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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1902
Page
12
Relief parties reach St Pierre as Mt Pelee eruption devastates Martinique. Reports tally tens of thousands dead or missing, with Lecarbet Le Precheur Le Mara destroyed and Do minica’s steam plume rising. U S aid mobilizes ships and supplies amid chaotic scenes.
The safety board visited downtown to sign a letter granting Saturday half holidays for fire and police clerks. John Bowlus entered the office and offered to serve as a special policeman promising to relinquish power after this afternoon. The board, led by president Coonie Keller, rejected his proposal amid the scene.
Incoming trains and interurban cars bring 8000 to 10000 visitors Monday as G A R comrades register at the state house for lodging and accommodations. Delegates, relief corps leaders, and veterans gather at the Hotel English and state house rooms to prepare for parades and events through the week with volunteer guides and committee staff coordinating housing and registration.
A London dispatch reports Gov Llewelyn of the Windward Islands ordering immediate food supplies two doctors and medical equipment sent by the Royal Mail Steamer Solent to Barbadoes. The Indefatigible will sail Monday. St Vincent reports show damage confined to the north and about 500 deaths. St Kitts is reported safe by the West India committee.
Large crowds arrived by interurbans and trains to University square and Military park on Monday. Benches were filled as groups shared crop prospects and socialized, while citywide attractions promised one of the largest weekly crowds in history.
Paris reports that French cable company dispatch from Fort De France notes an agent found the offices buried under rubbish and no trace of general manager M Jallabert or five staff. The town lies amid scattered corpses with cremations beginning.
Charles Brown, an operator, ran a court house elevator for a criminal court transport. About 20 prisoners were loaded, the return trip saw a mechanical failure as the carriage fell three feet. The cable derailed and wound around a shaft but no injuries occurred though passengers were frightened. County commissioners have not accepted the contractor’s work.
State government paused Monday as a circus parade rolled past the state house on Capitol avenue. Department heads and staff joined the crowd to view gilt wagons, performers in cages, and riders. Once the wagons disappeared, the machinery of state slowly resumed.
Veterinarian O ReAR city milk inspector tested two cows outside the city. One cow had TB and was sold hours earlier to a Boone county man and moved away. The other showed no signs of tuberculosis. He said tests will be made whenever TB is reported.
In a peculiar assault case, Ernest Blue refuses to testify against his mother Mary Sullivan who declares she will not testify against her son, facing possible contempt charges. Judge Connaway notes the oddity as Blue admits beating his mother after police testimony reveals bruising, and the pair reveal a fraught, intertwined relationship.
Word spreads that gamblers plan to operate this week unless newspapers force closures. Several houses, led by Kissel Heier Rahke and others, may open Monday night at the fair grounds and at 5 Market Street. Police deny gambling is active while admitting they have received few, if any, reliable tips.
A resident named John Amos sent a letter to the county treasurer asking that a collector come to his home on Dorman Street to accept taxes. Officials note it is the first such letter in recollection. The treasurer’s office will be closed all day Thursday.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 pm May 13. Fair tonight and Tuesday with no material temperature change. Temperature at 7 am 56, noon 80, 2 pm 82. Warmer with possible showers in Indiana Michigan and Illinois. fair in Kentucky and Ohio.
London reports the failure of the Park MacFayden company a West Indian merchant firm in bankruptcy court on Monday with liabilities listed as zero and losses tied to volcanic eruptions in the West Indies. The announcement covered London New York and Jamaica reflecting a broad regional impact.
Weatherman Blythe expects good weather for the monument dedication. He notes today and tomorrow should be fair with no indications of rain for two or three days. Conditions are favorable as far as can be seen.
Paris May 12 The Kaiser telegraphed sympathy to the government and sent President Loubet 10000 marks for the relief of Martinique.
A light moment as the public, numbering in the trillions, pressed reporters with compliments during a Monday circus event, illustrating the event's wide public appeal and curious chatter.
The first street and alley flushing started Sunday night to clean downtown areas in preparation for the monument dedication. Assistant street commissioner Haller said the alleys are exceedingly dirty and sweepers struggle to make them clean.
An excursion train run by the Lake Erie and Western Railroad offers $1.00 round trip to Michigan City Indiana and Way Points on Sunday May 18 1902. Leaves Indianapolis at 9:30 a.m.
Gov Durbin and Brig. Gen. McKee clash on a planned review of the National Guard at camp. The usual Thursday date conflicts with a monument dedication this year. Durbin wants the review, McKee argues to cut it to save drill time after multiple talks with no agreement.
David A. Jennings, suing many Salem residents for alleged white capping, filed an affidavit through attorney W V Rooker in federal court opposing transfer from Indianapolis to New Albany. He argues southern Indiana juries could not be fair if counties with lynching or whitecapping histories are left unpunished and jurors from those counties are excluded.
In BCRANTON and Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania miners obey a three day strike order from President John Mitchell awaiting Hazleton convention decisions. Delegates are named, districts report varied instructions, and authorities bolster mine property protection as thousands face idle time amid confidence a long strike may follow.
Scranton reports the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company has kept about 25 men at each of its Diamond Bellevue and Avondale washeries at work. The overall strike remains halted, with officials saying miners are unlikely to strike further though prepared if necessary.
Greenfield reports a National Guard setup with First, Second, and Third regiments arriving for a camp. Two thousand men expected. trenches are dug around tents to shed water and store ice chests. A Greenfield Company M recruit shoves a rake in a fellow cadet, and a mishap with hard tack breaks a tooth, while fresh meat, bread, beans, and coffee are promised.
At a Monday Methodist meeting ministers debated the nature of the resurrected body. Rev. Wells argued for a body returning in God’s intended form, while others doubted a literal material resurrection and discussed Peter’s sight of Moses and Elias on the mount. Dr Goodwin suggested Peter might have been introduced to them in a body like their earthly ones.
Merle Sidener, clerk of the Boat Public works, resigns to join the Indianapolis staff. He has served in the works office since Mayor Bookwalter’s era and was formerly editor of THE SUN. No successor details available Monday.
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