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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
5
The Journal discusses the pending primary election in the county, arguing for responsible citizen involvement, critique of trusts, and calls for better election law. It touches on state anti trust issues, banking notes, and the need to select honorable judges while noting national debates on tariffs and governance. It also references national figures and positions, including Taft, Aguinaldo, and Senator Clay.
The passage criticizes frequent departures from true theory in government appropriations for expenses and entertainments. It argues Congress lacks authority to fund such activities that resemble national events like footraces or skating rinks and likens them to Olympian games.
The text warns that primary law is a true statute of the state and violations can bring grand jury citations. It states only Republicans may vote in the upcoming primaries and explains affidavit and residence requirements, penalties for false statements, voting in wrong precincts, voting multiple times, and perjury. It emphasizes that fraudulent voting in a primary is as serious as in a general election.
The Supreme Court strikes down Illinois and similar state acts as unconstitutional class legislation, arguing that equal protection requires treating similar economic actors alike. Justice Harlan states a farmer's ability to combine for price control cannot excuse broader protections for competitors and consumers. The ruling clarifies that regulation must follow constitutional methods, not blanket classifications.
The upcoming Friday primary election will test self government and reveal defects in the system. It notes ring rule and unfit candidates as abuses, contrasts republican ideals with practice, and cites the 1901 state primary law as a reform response affecting counties.
A city with population 1000 or more adopts a reform act to purify primary elections. The measure reorganizes political parties, sets rules for electing officers and precinct men, and allows direct voter nomination of candidates. It aims to give voters influence, requires voters to inform themselves, and stresses that every vote will count in shaping tickets. The outcome hinges on voter participation and party commitment to self government.
The U S attorney general, under Roosevelt's instruction, sues in St Paul federal court to block the proposed merger of Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and Burlington railways, arguing it would create a monopoly and violate Sherman anti trust law. Previous rulings support banning such consolidations, and the suit seeks a perpetual injunction to maintain three independent lines.
A foreign dispatch notes Dr. Von Halle in Berlin urges Germany to pressure Holland to join the German empire, using commercial tactics rather than military means, a proposal seen as offensive to Dutch readers. The piece also dismisses motives for reprinting old Hanna caricatures and questions Roosevelt’s global influence.
The Salt Lake Tribune discusses Senator Spooner's influential speech on the Philippine tariff and asserts that from Aguinaldo's arrival at Cavite he remained in contact with Spanish military leaders urging them to act.
The discourse centers on a strategy to surrender to him and unite forces to expel the Americans from the country. His drive for independence aims to elevate Aguinaldo to the front and keep him there, guiding the national effort.
A collection of humorous vignettes from various papers. Jokes about ministers, judges, and house hunting play on miscommunication and irony. The snippets feature ministers dodging accusations, neighbors debating children, and editors chasing a story with comic misdirection.
New testimony in the Will iam M. Rice murder case casts doubt on chloroform poisoning as cause. Dr. Ewing backs pneumonia and lung congestion. Dr. Gardner, author on chloroform, says the described method could not be effective and finds no chloroform poisoning. The judge adjourned as defense and prosecution continued.
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned its first special session in 21 years after five weeks. It approved new tax measures including provisions for a general income tax replacing personal property taxes, an income tax on salaries over 1000 dollars, and three methods for taxing public service corporations. Two key bills, the inheritance tax and the real estate tax bill, were also passed as protections for event legislation.
Toronto March 11 city council passed a resolution declaring no further tenders for civic work will be accepted from American contractors. The action aims to bar non Canadians from American sources.
In Washington March 11 the House debated post office funds as Burleson assailed Secretary Hay for not seeking British passports for Rev. Hiram W. Thomas and wife to aid Boer relief. Hitt rebutted, arguing against aiding those sympathetic with the enemy and urging use of Red Cross or consuls. The day featured Cuban reciprocity talk and a lengthy exchange over international law and neutrality.
The Senate debated the ship subsidy bill with Florida's Mallory arguing against it as wasteful to favor private interests. Hoar fiercely opposed a direct senatorial election, warning it would breach constitutional principles. The session ended with passage of eighty one private pension bills and procedural motions on Cuba and Article 7.
In Lyric Hall New York on March 11 Franklin Mar cellus Olds and Miss Agnes Aprile were wed as a clerk serving a damages suit for breach of promise interrupted the ceremony. The groom, about fifty and a retired New York lawyer, faced questions about a prior engagement. The intruder claimed to be engaged to Olds and acting for Miss Olga Landsdorff.
Prince Henry of Prussia departed New York aboard the Hamburg American liner Deutschland after a farewell day filled with visits and ceremonies. Officials, including Mayor Low, offered good wishes and the prince hinted at a possible future return to America.
Berlin reports from March 11 state the North German Gazette lauds Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia for his U S visit, praising American hospitality and the welcoming reception. It notes strengthened ties between Germany and the United States and gratitude from both nations for mutual good will.
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