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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
5
The item discusses Philippine policy under U S influence, Hawaii governorship reform, railroad fairness, and oleomargarine laws. It cites Governor Dole’s unpopularity, Samuel Parker’s possible appointment, and congressional attempts to curb oleomargarine. The United States Steel Corp finances and price behavior are summarized, with commentary on press views of the Philippines.
Senator Lodge introduces a bill to formalize administration policy on land held by friars in the Philippines. The measure seeks to clarify ownership status and govern use of religious property amid ongoing colonial-era land debates.
The piece argues for US purchase of friar lands in the Philippines to resell to Filipino occupants at cost, criticizing Teller’s stance and linking to broader debates on independence, race, and self government. It also critiques US Cuba tariff policy and Professor Wiley’s views on sugar duties and reciprocity.
Dr. H W Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry testified before the ways and means committee on commercial reciprocity with Cuba. He argued concessions would harm the U S beet sugar industry and attributed Cuba's troubles to European bounties rather than U S tariffs. He urged appeals in European parliaments and cautioned Congress against any U S concession.
Coal miners at a convention approve resolutions urging re-enactment of the Chinese exclusion law with amendments to bar Chinese from U S lands and to curb injunctions. They call for law changes to require jury trials in contempt cases and discuss broader labor, tariff, and wage issues affecting sugar duties and mining operations.
The report notes $250,000 from twelve states and territories for a fair, with thirty four states未 yet appropriating funds, and hints at rising totals as legislatures convene. It criticizes Judge Cantrill’s court for yielding a life sentence to Howard despite an alibi, suggests juries influenced by Goebelite sentiment, and reports a postal policy change allowing inscriptions on third class mail wrappers as permissible, reversing prior rules.
A collage of lighthearted quips from papers including Philadelphia Press New York Mall and Express and New York Times. Jokes range from weather to hipnotists lamb myths and a weary doctor’s sidewalk advice. An Indian chief warns against trusting European gifts and cultural pressure.
The Carnegie Institution in Washington completed its organization with an executive committee of Abram S. Hewitt D C Gilman Elihu Root J R Billings Carroll D Wright S Weir Mitchell and C D Walcott President Gilman said a house at 1483 K Street was secured as a temporary home and an administration building may be built. By laws were revised to three year terms for trustees and require prior board appropriation for expenditures with annual detailed estimates. The next trustees’ meeting will be held at the headquarters in November.
A Jersey Central Railway ferry collided with a Baltimore & Ohio tug on the Hudson during a snowstorm. About 500 aboard, including 100 women, panicked as the tug plowed into the women's cabin side. No serious injuries. twelve women fainted but revived.
J M McKnight, once with the defunct German National Bank, is released from Jatz where he was confined after his third embezzlement conviction. He posted a $12,000 bond. Judge Evans, who had denied bail before, allowed release to honor a letter from Judge Lorton urging release during his appeal before the Court of Appeals.
Judge Advocate Lemly and Solicitor Hanna issue comments to the President on Admiral Schley's appeal. They assert the court condemned Schley on retrograde movement disobedience and alleged failures, while noting Samuelpson's role and the battle of Santiago. The document emphasizes Schley did not direct fleet actions beyond his flagship.
New York rumor that Charles M Schwab resigned as president of United States Steel was denied by J Pierpont Morgan who said Schwab has not resigned and no meeting for resignation is scheduled. Schwab later arrived in Paris from Berlin and denied any working arrangement with Austro Hungarian firms. He plans to sail back to the United States on the St Paul and go to London, refusing to confirm or deny the resignation rumor.
Prof Charles W Pearson of Northwestern University addressed students at the day of prayer observance after his recent Bible criticisms. He affirmed his Christian beliefs and claimed no intention to retract or resign, while faculty and students debated the implications of his remarks.
Chicago plans a city center summer garden at the 15 000 seat Coliseum. George S Wood seeks a charter to run the project, leveraging expositions and theater experience. The plan reverses heating by using chilled air and ammonia, cooling the interior while allowing a comfortable 40 degree shift.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina entertained the Senate with a historical speech and incidentally attempted to fork Mr. Beveridge of Indiana. The session included discussion of the Philippine tariff bill and remarks on Massachusetts in 1776, with several public bills passed including a Fredericksburg battlefield memorial and various public building appropriations.
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