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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
2
Handsome derby dresses will be shown Saturday as Indianapolis women prepare for Derby day. The piece notes the weather, crowd, and expects elaborate summer gowns in racing colors red and white, with white gowns paired with red accessories and new four in hand tie sets for sale.
Henry Starr of Hagerstown Indiana attempted suicide by shooting at H D Zook’s residence near Milan after following Miss Alice Reasler from Indiana. Starr, about 20, survived but faces doubtful recovery. He arrived Milan Tuesday night from Kansas City and rode with a lovery man to Zook’s farm where Reasler was visiting.
Brooks Lawrence of Toledo furnishes a statement showing 69 Beal law elections in Ohio. Forty three were dry and 26 wet, with 250 saloons closed in dry towns and 25 opened in wet towns.
Advices report that explorer Harry DeWindt and his party were rescued from the Siberian coast by the United States cutter Thetis. The operation indicates a successful intervention by U S maritime forces in challenging Arctic waters.
Mrs. H. H. Lesher, 74, Marion. Mrs. Harriet Hawking, Aussiaville. Abraham Lowenthal, 67, Evansville. Alexander Crawford, 32, Terre Haute. Samuel Norman Curnick, 65, Evansville. Rev. Henry Meissner, pastor of St Charles Catholic Church, Peru.
Miss Jessie Conduitt aged 20 and Charles Swope aged 18 vanished from Mooresville Indiana amid reports they eloped. Rival suitor George H. Alred a medical student from Indianapolis had planned a July 30 wedding with Conduitt. Alred was notified by telegraph as friends feared the couple’s whereabouts unknown and a brilliant wedding was called off.
Markets crowded with vendors and buyers despite heavy overproduction. Prices for raspberries 15 cents a quart, tomatoes 25 cents a basket, cucumbers 30 to 35 cents a dozen, apples 40 to 50 cents a peck, and many other items down while the market plans Friday closure at 2 am. A new passageway between market halls nears completion and northern meat stalls express optimism.
New York, July 3. Charles M Schwab plans a new Riverside avenue mansion with a projected cost around 2.5 million and a site purchase of 865000. The total investment exceeds 3.35 million. The property previously housed the New York orphan asylum.
The weather forecast predicts high July temperatures with possible local thunderstorms through Saturday. From last July’s record heat in Indianapolis, including a 106-degree peak and multiple days above 90, residents recall the intense heat as the city logged many inquiries about the heat event. Eight prisoners escaped from the county jail in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Wednesday night.
London reports the king continues to improve and his illness is not mentioned in court notices. The piece notes a tradition to hide illness to prevent rivals seizing the throne and cites November 20 as a possible coronation date, though fog could hinder outdoor processions to the abbey.
Advertises a free Danderine sample delivered by return mail to anyone sending their name and address with 10 cents or postage stamps. Promises a large sanitine container and cites The Knowlton Danderine Co of Chicago as the sender.
Richard Bottoms aged 18 and Eugene Meux 16 drowned in a canal near their home on Wednesday afternoon just after 3 pm. They swam with George Bottoms when the board slipped, one swimmer reached shore while the non-swimmer grabbed his leg and both sank. Capt. Kruger and patrolmen recovered the bodies after an hour. The incident occurred north of North Street. the mother witnessed the drowning from her doorway.
Senator Fairbanks and his wife arrived back from Washington and plan a light summer on his Pratt county farm and in Indianapolis. He will campaign for Indiana and supports Beveridge, stating Beveridge did nothing to warrant an attack. He criticizes Bailey for the recent senate assault and predicts Bailey will realize he overstepped.
Metropolis report says William Woods was shot and killed Tuesday night after trouble at an ice cream social. Elmo Douche fired in self defense. coroner's jury exonerated Douche concluding Woods drew his revolver first.
J E F Claypool returns from a world tour that began in Indianapolis on October 28. He notes the modern spirit of Japan and the wide reach of English language globally. In Jaipur the maharaja sent richly caparisoned elephants to his party. Civil war veterans plan a July 4 celebration at Brookside Park with sunrise flag raising, baskets, and multiple speakers including Mayor Bookwalter, William H Calvert, and Frank McCray.
United lodges I O K of P host a July 4 event at Germania park with admission and dancing free. Shelby car line indicates transportation or staging.
A Pennsylvanian line engine pulling the midnight Chicago train of the Big Four crashed at the Union tracks Delaware Street crossing Wednesday night. Windows shattered and passengers thrown from seats, but no injuries reported. Engines badly demolished. investigation by both companies underway. Both engineers claim they had the white light indicating to proceed. Traffic delayed briefly.
A collage of business ads and notices including Laxative Bromo Quinine branding, a Denison barber shop promotional line, Auto Storage and Repair in Columbus, Merchants Lunch at 25c, Union Station Restaurant, loose leaf price book, WM Burford Indianapolis, Razors and Barber Supplies J E Bodine Co, E E Reese dentist relocation, a property owners notice, painting season guidance, and Indianapolis Paint and Color Co advising durable results with pure paint and reliable painters.
Advertisement lists Okey Burial Vault Co at 209 Law Kidg Henry Karstadt successor to Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co at 228 Mass. Ave. Includes line about sleeping and chair cars and service to Indianapolis and Springfield.
Found in Turkey, petroleum fields discovered near Constantinople. Report from CONSTANTINOPLE dated July 3 states potential new energy resources in the region. Local authorities monitor development and assess impact on trade and industry.
Tolbert and Lawrence Sheeks Bedford attempted a White river swim as four horses died. A hailstorm in Marshall and other counties damaged crops and fruit trees while windows broke. Auburn mail carrier Frank Karns injured by a falling tree and Goshen resident Edward Bontrager struck by lightning may be fatally harmed. Five Green township schoolhouses in Madison county ruined by last week’s tornado require rebuilding. Friends Church Pendleton aiding storm victims with other churches joining. Center Lake Warsaw breached bank and Winona Lake dam removed to curb flood.
Delegates from the Indianapolis turner societies to the annual convention at Davenport Indiana will depart Saturday morning with executive committee members. The convention will select the two year seat of the executive committee. Indianapolis just finished two terms and a third is not allowed. Delegates include Louis Sielken George Mode Fred Merzard Oscar Ruther representing the Social and South-side turn vereins.
The ad claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy establishes a reputation for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It states every bottle meets high standards of quality and safety and can be depended upon for relief and care of these ailments.
A historical notice describes Indiana Dental College, S. W. Cor Delaware and Ohio areas accepting patients from morning until 1 pm for various dental procedures. It promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming it soothes the child, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and diarrhea at twenty five cents a bottle.
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