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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
4
The Daily Journal lists subscription rates by carrier mail and club discounts, with details for Indianapolis and suburbs and foreign postage. It also prints notices on manuscript submission policies and many distribution points across major cities, plus editorials on politics, law enforcement, and public affairs from the era.
The article argues Indiana benefits from Indianapolis and notes readers who forget the city’s role as a representative hub for all counties. It discusses the Journal’s attack on Senator Wood’s tariff bill that moved 640000 from taxpayers and was shifted to the House after the lieutenant governor’s tax levy ruling.
The article notes state government spending has risen nationwide and in Illinois, with New York and other states expanding institutions and commissions. It commends Indiana for resisting costly trends and predicts this session will spend about 400,000 less than the last, barring Senate approval to raise. The finance committees base their figures on visits to state institutions and officials, reflecting cautious, liberal judgment.
The piece debates editors who praised the President for shaping legislation with influence and those who denounce him for usurping power. It notes threats of an extra session spurred by Cuba and Philippines matters and payments to senators, while remaining cautious as to whether the President is weak or dictatorial and noting public unease about an extra session.
Cuban reply to U S demands concedes most points but omits Isle of Pines from Cuba's constitutional boundaries and leaves it for future adjustment. It also allows rights to land for coaling or naval stations at agreed points, with no immediate claim to title.
The article argues the Isle of Pines, though near Cuba and once under Spanish rule, was not clearly defined in the Paris Treaty. It suggests the US could claim all other West Indies islands, except Cuba, and questions whether the isle should be quitclaimed to the United States without conflict. It also notes Indiana lawmakers discuss selling St Clair Park and the park’s value.
A Bloomington commentary rails at rich lawmakers for proposed school reference book bills and news coverage. It praises Indiana legislators from rural counties, notes Democratic disarray on Philippine policy, and recalls the Grant family reunion and its playful genealogy debate, referencing a New York menu card and a Round Towers text.
Pittsburg and Allegheny officials vow to fight the new ripper bill after its passage in the Legislature. Mayor Diehl says he will stay in office until higher courts rule otherwise, with disputes over executive authority to play out in court rather than City Hall. Controller Lewis threatens to refuse warrants post enactment, potentially halting city operations until courts determine the rightful chief executive.
Baltimore March 1 The Maryland Brewing Company defaulted on 5,500,000 6 per cent bonds due today and faces possible receivership to foreclose the mortgage and reorganize. The firm formed two years ago from seventeen of Baltimore’s twenty-one breweries with 2,460,000 capitalization. bonds sold as low as 49 after declines. Sprey Jones & Co promoters offered to advance interest but were blocked.
The Indiana Senate passed a substitute primary election bill by a strict party line vote amid debate over selling state land. The measure to exclude St Clair Park failed 21 to 25, while debate continued on a park sale and park supporters including Wolcott Ball and Binkley argued disposal, others led by Brooks and Goodwine urged retention for the Blind Asylum.
Indiana Senate debated Goodwine bill to sell land tied to the Deaf and Dumb Institute and other institutions. After amendments, discussion focused on excluding St Clair Park and the Blind Institute grounds, with votes and speeches led by Senators Wood Agnew Wolcott Joss Brooks and others. Exclusion of Blind property passed by a narrow margin as lawmakers weighed economic gains against care for the asylum.
Speaker Artmann scolded members for leaving seats as a roll call was ordered. Absentees Manifold and Gillett excused. others searched at Union Station. Bills discussed include Reagan school fund salary up to 1500 a year, South Bend charter, Wood medical regulation, rape punishment, anti-lynching, and railroad lighting. Bonham salary bill advanced. county assessors salaries killed. fish and game fee changes discussed.
Senate bills advancing street railway regulation securing state institution finances and school fund loan provisions passed or advanced while others failed due to constitutional majorities. Activities included attempts to reconsider Fort Wayne charter bills and parliamentary maneuvers by Representative Marshall to block caucus plans.
Senator Frederick E. Matson argues against selling St. Clair Park in Indianapolis. He says the park, part of Blind Asylum grounds, should remain to allow future expansion and avoid reopening Walnut street. He warns sale would harm state needs and warns against losing potential future value.
Governor Durbin yesterday signed several bills including House Bills 8 40 24 33 161 58 and 177 covering turnpike travel seasons joint district schools county business courts and mortgage releases He also commented on House Bill 488 the Telephone Bill noting independent companies have no interest and that the bill would allow street occupation without town or city consent with current laws being sufficient.
The House military affairs committee reported favorably on two bills. One would allocate 50 to pay workers to index and restore the Indiana Civil War soldier records stored at the Statehouse. The other funds additional copies for printing by the Indiana Chickamauga Commission locating monuments on the battlefield. Chairman King said the appropriation bill would be in committee.
A House session this morning aims to advance the harassment bill with readings next day and referral to the committee. Officials estimate total proposals cost will be about 00 less than two years ago, due to reductions in specific allowances.
The bill introduced at the governor's request was placed on special order in the Senate for yesterday morning and was withdrawn yesterday afternoon. Prepared by Attorney General Taylor the measure sought to extend or amend laws to grant vested rights to voluntary associations, but met with opposition from Governor Durbin who ordered its withdrawal.
Mrs W P White of Philadelphia urged the House to back an anti polygamy amendment to the U S Constitution. She asked Indiana lawmakers to lobby Congress and proposed a three member committee to act on her suggestions.
The Democrats of the House held a noon caucus yesterday to oppose a likely railroad consolidation bill. The Fort Wayne charter bills were discussed but Republicans were judged to have the upper hand. The minority was urged to pursue these measures with best effort.
Representative Larr moves House bill to empower the attorney general to insert properties on the tax duplicate if local tax officers fail to include them. The bill clarifies no interference with local officers’ powers and authorizes AG action when necessary.
The Senate committee on cities and towns yesterday recommended indefinitely postponing House bill No. 31 which would levy a pension fund tax for Evansville police and fire departments. The bill passed the House on suspension of the rules and was introduced by Mr. Muller by request.
Items list proposed bills including reserving power to suspend or repeal general laws for voluntary associations. Keyes proposes governing loan trust and safe deposit firms. Matson addresses drainage and swamp lands. Stillwell seeks pharmacy law amendments forcing poisons to be recorded for public health safety.
A long list shows Senate No. 238 Purcell authorizing theater ownership and rates. No. 30 Stillwell on criminal proceedings. various measures including veterans road work relief, insane paupers, corporate stock, ditch assessments, school township reimbursements, sewer construction, insurance, interurban railroads, landlord-tenant, fish taking, oil inspection, kindergarten funding, insanity inquests, marriage law, fugitives repatriation, and a state laboratory.
A list of pending Senate and House measures includes No. 465 Bonham equalizing state officer salaries with judges at 75 00 and 44 50 advanced to engrossment, No. 48 Bonham allowing poles by phone companies without hindering traffic advanced with amendments, No. 561 Neal on street railroads advanced, No. 498 Matthews fixing county assessor pay with enacting clause stricken, No. 1 Cruson on city incorporation advanced, No. 18 Davis Greene checks and wages paid in merchandise advanced to engrossment, No. 47 Larr enabling city sewerage systems advanced, No. 6 Larr taxation advanced, No. 44 Kirkman forcing railroads to move and cross streets with crossings advanced to engrossment and passed Fourth Reading.
The item notes Morena approving No 559 concerning Julietta Apenete and a related measure tied to state fire marshal office actions. It references a passed status and a separate item No 45 about prohibiting a graveyard insurance under Stookey.
A list of reported house actions shows several bills passed with votes noted. Topics include terms for state officers, incorporation of street railroads, sale of state lands affecting Indiana University, loaning of school funds, and sworn statements from state institutions.
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