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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
1
Detectives report a fresh lead in the Carter case with the guilty man now claimed to be in Indianapolis. Dee Reed sits in county jail as guards and crowds gather on Alabama and Maryland streets, with 1000 loaded rifles manning the jail and heavy guard planned overnight.
Miss Carter hesitates to name Doc Reed as the assailant, citing uncertainty even after viewing his teeth. Police report Reed held awaiting daughter’s return home, while family tensions mount over police transparency and vigilante sentiment grows in Irvington.
Supt Quigley received two letters on Thursday morning confirming Reed's account. Dr W R Bentley of Morristown said Reed was in Morristown last Thursday and slept at the Tyner hotel, with clothing and statements matching his story. Max Herrlich of Palestine detailed all statements of the section boss and men about Reed's dress and talk, corroborating Reed's continuous account. Mrs Kurman, a resident near Laurel and Prospect, was brought to police headquarters to be questioned.
Reports from Indianapolis on February 26, 1900 describe a public reaction to a sensational crime. Citizens discuss lynching in terms of doubt over a suspect’s guilt while Miss Carter’s ability to identify Reed is questioned. Authorities circulate 309 notices detailing a suspect, a baleful era of mob sentiment tempered by the need for due process.
Detectives Morgan and Holtz traced a suspect to Danville Indiana where a jailed man did not match the description of Miss Carter's assailant. Prosecutor Coop er informed Capt. Dawson of tips from Lewisville Indiana that a man answering the description altered clothes last Thursday evening. Investigation continues.
J M Tindall of Bay City Michigan, president of the National Protective Association, denounces Terre Haute authorities for a lynching carried out by under 100 unemployed men. He arrived at 10 30 am the day of the event and telegraphed the governor after seeing inaction. He says a few guards could have protected the prisoner and criticizes the delay even when a shot was fired.
The North Indianapolis anti-roadhouse association continues its liquor law enforcement push by targeting druggists. John Powell pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars in Squire Smock's court. Ernest Stowers Huff and Joseph A. Firquin face next Wednesday trials. they are expected to contest. Two saloon licenses have already been revoked in criminal court.
Mildred A Keen sues Ida and Parace H Kramer for return of Indianapolis real estate and 200 damages alleging a 3 year old oral agreement to convey property in exchange for care and a Christian burial, with a written contract missing the return clause. She states she has not received a good home and has earned about 100 from housework.
Paris advices say the Count and Countess de Castellane will sail for New York on Saturday aboard the La Champagne. Financial matters are said to prompt the visit.
Frank Smith, labeled a dangerous tramp by police, faced police court after insulting a housewife over pie and kicking dogs. Judge Daly fined him 50 dollars plus costs for contempt. Smith denied the accusations, shouted more abuse at the judge, and was jailed behind the bars.
North Vernon railroad attorney J D McMullen says Governor Durbin promised to sign the Joss consolidation bill but later backed away due to newspaper opposition. McMullen accuses Durbin of lacking backbone and failing to voice objections early for timely amendments.
In East Liverpool Ohio on February 28 reporters recount Georgia Burton as the subject of a marriage craze among Klondike pottery workers. Her tears and face disrupted hearts of several men, and a rival pledged to marry her but then reconsidered. Georgia speaks of a ready wedding trousseau and the abundance of suitors.
Hundreds of youths in Ohio Indiana and Michigan read about her and send marriage offers. Letters pour in with burning words of love. One man pledges with the line I am starving to death for one glance from your tender brown eyes. Georgia will answer all letters and will answer the starving man first.
Railroad detective Krause arrested a tall coal-black man named Harry Adams Thursday morning in the Pennsylvania yards. Found on him were new cigars, several rings, a guitar, and a cold chisel. Officers believe he is a full fledged burglar.
The report notes 443 senate Bills, Democrats introduced 91, many failing. Democratic leader offers one election purifying measure postponed. Johnston 14 bills lead Democrats with two passed, four second readings, one reported favorably, one ordered printed, five killed. Stillwell 10 bills yield three killed, two dying, three passed. Republican Senator Thompson from Marion County filed two bills.
Inspector Bedell urges aggressive prosecutions for non compliance with the smoke consuming ordinance, aiming to deter all offenders without grace or delay, signaling a hard line toward varied consumers and fast enforcement.
The fire department will add about 35 to 40 new men as the Board of Safety overhauls fire department applications. New appointments are likely from applications filed within the past year while older files await review. The board pauses on Gamewell alarm system bids, plans no repairs to the current system beyond potentially boxes, and declines purchasing useless apparatus. Figures from other cities using Gamewell were inconclusive due to differing specs.
Mr. Cornelius Worse. There was a decided change for the worse in the condition of E G Cornelius Thursday morning, and it was thought that his death was not far off.
The Calumet river canal measure, backed by land companies and opposed by railroads, dominated debate in the house. Lawmakers faced accusations of bias from both sides as railroads and land interests lobby intensely. The test vote on tabling the enacting clause showed 51 to 4 against tabling.
The house judiciary committee reported favorably on Senator Barlow's anti-lynching bill on Thursday. Louttit will sign a minority report for indefinite postponement. Attorney-general Taylor supported the move, saying it could stop lynchings by vacating sheriff offices from which a prisoner is taken and lynched, with reinstatement by the governor upon proper showing.
Washington February 28 Democrats filibustered in the house to prevent taking up the army bill proposed by Dalzell from the committee on rules. With support from several Republicans Nebburn of Iowa aimed to move the house into committee of the whole for the revenue cutter service reorganization bill. The effort to bring up the army bill will be renewed when the committee of the whole rises.
Washington February 28 The chair laid before the senate the thanks of the British government through Lord Lansdowne for the senate's regret at Queen Victoria's death.
Cape Town February 23 Gen De Wet remains south of the Orange river as Gen Plumer advances on his position. The battle line tightens with De Wet under pressure as air and ground forces maneuver for advantage.
The Indiana house renewed debate over an express company antidiscrimination bill. Senator Brooks, allied with Bonham, clashed with Platt’s influence from New York as Republicans faced orders to kill the measure, which passed 61 to 2 and now heads to the governor for signature.
President Gilbert pushes for proper roll calls as senators resist, while valued policy bills draw fire. The senate struck out the enacting clause on Woods valued policy bill amid lobbying by insurers. Lambert and Fleming clash over voting and amendments as accusations fly.
Senator Joss announced on Thursday morning that he will not pursue passing the railroad consolidation bill over the Governor's veto. The decision ends the effort to push the measure despite prior support and potential votes.
Walter Greeno, a prominent engineer, returns from Danville Illinois to confront his young wife and her black lover who eloped a month earlier with Greeno's seven year old daughter. The wife is jailed in Danville while Greeno retrieves the child from a local school.
Forecast for the 36 hours ending at 5 shows warmer air with showers tonight and Friday. Noon temperature around 35 degrees, with early afternoon near 35 degree mark and continued showers through the period.
Conferees of the house committee finalize the war revenue reduction bill. Beer tax remains at 1.60 per barrel with 7 percent discount repealed. Exemptions include bank checks money orders insurance medicines chewing gum and conveyances under 2500 dollars. Total proposed reduction about 42.165 million.
New York February 28 reports estimate J P Morgan will earn from the United States Steel deal by his underwriting syndicate. He will gain six million two hundred fifty thousand shares of common and six million two hundred fifty thousand of preferred stock valued at approximately seven million four hundred fifty three thousand one hundred twenty five dollars. Rockefeller’s daily income is tallied at fifty seven thousand eight hundred sixty dollars, about forty dollars per minute, noted as the greatest continuous performance on earth.
The senate Thursday morning passed Stillwell's bill requiring all trains to stop at county seats. Vernon and Posey counties protest as L and N trains skip their towns. Brownstown and Franklin also noted as frequently passed by trains.
Calvin Ballows, partially deaf, was killed by a Panhandle train in Greenfield Indiana on Thursday. He worked for Trees manufacturing company and recently came from Galesburg NL arriving Feb 9. Papers in his pockets indicate he was a Columbia College graduate and had worked for Edison Electric in South America.
Mahorney’s advertises iron beds and mattresses with services for springs, dress boxes, and upholstering offerings.
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