Bridge Ordinance Omits Stone Term in White River Span
County council passes a $150000 appropriation for a new White River bridge at W Washington St and omits the word stone from the ordinance amid fears stone companies may form a cartel to raise costs. The council also approves $200 for another hospital attendant, with pay set at $20 monthly plus beard, and rejects a separate $500 request by W A Ketcham for delinquent taxes work in the Gallup estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
W. Washington St
Julietta
Wm. A. Ketcham
Gallup
Supreme Court
W. Washington St. Bridge
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Area March 5
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 8 p.m. March 5. Clouds and threatening weather with snow flurries and colder conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday. Morning temperature 28, noon 31, 2 p.m. 30. Generally fair across Indiana and nearby states, with possible snow flurries and north to northwest winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ex-Councilman Higgins Paroled After Bribe Conviction
Ex councilman John M Higgins is paroled by the Northern prison board of Michigan City and will return to Indianapolis once a work statement is received from Hibben Hollweg Co. He was convicted in Marion county criminal court in December 1900 of soliciting a bribe from D M Parry to influence a switch ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Higgins
Northern Prison Board of
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Hibben, Hollweg &Co
Higgins
Marion County Criminal Court
D. M. Parry
Oy Parry
Club election in Marion features single ticket
For the first time in years the Marion club election will be held on Wednesday with only one ticket. The independent ticket has been withdrawn and the regular ticket remains the sole option as politicians focus on the broader political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Club
California geologist seeks fate of two turtles in White River
Dr Stephen Bowers asks geologist Blatchley about two small spotted turtles sent to Indianapolis over 20 years ago and released into White River. Blatchley says the species hasn’t been found locally. Also noted: Thomas G Smith Jr sues Frank M Andrews for 1475 dollars 10 cents over hotel project plans and unpaid work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Bowers
California
White River
Levette
Blatchley
Thomas G. Smith, Jr
Frank M. Andrews
Smith
Andrews
Claypool
Attorneys withhold names behind Marion county heat firm
Still in the dark on who owns the Marion county hot water heating company. C N Thompson declines to disclose beyond stating he is president and Henry Kothe secretary. Board members Logsdon Maguire and Megrew deny further knowledge. Incorporators Charles N Williams Herman C Tuttle and Henry Rothe form a $100,000 capital company created January 2 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kothe
Board of Works
Logsdon
Maguire
Megrew
Charlies N. Williams
Herman C. Tuttle
Henry Rothe
Democratic State Convention Call for June 4 in Indianapolis
The Democratic party issues a call for a state convention to be held Wednesday June 4 1902 at 10 a.m. in Tomlinson hall Indianapolis. Representation is one delegate per 200 votes and one for each fraction over 100 of Zollars 1900 presidential vote totaling 1547 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Allen Zollars
No More Fees Over War Debt Claim Decision
Indiana officials ruled against hiring an attorney to pursue a new war debt claim of 700000 against the government. New York lawyer Hord had sought participation citing a prior contract, but state officials said the upcoming claim is new and Hord has no right to insist. Auditor Hart described assembling bond sale proof and evidence of the claim’s validity as a large task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Indiana
New York
Hord
Michenar
Hart
Ferry Returns to White River Crossing at Washington Street
An old fashioned scow ferry operates across the White River at Washington Street for the first time in 70 years. The White River Sand and Gravel Company runs the line to move teams, carrying two double teams at a time, a nostalgic contrast to the old wooden bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
White River
Washington St
White River Sand and Gravel Company
Judge Promises Full Probe in Orme Child Case
Judge Stubbs urged patience as Prosecutor Collins seeks a new witness promising sensational testimony about Hazel Orme. The Orme and Martineck families faced continued trial in Indianapolis with neighbors testifying Hazel was well treated before the Martinecks' alleged mistreatment. Hazel's condition improved until two days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Belle Orme
Wiliam
Kate Martineck
Martinecks
Ormes
Hazel
Stubbs
Indianapolis
Collins
Hazel Orme
Orme
William
Sunday Baseball in Indianapolis Sparks City Debate
Indianapolis debates Sunday baseball as the American association lists 11 Sabbath games. Manager Watkins shifts from silence to asserting fans will boycott if Sunday games are banned, while city leaders note a state law and uncertain public sentiment. Rumors link Western league interest without Watkins’s consent. Mayor Bookwalter cites no clear stance, mentioning local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
American Association
Western League
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Inspectors Appointed to Check Southern Cattle Slaughter
A. W. Bitting reports to Gov. Durbin that in cooperation with the U S Bureau of Animal Industry he has appointed Dr. Thomas Walsh of Brazil and Dr. John Mitchell of Evansville as deputies to inspect southern cattle brought to those points for slaughter. Local inspectors are needed since dealers cannot receive such cattle without inspection and no federal inspectors are located there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Bitting
Lafayette
Durbin
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Thomas Walsh
Brazil
John Mitchell
Evansville
Edison engineer treated for habitual hiccough in Indiana
Jeffersonville Indiana March 4 Benj F Lyman chief engineer Edison electric light company Cincinnati who hiccoughed for a week losing 35 pounds is being treated by Dr C F C Hancock who cured Fred Rapp after he had hiccoughed for ten days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Benj. F. Lyman
Edison Electric Light Company
Cincinnati
C. F. C. Hancock
Fred. Rapp
Former candidate Jerome Herff weighs 2026 treasurer bid
Jerome Herff of Peru, a former Democratic state treasurer hopeful, spoke at the Grand on Tuesday saying he has not decided about reentering the race. He predicted Congressman Steele will be renominated by Republicans in District 11 and likely elected, noting Steele has about a 4,000 vote majority behind him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Herff
Peru
Meade Returns Under Quarantine With Disease Aboard
The transport Meade sailing for Manila with 800 aboard returned to port Monday night after a physician advised quarantine. The ship flies the yellow flag and carries cases of smallpox and scarlet fever, requiring several days of isolation before departure again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Meade
Manila
Hearing Date Set for Indianapolis Interurban Franchise
The Board of works on Tuesday fixed Thursday March 13 as the hearing date for the Indianapolis interurban terminal company's petition seeking a franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Board of Works
Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company
Prince Henry in Chicago Visits Landmarks and Wreath Laying
Prince Henry toured Chicago sights including the Rookery Building Lincoln Park and the canal street district. He placed a wreath at Abraham Lincoln’s monument in Lincoln Park and tossed dirt on a new tree saying he hoped it would grow before departing at 2:30 p m bound for Milwaukee and then Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prince Henry
Tlmois Trust and Savings Bank
Rookery
Lincoln Park
Canal St
State St
Pagne
Abraham Lincoln
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Niagara
Beckner Discharged in Police Court for Job Promise Scam
Beckner, operator of an employment agency, was discharged in police court on Tuesday after being charged with obtaining money from John Newcomb by promising to secure him a position. The case centers on the alleged job promise and payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckner
John
Durbin and Wilson to Attend Cincinnati Banquet
Gov Durbin and secretary Charles E Wilson will attend the Chamber of Commerce banquet in Cincinnati Wednesday night for the city's centennial celebration The governor will respond to the toast The state of Indiana.
N. and Byram Recovering after Illness
N. and Byram, at 1816 N. Thnois Street, were ill for several days but reported better on Tuesday. The notice says there was no foundation to the claim of very serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byram
Thlnois St
Commercial club to study posts before arsenal grounds use
Directors will review other cities experiences to guide actions on the arsenal grounds. If a nearby post attracts undesirable neighbors the site will not be offered to the government. They oppose subdivision and favor park or educational use if a post is not built.
One Man Dead After Gas Explosion at Muncie Station
Elmer Newkirk died Monday night from injuries after the gas explosion at the pumping station in Muncie Indiana. Bert Lee remains between life and death as ruins burned Tuesday. The station was uninsured and losses may reach 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Elmer Newkirk
Bert Lee
Fire Destroys Decatur Court House
The Decatur Tennessee courthouse in Meigs County burned to the ground early Tuesday morning. County records were destroyed and a murder trial in progress may have prompted arson by friends of the defendant. Losses include 325000 for building and contents. deeds and papers also burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tenn
Meigs County
Friends of
Anglo Japanese alliance joy reported in Tokyo
News of the Anglo Japanese alliance drew great rejoicing in Japan as reports arrived in Tokyo and were circulated internationally. The message reached San Francisco on March 4 via a February 15 Tokyo dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
San Francisco
Japan
Senator Beveridge to Ride the Goat at Chicago Jubilee
Senator Beveridge plans to ride the goat in Chicago on March 20 as part of an interstate Knights of Pythias jubilee to promote the order. Gov Lafollette of Wisconsin and Beveridge are to be initiated, with Lodge 56 and delegations from Dayton Ohio and Wisconsin attending the Chicago gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Pythian Order
Beveridge
Gov. Lafollette
Dayton
Colombia Sends 5000 Elite Troops to Bolivar Battlefront
Reinforcements for government forces arrive near Bogota as 5,000 of Colombia’s best soldiers join the troops near the capital. Fighting has dragged on for days with few reliable details available from the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bogota
Colombia
State Department
Burglar Blast At Leroy State Bank Foiled In Break-In
A group of burglars blasted the outer door of the Leroy state bank in Burlington on Monday night and lit a fuse toward the inner door before citizens intervened. They fled as the fuse was extinguished. the bank held 313,000 dollars in cash and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, I.al
Leroy State Bank
Porch Robbery At Broad Way Home In Saint Louis
A thief climbed to an upstairs window of Albert Metzger's home at 1501 Broadway and stole a ladies gold watch six one fourth carat diamonds a brooch and a diamond ring the theft occurring Monday evening during dinner. In Saint Louis Texas fair commission members arrived to select a Lone Star exhibit site and tested an artificial lighting tower by inventor R. Sidas amid fair site progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Metzger
Broadway
Iady
ST. Louis
Lone Star
Exposition Company
R. Sidas
Unknown man found near Cumberland to be buried if unclaimed
The body of a man who hanged himself from a tree limb near Cumberland last week remains at Wiese's morgue. Undertaker Wiese said he will bury the body on Wednesday if not claimed by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Wiese
Stealing the Kaiser's Yacht
The German imperial yacht Hohenzollern sees vandalism as visitors tally near 7 000. Guests cut tapestries and stole fringe and tassels, with imperial crest crockery also missing. Mrs. Ogden Mills bans male guests at breakfast while Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt hosts a large function with only married guests and select escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Mills
Henry
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Robert L. Gerry
Lutes Divorce Plea Over Nonpayment and Depleted Household Assets
Maggie R. Lutes seeks a divorce from John A. Lutes claiming refusal to provide support. She states he earns $10 weekly yet refuses rent, endangering their home. he allegedly pawned her watch and mortgaged furniture given by her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie R. Lutes
John A. Lutes
Driving Park Sold To Northern Investment Co
The driving club property on Central avenue north of Fall Creek was sold Tuesday afternoon by Margaret Bruce to Northern Investment Company for 50000. The lease remains in effect for several years. Northern Investment, incorporated Monday by Frank M Miggin and others, aims at bond and real estate business. Dr Critchfield the Princeton Gibson County health officer says misdiagnosis or nondisclosure by some physicians fuels smallpox spread, noting fear of losing patient friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critchfield
Princton
Gibson County
State Board of Health
For Sale Miscellaneous Column Attracts Daily Shoppers
The Sun's For Sale Miscellaneous column highlights offerings in popular liners on Mondays. Shoppers find shawls skirts shirt waists and household goods among the items. The column attracts both men and women with varied daily listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Jewelers Offer Savings On First Class Gems
Our Guarantee Is Gilt Edge. I keep a general line of first class jewelry and, owing to my small expense, can save you ten percent. J. P. Mullally, diamonds, 2 Monument Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mullally
Fire Insurance Rates Raised on South Washington Street
The Indianapolis fire insurance bureau boosts rates $3 per $1,000 for properties on the south side of Washington Street between Illinois and Pennsylvania streets due to a street car feed wire left by the Indianapolis street railway company. The policy took effect Monday and remains until further notice as firemen would be hampered by the wire during a blaze. Manager Goodloe pressed the Safety board unsuccessfully to remove the wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-st
Pennsylvania
Hlinois-sts
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Goodloe
Bureau
Safety Board
Death of George Kothe prominent Indianapolis grocer
George Kothe senior partner of Kothe Wells and Bauer died at 9 a m Tuesday at his home 1514 Broadway after a period of illness with complications. A prominent German citizen he led the Deutscher club and Musikverein and helped found the German house. He leaves two children Amy and George. Born in Indianapolis in 1856 he spent years in insurance before entering the grocery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kothe, Wells & Bauer
Broadway
Kothe
Indianapolis
Deutscher Club
Musikverein
German House
Amy
George
Memphis Confederate Association Eyes 325000 Building
The Confederate Historical Association of Memphis approved building a permanent headquarters at a cost of 325000 to house the association and relics of its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Confederate Historical Association
Robbers Hit Oxford Post Office in Night Easel
Oxford Ohio March 4. Thieves cracked the post office safe with a sledge hammer stealing 1500 in two cent stamps and 40 in currency. They fled with Dr Alexander s horse and buggy after knocking off the combination knob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Philippine tariff bill clears house in DC march vote
Washington March 4 The house passed the Philippine tariff bill reducing existing duties 25 percent. It now becomes law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Black hats and spring suits brighten city windows
Albert Gall displays modern wall papers and wall decors while L. S. Ayres & Co. shows handsome patterns. Milliners unveil all black mid season hats in straw chiffon and taffeta with turbans and chiffon rosettes. John D. Brosnan leads with early spring suit models in window displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gall
John D. Brosnan
Sun Branch Office Ad Space at Ferger's Drug Store
A branch office of The Sun operates at Ferger's Occidental Drug Store on the southeast corner of Washington and Illinois streets where liner advertisements may be left at any time of day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Ferger’s
Occidental Drug Store
Washington and
Illinois-ets
Steamer Tiber Lost Near Nova Scotia Coast
Reports say the steamer Tiber foundered in a Sunday storm off the Nova Scotia coast between Whitehead and Torbay Point. Two fishermen were rescued off Whitehead harbor and wreckage has been located. The vessel left Louisburg for Halifax last Wednesday under Captain Boulanger with a crew of 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Nova Scotia
Whitehead
Torbay Point
Whitehead Harbor
Louisburg
Sne
Boulanger
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. N. Thompson
Marion County Hot Water Heating Company
State Finance Board
Wile
Tremely
NEW Street Car Company
Prince
Wilson
Will
Arsenal
Chattanooga, Tenn
Senator Beveridge
Wuischners
Janes
Joseph 8. Goode
Newton ‘Claypool
Bulliing
Hohenzollern
SUN
Driving Park
Northern Investment Company
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Bureau
Ington-St
Illinois-st
Pennsyl
Vania-St
Mon
George Kothe
The
Oxford Postoffice
L. S. Ayres & Co
Tiber
Kansas City
Flo Freeman
Peter McCaffrey
Walker
Frank Wenger
Wenger
Marie Williams
A. Compau
E. Court St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!