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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
2
Eleven prisoners at Anderson county jail attempted to escape Thursday night but were halted by fire alarm sheriff and two deputies. They broke doors torn window frames and set wood ablaze in corridor. Water poured on sills and stones cracked. Nine prisoners charged with attempted murder.
In Bloomington Indiana on March 21 it is reported that Congressman Miers will withdraw from the congressional race. The field will be narrowed to Charles Wellman and C. W. Davis. Miers says four terms suffice and he does not wish to enter another campaign. A close friend disclosed the information Thursday night.
New York on March 21 reports minstrel Sam Lucas is dying of consumption at his home in the city. Lucas, a favorite in the early seven ties, first gained fame with the song Grandfather's Clock.
New York March 21 A man named Ralph Brandreth, treasurer of the Brandreth company, sought treatment at Bloomingdale asylum after doctors using an opthalmoscope warned of impending apoplexy or paralysis. He had increased his life insurance to 50000 with Mutual Life. He remains in a non insane ward and hopes rest and exercise will heal. Brandreth is the eldest son of the late Dr. Benjamin Brandreth, famed patent medicine entrepreneur.
William Daly, once declared legally dead more than five decades ago, has reappeared visiting his daughter Mrs James Allen. He long resided in Kansas and accumulated property while courts in this county had named him dead. Daly offers no explanation for his disappearance.
March 21 Henry Bush attempted to kick a cat from his porch in Quincy. He misjudged the step, toppled three feet to the ground, breaking his neck and dying instantly.
The Indianapolis racing association completed its organization at a Grand hotel meeting. Officers include W W Baker president Sterling R Holt vice president Ws A Holt secretary Dr P O Bear assistant secretary Samuel Pearson treasurer. First meeting at the fair grounds July 3 4 and 5 before the grand circuit. Harness and running events slated each afternoon with admissions 25 cents general and 50 cents grand stand. Purse money from 850 to 500 plus prizes from hotels interurbans and business men. Success could bring Indianapolis into the grand circuit next season.
The 48 Hamilton county delegates who halted the Kokomo congressional convention returned home angry after nine Landis delegates from Jackson township were seated. George Shirts led the bolters who wanted Hamilton county’s solid vote for Baldwin. The convention seated the nine Jackson delegates, prompting boos and threats as knives were whetted and Landis’ support eyed for a drop in the county.
Queen Quality unveils spring styles featuring eight hundred items in boots and oxfords across Var sity and Bon Ton designs. Highlights include leather quality, graceful lines, and options in silk fabrics, natural wood handles, and sterling trimmed details. Also advertised are shirts, wrappers, walking suits, and coats with values up to 20 dollars, all offered at discount prices.
A retailer touts the Queen Quality factory as the largest in the world devoted to women’s fine shoes and claims it can fit every foot with models like Spanish Opera Brookline Natural Lenox Elite Tuxedo Varsity and more. It highlights popular Oxfords Wellesley Modish Cadet Chic Aristocrat and First Choice in kid calf patent and patent kid leathers and invites customers to see them.
Ira Barber, 71, inventor and patentee of the first dividing corn cultivator, died at his home in Michigan City after living in the county for 50 years. He once manufactured his cultivators in Joliet prison, but financial misfortune left him poor while others profited from his invention.
State death notices report several residents including Stepher Reed 86 of Warsaw Sarah M Mock 81 of Muncie Alfred Jones age 8 of Washington John Sohn 60 of Marion once owner of the Marion Chronicle Jesse E Kingsbury 35 postmaster at Crothersville died of pneumonia Norman W Jones Garrett six days with pneumonia secretary of the Model gas engine company at Auburn.
Hoosier city brief notes multiple smallpox cases in Union and nearby towns. Several local injuries and deaths include Henry Weasel of Wabash who killed himself, James Ridgway of Carlisle losing an arm, and Ed ward Maple of Shelbyville suspectedly fatally injured. Carnegie offers New Albany 5000 for library. Traction dispute in Terre Haute persists. Numerous minor incidents, fires, and local notices listed.
In Macon Missouri on March 21 May Severs 18 was granted a divorce from John Severs just 20 minutes after their wedding. She testified they grew up as childhood sweethearts and were married November 7, 1901 at her father's home. The groom reportedly drove the officiating justice home and has not returned since. The piece also notes campaign expense tallies for local candidates with Kraussy posting 2102.75 and other amounts for Pritchard Clifford Baron and others.
A Cave Spring Georgia woman recounts how switching to Grape Nuts breakfast food improved her health, increased strength, and eliminated hay fever symptoms by September. She notes weight rose to 110 pounds and she avoided fever attacks after months of misery, attributing change to diet.
Cape Town correspondent describes a dramatic Boer prisoner scene at the dock with an aged man supported by two soldiers and four boys guarded by two British troops, noting Kitchener style captures. In London, a St. Petersburg dispatch states an American syndicate won a concession to build a street railway in Moscow requiring 41.2 million dollars.
A brief note observes that the phrase must appear on every box wine label reads as Laxative Bronio Quinine style wording. The fragment hints at labeling rules or marketing copy and raises questions about the accuracy and safety of such phrasing.
Victoria report states Ocean Island in the South Seas was annexed by the British government on the last voyage of H. M. S. Pylades. A guard of honor fired a salute as the Union Jack was raised on behalf of King Edward VII. A separate event describes a fire at the courthouse elevator shaft started by a frayed insulated wire, blamed on oil-soaked rags, with little damage.
American jockeys ride in old time format at Liverpool spring meeting. The boys landed first two faces with ease Shoreday.
Rev. Robert Ralzell Schoonmaker of Plainfield New Jersey returns home from Liverpool after volunteering for a mission in South Africa. He explains his mother’s feeble condition and her parting tears convinced him his calling lay at home instead. The page also references Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and piano bargains on sale.
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