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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1901
Page
1
A hospital bulletin from Dr. Jameson reports Gen. Harrison critically ill with pneumonia developing in his advanced age. Alarm spreads as President McKinley and hundreds of telegrams seek updates while family and aides remain at the bedside. Col. Russell B. Harrison travels to Washington amid tense anticipation.
A friend of the family, arriving later in the morning, said Gen Harrison was gasping for breath after a telephone message from the residence indicated that all hope had been abandoned.
An unnamed source described the subject as partially unconscious, a phrase used to convey a state between wakefulness and full unresponsiveness without detailing cause or context. The report withheld further medical or situational specifics.
Hundreds of telegrams arrived at the Harrison residence on Tuesday extending sympathy to the distinguished sick man. Messages came from across the United States as numerous callers were met by Private Secretary Tibbott at the doorstep.
A fragmentary message from George Cortelyou, private secretary, mentions President McKinley and an incomplete reference to Méiiniey, signaling a partial archival quote. The legible portion suggests a historical communication context.
Telegrams flowed in regarding the general's illness with hopes for his condition. Many ex-president cabinet members and numerous public figures sent regards while Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge were expected in Indianapolis but had not yet sent word.
Washington dispatch reports Col. Russell B. Harrison has been summoned to his father’s bedside. He will depart with his wife for Indianapolis on Tuesday night.
Word from Mrs. Mc Kee, ex-president’s daughter, of Sara toga New York, says her children are ill with measles and she will likely be unable to travel to Indianapolis.
The article notes General Harrison, previously enjoying good health after a grip, suffered a relapse after venturing out for a short walk with his daughter Elizabeth, 4, on a late Wednesday and remained confined since. The report highlights his return to illness rather than full recovery.
Rev. Lewis Brown of St. Pauls Episcopal Church visited the Harrison home around 2:30 p m and said the general was holding his own when he left.
A Republican critic denounces 25 new state posts created by the legislature as an expansion of Gov Durbin's influence. The oil inspector and mine inspection offices grant the governor extra appointments, with ten more posts to the metropolitan police system in five cities. The critic warns the moves boost Durbin's path toward Beveridge's Senate seat, as these two to three person boards dilute opposition and spread patronage statewide.
Supreme and appellate courts issued several opinions on Tuesday dated last Saturday. The actions reflect anticipation that the governor would sign a bill raising judges salaries and altering court jurisdiction with an emergency clause. A lawyer remarked the governor did well vetoing. the judges should seek more money and criticized their lobbying for pay for a stenographer.
The noon Tuesday ceremony of Miss Mary Elaine Hussey and Alfred Stead took place at the Hussey home in Woodruff Place with only family present. The bride wore a white taffeta gown with Chantilly lace, no veil, no flowers, and the couple planned a private breakfast for twelve. The couple leaves for Chicago and New Orleans, then San Francisco, before sailing to Honolulu in April. The groom, son of W. T. Stead, is described as quiet and polite, with reporters noting various personal details.
The Hurty laboratory bill’s defeat is blamed on Joby Kealing who supposedly lobbied for the Indianapolis water works company. Opposed at first, the firm shifted to oppose the measure, fearing river pollution findings and possible water filtering improvements. The lab bill will return next session as a senator and a representative vow to sponsor it as their special measure.
Martin seeks divorce from Mary Whiteley alleging a rapid marriage after a brief meeting at her S. Senate Avenue home. He testified they wed after love letters and a short courtship, then separated three weeks later. He claims no funds remain from a $2,700 sale of his Boone County farm and notes prior marriages.
The ex-squire Frank Hay a former justice of the peace now a constable in Smock's court faces fresh trouble after an alleged assault on Sarah Neligh and a confrontation at the Nineteenth street saloon with Chris Lutz. Lutz escaped after Hay attacked and was later warned to leave his mace and papers.
In Muncie Indiana William Jones known as Fighting Bill murdered his tenant James Ferrington Als Herron after a dispute over a window board. Jones left to fetch a weapon then returned and fired twice at Ferrington’s head as he refused to remove the board. Ferrington’s wife says Jones tried to freeze them out.
Indianapolis patrolman Henry J. Askin wed Miss Betts of Pendleton in a private ceremony held Tuesday afternoon in Anderson Indiana. The ceremony was a quiet affair with no public detail released.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 26 hours ending at 8 pm March 13 calls for warmer conditions and rain on Tuesday and rain on Wednesday with strong southerly winds. Temperatures show 34 at 8 am and 42 at noon.
Mahoney prints a fiery defense of bids and records while resisting questions about the Gamewell contract. He denounces a Sun inquiry and challenges bidders' specs as he claims records will reveal the truth, and the Tanzy affidavits are delayed.
E. E. Schroer, a Tanzy endorser, says he will pursue a full public investigation into charges of insulting white girls tied to Policeman Tanzy. He met the board Tuesday seeking action while Mayor Taggart claimed no new developments. Tanzy, nervous at trial, fled the courtroom after the verdict as Jas. H. Clark faced drunkenness charges with Officer Crabtree.
A new national bank is proposed with capital of 300 000 to be named the Columbia National Bank. The board will have 11 directors, nine already elected, others under consideration. Mortimer Levering of Lafayette is named president and will move to Indianapolis. No site or full director list is yet announced. Some say it would replace the State Bank of Indiana, while bank officials insist it would be a separate institution and not a successor.
The county treasurer has arranged a two week installation of a 16 station pneumatic tube system linking the county treasury with the city controller. Koehne will cover the cost himself and await county commissioners approval. If rejected, Henry Smith warns the system may be removed at Koehne’s term end and stored in his barn for farm use.
Three houses in Dunmore, a Scranton suburb, were badly damaged Tuesday by a cave-in blamed on an extensive shaft collapse. Fire officials and workers investigated the scene as residents evacuated and authorities evaluated structural safety.
Horace Williams of Brunswick is jailed after his wife dies from a fractured skull. An autopsy was demanded as a crowd formed and a mob threatened to burn him. Bloodhounds pursued Williams as he fled a farmhouse and was taken for Kansas custody.
Atlanta officials guarded John Lowe accused of assault as fears of mob violence rose in the city. A suspect was kept in custody at night while authorities prepared to prevent any lynching attempt amid tense conditions.
A Memphis report says a white man is charged in the Gambie family murder in Carthage Mississippi and eight Black defendants are held. With a hung jury or acquittal possible, an edge of mob action looms as Broach is said to have quit court and guards tighten around prisoners.
Four chickens described as three dark yellow and one light yellow blocked a police court session Tuesday. Mrs. Morgan and neighbor Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson accuse each other of stealing the fowls, while Johnson claims an assortment of birds—including a turkey and a duck—were kept in her basement. Norah Bell, daughter of Mrs. Johnson, testified about the chickens but dodged personal questions. The case was continued to summon additional witnesses from Augusta.
Heavy sterling silver thimbles offered for sale at Mulally’s diamonds and kosher meat place on March 22. Bidders may inspect items and place bids on a mixed list including 5Qc and 1ée thimbles. Dentist services not involved in the sale.
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