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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
2
London was deserted as residents left for Good Friday and travelers packed steamer services to the continent. Businesses closed Thursday night and will reopen Tuesday morning, granting four holidays for workers.
The judge summoned a physician in Superior court on Thursday to administer morphine to William B. Taylor, a fugitive from Detroit charged with stealing three diamonds. Requisition papers had not arrived, and habeas corpus actions were begun as Taylor appeared, thirty nervous from withdrawal due to the missing drug.
Washington report states Hezekiah Coates, 12, was freed after a jury acquitted him of slaying Carrie Corbin, with the trial judge ruling a child under 14 cannot be held capable of deliberate murder and instructing acquittal.
State politics item notes D Moffett of Hartford City as a mayoral candidate. Democrats of district 11 set a congressional convention in Peru. June Kokomo republican ticket lists Mayor Macy Louse clerk Charles Ford treasurer James Burkhalter. Hon PH McCormick of Columbus not running for congress from district 4. Congressman Griffiths has no opposition.
Rochelle March 28 Peter Murphy badly hurt in the Park avenue tunnel wreck received 18500 to settle his damages claim against the New York Central. Murphy, one of the most severely injured survivors, lost his left leg below the knee after refusing rescue to avoid further collapse.
The board of adjustment met at the Occidental hotel for a closed three day session. They entertained Mathewarner the oldest engineer on the line who once pulled the Great Western limited from Mattoon to 131 miles in four hours and 28 minutes at a speed of eight miles an hour.
A string of obituary notices from Indiana papers notes deaths including George Barcus aged 65 in Sullivan and Mrs. Horn 72 in Lafayette. Francesa Hollingsworth 83 of Thorntown and Hannah Haines Lewis 92 of Portland are listed among residents and pallbearers. A service at Lewis Meier Co. factory drew over 100 attending girls, with a meeting scheduled for next Thursday.
Washington March 28 Republicans in the house dismiss the Christmas bribery charges as a joke while Democrats urge full investigation. Rep Gardner of New Jersey, longtime advocate of buying the Danish West Indies, recalls discussions during the Spanish American War and notes a visitor with the name Christmas left a card. he says he never spoke to the man.
Stockbroker G H Walker was ordered by a caller posing as Mur ray Carleton and Richard M Scruggs to buy 400 shares of Missouri Trust. The purchase, made at a high price, left Walker about 2000 dollars out after the ruse was uncovered. Exchange directors will act to catch the perpetrator.
County commissioners push to bid by Saturday for a permanent stone bridge on W Washington Street. John McGregor says plans from Melan arch are due. if not in by Saturday, advertising will proceed with the Melan arch plans absent. The temporary streetcar bridge will be completed next week, restoring service on English Avenue and W Washington Street after the Feb 16 collapse.
New York reports the Herald harshly attacks the beef trust over a latest price advance. It alleges the group squeezes consumers by about $100 million more than the previous year, portraying a harsh economic toll on the public.
Easter services feature classical offerings in many churches. Broadway M E plans morning hymn, Fletcher Place prompts morning and evening music, St Patrick's presents soloists performing Gratias, First Presbyterian offers Christ the Victor cantata with morning portions, St Davids holds two services, College Avenue Baptist conducts morning sermon with music, and Half-Place Methodist bars Easter morning music but hosts an evening concert by choir organ and orchestra.
Perry Percifal testified that Clem Pruitt held Pittser before the shooting that killed Pittser. Thomas Pruitt, brother of the deceased, said Clem did not hold or strike Pittser. Byron Pruitt and Albert Merrill, charged with participating in the row, testified on cross examination as defense attorneys sought to cast doubt. The state case is expected to continue Friday.
Two women allegedly altered rebate records to inflate purchases from a few cents to $200. The Indianapolis Merchants Association suspects fraud and believes the culprits may be from Frankfort. Police in Frankfort are investigating the case.
In the Blue Mountains a tale of a fabled lost lake and rich coarse gold draws explorers. Joseph Morehead recalls arriving amid stories of lost mines and cabins as he plans a two week prospecting trek with gear, food, and a mountaineering companion. He notes rough volcanic terrain and the need to supply provisions beyond a pan and blanket while recalling experiences with Grape Nuts and Postum Coffee during prior Bitterroot exploration.
Albert Lieber the Plainfield brewer denies plans to extend an electric line to the coal fields and operate steam coal trains at night. He says he will build only a line to Plainfield and Danville and has made no survey. The rumor links Monrovia and Plainfield, but Lieber disputes it and notes daytime electric cars only.
Rapid advance seats for a music festival at Tomlinson Hall are reported. The Indianapolis Passenger Association offers a round trip fare of one and one third times the regular rate from all points for travel on March 31 and April 1 with return by April 2.
A colorful catalog showcases modern shirtwaists in moire silk, foulard, and white styles with tucked fronts and backs. Prices range from $1.69 to $7.50, featuring brands like Dent, Fownes, Perrin and Foster, Florence, Phoenix and Walker.
A trade listing notes violet extracts and perfumes from Roger and Gallet and LeGrand with prices for bottles and toilet waters. It lists violet soaps from Societe Hygienique and Lubin, and indications of hosiery shipments from a Philadelphia maker with stock about to sell Saturday morning.
The Indianapolis New Castle and Winchester rapid transit company was incorporated Thursday byGeorge Dundhee and William Wright along with Henry Colgrove Chauncey Williams and R W Langsvale. Capital stock is $12 000 with expected growth to 1 500 000 as surveys and estimates are completed.
Fragmentary text reports a scene involving several individuals linked to Madison Mise and Columbus with mentions of Howard Powell and Mr T Winterrowd or similar names. details are unreadable.
The Seventh Presbyterian Church has called Rev. David A C Heron of Glen Dale to the pastorate. He preached here several weeks ago and accepted the call.
Frank Purcell found guilty of manslaughter for the death of his wife in Washington Indiana. It was the second trial after a hung jury. his son Frank Purcell serves time in Michigan City prison for killing Rufus Ross three years ago.
Good second-hand upright pianos offered for 125 dollars at Baldwin's Paint and Color Company located at 240 248 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis. Also advertised are paper hangers outfits, dry and paste brushes, seam rollers, shears and trimmers with claims of saving money.
In Muncie Indiana on Thursday 10 year old Frank Canning held a lighted match at a sewer opening triggering a blast that shook the citys eastern area. He suffered severe facial and hand burns as the street was torn up for a short time.
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