14 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1901
Page
1
Durbin succeeds Mount as Indiana governor after a formal oath at the capitol. Lt. Gov. Gilbert becomes lieutenant governor, with a brief farewell from Mount and a ceremonial procession guiding Durbin to the governor's office.
Lieut governor Gilbert bungled a greeting when Senator Wood of Lafayette rose to move adjournment to the rotunda. He misidentified him as Senator Wood and corrected himself, prompting a brief moment of amusement in the chamber.
A council or committee proceeded to vote on a motion even though it had not been properly seconded, with the chair or presiding official allowing the vote to occur. The incident raises questions about procedural rules and adherence to formal debate standards.
Gov Mount's last official communication informs the senate of appointments made since the last session and asks for confirmation. The list includes Mrs John B Elam replacing Mrs Claire Walker on the woman's prison board of managers.
Gov and Mrs Taylor of Kentucky were guests at the inauguration. Deputy Attorney General Moores guided them to reserved seats via an unguarded passage. Kentuckians including Mr Taylor and former Kentucky secretary of state Charles Finley plan a dinner at the Denison Monday. Extradition questions involving the Kentuckians may be presented to Gov Durbin soon.
The senate moved to end the joint session canvass for governor and lieutenant governor with the house’s consent. A conference was sought, but the house canvassed the votes in joint session amid a brief ceremonial showing. Whitcomb’s bill to fund the assembly passed with provisions denying extra end-of-term allowances. Durbin and Gilbert were declared elected governor and lieutenant governor after the official returns were presented.
The Republican state committeemen Kealing McCullough and Goodrich form a so called plunder committee in the house, dictating appointments and steering committees. Speaker Artman defied them by naming pages of his own choosing. Reser reps not pleased and vows to press the Kealing McCullough Goodrich trio.
A tense roll call on the motion to suspend the rules to pass a £105,000 appropriation drew attention as Representative Adamson of Lawrence County briefly went off script. He rose in his seat and, in a startled voice, declared present, prompting neighbors to echo and register his first official age.
Artman and Statesman met during a Monday intermission and exchanged a handshake. They spoke and laughed while showing no outward enmity over the speakership fight, Artman lingering after Statesman resumed his chair.
Ad copy style note appears to promote an elixir or tablet product. The text references a laxative Bromo Quinine variant and a byline mentioning Jane’s Dustiess Data. The readable fragment suggests a historical advertisement tone without clear narrative events or individuals to anchor facts.
Indiana Governor Durbin delivers an inaugural address praising the state's growth and urging nonpartisan oversight of state institutions. He calls for fire safety reform, arbitration in labor disputes, restrained legislation, and improved accountability for corporations. He supports a citizens commission to study conditions and advocates careful placement and construction of state facilities. He also urges voter machine reform and a focused legislative agenda.
The Paterson case opens as Walter McAllister William Death and Andrew Campbell stand trial for the death of Jennie Bosscheiter. George Kerr faces a separate proceeding. Key witnesses include Hackman Schulthorpe and Prof. Witthaus. McAllister allegedly poured knockout drops into the victim’s drink.
Indianapolis bar association weighs probate amendments including clear will probate procedures, guardian power to mortgage ward property, and appointing guardians for spendthrifts. Commentary supports a spendthrift guardian as beneficial to the ward’s family and creditors, though some oppose it.
The 36 hour outlook covers Indianapolis and vicinity with cloudy and partly cloudy periods. Forecasts show temperatures starting at 38 degrees at 7 am, reaching 46 at noon and 57 by 2 pm with easing of cloudiness Monday night and Tuesday.
Indiana electors quietly cast 15 votes each for William McKinley for president and Theodore Roosevelt for vice president. Pryan and Stevenson were not named, with H Wanna as chair and Wm A Hough as secretary. A slate seemed forced as ballots showed McKinley and Roosevelt. Lot drawn to decide who carried the vote to Washington, No 9% won by Robert Narrison.
John Banks faced a criminal court on Monday charged with attempting to bribe election officer J Wesley Bridges. The alleged meeting was arranged the day before the election at Bridges Massachusetts Avenue wallpaper shop where stenographer Walter Carpenter secretly recorded the conversation. Banks sat with attorney McCullough as prosecutor Martin Hugg indicated a two to three day case in a packed courtroom.
City reports widespread illness as physicians note 100000 cases in Indianapolis. Health officials say the disease is common but under reported and may be a light form of influenza or a similar malady.
The Board of Works approved side poles along the College route with feed wires reaching the sidewalk edge until a new feed system is ready. The measure may hinder fire department work in business districts. Openings were ordered for Hobart street from 36th to 38th and 36th street from Meridian to Illinois. Also, Sergeant Lund forced entry at 135 East Market Street to shut off a hot stove gas.
Detective William Pinkerton presented Supt. Quigley with an oil painting titled Hands up. The image shows a desperado with a huge revolver aimed at the viewer. Pinkerton saw the picture in Spokane and hired Ludeke to create a life size copy using a trapper as model.
Money expert Harry A. Schlotzhauer of the American National Bank uncovered a counterfeit 2 11 Lincoln silver certificate raised to a five dollar bill in the Grand hotel barber shop. William Miller the proprietor and Capt Kinney are tied to the case as investigators pursue the two passes believed made Friday.
Eggs have fallen to about 20 cents a dozen due to warm weather and scarce storage eggs. Prices are expected to rise with cold weather as storage stocks remain very low. two years ago February prices were 40 cents a dozen, and last year a large stock was built but this year storage is limited.
Hugh J. McGowan returns from the east and reports the American Telegraph Cable Company will extend telephone lines into rural districts. He dismisses claims the street car company has asphalt interests and endorses paving on North Illinois Street as a superior surface to blocks.
Mr Murphy the zoo monkey that rides a balloon each noon encountered a wind gust on Monday. The balloon twisted by ropes while Mrs Murphy grabbed a telephone wire and watched it drift toward Massachusetts Avenue until dental students rescued her unharmed. An elderly man visiting the zoo Friday sought to see Mrs Harrison but she was unavailable.
Mr and Mrs Elisha J Howland marked fifty years married with many cajlers at Howland station Monday. They wed in Anderson and have spent their married life at the same home. He was born in Saratoga county NY and she was daughter of Col Nirevah Berry of Anderson.
Ninety nine cases of a hundred claim Casca rets Candy Cathartic cures for family ailments. The hundredth time call the doctor. Druggists offer the remedies at 10c 20c or 8c.
Supreme Court, led by Justice Harlan, rules Neely must be sent back to Cuba for trial under Section 5270 of the Revised Statutes. The decision rests on Cuba being foreign territory after the Spanish-American War and U S military presence confirming sovereignty.
Robt. White, 244 Market St., died Monday at 9 am after an operation where chloroform was used. Doctors Neff and Heil reported convulsions and weak heart action contributed to death. Coroner Brayton investigated. White ran a sales stable on EH Washington St and was divorced with one child. He had a brother and sister in Indianapolis.
Senator Lambert will push a bill to establish an epilepsy hospital in Columbus. The measure calls for 200000 dollars, including 40000 to buy 1000 acres near Columbus and the remainder to construct buildings for about 800 inmates. The state charities board favors village style, inexpensive facilities on cheap land west of Columbus.
A commission led by ex Gov Mount Attorney General Taylor and Auditor Hart told the senate that state lands around Indianapolis should first have titles brought into court and fully settled before sale. They say Greenlawn cemetery plot cannot be sold but land around the blind asylum and women’s prison may be sold if titles are clear. Sale of St Clair park requires the blind asylum trustees consent. Disposition of funds from University park sale remains in question with the State university claiming them.
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