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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
2
Heavy rains overflow Bagamati and Vishnumati rivers causing floods and landslides in Nepaul country. Bhatgoan and Patan suffer most with hundreds of lives lost. Precise figures unavailable.
A moving picture of U S conditions from 1800 to 1900 shows dramatic growth in area population wealth debt money in circulation banking deposits and farm and manufacturing value. From 87,844 square miles in 1800 to 3,025,600 in 1902. population density climbs from 3.6 to 26.1 per square mile. wealth rises from 7.0 billion in 1850 to 64.0 billion in 1900. per capita wealth increases from 307 to 1,235. public debt per person fluctuates but ends around 12.97 in 1902. money in circulation climbs to 28.40 per person. savings deposits swell. national bank deposits soar to 3.11 billion in 1902. farms grow from 1,449,073 to 5,739,657. farm property and product values surge. manufacturing output and employment expand from 1850 to 1900.
Chicago reports the Illinois District Telegraph Company hired 400 young women to replace striking messengers. The new daytime couriers work downtown and in residences, with a night staff of men. Officials say women avoid gambling and finish tasks faster, earning one dollar daily.
Chicago records show Mary McMillan charged after allegedly stealing burial clothing and drapery from the home of Mrs. Joseph J. Ryan. Ryan, an invalid for years, had prepared burial garments and witnessed the white silk gowns and other dress items that McMillan reportedly took from the building.
Twelve loaded freight cars of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy on the St. Louis division plunged through a bridge half a mile north of Kemper when a flange broke. A St. Louis merchant accompanying fruit was badly cut. Three tramps are believed killed in the crash.
A force of over 300 Yaqui Indians attacked a government troop detachment led by Lieut Jose Berra in the mountains southeast of Hermosillo Mexico. After a fierce battle Lieut Berra and ten soldiers were killed along with more than 50 Indians. Lieut Berra was the son of historian Manuel M Berra.
The council health committee postpones the gas meter ordinance review to next week and will not meet on Friday due to Labor Day. Assistant City Attorney Hay notes a new ordinance could release gas companies from the 1887 ordinance if not accepted, prompting committee deliberation. Finance committee boulevard bond issue meeting also postponed until next week.
A. Caylor, long in conflict with the ice trust, sells his business to Coonse and Caylor of the trust. Manager Pittman of the Maxinkuckee Ice Company seeks a new agent, stating the trust will bring Maxinkuckee ice to market next year.
In Little Rock on August 29 Mrs Kate Wagner wife of Reece Wagner a machinist in Argenta and her two children were found with throats cut. The husband is in El Paso for his health. The mother undressed the children lay them to bed and then cut the children's throats with a razor before turning the blade on herself. A possible motive linked to the husband’s illness remains undetermined.
The Galveston woman Lola Vogel was found strangled in her Beaumont hotel room while visiting to finalize land deals on Galveston Island. Diamonds valued at $3,000 and other jewelry are missing. Beaumont authorities say death may be by morphine self-ingestion, but autopsy found no poison. Detectives seek a North Texas linked suspect as a key clue unfolds.
In Passaic New Jersey Aug 29 Agnes Lichtenberg died while trying to steal coal to heat her four fatherless children. She tied a bag to a coal car and jumped onto the yard train snatching coal when the wheel passed over her neck. Rescue workers removed the bag and placed her body back at home.
A second letter requests police to search for Martin Brennan who came to town to work for a telephone company. His only brother is dead in Pittsburg, leaving Brennan two orphan nieces to care for.
Births list several newborns with parents and addresses including J R Mengues at 608 E Market and Edward W Bailey at 1104 Sheffield. Deaths include Antonio Guiliano age 1 day and Marie Hail age 25 with causes listed. Marriages record several couples such as Virgil Applegate with May Wagener and William Bentor with Estel Rogers.
A list of property work and valuations is recorded. Names include Jeannette E. Cramer Douglas, A. Knink, A. A. Wright, Miss A. Singer, and E. C. Atkins Co. Projects cover frame cottages brick office buildings sheds repairs and cement walks with amounts ranging from 7 to 10 thousand dollars. Proprietors listed include Cox Bros and Co. F. Gerlach with addresses in Evansville area.
Ada Gray, creator of the principal East Lynne role, died at Fordham home for incurables from tuberculosis, ataxia and kidney trouble. She was 75, born 1834 in Boston, known as Mrs. Chas. B. Tinguay in private life, starred 20 years in East Lynne across the U S and England, and retired a decade ago.
Dr Max Hoffman a South Side physician died in the County hospital typhoid ward after plunging surgical scissors into his heart to avoid a long illness. The act occurred Thursday as scores of patients witnessed the scene. Hoffman had sensed the illness two weeks earlier and was confined to a cot.
Floodwaters from the Black river and its forks breach banks spanning up to two miles wide along margins for about 90 miles. Corn crop damage is estimated at $200,000 as currents swell the Current Castor and St. Francis rivers and flood the Flatlands. A postal-like ad notes Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for dysentery and related illnesses.
Slightly used pianos are offered at Baldwin's as part of a bargain display in the Upright Inn. The listing highlights affordability and availability for customers seeking quality instruments.
In GALESBURG UK on Thursday night 8 C Wood and Oliver Hunt both over 80 were driving a buggy when the horse backed the buggy off a bridge. The vehicle overturned and the horse fell onto the buggy, trapping the men in shallow water. Rescue efforts began within ten minutes but both died. Both men were respected local citizens.
London reports agitation over the possible purchase and transport of Washington's ancestral home near Banbury. The Banbury Guardian leads opposition to removal, with public opinion backing the paper in defense of the mansion.
King Emmanuel of Italy visited the Potsdam mausoleum of Kaiser Frederick and placed a wreath on the coffin, during his Friday visit.
Claim lists scrofula dyspepsia rheumatism kidney complaint catarrh and general debility as cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla in a period advertising tone. The statement emphasizes multiple ailments persuaded to seek the tonic as a universal remedy.
The item notes a WM B Burford of Indianapolis Indiana offering a device or accessory with a self locking extension back. It mentions routing a fast time to Detroit via Lake Erie Western and Wabash Roads with departure from Indianapolis at 12 20 p m and arrival in Detroit at 8 10 p m.
The railroad offers a $1.00 excursion to Michigan City on Sunday September 7. Departs Indianapolis at 6 30 a m. The Indiana Dental College in sg W Cor Delaware and Ohio area accepts patients from 8 a m onward for all kinds of dental work.
An old ad promotes Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething infants at twenty five cents a bottle. It also lists a Lake Erie and Western Railroad excursion from Sandusky to Sandusky at one dollar fifty, with a Saturday night departure from Indianapolis at 9 0 p m and contact A H Sellars CPA 28 South Illinois Street for berths and details.
Product pitch claims instant relief from bodily pain and burns with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. It asserts usefulness for cuts sprains and accidents and positions the bottle as a household remedy.
A brief notice promotes sending a postal card to THE SUN office or calling for help, promising inexpensive, quick results with guaranteed success. The ad mentions a contact name Kjna and suggests using phone for assistance.
London reports rising importance of shipping prompts a motion to appoint a shipping minister or to specialize the Board of Trade shipping division. A major announcement is forecast for October as the House of Commons reconvenes, signaling heightened government attention to maritime affairs.
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