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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
4
New York February reports Albert Patrick on trial for the murder of millionaire William Rice. Charles Jones the valet testifies that Patrick offered riches to join a plot, forging a letter in Rice’s name to aid Patrick in litigation and planned murder.
In Chicago two 17 year old prisoners John Heine and Frank Koales have confessed to fatally shooting Horace Schrodes, the grocery boy, during a store robbery at G C Byrnes. They had initially claimed others were to blame. The clerk fired in self defense as the youths entered with masks.
The Consumers' gas trust company for year ending October 31, 1901, shows earnings down nearly 45000 from 1900 due to gas supply failures. The firm spent 35000 more on sinking new wells. gross earnings were 410310.76 with net 96903.27. Dividends of 9463.98 were paid from last year's earnings.
J B Du Shane asks the Board of Works whether the city may compensate a citizen for services rendered under a policeman's order during a duty. He says Sergt John Lowe directed him to assist in rescuing George Winters from a well. The board requested a formal statement.
Co W Bridges sells undivided half of West Indianapolis addition to J J Cooper for 7500. A A Zion sells lot on N Klinois St between McLear place and Twenty second St to J P Michael a 40 by 150 foot plot with an eight room house for 9000. E D Crawford buys 180 acres of improved farm land in Perry township with a house from Mr and Mrs J D Wilson for 7350.
Cicero Seibert, 75, longtime Indianapolis fire department member since 1867, died Tuesday in San Diego while visiting for health. He had suffered paralysis a year earlier and retired on pension in 1897. Two children survive. interment in Indianapolis.
Col. Bob Crockett aged 79 died in Stuttgart Arkansas on Tuesday. He was a grandson of Davy Crockett and a prominent southern Democrat for years. His son J W Crockett serves as present secretary of Arkansas.
T. B. Agnew, superintendent of the Citizens' Street Railway Co., died Wednesday morning in Vincennes Indiana, officials said. The death leaves the utility’s leadership in question as the community mourns.
Cornelia Smith, a colored resident, suffered burns several days ago at 1710 College Avenue and died at City Hospital late Monday night. In Hong Kong a report notes Marquisito, former Japanese premier, arrived Wednesday and was received with high honors.
Mrs Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa says she took many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gave the best results. Sold by all druggists.
The PF H McCormack company sues the state for 671,4976 dollars claiming added contract provisions raised costs by 40,482.14 and delays prevented timely work at Jeffersonville prison causing 1,000 loss in transport. It also sues Healy and OBrien for 3,680 over a reform school plumbing contract raised from 19,820 to 22,500 after signing delays.
Wm Steiner, a young farmer three miles east of Bluffton, Ind, was arrested by U S detectives on Wednesday for counterfeiting. He claimed molds were made by stamping guinea coins into wood blocks. Local merchants were victimized by the operation.
Bitter cold weather highlights a 24 story house with barn and poultry house seven rooms bath cellar attic porch shade and fruit trees in a north front location. Refused price under 3200 bargain for quick cash or easy terms call mornings only 3110 Genteake Ave. Also offerings from Spann & Co 1448 E Market and loan ads from Ward Co and Central Loan Company Indianapolis.
George Dewey, 3, set a lace curtain alight in Pickens, touching off a rapid blaze that engulfed the Boyd residence and nearby businesses including Wm Folk’s grocery store, John Myers’ store, the Cold Bath hotel, and Mrs Boyd’s restaurant. Several thousand dollars in damage was insured.
L. B. Partridge, postmaster at Kenesaw Nebraska, killed himself Tuesday after a post office inspector found a shortage of about $2,000. In Fort Wayne Indiana, 68 year old Mrs Elizabeth Fleckenstein was cut to pieces at Harrison street crossing by a Nickel Plate train Tuesday night.
About 150 Republican candidates vie for nomination as county commissioners consider granting use of the county election booths for the primaries. The Tuxedo Republican Club hosts 60 members. Sampson W Mansfield seeks a legislative seat. W P Reagan favors listing Morgan Marion joint senate candidates on ballots. Hiram Brown declines county committee chair role, citing busyness. East end club bans precinct committee meetings in the clubhouse while inviting general candidate meetings.
Reports from Staunton note a smallpox case while Craigsville sees counterfeit activity. Hagerstown fair set for early August and Rush County to spend 2000 on a county records expert. Delphi may host a new mineral springs sanitarium with Chicago investors. Elwood deals with gas company issues and a run away horse injuring Arthur Walker. Frank Dempsey of Muncie faces theft charges over baby shoes. A glass shipment from Elwood aims to replace a damaged plate glass mirror after vandalism at a saloon. Frankton gas service disruption affects contracts. Three hundred Pythians gather in Marion with Grand Chancellor Bookwalter in attendance. Indiana lodge No 56 aids a third rank. Valparaiso hosts Harriet Beecher Stowe club minstrel show raising 400. Kokomo orphan home resident Louis McQuitty suffers injuries after a skating accident. May, dia.
Traina notes daily operations listing 8 sleeper parlor chair and dining cars with Sunday exceptions. Departure times include 6 45 am for T H St L West, 7 23 am H St L accom, 12 15 pm Western Express, 3 30 pm T H Effingham ac, and 7 10 pm T H St L fm to all points West with an 11 20 pm final.
This item lists ticket offices at station and Illinois and Washington streets with arrival and departure times for connections among Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington Dayton Springfield Vincennes Columbus Indianapolis Louisville and other points. It includes various customs for accom and mixed routes with times scattered across the day.
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