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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
8
In a grim scene a grieving father hurries to doctors after his son loses consciousness. Enhardt writes a letter to Miss Alice Studebaker of Dayton accusing her of jilting him over a proposed marriage, after purchasing a license. The anxious father explains the couple could not wed.
William Dunn was removed by city ambulance from Belt railroad near Beecher street to his home at 333 Douglass Street after falling 20 feet from a railroad bridge around 6:10 p.m. Tuesday. He suffered a slightly injured back, with no other major injuries noted by Dr. Given.
Adah Root sues Dr Albert E Sterne for 25000 dollars claiming a criminal assault occurred on July 3. Sterne calls the charges false and an attempt at blackmail. The Indianapolis and Western traction company files to appropriate eight tracts along the National road between Indianapolis and Plainfield for its right of way.
A Jamaica merchant James Prenderlast praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy after his daughter recovered from a severe cold with chest pains and a bad cough. He claims seven years of safe use in his family and notes the illness could have signaled pneumonia.
A G Spalding declares the show is over and refuses further response to the so called Freedman Trust scheme. He disputes being tied to the trust and cites Chicago meetings and press statements as evidence of discussions. He points to official stenographic reports and letters from Soden and Robison corroborating the discussions at Red Bank conference.
Baseball briefs report manager Frank on a northern tour to hire players and announce a new Indianapolis addition named Dusty Rhoades who was expected to sign with Cincinnati. Stroebel faces Toledo city council over a $160 license demand while defending his right to issue passes to officials.
Terry McGovern likely to train in Cincinnati for February 22 bout with Dave Sullivan in Louisville. Martin Duffy’s manager vows to match his man against any pugilist. Jack Root and George Gardner meet January 31 in San Francisco, first coast bout since championship contest. Root arrived and trains. Ole Oleson defeated by Tommy Sullivan in Chicago. Fitzsimmons to referee Sullivan versus McGovern in Louisville. Allegheny sportsmen hopeful that under current administration more fistic carnivals can be staged.
Ketcham, once saying Crescens would not race again, offers $50,000 for a match with Boralma against Lawson. Enoch Wishard notes only thing not done on English turf is hanging. Favorites win at Oakland Monday. A 60 day meeting to open in Savannah after racing ends in Charleston. Death defeats in New Orleans after four straight heats.
Anderson Ind Jan 14 Mrs George Cunningham sued for divorce arguing her husband ridiculed church beliefs. She charged he protested divine blessing at meals shouting Hurry up the Lord knows what we are here for. She received 500 alimony.
The call for Republican primaries to elect precinct committeemen for Marion County has been issued. Polls open Friday January 17 from 4 p m to 8 p m. Committeemen meet January 20 at 2 p m in the criminal court room to elect officers and decide nominating method. Election commissioners meet January 18 at 8 p m to decide contests.
Police report Policeman William H. Ennis of Adams Street station Brooklyn killed his wife and her mother Tuesday morning. Ennis has fled the scene. Governor Durbin commuted the sentence of Frank E. Shattuck from two to 14 years for burglary to 16 months. his case planned for parole board consideration in February.
The catalog shows 45c bleached sheets, 2 percent 4x244 fabric, the well known Androscoggin 65c grade at 65 cents each, and 47 percent variety priced accordingly.
Panic spread on the Chicago rye market as Phillips, once dubbed ex-corn king, ordered all open trades closed. Excessive margin calls and lack of outside aid pushed losses above 100,000 dollars, with rye prices tumbling from 66 2/3 cents to 6 1/2 cents after his announcement.
London dispatch reports the Boers intend to save strength for several heavy blows just before King Edward's coronation to disrupt celebrations and gain a moral edge. Lord Kitchener is urged to intensify efforts to end the war prior to the coronation.
John Alexander Dowie issues a public notice demanding 1000 followers each contribute 100 dollars to Zion City bank to fund dividends and new buildings. He also addresses Zion race workers about the Stevenson Dowie lawsuit and outlines plans if Zion wins. Judge Tuley cautions on timing of his decision.
Gov Durbin Attorney General Taylor and Auditor Hart of Indiana arrived in Washington and will invite President Roosevelt to attend the May 15 soldiers memorial dedication in Indianapolis. Senator Fairbanks will host a dinner for the Indiana delegation at the Fairbanks home on Massachusetts Avenue. No damages recoverable from bank protesting note, Anderson case.
Hattie Williams, colored, was fined 31 and costs in criminal court on Monday for using a flat iron on her husband Randolph Williams. He testified she struck him first after he came home and questioned the coal order, then she grabbed the iron. The penalty was reduced from police court.
In Marion on January 14 officers sought Raymond Howell and John Teathers after Lillie Winters, 15, said to be kidnapped Saturday night, was drugged and assaulted at a roadhouse and abandoned in a field. She was found Sunday morning. the two men reportedly fled toward Chicago. A cab driver, A. M. Pilcher, remained under surveillance. Lille Winters, described as bright and virtuous, survived but in critical condition. Separately in Plainfield on January 14 workers began digging for the Indianapolis to Danville electric railroad project, with cars expected to reach Cartersburg springs by summer.
Mystic Tie Lodge No 398 F and A M announces an entertainment in its lodge rooms this Thursday evening. Harry Rouse, file clerk in the county clerk's office, returned to his desk Monday after four weeks confined by nervous prostration. Broadway Methodist church holds nightly meetings at 7 30 led by Rev Worth M Tippy with special music. Quigley council elected officers Monday night including M I Wm Dever president and John Conner as second VP.
Theo. Douglas Robinson son of Douglas Robinson and President Roosevelt's favorite nephew will be operated on Tuesday for appendicitis in New York.
Over 2,000 signatures backed a petition urging Congress to express support for mediation for the Boers. The petitions circulated among German societies were returned to the Federation of German Societies and will be sent to the Central Federation of German Societies of America for presentation to Congress.
Oliver Westfall sues for divorce alleging Iona Crail induced marriage last June with a false affinity affidavit charging paternity. He says he was threatened with imprisonment and married the woman but later learned the charge was untrue.
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