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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
2
Framing from Indianapolis fairs notes a senate committee is expected to issue an unfavorable report on the elevation bill. Senators fear the measure grants the council excessive political power and could invite broad knavery.
Marion county representative Whitcomb explains he pushed the Joss railroad combination bill through the Iowa House on Thursday to beat a 5 p.m. Democratic caucus. He says Republicans supported the bill and wanted to protect Democrats who might vote for it, though caucus chairman Murphy opposed the measure.
Thursday performances at Engles drew packed houses with Tim Murphy and Dorothy Sherrod in A bachelor’s romance. Murphy earned curtain calls after each act while the tiny troupe offered bright songs and witty repartee, though the supporting cast lagged behind.
William Bosson's condition is described as rheumatism with recovery hoped from relatives. June reports suggest he improved Friday. throat trouble is noted as a factor. Webster shows signs of improvement after a recent scare. Dr Hodges has not been called recently and no immediate fatal illness is indicated.
A chaotic Friday night in Indianapolis features street scuffles, purse snatching near 421 North Illinois, a palm wound from a accidental shooting, a tailor's shop incident, and a dispensary call out. Police arrested several at 42644 East Washington for immoral conduct while a union ball drew 100 couples at Tomlinson Hall. An Indiana publishers meeting set for March 1 will cover advertising and distribution issues.
Businessmen and leading citizens sign petitions in favor of a police salary increase. The bill, once tacked to another measure, would raise officers salaries, grant a seven day vacation, and elevate the court bailiff to sergeant. An error in the old charter fixing bailiff pay at 800 was corrected to 900, with the city covering the extra 100. The new bill removes the perpetuation clause and clears confusion over pay.
Italian consul Reyes and Uruguayan consul Peypoet are reported aiding insurgents and may be arrested by General MacArthur. Manuel Lopez, a shipowner and brother of Agoncillo's secretary Sixto Lopez, has been jailed days on a cattle purchase charge from insurgents.
The list records numerous births and deaths with family names and addresses across the city. Entries include Lyons, Sullivan, Brumit, Dolan, Renicks Hale Hollingsworth Smith Sexton Webster, and others with details of children born and relatives who died or married.
George Walker and Herbert Wilkinson, both colored, involve a domestic dispute over an axe loaned to George. Wilkinson enters, George ejects him, a punch with a poker follows. Squire Smock urges restraint and releases George, noting a person may defend a home while avoiding self help. Mrs Walker hesitates over Wilkinson s intent.
The house temperance committee still holds one bill drawn by Albert Hitzelberger and introduced by Louttit aimed at drug stores and blind tigers. Action was postponed at Louttit’s request to hear the author, with chairman Wesling uncertain when the committee will next meet.
Charlies Ruschaupt, partner with W. H. Watkins in the baseball business, practically admits that Jack Sudhoff will probably pitch for Indianapolis. He says he has been in correspondence with Sudhoff.
Carrie Nation agrees to edit a Topeka paper for the negro community titled The Smasher's Mail Nick Chiles a publisher and Mrs Nation's husband to aid in the venture Nation has prior editing experience in Missouri and signed bonds recently with Chiles
All graduates of the literary department at Michigan University will be awarded the bachelor of arts degree. The change standardizes the degree across the program and aligns with broader liberal arts qualifications.
A New York mechanical draughtsman describes how coffee caused gastritis headaches and trembling hands and credits Postum with restoring health. He urges others to quit coffee before it harms them and to switch to Postum for relief.
Rev. Dr. Dickey of Philadelphia addressed a mass meeting on the twentieth century movement. The fund aims to raise $20,000,000 from 1,500,000 Presbyterians in the United States for denominational schools debt relief missions and care of superannuated preachers. Harrison was ill. Rev. Dr. Little of Wabash presided. Dr. Fisher urged Hanover College and Dr. Kane spoke on Wabash needs.
At the Plaza hotel in New York Austin B. Fletcher hosted a dinner for Allen M. Fletcher. Russell Sage and Gen. Samuel Thomas and several bank presidents attended. A likeness of the Indianapolis man was on the menu and silver pocket knives were given as souvenirs. Allen M. recently started a bank in New York.
Cattle receipts 800 with mixed to good demand at Indianapolis stockyards on February 22. Quotations show Good to prime steers priced around 4.50 to 5.10 per 100 pounds, with various weights and conditions listed. Hogs receipts 5,000 with fair demand and quotes for common to good pigs roughly 4.75 to 5.40. Sheep receipts 600 with bids for good to choice lambs and similar ranges for sheep and stockers. Another table notes Interstate Stock Yards figures and wheat and grain prices in Chicago and surrounding markets.
A garbled OCR list advertises low price fabrics and garments including flannel, socks, suspenders, hose, undershirts, drawers, overalls, skirts, and braids. Items are described with distressed quality notes and steep unit prices, indicating a miscellaneous retail sale page.
The advertisement promotes dongola lace and calf lace at discounted sale prices. It lists self or patent tip options, multiple sizes, and different quality levels with prices around $1.25 to $1.75. It also mentions old ladies' ball shoes with soft stock and flexible soles and vesting tops at reduced rates.
About 22 items remain offered in a store sale. Prices shown include $12.00, $10.00, $7.50, $5.00, and marked tomorrow for discounts on fetti co ats, silk waists, kid gloves, mittens, blankets, comforters, lap robes, and toiletries. Promotions feature various fabrics, colors, and sizes with stated values.
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