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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
9
In New Jersey on December 5, Henry 6, aged? died in terrible agony after a pressure oil prank exploded, causing his body to be torn. Five boys, members of a shop group, were arrested in connection with the incident as investigators probe the fatal accident.
Promoters of the Indianapolis era railway remain unsure about Bloomington city council’s franchise. They have not received a copy and doubt newspaper reports. If a franchise exists, they question acceptance and whether amendments will be made before publication. The road’s backers say Bloomington access isn’t essential, while a reported bond of $10,000, two and a half years, and coal rate of one half cent per mile per ton are cited.
Washington December 5 A determined effort will be made this session of Congress to establish a gold standard for the Philippine islands. The drop in silver prices has caused losses for both the Philippine government and American contractors there, and Senate opposition to a gold standard appears to have weakened with a predicted passage of the measure.
United States Secret Service officer Tom Halls in New Orleans pursues William Tyner of Indianapolis accused of removing ten dollars from ten dollar bills and pasting it on singles. Deputy Marshal John Foley identified Tyner after a lengthy chase across several states. Tyner’s arrest story sparked local headlines, and officials doubt the prize will be secured until Halls returns from the region.
The president on Thursday sent nominations to the senate for Robert McWade of Pennsylvania as consul general at Canton China Martin A Klamp of New York as Interstate Commerce Commissioner and William Bardell of New York as consul of the United States at Bamberg Bavaria
ST LOUIS Mo Dec 5 Julian Ralph the well known newspaper man recently appointed manager of the Eastern head quarters of the Louisiana purchase exposition is in a serious condition at the Southern hotel where he was stricken Tuesday night by a hemorrhage This is Mr Ralphs third attack of this kind.
Terre Haute Indiana reports half fare from all Indiana points has been secured for the annual convention of the Commercial Travelers of Indiana set for December 26 and 27.
San Francisco dispatches report that the Santa Maria eruption in Guatemala may have killed up to 3,000 people. The latest advices cite a conservative figure as authorities assess the disaster impact and casualty range.
Harvey B. Stout built a varied life in Indianapolis from wood hauling to grocery management, street car supervision, and locomotive fireman service. He recalls near misses on the Peru and Lafayette lines, a missing rail accident, and a broken driving rod, leaving him regretful he did not stay in railroading.
Miss Sarah Messing hosts the Bachelor girls club on Thursday while Mrs. J. E. McCullough plans a card party next Thursday afternoon. Dr. W. A. Bartlett visits Benjamin D. Walcott, former pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church.
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