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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
1
A family on Jones Street faced a rhubarb poisoning incident after a dump find near White River. Ages ranged from 3 to 7. Joe Alig, 6, died after entering a coma. Dr. Rhodes treated all others, who suffered vomiting and diarrhea. Mrs. Johnson was unaffected but tasted the rhubarb.
Martineck appeared in criminal court Tuesday after appealing a police court judgment. On a not guilty plea, an agreed facts statement led to a $30 fine and costs and one day in the same punishment imposed on his wife. The total will run about 150 dollars. John Orme, Hazel’s father, has a case set later this week in criminal court.
Eddie Ogle ten son of Alfred M Ogle of Pennsylvania Junior reports being held up by two older looking boys about nine this morning near the vacant ground at Pennsylvania arkests They forcibly searched his pockets and took his gold watch and two dollars and a quarter in change The boy calmly describes the assailants as bad looking with wild west gleams in their eyes and fled without further harm to him
A fragmentary note claimed to be from a whitecap leader threatened Nashville area women and girls. The note promised a Tuesday night return as town residents react with fear after Mrs Trice’s screams drew neighbors to assist.
Cincinnati report states nearly 10 000 stove moulders across the United States have received a 5 percent wage increase. The 1902 scale is 4 1/2 percent higher than levels paid in 1898.
Health board lists smallpox cases on Tuesday with Marshall Be 2 Eleventh Broadway Austin 222 son 21 1024 the astern ave names and locations partially read from the records.
The Washington Street wire is down and the street railway company hasn't decided where to place it next. Streetcar Jones cites the incident while President Megrow and Fire-chief Coots comment, highlighting uncertainty about the board of works and future routing.
Fragmentary notes describe an accusation involving Dugan and a bystander. Detective Spann is said to have been present at a hotel scene where Quigley faced Faedy, with garbled phrases suggesting gun talk and a partner involvement.
Hamburg America steamer Batavia arrived Tuesday with 2,692 steerage passengers onboard. The report notes Boer peace efforts affecting transit and mentions Kamer as a carrier with 2,696 passengers in the context of wartime travel and relief movement.
Judge Stubbs informs Mayor Bookwalter the Chicago wineroom ordinance cannot fit Indianapolis and refers the matter to City attorney Joss. Bookwalter says the ordinance aimed to suppress the knockout drop industry and strong-arm men, noting Indianapolis has no sick conditions. he questions when the ordinance will be drawn as lawyers’ offices are slow and uncertain.
The Hendricks circuit court ruled that the National road west of Indianapolis remains 80 feet wide and that the Smith company holds superior right to use the strip for its electric line to Plainfield and Danville. The case involved encroaching fences along the edge and disputes with the Lieber company over a private right of way. The court dissolved a temporary junction against the traction company, confirming the old width and franchise precedence.
Irvington leaders debate dividing the town into one ward or two with Tuxedo and east ends. If two wards are formed remonstrances against saloon licenses would run in both areas. Councilman Wegley notes plans aim for equal population, with no immediate action before the state election.
About 150 painters demonstrated Tuesday morning over un signed work at 1902 scale. Strikes were discussed at shops including J R Adams J H Balinan W W Muecke & Bon F J Mack Co and Fertig Keevers all members of the Master Painters Association. Journeymen painters union met Tuesday night to decide on formal strike steps amid expectations of a quick settlement.
County assessor Michael Jefferson addressed his twelve percent deputy team in a fourth floor courthouse room on Tuesday guiding them to pursue taxable property. He urged sobriety courtesy and diligence as they question witnesses about suspected saloon ownership and hidden property to uncover evasion. Assessors kicked off investigations Tuesday morning.
A playful verse depicts a woman urging marriage and a suitor described as an ideal match. He declares his intent with a proposal and she responds with consent, revealing a lighthearted scene of romance and mutual expectation.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a banquet scene with tables set in a decorated room, guests described in garbled fashion. The passage mentions flower displays, supper in a banquet-room, eastern decorations, and attendees in ornate gowns. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
Post office department plans to open substations at 88 Illinois and 10 S Meridian across from Grand Hotel, with gold stamps, registered packages, and money orders sold. Substations serve wholesalers and merchants far from the main office. receiving mail remains centralized.
Corrailed man named J. R. Barnes home at 514 8 Illinois street reported working at barber shop on Indiana avenue. He said a doctor diagnosed eczema. He was sent to pesthouse after Health board Secretary Carter arrived. Barber shop fumigated. Firestone and Gling Firestone of 357 W Twenty-eighth street reported to health board Monday as having smallpox.
A medical expert describes a contagious eye infection among school children in Indianapolis. The illness is caused by a tiny paired bacteria that appear linked under the microscope. Symptoms include red irritated eyes with a gritty sensation and a sticky discharge, though it is not dangerous unless preexisting eye conditions exist.
Annie testified reluctantly about abuse from her husband cited for assault and artery while Judge Stubbs eyed her reluctance. Annie refused to testify claiming, He’s my husband, and I love him. She faced contempt and a one dollar fine plus costs.
William Williams Washington has accepted the role of commissioner of immigration at the port of New York replacing Commissioner Fitche. He is a lawyer with an office on Wall Street. The president also named Joseph Murray as assistant commissioner succeeding Mr. McSweeney, with Murray previously serving as custodian of state buildings in New York and a member of the excise board.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicin ity for 36 hours ending 3 p m Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperature readings show 34 at 7 am 35 at noon and 34 at 2 pm. Expect fair weather in Indiana Illinois and Kentucky with partly cloudy skies in Michigan and Ohio diminishing northwesterly winds. Frost expected eastern Kentucky Tuesday night with warming by Wednesday.
J. J. Appel was elected chairman of the monument dedication committee on Monday afternoon. Maj. Menzies, senior member of the board of regents, will deliver the monument to the governor. The executive committee will meet in the governor's parlors Wednesday at 2 p.m. Deliberations on inviting secret and fraternal groups to join the parade and erecting arches at downtown corners were discussed but no action was taken.
The marriage of lawyer Albert T. Patrick, a murder convict, to Addie M. Francis, former landlady, was declared legal after the county clerk accepted the contract signed by both parties on Sunday. The ruling was announced late Monday in New York.
The will of Tate Jacob Vogt disinherits his son in law John Walker for unmanly and unfatherly conduct and leaves only one dollar in cash to him. The estate including a residence and personal property passes to Vogt's widow.
Washington reports disquieting developments in Santo Domingo. At the state department request the navy ordered the cruiser Machias from San Juan Puerto Rico to the city of Santo Domingo to protect American interests.
Twenty two miners died and ten were seriously injured when coal dust exploded at the Nelson mine of the Dayton coal and iron company as workers left to go home. Gas and dust caused fatalities, with several men blown from the mine and three outside killed. Names of the dead and injured include both white and colored workers. this marks the third major explosion in the Nelson mine, with prior blasts in 1895 and 1911 cited for context.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that winking and congregating are not crimes and ordered the rein statement of nine Indianapolis police officers, including Jacob D. Kurtz and John F. Kurtz, until proper cause is shown at a public trial. The ruling rejects removal without trial as contrary to the city charter and common justice.
The high court directs Merion county circuit court to try Murphy Hibben Co. versus the city of Indianapolis for 4000 damages after ruling the city responsible for goods damaged by a defective sewer. The only remaining issue is the amount. An appellate court also affirmed a 600 judgment for Oliver against August Aldag after a landlord's neglect led to a fall due to a broken floor.
Charles Martindale will be a Republican candidate for joint senator from Marion and Mokgati counties. The nomination will be decided by a joint convention on April 23. The present candidates include Tinton A. Cox, Larx Whitcomb, William P. Reagan, and Joseph AL Minturn.
Annebela Scalsafaro was sentenced to six years in jail and fined $100 after pleading guilty to holding her son’s hands over blazing papers as punishment for stealing a banana in Lockport.
The motion to dissolve the case against Joseph Seifert in the death of Arletia Dwiggins was overruled by the court on Tuesday in Richmond Indiana. The hearing proceeded as the defense challenged procedural points and the prosecution maintained its case against Seifert.
In Dana Indiana on April 1 burglars entered the home of W. M. Taylor and took a gold watch and a purse with papers. At D. H. Pawsley’s house they took $38, a gold watch and clothing. Chairman Elliott of the Republican county committee will meet with his executive committee Wednesday to arrange primaries for delegates to the state convention. Elliott favors a joint senate and ?continued
James Boyd and Elijah Truehart escaped quarantine at 29 West Maryland Street and were recaptured in Anderson before being returned to Indianapolis. They face police HQ detainment for breaking established quarantine as health officials plot a public raise of the quarantine on the Maryland Street house.
Tuesday marked the start of claiming deductions from taxes on mortgages. Three areas were arranged in the courthouse for applicants, one in the auditor's office and two in the Clerk's office. Filing time extends until May 1.
In Piqua Ohio on April 1 a strike began at 6 am with all fire department members quitting except the chief and assistant chief. The action targeted the city council over wage increases, asking for a monthly $0 raise which was refused.
London April 1 The Evening celebrates April Fool's Day with Dan Leno in editorial control of the News. Leno is described in a playful motley fashion, presiding over the day’s humorous sections and editorials.
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