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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1901
Page
4
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The 1901 legislative session is harshly judged as a failure driven by politicians and corporations. It passed only the lynching bill amid many weak measures, exposed a senate scandal with inflated expenses, and approved the Nelson salary grab. Voters face a legacy of broken promises in future campaigns.
A Sun editorial decries leniency toward gambling and crime, arguing police must arrest violators regardless of court results. It criticizes Supt Quigley for tolerating a year of operation at Tron’s poolroom and contrasts Ruthven’s Cleveland case with police efforts to convict.
A report lauds the governor for vetoing the firemen bill amid claims the measure was a Republican ploy to embarrass a financially strained city administration. The Journal notes the governor's action, aided by independent press, prevented several disreputable measures from becoming law.
The case calls for an open investigation with no secret sessions. If Tanzy was appointed in violation of safety board rules, the city should know, but the core concern is the alleged conduct of the accused man as outlined in affidavits kept in the Board of Safety safe.
The text accuses the mayor of letting a sleepy Board of Safety influence the Tanzy case. It claims affidavits against a patrolman cast doubt on the type of man guarding wives and daughters and urges the mayor to personally investigate if the board lacks the insight to see the issue.
The measure would have funded salaries without fee collections but was vetoed by Gov. Durbin. The action is framed as a partisan political move by Republican leaders attempting to push the plan through despite revenue ties.
An editorial argues that Indianapolis cannot rely on the legislature to raise firemen salaries. It contends the city alone bears the responsibility and should fix wages, even if funds exist to cover proposed increases.
The Board of Safety told THE SUN on Monday it did not know about the office's business. The reply was blunt and harsh, hinting at secrecy within the agency.
A historical column mocks Representative James and his unclear phrasing. Putnam and Clay resist any move to force his return, signaling continued tolerance of his behavior.
The Sun states its goal is to report facts about the legislature without uglifying or misrepresenting. It asserts a commitment to accuracy and clarity in coverage, challenging opponents who claim bias.
A single diligent policeman targets Bill Tron in a city poolroom dispute. The officer aims to force Tron out within thirty days, citing regulatory pressure and potential legal action.
A NY Sun correspondent portrays China as a wall centered society with fortified towns and guarded gates. He claims spirits travel only in straight lines, notes alleged amputation taboos, and sketches a fatalistic view where social mobility and fortune are restricted by tradition, laments, and superstition.
The passage explains how in Chinese households a head servant or No 1 boy dominates other servants, selects them, and earns commissions on wages and supplies. Masters may try to cut him out, but the head boy’s autocracy and side earnings persist, often leaving the master worse off financially.
A collection of wartime anecdotes about soldiers and civilians, including Rufus and Lucinda on a southern plantation, jokes from Irish and Trish officers, and Gen. Harrison’s misaddressed commands. The piece blends humor with depictions of early Civil War life and guard duty recollections.
Kruger may consent to visit the United States. Cubans have not acted on the Platt amendment. A benevolent order of white mice formed in New York. Nelson Morris of Chicago plans a 2 million dollar packing house in Honolulu. Tin can trust to complete organization and secure a New Jersey charter next week. Tamany reform committee chair Nixon cites a percentage of New York joints closed. Thirty two convicts escaped Hunter convict farm Waco Texas pursued by bloodhounds with recaptures reported. Lieuts Enderle and Exter dueled in Lentschau Hungary. Enderle killed Exter wounded.
The Park features Bob Fitzsimmons in The honest blacksmith with Della Fox as a star draw. the production plays to full houses while the concert scene at English's and vaudeville at the Grand promise lively week. The Thomas orchestra and Arch itect Stem receive praise for orchestration and staging.
A collage of satirical quotes mocks elections and public figures. Lines reference the inaugural ceremonies as barbaric ostentation, Uncle Sam's aims in the Philippines, marriage breaches, tax and poverty jokes, and reactions to Mrs Nation and Carnegie.
W. E. Mick & Co sold the Charles E. Shover four story brick business block at 328 340 E Market St to Wm Pickens and Robert Pickens for 60000. The building houses C B Cones & Son's overall factory and includes the cold storage plant.
Miss Alice Woods will go east this month. Mr and Mrs J C Atkins plan a trip to Falm Beach Florida at week’s end. Mr and Mrs D S Hill depart for California for two months. Fortnightly club marks sixteenth anniversary with an evening at the Propyladium. Rev Cumming Smith to read a story. Mrs Harry E Drew hosted a luncheon at the Columbia club honoring Mrs George Brecourt and Mrs Thomas Noonan of Cincinnati. Rev and Mrs A B Philpute and others referenced.
Mrs Mary Bulger, detained at police barracks, declares she died two weeks ago and cannot be buried with her dead son. Officers mark lunacy on the register as her mind, shattered by her child's death, holds that her body is refused burial in the same grave. Her brothers say they escorted her to Grady hospital.
Reverend Elijah Kellogg author of Spartacus to the Romans is reported near death at his Harpswell home at age 54 He is famed for his popular stories and religious writings.
Mt Vernon Ohio March 12 George W Houck barber of Bladensburg was arrested charged with the murder of Sarah Jane Hess Houcks shoes filled the footprints about the Hess yard scene of the crime and the arrest follows.
The St Paul Dispatch mocks defunct senators for discovering exposition purposes while the Buffalo Times notes J Pierpont Morgan earned 7 500 000 for his steel trust role. The Topeka State Journal describes mob negro chasing with packs pursuing black men, any season, dogs not allowed a catch.
A 150 bake in Ignace Gerald bakery at 1 45 a m Tuesday noted as fine. Frank M Vallie returns from Manila where he led US posts. a new government post is hinted. In police election Peter Huns won 159 votes, William Mian 97, William I Larsh 56, Capt Charlies F Dawson 48. three elected to the police pension board. The Political Equality Society met at the German House with Dr Marie Haslop presiding. suffrage elation was praised by two jubilant ladies.
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