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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
6
A tornado swept across Farming county south of Lake Park late Monday wrecking 15 to 20 farm houses and injuring several people. Authorities reported four to ten persons affected by the disaster as emergency crews rushed to aid residents.
Fremont Bourne, of Rutland Vermont, faced three large black bears while fishing on East Mountain. He climbed a young sycamore, defended himself with a breaking branch, then fled toward a farm, securing a rifle and killing two bears from an upper window. The third escaped into the woods.
An advertisement touts Golden Specific as a secret, harmless remedy that can be added to tea, coffee, or milk to cure habitual drunkenness. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Harry Burnside claiming her husband was cured after a free sample, restoring his position and family happiness. The notice urges sending name and address to Dr. Nes for a free package.
Mrs. William Oberman seeks to set aside a dower release in a New York City residence claiming the decree deprives her of funds after an 1900 separation. The 28 year old wife and 80 year old husband clashed over diet with him a meat eater and she a vegetarian. He accuses her of frivolity while she alleges his jealousy and high income with modest household expenses. The case centers on a release she signed the day of separation.
Washington Pa June 11. Miss Elizabeth Hallam and Walter G Doak prepared to marry at a relative’s home with Rev J G Patton ready to perform the ceremony. Guests waited as Doak failed to appear. He was found in a hotel lobby stating he had changed his mind and released Miss Hallam from the engagement.
A Saks & Co. official notes tennis revival and growing club formation across the city with strong demand for tennis goods. Golf remains popular with limited apparel, cameras show higher quality sales, and baseball gear stays a staple. Fishing tackle and lake trips indicate summer activity buildup.
Humorous town chatter and aMisadventure unfold as two transfer company workers crash down a back stair with a heavy trunk causing furniture damage and a wall hole while locals swap stories about courts, ball games, and camp bunkmates.
Los Angeles June 11 A fortune of 142000 dollars awaits the heirs of an elderly man who died as Charles Hill at Good Samaritan hospital. He claimed no relatives and was buried after paying hospital costs. A $2000 cash was found on him and a private Union Bank box contained about $140000 in currency. He had lived in lodging houses for seven years.
In Kentucky a coal miners strike grows toward a crisis as dissatisfactions with operator wage scales increase. Secretary Wilson noted grave conditions with about 6,000 miners affected and idle workers rising in Fairmount district West Virginia fields. No open trouble yet in Indiana Linton district over coal car loading.
Justice Dunn performed a novel marriage in San Francisco as the bride and groom Elmer E. Bagwell and Cora M. Fulsh were vaccinated before the ceremony. The house was quarantined for smallpox with police at doors. the judge refused vaccination, but the couple agreed and a physician vaccinated the bride first, then the groom, enabling the ceremony.
In Lebanon Pa on June 11 the loss of the original indictment for manslaughter in the 1899 killing of John Becker led to the discharge of David $8 Long in criminal court. He was acquitted of voluntary manslaughter and the involuntary manslaughter charge was barred by the statute of limitations. Acting on court directions the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Capt. Hoyt McClain of Company D is set as adjutant with captain’s rank. This paves the way for Lieut. W. G. Comly to promote to captain and Lieut. Ralph Teetera to first lieutenant.
An ad claims kidney and bladder ailments can be cured by Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. It urges urine checks, cites testimonials from Walter D. Miller and promises 10 and 1 size bottles with free sample by mail from the Dr David Kennedy Corporation.
Cincinnati reports a court battle over Frank Rhinock 16 and Hester Botts 22 who wed in Wilmington June 6 1901. The judge annulled the marriage amid claims of underage consent and failure to provide alimony. Alimony awarded to the wife.
In Philadelphia a burglar nursed infant Elsie Wilson of 1037 Sarah Street while his partner rifled the home. The father woke as the intruders argued and fled after dropping the baby to the floor, leaving the child unharmed but startled.
Miss Harriet M Gault was reappointed postmistress at Media by President Roosevelt. She was first appointed four years ago by President McKinley at the behest of Mrs McKinley, who taught Gault at Brooke Hall. Critics say A C W Mathues, backed by his brother William L Mathues and Quay forces, was a rival candidate.
A tongue in bad taste signals stomach trouble and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised to cleanse the stomach invigorate the bowels and improve digestion. Sold at 25 cents per box by druggists.
New York report states Eugene Lesinsky paid a nickel for a fare on a Metropolitan car. After a conductor sent him to the next car, he was charged again and ejected, leading to a $500 damages claim. The incident occurred on Broadway near Houston Street. Boarded April 8, 1896.
County chairman Elliott of the republic committee issues a call for joint senatorial primaries to be held Friday evening to select delegates to the convention Saturday.
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