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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1902
Page
5
New York report details a saloon keeper Henry H Meyer who locked himself in an ice box in his cellar after a door was left open by a bootblack. Trapped at freezing temperatures, Meyer endured until bailing himself out by throwing kegs around to stay awake and alert.
In New York a firefighter named Finnigan saved a cat trapped inside a window ledge during a long blaze at Ann Street. The cat clung to him as he descended the ladder and was returned to safety on the street despite claws. In Cumberland Emma Pennington suffered lockjaw after an electric shock from a fallen power line near Hambright's printing press.
A public notice touts Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy as a cure for rheumatism tied to kidney disease. It features a testimonial from Col William J Harvey of Wilkes Barre praising the remedy after exhaustive treatments failed. The ad claims the medicine heals kidneys and relieves rheumatism and lists availability in two bottle sizes with mail order.
In Omaha Mrs. Ella H. Beckwith and George T. Prince married after a brief courtship then lived together a day before separating. Their families later learned of romantic entanglements involving a son of Prince and a daughter of Beckwith. Prince resigned, moved to Davenport, and Mrs. Prince sought a divorce, sending for a former suitor. She left for Hot Springs to pursue a divorce.
June 30 in Philadelphia a Camden police captain gave the last free excursion ticket to Washington Park to seven year old William Hart. While crossing railroad tracks the boy failed to notice an oncoming train and was struck, hurled into railroad ties, suffering fatal injuries en route to Cooper hospital.
Mrs. Bella Ferry, 36, was found dead by hanging in her New York apartment. Emma Rachel, another resident, had a dreamlike vision of Ferry's figure and alerted police after hearing Ferry's crying child. A chair was used to reach the chandelier where the rope was attached. the baby lay exhausted in the bedroom. No motive is given.
Paul Chun, 17, an exerciser at the Brooklyn jockey club track, was hooked by a cow owned by the track superintendent and dragged several hundred yards. Stablemen stopped the cow and he was lifted off the horn. At Coney Island Reception Hospital, doctors reported tearing of cheek muscles and the roof of the mouth, with possible need for a silver plate.
The article outlines the evolving legal status of the queen consort, noting the unique powers if the king dies, separate revenue, and limits on her political influence. It discusses Alexandra's privilege, tax exemption, and inability to act in state matters or sign death warrants, with special provisions if the king is incapacitated.
The Indiana state fair will be called the golden jubilee for its 50th anniversary celebrating the State board of agriculture founded in 1851. The report recalls plowing contests, sewing machines, shower baths and early exhibits, with premiums totaling half a million over fifty years and ownership of valued grounds.
An army officer board reviews moving the Columbus recruiting depot to Indianapolis citing superior railroad access. Maj. Macklin says a $200000 upgrade could prepare Indianapolis with administration and barrack space as Maj. Miller and Maj. Wood stay with him at the Charlemont Arsenal.
A dark San Francisco night follows a lone observer who spots two men walking slowly, arms linked for closeness. The figures are silhouetted against trees. the observer discovers the men are deaf and dumb and cannot speak. The scene ends with the two men sharing a quiet, intimate moment in silence.
In Derby Connecticut Peter Reed shoots at lawyer George Ennis then wounds his wife and attempts to kill his son before daughters restrain him. He mortally wounds his wife and consumes carbolic acid in custody before dying. An ante mortem statement is taken and a pension money arrangement is noted.
W. Barnes aged 66, known as Old Man Barnes, a longtime Denver gambling figure and square paper member, died suddenly in Hastings Nebraska from valvular heart trouble after a tobacco heart decline. He had worked with Frank Dodson as a frontier rail worker and gambler, shaping Denver’s betting culture for 25 years.
The Rev. Herman C. Fultz of Ellenville sues Charles Michel for six dollars for conducting the funeral of Michel’s drowned son. The jury disagreed five to one in favor of the minister. a new trial is set. Michel testified Fultz compared him to biblical figures and cast unbaptized child remarks. Fultz argued ministers deserve compensation.
Martha Watson of Cloversville New York age 19 tall and heavy set described herself to Justice of the Peace Conkling in Hoboken seeking a husband. She said there were 12 women for every man in her town and that Hoboken had too few girls.
Four deaf students including two brothers graduated from Harvard last spring and aim to become civil engineers. Prof. James Love helped by shaving his beard so they could read his lips, enabling closer lip reading during instruction. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad juggles past present and future claims.
WM. B. BURFORD of Indianapolis Indiana offers loose leaf ledgers with a self locking extension back for secure filing and durable use in business offices.
An old nurse for children mythically touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as essential for teething. It claims to soothe the child soften gums ease pain cure wind colic and serve as the best remedy for diarrhea priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Special train with through sleepers and coaches to Atlantic City. Tickets to Cape May Angelesa Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Rehoboth Del Ocean City Ma. Return limit 12 days. For details call agents or address W. W. Richardson D. P. 4 Indianapolis.
Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines announce special round trip fares to Colorado Utah South Dakota Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and to San Francisco Portland Me Providence R I Tacoma Salt Lake City St Paul Minneapolis Omaha Des Moines Also for partic Richardson D P A Indianapolis offering travel discounts to multiple destinations and markets.
Social notes show Mrs. Thomas Flaherty hosting Holy Cross group Tuesday afternoon. Miss Anna Rondthaler visits brother Robert in town. Mrs. Harry D. Haring gives a Meridian tea for Miss Mary Moore. Miss Mary Moore and John E. Merriweather wed Tuesday evening. Rev. Edward Zirkelbach departs for Knoxville to serve a Catholic church. Edward T. Lyons and Sadie ONeill to wed Wednesday at St. Johns Church. Mr. and Mrs. O H Amthor touring Indianapolis. they wed June 22 in Hartford City. Mrs. Amthor formerly Grace Smith.
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