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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
1
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld four cent streetcar fare for Indianapolis Street Railway Co in Charles F. Smith v. Indianapolis Street Railway. Smith argued the three cent limit violated state law by paying three cents and being ejected, suing for damages. The high court denied his appeal, situation argued unusually by the court itself.
An article reports Fr Degolyer, a drayman from Anderson, with a dislocated neck since January 4. Doctors plan Thursday morning surgery at City hospital to remove a portion of his spinal column after an accident that left him partially paralyzed. The team hopes for success.
A London dispatch reported that on Wednesday afternoon the Boer general Delafey and three Lechinaluoed surrendered. The bulletin was carried by the stock ticker in New York on April 30.
Dora McDonald of 19 N Noble st reports a Tuesday fire started by a match touching lace curtains after a police court appearance to avoid a fine and a hasty marriage. Estimated loss stands at 50 dollars with possible expenses totaling 95 dollars including license and court fees.
W. W. Spencer of the Democratic county committee announces the county convention for May 2. Mrs. Mary A. Dickson, widow of James Dickson and mother of George A. Dickson, is gravely ill with pneumonia at her daughter's home and there is little hope of recovery.
The Grace Methodist church hosts a vanity fair in the parish parlors on Tuesday night. Alice Miles and William Wilitreal wed at the Miles home on Alvord street Monday night. Indianapolis ministers are urged to endorse the Saturday half holiday movement. A horse valued at 300 dollars will be sold at Pierson's hall next Friday night to aid the widows and orphans fund of Indianapolis lodge No 7 Knights of Pythias. Ticket sales begin Thursday at Eng house for Gen Fitzhugh Lee’s lecture benefitting the Boys' Club. demand for seats is strong.
A fragmentary note hints at a satire style piece with quirky phrasing and a focus on unusual interests. The readable text suggests playful critique rather than a straightforward report, leaving the exact subject and scope open to interpretation.
The Board of Health on Wednesday recommended an ordinance to the city council allowing the Flower Mission to use city hospital grounds as a site for the hospital venture funded by private money. The city would furnish the grounds and maintain the facility. The board may approve the ordinance next Monday. It also discussed the cost of furnishing the new City hospital addition and the probable milk crusade expense, to be determined at Thursday's meeting.
The mayor publicly urged the street railway company to begin paving between Illinois Street tracks from New York Street to Sixteenth Street. The Board of Works has previously reminded the company, and Mayor Bookwalter pressed for action, instructing officials to "go right after" the firm. He ordered work to start within ten days.
A defective affidavit allowed John and Belle Orme to escape punishment for alleged neglect of Hazel Orme. The case was set for next Saturday. counsel moved to quash the affidavit arguing lack of wilfulness. Judge Alford sustained the motion noting the omission of wilful neglect was fatal. another affidavit may be filed to correct the commission.
Tom Nielan of the Indianapolis sanitary company spoke at city hall on Wednesday about the surge of complaints over garbage collection. He blamed farmers for stealing garbage due to high stock prices and criticized local can cleaning and disposal practices, noting that bones and worthless parts are left for the company to haul away.
April 30 Canton Ohio. A service during Passover at Anse Sholem synagogue erupts after Jacob Miller a former member attempts to disrupt worship. The crowd including trustees and worshippers fight in the vestry and gallery causing injuries. a patrol wagon arrives as the mob disperses.
Councilman Eppert warns Ward 4 residents and the public that the pesthouse must be moved. He met Mayor Bookwalter after delivering news that a $13,500 penthouse ordinance is in finance committee. The mayor pledged to relocate the pesthouse outside the city within 30 to 60 days if the ordinance passes. Ward 4 threatens an indignation meeting if action stalls, citing health department neglect and exposure to smallpox patients on streets.
In New York on April 30 a private two day session of the National Civic Federation committee to resolve Pennsylvania's coal labor crisis began in the Central building. John Mitchell and William Fahey arrived with other union and railroad leaders as delegates kept quiet amid talk of potential negotiations.
Zachariah Bieh sued Lucida Walton and her husband for $150 and foreclosure of a lien on a farm Bush transferred to his daughter in 1894. Bush, whose estate was about $75,000, distributed it among five children with a $50 yearly payment to him due January 1 each year. The Walton spouse allegedly did not pay 1901 and 1902 amounts, claimed as support while Bush lived with them, who allegedly kept him from a permanent home, now residing with another daughter in Indianapolis.
Bud Taylor, 21, entered Wild's Clothing Store on Washington Street to view trousers. He fled with the garment as Mr. Wild turned to another customer. Bicycle officers tracked him to beneath the freight shed platform near the viaduct where they retrieved the stolen trousers.
City engineer Nelson stated on Wednesday that despite Irvington not being named in the street sprinkling specs the recently acquired territory will have dampened streets. He added water can be taken from Pleasant Run. Mrs Lou Baker reported her son Charley Baker was held up by a small boy on his way home from school Tuesday afternoon and his coat was stolen. David Davis also claimed a troubling tale regarding his son Ray leave.
Philadelphia April 30 report that the Presbyterian general assembly in New York May 15 will be surprised by the creed revision committee. The panel kept the pope of Rome in the confession but softened the language to call him the man of sin. The elect’s fixed number remains, with explanatory wording added. Opposition to the change is feared while about 2,000 delegates are expected from across the country.
Burglars entry through back windows at Horuff's shoe store 342 Virginia Ave steal 35 in stamps six pairs men’s shoes six pairs children’s shoes. Stewart M. Ponder’s photograph studio 229 Massachusetts Ave broken into cash register taken. vault entry reported at Flavius J. Van Vorhis on Ohio St. no money recovered.
Superior judge Leathers declines to hear the divorce case of Mrs Amelia Gaston Eastman against Dr Joseph Eastman and transfers it to Judge McMaster. Leathers says he knows the parties socially and has heard of their dispute, while McMaster does not know them.
East street residents want brick pavement while the Board of Works favors asphalt. The city engineer, likely to prevail, cites lack of sewers as a reason to withhold improvement until sewer construction proceeds. He prepared papers for asphalt but sees no sewer system ready.
The Third Christian church sees the resignation of Rev. Carlos C. Rewiison as pastor. Details on effective date and succession remain unclear amid the fragmented notice.
Postmaster McGinnis is likely to gain another $1,000 as April revenues for the Indianapolis post office are expected to top $80,000. Clerk Dave Elliott notes April is usually slow, but this year may yield a strong total. If revenues reach $600,000, McGinnis would earn $6,000 annually, after which his raise stops except in New York where duties are greater. he will begin drawing $5,000 on July 1.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 pm May 1. Fair conditions continue Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperatures recorded at 7 am 50, noon 65, 2 pm 70. Weather generally fair across Indiana and adjacent states with northerly winds.
Indiana farmer James W. Warrick faces creditors in Covington Williamsport Rushville Attica Kokomo Lebanon Terre Haute Hot Springs Ark Newark N J. He lists 1 500 real estate and 20 in clothes as assets facing 8 287 76 in debts and petitions bankruptcy. Albert Blair sues Louisville Evansville St Louis line for damages 20 000 after a collision at Huntingburg in April 1899.
Debate in Indianapolis city hall over whether the sanitary company can be required to collect Irvington garbage under the current contract. The issue may lead to a new disposal contract within Indianapolis limits. health department and officials weigh the matter.
At the Hamburger and Hohman cigar factory on Tenth Street and Washington Avenue an elevator accident sparked a misinterpreted cry of fire. A chaotic descent from multiple floors left seven dead and about twenty injured as workers crowded a narrow stairway. The United States storehouse of the Schuylkill Arsenal occupied the first floor. A frantic scramble led to brutal injuries amid biting and tearing, with reports predicting the death toll would rise.
Judge Alford’s heart softened at the sight of a crying girl as Henry Hasselburg, a junk dealer, faced charges of receiving stolen brass. Six boys, including Hasselburg’s son, admitted to testing brass scraps from the I. D. & W. yards, with six-month workhouse terms given to Hasselburg and suspended sentences for the rest. Longmire’s case remains under advisement amid a pending baseball theft charge.
Capt W E English chaired the Marion and Hancock counties joint Republican convention in a criminal courtroom when he said he felt at home. A fist fight erupted. affidavits filed in Justice Harvey Stout's court charge Louis and Michael Traugott with provoke and profanity. Harry Perk, Capt English, and Judge Alford will testify at the trial.
A hurried hometown roundup reports a peddler killed near Portland by a train and a fire at Rider Canning Factory in Crothersville causing about 2000 in damage. Libraries grants from Carnegie to Logansport and Alexandria. Several homicides, suicides, and missing youths noted across Indiana towns with arrests and lawsuits involving Evansville, Vincennes, and Noblesville.
Alexander Downie a 48 year old worker at Acme flouring mills was shot in the back on W Washington street near Chandler Taylor shop. Dr J Parsons fired after being jeered quack by a crowd. Downie sued for medical aid at City hospital with bullet not yet located.
At Morrison's hall Tuesday night the Kana tailoring company tailors, recently discharged, rejected a return to old wages after a recent weekly raise. The group, organized as a local 17 of the International Clothing Makers Union, plans further actions. Dr Joseph Eastman Very ill at sanitarium with intestinal trouble. his son Dr Rilus Bast man offers little hope.
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