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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1901

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Omagh Wounds Heal as McKinley Is Out of Danger

Buffalo N Y September 12 President McKinley is out of danger according to Dr Charles McBurney after surgeons at the Milburn home conferred The bulletin notes favorable progress with nourishment resumed and pulse and temperature improving Physicians report the red wounds healing and the stomach wounds mending Mrs McKinley’s bedside visits continuing as cabinet members depart for Washington

Buffalo, N. Y Spt McKinley Charles McBurney Eugene Wasdin Hay Washington Root Hitchcock Postmaster-gén- Smith Wilson Milburn

President's health improves. may be well in a month

Buffalo Sept 12 The president's condition has improved rapidly in the last 24 hours and he can now take solid food with relish. Physicians say he should be in good health within a month. Breakfast Thursday included beef tea toast coffee and a little whisky.

Buffalo N. Y

Roanoke Man Near Presidents Garfield and McKinley Shot Incidents

Norfolk dispatch reports A. L. Sibert of Roanoke who stood about 50 feet from Garfield during his shooting was within a few feet of McKinley when he was shot. The account highlights Sibert's close proximity to both U.S. leaders during the assassinations.

Roanoke Garfield Guiteau McKinley

Medicines for the President Flood Buffalo Mail Bags

Express packages addressed to the president and Secretary Cortelyou pile up in Buffalo as well as to the surgeon in charge. The contents are medicines and salves from unknown origins, some home made, some for internal use. One sender insists a goose feather is needed for application.

Buffalo N. Y Ohio

Proletarian Platform Demands Violent Action and Reform

The Courier reports Police Chief Bull holds the Czolgosz code of instructions. The Free Society platform argues for violent proletarian action to overthrow current elites and outlines goals: revolutionary destruction of domination, communal production, free exchange without profit, secular scientific education for all, equal rights, and governance by independent communes and confederacies.

Czolgosz Case To Be Tried State Side Says Root

Secretary of War Root states the Czolgosz case will be tried by the state. Supt. Bull reports no requisition papers prepared for Emma Goldman who remains in a Chicago jail. Dr. Charles McBurney departed Buffalo Thursday afternoon and is away for two or three days.

Buffalo N. Y Root Czolgosz Bull Emma Goldman Chicago Charles McBurney

Anarchy suspects held as Buffalo extradition delays

Chicago police say ten anarchists accused of conspiring to assassinate the president will likely be released without tangible evidence from Buffalo authorities. Chief ONeill reports Buffalo sent no decisive information on Emma Goldman and associates, while Cleveland clues delay extradition.

Chicago tUuless Buffalo O'Neill Chief Bull Emma Goldman Colleran Bull O’neil Cleveland

President’s recovery praises as stomach heals

In Buffalo on September 12 Dr. McBurney announces the president’s condition has improved since Wednesday night. He notes the stomach has healed and the interior wound can tolerate nourishment. The exchange ends with the president choosing an egg over a shave, while seeking a mild cigar tomorrow.

Buffalo N. Y

Six Home Soldiers Face Expulsion Over McKinley Shooting

In Dayton Ohio six soldiers at the home expressed gratification after President McKinley’s shooting. They will likely be expelled following a gubernatorial review. Gov Thomas ordered trials, and after hearing, Dr. Stein walked into the proceeding.

Dayton, CO President McKinley Thomas Dr. Stein

Opening of Schley court of inquiry marks tense Santiago battle probe

Washington Navy Yard witnesses describe the July 1898 Santiago campaign in depth as Rear Admiral Schley faces scrutiny for his tactics. Admiral Dewey and Judge advocate General Lemly lead testimony in a landmark naval inquiry.

Schley Santiago Sampson Navy Department Department Philip Cervera Admiral Dewey Dewey Rearadmiral Benham New Yorker Henry L. Howison Annapolis Samuel C. Lemly Edwin P. Hanna Jeremiah Wilson United States Madelline Pollard W. C. P. Breckinridge Raynor Maryland Capt Jas. Parker Brooklyn Navy Yard Crowninshield Bureau of Navigation Maclay Brooklyn Caitiff Court of Inquiry Long Cienfuegos Key West Colon Henle Texas Navy Yard Howison Potomac Lemly W. S. Schley W.S. Schley F. A. Frost Boston Frost Schrey E. P. Hanna Judge Advocate General of Navy Wm. Spon Liverpool New York Foster Nichols Nichols

Expulsion Proposal from National Soldiers Homes Board

York, chairman of the National Soldiers Homes board, urges that the men be expelled. The statement signals a decisive action within the organization and underscores conflict over disciplinary measures among board leadership.

York The National Soldiers' Homes

McKinley Wounds Praised by Lancet Editorial

The Lancet editorial in the London paper praises McKinley’s survival after his wounds, crediting the life saved by the excellent surgery of American confreres and noting Providence as guiding his fate.

London Lancet McKinley

Jessie Morrison Released From Kansas Penitentiary

Leavenworth Kansas September 12 Jessie Morrison was released from the penitentiary Thursday morning pending appeal of a five year murder sentence for killing Mrs Olin Castle at Eldorado She went to Excelsior Springs to visit her brother and was too nervous to sign her name in the guardroom her face pale with relief.

Leavenworth Kas Jessie Morrison

County awards contracts for groceries and meat to several suppliers

County commissioners approved contracts for workhouse groceries to Indianapolis Fancy Grocery Co. for 809.12 and J C Perry Co. for 443.02 and 425.68 for the poor asylum and Julietta insane hospital. Beef prices varied by institution from six to seven cents per pound due to delivery distances. John O Neill to supply flour for all institutions at 3.40 for winter wheat and 3.90 for spring wheat.

Indianapolis Fancy Grocery Company J. C. Perry & Co Julietta Insane Hospital Carl Walker William Beck Julietta Hospital John O’niel

Switch engine jumps track under Whitehall Bridge

In Atlanta on September 12 a Southern switch engine derailed after jumping from the rear at a curve beneath Whitehall Street bridge. Conductor Ea Underwood, riding on the front of the engine, was bruised. The other trainmen escaped unharmed.

Atlanta, Ga Whitehall St. Bridge Ea | Underwood

Forger Uses Forged Checks On Three Dealers

A young man used forged checks drawn on the Merchants National Bank to obtain goods from three firms: J. W. Neumann, Western Produce Company, and J. F. Shideler & Co. He netted about $30 by buying small items and receiving change. The fraud involved checks claimed to be from A Keifer Drug Co and passed off before the drug firm opened. The forgeries are described as clumsy.

J. W. Neumann S. Delaware-st Western Produce Company Maryland-st J. F F. Shideler & Co A. Keifer Drug Company Merchants’ National Bank G. M Hammond Keifer Company

Labor commissioner arrives to mediate B and O strike

State labor commissioner Schmid traveled from Indianapolis to Washington Indiana to seek settlement of the B and O S W shop employes and section hands strike. Several talks occurred with railway officials and the strikers committee. Ten machinists returned to work but the plants remain largely idle. Deputies were sent to Huron to quell a threatened move to remove locomotive fites and halt traffic.

Washington Ind Schmid Indianapolis Huron

Special Fair Travel Rates and Extra Trains Announced

Vandalia offers one fare for round trips from Sept 16 to 21 valid through Sept 23 with special trains from Greencastle to Indianapolis on Sept 17 18 and 19. Indiana Pennsylvania Railroad runs a Richmond bound special Sept 17 while Louisville division runs Sept 17 18 19 and I and W lines arrange extra service to handle crowds. Rates on these roads mirror the Vandalia price.

Vandalia Greencastle Indianapolis Pennsylvania Richmond Louisville

Costly Toss Shoves Patron From Wandner Saloon

George Milan of 1309 Hudson street refused to pay two beers at Wandner's saloon on Fort Wayne Avenue. He was ejected by Abe Davis, then threw a brick hitting Davis in the head but not seriously injuring him. Judge Daly later ordered Milan to pay 20 dollars and costs.

George Milan Hudsonsr Wandner Fort Wayne Ave Abe Davis Milan Davis

Burglary Report and Local Public Safety Actions

Paul E. Rowe reported burglars entered through a side window Wednesday night and took his gold watch and £6.70. The Board of Safety met Thursday and did not take up charges against Superintendent of Police Quigley. Bedding and current supplies were ordered. County commissioners named John C. Morgason constable for Washington township to replace Frank A. Shields, who resigned months ago to become Broad Ripple town marshal.

Paul E. Rowe N. Noblest Board of Safety Quigley John C. Morgason Washington Township Frank A. Shields Broad Ripple

Diamonds and Jewelry at 28 Monument Place

An advertisement from J. P. Mullally offers diamonds and jewelry with at least 10 percent savings by locating outside the high rent district.

J. P. Mullally Monument-place

Ponder's Photos and Baby Portraits Advertised

Local ad promotes Ponder's Photos with baby portraits and special services for women. Mentions 229 Massachusetts Avenue and Wulechner's as nearby names and locations for customers.

Saloon raid prompts continued temperance crusade

The Young People's Christian Temperance Union met and voted to persist in the fight against Sunday saloons. About 100 saloons have been documented and sent to the grand jury, with instructions to keep gathering evidence each Sunday. Despite reports of beer purchases on Sunday, the saloons reportedly remained open last Sunday.

Young People’s Christian Temperance Union

Judge weighs standing in suit over treasurer bond

Circuit judge Allen took under advisement the case of Ramus F. Stuart versus Sterling KR Holt to determine if Stuart has standing as a citizen to sue. Holt's attorney argues only the county auditor may bring suit on the treasurer's bond.

Allen Ramus F. Stuart Sterling KR. Holt Stuart Holt

Debt limit questioned over 92000 loan and city debt

Harold Megrew, finance chairman, says county notice of taxable property is invalid for debt calculations. He argues auditor must use tax duplicates, delaying city figures until December. If correct, Dunn's October 1 loan is barred by the debt limit. A state house display features a large illuminated portrait of the grand order leader.

Megrew Dunn

McKinley Murmured Lord's Prayer Before Unconsciousness

In Buffalo on September 12 1901 President McKinley nearing ether induced unconsciousness whispered part of the Lord's Prayer as doctors noted his lips moving faintly toward final words. They recalled no display yet described a sincere moment of faith.

Buffalo N. Y McKinley

Tramps Impede Wisconsin Central Train in Armed Attack

A gang of armed tramps raided a Wisconsin Central freight train near Irvine on Thursday. A pitched battle with the crew followed. one bandit named James Ryan was shot in the leg. Chippewa Falls officers captured five more suspects.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Central Irvine James Ryan Chippewa Falls

Two Men Arrested in Cotton Belt Train Robbery Near Texarkana

In Fort Worth on September 12 reports say two former Cotton Belt brakemen were arrested in Greenville for the railway robbery near Texarkana. About $9,000 was found on them.

Fort Worth Tex Greenville Texarkana Cotton Belt Railway

Board Deep in Debt Fines Missed in County Audit

County records show uncollected fines were not investigated during a renovation by Experts Bookwalter and McCaslin two years ago. Commissioner Greer said the instruction to the experts did not cover fines and the county cares mainly about court costs as fines go to the state school fund, leaving delinquencies untouched.

Bookwalter McCaslin Greer Hursday

Three Negroes Hanged by Mob in Wickliffe Ky

A mob broke into Wickliffe jail and hanged Frank Howard Sam Reed and Ernest Harrison to a crossbeam in John McCauley's mill for the murder and robbery of Wash Thomas. The men confessed to the crime and their bodies remained on the crossbeam at noon.

Cairo Wickliffe Frank Howard Sam Reed Ernest Harrison John McCauley Wash Thomas

Revolt in Turkish Provinces Amid Calls for Reinforcements

Vienna dispatch reports El Hajaz and Aziz provinces with Arab allies rising against Turkish authority. About 50,000 under arms, while 40,000 Turkish troops move to quell the rebellion. Gen. Destast Pasha seeks additional troops from the sultan.

Vienna Die Information Constantinople el Hajaz Aziz Destast Pasha

New Library Scheme Opens Indianapolis Branch

A Philadelphia based book lending plan opens a branch on Ws Ghio St in Indianapolis opposite the public library. Hundreds have subscribed and members pay a small yearly fee to borrow one to three books weekly. Readers name two titles and receive one on each visit via a delivering messenger. The plan aims for wide popularity despite unclear profits.

Booklovers” Library Indianapolis

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Friday: fair conditions with cooler temperatures. Morning reading 70 degrees, noon 80 degrees, 2 p m 81 degrees. Showers possible in southern Michigan and eastern Ohio.

Indianapolis Indiana Illinois Kentucky Michigan Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Omagh M’burney M’kinley Mrs. M'Kinley Mil Norfolk, Va L. Sibert Olgosz Free Society Sampson-Schley Washington Navy Vis Schley Court of Inquiry Inquiry Kruger’s. Son London, Feet Geéen Lord Kitch City Life Ponder Massachusetts Newplanee Wulechner Harold Megrew Council Odd Fellows New Orleans Thursdday Harrison Vieit Bennett's New Gallery E. Wash Turkey Bretzman S. Ilinois St Wek
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