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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
1
A west bound Southern Pacific passenger train derailed near Sanderson Texas after a broken rail on a curve. The wreckage caught fire killing or burning about 33 people with around 15 bodies recovered by noon. One coach with New York capitalists escaped.
The Sun reports rumors of a rift between Mayor Bookwalter and the Columbia club over city business and meetings with police heads in the clubhouse. The mayor insists meetings occurred in designated areas and that club rules were not violated.
Lawrence county resident B F Marshall aged 70 hosts a storied military lineage. His great grandfather fought the British with Washington, his grandfather in 1812, his father sought the Mexican war, and Marshall himself served four years in the Civil War with his son just returning from three years in the Philippines. He says the family is peaceful at home but ready to serve when needed.
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 8 calls for increasing cloudiness Friday night and rain on Saturday. Temperatures are 36 at 7 a m and 44 at noon with a threatening outlook Friday night and Saturday. Rain or snow expected in parts of Indiana Illinois Michigan with southerly winds.
In Carbondale Illinois on March 7 a second sensational discovery of hidden wealth tied to the Froelich brothers of Tamaroa was made. An appraiser found another tin can containing $8,000 concealed in the saloon building. Earlier a first cache yielded $8,000 and $410. The Froelich heirs include seven children for Charles and a single man for Allen. The total personal property is valued at about $27,000.
The Lincoln accident and health insurance company of Indianapolis gains license to operate as an assessment insurer offering funeral benefits to ages 18 to 65. Also filed articles include Polar Ice and Fuel Company of Indianapolis with 10000 capital and several new concerns: Black Diamond Coal Westphalia Sunflower Coal Luther Rural Telephone in Whitley Huntington Wabash Kosciusko counties. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad closes the notice.
In a criminal court Friday a mother sent her 10 year old son Roy Raible to reform school to save him from crime. She described efforts to keep him from a bad crowd and warned him about tobacco. The judge questioned Roy as he smiled and glanced around during sentencing.
Utah's attorney general M A Breeden visited Indianapolis staying with Mr and Mrs J W Noel. He claimed gentiles and Mormons live as one people, praised polygamy's decline, noted Mormon and Gentile political leanings, and credited the Salt Lake Tribune with easing sectarian tensions.
State auditor Hart names a roster of unlicensed Indiana insurers deemed wild cat companies. Lacking assets for proper licensing, they operate mainly by correspondence with no local agents, exposing insureds to legal action in their home states. The list includes firms based in Chicago Wilmington Prairie state Washington Richmond Atlanta Philadelphia Utica Minnesota and more.
Still scrapping over 2430 balance claimed by Gamewell fire alarm for copper wire. The original 62000 contract and related papers show the wire as part of the plant. About 44000 is owed, plus a 2490 separate bill. Mayor Bookwalter and Mr. Kerns discussed with the Board of Safety before agreeing to consult the city attorney.
The Board of Works and the Indianapolis Southern Railroad discussed franchise terms Friday afternoon but no decision was expected yet, with many details unsettled, Commissioner Logsdon said.
Mrs. Cynthia Green built a house on the corner near Miamis at and the east side alley from New York to Miami streets. The structure encroaches about 18 inches on the alley. She earlier urged vacating the alley but efforts were fruitless. The house may be shifted 18 inches at most.
At the monthly alumni luncheon Judge Henry C. Allen was reelected president. Frankio Littleton Attorney-general W L Taylor and Ed Knight were chosen delegates to the national convention set for the first week in April in Philadelphia. Delegates were instructed to push for Indianapolis as the next meeting site.
In Hydro Oklahoma on Friday the engine and four passenger coaches of a Choc taw and Oklahoma train derailed and toppled down an embankment near town. Engineer Williams was killed and several passengers injured in the accident.
POPLAR BLUFF Mo March 7 Two men dynamited the safe of the bank at Essex Thursday night and escaped with $8 000.
Mrs. Sarah Fletcher, described as demented, was found wandering the streets early Friday wearing only a night robe. Patrolmen Griffin and Manning assisted and notified relatives of the incident.
William and Kate Martineck and John and Belle Orme were convicted at 12:30 p m Friday of cruelly starving and neglecting 13 year old Hazel Orme. Judge Stubbs sentenced them to 30 days in the workhouse with fines to be paid, and both Mrs Martineck and Mrs Orme were taken into custody. Dr Morrison testified Hazel shows starvation with 55 percent nutrition and no tuberculosis, plan for appeal filed.
State health board met privately in Secretary Hurty’s office to discuss the Michigan City typhoid situation. Secretary Hurty, considering a £6,000 offer for the St. Louis exposition year, has not decided on accepting. He is rumored to seek leave of absence during the fair and return afterward.
An old warning-style ad asserts cold feet do not cause illness if you take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The box features E W Grove’s signature.
Fire at 12 30 Friday badly damaged W L Hagedorn's residence at 805 Greer street. Cause traced to a defective flue with losses around 400 dollars. An advertisement for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup accompanies the notice.
Dr. A. W. Brayton republican candidate for coroner spoke about campaign customs. He traced the word candidate to Latin candidus meaning white and recalled Roman practices with white togas to seek public trust. He preferred simple announcements and letting the people decide, citing Lincoln on fooling all the people.
In three weeks the city will rigidly enforce bicycle licenses with 881 issued to date though many wheels remain unlicensed. Licenses are due by April 1, after which officers will arrest unlicensed riders. Deputy city controller Progardus urged riders to apply now to avoid long lines.
Wall Street reports tension between Charles M. Schwab and J. P. Morgan as Schwab’s leadership hangs in the balance amid disagreements over a plan to buy up all steel competitors worldwide. Morgan reportedly opposes the expansion strategy.
Smallpox was found in the home of Otto Hauelsen at 187 N Canitalare. Christine Anderson, the domestic, has had the disease about ten days and shows a several day outbreak. The home was quarantined and she was moved to the nesthouse after visiting her family at 2015 8S Meridian street.
The Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Connersville was incorporated on Thursday with capital of 50 000 pounds. Mrs B David Sherrick of Noblesville, long ill at a sanitarium, was reported worse Thursday night, life believed in the balance. Her husband, a candidate for auditor of state, was hastily summoned from Fort Wayne. Dr C C Cronkite of Marion filed a bankruptcy petition on Thursday with assets 481.08 and liabilities unsecured 1740. His secured assets total 65 000, of which 60 000 is on his brother’s bond as Warren county treasurer. the brother defaulted for a large sum while in office.
A vintage ad touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. It claims to cure a cold in one day and costs 25 cents, presenting a confident, consumer friendly pitch for a simple relief option.
In Indianapolis police court a lawyer argues for a paid pauper attorney to defend poor arrestees. He cites a case where a girl wrongly pleaded guilty to prostitution after being kept ignorant of her rights. The advocate believes counsel would prevent injustices and secure fair treatment.
Berlin wires say Prince Henry’s Washington visit aims to secure permission for a German fleet to operate in Caribbean waters to protect German settlers amid South American revolutions. Reported goal is a defensive base in American waters for coaling and drydocking, not territorial gain.
A group of republican candidates attended an Odd Fellows gathering in Cumberland on Thursday night to mingle with the Wiese family. Nine mothers with babies formed a circle around a table, where Dr. Brayton provided ice cream and cake for all.
Charges were filed against James Sharp a colored fireman at house No 16 at a Board of safety meeting. He faces trial Monday on alleged conduct unbecoming an officer including flirting with white women and an indecent proposal to Martin McGuff a longtime city employee who moved from fire to police and back to be transferred again to the fire department.
A fragment notes daily offerings in The Sun’s Popular Liners section. It highlights casual sale items like baby carriage and other miscellaneous ads, inviting readers to use and read the Sun’s liners for options.
Fred Springer, aged 13, vanished from McCordsville Indiana on May 3 1898 after a family dispute. Telegrams and costly searches failed until a note from Fort Dodge Iowa stated he had worked in ice cream plants in Toledo and New Orleans before drifting to Sioux City. The mother awaits his return as the father’s past is linked to inventions in telephony.
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