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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
8
The fragment discusses lamp power with two lights of equal power and notes a city with 2600 arc lights each rated at 2000 candle power. It hints at condensation into a single ray of light and mentions penetration limits at short distances.
Gen J R Carnahan announces the schedule for the monument dedication parade. Indiana regiments veterans will gather at the state house at 8 a m to receive their colors. The morning march to the monument follows by 9 a m with flags placed for exercises. Afternoon events begin at 2 with three divisions including escort to the G A R and ex soldiers, military groups, and veteran units. The procession returns to the state house for vesper services and the colors final deposition.
Backed by Chicago and Indiana capitalists, the South Bynd watch company formed to fight the watch trust. Capital stock of 1 million dollars is held by Clement Brudebaker Jr, Wm P Williams, Howard H Grose and others as the Columbus watch plant passes to the new firm. The Columbus plant, with 300 watches daily capacity, is to double by autumn and includes sub-jobber dealers such as department stores and mail order firms. Since Feb 1, prices have been the same for all retailers due to an agreement between Elgin and Waltham.
In Chicago on a May day, the first time in history a woman received the bachelor of divinity degree from a Congregational church. The event marks a milestone for women in the ministry and opens new doors for female religious leadership.
Judge Tuthill in Laporte Superior Court sentenced William Henke to 30 days in county jail and a $100 fine along with three year disfranchisement. The case marks a historic move depriving a citizen of citizenship due to excessive drinking, seen as a reform measure while Henke is sober a good citizen.
Senator Beveridge will spend the summer in Indianapolis, telling friends he intends to maintain a summer home there and use congressional recesses for literary work. If no suitable house is found, he will build one.
Kansas City May 9 Mayor Reed demands six rides for 25 cents from the reorganized street railway company. The city cites failure to observe franchise requirements and warns the company risks losing its right of way.
The McKinley monument fund has reached about 11 000 of its 25 000 goal. State committee remains undiscouraged and believes the full amount will be raised despite slow early contributions.
A high class vaudeville show at the English Opera House on Monday May 12 benefits Eleanor hospital. Features include Charles Major author of When knighthood was in flower reading selections, magician Harry Murphey performing sleight of hand, a song by Miss Emma Messick, and participation by Russell Powell William Morrison Mrs. George Hunt Mrs. Shaler and Mrs. John Brush. All boxes sold. music by the opera house orchestra.
The Gentry trained animal show will visit Indianapolis beginning May 19 at Capitol Ave and Sixteenth St. City council granted permission to perform there without nearby property owners’ consent. The popular show with children has added many new features during the winter.
A historical advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It includes self tests and testimonials, claiming relief from kidney disease, liver and blood problems, rheumatism, dyspepsia, and constipation. Walter D Miller of Delhi New York is cited as a patient testimonial.
New York on May 9 reports Malcolm Ford shot his brother Paul Leicester Ford, author of Janice Meredith, at 27 East Seventy seventh Street then killed himself. Witnesses include Mrs Elizabeth R Hall, with Ford death and heart wounds noted by doctors. motive linked to estate disputes and money requests. The brothers were estranged due to family wealth.
Auditor Harry B. Smith changes voting precincts to meet legal limits. The precinct count rises from zero to 262 or 253, with Wayne Warren and Center townships outside Indian and will receive an additional precinct.
Ohio Congressman Grosvenor claimed the 1900 platform was quigged in by Lemuel Quigg during debate on a statehood bill for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico. He described the act as surreptitious smuggling of the plank and predicted quigg would enter standard dictionaries within a decade.
Tony Michi aged 50 was shot and killed in his Chicago home by Joseph DeAndre on Thursday evening. The assailant fired after Michi refused to rent a room, shooting him in the chest with DeAndre's own weapon.
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