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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
1
Four men held Anton Merhoon a Polish employee at Schoenberg steel plant and drove a spike through his right foot during a religious dispute. He was rescued by coworkers and taken to Allegheny General Hospital. One suspect was arrested and officers seek the others.
Abe Levy of Fort Wayne contests a 11 cent seizure for selling suspenders before license. The case tests Indiana law on transient merchant licenses after a 1913 assembly required licenses. Levy sold suspenders in Churubusco Whitley County before licensing and was fined 350 dollars. appeal brief filed Saturday in the supreme court.
The Senate on Saturday approved, without objection, a bill to establish a general staff corps in the army. The measure, already passed by the House, shifts control from Lieut Gen Miles. Representative Payne, opposing private claims bills on economy grounds, did not raise a quorum issue and consented to moving objections to Tuesday as the House adjourned.
Chicago dispatch reports in The Sun that Indiana coal operators indicted for conspiring to restrict coal supply and raise prices have the trial scheduled for February 23.
New liner notices list job wants and sales for readers. Ads include a chambermaid and salesman wanted, girls for housework, light housekeeping rooms for rent, a grand ball by a Young Men's quartette group, and various sale items such as a butcher's refrigerator, unfurnished rooms, booth-side property, piano and organ sales, and envelope addressing rates.
A brief note questions whether the blanket remonstrance bill will pass. The article discusses Republican regsitars and the political maneuvering surrounding the proposal.
Brewers win in the first round but the big question remains what the House will do when the bill comes up. Leading party members are puzzled whether to oppose liquor traffic or oppose temperance forces. The committee on public morals will likely report favorably, with Sherman noting the brewing side defeating the preachers. Only Bell and Edwards reportedly stand against the bill.
Belfast January 31 The White Star liner Cedric, the largest ship in the world, sails from Queen's Island to Liverpool on its maiden trip. The Cedric surpasses the Celtic in gross tonnage with 21,400 vs 20,540. Both ships measure 700 feet in length, 75 feet beam, and 49 feet depth.
Senator Whitcomb of Terre Haute says he occupies the geographic center of the senate chamber. He describes the 49 seats arranged in seven by seven, with the middle seat in the northwest corner and himself at the center spanning three seats in all directions. He calls it a calm vantage point and the best seat in the senate.
An Indianapolis report notes no on hand supply of anthracite and immediate shipment to dealers. No early price increase expected, despite a dealer confirming a New York sale rumor at 7.55. References to new pianos and horse feed advertise local stores and services.
May Change is Mitd and Testify King of Ghouls willing to tell the truth.
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus has pressed Rufus Cantrell to testify in the Dr Alexander murder case in exchange for a bond reduction. Cantrell showed mixed intent, saying he might testify to gain freedom to work on his own defense while his attorney Cass Connaway said Cantrell agreed to tell the truth. Cantrell would not commit Saturday, noting he first seeks release on bond and later aims to build evidence.
A powerful lobby forms to oppose the DIN introduced by Attorney-general Miller. The bill would empower the state to intervene in corporate affairs and shut down trusts not operating in line with the law. Miller says mega corporations push the fight while compliant firms see no impact. Corporations likely to be affected coordinate their opposition.
“It's an awful feeling” said Senator Parka after being barred from delivering a prepared speech in the Senate. He notes the previous question has often cut off his opportunity, and he wishes it would not be ordered so soon.
J Hamilton Lewis calls for a receiver on the C R L P railroad charging a stock raid defrauding mailholders and claims watered stock. Moses Clinton backs charges against a deaf and dumb institute management. An inquiry into Edwards death at a Milltown rock mill seeks 10000 damages against William Elchels.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Quay of Pennsylvania maintains influence over the statehood situation with no break expected. If statehood yields, the immigration bill may advance. army funds and canal treaty issues await executive sessions. House work was routine with military and Indian appropriations passed and postoffice bill begun. The Lessler report, likely to vindicate all but Philip Doblin, is anticipated.
Baker City Oregon January 31 a major mine theft case unfolds as Peter Peterson an employee at the Columbia mine confesses to stealing about 100000 dollars worth of ore from the Columbia White Swan Golconda Bantu North Pole and other mines over recent months.
A large desk card on Major Kreitenstein state house custodian reflects his somber mood amid political turmoil. The text laments misfortune and duty, noting his past support of the upper legislature and the weight of responsibility on him.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Feb 1. Partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday, slightly warmer. Temperatures 7 am 30, noon 39, 2 pm 38. Warmer in Indiana and surrounding states with southerly winds. A petition in favor of Sunday baseball signed by ten men will be presented to the senate Monday. Woman's Auxiliary Meeting of Typographical Union No. 1 set for Monday at 7 p m in Union block 119 W Maryland st. Also an advertisement for Blao's Cure for consumption and a jeweler’s sale promoting diamonds with favorable prices.
Miners demand change before departure as plans to extend ten hour shifts are dropped. Officials state no return to long days. Union leaders push for safer hours with improved conditions and fair overtime. Community protests form near the mine gates demanding action.
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers warned coal operators at a joint conference over wage scales for Illinois Indiana Ohio and the Pittsburg district that miners would not return to a ten hour day. The eight hour day had arrived and miners pressed for run of mine, differential pay, and uniform outside labor wages amid operator objections. Laughs erupted as Roblin of Pittsburg claimed coal firm losses per ton, prompting Mitchell to insist on wage gains and eight hour limits.
Tenah Texas on January 31 reports Charles Rowe, insane, murdered his wife and three children with an ax, then killed himself near the heart after pursuing his wife into a shed. The victim's skulls were split. Mrs Rowe was chased into a barn and stabbed. The article notes dentist Joseph J Goods and Newton Claypow Building in M-3N Newton.
A prominent Republican observer decries Durbin for backing the ripper bill, arguing his relentless push killed his odds for the U S Senate and derailed ambitions of Fremont Goodwine. The piece notes Durbin’s alleged threat and a reported liver medicine tactic cited by opponents, stirring talk of political downfall ahead of party realignments.
Mayor Bookwalter announced police are ordered to arrest anyone leaving quarantined houses. Instead of returning them indoors, they will be taken by pesthouse wagon to the detention hospital for quarantine until cleared of smallpox. Police will monitor such houses and detain any nonmedical departures.
Senator Hanna remains confined to his Arlington apartment with grip, barred from visitors as his doctors order absolute quiet for several days after weeks of heavy legislative and social duties.
The Kentucky grand jury adjourned Saturday without returning any indictments in the Goebel murder case. Witnesses Henry Yourgey and Frank Cecil were the only witnesses before the jury in this case. The report notes the jury found no new charges.
Rescue crews report the steamer Crescent City wrecked on a famed rock near Guatala in Mendocino County. Fifteen people feared aboard with two women and infants among them cling to the rock as a furious gale prevents nearby vessels from reaching them. The ship belongs to a Pacific coast steamship line and the rock is notorious among mariners along the western coast.
Washington reports that negotiations for peace in Venezuela and debt settlement have shifted defense from Venezuela to allies including the United States and major European powers. Germany Britain Italy may withhold responses, risking non blockading nations’ 30 percent tax distribution from Laguayra and Puerto Cabello. Minister Bowen represents Venezuela while the White House and State Department monitor closely. The conference was postponed and a US entry into negotiations appears possible to uphold American rights. France faced disappointment over its attempt to influence Secretary Hay.
FortuneEmbarrassed Republicans discuss the Friday rebuff to Charles J Jewett by Senator Johnston and other Democrats in the Senate. Fortune, a Democrat who helped invite Jewett, seeks to defuse the incident while asserting Jewetts bipartisan standing and integrity.
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