 doubtful, a Washington bureau bulletin praising a Democratic surge, and remarks by former Missouri Governor Stone about a tidal wave aiding Bryan, plus shifting New Jersey and Indiana expectations and a Jones forecast predicting Bryan victory.
A campus rally argues public conscience will decide if Hanna's government tramples the Constitution and if the flag can float over slaves, harems, and colonists without rights in territories. The speaker forecasts a national uprising on election day and claims strong chances to carry New York, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois.
The piece argues that the United States Steel Company’s consolidation curtails iron supplies for national construction, threatening delays and higher uncertainty in multiple cities. It contends that the union nonunion conflict arose due to Carnegie mills coming under the large group, provoking strikes and risking spread to Indiana plants, with self protection driving plants to shrink.
The New York World sides with the Steel Corporation, arguing it has recognized labor and accepted its wage and hour standards. It questions the justification of halting the nation’s largest industry to enforce union recognition for those not admitted as union men. The piece notes extensive debate over the strike and cautions against letting hostility toward United States Steel influence judgment.
Judge Bishop of a Massachusetts court clarifies that lawful picketing occurs when union members urge men not to apply for work at a company, while unlawful picketing targets current workers to leave their jobs or break engagements.
The owners have power to move the steel plant from McKeesport Pennsylvania. No law forces a business to stay in a hostile community. Locals may have time to cool off before the relocation. The Bell selection as Taggart’s successor is seen as favoritism, not a fair drawing. Moore stands as the sole candidate eager to succeed Taggart.
Cuban tobacco dealers urge the United States for special tariff privileges arguing that without such concessions Cuba is helpless and may seek annexation to secure essential economic support. This line of thinking has framed the issue from the start.
A compilation of editorials from Indiana papers rails at socialists, lynchers, and the steel strike, cites banking reform needs, and critiques political figures. It notes Tillman defending anti South sentiments, warns on silver coinage, and questions trust investigations and labor unrest, while forecasting Republican gains in Virginia conventions.
A sequence of editorials argues for the Republican party to maintain firm control of Indiana. They praise honest administration and warn against shifting power to Democrats, urging unity in preserving the state’s governance and financial credibility. A remark notes British support for Lord Roberts and a Wellington monument reflects wartime funding debates.
A compact collage of humorous snippets from various newspapers. Jests about Sunday plans, golfing temptations, and a mock Bible reference mingle with light social banter.
A miscellany of brief items notes Jay Cooke’s eightieth birthday, Rev. John Spurgeon’s foundation work, Indian language groups, a Wichita mob incident over raw liver viewing, the Rev. Staunton resigning to join Philippine missions, Sumatra widow etiquette linked to wind, European sovereigns' letter flow, and whimsical London shopping misperceptions.
The piece humorously recalls Senator William Chandler of New Hampshire and his antics in the Senate. It notes fellow senator Gager’s maneuvering, Chandler’s banishment from a club, a new assignment policing claims against Spain, and his defiant bid to join the Navy Department inquiry, hinting at political brinkmanship and stubborn mischief.
Atchison Globe reports unrest as suspicious acts disturb residents. Local authorities caution while residents discuss safety around roads and neighborhoods amid ongoing concerns.
In Paris a recent auction sold au weraph letters including pieces by Napoleon Balzac Delacroix Gambetta Malibran and other famed figures. A letter by Monar written partly in German partly in Italian drew the top bid of 4 francs.
New York World reports Mrs Howard Gould now yachts in German waters as the Kaiser’s privileged guest. Kaiser's orders shield her from customs and taxes and grant her yacht warship privileges, with officials ready to escort and host her at Kiel Danzig Wilhelms haven Stralsund Heligoland and Marienburg.
Western railroads pledge to report cut-rate contracts with shippers to Colorado and Utah but officials admit most secret agreements will stay hidden. They argue a moral obligation prevents disclosure of illegal price concessions to large shippers, while small shippers may see some revealed. The policy of community of interest has failed to curb discrimination in Colorado Utah traffic.
John F. Crowell argues in International Monthly that the American iron and steel industry must expand beyond the home market to sustain profits. He outlines three policies, concluding that only cultivating the world market against all rivals can prevent stagnation while leveraging vast resources and organizational strength.
Hartford Courant reports a Porto Rican steamer, the Ponce, held at New York customs after the Proclamation freeing trade with Porto Rico. Inspectors seized cigars and examined trunks, despite unclear knowledge of the new policy. Officials blame broader administrative confusion.
A South Bend timer notes that no man in Indianapolis is too big for the mayoralty and criticizes leaders who demean the office. The writer argues big cities deserve serious, first-rate leadership and warns against selecting second-rate men for top positions.
The article discusses whether United States interests gain from China regeneration and compares Japan's role as a major trading partner. It notes how American exports to Asia increased last year and references the influence of Asian markets on domestic commerce.
Dr Clousen of the Marine Hospital notes Cuba experiments lacked broader scope than bedbug studies. He argues the test area should include more insects and potential wires for the section. The letter expresses regret at the narrow focus of the experiments.
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