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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1902
Page
2
A local paper from Slowopolskie reports a convict revolt at Jelissuvetopol in Russia. A courtyard clash between convicts and guards left 34 dead and 73 wounded, with 20 guards injured. The ringleader was executed, others sent to solitary confinement, flogged, or dying from injuries.
Mayor Bookwalter will ask the city council Monday night to appropriate funds to hire legal talent to aid City Attorney Joss in pursuing an injunction against the gas company. The council will also receive the interurban franchises and a notice that the gas company plans to quit the natural gas business. The railroads committee will report on the Atkins Law works switch ordinance.
Knoxville dispatch reports William Ray a leading Lafollette figure is held for the grand jury on a July 20 ambush in which W. H. Delap was shot in the shoulder and robbed of 1100. Delap identified Ray as the shooter. two other suspects James Ray and John Violet were released. Lodges of the J C O F and Indian river lodge backed the case for the accused.
The Septem ber term of Campbell county criminal court drew $5,000 for appearances as tensions rose in Lafollette, home to the south’s largest iron furnace. Threats of lynching and family feuds mounted as Delap, a county clerk candidate, faced rival Rays. Witnesses report violence on election day and a distress signal from the I Q O F amid the assault on Delap, who is recovering.
A grandmother credits careful food choices with curing her own stomach trouble and saving her granddaughter. She describes the baby’s severe illness, failed diets, and rapid improvement after starting Grape-Nuts with sterilized milk. She asserts grape sugar in the cereal aids immediate digestion and body nourishment, claiming many lives saved and noting recipes in each package.
Knightstown Ind Aug 4 A mob of about 30 residents blocked Indianapolis & Eastern interurban cars over smallpox fears. Guards fired striking director Kirkpatrick near the eye and wounding others. Sheriff with 77 deputies forced passengers off a second car near the county line. Prosecutions planned, quarantine fight to be reviewed Monday.
Daniel Simpson, 19, of Chicago and brother of saloonkeeper H J Simpson, drowned Sunday while bathing in Eagle creek near Morris street. Bystanders recovered his body half an hour later after he failed to surface despite attempts to revive him. Louis Sagalowsky, 608 Eddy street, dived to save him but was pulled under briefly before escaping. Funeral held Monday with interment in Jewish cemetery.
New York City endured a 25 minute noon darkness caused by dense slow moving storm clouds. Violent thunderstorm followed with heavy rain and dim light making church lamps and street lights visible. Crowds noted the eeriness matching the 1780 Dark Day but no rain cloud explanation emerged.
Police raid the Eighth Regiment armory on South Howard Street as National Guard members resist arrest and throw chairs at officers. Several soldiers are arrested and facing court martial. Capt Guillet’s squad suppresses the riot after a night of street parades and loud disturbances near Camp McKinley preparations.
Ironton O Aug 4 The strike on the Camden Inte railroad was settled Monday with workers returning to duties and resuming service after negotiations.
From Ambush Shenandoah Pa Aug 4 three ambushes hit soldiers of the Eighth Regiment early Sunday. Private Payne was struck in the chest by stones and severely injured. He fired on the attackers. A man named Stepanitz was captured. After two more assaults the regiment was ordered to arms and Brig Gen Gobin ordered shooting to kill and investigation afterward.
James Newton laborer for the street railway company fell backward from a motor car at Eighteenth and Montcalm streets in Monday morning. He sustained cuts to the head and right arm and was taken to City hospital where Dr Foreman treated the wounds. New York Aug 4 Vaudeville show free to women and children of district 9 features former Chief of Police Devery campaigning to lead Tammany. He will sing a new song Mike Mike Mike and performs with his bass voice all day Wednesday.
Fire destroyed two main brick blocks and two frame buildings in Southport on Sunday, with total losses around 19000 dollars. Individual losses included McAlpine Bros stock and building, Bailey stock and building, and residences of Mrs Yeager and Mrs Gardner. The blaze was sparked by a locomotive, winds aided containment, and aid was considered but not required. The damaged structures will be rebuilt.
In Elwood Indiana Lorenzo Alley seven plunged into deep water and drowned. The American Tin Plate Company mills shut down Saturday for an indefinite period with other departments to follow as materials run low. Local capitalists bought the window glass factory, expecting a September restart. Prospects for coin and oats are described as the best in years.
Denver reports anger rising among shepherds over cattlemen’s attacks in Wyoming ranges near Lackeys. Claims include gagged and beaten sheep herders, 4000 sheep slaughtered, outfits burned, and widespread thefts. Serious reprisals anticipated this week amid calls for action. Also ads note Dean's Ointment and a clearance sale on boys and children suits at the Hub.
An advertised child care product promises relief during teething. It claims to soothe the child soften the gums ease pain cure wind colic and serve as the best remedy for diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
A traveler details a train run from Indianapolis leaving at 12 20 p m bound for Detroit via Lake Erie Western and Wabash roads arriving at 8 10 p m. The schedule notes emphasize swift connection times and city pair.
Don’t miss the half price suit sale at The Hub located at 3 West Washington Street. Shop this event to outfit your boy with quality attire at a reduced price during the sale period.
Advertises $54.15 fares San Francisco and Los Angeles from Indianapolis via Chicago or St. Louis with cross routes and stopovers. Tickets on sale July 28 29 and August 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 good for travel round trip returning via different routes with return by Sept 30. Contact agents 48 W Washington St Union Station or W W Richardson D P A Inc Indianapolis.
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