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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1901

Page

2

Jones predicts campaign framed by Philippine question

Senator Jones of Arkansas, Democratic National Committee chair, says the next campaign will center on the Philippines and constitutional questions tied to it. He favors independent Filipino government, notes ship subsidy debate reopens, and predicts the Babcock tariff bill dead. He also foresees railroad pressure on Nicaragua canal bills and doubts Bryan will be nominated again.

Democratic Rational Committee Supreme Court Congress Philippines Jones Bryan

Monument Dedication Committee Debates Date In Indiana

The executive committee met in the governor's parlors at 11 a.m. Tuesday to organize with Gov. W. T. Durbin as chairman and Harry Adams as vice chair. Foster was absent, reporters were barred, and no date was set as the committee plans to survey public sentiment before final action. Cel. I. N. Walker, appointed to fill Gen. Knetler's post, supported a timely dedication once adequate funds and arrangements are in place.

W. T. Durbin Harry Adams W. Pr. Herron W. E. Englis English D. N. Foster Foster I. N. Walker Gen. Knetler

Council Chaos Over Election Inspectors Sparks Riot Tone

A heated Monday council meeting erupted over ballot voting for election inspectors. Democrats protested as Billingsley led the motion, with protests entered by Moriarity and Perrott. Inspectors named included Warrington, Hillman, Held, Wureler, Boylan, Funk, Snideman, Dreschel, Seyfried, Webster, Hudson, Morgan, Seysndsen.

Billingsley Charles Warrington William Hillman G. A. Wureler, Jr Thomas Boylan Amer Funk A M. Snideman G. M. Dreschel Yoseph Seyfried Justice Webster Henry Hudson William Morgan William Seysndsen Bernauer Perrott Crail Crall Geckler Moriarity Council

Munro Fights Water Main Plan Amid Electrolysis Claim

The water company opposes laying a main on Eighteenth Street between Mont calm and Gentave due to electrolysis risk. The Board of Works seeks City Attorney Bell’s opinion as Munro laments the delay in securing a main. He accuses the move of dodging a commitment, warning Cerealinétown lacks fire protection while the dispute continues.

Eighteenth-st Montcalm-st Gentave Board of Works Bell Munro Cerealinétown

Tuxedo committee seeks annexation amendment near Washington St

A Tuxedo committee plans to press the council committee on ordinances to amend the annexation ordinance to include 300 feet south of Washington Street for street improvements. Negrey supports the amendment, denying political motives. Crutcher, a Democratic Tuxedan, advocates annexing the extra strip, citing roughly a 25 vote Republican majority in the territory.

Clerk Perrott Moriarity McGrew Democrats Bernauer Higgins Harold Megrew Negley Riverside Park Finance Committee Washington St Kijlen A. B. Meyer & Co Scioto-st Clair-st Pratt-st Spruce-st Orange-st Pleasant Run Bridge Council Committee On Negrey T. S. Crutcher

Glanton Forgery Case Reopens in Hartman Will Suit

In Columbus Indiana on June 18 the Hartman will case returns to court over a $46 006 estate share. Mrs Lon Glanton says a $20 note attached to her share is forged and not signed by her, while her husband Lon Glanton fled two months earlier amid forged notes totaling about $2 000. Amanda Adams sues loan agent Lewis Mobley for recovery of $208 against Glanton amid denials by sureties. Glanton's numerous shady dealings are noted.

Columbus Ind Hartman Will Lon Lon Glariton Glanton Amanda Adams

Royal birth fails to yield male heir again

In St PetersBurg on Tuesday the czarina bore a daughter, marking the fourth consecutive hope for a male heir that remains unfulfilled. The czar sought medical advice on influencing the child's sex, but all efforts failed. The imperial children listed include Olga 1895, Tatiana 1897, Marie 1899, and the newborn daughter.

Olga Tatiana Marie

City streetcar debate on new stepping devices

President McGowan of the street car company criticizes lower steps tested in Cincinnati as impractical. He notes inventors face a larger challenge, with sliding steps deemed unsafe. He emphasizes a nonmoving, safe step is essential and the firm will wait for a satisfactory device before acting, while reviewing proposals and receiving many letters from hopeful solvers.

McGowan Street Car Company Cincinnati Cincinnati Company

New Diamond Found in Indiana Along Sear Creek

R L Rouse of Indianapolis collected Brown County gold samples for the state geologist on Tuesday and jeweler J C Sipe selected a diamond from another stone. The gold came from Sear Creek area and the diamond from Morgan County's southern end, with a prior diamond found about two years ago. Royse wished to keep the matter from newspapers. Geologist Blatchley attributes the find to glacial drift bringing the materials into Indiana.

R. L. Rouse Indianapolis Brown County J. C. Sipe Sear Creek Morgan County Royse Blatchley Indiana

Tom Taggart Mayoral Run Denied Yet Hint Seen

A morning paper interview quotes Mayor Taggart denying any candidacy for re election while suggesting he would not be forced into a race, leaving some Democrats hopeful yet the public believing a firm grab could draw him back. The piece notes supporters interpret the last line as a potential signal despite his stated position.

Taggart Tom Aagin

Woodruff’s Long Fake lawn fete for Free kindergarten

Woodruff Place hosts a Friday night lawn fete to benefit the Free kindergarten. The park will glow with fancy lanterns and autos will transport visitors to view the decorations for a fee. Dancing occurs in the clubhouse as tenth-street cars run at three minute intervals.

Woodruff Place Tenth-st.ears

CVA WRE Sunday Travel Route to Indianapolis and Ohio Stops

The CVA schedule lists Sunday trips from Indianapolis at 6:30 a.m. to Tipton Elwood Alexandria Muncie Red Key Portland Hartford City Bluffton Fort Wayne St Marys and Lima with a $1.25 fare. Return legs depart Fort Wayne and Lima at 6:00 p.m. stopping at all listed points.

Tipton Elwood Alexandria Muncie Red Key Portland Hartford City Bluffton Fort Wayne Ind Celina ST. Marys Lima Indianapolis

Local suits allege collisions injure plaintiffs

Belle Blake sues Union Traction Company for 15000 alleging an Anderson car struck a wagon injuring her. Walter Craig, a boy from Shelby, sues Greenwood One for 2000 claiming he was struck while playing there.

Belle Blake Union Traction Company Anderson Greenwood Walter Craig Shelbyst

Lake Erie & Western excursion to Michigan City

The 1.50 round trip excursion departs Indianapolis at 6 00 a m on Thursday June 27 and returns from Michigan City at 6 00 p m Special train service offered at the stated price and times

Lake Erie & Western R. A Lake Erie & Western R. R Michigan City Indianapolis

Ladies of the G. A. R. Honor Judge Carter With Flag

The Ladies of the G. A. R. presented Judge Vinson Carter of the superior court with a handsome flag on Monday night to thank him for courtesy in letting them use the room for their meetings.

Vinson Carter Superior Court

Labor unrest and union actions at Diamond chain works

The Diamond chain works signed the machinists scale Monday afternoon and 15 men returned Tuesday. About 100 workers remain out. A large machinists union mass meeting is planned for Thursday at Germania hall. The Wheelworkers' union No 80 organized Monday at West Indianapolis town hall with 108 members. Louis Sargent was elected president, Thomas Finley VP, H Sibley secretary, D Gunning financial secretary, and F Tremor treasurer.

Diamond Chain Works Machinists’ Union Germania Hall Wheelworkers’ Union Old West Indianapolis Town Hall Louis Sargent Thomas Finley H. Sibley D. Gunning F. F. Tremor

Grape-Nuts Food Promises Brain Power and Memory

The ad claims food strengthens memory by rebuilding brain and nerve centers. A Chicago reader, Mrs G H Baker, reports gastritis recovery and weight gain after using Grape-Nuts, noting improved memory from daily diet and vocal training without medicine.

Chicago G. H. Baker Paulina St

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