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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
4
Secret Inquiry Shrouds Insanity Trust Investigation
The State board of charities delays a probe at Central Hospital for the Insane about an insanity trust. The board resists public exposure, preferring secret methods and rubber shoe snooping, while critics demand open, accountable findings and decry the old sleuth approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
Insanity Trust
Central Hospital For
Suspicions in Indiana about prison reform committee conduct
The text questions the fairness of a senate committee investigation into the Woman's prison and Girls' industrial school. It notes the three republican members Binkley Goodwine Agnew and alleges an understanding with the institution prior to the report, suggesting possible improper influence and prior approvals by Supt Hert of the Jeffersonville reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Prison and Girls’ Industrial School
Binkley
Goodwine
Agnew
Senate
Swallow It Down Jacob The City Payback Letter
A local columnist urges the city to demand itemized statements from Controller Dunn and other officials. The piece calls for accountability for municipal missteps, warning of political aims but stressing taxpayers deserve full disclosure of funds and past indiscretions. It links municipal policy to broader harm including crop damages and higher costs for citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
T‘inn
Dunne
Dispensary Doctors Call for Exposure of Justices in Insanity Case
The speaker urges public discovery of crooked officials in the insanity business. Doctors accuse young physicians of roasting and demand accountability for any older leaders who led them astray, promising bricks as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Dawson Greer clash highlights county talk on civility
County councilman Dawson described a Wednesday exchange with County commissioner Greer that some saw as sharp criticism. Greer reportedly seized a chance to push for expanded public light and used the moment to advance his agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Greer
Indianapolis Bridge Dangers Prompt Renewed Public Outcry
Citizens face ongoing risks on the W. Washington Street bridge as a repeat danger prompts calls for accountability. The piece condemns city officials for years of neglect and vows lasting denunciation for their indulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
W. Washington St
Editor Morss Faces Daring 1896 Track Crisis
The article recalls Editor Morss attempting to move a live bull from a railway engine’s path and his stubborn effort to keep the feisty animal off the track during the 1896 incident, highlighting his bold action and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morss
Criticism of Chairman Fanning and primary election delays
The author accuses Chairman Fanning of delaying candidate announcements to favor political allies. They warn the primary law is exploited to rig councilor positions by withholding petitions and boosting ring-picked candidates, arguing reform aims are a sham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanning
So 3 2 Hood
Bathers urged safety aids at Broad Ripple river
Coroner Brayton calls on the street car company to provide rescuing gear including a life preserver rope pole and boat at Broad Ripple. He suggests an expert swimmer be available when many bathers are in the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayton
Streetcar Company
Broad Ripple
Dam Waterways Threaten Boulevard Plans in Fall Creek
Fall Creek runs low enough to permit damming, but city remains unready for the long-discussed boulevard and water stretches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Creek
Schley Sows Doubts on Politician Image
A fragment quotes someone calling Schley not a politician and accusing him of talking too much. The text then argues timber of another grade is needed in a presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
State Tax Board Consider Ferret Release Fears
A humorous inquiry questions potential economic impact if the State tax board releases ferrets. The informal remark suggests worries about financial disruption and unusual regulatory actions.
Interurban Franchise Question Likely Resolved by Heat
Old age and extreme heat have probably ended the interurban franchise issue, ending a long and uncertain public debate without a clear resolution or new action.
Sun page hints at Indiana social issues and politics
The notice teases an Indiana page 3 item likely to interest youths and readers. It mocks socialists and questions unity and the insanity trust report while noting Justice Lockman and Schley’s past remarks, ending with a skeptical view of party chances.
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THE
SUN
Indiana
Justice Lockman
Insanity Trust
J. P
Famous Legal Anecdotes and Campaign Wit Declares Laughs
A collection of old anecdotes features a farmer’s hearsay quip in a right of way case, a Scotswoman’s ghostly ruse, Sergt. Kelly’s fondness for the word therefore, and Patrick O Donnell’s campaign quip about streetcar service and a fat woman in his lap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Farmer's Party
Boston Courier
Patrick II
O'Donnell
Hwanecy
Chicago Chronicle
What the Papers Say and Gossip from the Week
A magistrate lets a woman fix her husband’s penalty after his assault, three months on the rock pile, with umbrella images to come. The Sampson Schley quarrel exposes fame’s limits. Pittsfield cops seek a murder suspect’s brother. Seventh National bankers press on toward bank reorganization as resumption nears. Cleveland Press notes mixed public sentiment on finance and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Denver Post
Sampson-Schley
Toledo
Pitsfield
Mass
May Fosburg
Topeka Journal
Cleveland Press
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old time ad style claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil eases cuts bruises and stings. It positions the bottle as essential for wheelmen and others seeking fast relief from sprains and general pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Heale
Monarch
The Butterman at the Paris Restaurant Mystery
A shy butter dealer known as the butterman frequented a famed Paris eatery. He consumed minimal food but paid lavishly, tipping 40 francs to the head waiter and 10 to the cashier per meal, with meals at 200 francs. He vanished after a string of opulent suppers as his wardrobed wealth lay ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Hotel
City Life Highlights From Wednesday District Notes
Fire department was called to a grass fire near Fall Creek and Northwestern Ave. Mayor Taggart signed a 50000 temporary loan ordinance and a 1000 contagious disease fund appropriation plus 510.92 for Ward 15 election bills. State florists attend Buffalo meeting Aug 6 to 11. Indianapolis trip departs Sunday at 6 p m. Shoemaker Julius Updegraff fell and fractured his ankle after alighting from Wagon. Rev B A Jenkins, ex president of Kentucky University and former Indianapolis Univ president, will preach at Third Christian Church next Sunday. County council approves 500 institute expenses 3600 for Crooked Creek bridge west of Broad Ripple 150 for court stenographer probate commissioner. Aug 7 meeting to consider 5000 for new courthouse elevator. Marion county medical society meets with no witnesses. sensational evidence expected. reporters invited. Richard Sellers, defeated council candidate in Ward 7, alleges primaries skulduggery and vows grand jury probe over 140 votes counted vs 40. he claims paying George Shaffer 5 and plans affidavit accusing Shaffer of voter intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
State Florists’ Association
Society of American Florists
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Julius Updegraff
Decatur St
B. A. Jenkins
Kentucky University
University of Indianapolis
Third Christian Church
Bethany Park
County Institute
Crooked Creek
Broad Ripple
Court House
Richard Sellers
Council
George Shaffer
Shaffer
The Sketches And Songs Of A Singer Ament
A poem from a historical page pleads for rain. The speaker asks the Lord to send rain to ease heat and drought in a land plagued by wilted corn and dusty streets. The ice man and former man are noted as broke as prayers rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ament
Hotel Veranda Romance Prompts Quiet Burglary Talk
In a dim hotel veranda scene Miss Paraffine describes a dream of love while the band plays softly. A character doubts the dream’s meaning and references a nearby burglary noted in town chatter. Other locals greet Billy and argue about what newspapers cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Paraffine
Boy Ridiculed for Bad Behavior Cited by Elderly Man
A quarrel unfolds as an old man confronts a boy and a younger boy. The elder questions the younger’s conduct and whether it aligns with his mother’s wish to keep him away from the other boys due to their alleged naughtiness.
Eugene Cowles Tops Vaudeville Salary Record
Eugene Cowles, acclaimed American bass, joins the Alice Neilsen company in vaudeville after ten years on the operatic stage and with the Bostonians. He earns 1500 dollars for 14 performances, the highest salary ever paid to a vaudeville performer. Other notes include Francis Wilson in New York and William H. West's minstrel jubilee tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Cowles
Alice Neilsen Company
Bostonians
Slices of State Notes in Indiana Papers
A compilation of brief mentions across Indiana newspapers cites Sen Pettigrew and Sen Towne, melon growers in Knox County facing losses and a slander suit, plus editorials on the Schley inquiry and Admiral Schley. It also covers Thomas Taggart as a focal figure in Indianapolis and regional curiosity about his enigmatic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Knox County
Washington Democrat
Strawboard plant dumps refuse into Blue River killing fish
State health board informed that the strawboard works at Carthage dumped refuse into the Blue river. The stream is reported to be full of dead fish. It is understood locals have raised a fund to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Board
Carthage
Blue River
Socialist figures at convention reveal varied ties to socialism
Bob Brown a supreme court clerk admits partial socialist leanings after attending several socialist convention sessions and collecting socialist literature. H Gayisr Wilshire editor of the Challenge jokes about his Bryan challenge while declining a convention secretary post. G C Clemens, Mark Twain’s brother, energetic and hard of hearing, participates with humor. Flo Lando, Pennsylvania skeptic, attends daily but stays off the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gayisr
Wilshire
William Jennings Bryan
van Dyke
Challenge
Los Angeles
Bryan
Convention
G. C. Clemens
Mark Twain
Flo
Brown Named Secretary by Monument Regents
The monument regents elected Joseph J. Brown of Indianapolis as secretary. Brown is a member of George H. Thomas post G A R. Former secretary J W Morris died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Monument Regents
Joseph J. Brown
Indianapolis
Brown
George H. Thomas Post
Society Notes Sweep Seaside and Secret Weddings
The Swirl of Society lists judge and Mrs Leathers at the seashore and travelers to Europe. It notes a secret Terre Haute wedding between Edith King and Thomas J Kincaid, and a New Albany wedding trip after a discreet ceremony. Richmond and other local scenes feature Miss Stella Johnson and Thomas S Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Bobbs
J. W. Fesler
Europe
E. B. Rawls
California
Sacrist
Virginia
Laura Fitzgerald
George King
Edith
Thomas J. Kincaid
Terre Haute
Mattie Dunkinson
Frank Cooper
New Albany
Julia Stexy
Robert Bohavior
Blwood
Richmond
Stella Johnson
Thomas S. Porter
Women Missionary Society Holds Short Addresses at Acton
The Woman's Home Missionary Society held no convention at Acton. Mrs Mary Commisky Bliss of Saginaw Mich delivered a talk on Is America worth saving claiming Mormonism Sunday desecration and immigration are the chief causes of the country's decay. Tuesday night attendees stayed over for a reception at the endeavor cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Acton
Mary Commisky Bliss
Saginaw. Mich
America
Horse Renters in a Stew for KL Was hash liveryman
A bankruptcy case involves A Nageleisen of KL Was hash street who held the contract to furnish horses for the N E encampment. He rented from others to meet demand and the lessors fear nonpayment. The state likely will pay Nageleisen the due sum into federal court with orders that the rental sources receive payment.
Congressman Overstreet Backs Harrison Monument Fund
Congressman Overstreet subscribes £200 to support the Harrison monument fund, aiding the fundraising effort and memorial project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Overstreet
Harrison Monument Fund
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