Telephone Calls and Terms of Subscription
The item lists subscription rates for the Daily Journal and Weekly editions, with in city carrier and mail options, prices for Sundays and without Sundays, and rates for clubs. It notes where to subscribe via agents or the Journal Newspaper Company in Indianapolis and lists several distributing offices across major cities. It also mentions postage considerations for mail and that manuscripts for publication require accompanying name and address, with rejection not returned.
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Clerks Urged to Face Civil Service Tests
Officials note that some clerks avoid exams by supporters pushing for their entry without qualification checks. The apparent reluctance to test credentials casts doubt on applicants and complicates the stance of zealous representatives.
Hoar Strong Speech Against Electing Senators by Vote
The piece lauds Senator Hoar of Massachusetts for opposing direct popular election of United States senators. It argues the Constitution rests on a compromise giving states equality and that altering this mechanism would undermine the framers. It cites Hoar’s view that the Senate is a premier deliberative body protected from popular sway.
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Judge Bakers ruling limits city councils power over streets
The Logansport Street Railway Company decision limits municipal power to grant perpetual street franchises. It states that cities hold only an easement for public use, not ownership, and that councils act as trustees for residents. The ruling restricts councils from surrendering street rights to private corporations.
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Logansport
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Franchises and Fair Values in Public Privileges
A fragment notes that perpetual privileges favor short franchise terms while demanding a fair equivalent for what is granted, suggesting a policy balance between long lasting rights and fair compensation or reciprocity. The text frames the debate around equitable concessions and ongoing public benefit.
Rich tariff issue lingers in Democrat stance and industry push
A survey of Democratic members shows opposition to cutting raw sugar duties for Cuba, with Louisiana Democrats and Colorado’s legislature defending high tariffs. Protective duties rally support from wool, glass, tin plate, and other industries, while Republicans stay pro protection. The piece notes the public recalls prosperity from past tariffs and warns free traders not to overestimate a revenue tariff edge.
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Clark
Montana
Cuba
Louisiana
Colorado
Far West
Texas Exempts Farms and Unions From Prohibition Penalties
The law exempts agricultural associations and labor unions from prohibitions and penalties applicable to other groups. This enactment is a poor commentary on the wisdom of those who pass such laws.
The Humorists Burlesque Style in Schools and Society
A collage of quips from Puck Philadelphia Record Little Chronicle New York San Cleveland Plain Dealer Chicago Tribune and Chicago society sketches. The snippets cover playful banter about schemes neighbors gossip and a mock foolkiller in a charade with social misunderstandings and wordplay.
Canada's Status and Monroe Doctrine Warning
In the March Review of Reviews Dr. Albert Shaw argues Canada's voluntary Boer War participation risks violating the Monroe Doctrine. He warns it could invite European entanglement, set a dangerous precedent, and pull the United States into future Anglo European conflicts, especially if Canada aids England again. He cautions against future imperial entanglements and the potential for Russia and France to press claims on Canadian territory.
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Albert Shaw
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Europe
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Uncle Sam
Empire
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Obscure Reader Question Pinpoints President
The Boston Herald notes a New York Sun reader puzzle asking which Ohio born Civil War veteran and longtime congressman was assassinated and succeeded by a New York cultivated man. The answer implied is William McKinley and James A Garfield.
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To Believe Cuba
The Cleveland Plain Dealer suggests a Democratic approach to Cuban reciprocity. If the House refuses to act, the President and Senate would use constitutional power to conclude treaties granting Cuba tariff relief to revitalize its industries, forcing a authority conflict toward resolution.
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What the Fatherland Lost on the Kronprinz Wilhelm Tour
New York Times reports on a royal tour of steerage aboard the Kronprin Wilhelm. A German aboard, seated by a water butt, confronts the prince about freedom and homeland loyalty. The exchange highlights tensions between monarchy and individual liberty.
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Bishop’s Request Denied by Fond du Lac Cleric
Bish op Grafton of Fond du Lac says a New York Tribune inquiry about his wish to be addressed as Modraed is a made up report by a drunken reporter. He dismisses the claim as false and unclear and notes the song and bishops’ titles do not reflect real intent.
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Gen Benjamin Harrison A study by William Allen White
A condensed portrait of Benjamin Harrison as a principled, reserved leader who governed without patronage, resisted political backstairs deals, and upheld duty to God and country. The piece contrasts him with Blaine, notes his plain speech, and praises his constitutional presidency and dignity.
Five conferees named to broaden representation
A plan to set a five member conference committee was approved to ensure wider input and prevent final power to make terms. Representative Tawney declined chairing, nominating the five. Secretary Shaw weighs continuing or halting government bond purchases for the sinking fund, aiming to avoid boosting bank deposits or depleting circulation. The House foreign affairs committee rejected Sherman’s Chinese exclusion bill and moved to consider the Mitchell-Kahn exclusion measure. Senator Hale signaled possible adjournment by June. A metric system standard bill was favorably reported by the House committee.
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Sherman
New York
Pacific Coast
United States weights and measures move to metric standard
The President sent nominations to the Senate for marshal positions in Virginia and a Western district post, and for Indiana postmaster, with additional appointments for volunteers. House hearings on pure food bill favor a broad food bureau and a food commissioner. debates over transport service irregularities ensued. Indian affairs panel supports opening Devil's Lake reservation. legal staff changes noted in Congress. Navy squadron departs Colon for Port of Spain and Caribbean ports. Labor advocates push for eight hour government contracts. Crumpacker seeks committee on suffrage laws. sympathy resolutions for South Africa discussed. two Indiana post offices slated for elevation to presidential class on April 1.
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Jay Miller
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Agricultural Department
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Chicago
Commercial Exchange of Chicago
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Devil's Lake Reservation
North Dakota
Tuskegee Negroes Grow Cotton in Tongoland
Berlin March 13 report says Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute teachers in Tongoland German West Africa have produced cotton graded above American middling on the Bremen Exchange. Land there is suitable and abundance exists, with transportation as the main hurdle to commercial use. An expedition surveys a railroad from Lome on the coast to Pualitime inland.
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Tongoland
German West Africa
Colonial Committee
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Pualitime
Cornell Historian Prof Henry Morse Stephens Resigns
Ithaca March 3 Professor Henry Morse Stephens holder of the chair of modern European history at Cornell today sent in his resignation to take effect at the end of this college year He has accepted the professorship of English history at the University of California He is an Englishman and Oxford graduate who came to Cornell in 18M on Goldwin Smiths recommendation He has been a leading faculty member for eight years and is the author of noted works on the French Revolution and other subjects
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Local potteries report absorption by American Potteries Co
A Liverpool pottery maker predicts by July 1 most of the thirty potteries in the city will join the American Potteries Company formed in New Jersey. He notes deals already struck with East Live Potteries Company and seven other local potteries, with one exception remaining outside the merge.
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EART
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American Potteries Company
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Des Moines Legislature kills women suffrage amendment
Des Moines March 13 The women suffrage amendment faced final defeat as the House voted 4 to 5 to adopt a report for indefinite postponement after the Senate had earlier passed it. Suffragists believed the major obstacle was cleared but the bill was blocked.
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Lord Pauncefote Guests At Vanderbilt Biltmore Home
Lord Pauncefote arrived in Asheville on March 1 and is staying with Mr and Mrs George K Vanderbilt at Biltmore. The visit is described as beneficial to his health as he battles asthma and seeks restorative rest at the estate.
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George K. Vanderbilt
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