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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
1
A lower house session feature next week will be an oratorical contest to determine the acting reading clerk. W H Starey, named by the grabbit committee, faces Henry K Burton and others in a temporary appointment trial. Starey, older, will compete with a young Indianapolis actor known for a one man show.
A historic blizzard paralyzes Liberty and nearby towns with seven foot drifts. Roads blocked from Connersville to Lebanon, rural mail service crippled, carriers stranded, and crews ordered to clear routes. One carrier buried by deep snow, four men rescuing a horse. Финалы.
Uncertain dispatches from London indicate a possible attack on Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain in South Africa. Officials note the report may be fake or unconfirmed, with circulating claims drawing cautious reaction from government circles.
Maroc Fonkwalter has not completed the seven member elevate track commission but hopes to announce the committee soon. He says it takes public spirit to donate 20 days of time and warns that finding willing men may not be easy without compensation. Discussion includes A L Maxon and trustee concerns about mortgages on railroads. Josephine Gassman granted divorce from James Sullivan on cruelty grounds in San Francisco.
New liner advertisements on the seventh page today include boarding by the week or day or meal, furnished rooms for rent, meat market for sale or rent, five room residence for sale, unfurnished rooms for rent, and almanacs and manuals for sale. Also listed are positions and services such as distribute samples, housework by a middle aged lady, and a few items like a Portland sleigh and a restaurant wagon for sale.
Henry L. Stallman an inmate of the Marlor soldiers home died at the interurban station in Lawrence at 5 a.m. The coroner said death likely a heart failure with possible overdose of a medicine found in his pocket. Stallman listed as a veteran from Ohio with Dayton roots and a pension record. His body was moved to Indianapolis for further disposition.
A proposed bill would let township justices appoint substitutes when unable to hold court with the substitutes paid by the justices. Current law requires daily in court presence except Sundays and holidays. The bill targets townships containing a city of 1000+ population per the last census. It would allow appointing an attorney as substitute. Also considered is providing quarters for justices. The 1899 law assigns county commissioners to designate court locations for townships with very large city populations, which the justices interpret as rent paid by counties. Marion County has not designated court venues.
Secretary Samuel McGaughey of the County health board urges vaccination for those near smallpox cases. He says immediate vaccination there would be little danger of further spread after a Pettiford family case near Churchmans Avenue outside city limits. The Pettiford family recently moved from Minerva Street, 839.
Ninety five girls at the National Underwear Company plant 102 West Twenty third Street rushed from the building when a fire alarm sounded. The roof caught from a defective chimney and flames spread before firefighters arrived. Girls formed a bucket brigade to fight the blaze, saving part of the plant though damage exceeded 2500 dollars. Manager F. W. Wood praised the workers for their bravery.
Emmett Branch of Martinsville faced a long fight to be recognized as he introduced a resolution to form a three member committee to visit St. Louis as urged by the governor. Decker Evanaville recorded it, naming Statesman Slack and Craven a. Speaker Marshall also joined the committee, marking the first prize package in the session.
Mrs. Mary Hicks Yount of Indianapolis, now Mrs. Hannibal Yount, plans to seek a divorce from her Covington husband. Married last May in Indianapolis, the couple lived briefly together before separation. Mrs. Yount has moved to New York with her aunt and cousin. Attorney Chas McCabe represents her. Mr. Yount, a longtime Democratic politician, retains Lucas Ne Neuber but is not contesting the suit.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the next 36 hours ends 8 p m Friday night and Saturday cold with increasing readings through the day temperatures at 7 am 12 noon 18 and 2 pm 18. Northwest winds and fair skies expected over Indiana and nearby states. Advertising lines note new pianos and feed products with contact details.
Kalebta Templar, a DePauw University graduate and member of Crawfordsville commandery, is identified as joining Lav ille and affiliated groups including TIL and Eke. The text notes his fraternal connections and organizational memberships.
New federal judge Anderson issued a temporary restraining order against the Rockwood Striking workers, barring them from interfering with replacements. The Rockwood company sought relief after Judge Baker had warned the strikers months earlier. Further evidence will be heard to decide the injunction. Hot wind incident sent George South home in a multi state odyssey from Indiana to Missouri and back.
Caesar the monk discusses the state of the legislature as the house and senate begin serious work. The general appropriation bill is taken up amid a flurry of other measures, with new members quickly finding their footing.
The lower house Grabit Committee labored from Thursday afternoon to early Friday morning to report on patronage distribution. Key clerks and officers named include principal clerk W. P. Reagan, registry clerk Thomas Leonard, and numerous enrolling, copy, and judiciary staff. the house adjourned until Monday following the committee’s lengthy session.
A Bloomington-like scene in the Indiana Senate featured a disrupted prayer as a member led the Lord's Prayer amid hasty adjournment to Monday. The body moved swiftly to introduce 47 bills including a state barber exam board, free textbook use, county controller creation, judges’ salary increases, and voting machines. A push to pass a sword gift for Admiral Taylor and measures on traffic, hygiene, juvenile court, and world fair displays also emerged.
Enoch Sanders colored was shot in the jaw when a whisky glass was thrown at bar tender Abe Krauss at the Vienna saloon on Cap itol and Indiana avenues Thursday noon. Krauss fired but Sanders stepped between them, the bullet struck Sanders sending him to City hospital. Police arrested Krauss. the assailant who threw the glass was not found. Prisoners vaccinated. Anthony Pruitt exposed to smallpox induced alarm. Shredder Took Hand. Guilford Cook lost his right hand in a corn shredder near Silver Lake Indiana.
Friday report places Dr David C Bryan formerly of Indianapolis near death in Hot Springs Arkansas. He is son of a prominent South side physician and was well known in the area. He left Indianapolis after divorcing his wife years ago and later remarried.
Judge Alford revokes license of Sunnyside saloonkeeper William Noctl and fines him $50 for selling liquor to minors and for Sunday sales. The report notes Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement and a dubious medical claim afterward.
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