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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
2
More than 6,000 black coal miners in the district are on strike after operators rejected an ultimatum Friday afternoon. The dispute heads to the national board for decision. Operators offered last year’s wage scale if miners remove gob and slate from entryways, a demand miners refuse. Deadlock could extend for weeks.
In Clinton Indiana on Friday a quarrel between Mrs Mary McDaniel and Mrs Jane Kane ended with Kane shooting McDaniel in the abdomen. McDaniel was taken to St Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute and is expected to recover. The children of the two women had been quarrelling, which led to the shooting.
Nine youths testified they were taught to steal by Henry Hasselbure, a junk dealer, and were bound over to the grand jury. Hasselbure himself drew intense remarks from Judge Stubbs who scored him for conduct during the proceeding.
David Ayres aged 66 of 1332 Olive Street died Friday at Union State Hospital after an operation to remove two brain blood clots. Conrad Lehritter, 78 of 809 Indiana Avenue, died Friday night after a yearlong illness. he ran a saloon at 807 Indiana Avenue for 20 years. John Sturzenegger, 70, a machinist at Brightwood shops, died Friday of paralysis. funeral details from his house Monday at 9 a.m.
In Chicago on April 5 Dr Emil G Hirsch lectured at Temple Israel on how Christ walked the sea and Moses struck water from the rock. He explored whether miracles could be explained by hypnotism or mechanism and called the miracles a spiritual truth beyond mere fact. He announced his selection to deliver a course at Johns Hopkins University.
The article describes Prof. Wormwood and assistants painting monkey faces for a Grand Theatre act. Monkeys enjoy makeup, dogs are slicked and dressed, with sights of detailed stage routines and animal personalities. It notes training, timing, backstage bustle, and visitors risk angering the animals if not noticed.
A London cable in The Times reports that high diplomatic circles discuss plans for a visit by the Prince of Wales to the United States, with indications that arrangements may be far advanced.
The Amen corner brethren held a banquet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel Friday night with about 400 attendees. President Roosevelt sent a letter of regret. Notables present included Timothy L. Woodruff Joseph H. Manley J H Kean William Warner Col George W Dunn John C Spooner August Belmont Elihu Root Archbishop Areland Chauncey Depew Arthur Gorman Mayor Seth Low John A McCall Henry Payne ex Gov Black Rev David Burrell Nathan Scott John P Jones. The Amen corner men are correspondents and political writers.
Carpenters' union No. 28 adopted a resolution opposing natural gas meters and condemned the Indianapolis gas company for threatening to cease supplying 588 unless the city council mandates their use.
A Daily Blows editorial cites coffee as a poison when consumed each morning, causing nervous stomach disturbances that can progress to bowel trouble and appendicitis. A Fredonia, New York woman attributes years of coffee drinking to illness, notes improvement after switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts, and mentions a minister who also converted to Postum.
Social calendar highlights include a card party for Mr. and Mrs. L Mansfield hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Martin W Mansfield, a theater party by Mrs Hingh J McGowan for sister Miss Burnett, and a First Presbyterian musicale at Mrs John H Holliday. Additional events feature a flower luncheon for Miss Elsie Appel, state weddings in Muncie Kokomo and Rilwood, a Dramatic club final performance and vaudeville acts, plus a Dutch lunch by Harry Webb.
CHICAGO April 5 Muley Axziz sultan of Morocco prohibited automotives among subjects after a French car he tried disarranged steering gear burst a tire and hit a rock. The sultan, uninjured, ordered his blacksmith to destroy the machine and blamed French plot for his death.
At the national Phi Kappa Psi convention in Pittsburg this week, Indianapolis wins the 1904 gathering. The fraternity dates to 1852 from Washington and Jefferson college and now boasts 39 chapters with about 20 members each plus alumni groups. Indiana representation includes Purdue DePauw and the State university with hundreds of visitors expected. Attorney-general Taylor aided the bid, with H C Brubaker Ed Knight and Charles N Thompson named to the organizing committee.
The schedule lists GRAND theater with vaudeville at 2:15 and 8:15. PARK theater offers The great white diamond at 2 and 8. EMPIRE shows Cracker Jacks at 2 and 8.
The current bill at the Grand promises one of the season’s best shows and will end with Saturday night performances. The Park enjoyed a prosperous run with The Great White Diamond, while The Cracker Jacks wrap up a week at the Empire. English’s The Liberty Bells drew a large crowd Friday with a standout cast including Harry Gilfoil and Harry Davenport.
An old newspaper fragment lists a string of business contacts and services including Auto Storage and Repair Company at 2 and 2 E Ohio st, Bindery and transfer items, and a whimsical line about a milk syrup for teething. The ad copy mentions Wickford’s soothing syrup for children, touted as best for teething pains, wind colic and diarrhea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
In Chicago on a Friday night Joseph Vernon a 2 year old child was inadvertently harmed by a man who aimed to learn crime. Vernon planned a hold up but was led into a trap by a supposed accomplice who cuffed him and took him to a police station.
Prof. M. W. Cushman of Indiana, noted author on stock treatment, collapsed and died in Jacksonville on April 5. The event ends a career of veterinary and agricultural writings shaping animal health practices.
A CLEAR BRAIN and healthy body are essential for success. Business men, teachers, students, housewives, and other workers say Hécd's Sarsaparilla gives them appetite and strength and makes their work seem easy. It overcomes that tired feeling.
A local offer invites savings on skimming brushes at Indianapolis Paint and Color Company located at 240 to 248 Massachusetts Avenue. The advert emphasizes discounted prices for bulk purchases and immediate availability.
WM. B. BURFORD of Indianapolis announces a price book for loose leaf covers described as perfectly flat opening. Available in all sizes.
California offers sunny beaches golf and deep sea fishing from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The Southern Pacific Sunset Route runs daily from New Orleans to Pacific coast points with the Sunset Limited train on Mon Thu and Sat. Literature and information available from W H Connor, general agent in Cincinnati. Baldwin is noted as known.
Burgin Kentucky April 5 Grandmother Goodnight aged 13 in this section of the state died at her Perryville home Friday after a brief illness. She bore 20 children 73 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. She had smoked for 90 years and took a final whiff from her cob pipe just hours before death.
Logansport Ind April 5 George F McCulloch of the Union Traction Co was granted a franchise over streets here previously given to the Law Stone man syndicate The McCulloch line from Kokomo will be completed by November 1 it is said
Weather figures show April’s normal temperature at 52 degrees based on 81 years of office records. The average last killing frost date is April 15, with precipitation averaging 3.44 inches and 12 days recording .01 inch or more. The greatest 24 hour precipitation was 2.62 inches in 1888, while the coldest April averaged 4 degrees and the warmest occurred in 1896 with 60 degrees.
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