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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
5
A compact digest covers various items from 1902 including tariff debate notes, Morgan's finance, Republican and Democratic pointers, remarks on Boer War intervention, deserters’ pardons, Cecil Rhodes, British empire views, and naval trade questions. It references editorials and various U S city newsstands and shipping economics with emphasis on policy and international trade issues.
The statement warns that if the army bill becomes law the President could order troops to disperse a Chicago meeting. It notes the Constitution bars federal interference in local government and cites Lincoln as having declared martial law during the Civil War while presidents have not intervened in local violence.
The speaker asserts that none of the leaders interfered with local authorities and contrasts past actions of President Cleveland removing troops to protect federal property with Mr Watterson's view that presidents use force to disperse meetings. He argues the army bill would override constitutional provisions defining presidential authority to preserve order in the states.
The piece contrasts Spanish civil law in Cuba and American common law, arguing Cuba’s methods differ but aim at justice. It notes Louisiana’s mix of Civil and Napoleonic codes, suggests US trials offer more escape opportunities, and defends the Cuban trial as appropriate given Cuba’s context. The author dismisses claims of unfairness and political persecution as misleading.
General Fitzhugh Lee, after a Cincinnati lecture, discussed his Civil War service. He recalled serving under Robert E. Lee, succeeding Jeb Stuart, and reflected on how surroundings shaped loyalties, noting personal history of family resignations and the influence of environment on Confederate and Union choices. He cited Miles and Seward to illustrate environment driven decisions.
The speaker states he now understands the issues better than in the past and notes his uncle’s influence. He recalls being among the first to accept the war’s outcome honestly and unreservedly, affirming loyalty to the flag as strong as ever.
The Muncie Commercial Club celebrated an impromptu session with cheering outlook for the city. Businessmen rejoice at ongoing prosperity tied to gas, cheap coal, and strategic location as national markets rise under McKinley era policy.
The National Civic Federation’s conciliation committee averted a threatened strike by the anthracite coal miners after talks with mine workers leaders and J Pierpont Morgan. The result marks a victory for conciliation and a model for settling disputes early. The piece also notes Cuba’s request for a minister to Havana with a $10000 salary and reports on Walter Christmas’s bribery accusations against Congress members and press.
A Washington Post item notes Mr. Bryan seated beside his barn and a heifer, reflecting on the injustices faced by the downtrodden. The brief vignette captures a moment of contemplation tied to social grievances.
A vivid line likens political action to mounting a Pullman car platform and delivering a decisive blow to plutocracy. The speaker frames a bold challenge to entrenched power as a dramatic, old fashioned reform gesture.
A collage of jocular asides from papers like the Baltimore American Chicago News and Philadelphia Press. Snippets show social quirks Easter sermons and housekeeper lines with playful mishearings and sharp wits about marriage class resentment and blue books.
John S Kennedy banker testified in New York on March 27 in the Peter Power suit against Northern Pacific Railroad Company. He described buying about 10 million dollars in Northern Pacific stock in 1893 and holding 10 million in Great Northern stock voted by proxy. The Northern Securities Company formation was not tied to acquiring majorities in either line, and Kennedy said stockholders acted individually in Northern Pacific sales.
Senate heatedly debated the oleomargarine bill with Kansas's Harris proposing a 10 cent per pound tax on adulterated butter and Quarles denouncing the industry as a fraud. Colorado's Patterson attacked General Funston's capture of Aguinaldo as improper deception under civilized warfare and called for a full inquiry.
Governor Cummins vetoes the Molesberry merger bill that would remove debt limits per mile for railways in Iowa. He calls it unconstitutional for favoring railway corporations and aiding Burlington's system while aiding lines partly outside the state and denying inner state firms.
Ohio news summary reports Senator Longworth introducing a bill that would strip mayors of Cleveland Toledo and Columbus of the power to appoint city boards of equalization and revision when county auditors are Republican. The Brumbaugh school classification bill passed the House, creating three classes elementary high schools and colleges with the state commissioner of common schools given general supervision. The Senate also passed a local option bill enabling municipal or town voters to decide on a measure at issue.
The House debated a resolution by Mr Richardson accusing Denmark of paying 40,000 to bribe U S Congress members and American newspapers to push the sale of the Danish West Indies. A seven member select committee was proposed to investigate the charges and related contracts amid partisan protests.
Washington dispatch reports Niels Gron discusses Walter Christmas secret Danish West Indies transfer report. He says Danish leaders feared world regard if treaty proceeds and urged a rapid Washington trip to present facts to American representatives for informed U S steps. Dated March 27, 1902.
The State Department will state that no commission will be paid to any person connected with the Danish West Indian treaty. The government refused to involve nonDirect Danish officials and maintained no right to dictate Danish payment decisions. The issue centers on ratification exchanges and the islands becoming U S territory without treasury disbursement or congressional action.
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