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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
6
Twelve graduates of the deaf and dumb institute spoke through finger talk during a Wednesday ceremony. An audience adorned with flowers watched as students, six girls in white dresses, received reciprocal bows and pantomimed programs. Dr De Motte led invocations via simultaneous lip and finger speech.
Twelve deaf graduates frolic on the lawn among flowers as Rev J Cumming Smith delivers an address aided by Dr De Motte who interprets every word in sign language. The scene captures the reverend’s rare discomfort and the interpreters' visible impact on the audience. Names of graduates include Lillian Henning Anna Friday Emma Goodpaster Winona Holmes Georgia Lee Ida Arnot William Fry Henry Kuenne Clyde Myers Civis Craig Franklin Sackett and Victor Evans.
The piece outlines Republican plans to hold primaries on June 27 tied to Neg ev’s stalled redistricting ordinance. It notes the mayor’s 10 day review window, possible delays, and Democratic opposition. Also covered are campaign issues with Stockmeyer waste boxes and Ward 15 contest dynamics plus a false imprisonment suit involving Sharpa, Barton, and Heider.
Indianapolis citizens endorse Dean's Ointment for hemorrhoids and skin irritation. Mrs Edward Abel of 65 Newport St credits it with lasting relief after trying many remedies. She bought it at Henry J Hu ers drug store and found rapid improvement. For sale by all dealers at 30 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY listed as sale agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Fire at Isaac M. Jones house 2212 N Illinois arose twice on Wednesday morning and afternoon. Leander W. Jones aided fire crews from nearby gas station. Damage focused on the roof and estimated under $50. A passerby girl spotted the blaze the second time prompting further response.
A steer driven by Charles Wilson ran amok Wednesday morning smashing two large plate glass windows in Wm. T. McHugh's millinery shop at 458 Illinois Street. The animal backed into the street after each impact. A fragment of its nose was found inside the store. Damage totaled 75 dollars and was insured.
About eight of 350 Standard Wheel Works employees rejected orders to work on Wednesday afternoon. Labor Commissioner McCormack and Central Labor Union organizer Blue had urged reinstatement of men claimed discharged for union activity. The company was given until Thursday morning to reinstate those affected, while about 20 union men stayed at their benches.
The Board of works received bids for block paving and cement curb on New York Street from Noble Street to the Big Four tracks with Hoosier Construction at 5.15, W F Moore at 5.17, and J H Roberts at 5.11. Action deferred to investigate excavation needs. Final assessment approved for West Street opening from 135 feet north of Fourteenth Street to Holton Place. Contracts awarded include cement walks on Larch Street and gravel roadway on Nevada Street to Rogers & Dunlap and FF M Lackey respectively.
In London Tennessee an unknown man shot Webb Norris. A big windstorm hit southern West Virginia Tuesday night. Swedish editor C F Peterson died in Chicago. Coronation likely June 25 1902.
James Whitcomb Riley and manager J. M. Dickey spent time Wednesday in Morristown while driving from Greenfield to Freeport to revisit old haunts. The Indiana kindergarten and primary normal training school commencement will be at Plymouth church Thursday night with Rev. J. Cumming Smith delivering the address and Rev. H. C. Meserve presenting the diploma. The Claypool hotel contract has been closed with George B. Swift Co of Chicago. Brown Ketcham Co secures structural iron work and Kinkade Liggett Co of Cleveland handles the elevator contract.
City of Indianapolis and the Board of Public Works seek ratification of a contract granting an interurban line access to city streets. The document details scope, routes, fare, operating rules, equipment, depots, funding, penalties, and a 1902 1933 franchise term with renewal and bond requirements.
The Common Council considers ratification of a contract between the City of Indianapolis Board of Public Works and another party. The ordinance declares the agreement approved and grants rights and franchises as specified, taking effect upon passage.
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