24 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1901
Page
1
The local temperance and religious societies plan anti cigarette leagues to curb illegal sales to minors under 16. A Y P Co ITA meeting featured Harry L Robbins figures showing cigarette consumption rising from 1864 to 1896 reaching over 4 billion annually.
The Columbia club members complain Gov Durbin rarely visits their club near English's hotel and question if it affects his popularity. Some say it is because the club supported John L Griffiths for governor, while a friend cites concern that club life won’t help his administration. The piece notes Durbin often walks from the state house with visiting Republicans and that President McKinley stayed at Durbin's home during Harrison's funeral.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers travels east to meet railroad heads amid claims operators break agreements and underpay several job classes. Secretary Wilson says a strike is possible if promises are not kept, though timing remains uncertain.
The Safety Board will hold a special meeting Friday afternoon. Ed Davis, secretary, says he will lay charges against Supt. of Police Quigley before the board at that time.
Several fire department horses suffer severe colds with Mack among them dropping dead after a short run. No similar deaths reported at the stock yards as the outbreak affects the teams.
The Indiana yearly meeting of friends began its session Tuesday morning with ministers and elders in Richmond. It is noted as the largest such meeting in the country.
The State federation of labor begins a three days session in Brazil Indiana with President Perkins of Indianapolis presiding. About 200 delegates attend. A. Potts and wife of Indianapolis are registered at the Mansion hotel in Buffalo. New pianos priced from 165 dollars. Jewelry and oats advertised by local merchants.
Prohibitionists in wards 9 and 14 plan an open air Fountain Square meeting on Wednesday evening with Rev J R Henry and J B Sproul slated to speak. Mayoral nominee Bookwalter and allies toured Big Four shops in Brightwood handing out 600 cigars and Bookwalter buttons while noting Maguire’s limited presence and cigars. Campaigning continues with precinct meetings and a proposed conference at Ed Robinson’s home, while no independent mayoral candidates will file by Monday midnight.
In Buffalo the case of Leon Czolgosz progresses with the defense resting, prosecutors planning to place the indictment before the jury. Czolgosz appears brighter, asks about testifying, and is observed by the grand jury. officials expect a later statement from him as courtroom drama builds.
The Buffalo court heard extensive testimony about the assassination of President McKinley. James Quackenbush testified that Czolgosz stood before the president as guards moved in, and that the prisoner then described his plan and motives. He said he came to Niagara Falls to kill the president, but failed there and returned to Buffalo. He explained carrying a handkerchief wrapped revolver, claimed to have studied anarchist ideas, and said he did his duty by killing the president. He admitted being influenced by Emma Goldman and other radicals. The district attorney produced a signed confession: I killed the president. I did my duty.
St Louis police reveal Edward Saftig confessed to involvement with an assassination plot against President McKinley and claimed ties to Czolgosz and Harrigan. He said he was Harris garrison secretary, named suspects, and described payments and anarchy connections. Buffalo authorities were notified of the arrest.
Experienced politicians warn of a restless finish as two weeks remain before election day. They predict heavy fundraising and possible last minute tricks by both parties. Republicans claim confidence but fear Taggart will unleash a major turn of events, while Democrats allegedly plan to suppress votes for Bookwstter.
Cadlgosz claimed full sole responsibility for the killing, saying he planned and executed the act alone and understood the crime's consequences. Czolgosz said he did not believe in government or religion, favoring a Free society, while witnesses recount the shooting and the burning handkerchief. Gallagher described wrestling for the weapon and the president seeking care at the hospital. O'Brien identified the revolver and the president's plea to be gentle with the assailant.
Samuel J Fields testified with a map of the Temple of Music where the crime occurred. Dr Harvey Gaylor described the autopsy on President McKinley and the death from a gunshot and pancreatic gangrene. Dr Herman Mynter and Dr Matthew Mann detailed the operation and cause of death, noting family objections to further examinations.
Eliza Hopper, seven, jailed in Norfolk for pension fraud alleged to have drawn a widow’s pension for fourteen years. She swore quarterly she was Henry Hopper’s widow, though she was actually married to Charles Scott.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 pm on Sept 25 calls for fair conditions. Tuesday night and Wednesday should be generally fair with morning low near 62 and highs around 82 to 83. Southern Indiana and Illinois expected fair, northern regions may be threatening. Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky fair and cloudy in parts.
Michigan Central freight engine exploded in New Buffalo Indiana on Tuesday afternoon tearing Fireman Morton Riley to pieces. The engineer survived the blast, though the cab was destroyed in the blast.
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Williams, 50, hires detectives to locate Charles Hawkins, 35, who pledged marriage, borrowed 3400, and disappeared after meeting at her home last June. He sought 2500 to buy a jewelry business in Traverse City and left after promising a quick return. She mortgaged her farm to lend the funds.
Senor Herran of the Colombian legation says the revolution to overthrow the government is over. Rebels on the Venezuelan frontier and in Panama, aided by Venezuela and Nicaragua, have been defeated. The main issue now is finance as paper money devalues to three cents. Congress may seek a foreign loan to stabilize the economy.
The state appealed from Perry county over an indictment against Edwin C. Henning for altering a county clerk file regarding a judgment. Judge Swan quashed the indictment, noting the altered date from August 1698 to January 1901 and related receipts involving Henning Hennin and county official J Hargis. The record concerns a judgment against Lomax by Grossius Sons and the Henning firm’s involvement.
Homer Georgia September 24 Neal convicted of the murder of his wife was sentenced Tuesday to be hanged. The court noted the woman could not endure her husband's taste in bread or life.
An old advertisement urges curing a cold by taking Laxative Bromo Quinine. It claims druggists refund money if not effective and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The message presents a typical early 20th century medical patent claim.
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