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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
2
Dec 5 report confirms Leyh was murdered at the Brook work site, ending lingering uncertainty about the fatal incident. The brief notice notes investigators pursuing leads as authorities characterize the case as a homicide with worksite context.
Authorities report George L. Lehy died after drinking a portion of beer in his 73 Broadway Brooklyn store. They now believe a planned poisoning killed him, with enough poison to kill a regiment placed in the bottle. Police found office boy Robert Westphal in the store but he disappeared as officers approached.
A large five story factory covering an acre burned at Hamilton and Case Aves. Two firms Likly Rockett trunks travel goods and Garden Oliver lathe manufacturers were ruined. Firefighters suffered minor injuries from falling walls. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars.
Mrs Roland B Molineux, now in Sioux Falls, files for divorce citing cruel and inhuman treatment. She claims mental suffering from alleged actions by her husband while he was in prison, including sending detectives to track her and distrusting her, causing distress.
In Wheeling West Virginia the Wheeling Telegraph debuted to the public on Wednesday evening and faced a $325,000 defamation suit filed by actor pugilist James J. Corbett. He claims the paper’s report that he disrespected women on a Baltimore and Ohio train damaged his reputation.
Wyoming Wis writer Mr Franklin W Calkins describes suffering from nervous dyspepsia and poor appetite before starting Grape-Nuts. He credits the cereal with immediate relief and says it supports brain work, leaving him with no meat appetite after a year of use.
About a year after John Lunberg died leaving a $7,000 estate a Swedish woman claimed to be his wife and sued for the widow’s share. Judge Laughlin ruled the foreign widow was the rightful successor to the property and awarded it all to her, leaving the American wife with nothing.
A blast at the Philadelphia crematory society chapel injured and destroyed much of the facility. Howard E. Reilig, the superintendent and business manager, was killed when the dynamite he was bending over exploded. Ashes from urns scattered amid the wreckage.
Frank M. Reed, who cared for his brother in law's five children at 503 Henry Sr, asked the board of guardians to relieve him. He said he is poor and has two of his own children, and the children's father Louis Loren has provided little support. Reed seeks to keep the youngest child, the two year old, if possible, while Joyce will submit the case to the guardians for provision.
In Thornburg, Ind a saloon remonstrance challenge argues a signer must have voted last general election to count as a legal voter. Thornburg’s application failed by two votes. four signers reportedly never voted due to religious beliefs. The issue may reach the Indiana Supreme Court and could curb anti-salon efforts to reduce remonstrance signatures.
Della Rea, 17, vanished from 1709 Ashland Avenue prompting her mother Mrs Henry Rea to fear an elopement with traveling man Ralph Parnham of the Imperial hotel. While her parents opposed the match, Parnham denies knowledge of her whereabouts and a train to St Louis was later reported at Union Station where her father is a Vandalia baggageman.
A decade long ejectment case arising from a slight encroachment on John G. Smith versus Paul Haller concluded in New York. The final ruling favored the plaintiff after successive court hearings and a judge’s death. The case was carried to its end by the plaintiffs, the defendant, and two witnesses, aided by the litigants’ children.
In Richmond an engaged couple faced separation as Sophia Reeder of Antrim, Pa., died of smallpox upon arrival from Rochester, delaying the wedding. Ho wan Ryder, determined to be with his bride, walked five miles to the pesthouse, only to learn she died an hour earlier while awaiting a priest. He had bought wedding clothes and prepared a home.
Niagara Falls Ont Dec 62 Ontario voters chose to prohibit liquor traffic in an election Thursday with labor forces securing a victory.
In Alaska or the Philippines, Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk adds rich flavor to coffee tea or hot chocolate. Established in 1857 it has stood first for 45 years.
The Popular SUN liners are inexpensive and results guaranteed. Try them. Call or visit Baldwin's office at 121-13 E. Ohio Street for details on slightly used upright pianos and related bargains.
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