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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
1
Senator Frye leads the bid to keep the ship subsidy bill front and risk a vote ahead of appropriations. Senator Turner of Washington denounces the measure as a lawless raid on the public treasury, claiming it would cost about 270 million dollars and favor a few corporations.
Delaware reports the state senate advanced a bill to abolish the whipping post and pillory with Chief Justice Lore leading the campaign calling it a relic of barbarity. In London a private queenly fortune of 10 million dollars is noted with Balmoral and Osborne House tied to heirs. Captain Kruger enforces a snow and ice ordinance as officers patrol Wednesday morning.
Angola shows gambling fever while Bremen reports oil signs drawing interest. Hogs and crops figure in farm notes. a Terre Haute firm plans Alaska gold prospecting. Rail and court cases mix with smallpox cases near Bedford and political tension over disfranchisement. One man vanishes debts, another is injured on tracks, and a veteran editor nears death.
Brig. generals Wade and Ludlow ordered to the Philippines as Gen. MacArthur and others return after two years in the Orient. Gen. Chaffee expected to be promoted to major general and command in the Philippines, with Bates and Wheaton also leaving. Secretary Root signals Mack Arthur’s recall following pacification efforts.
Ex police judge Geo W Stubbs leads a lobbying push for Neal's whipping post bill aimed at wife beaters. McCarty seeks GOP on coercion and vote buying while Democrats push strong enforcement of vote selling prohibition and employer suggestions. Bills by Roberts and others hold partisan votes pending at legislature.
The elections committee debates Slack's bill repealing the Caraway act while making vote selling a crime. Democratic members issue a minority report. Slack accuses Republicans of letting the buyer go free and cites a Marion bribery conviction. The minority report fails 54 to 38.
Scott’s bill to amend the Nicholson law faced crowding by temperance advocates. A remonstrance against an applicant could bar a license for two years. Young People’s Temperance Union managers discussed the idea but took no action. If wise to push, Scott’s bill will be dropped.
The senate on Tuesday afternoon passed a sinking fund bill for cities with populations 50 000 to 100 000 despite a long debate. A companion bill to pay circuit judges' out of county expenses was defeated. The measure for a county farmers institute appropriation moved from 5000 to 10000 and received a favorable report.
Judge Carter sustains the Union Railway demurrer, ruling the city charter fails to grant power to alter the entire railroad system. Indianapolis track elevation ordinance deemed invalid. Likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
Promoters of an Indiana bonding company push ahead as a state bill advances. Charles F. Kennedy says foreign rivals erred by insisting on $200000 capital stock, clarifying plans to expand nationwide with a partly paid capital. He aims to compete across the country and counter opposition.
Senate finance committee and House ways and means committee held an informal meeting on the $75 000 governor s mansion appropriation with favorable reports likely in both houses. A sentiment favors locating the mansion in St Clair park owned by the state.
The city plans to appeal for relief from grade crossings and will submit a bill to the legislature to grant the right to compel track elevation.
Topeka Kansas January 30 The State temperance convention has voted 100 dollars to purchase a gold medal for the bravest woman in Kansas Mrs Nation
In Muncie Delaware county, farmers prepare a petition calling for tougher stream pollution laws. A senator is expected to introduce a bill to tighten existing statutes as mills and farmers brace for a public legislative clash.
County auditor Harry B. Smith fell on the icy court house steps Tuesday evening and sustained a severely injured spine. Attorney James Collins stepped from a street car and mopped Washington street pavement, adding a grim amusement to onlookers as many feet slid. Snowy streets and sleighing were noted Wednesday as the city rang with bells and colorful curses from falls.
Wednesday afternoon the house took up C C Kellys repeal bill on the circuit court ditch law. Kelly, a Republican representing a Democratic district, faces strong Democratic opposition who say his defeat would cost him reelection and allow the Democrats to reclaim the district.
At the United Mine Workers convention the constitution committee's salary increase proposal was hotly debated. The body voted to keep President Mitchell’s, secretary-treasurer’s, vice-president’s, and executive committee stipends unchanged despite talks of boosts. Mayor Taggart and "Mother" Jones spoke as delegates were banqueted in Tomlinson Hall with music and vaudeville.
Washington officials say the McKinley cabinet awaits Cuba's new constitution with concern. They urge a U S protectorate until a stable government forms to shield commercial interests and prevent foreign debt or conflict from dragging the United States into an international dispute. The stance guards tariff walls and potential wars and suggests U S supervision may persist until annexation or voters approve full independence.
Three army transports from the Philippines will unload about 1200 ill soldiers and bodies at Presidio hospital within a month. The Warren, Sheridan, and Indiana carried 464 ill and 104 bodies, 250 ill and 17 insane, and 457 ill and seven insane respectively.
In Denver on January 30 Martial law could be declared if Gov Orman concedes to United Mine Workers demands. Hurfano County sheriff clamps down by jailing and roughing up suspected organizers. President Gehr seeks martial government until civil authority returns as Santa Rita mine at Victor shuts first amid coal famine.
About 300 dental students attended a Zoo event Tuesday night with two numbers on the program. Performers included W L Anderson S R Smead C H Lucas and F G Wishard while M H Pritchard offered impersonations. Big Frank the boxing kangaroo drew crowds and Mrs Murphy distributed hand bills then rode a hunting dog back to earth.
The man known as Davis from Nitro was sentenced after a sensational display with nitro glycerine and dynamite fuses at the police station. Judge Daly declares him a dangerous burglar and imposes 3500 fine and 180 days in jail.
The subject Mer. Bessonies remains practically unchanged and there is no hope for recovery. Medical staff report the condition as unchanged and imply a grim prognosis.
A quarantine at 35144 Kentucky Avenue was broken when an inmate hurled a pit of gloves from the house to a person in the street. No injuries are reported. Local authorities investigate the incident.
A quarrelsome session saw bills debated with Rev Ballard’s prayer amid tension. The labor minimum bill was amended to 20 cents per hour and passed to engrossment while Reagan’s flag desecration bill also moved to engrossment. Other measures included voting machine commissioners, itemized school expense ads, and abolition of the trading stamp system.
The senate judiciary committee killed the house bill for extra employees on Wednesday morning. Stillwell's resolution to urge Gov. Durbin to recognize Gov. Beckham's requisition for Finley and Taylor is set for a special order this week. Wood, a Republican, agrees to a proper motion and Lieut. Gov. Gilbert will recognize him. Stillwell won over the lieutenant governor Tuesday to keep the resolution in order.
Lawyer Sherman Mott reports rich iron deposits four miles east of Bloomfield in Greene county with ore crops in sight. An eastern syndicate plans to develop the site after a Bloomfield merchant showcased a specimen. The region benefits from Greene county coal from Linton.
In Benton Harbor Michigan January 90 dancing caused a split at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. One faction favored dancing while the other opposed. Pastor Fred Welham left the congregation and the church has closed with no immediate plan to reopen.
A Boer force has reached Lambert's Bay on the west coast of the Cape, and reports say a filibustering expedition with arms is expected to land there.
At the Inaugural committee meeting Chairman John Joy Edson announced total appropriations amount to 59475 dollars, 2162 dollars less than four years ago. Illumination of Pennsylvania avenue on a grand scale was abandoned due to Congress not approving 21000 dollars requested for that purpose.
Colder, cloudy weather expected for Wednesday night with partial cloudiness Thursday. Temperature at 7 a.m. noted as 235, and conditions emphasize a cool, unsettled period through the interval ending at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Democrat McCarty pushed an anti-trust bill with major input from Lew Wallace Jr. The measure moved from judiciary to corporations committee after initial referral and aims for a favorable report.
The Sun's business office remains at 123 and 125 East Ohio Street for the present, indicating continued use of two adjacent addresses.
Board of works awards two new boilers for the City hospital to Healy and O Brien for 31452 dollars. The improvement of West New York street from Walter to 18 feet west of Lansing is awarded to J Harry Roberts at 72 cents per foot on each side of the street.
An advertisement promotes a $225 piano for $165 at Wulschner’s. It offers expansion in the diamond trade with direct sourcing from cutters and low expenses to save money. J. P. Mullally, jeweler and optician, located at 28 Monument Place, is associated with the notice.
The city reports seven police vacancies among about 200 applicants. Mabel Clay, 22, declared insane, linked to cocaine use. Constable Thomas Platt notes Harry F. Hilderbrand’s succession. Mrs. Sarah Ellis and Mr. Vernon die from accidents. An Italian fight in Boston leaves Arigo Car rara dead and three wounded. H. J. Tennison, 37, killed in Columbus insane hospital after alleged dosing error. Mayor Taggart warns smoke ordinance violations at Tomlinson hall. Gov. Durbin to host legislature reception Feb 7 at 10 E Vermont St. T. P. Kiser plans to press for McCarty anti cigarette bill.
Ben Worth and Stevenson Bilidin are involved in a noted removal case as details cite a telephone contact 20780 and related proceedings. The fragment references a removal action and associated parties with limited context.
A brief item notes Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore is confined to his room due to a cold. It mentions Hugh Howey of Wooster Ohio hiding fourteen dollars in an ash barrel, now ashes. The report lists three children born to Mrs John voca with all others deceased.
A deadly room blaze at a hotel in Jefferson House results in the suffocation death of another woman. Authorities investigation notes a fire incident and ongoing inquiries into cause and safety measures.
A blaze at the Jefferson Hotel on Fifteenth Street in New Oak started by faulty insulation. Two women, Kittie Fay and Eleanor Downing, died from smoke and injuries after a rope escape failed. About thirty guests, including Edward Marshall, escaped through a rear plan and street exit as firefighters contained the fire. Loss pegged at 50 000 with valuables stolen by robbers.
Frankfort Indiana January 3 A wealthy farmer G We Woodruff has not slept for 73 days and nights. Doctors say his case is precarious as he previously endured 50 days without sleep and has since lost significant weight.
Eddie Santry of Chicago was knocked out in round four by Jack McClelland in Pittsburg on Tuesday night. McClelland controlled the bout with a single jaw blow. two doctors revived Santry after a ten minute effort. A free for all followed with Otto Black suffering a broken collar bone as police took all fighters away before a crowd of 1,000.
Fred Taber aged 20 and Bonnie Mae Carpenter known as Little Bonnie May aged 15 were married Tuesday night by a justice after six ministers, three or four justices and two mayors of nearby towns refused. The bride is a bekannte vaudeville performer with DeHaven & May troupe as a juvenile singer and dancer.
Gov Durbin appears at a state charity board session on Tuesday, his first attendance at this meeting. Secretary Butler cites cases in asylums including a 15 year old feeble minded girl with an illegitimate child and a feeble minded woman with three admissions, plus a feeble minded man aged 43 who has been a public charge.
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