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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
8
Amsterdam dispatch says former President Paul Kruger is very ill with influenza and growing feeble, with memory lapses raising fears for his condition. The illness may prevent Kruger, and possibly Botha and Steyn, from consulting on peace talks in South Africa.
The executive committee announces the dedication of the soldiers monument on May 4 with events from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gov Durbin and Maj. Gen. Len Wallace headline talks, honors from the G A R and state officials, a parade review, vesper service, and patriotic meetings at Tomlinson Hall and English’s Opera House. Gen John W Foster to speak.
Massachusetts farmer Richard Downs reported an incendiary attempt to start a fire inside his barn. Downs’ son found the blaze and alerted him, who extinguished it. In a separate line, a farmer named William was killed after crawling in front of a train in Gsland, Ind.
Shortridge high school meets regular American association team at Washington park Thursday at 315 2. m as part of exhibition season ahead of a Friday game with St Louis American league. League team trained five hours Wednesday in cold weather preparing for the big matchup. State university beat Chattanooga 5 to 4 at Bloomington Wednesday. Muncie and Anderson form new teams. Muncie emphasizes polo and similar games.
Three horses were thrown and one killed at Memphis as Wax Taper won the Mississippi purse at a mile and an eighth. Wax Taper was a strong favorite. Articles were signed in New York for a side bet of 26000 dollars between Lord Derby and Borama. Indianapolis racing association approves a three days meet starting July 3 with 300 dollar purses per event. Money deposited in Merchants' National Bank.
Ringside rumor says Kid McCoy may replace Ryan to meet Jack O'Brien in Louisville on derby night. McCoy has wired for match particulars. Bob Fitzsimmons resumes training and seeks a six-fight challenge against top heavyweights before the National Sporting Club in London across six nights.
Bob Fitzsimmons says he will not fight James Jeffries in California and will meet the champion in the east or nowhere. News from San Francisco reports the Athletic Club offered a purse of 70 percent of gross receipts for the bout, but Fitzsimmons cites the condition of California clubs and managers as the reason a western fight is out.
William Jones keeper of a craps game paid $10 and costs after pleading guilty in police court on Wednesday. Seven participants, labeled as negroes in the report, each paid $5 and costs after pleading guilty.
United Mine Workers executive board votes to keep strike date secret while offering one last chance for operators to reach terms. A 30 day armistice may pass without action and the Michigan fields dispute remains in progress with 3,009 miners involved. Hopkins County Kentucky also sees renewed endorsement of its strike.
A Capital Council Y M L banquet at the Grand hotel featured witty toasts and reflections on sentiment. About a hundred members and guests filled three tables while Toastmaster Harry Royse introduced speakers including Father Bauer and Rev Duffy. The highlight was a gift presentation to Treasurer Budenz after six years in office.
August Hoffman, stable foreman for a Home Brewing company in Shelby Georgia, was waylaid and robbed after a blow to the head rendered him unconscious. His pocketbook containing $19 disappeared, and he cannot identify the attacker.
Burglars entered S. Benger at 306 W Washington St through a skylight between 10 and 1 on Wednesday and removed two Security Trust savings banks containing about 340 each, plus a large quantity of shoes shirts and jewelry. They left behind a pair of old size seven shoes.
The page advertises AMUSEMENTS with Grand-Vaudeville shows at 2:15 and 8:15, a PARK program featuring The Gamekeeper at 2 and 8, and a BEMPIRE program with Wine Woman and Song plus additional entertainment.
The society section reports weddings of Mrs. Anna Smith and Alfred Walters in Danville, Ethelyne Perdieu and Frank G. Stanton in Muncie, Miss Gertrude Schleicher and George O. Hoadley at the Schleicher home with bridal party including Earla Bowers and Jane Kyle, and Miss Elma Woollen and Wilbur W. Dark wed in the First Baptist church with attendants Orin Woollen and Booth Tarkington among others.
Fragmentary OCR lists names associated with Princeton politics including mayor W White marshal and treasurer Robert Baker along with councilmen A J Da 8 Mowry and Dan Kendle indicating a local party ticket lineup.
Clarence Hill, a shoplifter, was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to 180 days in the workhouse in police court. Detectives had cornered him after he stole from several downtown stores.
Nathan A Van Osdol longtime Central Ave streetcar conductor dies after long illness at his home in 1925 New Jersey. He leaves a wife and three children. coworkers give $93 to widow. Funeral January home to Greensburg for interment. Albert D Lombard grocer dies in Linden street. Felix W Graham dies in Georgia aged 60. son in law Frederick A Brown a local silver extract manufacturer.
Joseph, Missouri April 10 Lee Gallagher a receiving teller at the First National Bank was arrested for embezzling about 20000 dollars over more than two years. Gallagher admitted embezzlement but could not provide accurate shortage figures.
The comedian George W. Monroe and Bridget charm crowds with hearty, old fashioned humor. Monroe’s gags like that “that’s what makes me mad” draw cheers while Bridget’s playful Italian lover tale and singing elicit broad smiles. Men respond especially to Monroe’s jokes.
Dispatch from J. J. Rosenthal manager of The Telephone Girl reports a boy born to the family. The message bubbles with joy as Rosenthal exults in the happy event. He notes the newborn will grow up a native of Toledo Ohio with Mrs Rosenthal appearing on stage as Kathryn Osterman.
May Edouin will be a performer at the Grand next week. The Park will change its bill Thursday with the new play Gamekeeper receiving high commendation. Comedian Smith O'Brien stars in the title role. The Empire will shift Thursday to Wine, Woman and Song, a vaudeville burlesque program.
Chairman Negley of the council contracts and franchises a committee has called a meeting for Ward 1 to discuss franchise and contract matters. The notice outlines the time and location for residents to attend and weigh in on the agenda.
The Van Camp hardware firm joins a vast hardware merger rumored to involve 40 houses nationwide. Courtland Van Camp in New York and Indianapolis firms anticipate an official announcement soon. The proposed entity would be capitalized at 120 million dollars with 40 million in preferred stock under New Jersey law.
Secretary Shaw announced in Washington that the new Indianapolis federal building will be constructed with Indiana Minestone. The contract goes to John Pierce of New York for 1,267,530 dollars, with completion in 30 months or Pierce loses 250 dollars per day after the deadline.
All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box, 25c.
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