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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
5
Herbert Foltz, the architect of the Aetna building, explains roofs define a structure’s art. He notes English and Italian influences, with Mission and colonial forms gaining popularity, and discusses space, cost, and the trend toward prominent cornices on commercial blocks.
Robert C Hillis campaigns for the Republican nomination to head public instruction. He argues youth should not hurt his candidacy and notes he handles mail at Logansport while traveling across the state. He is currently busy building fences.
NEW YORK April 3 The Journal has ordered four new printing presses the largest in the world when completed They can print six double width paper rolls 48 page papers with five colors on the outside Running eight page papers the four presses have a combined capacity of 600000 paper an hour In March the Journal s circulation was 27850150 papers which meant the consumption of 8996401 pounds of print paper
Henry T. Carling aged 21 drowned in a bath tub in Trenton New Jersey on April 3. He was prominent in local social circles and his brother serves as county physician. Authorities suspect overheated water caused either apoplexy or heart failure leading to the accident.
Local note reports Mayor’s brother hospitalized with pneumonia after leaving for Philadelphia Wednesday morning to assist his sibling. Authorities provided no further condition details.
W. R. McLelland of Danville works to win the Republican nomination for clerk of the supreme court. He has previously held office in Hendricks county but has never before sought a state position.
Providence April 3 Mrs E A Simmons fought a burglar in the Hotel Francis bedroom at 4 am receiving cuts and bruises. She believed the intruder failed to seize the bank roll beneath her pillow and later identified him as a former employee in the struggle.
Mrs Thomas J Osborne wife of Sedalia Missouri traction company superintendent tripped on a trolley track while walking with groceries. She fell with wrists doubled under her body both bones broken and fractures described as compound.
Madge Denby arrives at the Manor and draws a partner in a social club called Minds. She chats with a charming Lord Aylmer while feigning happiness, and a bore named Beverley looms. Through witty exchanges the couple plot, the party unfolds, and the Damocles sword drops on Beverley and Laura.
In Milwaukee on April 3 two elderly women Amelia Melecanan aged 84 and her 64 year old daughter were found asleep in a south side box car and arrested. They formerly lived in Lake in prosperous times but about ten years ago sold off their property and have wandered the country as common tramps. They were sent to the county poor farm where they stayed through winter until it was warm enough to tramp again.
The president nominated four senior officers in Washington on Wednesday, promoting to major general to fill Otis retirement and elevating Brigadier Generals R P Hughes M V Sheridan Isaac D Derussy and Andrew S Burt.
Washington April 3 Gen Harrison lost the presidency because he would not promote Col Coppinger over senior officers. Mrs Blaine pressed for the promotion straining ties with Blaine as Minneapolis convention efforts by his friends failed. The clash over promotions and conscience helped derail Harrison’s campaign and reflected tensions with Foot and Corbin.
Controller Breunig says city lacks adequate land outside the city limits for a smallpox hospital. The finance committee rejected a $12,500 ordinance to purchase land, noting only Sellers' farm and a small site at the southern edge exist, and deeming Sellers' farm unsuitable.
An Indianapolis citizen extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a trio of steady nerves restful sleep and renewed strength. Mrs C M Stoneburner of 626 Indiana Ave says the pills calmed her nerves and improved sleep after using a box from Hyder's drug store. The pills cost 56 cents a box and are sold by dealers or the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Portrait and signators of A W Chase, M D, appear on every package.
Mayor Low issued a public statement predicting the speedy overthrow of police blackmail. He claims a police revolt has spread across the city and that officials including Police Commissioner Partridge and District Attorney Jerome have been inactive. Allegations say many police officials and detectives are involved, with plans to put them on trial soon. Patrolmen are told to carry out their duty and will be protected from superiors.
An old style advertisement offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back refund if not effective. E. W. Grove signs each box and the price is 25 cents. Auto Storage and Repair Company operates at 3 and 2 East Ohio Street. Carpets cleaned and rela id at $1.25 per room by Capitol Cleaning Works with phone number 3818.
Merchants' Lunch offered for 25c. Union Station Restaurant hosts an excursion to Kokomo and back for $1.00. Special leaves Union station at 8:00 a.m. and Kokomo return departs 10:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 1902. For details call city service at 2% S. Illinois St.
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