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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
5
New York April 2 Dr Johnson says he is glad to end his marriage and pay alimony rather than stay with his jealous wife who eavesdropped in his office and interfered with his work. The divorce action remains secret and the husband describes his life as a hell.
In early 1800 Polly Pennell, daughter of a strict Philadelphia Quaker, defies her father by marrying Francis Dulaney after help from Rebecca Hamilton. The couple flee to Virginia and England. Polly’s father dies unreconciled, and Rebecca Hamilton’s divorce becomes a landmark case in Philadelphia society.
Pittsburgh reports Martin Schantz a 40 year old German resident of Duquesne now dead after a chain of self inflicted attempts culminating in hanging himself beside a burning home. Firefighters saved two dogs but the house suffered heavy damage. Schantz had prior despondency over family separation and a history of injuries and self harm attempts including earlier hangs and a train incident.
Dr Hugh M Smith deputy commissioner of f g h and fisheries argues American sovereignty brings benefits to Hawaii noting frogs shipped from Canada to various islands thrived and multiplied. He cites Hawaii as a place where these new species adapt and prosper under U.S. influence.
Frogs introduced to Hawaiian islands reduce disease in cattle and sheep by devouring parasites and noxious insects in stagnant pools. They help purify waters, lower animal losses, and have become a profitable market item in Honolulu. An earlier agricultural attempt failed to establish surviving populations.
Mrs A A Phares of Jacksonville faces trial for allegedly poisoning her husband in Mount Holly. Garfield Taylor, linked by infatuation, testifies without evidence tying him to the death. The coroner's jury says she procured strychnine in Columbus before March 9, and a neighbor saw her allegedly placing it into a stove after her husband fell ill.
Rhode Island's Bishop Clarke, aged 96, is cited as the oldest Anglican bishop. Adams Mass. millionaire W R Phinkett has a private trolley costing 15009. Baltimore’s J Sanaparte receives the Lactare medal from Notre Dame. A Chinatown man in New York allegedly assaults his wife with her hair. Middletown Rev C M Winchester plans a $1 plate banquet with ten cents of grub. Baltimore mayor candidate 7 G Hayes vows to wed soon if re elected. Hamline University president forbids Holy smoke. students call it profane. Moody assigns battleship names Vermont Kansas Minnesota Mississippi Idaho. Syracuse’s J H Perkins to publish 50,000 centenarian biographies. Folk of St Louis, a circuit attorney, fights bookmaking. born in Brownaville. George Reno, Ingersoll kin, joins Cuban revenue service and naturalizes, renouncing elegance.
Indianapolis native Otto Hoffmiester, son of Carrie Hoffmiester, writes a diary of a 000 mile gunboat voyage in the tropics. He describes Trinidad customs, a hospital for the enslaved, Pitch Lake La Brea, pitch extraction, a Neptune ceremony at the equator, and playful ritual punishment by tar and molasses.
The Vonnegut hardware firm cites Indianapolis as strong for carving sets with households common buying patterns. Women lead care and use. men show indifference. Describes knife care, types, and prices from cents to several dollars. stag and sterling options, ivory cautions, and seasonal gift appeal.
A Maltese cat in Baltimore caused chaos as Mrs Anna Kurte attempted to calm it after it ran amok in the home. Three persons were reportedly involved before order was restored as Mrs Kurtz went to the pantry for food for the cat.
A fragmented reminiscence on alarm clocks traces a dialogue about choosing a clock to wake a household, noting the alarm clock’s rise from luxury to common item. It surveys types, mechanisms, and the idea that clocks may become central as Indianapolis anticipates broader attention to the device.
A stray cat attacked Mrs. Kurtz and Mrs. Hamilton in quick sequence, biting left arms and a left leg of Henry Beechman. The animal then fled to Vincent alley before being killed by Officer Pfeifer at the Kurtz residence.
In St Louis on April 2 Assistant Grandmaster W G Lee of the Brotherhood of Trainmen spoke on Judge Adams decision saying differences will be settled amicably and expressing satisfaction at the vindication of the men action. In Tompkinsville Kentucky on April 2 Carl Goad 14 fell during gymnastic exercise broke his arm his parents refused amputation and gangrene developed leading to his death.
Five men robbed the postoffice Wednesday morning, taking $00 in cash and $900 in stamps. Nearby Cut Rate Wall Papers store at 14 N. Delaware St. is noted. Pennsylvania Lines announces special trains to Shiloh Battlefield Park for Indiana dedication events with through coaches and steamers from Indianapolis to Pittsburg Landing, round trip 17.90, Meals and berths included. Reservations through W W Richardson, D P A, Pennsylvania Lines, Indianapolis.
A local Indianapolis resident Mrs W A Roberts reports relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She states the medicine eased kidney secretions and alleviated pain when others failed. Sold for 50 cents per box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo, the sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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