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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
William H. Reeves, convicted in Havana for postal frauds and later pardoned by Gen. Wood for turning state's evidence, arrived in Washington seeking a government position. Former auditor of the Cuban postal department, he believes he can obtain a job in an executive department, though he provides no method.
New York May 8 Bishop Henry C Potter who fainted Wednesday night during an address at St John the Divine cathedral was reported somewhat better on Thursday morning Dr Silver said the condition stems from overwork and fatigue due to his duties in recent days
In Yonkers a leading figure, Robert Kellock, arraigned in special sessions on abduction charges involving Maggie Messerschmidt aged 15 and her sister Julia, with Carrie Sampson named as accessory. Kellock’s wife’s death followed by acquaintance with Sampson ties to a hotel meeting. Confessions implicate several prominent young men, three of whom have reportedly left town.
Secretary Root orders a court martial of Capt. James A. Ryan of the Fifteenth cavalry over improper conduct in obtaining information from Filipinos. The charge details a brutal method he allegedly used, tying arms, lifting and dropping the detainee, and dunking the head in water three times. Rhode’s investigation criticizes Ryan’s view of Filipinos and American occupation.
Hartford May 8 Mayor Sullivan, rising from clothing clerk to chief executive, first tried to settle a labor dispute but failed. Six hundred Underwood typewriter factory workers are locked out due to a management disagreement. Exposition Building sale in St Louis set for public auction at 28000. Carnegie donation of 1,000,000 toward a new public library noted.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for nervous prostration hysteria and insomnia. It claims rapid relief via improved nerve force better digestion purified blood and restored sleep. It asserts doctors in cities frequently prescribe it and urges a May course to banish disorders and restore vigor.
A late night call to police prompts bicycle patrol to converge on 1024 N West St where Henry Cooper, a well known colored man, hides behind locked doors. Cooper opens the door and is quickly seized by officers, later shouting threats to a friend while being hauled away in a patrol wagon.
May 8 Petersburg report says 54 battalions of infantry 37 squadrons of cavalry 14 Cossack companies and 126 guns formed the 60000 strong force in the czars grand review. Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovitch commanded. Safety precautions were unusually elaborate for the czar's route and during the review.
New York May 8 The Salvation Army will celebrate its twenty-second anniversary with a Pan American congress at Carnegie Hall on May 27, bringing together representatives from allied services across the Americas.
New Orleans May 8 The conference of American rabbis discussed moving the historical Sabbath of Israel to Sunday. The group expects no decision for several days as the issue is described as the most radical ever placed before them.
London dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie arriving in London and commenting on the Atlantic shipping trust, noting he is retired from business but condemning the combine as profit driven. He predicts rail regulation may come from Congress and urges Britain toward kinship with the American West, stressing race patriotism and a shift away from European dominance.
In Toledo Ohio the naphtha launch Frolic was rammed by the tug Arthur Woods on the Maumee River Wednesday night and sank. Seven young people from the First Baptist Church Sunday school perished: Irwin Swayne Bessie Lessee Edna Lowe William Fanner Bessie Byscrum Eulalia Rickard Grace Haspin. Survivors include Joseph Hepburn Arthur Marks Miss Clara Marks and Miss Grace.
Official dispatch from Pretoria states an armored train en route to Pietersburg derailed on a curve. Lieutenant Campbell of the Cape Garrison artillery and ten privates were killed. An inquiry is being made to determine the cause of the wreck.
Noblesville magnate Leonard Wild's residence was burglarized Wednesday night during a play at the opera house. burglars stole jewelry silverware and valuables. no clues reported. The item listing includes an unrelated Laxative Bromo Quinine note with a price of 25 cents.
You can buy men's furnishings here for less than we ever sold them before. 25c per Crown and Sterling suspender pair, 50c quality silk neckties, 25c wing ties, shirts from 50c, cambric night shirts 50c, Faultless brand neckwear, and madras styles under $1.00.
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