30 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
1
The Democratic nominating primaries set for about August 24 with Chairman Fanning issuing the call August 1. The executive committee will fix the date, and petitions for ballot places will be held until after the call. Critics allege managers aim to fix a slate including Taggart for mayor Geckler for clerk Daly for judge and six councilmen at large.
John McGregor thanks the Republican city chairman for courteous treatment during the mayoralty nomination race and pledges support to the ticket. Rumors say he works for Bookwalter, drawing dissension among supporters with threats of knifing the ticket. Ward 2 voters forecast a large turnout.
Testimony from J L Sullivan and T C Roderick led Coroner Brayton to rule Prof Eoward W Abbott’s death a drowning caused by cramps. His body was found partially submerged in four feet of water with arms raised and legs bent in a standing position, indicating agonizing suffocation.
Sensational charges against justices of the peace are anticipated as the City dispensary doctors prepare affidavits for the insanity trust investigation begun by the Board of Health. President Morrison set questions for under oath affidavits to be filed with the board, with a meeting to follow.
In a heated session council opposed a $5,000 elevator appropriation while Dawson faced sharp questions over the Broad Ripple bridge approaches. Commissioner Greer pressed the case, noting bids and public work realities, as most appropriations passed.
The State tax board held a secret session with County commissioners Greer and Spafford and book experts Leslie and Ayres to consider paying the state's share of taxes for collection. The experts propose to work for the State tax board in any Indiana county and may receive 2 percent of all state levy collections. The move could link them to county boards and contracts, though some board members oppose hiring. The session also heard the Union traction company appeal on whether a powerhouse should be assessed by state or local authorities. The company seeks a final decision.
In El Reno Oklahoma Territory July 30 the second day drew crowds surpassing 30 000 as excitement grows. Each entrant has a one in 18 chance for a land allotment. Officials plan to draw 2 000 names Tuesday, 1 000 from El Reno and 1 000 from Lawton districts, following Monday's 1 000 names.
A council recess allowed Councilman Dickson to plead for the release of Lowell Allen eight, held for alleged theft from his grandfather. The boy, sweating in a hot cell, cried out as officials debated freeing him, but his father had asked police to keep him.
Shelbyville author Charles Major, famed for When Knighthood Was in Flower, visited the Denison hotel Monday evening en route to Mackinac. He traveled with a nurse and Dr. Samuel Kennedy and said he felt exhausted by long work on a book he hoped to finish in days. He has spent the summer at home, working 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and smoking 20 to 3¢ cigars.
A bulletin notes severe potato crop losses in Indiana and spread to Maryland, with prices near 3.50 per barrel and forecasts of a potential drop. It cites drought and bad weather across northern and southern regions, plus slow tobacco and mixed grain yields and dried wells.
The Indiana weather bureau weekly bulletin reports hot dry sunny weather harming all crops including corn. The Washington weather bureau notes rains in the west saved corn, while drought intensifies in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys with relief in the Mississippi and upper Missouri regions.
A caucus of Republican councilmen except Crall and Caldler served a formal notice to Controller Dunn noon Tuesday. Requests for temporary loans must be backed by an itemized bill list. Harold Megrew says the party will pay due bills but will not concede more. Otto Dietz was removed to a dispensary in a semi conscious condition after heat exposure while working on a Shortridge high school addition. doctors expect recovery.
Debs declines attendance due to family illness as the socialist convention in Chicago debates credentials results and resolutions. Delegates from Springfield and Chicago clash over strategy while Porto Rican labor issues trigger a fiery debate about Americanism and union solidarity.
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 pm July 31 calls for fair skies in Indianapolis and nearby areas with possible showers in Illinois Ohio Kentucky. It will not be as hot as recent days though warm conditions continue. temperatures ranged from the mid 70s to low 90s over the prior day with showers varying by locality.
Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks departed Tuesday for an eastern sojourn of about two weeks with invitations to stay with Mrs. Benjamin Harrison in the Adirondacks and to visit Gen. Foster in Watertown New York. They may visit relatives in New Eastland during the trip. Congressman Landis was in Indianapolis Monday night where he lectured on Senator Fairbanks. He is expected back Wednesday and may linger if the state committee meets. Thursday will see the election of James P. Goodrich as chairman to succeed Hernly.
A vintage health ad touts Cascarets candy as a harmless stomach friendly remedy. It claims the product works without causing stomach upset and promotes it as a safe choice sold by druggists for 10 or 25 cents.
General rainfall across the state improved crops in several areas including Plymouth Laporte Martinsville Greensburg and Vincennes while Bedford Worthington Warsaw and Winamac also received showers. Some counties report little benefit and heat plus humidity caused prostrations. Notable deaths include Mrs Martha A Martin at Winamac Carrie Corning age 80 and Joseph Moulder a railroad employee in Washington.
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