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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
1
President Roosevelt’s first message to Congress is praised for its direct, forceful style and clear stance on domestic issues. It denounces anarchists, urges trust and tariff reforms, and supports reciprocity while noting no sharp foreign policy shift. Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge and Representatives Overstreet, Steele, and Landis commend the address.
Washington December 3 Senator Fairbanks and others lauded the President's message as a valuable, clear statement of executive views. Beveridge Foraker and Landis praised its boldness and statecraft, with support for irrigation, sound money, and tariff reform.
The speaker argues prosperity has not harmed the poor, warns that crime in business harms all levels, and calls for fair rates, honest enterprise, and national diplomacy. Reciprocity aids protection, ships serve nations, and armed aggression invites disaster.
Washington dispatch details new troop movements toward the Philippines. The Twenty seventh Infantry sails from New York on December 5, 15, and a third detachment from San Francisco on December 16. Insurgents in Samar face increased pressure as natives volunteer for scouting duties and a rebel fort is destroyed.
London editors hail President Roosevelts message to Congress as one of the most remarkable documents ever sent abroad. The dispatch draws international attention for its scope and implications in foreign policy and U.S. conduct on the world stage.
Charles Brown tried to break jail minutes before his execution in Mount Holly New Jersey rushing from his cell with a lead pipe and later an ax. Guards overpowered him and he was returned to his cell where he was hanged at 1 02 this morning for the murder of Washington Hunter. Hunter, a 70 year old retired farmer of Riversite, was beaten in his home during a robbery attempt with accomplices John Young Charles Miller and Otto Keller. Keller turned state's evidence. Young and Brown were to be hanged together but a writ of error delayed Young's execution. Brown had been pardoned by Governor Odell to face trial for the murder. Miller remained at large.
London papers assess President Roosevelt's message as characteristic and weighty yet cautiously optimistic about reforming trusts and reciprocity. They note a sober, businesslike tone with no drastic shifts, predicting the Senate will limit change, while European powers weigh the Monroe doctrine and the rising U.S. naval strength against a backdrop of immigration concerns and international competition.
Washington Dec 3 General Chaffee issued a general order to prevent repeats of the Ninth Infantry disaster at Balangiga where troops were surprised and overcome by allegedly friendly Filipinos. The directive outlines new safety measures and precautions for future operations.
Chicago December 3 John Dupee and Schwartz Dupee Co announce retirement from business at end of next term The firm the largest in speculative grain trade on the Board of Trade since 1883 and renowned for big daily grain volumes their withdrawal ends a storied era in Chicago grain dealing.
The Times and Daily News praise Roosevelt's moderation and leadership while editorial pages across Britain debate reciprocity, trusts, and protective measures. Lord Rothschild predicts renewed protectionism in England, warning it may counter Roosevelt’s reciprocity push and affect transatlantic trade dynamics.
In Berlin the Roosevelt address caused a mild thrill as the stock market opened and reacted to the trust remarks. Immigration and shipbuilding topics depressed steamship shares while journals note potential reciprocity gains but miss a concrete tariff cut. Officials in Berlin view a stronger anti anarchist push through U.S. initiative and praise the president’s firm stance. The Vossische Zeitung and National Zeitung comment on imperial ambitions and Roosevelt’s broad aims. The overall reception is favorable among public and officials, with references to Empress Frederick noted.
The piece condemns anarchist doctrine and its promoters as sedition and treasonable. It warns that if anarchists gain power, society faces despotism, calling for united action by the American people against anarchist incitement and crime. It stresses that arousing discontent is akin to theft and violence.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Fairbanks to introduce bills to admit Oklahoma as a state and to pay Indiana’s war claim of six to seven hundred thousand dollars. Other measures push federal buildings for Elkhart and Vincennes, plus pensions for Wil David and Colonel Zollinger’s widow. Secretary Root blocks public hearings for army post board, while Indiana reps schedule meetings on judiciary and Evansville delegation lobbying for local appointments.
Washington cabinet meeting centers on Supreme Court insular decisions. Most agree refunds of duties collected on Philippine goods since the Paris treaty will occur, but the total should be small, near a million dollars, with hemp and other staples often admitted free under general tariffs. The Philippines tariff is expected to remain largely unchanged.
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