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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1902

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Convict Tracey Kills and Wounds in Seattle Area Shootings

Escaped Oregon convict Harry Tracey eluded a posse after killing Deputy Sheriff Charles Raymond of Everett and wounding Deputy John Williams and reporters Carl Anderson and Louis Seefrit near Bothell. He then killed Policeman F E Dreese and fatally wounded a man named Riler before fleeing. Tracey previously forced the H S N S launch crew to ferry him north from Seattle.

Chares Raymond F. E. Dreese John Williams Carl Anderson Louis Seefrit Riler Seattle Wash Harry Srracey Oregon Bothell Charles Raymond Everett Fremont Tracey Sothell Oregon Penitentiary

Bill Edson Alleged Rapist Reported On Freight Train

An Indianapolis-bound L. and V. freight conductor says Bill Edson rode the train at Mooresville and could not have alighted between there and the Belt. Edson, described as an alleged rapist and desperado, was said to carry two revolvers and be recognizable from newspaper images. Police were scouring southern Indianapolis on Friday morning.

Washington

City Railcars Move In And Out For Big Carnival

Union traction company runs double headers into the city on Friday with cars loaded both for in and out traffic. The Anderson street carnival is the counter attraction drawing an expected attendance of 60,000 with special attractions arranged by the management.

Union Traction Company Anderson Street

King Edward's Sleep Improves After Operation

London reports King Edward rested better Thursday night than since his operation. The notice mentions prices for New Pianos at 165 dollars and up and advertises Wulschners Feed and Janes Dustiess Oats for horses.

Fhondon Edward Wulschners

Firecracker Mishaps Leave Two Men Injured

James McElroy a colored barber of 480 Toledo street was badly burned when a firecracker exploded in his hand Friday morning at the City hospital he is expected to recover Otto Woolenweber aged 6 of Maxwell street sustained a split palm after a cannon cracker mishap Thursday morning hospital repairs are not expected to cause lasting harm.

James McElroy Teledo St City Hospital Otto Woolenweber Maxwell St

Howe Struck by Street Car on Meridian Street

Fred Howe aged 52 of 1488 Nebraska street was struck by a street car on South Meridian Street Thursday afternoon and severely injured. Dr. Goodwin of the City Dispensary says injuries may not prove serious though Howe was trying to warn a bicyclist of an approaching car. The bicyclist rode on without stopping.

Fred Howe Nebraska St S. Meridian St Goodwin Howe

Americans Celebrate July 4 in Havana with Flags

In Havana on July 4 Americans held a grand celebration by the American club. Old glory flew from many buildings as clubrooms were festively decorated. The Second United States artillery band performed American airs and English was the only language heard.

Havana Twe Palma United States Artillery

Indianapolis militia to join Franklin sham battle

Four Indianapolis militia companies and two Battery A platoons march to Franklin for a Friday afternoon sham battle. Seven companies will participate. Battery A left at about 4 a.m. and aims to return after sundown.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis Failures and Finances 1902 Half Year Review

Dun's statistics show Indianapolis 1902 first half failures at 1S with aggregate Habilities of $142,091 and assets of $74,806. The comparable period in 1901 recorded 19 failures with $69,144 Habilities and $38,636 assets.

Dun Indianapolis

Nine Men Handed Out Railroad Tickets At Union Station

Indianapolis faced heavy Fourth of July travel with a big outflow and influx. Ticket agent Charles B. Stilz described a rush from 6:30 to 7:30 as nine clerks issued tickets, with lines stretching to principal stations and many buyers seeking round trips or longer stays.

Indiana Indianapollis Indianapolis Charles B. Stilz Paoli

Whitecaps Blow Gunmen In Arkansas Home Invasion

Mammoth Springs Ark July 4 Whitecaps tried to break into the home of Harvey Sexton. He fired one shot killing Pink Gibson and detonated dynamite in his pocket. Nine others were seriously injured in the attack.

Mammoth Springs Ark Whitecaps Harvey Sexton Pink Gibson

Indianapolis Fairgrounds and Parks Evening Events

The schedule lists harness and running races at the Fairgrounds starting 1:30, multiple park picnics and fireworks at Brookside Park Fairview Park Broad Ripple Park and W C T A events, concerts at German House and German Park Association meeting, with Columbia Club Roof Garden hosting events all evening. Notable acts include Boy Blondin and Ostendorf’s concert band.

Boy Blondin Fairbank—Ostendorf Broad Ripple Park German Park German Park Association German House Columbia Club

Saloon Stabbing Fight In West Indianapolis

Fannie Boyd and Peter Webb, both colored, fought over 2 cents at Ben Wilson’s saloon on Howard and Reisner streets. Webb was wounded in the left breast and wrist artery. Boyd was detained at the police station after the incident. The saloon closed as police arrived.

Peter Webb Fannie Boyd Webb Ben Wilson Howard and Reisner Sts Indianapolis Fannie Boyd Wilson

Mrs Welch Wounded In Accident Hovers Between Life and Death

Mrs Mary E Welch of Bridgeport lies between life and death after an accidental shooting Friday morning. Dr Vokes halted operations Thursday night due to her rapid weakness and hoped to save her life. The injury occurred when James Annidale, a boy, shot at a mark and struck her.

Mary E. Welch Bridgeport Vokes

Stoner Dies of Smallpox in Indiana Woods

Lewis J. P. Stoner, 58, a salesman for an Dayton firm, died of smallpox Thursday afternoon in a wooded lot near Lewisville, Indiana. He fell ill at Knightstown about ten days earlier. Dr. Ford attended him and buried the body in the woods Thursday night with lime in a rough box. Stoner's son works for Consumers' Ice Company in Indianapolis.

Lewisville Ind Lewis J. P. Stoner Dayton, O Knightstown Ford Stoner Consumers’ Ice Company Indianapolis

Loganport Traction Charter Revoked Amid Corruption Charges

The Logansport city council revoked part of the charter of the Logansport Rochester and Northern traction company, a McCulloch line, amid corruption charges. A Boyd syndicate majority favors investigation and possible action.

Logansport Ind Logansport, Rochester & Northern Traction Company McCulloch Boyd Syndicate

Women circulate remonstrances against saloon license

Third ward women on Friday morning canvassed Fifteenth and Illinois streets urging signatures on a remonstrance against granting William Hauser a saloon license. They boarded cars on Union Street and urged passengers to sign, stopping men on wheels. many complied with good humor while some resented the request. Thomas Pursel, 95, oldest Indiana native, dies after a fall and long illness at his daughter’s home. he helped found a stage line between Indianapolis and Cincinnati and left six children.

Third Ward William Hauser Fifteenth Thomas Pursel Indiana N. S. Byram Illinois St Harrison, O Purser Fairfield Ind Brookville Franklin County Indianapolis Cincinnati E. L. Rittenhouse Theodore Josephine Edward Fursel W. C. Winchester Tucson Ariz

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Various Ailments

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula dyspepsia rheumatism kidney complaints catarrh and general debility claiming cures and benefits for multiple ailments.

Hood

Swirl Society and Others Sail for Europe and England

The Swirl op Society announces Mr and Mrs Louis H Levey will sail for Europe next week and Miss Emma Boyd will sail for England in a few weeks to spend a year. John H Holliday and family will sail for Europe Saturday. Mrs Lew Wallace Jr hosted a Chinese party Thursday evening.

Louis H. Levey Europe Emma Boyd England Lew Wallace, Jr E. C. Atkins Miss Atkins John H. Holliday Lucia Evalyn Holliday John Holliday, Jr Almus Ruddell Boscobel Stanton Farm

United States Wins Jurisdiction Over Indiana Case

Jude Francis Baker rules the United States Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction in the suit to quiet title against liens on the federal building in Indianapolis. The case is dismissed as the state pleads lack of jurisdiction. Separately Mortimer Levering of the Columbia National Bank doubts bank consolidation. He toured eastern promoters to study their plans.

Jude Francis Baker United States Indiana Indianapolis United States Supreme Court United States Circuit Court Mortimer Levering Columbia National Bank

Friends Seek Federal Judge Appointment for Leathers

Supporters of Judge Leathers of the superior court lobby to secure his appointment as successor to Judge John H. Baker on the federal bench.

Leathers Superior Court John H. Baker

Bandits Hold Up Fast Train Near Joliet Illinois

Three men halted Rock Island train No 5 near Joliet late Thursday night covering the engineer and fireman with revolvers. They forced the express messenger to open the door and menaced dynamite unless valuables were handed over. A shot wounded the messenger in the groin as passengers fled. robbers fled and were chased by train staff, with one robber captured after giving the name Charles Lessler. No loot was secured.

Joliet Rock Island Kane Charles Lessler

Cloudburst cuts Zanesville area after washouts

A Thursday night cloud burst wrecked Muskingum county causing severe damage. Zanesville was virtually cut off from the outside world due to washouts on all rail lines.

Zanesville Muskingum County

Weather forecast for Indianapolis area Friday to Saturday

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 5 p m. Friday. Fair Friday night and Saturday with no material temperature change. At 7 am the temperature was 76. No early fires. fire department had no calls up to 10 am Friday.

Indianapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

State of Bill” Edson Vincennes Desperado Edson Mooresville The Belt Ductor Police Bill Edson Bly Interurban Business Janes Franklin Brookside Park G. A. R. Picnic Fairview Park Mrs. Welch Logansport Traction Thomas Purser Unois St Remonstrance Swirl OP Society W. W. Richardson Ruth Lois California Louis Share Sarah Jones Richmond Adabel Chenoweth Levering Illinois Express
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