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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
2
Mrs Beatrice Ashe of Lewisport was found fatally wounded in a wineroom and authorities suspect foul play. Coroner’s inquiry focuses on a possible murder or suicide with a note and letters found in a trunk. Witness Miss Goldie Goodman recalls Ashe’s statement that someone would kill her tonight.
London fears a weak coronation showing as only about one fifth of Commons seek tickets and peers stay at summer resorts. Duke of Norfolk writes to secure notable attendees while abbey crowds may fail without outside guests.
Newport scene notes Mr and Mrs George Goulds youngest child in secret palatial quarters at the New Cliffs hotel with three attendants. Mille Ind reports Peter Davis jailed on a murder warrant in the Samuel Fletcher case with coroners verdict of self defense and a Saturday preliminary hearing.
The Sun's attorney Foster C. Shirley helped reduce Chas Dempsey's bond to 190 dollars and secure his release from jail awaiting grand jury action on embezzlement. Dempsey, a World War I veteran with a Cuban service record, claims a contract misunderstanding with Webb Jameson Co. Judge Stubbs approved the bond cut after witnesses vouched for him.
At Ravenna Ohio on Wednesday engine 1944 exploded at the B and O depot instantly killing Engineer J R Barnes and badly scalding fireman C H Cabbin and brakeman Charles M Jones.
Greensburg merchant Robert C. Shaffner, duped twice for 2500 each in fake foot races, sought a 6000 damage claim after a third attempt. Defendants in the case include Dennis Dannacher, Johnnie Connors, Gus Montgomery, Billy Matthews, A. Kent, and Colonel Roberts, all linked to the alleged scheme in Springfield and Greensburg.
The board of works blames delays on the Atlas engine works switch grade change needed to proceed with the Martindale avenue street car extension. Harold C. Megrew, president of the works board, said rails were removed and work paused until the grade change is completed.
HOY declines fifth alternate cadetship named by Senator Fairbanks at Annapolis creating a vacancy. Other alternates await response. Eldred Armstrong and G. M. Darlow remain at the preparatory school studying for the entrance exam.
Baron Otto Von Medder, who says he served as a lieutenant in the Kaiser’s regiment, was arrested Tuesday night in San Francisco for cashing a worthless $700 check. He formerly taught at Newport Rhode Island and in New Jersey.
Edward Baker, a farmer visiting home from St. Paul Minnesota where he managed a wholesale grocery, stabbed his son Edgar with a pocketknife while intoxicated. He was arrested and held on the fatal charge as reports describe his poor health and return home.
Advice urges using Grape-Nuts as a predigester food to stay cool in heat. It claims lighter internal heat, easier digestion, and sustained energy with grape sugar and cereal phosphates, plus no stove time and a ready recipe book in each package.
In Winslow Indiana on July 23 George Spradlin and Milford Hurt captured two young girls in an orchard, stealing fruit and whipping them with switches. Both suspects are under arrest.
In Elkhart Indiana on July 23 a farmer Albert Holderman is believed to have copper ore on his farm. A sample will be sent to State geologist Blatchley for examination.
George Bowers of Marion Ohio disappeared after telling his bride he would take a walk in Muncie Indiana. The bride plans to return to Marion while search efforts continue.
Charles Phinney of Union City confessed to stealing a horse in Muncie Indiana. He will be taken to Winchester for trial. He formerly lived in Indianapolis.
Washington Indiana July 23 engineer John Conaty and fireman Mike Muster were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio engine exploded near Olney Ni killing two railroad workers and injuring others. The blast occurred Tuesday and authorities investigate the cause.
At a two day session in Orange Grove New Jersey Rev Anna Shaw answered a question about who cares for babies when mothers vote saying workers care for them when their mothers go to the opera. She denounced the current franchise system and warned the republic would fail without women's voting rights.
Mildred Fields, a stylish young woman, admits forging Jesse J. M. La Follette’s name on a $25 check at Merchants National Bank. She’s at police awaiting preliminary hearing after being brought from Fort Wayne by Detectives Colbert and Hauser. She says a fortune awaits her in Pekin Illinois where she originated, with past ties to Portland Indiana and Pekin. The check was cashed by R S Hall, proprietor of the Oneida hotel, who sustained the loss.
International financiers plan a bank with New York headquarters and branches in Chicago San Francisco City of Mexico Havana Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires The First international bank of North America aims for a 5 million capital and to become the government depositary Prominent promoters include J Sloat Fassett Julius C Birge Russell Whitcom and others with a Havana branch planned soon.
Edwin Baird of Bourbon fired four bullets at Lizzie Davis as she returned home with her brother. One ball hit her arm, another lodged in her back after he mistook her for Frederica Lane who had ended their engagement. Davis is reported in serious condition.
John W. Gates, then a leading Wall Street figure, declares plans to acquire the Chicago and Alton railroad in the open market. Previously bidders operated with concealment, but Gates exposes intent openly, signaling a bold challenge to entrenched market practices.
In Oklahoma Territory July 23 Chief Libettoo of the Comanche tribe rode a wild steer at full gallop into Tulsa to rescue newspaper correspondent J. B. Dickenson from a mob threatening him. Wrapped in danger, the aged chieftain charged with forty Comanche braves close behind, saving the man.
Jackson Kentucky reports 500 shots fired across the city Tuesday night amid fear of further violence following the Monday afternoon murder of James Cockerell. The town braces for a burial and potential clashes Wednesday as Rev W M Hiner, known as the Chaplain of the mountains, conducts rites for the slain. Also advertised is Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry claimed to cure dysentery and seasickness.
Hartford City Indiana July arrest by Sheriff Worley for drunkenness ends with mistaken identity. He detains Sam Mills who escapes and later revisits the scene. The marshal corrects later finding Sanford Mills, Sam’s twin, had been jailed 12 hours. Sanford freed. Sam remains at large.
Eight bargain upright pianos offered in good condition at Baldwin’s. Also an advertisement for shave service at Phoenix Barber Shop located at 158 Market Street with charges of ten cents.
Service schedule announces $1.00 Terre Haute and Return and 75c Greencastle and Return. Travel Sunday July 27 leaving Indianapolis at 7 25 a m and returning, special train departs Terre Haute at 7 30 p m.
A pastor Rev Norton’s daughter contracted smallpox after a child he hosted for a “fresh air vacation” was sent to the pesthouse. Despite fumigation and vaccination the disease appeared in the minister’s daughter.
About $120000 in transfers recorded in the county office Tuesday. John W. Bruce sold 57 Ashland Cor nellaves and Bellefontaine lots to Flora Wulschner for 33000, Willett Hale bought multiple Roache parcels on Washington Street for 18000 19000 and 23000, plus a New York Street tract for 12000. F A Mueller sold a Market Street vacant lot to the Indiana Veterinary College for 7000. Evans Woolen sold his Talbotts property to Hiram Friedley for 7000.
Cleveland telegraphers form a local union with 75 members already and expectations of reaching 200. The group vows mutual benefit as part of a broader national movement gaining ground in major cities.
Bank at Woodburn Indiana opened with officers and stockholders who are Mennonites. Capital stock and founders reflect local community backing as of July 23. The new bank aims to serve residents and merchants with banking services in Woodburn.
Evansville July 23 John Pizer a farmer was perhaps fatally gored by a bull Tuesday in an incident likely to be fatal.
A special train will depart Indianapolis at 7 30 a m for Lake Maxinkuckee with a round trip price of one dollar. Return service leaves the lake at 6 30 p m.
Colorado offers mineral springs and scenic wonders with a claim that all of Colorado is a health resort. Union Pacific promotes low rates and strong train service to Denver including The Colorado Special with reclining chairs, dining cars, buffets and sleepers. Information provided by W. H. Conner, Cincinnati.
A group of 100 Indiana travelers plans a August trip to Yellowstone in a Pullman train leaving Indianapolis at 11 35 a m August 4 via Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis on Pennsylvania Burlington and Northern Pacific lines. W W Richardson Pennsylvania district passenger agent will accompany. The itinerary includes a week in the park with tenting and a pamphlet outlining dress and packing. The total cost is 130 dollars.
London reports Mrs John W Mackay widow of a San Francisco millionaire has received sympathy messages from King Edward and President Roosevelt.
Captain J N McClanahan, a noted politician, lost his right hand after a handshake incident. The Imperial order of the Great Ski hi plans a Greenwood park labor day picnic with a coronation event. Indiana excursion fares announced for Pennsylvania Lines from July 24 to August 18 with return by August 20.
Special train will leave Indianapolis 11:25 a m Thursday Aug HH for a tour to Yellowstone Park. For itinerary, sleeping car reservations and full particulars contact W Wy Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
Travel deal to visit historical Vincennes with special trains via Pennsylvania Lines leaving Indianapolis 6 30 a m and 6 45 a m and returning from Vincennes at 7 30 p m on Sunday August 3. One dollar round trip plus one fifty for return leg.
Rail schedule lists a $1.50 Sandusky bound trip from Indianapolis leaving 9:00 p m Saturday August 2 arriving Sandusky 6:00 a m Sunday August 3 returning from Sandusky 9:00 p m Sunday August 3 arriving Indianapolis 6:09 a m Monday August 4. Berths and chairs can be reserved by contacting A H Sellars Co P A 28 St Dilinois st.
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