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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
2
Mrs. Joshua Collins of Southport dies from smallpox and seven relatives fall ill as health officer Ridpath investigates a religious group known as the Church of God that forbids vaccination. A second affected family is found and quarantine is set to curb further spread of the contagion.
Julius Haag awaits attorney opinions on whether Consumers’ gas trustees may sell to a syndicate he represents. He offers a $10 000 to $20 000 guarantee if trustees write a statement they will sell if courts decide trustees can sell. He says bringing the issue to court is the best path to a final decision.
Rust and Kennington won the street sprinkling contract. Last year the cost was 43 000 dollars and this year it is estimated at about 3 000 dollars less. Pricing is per 10 000 square feet of unimproved surface. Indianapolis has 16 281 621 square feet. Sprinkling begins May 1. Irvington part excluded with a separate contract to follow.
Word from Havana says Charles F. W. Neely, jailed in Havana, remains merry and prosperous as his brick yards run well under a relative's management. He enjoys good food, servants, and hope for a presidential pardon as the new government forms. Rathbone endures misery while awaiting vindication. his wife’s arrival briefly lifts his spirits amid ongoing charges.
The Supreme Court on May 2 reviewed samples of straight front corsets and garter-holders in Panore versus Taylor a patent infringement suit. Justices examined colors from pink to yellow and noted the samples as they considered the case and sent notes to attendants.
A detailed vesper service plan approved by the monument dedication committee outlines ceremonies at the monument with Civil and Mexican War veterans. The schedule includes assembly by veteran groups, bugle calls, prayers, orations by Gen. Eli Torrance, poetry by Meredith Nicholson, choral and church music, and the last posting of battle flags at the state house. The line of march from the capitol to the monument includes 18 mounted police, street closures, and souvenir badges for sale.
Report says John R. Drexel son of A. J. Drexel faced heavy losses after International Power Company stock collapsed. He reportedly had to raise $500,000 quickly after buying power shares as the market declined. Cyrus Field Judson, who quit the board, reportedly lost nearly $1,000,000 though much was paper profit.
Seifert, a prominent young Richmond man, was found guilty of complicity in the death of Miss Arletta Dwiggins. The verdict came Friday in Richmond court and concerns a high profile local homicide.
The Bareel building at Broadway and Cedar Street, seven stories, will be replaced by a 25 story structure to be built by a corporation. The project involves 5.5 million dollars. The Astor family owns the historic site, purchased in 1828 for 121 thousand dollars. The Fuller company will handle the sale and construction.
A Boston mother awoke to find her three month old dead with a large Maltese cat on the infant's chest. The odd report is one item among brief notes from various cities on May 2 including suicides, peculiar habits, and court cases. The collection also notes Carroll D Wright chosen as president of Clark University's new collegiate department after President Roosevelt's arrangement.
Clark street from Harrison to Twelfth was quieter Thursday night than in 25 years. Chief O Neill ordered saloonkeepers to close up or bar women from resorts and the order was enforced. The levee area became a respectable thoroughfare as over a third of saloonkeepers shut their doors.
Marietta May 2 Sheriff Morrow who left Beaumont Texas with Harry Cooper the man charged with murdering Jack Robinson reached home Friday morning without his prisoner Cooper escaped five miles from Little Rock Arkansas by leaping through a car window into the woods. The sheriff paid Beaumont officers a 2300 reward.
A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt plans several speeches in the upcoming congressional campaign. He expects to undertake an extended trip through the South early next fall.
Elder Z T Sweeney of Columbus will deliver the dedicatory sermon for Greenwood Indiana's new 10000 dollar Christian church this Sunday. The modern building seats 600 with 280 members. Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist churches of Greenwood and the Christian Church of Franklin join in the rites. Funds were raised during Rev J W Conner's Irvington ministry. Rev M W Yo cum is pastor.
Jailer William Nix attacked as he entered the Texarkana jail on Thursday. Two Negro inmates threw carbolic acid into his eyes and fled, destroying his sight. President and party depart for Annapolis to attend Naval Academy graduation exercises.
Attorney C. R. Cameron of Indianapolis, former St. Paul resident, told the Commercial club committee that Minnesota's primary law is largely successful but contains vicious provisions. He argued the rule that voters must take the party ballot of their previous election disenfranchises independents and compromises ballot secrecy. He also objected to candidates appearing on only one party ballot, calling it undesirable for municipal offices.
The Massachusetts house of representatives, after earlier criticism, ordered a third reading of a bill to permit selling ice cream soda water and confections on Sundays. The vote stood 112 for and 17 against.
The 8 million dollar corporation controlling National Starch securities will relocate the operating department from New York to Chicago next week.
Chicago reports new and vast gold discoveries along the Bering coast and Rand shore near Nome Alaska. Nome officials and prospectors describe rich strata and promising ore findings extending the gold belt. Explorers anticipate a surge in activity and investment as reports circulate.
Pittsburg May 2 Many firms are signing union scales and by Saturday the bulk of the strikes will be over. About 2000 of the building tradesmen are still out.
Changes in rules for the Indianapolis association of five underwriters affect member selection. Members must be recommended by the executive committee, elected at regular meetings, sign the constitution and bylaws under oath, and deposit 100 dollars. Brokers have paid 3 dollars and will be required to pay 50 dollars.
Michigan City dispatch says turkey raisers in parts of Michigan are offered $150 for the best team of gobblers broken to harness and able to travel at a smart gait. For the second best team the offer is $100. The teams must be large heavy birds.
In Pittsburg on May 2, 1924, Mrs. Kate Soffel will lead the criminal court list next week. She faces three counts two felonious assault and battery and one misdemeanor. Her health is reported much improved.
Forty thousand Cubans welcomed President elect Palma to Santiago de Cuba on May 2 and a large parade followed. He rested after a wreath laying on the graves of the Virginius martyrs.
An Indianapolis advertiser promotes slightly used Baldwin upright pianos and post binders transfer binders. Includes order for plank holders and mentions Wi B Burford. Indication of local sale or catalog listing from Indiana.
The cruiser Chicago crewmen, imprisoned at Venice, were pardoned by the king on Thursday afternoon after paying 2000 in civil damages. They were returned to their ship.
PARIS May 2 It is stated here that Dowager Queen Margherita of Italy has decided to take the veil Diphtheria sore throat croup Instant relief permanent cure Dr Thomas Electric Oil At any drug store
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