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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

2

Massacre of Yaqui Women and Children by Mexican Troops

Col. Wm. Christy reports that 300 plus women and children and 80 Yaqui men were massacred in Santa Fiona canon 35 miles from Minas Prietas. Mexican troops numbering around 600 under Torres opened fire without warning, killing women, children, and Yaqui guards. Survivors were driven to Minas Prietas and Hermosillo. Christy says the government intends to exterminate the Yaqui people.

Tucson A. T Torres Wm. Christy Presi‘dent Valley Bank Phoenix Prietas Sonora Santa Fiona Canon Minas ‘Fentas Santa Rosa Canon Minas Prietas Hermosillo Christy

Roosevelt may be subpoenaed in Sapp case in Kentucky

In Louisville on June 12 the text notes Roosevelt possibly subpoenaed if the administration pursues the Sapp case. It reports defense attorney Baldwin arguing lack of evidence, and details witnesses who testified about a murder near a mill, with judge Neal quelling disrupted proceedings as a brass band played outside.

Louisville Roosevelt Administration C. E. Sapp Sapp Neal

Carrie Phillips testifies in Fodrea murder trial

Carrie Phillips, linked to defendant Fodrea for four years, testified over two hours as the state’s case continued. Witnesses described jealousy and threats, sightings near the Phillips home, and a gun found in a brush pile as the prosecution rested its case.

Ross Seymour Ralph Tica John Helms

Fodrea murder case resumes as juror delayed for ill child

Noblesville Indiana court proceedings halted until 9 20 a m to accommodate juror Myers who rushed home to care for a gravely ill child. Judge Neal resumed the Fodrea murder case with W F Christian opening for the defense who pled innocence and promised a strong fight. Special prosecutor Kane objected to argument. Christian claimed the defendant has a good moral character and 22 state witnesses were sworn, five of whom would challenge John Knarr who testified he saw Fodress near the mill late one night.

Tian Baldwin Kane George Fenner John Knarr Knarr Christian Neal Edward Champ James Prior John Knorr Phillips R. E. Vanzant Myrtle Levi Miss Levi Myrtle Foarea Tank Harris Gasho Woods Harris John Champ Clint Lennon Frank Champ Carrie John Seay Seay Otis Phillips Fadrea Balawin Jesse Ware Noblesville Ind Myers Adams Township W. F. Christian John ‘Knarr

Fatal Wreck on the Wabash at Montpelier

Engineer Thomas Cherry of Ashley Indiana was killed in a Wabash railroad wreck at Montpelier Indiana Thursday morning. Fireman A Bethl also of Ashley suffered severe scalding injuries and Brakeman W H Shore Conductor Belyea also of Ashley were seriously hurt. Injured were taken to Peru hospital as ballast car collapse on engine caused the disaster delaying traffic for hours.

Belyea Beihl Shore Ashley, Ind Peru Hospital Peru Ind Montpelier Thomas Cherry Ashley A. Bethl W. H. Shore Wabash Hospital

Court on trolley car heard McGovern v. Trenton

Judge Pitney of the New Jersey Supreme Court heard the McGovern versus city of Trenton case on a trolley car to catch a train. Counsel agreed, and the proceedings were held on the wing during the journey.

Trenton N.J

Chicago machinists strike ends with wage rise and 55 hour week

After a year long dispute causing $300,000 in losses and over 140 assaults including two fatalities, the Allia Chalmers strike settlement sees the company recognize the union and grant a 1 percent raise. The agreement enforces a ten hour day and a five hour Saturday, totaling a 55 hour workweek.

Chicago Allia- Chalmers Company

Kennedy grounds eyed for town park in Danville

June 12 8 p m reports state a stock company may be formed to lease the Kennedy grounds southeast of town for a public park. Hugh Adams, a local druggist, is seriously afflicted with a drain trouble and work will soon begin toward the construction of the Carnegie library.

Danville Ind Kennedy A. Park Hugh ‘Adams Carnegiebrary

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Health for Children

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a nature’s remedy for ill health in children. It appeals to parents noting pallid cheeks, weariness, dyspepsia, and nervous symptoms, claiming the product restores health when physicians give up. The copy urges use to keep children hearty strong and thriving through June.

Paine

Neely Walks Free Under Amnesty Grant

Havana reports C. F. W. Neely, once convicted of embezzling postal funds and sentenced to ten years plus a $56,701 fine, was released from prison March 24 under a Cuban amnesty act for Americans convicted of crime. He plans to return to his home in Munole, Indiana, after a three month imprisonment.

Havana C. F. W. Neely F. W. Neely Cupa Munole Ind

Proposals For Apprenticeship Term and Old Members Fund

The report from President Tatum on the biennial notes recommends expanding apprenticeship to four years and raising the minimum age to eighteen. A fund for aged and superannuated members is urged, with a $100 death benefit possibly funded by the International brotherhood. A free official journal for members is also proposed. About $20,000 has been pledged toward a home for aged binders and binder women, awaiting a final resolution.

International Brotherhood Tatum

Postum and Grape-Nuts Offer Healthful Coffee Alternative

An advertisement argues that coffee causes disease symptoms and that quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food restores health. It cites a Columbus Ohio couple claiming marked improvement and weight gain after switching, urging readers to boil Postum thoroughly for flavor and benefits.

America Columbus Gen Aince Coffea

Man burns sleeping neighbor with paper toes prank

Ed Benson admitted to placing burned paper fragments between Russell Collins's toes while he slept, causing blisters and Collins's barefoot walk to the police station. Benson, a known local troublemaker, has a warrant issued. Collins sought police action.

Collins Ed Benson Washingtonst Russell Collins Benson Bengon Kattery Raftery Collings

Terre Haute Youthful Hobo Returns To Juvenile Detention

Max Schroeder a 16 year old boy from Terre Haute Ind has been jailed in White Plains N Y after running away five months ago He claims to have been jailed 17 times and detained in other facilities for vagrancy He was arrested Monday for begging and says he walked thousands of miles without shoes.

Max Schroeder White Plains N. Y Terre Haute Ind

Grace Chapman Admits Fairy Tale About Well Rescue

In Sandusky Ohio on June 12 Grace Chapman confessed her tale of bondage robbery and a well incident was invented to evoke tenderness from her cooling sweetheart George Schantz. She climbed into the well to stage the scene and waited for his rescue.

Sandusky Grace Chapman Tuesaday George Schantz

Four Men Killed Near Frazersburg Cape Colony

An official casualty list reports four men killed June 3 near Frazersburg Cape Colony in an engagement fought three days after peace was declared. Separately, word from Florence, Italy, states American playwright Clyde Fitch is suffering appendicitis and may need surgery.

London Frazersburg Cape Colony New York Florence Italy Clyde Fitch

Indianapolis Paint and Color Company Ad Offer

An Indianapolis advertisement promotes painting work using strictly pure paint. It urges hiring any reliable painter for a handsome and durable job and notes the firm’s address at 240 to 248 Massachusetts Avenue.

Indianapolis Paint and Color Company Massachusetts

Smyrna Wool Rugs At Discount During Sale

Smyrna rugs strictly all wool with new colorings normally sold for 4.50 now offered at 3.35 during IFs sale. Addressees include Adolf Schleicher Co at 18-22 N Meridian St and Okey Burial Vault Co at 709 Law Kidg Henry Karstadt successor to Brill Dyeing Co at 228 Mags Ave and 115 N IL st. Also Denttet removed to room 4 Newton Claypool Building. Cincinnati and Return 1.25 via C H D.

Adolf Schleicher Co Meridian St Henry Karstadt Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co Mags.ave N. IlL-st

Smyrna Rugs Discounted in Sylée Sale at Co. W. Kriel

Adolf Schleicher Co at 18-22 N Meriditan St offers 25 patterns of Smyrna rugs strictly 4.80, during sylée priced 3.35, with wholesale and retail by W Kriel at Main Cigar Store 106 Monument Place English Block. Also 1 D. & W. Sleeping and Chair Cars link Indianapolis and Springfield.

Indiana Dental College Clinic Hours and Services

Indiana Dental College in Delaware and Chlo et scores accepts patients from 8 a m to 4 p m for all kinds of dental work. The notice outlines daily patient intake and general service availability.

Indiana Dental College Delaware Chlo Ets

Old Nurse for Children and Detroit Train Schedules

An advertisement for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims to ease teething pain and related ailments for children, priced at twenty five cents. The notice also advertises a Detroit excursion via Lake Erie and Western and Wabash Railroads with departure times from Indianapolis and Detroit arrival times listed for an event on Sunday June 18 1902.

Indianapolis Madison Ohio River Detroit Lake Erie & Western Wabash Roads

Monsoon Signals Bumper Crops in India

India reports the monsoon burst into the season promising good crops this year. An assortment of local ads promotes products and services including Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets at 35 cents and services from Auto Storage and Repair Company, Knox's barber shop, and Capitol Cleaning Works.

Bombay India

Excellent fishing along Wisconsin Michigan waters on State Line routes

Travel notes describe strong fishing at Eagle River, Cond over, Watersmeet, Gogebic, Marenisco, Tomahawk Lake, Woodruff, Cico Lake and other Wisconsin and Michigan spots. Line offers low rates via Chicago and North-Western Bay with daily sleeping cars from Chicago and a special sleeper each Saturday arriving Watersmeet Sunday morning and returning Sunday evening to Chicago. Free illustrated pamphlet available from N. M. Breeze in Cincinnati. You are invited to seek cook or help via THE SUN'S office on Ohio Street. phone 880.

Eagle River Condover State Line Watersmeet Gogebic Marenisco Tomahawk Lake Woodruff Cico Lake Wisconsin Michigan Chicago & North-Western Bay Chicago N. M. Breeze Cincinnati

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Yaqui Kentucky Fodrer Noblesville, Ind Carrie Phillips Luther Bush Carter Thomas J. Kane Fodren Olive’ Phillips Fodrea Podrea L. S. Baldwin William Christian Engineer Thomas Cherry Court Pitney Paine’s Neely Will Muncie Bookbinders’ Affairs TERRE New York State George Grace Ward Rone and Alleghenies L.S. AYRES @ CO Indiana Africa WM. B. Burford Indianapolis, Ind Iazors and Barber Supplies J. EB. Bodine & Co E. Ohio E. E. Reese Denttet Newton Claypool Building Okey Burial Vault Co Law Kidg Try Merchante Union Station Pennsylvania Lines Rushville Connersville Hamilton Vandalia Line Haute Greericselle A Smyrna Sylée N. Meriditan St Springfield Lake Erie & Western R. R Michigan City Erie Western E. W. .Grove Auto Storage and Repair Company E. Chiist Knox's Meridian Washington-sts Capitol Cleaning Works Ohio At Old Granger Washington St
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