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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1901
Page
1
A confrontational piece depicts a figure denouncing the Supreme Court decision and calling for republican action. It praises dissenters as patriots and claims the court majority has elevated Congress over the Constitution, signaling a constitutional crisis mood.
Lincoln Neb June 1 W J Bryan issues a lengthy statement criticizing the Supreme Court for its insular cases ruling calling it un constitutional and saying the court and government have joined to alter our form of government. He defends Dingley tariff limits against Porto Rico and urges the people to repudiate the verdict. The statement argues Congress is greater than the Constitution and warns of threats to constitutional liberty.
Former Senator Chandler of New Hampshire remarks on the Porto Rican decision, affirming the Foraker Act is constitutional but arguing the Dingley act was not unconstitutional. He calls for a reargument and contends duties on Philippine imports may be illegal, urging refund implications if the court holds otherwise. The discussion reflects on US sovereignty over Porto Rico and the Philippines and the Justice Department’s potential actions.
A mob of 500 soldiers from the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth regiments attacked Mrs Powers’s saloon just outside the Presidio, smashing the interior, setting fires, and dragging Harris from the crowd. Morgan of the Forty-sixth was found unconscious and may have been drugged. Police and military officials will investigate the riot and its casualties.
Francis B. Loomis United States minister to Venezuela and his family visit London host Sir Edwin Dawes. Report says upon return from six months leave he may receive a European appointment. Washington confirms the U S endorsement of Loomis actions in Venezuela and notes Charge dAffaires Russell conveyed the message. Caracas sees President Castro dismiss attorney general Galavis over a court ruling involving New York Bermudez Asphalt case.
Pittsburg filed dispatch reports the towboat George 8 Ross of Pittsburg Plate Glass Company wrecked by an explosion near Tarentum. Captain Kelley killed. Three crewmen badly burned. Wilson Beatty likely to die, Humphrey Mount serious, Guy Wolfe to recover. Captain Kelley’s body recovered. Vessel valued at 6000 dollars. Cause unknown.
Petersburg LL June L-C E Ship ley and wealthy farmer was shot twice by Andrew Dickens at his home near here today and will probably die. Shipley had dismissed Dickens from his employ.
The Pitchforker asserts McSweeny cannot block resignations while Tillman defends his hasty but not ill advised action. He argues the people of the state favor peace over dishonor, and dismisses Repentant concerns as unfounded.
Senator Tillman says he will not withdraw his resignation as he accuses Governor McSweeney of overstepping authority in sending it back. He states he was re elected by the people and urges airing the matter before the public, while criticizing Senator McLaurin’s approach and the timing of potential replacements.
Washington June 1 The bulletin says Mrs McKinley rested well through the night and is somewhat more favorable this morning Doctors were in consultation briefly and the President walked in the White House grounds with General Gillespie Relief spread as cabinet members and the public seek updates amid cautious optimism after recent fears.
The President saw Chief Justice Fuller and Senators Foraker and representations Boutel of Illinois, Livingston and Adamson of Texas briefly, then excused himself to the representatives.
At the National Woman's Suffrage Association session Susan B. Anthony reported securing AFL authorization to sign a sixteenth amendment petition. Reports from California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Maine indicated progress of propaganda. An enrollment discussion led to a plan for a census of suffrage believers.
United States officials state troops will remain on the island and will not withdraw immediately. The decision hinges on the Platt Amendment being substantially adopted, ensuring continued U S control over Cuba’s affairs and security arrangements.
Washington reports say the United States will control Cuba until the Platt Amendment is substantially adopted. Secretary Root and President approve sending a long cable to General Wood in Havana outlining this government stance. The message aims to influence the constitutional convention but will remain private for now.
Laramie Wy June 1 Oil has been found at Wolcott a Union Pacific station ninety six miles west of Laramie for an artesian well. The discovery triggered rapid staking with land around the area claimed within hours and the rush is spreading across miles.
George Mulligan of Liberal Kansas claimed he was robbed of 17000 in Seattle but later confessed the tale was a test of his Eagle City Mining and Exploration Company associates. Mulligan admitted the money was hidden at Alaska Commercial Hotel and all funds have since been recovered. His thirty three companions expressed belief in Mulligan and prepared to proceed to the Yukon to run a placer mine.
Queen Helena gave birth to a daughter at 9 a m in Rome. Both mother and child are well. The princess will be named Yolanda Margherita. Crowds cheered, salutes fired, flags flown, bells rang as Premier Zanardelli announced the birth and deputies offered congratulations. The infant's nurse receives a sizable pension and staged payments at milestones in the child’s growth.
London June 1 The Sun reports General Botha at Standerton telegraphing Kruger to seek peace with Kru ger The Sun also says ten thousand Zulus have gone on the warpath due to Boer raids in Zululand Government reticence about Windfontein and other military actions fuels anxiety War Office replies to Pretoria defeat rumors with No official information arousing misgivings
John D Rockefeller funds 200000 for immediate use by The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. Officers named Welch Prudden Holt Herter and directors Biggs Smith Flexner will run labs in New York. Rockefeller in Cleveland for summer, dodges firm confirmation.
Feeling at Havana describes pressure over a U S amendment accepted by Congress and the convention. Delegates debate next steps amid secret sessions and blamed committees while Conservatives seek adjournment and municipal petitions. Havana elections favor Nationalists with Mayor candidate and council majority. city engineer rejects a New York sewer paving bid as too costly. Four-year mortgage extensions granted for burned plantation mills. others must settle debts.
In Chicago on June 1 Dr A M Unger was admitted to bail of 16000 in the conspiracy to swindle life insurance policies on the deceased Mary Defenbach. The prosecution plans a deputy coroner Wreckler attachment for the inquest. Witnesses described Defenbach’s alleged threats and personal troubles amid questions of fraud.
Fifteen fishermen are believed drowned after a squall near Charleston yesterday afternoon. Eight boats were at the scene. three boats the Anna Julia Messenger Boy and Knife vanished with fifteen men aboard. Revenue cutter Forward searched thirty miles around the lightship but found no survivors or wreckage. Captain Joe Watkins of the Messenger Bay is the only white skipper believed dead.
The Allan Line steamer Sicilian, from Glasgow, reports immense ice floes two hundred miles off St John s Newfoundland drifting south into the transatlantic shipping lane. The floes are studded with large icebergs posing a particular danger to ocean steamers.
Reports from municipalities indicate a general Nationalist victory with city polling showing both sides claiming wins. Republicans show unexpected strength but not enough to secure their candidates. Over one hundred arrests, no serious disorder, one scene near the jail quelled by rural police. Bitter sentiment toward American supervision of the elections.
June 1 update from ports including New York Liverpool Queenstown and Hamburg notes arrivals and departures. Vessels listed include Etruria Marquette Statendam City of Rome Lucania Bohemian Aller Phoenicia Campania Grosser Kurfurst Hohenzollern Auguste Victoria and Minneapolis among others with routes to and from Southampton Cherbourg Rotterdam Greenock New York and Genoa.
A 30,000 barrel crude oil cargo from Texas fields arrived at Port Arthur docks on the tank steamer Atlas. The oil, valued at $12,000, comes from El Vista storage tanks and is the third such large shipment to reach this port as Standard Oil tests oil use for illumination. In Houston lawyers for Anna E. Snow sue numerous oil firms and others in a federal case over the Veatch survey of 3,000 acres involving oil interests.
Renton Harbor Mich June 1 Roth, held by police, confessed abducting sixteen year old Rosie Geist from her New York home. He claimed they loved each other and fled after Rosie's Fenente objected to their union. He planned to harm her and send for her in a few days, saying she works as a Buffalo servant guarding earnings hoping to wed once she comes of age.
CHICAGO June 1 The grand jury decided to vote no indictments after probing the death of Mrs H W Judd during ministrations of John Alexander Dowie and followers including her husband Mr Judd All persons involved were held before the grand jury by the coroner’s office.
About seventy five physicians from across the country gathered at the Aberdeen Hotel for the American Academy of Medicine meeting. An executive opening session named a nominating committee including Drs. Hudson Makonen, Buckley, and Davis. Fifty two fellows were elected and discussions covered licensure reciprocity and the first year medical curriculum. Risley of Philadelphia delivered an address on ethical and sociologic relations of the physician to the community.
Albert Koske aged fourteen reported kidnaped from Norwalk two years ago located with the aid of a man who gave the name Joseph Harris now under arrest in Toledo. The suspect is held on suspicion of abduction as authorities verify the case and name.
Secretary Hay directs Ambassador Choate to issue genuine American passports to two Filipinos residing in the Philippine Islands, signaling a shift akin to the Foraker and Spooner acts. The move, discussed with London officials, may affect citizenship interpretations for islands residents and related territories.
The War Department received findings in the Manila court martial of Captain William F. Hancock Sixth Artillery charged with drunken conduct at the Army and Navy Club in Manila on two occasions and failing to appear for duty. He was found guilty on both counts and sentenced to a reprimand in orders by Brigadier General J. Bell who approved the findings and warned the officer to reform his conduct to preserve his credit and soldierly qualities.
United States Philippine commission plans provincial tours starting in Manila and Morong, reorganizing Cavite Laguna Nueva Ecija Isabela Nueva Vizcaya and other provinces while omitting Infanta Pracinea and noting pending total government inauguration if approved. meanwhile War Department reports Philippine customs revenues for two months ending Feb 31 show an 18 percent rise to $801,020 and over 190 rise to $731,335.
In San Francisco on June L the United States Army transport Sheridan sailed today for Manila carrying MO assigned recruits and all gide available casuals aboard.
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