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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
6
People in Indianapolis watch the iron framework rise with little awe at the daring of iron workers. A SUN reporter describes aerial walking on beams high above ground, the fear and balance required, and the worth of an iron worker’s wages after a perilous demonstration.
The Central insane hospital plans outdoor activities as summer arrives. Attendants lead male and female patients on grounds promenades while new hospital construction limits freedom. The institution baseball team, built from attendants, schedules weekly games against amateur town teams, with most matches won. Fountains near the main buildings feature water jets and bobbing rubber balls that captivate patients. July 4 events are planned with songs readings and no fireworks, to avoid fire risk. Winter amusements include frequent talent shows and biweekly dances with sane partners. Two large dining rooms nearing completion will host more entertainments next season.
One hundred fifty machinists and helpers at the Bass foundry and machine works walked out on Wednesday. They were earning $3 a day and demand a nine hour work day with the same pay. It is the first strike since the company was organized twenty years ago.
Editorial note asserts spring stirs bodily humors, but Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to remove them and ward off danger, claiming to ensure good health. The ad copy emphasizes tonic benefits and preventive value.
Between Indianapolis and Quincy trains offer I Am Framing Pictures at Cosi Clark Art Studio located at 116 N Illinois.
An old promotional piece touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy for children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle, with flashy unverified statements about flavor and street sales.
The N C A A warned amateurs that prizes must be shown as earned or face professional status. Willis Coval recalls winning a refrigerator in an Ohio town only for the railroad to lose it and payout cash value. Amateurs and pros call the plan silly. many prizes have been given away or taken for cash on W C A officers advice to cut expenses.
Washington May 30 Sec retary Root plans a notable inspection trip to the Philippines by Adjt gen Corbin Commisary gen Weston Surgeon gen Steinberg Inspector gen Breckinridge and Gen Greely to gather technical details. The findings will influence the civil government model in the islands.
The Indiana weather bureau notes cool cloudy conditions slowed crop growth despite frequent rainfall. Heavy hail damaged fields in several areas, with sheep and calves killed or injured in Jackson county. Wheat headings, rye blooming, oats slow, corn nearly all planted and up. worms injuring crops. Tobacco growing well, clover and pastures good, potatoes and melons thriving, cow peas sown in south. Apples dropping, berries ripe. livestock in good condition. Sheep shearing finished in central and northern portions.
Norfolk Virginia May 30 The machine democrats aim to control the county convention to back Swanson for governor over Montague as attorney general. They convened at Providence church and used all teams to block voters in dense districts. The sheriff drafted anti machine leaders for jury duty but court closed for the convention. Reformers chartered a train and transported many voters to the meeting.
In Lafayette on May 30 at a wake for Mary Hennywinkle and her daughter Katherine, a parlor floor sank several inches. Hundreds mobbed the exit, women screamed and fainted, and several people were injured by being crushed and trampled in the chaotic rush to the rear door.
At Memphis on May 30 the Confederate reunion approved a resolution urging Congress to authorize a monument to General Robert E. Lee in the Washington Capitol. The hall resounded with cries of No No as the resolutions were referred back to the committee.
Manila May 30 Sergt Henry Wilson convicted of commissary frauds has been sentenced to three years in prison. The court martial of Lieut Townsend for alleged connection with the frauds is ongoing.
POUGHKEEPSIE May 30 Miss Louise Sommel Holmquist a New York girl and Vassar's champion sprinter has been compelled by her physician to retire from athletics at the college and she will not take part in the closing games. She was entered in the 220 yard dash and the 200 yard relay race and had recently powered her championship record of 12 3 5 seconds for 100 yards. Over exertion in making the new record has affected her health.
In St Louis on May 30, Mayor Carter Harrison dismissed the idea of joining a Democratic ticket with Gorman as running mate. He said he would choose the Chicago mayoralty over the vice presidency. He dodged questions on Bryan Hill Cleveland reorganization and offered few firm opinions on the 1904 race.
A. M. Moreland, president of Moreland Trust and former Carnegie steel secretary treasurer, is defendant in a suit filed by Secretary Blackburn. Blackburn seeks to restrain Moreland from transferring 2,376,000 Carnegie stock to anyone but Blackburn. Moreland admits stock held in trust for employees and officials as premiums, and argues a half million compensation is sought. He contends stock may be given to officials, not sold, and questions the need for unanimous consent and proper resolution to transfer. He suggests returning stock to contributors.
In Passaic New Jersey striking Acheson Harden handkerchief factory workers numbering about 350 clashed with officers. Four girls arrested for throwing stones were fined three dollars each as the protesters rescued companions and wrecked factory windows. About 100 girls returned to work amid rough handling of persistent workers.
Squire Fell studies Solomon era life art, decides John Vastiko should live with wife No 1. Neighbors' uproar leads to separation. Wife No 2 has three children. one child transferred to wife No 1. Vastiko ordered to pay $10 monthly to Wife No 2 for three months.
NEW YORK May 3 At a meeting of the B and O directors Wednesday Vion J K Gowan tendered his resignation as president of the company L F Loree of the Pennsylvania Line was elected as Gowan s successor.
A May 30 telegram from Secretary Cortelyou says the presidential train will arrive in Washington at 7 30 a m on Thursday. The notice emphasizes the early arrival and official briefing plans surrounding the president's travel itinerary.
Goshen Indiana town ship trustee and ex mayor John Walk hanged himself in his office on Wednesday afternoon. The event occurred in Goshen following references to his troubled status and comes amid local inquiries into recent civic matters. Police and officials are investigating but no additional details were provided.
Public sentiment over the Platt Amendment is split in Havana with many houses displaying Cubusan and American flags while others show emblems of mourning. The convention's action is regarded as final.
The body of Thomas FE. Maxey of Chicago was found at the Lindel hotel in St. Louis on Wednesday afternoon. He had shot himself, ending his life.
A tale of Mrs. Roe seeking Wellville highlights doubt toward directions and therapy. The column promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the path to health for sick women, noting many have found cure after doctors deemed hope gone.
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