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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
5
The itemized page lists telegraph and mail rates, offices in several cities, and a spectrum of political notes. It notes Boss Croker’s southern Indiana presence, Senate dynamics with Bailey, Teller, Platt, and Wellington, unrest in the Philippines, a libel suit against McClure's, labor relations calls for tact, and banking density comparisons across regions.
The excerpt notes Sin has held major political roles in Wisconsin including chairmanship of the state Republican committee and national committee member, along with business leadership at Milwaukee Electric Railway and telephone interests. It also cites Mr. Smith as a capable postmaster general and suggests a strong successor.
The early twentieth century debate on American industrial supremacy centers on achieving peace between capital and labor. The National Club Federation and Senator Hanna are praised for promoting a conference in New York to curb strikes and disputes, with Hanna voicing willingness to resign his Senate seat to end labor strife. His stance portrays industrial peace as crucial to national progress and global competition.
The piece discusses a likely surge in special pension bills during the current Congress, arguing many meritless cases slip under general laws. It recalls presidential vetoes of such bills, contrasts liberal pension growth with earlier restraint, and notes 1818 to 1835 efforts to curb abuses among Revolutionary War veterans.
The speaker appeals to Congress to revive the May 1, 1820 act to soften its exclusions and extend aid to those in need. He argues for a more liberal policy, noting the obligation of justice and the evolving spirit of modern legislation. President Harrison supports careful scrutiny of bills for special relief.
A discussion argues against fears of declining religious interest citing census trends from 1890 to 1899. It notes theological student counts dipped yet minister, church, and communicant totals rose, with gains outpacing population growth. It suggests reasons for entry hesitancy but asserts broader church strength remains.
The Hay-Pauncefote treaty leaves the United States free to build and run a canal across the Darien Isthmus, uniting Atlantic and Pacific coasts and boosting Pacific trade. It argues the canal’s wartime value, cites the Oregon voyage, and urges prompt congressional action despite opposition. It also notes reciprocity with Cuba and mentions a proposed natural gas meter ordinance.
Discussion centers on a meter ordinance setting 10 cents per thousand feet for natural gas and whether existing rules require meters on request. Two ex Confederates among the senators oppose ratifying the Hay Pauncefote treaty citing canal denial powers, though an enemy would not likely pass through an American canal in wartime.
In a humorous sketch Mrs. Tuthill confronts her husband about spotting his wife riding with another man. Mr. Tubbs frantically asks if they had his horse. The piece then pivots to Merritt quips on age and perception, noting a man is as old as he feels and a woman as old as others perceive her.
In Yonkers, Patience and Patrice swap quips on how women are described as stout or fat. Patrice notes if the woman is a friend she’s stout, but if she used to be a friend she’s fat, offering a tongue in cheek social observation.
A Philadelphia Press joke exchanges wit on morality and immorality in a playful dialogue. The Baltimore American features a Christmas gift quip between the Fairy Prince and the Fortunate Person about choosing a wife or an automobile, highlighting humorous social banter.
An Arctic explorer jokes about standing out in the gift line while a benevolent man in fur-trimmed knickerbockers explains he is doing his best as Santa Claus rather than Andrew Carnegie. The exchange showcases a holiday moment with notable personalities.
A letter to the Indianapolis Journal surveys the long history of gubernatorial residences in Indiana. It notes repeated attempts to provide a state mansion, recounts early experiments modeled after Monticello, and describes houses used from Wallace to Morton, including costs, upkeep, and political fallout.
The piece questions requiring a gubernatorial mansion, arguing personal comfort conflicts with taxpayer interests. It suggests future governors may prioritize personal taste over public duty, referencing past lines by Governor Hendricks and contemplating the balance between luxury and practicality. Indianapolis dispatch dated December 17.
Attorney Henry Warrum reveals a Chicago gas company plans to enter the Indianapolis field to push a meter ordinance. The firm would offer 10 cents per thousand feet gas, free meters, and free connections to undercut existing providers, while urging council support for metered gas use.
A council member suggests a plan by Jaquelin Holliday to tax natural gas mains at 3 cents per foot, potentially netting about $80,000 yearly. Holliday avoids details, while past proposals of 2 or 3 cents failed amid gas companies' sharp cuts. Council debates carry urgency tied to bridge funding needs and city finances.
Opinions of engineers say the Washington street bridge over White river is comparatively safe. Councilman Andrew Wahl promotes a new plan asserting the bridge, in its present condition, is worthless for traffic on Washington street but he thinks it could be improved.
Light and Power, prominent wholesale dealers seek a franchise from the Board of Works for the Merchants' Power Company. Names listed in the board partition include A. Kiefer & Co., Hibben Hollweg & Co., M. O'Conner & Co., Hollweg & Reese and others. The aim is lower heat and light rates for stockholders, with plans to build a power station.
Councilman Eppert pushes an ordinance to annex a district between Thirty-eighth street and Fall Creek, including Newby Oval and the Driving Park. G Q Bruce objects on tax and hardship grounds as his mother's property would be taken. Driving Club members reportedly favor Bruce. Eppert insists he will not withdraw the ordinance despite objections.
H Rabe of East Lincoln street reported a mishap yesterday when his horse broke through soft mud while crossing a newly built sewer alley near Laurel street and Woodlawn avenue. He alleges the contractor failed to display lights. The Board of Works will investigate alleged contractor carelessness.
Dr. Eugene Buehler city sanitarian investigates reports of peculiar taste and muddy, discolored water in the mains. He and residents suspect iron oxide from pipes as the cause, while the water company agrees this is likely the source.
The Monon Railway Company faces daily fines of 20 dollars for each of four town crossings in Broad Ripple for failing to place lights as required by a town ordinance enacted under a legislative act. The ordinance passed weeks ago, and the railway reportedly has not paid, with a likely suit to follow.
Franklin College directors met at the Commercial Club and later at Dr. G W Woollen’s office to pursue a $20,000 Greek chair endowment. A donor offered $1 if the rest is raised. pledges are under way with Baptist churches urged to participate. The Shirk Library project aims to house 20,000 volumes in a new fireproof building next year, while college attendance rose by about fifty.
James Blanchard of 934 Indiana Avenue was arrested after George reported the sign painter proposed to rob Frank Kendall, a transfer man, saying he was broke and needed money. Blanchard was taken into custody by Patrolmen Crabtree and Montgomery based on George's information.
Washington reports a flood of House resolutions calling for Schley restoration, medals, and pay, plus probes of the Navy Department and prize money. Senate moves by Maryland's McComas to back similar action. Admiral Sampson's counsel win extension to file protests against the Dewey majority, while Long grants 24 hour grace if needed.
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