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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
6
Canadian explorer Bernier aims to reach the pole by sea via the Bering Strait and ice, with Dawson in Yukon linked by Marconi wireless. Gov. Ross reports food pots placed on ice at each pole and flags marking stations, enabling live progress signals and return routes.
A well dressed Indianapolis woman visited a justice seeking action against a local businessman after claiming he kissed her, but with no witnesses present the magistrate doubted a conviction and the talk ended with her refusing to pay $12.50 rent.
Philadelphia reports sensational suit filed by Horace W. Helmbold against his mother in law Mrs. Mary E. Whittaker over alleged undue influence in separating him from his wife. The prior divorce was granted by Judge Max L. Mitchell in Williamsport, who then married the divorcée. Helmbold, about 35, vanished from his father's home three months ago, leaving family uncertain of his whereabouts.
A fragmented ad shows a bunion relief claim with claims of foot comfort and various product names. The text promotes contact style phrases and mentions a “Liquid Lightning” and “Pain” relief, reflecting an old time consumer notice with wave of eccentric product names.
Peter Buchwitch, a Pole, says he spent 12 for wedding preparations and a priest's fee after being jilted by Orshe Offjavesky, 19. Clerk Noble issued a summons instead of a warrant. Buchwitch plans to serve it himself, noting a Polish settlement where she lives and possible ensuing drama.
A Nashville lawyer solved a convoluted genealogy involving the Valentine and Stinnett families. He explains relationships among Henry Valentine, his two wives, their children, and James Stinnett’s marriage, detailing step parents, in laws, and cousins in a complex family tree.
On July 13 a Reading Company train passenger reported a missing pocketbook containing 60. He blamed a brakeman who denied the claim, then a note appeared from the finder confessing the theft was not the brakeman’s. The note, postmarked Philadelphia, stated the writer kept the money and discarded the pocketbook. The confession restored the brakeman’s good standing and pleased company officials.
W Adams of Seattle learned from two daughters in Seattle and Baltimore that both had twins born the same day. A boy and a girl arrived for Mrs Waterman and Mrs Atwater, marking an unusual coincidence as the two newborns share a birthday hour apart while distant families welcome new members.
In Odessa on August 1, police report Princess Helene Zuludse performing day labor at a construction site. She mixes mortar and carries it to scaffolding, earning 7% cents a day. Relatives refuse to assist her, and the note hints she belongs to a minor Zu Judse branch.
Chicago Aug 1 The controlling interest in the G H Hammond company and the Hammond packing company is practically sold to Armour Co or its members The Hammond plants at Hammond Ind will close Saturday for inventory The deal is valued near 5 million dollars The G H Hammond company has 3.6 million in capital stock and 1.55 million in 6 percent bonds The Hammond packing company carries 1 million in capital stock Both firms operate plants in Hammond Ind St Joseph Mo and South Omaha Neb
The column lists several society movements and visits. H D Pierce and daughter Elizabeth sail for Switzerland. Mrs John Martindale joins the Martindale family at Harbor Point cottage. Mrs Isaac Rice and daughter of Lafayette visit Rabbi and Mrs Messing. Mrs W T Durbin and son Fletcher travel to Charleveix Michigan for August. Marie Flanner hosted a dance at Aquatic club boat house Broad Ripple. Lottie Ransdal of Washington visits Agnes Duncan. Mrs Martindale entertains friends for Miss Ransdal at Victoria State. weddings include Emma Hart and Lycuragus W Beeson in Milton, Mayme Harrison and Eugene Shireman in Lebanon, Anna Criswell and Arthur Beebe in Elwood, Mary Jenkins and William A Evans, Stella Hunter and Edward H Rogers in Cicero.
Pete Ivory a saloon keeper at Illinois street was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Police Judge Stubbs on Thursday for operating two slot machines Ivory claimed the machines were out of order and recently repaired when police arrived The judge warned of possible workhouse next time and the case narrowly failed to clear due to the machines functioning poorly under scrutiny
Kansas City reporting from Argentine Kansas describes Fred Fatkinburg shooting his wife alive in bed and then fatally wounding himself. Despondency over unemployment linked to the smelter trust closing the Argentine plant is cited as probable cause. Fatkinburg is said to be barely alive as authorities investigate the double tragedy.
The Indiana Dental College and G. W. Cor Delaware and Chivets accept patients from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental procedures.
Train departs Indianapolis at 12 20 pm and arrives Detroit at 8 10 pm as listed for the Western and Wabash Roads route.
A notice requests assistance for the House and invites special acknowledgment from The Sun office. It mentions two phones at fifty dollars and an office address 121-12-E, Ohtost, seeking prompt response and support.
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