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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1901
Page
1
A beville street home owned by Silas Simmons, a widowed machinist, burned completely after a kitchen stove fire. He escaped in cold rain with only the clothes on his back, losing furniture and keepsakes while neighbors ponder the loss and his hardship.
A long haired man interrupted Sunday services at Central Ave church startling the mourners bench and shouting phrases before walking out. The minister Dr Kellogg continued his sermon and no clue to the man’s identity was found.
Cassius C Shirley of Kokomo appears likely to be named United States circuit judge to replace the late Judge Woods. Other candidates include A B Anderson Quincy A Myers Francis E Baker and Shirley. Senators Ber ridge and Fairbanks conferred on the seat and favor harmony with the national insular policy and youth. Shirley is a prominent north central Indiana lawyer with Blackledge Shirley.
Building inspector Bartel states the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company building and the Ingalls block have smokiness corrected. He notes the smoke consumers in the New York store and the Stevenson flock are working satisfactorily. A steam jet device at the Central Chair factory is giving satisfaction.
The Indianapolis street railway has begun paving repairs on Illinois Street between New York and Sixteenth streets. Pennsylvania Street work is promised for this year but may be delayed while Illinois Street work proceeds. City engineer Jeup urges starting on Pennsylvania Street to finish before cold weather.
Conference with representatives seeking separate franchises from the city discussed the proposal for interurban roads. Officials expected submission to the Board of Works by Friday, with a slim chance it could come as early as Wednesday.
Judge Hanecy sentenced Managing editor Andrew M. Lawrence to 40 days in jail and reporter H. Canfield to 33 days for contempt of court. Dismissed are the cases against Assistant city-editor John C. Hammond and General manager S. Carvalho. Other defendants Hearst Briggs Davenport face continued hearings.
Mayor Bookwater outlines a strategy to pay daily bills and debt from the Taggart administration without Democratic aid. He favors issuing general fund bonds after settling temporary loans due December 1, arguing it shields finances from tighter money markets. Breunig estimates a December deficit near 72 thousand dollars, with total obligations around 529 thousand and tax receipts projected at 210 thousand, suggesting a bond or temporary loan to cover through March.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Rosedale Parke county ordinance banning gates that swing outward over sidewalks is a valid safety regulation. It contrasts with a state statute penalizing obstruction and supports city highway safety concerns. The Fort Wayne charter cases were advanced.
The state department said U S consul general Luther W Osborn of Apia Samoa died suddenly on October 27. Osborn was appointed from Nebraska in 1897.
In Logansport Indiana on Tuesday November 12 a wealthy farmer named Joseph Montgomery killed himself by shooting himself in the head. Police reported no stated motive and no further details were released.
Granville resident M Dodge, listed as president of the Tennessee association, appears in a brief town notice. The item notes an event at Faughville town hall on Germania Street Thursday, with 513 as a referenced detail.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending Nov 13. Fair Tuesday night and Wednesday with cooler temperatures. 7 am 40, noon 37, 2 pm 38. Northwest winds shifting to south. Fair and cooler in Indiana and adjacent states.
Shelbyville Indiana reports the death of Mrs Lena Watkins wife of C G A Watkins who killed herself Tuesday by swallowing strychnine. Her husband and in laws lived with his family and she chose suicide rather than go to holl keeping.
Samuel A. Smith of 935 Muskingumst faced arrest Monday night on embezzlement charges involving about $240 from a lodge. Bond set at $250 as his case progresses.
Two men face charges connected to a death case after investigation by local authorities. Names and exact charges were reported by the police department this week. The case involves questions over the circumstances surrounding the death and ongoing legal proceedings.
Robert Smith of 1917 Calhoun St and Will R Green, 22, of 1108 Barth Ave, are in custody. Smith faces murder charges. Green charged as accessory after their confrontation at Burnham’s home last Thursday morning ended with Burnham dying Sunday night. Green’s son confessed after being brought to police, admitting involvement in the trouble.
Tuesday at the Board of Works Controller Breuning disclosed no funds remain for painting the city dispensary. Only about 300 dollars left in the repair fund forces necessary Haughville town hall fixes to wait, while a State Board of Charities visit looms and may prompt criticism if repairs are not completed.
The Marion county retail druggists association met in Morrison's hall to protest cut-rate rivals. They plan a four month price-cut war on patent medicines and aim to pressure small dealers out of business while large stores reap the benefits. The group also accepted Frank H. Carter’s resignation.
Sun reporter battles with Knights of Labor press committee during the annual convention at the Grand hotel. The session opened Tuesday and reportedly refused seating for two New York delegates and one from Pennsylvania, sparking a near breakdown in proceedings.
In Louisville at the detectives' office Newell C Rathbun breaks down and makes a practical confession admitting everything except the actual killing of Charles Goodman of Evansville He says Goodman died of alcoholism after he intended to kill him and kept him drunk Rathbun claims no confederate was involved.
South side residents monitor Indianapolis Southern railroad plans for an independent right of way into the city. Any attempt to revive the prior route petition will be opposed with strong energy, as during the initial Board of Works hearing.
John G Kistner was jailed for five days by Judge Leathers on Tuesday for contempt of court after failing to pay his wife’s attorney $25. The court noted that when brought before justice he did not eat and did not cooperate with proceedings.
The Hen dricks circuit court divorce of Mayme Breedlove from David C Breedlove was affirmed Tuesday by the appellate court. Alimony of 3500 and custody of the child awarded. court orders defined visitation times and split costs. The couple married in 1895 and separated in 1899 amid numerous trial challenges.
A runaway injures Mr and Mrs Miller after coal dumped in front of Frederick Shirley's home at 3217 N Illinois St. George Price was fined for dumping in the street and Shirley fined for not lighting it afterward. Police court deliberated Shirley's responsibility and he appealed the case.
Gov J C W Beckham of Kentucky replies to Gov Durbin's refusal to honor requisitions for Taylor and Finley. The letter denounces the action as insulting to the people of Kentucky and to the courts and public officials, accusing Durbin of forgetting state dignity and obligations.
Rome Georgia November 18 three nervous convicts escaped from the chain gang early Tuesday morning. A posse with bloodhounds is in pursuit. The escapees used files to cut their shackles and elude the guards.
A report from Evanaville details a fatal incident described as a murder. Authorities investigate the scene and identify a suspect as the investigation proceeds. Further updates are awaited from local police.
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