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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
10
In Vineland New Jersey March 17 factional fights and fears of vote buying faded as all candidates signed pledges not to spend money on buying votes or intoxicating drinks. The solemn agreement, once mocked, yielded an unusually clean borough election with little corruption.
James W. Bryan aged 65, a veteran druggist active since 1863 near Union station and later on East Ventrist, died at his home 18 East Pratt Street from typhoid fever after a three week illness. He and Dr. George W. Sloan were among the citys oldest pharmacists. Survived by widow Julietta W. Bryan and son Hugh Bryan of Rockyford California. Funeral at home Tuesday afternoon with burial at Crown Hill.
President Casper Orebaugh of the Muncie street railway employes union and Union Traction motorman recently filled the pulpit at Anderson M. E. church. His sermon pleased the audience and he is invited to return. A longtime union labor reader, Orebaugh has been a fluent speaker who until recently did not attend church.
In Fort Worth on March 17 a Confederate veterans camp read a letter denying a circulating report that the president said the Civil War was fought to suppress anarchists. The secretary to the president, Geo B Cortelyou, stated the claim has no foundation in fact.
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Mrs Flyte died in a fire triggered by an oil stove accident at her home. The blaze injured daughter Mrs Woolbert and left 13 people in the house, mostly children, with others escaping as the mother perished unable to save herself. The incident details describe a panic as fire overwhelmed the doomed residence.
The article reports on Rev Joseph Chartrand condemning divorce as degrading to women at the Propylaeum before the Ladies' chapel club. Armenian lecturer Cheeneegeozian spoke at the Y M C A on a young man’s life, arguing religion compares favorably to Mohammedanism. Rev J P Cowan urged city reform and noted neglect of streets parks and public health. Rev Virgil Tevis warned that idleness fuels crime. An advertisement promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup at 25c.
William B. Burford of Indianapolis advertises bargains on slightly used upright pianos at Baldwin's store. The offer highlights various sizes and a price book cover, noting perfectly flat opening and broad selection.
Cleveland report cites Dr. Leopold Deutsch who says holding a telephone receiver to one ear strengthens early hearing but gradually dulls it. He warns that unilateral use creates unnatural stimulation, while using both ears prevents trouble as one ear rests while the other works.
A complete new postage stamp system announced with changes including removal of Commodore Perry from the official portrait. Admiral Farragut to replace him on the 90-cent stamp, a 13-cent foreign letter rate, new colors sizes and designs, and under portraits the subject's birth and death dates. The current lineup of stamp values and faces is listed.
A Mobile and Ohio freight train derailed near Oroville six miles north of Murphysboro on Sunday night. Shamu Sythe of Tupelo Mississippi was killed. Three companions James Dyson William Manly and Alexander Smith were seriously injured. Three boys from Ava were placed off the train by Conductor Gilmore and are missing, feared to have reboarded the cars. A defective drawhead caused the wreck, splitting the train into two sections which then collided.
Evansville Indiana March 17 Mrs Mike Spitzer was thrown from a buggy by a runaway horse and fatally injured while returning from church with her daughter.
Hayden Indiana reports engineer John Cox died in a boiler explosion at Wohrer’s sawmill on Saturday. He left a wife and five children.
A centennial celebration in Cincinnati sparked rumors that Gov. Beckham avoided the event due to Durbin and ex-Attorney-general Taylor. Col. Wilson, secretary to Gov. Durbin, clarifies the absence was due to Judge Fulton injuring his foot while cutting corn, preventing him from traveling.
Fire in Goodland Saturday night caused 35000 dollars in damage to C. E. Burgess hardware store John Toyne grocery store post office building Goodland bank and Samuel Stine department store. Losses insured and rebuilding will start immediately. Fire began with an explosion in the hardware store. Rushville in Indianapolis March 17 J W Pinnell planing mill destroyed by fire Sunday loss about 10000 with 3000 insured origin unknown Mr Pinnell resides in Indianapolis.
In New York on March 17 the Dressmakers' Protective Association met with 200 of 500 members present. They discussed spring styles and the drive for larger discounts from dry goods stores. The new skirt features a straight circular form with box plaits, scalloped edges, and varied seam finishes.
Paterson New Jersey March 17 Stanis law Derringer candy merchant pleaded guilty to assault and battery against Mary Parsons an 18 year old. He invited her inside his store offered candy and kissed her when she tried to leave. The court fined him 25 dollars after a warning that such kisses are not to be stolen.
John B. Veghte, 5 years old, described oddly as a well-to-do farmer from Franklin Park, laughed at breakfast after a family remark and suddenly collapsed, dying from paralysis of the brain.
At School No 10 in Harrison township sixteen pupils suddenly fell ill and quit, refusing to return citing dislike of their teacher. Truant officer Beath warns prosecutions will follow if they do not resume attendance.
John Miller, 28, of Metamora, jumped from the center of the high bridge over the White River in Muncie on Sunday. He surfaced, reached the bank, and said he did not know why he made the jump. He is recovering but dazed.
Evansville police court halted for two weeks as Police Judge Curry quarantines his home after his brother in law contracts smallpox. The relative was moved to the pesthouse.
Geronimo the Apache chief is to be released from ten years captivity at Fort Sill Oklahoma and has asked to become a citizen promising to behave. He was kept on a Florida farm with family and a few followers under close surveillance while plotting to stir up the Indians.
Samuel Jones widely known as the golden rule mayor of Toledo is seriously ill in Long Beach with pleurisy after being guest of honor at a banquet by the Economic Jenetie. Telegrams report he is improving but expect several days of recovery.
William Rogers aged 18 of 6128 Henry street was crushed Saturday night under a Vandalia switch engine on Kentucky avenue. He attempted to cross the tracks by leaping onto a running board of a rear engine. a sudden stop threw him under the wheels, and he died on the scene. He was near severed at the hips.
Alvin Coffin aged 68 and serving as Center township assessor for two decades died after a brief illness in Kokomo. His death marks the end of a 20 year tenure in local government.
Social notes from St Augustine and local clubs feature Mr and Mrs George A Gay in Florida, Pauline Schellschmidt hosting the French club, the Woman's Research Club gathering with Mrs Charles Gorsuch, and a luncheon planned by Mrs Franklin Vonnegut for Miss Lillian Krauss. Rev J Ross Stevenson and Mrs Stevenson left for New York for a pastorate, 8 E Morss to read on French characteristics, Fortnightly club guest evening, matinee party hosted by Mrs Frank Darlington. The marriage of Miss Harriet Baumes to C R Houston occurred Monday at the bride's parents home 1802 College Ave.
Milton will gain a new bank with E. E. K es ler of Richmond to establish the financial institution in the city March 17 officials announced plans for a Milton branch of a Richmond bank to serve the community with deposited funds and local customers.
President E A Perkins of the State federation of labor is recovering. Local K of P lodges plan to send delegates to the grand Pythian jubilee in Chicago on Thursday. Thomas McCarty, 65, bartender, 5408 Capitol Ave, severely injured by being struck by a southbound Meridian streetcar at Merrill and Illinois avenues. M B Wilenn of Capital National Bank predicts banks will unite to compete with express companies and the postal money order department for small money orders. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad claims health benefits for tired people. Second hand upright pianos, $125 at Baldwin.
Bedford Ind March 17 Jos Borders who claims hypnotist fame caused himself to be buried six feet underground from Saturday to Monday at 1 pm. Water entered his coffin Sunday forcing exhumation and he barely escaped suffocation.
Springfield Mass March 17 The conviction that one cannot be a policeman and a consistent Christian led Harry G Emerson 25 to resign from the West Springfield police. He believed liquor law violations and resorts were ignored due to police indifference and incompetence. He had been a policeman for a year and was active in the Methodist church and a Sunday worker.
In Juarez on Saturday Fuentes and Mazzantimi, famed Spanish matadors, killed six bulls in a three hour spectacle watched by at least 10,000. Five horses died, the arena ran with blood, mostly American spectators cheered and fainted as the crowd demanded violence. One fighter struck the bull five times before finally downing it amid shouts.
Chicago March 17 Harvard university adds a political figure in the Twenty first ward Fletcher Dobyns nominated by Republicans to oppose Minnegan for alderman Honore Palmer the incumbent and Melville E Stone Jr the Democrat nominee for supervisor are also noted Dobyns born Columbus Ohio 1872 Harvard graduate 1898 and an attorney
Chicago report details a Monday morning blaze that partially destroyed the St. Catherine flat building on Grand boulevard. Twenty four families fled into the street as a gale blew through. George Pattunr leaped from a third story window and suffered a broken leg. Loss is estimated at seven thousand dollars.
Rushville Indiana reports severe wind Saturday night unroofing the post office and causing $700 in damages. Browstown Indiana records several small buildings damaged and the boiler room at the strawboard works cracked by the same storm.
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