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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
5
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The piece argues abandonment of islands would humiliate the United States. It defends retaliation under General Order 100 as lawful, condemns critics of American soldiers in the Philippines, and notes Mexican protection of Kratz despite lacking extradition treaty coverage for municipal bribery.
A collage of comic lines and witticisms from various papers. Jokes about poets beggars museum armor and domestic life mingle with a brigand captain’s odd revenue plan. Read as a light, period-voiced humor exchange.
The House approved the bill for admitting Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico as separate states despite a failed Overstreet amendment to join New Mexico and Arizona as Montezuma. Delegate Smith of Arizona collapsed from a rush of blood but was saved and later recovered. The bill provides enabling acts for the three territories with varying land provisions and authorizes future changes to Indian Territory. Civil pension bills dominated the rest of the session and debate over Philippine governance sparked remarks on self government and US policy.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that the statehood bill passed by the House will not be reported out by the Senate Committee on Territories this session. Supporters view it as useless to seek favorable action now, but hope Republican delegates from Oklahoma and New Mexico could shift momentum in the fall, restoring a chance to pass admission for the three territories in the short session.
R G Dun and Co reports unsteady output across tron and steel, grains, footwear, and textiles as fires, labor disputes, and a tornado disrupt production. May shipments show price peaks followed by declines. railway earnings rise. widespread consumer caution delays long term contracts while capacity grows.
In Washington on May 9 the Senate failed to fix a time for a vote on the Philippine bill as minority members urged further debate. Teller pressed self government for Filipinos while other actions included a temporary District of Columbia street use for the G A R encampment and pleas for calmer language among Carmack and Dolliver. Lodge sought May 21 for a vote, but Dubois warned no progress would be made.
The article notes Amos J. Cummings cherished a printer’s rule he kept for forty years, highlighting a long held personal standard associated with his work at the press.
Splendid returns from flax show larger planting reducing corn price gains yet prices rise 25 percent over last year. Failures for the week total 218 in the United States and 24 in Canada, compared with 26 last year.
Bradstreet notes improved weather boosts distributive trade activity while winter wheat damage remains, and iron and steel demand stays strong amid rail and lumber costs. Wool strikes and anthracite coal tensions shadow manufacturing, with steady food prices and high exports. 179 U.S. business failures this week.
Washington reports provisional detention of Clara Taylor and Margaret Taylor by Italian authorities in Broderiglia after Consul Pearson and Ambassador Meyer confirm identification. Extradition papers from Ohio are to be prepared, delaying return. A. V. Taylor and Rep. Shattuc met at the State Department to seek help, awaiting formal extradition to retrieve the child.
The national convention of the Ladies' Label League elected officers led by President Mrs. Mary Bretelle of Bradford, Pa, with first vice president Mrs. Deconte of Bay City, Mich, secretary Mrs. Ada Cable of Bradford, Pa, treasurer Mrs. Anna E. Fields of Elwood, Ind. The executive board includes Libbie Kapp of Alexandria, Ind, Retta Riley of Galesburg, Feltman of Indianapolis, Sai Schwennison of Muncie, and Jennie Viet of Bradford, Pa. Bradford was chosen as the next meeting place.
In Oakland on May 9, during a dentist extraction, the wife of Chilean Consul Juan A. Perria suddenly collapsed and died within moments. Authorities noted a prior heart trouble, with the incident occurring while the procedure was underway.
Washington May 3 In a formal address Commissioner Evans denies being forced out and confirms his unconditional resignation. He notes 1103 000 claims adjudicated in five years and 34000 pending, praising colleagues and stating no scandals. He travels to London as consul general after Senate confirmation.
The Western Drawing Teachers Association elected officers today: President John A. Ankeny of Columbia Missouri, Vice President Florence Watts of Minneapolis, Secretary Ida Stone of Oshkosh Wisconsin, and Treasurer Mary E. Chamberlain of East Saginaw Michigan. Speakers included Miss Emelia Goldsworthy of Indianapolis and J W Provas of Anderson Indiana.
The Sunday Journal previews items for tomorrow including lore of public signs with origins and inscriptions, a comic opera piece about Prince Reece of Monaco, a new original story The Cab with the Black Horse, Mr Wells Anticipations reviewing progress’s impact on life, Makers of the Monument on Schmitz and Schwartz, an Indiana Roll of Honor listing Civil War medal recipients, and the Indiana Seventh regiment's Civil War service.
Indiana Attorney General Taylor seeks to bar United States federal suits against the State in any court but the Supreme Court. He argues consent to be sued is lacking and that the United States holds land like any owner, so the Circuit Court lacks jurisdiction in the case United States vs Indianapolis and others over improvement liens.
At about 9 last night a police car brought a drunk boy, unable to talk, to the turnkey's office. The child, dressed shabbily and about eleven, was picked up on a street to the west of the city.
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