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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
6
Huntington & Page seed merchants introduce raffia grass from Madagascar as a new hat material sold by the pound for 20 cents. A pound yields one to two hats. the sea grass resists water, is brown and rough in appearance, and can be crocheted into stylish, durable hats suitable for June showers.
London reports July 3 note that Whitelaw Reid, the American special ambassador, remains in London after official leave while other envoys have departed. The two American ambassadors in London create courtesy issues and complicate relations with Ambassador Choate, though Reid may stay due to high living costs until his lease ends.
Vienna reports a duel on Wednesday between a student and Pan German deputy Herr Berger. Berger lost an ear in the melee amid the confrontation.
A letter to clerk of the supreme court requests straight law on veterinary licensing and diploma requirements. The writer claims long practice with no formal college diploma and asks if revenue can be demanded. the sender’s name is withheld. Also notes Capt. W. H. Armstrong’s return home after illness in Terre Haute.
An advertisement touts 3ma-Bromo Salt from Alma Michigan mineral spring as a home cure for constipation and related ailments. The product promises relief for stomach liver kidney and nervous disorders, improves complexion and mental strength, and is sold by Michigan Drug Co in Detroit for 50 cents a bottle with a free trial offer by mail.
Three American insurers exposed frauds in Mexico leading to 16 arrests. Doctors are charged with issuing false death certificates after the New York Life paid three claims in 1901 totaling $39,000 on policies issued in 1900. Gravediggers opened three supposed graves, none containing the insured.
Judge Stubbs ruled the health board may seal wells when water is impure. George Roswinkel was charged with breaking a seal on his 535 Massachusetts Ave property but was not fined due to a technicality. The notice of sealing was issued to the property's occupant.
In Lemburg Galicia on Wednesday six thousand demonstrators led by students tried to storm the German consulate after the Kaiser's Marienburg address attacking Poles. The crowd then attacked Polish leaders homes in the mechsrath for not protesting. Several clashes with police occurred.
Charles Benson, after declaring he was going to hell, drank beer at James McAllister's saloon and later died from carbolic acid poisoning. McAllister found him dead in his barn, the incident occurring Tuesday afternoon in Youngstown Ohio.
Mead D Deltwiler, chairman of the national home convention, bought the Bedford hotel at Bedford Virginia at a receiver sale for a home for aged and indigent Elks. The modern hotel cost 90000 pounds.
CHICAGO July 3 One more chance has been given the railroads to confer with the freight headers. If they refuse, 8,000 men will walk out. Illinois Central machinists have demanded 35 cents an hour, an increase of five cents.
Buffalo police hold Charlie Wee for the murder of Marion Murphy. Charlie Sing, another Chinese laundryman, is also under arrest. In addition, residents canvass wards with a remonstrance against a saloon plan proposed by William Houser at Illinois Fifteenth Street.
Albert Melton, famed Indiana colored prize fighter, went to his divorced wife’s home in Kokomo on Wednesday morning. a pistol shot came from inside and he was mortally wounded. His ex-wife and her mother were arrested and jailed.
New York July 3 A vigilant parrot in a Madison street tenement helped avert a major blaze. Sergeant Patrick Leonard and precinct detective Louis Schmidt investigated eerie screams and Greek chatter from Admiral Miaouli's Greek restaurant. The bird's warnings prompted an immediate alarm, stopping a potential disaster.
Washington dispatch outlines the plan for building the Panama Canal beginning January 1, 1904, with a six year effort and a $10 million estimate. Steps include clearing title with the French company, ratifying the Colombia treaty, paying $40 million, appointing a seven member commission, and awarding U.S. contracts to American builders.
In Denver on July 3 five year old Alfred Earl Bartlett rescued his sister Nona from a sunken water tank after she slipped into it. He urged her to hold on while he pulled her to shore and sought help as tears ran down his cheeks. Both children were brought inside and revived with care following the near tragedy.
Rev. Barrow, rector of St. James' Episcopal Church in Evansburg, died from a nail wound in his shoe. Initial neglect led to infection and gangrene, causing weeks of intense suffering before death. He left a widow and three children.
Prince Francis Joseph 22, of Braganza, an Austrian army lieutenant, was charged in police court with a criminal offense alongside a young clerk. They were remanded for trial after leaving their hotel seeking adventure and visiting Southwark following drinks. The prince, who arrived as an envoy to the coronation, accompanied by another envoy, ventured into a lower section of London where trouble ensued.
In Smyrna Delaware on July 3 one year old George Heimold son of George C Heimold of Blackbird Hundred accidentally hanged himself by a towel placed over a chair to keep him from falling. The towel slipped beneath his chin and strangled him while his feet dangled inches from the floor. The mother found the body after stepping out briefly.
Alfred B Gates was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon from his home at 1712 North Meridian Street. Rev A B Philpott of Central Christian Church conducted the services and the burial occurred at Crown Hill.
Montgomery Young, a Stafford fisherman, found a box containing $6000 in gold while pulling down his old house to build a new one in Norfolk. The origin of the treasure remains unknown. local officials were not mentioned.
Cleveland July 3 Dr F W Dakin bound over to the grand jury on an attempted bribery of a city council member and held on a five thousand dollar bond.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on July 3 Joe Morello a leader of the Pennsylvania Italians weds Miss Mary Falcon of Connellsville in a ceremony led by Father Ferrill. Morello rose from immigrant to king by supplying labor to contractors and policing his 1000 followers with benevolence and firm rule.
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