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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
5
A compact 1901 page fragment covers pricing for editions and distribution across cities, with details on Sunday and weekly editions, club rates, and mail prepaid options. It notes publication slogans, postal notices, and agent networks alongside a mix of political and civic notes from Indianapolis and surrounding areas. The text also references figures on government economy, post routes, and a snapshot of legislative tensions in Washington.
The court holds that duties on merchandise between the Philippines and United States are unconstitutional but does not grant citizenship to Filipinos. It contrasts with Alaska acquisition and reverses a prior Porto Rican tariff ruling. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Peckham, Harlan, Brown and Brewer sign the majority. Justices Gray, Shiras, White and McKenna dissent.
Dun and Co reports continued general prosperity but cites transportation as the sole disturbing element. U S railroad mileage totals about 16 000 miles with 3 153 locomotives built in 1900 and 124 106 freight cars, while freight and passenger traffic rise faster than mileage. The piece argues a near future harsher transportation problem and links tariff ideas to British and German trade outcomes under protective policies.
A discussion cites beet yields and labor needs to quantify sugar demand, estimating 2,220,000 acres and 6,060,000 workers to meet consumption. It argues against beet sugar alarm over duty cuts, then shifts to a critique of Philippine self-government, asserting natives are unfit for self-rule and dismissing anti imperialist views.
Timid citizens worry the President may shake public confidence but national sentiment favors a calm address. The piece notes Theodore Roosevelt as a statesman and anticipates broad applause for today’s message to Congress. It mentions James Whitcomb Riley contributing a patriotic poem to a recent Chi special issue.
A Chicago Post item notes a marked fitness for national service in a poem from a composer, suggesting minor adaptations such as omitting a stanza and altering a line to read Brighter yet In Wood of thine. It praises the work while cautioning no amateur composer should attempt this task.
A collage of wry anecdotes and quips from various papers, including Catholic Standard Baltimore American Philadelphia Preas Philadelphia Bulletic Washington Star Yonkers Statesman and Yonkers Statesman. The humor spans money woes, cantankerous boarders and a boy with a football future. The exchange ends with a coal office clerk casually offering two tots of coal.
Editor letter argues Indiana bureau data show saloons as top revenue source. It cites 4392 saloons, local and city taxes, and federal liquor taxes totaling millions, asserting abolition would force higher taxes. criticizes government tax on liquor and urges moral action against drinking.
A correspondent argues against liquor license fee hikes and cites temperance history in Indianapolis. He insists enforcement of all laws, condemns saloons as highway robbery, and asserts no law against gambling or burglary can be enforced where such crimes thrive.
Mrs Maud Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America was stricken while giving a talk to Colorado College students in Colorado Springs. She was taken to Senator Seldomridge's home as a heart complication due to high altitude. Her condition improved somewhat that day.
The opening of Congress featured a Democratic push for stricter rules and a 40 vote tally. Hicks Hepburn spoke about rule changes long sought, while a previous question and committee motions passed. Seat drawing began with Robb Champ Clark and Gibson Overstreet named, and committees allocated contested elections from Alabama to Virginia before a 4:30 adjournment.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington outlines the December seat drawing for the Indiana delegation. Overstreet chose the Cannon desk position. Holliday, Landis, Hemenway, Steele, and Brick secured favorable seats. Cromer stayed on the last row. Crumpacker kept his old seat. Watson drew a late, unsatisfactory desk. Democratic members gained good locations on their side.
The Senate chamber resembled a flower show with abundant and varied offerings. Floral displays, especially chrysanthemums, filled the redecorated hall as Mr Frye opened the session. Reverent prayers, oaths, and condolences marked the start, with adjournment planned for tomorrow after noting Senator Kyle’s death.
James Whitcomb Riley cites Chicago Evening lines praising America as a beacon for peace and freedom. The piece appeals for unity, pity for the afflicted, and a universal welcome, entwining religious and national imagery to celebrate the United States as newborn in a world of upheaval.
The Secretary of the Treasury transmitted to Congress the estimated appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1903. The total request is 610,827,688 dollars, about 16 million less than last year’s estimates and 4 million more than the actual appropriations for the prior year, with detailed departmental figures and notable increases and decreases across branches.
Major Russell B. Harrison arrives in Washington and plans to urge wider use of Indianapolis as a military post while examining the military club he heads. A War Department order plans Jan. 15 return from Cuba of a Second Cavalry battalion. Hawaii coffee duties, Panama Canal Company offer, and other federal actions are noted. Quincy Meyers gains Supreme Court admission. Ex-Representative Shallenberger to testify on army post reorganization.
Charleston marked the formal opening with President Roosevelt's greeting as Senator Chauncey Depew delivered the oration. Governor McSweeney and Capt. F W Wagener spoke. a city parade and a large exhibit program followed, with rail links expanding to Charleston from Atlanta Savannah and plans for winter fast service.
The monthly public debt report to Nov 20 records a debt of 1 011 626 445 after cash in treasury, down 11 206 512 from prior month. Includes details on interest bearing, non interest debt, cash in treasury, and offsets by certificates and notes. Also notes month receipts 45 776 776 expenditures 49 195 916, a November surplus of 32 875 090 for five months of the fiscal year.
In St Louis on December 2 a U S court opinion states that a policy's validity rests on truthful responses given when applying for life insurance. The ruling underscores that misrepresentation in applications can nullify coverage.
John Q esers administrator of Paul B. Sweetlick's estate sues Home Life Insurance in Kansas City federal court claiming an $85 080 policy payout. Trial revealed Sweetlick answered negatively to a question about other policies, though one existed. Judge Elmer Adams wrote the appellate court remands to circuit court for fresh proceedings.
London dispatch details a sophisticated bank fraud at Bank of Liverpool totaling about £170000, with bookkeeper Goudie captured after disappearance. Pugilist Burge and bookmaker Kelly face remand as evidence traces forged checks to Hudson, Marks, and Mances, with payouts routed through gambling connections and horse race bets.
King Edward and the royal family honored Sousa with the Victoria medal after a private Sandringham concert. The bandleader described the secret visit, royal hospitality, and the Queen’s wish for copies of hymn tunes. The Prince of Wales pinned the medal and Sousa spoke of America’s music.
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