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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
4
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The obituary notes that he earned his high court appointment on merit beyond his impeachment trial role and highlights his pre President Johnson stature. It recalls his service as secretary of state under Hayes and as a U S senator from New York, praising his eloquence and public oratory. It also mentions his long decline due to blindness and that his death removes a striking personality and historic figure.
The veto of the Joss railroad consolidation bill highlights corporations endless push to extend franchises, outlasting individuals and legislative terms. It warns legislatures to guard public rights, noting corporate aims renew after defeats and urging vigilance against stealthy charter enlargements. The veto underscores the value of careful, principled use of gubernatorial power.
The United States Circuit Court ruling against Bell Telephone challenges the firms monopoly by invalidating key patents. It traces the 1874 Bell patent and Berliner extension, suggesting future royalty recoveries may be possible and noting that federal courts decide cases by law, not favoring monopolies.
The piece praises Republicans for securing needed Cuba and Philippines legislation. It argues immediate US palley is best for both lands, saying a drawn out policy debate would disturb stability. Cuban leaders should now know US expectations, with broad Senate sentiment against turning Cuba to revolutionaries.
The piece argues that time and negotiation will lead Cuba to accept U S guarantees and that Philippine legislation and local civil government are advancing under U S authority. It says progress brings better government and security for natives, while noting Col Chesley B Bailey’s death and his Civil War service and character.
New York authorities faced a sweeping ruling as the Court of Appeals voided the prevailing rate wage requirement, threatening salaries for teachers police and firemen and many city workers. Controller Coler called the decision the most sweeping ever rendered affecting city payrolls.
The William Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company declared a quarters dividend of 1 percent payable March 15. Directors discussed Vickers Sons and Maxim’s purchase proposition but took no action. Rankin Pennsylvania carn egie Steel Company furnace units boast 750 tons daily capacity. Dock labor strikes hinder shipments to Marseilles from Algiers and Oran as 2000 workers vote for general strike over contractor overseer firings. Campbell Coal Mining Company announces immediate union labor expulsion. miners warned no future union work. National Switchmen’s Union resists wage standards outside Chicago, affecting about 1000 workers. Marine Engineers association reports strike order to be obeyed. engineers stop work on ships undergoing repairs. Iron and steel price advances reflect strong domestic demand with No 2 foundry at 2100 per ton. Cottonseed conference ends with agreed technical body standards. coalition sets allocations for four major exchanges. Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers orders nonunion mills organized within 30 days. Milwaukee sees a wholesale and retail salt case reaching court with Valentine Ger direcur and William G. as defendants.
Fort Wayne charter bills face party line votes as Republicans defend caucus, and Fort Wayne measures press toward third reading. Calumet ship canal bill dies 5 to 59 after motion to strike enacting clause. Valued Policy Insurance Bill killed by Senate. Ley election bill advances after caucus amendments. Senate sessions wrap with terse political clashes.
A long Indiana Senate session discussed a substitute primary election bill with amendments extending to counties. The valued policy bill, aiming to regulate insurance payouts, died on a contested vote amid arguments about crime incentives and higher premiums.
The motion to strike out the first section of the bill, moved by Senator Corr, was carried by a 2 to 19 vote. The roll call lists names of supporters and opponents, with most of the day devoted to third reading of Senate bills.
Prayer by Representative Carmichael opened the House session. Senate bills on banking and telegraph wires crossing railroads passed, with votes 62 to 21 and 71 to 3 respectively. A state veterinarian bill and an express company measure advanced with heated debate. Ship canal bill failed on enacting clause after long caucus and floor fights. Governor objected to two city charter amendments and warned of constitutional limits on municipal debt and revenue origins.
Governor Durbin vetoes a bill allowing boards of school trustees in cities and incorporated towns to sell bonds to complete unfinished school buildings. The measure, previously passed by the Legislature, aims to provide funds for construction and expansion of school facilities.
Governor Durbin yesterday signed multiple House bills including Nos 1 189 257 187 304 434 62 2 and 75. The acts address decedents estates sanitation of food buildings taxation town incorporations courthouses judicial circuits oaths and town legalizations.
Democratic senators met at noon to plan an attempt to amend the Cooper anti-trust bill when it is brought up for passage. If amendment fails they will vote for the measure, while Republicans may seek to end debate by moving the previous question.
Two reports accompany the measure. The majority report urges passage while the minority report signed by Representative Louttit urges indefinite postponement. The bill sits in the House judiciary committee awaiting action.
The proposed measure in the House by Mr. Kirkman aims to create an additional appellate court judge. It asserts Speaker Artman would be appointed to the post if the bill becomes law, replacing the current allotment of five appellate judges.
The Wood medical bill remains with the House committee on medicine health and vital statistics. Two reports on the bill are expected with Van Fleet and Louttit opposing the measure. Van Fleet chairs the committee.
Representative Reser introduced a resolution in the House yesterday to provide an appropriation of $10 to pay the claim of Mrs. Elizabeth Gormly for expenses as commissioner to the Atlanta exposition.
A fragment list shows various Senate and local measures moving through readings, including safety deposit company concerns No 43, taxation for Union town industrial funds No 62, and multiple bills on charters, divorces, notaries, elections, and public offices, many paused or passed to third reading amid suspension of rules.
Senate on third reading considers No 33 Johnston to legalize Linden incorporation in Montgomery County and No 1M Joe s for county bush ee pees. gives opinion on incorporation and organization to run lawful business. bill indefinitely postponed. No 386 Fleming for plugging abandoned natural gas wells. Passed-41 to No 5 Burna prohibiting sale of toca products with formaldehyde. PN 3 to exempt water of certain ons from taxes and further actions noted.
House rolls through a crowded session with amendments and votes on measures including insurance regulation, jury talesmen, mining and manufacturing stock, public institutions, clerk hires, and fire safety. Several bills advanced to engrossment or third reading with party line votes and committee withdrawals.
A historical report lists several House motions and votes on local bills. Notable items include road work funding, strawboard permits, a Terre Haute charter, expanded distribution of session acts, prohibition of express line sections, and the state live stock commission’s abolition with a state veterinarian creation. Also noted are county commissioner salaries, agricultural institute support, and senate bill 58 on turnpike boards. Statehouse gossip closes the item.
In a lobby scene at the House of Representatives last night Hosea Mawkins recalls a Journal story about Parks Martin and recalls a Central Insane Asylum pagent with Edenharter’s witty quips about her husband’s drinking death. The report recounts Dr Wright’s grounds tour with Adame and a prank on a patient that turned into a chase. Also notes political maneuvering by Lt Governor Gilbert and references to Senator Kittinger and Senator Guthrie amid a treasuring of state affairs.
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