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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
2
The Times reports Fort de France dispatch noting renewed tremors at Mt Pelee with three glowing points on the lower slopes seen Wednesday night. Rescue teams fear being overwhelmed as calls grow for faster relief efforts amid criticism of Britain's cautious response versus American aid.
In a ceremony honoring 25,000 Indiana soldiers, Gen. John W. Foster pleads for peace and unity. He lauds the dedication of a grand monument, praising past heroes while urging honest government and an end to corruption in pensions. The pageant features G. A. R. rites, martial music, and reflections on sacrifice and national progress.
A grocer recounts introducing Postum Food Coffee after a customer reported bilious attacks from high priced coffee. He and his wife tried it, learned proper boiling, and observed healthful effects, leading to continued use at breakfast and with supper.
A 19th century notice extols Paine's Celery Compound as a spring medicine that purifies blood and cures many ailments. It claims 90 percent success and cites wide endorsement across professions and social ranks. The piece also notes a patriotic memorial tradition and musical performances linked to war heroes and civic devotion.
The state G A R conclave closed with an enthusiastic throng and Benjamin Starr elected commander by acclamation the first time the office was filled that way. Officers include I B McDonald senior vice commander Daniel H McAbee junior vice commander Warren R King medical director Isaiah B Watts chaplain.
Esther Dowie daughter of Dr John Alexander Dowie general overseer of Zion Catholic church died Thursday after nearly 12 hours of extreme suffering from burns incurred while using an alcohol lamp to heat curling irons. Neighbors urged medical aid but followers prayed and refused medical treatment as Dowie attended at her bedside. She died unconscious after hours of pain with only vaseline dressings changed.
The county attempted a $65,000 addition to a $150,000 plan for a stone bridge over White River at West Washington. Voted down by one council member, the commission approved a steel girder superstructure by Brown Ketcham Iron Works and a substructure by William Fite & Sons, totaling about $147,000.
Elizabeth Moors age 93 of Mishawaka dies at relatives home in Lamartine. She was the eldest in a 24 child family and mother of 14. The Moors clan has long been regarded as one of the largest in the United States.
New Martinsville reports the man hanged at Manndeville for James Hervey’s murder two years ago was Grant Gary, known as the Gary Gary of bank robbers. He used the alias Frank Friday when arrested, was tried and executed under that name.
New York May 15 Townsend Miller a Montauk centenarian tied the knot with his fourth wife aged 52 The report notes his long life and repeated marriages highlighting the unusual age gap in the wedding scene.
Fire at the American House in Point Pleasant on Wednesday night left four dead T F Kimberlin Elias Hambrick John Slack and John Woodall all residents of the area cremated Henry Woodall and Lee Carlyle badly burned with Henry Woodall dying Maude Wise a domestic broke her arm jumping and several others slightly burned Total loss estimated around 10000 all locals involved in the tragedy.
Berlin May 15 Count Tolstoi writes to the czar calling him dear brother and urging land reform. He proposes the government buy land and rent it to peasants at a practical price. The czar acknowledged receipt and said the letter contains much truth. The move signals Tolstoi’s return to health.
Chicago health authorities will stop rummage sales and remnant soirees run by churches and social settlements to raise funds. They warn discarded clothing spreads disease and that such sales have linked to malignant illnesses, urging charities to seek other methods.
Late Wednesday the Woman's Relief Corps installed the new officers led by President Etta Houk and Senior Vice President Sarah White. Belle Ingersoll is Junior Vice President with Sarah Adair as chaplain and Mabel League as treasurer. Sallie Hines serves as secretary and Mary D. Travis as counselor as headquarters are set at Noblesville.
Albert H. Emrick formerly of Indianapolis and brother of Mrs. Carrie Herald of 610 Home Place dies in Kansas City from injuries after a car shop incident. He was 27 years old and served in the Sixteenth Infantry, U. S. Army. His body will be brought home.
Mrs. Henry C. Garner aged 75 of Bloomington Mrs. August Snell of Muncie Arthur Lund of Elwood Mariah A Robertson aged 80 of Shelbyville Henry G Olds aged 62 of Fort Wayne president of the Olds wagon works Attending details are not provided in the fragment.
Senator Stephen B. Fleming of Fort Wayne extends an invitation to the Democratic Editorial Association and the state committee to hold a meeting in the city.
The Gentry dog and pony show will display on Sixteenth Street and Capitol Avenue next week with a host of friends in Andranapolis. Two performances are scheduled daily at 2 pm and 8 pm.
Gov Nash postpones further sessions as the Ohio legislature prepares to close Monday. After the dedication, the governor plans a brief trip to French Lick for several days of rest and travel.
An old advertisement shows E. W. Grove promoting genuine Laxative Bromo Quihine Tablets with the phrase this same must appear on every box and the price listed as 96 cents for the celebrated cold and grip cure.
Milwaukee May 15 Miss Charlotte P Morton defies her father Col Joseph W Morton and uncle Levi P Morton to pursue singing as a career. After an engagement in Milwaukee she will return to New York and sail for Paris where Mme Lilian Nordica will place her with a teacher for several years.
The eleventh general assembly of the Presbyterian church began its session on Thursday at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Minton, moderator, opened with a sermon. The assembly is anticipated as highly historic with creed revision expected to be approved after years of discussion.
Chicago May 15 The Santa Fe railroad will favor high school graduates for office positions. Management has instructed department heads to give preference to graduates when filling vacancies, prompting a surge of applications from Wish Schools graduates across the country from Chicago to San Francisco.
NEW YORK May 14 Dr William Hel mouth eminent head surgeon of Flower hospital and nationally known practitioner died suddenly Thursday morning of angina pectoris at his home Helmuth born in
Local Sawmakers union No 1 hosted visiting delegates from the national convention with three smoker gatherings on Wednesday night. The meeting drew the entire local membership and officers of the saw grinders toothers and filers as they discuss organizing steps and a possible wage scale. Canadians would be barred by a high $100 initiation fee.
Passenger fare listing shows round trip price of 4 dollars and 40 cents via Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton route. Travel terms indicate single fare cost for journey with return option identified by carrier initials C H D.
Two special trains depart at six thirty in the morning and seven fifty five with limited stops for the later run stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at six twenty in the evening. Baseball game Cincinnati versus New York noted.
Out of town excursion priced at $1.00 departing Indianapolis at 6 30 p m on Sunday May 18 1902. Also notes carpet cleaning service at Capitol Cleaning Works with rate 1 20 per room. Includes miscellaneous line items and a teething syrup advertisement.
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