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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1901
Page
4
The Daily Journal reports on subscription terms, postal handling, and agent distribution, noting reduced club rates and mail prep details. It then discusses Governor Durbin’s vetoes and legislative reflections, plus ethics of a horse trade book and international Chinese affairs, comparing Indiana’s legislature staffing to neighboring states.
The passage lauds the vice and presiding officers with emphasis on justice and legislative balance. It credits Lieutenant Governor for safeguarding sound legislation and notes his stance against a Senate tax levy. Speaker Artman is praised for impartial leadership and protecting the House from improper intrusions.
The text criticizes ex Senator Gorman for purportedly suppressing colored and illiterate voters in Maryland and argues such tactics would provoke Democratic accusations if tried by Republicans elsewhere. It notes potential disenfranchisement and party impacts, including in New York where Germans could affect Tammany votes.
A printed candidate list would deprive illiterate voters of the ballot, as literacy becomes a barrier. Democrats rejected a call for election officers to aid literate voters, fearing broad disenfranchisement of largely colored illiterates. The piece argues a constitutional fix may arise if southern leaders pursue educational voting qualifications.
The governor vetoed a widely passed Indianapolis firemen bill, deeming it a dangerous precedent threatening local governance. He asserted his duty to veto, citing justice to Indianapolis and the risk to municipal independence, and said labor had no stake in higher salaries tied to the measure.
John Kendrick Bangs reports Cuban opinion centers on three groups. One seeks no independence, two push for it for spoils and triumphalism, while most American readers favor a US backed stable, free Cuba and oppose dynastic rule. He warns newspapers oppose Congress plan to safeguard liberty and prevent plunder.
A reflection by Maurice Thompson notes that dissecting birds aids understanding of vocal anatomy. He asserts that a cyrinx valve does not determine song power, mentions terms like kutoher ae and ayrinx, and compares the cuckoo as a great singer in the UK context.
McGillivrays measure a sparrow’s vocal apparatus shows the English sparrow leads in song. The study notes song comes from the bird’s nature and how the glottis is used. All birds can pucker, but few whistle clearly and well.
From Hither and You and A Pathetic Bereavement to a comic exchange about travel to Mobile and a joke about a musical orphan, the page stitches light vignettes from Harper's Bazar Detroit Journal and Washington Star. A Worm turns with a humorous scene of a worm on a chandelier and a chatty quip about a young woman’s voice linking to a former telephone operator.
Representative George W. Steele from Indiana comments on Warden G A H Shideler moving to oppose him for Congress. Steele denies defection by Grant county Republicans, praises wartime tax cuts and war revenue bill, and notes Arden Artman czarism remark during Indiana General Assembly. He asserts loyalty of Grant and district Republicans and stresses his own record and support.
In Birmingham on March 11 rumors spread that Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad, Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron, and Republic Steel and Iron plan a consolidation. The trio runs 28 pig iron furnaces and mills in Alabama and Tennessee, owns mineral lands, coal and ore mines, and carries $3,000,000 in capital and bonded debt.
The Journal of Commerce reports the Standard Milling Company organization nearly complete after Monday’s meeting. Directors and officers elected, finances settled, and an underwriting syndicate formed for about 1000 dollars to cover US Milling Company assessment shortfalls. Underwriters funded by T A McIntyre and allies, enabling Standard to gain working capital.
The sixty second Tudiana General Assembly adjourned at midnight after humor and speeches. Governor messages interrupted speaker Reser. A gold watch and chain was presented to Speaker Artman amid closing routine business and valentine readings.
The Governor sent a message to the Indiana Senate and House praising lawmakers for the Sixty-second biennial session. He commends their industry, notes 127 bills on his desk, and states he sought counsel from state authorities and Assembly members to ensure careful action. He emphasizes cooperation, avoids favoritism, and expresses best wishes for lawmakers and their families.
The sixty second Senate session adjourned sine die at 10:15 amid solemn mood after a night of jollity and reflection. President Gilbert praised collegiality as Senator Godenour moved to sing America before final adjournment. Keyes presented the last official report from the committee on public health.
The report from Marion County Indianapolis details a death certificate for the Sixty-second General Assembly. Immediate cause cited as Limitation of railroad passes with contributory cause Exhaustion of appropriation and complications listed as One thousand bills. Birthplace Paradise alley and social position Maiden lady. Burial in laboratory of hygiene with undertaker W. T. Durbin. Afternoon in the House.
A quiet House session featured debate over misrepresentation of the State laboratory bill and passage of Senate amendments fixing Marion county surveyor salary at 2400 dollars plus 1300 for office expenses. The speaker received a gold watch, offered thanks, and joked about past duties. Louttit delivered comic valentines while Mummert and Slack clashed over a polygamy resolution. adjournment came near 4 30.
Governor Durbin criticized Representative Miller’s measure for paying clerks and sheriffs fixed salaries from fees, noting years of undercollection under the current law. He warned the bill removes incentives to collect fees and offers little clear benefit to the public.
The House session began around 8 30 and adjourned about 10 30 with a crowded chamber. Many speakers critiqued, including Quincey A Blankenship, Marshall, Reser, Davis, Burkhart, and Parker who delivered two original poems Old Friends and A Negro Camp meeting. The Governor vetoed the Indianapolis firemen bill.
The afternoon Senate gathering resembled a last day at school with little business. Messages from the Governor arrived sporadically as senators introduced many light hearted resolutions and a few serious notes, including a wish for General Harrison's speedy recovery. The session closed with social exchanges and a short break before an evening adjournment at four.
The Commercial Club of Indianapolis urged Governor Durbin to veto the firemen’s bill. Directors, by unanimous vote with twelve of fifteen present, petitioned the governor in a formal appeal for action.
Proponents claim increases require council review under charter and oppose overreach by vesting salary decisions in the legislature. Opponents argue it undermines local self government and transfers city affairs from elected bodies to other authorities.
At yesterday afternoon's session, members passed resolutions regretting General Harrison's illness and hoping for his speedy recovery. Similar resolutions were prepared for enta tive Rogers of Greensburg, but the session adjourned before their introduction.
The State University praised Representative Cravens for securing the needed appropriation without cuts. Though in the minority he remained popular in the House. Newspaper reporters noted a celebratory dinner in his honor hosted by Representatives Statesman and Marshall at the Columbia Club, a private dining room event.
Legislators were disappointed after going to draw pay to find the Governor had not signed the extra appropriation bill yet. The delay meant they likely would not receive their money yesterday.
Yale's President Hadley warns in Boston that without a strong public sentiment to regulate trusts an emperor in Washington could emerge within twenty five years. He spoke at Old South Church on developing a public conscience, critiquing political and business morality while urging collective action.
In Jersey City Vice Chancellor Stevens denied making permanent the injunction blocking American Smelting and Refining Co from increasing capital stock to 100 million and restraining purchase of Guggenheim property in Mexico. He ruled courts act only on fraud and questioned the Guggenheim price. Petitioners, holding 7000+ shares, argue lower value. case to Court of Errors and Appeals.
A note recovered from the river includes a farewell message from A Johnston asking friends to repent and quit drinking, to pray for his old friend M McNealy, and to meet in a better world. The writer mentions “the monty Ohio” and asks friends to tel others of the note.
Baltimore American notes William M. Ewarta as a strong advocate whose memory endures in the hearts of his countrymen. The piece reflects on his public service and lasting impact as a civic figure.
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