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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1902

Page

8

Doctor threatens gun use over vaccination stance

New York March 31 Dr Robert A Gunn told a Manhattan club that if anyone tried to vaccinate him or his family he would shoot them as a burglar and could not be convicted of murder. He claimed vaccination is harmful and cited Dr Fredericks of Cleveland who stopped using virus for isolation and sanitation. He argued smallpox rose with vaccine use.

New York Robert A. Gunn Manhattan Club Fredericks Cleveland Gunn

Four More Men Bite the Dust in Hatfield Pursuit

Matteawan. W. Va. March 31. Saturday morning on Blackberry Creek Kentucky Pike County lawmen attempted to arrest Eph Hatfield. Joseph Hatfield Eph Hatfield Harry Watts and John Rutherford were killed during the raid. Eph Hatfield had been in North Carolina for an offense and was being pursued by the warrant. Dr Gilaspy fined ten dollars in police court for failing to report smallpox cases on S Meridian street.

Gilaspy S. Meridian Sr Matteawan W. Va Blackberry Creek Pike County Kentucky Joseph Hatfield Eph Hatfield Harry Watts Williamson John Rutherford Hatfields Ephraim’ Hatfield North Carolina

Great Excitement Crash on Massachusetts Avenue

Eyewitnesses on Massachusetts Avenue report a loud crash Sunday near the Wyan dotte block as glass shattered from a building facade, prompting fear of collapse. A beer bottle fell from an upstairs window and shattered on the sidewalk, ending the momentary frenzy.

Massachusetts-ave Wyandotte

Amusements listings with afternoon and evening shows

The column lists showtimes at Grand Vaudeville and Park venues with matinee and evening performances. Empire repeats Cracker Jacks at 2 and an additional 8 pm showing. The fragment excludes full titles and locations. The reader sees multiple theaters offering late afternoon and evening entertainment.

Grand—Vaudeville Park—‘East Lynne Empire

Otis Skinner to stage Lazarre dramatization from Mrs. Catherwood novel

Otis Skinner will personally direct a fall early exit adaptation of Mrs. Catherwood’s Lazarre. He has discussed the stage version with the author before publication and will collaborate with Aubrey Boucicault, Paolo in Francesca di Rimini, grandson of Dion Boucicault famed for his work with Reade on Foul Play.

Otis Skinner Wiil Mr. Boucicault Dion. Boucicault Charles Reade

Public response favored first night of A modern Magdalen

Attendees at Amelia Bingham's company opening night received envelopes inviting them to critique the play with any defects or suggested changes. Each invitation included a stamped return for Miss Bingham, aiming to gauge the public pulse. A second innovation barricaded doors after 8:20 p.m. to deter late arrivals.

Amelia Bingham Bingham

Vaudeville at the Grand Adds Week of Shows

The Grand features vaudeville with James Thornton, Prof Wormwood, a dog and monkey act, and a mix of comedy music and melodrama. Foreman leads the women in Empire. Bob Manchester’s jacks conclude the burlesque lineup through the week.

James Thornton Ogue Wormwood Dog Empire Bob Manchester

Easter Sunday Fashion Frenzy and Rabbit Tracks in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on Easter Sunday a fashion panic unfolds as women quarrel over new outfits while others mock provincial dressing. A playful Brer Rabbit tale appears amid chatter about rain, cold air, and tracking the elusive wabbit around the town, with streetcar chatter and a sighting of egg baskets and outfits in the weather.

Brewery workers union elects officers Sunday

The Brewery workers union elected officers on Sunday. President Albert Kempe, vice-president George Weis, treasurer Herbert Hinninger, financial secretary John Griener, recording secretary John Koch. The union of drop-forgers and hammer men, with 35 members, formed Sunday by John Slocum, general president of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths. All hot iron and steel workers eligible.

Brewery Workers Albert Kempe George Weis Herbert Hinninger John Griener John’ Koch John Slocum International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Hot Iron and Steel Workers

Path of the reaper claims several local residents

Carl Ferguson aged 40 of 82 E Maryland street died Sunday from consumption. A railroad employee, he held membership in the Knights of Pythias and other lodges. Mary Dixon aged 30 of 1009 W New York street died Sunday morning of heart disease. her husband survives. Margaret Gerson age 2 of Fair building died Sunday morning of heart disease. her home was in Denver but she had been brought to Indianapolis for treatment. The body will be taken to Denver for burial. I Davis, age 72 of 1820 Arrow ave, died Sunday morning. Milliners forecast a prosperous Easter season.

Carl Ferguson Maryland St Knights of Pythias Mary Dixon New York St Margaret. Gerson Fair Building Denver

No Wonder She Died From Hidden Ills

Coroner reports Emma Dickey of 641% E Washington Street died Sunday from a complex of conditions including pneumonia kidney trouble chronic nephritis and malarial fever Physicians note a yellow fever symptom and possible morphine excess as contributing factors The verdict reflects a multifaceted medical picture rather than a single cause of death

Brayton Emma Dickey Washington St

Elks Elect Keach Chair of Executive Committee

Elks stockholders re elected James L Keach as chair man of the executive committee. The association has funds to meet annual site payment and over $8000 for furniture. City governors may issue bonds to build Fall Creek Boulevard. Mayor backs immediate improvement and has prepared deeds for property owners to sign. Some land may be donated. An assessment of benefits may be considered.

Elks James L. Keach Fall Creek Boulevard

Pills Claim Ease and Pleasant Effects

Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as easier to take with cleansing of the stomach and regulation of the liver and bowels. An appeal asserts the medicine offers gentler action and better results than other pills and is available at all druggists.

Chamberlain Hanan Congress

Went to Church by Telephone

Miss Bertha Jameson of California Street was too ill to attend services at the Third Christian Church on Sunday. Her telephone was connected to the church so she could enjoy the music from home.

Bertha Jameson California St Third Christian Church

For Sale Miscellaneous Bargains Listed Today

The column highlights good bargains including a Jersey calf a gasoline stove and gasoline engines and engines offered in today’s For Sale Miscellaneous section.

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