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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
1
The Board of Works delays opinion on the Kern interpretation of the 1892 water contract amid calls that the contract hints at perpetuity. Critics argue arbitration provisions, charter limits, and a one year funding cycle should prevent lasting obligations, warning a court fight could unfold over endless water payments.
City attorney Kern argues the Board of Works cannot compel arbitration under a 1870 contract for a water company franchise. He says a 1892 supplement allows arbitration only after expiry, and the contract stays in force until a new agreement is made, so no arbitration is required.
Louis Weber aged 245 residing at 608 Caldwell Street sustained serious injuries Monday at the Brown and Ketcham Iron Works. A heavy pulley fell on him while he adjusted machinery, breaking his leg and causing internal injuries.
Miss Luella M. Rhodes wed Clayton H. Garvey of New York in a private ceremony at St Pauls Church attended only by relatives. A noon breakfast followed at the University Club. The couple departed for New York and will sail for Europe on December 22 for an indefinite stay.
James seeks a divorce from Eliza Beverage with three children alleging abandonment. Indianapolis meat inspector appointment announced. Gov Mount reviews charges against Terre Haute police board. Insanity inquest debates for W L Johnson. Dr Bretz cites alcohol use. Fort Wayne federal court brief visit by Judge Baker and staff. Counterfeiting cases loom in Indianapolis. Anderson and Snyder holdback on confessions. police recover vest hat flag gloves, unclear suspects.
Gov Mount plans to address the legislature this week and push possible bills from the last session. He may seek amendments to criminal laws to allow state enjoinment of violations without bond and revisit actions against Roby resorts. He is expected to include gas waste reduction and a proposal to introduce agriculture study in public schools.
In St Louis on Monday, railroad lawyers for the Eel River railroad arranged a temporary lease of track privileges for the Wabash over the line, under Receiver Richard Ruddell and Howard county court order. The Wabash has used the line for 21 years and may accept the proposition. Attorney General Taylor calls the lease temporary to avoid halting 300 miles of rail service to the public.
William Laycock of 1142 W Twenty second St claims Indianapolis Gas Co charged above ordinance rate for his furnace. He says meter measured top fire pot at 18 inches rather than mean diameter 13 inches. Warrant to be served in time for Saturday trial. City attorney Kern offers legal help.
Dec 10. Li Hung Chang’s Manchu secretary Yiko was arrested by Count Waldersee’s order for alleged communication with the Boxers. The accusation places Yiko at the center of royal court tensions amid ongoing anti Boxer crackdown.
Ex-Lieut. Gov. Thomas Hanna refutes claims he seeks the Indiana pension commissioner post and denies opposing Col. I N Walker. He says he supports soldiers and has not led actions against Mr. Overstreet. He has consented to let friends present his name but remains not a candidate.
Delegates arrive at Tomlinson hall for a week long animal congress. Indiana fanciers association members fill door duties and ushers caseloads, while chickens dogs pigeons and ducks holdover members take oaths. Cats with female servants attend as guests, and Belgian hares join for first time. Delegates come from Kentucky Illinois Ohio and Missouri.
The Board of Works ordered the opening of Kentucky Ave a mile long from Harding Street to Belmont Ave through farmland. The project faced three years of debate with landowners opposing due to nearby stink farm land use. The route ends at Eagle Creek bridge. Joseph Smith of the board, recently returning from West Baden, attended the meeting in sick at the time.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 8 p m on December 11. Expect fair conditions with Monday night and Tuesday slightly warmer. Temperatures recorded 7 am 17 degrees moon 24 degrees 2 pm 29 degrees.
Plattsburg New York record cold as daylight Monday morning showed nine below zero. The frigid blast affected daily routines as residents bundled up against the deep freeze.
H B Perham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers reports near total operator withdrawals on the Santa Fe from Chicago to California. He says 75 percent out in Chicago area and up to 99 percent in California New Mexico Arizona Kansas and Texas with 1400 operators employed and 1200 idle. He predicts the line must yield within 24 hours and denies Santa Fe’s rehire ban as a bluff.
Chicago depot reports indicate managers sent telegrams showing the strike backbone broken. Third vice president Barr said many messages suggest strikers are losing ground as positions fill and most trains run on schedule.
The Times reported that within 48 hours the Santa Fe walkout may widen into a general strike as railway telegraphers join with locomotive engineers conductors firemen and trainmen unions, signaling broad labor action across rail operations in Kansas City.
Santa Fe trainmen meet in Wichita to decide on a strike. General chairman Newman warns that all trains must halt today. Missouri Pacific operators may join the sympathy action with the Santa Fe workers.
Police and coroner were alerted to a death in a barber shop at 35 Kentucky avenue. The caller claimed the deceased was Richard Cheatam, but the barber knew no such person and a black man nearby denied involvement, saying it was his nickname. The coroner was expected to investigate.
Frank Carson sues Phoenix Insurance claiming due under a slick benefit policy after a kissing bug bite allegedly caused a tender spot. The suit seeks damages on the policy terms and coverage.
A Denver dispatch reports Colorado Governor Thomas refused Indiana Governor Mounts requisition for Clifton Oxman, formerly of Princeton, sought for alleged fraud in Valparaiso. Mount argues executive discretion and cites precedent. Kelley denied papers. Oxman allegedly cheated J Mayer Cheen out of a business block by misrepresenting ground value.
The Board of Works postponed a stance on the interurban franchise at a Monday conference. Albert Sahm said the board wants to learn how the council reached its conclusions. Councilman Perrott urged equal terms for interurban firms and a transfer system with the city company, and opposed freight trains on Washington Street.
Brucy F Stevenson sues Consolidated Paint and Oil Company claiming he was employed there and suffered a severe foot injury from a freight elevator that led to amputation. He alleges the accident was caused by the operator starting the elevator too soon.
Berlin dispatch reports Krugers secretary laid wreaths on Bismarcks tomb at Fredericksruhe and on the grave of Von Moltke at Kreisau in a ceremonial observance on December 10.
In Paris police conducted a raid resulting in the arrest of 80 people. The sweep was part of ongoing law enforcement actions.
Rumor spreads as a $25 piano is offered for $16 fueling a wild local buying rush and drawing curious shoppers to the seller, Wulschner's Feed and Supply. Name of store and offer referenced, drawing attention to bargain piano sale.
A report links Standard Oil and allied interests to expanding foreign trade access via the ship subsidy program. The Thompson, a Rockefeller line steamer, arrives for coal and aims for Boston while Flint, Eddye & Co. prepares a Norfolk office for Atlantic trade. A Foraker ally notes a subsidy preference as practical for reviving the merchant marine.
On Saturday a group led by Judge Alford hunted on Mendenhall farm and fired 2,500 shots with four double barrels. They bagged 19 quails and five cotton tails, witnessed many missed birds, and Benedict saved a few feathers. Benedict shot quail on the ground and lightly hit John Mendenhall with shot as they wandered far into the field.
Frank M. Bailey, the traveling salesman linked to alleged money for the West Indianapolis switch, did not appear at 9 a.m. as planned. His hearing was postponed to 2 p.m. to accommodate him. Prosecutor John Ruckelshaus aims to gain leads and may call D. M. Parry again, with Parry due back from Europe by January. Bailey declined to reveal much.
The Indiana Lawton commission has drafted a bill to approprate 750000 to erect equestrian statues of Gen. Peasant A Hackelman and Gen. Henry W Lawton on the state house grounds. The plan calls for 25000 per statue and a memorial commission to serve without pay. If the commission adds 5000 to Lawton funds it may designate location.
Police conducted a raid on beer gardens Saturday night and arrested 42 people. Alice Scott Carrie Hall and Minnie Johnson each received fines and costs. Albert Miller Jos Hatton Tim Crannon and Chas Rostick were fined ten dollars with costs for associating with prostitutes. James Coleman charged with keeping a gaming house paid ten dollars and costs.
Citizens from South Street through Delaware to Virginia protest proposed street-car feed wires along the street The board seeks alley placement while the company objects John Grant calls the board’s demand the most unreasonable yet in Indianapolis Delays and dispute signal tense civic row
Probate commissioner Walker told Law yer Henry Spaan of a dream seen near Michigan City at the courthouse on Sunday night. He described many familiar faces including councilmen such as Higgins and attorney Charlie Wiltsie among those present. The dream featured Mr Wiltsie seeking release for another while Spaan appeared more focused on his own liberty. Henry Spaan smiled during the retelling.
The coming State geologist Blatchley report will be a 900 page volume issued in January. It will focus on lakes and marl deposits to promote Indiana cement and advertise the state’s natural advantages. This is his sixth report, with maps of every lake, depths, fish, and conditions.
R W Wilcox, elected Hawaiian delegate to Congress by native voters, travels from Honolulu to Washington. Lawyer Geo D Gear accompanies him to protest Wilcox’s seating. Wilcox allegedly committed bigamy, previously wedding Victoria Gina Sobrero in Italy and Princess Kaohehelani in 1890, producing two children.
State Superintendent Jones states that singing in schools is not covered by state law and not supervised by the Department of Public Instruction. The state board bears no responsibility for songs like Bonnie Blue Flag and Dixie in Kokomo schools, as local boards choose books. The Kokomo G A R protested after learning such songs were taught, and they were discontinued.
Roy Lane, 13, a member of a burglary gang recently arrested, was released in criminal court on Monday on suspended judgment. The report notes the youth's involvement with others and the ongoing case.
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