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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1901
Page
1
Ex Judge G W Stubbs requests a full public probe into charges against Officer Tanzy after urging the Board of Safety to abandon secret affidavits and allow open examination. Mayor Taggart pledges action while the Board rejects cooperation and blocks information to The Sun.
Rumors claim a combine between bidders on two fire engines threaten competition. The board of safety filed the usual no collusion affidavit, but officials offered little comment. Bidders are American Fire Engine Co of Cincinnati and LaFrance Fire Engine Co of Elmira New York.
The Board of safety submitted bids to Assistant city attorney Bell but McMillan and Mahoney refused to disclose any details and denied that submissions occurred. Bell was away Monday and Mrs. Kern knew nothing of the matter.
The Board of Children's Guardians met Saturday to begin an investigation into charges against an officer raised by Senator Wampler. The board took no action at that time but decided to carry the inquiry further and may hold another meeting before the regular session next Saturday.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m March 12. Fair weather expected Monday night. Temperature readings show 7 a m 28 degrees, noon 32 degrees, and 2 p m 37 degrees.
Indianapolis battled strong winds lasting Sunday into the night. At noon the SE wind was 32 mph, by 9 pm it reached 40 mph and shifted to the south. The local storm was far milder than in other cities.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a confrontation involving Snider and James Kelly at a fort setting. Readable details are limited, but the item suggests a local altercation or incident requiring further validation.
The Sun reports Supt. Sarah F. Keely denies saying she will resign amid an investigation. A Democratic member of the investigating committee claimed the unanimous report reflected an understanding Keely would retire, a claim denied by Attorney Smiley N. Chambers.
Secretary Huffman admits paying Senators postage from his own pocket using the $600 extra appropriation to cover stamps. He notes a large amount of unposted mail on his desk and says the postage is charged to his pay.
Huffman states he has no record of his clerks and directs the reporter to Assistant Secretary Hutson who previously referred the inquiry back to Huffman.
Carrie granted a divorce from William Waybright while John W. seeks divorce from Ada L. Brooks for desertion. Theft and insanity cases appear as Clarence Cott and Charles Rice go to reform school. Thomas Walker shown as insane after police custody. Bread thefts spike on College ave leading to proposed arrests. Lead pipe thefts and knife incidents plague area. court actions include Henry and Laura divorce dispute and a cattle sale dispute in superior court. Mrs Zona M Dade seeks help locating her mother Mary Williams after notes disclose two marriages.
Lord Paunceforte delivered instructions from Lord Lansdowne to Secretary Hay detailing Britain’s stance on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. The note says Britain cannot accept the senate amendments and regrets the United States action Abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty is implied. Secretary Hay presented the British note to the president.
Temperance leader F T McWhirter discusses the Fort Sheridan soldiers riot. He says he did not read about the mob or its source and urges strict law enforcement by governors sheriffs and mayors, proposing no alcohol sales in or near the camp as a remedy.
Reports indicate a repeat of last night as both houses convene Monday afternoon for brief sessions and plan to stay adjourned until midnight. The aim is to extend time for the governor to sign bills, with evening hours expected to be filled by any available activities.
The maples along Fair Creek and Osgood Johnson and Hasselman places opened Monday for sugaring. On Hasselman 20 trees were tapped as large fires burn under kettles. Sap flows as freezes and thaws alternate, with sap collected in pails and boiled in the log shed.
The British foreign office returned a favorable reply to the US note presented by Ambassador Choate. The United States reiterates opposition to any territorial aggrandizement by powers at the expense of China and maintains its former stance on Manchuria.
About 3 percent of paperhangers gathered in the Central labor union hall Sunday to apply for a charter with the Painters' paperhangers and decorators' union of America. Officers are to be elected next Sunday. Wagon drivers, also meeting in the same hall, have 45 members and plan to be instituted next Sunday morning. The Freight handlers' union held its first regular meeting with over 100 members. The Billers' union includes every craft member in Indianapolis. The Upholsterers' union will meet to reorganize next Sunday.
A sensational chase ends with multiple youths seized by the drag net while one target, Bill Tron, escapes intact. The roundup focuses on juvenile suspects as authorities pursue further leads in a case linked to a broader crime ring.
Police raid targets Quigley’s pool room on Illinois Street where a craps game drew 17 newsboys to the station. Supt. Quigley cites prior arrests and a pattern of race betting and other gambling, noting the joint has operated openly for about a year despite warnings.
Governor Durbin signed multiple bills and allowed bill No. 602 to become law without his signature by filing it with the secretary of state. Highlights include tax for manufacturing aid in Union City, life imprisonment for kidnapping, and broader state power on public costs, bonds, monuments, and local governance. The fate of the Indianapolis firemen salary bill remains unresolved.
Charles A. Bookwalter, president of the Gem garment company, says the men shirt-waist fad is near its end. He notes eastern manufacturers expanded early, but orders are dropping and waists now load the market. Some local dealers will make them to order while consignments head to Alaska and other points.
Republicans expect Ed Logsdon to be re elected chairman of the city committee aided by Bookwalter clans. Harry Smith is dismissed as a serious contender while Joe Kealing is praised as a potential chair. Democrats may push to control inspector appointments to influence the fall city election.
Robert Payne, a colored cafe proprietor on Michigan Street near the canal, was arrested Monday noon for assault with intent to kill after allegedly beating T. Fox at Miss Carrie Howell's home on Indiana Avenue. Fox, who visited Howell, suffered severe head wounds and reported carrying $49, with only part recovered.
Louis Grund, 55, former city assessor, killed himself with a shotgun in St. Louis after learning his leg must be amputated for blood poisoning. He left a widow and six children.
A fragment notes a patient in Hawesville Kentucky reporting a sore throat lasting months and a claim that Ol cured them in 24 hours. The text is terse and lacks full context or verification.
Dr Henry Jameson issued a bulletin on General Harrison's condition noting serious left lung inflammation that could lead to pneumonia. The ex president was described as holding his own after a tense night with a nurse and Dr Frank Dorsey at the bedside and family guidance kept strictly informed.
Edward Ruthven is jailed in Cleveland awaiting trial for Patrolman Shipp’s murder. He escaped from Bucyrus jail and fought detectives in Indianapolis before capture. He is alleged to have supporters among Black ministers and business leaders amid claims of police prejudice.
Arthur Boots of Greenwood was fined $10 by Judge Alford after a police court appeal on charges connected to associating with a prostitute. He had earlier used the alias Arthur Thomas Greenfield, causing a name confusion with a Sunday school superintendent in Greenfield.
The article states a sinking fund levy of 2 percent will be imposed starting next September to fund debt payments. Three commissioners will run the fund: two elected by the council plus the controller as ex-officio chair. Projected first year funds around $23,000, rising to $25,000 within two years, with major payments coming many years ahead. Each council member has two votes. action is not imminent.
The 12 crew members of the tramp steamer Camper down were arraigned on mutiny charges before Commissioner Shi and remanded to Lustjail. They claim they offered to go to sea once the ship cleared shoals but were refused. They allege Captain Smith brought the mutiny charge to evade wages owed, citing months of pay due.
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