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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1902

Page

2

Minister barred from ministerial association over hell belief

Rev. G. I. Kevith of Muncie’s First Universalist Church is denied admission to the local ministerial association for not believing in hell. The dispute stems from a new constitution suspicions that evangelical limits bar him. The split may disrupt the group as supporters and opponents clash over definitions of evangelical.

Hell Muncie Ind Sps G. I. Kevith First Universalist Church Keirn Pute Universalist Christ Universalists Universalist Church

Earthquake Destroys City in Central Asia

Carthquake St Petersburg reports Andian, a city of 86 000 in Central Asia, nearly razed by a quake with life losses not yet known. New York dispatch notes Thomas P Och iltree, famed wit, died leaving 25000 cash and debts none, with distributions to kin and friends and executors John S Wise and Edward Owen named.

ST. Petersburg Andian Central Asia New York Thomas P. Ochiltree Johns. Wise Edward Owen

Two Suspects Captured After Westville Bank Killing

Pat sy Flaherty and Charles Dennis, accused of killing Wesley Reynolds in Westville Indiana, were captured in Chicago after resisting arrest with revolvers. They are also wanted for jail breaking in Jonesboro and are in custody here awaiting further action.

Chicago Patsy” Flaherty Charles Dennis Wesley Reynolds Westville Ind Jonesboro

Brilliant Young Colored Student Triumphs at Harvard

Nashville reports that James G. Trimble Jr. a 22 year old Nashville native, won high honors in Harvard medical first year class tying with M L Baker of England for second place and sharing a $200 scholarship. He studied 12 years at Nashville's Pearl High School and four years at Ford University graduating last June.

Nashville Tenn James G. Trimble, Jr Medical Harvard University M. L. Baker England Harvard Trimble Pearl High School Ford University

Movement to unite grain drill makers worldwide

Springfield Ohio reports a plan to organize all grain drill manufacturers. The parties have secured options on the Superior drill company and the P. P. Mast company of Springfield. Backers are not identified.

Springfield Superior Drill Company P. P. Mast Company

Youth Looting Ring Sweeps Store Window Loot

Ellwood Ind December 17 George Mandelli Harry Corbett Dutch Thornburr Bernard Gootee Kenneth Antrim aged 10 to 15 were arrested charged with larceny. The boys allegedly pulled $20 worth of handkerchiefs gloves and socks through ventilator holes in a store window using wire hooks.

Ellwood Ind George Mandelli Harry Corbett Dutch” Thornburr Bernard Gootee Kenneth Antrim

Guard Hanberger slain at Fort Sheridan by escaping prisoners

The body of Roger Hanberger of the Twentieth United States Infantry was found in a ravine at Fort Sheridan. He was beaten to death with the butt of his own musket by two military prisoners Christian Walker and John Hollenberg who then escaped after taunting guards.

Roger Hanberger Ft. Sheridan Chicago Twentieth United States Infantry Uesday Fort Sheridan Hanberger Christian Walker John Hollenberg Twentieth Infantry

Coal Jam in Chicago Deepens as Cold Sets In

Chicago reporters note coal deliveries grow more urgent as bitter cold bites. Railroads face heavy freight, delaying shipments by three to four days and constraining fuel supplies amid shortages.

Fugitive Frank Beatty Confesses as Covington Murder Suspect

In Columbus Ohio on December 17 Frank Cotter, arrested for drunkenness, confessed to being Frank Beatty and a two year fugitive from Covington Indiana. Beatty is wanted for murder of a hunter during a quarrel. Covington authorities confirm the confession.

Columbus, O Frank Cotter Frank Beatty Covington Ind Tie Beatty

Police Officer Shot in Hall Disturbance

Jesse Baker, a well known colored police character, was seriously wounded by a gun shot to the groin in a dance hall near Buckner saloon Indiana avenue Tuesday night. Herman Wright, colored, shot Baker after a confrontation during which Baker waived a knife toward Wright. Wright states Baker was noisy. Baker fought with a knife and was shot as he advanced. Wright had no prior trouble. Baker has a long police record including a previous shooting a year ago.

Jesse Baker Herman Wright Buckner Saloon Indiana-ave Wright Baker

Accidents in Lebanon Injure Four Citizens

In Lebanon Indiana on December 17 O M Harsh barger fell 30 feet from a railroad trestle and was pulled from an icy stream with internal injuries. Mrs Ora Ludlow suffered severe facial neck and arm burns from concentrated lye after dropping a can into a wash boiler. Mrs R M Martin an elderly woman south of town broke her right thigh near the hip.

Lebanon Ind

Policeman Shot in Leg by Fallen Revolver

Patrolman William B. Smith of district 17 was accidentally shot in the leg at 3 a m when his revolver fell from his pocket. The bullet lodged in the calf and was removed at Deaconess hospital. Smith's condition is not serious. hospital telephone issues delayed aid and a late night service debate at City hospital is noted.

William B. Smith District 17 Smith Indiana-ave Capitol Senate-aves City Hospital Board of Health City Kruger Garstang Deaconess Hospital Jobes Health Board

Milwaukee Soldiers' Home Quarantined Over Smallpox Outbreak

Milwaukee health department quarantines 2500 inmates at the soldiers' home after one soldier contracts smallpox. The action aims to prevent spread while authorities investigate the outbreak and enforce isolation measures at the facility in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Wis Soldiers’ Home Milwaukee Health Department

Miss Cobb settles suit over taste and smell loss

In Fair Haven Connecticut Miss Clara Cobb alleged loss of taste and smell from a trolley accident and sued for 25000 but withdrew after the railroad paid a large settlement. In Chicago a man named Enoch Colby collapsed and died after saying Dig her grave here at the Burlington cemetery.

Fair Haven, Conn Clara Cobb Fair Haven Chicago Enoch Colby Bar- Tington

Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Natural Digestive Cure

The ad promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the tablets digest food to rest the stomach, improve nerves, energy, and appetite, and restore natural digestive function. It criticizes tonics and pills.

Stuart

Steel Trust Buys Union and Sharon Plants in Pittsburgh Area

The United States Steel Corporation finance committee purchases the Union plant near Pittsburgh on the Monongahela and the Sharon plant in Sharon Pa. They will add five blast furnaces and 25 open hearths plus mills for tube, bar, sheet and plate. Stockholders commit $10 million cash for completion with a $45 million bond issue planned for payment.

Chicago United States ‘Steel Corporation Union Sharon Steel Union Company Pittsburg Monongahela River Sharon

Philhar monic declines Carnegie gift to permanent fund

The Philhar monic orchestra under Walter Dam rosch has refused Andrew Carnegie's 500000 gift to establish a permanent fund. Dam rosch cites strings attached as the reason. Additional New York contributions secure 25000 a year for the orchestra with Dam rosch guiding training and potential touring.

New York Philharmonic Orchestra Walter Damrosch Andrew Carnegie Damrosch Carnegie

Poisoned candy linked to arsenic in Laporte case

In Laporte Indiana Miss Matilda Baxer a New Buffalo maid ingested chocolates given at her door and nearly died before doctors diagnosed arsenic poisoning from chocolate cream. She remains gravely ill then improved. police believe a clue exists. A Big Four train narrowly avoided a collision with a streetcar on W Washington street causing a scramble among passengers. Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup advertised as a remedy for throat and lung complaints.

Laporte Ind Molineux New Yor Matilda Baxer New Buffalo Mich E. G. Ford Michigan City Hite W. Washington St

Bargains In Upright Pianos At Baldwin's Indiana Jackson

Bargains in upright pianos slightly used at Baldwin s Indiana Jackson. New phone 9291 old phone 1150 Main. We charge 10c for a shave. As good as any shave you can get anywhere at any price. Phoenix Barber Shop 158 EB Market st.

Baldwin's Indiana Jackson Phoenix Market St

Fast Time to Detroit via Lake Eria and Western Roads

Train schedule note from Indianapolis departure at 12 20 p m to Detroit arrival at 8 10 p m. Mentions planes slightly used at Saldvin s and placement in The Sun Real Estate for sale misc on pages six and seven.

Detroit Lake Eria & Western Wabash Roads Indianapolis THE SUN

Northwestern Hiomeseeker and Holiday Rail Rates Ad

An old Chicago advertisement promotes affordable rail fares west and northwest from Chicago via multiple lines with 2 cent stamps for a copy of Northwestern Home seeker. It lists holiday tickets at fare and one third for Dec 24 to Jan 2 plus student rates. Promotions mention W B Kniskern and N M Breeze with contact addresses in Chicago Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Also an unrelated note markets Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething at cents a bottle.

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Minnesota North South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming W. B. Kniskern Fifth Avenue Northwestern Hiomeseeker N. M. Breeze Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio Cor. Minois Washington Sts Union Station

Five year old Marion Green undergoes risky operation

In Philadelphia on December 17 five year old Marion Green, diagnosed with congenital dislocation of both hips, endured a double operation by Prof. Lorenz. She suffered convulsions and remains in danger after etherization twice and a 35 minute procedure amid a strained clinic.

Philadelphia Marion Green Lorenz Marion

Fireman Samuel Ludwig Fatally Injured by Truck

Logansport Indiana December 17 Samuel Ludwig city fireman was fatally injured when he was run over by a book and by a truck in a street accident.

Logansport Ind Samuel Ludwig

Full-service trustee firm for estates and property

As Agent or Trustee this company offers complete charge of real or personal property and handles all details. With extensive experience and management of large estates, charges are very reasonable. Correspondence or interviews invited.

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