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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
1
Police probe three fires at Sebel shoe store located at 412 W Washington St within 14 hours. First blaze reported Sunday evening causing about 100 dollars in damage, with two more alarms Monday morning. Firemen extinguished each time. cause listed as unknown amid dam age running to several hundred dollars.
Answers were filed in superior court on Monday in room 1 to the case brought by Eugene Sauley and other Greenfield interurban stockholders against five fellow stockholders charged with conspiracy. Barrett Kepperly Mc Pherson and Smith filed disclaimers while the other defendants denied all allegations, placing the case in issue and ready for trial.
The Marion county construction company topped bids for the 1902 street sweeping job at 17 cents per 10 000 square feet for one year and 16 cents for three years for all districts. J H Furnas and Stuckmeyer Behrent offered other rates, while A F Shover bid 23 cents for one year and 214 cents for three years. The board could favor a one year term as differences between options were small. The contract runs March 1 to December 31 with six sweeps weekly in downtown areas and city-flushing as needed.
At a meeting of College-avenue residents held at Sixteenth Street and College-avenue on Saturday night a resolution was adopted in favor of admitting the new Interurban terminal company to the city and offering local aid to secure the franchise. Further efforts will seek better service on the College-avenue line.
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby for the 36 hours ending 8 p m February 25 calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday with moderate temperatures. Noon temperature 44 degrees, 2 pm 43, 7 am 36. Generally fair across Indiana and adjacent states with variable winds.
Mrs Margaret Griffin aged 70 of 2021 Buckle Street is in danger and suffering pneumonia. She is mother of Bicycle patrolman Griffin and has resided here for years.
Deputy-auditor Shepard issued a Saturday call for a county council special meeting. The session will address the Washington Street bridge appropriation scheduled for next Monday.
Tyrah E. Maholm sues the Cleveland club for 53 dollars claiming loss in a gambling game. Squire Smock testifies he cannot determine the exact amount lost. The court denies damages.
New York February 24. Caroline L. S. Hall of Newark New Jersey dies at New York hospital after two days of severe ordeal. The death toll from the Park Avenue hotel fire now stands at nineteen. Other injured guests at area hospitals are reported to be improving and likely to recover.
A dispute between brewery engineers and the United brewery workers union led to a partial shutdown of about half of Cincinnati Covington and Newport breweries and left 800 men idle. Engineers say the move aids their position while workers hope to gain concessions after weeks of locked plants. Out of town unions were told Cincinnati beer must not be handled during the stoppage. Engineers arrived ready to resume steam only if no United workers were employed.
Special Judge Daniels ruled the county primary law does not apply to judicial legislative or state candidates, blocking Minturn and others from appearing on Marion Morgan county ballots. Minturn plans to appeal to the state supreme court. if not overturned, joint convention will nominate the candidates.
A brick wagon driven by farmer Lemon Voylis ran loose on Meridian Street causing four vehicles to be wrecked and bricks to fly into the crowd. Henry Byers was knocked down with only minor injuries. Wrecked wagons belonged to J J Hoover Son and Home Laundry Company. Residents watched from second story windows as Voylis organized repairs.
Dr Harry Kisckadden of Detroit sues the Indiana State Board of Medical Examiners in Huntington claiming improper revocation of his medical license. The board previously issued the license believing he resided in Indiana. later it was revoked after it was shown he did not live in Indiana. Two Huntington physicians signed a residence statement for Kisckadden but claim they did not intend to affirm residency. someone else filled the line. Indiana law bars issuing licenses to out of state physicians, though near border doctors may see patients locally without establishing a meeting place.
J T Power a long time local grocer at 44 N Pennsylvania street and the Meridian street and Washington street locations is very seriously ill at his home 2028 N Alabama street His career spans 30 years in the trade and he is counted among the oldest in the city He was wounded by gunfire in the Civil War and his current ailment stems from those wounds.
Miss Anne Higgins died after ten days illness at 10015 Senate avenue from acute congestion of the brain. Her brother John Higgins, a former councilman now serving two terms in the penitentiary for soliciting a bribe, was to be paroled March 1. The death was attributed to distress over her brother's case and the uncertainty of a pardon. Doctor Brennan linked the death to the family’s hardships and the parole news. Charles E. Wilson said a parole permit for the funeral would be issued if expenses including a guard are paid.
James Grogan, 1300 W Washington, injured Monday when brakes failed as a car was driven into a stationary vehicle at the Louisiana streetcar barn. Grogan, at rear of the stationary car, suffered broken collar bone multiple ribs and severe internal injuries. He was taken by city ambulance to City hospital.
James Deevers of Daleville was injured Monday afternoon when a Brightwood car No. 198 struck him in front of the Park theater on Washington Street. He was taken to City hospital as onlookers gathered. condition not yet known.
The Marion club lists an independent ticket including President Chas. F. Coffin and first vice-president Frank C. Groninger with other officers James F. Bailey Charles Spahr Henry Levy Edward Bray and directors Wm. A. Walker Robert C. Algeo Joseph F. Clay and Thomas A. Gentle. Election is set for March 5.
Central Supply Company of Indianapolis organized with capital of 125000. Incorporators include Louis C. Huesmann William K. Smith Alice A. Smith Samuel R. Bell and W S Wilson of Union City and Raphael Kirschbaum of Indianapolis. Firm to supply plumbers and electrical goods.
Eggs traded from 24 to 18 cents a dozen on the local produce exchange marking the biggest drop on record. Balmy weather blamed for the decline. Two Shelby children at 978 W Washington are sick with smallpox, Ethel six and Jessie eight. Other cases involve Thomas Cheatham forty four of 1316 Harlem street and relatives of Theodore Gardner at 1484 N Senate avenue. Pauline nine and Etta Coley ten are also reported as smallpox victims.
Read The Sun's For Rent Rooms column. Advertises pianos starting at $16 or more and rooms for all at 123-15 E. Ohio St., with contact via two phones listed as 8% interest.
Hattie seeks a divorce from George Arr citing beatings and threats to kill. Lizzie Strek claims Andrew drove her from home two years ago and will not permit return, seeking a legal separation.
The House on Monday began debate on Representative Ball's bill to divide Texas into four judicial districts, marking a procedural step in a larger reapportionment effort. The measure aims to reorganize the state's court districts and alter judicial boundaries.
A Parkersburg report warns warmer weather will trigger a major ice gorge break up on the Ohio River. Steamboats are ready to move. river men brace for the worst flood in years as ice moves at Wheeling and Hun.tington. Authorities urge precaution along low lands.
Five weeks of near daily snow followed by a warm spell led to a record ten inch snowfall and rapid melting. Mountain streams feeding the Juanita and Conemaugh rivers swelled to torrents flooding farms and washing away bridges. Dozens of families evacuated in Frankstown Canoe Creek and Flowing Spring as lower Altoona flooded and warnings went out along the Juanita.
Fort Wayne attorney general Taylor denounces a West Virginia garnishment scheme against Kinzie Kimmel and 106 other railroad workers for petty claims barred by statute. He urges Prosecutor Emrick to stop the practice, arguing it exploits laborers and burdens them with prohibitive legal costs.
Amos W. Butler secretary of the State charity board says county jails and charitable institutions in the state show marked improvement and expects county boards reports due March 1 to reflect gains. He notes some counties lack public support, but where boards are efficient conditions improve, citing Jefferson county poor farm as greatly better than two years ago.
Col D B Gasser of Kentucky promotes a mudboat transport plan in Indianapolis with a belt line around the city center and branches to all quarters. He envisions through boats on BE Michigan street to the stockyards, monthly trips to North Indianapolis, and weekend service for Southsiders, noting mud depth allows navigation.
Washington Feb 24 There was another family row in the senate as Senator McComas charged Wellington with misstating President McKinley's words to him The clash followed a Saturday dispute between South Carolina senators Tillman and McLaurin A bouquet of roses and a milax were noted at Tillman’s desk and Pritchard moved to investigate McLaurin for alleged influence in his Paris treaty vote with a letter from McLaurin seeking vindication.
Washington reports Senator Tillman received a letter from the president's secretary Cor telyou recalling his invitation to the state dinner honoring Prince Henry. The note arrived before Monday night event.
The favorable Northern Securities ruling led to a firming of stock prices in New York trading on Monday afternoon. Gains were fractional as traders had anticipated a positive decision.
Rev Hancock, a colored minister from Mound City Illinois, started a three week revival at the Freewill Baptist Church on Rhode Island Avenue and Miner Street, with services beginning Sunday evening.
Small liner advertisements on page seven catch the eye with quick offers and notices. The page packs short promotions for local goods services and events.
The United States Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of Northern Securities Company in the Minnesota state suit. The court held it has no jurisdiction and that Minnesota cannot amend its title to gain jurisdiction. J Pierpont Morgan attended the ruling.
Ex-Councilman James Munro recalls buying two pugs for twenty dollars and witnessing rats steal their food. He says the dogs did not defend their meal, prompting him to discard them, declaring he wants pets with grit.
Six weeks after Col William Holt's death in Trenton the funeral has not yet occurred. The burial was planned for Hackettstown but a smallpox quarantine prevented train stops there. Arrangements are now set for next week to inter the body.
The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Cleveland Trust Company vs Cuyahoga County ruling that government bonds held by a trust company must be included when assessors fix the property value for taxation. The decision is expected to have wide impact.
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