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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1903
Page
1
Democrats plan a 5 p.m. caucus at the Grand hotel to decide on opposing the Ripper bill. Leaders Slack and Boyd publicly back opposition, with Democrats facing strong pressure as Republicans reportedly hold 33 votes against the measure and a final tally appears: oil supporters 2% against the bill 63.
Columbus Indiana January 27 The Pope building the oldest in Columbus was built in 1840 by John C Hubbard as a tavern Hubbards became the stop for travelers from Indianapolis to Madison Gay gatherings were held in the tavern hall and several traditions cluster around St Frederick Pope ran a cigar factory there for four years Hard luck and high taxes forced sale and he now lives at the poor farm A cat in a perfect state of petrifaction was found under the floor when torn down.
The Marion county delegation concentrates on opposing Gov Durbin's bill with a push for compromise from its supporters. By Tuesday several reps moved to line up votes, leaving Miner and Rock undecided. Lobbying intensified on May Day with charges of corruption unsubstantiated as the fight heads to a second reading.
Edward E Bernauer former city councilman and prominent Democrat died Tuesday morning at his home 21 Morris Street He was a saloon operator on Court Street and had been a longtime Democratic organizer He served two terms on the city council from 1897 to 19 The funeral will be Friday morning at Sacred Heart church
A bill by Rep. Bamberger would extend Indianapolis city control to four miles beyond its limits and set rules for streams purification starch glue and soap factories. It would regulate running of fowls horses cattle and hogs and empower the Board of Public Works to define fire limits sell coal lag and other commodities and inspect water pipes.
A black man attempted to hold up Homer Pierce, 44, Monday night. He mistook Pierce for a boy and, finding no valuables, released him after a blow and a kick. Pierce survived the encounter without serious injury.
The seventh page carries several small notices including funeral notices and job ads. Listings show seek for competent boy, washwoman, daysearchers, German girl, and a housekeeper. Rooms for rent and a five room house for sale appear, along with electroplating outfit for sale and mortgage joins on improved property.
Indictments returned against Rock Island chief of police Darnell and 97 municipal officials alleging wilful permitting of wine rooms houses of prostitution gambling rooms and slot machines to operate unlawfully despite Mayor Knox protests Women dive-keepers deny paying protection. chief faces multiple counts including $1 charges.
George W. Spahr sought prosecutor Ruckelshaus on Tuesday to report a coal misdeal. He claims buying a ton for 9, later learning a railway official bought three tons for 3.50 per ton. Spahr urges a grand jury probe next week. W J Doran also files a complaint claiming 4.788 tons of Braxit black coal delivered were watered and inferior.
Jan 7 Dalton Indiana report of C&E I fall train wreck south of Delaville injuring four. Engineers Titus and Quinlan among the injured. Vander stiff and G G Winks injured as passengers and mail clerk. Titus leaped and struck his head.
Senate passed the automobile law introduced by Senator Johnston, allowing a driver to slow an approaching horse by arm or foot signals. The quail bill blocks killing for three years, passing the house 40 to 18. A dental board bill, an inheritance transfer bill, carnation day for McKinley’s birthday, and detective agency licensing were also advanced.
Abraham Waits, a colored man, was fined 35 and costs by Justice Nickerson on a wife desertion charge. Watt claimed his wife had stolen his horse and buggy, but the judge ordered that Mrs Watts keep the horse and her husband retain the buggy after a funeral incident at a Baptist church on Howant street.
The state board of charities met behind closed doors on Tuesday to discuss an investigation into charges against the deaf and dumb institute management. A noon scene showed a boy distributing several large boxes to board members, framed by a tense, muted atmosphere as the inquiry continued.
Washington January 2. Mayor Wm C Sraybury of Detroit opened the get coal convention at the Shoreham with about sixty delegates. He urged action to fix coal conditions, noting Detroit’s municipal coal yards sell soft coal at 1.50 a ton and that the market shifted downward. Senator Mason of Illinois urged Congress to curb the coal trust. Also in brief, Atkins estate case decision favoring guardian Dr Kollis Runnelis for 316,000 against the E C Atkins estate. Lebanon joins gas belt racing circuit. Boone county fair scheduled April 10-16. Diamonds offered by P Mullally jeweler, 2 Monument.
Ernest Hupp major South Bend resident has suffered a mental breakdown over a coal mine dispute. He believes others are plotting to steal his coal and reports seeing robbers around his property in a delusion that has alarmed his family.
Local constables agitated by Senator Dausmans bill to place constables statewide on salary without a set amount. G G Davis and Harry F Hildebrand plan to meet Senator Thompson to seek an amendment setting the salary at 1800 dollars yearly, with deputy pay from it. They argue current pay is too low and tied to fees, harming earnings when Justices fail to convict.
Forecast covers Indianapolis and surrounding area with snow likely Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures were 40 at 7 am, 42 at noon and 2 pm. Rain expected across Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky with snow in Michigan and variable winds.
A deadly blaze at Conley Hatch asylum in North London killed nine inmates and injured others. The fire started at 5 20 a m in the Jewish wing housing 600 inmates, with steep approaches delaying rescue. Lunatics awakened by the flames fled corridors and some escaped or died as firemen focused on the main building.
Senator Scott of West Virginia urged the Senate to form a commission to review pension laws and study extending a $12 monthly pension to all soldiers who served certain days in the Civil War, were honorably discharged, reached 62, and applied. He argued the nation must honor veterans without waiting for pauper status and rejected stricter certification, claiming current rolls already reflect sacrifices.
Governor and Mrs. Durbin host a general assembly reception at N Meridian Street. Many legislators and wives attend with their dress suits and frocks, while those without attire or wives face limited admission. A baby boy was born to Demian Erwin and his widow, tied to the late D. P. Erwin’s will.
The supreme court on Tuesday issued a stay of execution for Oppenhaver Coppenhaver to allow his appeal for a new trial. The order delays the death sentence through June 12. Coppenhaver murdered his wife Della at her mother's home 58 N. Davidson St. Defense cites insanity.
A conference at the office of President Lynch of the International Typographical Union and officers of printing trade unions appointed a committee to draft a confederation plan. The goal is a central body with equal representation while each union remains independent.
Blew Tits LATE STEELVILLE Ind Jan 21 Robbers blew the fate of the bank here Tuesday morning and got away with 3000 Pushing the Work. Work is being pushed rapidly on the new Claypost hotel building and the house should open for business by mid March or April 1 The dining room finishing touches are underway and many bedrooms are near complete The large sample rooms are filled with furnishings and some of the beds are being put up Mayor Bookwalter issues proclamation claiming smallpox reports in Indianapolis are exaggerated and health authorities have the disease under better control than at any time during winter
The text outlines a new Indiana legislature measure abolishing the Board of Managers of the Jeffersonville Reformatory. A four member Board of Control with nonpartisan operation, appointed by the Governor, will oversee the reformatory with fixed terms and compensation. Upon appointment, control transfers from the old board to the new body, which also inherits contracts and obligations. A new Superintendent position is created, with duties and terms aligned to existing law, and the act preserves other laws and pending regulations.
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