12 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
1
The Commercial club board voted unanimously to oppose letting the municipal lighting contract now. The committee urged delaying the contract until after the current franchise expires, noting improvements in progress and that purchase of a plant is not feasible at this time.
Friday, bondsman Sam Farb paid fines in 17 police court cases with 5 dollars per case going to the prosecutor while city and school funds were neglected. Deputy clerk Tamm indicated payment might occur, noting the delays and patterns of stays. An attorney criticized the practice as favoritism harming the city and state funds.
Washington July 12 The grand jury returned an indictment against Lola I Bonine for the May 15 murder of James Seymour Ayres a 21 year old census clerk at the Kenmore hotel Ayres had been shot in his room neighbors heard shots and a woman fled the scene Bonine 36 admitted defending her honor saying Ayres threatened her with a revolver Her husband supports her loyalty and she is mother of two children
Warwick Rinley asserts that center township justices levy illegal fees in possession suits. Property owners often sue in adjoining townships to hinder defense. Makepeace, former trustee, sought an AG opinion stating justices of the peace lack jurisdiction in inter township possession suits unless venue changes.
An employee of Stuckmeyer’s emptied a litter box at Delaware and Market on Friday morning. He discarded unwanted contents onto the pavement and tossed a pile of green garbage wrapped in paper into the box, letting it fester in the sun.
William J Bryan Jr enjoys a seaside day in Boston after being hosted by James Creelman. He climbs chimneys telegraph poles and trees, declares plans to become a sailor, and swims in trunks while his family stays with Mrs Bryan and the Creelmans. Police begin Thursday to issue dog license notices with fines up to ten dollars.
The Spanish steamship Urirte from Bilbao to Philadelphia carrying ore stranded on Great Gull banks 30 miles south of the Delaware breakwater, broke in two and sank. Valued over $400000, the vessel and cargo are a total loss. Captain Garay and crew of eight remain at Assateague life saving station, unable to speak English. details on the disaster are unavailable.
In Brenton's Point the Columbia yacht led Independence and Constitution as they finished a ten mile triangular course at 11 10. Independence's topsail was blown away at 11 14 but the boat continued. Columbia pulled ahead at 11 17 and won by a one minute 27 second margin. Shamrock I wins at Rothesay in a 15 mile spin to windward.
The Board of Works admonishes the street railway company for not graveling and restoring English avenue from Shelby street to State avenue after tracks were laid over a year ago. Residents filed a petition a month ago seeking action. Water mains were ordered on Sturn avenue from State avenue to Arsenal avenue, and a cement walk five feet wide with curb was petitioned for Chicago street from Barnesave to Schurman avenue.
Police order street preachers off Washington Street. wallpaper dealer Charles A F Dekking at 407 Virginia Ave. Hyde Park M E church to hold lawn social at Mrs. McElwaine home next Tuesday evening. Parks Supt Power to price deer from Johnson estate near Vincennes. Myra Hinkle sues Samuel for divorce alleging he is in reform school for criminal seduction. Edward Little to announce soon if he will seek the democratic police judge nomination. Former Wayne county residents to gather at Sylvester Johnson’s Irvington home July 19 with A C Harris E B Martindale speaking. William Wilson reports he did not elope with 16 year old Goldie Donahue. Consolidated Paint Co store at 127 N Delaware St fire in boiler pit. E H Talbott touring Mexico says American capital invested there and money making opportunities are exceptional. Measles decline with 86 cases in July and 2023 cases year to date versus last year.
Carrie Bancroft sues William D. Henry for alimony after their elopement to Indianapolis. Henry allegedly offered the servant $2,900 to help kill Mrs. Henry. Carrie accuses him of injuring her ankle on June 10 and threatening arson while she recovered. Henry is valued at $75,000 to $100,000.
An Indianapolis inmate at the Central insane hospital sends a 30 page letter to Mr. Taylor arguing the insanity trust exists and criticizing rural county discharge practices. He names inmates like A J Miller and Hellem as not insane and recounts alleged hospital arrangements, furloughs, and delays in addressing complaints. The correspondent asserts mismanagement and chronicles cases while noting letters are often slowed by hospital administrators.
Ward 3 Republicans plan a meeting at Wiegrna Sons, Illinois and Sixteenth streets, to form an organization and nominate a council candidate other than John A. Crall. Letters signed by Barnes Parry Swain Gates Taylor and Hare indicate aim to unseat Crall, with Bristol as opponent and no current candidate declared.
In Muncie Indiana on Friday Georgia Davis confessed to lying on a witness stand about a criminal assault by Ralph Cook and five others. She stated she would rather die than see the men imprisoned and admitted fabricating claims to aid Letha Puckett.
The weather bureau warns of several hot days ahead with no storms in sight. Local readings show afternoon highs near 94, easing at night to the mid 70s, as Friday is projected to equal or surpass the day’s record.
William H. Compton shot twice at William A. Miles over alleged intimacy with Compton s wife. Miles and Compton arrested after a morning confrontation at Missouri and McCartysts. Miles claims he passed the saloon entrance when Compton fired. a gun snapped in Miles's hand. Witnesses say two shots. Miles s son arrived with a weapon. Compton s wife reportedly left Indiana July 4. clairvoyant claim cited.
The non partisan panel appointed by City chairman Fanning convened Friday to finalize primary rules for nominating city candidates. They did not disclose actions on the Australian ballot but the ballot box system is expected to be adopted to cut costs.
The Sun misstated the applicant for a Broad Ripple saloon license. The real applicant was McNulty, with temperance worker Poindexter leading the remonstrance. Poindexter has been active in temperance efforts for years. New pianos priced from 165 dollars at Wulschner's. Feed for horses Janes’ Dustless Oats photos offered at Bennett's. 3: lu. Wash.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the next 36 hours ending 8 p m Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures noon 86 rising to 89. Illinois Lower Michigan Kentucky and Indiana generally warm Friday night with cooler angles not sure after Friday.
A close race is noted between Taggart and Appel with Appel gaining speed. Endorsements praise Eudorus John as the most honest man to serve the city. The ballot lists candidates such as Taggart, Appel, Johnson, Evans, Woollen, Sturert, and Herrick among others with ballots cast totaling in the low hundreds.
Pittsburg July 12 John Warner of the American tin plate company voiced that settlement is surely at hand just before the labor conference convened Friday morning. The remark follows anticipation of a quick accord between management and workers amid ongoing negotiations.
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