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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1902

Page

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Troops Guard Mills as Anarchists Threaten Fire at Paterson Mills

Paterson New Jersey Gov Murphy ordered troops to guard silk mills after anarchists threatened arson during the silk-dyers helpers strike. First regiment infantry and First troop cavalry on duty. violence escalated as Union Hill mob faced old hose fire company. Thirteen arrests reported as Hoboken Mayor Groth faced denunciations.

Paterson New York Union Hil N. J Paterson Dyers Union Hill R. & H. Simon Company Groth Hoboken

No lynching attempt reported in Vincennes jail case

Vincennes Indiana June 20 no attempt was made Thursday night to lynch Bill Edson. Militia and 290 special deputy sheriffs guarded the jail while a crowd of curious spectators waited. Edson slept well and remained unconcerned as his case received a change of venue to Daviess county due to court sessions in Knox county.

Lynch Bill Edson Vincennes Ind Bill Edson Husky

Factories Face Education Rule After False Child Labor Affidavits

Indiana factory inspectors report widespread false affidavits on ages of child workers. Inspector McAbee says many underage children pass only up to eighth grade, urging a strengthening of law requiring education before factory work. Deputies verify ages by cross checking sworn parent statements and birth records, with several violations found.

McAbee McAhbee Butler Board of Charities Indiana Health Board

Racehorse Sale Sets New High Price in Town

Henry B. Gentry, proprietor of the Gen ry shows, has purchased McKinney, the famed speed sire from San José California, for 1000. This marks the highest price ever paid in town for a horse.

Henry B.gentry Genry McKinney San José Cal

Rosengarten Quarrelled With Wife Before Death

Police testimony before the coroner recounts Harry Rosengarten telling Daniel A. Butcher he and his wife quarreled. He spoke of plans for a divorce after infidelity accusations and an incident of his wife tying his tie, followed by more accusations. Butcher warned him not to confide troubles. Rosengarten’s family say home relations were pleasant.

Rosengarten Sengarten Butcher

Chaplain J B McClary Seeks Fund Board Role

Chaplain J B McClary of the Seventh U S Infantry from Ft Sheridan visits Indianapolis to discuss joining the National Ministerial Relief Board of the Christian church as secretary elect. He plans retirement July 13 but will serve without compensation, traveling to raise funds, living at Ft Sheridan initially, with family later. His Army ties include Garfield friendships and multiple family members in military service. New Holland dollars range 16 and up.

J. B. McClary Seventh United States Infantry Ft. Sheridan National Ministerial Relief Board of the Christian Church Indianapolis McClary Sam McCrary President Garfield Hiram, O Garfield Twentieth Infantry

Hog Price Breaks Record In Indianapolis Market

The hog price soared to 7.70 per hundredweight on Friday, highest ever paid in Indianapolis. The jump followed a decade-old peak of 9? but marks a sudden leap driven by strong demand for top-class stock. stockmen cite good demand and beer price effects as contributing factors.

Indianapolis

Jealous Dog Bites Child in Prospect Street Incident

Little Linian Wallace, 18 months, daughter of William Wallace, was severely bitten by a water spaniel named Don at 221 E Ohio St. The dog, owned by Mrs. Cole, scratched the face and tore flesh above the left eye. Dr Wagner treated the wound. the child may bear a scar but is not in danger. Mrs Cole laments the dog’s behavior, claiming jealousy of visiting children.

Linian Wallace William Wallace Prospect St Ohio St

Graduation Notes At William McKinley Public School

Ten oclock Friday saw 20 students graduate with exercises at William McKinley Public School. A February class picnic by the June class was held Friday. Class day was Thursday. School No press issued pretty programs. School 26 graduated 26 students at 9 thirty Friday with an elaborate program.

William McKinley _Public school

Death of Mrs Anna Churchman In Pittsburg

Mrs Anna Churchman mother of Mrs James J Turner Pittsburg and others, died in Pittsburg. Principal owner of the Stevenson building Indianapolis she leaves an estate valued at about three quarters of a million. Burial at Crown Hill. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. at the home of her son M Churchman 904 N Meridian St Indianapolis.

Anna ,Churchman James J.turner Pittsburg Edward Frank Wm.f Robi Churchman Indianapolis Stevenson Crown’ Hill M. Churchman Meridian

Agnes Steward In Limbo Again

Agnes Stewart sobbed on the prisoner's bench as acting judge Brown fined her ten dollars and sentenced her to ten days in the workhouse. William A Joyce of the Board of Guardians noted this is her first jail term in two years after prior repeated visits. She claimed sobriety recently in Indianapolis due to poor country wages and described past child custody losses and promises to reform.

Agnes Stewart William A. Joyce Board of Guardians Greencastle Indianapolis Brown

Henderson Denies Desperado Arraignment in Court

Lon Henderson appeared in criminal court on a Friday morning facing charges for shooting Capt Hyland on March 18 and breaking into Fulton Market the same night. He pleaded not guilty and a trial date was set for Thursday. The shooting at Patrolman Alberts on March 26 was postponed.

Desperado Lon Henderson Rucelshaus Hyland Fulton Market Alberts Henderson

Dead on the road near Vincennes found Friday morning

A report from Vincennes Indiana notes a death discovered Friday morning along the roadside. The sparse dispatch identifies Mrs. Jennis Vaughter as the deceased, with limited details available in the fragmentary OCR text. Further confirmation from local authorities is pending.

Vincennes Ind

Cost of War in the Philippines Reported by Root

Secretary Root told the senate the war cost to date totals 170 million plus 325 thousand 58 dollars and the transportation of troops adds about 4.8 million dollars. The figures reflect ongoing military expenditure in the Philippines.

Washington Root Senate Philippines

Muncie Tailor Confirmed Heir to Rice Millions

Muncie Ind June 20 Carl J Carroll tailor has been named an heir to the estate of the late William Marsh Rice of New York who was murdered. He received notification from the New York surrogate on Thursday.

Muncie William Marsh Rice New York

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby area

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m June 21 calls for rain and cooler conditions Friday night then fair Saturday. Morning temperature around 64 with 75 at noon and 76 by 2 p m showers Friday night and fair Saturday across Indiana and adjacent states.

Indianapolis Indiana

Sheriff Seeks John Sparks Over Kidnapping Order

The sheriff seeks a superior court order to bar John Sparks of Cruscat from interfering with his wife or child. The mother claims Sparks abducted the child from 711 W Twenty-fifth St on Thursday, luring the child into his buggy and driving off. If true, this is the second kidnapping in a year, with Sparks previously fined in police court. A divorce suit is pending.

John Sparks Cruscat Superior Court Twenty-fifth St

Jeffries Fitzsimmons Bout Postponement Dropped

San Francisco note reports the plans to delay the Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons fight until August are abandoned. Both fighters favored the move hoping higher attendance from Pythian conference low rates. San Francisco Athletic Club manager Alex Greggains opposed the change citing uncertain August permit.

San Francisco Jeffries Fitzsimmons Alex Greggains San Francisco Athletic Club

William E English Zouaves win 50 prize at carnival drill

The William E English Zouaves returned from Kokomo with laurels as the Indianapolis organization competed against Kokomo Peru and Elwood. They won the first prize of 50 dollars under the carnival association. Capt. Jacob Fox led the unit. The Marion company did not appear, claiming to be the best in the state.

William E. English

Waif 18 Heiress May Nickum Finds Long Lost Estate

May Nickum, adopted daughter of C W Nickum of Indianapolis,(has learned to be heiress to a large Henry county estate. Orphaned young, she was raised in an Indianapolis orphan asylum and adopted by the Nickums after a home finding agency pledge. An administrator had traced a Henry county estate, now the Nickums seek May's rightful share. May is described as a pretty blonde, tall and slender.

May Nickum Henry County C. W. Nickum Massachusetts Ave Benjamin Harrison West Virginia Nickum Home-finding Society Indianapolis Garris Greensboro May

Muncie jury orders gas company to refund over $100000

A Muncie jury in justice court Thursday night ruled the Muncie natural gas and power company must refund more than $100,000 to consumers as a rebate for coal and wood bought when gas supply ran short. Walter Rit tenhouse was awarded $100 and costs. the company plans an appeal.

Muncie, Ind Muncie

Bishop Nicholson Urges Tobacco Ban in Diocese

Milwaukee June 20 Bishop Nicholson of the Episcopal church issues a circular deprecating tobacco use in any form directed at diocese clergy. Some clerics ignore it but continue smoking. He muses that Sir Walter Raleigh’s ship should have sunk to spare the world from tobacco.

Milwaukee Wis Nicholson Episcopal Church Walter Raleigh Virginia Carolina England

Buried by Charity Funeral for Ruth Cornelius

A charity funeral was held Friday for Ruth Cornelius at Tute Wilers undertaking establishment. The service was led by Rev. W. W. Wheeler from the Rescue Mission. Ruth died in City hospital on June 4 while visiting her daughter. Her two Oklahoma sons were not able to contribute financially. the son-in-law in Indianapolis cited severe reverses.

Tutewiler W. W. Wheeler Ruth Cornelius City Hospital Oklahoma Indianapolis

Farmers Bank of Edinburg to Open July 1

Edinburg Indiana dates the Farmers' Bank of Edinburg will open for business on July 1. Officers listed include J. I. Bymaster as president W. I. Snider as vice president and Horace Goodrich as cashier all described as experienced in the business.

Edinburg Ind Farmers’ Bank of H Edinburg J. I. Bymaster W. I. Snider Horace ¥. Goodrich

City Life Criminals and Local Incidents Summary

G R Barrows alias A B Howard captured in Erie Pennsylvania to be sent to Indianapolis for embezzling 350 dollars from Wilson Bosson. Cora Wade found unconscious on Fifteenth Street due to hysteria with poisoning symptoms but denies taking any. she will recover. May Fish, Central Union toll desk operator in Columbus Indiana, injured when lines were crossed by an electric wire and she was unconscious for about an hour. William Williams shot in the neck by Robert Parker on Indiana Avenue and jailed for alleged robbery of a rig from Harmon stables. Robert Gregory, Indiana Avenue, arrested for stealing two gold watches from Wells, a saloon keeper. he had been out of the city. Colbert

G. R. Barrows A. B. Howard Ben Erie Indianapolis Wilson Bosson Cora Wade Darnell St Fifteenth St May Fish Central Union Toll Desk Columbus Ind William Williams Robert Parker Indiana-ave Harmon Stabies S. Maoisst Robert Gregory

The Byram Will Probate Allocates Estate Shares

The will of Norman S. Byram probated Friday leaves most of a 250000 estate to his wife Isabella for life. A 1000 trust for Steven C Byram and 500 each for Marguerite W Gates and Alfred Gates, grandchildren, payable at age two. Homes valued up to 3500 for O P and Norman S Byram. Widow receives 150 monthly, with 50 monthly for O T, Norman S, and Henry Byram’s wife if funds remain. upon Mrs. Byram’s death, the estate goes to four children O T N S and others.

Norman S. Byram Isabella P. Byram Steven C. Byram Marguerite W. B Alfred Gates O. P Indiana Trust Company O. T Norman Henry Byram

Six Killed in a Week Collision at Staples

Six persons died and four were injured in a collision of two Northern Pacific passenger trains at Staples Minnesota early Friday morning. The dead include Geo Rasmussen fireman Conductor Nobile Baggageman Mueller Ernest Schultz Walter Scott and an unknown tramp. Injured are Harry Ziegler Hammona Indiana and three trainmen. The accident happened on a siding and was caused by a misunderstanding of orders.

ST. Paul Minn Northern Pacific Staples Nobile Mueller Ernest Schultz Walter Scott Harry Ziegler Hammona Ind

Will Be Married At Madison Carnival

Martin Wade arranges a nuptial at the Madison carnival to wed Austin J Adams and Miss Neta Leone Hinkle. The couple will marry with expenses to Madison and a year's supply of flour as consideration. Wade selected from four applicants and had not met the bride in person, only seen her photograph.

Martin Wade Meridian-st. Feedman Austin J. Adams

Eleven guards arraigned for careless use of firearms

Nanticoke guards were arrested and arraigned before Burgess Williams on charges of careless use of firearms. Each was found guilty and fined three dollars plus costs. pending payment they were confined. Ready for the boat race in Poughkeepsie construction text follows.

Nanticoke Burgess Williams

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Paterson, N. J Vincennes Jail Gentry Daniel A. Butcher Fied Harry Ro M’clary Hlanos Palace St. James Prince of Wales Agnes Philippine Islands County Board of Review Central Loan Co FASC Dynes’ Lumber and Coal Eads, R. B. & Co Cese Wetet Electro-therapeutic Mfg. Co New Elmo Tropical Plantation Co Emerich Furniture Co Enterprise Foundry and Fence Co Eureka Refrigerator Co New Everett Electric Mfg. Co New Everett Seed Co Farmers’ Fence Co Aeee Faulkner-Webb Co Ory Coonse & Caylor Ice Co Crowell Apparatus Co Daggett & Co Deasqan Ory Darmody, J. F., Co Dean Bros.’ Steam Pump Co New Dubies Milling Co Duplex Co Miss May Nickum New Bank City Life Geo. Rasmussen Madison Poughkeepsie, N
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