Various 19th Century News Snippets and Notices
A compendium of brief items and notices: postal and manuscript submission details for the Journal Newspaper Company in Indianapolis. listings of offices in New York, Louisville, and Washington. political commentary on tariff, protection, and treaty debates. remarks on Panama Canal Company scrutiny. critique of Attorney General Knox confirmation. a libel suit involving Mr Cardwell and the St Louis Republic. Pennsylvania Railroad plans to tunnel East and North rivers. and a Rome cable about Mon Signor Sharett.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
The
Pennsylvania
Friar Property Rights to Be Settled by Indemnity
A high official sails to New York and will consult President Roosevelt before departing for Manila. He reportedly will surrender to the United States all real estate claimed by the friars in exchange for fair indemnity, to be awarded by a court appointed by Governor Taft. The plan follows the Paris treaty and seeks an easier solution to the conflict.
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Philippine Islands
New York
Roosevelt
United States
Taft
Robison proposals threats to state sovereignty in extradition clashes
A Fort Wayne representative introduced two House measures on fugitives and extradition. One would study whether Governors can refuse extradition, and if so allow federal marshals to execute papers. the other would empower marshals to act when a Governor refuses recognition. The piece argues the proposals undermine state rights, cites former governors' refusals, and recalls Chief Justice Taney and Jefferson era principles.
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Robinson
Fort Wayne
Matthews
Baker
Kuklux
Hill
New York
Connecticut
Taney
Supreme Court
United States
Jefferson
Cleveland
Treaty ratification debate favors Hay-Pauncefote pact
Senate discussion of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty shows strong support for ratification. The accord grants the United States exclusive control of a proposed canal, abandoning the Clayton-Bulwer limits and sparking debate over fortifications and neutrality obligations. Proponents argue concessions favor U.S. building and controlling the canal.
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Senate
United States
Great Britain
England
Porto Rican court sentences Iglesias to prison
Dispatches from San Juan report Santiago Iglesias, president of the Federation of Workmen of Porto Rico, sentenced to three years and four months for alleged conspiracy in August 1900 to raise wages with the shift from pesos to dollars. The Journal criticizes Iglesias for his conduct in Porto Rican and U.S. labor matters.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Workmen of
Iglesias
United States
Porto Rico wage case deemed not a conspiracy
The author argues Iglesias faced false charges over a peaceful wage rise effort in Porto Rico. He condemns the conviction as unjust, asserting American law should govern the island and calling for legal reform or reversal of the ruling.
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Porto Rico
United States
Iglesias
Workmen of
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
The Humorous Sketches Of Everyday Talk
A collage of cartoon dialogue from various papers showcases humorous exchanges. Bits include a child asking for bread and butter, a patient quipping about teeth, a dialect snippet about mistletoe and pride, and social banter about drinks, manners, and attire. The humor blends domestic scenes with light social satire.
Their Rough Rider Hats In Washington Cloakroom
Washington Letter notes that President Roosevelt era fashion influences Congress with Rough Rider hats. In the House cloakroom many hats caused confusion as members tried to find their own. General Dick and Representative Cushman swap anecdotes about hat induced attention from office seekers and mistaken identity. Cushman explains the magnet effect of the hat bringing constant solicitations for jobs. Dick buys a new hat while Cushman keeps the old one.
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Washington
Baltimore
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
House
Ohio
Representative Cushman
Washington State
Cushman
General Dick
Mr. Cushman
Wallace cites records on Anarchists and Carnot assassination
Nebraska State Journal reports General Lew Wallace quoting the Congressional Record to argue a anti Anarchist landing bill could have blocked five hundred anarchists en route after Carnot s assassination. Dewid C Warner of New York opposed the bill, which failed on unanimous consent. Wallace suggests the failed law might have prevented the Paterson conspiracy origin.
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Nebraska State Journal
Lew Wallace
Congressional
Carnot
France
Congress
Dewid C. Warner
New York
Wallace
Warner
Paterson
Philippine tariff bill reported to the House
The Ways and Means Committee backed a Philippine tariff substitute to the Payne bill with a 7 to 5 party-line vote. It aims to raise revenue, restore pre Diamond Rings era duties, and fund education, police, roads, and harbor improvements in the Philippines while allowing limited exports and tonnage taxes under the act.
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Washington
House
United States
Philippine Islands
Philippine Archipelago
Ways and Means Committee
Robertson
Louisiana
Representative McCall
Massachusetts
Messrs
McCall
Payne
Supreme Court
Philippine Commissioners
Philippines
Manila
Unitedates
General Fund
Treasury
Ftnto
Commission
Minority Report on Philippine Policy Sparks Tariff Debate
The report criticizes the Dingley tariff as a trust-breeding measure and condemns the United States for high costs in the Philippine venture. It notes offshore profits of about 427,506 and a government cost of at least 85,000,000 for Army operations, arguing the outcomes do not justify the expenditures and losses in the islands. The House adjourned after a brief session, with plans to resume debate and finalize revenue measures for the Philippines.
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Philippine Islands
United States
Philippines
Orient
Spain
Islands
Payne
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Minority report attack on Philippines tariff bill
Representative Richardson of Tennessee laid before the House the minority report from the Ways and Means Democrats except Mr. Robertson. The document condemns the measure as imperialistic and colonial in intent, opposing permanent colonies and urging stable government and eventual independence for the Philippines rather than acceding to a sweeping tariff policy.
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Washington
Richardson
Tennessee
House
Philippines
Ways and Means
Robertson
Louisiana
Hippine Archipelagoe
Copper Kings at War with Rockefeller and Rothschild
London reports say Rio Tinto directors meet as copper crisis deepens and Amalgamated Copper faces potential actions. Pall Mall Gazette speculates Rothschilds would prevail if Rockefeller challenges them. London prices slip while New York copper market falters and Metals Selling Co cuts prices.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Rockefeller
Rothschilds
Rio Tinto Company
Standard Oil Company
Wainwright Bros. & Co. Assigned After Copper Decline
Boston brokers Wainwright Bros. & Co. at 53 State street were assigned today due to falling copper stocks. The firm, in Boston for twenty years, lists Wilson P. Wainwright and Charles H. Dodge as present members after James H. Wainwright retired. The assignee cannot yet estimate the firm’s extent of involvement pending examination of affairs.
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Boston
Mass
Wainwright Bros. & Co
State Street
Stock Exchange
Wilson P. Wainght
Charlies H. Dodge
Dodge
James H. Wainwright
Copper price cut by United States Metals Selling Co
New York December 13 United States Metals Selling Company announces a reduction of 14 cents in the price of copper. It disposes of products from copper mines controlled by Amalgamated Copper Company and moves to lower costs for buyers.
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New York
London
United States Metals Selling Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
Peace Conference hears delegates speak in Philadelphia
The American Friends' peace conference enters its second day in Philadelphia with speeches and open discussion. President Thomas of Bryn Mawr presided at the morning session as Peter W. Raidabaugh of Plainfield Indiana Edmund Stanley president of the Friends University Wichita Kansas and Mary Jane Weaver of Batavia New York delivered addresses.
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Philadelphia
American Friends’ Peace Conference
Thomas
Bryn Mawr College
Peter W. Raidabaugh
Plainfield
Ind
Edmund Stanley
Friends’ University
Wichia
Kan
Mary Jane Weaver
Batavia
Hepburn Bill Moves in House to Authorize Canal
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee favors reporting the Hepburn canal bill. It authorizes the President to gain control of territory in Costa Rica and Nicaragua and direct the War Department to excavate and build a canal from Greytown to Brito with necessary harbors and defenses. The measure sets a ten million dollar initial appropriation and allows warrants signed by the President up to two hundred million dollars.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Fletcher
Minnesota
Adamson
Georgia
United States
Hepburn
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Greytown
Caribbean Sea
Lako Nicaragua
Brito
Pacific Ocean
Carribean Sea
Lake Nicaragua
Erito
Secretary of War
San Juan
Treasury
Cabinet Meeting Discusses Carnegie Gift for Education
Washington December 18 The Cabinet debated Andrew Carnegie's $10,000 gift for educational use but reached no decision likely for days. Also discussed an immediate livestock import ban from the Philippines due to animal diseases. B H Colbert named U S marshal for the Southern District of Indian Territory, succeeding John Shammer. Colbert was a member of Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Wilson
United States
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Philippines
B. H. Colbert
Indian Territory
John Shammer
Colbert
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Commendations for Petrel Fire Heroes Named
The Naval Board on Awards recommends commendatory letters for Lieut J S McKean and Naval Cadets J E Lewis E Kessler plus nine enlisted men G Flaherty W White J T Evans J L Carlsson F T Sullivan R E Barton for bravery during the Petrel fire in Manila Bay. A letter to the widow of Commander Jesse M. Roper is also urged honoring his sacrifice.
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Washington
Naval Board On Awards
Petrel
Manila Bay
Jesse M. Roper
J. S. McKean
J. E. Lewis
E. Kessler
G. Flaherty
W. White
J. T. Evans
Congress bill to seize Western Union and Postal Telegraph
Representative Jackson of Kansas introduces a measure for the United States to purchase the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies and run them under the Post Office Department. The bill provides for appraisal of company property and payment to Congress of the appraised value when reported.
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Washington
Jackson
Kansas
United States
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Port Office Department
Congress
Siamese Minister Presents Credentials at White House
Phra Akaraj Oradhara, the Siamese minister, arrives in Washington with English secretary Loftus, is escorted to the White House by Secretary Hay, and presents credentials to President Roosevelt amid formal greetings. The Navy Department awards a contract for building construction referenced in the same dispatch.
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Washington
Phra Akaraj Oradhara
State Department
Loftus
White House
Hay
Roosevelt
House hearing set in Moss vs Rhea and Spears vs Burnett
The House election Committee set Moss versus Rhea in the Third Kentucky district for hearing January 1, and Spears versus Burnett in Alabama for January 1. Secretary Long sent naval improvement estimates including 96 for Cavite store, 14 000 for Puget Sound station, 7.40 for Norfolk yard, and 100 for Boston yard. Root proposed 340% for a permanent Manila post to house two regiments and two squadrons, backed by Gen Chaffee. President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a dinner for Root and several senators and their wives.
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Washington
Dec
House Election Committee
Moss
Rhea
Kentucky
Alabama
Spears
Burnett
Long
House
Cavite
Washingto
D. C
Navy Yard
Puget Sound Naval Station
Mare Island
California
Norfolk, Va
Na Yard
Boston Navy Yard
Root
Manila
Chaffee
Roosevelt
White House
Senator Hoar
Hansbrough
Taliaferro
Senator Gamble
Hobson
Miss Root
Miss Roosevelt
De Pauw Best Orator Win at Meharry Hall Debating
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Greencastle Ind Dec 13 De Pauw University held its annual oratorical contest in Meharry Hall John M Devers of South Dakota won with Society's Criminal or Jean Valjean Seven contestants delivered well chosen orations on Education Present Day Intelligence Capital and Labor Evolution of the Political Pole Supremacy of Democracy Property Rights vs Human Rights and other topics
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
de Pauw University
Meharry Hall
John M. Devers
South Dakota
Daniel Beauchamp
Andrews
Miss Noble
John Max
Freshman Orator Exgemeyer Wins Two Chicago University Prizes
Walter Eggemeyer of Richmond has set a notable record at Chicago University as a freshman. He recently won the junior oratorical contest earning 4 dollars and this week the Ferdinand W Peck prize of 0 dollars for public speaking. He is the first freshman to win best speaker honors in the sophomore class and is well known statewide for his role in the State High School Oratorical Association.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Walter Eggemeyer
J. M. Eggemeyer
Chicago University
Ferdinand W. Peck
Exgemeyer
Franklin College Notes Debating Club Forms at Franklin
Franklin Indiana December news reports the organization of a new two hour weekly debating club supervised by Professor Bestor and Professor Gardiner with eighteen members. The intercollegiate team will include three lead debaters. Also postponed events include the intersociety entertainment and fall recital. Various society activities featured: dinner for Alpha Gamma Alpha Sorority members and guests, with a reception for visiting fraters, followed by performances and a mock See ae ary Society program.
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Indianapolis Journal
Franklin
Ind
Bestor
Gardiner
Webster Literary Society
Alpha Gamma Alpha Sorority
Beymour
Georgia Schlosser
Jonas
Schlosser
Eas
Aeary Society
Jessie Sanders
Gladys Miller
Mabel Whitnack
Harry Mack
Roy Sellers
Neal Thurston
Kalithon
Miss Honecker
DePauw u rges new assistant athletic director named
Greencastle Ind Dec 13 The athletic association at DePauw University settled the abolition of the manager role by creating an assistant athletic director position with duties similar to the former manager while the coach takes over scheduling Ed Woods was elected to the post The group assigned duties to Gregory Coble Summerville Pearson Odante Baker Williamson Fudge McKinstray Brown Wise Robbins York Brower McCoy and Wiley
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
de Pauw University
The
Athletic Association
Ed Woods
Gregory
Coble
Summerville
Pearson
O' Dante Baker
Williamson
Fudge
McKinstray
Brown
Wise
Robbins
York
Brower
McCoy
Wiley
Earlham Athletic Plans Outlined for Next Season
RICHMOND Ind December 13 Earlham College announces preparations for the coming athletic year Joseph Tuttle is named captain of the football team with Harry Bowen as manager Baseball will be led by Paul Binford and P E Winslow will oversee the spring athletic program The outlook for next season is favorable and ambitious efforts are evident
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
Joseph Tuttle
Harry Bowen
Paul Binford
P. E. Winslow
Mrs Lynch Denies Sullivan Jury Bribery Links
Chicago report shows Mrs Margaret Lynch wife of ex Bailiff James J Lynch testifies in Alexander Sullivan bribery case. She contradicts her husband and denies that Sullivan or Murray mentioned his name the night they allegedly urged Lynch to go to Hivan's house. Attorney Joseph G Mann also testifies, defending Sullivan and denying Lynch’s involvement. The testimony focuses on alleged jury tampering and credibility questions.
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Chicago
Dec. I
Margaret Lynch
James J. Lynch
Alexander Sullivan
Lynch
Sosvas P. Murray
Pony
An c
Hivan
Murray
Sullivan
Canada
Ville
Ill
Bribing
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C. T. Deering
Third and
Louis
Union News
Union Depot
Ashington
Rig
Epbitt
Fairfax Hotel
Willard
Teller
Goebel
New York Tribune
Senate Committee
Panama Canal Company
Baltimore American
Southampton
James H. Wilson
Louisville Board of Trade
Cuba
Anti-trust League
Senate Judiciary Committee
Knox
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Cardwell
Kansas City
St Louis Republic
Republic
Rome
PORTO
the Humorists
Bobby
Washington Star
Mr. Erastus Pinkiey
Boston Transcript
Chicago Tribune
Tufford Knott
Florida
Tom Dresser
Chairman Payne
MR. Richardson
the Minority Report
Imperialium
Rothschild
Rio Tintos
Friends’ Peace Conference
Carnegie
Telegraph Companies
Siam
Navy Department
Naval Academy
Noel & Thomas
National Capital Notes
DE Pauw
Indiana
Franklin College
Franklin College Notes
Earlham Athletic Plans
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