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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1902

Page

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Police Court Pauper Attorney Endorsed by The Sun

The Sun funds a police court pauper attorney to defend poor prisoners. Lawyers and public officials praise the move for fairness and to curb exploitation by some attorneys. Mr Shirley, chosen by The Sun, serves in police court on Tuesday, with officials calling for city or county funding to sustain the position.

the Sun THE SUN Snirley Frank Fitzgerald W. V. Rooker Merle Walker D. J. Herron Charles Benedict Henry C. Pettit United States John H. Baker George F. McGinnis Noble C. Butlers Taylor

Was She Hypnotized Nellie Finny Cook Testifies

Nellie Finny Cook suspects she must have been under hypnotic influence when she married Frederick J. Cook. She says their wedding came a month after they first met and that she was granted a divorce in circuit court Tuesday. She testified he asked three times if she would keep a sporting house to support him.

Nellie Finny Cook Frederick J. Cook

Burglar Wounds Patrolmen In Indianapolis Morning Shootout

Detective and police scour Indianapolis for a burglar who shot Capt Hyland and Patrolman Ell Tuesday morning. A bloody bullet was found on Virginia Ave near Pennsylvania and Archibalds on Washington Street. Capt Kruger notes a policeman carries few cartridges, while many patrolmen have extra rounds.

Indianapolis Hyland Pouliceman Butcher Pennsylvania Washingtonsts Virginia Ave Archibald Washington St Kruger

Indiana and Chicago Steamship Firms Form In Michigan City

Two Indiana steamship companies filed articles of incorporation Tuesday in Michigan City. The Indiana Steamship Company and the Chicago Steamship Company each have 70000 dollars capital and share identical directors William Anderson W G Keith R J Duhnham T J A Johnson and J F Gallaher. Other new incorporations include Adams Fence Company Tipton 16008 dollars and Citizens Mutual Telephone Company Newport 200 dollars.

Indiana Steamship Companies Indiana Steamship Company Chicago Steamship Company Michigan City William Anderson W. G. Keith R. J. Duhnham T. J. A. Johnson J. F. Gallaher Adams Fence Company Tipton Citizens’ Mutual Telephone Company Newport

Juvenile Pleads Guilty Over Stolen Jewelry Buttons

A youth named Tugaday admitted guilt for taking two cuff buttons from a jewelry store. The item valued at twenty dollars led to a ninety day sentence in the workhouse. The incident arose from the alleged theft and related court actions.

Earl Peats Tugaday

One Woman Sues for Divorce Over Religion and Abuse

The Levin case shows Mrs Levin alleging domestic abuse by Henry W Levin and bias against her Catholic faith. She details beatings, a bandage over their son’s mouth, and interference with church attendance, seeking divorce and $1,000 alimony.

Paderewski Coming to Indianapolis in April

The Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski is billed to perform probably at Tomlinson Hall on the night of April 11. The streets and alleys committee will tear down billboards about Kubelik to avoid a repeat of a recent elevator scene at the Auditorium annex in Chicero.

Class Serap Ignace Paderewski Kubelik Auditorium Chicero Tomlinson Hall Paderewski Indianapolis

Court Affirms $1200 Damage Judgment in Shoes Case

The Indiana appellate court upholds a $1200 verdict for May E. Smith against G A Elroomson and Louis Wolf after a Marion Superior Court ruling for being falsely accused of stealing shoes in 1893. Smith remitted $806 for medicine and treatment, and the error is cured by that remittance. The decision also sides with St Joseph and Elkhart power in a separate land dispute, saying Indiana Power remains a private owner with no extra compensation.

May E. Smith G A. H Elroomson Louis Wolf Marion Indiana Power Company Supreme Court St. Joseph Credit Court Appellee Indiana ‘Power Company

Foot Mashed by Train at Union Station

Anselm Hobbs, 56, of N Illinois senior, had his right foot mangled when a drive wheel passed over it after he was struck by two trains at the east entrance to the Union Station sheds. He was taken by city ambulance to St. Vincent's hospital where the foot was amputated.

Anselm Hobbs N. Illinois Sr Hobbs St. Vincent's ‘Hospital

Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Praised as Effective Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as highly effective for coughs and colds for adults and children. The terse claim emphasizes superior relief with no equal among remedies.

Forecast and Temperatures for Indianapolis Area

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m March 19 calls for fair and not so cold conditions, rising temperatures Tuesday night through Wednesday. Daily temps noted 7 am 10 noon 22 2 pm 24 with southerly winds. Across the nation a cold wave reaches the middle and south Atlantic coast with freezing temperatures extending to central Alabama and frost inland from the east Gulf and south Atlantic states.

Indianapolis Washington South Atlantic Rocky Mountains Alabama Lower Lake Region East Gulf South Atlantic States Carolinas East Gulf States

Dr. Hendrix Muller Delivers South Africa Talk at Commercial Club

Boer representative Dr. Hendrix Muller addressed a fair sized audience at the Commercial Club Monday night. He aimed for a fair statement of the facts on the South Africa situation, blaming the English for the troubles. He spoke softly with little gesture, yet held listeners' attention.

Hendrix Muller Europe South Africa

Indiana Hereford Breeders Form State Association

A meeting of Indiana Hereford cattle breeders convened Tuesday at the state house to organize the Indiana Hereford Breeders Association. Attendees included C. E. Amsden of Shelbyville Frank Nave of Attica Clem Graves of Bunker Hill Oscar Hadley of Plainfield and Judge Hedley of the Supreme Court.

Indiana Hereford Breeders’ Association Amsden Shelbyville Frank Nave Attica Clem. Graves Bunker Han Oscar Hadley Plainfield Hedley Osupreme F. We

Noted crook Edwin King arrested in Sleepy Eye probe

Sleepy Eye Minnesota March 18 192. Chief of Police says Edwin D King of Charleston South Carolina is the prime suspect in a string of frauds Claiming representation for two flour mill companies he swindled many people The police believe he is a national con artist detaining him for further action and prosecution Schmidt aided by exposing the scam and saving his own money King resisted during a mug shot and called himself a grafter while praising the town's opportunities

Sleepy Eye Minn Indianapolis Pany Minneapolis Sleepy Eye Milling Company Edwin D. King Charleston S. C Bridgeport Denison IxXing George C. Schmidt Schmidt King Bertilionclerk McGuff

Brauna Victim of Trial Ordered to Hospital

Henry Braun, recently convicted of stealing stamps from mail boxes at the state base, was ordered to the hospital Tuesday morning by Judge Baker. He reportedly grew suddenly worse and is said to be suffering from consumption, with little expectation of recovery.

Henry Braun Baker Braun

Farmer killed as runaway team drags farmer in field

Pendleton March 18 Michael Carroll 40 was instantly killed when a team hitched to a 20 foot pole ran away trapping him as he broke stalks in a field. He lived on the Vanausdale farm.

Pendleton Michael Carroll Vanausdale

Embezzlement Charge Against Rathbone Clerk

Max C. Mayer aged 33 of Rathbone & Co. was arrested in Bayonne New Jersey on a Tuesday morning charged with embezzlement. Authorities say his speculative losses totaled between 100000 and 150000 over several years.

New York Max C. Mayer Rathbone & Co Bayonne N. J Mayer

Landis Eyes Verdict in Ninth District

Landis faces judgment in the Ninth District as voters weigh his performance. Analysts expect a decisive response on his stewardship in the district.

Landis Faces renomination Talks in Kokomo District

A Kokomo report notes Charlie Landis, a congressman and former editor, headed for Kokomo and Delphi ahead of Thursday delegates meeting. He enjoys Washington circles, plans a likely nomination speech, and campaigns from hotel headquarters as supporters prepare to boost his renomination.

Kokomo, Inc Charlie Landis Charlie, Landis Helen Gould Teddy Roosevelt Landis Delphi Kokomo Washington United States

Mrs Stevens Recovering After Tacoma Laundry Injuries

Mrs Stevens is hospitalized with severe injuries from a Tacoma laundry incident. Doctors report scalp sewn to skin pieces but cannot yet say if wounds will heal. She is showing remarkable nerve amid a shaky prognosis.

Josephine Stevens City ‘Hospital Tacoma

Jewelry sale note from the cutter guarantee diam pand

Fragmentary line indicates a jewelry related phrase from a cutter and mentions a guarantee and diam pand. No clear event, date, or names available to confirm a full report.

Primary Elections Law Should Be Amended

The Sun reports broad calls from Republicans and Democrats for changes to the primary system after a disputed last election. Ex-Attorney General Ketcham and others argue money and delegate fixes distort outcomes, while reformers propose ballot rotation and clearer time limits, secret ballots, and funded election materials. A Commercial Club committee will study state laws to craft amendments.

SUN A. . Ketcham Flore A. Woods John W. Holtzman Joseph E. Beil F. A. Joss Minturn Addison C. Harris Commercial Club Committee Hamilton County Wayne County Harris Hunat Commercial Club

New Street Car Company Presents Its Petition

The Board of Works heard the Indianapolis interurban terminal company petition for a franchise. 17 500 voters favor the road and promoters pledged finance and construction including Bellefontaine and Brightwood branches. Local labor voices urged protections against strikes and no opposition was raised at the hearing.

NEW Street Car Company THE Board OF Works Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company Central Traction Company A. L. Mason Citizens’ Street Railroad Company Terminal Company Christ Bellefontaine Brookside Brightwood New York-st Prospect-st English-ave Mason Indianapolis L. C. Walker Indianapolis Company

Smoke stacks loom over state house as inspector eyed

Labor commissioner McCormick warned of smoke from multiple stacks around the state house area. He described a dozen stack emissions darkening the landscape including the street railway power house and Hoosier state flour mills. The Taco Ma Laundry stack added to the smoky scene in the surrounding block.

Labor McCormick Street Railway Hoosier Power House Tacoma

Post Office Briefs From March Postal Guides

The March consignment of United States postal guides arrived Tuesday morning. The guides cover department orders including waiving postage for mail sent by Mrs. William McKinley and instructing that mails not be closed on Sundays until departure time. Thirty eight offices have discontinued rural free delivery in a county meeting context.

United States Postal Guides Postoffice Department Postal Service William McKinley

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Foster C. Shirley Henry N. Spaan J. i John S. Duncan Attoreney Henry Warrum Eli Ritter Hleed Shirley Police Court M. Leathers Superior Court C. F. Remy Henry W Mattie A. Levin Tongs Jan Kaubelik Minnesota Ita Mason and Walker Smith M'Cormick State House
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