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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
2
Col George H Burr 72 of Knoxville died and on his deathbed asked to be carried to the cemetery behind his own team of horses with the driver handling the reins. He urged the horses to trot steadily to the grave. Burr, a Connecticut native, banker in lumber, retired after a fortune and later devoted himself to fast horses. He was a descendant of Aaron Burr.
Five burglars blew open a Crafton grocery safe at 1:30 am. A fierce fight followed as officers and citizens pursued toward Steubenville. Officer Wescott was shot in the leg. Officer Peak was struck on the head. The robbers escaped with a sum of money after 20 to 30 shots were fired.
The Chicago wartime sailors convicted of disorderly conduct on the battleship were moved to St Mark's common prison in Venice on Wednesday, crossing the Bridge of Sighs. They received limited personal forgings in their cells.
Contracts and franchises committee will meet at the city clerk’s office Friday night to hear public sentiment on gas meters. Chairman Negrey notes pro meter speakers will have a fair chance while opponents, said to have packed public meetings before, may be asked to pay. After public input, the committee will discuss amendments and a proposed 25 cents per 1000 cubic feet rate is expected to be reduced.
Thomas Harrold, retired bond clerk in the city controller's office, exits. Maurice Judy, with a prior role in the county auditor's office, is appointed to his position. Harrold is a Democrat and one of the last of the city hall’s old guard to depart.
Vienna dispatch reports Macedonian rebels defeated Turkish troops at Kadina near Prilip in western Macedonia. The attack left the Turks with about 150 killed and wounded while insurgents also suffered heavy losses.
The Denison hotels will receive a spring coat of stone colored paint, plus 150 gallons of oil and lead. The project covers about 14,000 square yards, or two and a half acres, of surface to be painted.
Mrs. J E Hussey of Wind sor Illinois and Market street left rags to boil in a pan with water. The pan overheated and smoke prompted a hotel wide call. Fire crews arrived to find the rags out after a passerby dumped water, avoiding any blaze. Crowds gathered as the alarm triggered but no damage occurred.
Indianapolis school board on Tuesday refused to name a school after Thomas B. Gregg who left about 45 000 of his fortune to improve city schools. The decision followed Cleland’s objection citing Gregg’s disinherited mother and daughter Elizabeth. The will left 1000 to his daughter at 25, 700 to his mother, 300 to Martinsville Masons, with the remainder to schools. The Parker school name was used for the project.
New York April 30 The tobacco trust advances its effort to dominate world tobacco by the Continental Tobacco Company agreeing to buy the entire output of the American Cigar Company and sell it through its own salesmen Starting soon Duke says the trust could surrender 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 to capture English markets as the American Tobacco Company controlled by Continental buys a sizable stake in Ogden, a leading cigar maker in Great Britain
In Louisa Kentucky on Beaver Creek Constable J W Reedy and a posse killed Col Osborn and Bud Little after they fired on officers. Osborn sought for murder in Virginia reportedly had a reward offered. A barn siege ended with both suspects dead following sustained gunfire by the two men.
The Sun editorial welcomes American commercial influx while denouncing London railways as a public scandal. It condemns overcrowding and poor carriages likened to cattle trucks and argues American capital could force improvements. The piece urges clear reform.
Mrs Elizabeth Roberts aged 50 of 311 N Tacoma Ave was riding a bicycle on N Noble St when she collided with a street car Wednesday morning. She suffered a fractured left elbow and was not taken to the city dispensary. A bell in the engine room at the Canal TB Laycock Manufacturing Co was broken Tuesday afternoon.
George Fate, county clerk, could not marry couples himself but would seek election as an elder to preside over weddings. Emery Buchanan and Nellie Slaughter got a license, Tilman Slaughter urged immediate ceremony, and Justice Harvey Stout was asked to marry them but delayed. Fate telephoned multiple justices, sparking long wait for the couple and a curious crowd.
Broad Ripple residents face questions after a street car barn burned on Monday night with speculation that it will not be rebuilt. The franchise supports cars at set hours and a waiting station but not the barn’s location, prompting debate over whether operations could move to downtown. The issue matters to local merchants and residents who expect well paid employees to reside nearby.
George Walters a living Mthograph of the American hobo played Happy Hooligan at Washington and Illinois streets Tuesday afternoon. He stepped in front of an approaching car to warn a newsboy, was bumped when the boy jumped clear, and was helped at the Occidental pharmacy before walking away singing Home Sweet Home. He was not seriously hurt.
Jesse Crump sues Calvin M. Uhl and Algernon Griswold for 150 dollars over a guaranteed mule that proved heart diseased. John O. Smith cross-complains for divorce alleging his wife threw food waste, struck his dog with a stick, and caused a quarrel. Walter V. Evans seeks divorce citing wife's neglect of mending, meals and housekeeping.
At the annual Hart son monument association meeting Tuesday night, subscribers totaled 41900.91 dollars. Elected as directors were J. B. Elam J. G. Williams H. B. New R. S. Taylor Evaris Woollen B. Martindale M. J. Levering J. E. Lilly A. L. Mason J. P. Fren zel C. W. Smith J. W. Kern H. J. Mil Mgen Hugh Dougherty and C. C. Foster.
The advertisement asserts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are easier to take, milder and gentler in effect, and more reliable as they can always be depended upon. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach and leave the bowels regular.
KEOKUK Iowa April 30 Four persons were killed and 23 injured when train No 4 the California limiter east-bound ditched after rails spread on a curve twenty two miles southwest of Keokuk. Conductor Charles Sargent and Engineer I W Ball were in charge. Victims include two Chicago dining car workers and a six year old boy from Australia. Fourteen injured were moved to Fort Madison hospital.
In New York on April 30 the anti imperialists led by Carl Schurz and Charles Francia Adams of Boston announced a renewed effort to attack the administration and the army chiefs in the Philippines.
The Boys' Club Association held its annual meeting in the club-building at S Meridian Street and Madison Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were re-elected: Edgar H. Evans as president, Mrs. E. J. Foster as vice president, Mrs. T. C. Day as second vice president, Miss Eliza Chambers as secretary, and Miss Annie E. Fraser as treasurer. Reading of reports showed receipts for the past year at 1,400 with expenses exceeding that amount.
The Indianapolis orphans asylum board met Tuesday and elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. J.A. Bradshaw with vice presidents Mrs. John Wright Mrs. John R Wilson and Mrs. Henry Coburn. Recording secretary is Mrs. G Ay Wells, corresponding secretary Mrs. Frederick Baggs, treasurer Mrs. F. F. McCrea, and advisory board members include Mayor Bookwalter W R N wheter Bi H Hanna B B Martindale J Holliday and S Duncan.
Warren Bigler of Wabash, former secretary of the Republican state committee, is understood to be slated for the chief deputy auditorship if David Sherrick is elected. Sherrick smiles but says nothing. Grant Mitchener of Valparaiso, who assisted Sherrick, is also said to be a candidate for a good job.
New York April 30 Professor Michael A Pupin of Columbia University reports selling to the Marconi wireless telegraph company his inventions for attuning transmitters and receivers to protect message secrecy in wireless systems The amount of consideration was not disclosed.
A special council meeting was called for Wednesday afternoon to express sympathy for Councilman Berry of ward 13, whose mother died Tuesday at her home 703 Bu chananst. A committee will be appointed to attend the funeral and present a floral tribute.
In Harrisburg on April 20 a jury returned a verdict for Albert Harris constable in his damage suit against banker and attorney H N Finney for alienating the affections of Harris wife awarding the nominal sum of one dollar in damages.
A fragment describes languor and weakness blamed on poor blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a vitalizer. The wording suggests a medical benefit claim tied to blood condition and overall vitality.
Bargains in upright pianos slightly used at Baldwins. We charge 10c for a shave at Phoenix Barber Shop 158 E Market St.
The advertisement lists perfectly flat opening loos e leaf price book covers in all sizes from WM. B. Burford of Indianapolis. It promotes second-hand upright planes at 125 dollars, Baldwin's up-to-date paper hangers outfits, brushes, rollers, shears, trimmers, and promises savings. Contact 240 248 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis Paint and Color Company.
Special fast train Sunday May 4th to Cincinnati and return from Union Station 7:15 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. Stops only at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Baseball game Cincinnati versus Pittsburg scheduled. Fare 1.25 each way.
Mrs Ade laide Sage of 368 Locust street woke before dawn, poured kerosene on her hair and nightdress, and struck a match. Her husband could not extinguish the flames before she died. Authorities consider the death of her infant may have driven her to the act.
Cleaning services advertised with price 1.23 a room and phone contact 618. Capitol Cleaning Works offers carpet cleaning and relaying services in a compact classified notice style.
Fragmentary report from Prague dated April indicating a mine explosion. Text mentions Teplits and Boherla, a Wednesday reference, and miners being cited with four affected. Details are garbled and unclear.
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