Early 1902 Journal ad and Lincoln assassination preview
The Indianapolis Journal issue outlines subscription rates for city and mail delivery, foreign postage, and a list of agent locations. It previews a Sunday feature on the Lincoln assassination conspiracy by J Wilkes Booth with continued installments through Dec 20, plus editorials on Roosevelt's message, the anti trust debate, Monroe doctrine, and other current topics.
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Journal of Sunday
Abraham Lincoln
J. Wilkes Booth
Samuel Bland Arnold
Maryland
Lincoln
Sunday Journal
Roosevelt's Message Sets Vision for Reform and Regulation
President Roosevelt's annual message emphasizes prosperity, trust regulation, tariff stance, and labor rights. It argues for federal control of corporations, cautious tariff reform, broad reciprocity, and strong navy and rural programs. The paper praises the clear, vigorous style and notes Philippines self government and erosion of public lands trespass.
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Roosevelt
Cuba
Congress
Senate
Philippines
Navy
Alaska
Debate over Omnibus Bill to Admit Three Territories as States
Washington reports a subcommittee led by Senator Beveridge will oppose admission of New Mexico and Arizona. A strong opposition led by Senator Elkins aims to override, backed by a broad lobby from all three territories. The piece argues past territorial admissions were flawed and warns against tying statehood to politics or electoral votes.
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Washington
Committee On Territories
Beveridge
Elkins
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Indiana
Rocky Mountain
Nevada
Congress
Boundary arguments and reform in the territorial admittance debate
The piece argues Oklahoma has the strongest claim for statehood while Arizona and New Mexico lack population and English literacy, then shifts to a historical note on the term message in presidential communications. It contrasts constitutional usage, early practice of addresses, and Jefferson’s switch to written messages, ending with praise for U.S. policy in the Philippines as a model of constructive statesmanship.
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Congress
Union
Washington
John Adams
Representative Richardson
Jefferson
White House
Capitol
Senate
House
The Humorists and Sharp Wit in 19th Century Snippets
A collage of humorous exchanges from various papers including Yonkers Herald and Baltimore American. Satirical lines touch on aging, social circles, marriages, and a mock price war between grocers. Also features a light quip on a loud talker and a joke about peace society. Ends with an Ohio Farmer pitch for post check currency and farmer advocacy steps.
Roosevelt urges steady tariff policy and regulated trusts
President Roosevelt addresses Congress urging stable economic policy, cautioning against drastic tariff shifts. He argues prosperity rests on laws and regulation, favors reciprocity and careful antitrust enforcement, and proposes studies and possible constitutional amendments to curb trusts without harming industry. He cites national progress, wage gains, and the need to protect workers while maintaining growth.
Trusts and the Tariff Regulation of Interstate Business Urged
President argues for national regulation of trusts to curb abuses in interstate commerce. He asserts Congress holds absolute power to regulate and that public disclosure will deter dishonest corporations while preserving legitimate enterprise. The aim is to fix abuses without destroying industry or wealth.
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Congress
Department of Justice
Prac
Elastic Currency for Business Needs in Financial Plan
The text argues for an elastic currency to ease financial stringencies and balance interest rates across seasons and communities. It stresses banks as the main circulators of money, responsible for supplying adequate circulation for diverse industries and commerce, with regulated issue to sustain business interests. It cautions against a full financial reconstruction but supports broader flexibility and a preliminary plan outline.
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Congress
House
Labor and capital in harmony for fair treatment and law
The text argues for fair treatment of labor and capital, urging opposition to hostility between groups while supporting federation and cooperation. It calls for adherence to law, individual rights, and pristine national ideals, stressing nonpartisan progress and public interest. It also notes the Pacific cable project and how Congress may modify related terms, shaping a transpacific line.
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America
United States
Pacific
California
Philippine Islands
Hawaii
Congress
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Nero
China
Grant
Cabi
Onnu
Brest
St. Pierre
Cape Cod
Manila
Hongong
Pacific Coast
Honolulu
Call for Creation of a Cabinet Level Secretary of Commerce
The article argues for establishing a secretary of commerce with cabinet status to oversee labor and capital issues and regulate interstate business. It cites extensive support from major commercial bodies and urges passage of Senate approved measures to empower a new department with broad oversight, expanding as needed.
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Senate
Congress
Reciprocity Treaties Cuba and Newfoundland Urged
A Congress hopeful piece urges a reciprocity treaty with Cuba to bind economic ties and security, noting the Platt amendment and Cuba’s independence. It also backs Britain’s Newfoundland trade pact, calls for peaceful dispute methods, endorses The Hague tribunal, and cites U S Mexico use of it as a positive precedent. The speech highlights Hawaii fire claims and mentions the Isthmian Canal and Pacific cable topics.
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Senate
Cuba
United States
North
Great Britain
Newfoundland
Blaine
International Tribunal
The
Hague
Mexico
Hague Court
Republic
Congress
Two Enterprises of Importance United
The Congress has decided to build at once an Isthmian canal, preferably at Panama, a project affirmed as essential. The attorney general remarks on feasibility and urgency.
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Congress
Panama
Independence policy praised in Philippines and Porto Rico
The document lauds July 4 independence day promises in the Philippines with peace, civil government, and broad self government for natives. It notes military conduct, civilian administration, and constructive statesmanship, while praising Filipinos cooperating with authorities and Porto Rico as an example of insular governance.
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Roosevelt
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Coura
Porto Rico
Executive Departments and Army Reform Debate
Passage of a bill proposes a general staff and a more efficient army. The force is at the legal minimum and too small for national needs. Senior officers lack command opportunities under normal conditions, though prepared for wartime duty. A new system of maneuvering large bodies is being started.
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