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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1901
Page
1
The machinists union led a widespread nine hour strike with over 100000 workers out on Monday. About 45000 in major centers quit, while smaller towns swelled totals. Government machinists and Pacific coast workers pledged support, with several firms and districts signing the nine hour agreement.
Telegraphs report 2,500 men out in Scranton and 2,000 in New York with hundreds elsewhere including Buffalo Elmira and Cleveland as employers sign on. Cities listed show broad participation with percentages in Pittsburg Danbury Rochester Trenton and Philadelphia among others.
Manila May 20 Gen Luna surrendered 31 officers and 245 riflemen to Gen Funston after oath of allegiance. Funston says no armed insurgents remain in Bulacan and only 40 riflemen in Nueva Ecija. Also, Gen Wheaton reports war in northern Luzon ended as insurgent leaders there surrendered. In South Camarines a fight left two Americans and a native scout dead, one soldier captured. New smallpox cases reported with quarantines at homes.
Florence Etherton, 16, of Michigan Street and Capitol Avenue, has been missing since last Monday. Police were asked to search quietly by the mother, who says the girl attends St. John's School and boards there during the week. Florence is described as high tempered and has threatened to run away over restrictions with certain youths.
Reports from Havana say a secret Sunday night session of the Cuban constitutional convention approved the Platt amendment with only two dissents. The Cubans reportedly asked that the Isle of Pines remain separate but under protection of both republics.
Steven Matler reports he was robbed of 140 at Henry Warrum’s home located at 2612 North Meridian Street. He was in residence last Friday and the cash was taken from a purse in a pair of trousers hanging in his room.
E W OBrien of Everett seed company was struck by a Brightwood car at Washington street and the bridge Monday morning. He was thrown from his wagon with bruises to the head and right side. Dr Jacobs treated him at the city dispensary and he was sent home.
The body of Edward B Mitchell private in Company L Fourteenth United States infantry killed in action at Pekin China August 10 arrived Sunday and was taken to his father's home at 1346 Harding street. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Tuesday.
Andrew Carnegie donates 10 million dollars to cover tuition fees for Scottish students at Edinburgh St Andrews Glasgow and Aberdeen universities. The fund covers medical and commercial courses for colonial students and a trust will administer the gift.
The asphalt trust battle over paving Meridian street north of Fall Creek dominated Monday with Mayor Taggart active and Democrats and Republicans jockeying. Key figures Dickson Knight and McGrew face pressure while Munro and Evans guide committee action as talks with asphalt manager Backus continue.
The Central Union telephone company plans a six party line service at about $12 a year, down from $18. Manager Hill confirmed a new service is in the works but details remain undecided. The New Company offers independent lines at $24 a year, and S. P. Sheerin declined to comment.
Railroad engineer Byers, applicant for chief engineer of the state house, attacks Bookwalter over timing and truthfulness of letters backing Byers. He says Bookwalter pledged support to Sam Shutt and delayed sending a letter to an influential northern Indiana uncle, accusing double dealing and plotting to gain union railroad support for himself.
Michael Egan aged 76 died at his daughter’s home at 22 Hamilton Ave at 2 p m Monday after years in Indianapolis. He was a longtime Panhandle employee and among Pennsylvania Railroad’s oldest pensioners. His daughter is his only surviving relative. Funeral will be at Holy Cross church Wednesday morning.
Mrs Andrew Sweeney died at her home 906 Senate Ave on Monday noon after a brief illness. The funeral is set for Wednesday morning at St Johns Church.
Citizens meet in the public library to decide the proposed W Michigan street car extension. A 600-signature petition asks routing from Tibbs avenue to Eleventh street and Bismarck avenue to the park, while another group favors a Bismarck avenue route. County commissioner Spaoford mocks the process as Hugh McGowan asserts control despite the Board of Works.
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area calls for generally cloudy conditions with occasional showers tonight and Tuesday.温
New York on May 20 reports David B. Hill of New York and Tom L. Johnson of Ohio as the Democratic ticket for 1904 per ex congressman J. Hamilton Lewis. He notes tariff as main issue, Bryan not candidate, trusts threaten unions, gold supply undercuts silver.
Marion county may borrow from the school fund at 1 percent, instead of paying 6 percent on idle funds. The move could affect voting machine funding by freeing cash on hand, currently about 78,000, as loans are paid off and smaller amounts circulate.
A county commissioner voices concern over a rumored scandal in the voting machine procurement. He argues against buying any machines under a single recommended option, warning it could invite criticism or appear crooked. He insists on competitive bidding before purchase.
In conversations about the fall campaign Mayor Taggart says he was forced into the last race and will not be forced into it again. Nelson J. Hyde and W. F. Kissel discuss Taggart's likely refusal, with Kissel noting he previously pressed for Taggart's nomination.
State geologist Blatchley reports a 32 foot long mastodon bone found a mile south of Macy through photographs and measurements sent by W. S. Still of Wabash. The bone 32 feet long 23% feet wide and 14 feet high is identified as that of a mastodon once roaming Indiana bogs before and during the glacial period.
Sunday night disturbances continued at Brown and Ketch am foundry in Haughville as Officers Griffin Manning Streit and Losh detained seven on charges of assault and disturbing the peace. Officers say neighbor hood fights are common and arrests are hard because suspects refuse to talk or speak clearly. Cases set for Wednesday.
Terre Haute police commissioners would earn 150 a year instead of 400 if Gov. Durbin's orders to Mayor Steeg are followed. The governor allegedly requests resignations to appoint new members not aligned with the Crawford Fairbanks slate. Lawyers contend he exceeds his authority.
Charles Hactor and John Brown received one to three year prison terms from Judge Alford after pleading guilty to holding up and robbing John Jakobi a saloonist at 8 Meridian street.
The report of a parole movement for Councilman Higgins, serving two to 14 years for bribery, raises his eligibility. A Republican councilman said if Higgins seeks parole and tries to vote, action will be taken. He forfeited his seat when sentenced and remains disfranchised, regardless of parole.
Julius Grummann a 56 year old janitor for 26 years at the Odd Fellows building collapsed while preparing the Daughters of Rebekah assembly. He fainted after carrying ice to a water cooler and died at work. Survived by a wife and several children, his body taken to Hermann's. He resided at 510 North Noble Street and was a well known figure among Odd Fellows in the state.
William A. Bristol of the International Building and Loan Association says South-side opposition to the Indianapolis Southern railway stems from Parry’s role in sending Councilman Higgins to the penitentiary. He supports the road, arguing railroads spurred Indianapolis’s growth from 19,990 in 1850 to present.
Ex county treasurer William Schmidt who reportedly owes about 10000 for fees and is alleged to have misappropriated funds, is said to be in New York City en route to Indianapolis after months in Mexico where he has copper and silver mine interests. A friend says Schmidt will offer to pay any owed amount upon arrival.
Factory inspector McAbee received a letter of thanks from President Sloan of the school board for flagging a Friday night crowd at school No. 10 and the risk of panic. He announced that night meetings will be banned in all buildings except the two high schools, which can host them.
A marble slab in the east Market street corridor of the state house fell Saturday night, breaking into fragments and damaging the marble steps. The slab, stripped of screws and bronze rosette tips by vandals, will cost about ten dollars to replace using a piece from a spare slab stored in the state house basement.
Wichita Falls Texas May 20 The irrigation dam on Holiday creek six miles west broke Sunday flooding the valley No lives were lost many residents fled their homes now drowning under water This was the largest reservoir in Texas finished 20 days ago It stretched over a mile in length and when full would cover 2500 acres irrigation for 10000 acres
A week of steady rain ends in alarming floods across Denison Texas. The Red River overflows submerging farm houses and drowning cattle. Wichita and other streams also run high. Ferry lines are abandoned and railway service north of Denison is demoralized as bridges wash out.
Board of health inspectors have no instructions to monitor the Indianapolis sanitary company’s garbage contract. President Morrison says inspectors are busy with measles and smallpox work and rely on complaints. He notes a full investigation would require contacting about 80 000 residents per district, suggesting a few calls could suffice.
Neighborhood protests delay plans for the alley between West and Middle drives as residents clash over gravel brick or asphalt. Debates recall a prior paving project where hollows were filled and politics toppled the town board. The new board seeks bids and owner votes under a Barrett law substitute.
Jennie D Hamrick files for divorce in superior court from attorney Jesse D Hamrick. She alleges a marriage began October 3, 1900, and that for months he cursed her, insulted her, and stated he did not love her. She says he ordered her to take her clothes and go home, and on May 2 she left to protect her health.
Six children deserted by their drunken father were to be moved to the street due to unpaid rent, but neighbors again intervened to rescue them. The case is described as particularly pathetic with the children noted as unusually attractive.
William A. Bristol of Ward 3 will seek a seat on the city council. Friends say Republicans are riled over Councilman Crall and many will vote for a Democrat rather than the incumbent.
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