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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
5
The Indianapolis Journal outlines subscription rates including daily and Sunday options, mailing prepaid terms, club reductions, and agent networks. It also lists foreign and domestic mailing stamps, plus a broad set of agent locations in New York Cincinnati St Louis Washington Denver and Dayton for newspaper distribution.
Conventions may derail prior conclusions as new facts emerge. The speaker notes that newly discovered evidence can justify a new trial and that the Senate might decide the territories' admission without weighing their fitness or national welfare. Indications suggest decisions may sidestep the platform pledge.
The piece argues that Venezuela faces humiliation as Britain and Germany pursue payment of claims. It notes potential seizure of Venezuelan customhouses, disruption to trade, and limited U.S. involvement. It praises U.S. minister Bowen and cites historical examples of protecting foreign nationals by foreign legations. It warns Canada’s stance hints hostility and reciprocity limits between the U.S. and Canada.
The article critiques Governor Cummins as a staunch protectionist who supports selective tariffs to protect American labor. It argues against broad markets rhetoric and warns that true reciprocity requires tangible gains for U.S. producers, not giveaways to European rivals. It also notes Canadian MP Charlton advocating free trade with the United States and natural ally alignments, prompting American pushback.
The republication recalls how Thurman Reed counted absent members as present to form a quorum during heated House scenes. The incident sparked a storm, drew crossfire from opponents, and helped cement the principle that quorum counts protect majority will, a lesson seen in future chambers. The piece contrasts this with Alaska’s bid for a formal territorial government and a delegate in Congress, urging federal action and endorsements from the Indiana delegation forGovernor Brady’s recommendations.
The piece urges Congress to give Alaska fair, sustained territorial policy rather than rushing statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. It highlights Alaska's vast resources, need for liberal land laws, timber and salmon protection, and the call for representation, recommending a congressional fact-finding visit to assess on-ground needs.
The complaint argues that the shift from a fee based to a fixed salary left sheriffs unable to cover salaries due to a drop in fees as fewer sheriff sales occur and fewer criminal suit fees accrue. It criticizes costs and questions accountability for unpaid fees. A separate discussion defends Socialists and notes nonbinding city rail commission opinions.
A collage of wry newspaper snippets from major papers. The letter reveals a $10,000 inheritance, a lawyer’s quip, a copyright gag with a Gibson Girl, a wary new cook remark, Carrie Nation and Helen Nation jokes, and a quip about Fenimore Cooper’s immortalization, ending with a sardonic dig at Tammany.
Samuel Brand Arnold recounts imprisonment and torture aboard ships and at Fort Washington, detailing hooding, irons, and alleged war department orders. He describes transfer toward Dry Tortugas, the military court, and execution of four prisoners, ending with voyage toward the Tortugas and continued confinement.
In a yearly report Postmaster General Payne urged Congress to allow sending small sums by mail via postal checks to aid remote residents unable to easily access money orders. Madd en supported a simpler remittance method, noting rural delivery benefits. The North American Review and Detroit Free Press echoed calls for convenient money transmission. Germany plans to study American agriculture next spring amid political party turmoil.
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