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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
1
The article notes heavy corporate influence shaping Indiana Senate action, with bills on secretary of state filings, railroad stock and taxation, and new corporate control schemes. It cites passed measures and stalled proposals affecting banks, insurers, railways, and public works during the session.
The governor has signed only 11 laws from 924 bills introduced in both chambers. Lawmaking lags as assembly work remains, with daily sessions and Saturday adjournments. Night sessions may be needed soon to accelerate action.
Mrs Maggie Hamilton testifies in superior court that her husband Russell squandered their weekly earnings. She says a 4 90 week pay at the Indianapolis chair company funded 4 saloon, 55 theater, and left 35 cents to feed their family for the week. He allegedly beat her over the missing 35 cents.
Mrs. Susie Brewer seeks a divorce from Albert Brewer after their 1879 marriage and two years of cohabitation. She alleges desertion by Brewer who now works for the Metzger bottling company earning about $100 monthly. She asks $1,000 alimony and support for herself and her son Lewis, age 17.
Guy L. Clark, a student at the Indianapolis Business College, visited City dispensary to have a bullet removed from the ring finger of his left hand. Three years earlier a revolver exploded while he was loading it. part of the ball was removed then, but a hard mass formed and later caused pain until Dr Mc Gaughey retrieved the lead encased in gristle.
Democratic representatives plan to urge the legislature to place the epileptic village at Indianapolis beside the state insane hospital. Cruson promotes the site claiming state land adjacent to the hospital makes it logical, though Marion county lawmakers say they were not consulted.
London dispatch notes that the Filipino junta received word from Judge Taft, head of the United States mining commission, amid ongoing negotiations.
Bessie Blackwell, sweetheart of Sam Dawson, fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 36 for shooting at Dawson on Kentucky avenue. She did not plead guilty and was not jailed. A bailiff criticized favored treatment, urging a workhouse sentence for small fines, noting police influence and possible payoffs.
County commissioner John McGregor canvasses for mayor, distributing buttons bearing his Scotch face to voters. He toured the deserted legislative halls on Saturday as part of his earnest campaign effort.
George Bruce claim agent of the street car company sues James M. Winter in federal court over a $600 judgment. The judge ordered Winter to appear March 4 to swear to his actual worth after Winters had drawn several thousand dollars in fees.
Amateur burglars dynamited the Grenola state bank during the night. They wrecked the furniture vault and front of the building causing about $5,000 in damage but did not obtain any money.
Telegram from Madrid says mobs battled soldiers on Saturday with four killed and 120 wounded. A demonstration in Granada caused two deaths. Valencia troops occupy key points in the city.
An aged cow owned by Mrs. Wallace A. Howard died on November 15 after a illness. Jack Munson claimed the carcass. Jo Haas removed it. Munson sued for 5 dollars for taking property without permission. The city sued Mrs. Howard for failing to report the death within city limits. Judge Daly postponed the second case sixty days and granted recognizance for Nelson and his clients.
Edward Brown, a colored man from Cartersburg, Ga, went to Mrs. Anna Gall’s rear residence on 1608 North Alabama Street Friday night and forced entry after she refused admission. He choked her and slashed her arm before fleeing. Police, led by Sergeant Schroeder, captured him soon after. he remains in custody.
The Senate laid aside the ship subsidy bill Saturday afternoon and adopted the oleomargarine bill by a vote of 45 to 2. Reports mention circumstantial evidence against Martin Hobbs in the Loomiller murder near Hazelton and suggest a woman may be involved as the body of Loomiller will be remated.
Lawyers say the four year service rule was meant to ensure merit based promotions and not political favoritism. They claim Dawson had no idea the clause would be read as limiting advancement and state it will be removed before the bill's vote.
Fifty to seventy five men led by Kansas ministers attacked "The Last Chance" saloon in Arkansas City on a Saturday evening. The mob used axes and hatchets to destroy the building and forced the bartender to stand in a corner at gunpoint while the vandalism occurred. Brewer blames the people for the episode.
A grand jury indictment charges Druggist Giezendanner of 1829 Central Ave with liquor-law violations and alleged threats to the prosecutor. Reports say a rival’s friend, a newspaper reporter, supplied witnesses and warned of “roast” unless an indictment was issued. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus unavailable for comment.
Washington reports a ruckus next week as Democrats rush through large appropriation bills. The Senate will debate the army appropriation and Spooner amendment on the Philippine civil government, plus discussion of the oleo bill. Nominations rewarding Santiago naval heroes will be confirmed, and Sampson and Schley may be named vice admirals with the rank dying with them.
A prospecting party near Alpine Texas discovered a cave with 26 human skeletons lying side by side. Copper and stone tools were found, and a stone jar bore the name Narvaez with 1586. The find is linked to the Narvaez expedition shipwrecked near Matagorda Island around 1535. Further exploration planned.
Justice David J. Brewer of the U S Supreme Court criticized Kansas prohibition laws at Yale University saying that if every Kansas resident had tried to enforce the 1889 prohibitory law, George Washington would not have to share his hatchet reputation with Mrs Nation.
In Pekin on February 16 the Chinese court refuses to execute more Boxer leaders beyond the two already decreed. Gov. Yu Hsien will be sen tenced. Prince Chwang may kill himself. The court criticizes Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching for insufficient protest, and says powers demand too much.
Milton C. Ruggles 215 Massachusetts avenue loses his business as Manufactors Shoe Store buys the $2,200 stock for $1,000. Ruggles left unsettled accounts and a credit system that hid debtors names. The manager says Ruggles fled the city to avoid creditors.
Roland P. Molineux, condemned for the murder of Mrs. Adams, finds new hope for a retrial after Justice Furman excludes handwriting expert testimony in the Kennedy Reynolds case. The family believes the ruling improves his chances for relief.
In Me.W A.M.E. court Miss Madeline Couton of Faris sued Walter D. Loavenstein son of a Memphis merchant for 25000 dollars claiming breach of promise. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after the defense argued the defendant was not of age.
In Memphis Tennessee on February 16 the American tobacco company ordered agents to reship all goods and cease selling cigarettes in Tennessee. The state forbids cigarette sales by law and the directive reflects enforcement against the trade.
Leetia seeks a divorce from James How ell for failure to provide. Edward Blye faces dismissal after being charged with soliciting express hauling over ten feet from a wagon. Shirts & Fertig sue Jacob Bieler for $100 over a supreme court brief dispute. P. R. Tully sues the N C and St L railroad for $1,100 after a wreck injuring his horses. Lida Ross sues John Ross for $10 weekly support. Detective Fort takes six months leave. bicycle patrolmen reassigned. Henderson county notes.
One hundred workers at the American window glass factory in Dunkirk walked out on Saturday after the discharge of a flattener who was replaced by a long-time employee. Simon Burns was summoned to help resolve the dispute.
From Victoria B C February 16 reports say all 6 miners trapped at Welling colliery have died. John Brydon former mine manager states no chance of rescue. Authorities estimate 25 Chinese workers were among the victims.
A brief note asserts abundant health comes from proper nutrition and blood health, linking diet to vitality. No dates or named organizations appear. the text reads as an aphorism on dietary wellness.
The long controversy over who accompanies the incoming president ends with Senator Hanna chosen to ride with McKinley. Roosevelt will ride with other committee members while Cannon may also ride in the carriage.
Ernest Lynch and Benjamin Cooper were arrested on petit larceny charges after trying to sell a large copper kettle owned by Ross Hill Jr. at a junk shop near Indiana avenue. Lynch claimed his mother asked him to steal for money. his mother denied involvement. Bicycle officers Trimpe and Hauser aided the arrest.
A special council committee preparing a report on the Consumers' gas trust company will say the firm is delivering gas to citizens. It will note a $40,000 cash balance and detail expenditure aimed at improving service for Indianapolis residents.
Louttit's bill in the house aims to cut maximum charges for long distance messages but is bitterly opposed by the Central union and the new telephone companies. Both companies operate telephones in the house and senate permitting free long distance messages for members.
The measure would cut presidents of Purdue State Normal and Indiana University to 2500 dollars and align professors' pay with non state schools. John W. Ray, a vocal opponent of state schools, authored the bill.
In Indiana Marion county representative Clarke introduces a bill to abolish all poultry slaughtering establishments in Indianapolis. He calls them nuisances for discarding refuse in alleys and on vacant lots.
In Petersburg Indiana two children, Roy 3 and Ruthy 6, drank sassafras tea from an old medicine bottle Saturday morning. Roy died and Ruthy was dying. A stray line mentions a $225 plano and local ads, but details are unclear. The incident centers on suspected poisoning from the reused bottle.
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