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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
2
Debates on tariff not only fix this minimum for metal goods but also adjust ad valorem rates. Senator Fairbanks discusses Supreme Court rulings on territorial status of Puerto Rico and the Philippines, arguing Congress must shape revenue and laws for new territories without expanding constitutional reach.
Former Attorney General Griggs says the Porto Rican rulings are a splendid victory for the administration on expansion. He notes the decision upholds the Foraker act as constitutional and confirms the government’s right to govern territories, while criticizing the anti administration party’s objections over tariffs and money refunds.
During a presidential train tour through Cedar Rapids on May 23, the Cabinet discussed Supreme Court insular case opinions. A De Lima ruling, if applied to the Philippine question, could prompt an extra session of Congress. The decision concerned duties on Porto Rican goods prior to 1900.
Washington May 28 weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Indiana expects showers on Wednesday, then fair Thursday with fresh northerly winds. Ohio unsettled Wednesday. Thursday fair in the west, showers in the east with north to northeast winds. Local observations note a 56 temperature high and 61 low, with rain 0.05 inches.
The article discusses possible Supreme Court outcomes on refunding duties collected on Philippine goods under the Foraker law and the Spooner act. It notes potential revenue loss, risk of Philippines port of entry openings, and the Cabinet’s reluctance to comment as it weighs constitutional questions and executive power.
London newspapers largely ignore the US Supreme Court insular decisions or call them a practical tool for Congress to govern annexed territories. The St James Gazette praises the ruling as a convenient legal fiction, while the Daily News deems it a troubling retreat from democracy and a militaristic turn in American policy.
In Atlanta on May 2 United States Senator Clay denounced the insular cases decision saying Congress could fix religious status of inhabitants deny jury trial and legislate without constitutional limits in newly acquired territories He urged acceptance of the ruling while Senator Bacon called it imperialism and court made law undermining republican government praising the dissenters four justices for defending constitutional principles.
The Eventing Star of Washington notes in its May 2 issue that Supreme Court ruling upholding the Foraker act makes Senator Foraker of Ohio a formidable presidential candidate for 194. The piece says the decision boosts Foraker’s prestige and that Hanna and the Star support similar aims, keeping Ohio prominent in national politics.
The Catholic School Journal discusses salvation beyond visible Catholic unity. It argues warmth of charity over doom and notes many may be saved outside visible communion yet unknown numbers. The piece emphasizes faith as supreme, while avoiding judgment on eternal fate.
In Duluth Minnesota the hilltop pavilion and power house serving the Incline railway burned today causing the top car to ignite and race down the track while a crowd at the bottom escaped. Loss estimated at sixty thousand dollars. In Kindred North Dakota fire destroyed twenty two buildings with about one third insured, totaling one hundred thousand dollars. Spokane Washington fire wiped out Great Northern coal chutes and five loaded coal cars at Hillyard. loss about one hundred twenty five thousand dollars. prompt action saved car shops.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes that a group once predicting rapid declines in per capita circulation now reports figures over 28,000, the highest in history and about 2 percent higher than when promises to reduce it were made.
The Buffalo Courier notes Rev. Dr. Israel W. Hathaway helped push a General Assembly resolution deprecating Sunday opening. The measure passed unanimously while Presbyterian laymen, content with the status quo, saw no objection as gates remained open.
RACINE Wis May 2 The Rand crew Captain Ralph Jefferson Racine Frank Seebert Sheboygan and Harry Lucas Milwaukee plus one passenger Miss Daisy Jefferson likely perished in a drowning incident during a rescue attempt near the lake.
Indianapolis edged Dayton 5 3 in a muddy game to close the series as Watkins’s team fought back after two Dayton runs. Attendance 300. Wicker started for Dayton, Coggswell to coach for Indianapolis with Shannon driving in the decisive hits in the eighth. Louisville beat Columbus 7 1 while Grand Rapids defeated Fort Wayne 5 1. In the National League Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 1 0, Brooklyn beat Pittsburg 8 7, St Louis beat New York 1 0, and in the American League Philadelphia defeated Milwaukee 4 3 with Baltimore routing Chicago 14 6.
Grand Rapids defeated Fort Wayne 100 to 8 with Barber delivering gilt edged support and batteries by Barber and Fox and McKenna and Latimer.
National League report from Philadelphia details a 1-0 eleven inning victory by Philadelphia over Cincinnati. Final action in the eleventh inning produced the decisive run after a ball misplayed by Peitz, with Hahn pitching until the extra frame and Orth injuring later. Attendance 1,402. key moments include McBride and Steinfeld two basers and Magoon fielding at the plate.
New York pitched by Matthewson but could not get the bat going against St Louis. Powell threw a steadier game than the college wonder. The winning run came on a base on balls an out and Ryan’s two bagger. Final score shows New York well below their average while St Louis gains the interleague win. Batteries Matthewson and Smith Powell and Ryan.
Brooklyn won the game by a big fifth inning surge as Pittsburg pulled Kitson in the fifth and Brooklyn knocked Willee out in the same frame. The club batted in over runs to seize the lead and tie the score before holding on for the victory.
Milwaukee home opener ends in defeat as Garvin pitches bravely though misplayed fielding aids opponents. Scores show Milwaukee 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Philadelphia 0 6 0 0 0 12 0 14 8. Batteries Garvin Leahy Fraser Powers.
President Meyer of the Western Association announced that Dundon of Grand Rapids and Turner of Toledo cannot play in the association. Dundon must go to Kansas City and Turner to Colorado Springs. He notified Deacon Ellis and Strobel and will meet the magnates in Grand Rapids on Monday morning for a definite understanding.
The Indianapolis ball team arrived home from Dayton and will rest today before tomorrow’s morning and afternoon games with Louisville at Washington Park. Manager Watkins praised the trip with ten wins and five losses and noted favorable attendance despite poor weather on many days. The team expects larger crowds on the next trip and credited Wilmot’s Louisville as a strong opponent. Weather and pitching details frame the schedule, with morning game at 10 50 and afternoon contest at 4.
In New York racing on May 2, three favorites prevailed. The Parader clinched the Preakness stakes as an odds-on winner. A major upset emerged in the Clover stakes, where Disadvantage beat Lucilene, a 1 to 2 favorite, at 20 to 1 in her first race. Winners listed: Ista 4 to 5, Dolando 4 to 1, Disadvantage 3 to 1, Foes 2 to 5, O'Hagen 7 to 2, Carbuncle 5 to 1.
Garry Herrmann, Western three year olds champion, won his first season start at Hawthorne by a length and a quarter over Honey Boy in a mile and a sixteenth race. Results in order: Ernest Parham, Operator, Magi, Garry Herrmann, Merito, Alice Dougherty.
Large crowd gathered at Newport today as free gate ended. The track was heavy but the racing proved exciting with winners including Robert Morrison at 3 to 1 and Master Boy at 5 to 1. Wilson 6 to 1. Filbuster 5 to 1. Prue Wood 6 to 1. Banquo 2 to 1.
In Oakland today five favorites were defeated while bookmakers profited. Bassinger rode four winning horses to claim riding honors. The first four horses in the card were Blanche Shepherd Bontany Harry Thatcher Shellmount Vantine Jim McCleery.
At St Louis on May 2 four favorites, a second choice and a long shot swept the Fall Association program. In order the winners were The Four Hundred at 18 to 5, La De Sirous at no payout, Wakita at 11 to 5, Wax Taper at 3 to 1, Miss Patron at 4 to 5, and Reducer at 3 to 1.
The Grand Rapids Democrat notes Mr. Hanna once denied trusts, then after the election he says nothing on the subject. He implies his judgment was upheld at the polls and adds that Mr. Hanna is not the type to rub it in.
State Manager Robert Hall leads the interscholastic field day set for Saturday with nine schools entering 149 athletes across fifteen events including a relay. He plans continuous heats, two minute absences, and bicycle races concurrent with track events. Covington and M T H S 8 loom as strong contenders amid weather-impacted prep and Shortridge’s approval of Coval to compete despite rumored professional status.
Entry lists announce six big events for the Newby Oval meet tomorrow with top riders from Indiana and nearby states. The program includes a one mile amateur record attempt and professional handicap races, plus band music and a 8:30 pm start amid expected large attendance. Intercollegiate tennis at Butler sees Indiana University and Purdue split, with Purdue tied for first and the remaining games set for Indiana University at Bloomington next Friday.
The text argues against expunging objections to arbitration in the Venezuela British Guiana case. It questions British occupancy claims, attendance of British subjects, and whether Britain’s decrees treated the territory as part of British Guiana, while urging fair and impartial adjudication for Venezuela’s rights.
President McKinley and Secretary Wilson traveled through Iowa to the East with few stops and engine changes to avoid crews at stations. Mrs. McKinley remains largely bedridden but gains some strength as Dr. Rixey limits her exertion. The trip included a handshake line at Council Bluffs and stops at Tama and Marshalltown with no station visits.
Reports show twenty two San Francisco shops signing the union agreement while Buffalo Iroquois iron works joins the employer side. Hartford Billings Spencer strike aims to win recognition as New York machinists reach a nine hour day with ten hours pay. Milwaukee hosts United Switchmen officers. Denver hosts United Hotel and Restaurant Employers Convention with R A Crosby Cripple Creek as president. Wage talks in sheet steel and tin work foresee little scale change. most demands center on front scale tied to puddling price with 10 to 15 percent increases for iron workers.
Former President Cleveland critiques Britain for refusing to arbitrate the Venezuelan boundary dispute in a Century article. He notes arbitration was the only path to lasting harmony and outlines Britain’s constitutional justification and the tension over sovereignty claims and mutual submission to a tribunal.
Miscellaneous notices report a Jewish university with an annual income of 60000 dollars to be established in New York led by Rev Dr Isador Singer. Other items cover police chiefs convention in New York, oil land plans for Texas, a horse theft and suicide in Missouri, a yacht test off Newport, a Lincoln RI murder, a Cleveland mandamus dispute, a bank closure in Gothenburg Nebraska, a broad trust plan in Chicago, and Maryville College adopting segregated policy.
Hartford Courant reports New York Times notices two petitions addressed to provost marshals in Peking and the American garrison. Signed by 6,600 residents and 2,000 Chinese businesspeople, they praise U S protection and request troops remain until negotiations end. Spokesman Yuen Tu Ting pleads for safety and fair treatment under American guard.
A Chicago man visiting Merchantville New Jersey and Faleta bia encountered a drink dubbed Mamie Taylor. He jotted the name on his shirt, forgot it, and his wife found the inscription in his valise. She traced the origin to Merchantville friends who confirmed the tale, leaving the husband wary of ever using his shirt as a memory pad.
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