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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1901
Page
6
Nancy Bally of 428 Agnes Street was duped Monday afternoon by two young men posing as customers. One asked for a five cent baking powder, paid with a bill, while the other pressed for change. The pair exploited her confusion to flee with incorrect exchange in a classic short change racket.
Friends allege Bookwalter offered a mayoral deal to McGregor’s withdrawal with a board appointment. McGregor denies. Egger and Crall loyalists push Bristol bid as Crall foes rally. City politics heat up as accusations surface about deal-making and party factions.
Democratic precinct committeemen elections begin at 4 p m Monday with few contests described as friendly by City Chairman Fanning. Ward 15 leader Flynn predicts little disruption and many former committeemen likely to be re elected according to Fanning.
Governor Durbin calls a monument dedication committee meeting for next Monday amid reports of delays and a possible postponement to next year. Veterans and state officials debate timing as Hutchins cautions independence from fair managers and pressure mounts over overcrowding at the state fair.
City controller Dunn will seek a temporary loan via ordinance, withholding the amount publicly. He cites a need of 150000 before January 1 and about 50000 to tide the city over August 1, while proposing a 1000 allocation for a contagious disease fund. The Board of Works plans paving on Arch Street from Park to Broadway with four of seven property owners opposing. The interurban franchise report returns to the Board for amendments, and there is talk of allowing Union Traction cars to enter the city amid franchise negotiations.
The committeemen two years ago proved efficient and may serve again. Primary election commissioners will meet in the Democratic state headquarters in the Lombard block Wednesday night to settle contests.
Republican chairman Vogsdon learned Monday that the primary law allows two watchers per candidate voted for at the primaries. Secretary Muir warned that any candidate may be represented by two watchers, potentially bringing 49 to 50 watchers at all precincts countywide. Candidates for mayor city clerk police judge and councilmen at large plus ward councilmen all qualify. Logsdon doubts the crowd but will comply if demanded.
A. G. Stofer, yard foreman for the F D W, has been incursed under seal by Hoosier Lodge 261 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen for his nomination as councilman at large. Stofer has 14 years with the L D W and has long been active in Republican politics in precinct 8 of Ward S and is now county precinct chairman there.
Jacob Sieg Norwood saloon keeper connected to a Sunday cutting and shooting incident was ordered by Police Superintendent Quigley to appear before the mayor on Saturday for inquiry into alleged disorderly conduct.
City charter grants mayor power to revoke saloon licenses for disorderly premises. Police report prior complaints against Lier’s place, underscoring enforcement concerns.
An old nurse for children promotes Mrs Winslow s soothing syrup as a teething remedy for 25 cents a bottle. Also lists two special fast trains from Cincinnati with 6 00 am and 7 15 am departures, limited stops and a 6 20 pm return.
The railroad lists a $1.50 fare to Michigan City and back with departures from Indianapolis at 6:00 a.m. and return from Michigan City at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.
Colorado excursions on the Monon route are on sale daily through September 10. Final return limit is October 31. For details inquire at ticket agents.
Through sleepers from Indianapolis depart nightly at 7 10 P M to Mackinac Petoskey and other Michigan points with low tourist rates. For details contact agents or write W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
A Sunday trip on July 21 offers a special train from Indianapolis at 7 30 a m to the lake and a return from the lake at 6 30 p m. The schedule provides morning departure and evening return for participants.
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