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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
5
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The notes were issued to raise money to gain a controlling stake in the Northern Pacific, a scheme by the Union Pacific manager. When the attempt failed, stock was sold and proceeds used to pay Union Pacific bonds. The $75,000,000 of certificates of indebtedness on Oregon Short Line property was issued without such indebtedness, a remarkable aspect of the transaction.
The minority report condemns the Philippine tariff measure as imperial overreach and argues U S rule harms constitutional rights, warns it would burden taxpayers and threaten free institutions. It predicts Roosevelt backing forest preserves and Alaska game plans, urging swift approval of related bills.
A proposed federal measure would create a lasting government game preserve along Alaska s southwestern coast. It would protect giant moose Kodiak brown bears mountain caribou snow sheep mountain goat and glacier bear from sport hunting and slaughter by locals and outsiders, amid fears of species extinction if unaddressed. The plan targets preserving wildlife by restricting exploitation in a richly stocked region.
United States Senate debates over General Wheaton's alleged critique of senators on the Philippine question are challenged as unfair. The article defends Wheaton as not violating laws, condemns insults by Senator Dubois, and notes misstatements by Senators Teller and Tillman. It cites Kentucky's secret ballot, party control of election machinery, and calls for respectful conduct from lawmakers. It also critiques a West Point remark and defends historical figures as charity pupils, with a note on editorial misattribution involving the South Bend Times.
A fragmented exchange mentions a grandfather planning to marry the young Miss Kittle, with witty remarks about age and artistic talent. The brief chatter touches on social norms and humorous skepticism regarding the pairing and a separate nod to a person named Puck and an exchange about artistic talent.
In Chicago Tribune items an Literary Englishman praises Mr Fimerson while criticizing his figure of speech hitch your wagon to a star as uncouth he suggests simpler wording like survey or carriage to convey the idea. The remark underscores stylistic debates in literary circles.
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer mentions Miss Pfluff at the dressmaker and preparing to attend a Mothers Congress. A note about a paper she reads hints at a topic titled The Elevating Influence of. The text is incomplete and provides no further persons, places, or concrete details.
A playful chatter piece about an infant and maternal lore, mixing opinion on motherhood and a pun filled exchange. Readers glimpse a Catholic Standard flavor and a lighthearted name spelling moment. The dialogue hints at literary snippets and social chatter from a local paper.
The Minneapolis Journal reports a near final merger uniting nearly all Northwest coal trade for both anthracite and bituminous coal. A single selling agency will run from Minneapolis and another from St. Paul, putting many small retailers out of business. C. E. Wales of Pioneer Fuel Co. becomes Northwestern general manager, with consolidation starting separately for anthracite and bituminous branches before unification.
Captain James A. Baker stayed on the witness stand as the Patrick murder case neared its end of cross examination. He disputed the authenticity of Rice papers and will signatures, noted plans to have handwriting experts review them, and suggested Patrick sought a full probe into his relations with the millionaire. Baker also hinted Patrick may have been present in Rice’s apartments during depositions and detailed prior wills and estate dealings including gifts to the Rice Institute and hotel property, with prosecutions pressing for the 1906 will.
President urged to reconsider the court’s findings amid Dewey’s appeal. Schley argues the majority errs and the lone dissenter’s view holds merit, signaling a contentious review ahead.
Admiral Schley seeks presidential review arguing he commanded at Santiago, that the blockade was improper or inadequate, and that Dewey’s views on command and actions should override the majority court findings. Exhibit briefs cite testimony from numerous officers to support his claims in this high profile dispute.
A partial legal submission discusses whether justice can be exacted under the precept and the court’s authority. The fragment ends with a formal closing and “most respectfully submitted.”
The Colorado Senate adopted resolutions congratulating Maryland for its patriotic move to strike from public libraries a volume deemed infamous for traducing Rear Admiral W. S. Schley. The action honors the Maryland Senate for defending an honored naval hero.
Governor Van Sant in St Paul rejects Minneapolis businessmen plea to halt action against the Northern Securities merger. He cites state law against consolidation of parallel railroads, vows enforcement, and says vetoes will remain vigorous to vindicate state statutes and prohibit anti competitive practices.
Frankfort Kentucky January 2 The fate of Jim Howard the alleged Goebel assassination principal rests with the jury A verdict is not expected until tomorrow Franklin the Commonwealths Attorney spoke four hours in closing discrediting the evidence The defense closing was led this morning at about 4 90 oclock The court instructed the jury they could take a wall to midnight unless notified otherwise voting was postponed to tomorrow
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