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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
1
The Sun reports Judge Daly and Judge Stubbs engaged over remitting penalties and releasing prisoners from the workhouse under 1881 law. Deputy Attorney General Lockhart probes clerk books as Ruckelshaus notes prosecutor fees and school fund payments.
The 13 members of Resistencia, the Cigarmakers union in Tampa, kidnapped Aug 6 and deported, have returned. They say they were marooned off Honduras, rescued by an Indian, then taken to Tampa. The group included six Spaniards six Cubans and one Englishman, with concerns over naturalized status. Prominent citizens are implicated in the abduction and one wife died from shock after her husband vanished. Secretary Rodriguez of the Tampa Cuban tobacco workers union later reported he was kidnapped, held near a suburban building, given $10, and sent toward New Orleans.
The county council on Thursday voted not to appropriate money for voting machines for the next general election in Indianapolis. Auditor Smith was instructed to note that all favored machines exist only in theory and none approved by the voting machine commission. The record keeps the option open to call a special session and reverse the action if a practicable machine is approved. The council did allocate 25000 dollars for general election expenses, covering 240 precincts at about 1000 dollars per precinct.
Congressman E D Crumpacker of Nalparaiso met with Senator Fairbanks in Denison on Thursday and reportedly pressed the candidacy of Judge John H Gillett of Lake County to succeed the late Judge Woods. Cal Bailey was arrested Thursday on assault charges following a Norwood saloon brawl in which Morgan and William Cranshaw participated. Bailey was shot in the leg and just able to go out for the first time.
The For Sale Miscellaneous column lists bargains including a Jersey calf a gasoline stove and gasoline engines offered by local sellers.
Harry Kearney, a former Cleveland Negro, confesses in fear of his statement in the Herbert Noyes assassination case. He makes two more suicide attempts in his cell after a small blaze is started, then tries to hang himself. He is moved to the county jail under watch.
David F. Phillipi a farmer was charged in police court with violating the vehicle ordinance. His case was taken under advisement Thursday. The dispute centered on licensing for teams used by farmers and the county and city prosecutors debated whether the license was a tax or a license and who pays.
A horse belonging to A. J. Everett wandered onto a vacant lot near North Street and Temple Avenue. The top of an old well caved in, the well was about 14 feet deep with little water. Firemen from Truck No. 4 pulled the animal from mud after several failed attempts. The horse emerged scarcely scratched.
The county council appropriated 22,000 to build a base for a General Lawton statue on the courthouse grounds. The Lawton commission endorsed placing the monument on county property if a base is funded. County attorney Hugens opined the loan is a proper expenditure.
Washington Sept. 5 The Ranger has arrived at Panama and Commander W L Field reports affairs are quiet on the Pacific side of the isthmus to the Navy department.
City campaign assessments are being collected from city hall staff this week. Some clerks object, arguing that removing longtime public workers would trigger political fallout for Maguire. One clerk offered resignation rather than participate, but it was not accepted. Dems face funding anxieties as the year leans Republican. The effort to press reluctant clerks may wait until democratic confidence improves.
Newport R I Sept 5 Columbia the cup defender of 1899 was selected Thursday to defend the cup. The New York yacht club challenge committee spent the night debating Columbia versus Constitution and chose Columbia with Charley Burr as captain and E D Morgan as managing owner. Overhaul and remeasurement planned at Bristol and Erie Basin before the first international race off Sandy Hook September 21.
The State bar association proceedings on Judge William A Woods death compare who is called Honor able in Indiana. Prominent men Byron Elliott Addison Harris Daniel Baldwin Allen Zol Jers Smiley Chambers Frank Burke Francis Baker Charles Fairbanks are labeled Honorables while John Williams Dye and Duncan are plain. The article questions whether federal and prosecuting attorneys deserve the title and notes English usage limits.
Knights of Fidelity urge saloon-keepers to back Bookwalter in the upcoming mayoral race. The group claims Bookwalter’s pledge to enforce Prohibition laws signals a tough stance against liquor interests. A saloon paper notes the fight aligns with Civic alliance support and portrays the election as decisive for saloonmen’s fate.
The duchess of Devonshire plans to settle a debt of about 400000 dollars upon the expected heir to the duke of Manchester. The couple, arriving at Dawn Place on the Thames, seek reconciliation with Miss Zimmer man of Cincinnati. The duke has begun parliamentary study but faces bankruptcy before any House of Lords seat.
Councilman Negley states the board of safety could use contracts for house and other fire gear to extract Democratic campaign contributions. The finance committee debated denying funds entirely but chose to authorize purchases to avoid delaying essential fire equipment.
Supt Spencer asks $40,000 for the city hospital while Controller Dunn trims to $35,517.25. He warns gas cutoffs, coal costs, and need for heat for surgical work could cripple operations. Bills for supplies and weed control are approved, with minor profits projected from weed taxes amid ongoing budget strain.
The Board of Health met on Thursday and began official proceedings addressing local health concerns and pending agenda items. Members discussed public health policies, budget allocations, and future vaccination campaigns, outlining next steps and timelines.
Citizens near Broad Ripple pressed the State health board to address condemning unsanitary school houses in Washington township. Disagreement arose over rebuilding versus transporting pupils to Proud Ripple and Nora schools. Dr. J N Hurty will speak at the county teachers institute in Mitchell on school sanitation.
Two young women narrowly avoided serious injury Thursday at 1 p.m. when a horse pulling their buggy spooked by loose bricks dumped on a street usurped for a building site between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets. One occupant fell onto sand, rolling free just as the horse charged, and neither horse nor driver fled.
Labor commissioners Schmid and Mc Cormack met with W B Conkey of the Hammond printing firm Thursday to arrange talks with union leaders. They held a session with the unions Wednesday night to learn their grievances.
Bement Lyman of the Consumers gas trust denies reports of gas waste while drilling for oil. Henry Mills, shot Tuesday by Henry Miller, shows improvement and recovery is expected. The Indianapolis Reserves meet Champaign at 3 pm Sunday at Brighton Beach, touted as a strong Illinois squad. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus says Tom Thayer’s case for shooting Fred Wagner cannot be pursued this session since Wagner cannot attend.
Small metal purse sized box advertised as a simple portable case for Cascarets candy cathartic sold by druggists. Priced at 1c per dose or 50c per box with no mass appeal claimed.
The city owes 4000 dollars annual rent for the court house basement, due July 1, and has not paid. The city and county share 2500 dollars for the tax assessment cost, but funds remain unavailable, risking eviction by a constable unless relief is found.
The first stage of the world championship rifle match ended at 1 p m with Canada leading by seven points at 532 to 525. Individual scores show Lieut Ross and Lieut Robertson each with 70 for Canada, Capt R J Davidson 70, Capt W H Davidson 64, Capt Stuart 67, Priv Fleming 68, Color Sgt Skedden 42, and Pvt Panhbst ti. Americas side lists Maj Young 63, Lieut Shaw 61, Lieut Lizar 68, Lieut Bell 71, Lieut Cookson 72, Capt Martin 65, Capt Springsted 65, Capt Wittemore 64.
At Earlington Kentucky on September 3 the Carbondale coal company tipple was shot at around 1 am, about 20 shots fired. Two trestles burned and the Crabtree connection to the Illinois Central line was destroyed. Mines are closed pending railroad link, a first since union HQ opened at Madisonville November 1.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m on September 6. Fair tonight with Thursday night partly cloudy conditions. Friday will be partly cloudy. Temperature at 7 a m was 68. General fair weather across Indiana and neighboring states.
DAHLONEGA Ga Sept 1 The Birch brothers of St Louis sold their gold mining interests bids were accepted by Capt George Breyman Toledo vice president and manager of Consolidated and Standard Gold Mining Co Their holdings include 220 acres on the Chestatee river with dredging machinery leases and mining rights plus about 850 acres on the same river A half interest was later bought by J M Blomer former editor of the Toledo Daily News
The Atlantic Squadron led by flagship Kearsarge will be joined on September 10 by battleship Indiana and torpedo boats Porter and Dupont in Norfolk Virginia. Massachusetts Alabama and Indiana will train together following the arrival.
Prince Chun arrived in Berlin after observing the guards regiment field exercises at Potsdam. He was received informally by the Kaiser during his visit.
A cluster of names appears in small ads and notices including Jacob Mullen and Alice Green, Edward Wisdom and Flora Brown, Oscar A. Jose and Jean W. Leitch, Charles H. Bause and Dora B. Egbert, Arthur R. Michel and Ellen Nora Bige man, Howard Sanborn and Ethel Townsend, Ward, John C. Pickering and Orpha P. Monreal, George Leyenberger and Rose Kilewe. Also advertised are new pianos 916 and up, Wulschner's Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats, and Diamonds and Jewelry. The note promises savings of at least 19 percent, from J. P. Mullally at 28 Monument-place, and invites readers to page seven for more small liner advertisements.
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