23 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1901
Page
1
Tuesday shows slightly cooler readings than Monday with a mornings forecast implying warmer periods may return. Thermometer data from 3 p m Monday through noon Tuesday depict a easing trend though forecaster remains cautious about future heat.
Dr Flavius J Van Vorhis told the State tax board Indianapolis street railway bonds and stock justify an assessed value of 10 750 000 versus 3 500 000 now Senator Charles N Thompson and Ford Winter argued for steam railroad like valuation plus true cash value The company reported 1900 receipts of 73 288 87 and gross 1 198 764 92 with construction and operating expenses and taxes affecting net earnings Winter called some assets water and Van Vorhis defended franchise value and questioned worn material as stock
In a Monday meeting the prohibitionists decided to nominate a complete city ticket and likely set a convention in the coming weeks. Some urged affiliation with a citizens movement rather than a separate slate. McWhirter is expected to be renominated, while Bookwalter and Taggart loom as potential rivals.
The article reports temperance groups planning affidavits against saloonkeepers for selling liquor on primary election day. Indiana Supreme Court ruled two licensees may not sell less than a quart that day. Capt Kruger said no law required saloons to close Tuesday and did not order closures.
The American bark Louise Adelaide blew up in Stockholm harbor on Tuesday morning while eight Swedish officials and a consular officer were aboard. Seventeen men were on deck. two sailors escaped, seriously burned, as fire engulfed the ship. Built at Yarmouth Maine, 182, 151 feet long and 34 feet beam, 672 tons, owned by Edgar Orr of Portland Maine.
Drs Reyer and Moffett will independently inspect the City dispensary, rejecting Dr Morrison's findings. Reyer reports arriving at 8 am when Morrison was absent, then Morrison investigated alone. Moffett plans his own visit as the board seeks full disclosure of the institution's workings. The insanity trust appears inactive with no inquest for nearly a month.
Interior officials report about 200000 persons will register for land on the Oklahoma border as 13000 quarter sections are allocated. With land offices closing next Friday night, many will be told to move on once the claims drawing is completed.
George Will aged one, son of Mrs H E Travis of 1624 Brookside avenue, has been missing since Monday morning. Some companions told his mother they saw him swimming in Fall Creek near the Monon bridge by the fair grounds around 1 p m. Police were asked to investigate with a drowning theory considered, though his uncle J S Miller of 1617 Ludloware believes he may have found quarters at the National Guard camp at the fair grounds. He was a good swimmer and not likely to have run away, having slept at his uncle's Sunday night and carried papers for The Sun.
The Marion city council on Monday night approved a fifty year franchise free to the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie railroad for constructing its line through the city. The company must complete the road through Marion within one year.
John W. Lovett of Anderson enters the race for US circuit judge. Q A Myers of Logansport visited Indianapolis Tuesday. Judge Francia E Baker of the Supreme Court is viewed as formidable. Rumor links John H Haker of the US District Court to retirement next March, creating two vacancies to be filled by US senators and potentially giving Gov. Durbin an opportunity to fill a state supreme court seat.
An overheated turnout produces unusual voting patterns as Hamlin shows notable individual gains while Appel remains ahead. The list of names includes Flynn, Kern, Holliday, Hawkins, Moore, Maguire, Hamlin, Stuck, Rooker, Harrison, Brown, and Flynn among others, with scattered notes on mood and weather affecting voters.
At the national guard camp on the fair grounds the hot weather lowers hospital counts. No prostrations by 10:30 am, but many report blistered feet. Several soldiers are sent home for typhoid risk or after recent illness. Private Birth Lockridge is sent to Greencastle, Private Fred Smith to Terre Haute.
The speaker states support for a mayoral bid subject to the Democratic city convention decision. Included are the name and address lines indicating a formal nomination or endorsement intention.
Tom Hedian and Howard Cohen slumbered on the hurricane deck of the Aquatic Club boathouse and woke to near freezing temperatures in the early hours Tuesday, describing a perilous overnight experience.
W A Joyce recalls mild heat this summer and credits staying healthy for avoiding discomfort. He notes he would not have realized the heat was so intense without reading THE SUN. He emphasizes personal health precautions during hot weather.
Crowds attended Pentecost activities Monday night as heat and humidity kept temperatures high. The gathering drew a sizable audience despite oppressive conditions, with participants rallying under intense sun and sweating through the event on the greensward.
City hall stood as one of the coolest spots in Indianapolis on Monday with temperatures in the eighties while street heat reached 106 degrees, trapping pedestrians in stifling heat.
L G Rothchild reports state bank conditions for July with 104 banks active up from 100 in April. Total assets reach 5 644 278.21, deposits total 19 688 008.98, cash on hand 1 697 703.41, and due from other banks 5 771 763.48.
An overheated stove caused a small blaze at Wolf’s residence 713 Yarman Ave damaging $15 in property. An outhouse at Albert Garber’s home 819 Dawson St burned at noon Tuesday.
Solomon Heider appeared in police court on Tuesday charged with fighting. He wore a sweater over his shirt with a buttoned vest and an outer overcoat.
LANCASTER England July 23 How ard E Case an American millionaire died here Tuesday.
A telephone message to police headquarters reported a colored woman deliberately disrobing in her front yard near Bright and North streets. Bicyclists arrived to find the woman indoors, aided by friends, before officers could reach the scene.
A lighthearted report from Company A and others details Monday events at camp including blanket party mischief involving rookies Clarence Schonfield Charley Griffmeyer Harry Higdon and Charley Wolf Sergeant Major Bye halting the prank Private M B Hodges improves his guard-house record Sergeant Lorash entry into camp and a parade mishap. Company H boasts a popular sergeant Hamlin whose military stride triggers laughter. pants misplacement and a blanket breakfast follow. D Company forms a string band with mandolins guitars and a noisy doginspired scene while C and other units brace for tents shaking mischief and a blue arm garter marks.
Local ad lists pianos five and on with references to Wulschaf Feed your horse Janes diamonds and jewelry. P Mullally located at 23 Mornings offers a range of items in a compact early 20th century commerce notice.
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