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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1901
Page
1
William McKinley II took the oath for a second term as president amid a grand inaugural in Washington. The day featured an unprecedented parade spectacle, lavish decorations, and a diverse crowd, with Mr Roosevelt present as the vice president and guests from foreign nations joining the ceremony.
President pro tem Rye declared the Fifty-sixth Congress adjourned sine die and Roosevelt announced the Fifty-seventh Congress convened in extraordinary session. The inaugural address followed with the oath by the chief justice and a grand parade planned with diverse regiments and bands proceeding to the capitol.
The speeches cover currency reduction, prosperity, reduced taxation, and calls for trade and arbitration. McKinley highlights unity post Civil War and support for Cuba and the Philippines peace. Roosevelt stresses American strength, duties, and the Senate’s central role at the start of the century.
Minnie M Jones is restrained from abusing or cursing guests at the James Jones resort in Cerealinetown Monday. Her husband reported she fled bail after a previous complaint and moved into the hotel staying with him. The first divorce was refused by Judge MeMas.
Fort Wayne Democrat Louttit aims to press Republicans on home-rule questions by introducing a resolution. It would let cities draft their own charters via a 15-member freeholders commission and allow local control of utilities and services, with charter amendments by referendum. It also seeks a constitutional amendment for senator by popular vote.
Charges filed in the senate by Dr W N Williams of Indianapolis accuse the State Medical Board of benefits abuses and rule oppression. Board President Gott counters there is no fault and defends salary and fee practices as lawful.
Police officials including Supt Quigley predict St Clair Park will attract rowdy crowds and crime this summer. An extra police presence is urged to monitor Sunday night gatherings and deter pickpockets, thieves and troublemakers around the fence.
The Indiana House approved a Fort Wayne charter bill amending the appointment of the police commissioners and police judge. Representative Louttit of Fort Wayne challenged reading the bill in full, claiming 15 sections were skipped, while Clerk Hines later said only 12 were omitted and the reading proceeded per rule.
Marion county senators and outsiders discussed the St. Clair park fence on Monday and outsiders agreed to withdraw their insistence. The amendment may do no harm as it does not carry an appropriation. Fencing the blind asylum costs about $629.25 and a similar fence for St. Clair park is expected to cost likewise. The measure could allow the asylum grounds to open to the public while imposing park maintenance on the state. Goodwine sought time to assemble the Mil pieces and read them intelligibly. The proposal was set for final consideration as a special order Monday afternoon.
Charles F. Harris, a former Bates House waiter from Indianapolis, is under arrest in Detroit for fatally shooting a police officer. He recently worked two days as a Grand hotel waiter, is said to be demented, and served in the Ninth New York cavalry after recovering from a war fever in Cuba. He left home last Tuesday night amid unspecified motives. his wife and sister describe him as neatly kept and puzzled by the trouble.
Thos. W. Sharon known as Geo. Thomas, white man, was found dead at 520 E Court St Saturday night by Officers Hauser and Trimpe. His colored wife, both opium eaters, lived on scraps from East-end boarding houses and drew a $24 monthly pension for opium. The room was filthy and vermin-ridden. Sharon likely died hours earlier. His wife heard him call in the morning but was too ill to respond. Pat Donahue reported his death.
Editor Samuel E. Morss, returning from Mexico, declares he is not a Democratic candidate for president. He suggests the party will nominate a nationally known figure from east of the Mississippi and is thought to reference David B. Hit without naming him.
Cornelius sought divorce from Emma Britton claiming she was already wed to her first cousin George M. Gwinn and had been divorced from Lemuel reenwood. He had her arrested, but the marriage was void and she was released. Greenwood and her three children were brought to a lawyer's office, but she did not acknowledge them.
William Nelson, a Bluegrass state lawyer, was fined 32 for fines and costs after a disturbance at his boarding house 119 North Alabama Street. Officers Manning and Griffin reported the scene where Nelson, who admitted drinking five or six bottles of beer, faced questioning from lawyer Orton during examination. Nelson postponed move to higher court after the episode. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended as a remedy for grip or illness.
A short, unclear notice reports Oliver Barneclo of 616 North Liberty Street missing since Saturday. Authorities note foul play is suspected as investigators search for him and gather clues from the last known movements.
Democrats indicate the Indiana reapportionment bill will be tested in court as constitutional questions arise over districts. Davis attacks its legality citing the equal population clause, while Statesman defends lines and predicts 13 Republican wins. Marion county shifts to district 7 with others realigned.
Washington March 4 Congress adjourned after a tense day as Senator Career pressed the river and harbor bill to death. Roosevelt was sworn in at 12 08 pm as the Senate and House greeted the new president and vice president amid crowded galleries and formal oaths.
W P Thirkield a Cincinnati preacher and secretary of Freedmen's aid and Southern educational societies told a Meridian Street M B church crowd that higher education is essential for Black progress. He urged Black leadership and said white help cannot substitute Black lifting of the race. He denounced recent outrages and defended the race as a whole.
Bowman of 91 S Capitol Ave confronts a mail carrier over a misaddressed letter and alleged insult. The dispute centers on a perceived disrespectful tone and a reference to ethnic backgrounds, with Bowman demanding an apology or removal from his carrier route. Deputy postmaster Shideler removed the mailman from the room and Bowman warned he would not have reported the incident if he had waited to cool off.
Samuel Baldwin and Edward McCarty were involved in a fight at a drug store near Capitol avenue and Twenty eighth street Sunday. They quarrelled with clerk Francis Kelser and Jos Freevey, and were driven out before being taken to the police station.
Hugh McGowan arrived from Cincinnati where he has been guiding the street car concern as president. He offered no word on Riverside line patronage or Columbia avenue extension. Side-poles and wires will be ready in two weeks for larger cars on the Anderson line. Dr Talamon, Paris physician, reports success treating pneumonia cages with diphtheretic serum.
Roy Jones and Thos Hall faced a police court Monday for stealing copper from the Cerealine mills and attempting to sell it to a junk shop on Indiana avenue. Detectives Asch and Wallace nabbed them after a single lot was set. The case was continued. A woman warned junk shops ruin many small boys and lead to jail after easy theft of iron brass and junk dealer purchases.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through Monday night and Tuesday. Colder, cloudy conditions with very cold air tonight. Temperatures show 7 am at 35, noon at 42, and 7 pm around 43 as highs.
A March wind disrupted churchgoers as hats blew askew but caused no damage. Forecaster Wappenhaus labeled the gust as a mere March breeze with speeds from 30 to 48 mph, peaking around midday. A cold wave is expected to drive temperatures to about 10 above zero by Tuesday night.
Lieut gov Gilbert and Senator W and Wood draft a plan as about 250 house bills await action this week. Prof Coleman and Clarence, cited as being near a balloon, are fatally injured in an incident near Reno.
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