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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
2
John McGregor, candidate for renomination, appeals to Marion County Republicans. He argues his ability, experience, and straightforward business methods make him a prudent investment of public funds, supported by allies who share this view.
After losing to Terry McGovern, Dave Sullivan announced he won a different victory in Louisville by winning Miss Maggie Donnelly, a social belle he has known for about three years. They plan to marry after Lent and move to New York.
Mrs. Sarah Coppock filed for divorce from George Weaver after a breakfast scene in which he prayed as usual but ended with the words Go to hell prompting her to leave the table and seek divorce. The court granted the divorce two months later.
B A Strong reports four voluntary solicitors collecting petitions for a city street car franchise gathered 3027 signatures by Monday. One canvasser obtained 387 names from Meridian street wholesale houses between Washington street and the railroads.
Shine Stanley announced in Louisville last Saturday he will fight the Cuban Wonder in three weeks. The Cuban Wonder, who recently kept Jack Cullen busy, claims Stanley is too old for him.
In El Paso on February 24 representatives of the British government placed contracts for 6,000 horses and mares for Boer war use. It is said to be the first time mares were accepted for cavalry service.
Butte Montana February 24 United States Senator Clark has sold his principal copper mines in Butte to the Amalgamated Copper Company. The Colusa Park Parks Parrott and McAwder mines are included and the price is described as many millions. Observers expect the Amalgamated company to acquire all of Clark’s properties in Butte and end ongoing litigation.
In Philadelphia and Chicago, Messrs. Wolmarans and Wessells said to focus anti British activity, following Webster Davis's urging. The Boer European delegates arrived in America and will use those cities as centers of their campaign.
Five assay offices in Victor Cripple Creek and Gold Field were destroyed by dynamite in a coordinated attack. The raids damaged two in Victor and others in Cripple Creek and Gold Field, injuring several men including a miner badly cut by flying debris possibly losing sight. Bloodhounds were sent to track suspects.
In New York on February 24 a man accused of smuggling diamonds from Antwerp and another accused of jewel theft in Birmingham arrived aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm. Police seized five pockets of uncut diamonds totaling 500 karats worth about $30,000 on Michael Leinkram at the dock. Wyld confessed to stealing $3,000 in jewels from Birmingham employers.
A 1919 1921 style local column lists births and deaths with names ages and addresses including Bellefontaine street Adell street Isabella street City hospital 12183 Lafayette Street and many others. Entries note diseases such as consumption pneumonia bronchitis and heart disease along with infant mckinney and twins births.
A car driven by Sidney Elston with Everson Stout aboard plunged 20 feet from an incline at the Cyclorama automobile show. Stout suffered multiple injuries and is hospitalized. Elston was treated at home for a dislocated shoulder. Damages to the automobile and bicycle display totaled about 2600.
Washington February 24 The upper house faced a sensational melee when Senator Tillman assaulted Senator McLaurin after a debate over the Paris treaty. Both apologized later but face possible 30 day speech and vote bans as an investigation into alleged bribe influence unfolds.
Oriental dispatches report Standard Oil representatives plan a Japan oil trust to exclude rival brands. The company has shipped oil widely to the Orient and formed an Echigo field venture last year. Internationals of its brand are in Japanese cities to press dealers to carry only trust brands.
Wm J Bryan met with Ohio Democratic leaders in Columbus on Monday as guests of James Kilbourne, fueling speculation about a third presidential bid while others see him as a national advisor to the party. In Terre Haute Indiana, the street car strike stalemate continues with the company offering no concessions and a partial return policy for returning workers.
On February 24, the U S army transport McClellan set sail from New York with 200 teachers chiefly from the middle states and south and west. They aim for Manila, likely arriving in the second week of April, to assist in educating natives under American guidance in pacified areas.
A. E. Bennett of 909 Park avenue repairs for $500 and A. F. Groff of 3312 West Tenth street adds an extension for $40.
Thomas B. Scott of the state statistician’s office fell and seriously injured his head Friday. He remains in danger though physicians believe the injury should not prove fatal. Dr. J. M. Rhodes of 730 S. West St. has been gravely ill from adenitis after a fall from his buggy and will be confined for some time.
Rev Frank O Ballard accuses Indianapolis officials of incompetence or bad faith for failing to enforce laws. He warns against a line of compromise between law and disorder and stresses a mayor’s oath to enforce all statutes of Indiana and city ordinances.
Building inspector Bartel began three new suits for violations of the smoke ordinance Monday. The Fauvre building at Market Street and Circle, the Fitzgerald building, and several other properties including the Savoy flats and various apartments and businesses are named. One January suit was dismissed after a promise to improve, another resulted in a $10 plus costs fine.
Weather artist Blythe forecasts continued mild conditions with a warm spell typical for the season. He notes people misjudge warmth after a long cold spell and suggests a storm may be brewing somewhere in the southwest.
In Allegheny county two brothers faced gallows for crimes but an infatuated woman altered their fates. Jack Biddle was to be hanged Monday and his brother Wednesday, yet both escaped death. Mrs. Soffel remains in improving health at Butler.
Walter McVey, a member of Company F, Thirty third regiment, killed himself in Kokomo Indiana on Sunday in the presence of his new bride Mrs Hughes a widow with four children. He showed a revolver to his wife saying there are two loads in this revolver one for each of us and fired alternately at his wife and himself. The first load killed him. No motive is known.
Alexandria Indiana February 24 Chris Matthews former deputy oil inspector under State Inspector Leach claims he was removed for enforcing the gas waste law. He alleges involvement by the Gas-belt manufacturers association to impeach Supt Leach and State geologist Blatchley. Matthews says Leach blocked arrests and that he was discharged after testing a Chicago pipeline company. He plans a court case to challenge neglect of official duties.
In Las Vegas New Mexico on February 24 the three Spikes brothers who fled to make a record as bad men were all killed after riding into Tucumcari. They forced a Tucumcari store to clothe them and shot cows in a corral. Cowboys pursued and killed them.
An old advertisement notes E. W. Grove must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure priced at 25 cents.
A compact line notes that a SUN classified ad costs ten words for three days and 15 cents. It frames a small price rule for Wanted and For Sale notices.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's soothing syrup for teething children. Claims include soothing the child, softening gums, relieving pain, curing wind and colic, and treating diarrhoea, offered at twenty five cents.
Miss Kintilda Randall of 616 N Meridian Street and her niece Miss Geneva Sikes escaped a Park Avenue hotel blaze by a rear stairway she had noticed earlier. She helped others evacuate as flames closed in, saving a score of people. Cloak buyer Louise Aronson also escaped after securing his door key as a memento.
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