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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
8
Anderson Ind April 3 A Hot Springs Ark message says M U Johnson alleged forger has left Hot Springs and will be in Indianapolis Saturday where he will be turned over to Tipton county sheriffs. Creditors seek settlement to avoid court action.
Madrid April 3 Hon G Sickles secretary of the American legation said a friendship and commercial treaty will be proposed as Alfonso’s first cabinet acts. The coronation event spurs a renewal of ties and the Antillian policy is praised. Storer may return to Madrid despite contrary statements.
Mrs Lew W Cooper wife of Councilman Gooner has died at Deaconess hospital after a two month illness. She was 35 and daughter of Thomas Chandler. A longtime member of Central Ave M E Church, the funeral will be from the residence at 1416 Broadway on Saturday morning.
Katie Fritz, 18, of 2508 Be.Tenth Street, was struck by a car on Tacoma Street Wednesday night as she alighted from another vehicle. She suffered a fractured collar bone and other injuries.
A watch maker from Ceylon promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective against chest colds. He asserts it has helped many and that multiple bottles cure hoarseness quickly, noting the product's notable benefits observed over years.
Denver April 3 John Hays Hammond mining expert hired at 50000 yearly to inspect Stratton Independence mine Victor Colorado for Venture London reports the famed property once bought for 10000000 is nearly worked out and new owners incur a 7000000 loss Directors in London to meet and decide the mine's future
Vaudeville listings show shows at AMUSEMENTS GRAND with 2:15 seating and prices around 715 dollars. PARK theater advertises The great white diamond at 2 and 3. EMPIRE theater features Cracker Jack at 3 and 2 with show times.
Miss Elsie Leslie a stage child icon from The Christian and Glory Quayle faces a likely fatal illness after a week of illness and an operation. Once famed as Fauntleroy and Prince and the Pauper, she is married to William Jefferson Winter and linked to Edward J. Morgan in current production.
Miss Claudine Sharpe, formerly with the Broadway Sleeping Beauty company, traveled aboard the Manitou to London and then Paris. After resigning a chorus role, she invested modestly in Southern Pacific and Union Pacific stocks following tips from financiers, turning her pennies into a fortune before returning to Paris with wealth and springtime pleasures ahead.
George Monroe, famed for My Aunt Bridget, appears at the Grand next week in a one man sketch as Aunt Bridget. A big Newfoundland dog in the Grand dog show draws crowd interest for the dog’s stage bluff and dignity. The Park will stage The White Diamond melodrama Thursday. The Crackerjacks remain at the Empire all week with Harvey Parker wrestling at each show.
The Socialer turnverein announces a Friday night gymnastic festival at the German house. A robust program features feats of strength calisthenics and music, with ample talent from local gymnastic classes. The event aims to be a landmark in the organization’s history.
In St Louis at the Empire hotel on Fifteenth and Priests streets a 3 30 a m fire gutted the building. Nearly all of the 40 guests escaped with several women fainting and rescued by firemen and police. Fireman Frank Henderson was seriously hurt breaking a window while rescuing ClemEntine Stone. Jack McKenna Johnnie Reagan and Abe Attell stayed in their rooms and escaped. Damages about 10000 dollars.
Four of the miners imprisoned by Wednesday’s Wigan colliery blast have been rescued. Five men remain entombed. In Constantinople, Meyer the German correspondent linked to the tale of Prince Mohammed Rechad Effendi is escorted to the frontier in chains and expelled, while the sultan declares the heir presumptive alive.
Indianapolis gears up for a bustling baseball season with a Saturday clash against Cincinnati at Washington Park. Players arrive eager to prove themselves as training begins in full swing and league leadership shifts as William G. Temple succeeds A G Spalding as National League president amid renewed activity.
In Chicago on April 3 near Gen. MacArthur less than 200 feet away, military prisoner William P. King slipped from Fort Sheridan's prison house. It marks the sixth escape in under a month amid clashes and a strong inquiry into the incidents. King was arrested March 14 and awaiting court martial on desertion charges.
The dedication committee leaves the choice to Gov. Durbin. A press committee was appointed. A grand fireworks display will feature pieces honoring prominent Indiana Civil War figures. Estimated expenses total about $8,000.
Ten well known Eddyville women attacked a soft-drink saloon run by Frank Hammond. They wore white cloth masks and dresses while using axes pokers and hammers to smash bottles and furniture. Police have not arrested any suspects. The town recently voted liquor local option in favor of liquor interests.
Ringside word says Kid McCoy sailed from London boxing school and braved the sea to Terre Haute in pursuit of a wife. Jack Ryan plans a Peoria visit to beat featherweight champion Harry Forbes, claiming prior conditioning was poor and he had late notice of the bout. Ryan has strong local support for the fight.
Washington April 3 Friends of the oleomargarine bill report enough votes to pass but by a narrow margin. Amendments will be watched closely and certainty comes only after the final vote is announced late Thursday.
Indiana death notices list Isaac Gipson of Thorntown aged unknown Nancy Smith of Elwood 64 A B Stribling 77 retired foundryman of Madison Edward S Kemp of Salem died of heart failure Jonathan Brouse 80 of Elkhart died at breakfast Conductor Ed Spalding killed by train and an employee of the Calumet terminal in Hammond
A cure for tobacco addiction is advertised as instant and permanent using an odorless tasteless compound from a famous Ohio chemist. It claims to stop cravings and is easily taken with milk water tea coffee or food. Rogers Drug and Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio offers a free trial package by mail to prove its safety and effectiveness.
George Hughey of 118 Silver Avenue was examining a rifle Thursday morning when it discharged. The bullet hit Frank Williams, 3, in the abdomen. The wound is serious but not yet fatal. Dr. Gebauer attends Hughey.
Hoisting engineers in the Brazil Indiana district walk out over a $75 monthly raise and an eight hour day. Black miners and operators remain in talks with a deadlock anticipated. In Indianapolis franchise talks the council contracts committee postponed action to Friday night due to member absence. Sewer, streets and alleys panel failed to decide on a demand overnight.
London April 3 Foxhall Keene the famed millionaire made an appearance as a jockey at Croxton Park. He rode Russell Monro s Eva in the 100 sovereign selling plate but was unplaced. G Thursby won on Tin Soldier. In the Cranby handicap Keene finished third on Milano.
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