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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1902

Page

2

Two 10 year olds charged with street robbery gang link

Eddie Ogle 10 and another boy were robbed of a watch and 2 25. The youths Edgar Buck and Bart McDaniels, both 10, arrested after Eddie was accosted near New York Street. Each blamed the other for the hold up saying they belong to New York street gang. They appeared in juvenile court Friday.

Edgar Buck Bart McDaniels New. York-st Eddie Ogle Eddie New York-st Hingar Buck Earl Daniels Eddie Ogie Ogie Young Buck Daniels McDaniels Buck

Griffins Disbarred After Indiana Trial Verdict

Noblesville Indiana April 4 According to the jury verdict Attorneys Samuel and Harry Griffin of Sheridan will be disbarred from practice of law in Indiana courts They were alleged to have Ora Cox declared of an sound mind and charged excessive fees

Noblesville Ind Samuel Harry Griffin Sheridan Indiana Ora Cox

Burlington Train Robbery Report From 50 Miles Out

Masked men aided the Burlington passenger train, leaving the city at 11 40 pm Thursday about 50 miles out. Plunder was light and details are sparse with Friday morning reports.

ST. “Joseph Burlington

Oleo Bill Shaped by Senate Passage and Margarine Rules

A colonial era oleomargarine bill nears final passage outlining that margarine and related products are subject to state and territorial laws. It targets misrepresentation by coloring margarine to mimic butter and imposes licensing and tax requirements on dealers and manufacturers.

District of Columbia

Native Indiana deserter escapes fort Vermont guard shot

Charles Ford, a native of Crawford County Indiana, deserted from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont while serving a year for desertion. He escaped by leaping from a guard post as Lt McCleave ordered pursuit. Private Turpin, patrolling Post 4, fired a Krag rifle at Ford and he fell dead. Turpin’s actions may be reviewed by civil authorities, though fort authorities acknowledge he acted in military duty.

Sul Turpin Marengo Crawford County Indiana Ford Fort Ethan Allen Vermont Lieut McCleave Turpine Turpin Ange

Forger Johnson Arrested in Anderson Bond Set at Ten Thousand

Marison A. Johnson, alleged forger, arrived at Anderson, Indiana, and was placed under a $10,000 bond. He is at home, said to be very ill. George Mathes testified that he lost about $13,000 to forged warrants, filing the affidavit against Johnson.

British forces repulse Boer reinforcements near Hart River

Lord Kitchener reports intense fighting as British reconnoiter toward Hart River. Boers attack flanks, British entrench, heavy casualties on both sides. Delarey Kemp and other leaders attempt to rally retreating forces, Canadian rifles praised for holding post until all were put out of action.

Delarey Kemp Andi Lord Kitchener Tifes

Indiana bridal couple saved from death by horse tail

Fred Tieman and Miss Rosie Beard of Union township were married in Evansville after a near tragedy as Cypress bottoms flooded their crossing. The buggy upset, the horse sank, Tieman clung to his bride while freeing the horse, then both held onto the animal’s tail and swam almost a mile to shore.

Indiana Evansville Ind Fred Tieman Rosie Beard Union Township Tiernan

Heart Out of Place Leaves Elkhart Man at Risk

Isaac Dishong of Elkhart Indiana is described as the victim of a dislocated heart after a wagon accident. He was thrown from the wagon during a descent while holding the tongue. The heart was jarred four inches out of place and inflammation has developed. doctors fear death.

Elkhart Ind Isaac Dishong Here

Five Women Gang Busted in Marion Shoplifting Ring

Viola Weeds, arrested for shoplifting, turned state's evidence. She led a five woman band that planned two year spree of robberies at stores. Rosa Vareeman Carrie Barnes Miss Peart Gray and Mrs John Brewer’s house yielded recovered goods.

Marion Ind Viola Puys Rosa Vareeman

Path of the Reaper Mire Orville Tie Death Toll

Sophia Marion, 97, longtime resident of 3609 North Illinois Street, is reported dead. The fragmented text notes her residence in Marion County and references a Mire Orville tied inquiry, indicating a fatal event under unclear local reporting.

Sophia Marion Illinois St Lof _Merion county

Democrats Nominate Mayor and Council Aides at Richmond

Democrats at Richmond nominated Mayor and council candidates James W Stewart John Lewise G Bacon James Adams Edward L Hancock Henry F P Miller for the upcoming election The report also lists Republicans naming their slate for council positions including James Adams and others.

Democrats Richmond Jerk Foleymar Wabash James ‘W. Stewart John Lewise G Bacon James Adams Edward L. ‘Hancock Henry FP. Miller

Fatally Injured Man at Crossing Near Vincennes

Emmette Matthews, 32, died after being struck by an Evansville and Terre Haute train Friday morning while crossing the tracks in Vincennes Indiana. Local authorities note rising crossing fatalities and urge caution at rail crossings.

Emmet Matthews Vincennes Ind Emmette Matthews Evansville & Terre Haute

Train Plunges After Rock Slide Wreck Kills Three

At Crag Dell, Pennsylvania Railroad freight wreck sent engine and 13 cars down a mountainside. Two men, Harry Dheen and W. B. Ea, were killed and engineer J A Williams likely fatally injured. Twenty cattle died and 80 injured. 11 cars carried goods ruined. 13 cars demolished. cattle loss heavy.

Pittsburg Harry Dheen W. B.ea J. A Williams Cragdell Pennsylvania Railroad Alégheny

Fightin Bob Evans Praises Funston in KC Remarks

Adm. R. D. Evans spoke in Kansas City with his wife and daughter present about Gen. Funston. He said Funston earned his star through fighting and emergencies, not diplomacy or private conduct, and defended his reputation as a true fighting leader.

Kansas City R. D. Evans China Funston Evans United States Army

Brooklyn fish and game laws flouted in town

Brooklyn Indiana voices growl at lax enforcement as residents report multiple violations. A local man on a town walk counted at least a dozen fish gigs or spears and noted a 65 foot seine, prompting possible action by the commissioner of fisheries and game.

Brooklyn Ind Seine Thias

Tearful baby cured by Grape Nuts diet

A man found his late daughter sobbing over restricted food choices. Inquiry showed she disliked meat after craving Grape Nuts. Since starting the cereal, her constipation cleared and she regained solid flesh. The father quieted her grief by letting her enjoy Grape Nuts.

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Elders elect Khareh D as W Moores Weir

Elders select Khareh D as W Moores Weir and Charles in a terse record.

Electeterian Khareh D W." Moores Cuarice HM Weir Charles

Knights of Columbus Excursion Train Announces April 6 1902 Trip

Special leaves Union station at 8:00 a m returning from Kokomo at 10 p m. The event is an excursion organized by Knights of Columbus. For further information call at city office 23-8 Illinois-st. The fare is $1.00 each way to Kokomo on Lake Erie and Western R R.

Kokomo Knights of Columbus Union Station Ilinois-st

California Promises Attract Winter Tourists Bright Climate

The state promotes a surplus of attractions for the average winter traveler, with California’s sunlit climate and blooming scenery touted as a premier destination. The Southern Pacific route from Los Angeles to San Francisco is highlighted as a premier journey, while Los Angeles and nearby areas are praised for their climate and scenic offerings amid the winter season.

California United States

City council passes sympathy resolutions for bereaved member

The council met in special session on Thursday afternoon and adopted resolutions of sympathy for Councilman Lew Cooper whose wife died Wednesday. A funeral committee was appointed and the council will attend the service Saturday morning and send a floral offering.

Lew Cooper

Marines Depart Norfolk for Manila Rotation

A heavy detachment of marines left the Norfolk navy yard for San Francisco en route to Manila to take the places of troops whose enlistments have expired.

Norfolk, Va Norfolk Navy Yard San Francisco Manila Philippines

Cold Damp Feet Adverts and Local Listings

A fragmentary classifieds page lists remedies and goods including laxative products by E. W. Grove and upright pianos for sale at Baldwin's. It also shows a dental college notice in Indianapolis offering patient services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and an assortment of office supplies like loose leaf ledgers.

Old Nurse for Children Teething Syrup Ad

A fragment from an old newspaper promotes a child soothing syrup for teething. It references Mrs Winslow and positions the product as a recommended remedy for infants. The text is brief and lacks full context or corroborating details.

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