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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
The Indianapolis Journal discusses Maryland disfranchisement fears, veto power lessons for governors, and McKinley era imperialism debates. It notes senators accepting commissions, unauthorised land auctions, and mock third-term talk while praising American island governance and municipal versus private utilities debates.
Reported clash between British and Russian authorities over railway construction at Tien-Tsin. British methods are challenged as Russian officials protest land seizure. The British chief of staff orders to carry on with armed protection while a Russian general appeals for restraint.
A fragment describes a sequence: to the Russian minister, then British minister, then military chief of staff, who will wire to continue the siding. It suggests the British approach includes settling land ownership before starting operations, implying prior agreement or determination of ownership before action.
Obituary praises General Benjamin Harrison as a patriot and jurist, detailing his public service from early law studies to military service, Senate leadership, and presidency. It lauds his intellect, integrity, and restrained influence, noting his private life as neighbor and citizen and his lasting impact on the nation.
The article argues that enforcing the new pure-food law will greatly improve conditions and methods in bakeries and confectioneries. It notes reports suggesting some establishments have unhygienic environments warranting radical reform.
The piece notes reform and the habits of workers as reformers, praising the Inspector of factories for broad powers to fix evils. It also reports Senator McLaurin of South Carolina plans to leave the Democratic fold to pursue a federal judgeship after his term, a shift that angers Senator Tillman.
A collage of social quips from 1910s papers includes jokes about membership, wealth, and actors. The snippets reference a woman’s club, Andrew Carnegie, professional versus amateur, and fashion judgments, with light humor on public perception and judgment.
Senator Depew and Representative Southwick of New York presented Gen. John Palmer of Albany as a candidate for pension commissioner to succeed H. Clay Evans. Palmer, former G A R commander in chief and twice New York secretary of state, was named amid talk of leadership change at the Pension Office. The president gave no direct signal on appointing Evans’s successor. Depew noted Sanger’s wartime assistant secretary appointment was not discussed.
Washington reports a heavy stamp demand shrinking reserves at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The government keeps 100 million one cent and 200 million two cent stamps but reserves fell to 36 million one cent and 190 million two cent, leading to extended hours to avert shortages. Representative Landis departs after securing four captured Spanish-American War cannons for Crawfordsville. A post office opens at Black Hawk Vigo county with George C. Smith as postmaster.
News items show Patent Commissioner Charles P. Duell preparing to resign and return to patent law. Secretary of the Navy orders a court inquiry into the grounding of the training ship Dixie off Maryland Point, with officers Wise Watson Dayton and Meals named. William J. Bryan visits Washington, meeting Judge Springer and T. C. Bride before returning to Nebraska. Venezuela reports are dismissed as unlikely to provoke passport actions against Loomis, with officials affirming State Department guidance and Loomis following instructions throughout the asphalt dispute and rebel tensions.
Stanford University officials announce that Jordan and Dr O P Jenkins of the phreiology department have been approved by the government to supervise a yearlong study of Hawaii’s fish and fish laws. They will travel with B F Evermann of Stanford and several Eastern scientists, leaving at the end of the current term and staying through the summer.
A biographical sketch details Benjamin Harrison born North Bend Ohio his education and early career at Miami University and Storer Fishback law firm. It chronicles his Civil War service as colonel later brevet brigadier general his Senate term his 1888 presidential victory and his post presidency return to Indianapolis where he practiced law and led notable cases including the Venezuela boundary dispute and Indianapolis street railway suits.
A condensed biographical sketch tracing Benjamin Harrison from his 1833 North Bend birth through education at Cary’s Academy Miami University and early law study in Cincinnati to Indianapolis. It covers his first jury trial with Major Gordon, partnerships with Wallace and Fishback, role as Indiana Supreme Court reporter, church membership, and early Civil War service choices.
General Harrison ranked second to none in the bar. A brilliant advocate and profound counselor, he could sway juries and argue before the U S Supreme Court. His career began with Storer and Gwynne in Cincinnati in 1852 1853 and he rose through notable cases and partnerships to national prominence in constitutional and international law.
General Harrison is portrayed as a multifaceted leader who rose from a young recruit to organize and drill Company A of the Seventieth Indiana. At twenty-nine he urged Indiana to recruit amid Lincoln era calls, bought a military hat, rallied a fife and drum, and funded a drillmaster to train troops in Indianapolis Military Park.
The article recounts Colonel Benjamin Harrison later known as Little Ben, his rapid rise from commanding a brigade in Kentucky to leading the Eleventh Army Corps division. It highlights key actions from Russellville to Peachtree Creek and Kenesaw Mountain, praising his courage and tactical skill as witnessed by peers like General John Coburn and Fighting Joe Hooker.
The 1888 campaign leading to Benjamin Harrison's inauguration as the twenty third U S president on March 4 1889 featured a restrained Indianapolis home effort. Harrison stayed at his North Delaware Street residence guiding campaign work, earning widespread support and admiration. Indianapolis drew national attention as many delegations arrived soon after Chicago's nomination, highlighting the city as a Mecca for campaign activity.
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