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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1902

Page

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Grand Jury to Probe Baase Divorce Stories in Court

In superior court Judge Leathers orders transcript for grand jury to weigh estranged spouses Lulu and John I Baase. Perjury risks loom as Baase says wife invited men to Brighton Beach, while she denies the tale. Additional witnesses and employer alibi to be examined.

Leathers Superior Court Metcalf Lulu John I.’. Baase Brase Baase Brighton Beach Road House Grand Jury Brighton Beach

Chinese New Year Festivity Sweeps Indianapolis

Friday marks the start of a week long to ten day Chinese New Year celebration in Indianapolis with about 40 districts taking part. Shops display heavy firecracker bundles and the city witnesses loud feasting as the Chinese community celebrates with long strings of fireworks and a focus on enjoyment over expenses. A watercolor by Quone Lee & Co. at N Delaware St depicts the celebrated "Great man" Chinese figure.

Indianapolis Pekin Lee &O N. Delawarest

New Year at Quong Lee Co Shop

Moy Sing, manager for Quong Lee & Co., hosts a festive New Year display with Chinese candy and wine, a large cake, sandalwood aroma, and visitors leaving Chinese cards. The scene includes chicken racks, cigars, rice delicacies, and a busy shop ready for fireworks and New Year calls.

May

Indiana Tax System Praised At State Board Meeting

TAE LAW Declared Attorney-gen Taylor addressed the State Tax Board and county assessors Friday morning on omitted property and delinquent taxes. He argued Indiana’s tax system reaches property effectively, noting Indiana’s railroad and overall property assessments compare favorably to Illinois. Other speakers included State auditor Hart on state income, Secretary Hunt on telephone property assessment, and Auditor Legler on county auditor suggestions.

Taylor State Tax Board Illinois Indiana Union Hart Louis H. Legler Vanderburg

Prominent coal dealer fatally struck by street car

Vincennes Ind February 7 Sly B F Kable prominent coal dealer was struck by a street car here Friday and perhaps fatally injured. Gloucester Mass February 7 The beechooner Annie E Nickerson lumber laden from St Johns NB for New Haven beganaking Friday and had to be abhanded. The captain of the crew was picks up by fishing schooner

Vincennes Ind Sply B. F. Kable Gloucester Mass Annie E. Nickerson St. Johns N. B New Haven

Married teachers cannot collect salaries in Indiana case

A married woman who accepted a teaching post under a single status condition cannot be paid for the remaining term after discharge. The appellate court reversed the Hendricks circuit court, which had awarded Alice H. Roberts $150.75 for salary lost after discharge. Roberts signed a contract Sept 18 while newly married, learned of her marriage in December, and was dismissed.

Amellate Court Hendricks Circuit Court Alice H. Roberts Plainfield

Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends Feb 8

The forecast covers Indianapolis and nearby areas for 36 hours ending 8 p m February 8. Expect fair and cold conditions Friday night with rising temperatures and possible snow flurries Saturday. Temperatures recorded 7 am 6, noon 13, 2 pm 16. Cloudy and milder elsewhere with variable winds and possible snow. Forecaster Hosyth notes a developing wave moving faster than expected.

Indianapolis Crea Mercury

Team Drivers Union to Address Sunday Mass Meeting

Vice-president Tanner and the Team Drivers International Union will address a mass meeting of team drivers Sunday at 2 p m. The event is set for 864 S Delaware St New Picnos 16 and up Wulschner s Feed your horse Janes Dustlesz Qa22.

Tanner Teamdrivers’ International Union S. Delaware St Wulschner Janes -Dustlesz

Durbin and staff plan Feb trip to Cuba and Charleston

Gov Durbin and staff will depart Indianapolis February 13 in a Pullman sleeper, stop in Charleston, and travel to Cuba February 16 for four days in Havana. They return to Indianapolis February 27 with Indiana Day scheduled for February 25 at the Charleston exposition.

Gov. Durbin Cuba Charleston Indianapolis Charleston Exposition Miama Fla Havana

Whitney as presidential candidate praised by Dickinson

Don M. Dickinson, postmaster general, says Whitney would make an ideal Democratic president. He argues Whitney’s personality, leadership, and resolve would win broad support and educate voters. Dickinson notes Whitney likely would be elected, but does not believe Whitney could be induced to run.

Dickinson Whitney

Appointed Steering Committee Member Named In Senate

Senator Beveridge of Indiana is named to the Senate steering committee on order of business alongside Senators Allison Hale Aldrich Hanna Elkins Platt Spooner Kean Cullom and McMillan. The body is described as the most important committee, deciding what national legislation is to be pursued and approved.

Allison Hale Aldrich Hanna Elkins Platt Connecticut Spooner Kean Cullom McMillan Eridge Indiana Senate Committee On Order

Indianapolis Southern Must Elevate Tracks in City

Mayor Bookwalter says the city will require the Indianapolis Southern railroad to elevate its tracks when expanding into Indianapolis. The board will also insist the line’s terminals be open to future competing roads for a fair fee based on construction and maintenance costs. The mayor expects a franchise proposal to reach the board next Friday. D M Parry, president of the railroad, rejects plans to bypass Indianapolis and says the line must come to the city. He notes potential interest in a line to Anderson but emphasizes Indianapolis as the priority.

Bookwalter Indianapolis Southern Railroad Mr. Parry Indianapolis Indianapolis Southern Anderson

Inquest Opens Into Westnurst Fire Disaster Deaths

A Fund of $10,000 is being raised for seven fallen firemen from the Westnurst fire tragedy. An inquest began on Friday to determine responsibility, with evidence pointing to the shell-like 40 year old building. Mayor Wells notes it is unclear who can be held accountable while families of five victims receive broad support from donors.

ST. Louis Wells

Diamond Queen Celia Wallace Bankruptcy Petition Placed

A petition to declare Celia Wallace known as the Diamond Queen bankrupt was filed in the U S district court. Wallace gained fame for extravagant dress including a satin gown adorned with about 50 000 in diamonds at the Opera Auditorium about two years ago. Earlier reports valued her at roughly 490 000. Her current fortune and assets are unknown.

Chicago Celia Wallace United States District Court

War Claims and Newcastle Public Building in Senate Action

The House moved to resume the legislative appropriation bill with war claims on the calendar, including Indiana's claim for about 700000. In the Senate, Senator Quay urged immediate consideration of a 320000 Newcastle public building measure, citing a physician’s order to leave the city. The bill passed after Hoar argued for general public building legislation to speed consolidations.

Indiana Senator Quay Newcastle Washington Senate Quay Pennsylvania Hoar Massachusetts

Four Cremated in Paw-Paw House Fire

Four Robertson family members died in a Paw-Paw Maryland side residence fire in the Potomac area with Mrs and Mr Robertson escaping by jumping from windows. The blaze origin remains unknown.

Cumberland Wm. Robertson Maryland Potomac River Paw-Paw W. Va Robertsons Robertson

No Agreement Yet In Sight In Wage Talks For Miners

A subcommittee of miners and operators wrestles with fixing a wage scale for next year. Reports claimed progress to the general scale committee and joint conference, but Friday’s meeting showed no output. No agreement seems in sight after a week of talks, with typical settlements taking a week to ten days.

Tomlinson Hall Occidental

Boulevard Scheme Revived on Fall Creek Boulevard Plan

At a Friday meeting of property owners with the mayor, Park board, Board of works and Commercial club park committee the revival of a macadam boulevard along Fall creek south bank toward the State fair grounds was approved. Park engineer Power presented feasible plots and noted ground donation by owners was not finalized.

Fall Creek Park Board Board of Works and Commercial Club Park Committee Commercial Club Commercial Club Committee Central-are R Meridian St

Stolen Watches At Charlie Medias Second Hand Store

Charlies Medias second hand store at 610 Indiana Ave reports a Thursday night robbery with five fine watches valued at $200 stolen. Contrarian Bruen denies sparring event at Tomlinson Hall on Feb. 22 and warns no prize fights will be shown there.

Charlies Medias Indiana Ave Bruen Tomlinson Tomlinson Hall

Verdict awards $2.50 to Mrs Lindsay in murder claim

In Hendricks circuit court a jury awarded Mrs Leenia Lindsay 2.50 against a company over her husband’s death in the Big Four yards east of Indianapolis four years earlier. The case arose after she rejected an attorney settlement the firm had allegedly paid in full. Lindsay, a switchman, died under unexplained circumstances with no witnesses to the accident.

Leenia Tuindsay Big Four Yards Indianapolis Hendricks Lindsay

Placksmiths Propose Fire Department Shoeing Contract

E H Lowry and Co. submit a proposition to the Board of Safety to shoe all fire, police, and dispensary horses for the year at union prices. They propose maintaining a portable forge and a foreman under the fire chief, available day or night. Shoeing has been done by about 25 different shoers at union prices. The board took it under advisement.

Placksmiths E. H. Lowry & Co Board of Safety

Daughters of 925 Massachusetts Avenue Reported with Smallpox

The two young daughters of W T Dickerson residing at 925 Massachusetts Avenue are said to have smallpox and will be quarantined under City health officials. Additional cases include Marie Masden of 522 Indiana Avenue and John Beard of 1147 Arrow Avenue, reported Friday morning.

W. T. Dickerson Massachusetts Indiana Shoe and Rubber Company Health Board

Brigham Young Academy Expedition Returns to Salt Lake City

Brigham Young academy expedition under Benj Cluff, which left Provo in May 1900 bound for South America, returned to Salt Lake City on Friday after being fired upon several times by Colombian revolutionists.

Salt Lake City Utah Brigham Young Academy Benj. Cluff Provo South America Mormon Hearth

Traction cars blocked after two motors burn out at Washington and Meridian

Both outbound traction motors burned out at the Washington and Meridian streets intersection shortly after 1 p m Friday, blocking traffic for about an hour. The big car was hauled around into Meridian Street and then removed from the line.

Union Traction Washington and Meridian-sts Meridian-st Tweed

They're Firemen Now Fire board approves Costello Groves as firemen

The safety board announced appointments Friday naming John Costello and Arthur Groves as new firemen, marking their entry into the city fire department.

the Safety Board John Costello Arthur Groves

Read THE SUNS For Rent Rooms Column Ad

Room, Rooms for Alt. Read the Sun's For Rent Rooms column. Both phones 880 and 123 125 EB. QObilost.

SUN

Irivington Annexation Bid Aired In Special Council Meeting

A special meeting of the council was called for Friday night to act on the Irvington annexation. Five Democrats urged the measure claiming the Irvington water franchise may be granted by the Irvington town board. Republicans urged caution and opposition, arguing the franchise might be blocked and that Irvings ton must pay for needed services. Mayor Blhokwalter supported passage though warned against favoritism. rumors swirled of a Republican caucus and possible vote for the ordinance.

Irvington Eppcert Billingsley Blhokwalter Ann. Billingsley

State oratorical contest draws college delegations to Tomlinson Hall

Delegations from De Pauw Butler Wabash Hanover Earlham and other colleges paraded through Washington street on Sunday afternoon ahead of the annual state oratorical contest at Tomlinson hall Friday night De Pauw sent the largest group and J M Dever of North Dakota touted as the leading orator won favor with his delivery Offutt of Butler and Giboney of Hanover drew attention with fiery speeches The event included dinners by Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Theta and a Notre Dame admission request looms for the association.

Washington St de Pauw J. M. Dever Persimmon Dever North Dakota Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Butler Samuel J. Offutt Offutt Greenfield Old Brandywine Riley Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Wabash R. R. Alexander Hanover EF. Giboney Beveridge Joseph Kenney Earlham Rueiler DePauw Denisod Beta Theta Pi Phi Delta Theta Notre Dame

Groton Academy Refuses Comment On Theodore Roosevelt Jr

Groton Mass February 7 inquiries to Groton Academy about Theodore Roosevelts illness were rebuffed with statements that only the president in Washington can release information. The cabinet session was halted by the flurry of reports causing widespread concern among officials and the president.

Groton Mass Groton Academy Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Washington Theodore Roosevelt Grotan

Man Chains Train in WV to Enforce Railroad Judgment

Cumberland Maryland February report describes Gabriel Magee, a Pennsylvania visitor, winning a 315 judgment against Baltimore and Ohio railroad. When ignored, two constables chained a freight loco at Shineston to enforce payment after a two hour dispute the debt was settled. The piece also notes a 10 cent ad line about a ten word Real Estate Wanted notice in The Sun.

Cumberland Mad I.ubert Magee Shinnston W. Va Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Shinuston

Love Spark Turns to Courtroom in Manila Bound Policeman Case

Richard Coleman, attorney for Larry Wilson, seeks swift police and Marion County criminal court disposition before Wilson departs for Manila. Wilson faces a complaint by Pearl Meles father for alleged intimacy with the 11 year old, was fined 10 and bail set, with appeal bond not to exceed 3. Coleman predicts release by Judge Alford, allowing departure Monday night for the Philippine Islands.

Richard Coleman Flarry B. Wilson Marion County ‘ Criminal Court Wilson Indianapolis Manila Philippine Islands Philippines Sion Stubbs Pearl Meles California-st Coleman Alford Colenzin Pearl Wson Dawson Clicent Criminal Court

Grand jury frees man in chicken theft case

Henry Clay Booker, a Black man, was released after grand jurors could not fit chicken legs to bodies submitted as evidence. Fowls were found in his Wilmington home with legs nearby. Delaware Attorney General Word was informed of the assembling issue before Booker was granted liberty.

Wilmington Del Henry Clay Booker Booker Attorneygen. Word Delaware

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