21 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
1
Weather grim and inmates cheerful as 15 day term ends. Anna Harris resists release citing cold as jail door opens. Jailor Kurtz notes concern for outsiders while inmates enjoy confinement. Jim Hess arrived in June and has reportedly gained 298 pounds.
A township trustee official entered the wrong residence while investigating reports of two women and three children in need of food and fuel. The resident refused aid, claiming ample funds, and told the visitor to leave. After a mistaken entry, investigators determined an error and aid reached the needy family.
Arguments in the Rathbun murder case against Newell C. Rathbun over an alleged insurance swindle of 4000 dollars closed Saturday afternoon in Jeffersonville. The jury received the case and a verdict was anticipated late Saturday.
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby for 36 hours ending 3 a.m. December 22 calls for fair weather, with a warmer weekend. temperatures range from five below to thirteen above at various morning to afternoon readings. Southerly winds prevail across Indiana and surrounding states. In Alexandria, Indiana, December 21 reports identify Charles York as the Summitville burglary victim killed Friday morning. a companion, Bert Simpson, was arrested at Marion and identified as involved.
Bernstein B. Cohen, a young Jewish attorney, announces plans to pursue a legislative seat as a Republican candidate. He aims for a nomination amid a crowded field as party leaders discuss potential contenders and district assembly goals.
Henry Krause, 69, was found dead in bed at his Cleveland residence after Krause claimed in a disjointed police statement that a nightmare led him to attack and kill his mother. The 22-year-old son described trying to break a jaw and said he had always been a dutiful son.
Logsdon counted the Denison hotel outbound streetcars from 6 to 6 30 p m on Friday. He observed six cars on the E Tenth street line and cars on College Avenue Central Avenue and Alabama Street lines arriving at 4 to 12 minute intervals. He noted an issue with the Alabama line and judged the rest of the system performing fairly well.
Muncie Ind December 21 The Federation of cooperative window glass companies will host the most important conference yet seen in this country at its headquarters on December 28 The aim is to form a price agreement with outside cooperative and independent factories in Indiana Illinois West Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland to curb price cutting and establish a uniform national price The gathering will represent ninety five percent of the U S window glass producers
City engineer Wesson announced a contract with Haugh Noelke for new bridge rods on the Washington street bridge over the White River. Work to begin Monday morning and expected to take about ten days to finish, according to Retee.
The Sun reports ongoing lackluster street car service in Indianapolis with cars crowding and delays worsened by recent storms. Manager Hugh McGowan defends operations, cites weather and a switchmen strike in Pittsburgh delaying new cars, notes 20 000 licensed bicycle riders supplement service in good weather, and says 20 new cars arriving soon will be a luxury rather than a fix.
Multiple riders describe long waits and overcrowded, small cars during rush hours at Virginia avenue Prospect and Shelby streets. Some passengers report being carried past stops, missing destinations on frosted night cars, with several saying they have no complaints while others criticize conductors and lack of service.
Local residents across Virginia age lines complain of insufficient and crowded streetcars. Fehrenbach & Schick shoemen say cars run too rarely, Mueller notes five-car bunches during cold spells, and others report 25 minute waits and crowded rides after 4 PM. Residents urge more and larger cars to improve reliability despite the snow.
A collection of residents and officials criticize the town streetcar line for irregular schedules, cold cars, crowding, long waits, and poor cleanliness. Speakers include Albert Worm, I H Shake, James Finns, Dr Walter Smith, W J Heller, and Rev G S Hemiger, noting delays, seat shortages, and unsatisfactory reliability.
Rev D R Lucas complains about Indianapolis streetcar service with five minute gaps during peak hours and large cars delaying riders. He urges faster starts and stops, noting the need for better management and responsive scheduling on College Avenue and other lines.
Board of works reports nothing major amiss in street car service. President Megrew cites illness and noncommittal stance while Ed Logsdon on E Tenth line notes minor irregularities in cold weather. He observes crowding but no widespread fault. Charles Maguire defends the company’s efforts.
Indignation rose at a Friday night meeting at Polk's creamery over poor College Avenue line service. Citizens led by George Spahr plan three redress steps including refusal to pay fares without better transport, court action, or pressuring the Board of Works to enforce franchise terms. A committee was named to press the Board of Works Monday, with councilmen Billings and Cooper aiding.
At a Saturday meeting the Panama Canal Company shareholders authorized concluding the sale of the canal to the ally on that date.
Addison C. Harris believes the government might require a large land donation from the city securing the new Army Camp of Instruction. He estimates 20,000 acres near Indianapolis would cost about 1.2 million dollars and doubts Indianapolis could raise it. Secretary Hunt of the Commercial Club says donations likely won’t be required and locations are chosen by necessity. The board reportedly considers camps in northern California, near Washington, Chattanooga, and Indianapolis or Louisville or Fort Riley, with the government owning about 30 square miles at Fort Riley.
Charles Tuller of Indianapolis, also known as Charles Reed, was arrested by Hendricks county officers near Amo on a bigamy charge. A dispatch from Danville, Ind, says he had been doing odd jobs around Amo and was arrested while hunting. He carried a large knife and claimed to have once stabbed a man, requiring 99 stitches. He will be brought to Indianapolis.
Washington dispatch says the Philadelphia Press reports Postmaster General Smith indicating Secretaries Long and Hitchcott will likely be the next to leave the cabinet. The note places the potential resignations in a broader reshuffle context and hints at unnamed changes possibly forthcoming.
Washington Dec 11 Captain F A Cook who commanded the Brooklyn in the Santiago campaign is seriously ill with heart trouble He is a member of the novel retiring board.
A three year old son of Dr S P R Scherer, 924 Fletcher Avenue, has diphtheria. Children from St. John's Academy will receive Christmas gifts at the Masonic Hall on Monday at 1 30 p m. Barbers complain of a slow shampoo business this month, claiming profits are slipping.
An old style promotional line extols a quick not baked Jell-O dessert. It highlights two minute preparation with hot water, then setting to chill. Flavors listed include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Price noted as 16 cents.
The Board of Works considers shifting Kentucky avenue tracks to the west side of the I and W line to allow the Indianapolis Southern access via the starch works switch without crossing the I and V. A member notes room for both routes by trimming cemetery land, but final action unlikely until after holidays. South Siders oppose Pogue's run and threaten injunctions if granted.
Congressman Overstreet, returning from Washington, says a treasury agent is in Philadelphia reviewing Indianapolis federal building plans with Rankin and Kellogg. Advertisements for bids will appear after Jan 1, with contracts likely let mid March. He expects a 20 percent asset currency bill this session and aims to fortify the gold standard.
Sioux City Iowa December 21 Physicians say Judge Fred W. Pettigrew brother of Senator Pettigrew who was found unconscious in the street two weeks ago can live but a few hours He has been unconscious since the time of discovery The family believes he was the victim of a murderous assault
William F. Richmond died Saturday at City hospital after slashing his throat with a razor when deputies came to take him to the Insane hospital from his brother’s home at 509 S Delaware. He leaves a wife and five children in Haughville.
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