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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
2
In Ville Kentucky a 16 year old girl Zora Vick is found dead with evidence pointing to sexual assault. A mob forms pledging to burn the suspected murderer at the stake and hunts him with bloodhound trackers after midnight tracing him as a likely culprit.
Jenny Kothe a real estate dealer reports two men proposed forming a syndicate to buy the arsenal grounds for speculation. The talks centered on a price around 180000, with estimates suggesting lots at Woodruff Place would need about 1000 each to reach the total. Carpenter firm denies involvement beyond being briefly mentioned.
In a Wise County incident on Saturday 17 people died of smallpox. The epidemic spread to East Stone Gap with eight cases reported on Sunday. An accompanying flux epidemic is noted in Russell County with many deaths reported as residents flee the infested area.
The Sun notes a humorous scene as a visitor asks for poet James Whitcomb Riley at his Indianapolis home. Riley appears relaxed, reading, while the caller suspects the host avoids public interruption. A playful twist suggests Riley’s pseudonym Nickum may echo in the room.
A teen of about 20 to 25 collapsed at his home at 301 N Cap itol following ten days of lockjaw and convulsions. Anti toxin remedies failed and he died unconscious Wednesday. The piece notes efforts to treat the illness without relief.
City Life notes the Indiana Republican Editorial Association will hold a basket picnic Friday August 29 at Smith's Island near Broad Ripple. Center Township teachers named for the new school year include principals Margaret McFarland Nellie Spahr Lottie Lockman Della Brown Ade Harris India Stubbs Hattie Taylor and others.
Aug 21 report from New York says J. P. Morgan’s return raises hopes for arbitration in the coal strike but he refuses to discuss it. Welsh coal may be imported to the United States with tests on a locomotive. Prices cited for Welsh anthracite range from 0.68 to 5.02 dollars per ton depending on quality.
Madrid reports detail alleged mental imbalance as King Alfonso disrupted receptions by yawning tapping with his fists and delaying audiences. He halted to photograph arches ignored crowds and flouted protocol at Leon Santander and Cabadonga while provoking officials and demanding to view mines.
The Banbury Northamptonshire estate of 204 acres with the Washington Manor house is listed for sale. The house bears the Washington coat of arms and dates back to the 16th 17th centuries. Possible government purchase for a public park or American buyers to move the home to Mount Vernon in sections.
A rapid compilation reports ships in Copenhagen and Manila actions in the Moros conflict, mine explosions in Rockford South Dakota killing two men, drownings in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, a railway collision in Belmar, new Western Union manager in Cincinnati, a New York diamond theft, and various political and transport notes from Havana to Detroit.
Three suspects, Joe Spaulding Eugene McGinnis and Martin Miller all colored were bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing in police court for the murder of Raphael Compitello an Italian. Bud Wilson and Lizzie Spaulding also colored were remanded to jail as witnesses. Joseph James and Samuel Shaffer identified Spaulding as the stabber. Close questioning yielded few additional facts. Cesar Madeleine Compitello's partner denied insult to a negro woman saying Compitello was felled by a stone and later rose with knife wound hand on thigh.
Charlottesville Indiana reports that on Wednesday Ervy Addison, a boy, fell into a wheat bin inside a grain elevator. He was pulled out unconscious, and by week’s end was recovering.
The Bedford stone quarry strike is not expected to delay the new federal building. Stone will not be required until after foundations are in, and that milestone will come later, according to the superintendent’s office.
In Decatur Michigan the co operative household plan gathers 25 leading families and about 100 people. Meals cost about 12 cents the first week then 10 cents then just under 10. Two cooks handle all cooking and weekly bills are audited and shared pro rata. Partners supply linens and flowers while groceries meats and butter are top quality.
Green county in Kentucky has lived without a sheriff for 20 years. Sheriff elect George Edwards is blocked by the county judge from qualifying after Loy refused the office. Edwards won a contest over Loy’s election before the court of appeals. The judge ruled the claim filed too late. Edwards plans another appeal.
Grand Rapids reports Humane Agent Randolph investigated alleged cruelty to children after Patrolman A E Pelton held his sons Harold and Clarence over a gasoline stove to frighten them. The boys were burned with Clarence suffering severe finger injuries. A warrant is to be issued after the prosecutor reviews the case.
Fred Elliott and Harrison Allen were jailed on Thursday charged with stealing $80 worth of clothes from Charles Watkins at 625 North Missouri. Elliott claims Allen provided the goods to pawn.
Official call designates Masonic hall as the time and place for the democratic district convention at 2 p.m. on Sept. 6. The joint senatorial convention will be held one hour earlier.
An old metro ad mentions E. W. Grove on Laxative Bromo-Quinins Tablets at 25 cents from Bennett's for best photos and wash photos by Pursell at 1717 College Ave. It advertises Looose Leaf Price Look Covers and Denison barber shop. A property owners notice promotes painting with pure paint to guard against weather, by Indianapolis Paint and Color Company at 240 to 248 Massachusetts Ave.
Via C. , H. & D. announces Sunday departures at 6 30 a m and 7 15 a m with limited stops to Rushville Connersville and Hamilton, return from Cincinnati at 6 20 p m. Baseball Cincinnati vs Pittsburg in two games.
Advertisement for a round trip from Indianapolis to Sandusky Ohio on Saturday night August 23. Train leaves 9:00 p m with round trip fare of 1.50. For berths chairs and full particulars contact A H Sellars CPA 288 Minois Street.
The railroad lists trips to Petoskey Traverse City and Mackinac Island on September 2 6 and 10 with round trip fares 10 to Petoskey and Traverse City 11 to Mackinac Island Return limit 30 days Special rates for commercial travelers noted Also a Sunday excursion from Indianapolis to Terre Haute and Green Castle with specific departure times and return train details.
Tickets available daily for routes to Colorado Utah Wisconsin Michigan and South Dakota resorts. For details contact agents or RK. P. Algeo D. P. A.
A Sun liners advertisement promotes guaranteed results with a call to try them. It lists contact details including a phone line and an office address at 121-133 E. Ohio Street.
Rail timetable lists multiple lines and departures from E Washington St to Cleveland Chicago St Louis and more. Includes Big Four N Y and Boston routes Peoria St Louis Cincinnati Toledo and Indiana routes with various expresses, accommodations, and Sundays only services.
Effective May 23 190m trains from Station Union Block serve Anderson Muncie Marion Alexandria and intermediate stations leaving 4 15 a m and hourly until 9 15 p m and 11 1 p m Limited trains for Anderson and Muncie depart 8 00 a m 11 00 a m 2 00 p m and 5 90 p m arriving Anderson 1 25 hours and Muncie 2 hours 11 00 a m and 5 00 p m trains connect at Anderson with Elwood limited trains A combination car leaves W Maryland street at 5 15 a m and an express car leaves at 9 30 a m
The Indianapolis and Martinsville Rapid Transit Co announces Mooresville service and intermediate points departures from Kentucky ave and Washington st at 5 45 am 8 30 am and hourly to 6 30 pm after which trains depart at 8 30 and 11 13 pm A Mooresville bound car leaves 6 09 am and Entertains a 10 06 pm service later The 6 00 am Mooresville car reaches Union station in time to connect with Sunday morning railroad excursions.
The Sun's page liners promise readers both interest and opportunities, suggesting items of potential value and practical chances to act on them. The note implies a mix of engaging content and possible avenues for making something of it.
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