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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
2
General Delarey states Boer women were used as human shields by British troops and claims several women were killed. He alleges his wife, persecuted by Methuen orders for a year, wanders with six children, and his 83 year old mother was robbed and driven from Klerksdorp. He cites specific cases of defenseless women shot and prisoners murdered.
In Tuscumbia Alabama on April 7 Will Reyolds a armed colored man opened fire as Sheriff Gassaway and deputy attempted arrest for obtaining goods under false pretences. He killed Hugh Jones Wallace and Bob Wallace mortally wounded Sheriff Gassaway and WIll Gassaway and P A Prout seriously wounded Jesse Davis Robert Patterson Jim Finney and Payne were wounded. Three houses were set on fire and the fugitive was killed. His body was cremated as 2,000 spectators cheered.
In Cleveland on April 7 Mayor Tom Johnson woke to Sheriff Barry serving a temporary restraining order from Judge Dissette. The order blocks the city board of control Hoefgen and the People's Street Railway from starting work on a proposed three-cent fare street railway. Grounds claim the Hoefgen franchise ordinance was illegal and an abuse of corporate powers. order lasts until next Monday or further court action.
At Ibrox Park Glasgow on April 7 one grandstand fell during a England versus Scotland match, burying hundreds. Twenty one people died, over 200 injured, 190 taken to hospitals as spectators mistook the incident for a minor accident while the game continued.
The Sun reports James Whitfield, famed Kansas City sporting editor and Western League advocate, committed suicide at his home in Indianapolis after recent efforts to place a Western League team there. His death, amid league financial reverses and failed Indianapolis ambitions, robs the sport’s press of a vocal, influential voice.
A Capitol avenue home scare involved a young lady and her hoped-for Prince Charming when a key failed and a dog tapped inside. Bicycle police arrived to find no burglars, the couple’s tale ending with relieved officers and the pair hearing the dog’s faint calls as they left. Names of offenders were not released by police.
Births report numerous families with infant boys and girls at Madison Avenue, Cramer Street, Huron Street, Summit Avenue, Bryant Avenue, and more. Death notices include Christian Earle, Sarah Read, Florea, Luella Williamson, John Stugenegger, Grace Bevel, David Ayres, Conrad Lehrritter, Gertrude Hannon, H. B. Grey, infant Kasfeld, and others with ages and causes such as diabetes, nephritis, inanition, congestive lung failure, apoplexy, consumption, old age, or premature birth. Marriages listed include Henry Witte with Lillie Schilling, John Owens with Minnie Riley, Patrick Quinn with Laura Artman, John F. Jackson with Clara Chanders, B Gordon Bushnell with Harriett Holman, Edward Clements with Matilda Wagner.
The Marion county delegation fights for control ahead of the Republican state convention. Auditorship races draw big local backing with Frank Martin, Dave Sherrick, and Capt James R Henry as top contenders. Nat U Hill and Fassett Cotton vie for superintendent with Cotton backed by the state house ring while Supt Jones aides Cotton.
Boise City Idaho April 7 The stampede to the Thunder Mountain district grows with thousands moving in and an expected 30 000 in camp by summer. Returning miners report rich surface ore within 35 miles of the center with a claim recently sold for 100 000 and owners declining 2 000 000 offers. Fabulous tales of fortunes in a day circulate.
A near statewide labor action begins in Olneyville and spreads to the Woolen Trust. About 6,000 workers walk out demanding two looms per man for the same pay, prompting mills to close as the strike widens across the region.
New York April 7 Lawyer Albert T Patrick convicted of murdering millionaire William Marsh Rice was sentenced Monday to be electrocuted during the week beginning May 5. He faces execution after a lengthy trial and appeals process.
A trolley car in Jersey City crossed into the New York and New Jersey railroad tracks at Carlstadt on Sunday night and was struck by a passenger train. The car was hurled and twelve passengers were injured, some severely.
In Reading Pennsylvania on April 7 a curious tale ends with the sale of a couple’s household goods as a long married pair faces separation after a former husband believed dead reappears. Henry Daubert and his wife, both in their sixties, had lived together twenty years since she wed after her first husband J A Gilman vanished. Gilman’s return now prompts legal and domestic turmoil.
Clyde Cooper shot and killed his wife Sunday night as she returned from church with her mother and sister. The murderer is at large. Jealousy is evident. Cooper had been in an insane asylum until six months ago when discharged as cured.
A reader recounts relief from chronic dyspepsia after trying Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food. Within less than two weeks the stomach trouble disappeared. The account emphasizes personal improvement after conventional medicines failed.
A long list of repairs additions and remodels with names and addresses across multiple streets. Items include houses barns cottages brick buildings and storerooms with costs ranging from fifty to twelve thousand dollars and many entries cite individual owners or firms responsible for work.
Julius A. Haag argues the Indianapolis gas company's threat to shut off gas on May 1 is a bluff. He says from their sworn statements two years ago they could not fund bond interest if natural gas was cut, and stockholders would not consent to Chicago company rates. He demands open books, itemized earnings, and proof of losses before any rate change.
London report shows a marked drop in British trade in March from the previous year with imports down 5,528,195 pounds and exports reduced by 280,455 pounds.
Governor Taft of the Philippines, who underwent surgery earlier, is now at his brother Charles P Taft's residence in Cincinnati. He remains not fully well but is progressing nicely and improving.
James Carter, a Black man, was seized from the Amherst jail by a mob on Saturday night and lynched. Earlier he had shot and seriously wounded Don Thomas last week. Carter’s body was strung to a tree and riddled with bullets.
A fragment states the question about superiority to pills and answers that the tablets are easier and more pleasant to take, milder and gentler in effect, and that they can always be used.
Isaac H. Gray of Muncie Republican contests C W Sherritt for mayor after an 88 vote primary loss. Noblesville Democrats list Mayor John Dulin Clerk C Jackson Treasurer W E Lesigty Marshal Frank Wyant Councilmen George Heinzmann Frank Lacy Noah Earl. Clinton Republicans name Asa Boulden representative Joseph Claybaugh judge George A Moss prosecutor C Merritt clerk N O Carter treasurer Orval Burgett auditor Frank Corns sheriff. Anderson Republicans endorse Major AL All Small treasurer Charles Kemmery clerk Frank A Sharp W Tow W W Atherton and Charles FiIe. Whitely County Democrats adopt auditor John c Lawrence treasurer Melvi.
Auburn will spend 72000 for street improvements. Northern Indiana teachers meet at Richmond in 198. Knights of Columbus organized a Dig lodge in Kokomo Sunday. William Hehman residence in Vincennes damaged by lightning. Mrs McDonald of Clinton shot by neighbor Mrs Kane during a quarrel. she is dead and Kane jailed. Lee Wilson 19 of Lafayette confessed to robbing six houses and was sent to Jeffersonville reformatory. D A Measener of Oxford who sold Dan Patch for 20000 claims Dan Patch's half brother Messener owned by him.
Twenty three gamblers arrested by police in Gus Rahke's place were fined five dollars and costs each in police court Monday. Rahke was fined ten dollars and costs. The total amount, about two hundred fifty dollars, was paid.
Plymouth reporter notes tragedy as Robert McKayne 32, a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman, slipped beneath a moving train here. He was killed instantly with both arms one leg and his head severed, according to local brief.
This line preserves a product label claim stating the name must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinina Tablets, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure. 25 cents.
Good Second-hand. Upright Pianos, $125, at Baldwin's, Post Binders-Transfer Binders. Order blank holders. WM. B. BURFORD, Indianapolis, Ind. $33.00 to California, Oregon and Washington. Chicago & North-Western Ry. from Chicago daily, March and April, only $6.00 for berth in tourist car. Personally conducted excursions Tuesday and Thursdays from Chicago and Wednesdays from New England. Illustrated pamphlet sent on receipt of two cent stamp by S. A. Hutchison, Manager, 212 Clark street, Chicago.
Advertises passenger fares from Chicago to multiple Pacific Coast destinations including Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden Salt Lake City and Spokane plus Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many more. Daily Tourist Sleeping Cars to the Pacific Coast. Maps and details from N M Breeze 435 Vine St Cincinnati Ohio.
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