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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
5
Jas Sweeney a grocer’s clerk sues Miss Mary Evans of Paterson New Jersey claiming she hired him to call on her each Wednesday evening for three months to prove she was not on the shelf. He says she unpaid after three months and stopped visits.
John Dean a petty coal thief fled from a New York Central freight officer into a Philadelphia Avenue pink tea in Rochester. He forced his way to a square piano, grabbing a leg as frightened guests watched. A policeman and two youths pried him free after about 30 minutes.
At a Denison gathering Rev. H. C. McServe read a paper arguing against blind acceptance of early theology and urging a return to Christ and original teachings. Rev. Lucas and others criticized the piece as overly radical while some supported innovation.
New York January 14. The executive committee of the National Civic Federation plans to unite on a plan to prevent arbitration of labor disputes. Secretary Ralph M. Bassie says a full committee meeting is set for February 19 at federation headquarters. A subcommittee will draft a plan for later submission.
James P. Leary an eight year old from New York was cared for by William and Lizzie Cooke for three months. While the parents entertained Robert McCrum the boy drank a tumbler of claret given by McCrum and fell into an alcoholic coma. He died at St Vincent's hospital. The Cookes and McCrum were arrested for corrupting the morals of children.
A steel hulled schooner yacht under construction at Shooters Island for Emperor William is slated to be named Alice in honor of Miss Alice Roosevelt. The naming will be done by the president’s daughter, with a cousin of the emperor also named Alice. Designer Henry G. Barbey confirms the report as an unusual token of U S German good will.
A persistent rumor claims the Marion county Republican ring plans a two track nomination scheme allowing primaries for sheriff and court seats while convening a separate delegate convention for judges and legislators. Most officials and candidates favor primaries for all nominations, with few endorsing any convention for judicial and legislative posts.
A compilation of brief anecdotes from Indiana towns. Tales include skeletons found near Ladoga and Cornstalk names, moves from Portland to New Castle, farm climate views, a fatal injury in Fairland, and local curiosities such as smallpox talk in Shelbyville, a newborn in Wakarusa, a broken neck mare, Rebekah entertainment plans, Chewing editor's career shift, a cold back room for fuel in a family, an icicle incident at Cedar Lake, and Lawrence county political whispers.
A narrator receives a shy campaign visit from a young woman representing her uncle, a candidate. He debates canvassing ethics and finally resolves to vote for him, then marries the young woman, in a twist on political persuasion and romance.
Auditor B Lowe and partners John M. Gainey and E C Tirey listed as officials. Dutch Corner lies in Tippecanoe county. Thirty farmers advertised public sales in last week's Lafayette Home Journal issue.
Mrs Hugh J McGowan returns from Kansas City with Mr and Mrs. Jessie Stake set a card party for Miss Hawkins of Logansport Mrs Harry B Smith and Miss Ethel Smith return from Florida visit Proctor reading circle to meet Jan 21 at Mrs Anna C Reaume’s home Mrs Frank W Morrison hosted a luncheon at the Columbia club honoring her sister Mrs Swart decorations featured poinsettias Mrs CC Fairbanks DAR president general to visit Baltimore chapter Friday for George and Martha Washington anniversary note
Sparta born Robert C. Brown, longtime 48th district representative, is slated to become Clerk of the U S Court for the Southern District of Illinois. A blacksmith turned lawyer, he cites diligence and sound judgment, with strong ties to the Knights of Pythias, the Elks, and Modern Woodmen.
Illinois secretary of state served notice on the Illinois steel branch of United States Steel to pay 65 000 to 75 000 into the state treasury. Officials dispute the chain of incorporation arguing the Illinois unit no longer exists after mergers, while the secretary argues the foreign corporation act applies to the United States Steel Corporation.
The Board of Works awaits the Indianapolis Southern and its backers to appear and define the next steps. D M Parry notes the company seeks board guidance on financing while Megrew states the board has no further tasks.
Amusements review notes Lafayette's grand stage show at the Grand this week with a dramatic illusion The Lion's Bride ending safely as the captive bride is relieved from a lion's cage. Barry and Holmes deliver a clever sketch and the bill draws a large Monday crowd.
Indiana obituary list notes Michael Hyman of Wabash and 15 others including John Chambers of Goshen aged 65, Samuel Weyburn of Elkhart 85, Col J S Buchanan of Evansville 80, Nancy Jane Francis 66 of Elwood, Elizabeth Schauss 82 of Evansville, Henry Karnes Antiville farmer, Angelica Brothers 82 Richmond, Floy Clevenger Muncie died in Las Cruces New Mexico, Robert T Jeffery 64 Franklin farmer, Wm Ruddick 82 Columbus death from grip, Jemima Winship Lafayette, Perry A Chappell 4 Peters burg lawyer, Patrick Coolihan 80 Brazil from wreck injuries, Harry Hope 30 Muncie cancer and Brights disease, George McQueen 64 Rinard TI1 died at daughter’s home in Seymour.
The Inter Ocean transfers ownership from Charles T. Yerkes to George W. Hinman who has edited the paper for four years. Hinman selects the entire directory while Wm. Penn Nixon keeps his secretary post but no longer owns stock. Managing editor A. C. Phillips becomes business manager. policy may shift though appearance and tone stay the same.
YVANESVILLE Ohio January reports that Charles Haas and two boys exploring a cavern near Avondale Coshocton county found a satchel of jewelry wrapped in a Chicago newspaper dated December 8 1901. The jewelry is believed stolen.
Rev J M Yingling pastor of Bedford Street M E Church Cumberland Maryland recommends Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he has used it and knows others who have never known it to fail. For sale by all druggists.
In Clinton Iowa on January 14 dr pater removed the cornea from the eye of a Belgian hare belonging to Wm Stricknell mosaic who had lost an eye in a mine accident years ago. The cornea was fully covered by a film and was removed with the rabbit eye replaced 야
MUENCIn Indiana reports glassworkers voting on an apprenticeship plan with 40 percent representation by I Denny men. President Burns of the parent organization faces consternation over allowing other trades and lifting a ban. A later note mentions President Esnay and a forthcoming final action by Mr. Mambourg. In Vincennes Indiana a 75 year old woman, Margaret Sherwood, died in a house fire while lighting a lamp.
CENTRAL VILLAGE Conn Jan 14 Joshua Dayton burial Monday marked the death of the state s oldest bachelor He was born Feb 44 1800 and never married in a short obituary noting his age and single status
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