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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1901

Page

5

Treasury Secretary Orders Free Philippine Goods Duty Exemption

The secretary of the treasury issued a telegraphic order directing customs collectors to admit Philippine imported merchandise free of duty. The order suspends entry duties on goods shown on vessel manifests from the Philippines, allows free delivery for bend goods, and detains cigars and cigarettes until internal revenue stamps are affixed. The development spurs Congress to consider revenue and import legislation for the Philippines, with House Ways and Means likely to frame a bill before holidays.

Secre Root Secretary of the Treasury United States Philippine Islands Tipplnes Bend Internal Revenue Congress Porto Rico Philippines House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee House

Manila Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling On Duty Free Philippines

Manila merchants and civilians erupt in jubilation as the U S Supreme Court declares the Philippines American territory and duties on Philippine imports improper. Officials note tax implications, while Spanish merchants cheer treaty parity and collectors foresee duty refunds amid widespread excitement in clubs and offices.

Manila United States Supreme Court Philippines United States Myst Luke Wright W. Morgan Shuster Ieparkenete Supreme Court

HISTORIAN MACLAY CHARGES AND NAVY RESOLUTION

Representative Willams of Mississippi introduced a resolution for a committee of inquiry into J. S. MacLay and his history of the navy. The document accuses MacLay of denouncing Rear Admiral Schley as a coward and claims proofs were approved by Navy officials Crowninshield and Sampson. The text notes MacLay was employed by the Navy Department then and now.

Washington Willams Mississippi J. S. MacLay Navy of United States Naval Academy Annapolis MacLay Schley Crowninshield Bureau of Navigation Navy Department Jim W. T. Sampson United States Navy

Weather forecast for Midwest and New England

Washington forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls fair and colder in Ohio and Indiana, fair and warmer with diminishing northeasterly winds in Illinois. Local observations show cloudy temperatures around 36 with light precipitation. New York reports sleet and snow, icy pavements and disrupted transit. Boston notes the heaviest early winter snowstorm in years with coastwise delays and Cape Cod patrols aiding nearby vessels.

Washington Ohio Indiana Boston New England Weather Bureau Cape Cod Ife

Snowstorm Hits Western Kansas Boosting Wheat Prospects

A heavy snowstorm swept across western Kansas today, with officials noting the snow will benefit wheat crops by providing moisture and insulation during the cold spell. Weather stations reported widespread accumulation and calm winds following the storm's peak.

Kansas City Kansas

Movements of Steamers Across European Ports

Shipping notices show arrivals and sailings: Patricia from New York to Cherbourg and Hamburg, Pretoria from Hamburg to New York, Aller and oak from Naples to New York, Kronprin Uhelm to Bremen, totendam from New York to Rotterdam, Westersland from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Celtic past to Queenstown and Liverpool, Parisian from St Johns to Liverpool, H. H. Meier from New York, and Minnehaha arriving in London.

Plymouth Dee Patricia New York Cherbourg Hamburg Pretoria Aller and Oak Naples Kronpring Uhelm Bremen Boulogne-Sur-Mer Totendam Rotterdam Queenstown Westersland Philadelphia Liverpool Browhead Celtic Moville Parisian St. Johns N. B H. H. Meier London Minnehaha

House to Probe Navy Officers Over Maine Claims

Congress resolves to appoint a speaker's committee to investigate alleged subversive statements by MacLay and to determine if proof sheets were submitted to Captain Crowninshield and Rear Admiral Sampson, reporting facts and recommending action regarding the Battle ship Maine claims.

Seti Aa Navy Department House of Representatives Congress of the United States MacLay Crowninshield Sampson House Walsecard

Govts brief seeks dismissal of Maine sinking claims

Government counsel ask the Spanish treaty claims commission to dismiss all claims tied to the sinking of the Maine. They argue the peace treaty relinquished the matter, citing 1898 acts as proof the U S settled the matter against Spain and recognized a U S liability instead.

Washington Spanish Treaty Claims Commission Maine United States Havana Spain Congress

Attorney General Urges Justice Department Reforms

The annual report shows 31 more appellate cases in the Supreme Court, 3 fewer disposed, 336 on docket. Of 308 argued or submitted cases, 132 affirmed, 57 reversed, 57 dismissed, 2 settled, 9 certified, 89 denied writs. Prisoner stats note 4,441 in penitentiaries, 1,611 discharged, 1,650 received, 41 died, 63 pardoned. Recommends new justice building funding, uniform prisoner commutation, higher salaries for U S judges, and an insular territorial bureau.

Washington Attorney General Congress United States Supreme Court United States Department of Justice

President's annual message printed in two brown morocco bound copies

Washington reports that the President's annual message to Congress was printed in two copies for the two houses. Each copy used heavy white paper instead of the blue tint and was bound in brown morocco with a gold border and the title on the front.

Washington Congress the United States

Secretary Root Restricts Army Post Board Hearings

Secretary Root instructs the army post board to grant no public hearings. The ruling follows numerous in person applications to argue which posts should be retained or abandoned, with officials fearing hearings would impede progress of the work.

Washington Root Army Post Board Ard

North Atlantic squadron to Havana for Christmas holidays

The North Atlantic squadron will be in Havana from December 17 to 22 at the request of Cuba’s Governor General Wood who plans to extend holiday courtesies to fleet officers and men. In Washington President Roosevelt hosts Republican leaders including Henderson and Allison among others at dinner. The Court of Claims began a new term with about two hundred decisions issued, closing most work from vacation. Matthews Indiana post office to join presidential class January 1 with postmaster salary raised to 1200 dollars.

Washington Wood Cuba Havana Roosevelt Senate House Henderson Allison Platt Connecticut Hanna Cullom Proctor Elkins Perkins Scott Beveridge Kean Cannon Grosvenor di i Leonard Wood Court of Claims Indianapolis Journal Matthews Ind

Billiard Matches Highlight New Yorker Tourney

In Madison Square Garden, George Sutton beat Leonard Howison 400 to 237 in the afternoon session as rain and snow did not deter a sizable crowd. Evening saw George Slosson reach 400 against Ora Morningstar, Morningstar’s luck standing poorly as Slosson led with high runs to a dominant finish. Morningstar’s errors and ball bounces hindered him while Sutton and Slosson posted strong scores and high runs in a display praised for its skill.

New York Madison Square Garden George Sutton Chicago Leonard Howison Canada George F. Slosson Ora C. Morningstar Rochester Snn Morningstar Slosson Howison Sutton Baratel Jacob Schaefer

Estate valued for tax by Huntington heirs appraiser

Mrs Arabella D Huntington widow of Collis P Huntington and Charlies H Tweed co executor appoint Halpin as appraiser under inheritance tax law. Estate valued about 70 million dollars. Postmaster De Friese of Fay Nevada cleared of alleged involvement in staged confession case after grand jury seat. Missouri court acquits Southern Telegraph and Money Order Co. defendants of green goods and poolroom law violations. Maud Bal lington Booth illness exaggerated but speeches delivered. Kentucky whisky valuation set at 10 dollars per barrel for tax, up from last year, affecting all whisky stored in the state on Sept 15.

Postmaster de Friese Fay Nev George Ellis Ellis Seldomridge Kentucky State Board of Valuation and Assessment Kentucky

Delegates Arrive for Labor Federation Convention in Scranton

Half a hundred officers and delegates of the American Federation of Labor gather in Scranton for the annual convention at St Thomas College Hall. President Gompers and the executive council spend the day in session over jurisdiction disputes as the Metal Trades Federation prepares to meet at Hotel Jermyn. In Pittsburgh, switchman strikes ease with more crews at work and faster traffic, but McKeesport yards suffer from worker shortages and limited activity on the McKeesport Connecting Railroad.

Scranton American Federation of Labor St. Thomas College Hall Gompers Metal Trades Federation Jermyn Pittsburg Brotherhood of Railway Baltimore & Ohio Railroad McKeesport

Maxwell endorses federal water policy for arid West

Chicago December 3 George H Maxwell executive chairman of the National Irrigation Association says the Presidents proposal for a national water storage and arid land reclamation plan would nearly double U S wealth resources and population within a generation He notes the plan requires federal action not state action and would benefit all sections and classes of Americans each main canal would bring water to settlers and reserve lands for homes

Chicago George H. Maxwell National Irrigation Asociation Congress United States Maxwell

Sharkey posts forfeit to spur Jeffries title fight

New York on December 3 reports Tom Sharkey posted a 2500 dollar forfeit and challenged Jeffries to a heavyweight championship bout. He also posted 2500 dollars for Dave Sullivan to promote a match with young Corbett, aiming to stage a major prize encounter.

New York Tom Sharkey Jeffries Sharkey Dave Sullivan Young Corbett

Death of a Football Player Lawson

New York reports the death of Lawson, the young football player who suffered a back injury in a game last Saturday, ending his battle after the fatal injury.

New York Lawson

Resolution for investigating vote denial in states

Washington December 3 Representative Dick of Ohio introduced a resolution for a general investigation of denial or abridgement of the right to vote in certain states with aim to reduce congressional representation. The proposal requests a full inquiry by the committee on election of President, Vice President and representatives in Congress with power to subpoena witnesses under oath and to report the proportion of male citizens twenty one years of age denied or abridged the vote in any state compared to total male inhabitants twenty one years of age and US citizens.

Washington Ohio Committee On Congress United States

Republicans win most Massachusetts city elections amid snow rain

Snow and rain delayed municipal voting in Massachusetts as Republicans secured a sweeping win. Ten mayoral races went to Republicans and many city councils followed suit, with Fitchburg reporting an independent result and several cities showing mixed affiliations.

Boston Massachusetts Fitchburg Riy Marlboro Northampton Fall River Taunton Gloucester Lawrence New Bedford Srls Waltham Haverhill Brockton Quincy Borinetela Pittsfield

Trotting Board of Review Actions Across Eastern Tracks

The National Trotting Association board in New York began sessions with protests heard and many decisions issued, mostly against Eastern and Canadian horses and tracks. Burkholder and Bonnie W. expelled. Columbus Driving Association fined $100 for suspended drivers and horses. Chicago board met but passed only a few cases, with a full session planned for tomorrow.

New York Board of Review National Trotting Association George D. Riner Indianapolis A. Burkholder Akron Bonnie W Jerry W Penfield Burkholder Columbus (O.) Driving Association Driving Association Company R. Gilbert Lexington Chicago Dee Board of Appeals The American Trotting Association W. P. Ijams Terre Haute Eri. C. Lewis J. H. Steiner N. J. Coleman St. Louis J. W. Fleming Columbus Tt. H. Gill Milwaukee F. J. Moran Detroit

Cincinnati Firms Post Labor Independence Notices

Twenty five top Cin cinnati shoe manufacturers announce in factory notices their independence from labor unions. They declare shops free and pledge fair treatment to willing workers under the arrangement. If protests arise, more than 3 000 employees could be affected.

Cincinnati

Flurry in Cotton as Government Crop Forecast Surges Prices

On the New York Cotton Exchange a government estimate of a smaller crop shocked traders. The report showed 9,674,000 bales, about 2 million below expectations. Prices spiked then retreated, then recovered to near-session highs amid frantic covering and volatile trading.

New York Cotton Exchange Today

Kansas Pioneer J. Little Dies After Prolonged Sleep

J. Little of Hiawatha Kansas died after a three year illness in which he slept most of the time. He slept in Santa Ana California from May 28 to August 20 and woke briefly before death. He was cared for by a rubber tube feeding during his long sleep and was brought home in September.

Hiawatha Kan Little Kansas Santa Ana Cal

Prominent Chicago Widow Mary Strong Dies at 58

CHICAGO reports the death of Mrs. Mary Ogden Strong widow of General William H. Strong due to a brain bleed at her daughter’s home. She was fifty eight, a leading figure in the city. New York and Wichita briefs record editor Arthur Griesom’s typhoid death in New York at an unspecified age and J. S. Andrews death in Wichita aged eighty four after pre empting a claim near Chicago in 184.

Chicago Mary Ogden Strong William H. Strong United States Army C. Pemberton Wurtz New York Arthur Griesom Smart Set Payson Lil Wichita Kan S. Andrews

Flood of Bills Overwhelms House Clerical Staff

Washington reports the House clerical staff worked through the night to process 1,302 bills, including 279 public and 1,113 private measures. Rep Brownlow led with 252 bills and resolutions amid a deluge of reprints and new measures, while other actions included proposed constitutional amendments on polygamy and term start dates. Separately, postmasters in Vermont were instructed to flag packages suspected of customs evasion tied to a cross border smuggling scheme, with customs officials receiving addresses to trace shipments across the line.

Washington House of Representatives Representative Brownlow Tennessee House Showalter Pennsylvania Ohio Albury East Albury Montreal Vermont Treasury Department Postoffice Deek Oms

Patents Granted Indiantans

Washington December 3 patents were granted to Indiana inventors. John B Cleaveland of Indianapolis received a tool for attaching intermediate fence wires. George W Greenfield of Fountain City was issued a drenching bit. James W Hail of Dublin assigned one half to J F Hatfield of Fountain City for a seed cleaner and separator.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Indiana John B. Cleaveland Indianapolis George W. Greenfield Fountain City James W. Hail Dublin J. F. Hatfield

Western Union Franchise Tax Upheld by Supreme Court

The Missouri Supreme Court rules Western Union Telegraph Company organized in New York is not a federal corporation and that Jackson County tax assessment is legal. Unanimous decision reverses lower court, orders $1,027 taxes for 189, with about $250,000 more in suits pending across counties. State franchise tax law deemed valid.

Jefferson City Supreme Court Western Union Telegraph Company New York Th Corlean State Board of Equalization Jackson County Missouri

Forged pardon papers lead to prison term in Newport Tenn

Wash Boyer of Coke county was sentenced to ten years for forgery connected with his 18% release from the state penitentiary. He allegedly forged deeds of his father, whom he is charged with killing, to secure his pardon. The Supreme Court ruled Boyer cannot be indicted for forging pardon papers since no named individuals were harmed.

Newport Tenn Wash Boyer Coke County Supreme Court Boyer

Laxative Bromo Quinias Tablets Cure a Cold in One Day

A vintage ad promises a single day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo-Quinias Tablets and a no cure, no pay offer. It lists price in cents and urges quick relief with a bold, period-appropriate sales tone.

Telegraphic Brevities Snapshot of Early 1900s News

Appraisers fix late estate value for Kirkland Armour in Kansas City. St Joseph bricklayers strike over nonunion crew use on sewer jobs. Cleveland lawyers push to bar professional jurors. John K Speed steamer raised after Mississippi River sinking. damage not serious. American Sugar Refining declares 14 percent both common and preferred stock dividends. Move to unite eastern basket factories into a trust led by Willard Ducomb of Findlay Biscuit. Ohio Governor Nash blocks Columbus prize fight between Hudson and Brant. Canton Massillon electric railway sold to Philadelphians. interurban lines shifted. St Louis fair committee invites President Roosevelt to ground breakthrough with historic spade. Bisbee Arizona report of ambush. partner Walter Kelly killed, Baker wounded. Ohio Attorney General seeks ouster of Wyandot Savings and Trust for insolvency and nonfill of annual report. Mack Goss and Henry King convicted of attempted train wrecking in Alabama. Detectives capture suspects in act.

Kirkland B. Armour Kansas City Union St. Joseph Cleveland Ohio State Legislature John K. Speed Mississippi River Memphis American Sugar Refining Coupe Mississippi Willard Ducomb Findlay (O.) Biscuit Company Nash Ohio Columbus Jess Hudson George Brant Citrown Athletic Club Sheriff Pearce Canton-Massillion Canton Massillion Navarre St. Louis John Baker Bisbee A. T Walter Kelly San Bernardino Ranch Arizona Kelly Baker Sheets Wyandot Savings and Trust Company Mack Goss Henry King Montgomery Ala J. Last

Furness sails with contracts for twelve freight steamers

Sir Christopher Furness M P left New York for England today with signed contracts to build twelve freight carrying steamers of 6000 to 10000 deadweight, backed by about 4 million dollars. He also agrees with Clergue interests to erect a vast steel works at Sault Ste Marie costing around 16 million, tying Canadian iron and coal to shipbuilding. He cites US manufacturers’ efficiency and predicts Canada will benefit from American growth, noting ice in the St Lawrence River could be overcome by ice crushing steamers.

New York Pec Christopher Furness England Clergue Sault Ste. Marie Lake Superior Canada Christopher United States Brant T. Lawrence

Johnson Won’t Fight Aha. New Baseball Organization Gains Help

The American League will respect contracts of players signed with the new American Association and will not raid those contracts. Ban Johnson informed President Hickey of the association that no war will be waged against the new league. Hickey will meet Western League magnates at St Joseph as the old league closes, awards Kansas City the pennant, and forms a new circuit including Colorado Springs, Denver, Lincoln, Sioux City, Des Moines, and St Joseph.

American League American Association Ban Johnson Hickey Johnson St. Joseph Kansas City Colorado Springs Denver Lincoln Sioux City Des Moines

Meyers Signed by Indianapolis as First Baseman

Columbus report states manager Watkins signed Meyers, last season Day ton Western Association first baseman, to play first base for Indianapolis next season. Meyers was a strong hitter for Dayton and among the league's best batters.

Columbus Watkins Meyers Dayton Western Association Indianapolis Dayton

Killilea and Gross to control St Louis American League club

M R Killilea and Fred C Gross will own the St Louis club of the American League after Henry Killilea sold his majority Milwaukee stock. The transfer was announced as the league adjourned to meet March 6 in Detroit for the schedule meeting.

Chicago M. R. Killilea Fred C. Gross St. Louis Henry Killilea Milwaukee Detroit Boston Johnson Collins Dineen Baltimore Naps Foreman Gratis Mack McAleer Patriots Comiskey Heidrich Wallace Griffith Players’ Association Oston

May Favor Girls Practice Space For Shortridge Team

The Shortridge High School basketball girls face an undecided practice venue. An old barn behind the school was considered, but after removing a joist, the space was deemed unsafe by Building Inspector Bartell. The School Board will review repairs at low cost, potentially allowing Miss Nehrbas’s team to start practicing for the season once the barn is made safe.

Shortridge Bartell Nehrbas

Two Coaches Derailed Near Glenview and Shermanville

An express train from Chicago to Madison collided with a lighter engine on an open switch between Glenview and Shermanville, derailing two coaches. Engineer Richard Pritchard and fireman Frank Rubble were the only seriously injured. about fifty passengers were aboard, with several bruised or shaken.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Madison Wis Glenview Shermanville Richard Pritchard Frank Rubble

Marion Club to Enter National Bowling Congress in Buffalo

The Marion Club bowling team decided last night to send six members to Buffalo for the National Bowling Congress in January. They will compete in all events the one man, two men teams and the five men teams, paying $2 entrance fee each. Likely travelers include Ben Brown, M L Knox, Thomas Carter, Leonard Quill, Al Leap and R J Bryson. City Club also plans to send a Buffalo team.

Marion Club Buffalo Marion Ben Brown M. L. Knox Thomas Carter Leonard Quill al Leap R. J. Bryson

Brokers Indicted Over Mail Fraud in Boston Firm

Boston December 3 United States grand jury indicted J. M. Fisher and Frederick L Betts brokers doing business as J M Fisher Co on three counts for using the mails to defraud Investors accuse the firm of guiding New England clients into blind pools and related schemes that cost over one million dollars through mail transactions.

Boston Dee United States Grand Jury J. M. Fisher Frederick L. Betts J. M. Fisher & Co New England

Losses by Fire Hit Three U S Plants in One Day

NEW YORK December 3 fires devastated King's plaster mills at New Brighton Staten Island described as the nation’s largest. Loss about 150000 with many workers escaping amid rapid spread. SCRANTON PA December 3 Green Ridge Coal Company breaker and buildings burned. loss 110000 fully insured. Six hundred workers left jobless. WAUKESHA Wisconsin December 3 Sanatorium building burned, structure erected by Michael Gisason, property damaged.

New York King’s Plaster Mills New Brighton Staten Island Scranton Green Ridge Coal Company Lackawanna Waukesha Wis Michael i Gisason Sascoat

Mayor Shilling Indicted for Misfeasance in Office

Springfield HL reports grand jury returned a bill indicting Mayor Charles F. Shilling of Decatur for misfeasance in office charging he made no effort to stop gambling.

Springfield Charles F. Shilling Decatur

Views of a Canadian Free Trade Advocate at Buffalo Banquet

Hon. John Chariton, M. P. for Havelock Ont., member of the joint high commission, urged that the United States must act to avert Canadian limits. He called for broad liberal trade relations with Canada, arbitration of the Alaska boundary, and a joint fiscal system to promote mutual prosperity and enduring peace.

Buffalo John Chariton Havelock Ont Joint High Commission Liberal Club Canada

Mechanical Engineers Conclude Forty-Fourth Convention

The forty fourth convention of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers opened with President Samuel T Wellman delivering the annual address on Early History of a hearth Steel Manufacture in the United States An election of officers was held but the results were not announced.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Samuel T. Wellman United States

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