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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
8
John Lawson, nicknamed the terrible Swede, impresses spectators with a fearless cycle whirl performance highlighted by bold stunts and precise control. The daring act draws cheers as he masters speed and balance in front of a lively crowd.
Mrs. Minnie Maddern Fiske opened her Indianapolis engagement at the Park theater with The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch. Audiences packed the house as her magnetism and skill carried a modest play to dramatic heights, particularly in the pivotal third act and the park scene.
The nights offer a mix of novelty performances and clever acts. Kilpatrick’s cycle dazzle and Hal Merritt’s monologue draw cheers while Helene Mara battles a cold yet sings well. The Brigadiers impress with unique turns though the chorus lacks appeal. Crowded houses praise the shows through Monday.
Cascade City St Louis reports plans to broaden work on the world’s fair site with bids to be called for six major jobs in coming days. First bids target 12 miles of Telford road to ease hauling. Venezuela expresses desire to participate and support the exposition. The fair company members meet for the first annual election Tuesday. The name Cascade City is suggested for the fair.
Lucius Patterson, a colored man, was arrested on a warrant charging complicity in the murder of Benjamin Pearson whose body was found in the Neches river. Mattie Bennett, a Negro woman, is missing and a girl in the house says three men came to the door and called the Bennett woman out. Officers deny she was arrested.
Adams Express Company officials search for Lawrence L. McKee a messenger who disappeared March 3. No losses traced to his run. He asked for lay-off March 3 and said he would report for duty last Thursday. He has not been seen at 638 Mundison Avenue nor in Columbus Ohio where he has relatives. He has worked six years for the company was not a drinker and was considered trustworthy. He was 31 and single.
Eugene Clements, a colored man, was hanged Tuesday in Moyamensing prison for shooting John Coates, also colored, after a quarrel over an insult to Clements wife. The incident stemmed from a dispute on February 23, 1901.
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