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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
1
Trusts claim they are only way to survive while vowing to block Agnew's anti trust measure. Insurance trust led the opposition with local insurers hitching in and out. Wholesale grocers likewise pressure senators as the bill nears third reading and likely caucus passage. Republicans face pressure to pass despite anticipated amendments.
Representative Cooper introduced a new anti-trust bill in the house aiming to curb trusts that crush small manufacturers. He cites the closure of an Anderson steel mill that refused to join the trust, leaving 600 workers unemployed, as justification. The measure has state labor federation backing and supporters say it will not unduly restrict business.
Senate Democrats plan a principled protest to the apportionment bill then will concede, as the majority remains strongly against them.
Representative Slack, a Democrat, condemns partisan comments as Erdlitz, a Republican, urges defeating a bill on non partisan school boards. The measure passes the house by a large majority but Erdlitz doubts senate passage.
A political clash over Fort Wayne charter amendments may derail the Muncie normal school bill. George F. McCullough and Senator Ball allegedly arranged with Fort Wayne Democrats Bell and Fleming to oppose amendments if the normal project wins support. Ball faces pressure to bolt the caucus, casting doubt on Fort Wayne senators honoring the deal.
City hospital authorities plan to rent a cottage near the hospital to house erysipelas patients, providing dedicated care space and isolation as needed. The move aims to improve treatment access and patient management within the campus area.
An advertisement promises a refund from all druggists if the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets fail to cure with E. W. Grove's signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled quotes and stray punctuation making it hard to identify a clear event. The readable portions suggest a generic philosophical line without a concrete news item, names, places, or dates to anchor a summary.
Bishop Shoburn of the Methodist Church in Indianapolis spoke at a Meridan Street church rally about the Philippines. He cited religious strife between Catholics and Freemasons, predicting trouble if friars return, and suggested an American governor with native officials to form a central government. He favored clearer U S policy early to avert confusion with Aguinaldo.
Rev. F. D. Gamewell, a China missionary now in Indianapolis, survived Pekin’s siege while aiding foreign ministers with fortifications. A former engineer, he erected lines of defense near the mission, receiving praise from other ministers. He slept only two to three hours daily for two months, leaving his health exhausted. Gamewell hails from South Carolina.
A witty exchange unfolds in the House as Reading Clerk Hines reads bills while the Gavel and the Clock trade barbs. The Clock mocks the handwriting, while the Gavel blasts clerks for poor writing and calls for typewriters. The duo jokes about political machines and chair clockwork as the session salutes with applause.
The rabbi who opened the senate with prayer 42 years ago performed a similar service Thursday morning. In his distinctive dialect he prayed for pure laws and asked divine blessings on the lawmakers and lawgivers.
Train No 5 on the Erie railroad derailed near Greenville Pa on a sharp curve. Five men were killed and twelve passengers seriously injured. Victims include Harry A Hart sergeant major Tenth infantry bound for Fort Crook Neb Peter J Curry private Philadelphia and W F MacGinnitie Portland Ind badly bruised. An unidentified man carried a Rushville Ind postal card and may be among the dead.
A third note demanding 3000 from Mrs. Wallace H. Dodge arrived in Mishawaka Indiana on Thursday morning. The letter threatens death or kidnapping of a child from one of four wealthy families if the money is not paid. Public indignation runs high as the case draws wider attention.
Lawyer William Swartz seeks a divorce from Mary Swartz who has been in an insane hospital for about ten years. He alleges cruelty before her illness, including brickbats and a shattered tea cup injuring his cheek. Her brother defends, claiming Swartz used the lunacy finding as a basis to end the marriage, while Swartz denies any consideration of remarriage.
Senate debate over a bill to place congressmen names on state tickets featured Stillwell claiming it enables vote buying beyond federal reach. Democrats backed the minority report favoring county ticket names, while Republicans argued federal law already punishes such fraud. Minority report rejected 37 to 3. The bill is expected to pass senate.
The Vincennes University $120,000 claim was engrossed in the Senate. A bill to issue 3 percent state bonds to settle the claim passed both houses last session, vetoed by Gov. Mount who favored 3 percent interest and a commission review. The measure lowers interest to 3 percent and designates a Monday special order.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania February 7 The Pittsburg and Fort Wayne and Chicago limited express collided with the rear of the Cleveland express in the Allegheny yards around 7 am. The engineer may have misunderstood signals. The severely injured include D W Heck manager Cross opera company New York with a broken arm and body injuries to Henry Lublang also from New York. They were hospitalized others received surgical attention and continued their journey.
Pearl Higgs, 29, declared insane Thursday and placed in City hospital after three commissions in a month. She believes the church and all mankind oppose her. Her mother, Frances Shiel, also faces possible admission as physicians deem her mentally unbalanced.
In a Wisconsin street scene Officers Bray and Griffin arrested 69 year old Squire F Hill after a domestic dispute left his wife and 14 children in dire need of basic necessities. Hill, claiming jealously from pension day tensions, pleaded guilty to drunkenness to escape harsher penalties but was ordered to pay $25 and costs plus 15 days in jail.
A Lehigh Valley milk and mail train from New York wrecked when an engine driving rod broke at Green's bridge in Phillipsburg New Jersey. The engine separated from coaches and toppled onto its side blocking both tracks. The engineer and fireman escaped unharmed though shaken. no passengers injured. The postal car was thrown crosswise with one end overhanging the structure.
The Board of Works weighs vacating Michigan Street from Highland Avenue to Belle Street and opening it diagonally through the property from Highland Avenue end. A break currently exists at Highland Avenue. Woodruff Place residents are said to benefit, with a conference to be arranged.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending at 6 p.m. Weather anticipated as rain or snow Thursday night and Friday with warmer conditions afterward. Early indicators show 7 a.m. temperature at 18 degrees, noon around 28, 2 p.m. not specified.
Fourth smallpox case reported in Indian Springs. naming John Monary as victim, details sketchy as outbreak spreads locally along Birch Avenue.
A Baku dispatch reports a catastrophic petroleum fire claiming 50 lives with the blaze now under control. Separate notes mention a dental practice update and a telephone listing for a leading product.
State Superintendent Jones’s salary became the political focal point as Republicans debated a $3500 target versus the committee’s $3000 recommendation. Osborne moved to reconsider after a Thursday session. Stillwell sought to exclude Jones from benefits, arguing awareness of the salary when taking office. Keene supported the bill’s aims despite concerns. The amended measure passed 37 to 3.
Pocket friendly Cascarets candy ad promises cathartic relief on demand. The breezy copy touts portability for purse or pocket and urges instant use when needed.
London reports the war office will dispatch 30000 additional mounted troops to South Africa amid Boer activity. Rail line to Lorenzo Marquez cut 53 kilometers from there as papers lash out at brutal war terms. Daily Mail and others urge negotiation while Echo and Evening Sun echo similar scorn.
In the House, an attempted move to curb debate failed as Roberts of Jefferson proposed a five minute limit per member after Neal spoke for about twenty minutes on his two cent fare bill. Democrats blamed Speaker Artman, who grinned with Roberts on the floor. Roberts voted against his own resolution as it failed to pass.
Representative Dudley proposes a measure to place a woman as jail matron in counties over 50,000 population and to employ matrons in smaller counties when female prisoners are present. The bill sets wages equal to a patrolman and makes matrons mandatory rather than optional, with the State board of charities backing the plan.
County institution employees report receipts for delinquent taxes substituted for cash in their pay envelopes. A man asked cashier Henry Smith to change a $10 bill and Smith sent a clerk to check delinquent taxes before providing change, which he denies. Money is flowing in at about $1.1 daily, about 65 dollars daily for the treasurer.
Robert Russell Buchanan of 115 Teenth Street died Wednesday afternoon after an acute meningitis illness. He was connected with a life insurance company and was a prominent figure in musical circles. He led the Roberts Park and First Baptist churches at different times. His wife and one child survive him. He was a Scottish Rite Mason.
The text notes a jeweler J. P. Mullally advertising direct sourcing of diamonds from a ter origin with low expenses, inviting customers to save money. It also mentions The Sun newspaper editorial rooms in the Journal Building, room numbers 305 and 307, and a phone reference NI PHONE 8423.
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