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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
5
A young woman Elsie surrenders to a sudden love with a man she barely knows. She confesses flaws to win his trust, fearing hardship and fate. He reassures her, urging cautious pursuit, and she declares unconditional support. They return home together, choosing love despite uncertainty.
John H. June, an ex-railroader turned dam chowder seller at Fairview park, is repeatedly mistaken for Col Russell Harrison. Harrison himself says he has rarely been mistaken, while June recounts several incidents in New York and Indianapolis where strangers misidentified him as Harrison or vice versa, revealing playful social misreads during the 1888 campaign.
Last week in Indianapolis labor circles moved to raise funds among city unions for striking miners without waiting for a formal AFL call. President Chase of the Tailors' union urged prompt action at its next meeting to levy an assessment. M T Butler, labor day committee head, endorsed universal contributions from organized labor. A railroad machinists lodge formed with 35 members. officers elected include Bernard Boyle president and W A Wahle treasurer. Stairbuilders organize under carpenters charter with near full shop unionization in the city.
A July McClure's article questions Clark's neglect in memory, but Indiana honors him with the Monument circle bronze statue in Indianapolis. The piece recounts Clark's 1778 Vincennes expedition, siege and capture, and notes his later decline and death in 1818, with references to Kaskaskia, Fort Sackville, and the Northwest campaign.
Journeymen in the city mostly join the new union. Thad Gurley and Harry Travis elected delegates to the international convention in Atlanta in September. E. Co. Newman also chosen from union No. 60. Travis re elected business agent. Labor day committee eyes automobile racing as a drawing card with two car and two motorcycle events plus a motorcycle vs horse race. Union men to build new Wood Weaver company building under union boss Ore Cockerell. Building allied council names Thad Gurley president and Harry Simons secretary. Trustees named G W Madden P B Fitzpatrick O B Woodrum with treasurer to be chosen later.
A collage of brief items from Indiana papers covers political antics at Put-in-Bay, Miss Louise Johnson losing her Maltese cat Teddy, Ed Hornbeck injuring himself while guarding smallpox refugees, and staff moves at newspapers like the Baltimore American and Chicago Record-Herald. Willie Smith buys a fine horse and buggy. Mrs. Russell recalls a foot injury. Uncle Silas Summerfield announces his son’s return from Androscoggin academy. Tipton Advocate bars out-of-county ads.
Mrs Ellen A Parsons a widow and Fred Canfield wed in Torrington. The bride’s two daughters recently eloped and married in Millerton New York. The youngest married Erwin Canfield, brother of Fred, making Erwin both brother and son in law to the family. The last bridegroom becomes brother in law and father in law to Erwin while Mrs Fred Canfield is mother and sister in law to Erwin.
In Hobart Indiana on July 21 Patrick J Kelly aged 15 married Elizabeth Butts aged 60 The groom is a justice of the peace The ceremony linked two generations in a small town marriage note
Locusts damage tree limbs at Crown Hill Cemetery and surrounding woods. State geologist Blatchley explains insects bore into branches and lay eggs, predicting 11 years of dormant wait before potential recurrence. English sparrows are credited with helping reduce the locusts, according to William Watson Woollen.
Ashland Ky July 21 Mrs Lu James wife of Conductor Jim James of the Camden interstate railway demanded his discharge accusing immorality. After revived church influence and lunacy trial she hid with a carving knife awaiting his return and stabbed him in the back leaving serious wounds. She has not yet been arrested. An accompanying testimonial promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets pleasan t and effective for stomach liver and bowels priced at 25 cents per box.
Rain ruined the Elks decorations for the carnival in Lafayette Indiana on Friday and disrupted the fairgrounds setup. Local officials and participants faced delays as festivities were affected by wet weather.
Special train departs Indianapolis Union Station at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. with returns from Acton Park at 12:15 noon, 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Round trip fare 40 cents. Stops include Aurora and Lawrenceburg with 7:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. returns respectively.
A fragmentary notice invites securing a cook or gift assistance via THE SUNS liners Office at 123 B Chinst, with unclear contact details. The text is garbled but suggests a request for help or services by phone.
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