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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
5
Arch Young, surveyor of customs, is praised for patriotism and for saving the government building from lacking decorations during the monument dedication week. The article highlights his role as a key figure in preparing authentic decorations for the postoffice.
A war veteran gazes at a city flag display described as four 2 by 4 banners on wooden staffs thrust from windows. The observer questions whether the symbols are real flags, while a passerby notes the government mansion nearby. The piece praises Youngs artistry and his cornfield inspired idea.
In a rural settlement Linda, warned by her husband Dave not to beat her, endures a forced whipping. After days of silence she binds him, vows to kill him for walloping her, and later confesses to murder with calm finality, exposing a grim cycle of domestic violence.
The article notes pie flavors peach apple cream lemon and pineapple surge in demand for noonday luncheons as warm weather arrives. It discusses customer patterns, pricing, and the shift toward pudding cereal and bread, plus weather effects on restaurant trade and how holidays may impact business.
A sequence of dispatches from Washington across May reports fluctuating claims that Indianapolis would or would not receive a regimental army post. Alphabets of official positions surface from War Department and senators, with local objections at Irish Hill and Woodruff Place, and rumors of locations along White River, Bridgeport, Irvington, and Southport.
Chin Hee, accused of murdering Dee Lung, shows a calmer, anxious mood after days in custody. He initially treated imprisonment as a joke but now avoids smiles, speaks slowly in broken English, and notes being behind bars. Jailmates explain potential consequences, prompting fear of life or hanging. Trial set for May 22 in police court.
In Washington on May 14 the Senate Philippine committee sparred over whether Witness Boardman had spoken with others about the Samar case since his prior testimony. Senator Beveridge pressed, prompting protests from Senator Patterson and others. The chair ruled the issue out of order as Carmack and Beveridge traded sharp remarks. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advert follows.
Miss Sallie Kershaw's hen hatched 15 youngsters after sitting on 15 eggs for three weeks, puzzling locals about how the extra chickens appeared. James Stover saved a six story blaze by flooding the roof with water before firefighters arrived. Langton and Co in Terre Haute churns out sunstocks and lumber, claiming a British order and a lone US plant. A doorstep babe seeks a good home as baby shortages surprise Logansport residents.
An Indiana cavalry battalion of sixty sabres captured a rebel battery at Fair Garden Tennessee on September 27 1864. The action, led by Col J F Leslie who fell wounded, included 2000 Confederate troops and skirmishers. The unit recovered the colors and prisoners and the story is recounted by L H Dickinson of Terre Haute. The colors rest in the state house museum amid a broader discussion of public works in Isabella.
An old ad touts a two shave for ten cents offer at Phoenix Barber Shop located at 158 East Market Street. It claims the shave is as good as any elsewhere at any price and promotes the shop’s services.
Carpets cleaned and relaId offered at 125 per room by Capitol Cleaning Works. Phones 818 for service inquiries.
City attorney Fred Joss told the Board of Works on Tuesday that if the appraisement of property abutting a proposed improvement shows insufficient value and the board believes the appraisal is erroneous, it can order another appraisal of the property. He held a
Good second hand upright pianos at Baldwin's for 125 dollars. Also bargains on upright pianos at Baldwin's for 13.50. A round trip by Chicago and Northwestern Railway May 18 to 20 to St Paul and Minneapolis for National Baptist anniversaries. Four daily trains from Chicago with east connections. Electric lighted cars dining compartment buffet library observation and free reclining chair cars. Write for booklets or contact a ticket agent or N M Breeze 4335 Vine Street Cincinnati.
Up-to-Date Paper Hangers outfits include dry and paste brushes seam rollers shears trimmers. We will save you money. Located at 240-248 Massachusetts Ave Indianapolis.
Travel deal from Chicago to California on the Chicago and Northwestern, May 27 to June. Round trip fares include piano sales at 125 dollars and 50 dollars for a daily passenger selection. The New Overland Limited offers luxurious drawing room sleeping, compartments, observation cars with telephone, electric lighting, and dining and buffet library cars. Three fast daily trains depart at 10:00, 11:30, and 0:00 p.m. with daily conducted excursions to California, Oregon, and Washington. Inquiries to a ticket agent or N M Breeze, 435 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Indiana Dental College at 8 West Cor Delaware and Childsta accepts patients from 8 a m to 6 p m offering all kinds of dental work to the community.
Immigrants are urged toward Texas and Louisiana with promises of rich opportunities in rice growing truck farming and diversified farming in the south regions. The text claims $20,000,000 added to wealth from rice cultivation and notes abundant land for home-seekers at low prices, urging readers to send for copies of Texas or Louisiana notices.
Schedule fragment lists ticket offices at stations in Philadelphia and New York, routes through Illinois Indiana Ohio Maryland and beyond. Mentions Dayton Xenia Columbus Martinsville Logansport Chicago Terre Haute St. Louis and Vincennes along with various accommodations and connections.
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