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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
2
A reader asks which book to send and details an offer to have a druggist supply six bottles of Dr Shoop s Restorative for a sick person to test for a month for 550 with payment by the sender if it fails. The letter says to trust the sick one s honor and leaves the decision to the druggist.
The weekly notes a National association of lawsmiths of America convention set for May 14 in Indianapolis with delegates from major unions. It also reports the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers planning to present the 1902 scale, with local demands at 10 cents hourly for an eight hour day within 50 miles of Indianapolis. Laundry workers schedule a ball for April 30 and law makers plan a Germania hall ball for April 23 with prizes for selling house and lot tickets. Machinists present a 1902 scale fixing 28 cents minimum plus 2 cents for die work, plus a Saturday half holiday and nine hour days with overtime after 54 hours a week. One apprentice for every five journeymen is allowed.
Brokers explain the local market’s dullness citing taxes and scarce good issues. Some blame tax time absorbing income, others say shortage of worthwhile stock, and others point to Atlas Laycock Indiana hotel preferred absorbing cash. No major events, Belt at 104 looks best, Atlas stock selling well, no bank and trust transactions observed.
New York bankers Winslow Lanier Co report to Attorney-general Taylor that Indiana has a valid claim for 17500 more war debt and 450000 paid in United States notes in 1861. They expect discount claims to be allowed, following a prior approval of similar items, and plan to file a $25000 claim for Morton loans from county and city sources.
William Clark, a grocer at 711 Massachusetts Ave, sues for divorce alleging Leota Clark repeatedly assaulted him and left with furnishings on multiple occasions. He says she returned each time, then caused further destruction and threats during fits of temper described as wild spells.
A German man claiming to be Paul Huenerwadel was taken to a police station after a Saturday morning disturbance. He spoke little English, said Prince Henry owed him $100, and claimed to be married with three children. An interpreter later clarified he was confessing to being a German politician in Indianapolis.
Maj Octavius L Pruden assistant secretary to the president died Saturday at Garfield hospital after two weeks illness with heart affection. He was a prominent White House attaché, serving as assistant secretary to seven consecutive presidents.
Richmond Indiana report says James Shook convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the Cambridge City murder of John Ryan. He will be sentenced to prison next.
ST. LOUIS April 19 William Friday 51 without a home died at City hospital of pneumonia after 13 hospital stays in the last year. Each admission began on Friday and he claimed every major life event occurred on Friday. He died while singing Die Wacht am Rhein.
Nan King in Kwang Si province is reported captured by rebels after a days long siege surrounding the large city. April 19 dispatch notes the capture of a major urban center as rebels press their campaign in the region.
Sylvester Rist collapsed on Saturday while en route to Big Four shops where he worked. Coroner investigating. Charles Fearnaught in critical condition after a street car crash at Illinois and Maryland, with Dr Dudley H. unable to see visitors. Mrs Fearnaught and child recovering. In St Louis, Henry Becker and Henry Haas died Friday from sewer gas in a trench.
London April 19. The English championship clash at Crystal Palace saw Southampton face Sheffield before more than 100,000 spectators. Eighty excursion trains brought 45,000 fans from across England, Wales and Scotland to attend the match.
City street department condemned the Illinois street tunnel for filth and safety concerns. Supt Taffe pledged continuous patrols after complaints that women fear passing through and have been insulted there. A tunnel policeman is tasked with sweeping duties, with the matter under review.
William Young aged 33 was struck by a street car while riding a bicycle in New Albany on Friday and died from his injuries, authorities reported on April 19.
A community notice lists numerous births with parent names and addresses, followed by deaths with ages and causes, and marriages between several couples. Notable entries include Louis and Samantha Pritchett’s newborn boy at 711 N King Ave and Amos W Pedigo’s son at 14 N Arsenal Ave, among others. Marriages cited include William Fitzpatrick with Minnie Merrick and Eugene J Christian with Emma Pferrer, among others.
New York April 19 The chance of a Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons bout grows brighter after Fitzsimmons replies to Jeffries California meeting offer. Jeffries says he will not dictate dates but seeks mutual pay arrangements and clubs in California will decide the best date. A $2500 deposit is requested with The Examiner in the exchange. Fitzgerald expresses delight at prompt acceptance.
Tipton Indiana April 19 Abner Thompson a farmer plowed up 20 sticks of dynamite in a field police suspect bank robbers hid them there the discovery raises safety concerns and prompts investigation by local authorities.
Michigan City Indiana April 19 H A Van Dusen and his wife are in critical condition. He has suffered hiccups for a week and she is afflicted with typhoid fever.
Ollie M Hayes 1816 Howard addition 200. A Hofmeister 40 E New York repairs 200. Mrs M J Kelly 14 Cherry Hill addition 35. Fred Graber 316 Sanders repairs 180. Louise Erzinger 917 Jefferson addition 100. Co B Faulkner Station Brightwood 800. C Lookman 606 St Clair addition 50. Mrs Rosalie Carrico Douglas near Rhode Island frame house 1300. George L Sullivan 1116 Calhoun repairs 250. Mrs Harkness 805 N Illnds repairs 500. William Gerwig 1302 E Tenth house 2000. Michael Gruner Fenneman near Palmer cottage 1000. Marie Norton 1107 Park remodel house 1000. Union Trust Co E Market between Pennsylvania Delaware remodel building 7578.
TERRE HAUTE and CLAY CITY reports say Myrtle Barber aged 14 died Friday from severe burns while burning corn stalks on her father's farm. Emma Link aged 18 also died Friday after her dress caught fire while burning rubbish.
A reader recounts sleeping trouble from coffee and nervousness. After swapping to Postum she notes quick improvements within a week. The letter recalls walking at night to tire herself, despondency, and stomach nerves, with a friend suggesting coffee’s harm.
The Peerless baseball club, ages 12 to 15, beat Capt. Norman Scott’s team 41 to 7 at twentieth street on Saturday. Batteries: Peerless Geo Whelden and Lawrence Craig. Scotts players Major Davis Norman Beott and Paul Dunn. Peerless hit eight home runs and will play Capt. Bid Sternberger’s team at the same field next Saturday.
In Petersburg Indiana on April 19 Harry Cummins who killed Frank Watson has been sentenced to the penitentiary.
A Missouri resident Philip E B Rhoads of Pennville reports long rheumatism relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, claiming it cured him. The balm is described as the best medicine he has ever used and is sold by all druggists.
A Saturday fire at the Creamery package manufacturing company plant in Portland Indiana destroyed the main buildings and caused about 25000 dollars in losses. The firm is a leading butter tub maker in the United States, leaving about 150 workers unemployed. Several freight cars on the L E and W tracks were damaged.
James P Light acting vice-president of the South Indianapolis Improvement Association was acquitted in police court on forgery charges. He had collected $400 for the association and refused to hand it to the president, insisting it should go to the treasurer, provoking the filing of the forgery accusation.
An old newspaper fragment lists product branding for Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets at 25 cents, with notes about Bennett's and various shop addresses in Indiana. It also mentions photography studios Bretzman's at 1428 Illinois, and a dental college at Delaware and Christ streets, with hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for dental work.
California offers sunny winters with surf, golf, and fishing as major draws. The Southern Pacific Sunset Route runs from Los Angeles to San Francisco with daily vestibule service. the Sunset Limited operates from New Orleans on Mon Thu and Sat with deluxe sleeping and dining cars. For literature and info, contact W H Connor, general agent in Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis and Plainfield railroad proposal for a combined steam and electric line faced a setback as Hendricks county and Indianapolis authorities opposed steam power. The board of works halted the plan to enter Indianapolis on Belt railroad rights of way, fearing steam cars into the city.
Louis Kruger age 79 and Nancy Heathman age 65 were married on Friday in Michigan City Ind. The groom marked the day by splitting a load of wood and hauling it to market, a practical celebration after the ceremony.
A cluttered ad block lists household services and business names in Indianapolis including Cap itol Cleaning and Knox at Meridian and Washington, with doctors and offices moved to Newton Claypool Building. Also promoted are nursing syrup claims and teething remedies, plus a garbled line about Old Nurse for Children.
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