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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1902

Page

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King Improves Slowly as London Follows Condition

London observers note gradual improvement in the king's health after repeated bulletins. Despite early fears from painful symptoms and abdominal issues, reports say he had a comfortable morning, normal temperature, and may avoid a regency if recovery continues, with coronation possible next spring or later if his condition stabilizes.

Constitutional Club Birmingham Post Chamberlain Liverpool Post Ascot London

Pope thanks king's recovery noted by Rome telegram

London reports the pope thanks God for Edward VII's improving condition after a telegram from Rome. Arthur Balfour says the king's status is very satisfactory as Dr Frederick Treves is praised for organizing the king's sanitary room. Queen Alexandra stays cheerful amid the hope.

London Exchange Telegraph Company Rome Edward Arthur J. Balfour House of Commons Frederick Treves Queen Alexandra

Violently Insane Man Taken From 642 S Alabama St

An unknown young man about 26 years old, 5’8” tall and 140 pounds, with black hair and neat dress, was found in front of 642 S Alabama St and brought to City hospital after a violent convulsion. Eight officers needed to restrain him at the police station before he was bound to a stretcher.

James II Mary of Modena Westminster Abbey Edward S. Alabama St

State House Baseball to Tame Court House in Brighton Beach Showdown

The state house team declares strong organization and plans to outplay the court house crew at Brighton Beach Saturday at 2 pm. Governor’s aide Patrick Flannigan touts team depth with Pfrimmer or Pritchard replacing an injury, while Kelley handles twisters and library reps McClain O Hara and Foster man the infield.

State House Court House Patrick Flannigan Governor's John Ruckelshaus Flannigan Pfrimmer Pritchard Kelley McClain O’hara Foster Bageman Hester Roberts Jones Brighton ‘Beach

Conscience Money Shortfall Topped Up for Shovel Theft

A man remitted 75 cents as conscience money for stealing a shovel at Garfield park, but 25 cents was missing to cover the cost. City shovels run 12 dollars per dozen. The Board of Works forwarded the funds to the city controller, misaligned with lacking a conscience fund, and 26 cents were later credited to the general fund by George Breunig with the note From a conscience-stricken man.

Board of Works George Breunig

Weather forecast for Indianapolis area end June 28

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m June 28 calls for rain Friday night and Saturday with warmer temperatures on Saturday. Early temperatures: 7 am 60 noon 63 2 pm 68. Showers and thunderstorms expected in Indiana and nearby states with easterly winds. Get your photos at Bennett's 3 E Wash.

Indianapolis Indiana

Chinese Mob Destroys Mission Buildings in Tian-Ku-Chao

The viceroy of Sze-Chwan reports a mob destroyed English and American mission buildings at Tian-Ku-Chao. One missionary was killed. the name and nationality were not reported.

Chwan Tien-Ku-Chao

Thompson Freed From Workhouse After City Employee Threats

Thompson a city employee and street gang member faced arrest for officious remarks toward patrolmen. Billy Davis, Republican candidate for county clerk, secured release of the convicted man in 18 minutes from police court to the workhouse. Thompson argued city employees have right to intervene. after restraining him, Davis protested to prosecutors and police officials, but Thompson’s fine was stayed and he was freed.

Billy Davis Charles W. Thompson Thompson E. Washingtonst Davis Whallon Collins

Formaldehyde Milk Contaminates City Dairy Report

Milk suspected of adulteration was seized from a wagon on E Morris Street by city chemist Alexander and Milk inspector Friday. Dr Buehler ordered the city prosecutor to prepare an affidavit for the dairyman's arrest amid clear findings of adulterated milk. John Crim died at his home Summitt Avenue at 1 p.m. Friday.

John Crim Summitt

Dora Henderson to face court over bicycle theft and baby incident

Dora Fenderson sister of Lon the desperado will have a hearing in police court Saturday on a bicycle theft charge from over a year ago. She pleaded guilty to grand larceny earlier but prosecutors offered a switch to petit larceny with a lighter sentence. A boy brought into court by her mother drew police scrutiny when detectives learned the child belonged to another family, complicating the case. Saturday she faces possible workhouse time if the plea to petit larceny stands.

Dora Fenderson Lon Dora Collins Henderson Asch Joyce Board of Children’s Guardians Marion Ind Dora Henderson Criminal Court

Tornado threat pushes Dallas as gulf coast alarms rise

A large storm moves from the gulf toward the Texas coast. Galveston and Sabine Pass are cut off by wire, Sabine River is out of its banks, and southeast winds howl as communities brace for impact.

Gulf Coast Gulf Galveston Sabine Pass Sabine River

Sahm for Congress Declares Nomination Would Be Duty

Ex postmaster Albert Sahm said he would accept the Democratic nomination for Congress if offered. He stated he is not a candidate now but would feel obligated to run if the party urged him, acknowledging the sacrifice of time and money and his business obligations.

Albert Sahm Congress

Junior workers plan seven talks at convention breakfast

Mrs. M. L. Hageman of Muncie heads the Christian Endeavor Junior department and invites junior workers to bring ideas to the convention. A unique feature will be a seven five minute talks, the Junior workers conference breakfast, Saturday at 7 am in the YWCA dining rooms, on the general topic Child culture.

Christian Endeavor Convention M. L. Hageman Muncie Tion Hageman

Thief Geneva Sawyers Given Light Punishment

Geneva Sawyers a colored 18 year old, in police court Friday admitted petty stealing. When asked why she took the stuff she replied she needed it. She cried in court and was let off with light punishment.

Geneva Sawyers Collins Geneva

Bryan denies brother’s invitation to Tilden club dinner

Lincoln, June 27. Charles Bryan, business manager of the commoner, denies that his brother W. J. Bryan received an invitation by registered letter or otherwise to the Tilden club dinner. Bryan is in Illinois on his lecture tour.

Lincoln, Neb Charles Bryan Tilden Club W. J. Bryan Hlinots

Joint meeting aims to end Michigan miners strike

SAGINAW Mich June 27 A joint conference of operators and miners has been called for July 2 and is expected to declare off the miners strike in Michigan which has been in effect since April 1.

Saginaw Mich Michigan Aince

Free Golf at Riverside Park Faces Fees and Restriction

Riverside park golf will require new charges to cover extra policing. Mr Cottin, park board member, outlines daily weekly monthly and seasonal rates and argues players should bear the cost. He notes the plan may deter hoodlums and that Riverside tennis courts will soon be finished.

Riverside Park Park Board Cottin Riverside

McNutt Named Democratic Candidate for Joint Senator

Martinsville lawyer John C. McNutt is slated as the Democratic candidate for the joint senatorship of Marion and Morgan counties. Backed by Chairman W. Spencer and prominent Democrats, McNutt has deep ties in both counties, former Indianapolis librarian, and past candidate for the superior court. His likely opponent is D Pressley Smith of Paragon Morgan county, a farmer and teacher who shuns interviews. Democrats promise a strong bid for the four year seat, which influences 193 and 1906 Senate nominations.

McNutt Morgan Marion Counties Indianapolis Superior Court Supreme Court Matthews Martinsville D. Pressley Smith Paragon Morgan County Smith Republican County Machine Fairbanks Beveridge

Seventeen Year Locust Ended Brief Visit

William Watson Woollen of the State Audubon society notes the seventeen year locust has almost vanished after a brief stay. He cites fewer insects this year, blames English sparrows for damage to remaining locusts, and urges bird protection to minimize future outbreaks while recounting his own orchard plantings and expectations of even fewer locusts next cycle.

William Watson Woollen The State Audubon Society

Endeavorers Open Their Big Convention in Indianapolis

The Indiana Christian Endeavor Union held a large event at Tomlinson Hall with 400 chorus members directed by Prof. P. P. Bilhorn and trained by Charles F. Kennedy. Rev. Burris A. Jenkins delivered the keynote, with Rev. W. Darby speaking. Friday and Saturday feature prayers and singing at local factories and YMCA/YWCA venues.

Indiana Christian Endeavor Union Tomlinson Hall P. P. Bilhorn Chicago Charles F. Kennedy Indianapolis Burris A. Jenkins Kentucky University Lexington Third Christian Church Ww. J. Darby Evansville

What Can Be Done With Shelby Street Board Puzzled

The Shelby Street board faces opposition as residents clash over paving options. Asphalt was proposed and rejected after loud objection while brick resurfacing was granted then contested. Flint options drew mixed reactions from property owners who initially opposed then accepted elements before resuming opposition. The board continues seeking a pavement solution amid local dissent.

New American Rational Stock Over Subscribed

The $650,000 additional stock issue in American national bank has over-subscribed, lifting capital to $1,000,000. Allotment awaits to favor business men who will bring in bank business. J H Chamberlain travels Montana and Washington buying horses for Indianapolis sale. already secured 6,000 horses with first sale slated for July, horses to be auctioned in cars.

American National Bank J.H. Chamberlain Warman, Black

Prof Bilhorn Invents Portable Organ For Meeting

A noon meeting of business men hosted by a Christian Endeavor group featured P. P. Bilhorn of Chicago demonstrating a compact portable organ his invention. Bilhorn carried a 30 pound instrument, replacing his former 70 pound setup, as attendees gathered in Meridian Street M E church for prayer, songs, and convention activities led by Rev. Charles Medbury and state officers.

Chicago Bithorn Prof. Bithorn Bilhorn Angola Christian Endeavor Union Meridian-st. M. E.church D. Gordon Cleveland, O Medbury

Storm Hits Lewisville In Sudden Big Wind

A surveying party in Lewisville endured a Wednesday storm that forced them to seek cover quickly. The event inspired note about a neighbor unaware her house next to a wiped out canning factory had vanished until the wind subsided, highlighting the town's uproar and hazard.

Lewisville B. J. T. Jeup

Desperado Henderson Sentenced After Burglaries

Desperado Lon Henderson was found guilty by a criminal court jury and sentenced to a Michigan City penitentiary term from two to 14 years for a burglary and shooting incident at Cape Hyland near Fulton Market on 8 Virginia Avenue.

Lon Henderson Desperado Michigan City Penitentiary Teresf Cape Hyland Fulton Virginia-ave

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