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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
2
The grand jury censured officials for abuse of the insanity law and recommended reforms. It found law deficiencies that allow unscrupulous men to profit from inquests, urged better detention processes, and called for further testimony to pursue indictments.
Dr. John Kolmer, Union state hospital superintendent, argues the asylum system abuses suspects and insists the hospital offers discreet care for nervous ailments. He notes Union state hospital, organized by private subscription, can admit patients regardless of wealth and aims to relieve county inquests. The facility has moved to 431 W Alabama St with expanded capacity to 45, replacing old quarters on N Capitol.
In testimony before the grand jury police surgeon Christian described an arrangement with Justice Lockman to call in Lockman on all cases he secured while Lockman was to repay the favor. The jury censured both men but Christian claimed no wrongdoing.
The Pythian Oracle warns of disruption due to mismanagement of K P funds. E B Schroer recalls the 1877 endowment rank setup with John B Stumph and J H Stolte. Charges allege deficits and a long-standing system adopted in 1884 amid leadership battles. Stumph, now 78, resides at a Deaconess home.
Philip Hoffhauer paid one dollar and costs to Squire White after a violation of the Nicholson law. A crowd attacked Jap Clemens and Ed Campbell at the Broad Ripple station for testifying, Clemens losing an eye and Campbell struck in the mouth and face. The assailants were not named. Clemens says the assault followed his refusal to perjure himself.
Report says Wednesday night Aku Bey and Fox were sold by Manager Watkins to John T. Brush for his Cincinnati team. Brush declined to comment. Also noting yacht race at Brenton's Point started well on Thursday.
John Banks a colored Democrat who was jailed on a charge of attempting to bribe a Republican election officer was discharged by the grand jury. A new trial was granted by the supreme court and an additional grand jury investigation ordered by Judge Alford. Banks had been on bond since returning from prison. The new trial stemmed from Mayor Lagbare not testifying in Banks' favor originally.
Columbus dispatch reports the full Democratic ticket for governor to attorney general in Ohio with Kilbourne Howells Hidy Young McCarthy Alshere Holman. A resolution reaffirming the Kansas City platform and support for Bryan was defeated by 950 to 6.
The body of Burton C Cottrill arrived midnight from the Philippines where he died of typhoid while serving with Company 4H Thirtieth United States Volunteers. He lived at 1808 Luciawave and was a high school and Howe Military School graduate. He is remembered as a writer and former theater actor in Indiana and Ohio. Funeral likely Sunday afternoon at his former home.
Treasurer Koehne received a taunting note on the same sheet as his tax letter. The message accuses him of political pressure from organized labor and warns about tax collection tactics, signed NIT.
Welix Whitehead sued G W Merkel and W McCurdy claiming losses from bucket shop trades. Whitehead testified he invested 177 dollars and received 32 dollars 50 cents on closing out, seeking the balance. The case was heard Wednesday afternoon and taken under advisement.
In Evanston Illinois a riot broke out between townspeople and 100 Dowieites. Fire engine arrived to separate groups as eggs flew and fights erupted. Mayor ordered the engine to clear the street. Elder Piper and about 20 others were detained, two injured.
Col Bill Roberts plans fishing with Rep Landis while Rep Neal mulls Repub nom for supreme court clerk in Indianapolis. Grand jury indicts Robert Goldman for rug and curtain thefts and other crimes. Senator Hanna rumored to invest in a limestone quarry near Bedford tied to Indiana stone for a possible post office building. Nora Lett faces postal law charges after tearing a letter to Dora Kennedy in reform school context. Union Traction alleged lease violations spark rescission suits. Otto Carmichael visits Indianapolis as Washington correspondent. Linnaeus Hines named Union City superintendent at 1500 dollars yearly. Valli Creek boulevard deeds expected soon. landowners donate routes to the park board.
The ad lists sale prices for fabrics and sewing notions including a 8x8 and 10x8 sizes, dark wrapper styles, gingshams, mosquito netting, table oilcloth, skirt patterns, muslin remnants, and assorted prints. It emphasizes regular quality items under a sale price label.
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