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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
1
Miss Hortense Abromet, free of charges in the arson, trespass and robbery case, tells THE SUN she is in a semi comatose state from the shock. She denounces gossip as the fuel of the charges and plans a book about her experiences while moving with her mother from 1127 N Holinois to a nearby house.
City engineer Nelson weighs lake versus overflow asphalt noting lake is more certain though overflow has produced good pavements. Remonstrances filed at the Board of Works oppose the Massachusets Avenue improvement citing lack of bona fide competition and asking for resident owner counts.
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress reiterating reciprocity with Cuba and adding arguments. Secretary Root says Gen Wood approved three drafts of 2880 dollars to F B Thurber for reciprocity literature, and as military governor of Cuba Wood had authority to use Cuban revenues to advance the island's interests.
Attorney L E Reinhold and a deputy sheriff search for Willem Boatright, a witness in the Stewart divorce case, which is postponed until he is found. Boatright, a widower, has no known address, and neither his son nor the real estate agent who collects rent can locate him. The search began last Saturday and mail carriers reportedly hold any letters for him.
Mayor Bookwalter said on Friday the city plans to have lighting contract specifications ready for advertising for bids by August 15 at latest. He indicated this timing will give firms time to prepare and respond.
Friday morning the International bookbinders convention resolved to establish a fund for a home for aged and superannuated bookbinders. The location for the Rome will be selected later by other locals.
Students displayed running engines phono graphs wood and iron work including a Bert McDonald designed fire fender two new lathes and a talking phonograph Hubert Connaroe's phonograph Will Wheeler's automobile unfinished steam engines and a large display of needlework with girls wearing self made dresses and badges for the year’s end project.
Tinplate workers in Exlwood Indiana celebrate news from New York that the wage scale with the American Tin Plate Company has been signed and grants raises in all departments.
A group intending to block a county iron bridge over West Washington street met at No 18 engine house near Belmont avenue on Thursday night. They discussed options but made no decision and will reconvene in John R. Wilson's office at 10 am Saturday to decide next steps.
At Sigourney Iowa on June 13 a fierce wind toppled the Harris circus tent, burying about 2,000 spectators. Rescue efforts quickly found only 25 injured, with two seriously hurt Clara Campbell and Samuel Utterbeck struck by tent poles. No fatalities reported.
W Wickham Smith appointed by the federal government to probe silk fraud at Rosenthal & Co. He says at least 10 fraudulent invoices exist and the government will seek civil suits to recover about $1,000,000 in losses on duty. Two firm members are out on $60,000 bail.
A large fire began Friday afternoon at the Rosenblatt leather works in Philadelphia, prompting four alarms as flames threatened the surrounding neighborhood. Firefighters battled the blaze through the day, with crews from multiple stations aiding in containment. No injuries are reported.
At Maquoketa Chute near Dubuque Iowa a cyclone struck the steamer Ravenna on the Mississippi turning it over. Four crew members drowned including Captain John Hoy and clerk Byron Trask. Charles Dell and Louis Walker also died. Twenty four escaped the disaster. Nearby at Rising Sun Indiana the tow boat Relief capsized and sunk with seven aboard. steward Thomas Olin was injured and his wife suffered a scalp wound.
Edward Besette, Chicago printer, charged with violating an injunction in the W B Conkey strike case at Hammond, has the matter certified to the U S Supreme Court for an opinion. The U S Court of Appeals sent the case to the high court after noting division among authorities on the legal points. Besette had been fined by Judge Baker in Indianapolis for urging nonwork at the Donkey printing company during the strike.
The Silverton trio two men and a girl perform a high wire routine at Wallace shows. The men balance on a slender wire and a pole while the girl balances on one foot, carried back and forth as the crowd holds its breath. This marks their first appearance on this side of the Atlantic.
San Quentin Calif June 13 James F Wheelock was hanged Friday for the murder of Mrs Emily Martin aged 69 near Oroville Wheelock proclaimed innocence and said he was convicted on circumstantial evidence
The Knights and Ladies of Security mark their first anniversary with a lawn party at H. F. Hornaway’s home, 709 Greer St., Saturday evening. State Auditor Hart informs a Chicago home purchasing company it cannot do business in Indiana, barred by the foreign building association law.
The forecast for Indianapolis expects generally fair to overcast conditions with possible local showers Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures range from 76 at 7 a.m. to 86 at noon and 2 p.m.
Captain Norvell of the Sun shine a Broad Ripple reports the vessel incident was minor and repaired quickly. He notes rumors of a wreck were exaggerated and the boat has been operating for several days. The Emblem quartet will perform aboard Sunday.
From indications Cox delegates will nominate him Friday evening for joint senator. He backs both Beveridge and Fairbanks in 1908 and 1906 races. Other candidates are Charles Martindale and Joseph Minturn. Minturn runs independently likely yielding a smaller vote. Primaries run Friday 4 to 8 at Tomlinson Hall where the convention will be Saturday.
In Portland Indiana on June 13 threshers from Jay county announce forming a price coalition. They note outfits cost 600 dollars previously and earned three to five cents a bushel in threshing payments while current outfits costing 23200 dollars yield only two to three cents per bushel. About 30 threshers will join the group.
Deputy auditor D L Williams notes the school board payroll this month exceeds 100000 dollars, up from the normal 40000 dollars. About 20 percent of each teacher’s wages are withheld during the year and paid on the final payday.
Illinois miners face rumors of a general strike as W. D. Ryan and other state officials head to Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania for a labor leaders conference. Reports say Illinois bond plans shifted. a nationwide soft coal strike may be decided at the Wilkesbarre gathering amid tensions in Nanticoke with nonunion workers and potential clashes.
The Centerville condensed milk and creamery company was incorporated on Thursday with a $150000 cap and aims to revive a regional creameries consolidation. Directors include John L. Gallatin and Edward M. Churchman. Offices will be in Indianapolis and local offices in Centerville Webster Fountain City and Williamsburg. The plants have been owned by the new company since January 1.
Dealers say miners strike has not affected the Indianapolis coal market but anticipate a big jump if soft coal miners strike. Little anthracite is used locally yet factories rely on soft coal, coke price may rise with anthracite, though current coke costs in New York are already climbing.
The veneer mill of C. C. Manuel & Son in Richford Vermont saw an elevator with 24 workers plunge three stories Thursday night. Two men died Charles Wilson age 14 and R. B. Harvey age 36. Several others were injured.
Laura Talbot Galt, 13, of Louisville blocked peers from singing the song by inserting fingers in her ears. The incident occurred during a school event in Louisville on June 13.
Frank Buchanan of Chicago and president of the International association of bridge and structural workers arrives in Indianapolis to probe a disputed local wallan and the Brown contract terms.
Victor Crouser the former Columbia City and Fort Wayne man died in Toledo infirmary after being found seriously ill May 14 and buried in the potter's field. A will and $1,200 deposited in Merchants National Bank Toledo were found, left to daughters Catherine Dodane and Mary Freistroffer of Fort Wayne. He had been rich, split time between Fort Wayne and Columbia City, and later moved to Toledo with limited means. His wife died after he left, and stepson Theodore Gandy is a Columbia City resident.
Crimin al court proceedings in Danville drew attention as defense attorney McCormick pounded the table and shouted at the jury. The Stewart case went to the jury at 6 p m Thursday and remained out Friday morning after a disputed prior trial. The state failed to place Stewart in Coatesville when Wilson Haynes was killed. he is accused of helping carry Haynes to a lumber shed after injury.
Beginning Sunday the Pennsylvania and Vandalia trains will run between St Louis and Washington in 23 hours and 30 minutes, an unprecedented speedy schedule. The trains pass Indianapolis at 6 30 p m with the run touted as the fastest time ever made.
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