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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
2
In Pike and Warrick counties Indiana outraged farmers protest labor unions organizing farm hands. They fear loss of profits and seek grass seed sowing and stock raising. Miners’ unions doubled initiation fees to deter farm work shifts, with eight months pay rivaling yearly farm and mine wages.
Local notes report Elwood Baptists plan a handsome new church. Fort Wayne Cornerstone of Berry Street Methodist church to cost 20000 dollars, announced Tuesday. Crawfordsville Carnegie library dedication 25000 dollars amid high enthusiasm.
Joshua Swinford Anderson faces charges after allegedly knocking several people down with heavy knucks. He reportedly told a friend he did it to “see them fall and hear them sprint,” reflecting violent intent and motive.
In Hillsdale heavy rain scudded thousands of frogs from the sky, leaving streets impassable. Butler reports Mrs Victoria Gibson in charge of a scheme using men to extract money, with J A Knight of Basil Kansas prosecuting. Arrests forced by the sudden scandal, and a string of deaths including Judge Daniel Frye, John Goldsborough, and Mrs Ella Richmann are noted in adjacent towns and states.
Fortville bank robber identified as William Malone, in custody at Greenfield. Malone once worked at Grand hotel livery stable in Indianapolis four years ago. H G Winings, the stable proprietor, recognized him. A Hancock county sheriff intercepts a letter to Carrie Hall in Johnstown, says Malone signs as C. W. Hall and fears serious trouble.
Fire at 920 E Washington St damaged 4000 dollars of wines and liquors and caused 3000 dollars of building loss. Basemen t fire from spontaneous combustion, basement full of demijohns and empty whisky barrels. 13 barrels of whiskey valued at 160 dollars each plus cordials and beer lost. Lane family behind the warehouse lost furniture and clothing. Company plans immediate rebuilding and resumption of business.
W Va July 30 Charles McCullom, 45, died after Jesse Hoskins, 13, shot him seven times Friday and Tuesday night. The boy, who said he was proud of pegging a man seven times, was sent to reform school.
July 30 Rockefeller family riding through Westchester county were driven to shelter in a cottage when a severe storm struck. Lightning hit nearby barns, starting a fire that endangered two $15,000 autos. Farmhand Hunt was stunned and his horse knocked unconscious as the incident spooked the occupants. The women with Mr Rockefeller were badly frightened.
Off Malacca on the Malay Peninsula at least 40 people perished when the steamers Prince Alexander and Banhinguan collided on Wednesday. The Prince Alexander sank after the crash with many passengers presumed lost.
The Condor arrives from Puerto Cortez with news that Britain has officially renounced all sovereignty over the Bay Islands. Attila Ruatan Bonaca Guanaja Elena and Barbarat are acknowledged as part of Honduras.
In a downtown raid on Tuesday night police arrested forty children described as beggars or peddlers. Three patrol wagons followed the officers as they corralled the group, with many captured while pleading about cruel guardians. Some escaped into alleys, and the raids will continue.
New York July 30 Louis A Disbrow held for grand jury on murder charges remains an heir to 50 000 in his grandfather Hosea B Perkins will Perkins died Tuesday leaving 50 000 to each grandchild The old man learned of his grandson s predicament on his death bed before his death Disbrow s wife had their marriage annulled as she was 15 at marriage
In Shoals Indiana on July 30 John Gibson a well known farmer was jailed on a charge of stealing a horse and buggy from W A Stewart. Gibson says he traded with a stranger for the outfit. A wheelman's tool bag is noted as lacking without Dr Thomas Electric Oil which heals cuts bruises stings sprains and pain.
Amusements fairs and vaudeville shows listed for Fairview Park Avonville Heights Sprink Lake Park with Reginald Roberts Ostendorf band and Mona Demerest on tap. Tuesday power outage delayed shows but repairs planned and a rearranged program with Roberts and Demerest scheduled about nine.
Bargains in upright pianos at Baldwin's. Continuous loose leaf ledgers with self locking extension back. WM. B. BURFORD Indianapolis and $16.00 to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Return Chicago and Northwestern Railway daily from Chicago July 9 to Sept. 10. Four splendid trains daily with dining, buffet, library, observation and free reclining chair cars through. Write for illustrated booklets or contact your nearest ticket agent. N. M. Breeze 435 Vine street Cincinnati Ohio.
Jack Bailey found guilty of murdering his wife at Kingston was moved to Knoxville on Wednesday morning to avert a possible lynching scene.
In Richmond Indiana on July 30 a report states that more than a half million dollars in omitted taxables were added to the tax duplicate. The notice highlights substantial adjustments by local authorities and signals continued scrutiny of assessments.
In Greenfield Indiana on Tuesday a funeral for Howard Burns's young daughter was interrupted when mourners encountered a bumblebee nest near the cemetery. The enraged insects drove attendees to flee as the service proceeded.
In Nashville Indiana on July 30 rowdies disrupted Rev Spicer’s meeting at Owl Creek church with eggs thrown toward the audience. One projectile reportedly struck a young woman in the face, nearly ending the gathering.
The record notes King Edward’s continued improvement in London. In Capetown, Gen Delarey’s daughter wed Delarey’s secretary Terretra. Gloucester fish skinners plan a Friday strike to disrupt the salt fish trade. A Norwegian steamer sails from Baltimore empty for the first time in history. Santa Fe railroad to raise wages by 15 percent on August 1. The National League targets Jimmy Collins and Chick Stahl of the Boston Americans. In Helena Arkansas, Chew, three sons, and Dr G S Ellis and son exchange gunfire. Dr Ellis may die.
W L Dynes of the civil service board injures leg with a paperknife while watching it fall. Executive committee of the state conference of charities names chairmen for the next state conference in Indianapolis in November. Chairs include D C Brown on state institutions Irvington J L Griffiths Juvenile charities W C Ball Terre Haute Gazette M J Gloss Muncie.
The election to dissolve the West Shoals corporation carried by a large majority, making Shoals the Martin county seat. The formal change follows the vote from Shoals, Indiana, on July 30.
The Chicago & Northwestern Ray is the only double track line between Chicago and the Missouri River. Four trains a day Chicago to Omaha, three daily trains to the Pacific Coast, and two trains per day Chicago to Denver with through Pullman service to Iowa Nebraska Dakotas and the Black Hills. Send stamp for booklet Only Double Track Road Chicago to Missouri River to N M Breeze 485 Vine street Cincinnati Ohio. c W Kriel Main Cigar Store 106 Monument place English Block. Wholesale retail.
An old advertisement touts 10 cent shaves at Phoenix Barber Shop located at 1538 BE Market At with claim of equal quality to any shave elsewhere. The brief copy markets consistent value and availability across the city.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it soothes the child softens gums eases pain cures wind colic and is presented as the best remedy for diarrhoea priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
A 15 year old, Harry Keith, took about twelve dollars from Salvation Army collection boxes placed around town on Tuesday night. He fled two miles from town after being pursued and struck officer George Seward, who is expected to recover. The boy remains at large.
Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry described as a traveler’s boon cures dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. It is praised as pleasant to take and perfectly harmless for use while journeying.
WM B. BURFORD of Indianapolis INA offers post bindery and transfer binders along with blank holders for purchase. The notice emphasizes equipment offerings for printing and binding operations.
The Buffalo Commercial notes New York Central mileage tickets are widely used, with seven to ten million miles traveled monthly. Despite unconstitutional statutes, the railroad continues liberal sales. Low two-cent-per-mile rates, simple terms, and avoidance of red tape drive demand and passenger traffic growth.
Train departs Indianapolis at 12 20 p m and reaches Detroit at 10 10 p m, using Lake Erie Western and Wabash routes. The schedule lists a late evening arrival in Detroit with a steady cross country connection. Passengers expect smooth transfers and reliable service on this corridor.
Through sleepers from Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 4. Delightful itinerary. Call on or address R. P. Algeo. DPA.
Train rates list limited to July August and September travel. Fares include 25 dollars for Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trips, 35 dollars to Glenwood Springs, 40 dollars to Salt Lake and Ogden and return from Chicago. Two daily trains to Denver and three to Ogden and Salt Lake. Booklet Colorado Illustrated. Contact N M Breeze 435 Vine Street Cincinnati for rates and reservations.
A special through coaches and sleepers excursion to Niagara Falls leaves Indianapolis at 5:00 p m this Saturday. Via C, H and D and Michigan Central lines offer round trip tickets at 7 00 with travel validity of twelve days. For details contact agents or RB Py Algeo D P and
Washington July 30 Army officers announce a discovery of an explosive capable of driving a shell through 14 inches of Krupp armor plate. The report notes that the heaviest armor on any battleship today is 12 inches. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health tonic.
A railway notice lists a Sunday special train on the Decatur and Return line priced at $1.25, departing Indianapolis at 7:00 a.m., with unspecified details about the destination or stops.
Colorado offers abundant mineral springs and scenic wonders from plains cities to mountains with canyons forests and lakes. Union Pacific promotes low rates and three daily trains to Denver including The Colorado Special with reclining chair cars dining and sleepers. For details contact W. H. Conner G. A. East Fourth St. Cincinnati Ohio.
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