Firemen’s bill and adjournment mark end of session
The sixty second general assembly ended after a night of antics and adjournments. Gov. Durbin vetoed the Indianapolis firemen’s bill and township reform measures, while the legislature faced the governor’s five day window on about twenty bills. The session closed with a formal adjournment after greetings and humorous interludes.
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Governor signs several bills amid vetoes and reforms
The governor rejected measures to align salaries with the fee and salary commission and vetoed Beckman’s sheriff fee raise. He noted the 1900 census reference would invalidate the law and pushed for wording tied to the last preceding census. The Wood medical bill passes without approval, becoming law. Other bills signed address payroll checks, primary election force, school bequest spending, oil inspection, ballot watchers, mine inspectors, and a fish and game act.
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Notable Visit Fails to Sway House Crowd Monday Night
A large crowd in the house grew disenchanted with the dull entertainment. Speaker Artman did not energize the gathering and ordered a recess after each governor’s message. Leadership lapsed amid sporadic cries for specific statesmen as Parker's reading faltered during the Negro camp meeting. Reser pressed to speak, his first address cut in two by Col. Wilton’s message from the governor.
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Western League Berth Likely With Key City Changes
Western League appears set to include Indianapolis and Louisville while Denver and Pueblo may exit. Watkins and Ruschaupt return from Louisville after talks with Western league president Hickey and decline to comment until after a St. Paul meeting. The Interstate League loses momentum as a meeting is called next Friday without Indianapolis confirmation. Also New York reports Kinley Mack and other Eastin & Larabie horses sold to J B Hagegin for at least 150000, largest private thoroughbred sale since 20 years ago.
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Sullivan Questions McCoy Superiority in Jeffries Claim
In New York on March 12 John L. Sullivan commented on McCoy and Corbett noting Jeffries is the best by odds. He asserted Corbett cannot beat McCoy now on the level and predicted McCoy would beat Corbett, calling the McCoy fight fixed and praising McCoy as a better fighter who can hit.
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Memorial day rundown of sports and matches
A mixed sports brief notes Croaby leading to a 100 score, Fanning second, Cochran strong for five of six winners at New Orleans. Memphis horsemen adopt steps to counter Western Jockey Club. Anderson YMCA basketball to face local team in Indianapolis. Anderson undefeated. George Slosson briefly breaks billiards record with 79-point run in New York, not a regulation match. Pons and Little duel. Curley wins on fouls in England. Purdue basketball defeats Logansport 12 to 11 amid bad Memphis weather. Various future bouts and political mentions wrap the item.
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Rogers Regrets Awful Crime After Fatal Shootings
Milburn Batey, father-in-law of Charles Rogers, dies from bullet wounds inflicted by Rogers. Rogers tells reporters the shootings were accidental while claiming his intent was to die by his own hand if he and his wife remained apart. He asserts the deaths and injuries resulted from mishandling a revolver during a domestic dispute.
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Hoosier Senators Distribute Spoils In Indiana Posts
Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge conferred on army appointments and will jointly recommend postmasters in Indiana's four Democratic districts. J I Miller of Richmond is named Indiana member on the St Louis world fair commissioners board. Russell B Harrison seeks secretary role for the commissioners.
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Jeffries and Brady Split Over Corbett Bout
Report says heavyweight stars Jeffries and manager Brady have parted ways over a proposed match with Corbett. Jeffries notes Corbett would outspar him in six rounds and would not accept a bout that harms his image, deeming it a poor deal.
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Quartet of top trap shooters fire perfect 125 birds
Gilbert Parme lee Crosby Heikes and Fanning, five of America’s best trap shooters, gathered at Interstate park on Monday. Each member broke 125 birds straight, marking a remarkable performance.
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DeWet Remains Hidden as British Prowl in Orange Free State
Pretoria reports General DeWet is north of Brandfort in the Orange River Colony with movement hampered by rains. British forces pursue two bands of Boers in the Cape Colony region, but face heavy rain obstacles.
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Miners to Confer Over Wage Scale and Union Recognition
Delegates of the United Mine Workers arrive in Hazleton for a joint conference with anthracite operators. Operators agree to maintain the current wage scale through April 1, 1902. recognition of the union remains the key issue likely to spark conflict or a strike if demanded. President Mitchell says no strike will occur, but miners expect broader concessions at the meeting.
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Canary wins suit. Nettie placed with aunt for month
In a Monday superior court decision Abraham Canary wins possession of his daughter Nettie. The child is given to Canary’s sister Mrs. Brown for a one month trial as Canary and his ex wife Mrs. Canary contend over custody amid past Swift ties and custody rulings.
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Springtime notions and fabric sale items headline
A crowded catalog of spring fabric and ready to wear items lists Bleached toweling 60¢ value, 16 yards for quilts, Lockwood sheets, damask table linen, carpet ends and calicoes. It also advertises lace, ribbons, handkerchiefs, neckwear, and menswear such as laundered percale shirts and camel hair underwear with varied price points.
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Venice
Notice of liquor license bid in Marion County Indiana
Joseph Winkler gives public notice to Seventh ward voters in Center township Indiana that he will apply at the April term 1901 of the Marion County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption. The business is at 435 Massachusetts Ave Indianapolis in a two story brick building fronting north on Massachusetts Ave 200 feet southwest of the northeast corner square 19 Center township. The ward and location are specified.
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Johnson predicts National League option clause will stand
Prominent Philadelphia lawyer John G. Johnson asserts the National League option clause is enforceable in court. The wire reports the development as welcome news to league magnates late Monday.
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Philadelphia
Record bowling average set by Miss Edna Meyer in Indianapolis
Miss Edna Meyer bowled at Pastime alleys on Monday afternoon for a 174 average, a new record for Indianapolis women. She posted scores of 179 162 170 168 161 and 201.
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Indianapolis
Evans Bill Lets Utah Permit Polygamy
Salt Lake City report says the Evans bill to permit polygamy in Utah passed both houses. Introduced by Senator Evans, the measure outlines plural marriages and arouses national attention as readers hear of the legislative move amid ongoing dispatches.
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Mitchell to Return to England This Week
Charlie Mitchell plans return to England with a five to six week stay readied. He aims to visit California before sailing. voyage is scheduled for Wednesday or Saturday.
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Mitchell
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