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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
5
A condensed 1901 newspaper page item notes editorials and notices on telephone and subscription terms, plus scattered commentary on Bryan, Croker, isthmian canal sentiment, census gains, public health claims, Carnegie philanthropy, and tariff debates. It weaves political opinion with business updates and international concerns.
The Oxnard lobby claims sugar and tobacco interests are being bought by trusts to frighten the country and Congress. Beet sugar promoters have used the sugar trust fear for months. The lobby questions why the American Sugar Refining Company would back government bounty on Cuban sugar if it controlled Cuban production.
The Republican conference brings young party men together from across the state fostering harmony. It notes past contrasts since 1800s, praising Republican rule for industrial growth, progress, and national influence. It urges wise, courageous deliberation to achieve further victories.
Governor Shaw, soon to be Treasury Secretary, argues the United States must seek new markets through reciprocity. He cites the large American market, open trade within the country, and the potential for mutual advantage with Cuba and other nations. A Washington interest protests the beet sugar experiment to block Cuba duty reductions.
Washington dispatch reports naval officers fear Germany would not leave Venezuela if it raises its flag. The Emperor’s envoy in Washington stated the aim is debt collection only, not seizure or permanent occupation, promising adherence to the Monroe Doctrine.
The piece argues that the Emperor's voluntary statement should be trusted over naval officers or diplomats, noting German hostility is not evident and criticizing British aims to sow U S-Germany discord for trade and influence. It cautions against influences designed to curb America’s growing role in world affairs.
The piece argues that Republican state conventions should prioritize character and qualification over locality or claims. It highlights the need for integrity in attorney general and auditor roles, notes railcar production surpassing 1900, and discusses Navy shipbuilding costs favoring private yards over navy yards.
Church members protest to Congress against renewing the Chinese Exclusion Act. They argue newcomers will be taught civilization and Christianity and return to China to Christianize it. No evidence shows many Chinese in the U.S. have become fruitful converts.
A State Democrat quoted on shifting targets cites competition driven labor costs and hints Admiral Schley as Democratic candidate. The piece notes Schley would be over sixty five at the next presidential election, older than Jackson at his second term and older than any prior president except Harrison.
A collection of light jokes from the era, featuring humorous dialogues about wealth life and family foibles. Chinese whispers of social mores appear in gags about creditors and debtors, church attendance, and a cat with a double life.
The piece describes President Roosevelt greeting visitors in a brisk, informal White House routine. Cortelyou screens callers in the east corridor then the President meets those with advance engagements, delivering quick, decisive responses with minimal speeches. He is portrayed as accessible, lively, and constantly in motion, in a Prince Albert suit.
The Tablet reports Bishop Scalabrini’s Rome visit and cordial welcome by Pope, Prinetti, and Bodio. Roosevelt urged westward settlement to prevent loss of Italian virtues. New York hosts 70,000 to 80,000 Italians with 24,000 in St Patrick’s parish. Little Italy improved by New York’s initiatives and St Raphael society. Scalabrini will later work for Italians in South America.
His Holiness, an Italian, received good news about Italians in the United States from Mgr Scalabrini. State functionaries listened to the prelate's Suggestions for protecting Italian emigrants and praised his mission and missionary society.
A British era style report describes Fred H. Brown of Oak Park Chicago offering an electric divining rod system to locate hidden metals. It uses a portable battery a galvanometer and two rods to map conductivity underground revealing copper iron and potentially gold deposits. Noted tests in Montana and Michigan show resistance changes above veins and experts anticipate use by James J. Hill Oliver and Northwest mineral interests.
Distorted reports of the Miles interview with President unfold across sources. Miles sought to explain the Schley court findings. the President urged an end to public discussions, stressing it undermines military and naval discipline. The exchange occurred in the Cabinet room with other officials present. the President remained calm, and the parting was cordial.
The World's Work notes Punta Arenas in Tierra del Fuego hosts a modern lighthouse powered by electrical equipment from Schenectady. It highlights the firm’s reach as they also installed dynamos as far north as Hammerfest, illustrating long-distance electrical influence despite distant Andes settings and mining references.
An American lampmaker ships cylindrical electric candles to the Persian Gulf region, then via camel and river transport to royal courts in Morocco Siam and British India. Engineers in Mysore install transmission poles high above ground to deter elephants and white ants, stringing lines beyond elephant reach to prevent grounding.
Baltimore December 9 official notice at the Baltimore and Ohio offices states wage raises for train men and switchmen averaging about 8 percent. Firemen gain most, new consolidation engine pay 2.25 cents per mile from 2.125. Other engines rise to 2.125 from 2.075. Rear brakemen renamed flagmen and receive 10 cents more per day. Many yard crews get smaller hourly increases.
A bill seeks an injunction against the Northern Securities merger plans involving Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways. It contends the scheme breaches state and federal law, threats to retire $75 million in preferred stock, and proposes convertible bonds priority over common stock. The suit warns of irreparable damage and anticipated further litigation if allowed.
New York reports that a 34 million dollar check drawn by J P Morgan & Co to the order of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company was delivered yesterday. The check forms part of subscriptions to convertible bonds and will be deposited with the 75 million dollar fund intended to retire the companys preferred stock on Thursday.
Conference of Governors and Attorneys General in Helena Montana closed doors discussion on opposing railroad consolidation of the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Burlington systems. Early indications suggest Governor Van Sant of Minnesota will gain broad endorsement from attending executives, with action to be taken at tomorrow’s session.
Governor John Van Sant chaired a conference of governors and attorneys general about proposed ties between the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways. Minnesota funds and policy oppose any parallel railway consolidation, stressing open competition and public welfare while noting extensive land grants to railroads. Subordinates and attendees were hosted at Governor Toole’s residence and the Montana Club.
North Dakota Governor White did not attend the Helena conference citing its portrayal as an open hostility to railroad interests. He believes the merger matters should be discussed first to determine facts and legal compliance before any extra sessions. He says North Dakotans have not been harmed and that developments should be awaited.
The Ohio Legislature convenes next Monday with party caucuses set for Saturday night to nominate presiding officers and committee members. With Republicans holding majorities in both houses, senatorial succession for Foraker is settled, but a fierce fight over Hanna’s re election in two years continues.
The collier Sterling was docked today by the U S government dry dock after clearing a sunken barge and amid river rise. The naval board had set a minimum depth and approved docking despite a half foot short depth earlier, with Illinicts expected to dock next week.
Judge Hazen ruled the Topeka Council cannot enact a search and seizure ordinance for liquor sales without explicit legislative or charter authorization. The decision renders the ordinance invalid and leaves the city without a usable local liquor search rule.
Obkaloo a Kansas man Klusmire received an 11 year term after being convicted of killing his victim in Holton. The case arose from a fatal incident cited in district court with the defendant found guilty of murder.
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