Newspaper notices and political commentary from The Daily Journal 1901
A mix of subscription rates, office notices, and editorial comment. The piece lists pricing for daily and Sunday copies, club rates, and mailing details, then shifts to opinions on police governance, the Tillman McLaurin dispute, federal lynching laws, canal and railroad routes, Roosevelt’s congressional reception, pension bill surplus, and Hay Pauncefote treaty prospects. It also notes agricultural yields, East versus West tariffs, and statements on Carnegie’s national university endowment and Foraker’s public denials.
Rivalry denied as Pope backs Roosevelt era Philippines policy
The piece portrays cordial ties between a Republican senator and Hanna amid rumored battles over Ohio Legislature, notes papal policy shift with Mgr Sbaretti named apostolic delegate to the Philippines, and argues the Vatican aims to align ecclesiastical policy with U S civil aims. It assesses Roosevelt’s esteem, church cooperation, and possible impact on subsidies and river and harbor funding.
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Hanns
Ohio
Hanna
I Am a Democrat Voiced by a Phrase of Fame
The piece notes how the phrase I am a Democrat brought unexpected fame to David B. Hill yet traces its true origin to Grover Cleveland. It recounts Hill's rise, Cleveland’s prior use in 1881, and calls for credit sharing as political rhetoric spread in 19th century campaigns.
The Burton Grosvenor Controversy in Congress
Ohio representatives Burton and Grosvenor clash over river and harbor and Frye ship subsidy bills. Burton, head of the House committee, favorable to river and harbor funds, calls the Frye subsidy a grab, while Grosvenor vocally defends the Frye bill and retorts with strong rhetoric.
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Gulf
Army
Burton
Snake Creeks
Grosvenor
Ohio
House
Senate
Frye
Hanna
Fryer
The Humorists Jokes Across Newspapers
A collection of quips from Puck Chicago Post Chicago Record-Herald Brooklyn Eagle Baltimore American and others. Jokes about teachers mothers football slang and Christmas gifts reveal dated humor and social foibles with playful misreadings and punchlines.
Imagination lectures and curious modern notes
Miss Marie Corelli spoke in Edin burgh on Imagination drawing from a 1672 pyramid book describing wireless telegraphy by Saurid a Memphis high priest. Rev Edward Everett Hale Boston writer claims religious faith keeps him at work though his article was rejected. Ex Senator Peffer Kansas offers a topical index of Congress debates to 1861 and seeks sale of the work. Abbie Downing Mattoon blind becomes expert telephone switchboard operator reading calls by sound. Helen F Mears to sculpt Frances Willard statue for Illinois Chicago praised as strong with spiritual quality by St Gaudens. A hot coffee test barometer allegedly signals fair weather by bubble patterns. Cecil Rhodes lauded as close confidant of General Gordon and Chinese Gordon.
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Marie Corelli
Edinburgh
Memphis
Edward Everett Hale
Boston
Peffer
Kansas
Congress
Abbie Downing
Mattoon
Helen F. Mears
Oshkosh
Wis
Frances Willard
Cecil Rhodes
General Gordon
Gordon
Basutoland
Federation of Labor Debates Exclusion and Ticket Scalp Debate
In Scranton Pa delegates at the American Federation of Labor sessions debated exclusion of Chinese and other Asiatics, ticket scalping, universal labels for union made goods, and the impact on labor. Chinese exclusion passed while Japanese exclusion stalled, scalping rights favored by a large margin, and the universal label effort was defeated.
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Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Japan
Congress
Chicago
Duncan
Virginia Federation of Labor
Voice of Labor
Virginia
District of Columbia
Actors’ Protective Union
United States
Marine Band
District of Columbia Fire Department
Tennessee
Wrong of the Poles speech in the Reichstag sparks clash
In Berlin Prince Ferdinand Radziwill urged the Reichstag to condemn Prussian school policies against Polish language use and alleged brutalities. Chancellor von Buelow refused to discuss the Wreschen incidents, citing Prussia’s rights, while defending imperial tensions with Austria and Russia.
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Berlin
Ferdinand Radziwill
Poland
Reichstag
Prince Radziwill
Anton Radziwill
William
Germany
Wreschen
Count von Buelow
Austria
Russia
Radziwill
von Buelow
Chauncey M
Prussia
PERU WABASH HOSPITAL RESPONSE TO ACTING AUSTRIAN CONSUL
Hans Schwegel of Chicago, posing as acting Austrian consul, alleged Wabash Railroad and Peru Hospital mishandled victims of wrecks. Officials deny all charges, note hospital rules barred visitors for business during treatment, and confirm Schwegel’s failed attempts to secure signatures from Austrian patients. The Peru hospital, rebuilt in 1890s, serves Wabash employees from Chicago to Detroit with a 50 bed capacity and staffed by Dr. Griswold, Dr. Clemens, and eight Sisters of St. Francis.
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Indianapolis Journal
Peru
Ind
Hans Schwegel
Chicago
Austria-Hungary
Wabash Railroad Company
Gould
Signor Bresetti
BE. H. Griswold
Schwegel
Austria
Clemens
Wabash Railroad
Leaying
Mr. Schwegel
Seneca
Ridgeview Hill
Broadway
Union Station
Buffalo
Tilton
Ill
Detroit
Toledo
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Lake Erie
Missouri Pacific
J. W. Jackson
Ashley
Ramsey
Blodgett
Pryor
Moberly
Springfield
German Chancellor von Buelow Defends Policy in East
In a defiant address he asserts Germany will not yield to foreign criticism or Polish agitation. He vows to protect the German east from submersion by the Catholic party and opposes Polish independence. A large Reichstag crowd and Polish workers witness the debate amid heavy police presence.
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Germany
Tmrperial
von Buelow
East
Poland
Count von Buelow
United States
France
Great Britain
Holland
Pelieren
Reichstag
Reward Offered for Fugitives Arrest in San Francisco
San Francisco report states I W Hellman president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles authorized a reward of 2560 dollars for the arrest of H J Fleisch the bank cash er who absconded. An additional reward of 100000 dollars is proposed for the return of money Fleischman is said to have taken.
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San Francisco
Dec. C
I. W. Hellman
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank of
Los Angeles
H. J. Fleisch
Fleischman
Civil service rules amended by president with pay-cut power
The President approved key civil service amendments to Rules 8 and 10. These include power to stop pay for irregular appointees, require sworn testimony, and govern transfers and temporary appointments. The changes affect eligibility, posting from registers, and enforcement through disbursing officers.
More Appointments in Navy and Cabinet Nominations
The Navy assistant secretary Frank W Hackett resigns effective next Monday. Charles H Darling of Vermont named to replace him. The President sent to the Senate numerous nominations including colonel and major ranks for Army Cavalry Artillery and Engineers, several ambassadors and consuls, and new collectors of customs. The Senate confirmed several nominees including governors, secretaries, and foreign ministers, with many promotions in naval and revenue services.
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Frank W. Hackett
Navy
Charles H. Darling
Vermont
Long
Hackett
Senate
George Moulton, Jr
District of
Bath
Army—Cavalry
William C. Forbush
M. B. Hughes
George H. Gale
John P. Wisser
Henry M. Adams
Mississippi River Commission
Robert P. Johns
California Debris Commission
David B. Heap
Henry M. Robert
John Barlow
Col
George 8. Gillespie
William H. Hunt
Mon
Charles Hartzell
Colorado
Porto Rico
William A. Rodenberg
Illinois
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Ohio
Portugal
Lloyd C. Griscom
Pennsylvania
Persia
Herbert W. Bowen
Paris
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District of Columbia
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R. & R. Hitt
Minnois
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New York
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Bulgaria
Samuel Smith
New Jersey
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Richmond Pearson
North Carolina
Genoa
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St. Johns
N. F
Mich
George W. Allen
Key West
Fla
Frank L. Dean
Arizona
George W. Cobb
Albemarle
N. C
Herbert H. D. Pierce
Massachusetts
Naval
Revenue Cutter
Admiral Schley Grants Teague Grateful Token in Washington
Merrill A. Teague formerly of Muncie now in Baltimore rendered service to Admiral Schley as counsel for the applicant in the court of inquiry and accepted no pay. He received a silver service valued token of gratitude from Schley consisting of five pieces with inscriptions dated November 190. G. S. Garber seeks a regular army commission after Spanish War service and H C Smith of Michigan advances legislation on Maine memorial issues while Hemenway handles subcommittees and calendar matters for appropriations cabinet duties.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Dec
Merrill A. Teague
Muncie
Baltimore
Admiral Schley
M. A. Teague
Schley
G. S. Garber
Madison
H. C. Smith
Claims and patents feature in Senate report and Indiana grants
A Spanish claims commission progress report to the Senate notes inadequate protection for government interests and a 40 158 88 dollar claim total with 127 attorneys. Also listed are Indiana patent grants to Darnell Duncan Everett Finn and others for various devices and instruments.
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Washington
Spanish Claims Commission
Senate
W. E. Chandler
Cial
Coun
Indianapolis Journal
Indiana
Calvin F. Darnell
J. F. Duncan
Indianapolis
John E. Everett
Edwin Finn
Elkhart
Ind
John T
H. F. Glazier
David W. Horton
Petersburg
Louis C. Howe
Philip H. Killis
Dwight Pele Selby
Ite
John W. Stake
van Burton Willits
P. Willits
Postal Receipts Rise at Largest U S Offices in November
United States postal data shows the 50 largest post offices reporting a net November gain of 8218 dollars or over 11 percent from a year earlier. All but six offices rose. Jersey City shows a 5 percent drop. Largest gains: New York 16 percent, Philadelphia 17, Boston 6, Chicago 8, St. Louis 13, Cincinnati 13, San Francisco 12, Pittsburgh 2, Brooklyn 3, Baltimore down 5.
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United States
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N. J
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Buffalo sculptor brings McKinley death mask to White House
EB LL A Pausch presented the death mask of President McKinley at the White House. The mask, taken shortly after his death, was not shown to the public and is said to be deposited with the Smithsonian Institute. The artifact is described as a faithful likeness of the late president.
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Washington
LL A Pausch
White House
McKinley
Ithsonian Institute
Treasury to prepay January interest on loans
Washington officials said the treasury will advance interest due January 1. On Saturday United States Treasurer Roberts will mail checks totaling 3,665,742. The payments include 2,223,703 on the 2 percent censots of 1880 and additional sums on the 4 percent funded loan of 1 marked in the records.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Roberts
Senator J C Blackburn Marries Mrs Blackburn in Washington
A marriage license was issued in Washington on December 10 to Senator J C Blackburn of Kentucky and Mrs Mary E B Blackburn of the same city. The action formalizes a union between the two well known figures in political circles.
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Washington
J. C
Blackburn
Kentucky
Mary EB. Blackburn
Resignation of New York Port Appraiser Sought by Secretary
Washington action reports Wilbur F. Wakeman, appraiser at the port of New York, asked to resign by direction of the President. no reply yet. Also notes Treasury deficiency appropriations list, diplomatic staff moves in Brussels and Washington, Admiral Sampson prize money case motion, and Mrs Roosevelt hosting a box party at the Columbia Theater with notable attendees watching Chaperones.
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Washington
Gage
Wilbur F. Wakeman
New York
Wakeman
Secretary of the Treasury
Arthur Relkes
Brussels
Washingby
Gerard Lowther
Chile
Pauncefote
Sybil Pauncefote
England
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
District Court of Appeals
District Sureme Court
Roosevelt
Columbia Theater
8. B. M. Young
John Proctor
United States Civil-Service Commissioner
Woleostt
Colorado
White House
Jes Hobson
Ferguson Told Of President Plan For Governor Office
Guthrie Oklahoma December 12 Governor Ferguson declined to speak on Governor office policy but said Roosevelt outlined a business like plan not political unless needed to prevent entanglements He confirmed appointment came at secretarial request and pledged to stay clear of politics The first act was a requisition to Texas for outlaw Sol Temple held in Dallas Temple had escaped Pond Creek jail multiple times and been returned by requisitions from Texas Missouri and Kansas
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Guthrie
Ferguson
Washington
Roosevelt
Texas
Sol Temple
Pond Creek
O. T
Dallas
Temple
Missouri
Kansas
Kidnaping Ex-Slave Suspect Arrested in Decatur
Ben Millam, a colored ex-slave from Lawrence county, is under arrest on charges of kidnapping and selling enslaved African Americans to a Tennessee river island plantation manager. A recently escaped captive sparked the case, revealing a seven year bondage on the island.
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New Decatur
Als
Ben Millam
Lawrence County
Millam
Tennessee River Island
Decatur
Milian
Ber Millam
Bank Heist at Citizens' State Bank in Peckham
Peckham December 10 Citizens' State Bank was blown Monday morning. Thieves used nitroglycerin on the safe vault and cracked the combination, securing 2,900 in cash and valuables. Local authorities launched an investigation seeking suspects and motives.
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Peckham
C. T
Citizens’ State Bank
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