22 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
1
The Calumet river ship canal bill faced a heated floor battle in the Indiana House with lobbyist tensions and corruption rumors. A late motion to table the minority report passed 55 to 23, keeping the bill active for possible amendments amid claims of $1500 payoffs and railroad lobbying efforts.
The supreme court upholds Hamilton county findings that Kissell's garden is a nuisance harming nearby residents led by Zimri C. Lewis who recovered 216 dollars. The decision condemns the dis orderly saloon and beer garden and notes license issues while suggesting other owners could seek damages.
At Indiana medical college freshmen clash with chemistry instructor Prof Rosenberry calling him disrespectful. During a Thursday exam two students tried to pass papers to others but were refused and told to retake. Eighteen students left. the class debated appeals to the faculty while a committee counseled the holdouts. The school closed with few people present.
The House recognized Washington's birthday and adopted Mummert’s resolution praising Washington as the keystone of American independence and the cornerstone of the nation. It urged the house to emulate his motto that the most enviable title is the character of an honest man.
Frederick Pant, described as another of Kissel's agents, was arrested Thursday by Detectives Dugan and the usual supervisors. The case involves possession.
In a tight D A R election Mrs C W Fairbanks of Indiana won with 333 votes to 209 for Mrs Donald McLean of New York and 42 for Mrs W A Roebling. The result sparked bitter partisan reactions and promises of a heated next contest.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on February 22 a court was asked to appoint a commission in lunacy to judge Mrs Anna Hewitt mental state after she believed she was haunted by spirits. Relatives said debt and fear led to ghostly visits demanding $1000 which was paid to the phantoms before she was moved to an asylum.
Reports say Shime Stanley and his wife, both colored, have smallpox. The couple, linked to 732 Darnell Street, were moved with another resident John Johnson to City Hospital from the same house.
The temporary business office of THE SUN is located at 109 EK. Ohio street in the Denison hotel building, where patrons will receive prompt attention.
Governor Durbin halted plans for a governor's mansion in St. Clair park after protests. Republican leaders advised dropping the project and Representative Seifers pledged to withdraw the bill from the house.
The 169th birthday of George Washington was observed with a citywide celebration in Indianapolis. Banks and many businesses closed while schools held ceremonies and public speakers addressed pupils and societies.
The funny man pins a miniature hatchet on his coat and jokes that Washington was ahead of Nation. He compares her efforts to shut saloons with his image of chopping a cherry tree to deter drinkers.
Frederick H. Reeder John F. Cavanaugh Oscar Itchenstadt and Leopold Oppenheimer were arrested in New York on charges of attempting a $5000 diamond fraud against Maiden Lane jeweler W I Rosenfeld. The suspects planned a $10000 bogus mortgage bond on real estate to extract payment.
Alonzo J. White once mayor Duluth and ex Minnesota state senator, noted as A D Wilson, is under arrest in Boston charged with forgery. He was previously arrested in November 1899 with three associates for swindling banks up to $100,000 and served a Chicago prison term, gaining liberty last fall.
Legislation to abolish the Board of Managers at the women’s prison and authorize the governor to appoint new members advances. If approved, Gov Durbin gains power to remove Supt Keely regardless of the investigative committee, with compromises restoring three women appointees and cutting salaries.
At the Indiana state house a crowd of 62 Mexican War veterans gathered for the twenty-eighth annual reunion. They lampoon government pensions of eight dollars monthly, with twelve for paupers, and recount battles from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico while honoring Mrs. Henry Lane and noting veteran officers remain in place.
Indiana senate session ends with a quo warranto measure defeated. Gov Durbin urged aid for St Louis exposition while Sen Fortune leads opposition to big corporate powers, and a split vote reverses to kill the bill 26 to 20.
Miss Barthilla Carter 20 daughter of E Carter a dairyman was attacked by a Black man at 2 45 p m Thursday on the Pleasant Run bridge Bitter Ave as she crossed to visit her brother The assault left her bruised and prostrate with scant clothing and screams unheard by neighbors Police and detectives pursued leads across Irvington and nearby yards as threats of violence spread and a manhunt intensified with public demand for swift capture.
Forecast for the six hours ending 5 p m presents cold fair weather with Friday night and Saturday conditions. Temperature readings at 7 am 8 am noon and 2 pm are listed but details missing. Frank Hunter Kissel agent pleaded guilty to a Tuesday arrest in police court and was fined 20 dollars plus costs. detectives aim to rout the whole gang within a week in ongoing probes while humor remains prolific in tones.
The steamer Rio Janeiro sank off San Francisco after striking a ledge while entering the harbor. The loss of life is estimated between 50 and 150, with Captain Ward in command. Consul Wildman of Hong Kong and son are reported among the missing.
Oliver Cross of 1611 W Morris Avenue allegedly assaulted his wife during a Thursday cleaning spree after consuming alcohol. He reportedly smashed furniture and held the family at bay with a hammer while bicycle patrols Trimpe and Hauser intervened on a charge involving profanity and drawing a deadly weapon.
Salvatori Di Giovane, a leading Italian, was shot dead as he walked through a dark Chicago alley on Thursday night. Police suspect a secret society feud. Nine Italians were arrested after a house raid in Milton. Joseph Mariso, said to be Sicilian society president, bears a severe mouth wound. investigators speculate Di Giovanni was the shooter or that the other man wounded him.
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