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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
1
Two Youngstown and Sharon Street Railway cars collided near the car barns three miles from Sharon on Wednesday morning. About 25 people were injured, several severely, as the cars carried workmen to Sharon and Youngstown.
Washington August 27 A postmaster asked if he may join a political club donate to party funds and act as a convention delegate Gen Wynne advised that joining a club and contributing outside government service and serving as a delegate are allowed but he should not chair a party committee or lead a convention or become unduly prominent in local politics
In Aurora Idaho on August 27 a swarm of bees attacked wedding guests forcing them into the house as the wedding party left. The nest by the walk prompted a stampede and the officiating clergyman was badly stung on the head and face.
Brigadier General McKee commands the Indiana National Guard to conduct range target practice under a state funded three day yearly lease. Personnel must complete sighting drills and qualify at 15 of 25 with reduced ammo in gallery practice. Marksman classes rank by distance from 30 to 800 yards and use A B C targets.
Read the sixth and seventh page liners listing a mix of wants and offerings. Items include help wanted like nurse, dishwasher, office boy. rooms and flats for rent. houses or cottages for sale or trade. a restaurant or hotel services note. and various employment or property notices across Indianapolis with scattered dates and details.
Muncie Indiana August 27 official word states the Baptist Outlook of Indianapolis will cease publication after a consolidation with the Chicago Baptist Standard. A. M. Chaille treasurer of the Outlook Publishing Co says details are not yet definite though the arc of the old publication’s circulation remains noted. Dr. Chaille supervises the Outlook.
Judge Stubbs freed Andrew Shirley and Lenora Leet from a living-together charge on Wednesday and married them. The couple chose marriage over fines. The judge delivered a domestic-happiness lecture and suspended judgment after sending them for a license and returning with Policeman Tom Griffin.
A box of parade candles spit and smoked in Chas. Meyers and Co storerooms on Wednesday noon triggering a fire department response. The flames burned the box and left a charred residue in the alley. a cap reportedly exploded igniting the candle. Henry Grubbs, residing at 1183 River Ave, went to a city dispensary with a lacerated arm after the incident.
Miss Nora Harless of Lapel wed Jesse Beever after a love dispute over a courting letter. Miss Blanche Beckwith was cited at Muncie for alleged postal law violations but the commissioner dismissed the case.
Edward Stigger, captain of the Hotel English bellboys, was arrested Tuesday night on charges of robbing D. Zimmern, a New York traveling salesman, at the hotel Monday night. A watch, stickpin, and two diamond rings valued at about 500 dollars were taken from Zimmern’s room.
W L Roney, Union Station's eldest gateman, died at 8:30 p m Tuesday from blood poisoning after trimming a foot callus. Born in 1844 in Wapakoneta Ohio, he had worked at the station since 1888. He lived at 614 E McCarty St with his children Minnie and Charles. Funeral is Wednesday at 2 p m from his home with Crown Hill interment.
John Duckworth, a Bridgeport section hand, shot at Mamie Gooden in a jealous rage last Sunday. After reconciliation, Miss Gooden married Duckworth in the county jail with Justice Stout presiding. Duckworth remains jailed awaiting grand jury action on the charge of shooting with intent to kill.
Brattleboro Vermont August 27 Rev Sam Small the evangelist said he was drunk when attempting to speak Monday evening. He blamed an awful two week strain with multiple speeches daily and a hot auditorium plus liquor on an empty stomach for the mishap. He had driven to Putney and back before the lecture.
Tuesday night sessions of the health and finance committees focused on the gas meter ordinance and boulevard funding. A. F. Potts urged meters, while others urged limiting gas use to cooking and water heating. The plan is to send the ordinance to the council with likely Friday revisions and a Monday recommendation. The finance committee debated a $100,450 bond issue and the South-side boulevard allocation, with a Friday meeting set for the rooting committee.
A. B. Meyer & Co Morgan & Jackson and Island Coal Co bid to supply about 10 000 tons of coal to 80 Indianapolis public schools for the coming winter. Prices are 32.8 per Brazil block and 2.45 per ton for Linton coal. About 25 buildings will use stoves.
Mrs Julia Shores of 207 Roanoke Street endures a broken leg at home after declining City Hospital care. Dr Foreman from the City dispensary says he was called two days after the accident and that the bone will be set once swelling subsides, with treatment expected soon.
The 36 hour forecast for Indianapolis shows fair conditions with temperatures at 7 am 64 and noon 83 rising to 84 by 2 pm. Indiana Illinois expect showers. lower Michigan mostly fair. Spencer county commissioners clashed with Gov Durbin over mowing weeds and briars at the Nancy Hanks Lincoln memorial site ahead of the October 1 dedication. The cost estimate was 225 dollars and a letter from commissioners to the governor requested transfer of work to them. The governor as monument association president received the letter. The dispute will be resolved by the board with each side contributing to mowing efforts.
George F Benefield 33 of Southport hurt at the Hominy Mills on Madison Ave while oiling a fly wheel. He was struck in the forehead and suffered a skull fracture. He was taken to City Hospital. Benefield has a family in Southport.
A new Fort Wayne Logansport Lafayette Traction Company with 1,600,000 capital is incorporated to build lines linking Fort Wayne Huntington Wabash Peru Logansport Delphi and Lafayette and to operate local street car services. Directors for year one include G. F. McCulloch H. C. Stilwell A. L. Drum C. W. McGuire H. F. Guthrie W. C. Sampson and C. A. Baldwin.
Ray Van Pelt 20 of 2029 Central Ave. was arrested Wednesday on charges of associating. Laura Spencer, an older woman, was arrested for being an immoral person. The case featured a tearful mother visit to the cell and a brief discussion of the lad's plight.
Tre retail grocers' picnic opened at the fair grounds on Wednesday afternoon with gambling under the grand stand as the main amusement. A small crowd attended and the games included "Old Hi" and other familiar gambling devices. Officials said games played on the square would stay, but would be banned if they turned bad.
In a Willard Street home a penniless 22 year old paralytic man lies unable to move, cared for by a nonrelated Syrian woman and her infant, both emaciated. The Charity Organization Society is asked to assist as locals note their dire condition and lack of funds.
Burt of Union Pacific appears in Omaha police court on ten counts of false imprisonment brought by Indianapolis men hired to break a strike. Bonds set at 800 dollars per complaint, Sept. 3 hearing scheduled. Central Labor Union to review grievance as dispute over hiring of workers spreads.
Thomas Cummins and Clement Hem er, Atlas engine works employees, were fined $50 and costs in police court for pumping air into Grover Bowman. They appealed to criminal court where they received $55 and costs. Bowman was in a serious condition for several days.
Muncie Indiana August 27 General Manager Stevens and Chief Dispatcher Vess of the Midland railroad have been discharged for alleged attempts to incite mutiny among the employees.
Senator Fairbanks will visit Westport on Thursday to address the Decatur county old settlers at their picnic. He departs Saturday night for Kansas City to speak on Labor Day under the local Labor day committee auspices.
Louis Trieb, injured by a falling stack from Interstate Stockyards Hotel, recovers at City Hospital after a wrist dislocation. Reports say real estate dealer Joseph Andrew Shirley was arrested for rioting, but his real name and middle name caused confusion with another Shirley. the proper man clarified his identity.
Bluffton Indiana on August 27 reports a peculiar petition circulated by Councilman Gustav J. Meyer of ward 14 asking for a water plug. The petition was signed only by Meyer and fronts as owners abutting on Meyer. Montpelier Federation of Labor invited Hon. W H Eichhorn to speak Labor Day September 1. they barred his representation due to non membership, and may ask withdrawal of acceptance.
Maj. H. T. Conde will direct another open air drill for his battalion at Sixteenth street and Senate avenue. The drill is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday and is expected to be held regardless of weather.
The London county council approves endowing the mathematics and history chairs at University College London as Astor chairs, following a request by William Waldorf Astor. A liner advertisement promises help and guaranteed results in THE SUN.
A local notice records James H Gordray with details about a property sale request and related docket items. The entry notes the involved parties and the court or authority overseeing the action.
Mrs. Darling Morrison reports her husband from 2410 Raderst is missing since Monday. She fears he is losing his mind. Police notified on Wednesday and search underway.
Henry Severin contributed $1,000 to the technical institute site fund on Wednesday, supporting the project and its development goals.
Hog prices rise with Wednesday gains of five points and top quotes at 7.90 dollars. Dealers note a possible further increase due to a scarcity of quality hogs.
The article notes an unresolved constable situation in Washington township. James L. Ellis was elected constable in 1894 but did not qualify, leaving him still filling the office. Daniel L. Smith seeks bond relief from Ellis’ estate, while a letter requests locating AY Brennan, a missing lineman who vanished after coming to Indian work.
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