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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
5
The page lists subscription rates for local and out-of-town readers, points of sale in many cities, and mailing guidance. It also includes brief editorial notes on gas pricing, Sen Burrows, the St. Louis fair plan, and remarks on speeches and American oratory culture in the Prince Henry visit aftermath.
The article lauds the renomination of Representative Law as a near unanimous voter action with Republicans and others beyond the Ninth district expressing approval. It notes Landis as a powerful, influential, and popular figure in the House and predicts Baldwin would share in similar success given Landin's experience.
In this city the action of two natural gas companies comes as no surprise. Reduced gas supply, lower well pressure, and higher long distance piping costs have been anticipated. The public has paid for gas not fully delivered, and statements from the companies seem to reflect that situation.
The piece argues for genuine reciprocal trade with Cuba and expands on the President and Senate treaty powers, noting past tariff shifts, the McKinley era results, and the potential for a future commercial treaty after a new Cuban government. It denounces Southern disfranchisement and compares US internal racial disenfranchisement with British actions in South Africa.
A small Democratic minority in the House pressed for lengthy consideration and votes on resolutions pushing for U S mediation in the South African war. Critics warn such moves risk an embarrassing clash with Britain and risk misreading Boer status as belligerents.
The New York Times cites fraud evidence as proof of taint but the case shows President Cleveland’s 2nd term began with reviews that suspended thousands and later restored most. The Pension Bureau investigates continuously, indicting 200 and convicting 226 from nearly a million names, arguing against wholesale taint.
General Miles remains a contentious figure in Washington since his rise to lieutenant general. He clashes with the Cleveland administration and President McKinley, opposing the War Department plan to reorganize the army. He warns he will resign if the bill passing the changes is enacted, despite protections for him. Former allies have grown weary of his stance and methods.
Comic items from the New York Sun Chicago Post and New York Times highlight quips about love, butlers, speech, and social satire. A pair of jokes contrasts romantic lines with domestic duties as Marinda and her beau are teased. a judge quips about supporting a wife and the servant's luxuries.
Senators condemn incendiary agitators while Democrats oppose protecting the president from the class they denounce. The passage reflects partisan division with conservatives calling out violence and liberals defending executive protection amid heated rhetoric.
In Senate debate hawley vows to pay a thousand dollars for a good shot at an anarchist while bill to shield the president advances. Mallory and Carmack argue against military guards and broader powers, citing constitutional and civil-liberty concerns. Supporters Nelson and McCumber defend enforcement, while Money and Money and McLaurin press opposition over equality before law and death-penalty provisions.
Washington March 3 The House moved slowly on the river and harbor bill as the committee defeated every amendment. North Carolina’s Mr Bellamy denounced the Crompacker proposal to probe Southern election laws as aimed at stirring sectional strife. He urged conservative Republicans to defeat the resolutions, saying the South sought no further discord and valued the Union and its prosperity.
Boer delegates Mr. Wessels Mr. Wolmarans and Mr. De Bruyn sailed from New York aboard La Gascogne. Wessels said ammunition found in Hoboken ruins was not for Boers and the Boers have no money to buy ammo. He noted they could seize a British convoy for supplies and urged appointing a commission of army officers to review the Boer British war conduct.
Mr Wes Sells states the Boers have no uniform of their own and must seize British soldiers clothing when short. He notes that they remove distinguishing marks and even cut off coat buttons to hide the source of the apparel.
Domingo Vasquez former Honduran president arrived in San Francisco after a chaotic trip from Corinto Nicaragua where authorities jailed him on sedition charges. He was freed on February 18 on the condition he leave the country at once. Vasquez aims to unite Central American nations into a single republic, though he denies being a revolutionary.
Rev Granville Louther D D pastor of a Kansas church is served with papers at a conference charging him with heresy and to be tried March 26 in Arkansas City. Rev Souther, Kansas State Holiness Association leader, is accused of disseminating doctrines contrary to the church. The charges quote unorthodox views on Adam and Eve, the serpent, atonement and religious evolution.
Councilman Charles Kratz appeared in court and offered increased surety as prosecutors sought raising bonds from 5000 to 20000 for six bribery or perjury indictments tied to Central Traction and related deals. John K Murrell, charged with bribery, remained at large with a 500 dollar reward. Governor Dockery added 300 dollars to the reward. The case was postponed to April 1.
Chicago to ship large army provisions to the Philippines via two refrigerator train consignments to San Francisco for reload onto government transports. The contract requires delivery of subsistence stores to Manila before May 2, including specified amounts of corned beef, roast beef, corned beef hash, chipped beef, Vienna sausage, and bacon in crates and cans.
Port-au-Prince reports a critical political situation with authorities arresting key prisoners. Detainees are confined on the Haitian warship Crete A. Pierot as officials push to quell disturbances before they reach revolutionary levels.
United States Circuit Judge Wing ruled in Cleveland that the Vacuum Oil Company and Standard Oil's claim to exclusive right to stamp PLIL-W or PPL on oil barrels is invalid. The Climax Oil Company won after five years of court action, with the judge noting no valid reason to bar use of marks by any tested oil producer.
In San Antonio March decision, the Texas Supreme Court rules galoon keepers cannot sell liquor to students of educational institutions without risk of suit for damages. The ruling notes the law adds knowingly but excludes students who may be adults, and holds that the provision does not apply to students.
General Otis resumes testimony before the Senate Philippines committee. He faces questions from Senator Patterson about a 1895 letter to Aguinaldo, discusses British and American policies, and argues Filipinos lack true liberty. The session touches on self government, sovereignty, and reactions to anti American literature.
Manila dispatch reports General Smith planning a personal meeting with Guevarra on March 24 to settle armistice terms and timing for removing Guevarra’s men with rifles, along with pledges of life liberty and protection for oath takers. Also notes acquittal of Sgt Sinclair and details on two reconcentrado camps in Batangas with vaccinated, well-cared-for Filipinos totaling 26,300.
Judge Wright acting civil Governor of the Philippines writes from Washington that conditions there are improving quickly. He notes distance from the United States skews public perception and cites observed progress and the people’s steadier mood, signaling a positive trend amid ongoing governance.
The New York appellate division heard John Most's appeal after his conviction for publishing Die Freiheit article Murder vs. Murder on Sept 7. His counsel argued free speech protections and lack of libel, while the district attorney urged breach of the peace and decency concerns. Justices reserved decision.
The testimony shows General Miles seeking to avoid questions that would criticize General Otis. A committee split on how far General Hughes may violate army rules. Miles denies press quotes attributed to him, calling them misrepresentations and untrue. Secretaries Root and the President discussed army regulation rather than Miles’s testimony, with Root cautious pending official records.
Washington March hearing before the House military affairs committee considers a bill authorizing the secretary of war to compute pay and allowances for General Fitzjohn Porter during retirement and provide for his widow and children. Generals Sawtelle and Dudley testified to Porter’s bravery and leadership, noting restoration of rank but not pay. supporters call it justice for 23 years out of service.
Representative Burleson of Texas introduced a resolution asking the President to transmit copies of all correspondence and papers about Lieut. Gen. Nelson A Miles request to be assigned to the Philippines and to implement a plan aimed at bringing about a late cessation of hostilities without further loss of life.
Glimore and Mead have sold the spring stock of Old Jordan distillery to a local Louisville wholesale house. The shipment comprises about 700 barrels valued near 100 dollars per barrel.
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