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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1902
Page
1
Delegates arrive as the state convention opens at 10:30 a.m. in Masonic Hall with nominations to be made Wednesday. The state central committee met at the Lorraine hotel Monday night but delayed campaign plans until Wednesday. delegates sought out small hotels without bars to remain consistent with their platform.
The Indiana Prohibition party stage show at Masonic hall blends prayer and politics. Oliver W. Stewart proclaims a sure win while banners and a serpent motif frame rallies. Speakers praise past efforts, condemn liquor, and pledge tougher action in the 1902 campaign.
The speaker notes 3,976 saloons in Indiana selling liquor and cites the Nicholson law of 15 to curb them. He claims temperance groups paused too early, allowing the enemy to grow the number to 4,850 saloons paying state license totaling 485.01 per year, with 3,300 more selling illegally.
A Millbury Mass. hen owned by Mrs. Eliza Tucker reportedly laid 30 eggs in 30 days. Each egg is described as having a double yolk and an eight inch circumference, making the fowl exceptionally productive for a Herald specialfrom New York.
Guards Bowlin Neville and Webster testified for prison management denying Dr Horne s charges showing prisoners were punished for attacks. Convict witnesses backed officials. Board may sustain tainted meat claims by Dr Horne while Laporte grand jury may probe Forne. Gov Durbin worried as investigation nears closure Tuesday.
A load of sofas in a T. Madden wagon caught fire on Washington Street near the New York store Tuesday afternoon. The blaze burned several sofas before the fire department arrived and extinguished it. the cause is unknown.
April 15 report says the president will form a commission to investigate the conduct of the war in the Philippines. The inquiry will focus on alleged atrocities by American soldiers against natives and aim to assess accountability and policies.
A Wesleyan church in Amherst county was burned by a forest fire sweeping the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge mountains. A large schoolhouse and many farmhouses were destroyed with heavy losses reported.
Cologne dispatch reports the British government faces uncertainty in South Africa peace negotiations over amnesty and guarantees on disarmament. Cape rebels will not quit without assurances, and London is not confident of a final agreement.
Peter Noonan a Big Four engineer residing at 1422 Pleasant Street was found dead in bed at Harrison C Tuesday morning after staying overnight. He regularly ran trains between Indianapolis and Cincinnati on No 2 and No 5. Heart disease is suspected as the cause. He leaves a widow and three children.
Boston April 15 Twenty three pressmen and aides quit after an order barring tobacco during work. Stilings refuses to rescind claim. Union agent Whail suggests each man supply a cuspidor and take responsibility for mess, but the owner rejects.
In Elizabeth New Jersey on April 15 a burst of red sand moist enough to paste ruined spring garments as a bank of black clouds swept in from the northwest and released a slow then heavy shower across the city at around 11 a.m.
In Gallipolis Ohio on April 15 thieves seized all from Mr and Mrs Henry Denny while they attended a lengthy Bruce chapel service across the river. They carried away furniture clothing provisions and other items, exploiting the unusually long sermon to finish the burglary.
Solicitor Wm C Thurmond says he will proceed against Georgia cotton mill owners who locked out workers until a strike at an Augusta mill is settled. He accuses the mills of conspiracy to crush labor unions and says they are subject to state law.
In Erin Springs a sand bank cave in trapped five boys. Sim Pierce Al King and Perry Cox died. Bob Parker and Marion Cox were recovered unconscious and may not recover.
Wesley Bennett photographer reports repeated break ins at his E Washington street show case and says $2 worth of gold plated bands used in photographic buttons were stolen last Sunday night.
Several car loads of provisions and supplies have been sent from Texas cities in response to Gov. Sayers appeal for Zapato county sufferers. An estimated 17,000 people are affected by the disaster and seek aid.
Ad copy states low expenses and large stock of diamonds offered by P Mullally at 2% Monument Place. It emphasizes money savings and value for customers seeking diamonds in a compact storefront notice.
Controller Breunig said Tuesday the city may defend a suit to break Phoebe Hill's will if enough value exists to justify it. Miss HY left her property to fund a public fountain.
The Board of Works and Fire Chief Coots visited Irvington on Tuesday to inspect fire house locations and consider a cheap temporary solution for the structure.
In St Petersburg on Tuesday afternoon, Interior Minister Zipy agin was assassinated when a shooter placed a revolver to his body and fired. The minister died from the wound shortly after the attack.
Neighbors cannot identify an elderly man living east of the Massachusetts avenue depot after he reportedly took morphine early Tuesday requiring Dr. Conger. Police investigate a mysterious case while a separate call at 8 am removes George Vincent, deemed insane, to the station.
Louisville April 15 Gov Beckham may use Kentucky law to block any railroad from absorbing the Louisville and Nashville. The state constitution bars a competing line from buying L and N. A precedent in 1894 allowed prohibition against such takeovers. Beckham said he will follow the laws and act if challenged.
Sioux City reports the Illinois Central began bringing in workers to fill the 400 machinist strikes at the Waterloo plant as Pinkerton guards protect the site. The situation risks violence as tensions rise among workers.
Robbers entered the house of Alice Hastings in Memphis early Tuesday and stole jewelry valued at $2,250 kept in a satchel under her bed. Authorities investigate the break in and seek leads.
A large force of heavily armed men converges on Wright and Templeton in Bristol Virginia on April 15 to drive the pair to their mountain stronghold, with a battle expected upon contact.
An American league baseball team from St. Louis arrived in Indianapolis on Tuesday at noon and prepared for a Wednesday schedule. The trip and registration details are noted as the team continues its road weekend program.
About 300 delegates of the National Association of Manufacturers gathered in the Indiana statehouse hall to hear State Auditor Hart and Mayor Bookwalter welcome them. D. M. Parry led the session with remarks about Gov. Durbin and the city’s hospitality, while President Search praised Indiana’s growth and loyalty to the nation.
The text argues for establishing a federal department dedicated to the nation’s commercial and industrial interests. It also urges reorganizing the consular service to depoliticize it.
The District 2 Republican convention meets Wednesday in Mitchell where William Munson is favored to win the nomination. Gov. Durbin said Munson will be elected, while Democrats are split between Cyrus E. Davis and a renomination bid for William R. Miers.
Two smallpox cases were reported to the Health board on Monday. Ernest Elliott, secretary of W. H. Wickard & Co., and J. M. Roberts, both named residents, were identified. Elliott was seen on his front porch during quarantine. inspector sent to Elliott’s home followed the complaint. Villagers panicked as investigators probed how Elliott contracted the disease.
Twenty five black men are jailed in Des Moines under suspicion in the Peterson murder case. Indications suggest a lynching may occur once the suspect is confirmed, and rifles are stored at the jail to defend it against attack.
William Cavanaugh testified in Muncie on April 15 that Charles Pittzer a soldier back from the Philippines threatened to kill his wife on two occasions. Mrs. Nellie Britton testified Pittzer said he would kill his wife if she did not stop seeing other men, and other witnesses supported premeditation in the alleged murder.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 3 pm April 16. Fair conditions continue Tuesday night and Wednesday with little temperature change. Readings show 7 am 40, noon 50, 2 pm 53. General fair across Indiana and neighboring states with variable winds.
The National Manufacturers' Association leader calls for protest against the Hoar anti-injunction bill and opposes the pending eight hour law for government work arguing it would unjustly burden employers and those taking government contracts. He urges members of the ship subal sector to unite.
President Claypool of the State board of agriculture says bids will be received Monday for a new half mile track at the fair grounds and completion is expected in about 30 days. Many horsemen prefer the Indianapolis track for training and Ed Geers is expected to bring his fast horses.
Raleigh April 15. Frank Shaw a Black man was hanged at Lumberton on Tuesday for the murder of his sweetheart Mary Ferguson. He reportedly told friends he was ready to die.
An attempted bombing targeting buildings occurred at Renaix in East Flanders on Tuesday. One house was destroyed and several casualties reported, local authorities said.
In New York a banquet honored Edward T. Page of Chicago with Samuel A. Davis and Timothy W. Lequatte among speakers. Senator Depew’s prior long-distance record was surpassed by over 700 miles as telephone links connected Chicago and New York to transmit the speeches to diners.
United States court Judge Baker heard the Rockwood factory injunction case Tuesday. John L. Griffiths for the company sought a restraining order to stop strikers patrolling the neighborhood and pressuring nonunion workers. Testimony showed little against the strikers and the case was continued after a peaceful morning.
In New Orleans on April 15 anti English forces argued before Col. E H Crowder that the British mule camp at Port Chalmette violates the laws of nations. Ex Judge John Clegg testified as counsel for Gen Samuel Pearson of the Boer army presenting affidavits from muleteers detailing transport control and recruitment at Capetown.
Three hundred delegates representing about three hundred thousand men gather in Wheeling at the Amalgamated Iron Workers convention. The committee reports no wage talks yet while leaders expect a sunny session. Delegates from this district and the west oppose Shaffer’s recent agreement with the trust’s subsidiaries and lodge readmission at Bay View and Joliet remains a key question.
R H Henry of Jackson Mississippi past president of the National Editorial Association and Mississippi commissioner to the St Louis world’s fair says there will be no world’s fair in St Louis in 196. He cites Gov Francis stating plans for 198 but warns a 196 fair would be a laughing stock and has advised plans for 190%.
The Dutch queen Wilhelmina suffers a serious cold and fever, prompting cancellation of all court duties. Dowager Emma is summoned to Loo palace as authorities monitor her condition and arrange royal support.
Senator Fairbanks of Indiana announces he will speak again on the Chinese exclusion bill. Also notes the removal of dentist Joseph & Goode to 36 and 306 Newton Claypool Building.
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