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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1902
Page
2
H. J. Dix, extradited from England after a year in hiding, confessed in Whatcom to wrecking the Scandinavian-American bank in Whatcom and the Blaine bank. He said as president he was a figurehead and a tool to gain control, while minor officials looted the banks.
Dr. Shoop promises to cure rheumatism through a mail order program after six bottles of Dr. Shoop's Rheumatic Cure. He claims no payment if it fails and invites letters for an order, with a book included, noting mild cases may heal with one or two bottles.
Harry S. New of the Journal has been offered the postmaster general’s top assistant job by President and Henry C. Payne. He is undecided and will consider personal matters before answering, the Post Office position pays $4,000 and was formerly held by Perry S. Heath of Muncie.
Egg prices across the week showed a drop from 25 cents on Monday to 16 and 18 cents on Tuesday as jobbers held back, expecting warmer weather to curb highs. Eastern markets remained high, but insiders predicted prices would fall there too once local demand cooled.
San Francisco report notes striking machinists won a nine hour day at the Payne bolt works on Tuesday. Remaining workers at Union iron works continue out and warship construction remains halted since the strike began.
Emily Longley age 95, mother of Mrs. D R Lucas, died at her daughter’s home 521 N New Jersey St. She was born January 3 1807 in Royalton Vermont and lived in Indiana towns including Lafayette before her death. Funeral from Rev Lucas residence Wednesday at 4 p m with burial beside her husband in Lafayette.
In Vincennes Indiana Matthew Kelley and Dallas Tyler testified in the case brought by ex cashier Davis of Washington to recover gambling losses. Tyler admitted winning from Davis and often played craps at Davis requests while Kelley denied fixed dice. Davis supplied money to run the game and Tyler disclosed a hidden 12500 held in trust at Seymour. Arguments set for Tuesday and Wednesday with a jury verdict Thursday.
Judge Allen appoints a receiver for the Cosmopolitan school at 532 N Minors. William L. Leach in police custody on petit larceny charges as an incorporator. Unpaid teachers faced possible suits. the school is insolvent and closed with about 60 students seeking instruction. Leach allegedly misappropriated 40 to 100 dollars from his father.
Mrs H D Haring will give a Chinese tea Friday afternoon. The Martina club has discontinued meetings until after tent. Mrs Harry B Smith will give a luncheon Saturday of next week. Rev Denis McCabe has gone to California for a health trip. Dr and Mrs F C Stewart celebrate fifteenth wedding anniversary March 3 with a reception. Mr and Mrs Hugh H Hanna Jr return from wedding journey with Mr and Mrs Hanna Sr. Miss Mary Trimble dines Monday night in honor of Mr and Mrs Levi S Moler who leave for Oklahoma City. Catherine Merrill club publishes a collection of Miss Merrill's essays The Man Shakespeare and other essays for club members.
A list of obituaries and fatal incidents including Abner Brown 91 of Fortville James Mannington 78 Mitchell Mrs John P Ross 73 Oxford James W Case farmer died in Decker Thomas Tallot Montpelier by suicide Nabbs Station James Cale’s daughter 4 burned at Nabbs Station Mrs Sarah J Goldsmith 82 formerly Indianapolis died Fortville Miss Mary Ann Smith 70 killed by Monon train near New Albany Mrs Deborah Baldwin 97 Cass County oldest resident died Logansport Joseph A Talbert 80 Morristown once county’s largest landowner John Miller formerly Evansville died in Denver Lena Eliason 18 near Richmond died perhaps from eating cloves Frank Jones ex convict died by railway train collision in Frankfort Michael Kria t wattski Hammond horse dealer killed after horse fault in street car
An ad claims Allen's Foot-Ease relieves swollen nervous feet dampness and fatigue by shaking into shoes. It promises relief for chilblains sweating feet blisters callous spots bunions and pain with improved comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe dealers at 25 cents with a free trial package from Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York.
A run on a time savings bank began Friday by rumor and persisted Tuesday morning. About 300 people waited in line at 9 a.m. to withdraw funds. The bank remains financially sound with $700,000 in cash, and the cashier promises full repayment to depositors.
Coal is in high demand as the Detroit Southern line reports thefts during transit. While a coal train passed through Springfield on Monday, people climbed aboard and tossed off enough coal to fill one car, later gathering it along the track. The shortage echoes a February crisis and recalls a prior famine scare.
Isadore Goldson a 15 year old from Barber Street Elgin Illinois was returned home Monday after a remarkable recovery from insanity cataleptic trance and lung abscess. He was committed to the asylum last July and lay in a trance for three months and later fought pneumonia. Doctors say the abscess healed and the mind cleared as strength returned.
El Paso reports Charles C Arbell 58 died Monday of pneumonia after moving from Vincennes to Indianapolis in November and listing Edwardsport relations. Terre Haute traveler John Switz died Monday of stomach cancer. body shipped to Worthington for burial. William Williams died Saturday at his Southport home. funeral held at Southport Baptist Church. James Griffey, admitted from Hancock County last year, died Monday at the insane hospital aged 76. burial at Greenfield. Wabash residents fear river overflow and prepare to seek high ground.
SKIPPED OUT NEW YORK Feb 25 G Waldo Smith Jr son of a Home bank director and a Chamber of Commerce member is charged with running away with Adolph Meyer real estate broker 621 Broadway. A year earlier he eloped with the neighbor's wife leaving an infant Elsa. He admitted the affair in a letter asking Meyer to secure a quiet divorce so he could marry Mrs Meyer. Meyer is in Springfield Ill.
Joshua Hunt of Richmond Indiana is one of the oldest printers in the United States having practiced for 52 years. A veteran of the Mexican War he enlisted in 1847 and served with General Scott throughout the conflict.
After a week of storms, Central and Northern California rivers overflow causing rail washouts. The Napa river floods the town of Napa, washing away bridges and houses while the Sacramento river rises above the danger line.
A notice directs readers to bring a baby to Bretzman's Photograph Studio located at 142 S MNMnolsst for a portrait session.
Ad claims Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup calms teething pain soothes gums eases wind colic and relieves diarrhea. Presented price is twenty five cents.
Daily first class Pullman and tourist sleeping cars run from Chicago to California and Oregon with personally conducted excursions to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland leaving Chicago on Tuesdays and Thursdays Lowest rates and shortest travel time are promised Inquire at your nearest ticket agent or write N M Breeze 435 Vinest Cincinnati Ohio
John Detrick of 818 Bismarck street, a Panhandle freight house checkman, reports that Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and kidney weakness after taking a full box. He bought them at Henry J. Huder’s drug store and notes the remedy cured him. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Handsomely illustrated 115 page history of early northwest settlement with half tone engravings of chiefs Black Hawk Sitting Bull Red Cloud and others. Includes Custer’s battleground and ten map plates dating to 1600. Valued library addition priced 25 cents postpaid by W. B. Kniskern Chicago Illinois.
Dr. E E Reese, dentist, is removed to room 244 in the Newton Claypool Building. Dr. George A Ligier also removed to the Newton Claypool Building, third floor, room unspecified.
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