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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
2
James Reinheimer, discharged earlier from the Third Avenue railroad, was arrested in New York on Thursday night charged with threatening to murder Albert J. Elias, former president of the railroad. The case centers on a dire threat reportedly made against Elias.
A man linked to anarchist rhetoric has twice threatened Silias by seeking revenge. He was found near the Elias home with a revolver, admitting intent to shoot the banker, confirming a planned attack.
In St Joseph Missouri band master Sam D Pryor father of Arthur Pryor called his musicians to perform beneath his window as he battles death. The players, in uniform, delivered beloved airs to comfort him with tears streaming as two of Pryor's sons offered heartfelt solos.
London reports three changes in the ministry on Friday. Austin Chamberlain named postmaster general replacing the Marquis of Londonderry. H W Forster becomes secretary of the treasury succeeding Chamberlain. Sir W Waltham placed as chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster succeeding Lord James Hereford.
The Japonica, formerly the Niagara, won the yacht squadron prize at Cowes. The Aug 8 report notes the victory in the local regatta with Japonica leading the field in the race.
A Birmingham Times dispatch confirms the Montreal report of an Anglo American steel combine. It lists August Keene & Co, Bolckow Vaughan & Co, Sir Christopher Furness, and the Dominion Steel Company. Planned arrangements involve Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk railways and a new British Canadian steamship service. The venture totals 250 million in capital.
Christian church assembly scheduled August 1 to 24 featuring Sam P Jones Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson and a roster of speakers from England and various states. The event fills the park with talks and religious discourse across multiple venues.
Judge Frasier decides that the injunction against laying the corner stone in the city building was not violated because the stone was laid by other parties. The Knights of Pythias Arlington lodge were enjoined over the emblem on the stone but the action proceeded, with a Catholic society challenging the erection. The case involved Mayor Rodewig, the city council, and the Knights of Pythias.
A Canadian man credits diet changes with relief from chronic indigestion. He stopped tea, started Postum Coffee substitute and Grape-Nuts, and after a late supper felt immediate improvement, resuming work without health setbacks. He endorses Postum Co. materials.
Henry Benton, a 17 year old Black youth, was hanged by a mob near Homer Louisiana after an alleged assault on a 4 year old white girl named Letty Fortune. The child remains in precarious condition.
Frederick J. Scholz a former state treasurer, whose cruelty sparked a noted divorce suit, remarried his wife Thursday night at the Lieber home with Judge James M. Leathers presiding. The couple plan a wedding trip and will reside in Indianapolis. Alimony of 50000 was awarded to Mrs. Scholz in the prior settlement.
Lightning ripped through Mrs. Dodge’s house at 6222 Etzelave early morning. A five foot wide hole opened from chimney to eaves, plaster torn loose, a bed hurled across the room, and water flooded in from the roof. Mrs. Dodge and three children escaped unhurt aside from scratches. Neighbors brought tubs and mops as rain continued.
San Francisco report states actor Robert Downing obtains divorce from Eugenia Blair after alleging she deserted him. case featured in local courts with stage name noted.
St Louis August 8 National heat light and power company backed by southwest oil interests incorporated with 1 500 000 capital. Company claims 30 oil fuel patents and will manufacture engines here. A plant for oil burning locomotives is proposed in East St Louis. Also mentions other ads and travel specials.
An explosion of nitroglycerine in a Listania rock quarry near Trieste on Friday killed eight people and injured 28. Seven houses were wrecked and the croup relief was reported. An advertisement hawks Dr Thomas Vaelectric oil as perfectly safe. Also noted are rail schedule details to Detroit and a kids clothing sale at the Hub in Indianapolis with half price suits and knee pants.
A special fast through train will depart Indianapolis at 7:25 a.m. on Sunday August 10 arriving Louisville Main Street station at 10:15 a.m. The return train leaves Louisville Main Street station at 7:00 a.m. The round trip fare is $1.50.
Travel advertisement announces excursions to Petoskey Traverse City and Mackinac Island with fares of 10 to Petoskey and Traverse City 11 to Mackinac Island. Departs September 2 6 and 10 with a return limit of thirty days. Inquiries via ticket agents or W. Washington street Union station contact W. W. Richardson D. P. A. Indianapolis.
Special train leaves Indianapolis at 7 30 a m returning Madison at 6 p m. Steamboat excursion 20 miles up the Ohio from Madison 25 cents round trip. Boys and children's suits priced from 75 cents to 2 dollars, knee pants all sizes. Hub 2 Washington street.
Train schedule note shows a Terre Haute and Return fare of 1.00 with a Greencastle and Return at 75c. A Sunday Aug 10 service lists a Leaves Indianapolis at 4:25 a.m. and mentions a special return train from Terre Haute.
Josephine Smith a 15 year old girl was imprisoned by police on an immoral person charge. Her mother Mrs Anna Smith of Marion located her at Jimma Ward s resort on E Couri st. The girl had been missing from Marion since April and wished to remain in her immoral life. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as a health tonic promising a clear head and vigor.
Sunday August 10 depart Indianapolis at 7 30 a m arrives Lafayette? depart Lafayette 6 30 p m return details indicate 1 00 fare between Lafayette and Way Points and Indianapolis a brief legacy transit notice with times and prices.
Mayor Bookwalter mounted a barrel at the Lockerbiest fair Thursday night and auctioneered flowers and canaries. When selling a barrel of flour his honor bolted and could not be found as a large, money friendly crowd watched. The Fresh air mission at Fairview expects about $700 in profit. An ad for Dean's Ointment promises immediate and lasting relief from eczema scald head and hives at the drug store.
Local sale announced at The Hub located at 23 West Washington Street offering items at half price. Community shoppers are invited to browse bargains and support the store during the event.
The Sun notes that its liners on page seven help readers locate lost items and find rooms. It suggests renting vacant rooms or houses and selling property, claiming readers can profitably transact most kinds of business through these liners.
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