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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1903

Page

2

Indiana House in a Famous Battle Over Journal Corrections

A heated Indiana House session ends with a chaotic clash between Speaker Marshall and Representative Sayre over journal corrections to a bill raising the governor’s salary to 8 dollars. Marshall rules against Sayre’s challenges, Sayre asserts his vote was recorded, and a motion to adjourn passes amid tumult. The debate hints at future action to modify the governor’s salary to 5,000 dollars.

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President Roosevelt Stricken With Laryngitis

Washington reports President Roosevelt suffers severe laryngitis after a grippe. Surgeon General Rixey and throat specialist Dr. Richardson consult, guiding treatment. Western tour postponed to May, hunting trip planned, and focus on Cuba reciprocity and Panama Canal priorities amid recovery.

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Vermillion Blames Wife In Domestic Tragedy Hearing

Preliminary hearing for Willing Vermillion charged with attempting to poison his wife and children will be held in police court. He is jailed and will be defended by PC and Gromnlager. Vermillion blames his wife, alleges she married him for her parents, and says any poisoning would be by another person. He plans to present a deposition from Mrs Dellien’s mother to prove marital troubles caused the death scare. He proclaims devotion to his children and questions why he would murder them.

Vermillion Puwle Mansfield

New Liner Advertisements on Page Seven

Read all liners on page seven advertising girl wanted for general housework washerwoman wanted unfurnished rooms for rent furnished rooms for rent houses for rent location sought by colored girls stocks of merchandise for sale six room cottage for sale reading all liners on to seventh

Amendment to enforce vaccination under Louttit law proposed

A legislative amendment to the Louttit law, drafted by Dr. A V W Brayton and endorsed by Dr. Hugh M. Lush, would allow no child in good health to be barred from school for vaccination status without a local health board order. The change shifts exclusion authority from school to local health boards.

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Lyons suit for divorce over alleged cruel treatment

John F. Lyons files a superior court divorce suit against Burnett Lyons claiming cruel treatment. He alleges she used vituperative language and caused conflicts at home including heated exchanges and insults.

Gard salary bill sparks caucus split claims

Tiwan said Friday a strong lobby planned to break the Democratic House Caucus over the Gard bill. Democrats caucused against it and the claim spoke of a large roll of money to sway votes. Remember boasted of offered $300 to bolt the caucus amid statewide talk and excitement.

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TWO HOUSEHOLDS SHAKED BY FEEBLE FAMILY SCHEME

James Pike was charged in police court with theft of household items from the Van Camp store after trying to support two families on a weekly stipend. Judge Stubbs bound him over to the grand jury. Pike abandond his wife Laura Pike for Annie Moore, renting homes at 101 Mulberry Street and 209 East South Street, while a child remained with Mrs. Pike.

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Banks and Post Office Close for Washington Birthday

Indianapolis banks will close Monday in observance of Washington's birthday. The post office will be open and deliveries will occur in business and residential districts.

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Binzer Sues Insurers Over Insufficient Coverage

Solownen Binzer of Yandesst sues in superior court seeking annulment of the insurance appraisement after a December 13 fire, naming The Phoenie Insurance Company of Brooklyn Franklin Insurance of Philadelphia and Thuringle Insurance of Erfurt Germany as defendants. He claims stock damage reached 4.9 and that appraisers Wilman Wood EV Johnson and T. J. Boye overstated debris value at 9,717.13 due to ignoring his inventory.

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Coal Dealers Observe Calm as Teamsters Refuse Overtime

Report describes Friday calm at coal yards as teamsters previously refused work. Warmer weather allowed rest, easing overtime demands. Orders lower, deliveries pace steady, workers less pressed. A fragment mentions Burdock Blood Bitters and various unrelated ads.

Thurmlay Hegauan

Free Books for Schools Bid Defeated in Senate

Indiana parents must pay for their children's books as Senator Gray's bill to provide free texts in all public schools failed in the Senate. On Friday morning he spoke for the bill, arguing for adoption of such laws, while Senator Barcus opposed it as dangerous paternalism.

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Bill to shield reporters from grand jury subpoenas

A Senate bill proposes granting privileges to newspaper editors reporters and correspondents to decline naming informants to grand juries without contempt. It would also punish fake injury stories sold for publication and would privilege communications to newspapers similar to doctors and lawyers. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee after introduction by Senator Crumbaker of Evanaville and supported by Frank T. Setrit Washington postmaster.

Senate Crumbaker Evanaville Frank T. Setrit Washington Washington Gasette Inw Judiciary

Marion club weighs candidates for sergeant at arms

The Marion club discusses the race for sergeant at arms with two candidates, Fred Sheets the regular ticket hopeful and Sar Shutt the independent challenger. The dialogue centers on which physique might suit the role, as members weigh a small man against a giant in a tongue in cheek campaign clash.

Marion Club Awart Giant

Ingalls Here President Engalls Attends Indianapolis Event

President M. Engalls of the Big Your group was in Indianapolis on Friday and is expected to attend the Hee jing at the track elevation commingun.

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Osteopaths Get Preliminary Chance Under Bill

Senate avoids indefinite postponement on a measure creating a board to certify osteopaths and allow practice with governor appointments and state funding. Current law requires osteopaths to pass standard physicians exams, while some doctors oppose osteopathy. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion interrupts the notice.

Senate

Gasoline stove blast burns mother and two children

A gasoline stove explosion at a rooming house injured Mra. Matth Riddell and her children Louise and Harry, who recently moved from Lexington. The fire, started by a leaking reservoir, caused burns to hands and face while the family escaped via a window aided by Mrs Sayler. Medical aid arrived after delays. doctors say injuries are superficial.

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Mrs Story Believed In Murder Case Report

The police firm on belief in Mrs Sage story tied to the berating murder, as praised by authorities. Palater detained on suspicion after a raid witness placed him near the back door, while the killer fled from the front and escaped toward Washington Cam.

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Investigation of Moses Clinton at the state charity school

The State Board of Charities conducts a contentious inquiry into the management of a deaf and dumb institution, with Moses Clinton facing cross examination. Testimony from Nellie Vorhees details abusive language claims and disputed funds, while other teachers describe familiar issues with sign language use and supervision.

Fourteen Counties Vote Threshold Applies to Major Cities

The voter machine bill passed the senate on Friday by a narrow margin of seven to six. It sets a applicability rule defining counties with cities over 33,000 population to include Marion, Vanderburgh, Allen, St. Joseph, Vine, Floyd, Wayne, Madison, Delaware, Grant, and Cass counties.

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Indianapolis Garners New Glass Factory Plant

Tobit Rau of Fairmount Biase Works buys land north of Belt Line Road for a glass factory in Indianapolis. The firm, a major ring bottle maker, plans a two year build and expects 2000 workers at full operation, boosting local industry and gas belt development with coal fuel shifts.

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Mother’s persistent bid to free counterfeiter Jarrell

Persistent efforts of Harry Jarrell's mother to secure his release from United States authorities in Indianapolis have failed. Jarrell, held on counterfeiting charges since January, aided by a friend’s testimony, while detectives pursue an alleged accomplice, cousin Luther Fitch, who will testify as a key witness at the grand jury. Weather notes follow for Indiana and the city.

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